Elevating Enterprise

If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I get in the right rooms? Land bigger contracts and level up my business?”—this show is for you. Welcome to Elevating Enterprise—the podcast that gives you a 100K-foot view of success and the elevator access to get there.

Each episode gives you insider access to industry gatekeepers, prime contractors, and policymakers who share actionable insights on how to tap into State and Federal SME (small, medium enterprise) funding and contracting opportunities. No fluff, no vague success stories—just real strategies and the critical first moves to help you scale smarter and faster.

Unlike other business podcasts, Elevating Enterprise doesn’t just inspire—you’ll walk away with a game plan to make the leap from small business to major player.

Ready to make your next move?

Follow the podcast and let’s get to work—because success isn’t overnight, it’s strategic.

New episodes every other Thursday!


About the Hosts:

Jazzy T, 25-yr communications expert and founder of JazzCast Pros, a MWBE media publisher in Rochester, NY.

Instagram JazzCast Pros (@jazzytonair)

LinkedIn Jazz Williams


RJ Williams, a 30-yr entrepreneur, business strategist and expert in securing government contracts from Michigan to New York State.

Ruben Williams | LinkedIn


Want to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcasts@JazzCastPros.com

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Entrepreneurship
Management
Business News
1
From MWBE Certification to County Contracts wit...
So many entrepreneurs get MWBE certified and never see a contract. This episode changes that.
27 min
2
Bank on It: How M&T Bank Fuels Business Growth ...
Melissa Jordan of M&T Bank shares how the right banking partner can replace costly tools, stop fraud, and help your small business scale.
31 min
3
Don’t Just Get Certified—Get Paid | Doing Busin...
34 min
4
Business of Making Movies with Kendrick Foxx, F...
Is Your Business Camera Ready? How to Take Advantage of Rochester's Film Incentives
45 min
5
Building Equity: HR & Housing with Maurice Barr...
How inclusive hiring practices, strategic HR systems, and equitable housing developments are powerful drivers of business growth across New York.
36 min
6
Insights from IBM Think 2025 | Agentic AI & On ...
Inside the IBM Think 2025 Shift That Could Redefine Small Business
17 min
7
Avoid Costly Mistakes in Business Operations wi...
Practical payroll and hiring tools every small team needs to stay legal and grow confidently. Insights from Albert Rivera
38 min
8
How to Qualify for $300K in New Small Business ...
The truth about microloans, credit pitfalls, and free support programs every SME should know about.
32 min
9
From Scratch: How Create A Pizza Outlasted the ...
From Zoning and Leases to Sweat Equity and Thriving as an Owner Operator Restaurant
33 min
10
The Rise of ROC AI: What’s Next for Business Te...
Rochester Startup Partners with Microsoft to Bring AI Business Solutions to SME and MWBE in New York
31 min
11
Don’t Get Left Behind—It’s Time to Elevate Your...
1 min