258: The Boss Boom: Why More People Are Starting Businesses with Tami Cannizzaro

In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Tami Cannizzaro, a small business expert at Thryv, where she supports over 100,000 businesses across the country with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in a competitive market.

Today's guest, Tami, discusses why more people are starting their own businesses than ever before, the challenges they’re facing — from tariffs to labor shortages — and smart strategies that can help get a new business off the ground or grow an existing one. She also shares budgeting tips and reveals the areas where small businesses waste the most money.

Tami Cannizzaro is a widely respected marketing leader who has held senior executive roles at some of the most influential, category-defining companies in the world including IBM, eBay, Oracle, Forcepoint and Thryv.

As Thryv’s Chief Marketing Officer, she is responsible for propelling the company's SaaS revenue growth and reinforcing its position as the premier marketing and sales platform for efficient small business growth.

Tami has devoted her career to leading breakthrough marketing initiatives and building traction for new technology. Known for her expertise in digital marketing and building inbound growth engines, Tami frequently speaks on the topics of social media, email and content marketing.

She holds an MBA in finance and marketing from the NYU Stern School of Business.