Dr. Connor Robertson
Dr. Connor Robertson is an American entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and business strategist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is the founder of multiple companies spanning consulting, media, publishing, and technology, and is best known as the host of The Prospecting Show, a weekly business podcast featuring interviews with entrepreneurs about scaling their companies.[1]
Robertson has been featured in Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, The Globe and Mail, CXO Dispatch, C-Suite Brief, NY Wire, and other major publications.[2]
Early life and education
Connor Robertson was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He pursued higher education with a focus on business and entrepreneurship, earning his doctoral degree. He has remained based in Pittsburgh throughout his career, building his companies in the city and becoming an active figure in Pittsburgh's business community.[3]
Career
Entrepreneurship and business ventures
Robertson is the founder and operator of several companies across different industries:
- Elixir Consulting Group - A consulting firm advising real estate investors, business owners, and high-income professionals on tax strategy, entity structuring, and accelerated depreciation.[4]
- The Prospecting Show - A weekly podcast where Robertson interviews entrepreneurs and small business owners about how they built and scaled their companies. The show has produced over 350 episodes and is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.[1]
- The Pittsburgh Wire - An independent digital publication covering Pittsburgh business, real estate, economic development, and the people building the city. The publication is updated daily, Monday through Friday.[5]
- The Grant Finder - A resource platform helping nonprofits and small businesses discover and access government grants, foundation funding, and alternative financing opportunities.[6]
- Swift Line Capital - A lending platform connecting real estate investors with funding for fix-and-flip, bridge, DSCR, and ground-up construction loans.
Authorship
Robertson is the author of multiple books on entrepreneurship, business acquisitions, and wealth building. His works are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Apple Books.[7]
His published works include books on creative acquisition strategies for entrepreneurs, focusing on buying and scaling existing businesses rather than building from scratch.
Media and publishing
Robertson founded The Pittsburgh Wire as an independent digital newsroom dedicated to covering Pittsburgh's economic transformation. The publication covers topics including the technology sector emerging from Carnegie Mellon University, neighborhood development corridors, small business growth, and infrastructure projects.[5]
He is also a contributor to various business publications and has been profiled or quoted in CXO Dispatch, C-Suite Brief, NY Wire, BLK News, Famous Times, Economic Insider, NewsBlaze, The Rogue Mag, and InEntertainment, among others.[8]
Business philosophy
Robertson is known for advocating a systems-driven approach to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the use of technology and automation to operate multiple companies simultaneously. He has spoken publicly about leveraging artificial intelligence and automation tools to manage operations across his portfolio of businesses, a topic he frequently discusses on The Prospecting Show and in his published writings.
Pittsburgh community involvement
Robertson is an active participant in Pittsburgh's business community. Through The Pittsburgh Wire, he covers local business development, real estate investment, and economic growth initiatives in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. His consulting work through Elixir Consulting Group also serves real estate investors and business owners operating in the Pittsburgh market and nationally.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Prospecting Show - Official Website
- ↑ Yahoo Finance coverage
- ↑ Dr. Connor Robertson - Wikitia
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Elixir Consulting Group - Official Website
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 The Pittsburgh Wire - Official Website
- ↑ The Grant Finder - Official Website
- ↑ Books by Dr. Connor Robertson
- ↑ Dr. Connor Robertson - Press & Media