Evolvepreneur® (After Hours)

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is J Haleem Washington ... J faced a challenging upbringing with a mother struggling with drug addiction. Despite graduating college as a felon, he persevered by starting his own businesses, particularly in photography, which opened doors to government contracts and business coaching. J emphasizes the importance of acquiring relevant job experience to understand the ins and outs of one's desired career. Currently, he runs the non-profit organization, I Won't Starve Academy, which supports at-risk youth through entrepreneurship and career development programs. J Haleem is a successful author, business coach, motivational speaker, and founder of J Haleem, LLC and I Won't Starve, LLC.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Nadine Heir ... Nadine founded WriteWiser, providing fractional writing services for businesses, specializing in enhancing content marketing and branding. As a fractional chief writing officer, she assists clients in managing freelance writers and content processes. Nadine's approach focuses on understanding clients' voice to produce authentic ghostwritten content. While AI tools have their role, she values the human touch and conversations with clients for compelling content. She advises prioritizing creativity and letting technology handle accuracy checks. Nadine serves as a fractional chief writing officer, content marketer, and executive copywriter. Personally, a British expat in Mexico City for 13 years, she enjoys the dynamic digital marketing scene, welcoming cat GIFs and coffee deliveries.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is James Foden ... James Foden, a seasoned executive search consultant and coach in Brisbane, shares his journey. He began a successful manufacturing business but lost work-life balance. Realizing the importance of purpose, he now openly discusses his experiences. He promotes fearlessly embracing ideas, seeking mentors, and cautious AI use. James prioritizes purpose, learning from errors in entrepreneurship.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Anthony Blomfield ... Anthony Blomfield, an inventor, founded Up, a social network and cryptocurrency connecting youth skills with opportunities. Up enables users to trade services for digital coins, facing challenges like funding and regulatory issues. Blomfield's vision is a sharing economy where microtransactions monetize tasks. He aims to revolutionize career exploration and local skills sharing for youth.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Anton Harrison-Kern ... Anton Harrison-Kern, an entrepreneur with 11 active businesses, mentors fellow entrepreneurs. He advocates delegating tasks to focus on high-value work. Kern emphasizes hiring for attitude, training for skills, and thinking like customers. He stays disciplined through jiu-jitsu, promoting constant learning and adaptation in his business and mentorship approach.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Chris Hanna ... This episode discusses Chris Hanna, an entrepreneur who has applied skills from poker to his business consulting work. He helps clients batch create content and has recorded over 140 videos in a day. Chris discusses how he uses poker concepts like reading people to understand clients' true problems and needs. He also explores how he has overcome challenges like being fired twice by creating multiple income streams. Chris encourages finding work you are passionate about and reinventing yourself after setbacks.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Tanya Kunze ... Tanya discusses her background in coaching entrepreneurs and how she developed a framework over 30 years to positively impact their financial bottom lines. During the COVID lockdown, she wrote a book on positivity and noticed how comfortable some became working from home. However, others struggled without balance between work, life, and self-care. Tanya stresses the importance of managing fear and developing abundance mindsets through changing habits, perspectives, and focusing on opportunities rather than lack. She finds the most common mistakes are judgment of others and not addressing one's own fears, particularly about money. Her work helps many transform their lives, as reflected in emotional stories from past clients.

Welcome to the Entrepreneur Secrets Show Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Cathy Spaas. Cathy Spaas discusses highly sensitive people (HSP), a trait where one's nervous system is more sensitive and their brain processes information more deeply. HSPs can feel emotions strongly, both positively and negatively, and are more easily overwhelmed. While this trait can be challenging in high pressure environments like performing, it also provides benefits such as high empathy, creativity, and attention to detail. Cathy helps HSPs understand themselves better and provides strategies to manage stress, including focusing on successes, self-care, and trusting one's vision over seeking constant external validation. She is working on an app to deliver short self-care exercises that can help HSPs thrive even when facing pressure.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Alexandra Terrey ... The episode discusses the importance of kindness and emotional intelligence in leadership. Alexandra talks about her work helping leaders improve company culture by focusing on emotional connections between employees. She describes a case study of an engineer who was constantly stressed but learned to overcome his fears and build trust with his team through open communication. The engineer found peace by prioritizing relationships over success. Going forward, Alexandra is starting a new project called Kind Leader to help more people become effective leaders while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Rachelle C Davis ... This episode discusses how to use AI assistants like ChatGPT in marketing and content creation. Guest Rachelle C Davis talks about how she leverages ChatGPT to help with tasks like subject lines, rewriting copy, and generating ideas. However, she emphasizes still studying marketing principles and not relying too heavily on AI. Rachelle also provides tips on building an email list, creating lead magnets, and using TikTok to grow a brand. She offers a free online course to help others get started with freelancing and digital products using ChatGPT as a support tool.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Jacalyn Price ... Jacalyn Price is an award-winning businesswoman who has found success through personal development. She aims to set up a foundation to help those with illnesses access funding for medical treatment, inspired by her sister's experience with breast cancer. Jacalyn enjoys helping others by taking burdens off families and changing lives. She has attended many conferences and learned from mentors like Tony Robbins, helping others attend as well. Jacalyn advocates living life with gratitude and helping the community, which returns benefits. She details her plans to create a foundation to financially assist those needing treatment or medication.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Rich Bontrager ... Rich Bontrager discusses his experience in sports broadcasting and how he now helps entrepreneurs and speakers succeed in media. He coaches clients on presenting confidently for video to build their personal brand and media empire. Bontrager stresses the importance of consistency across platforms like podcasts and video to effectively funnel audiences. While technology allows many to participate, he believes the human element is still important for connection and that authenticity will resonate most. Rich provides tips for both technical setup and content strategy to help newcomers find early success in online media.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Paul Daniels ... Paul Daniels is an international speaker and author who discusses his concept of peripheral thinking, which involves drawing insights and ideas from outside one's industry or area of expertise. He talks about how leaders should learn from others and not think their company is unique. Paul also shares lessons from his experience working with companies like GE and IBM. As someone with dyslexia, he discusses how he came up with innovative ideas and now teaches others to think like innovators. Paul advocates for leaders to understand their strengths and weaknesses, as well as their employees', in order to get the best from everyone. He is currently working on a project to launch a knowledge-sharing platform in 2024 based on collecting wisdom from organizations around solving problems.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Amy Cook ... Amy Cook, founder of Stage Marketing, discusses how her agency helps businesses with full-funnel marketing, digital strategies, and experiential marketing. She emphasizes the importance of understanding customer data and not getting distracted by hype around new technologies. While AI tools can help with efficiency, Amy notes that human creativity and personal touches are still needed to build strong connections with customers. Small businesses are discussed, with advice about carefully managing budgets, researching industry benchmarks, and avoiding too-rapid expansion. Amy also talks about how her agency assists healthcare companies in acquiring new facilities to help them grow while maintaining their mission of improving patient outcomes.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Chris Anderson ... Chris Anderson started his company Elevate Media Group after leaving his job in 2020 with just savings and no other income. He helps businesses grow through video podcasting and content creation services. Anderson discusses his journey of taking the leap of faith to become an entrepreneur. He also provides advice on getting support from mentors rather than trying to convince skeptical family members. As an example of success, Anderson mentions a client who has gained 3-4 new clients each month through their podcast. Elevate Media works to fast track their clients' skills in podcasting and public speaking so they can build confidence and see business growth.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Nicholas Kemp ... Nick Kemp is the author of a book on ikigai, a Japanese concept meaning a reason for living. He discusses how ikigai is misunderstood in the West and explores its true meaning of finding things that make life worth living. Kemp talks about dealing with imposter syndrome and how living in different countries gives perspective. An interesting case study is discussed of a woman who combined her careers in psychology and modeling to help others' body image. Kemp advises listening to your intuition over others' opinions when making important decisions. The takeaway message is that finding ikigai is not about being the best version of yourself but focusing on what you care about.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Katherine Pomerantz ... Katherine started her career as an actress but found it difficult to pursue her creative passions living in rural Oklahoma. She realized she had a talent for accounting and helping others understand personal finances. Katherine created the Money Storyteller Method to make financial conversations more accessible and fun by linking them to the power of storytelling. She helps clients examine their underlying beliefs about money in order to support their values-driven goals and ideas. Katherine discussed how shame around money success can be overcome by understanding one's motivations. Her approach has helped many creative business owners gain financial stability while staying true to their missions.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Scott Montgomery ... In this episode, Scott Montgomery discusses his unconventional path to success in building his company Worldgate, which now has over 100 employees. He did not have a traditional education but found opportunities by partnering with others and building trust. His relationships with mentors and customers helped his business grow organically over time. Scott emphasizes the importance of having a supportive partner and knowing your customers' needs before launching a business. While he struggled in school, Scott was able to leverage his self-awareness and people skills to create success unconventionally. He has now written a book capturing lessons learned and wants to pay forward guidance to help others pursuing entrepreneurship. Key Moments: Scott found unconventional success through relationships and trusting partnerships, despite not having a traditional educational background. He started in real estate but was drawn into corporate consulting through connections, leading to the founding of his company Worldgate. Worldgate supports school districts by implementing business systems and providing staffing/project support. Scott attributes much of his success to the people he surrounded himself with and trusting relationships where they learned and grew together. His book outlines lessons from his unconventional path to success, focusing on relationships, partnerships, and self-awareness. Scott sees value in "paying it forward" through coaching and mentoring others now in his career. Having ADHD was initially challenging but taught him self-awareness that helped him succeed professionally. Strong partnership with his wife was also important, including in raising their family. Common mistakes of entrepreneurs is assuming people automatically want what they're offering without testing interest first. It's important to have some customers and product viability tested before fully launching a business.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Pete Lord ... Pete is a serial entrepreneur who started his career at a bank and has since founded multiple companies, including a successful finance app called MoneyBrilliant that was sold for over $9 million. He discusses his journey of successes and failures in starting various businesses focused on helping people improve their financial literacy and savings habits. Pete believes in failing fast with startups and notes the importance of meditation and stress management from his practice of Qigong in helping him persist through challenging periods. His networking from previous ventures has also opened doors to new opportunities.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Jem Fuller ... Jem Fuller discussed his colorful global life experiences, including living in different countries and running an executive coaching practice and retreat company in locations like the Himalayas and Bali. He believes having an optimistic mindset of thinking the best is yet to come can help people get better results and feel happier. Jem's favorite part of his work is running mindfulness meditation retreats, where participants have profound experiences relaxing into the present moment without expectations. Practicing mindfulness can help people observe their thoughts and emotions without judgment. Jem shared an exercise for beginners to try mindfulness meditation for 5 minutes a day. He also discussed helping a business owner transform her life by overcoming trauma from her past.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Angel Anderson ... In this episode, Angel (Carlton) Anderson discusses her work helping people embrace change and transformation. She started by creating youth leadership programs for her son's school. This evolved into corporate programs and books to guide people through the 6 stages of transformation: shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and resurrection. Her process helps people understand their purpose and undo self-sabotaging beliefs. Angel shared how being kind to oneself is important during times of change. She also discussed the importance of grieving and releasing relationships or environments that do not support one's goals. Angel's work aims to help people heal and live the life they dreamed of by sharing their gifts with others.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Jeff Skipper ... Jeff Skipper is a consultant who helps organizations change and transform through improving employee performance. He discussed how he transitioned to being an independent consultant after 25+ years working with major companies. An interesting anecdote was how he helped the Salvation Army implement a new system by getting employees comfortable with change. Skipper emphasized the importance of establishing trust with clients and delivering value in order to get referrals and continue working with customers long-term. He also stressed the significance of developing thought leadership through writing to both attract new clients and fuel ongoing business.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Kent Lewis ... Kent had great success running his digital marketing agency, but over time became disconnected from his team and clients. He realized he needed a change when he was unhappy and unfulfilled. Kent created a credo to attract the right people and refocus the company, which helped improve employee retention. However, some employees took advantage of the relaxed culture and stopped respecting him. After a difficult period, Kent rebuilt the agency and focused on caring for his employees above all else. He now works to help companies bridge the gap between excellent employee and customer experiences, which can significantly boost business success. Kent advocates focusing first on creating a top-notch environment for workers as the path to profitability and longevity.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Michael Bremer ... This episode discusses techniques for continuous improvement in organizations. It explores how setting clear priorities and visualizing important metrics can help drive better decision making. Limiting the number of proposals engineering works on at a time helped one company improve communication between departments and double their win rate. Michael also discusses the importance of leadership taking accountability for improvements and creating a safe environment where honest feedback is possible. Creating systems with integrity was highlighted as important for organizations to work effectively toward their goals.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Joanne Tan ... Joanne Tapp is the founder of a brand building agency that helps clients develop their brand identity through an in-depth decoding process to understand their message, vision and goals. She guides clients through creating high-quality promotional videos by directing their performances to get authentic emotions. Producing a 5-minute video can take several weeks of work including scripting, filming, and editing footage. Joanne ensures clients fully understand their brand before rebranding and sometimes discovers their true objectives differ from their initial perceptions. Her process provides clarity and inspires clients to achieve their goals, with one even saying sessions with her were better than a decade of therapy.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Donna Groves ... Donna Groves has worked for 30 years in male-dominated infrastructure and construction fields. She faced significant challenges as often the only woman on work sites. Donna realized her own perfectionism and relentless drive were negatively impacting her team's well-being. She implemented changes like flexibility, wellness programs, and celebrations to improve work-life balance. Donna now helps other construction companies adopt such well-being initiatives. Pilot programs showed reductions in sick leave and better health metrics. Qualitatively, workers reported being happier and more productive while working less. Donna's efforts have helped challenge the traditionally poor work culture and high stress levels in the construction industry. She is now passing on these lessons to help entire communities impacted by major projects.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Carol Schultz ... This episdoe discusses talent centric organizations with guest Carol Schultz. Carol explains that many companies think their problems are with recruiting, when often the real issue lies with company culture and leadership. She developed a process to help companies become truly talent centric by refocusing on employees and aligning talent and business strategies. Carol discusses the importance of effective communication, feedback loops, and succession planning. She highlights how the talent department should be elevated to a partner role rather than being under HR. The podcast also explores challenges with growing companies and making necessary leadership changes. Carol shares an example client success story of improving culture, happiness, and performance through her talent centric approach.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Andrew Wilner ... This episode discusses working side gigs, particularly for physicians with guest Andrew Wilner. He talks about how locum tenens work allows doctors flexibility to test different locations before settling down. It also provides an option for those wanting reduced hours near retirement. Burnout is a risk if the work is not balanced, but side projects can help rekindle passion if done right. Wilner took time off from clinical work and was surprised by medical advances when returning. He advises having savings to support yourself when starting something new. The discussion covers how isolation from technology changes can impact doctors' wellbeing. Overall, the podcast provides advice on maintaining work-life balance and passion for one's career through temporary opportunities or side projects.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is May Silvers ... This episode discusses the challenges of becoming an entrepreneur with guest May Silvers. May shares her experience working in hospitality and eventually starting her own mentorship business. She emphasizes that entrepreneurship is much harder work than most people realize and that the romanticized version on social media is misleading. May explains that many are shocked by the physical, mental, and emotional toll of rejection and the difficulties of building a sustainable business. Her mentorship program aims to give aspiring entrepreneurs a more realistic understanding of what it takes to succeed. May advises talking to existing business owners to learn about the challenges rather than just the successes. Overall, the podcast stresses the importance of developing mental toughness and not underestimating the grind required to get a new business off the ground.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Anthony Murphy ... This episode discusses driving business growth in challenging times with guest Anthony Murphy, founder of digital growth agency Attention Media. Anthony gained experience in his family's business before starting his podcast and agency. He emphasizes the importance of leaning into difficulties and finding opportunities during crises. Anthony explains how he grew his agency during the pandemic by shifting operations online and continuing marketing. Core values and communicating what a business stands for are also discussed as important for building trust. Preparing for difficulties and having fallback plans, like what is often needed for farming, was another lesson. Cutting marketing budgets during challenges was identified as a common mistake, as new customer acquisition is critical for sales. Anthony is focused on continuing to innovate and scale his agency while providing new employment opportunities.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Wayne Wright ... This episode discusses the importance of innovation for businesses with a guest Wayne Wright, who is an investor and author. Wayne talks about how his early career in science fostered an innovative mindset. He provides examples of innovations he developed that transformed companies and increased profits. He emphasizes that innovation is about more than new products - it can also include process improvements. This episode discusses how some companies fail to innovate and get disrupted, using Kodak as an example. The challenge of balancing current business needs with investing in new innovations is also covered. Wayne stresses that innovation improves customer solutions and keeps a business relevant. Listeners are provided with details on how to connect with the guest speaker to learn more about driving innovation.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Steven Howard ... Steven Howard, an acclaimed author of 22 books on leadership, business, and professional development, recently released "Humony Leadership," a Gold Medal-winning book recognized by the Nonfiction Authors Association. He was honored as one of the Top 200 Global Biggest Voices in Leadership by the LeadersHum network and featured in Brainz CREA Global's list of top entrepreneurs and leaders. His book, "Better Decisions. Better Thinking. Better Outcomes.," also received recognition. As a sought-after platform and virtual speaker, Steven delivers leadership keynote speeches worldwide for various events and conferences.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Sandra Veledar ... In this episode, Sandra's journey from a corporate career to founding I.Live, a company aimed at aiding professional women in reducing burnout and improving work-life balance, is explored. Sandra developed practices and an agile-based app to help prioritize daily tasks. She gathered feedback and refined her approach through focus groups, and a successful pilot program validated her ideas. Sandra realized the importance of guiding women in adopting these practices gradually, rather than just offering an app. The podcast also touches on Sandra's personal experiences with adversity and resilience, emphasizing how she draws from them to assist other women. Overall, it offers valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs on idea validation and evolving solutions based on customer input.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Nathaniel Evans ... This episode discusses Nathaniel Evans' work helping former prisoners reintegrate into society through advocacy and leadership training. Evans went to prison himself and realized the system provides little support for rehabilitation. He now runs a nonprofit focused on vocational training, counseling, and providing role models to build former inmates' confidence and sense of self-worth. Evans emphasizes taking responsibility for one's actions while also gaining control over one's future. He finds community support is important for preventing recidivism and shares his own story as an example of how lives can be turned around. Evans is now working on a documentary exploring prisons and reentry from the inside perspective to help reform the system.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Paul Ramondo ... Paul Ramondo, a seasoned digital marketer and founder of Bright Side agency, traces his career back to promoting bands on MySpace and adapting those tactics for Facebook. He underscores the importance of aligning one's "inner game" before venturing into entrepreneurship. Paul candidly discusses his early years, marked by imbalanced work hours that took a toll on his health. He credits a fitness tracker for revealing the physical impacts of sleep deprivation and stress. Paul also emphasizes the significance of embracing an abundance mindset in client relationships. In sum, the podcast offers valuable insights on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, prioritizing self-care, and assessing new hires based on values, not just skills.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Brandon Willington ... Brandon transitioned from being a DJ to excelling in event promotion and digital marketing. He gained recognition for his innovative use of Facebook ads in promoting nightclubs and festivals in Perth. Brandon subsequently founded his digital marketing agency, serving diverse clients. He stressed the significance of effectively managing client expectations and communication to establish realistic goals. An illustrative case involved assisting a WiFi hotspot company in reaching its target audience through clever ad copy. Brandon also addressed the challenges encountered by agency founders when scaling and learning to delegate. In sum, the podcast offers valuable insights for digital marketers and agency owners seeking practical advice.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Alyson Shane ... Alyson Shane, owner of Starling Social, a marketing agency, shares her journey on a podcast. She left a secure government job due to panic attacks to pursue her passion in communications. Alyson initially built her freelance practice before fully launching Starling Social. She emphasizes empowering her team with flexibility and involving them in client problem-solving. She discusses learning from a humbling experience as a new freelancer and her approach of being vulnerable and seeking help. Alyson's commitment to giving back includes pro bono work for non-profits. Upcoming projects involve rebranding government agencies in Canada. She finds fulfillment in value-driven marketing and supporting her local community.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Sam Laliberte ... In this episode, entrepreneur Sam Laliberte discusses the digital nomad lifestyle. She shares how she built a six-figure freelance business while working remotely from various countries, emphasizing the freedom of location, schedule, and finances. Sam helps others achieve a similar lifestyle by starting with small, achievable goals and a positive mindset. She cautions against overplanning and letting fear hinder action. Sam advises filtering advice from others and trusting one's intuition. She finds joy in helping clients pursue their dreams, like traveling Australia for a year. Sam is excited about her podcast's latest season featuring fellow freedom seekers with unique lifestyle designs.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is CJ Flood ... In this episode, CJ Flood shares his personal journey of transformation, having shed over 45 kilograms amidst identity crises and health challenges. Drawing from his childhood involvement in personal development and military experience, he underwent a pivotal moment when his son's request to play highlighted the limitations of his poor health. Determined to enhance his well-being, CJ embarked on a fitness journey, culminating in running an ultra marathon to support mental health causes. CJ also discusses the importance of self-leadership, believing that personal growth and challenging oneself can inspire and positively impact one's team and community. His story serves as a testament to the power of transformation and leadership.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Matthew Mason ... In this episode, Matthew Mason discusses the transition from horse racing to creating digital products using expertise. He emphasizes converting knowledge into videos, podcasts, and more. Various digital product types, lead generation, and visual models for webinars are covered. Tips include clarifying messages and starting with an initial product, expanding over time. A client example illustrates the shift from direct delivery to business management. The podcast addresses strategies for experts to share knowledge digitally.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Kyle Gillette ... In this episode, Kyle Gillette introduces the "BIFRAM" framework, which focuses on empowering employees to think independently. The acronym stands for Build, Inspire, Facilitate, Reinforce, and Motivate. The key message is to approach others with the assumption that they are fascinating and engage with them. Kyle emphasizes the importance of encouraging employees to own solutions and be accountable through thoughtful questioning. Celebrating both successes and setbacks is highlighted as a way to foster risk-taking and learning from mistakes. Furthermore, taking time to reflect on problems is crucial. The podcast offers valuable insights for leaders aiming to boost employee confidence and foster independent thinking while avoiding common pitfalls.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Christy Wilson ... Christy is a renowned national keynote speaker and successful entrepreneur with expertise in fostering positive corporate culture, guiding leaders in business growth, and enhancing employee engagement and retention. She's a sought-after speaker at various events, including state trainings, leadership summits, and employer conferences, and has been featured in media articles and national podcasts. Christy's role as a Health Access Advocate for the Immune Deficiency Foundation involves building relationships with policymakers and promoting the IDF's legislative agenda. She also serves on advisory boards and is the CEO of multiple businesses. Notably, she founded Next Level Connected, an organization dedicated to creating career opportunities for individuals with disabilities, driven by her passion for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Melissa Ahlquist ... The episode discusses how to overcome imposter syndrome when building a business. Guest Melissa Ahlquist shares how she started her outdoor bean bag business and workshop programs. She experienced doubts in her abilities but gained confidence through her successes. Melissa recommends acknowledging accomplishments, focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses, connecting with other business owners, and challenging negative self-talk. She emphasizes the importance of believing in yourself and giving yourself permission to learn and grow. Melissa's advice is to stop playing small and not try to fit into boxes defined by others.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Ken Jacobs ... This episode discusses how to keep growing in times of uncertainty with Ken Jacobs, a leadership coach. Ken recommends finding work that aligns with what you're good at and passionate about by using a Venn diagram. He stresses the importance of passion for weathering challenges. The discussion covers how to have difficult conversations with toxic clients respectfully while prioritizing employee well-being. Ken also shares how reflecting on what you're great at can boost confidence during difficult periods. He provides tips for identifying an ideal client fit and avoiding coming across too needy for work. The episode concludes with Jacobs promoting his new ebook on leading through uncertainty available on his website.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Dr. Anthony Rhodman ... The episode discusses peak performance and life psychology with expert Dr. Anthony Rhodman. He explains that understanding yourself at a deep level through analyzing your different "minds" is key to success. Fear often stops people from achieving their goals by manifesting unwanted realities. Dr. Rhodman helps clients discover their true selves so they can achieve "perfect predictable success" through strengthening their ego and relearning how to dream big. Common mistakes include thinking others will change your life rather than taking responsibility yourself. His advice is to develop self-knowledge as it allows predicting and creating the success of one's choosing. Clients have thrived even during hard times like the pandemic by following his guidance. Listeners can learn more at his website or sign up for his self-discovery program.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Andora Hinton ... Andora Hinton founded Willow North Growth Partners to help companies improve communication and collaboration. She discussed her journey from a career in sales to entrepreneurship and how changing the company name was an important step. Willow North works with clients of all sizes from various industries. Andora explained their process of immersing themselves in a client's business to fully understand their needs. While they provide structured programs, everything is customized to the client's language and scenarios. The best outcomes come from clients that are fully committed to the changes over a 6-9 month engagement. An example client saw ongoing success implementing active communication techniques learned in a training years ago.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Lisa Towles ... This episode discusses the importance of self-care for business leaders. Guest Lisa Towles presents a framework called "strategic self-care" consisting of small daily practices like celebrating wins, grieving losses, and saying no. Reflection is important but difficult due to fear of the unknown. Leaders must balance high performance with well-being to avoid burnout. Small, frequent wins mirror agile development practices. Setting boundaries through polite declines prevents overcommitment while maintaining relationships. The discussion provides insight on enjoying life's journey through mindful self-management.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Travis Hatch ... Travis Hatch owns a video production company and discusses how entrepreneurs can use video to grow their business. He stresses the importance of developing brand voice and personality through content. Travis recommends starting with short form videos on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to connect with audiences. He advises entrepreneurs to get comfortable on camera through practice and highlights different content strategies based on a company's products. Travis has produced educational videos for a nonprofit working to help formerly incarcerated people through rehabilitation programs. His advice emphasizes the need to establish trust and become a reliable source of information for customers.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Patrick Dawson ... This episode discusses entrepreneurship and digital business with guest Patrick Dawson. Patrick emphasizes finding one's authentic skills and passions rather than chasing trends. He helps clients identify realistic definitions of success and understand the incremental process involved. Patrick warns against the misconception that tools like AI can magically generate profits, stressing the importance of first developing content expertise. He aims to set honest expectations by acknowledging how challenging entrepreneurship can be. Throughout, Patrick stresses the value of self-awareness, knowing one's strengths and weaknesses, to lay the proper foundations for long-term entrepreneurial success.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Jeff Barnes ... Jeff Barnes discussed how he grew an e-commerce business from $0 to $17 million in revenue in just 8 months. However, issues with a supplier in China led to the business facing bankruptcy after they were unable to fulfill orders for 6 weeks without informing Jeff. Jeff touched on lessons learned like the importance of checking orders and having transparency in the supply chain. He also stressed the need to carefully consider costs and have the right team in place to support growth. While the business failed, Jeff was able to leverage his marketing skills to start an agency and also continues to advise other entrepreneurs on scaling. An interesting point was how a single unreliable supplier can bring down an entire rapidly growing business.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Tim Jones ... This episode discusses B Corp certification, which independently verifies a company's social and environmental performance. It assesses how a company treats workers, its community impact, environmental footprint, and customer model. Becoming certified requires documenting policies and undergoing an audit. Tim Jones explains how his company helps others achieve certification. He presents data showing that certified B Corps often have higher revenue growth, lower staff turnover, and were more likely to secure investments compared to non-certified companies. The certification can also benefit companies by strengthening stakeholder relationships and building team engagement. Bringing employees into the certification process allows them to suggest new benefits. One company discussed significantly grew its client base and hired more people after achieving certification.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Donnie Strompf ... Donnie Strompt discusses the importance of website speed and technical optimization with host Richard Gray. As the founder of Rapid SEO Host, Donnie helps clients optimize their websites for speed by managing hosting, plugins, security updates and more. He explains how sites loading in over 2 seconds can negatively impact users and business. In comparison to unmanaged $20 hosting, Donnie's services starting at $40 provide active maintenance to keep sites fast and secure. Speaking from experience optimizing many client sites, Donnie stresses the importance of prioritizing speed and avoiding false economies that undermine the online presence. The discussion emphasizes that the modern website is a business' storefront and must provide an engaging experience for visitors.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Tony Pisanelli ... Tony discusses 5 secrets to future-proofing one's career, including moving to a calling level where you cannot be replaced and continually developing new skills. Richard shares how he progressed from IT jobs to a career in media before losing his previous role. Tony explains the importance of caring deeply about your work and acting entrepreneurially even as an employee. They stress staying on the cutting edge of your field through continuous learning. Richard ensures he learns about new AI developments daily. Tony advocates designing your own career path proactively rather than leaving it to others. Taking control of your career was the overarching message. Richard found their discussion on transforming necessary career disruptions as opportunities highly stimulating. Tony's upcoming book will further explore how to design fulfilling, future-proof careers.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Amy Schoen ... Certified Professional Life Coach Amy Schoen, since 2005, passionately assists singles and couples in creating lasting life partnerships. Holding a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation, she developed the successful Motivated to Marry Dating Secrets coaching program. Amy's unique approach integrates core relationship values to foster genuine connections. Her system's success led to the Motivated to Marry Relationship Certification program for other coaches. With over 15 years in the National Speakers Association, Amy speaks at conferences, including the Women's Power Conference. Recognized in national media, she authored books like "Get It Right This Time" and hosts the "Motivated to Marry" podcast.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Randy Crane ... Randy Crane, The Fearless Marketer, a seasoned sales and marketing expert with over 40 years of experience, explores emotional marketing strategies in a podcast. Highlighting the emotional basis of human decisions, he underscores the need for marketers to evoke specific emotions. Crane emphasizes understanding varying trust levels in crafting marketing messages and shares a case where he tapped into environmental and family values to promote compostable products. He offers insights on addressing negative online reviews by directly engaging with customers' concerns. Throughout, Crane advocates for recognizing and connecting with people's emotions as a crucial aspect of effective marketing communication.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Bill Baylis ... Bill Baylis discusses how to build a purpose-built sustainable business. He stresses the importance of understanding customer pain points and creating a unique value proposition focused on delivering solutions. Bill recommends establishing trust with clients by asking questions and listening instead of giving sales pitches. His approach involves learning about the client's journey and building long-term relationships through high-value engagements. Bill believes this leads to referrals as satisfied clients will recommend your services to others. He advises entrepreneurs to focus on the right clients that fit their ideal profile from the beginning. Overall, Bill's message is that businesses should evolve thoughtfully to meet customer needs over time.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Robert Glazer ... Robert Glazer, founder and Chairman of Acceleration Partners, a globally acclaimed partner marketing agency, leads a remote team of 270+ and has earned 30+ awards for the company's exceptional culture. Renowned as a #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Glazer wrote books like Elevate and hosts the Elevate Podcast. He's also a TEDx speaker, known for his Friday Forward newsletter reaching 200,000+ readers weekly. Featured in Harvard Business Review and Forbes, Glazer is dedicated to sharing ideas that elevate individuals and organizations, emphasizing performance improvement and reaching full potential. Passionate about helping others, he remains committed to inspiring through various platforms.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Zach Oehlman ... Raised on an Indiana farm, Zach Oehlman aspired to global impact and business success. From valuing public companies to assessing illiquid assets, he excelled as a consultant, forming a cornerstone for a thriving real estate community. His entrepreneurial ecosystem spans starting, scaling, and selling ventures, reinvesting gains for lasting wealth. With a quest for global impact, Zach, a seasoned traveler and advocate for financial literacy, believes business acumen sparks worldwide prosperity. By blending human behavior, personal development, and commerce, he imparts life lessons from an Indiana farm to a global journey, envisioning a transformed world through empowered individuals.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Ashton Rodenhiser ... Ashton Rodenhiser is passionate about lifting the creative spirit in everyone that she meets. She has followed her passion for helping people communicate their ideas and combined that with creativity by founding Mind's Eye Creative Consulting. Over the years, she has brought over 2500 presentations and conversations to life either on paper or digitally. She's now on a mission to teach sketchnoting skills to students and professionals on how to use doodling and drawing as their best thinking and learning tool. When she's not working with clients, she's being silly with her three young kids and husband in rural Canada.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Henry Wong ... Henry Wong is the President and Brand Strategist of Vyoo, a branding and content company he founded that focuses on impact companies. The consultancy guides small upstarts and SMEs to 500-level companies. Henry's roots span over 25 years in the advertising and branding industry including being Executive VP, Creative Director for the global ad agency, Saatchi & Saatchi. His industry recognition includes awards from Creativity, Clio, and Marketing among others. He is the author of the recently published book, Telling Your Story, Building Your Brand, a book on personal branding for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and people looking to advance their careers.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Rebecca Caroe ... The episode discusses how older consumers, particularly those in Generation X, represent a lucrative market for businesses. As this generation ages, they have significant spending power and wealth. Many are also remaining active and interested in health and wellness products or services. Rebecca Curoe talks about her business Faster Masters Rowing, which provides training programs for older rowers. She notes the importance of community for this demographic and how rowing clubs fulfill needs for friendship and shared experiences as people age.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Ryan Holck ... In this episode, Ryan Holck, a seasoned speaker, marketer, and brand messaging strategist, shares insights into mastering self-promotion for businesses. With 20 years of experience, Ryan is the creator of the Distill Your Story framework, which helps brands identify their unique narrative, simplify messaging, and strategically deliver it. The framework involves defining target audience, problem-solving, and value proposition, resulting in clear messaging. Ryan employs creative techniques like "mad libs" to articulate businesses engagingly. Success stories abound, as businesses using this framework experience substantial growth in budgets and revenues, attributing it to the clarity achieved in their messaging.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Christine Campbell Rapin Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Annelise Worn ... Annelise started her own business out of necessity when moving regions for her family. In the early days she struggled to find and hire the right people, often going with the cheapest options which overloaded her with work. She eventually realized she needed to establish clear systems and boundaries for her business and clients. Annelise now focuses on working with clients who energize her while maintaining a work-life balance. She attributes her current success to prioritizing self-care, restructuring client relationships, and creating a legacy of using her skills and business to positively impact the world beyond financial gain.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Christine Campbell Rapin Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Darshan Chavan ... Darshan Chavan discusses how he has built a successful global business with a fully remote team. He emphasizes the importance of clear expectations, results-focused management, and cultivating a strong company culture through activities like monthly town halls and an annual incentive trip. Darshan also stresses understanding each employee's personality type to ensure proper fit. Most notably, he prioritizes caring for his people and understanding their personal goals, believing this is the most important factor in both performance and retention for a remote team.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Christine Campbell Rapin Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Stephanie Chan ... Stephanie Chan, a former lawyer, launched two senior care businesses: Home to Home and MyCarebase Solutions. Initially, building a reputation was tough, but referral marketing and partnerships have helped. She faces the challenge of growing MyCarebase with a limited budget. Her goal is thriving businesses within a year. Stephanie also shared tips for the "sandwich generation" managing aging parents. The podcast delved into her senior care journey and entrepreneurial awareness-building strategies.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Christine Campbell Rapin Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Sarah Banks ... Sarah Banks, inspired by her own challenging 6-year IVF journey, founded a business offering fertility support. She identified a lack of emotional assistance for individuals undergoing fertility treatments and, as a result, became a certified coach and created journals to promote emotional well-being during IVF. Initially met with resistance from clinics, she built trust through relationships and expertise. Sarah now provides global clinic training and various support programs, aiming to expand support groups and launch an online course. Balancing her business with family life as a mother has its challenges, but her ultimate goal is to enhance the IVF experience for those in need.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Christine Campbell Rapin Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Sam Rathling ... This episode discusses how to use LinkedIn effectively for business lead generation. Sam Rathling, a LinkedIn expert, shares her experience growing businesses on the platform over 18 years. She outlines strategies like using outbound messaging to invite contacts to valuable online events. Sam emphasizes giving value first through content and invitations before directly pitching people. She also describes facing a difficult situation where a business partner took control and financially ruined her company. However, Sam was able to rebuild successfully by focusing on outbound prospecting through LinkedIn. She now helps other businesses do the same through her company Pipeline 44 Group.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Desiree Stafford ... Desiree Stafford advocates overcoming limiting beliefs for business success. She advises embracing authenticity, trusting inner guidance, and defining your own success. Her journey, from volcano climbing to $133,000 in sales, demonstrates the power of staying true to oneself. She now coaches, emphasizing authenticity, freedom from perfectionism, and managing emotions for entrepreneurial control and life enjoyment.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Paula Cherie ... Photographer and entrepreneur Paula Cherie offers creative empowerment through her Power Breakthrough retreat, emphasizing the confidence-boosting aspect of boudoir photography. Paula underscores the parity of branding and marketing in business and advocates authenticity for brand building. She encourages embracing vulnerability as a path to growth, acknowledging the challenge of focusing amidst numerous business ideas. Paula highlights the significance of mindset over skills for entrepreneurs.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Eric Biggs ... Eric Biggs, a comedian and podcast host, transitioned to comedy from a regular job, finding joy in brightening people's lives. He also enjoys restoring a 1986 Pontiac Fiero as a hobby. Eric's comedy style revolves around subverting expectations and delivering unexpected punchlines. His advice to aspiring comedians is to embrace the initial struggle, learn from better comedians, and maintain originality. Eric co-hosts the humorous Birthday Boys podcast, featuring bits and gags.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Manny Skevofilax ... Manny Skevofilax, a business consultant, discusses strategies for growing a business profitably with host Mechelle. He stresses the importance of understanding one's goals and capabilities before taking on too many projects. Manny emphasizes that relationships with clients are critical for success, and business owners should focus on serving their clients and making them feel valued. Delegating tasks and not trying to do everything oneself is also important for growth. Manny shares that taking on too much debt early on can be risky, and it's better to establish profits and relationships first before major investments. Overall, the podcast provides helpful advice on determining what level of growth is realistic and prioritizing client relationships for long-term profitability.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Chad Wittfeldt ... Chad Whitfeld discusses his entrepreneurial journey starting businesses like landscaping as a teenager. He emphasizes the importance of proving business concepts through initial customer validation before investing heavily in plans and branding. Whitfeld also stresses the value of cultivating relationships through genuine care, celebration of others' successes, and partnering with those who have complementary skills rather than similar ones. Overall, the podcast provides transparency into both Whitfeld's successes and mistakes made along the way in his real estate and investing ventures.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Doug Stout ... This episode discusses franchising with guest Doug Stout, who has 19 years of experience in the industry as a franchise owner, consultant, and advisor. He notes several benefits of franchising, such as having a support system and not feeling alone as a business owner. Stout also stresses the importance of having a clear business plan and goals before choosing a franchise. His own franchising journey began with inspiration from McDonald's and included ownership of an organic nail salon franchise. Throughout his career, Stout has learned the value of maintaining a big picture view and getting input from a business coach.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Melanie Mitchell Wexler ... Melanie Mitchell Wexler started as a recruiter for 20 years before pivoting to career coaching to help job seekers understand the hiring process. She discusses founding a nonprofit called Hearts for Honduras with her best friend to help underprivileged communities in Honduras through educational and meal programs. Melanie reflects on a recent trip where her phone stopped working but she was able to find peace without it. She encourages embracing what you have now and understanding that true happiness comes from within, not from money or material things. Melanie's journey shows the importance of resilience as an entrepreneur and using one's existing skills to start a new venture.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Lorraine Ball ... Lorraine Ball discussed her career journey, from teaching English in Israel after college to starting and eventually selling her own marketing business. A highlight was how she learned the importance of regularly evaluating her business to improve processes and prepare it for a potential sale. This included recognizing which parts only had value to her personally versus what could continue without her. The conversation provided valuable lessons on building a sustainable business and having an exit strategy in place.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Chris Cirak ... This episode discusses how mindfulness and meditation can help entrepreneurs stay centered and focused on their purpose. Guest Chris Cirak talks about learning to be comfortable with yourself through stillness and self-reflection. This allows you to better understand what opportunities resonate with your calling. As entrepreneurs you will face many distractions and challenges, but developing self-awareness through meditation practices can help you make clear decisions and stay aligned with your passions over the long term. Overall, being ready to truly know yourself is an important part of being able to say yes to the right opportunities and thrive as an entrepreneur.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Baljit Rayat .. The episode discusses how a person's sexual energy is connected to their business success and overall well-being. The guest, Bajit Rayat, explains that everything in life is energy and our vibration impacts how opportunities and money flow in our lives. She encourages journaling about any past sexual trauma to bring awareness and release blocks. Bajit believes that healing sexual energy connects one to their deep wisdom and truth, bringing a sense of freedom. She advises looking at relationships and business partners that drain your energy. Tips are provided for raising your frequency, like being mindful of who you spend time with. Baljit also notes that societal programming around sexuality can transfer into feelings of unworthiness in business if unaddressed. Overall, the podcast promotes a holistic view of sexual wellness and its benefits for entrepreneurship.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Peter Wright ... This episode discusses lessons learned from life experiences with guest Peter Wright, who has lived in Africa for 40 years. Peter emphasizes developing curiosity from a young age and persevering through challenges. He lost everything twice but rebuilt successfully. Peter stresses focusing on things one can control and finding happiness from within rather than material things. An impactful story is shared about a content farmer who prioritized peace over possessions. Peter believes sharing one's story can inspire others, advising humility and honesty without shame over past mistakes. Overall, the podcast promotes embracing life's unpredictable changes gracefully and finding purpose beyond career or financial definitions of success.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Liz Wolfe ... This episode discusses entrepreneurship and personal growth with business coach Liz Wolfe. Liz shares how growing up on a farm helped develop her business skills. She started in technology consulting but now coaches entrepreneurs through challenges like asking for help, giving, and receiving. Liz believes overcoming conditioning from childhood is important for business success. Her book discusses how reluctance to ask puts businesses at risk. Liz also finds that embracing change through hobbies like bluegrass music has helped her evolve personally and professionally over decades of entrepreneurship. She recommends entrepreneurs see business as an ongoing building process rather than a journey, and views it as a form of personal development.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Michelle Nedelec ... Michelle Nedelec, an entrepreneurship expert, discusses doubling business profits while emphasizing individual success definitions and personal reinvention. She underscores the value of systems and automation for scaling without altering core structures, advocating for embracing new technologies. Strategies include process systematization, fractional C-level expertise, and delegating repetitive tasks to empower employees. Nurturing employee innovation and listening to their ideas are vital for streamlined operations. Netilek directs businesses to her website, AwarenessStrategies.com, for additional growth tools and resources.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Evgeniy Kharam ... Evgeniy is an experienced cybersecurity professional with over 40,000 hours in pre and post-sales support as an architect and consultant across various technologies. He's worked with medium to large enterprises, emphasizing cybersecurity technology, vendor relationships, and connected infrastructure. His expertise covers numerous cybersecurity domains, such as Endpoint, Network Security, SIEM/SOC/SOAR, and Cloud Security, among others. Evgeniy excels in speaking on these technical topics and brings in-depth knowledge of VAR, MSSP, and technical pre-sales.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Monique Cunningham ... In this episode, Monique Cunningham highlights the significance of email list engagement and cleaning for business owners. She stresses the importance of identifying genuinely engaged subscribers while removing inactive ones to ensure effective email delivery. Building and nurturing client relationships through consistent communication is a key strategy. Monique advises removing subscribers who don't open emails to prevent potential clients from being blocked. She underscores the importance of delivering valuable and relevant content to maintain subscriber engagement and suggests seeking feedback from the list to meet their needs. While social media is useful for promotion, Monique emphasizes that email remains vital for regular communication. Cleaning the email list creates room for growth and helps attract subscribers who genuinely value and act on the content.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Ashutosh Malgaonkar ... In the episode, Ashutosh Malgaonkar, a senior data scientist, discusses the role of data science in business growth through automation. He shares a case where he used data modeling to optimize pricing for a tire company, stressing the challenge of aligning data models with business problems. Ashutosh advises entrepreneurs that automation complements human efforts and underscores the need to tailor data science solutions to each business. The episode highlights the significance of data science in maintaining competitive pricing strategies for companies.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Lori Highby ... Lori Highby, a podcast host, speaker, educator, and founder of Keystone Click, a digital marketing agency, possesses extensive cross-industry expertise. Leveraging her knowledge, gained through experience and education, she excels in identifying the untapped potential in businesses. From Fortune 500 companies like ABB and Syngenta to small businesses, Lori employs strategic actions to help clients attain their marketing objectives. She infuses her professional endeavors with energy and dedication to empower and educate fellow lifelong learners. Beyond her work guiding clients and teaching agency account executives to excel professionally, Lori enjoys hobbies such as playing hockey, brewing beer with her husband Andy, and embarking on long bike rides for personal challenge.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Sally Higoe ... Sally leverages over two decades of immersive experience in diverse cultures, high-pressure environments, and remote locations to guide leaders in embracing their roles authentically. Her pragmatic and worldly approach, combined with research-based coaching and interactive training, equips individuals with the skills to cultivate team culture, align values, and lead with energy. Sally is a Certified Coach, Trainer, Extended Disc Behavioral Profiler, and Emotional Fitness Consultant on a mission to enhance trust, certainty, and self-awareness for leaders. Her personal life is marked by adventure alongside her husband Ant, with their children Zander and Skyla destined for greatness. Sally's goal is to simplify decision-making and improve leaders' lives across all aspects.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Mechelle McDonald Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Olivia Jenkins ... Olivia Jenkins, known as the CEO's Wing Woman, is a leading business consultant specialising in eCommerce. The 16x award winning authority has worked with over 200 CEO's and business owners including several 7 & 8 figure consumer goods brands including Lust Minerals, Kosmea, Vani-T and more. She has helped her clients collectively amass over $55 million in the 4 short years she has been in business. An entrepreneur herself, Olivia is the owner of multiple 6 & 7 figure businesses and understands firsthand the complexities of running a successful business.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Gregory Styan ... Greg Styan, a certified life coach, teacher, and Master NLP Practitioner, specializes in guiding professionals towards work-life balance and self-discovery. He has a diverse background, including experience in sportsmanship and governance for VIP families. Styan is passionate about unlocking potential and fostering personal growth. His coaching approach focuses on helping men achieve better work-life balance, particularly in response to the COVID lockdowns. He emphasizes identifying clients' authentic selves and priorities through diary keeping and goal setting. Styan's method includes scheduling non-negotiable activities like family time and hobbies before other commitments, enabling clients to prioritize what truly matters in their lives.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Dr Janelle Hoyland Dodd ... Dr. Janelle Poylan Dodd is a visionary entrepreneur and soul healer who has built multiple successful businesses by following her strong intuition. She believes that each person has a unique "soul blueprint" that guides their path to wealth and legacy. Janelle has developed the ability to see people's past lives and generational patterns that influence their current business and financial decisions. She advises entrepreneurs to tune into their intuition and inner guidance rather than just relying on traditional business strategies. Janelle emphasizes the importance of being open to receiving wealth and breaking free from any limiting beliefs or vows around money that may have been passed down through generations.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Frank Iglesias ... Frank Iglesias is an entrepreneur and real estate developer who has transitioned from being an IT professional to focusing on real estate. He discusses the importance of embracing both analytical and creative sides, and how coaching has helped him develop confidence and shift his mindset from being a "doer" to a coach. Frank emphasizes the value of having a coach, especially one who has experienced both success and failure, to provide an unbiased perspective and guide you through challenges. He shares examples of how his coaching has helped clients gain clarity and make progress, and offers a free 15-minute coaching call for those interested. The overall message is about the transformative power of coaching in both business and personal life.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Caterina Sullivan ... Caterina Sullivan is a passionate social entrepreneur and activist who guides businesses towards sustainability and growth. She grew up in a small business family and has a strong background in value-led entrepreneurship. Caterina discusses how mastering value-led entrepreneurship, which aligns a business's economic, social and environmental goals, is key to success. She provides examples of how smaller businesses are often already doing great sustainable work but don't communicate it effectively. Caterina advises businesses to develop a step-by-step sustainability plan that includes policies around inclusion, community engagement and environmental practices. She emphasizes the importance of being honest about a business's sustainability journey and shortcomings.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Sara Reyes ... Sara Reyes is a virtual assistant (VA) and business coach who helps individuals, especially mothers, start their own VA businesses. After being made redundant during the COVID-19 pandemic while pregnant, Sara started her own VA business and was fully booked within 4 weeks. She now supports 6 and 7 figure business owners with high-level administrative and marketing support. Sara also coaches others on starting their own VA businesses, advising on skills, pricing, automation, and building confidence. Her own journey of resilience and finding flexibility as a working mother has inspired her to empower others to take a similar path.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Jaimi Rajendran ... Jaimi Rajendran is a first-time mom who started a business called Studio Sheet to help other moms in business grow and scale. After being diagnosed with postpartum depression and ADHD, Jaimi struggled with the transition to motherhood but found that starting her own business helped her mental health. She now advocates for the strengths of people with ADHD and takes a collaborative approach with her clients, being upfront about her own diagnosis. Jaimi has created various systems and services to support her clients, including a CRM that helped one client book out two businesses. Her advice is to embrace who you are, as people will like you for it.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Joseph Lombardi ... Joseph Lombardi is the managing partner of Iron Hawk Financial, a firm that helps the construction and blue-collar industries achieve financial stability. He discusses how the government is essentially a corporation that enslaves people through debt, taxation, and lack of financial education. Lombardi advocates using legal strategies like life insurance policies and fixed index annuities to build tax-free retirement savings outside of traditional government-sponsored accounts like 401(k)s. He argues that the ultra-wealthy utilize these strategies to legally minimize their taxes, and he wants to share this information to help average Americans become financially free. Lombardi offers his books and a free consultation to interested listeners.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Lawrence Petruzzelli ... Lawrence Petruzzelli is a leading tax and business advisor in Australia who aims to educate his clients on tax concepts and strategies. He emphasizes the importance of long-term planning and working closely with clients to understand their goals. Lawrence highlights common mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying to handle taxes on their own, such as using automated software incorrectly or failing to properly register for tax obligations. He advises new business owners to start as a sole trader, open a separate business bank account, and utilize free online resources before seeking professional advice. Lawrence shares a success story of helping a young ecommerce entrepreneur significantly improve profitability and position the business for a multimillion dollar sale.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Cherie Mylordis ... Cherie Mylordis is the founder of nextgenify, and a Sydney-based work futurist, speaker, transformation and innovation coach, on a mission to help organisations reimagine the world of work for a better future. As a founding member of Accenture's global change practice, with extensive expertise spanning strategy, complex change, agility and innovation, Cherie has a deep understanding of the challenges facing today's leaders. Cherie credits her five years working on the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games with shaping her approach to purpose-driven leadership and collaboration on a massive scale. She is now on a mission to empower future-fit workplaces to Work in 3D - a transformative approach to business and leadership.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Phillip Stemann ... Phillip is a programmer who started coding at age 13 and has since founded multiple companies, worked as a freelancer, and now specializes in SEO. He discusses the challenges of scaling a one-person business, emphasizing the importance of creating standard operating procedures and setting clear goals and expectations with clients and employees. Phillip stresses the need for transparency and planning to minimize distractions and maintain work-life balance. He shares tips like using visual cues to signal availability and writing daily reflections to identify when it's time to hire help. Overall, Phillip's approach centers on being proactive, organized, and communicative as an entrepreneur.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Paul Angelle ... Paul is the founder of Law Familia, a company that previously provided fractional CEO services to law firms. He has extensive experience working in the restaurant industry from a young age, which shaped his entrepreneurial mindset. Paul emphasizes the importance of business owners understanding their key performance indicators and having a clear, comprehensive business plan, rather than relying on ego or passion alone. He believes accountability is critical for business growth, but it requires a solid plan and motivation aligned with the owner's personal goals. Paul now runs his own company, Lawfamea, and has recently launched a podcast called "Inappropriate Growth" focused on entrepreneurial mindset and strategies.

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Nobby Kleinman ... After 2 decades as a financial adviser, more than 4000 clients and hundreds of employers and their staff, Nobby found the major flaw in financial planning because of one question he was always being asked by women. As a result, he created and developed the world's first complete program to help women manage money, eliminate debt and secure their financial future to become educated, empowered and enriched. And it works for men as well!

Welcome to Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Henry Woodman ... Henry Woodman: A Visionary Entrepreneur and Media Pioneer Education: - Bachelor's Degree, University of Arizona - MBA in Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University Languages: Trilingual in English, Spanish, and French Professional Milestones: - World Travelvision (WTV): Founded in 1997, pioneered Virtual Reality 360° Panoramic Photography for Travel. Rebranded to ICE Portal in 2003. - IcePortal: Founded IcePortal, a SAAS leader in visual content management and distribution for the online travel industry. Sold IcePortal to Shiji Group in 2019, contributing to their suite of technological solutions for the hotel, retail, food service, and entertainment industries. Media Achievements: - Emmy-Nominated TV and Producer/Editor. - Produced and directed travel films and videos for major travel companies, including American Airlines, American Express, Eastern Airlines, and leading international cruise lines. Current Ventures: - Co-founded Anemoia Media 2021 with Doug Weiser to develop TV and film projects. - Book: "The Reincarnation of Marie," a historical romantic fiction series exploring a timeless love story transcending death, set against the backdrop of war and art. In a world where time is fluid, and love is eternal, this story offers a beacon of light to the power of soulmates. The book invites readers on a journey that challenges the very notion of love and its ability to transcend death. - Developing a TV series based on the book - the series goes far deeper into the life of Marie, as we dive into her history, and people in her world and how the relate to characters (i.e. reincarnated) in the future life. We question things, like the idea of karma and sins of the father as well the concept of love and hate being two sides of the same coin. Personal Note: The book was written by his father, Jim Woodman, Henry is bringing a decades-old tribute story to life, showcasing his enduring passion for storytelling and media production. If you made it this far THANKS ... I hope you find that i would be an interesting and eclectic guest with a great deal of experience. Henry Woodman

Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show I am your Special Host Richard Wray Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business. My very special guest today is Mitchell Levy ... Mitchell Levy is a globally recognized credibility expert, TED speaker, and best-selling author who has shaped leadership voices worldwide. He defines credibility as being trusted, known, and liked by one's audience. As an entrepreneur, it's important to have clarity on who you serve and their pain points or pleasure points, as this helps establish your credibility. Building a referral network and outsourcing tasks you're not skilled at are also key to maintaining credibility as an entrepreneur. The most common mistake people make is pursuing credibility before they have clarity on their focus and target audience.