Online Success Journey

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a thriving business in a foreign country? Or how someone can turn overlooked problems into profitable opportunities? What about the unique challenges women—especially immigrant women—face in male-dominated industries?  For aspiring entrepreneurs, immigrants, and women navigating male-heavy industries, Vanessa is living proof that with the right mindset, anything is possible.  ⚉ Early Entrepreneurial Roots and Learning on the Job ⚉ Building a Business as an Immigrant ⚉ The Power of Representation and Rewriting the Narrative for Women ⚉ Redefining Success ⚉ Selling Her Company and Staying in the Game ⚉ The Student Mindset and Business as a Human Game ⚉ The Real Role of a Mentor ⚉ Understanding the Business and Its Value ⚉ Is It Too Late to Start Selling on Amazon? ⚉ AI as a Game-Changer, Not a Threat ⚉ Success Is a Moving Target ⚉ How to Invest in Yourself Without Breaking the Bank  Vanessa Hung is a passionate educator, Amazon operator, and community builder dedicated to bringing sellers closer to success. Over the last five years, Vanessa built Online Seller Solutions, an agency focused on helping brands overcome operational roadblocks inside Amazon Seller Central. From catalog issues to backend optimization and account health, we solve the hard problems so our clients can scale with confidence. Vanessa's work has led her to speak on the biggest stages in eCommerce, including SellerCon, Prosper Show, Billion Dollar Seller Summit, and MDS Inspire. And now, as Director of Community Engagement at Carbon6, I lead initiatives that bring sellers together, build trust, and create content that educates and elevates our entire industry.  CONNECT WITH VANESSA:

Have you ever had a great idea but hesitated to act on it?  Have you ever failed and wondered if that failure defined you?  Have you ever chased success only to question if you were following the right path?  For every aspiring entrepreneur, creator, or dreamer wrestling with self-doubt, Akeem Shannon's story is not only relatable—it's a blueprint for turning trials into triumphs.  In this episode, Akeem shares the untold moments behind his rise: ⚉ The power of storytelling ⚉ First taste of entrepreneurship and failure ⚉ From pivotal failures to taking the leap ⚉ Building Flipstik from scratch  ⚉ Facing doubts and family fears ⚉ Shark Tank rejection ⚉ Rapping for investor ⚉ The Plot Twist: From rap pitch to meeting P. Diddy and Snoop Dogg ⚉ Why the story matters more than the product ⚉ Success isn't always about the money ⚉ Performing under pressure ⚉ Sales is storytelling ⚉ Use-case: The product's impact to the deaf community  ⚉ What is the next level of brand growth  ⚉ What is the One-Thing Rule  ⚉ Why you need the right mentor for you    After losing his college scholarship, Akeem was forced to find work for $10 an hour at a local cell phone shop. But he leveraged the sales skills learned there to become the top sales professional at not 1 but 2 Fortune 500 companies. After an accomplished sales career, Akeem chose to pursue his dream of entrepreneurship. He struggled at first but eventually scaled his company Flipsitk from a single mall kiosk to an Inc Magazine Top 50 Fastest Growing Consumer Brand.  With the help of celebrities like Snoop Dogg,  appearances on Shark Tank and The Today Show, and distribution in 3000 retailers including Target, Best Buy, and AT&T, Akeem has now made customers out of 1 million consumers. Akeem's stories have entertained and inspired on the stages of South By South West (SXSW), the Consumer Electronic Show (CES), Fast Company, Bank of America, the Smithsonian, and many more.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ⚉ [Book] The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Deluxe-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0063442469/  ⚉ [Video] Shark Tank: The Shark's Best Rap EVER! (Flipstik) | Shark Tank US | Shark Tank Global - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSDqS5TextM  ⚉ [Movie] Air - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_(2023_American_film)  CONNECT WITH AKEEM:

Have you ever wondered how to build a thriving online community for your business that not only grows but also generates income?  Or how leaders in the digital space are transforming the concept of community to create meaningful connections and impactful results?  Join me and Andrew, co-founder of Circle, in this episode where he shares his journey of success, challenges, and the magic behind creating paid membership communities that truly deliver value.  ⚉ From Teachable to Circle - Andrew's creator's journey  ⚉ Filling in a market gap and building a better tool for online communities  ⚉ What sets modern communities apart?  ⚉ Measures of personal and professional success  ⚉ Who can and should build a community for their business?  ⚉ Success, setbacks, and lessons learned from Teachable to Circle  ⚉ Handling rejection in career growth  ⚉ Know when to persist and when to pivot in entrepreneurship  ⚉ How to build a successful startup  ⚉ Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs    Andy Guttormsen is the Co-Founder and CRO at Circle. He was on the founding team at Teachable ($250m exit), and went on to co-founded Circle in 2020. Circle is now the world's leading community platform for creators and businesses with customers like Adobe, Webflow, Brendon Burchard, Pat Flynn, Modern Fertility, Harvard Alumni, and 9,500+ others.     MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  ⚉ [Books] Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. by Ron Chernow - https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Life-John-Rockefeller-Sr/dp/1400077303     CONNECT WITH MIKE: 

How much is your time worth?  Would you like to learn how to buy back your hours and achieve true freedom as a business owner?  In this episode, I sat down with Mike, a Speaker, Author, and Transformational Coach, where he shared his insights into helping business owners find that freedom:  ⚉ Understanding the value of time  ⚉ Overcoming control and trust issues   ⚉ Leveraging AI and virtual assistants   ⚉ What's stopping business owners from delegating and using AI   ⚉ How to be "time-rich" in life and business   ⚉ What is a time-rich six framework?   ⚉ The moment everything fell into place   ⚉ Advice for entrepreneurs starting over   ⚉ Failing forward and embracing life's seasons   ⚉ The power of mentorship and asking the right questions   ⚉ Creating your own game in business   ⚉ Better Than Rich: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Buy Back Time   ⚉ Final words of wisdom    Mike Abramowitz has 20 years of direct sales experience training 5000+ sales reps for $17M sold, has 9 books in the self help space, and founded PB&J for Tampa Bay. He has scaled his several 6 figure businesses and non profit to be run without him so he can experience time freedom that he desires.  He's a busy father and husband who helps other busy entrepreneurs implement systems in their businesses by leveraging automation and delegation to help business operators become business owners and truly experience the financial and time freedom that drew them to entrepreneurship in the first place.  He has a podcast called “The Better Than Rich Rich” Show and a community called Automate, Delegate, Systemize.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  ⚉ [Books] Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell - https://www.buybackyourtime.com/ ⚉ [Book] The Seasons of Life by Jim Rohn - https://www.amazon.com/Seasons-Life-Jim-Rohn/dp/0939490005 ⚉ Free Gift from Mike - https://betterthanrich.com/90dayplan/   CONNECT WITH MIKE: 

Are you struggling to grow your podcast, even though you're creating great content and putting in the effort? Have you ever wondered why some podcasts seem to take off effortlessly while others stagnate despite consistent promotion? Join us as we're diving deep into the answers in this episode with Anthony Nwaneri, co-founder of Get More Listeners: ⚉  Anthony's personal and business journey  ⚉  Finding the "why"  ⚉  The real reason podcasts don't get listeners  ⚉  The importance of mindset in podcasting  ⚉  The future of podcasting for personal brands  ⚉  What is success and the moment everything changed  ⚉  The hardest part of being an entrepreneur  ⚉  Fast talk with Anthony  ⚉  Advice for new podcasters  ⚉  Life and business advice for listeners   When Anthony Nwaneri, a struggling entrepreneur, came to the realization that he had spent 3 years working hard on a degree he hated, he was determined to build a successful online business. He didn't want to work a normal 9-5 job. Despite having 6 months left in college, he dropped out to go all in on his business so that he could make more money online doing something he loved and that gave him more freedom. 3 years later, he's made multiple 6-figures, is the co-author of the bestselling book "Podcasting Made Simple" under the pen name Daniel Larson, and is a co-owner of Get More Listeners, a company providing personalized 1-1 podcast coaching to coaches, business owners, and experts. They help them fast-track slow and steady growth and gain 1000s of new highly engaged listeners through podcast listener retention strategies, organic exposure methods with Podcast SEO, and highly targeted promotions.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  ⚉  Link to Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Daniel-Larson/author/B08LNQ6F5X    CONNECT WITH ANTHONY: 

Are you looking to scale your online business to seven figures? Ever wondered how female entrepreneurship can drive gender equality? These compelling questions are at the heart of my conversation with Sigrun Gudjonsdottir, an award-winning business coach, speaker, author, and podcast host. With a mission to accelerate gender equality through female entrepreneurship, Sigrun offers a tough-love, no-nonsense approach to business and life.   We discussed: ⚉  The journey from architecture to business leadership ⚉  Personal health crisis and starting a business ⚉  Dreaming big and making them come true ⚉  How do you know you're successful? ⚉  What are the keys to a successful online business launch? ⚉  Accelerating gender equality through entrepreneurship ⚉  Sigrun's magic moment ⚉  Business advice for online business startups ⚉  What business taught me ⚉  Why optimism and perseverance are important as an entrepreneur? ⚉  Fast talk segment     Sigrun is an award winning business coach, bestselling author, international speaker and host of the Sigrun Show podcast. She's been called the leading business mentor for online entrepreneurs in Europe. She is on a mission to accelerate gender equality through female entrepreneurship and helps women start and scale their online businesses to 7 figures with her tough love and no-nonsense-approach to business and life.  Sigrun has been featured in Forbes, Time and numerous leading media publications in Europe. In 2022 she was accepted into the Hall of Fame of Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Switzerland and in 2021 she won 5 German Stevie Awards; as the Hero of the year, Entrepreneur of the year, Solo entrepreneur of the year, Manager of the year, and Sales Achievement of the year. Sigrun is married, has two stepsons, and splits her time between Reykjavik, Iceland and Zurich, Switzerland.   Her latest book is available on Amazon and is called Kickstart Your Online Business - Create an Online Course and Start to Make Sales.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ⚉  [Book] Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins - https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996  ⚉ [Book] Kickstart Your Online Business: Create an Online Course and Start to Make Sales by Sigrun Gudjonsdottir - https://www.amazon.com/Kickstart-Your-Online-Business-Create/dp/B0B7QLGC1F    CONNECT WITH SIGRUN:

Are you truly resilient, or are you just surviving day-to-day challenges? What exactly is the true meaning of resilience? My recent dialogue with resilience coach Russell Harvey offers profound insights into the true essence of resilience and entrepreneurial success. Whether you're navigating personal setbacks or the complexities of running a business, understanding resilience from a seasoned expert can provide invaluable guidance. We also discussed: ⚉  The True Meaning of Resilience  ⚉  Russell's journey to becoming a Resilience Coach   ⚉  The measure of success beyond monetary gains   ⚉  Challenges and Triumphs in Entrepreneurship   ⚉  The importance of networking and building trust   ⚉  How experience can contribute to your success   ⚉  Fast Talk   ⚉  Russell's Practical Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs   Russell Harvey, "The Resilience Coach", is a dynamic and engaging Leadership Coach and Facilitator, Public Speaker, Managing Director, NED, Podcaster, and Radio Host. With over 20 years of experience in Learning, Leadership, and Organizational Development, Russell has specialized in Resilience and VUCA for the past 18 years. He is passionate about positively affecting 100,000 people by the year 2025 and has already impacted 43,202 individuals.   Russell's areas of specialization include resilience in our modern world of uncertainty and ambiguity, executive coaching and leadership development, talent management and career coaching, facilitation, change leadership, and creativity.   In addition to his work with clients, Russell is the Chair of Governors of a local primary school and a volunteer with Leeds Young Authors. He also runs public speaking and confidence workshops in schools. Russell has a depth of qualifications that include Certificates in Training, Education, and Coaching, and he is an ILM and CIPD facilitator, Strengthscope, Master NLP, and MBTI. He has been a National Training Awards Judge and is a member of the Association for Coaching, NLP, and CIPD.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  ⚉  [Book] Jack Reacher series by Lee Child and Andrew Child - https://www.jackreacher.com/us/books/     CONNECT WITH RUSSELL: 

Are you ready to transform your life and career?   Have you ever felt like there's more to your story waiting to unfold?   Today, we delve into the inspiring journey of Danielle Maur, a seasoned business strategist and coach, as she shares her remarkable story of resilience, self-discovery, unwavering determination, and more.  ⚉  A corporate executive's shift towards fulfilment   ⚉  Turning life-altering challenges into opportunities   ⚉  Defining Success: Impact over Income   ⚉  Danielle's secret to her online success   ⚉  How to keep pushing yourself to achieve success   ⚉  Lessons learned and future aspirations   ⚉  What would Danielle do if she could rerun the first year of her business   ⚉  Why you need a mentor   ⚉  Fast talk session   ⚉  Dream big, start small, move fast    Meet Danielle Maur. She is a seasoned business strategist and coach with a remarkable background in corporate leadership.  With a track record of building 6 to 8-figure businesses and creating programs for 1.9 million clients, Danielle brings a wealth of experience to the table.  Driven by her own journey of personal health setbacks and triumphs, Danielle's resilience and strength have fueled her success. As a former corporate director of a $4B company, she has navigated challenges and emerged stronger, launching a new career focused on supporting ambitious women entrepreneurs.   Danielle's passion lies in transforming coaches into confident, successful online entrepreneurs. Through strategic guidance and coaching, she equips her clients with actionable strategies, high- performance habits, and invaluable insights, enabling them to overcome obstacles and achieve extraordinary growth. Her unique blend of corporate expertise and entrepreneurial spirit allows her to guide entrepreneurs and help them get real results.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  ⚉  [Book] Millionaire Success Habits by Dean Graziosi - https://amzn.to/3Uyah7W ⚉  High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way by Brendon Burchard - https://amzn.to/4aAmtv3    CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: 

Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to build a thriving business in today's competitive landscape?   If you are seeking insights into navigating the complex world of entrepreneurship, then join us in a candid conversation with Olly Richards, founder of StoryLearning.com, to uncover the truths, challenges, and triumphs of his entrepreneurial journey.   ⚉  Transforming an idea into a revenue-generating powerhouse   ⚉  Navigating "10 million challenges"   ⚉  What is the significance of education and experimentation?   ⚉  Recognizing signs of progress and knowing when to pivot   ⚉  Advice for beginners   ⚉  Branding, positioning, and attracting ideal customers   ⚉  Defining Success on Your Own Terms Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations   ⚉  Fast talk    Olly Richards had a series of random careers, from jazz musician to English teacher, before eventually starting a blog on his passion – language learning – and growing it into a $10 million business. Today, he writes a newsletter teaching other online entrepreneurs how to scale their businesses to 7+ figures, using StoryLearning as a “living case study”.  As he was scaling StoryLearning, Olly constantly struggled to find other successful entrepreneurs who taught freely how they were growing their businesses. In the end, he had to figure it all out for himself, and committed to, one day, providing mentorship to others looking to navigate the perils of scaling. When StoryLearning turned 10, Olly launched his newsletter, teaching strategy and mindset to scale education companies to 7+ figures.  Olly, from the UK, started his career as a jazz musician in the UK, playing professionally for seven years. He decided that career wasn't for him, and instead trained as an English teacher. At 28, he took a teaching job in Japan and started a new career, later moving to Qatar and Egypt.  Throughout all this time, Olly's passion was learning foreign languages, and he taught himself eight languages. While living in the Middle East, he decided to channel this passion into creative output, and started a Wordpress blog teaching others techniques for learning foreign languages. Over the next 10 years, Olly grew his business from fledgling blog to multi-million dollar business, publishing dozens of books and becoming one of the most renowned language companies on the internet.  Today, Olly is involved in multiple successful education companies as an investor, mentor and advisor, but his passion is still teaching and working with others. His newsletter focuses specifically on helping 6-figure business owners make the leap to 7+ figures and beyond.     RESOURCES:   ⚉ [Case Study] Anatomy of a $10M Online Education Business - https://ollyrichards.co/   ⚉ [Book] The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael A. Singer - https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Experiment-Journey-Lifes-Perfection/dp/080414110X     CONNECT WITH OLLY: 

Are you intrigued by the remarkable journey of individuals who transition from seemingly unrelated fields into the heart of the tech industry?   Have you ever wondered about the pivotal moments and lessons learned in building a successful business?   Find out how Shane explored his professional path from the culinary world and oil rigs to the dynamic realm of technology.     ⚉  Shane's diverse professional experiences   ⚉  How Shane's upbringing influenced his perspective and career choices   ⚉  The criteria for success   ⚉  The highs and lows of building a company   ⚉ Joining the company and growing the business   ⚉  How to leverage your strengths for business expansion   ⚉  Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Human Connection   ⚉  The importance of mentors   ⚉  Breaking into the field of tech with zero background   ⚉  Fast talk    Shane Mishler is the Chief Operating Officer for SD Tech. Shane oversees the daily operations of the company. He partners with the owner to design and implement business strategies, plans, and processes. Shane is actively involved in all of the company's investments, clients, strategic franchise partners, and expansion activities. During his tenure, the company's revenue has more than tripled, and their active client list includes over 200 companies.    CONNECT WITH SHANE: 

In the world of online and web, nothing can beat the role and importance of a website in a business.   But how can entrepreneurs and business owners leverage their websites effectively to grow their businesses?   What are the key elements to consider when designing a website or landing page?   And how can individuals navigate the challenges and failures that often come with starting a business?  Join us in this insightful conversation with Peter as he shares his journey from being an IT manager to owning a successful business, and so much more...    ⚉  Peter's background and motivation for entrepreneurship   ⚉  Learning from failure - pivoting and perseverance / Learning from failure after failure   ⚉  How do you know you are successful?   ⚉  Peter's pivotal moment after 2 failed businesses   ⚉  Leveraging websites for business growth   ⚉  Starting Over: What would you do differently?   ⚉  Valuable lessons from mentors   ⚉  Important Lessons in Business: Pivot, Perseverance, Honesty, Humility   ⚉  AI's Role in Shaping WordPress Websites   ⚉  Recommended AI Tools and Practices   ⚉  Fast talk segment    Peter Guirguis, a seasoned digital expert, is the dynamic force behind SwiftPress Support, a game-changing venture offering unparalleled technical support to WordPress website owners. With a rich history as the founder of Grace Digital Solutions, Peter has a proven track record in crafting exceptional websites for diverse clientele, from businesses to personal brands. His commitment to excellence is evident in his ability to communicate intricate technical details to non-tech-savvy clients, ensuring they achieve their digital goals. Now, with SwiftPress Support, he's expanding his horizons to offer SEO, Google Ads, landing page design, and comprehensive care plans including web hosting. A recognized figure in the digital space, Peter has been honored multiple times by the Wells Fargo Leaders Club. When he's not revolutionizing the digital landscape, he's actively engaging with his community, sharing insights, and building connections.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   ⚉  [Book] Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman - https://amzn.to/3IqLr42     CONNECT WITH PETER: 

In a world where businesses are constantly vying for attention and loyalty, one man stands out as a beacon of success in the realm of customer experience.   David delves into his journey, highlighting key moments, lessons learned, and the magic of infectious energy that propels him forward.  ⚉  From Harvard to Silicon Valley  ⚉  Unveiling the magic of customer experience  ⚉  Embracing adversity as a path to success  ⚉  Making it to the Inc. 5000's list  ⚉  How to remain true to yourself in the face of challenges  ⚉  The importance of employee alignment with company core values  ⚉  Lessons learned in business  ⚉  The power of infectious energy  ⚉  How David's engineering background shaped him as a CEO  ⚉  Improving your internal dialogue  ⚉ "The person who dies with the best stories wins."    David G. Ewing, CEO of Motiv, is a trailblazer in customer experience innovation. With over 25 years in the industry, he's transformed insights into substantial revenue for 500+ clients.   A Harvard cum laude Engineering graduate, David's leadership has earned Motiv a spot on the Inc 5000 list. As president of The Entrepreneur's Association in Austin, he's dedicated to empowering fellow entrepreneurs. Beyond business, he's a devoted husband of 19 years and a passionate coach for his son's robotics team.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   ⚉  Chewy - https://www.chewy.com/   ⚉  Molly's Game by Molly Bloom - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molly%27s_Game   ⚉  [Book] The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers - https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/0062273205     CONNECT WITH DAVID: 

In this episode, let's unfold the journey, insights, and strategies that have propelled Aleric's business to new heights and generated over two hundred million dollars in sales for his clients.   ⚉  Who is Aleric Heck, and what is his turning point as a YouTube content creator ⚉  Passion fuels success  ⚉  The challenges and the learning curve  ⚉  Success metrics for Aleric and AdOutreach  ⚉  The strategic move that propelled AdOutreach into rapid growth  ⚉  Can anyone really learn how to use YouTube ads?  ⚉  YouTube vs. Facebook Ads  ⚉  Insights from business and the entrepreneur's mindset  ⚉  The most dangerous belief an entrepreneur can have  ⚉  The delicate balance of team dynamics  ⚉  What contributed to Aleric's success  ⚉  Valuable insights from mentors  ⚉  The YouTube ad strategy     Aleric is a YouTube Ads Expert & the Founder of AdOutreach. He has been on YouTube for over 12 Years, first growing a YouTube Channel to over 500,000+ Subscribers.   Over the last 7 Years, Aleric has taught thousands of Entrepreneurs & Business Owners how to Grow & Scale their business using laser-targeted YouTube Ads. Collectively, Aleric has helped his clients generate over $200 Million+ in sales from YouTube Ads & scaled his own business to over 8 Figures.    RESOURCES:  (FREE GIFT!) YouTube Ad Strategy PDF - https://www.adoutreach.com/gift   YouTube Ad AI Targeting Software - https://www.keywordsearch.com/      CONNECT WITH ALERIC: 

Christoffer Flemström is the founder and visionary behind Klara Färdiga Film, a production company that believes in making film creation accessible to all.   After gaining experience in traditional film production, Christoffer developed an innovative ‘Content as a Service' model, allowing business owners to create content at a set monthly cost.  Despite the challenges of starting a business during the global pandemic, Christoffer was able to grow his small kitchen start-up into the successful business it is today.   His core message: finding your passion and repeating it every day!    CONNECT WITH CHRISTOFFER: 

Kyle Stout is the founder of Elevate & Scale, a leading email marketing agency that helps direct-to-consumer brands unlock hidden revenue and put their sales on autopilot while spending $0 in extra ad spend. Kyle is an expert on using email marketing to maximize revenue, leveraging AI to scale content production, and all things retention marketing.   Kyle has more than a decade of experience in digital marketing starting as a freelance copywriter where he honed his skills in brand storytelling and email marketing. Once he had developed a set of frameworks that worked consistently across different niches, he started Elevate & Scale specializing in email marketing for ecommerce businesses.   Kyle is a husband and proud girl-dad. He can be found educating his audience on marketing strategies on his ever-evolving YouTube Channel.     CONNECT WITH KYLE STOUT: 

David Braithwaite is a Coach for Strategic Coach®, Financial Advisor, Speaker, Media Personality  With several years experience as an Associate Coach for Strategic Coach® and as a financial planner, David Braithwaite has built a reputation for his empathetic approach to coaching and facilitating meaningful conversations. He is a regular guest on BBC radio and TV, and has even hosted his own BBC show, "On The Air With David Braithwaite."  He has also spoken at various conferences around the world with audiences up to 14,000.   David has a remarkable ability to connect with people and help them achieve their life goals by creating a supportive and safe environment where they can grow. As a coach and successful entrepreneur, David's real-life experiences provide valuable insights for his clients and listeners.  With his passion for storytelling, David makes for an engaging podcast guest who can offer a unique perspective on the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and personal growth. Whether you're looking for inspiration or practical advice, David's dynamic personality and insightful commentary will make for a thought-provoking and enjoyable listening experience.    RESOURCE: 

Suman has 20 years of experience in recruiting and has successfully placed 500+ employees in industries such as medical, oil/gas, construction, and real estate.   She is dedicated to understanding the needs of her clients and candidates and takes pride in being a "hiring match maker."   Cherry Talent Group redefines recruitment by treating each client as a trusted partner and working closely as an extension of their team. They prioritize understanding a company's unique qualities and aim to nurture long-term relationships based on trust while finding candidates that align with their vision and culture.    CONNECT WITH SUMAN CHERRY: 

NOAH ST. JOHN, PhD is recognized as “The Father of AFFORMATIONS®” and “The Mental Health Coach to the Stars.” Working with Hollywood celebrities, seven- and eight-figure company CEOs, professional athletes, top executives, and elite entrepreneurs, Noah is famous for helping his coaching clients make more in twelve weeks than they did in the previous twelve months, while winning back 1–3 hours per day and 4–8 weeks a year. Noah's clients are the 0.1% rock stars who love to take action and get amazing results!   Noah is also the only author in history to have works published by HarperCollins, Hay House, Simon & Schuster, Mindvalley, Nightingale-Conant, and the Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher. His most recent book is The 7-Figure Life: How to Leverage the 4 Focus Factors for More Wealth and Happiness.  His twenty books have been published in nineteen languages worldwide.   Noah's mission is to eliminate not-enoughness from the world, and he is internationally known for his signature coaching services and facilitating workshops for companies, teams and organizatoins across the globe. Noah delivers private workshops, virtual events, and online courses that his audiences call “MANDATORY for anyone who wants to succeed in life and business.”   One of the most requested, in-demand business and motivational keynote speakers in the world, Noah is famous for having “The Midas Touch” because his clients have added more than $2.8 billion in found revenues. His sought-after advice is known as the “secret sauce” to business and personal growth.   He also appears frequently in the news worldwide, including ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, The Hallmark Channel, National Public Radio, Chicago Sun-Times, Parade, Los Angeles Business Journal, The Washington Post, Woman's Day, Entrepreneurs on Fire, Selling Power, Entrepreneur.com, The Jenny McCarthy Show, Costco Connection, and SUCCESS Magazine.   Fun fact: Noah once won an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii on the game show Concentration, where he missed winning a new car by three seconds. (Note: He had not yet discovered his Afformations® Method or Power Habits® System.)   Book Noah to speak for your next virtual or live event, conference or seminar at BookNoah.com.    CONNECT WITH DR. NOAH: 

Tina is a marketing executive, certified career coach, entrepreneur and business professional. Tina has been in the people business for over 22 years specializing in B2B and B2C Marketing Communications, connecting consumer trends, research, and brand integrity through integrated marketing communication strategies.   Tina has a breadth and depth of strategic marketing and communications through her experience that spans across B2B mechanical equipment, loyalty rewards and B2C food service and hospitality. Tina is particularly effective in opening internal lines of communication and breaking down silos so everyone is working together toward common business goals.   Tina‘s ability to engage people through coaching is enhanced by her business experience and as a leader serving on the LIFT Committee founded by Canada‘s largest mechanical services provider, supporting professionals, providing mentorship and coaching across Canada and           the US.    CONNECT WITH TINA: 

President, A Step Ahead Financial Inc.   Co-Author, The Secret to Lifetime Security   Thirty years of experience helping hundreds of families build wealth, save taxes, and retire comfortably.    CONNECT WITH STEVEN: 

Jennifer Heard is a Professional Organizer, Coach, Author, Speaker, App Creator and all-around mompreneur. Her complete work history and professional information can be found on her LinkedIn profile.   Her mission is to help people have more time and increased energy by simplifying and more effectively managing their time, space, and possessions.   Jen started Clean Sweep Consulting, Inc. in 2006. Clean Sweep is a professional organizing, move management and coaching company located in Rochester Hills, Michigan serving all of Oakland County, in the suburbs of NW Detroit. Jen Heard, MBA and her team of organizing professionals are dedicated to helping busy women and families who are preparing to sell their home easily list and sell for top dollar, while packing and moving at the lowest cost, and entering the new space without chaos or clutter.   Clean Sweep's mission is to take a holistic, concierge-style approach to the challenges of the busy lives we lead, clearing out the excess stuff we all possess, making each of us as efficient and free as we can be while helping local community charities make a difference for those they serve.   Jen has recently been the President of NAPO Michigan for 2 years (NAPO is the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, and can be found at www.napo.net or www.napomichigan.com.)   Jen's BIG NEWS is that she has created a website (www.lovebigger.com) with a corresponding APP called LOVEBIGGER TM. Both are currently in development and slated to launch in January, 2023 to help people efficiently downsize while equitably and sustainably distributing their little-used items to the local charities of their choice.   Jen lives in Rochester Hills, MI with her fiancé, Rick, her daughter, two step-kids, her step-cat and near to her dear family.    CONNECT WITH JENNIFER: 

BizVA President and Chief Operating Officer Chris McShanag is a transformational leader who brings extensive experience in delivering successful business solutions through innovative and scalable solutions.   An entrepreneur at heart, Chris has successfully led many organizations, from start-ups to success in various industries, including healthcare, mining, utilities, and consulting. At BizVA, he oversees the company's strategic direction and day-to-day operations.   “Not all virtual hires are the same,” McShanag says. “We pride ourselves on finding well educated, dedicated, and charismatic employees to integrate into a full array of businesses. Often, a client or a customer's most critical impression of a company is their initial contact.”   We want our clients to know they are in good hands with our remote assistants and that while they are getting our VAs at a fraction of the cost of a full-time in-house employee, they are still getting top-quality team members with a strong work ethic and focused productivity.    CONNECT WITH CHRIS: 

Anthony P. Howard is an HR Leader who works with HR professionals at all levels in finding the value and pathway to certification. He believes you can increase your confidence, marketability, and value through certification, networking, professional coaching & community.   Anthony is an experienced strategic HR Business Partner with a 20+ year history of progressive success piloting large-scale, global initiatives driving organizational change and goals in diverse environments from highly regulated FDA medical devices & biotech industries to unionized manufacturing environments.    He also has led positive culture shifts with his contributions to and through DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives. He co-led the formation of corporate-wide ERG (Employee Resource Group) initiatives and has been pegged to speak on the topic on webinars, panel discussions, and online courses.    Anthony has incorporated a passion for the learning and development of others into his entire career. He is the founder of HR Certified, LLC, an advisor to MindEdge Learning, a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and Forbes The Culture. He has held HR Certification since 2009 and currently holds both the SPHR and SHRM-SCP designations. Additionally, he has earned the Leadership Development & Succession Strategist (LDSS) designation from Human Capital Institute (HCI).    CONNECT WITH ANTHONY: 

Mickie Kennedy is an expert at helping small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility.    Mickie founded eReleases 22+ years ago after realizing that small businesses desperately need a press release service they can actually afford, giving them access to the media and to a national newswire – all with a personal touch.    Mickie lives in Baltimore County, Maryland.   CONNECT WITH MICKIE: 

After his compelling C-level business career in several industries and an officer career in the Swiss Army, Heinz was the founder of several companies in Europe and the USA. He lives his passion as intl. speaker, bestselling author, recognized expert and mentor of visionary leadership. His globally unique program called LEX Leadershift Excellence-for-Life™ Experience has already inspired 10,000nds of executives. His Swiss bestseller "Gesucht: Leader” has been published as well in its English version “Wanted: Leaders”. Heinz has designed and conducted over 1000 corp. development processes in 3 languages on 3 continents over the last 30 years. His lectureship as lead lecturer for leadership at a European corporate academy gives evidence to the many compelling models and concepts he has developed and implemented together with his multicultural clientele. His passion for "moving leaders from hard work to heart work®" makes him and his impact powerfully inspiring. Heinz Kaegi is the initiator of the Intl. Economy of Heart Foundation.

Yong-Soo Chung is a serial entrepreneur who founded an e-commerce brand called Urban EDC in 2015 from his one bedroom apartment in San Francisco after leaving his job as a Software Engineer at Ripple, a cryptocurrency startup in Silicon Valley. He then launched GrowthJet in 2019, a Climate Neutral Certified third party logistics company, from a second floor dance studio in the Dogpatch neighborhood in San Francisco. Now, he's on a mission to impact one million entrepreneurs through his new venture, First Class Founders, a weekly podcast sharing his lessons on building a sustainable, bootstrapped company to 8-figures in annual revenue. He and his wife Sandy are also proud dog parents to two French bulldogs named Humphrey & Pota, who have over 150,000 followers across all social channels. Sandy, his business and life partner, also own a dog boutique called Spotted By Humphrey.

Felicia is a four-time award-winning transformational coach, international speaker, author, and minister who has helped thousands create a path for living their dream life. For more than 20 years, Felicia has worked with people from all walks of life who are seeking the secret component that accelerates success. As a highly sought-after international speaker, she has shared the stage with powerhouse leaders like international speaker Mary Morrissey; founder and CEO of eWomenNetwork Sandra Yancey; and international motivational speaker Les Brown. She has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox. Felicia's proven “dream activation code” helps people multiply their results to create a richer, more fulfilling life.

Aditya Varanasi never dreamt of being an entrepreneur until he was faced with a choice:  take a risk or sink back into Corporate America. Today, he is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Awarity, where they disrupt the advertising industry by making world class marketing more affordable and sustainable for up-and-coming companies.  He graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. He spent 14 years at PepsiCo where he pioneered new ways to unlock the power of digital media across a wide range of brands including Cheetos, Cracker Jack, and Lays Stax.

Alan Tarr is the Founder and Chief Content Officer of "How To Write Copy" at Write Like A Madman University, and he loves to write. Alan trained at a top-five Madison Avenue ad agency, and has spent over 35 years writing copy for large international corporations (like Nissan) right down to the local bakery. He has created Jingles (Taco Joe's, Narpro), Jokes for TV (Merv Griffin Show), and Song parodies for MAD Magazine. He has four published and has recorded songs of his own Dozens of TV, Radio, and Print ad campaigns, as well as website and Email campaign content and over 95 published articles all in all. Alan is the guy who has developed and written an online University with 8 copywriting courses and 7 loaded toolboxes containing over 310 individual learning experiences.

Sophie Howard has started, scaled, and sold six and seven-figure online businesses. She knows what works when it comes to growing an online business. Sophie is here to help you find freedom with a business that works for your life.  Aspiring Entrepreneurs is the home of Sophie Howard. It's a community designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs build a business and a life that serves them. There's no fluff, jet planes or Lamborghinis - just powerful advice and inspiration on all things related to starting and growing a successful online business. Sophie started online with an Amazon business in 2013, which she sold for over $1 million USD in 2015. As well as launching over 1000 products, she has built educational programs teaching thousands of students how to sell Amazon products and self-publish ebooks on Kindle. Sophie has spoken on stages around the world, teaching and inspiring other aspiring entrepreneurs to achieve success. Sophie lives in Wanaka, New Zealand, and juggles her business portfolio with two young children, a horse, and running in the mountains.

An award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, Lisa Marie Platske has received accolades from the White House, the United States Small Business Administration, and The International Alliance for Women, recognized as one of the top 100 women making a difference in the world. She left her Federal law enforcement career to be the CEO of an international leadership development company, Upside Thinking, Inc. Lisa Marie delivers presentations worldwide sharing research on how vulnerability and forgiveness are critical to exceptional leadership -- as well as her proven 7-step leadership model centered on connection, positioning, and executive presence. An international best-selling author in 5 countries, Lisa Marie has written or co-authored 7 books. A member of the Forbes Coaches Council and a regular contributor to Forbes.com, she has trained or coached over 100,000 leaders around the globe to make a bigger positive impact on the planet since 2005. She lives on Summit Hills Farm in the Bluegrass Region in KY where she runs her online business without internet access.

Dr. Travis Zigler is a recovering optometrist turned ecommerce entrepreneur. He is the founder of Eye Love, whose mission is to heal 1,000,000 dry eye sufferers naturally. Dr. Travis and his wife, Dr. Jenna Zigler, use the profits from Eye Love to fund free clinics in Jamaica and the US through their charity, the Eye Love Cares Foundation.    Due to the success of Eye Love, others have asked if Dr. Travis would help them grow their business online, and more specifically with Amazon, which is one of his superpowers.   Specializing in Amazon PPC, Dr. Travis and his team help businesses scale their Amazon sales and help increase brand clout.

Mark Willis is a man on a mission to help you think differently about your money, your economy and your future. After graduating with six figures of student loan debt and discovering a way to turn his debt into real wealth as he watched everybody lose their retirement savings and home equity in 2008, he knew that he needed to find a more predictable way to meet his financial objectives and those of his clients. Mark is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, a THREE TIME #1 Best Selling Author, the Owner of Lake Growth Financial Services, a financial firm in Chicago, Illinois and co-host of the Not Your Average Financial Podcast™. Over the years, he has helped hundreds of his clients take back control of their financial future and build their businesses with proven, tax-efficient financial solutions unknown to most financial gurus. He has become known as “Not Your Average Financial Planner!”

Chase Harmer is the founder of Wishes, a fintech app that is changing the transparency of charitable donations made by the consumer.  With no formal background in tech, just hard won experience, Chase is a visionary that has created one of the most innovative platforms in charitable giving by providing validation for donated funds through transparency in eCommerce causes, crowdfunding and nonprofits.  Chase also founded and exited ProfitPay after his portfolios processed billions and he hustled his way into a $300 Million valuation with PayCertify.  He did that all through launching a $100 Million dollar raise in a video sales funnel.  Chase has spent most of his time with digital merchants building innovative technology in fintech for entrepreneurs, businesses and now he is entering the field of charitable causes.

Brian is currently CEO of Zeenk, an actionable analytics company for e-commerce sellers.  Zeenk provides companies with the forecasts, insights, and operating data they need to run their growing business across multiple sales and advertising channels. Brian has been a CEO, CTO, Board Member, and Investor in Technology and AI Companies for the last 20 years.  He has run multiple e-commerce companies, data analytics focuses business, and has deep experience in AI and Robotics.  Brian holds thirteen patents in Speech Technology, Internet Search, and Robotics along with a Ph.D., M.S., and bachelor's degrees from MIT.

Patrick Thean is an international speaker, CEO coach and serial entrepreneur. He is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. His work has been seen on NBC, CBS, and Fox. Patrick was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 1996 for North Carolina and ever since has been on a mission to help CEOs build great companies and achieve their dreams. With his book Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth , Thean shares a simple system for encouraging teams to execute better and faster. His step-by-step playbook for developing an operating system to run your company successfully was integrated into the curriculum for MIT and has achieved significant company performance evidenced by repeated exponential results. Currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Rhythm Systems, he is focused on helping CEOs and their teams experience breakthroughs to achieve their dreams and goals. Discover how Patrick can help you experience breakthroughs that result in drama-free and explosive success.

Fernando is the co-founder of MarketplaceOps, and specializes in scaling CPG brands on Amazon. MarketplaceOps leverages fully integrated technology and proprietary marketing techniques to beat your competition with repeatable strategies. He has generated more than $150mm in revenue for his clients, and sold two businesses in the Amazon space. His companies were ranked in the Inc. 5000 in 2019 & 2020, and in Entrepreneur360 in 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019.

Aaron Anderson has been working in the SEO industry full-time since 2013. While working and consulting for multiple SEO agencies he saw a big demand for high-quality link building services, so he started offering link building services to clients as a freelancer, and that service has since grown into a full-fledged link building agency. He is also the host of the podcast “Let's Talk Link Building”, which dives into all the different approaches and strategies one might take to build backlinks for their online business.  

As an entrepreneur, Kurt has experience growing, scaling, and exiting high-growth companies and now devotes his time to helping business leaders unlock their own success. Through his roles as the Co-Founder at HireBetter and Managing Partner at Bee Cave Capital, he's had the opportunity to work with hundreds of entrepreneurs and CEOs—challenging and inspiring them to take their companies to that much hyped “next-level.” Kurt began his career with Ernst & Young, and prior to founding HireBetter, Kurt founded and led The Controller Group (TCG), a professional services  An alumnus of the University of Arkansas, Kurt is a Certified Public Accountant and an active member and officer of Young Presidents' Organization (YPO). Kurt is passionate about entrepreneurship, is an active angel investor and sits on the boards of several companies and nonprofits. He lives in Austin with his wife and three sons and can usually be found coaching youth sports around town.

David Doerrier is a Facilitation and Presentation Skills Expert who delivers highly experiential workshops that challenge audiences to leverage the speaking and leadership skills they already possess and incorporate interaction principles that will get any audience to listen, act, and commit to their product, service, or idea! He earned his stripes as a retired U.S. Air Force NCO, Instructional Designer, Trainer, Actor, Radio DJ, Voiceover Artist, award-winning Toastmaster, and professional Santa Claus. David believes that with the right processes, the right instruction, and the right amount of constructive feedback, anyone can easily incorporate effective engagement principles in front of any size/type audience with poise and impact, and be memorable.

Stephanie Clapham is a passionate and curious quantitative manager, with over a decade of experience in the market research, foresight, and think tank industries. Her primary focus is on quantitative survey design, execution, and analysis, as well as bringing data to life with visualization. Stephanie has worked on projects across a wide range of industries including technology & digital, finance, fashion, beauty, FMCG and more.

Joe Caruso is an expert on the individual mind, the collective mind of an organization and how meaning drives our behavior and determines outcomes in all aspects of life. As an author, business advisor and speaker, Joe brings his lifetime of expertise to help organizations and leaders change the way they see themselves-- and in turn, the way they think about markets, products and services. Joe has learned this change in thinking drives new behavior and allows organizations to sharpen focus and reach greater levels of success. After beating cancer, Joe founded Caruso Leadership, a firm dedicated to helping others achieve their goals while enjoying the process. Through the organization, Joe applies the simple, common, timeless human truths to leaders, teams and their employees. Joe is an in-demand keynote speaker worldwide, a syndicated columnist and a sought-after business advisor, and was named one of the 50 Most Influential Minds in Personal Development by Nightingale-Conant.

Kamini Wood is the founder and CEO of Live Joy Your Way and the AuthenticMe® RiseUp program. An international best-selling author, Kamini is driven to support people of all ages heal the relationship with themselves and to stop outsourcing their self-worth. Her clients become their own confident, resilient self-leader with healthier relationships. Kamini is a certified life coach, board-certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, holds specialty certifications in Calling in the One® , Conscious Uncoupling®, NewMoney Story®, Body Positivity, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Breathwork and teen life coaching. Also trained in conscious parenting, Kamini aims to meet her clients where they are, supporting and guiding them on their journey to where they want to be, both personally and professionally. 

Libby shows coaches, consultants and entrepreneurs how to scale to a million dollars in annual revenues. She is the CEO of Dietitian Boss, a company that shows registered dietitians how to start and grow their private practice, and has accomplished what only 2-4% of entrepreneurs achieve: hitting the million-dollar milestone in annual revenue. In the shoes of a high-growth entrepreneur her company grew by over 220% from 2019 to 2020, and she currently leads a fully remote team of 7 people who operate from around the world. If you're struggling to get out of the day-to-day operations in your business or your model does not support scale, you need support to manage your cash flow backed by a strategy that you can communicate and hold your team accountable. Libby can show you how to lead your team to reach the profit margins you intend to achieve and create a lifestyle business where you work fewer hours and only do what you love.

Vikas Singal, a profound Indian Entrepreneur, a professional SEO Expert and Digital Marketing Strategist who has been working in the Digital Marketing Industry for over 11+ Years. He is always busy, but proficient in managing multiple projects, prioritizing and meeting tight deadlines, analyzing and solving problems in accelerated, high-pressure environments. He is well known for providing invaluable service to all of his clients, helping them accelerate the growth of their business, regardless of the size. Whether their company is a small business, start-up, challenger brand or enterprise, Vikas and his team make growing the business a priority. 

Dr. Sas is a life and health coach.  She immigrated from Thailand with her family a month shy of turning 12 years old.  She overcome many obstacles in life from learning to speak a foreign language to putting herself through college, from losing her home through bankruptcy and divorce to being a single mom of two boys.   She is now happily remarried and living an abundant and joyful life. Some people who know her said she is like a phoenix rising from the ashes.  Through over 30 years of her career, she has encountered many clients and patients who suffered health and relationship issues that can be remedied with lifestyle adjustment and proper communication.   Her passion in life is to demonstrate and inspire women to live the life fill with love & joy, peace & health, abundance & enlightenment.   Even in the midst of a recent tragedy of losing one of her sons, she continues to inspire and motivate people to live their best life.    Her message to the world is there's more to living happy and healthy than just popping a pill and putting yourself in a victim mode; life is meant to be fill with love, peace, health, and happiness.

Noémi Beres is the Co-Owner of the Podcast Connections podcast booking agency. She helps entrepreneurs and business owners share their knowledge and connect them to quality podcast shows. In addition, Noemi is dedicated to helping experts grow their business with interviews. She started to work in the online marketing field back in 2007. Noemi has a Master's Degree in Danish Literature and Language; she is a linguist, content creator, and “master organizer.” 

Jim Heininger is the Rebrand Man. He leads the efforts of The Rebranding Experts, which he founded in 2017, after 30 years of business and brand strategy experience for P&G, McDonald's, Anheuser-Busch and others. Rebranding Experts was purposefully designed to be the only agency with the comprehensive services necessary to rebrand organizations. Jim has designed the methodology used by the firm and merged the many disciplines necessary for successful rebranding, including research, brand strategy and planning, creative naming, design/identity, corporate and leadership communications, change management, employee engagement and internal marketing, customer experience design and marketing/public relations. Jim coaches CEOs through the rebranding process, aligning their executive team, and helping to execute complete name changes and new customer promises.  He regularly speaks at national conferences and is a frequent contributor to Forbes.com on the topic of rebranding.

Michael W Arnold is a work from home entrepreneur with skills that range from business management, business development, time management, strategy, efficiency coaching, and much more. Michael has worked for over 15 years from home working for himself and major corporations such as Cox Automotive, Verizon Super Pages, and Major Commercial Finance companies. In his journey he has made many mistakes and has lived to share some wisdom to help you on your work from home journey. There are plenty of ways we can each learn from each other, and Michael shows how you can learn from his mistakes working from home and create your own successful actions.

Dennis Littley is the founder and CEO of Ask Chef Dennis Productions where he runs one of the most successful food blogs in the world. With over one million followers on social media and almost 10 million page views annually, he has built a loyal following that use his recipes and cooking tips in their home kitchens to feed their family and friends easy-to-make restaurant-style dishes at a fraction of the cost of eating out. Chef Dennis also works with travel companies and cruise lines showcasing their travel opportunities as he shares his travel adventures and the deliciousness he's enjoying as he travels the world.

Roger is a lateral thinker, problem solver, strategist and finder of new ways. He believes in the power of the happy customer and spent years managing client relationships and building brands for world-famous agencies like DDB and Cossette. Throughout his career, he's found himself working with a number of industry giants, including (but certainly not limited to) Netflix, Expedia, Walmart, Nordstrom, Lamborghini, Cineplex, Four Seasons Plus and Vancouver's own lululemon. On top of all of this, he followed his passions to become a Board Member for TEDxVancouver and has recently become an expert-level toddler wrangler through the magic of parenthood. When he's not at work, he likes to golf, read and—no surprises here — binge the occasional podcast.