You Leading You: Conversations of Leadership and Success with Business Pros, Entrepreneurs and Just Plain Folks!

In episode #144 of You Leading You, Laura Roeder, founder of Meet Edgar, co-founder of B-School, and an avid entrepreneur and social media practitioner discusses her journey from quitting her job at 22 to launch her first business, to filling a need to organize and optimize our busy world of content creation and sharing in social […] The post YLY 144: Managing Social Media Better With Laura Roeder appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #143 of You Leading You, Ty Crandall, Business Credit Expert, Best Selling International Author and Speaker talks today about his journey and focus on helping individuals and businesses clear debt and build a solid credit foundation.  Today Ty shares: How Business Credit Can Be Built Following 4 Steps! Why Most People Misunderstand Business Credit! […] The post YLY 143: Demystifying Business Credit With Ty Crandall appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #142 of You Leading You, Matt “Handshakin” Holmes, author, speaker and founder of the Handshakin Video Series discusses building relationships through networking and how we define our own personal brand. A fun talk with a passionate person that focuses on why we need to build a strong camaraderie of fellow entrepreneurs to help us grow.  Today Matt […] The post YLY 142: Networking And Personal Brand Strategies With Matt Handshakin Holmes appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #141 of You Leading You, Joan Sotkin, an original online entrepreneur starting with AOL back in 1995, discusses how today she focuses on helping connect your business and money with a holistic approach. A unique and fun conversation about her path to helping others to the prosperity place through her own colorful and emotional […] The post YLY 141: From A Pound Of Tumbled Stones To The Prosperity Place With Joan Sotkin appeared first on You Leading You .

In this bonus episode of You Leading You, I sit and talk with former guest (from YLY #108) Jason Pockrandt, who has brought 11 great fathers together to tell their stories of life as a parent, and what fatherhood means to them. As a contributor, I was so grateful to be not only included, but also […] The post YLY Bonus: Father Daughter Conversations by Jason Pockrandt appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #140 of You Leading You, Erica Castner, Founder of Queen of Results Coaching and Consulting, keynote speaker, blogger, and podcaster, talks about empowering yourself, especially her focus with CEO mothers and leaders, to reach the goals you desire in life. A fun conversation with insights into relationships and connections, personal development and leadership.  Today Erica […] The post YLY 140: Breakthrough Journeys And Getting Results With Erica Castner appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #139 of You Leading You, Joel Boggess, radio veteran, Amazon #1 bestselling author of Finding Your Voice, Huffington Post and Success contributing writer and Host of ReLaunch, a top rated and awarded podcast sits down to talk about his journey from childhood adversity to inspirational success. Creating ReLaunch alongside his mutual founder and spouse, […] The post YLY 139: Learning To Believe In Yourself Again With Podcast Leader Joel Boggess appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #138 of You Leading You, Dave Sanderson, the last civilian out on the “Miracle On The Hudson” discusses his journey, working with Tony Robbins, his heroic events on the Hudson and his mission to bringing clarity and focus to others. A truly inspiring episode, Dave shares his awakening to a larger purpose, which has […] The post YLY 138: Creating Your Own Miraculous Flight Plan With Dave Sanderson appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #137 of You Leading You, Michael Polito, a fitness, and wellness coach based in the Hudson Valley talks about his passion for inner strength and how it formed his business, Old School Street Fitness. Michael uses mind and body strength training to achieve success with his entrepreneurial business, transforming others right in my backyard of Poughkeepsie, NY. […] The post YLY 137: Building A Business From The Strength Within With Michael Polito appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #136 of You Leading You, Jim Sweeney, sports blogger, podcast host and creator of Mike Raffone, speaks about his career path and the focus away from corporate to an entrepreneurial venture. Living his dream of talking, and being, in the sports world is an inspirational story of success.  Today Jim shares: How His Entrepreneurial Path […] The post YLY 136: An Entrepreneurial Touchdown Celebration With Jim Sweeney appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #135 of You Leading You, Cindy Sheridan Murphy, a cancer survivor, and women’s empowerment coach, talks about her journey through personal adversity to helping others create their success in life. An inspiring talk about finding your purpose and focusing on your intent on and in life. Cancer Survivor Cindy Sheridan Murphy shares her story about […] The post YLY 135: Building A New Day And Thriving Through Cancer With Cindy Sheridan Murphy appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #134 of You Leading You, Nanette DeGroat, founder, and owner of Breakthrough M2 discusses her journey of weight loss and changing her mindset to invite a healthier lifestyle in. Today she teaches others where to focus their energies to overcoming personal obstacles and gain success.  Today Nanette shares: How Her Journey From Teacher To Entrepreneur […] The post YLY 134: A Journey Of Health Success With Nanette DeGroat appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #133 of You Leading You, Donna Cravotta, a social visibility expert and CEO of Social Sage PR, which is home to the Total Social PR System™ , talks to us today about her evolution around the social media rise, as well as focusing your efforts online to get your conversation heard. An experienced discussion about […] The post YLY 133: Crafting A Message Your Audience Wants To Hear With Donna Cravotta appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #132 of You Leading You, Ellen Looyen, author of Branded For Life and founder of Ellen Looyen Communications has an inspiring story about being a pioneer as a saleswoman in the early technology fields, to where she leads today, helping tell personal branding stories. Defining the needs of personal, team or business entity, with a […] The post YLY 132: Aligning Your Message To Your Brand With Ellen Looyen appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #131 of You Leading You, Maura Sweeney, author, Huffington Post contributor, speaker and Ambassador of Happiness talks to us about making changes in our lives and how we can find our own happiness. A firecracker of energy, Maura shares how a childhood desire combined with a business background, time as a homeschooling mom, and […] The post YLY 131: From An End To A Happy Beginning With Maura Sweeney appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #130 of You Leading You, Rabbi Leah Berkowitz, of the Vassar Temple in Poughkeepsie, NY and a blogger with, This Is What A Rabbi Looks Like, educates us about building community, being a leader and integrating social media with today’s faithful. A great discussion on how we can make an impact in both our personal and […] The post YLY 130: Leadership In Faith And Life With Rabbi Leah Berkowitz appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #129 of You Leading You, Sir John Hargrave, CEO of Media Shower, writer and author of the new release, Mind Hacking: How to Change Your Mind for Good in 21 Days, talks about overcoming our own roadblocks, and creating habits for success. Sir John takes us on a journey of changing our lives by making […] The post YLY 129: Putting Your Mind In Path Of Success With Sir John Hargrave appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #128 of You Leading You, Kenneth “Hap” Klopp, founder and former CEO of North Face, serial entrepreneur, and board member of many entrepreneurial ventures, has a chat about his history with one of outdoor livings most popular brands, to helping today’s up and coming brands become successful. A fantastic mix of purpose, passion and […] The post YLY 128: Learning, Living and Teaching Life’s Lessons With Hap Klopp appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #127 of You Leading You, Peter Heymann, or Coach Pete to his clients, the founder of Break/Through: Career and Life Coaching brings his background of youth and family counseling and a corporate business environment to people that are looking to live the life they love. Based in Hudson Valley, NY (my own backyard), Coach […] The post YLY 127: Breaking Through To The Next You With Peter Heymann appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #126 of You Leading You, Empress ChaChanna Simpson, a coach and speaker focusing on body acceptance and the host of Body Chat TV and A Stellar Show has an insightful talk about loving yourself and finding happiness from within. A great discussion on looking for that inner acceptance and becoming the person that you want […] The post YLY 126: Accepting Yourself And Being Happy With Empress ChaChanna Simpson appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #125 of You Leading You, Michael Rosenbaum, an advanced clinical hypnotherapist, Metaphysician Practitioner, and Death and Dying specialist sheds light on the darker subject of our passing and how we can find joy in our lives today. A unique perspective on happiness and achieving the right balance to have a fulfilled life.  Today Michael […] The post YLY 125: Getting Unstuck From Unhealthy Beliefs And Living A Joyful Life With Michael Rosenbaum appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #124 of You Leading You, Karen Putz, an author, speaker, passion mentor, and barefoot waterskier discusses how she found her own happiness after a life changing injury as a teen, and has ignited that passion in others! A deaf mom who walks on water, showing that intentions make all the difference in success. A full transcript […] The post YLY 124: Conquering Adversity Barefoot With Karen Putz appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #123 of You Leading You, Pas Simpson, author, entrepreneur, motivational leader and happiness engineer talks about overcoming adversities and creating the life we want. Changing his own difficult past to become the man who puts family first, Pas and I have a great dialogue of perseverance, positive mindset and entrepreneurial success.  Today Pas shares: How Our Past Cannot Define Us! Why […] The post YLY 123: Happiness Can Be Engineered With Pas Simpson appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #122 of You Leading You, Dafna Michaelson Jenet, founder, president and journeywoman for the 50 in 52 Journey, where she met and interviewed changemakers from all 50 states discusses personal leadership and community values. A great discussion on how we handle leadership and accountability with a dynamic woman who believes to make a difference you need […] The post YLY 122: Bringing The Distress Table Into The Light With Dafna Michaelson Jenet appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #121 of You Leading You, Marty Bhatia, the Founder and Owner of Digital Ninja Consulting, takes his experience and knowledge and leverages it into a business that connects his passion with his true purpose. Making connections with clients to drive a better product for them differentiates Marty and his firm from others in the tech […] The post YLY 121: How The Economic Apocalypse Showed The Way With Marty Bhatia appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #120 of You Leading You, Doug Sandler, discusses leveraging his 30+ years of business experience to bring his message of “Nice Guys Finish First” to the working world. His message of making connections, building relationships and strengthening those bonds has resonated with hundreds of thousands through his blog, the Huffington Post and national speaking opportunities.   Today […] The post YLY 120: No More Mr. Nice Guy, Unless You Want To Finish First With Doug Sandler appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #119 of You Leading You, Ani Alexander, Bestselling Author, Blogger, Online Entrepreneur and Podcaster, talks about the birth of creativity, and her journey to becoming a powerful force in the writing world. From across the globe Ani is helping and supporting those that are looking to build their own message and brand.  Today Ani […] The post YLY 119: How You Can Write Your Own Dreams With Ani Alexander appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #118 of You Leading You, Dr. Hans Mumm, a  US Army Captain (Ret), author, speaker and entrepreneur talks about his primary passion leadership, and it’s links to other areas, including the Drone hot topic. A discussion on how his background, blended with his post military career after becoming a Wounded Warrior, is looking to bring his vision of leadership, […] The post YLY 118: How Collaboration And Drones Can Help You Think Outside Of The Box With Dr. Hans Mumm appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #117 of You Leading You Peter Danish, media marketing consultant, award winning author, composer and classical music editor, and I palaver about the marketing world and creating lasting impressions. Our chat touches on many topics and how our message can be crafted in such a challenging world.   Today Peter shares: How Your Message Is So Important! Why Current Marketing Has Changed For The […] The post YLY 117: I’ll Give You Exactly Five Minutes With Peter Danish appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #116 of You Leading You, Ken Dunn, multi-book author, CEO and Founder of Next Century Publishing, and creator of Readers Legacy, chats with me about his journey from being a sidepreneur to a force to be reckoned with in the publishing industry, as well as building a new social media outlet for avid reading fans. Ken loves […] The post YLY 116: Building Community Around A Passion For Literature With Ken Dunn appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #115 of You Leading You, Carl David, 3rd generation fine art dealer, author, writer, a suicide awareness advocate and a practitioner of “Paying It Forward” talks about his journey of surviving a loss, and how it turned into a passion to help others. A truly genuine person whose tragic past has helped many ensure that they […] The post YLY 115: How Surviving Suicide Helped Others Not Be Alone With Carl David appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #114 of You Leading You, Mark Briody, a former traditional businessman has become Australia’s most sought after client attraction expert with his firm More Clients Fast! A man whose journey has shown him that trust and relationships are the keys to those treasured business relationships.   In This Episode Mark shares: How A Coach Made The Difference! Why […] The post YLY 114: Making Changes After Hardships Brings Success With Mark Briody appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #113 of You Leading You, Geoff Woods, writer for Entrepreneur, and host of the Mentee Podcast, where he is chronicling his journey from Employee to Entrepreneur, discusses the power of surrounding yourself with amazing individuals who will help YOU grow! An inspiring story of one man’s journey to live Jim Rohn’s famous quote and become the success around him! […] The post YLY 113: Put Your Entrepreneur Boat In The Rising Mentor Tide With Geoff Woods appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #112 of You Leading You, Doc Kennedy, a filmmaker who has handled most jobs, both in front, as well as behind the camera, and a podcaster, discusses his views on leadership and how we can achieve our dreams and goals. An extremely talented individual who knows the value that working within your passion can bring, both to you and […] The post YLY 112: Scar Tissue Is A Lesson Well Learned With Doc Kennedy appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #111 of You Leading You, Jason Unger, a natural encourager who loves to see others succeed, shares his message of support and motivation with other entrepreneurial spouses. This personal journey of inspiration with former guest Abbie Unger (Episode #75 here), has allowed Jason his own outlet and a path to help those families realize their dreams, together!  Today Jason shares: How Abbie Broke […] The post YLY 111: Stand By Your Entrepreneur With Jason Unger appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #110 of You Leading You, Robert de Brus, former career coach, life planning expert, and founder of the former 180 Career Coaching, now focuses his energy on entrepreneurs to kickstart their dreams of a personal freedom lifestyle. A true gentleman who has reinvented himself and found the strength within to create tools and a path to […] The post YLY 110: Know Your Why And Slay Dragons With Robert de Brus appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #109 of You Leading You, Ryan Avery, A professional speaker and the 2012 World Champion of Public Speaking, and Chelsea Avery, creator of The New Wifestyle, who together have founded Avery Today and are launching The Map To Dreaming Big, discuss sharing lifes stories and creating your own! A great discussion where this powerful couple […] The post YLY 109: Life Is Your Story With Ryan and Chelsea Avery appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #108 of You Leading You, Jason Pockrandt, Speaker, Transformation Coach, Author of The Confident Fathers Guidebook, and Host of the podcast, Connections Show, talks about his struggles and lessons learned to be the father and teacher that he is today. Join us for an inspiring listen into the story of a man who became the man and […] The post YLY 108: Transforming Fatherhood Lessons With Jason Pockrandt appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #107 of You Leading You, Jason Treu, Author of Social Wealth and a Life Mastery Coach has devoted his life to helping others improve theirs, both professionally and personally. Take a listen to an engaging conversation where we discuss networking, self improvement, leadership and other experiences that Jason shares to help build a better you!  Today Jason […] The post YLY 107: Relationships First, Success Follows With Jason Treu appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #106 of You Leading You, Alan Allard, a former psychotherapist, and now a speaker, coach and author of Seven Secrets to Enlightened Happiness! is unleashing his knowledge and expertise to help individuals achieve their fullest potential! Come listen to this man who has worked with employees of such organizations as Boeing, the FBI, Kraft, Lockheed-Martin, McDonalds, Motorola and Penske […] The post YLY 106: Living A Life of Fulfillment Meaning And Success With Alan Allard appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #105 of You Leading You, Kris Reid, a software engineer by trade, who is the Founder of Ardor Media Factory, a firm dedicated to helping businesses achieve the utmost success in their niches gives an insightful talk about the changes and the future of SEO, alongside increasing a brand’s web traffic, and focusing in on content and reputation […] The post YLY 105: SEO Planning For Success With Kris Reid appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #104 of You Leading You, I attended Special Edition NYC 2015 at Pier 94, June 6th and 7th and had a chance to meet and greet with a variety of artists in the comic industry! Listen below to here the leadership scoop from some of today’s hottest artists, inkers, writers and creators in one […] The post YLY 104: Special Edition NYC with Comics Leaders! appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #103 of You Leading You, Ben Elijah, coach, speaker, blogger, and author of The Productivity Habits chats with me today about his drive to understand our relationships with outside information and how that affects productivity. Insights into what behaviors best serve us and how we can be more effective in our daily execution of intentional […] The post YLY 103: Mastering External Information Relationships For Maximum Productivity With Ben Elijah appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #102 of You Leading You, TJ Trent, transformational life coach, writer and return guest from Episode #84, and yours truly sit down to discuss a common theme amongst those trying to achieve success, self sabotage. An insightful talk about clarity of purpose, following your passion, and really digging into what we need to move ourselves further.  Today TJ and I […] The post YLY 102: Battling Self Sabotage With TJ Trent appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #101 of You Leading You, Jonathan Milligan, former teacher and executive recruiter, now a blogger, author of The 15 Success Traits of Pro Bloggers, host of the Simple Life Habits podcast, product creator and entrepreneur, talks about his path to success, the failures and eventual successes. A great dialogue with a man driven by passion and motivation in […] The post YLY 101: How Blogging Started His Entrepreneurial Engine With Jonathan Milligan appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #100 of You Leading You, your host, Sean Ackerman discusses the journey of the first 100 episodes of You Leading You, and how failure is the foundation that lifts us to success. A personal episode where I open up about my achievements and issues that have evolved over the last year of creating this show and the experiences behind it.  Today Sean shares: […] The post YLY 100: Why I Keep Failing Or Making Donkey Dust With Sean Ackerman appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #99 of You Leading You, Maria Blon, International Speaker, Author of Living Passionately and Founder of SPARKS alive has a chat here in the Hudson Valley, NY about finding what drives you and living a purposeful life. A true gem here in my own little corner of the world, her work here and overseas is […] The post YLY 099: Stand Up, Don’t Quit And Follow Your Dream With Maria Blon appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #98 of You Leading You, Chester Goad, Educator, Speaker, Writer, Public Policy and Leadership Advocate, and Author of The Purple People Leader, a #1 Best Seller in multiple categories and countries, talks about his background in the educational field and how his experiences have applied to his leadership methodologies today! A great perspective from a true hero, […] The post YLY 098: Never Pick Up A Hitchhiker Who Is Not Walking With Chester Goad appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #97 of You Leading You,  Ivy Slater, Former Dancer, Owner and Operator of a 7-Figure Printing Business, turned Author, Speaker, Coach and Founder of Slater Success Coaching shares her experience in the business world and shares her methodologies with our audience. Her focus on supporting women business owners helps her clients reach their goals through […] The post YLY 097: Getting Clear and Confident For Success With Ivy Slater appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #96 of You Leading You, Jordan Harbinger, former Wall Street Attorney, now host of the widely popular, The Art Of Charm, which has spun into a NYC based company focused on moving men from being ordinary guys to extraordinary men, gives you some fantastic insight into ourselves and our relationships! Jordan and The Art Of Charm have […] The post YLY 096: Creating An Atmosphere Of Improvement With Jordan Harbinger appeared first on You Leading You .

In episode #95 of You Leading You, Karen Leeds, Author, Speaker and Founder of Karen Leeds Dance and Life Coaching Magic chats about reaching past those obstacles that life throws your way and achieving results through being positive and making small changes. As her upcoming book, Life’s Magic Carousel states, don’t just look, but ride yourself to your dreams!  Today Karen […] The post YLY 095: Riding Life’s Magic Carousel With Karen Leeds appeared first on You Leading You .