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What you'll learn in this episode Why your business should always have backup talent ready The 3 types of talent: potential, emerging, and proven Why proven talent, though costly, is worth the investment How to evaluate a candidate's record of success The cultural fit questions to ask in every interview Why “if it's not a hell yes, it's not a yes” is the golden rule in hiring To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:GET THE BOOK! Teach to Sell : Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do InsteadWebsite: No Broke MonthsPodcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople PodcastInstagram: @donrochonxFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NoBrokeMonths/Facebook: Dan RochonLinkedIn: Dan Rochon

On today's episode of the Busness Breakthrough Hotline, relationship coach Shari Kubinec brings a challenge a lot of successful founders eventually hit: lead generation is easy, the offers convert, but the whole business still runs through her. Kelly digs into founder dependence, the number one thing standing between you and real freedom, and lays out why building a self-led team comes down to talent and tenure, why you should hire for someone's DNA over their résumé, and why you have to start training your future right-hand now, not when you can "afford" it. Then estate and probate attorney Jessica Lynn Silva asks which marketing channels to commit to for the next 12 months to own her niche. Kelly helps her cut through the LinkedIn-Instagram-Substack noise with a simple meta and non-meta strategy, reframes a heavy topic into an empowering one, and spins up a Substack show idea on the spot that turns her expertise into a magnet. A theme across both: it's not one size fits all, you have to pick what's sustainable and life-giving for you, and freedom only comes when the business can run without you. imestamps 00:52 — Gowing past being the center of the business 03:11 — The seven stages of the employee-employer relationship 03:51 — Founder dependence: the number one problem to solve 04:47 — Why a self-led team requires talent and tenure 05:21 — Hiring for DNA: work ethic, drive, and coachability over skills 06:45 — Which capacity to open up first: delivery or marketing? 08:52 — Why you have to start training your successor now 10:35 — Kelly's first marketing director started as a college intern 12:19 — Hire for personality and potential, then train the skills 12:38 — Success leaves clues (and the Bigger Than You audiobook) 14:03 —Three channels to own the probate niche 15:32 — Becoming the category leader through a lawyer referral database 18:00 — Choosing your platforms: a meta and a non-meta play 19:20 — Why Kelly stepped away from LinkedIn 19:48 — Instagram to get known, Substack to go deep 26:12 — Collaborations and livestreams on Substack 27:00 — How Substack repurposes your content for you 30:17 — Recap: pick sustainable platforms, and break founder dependence he Miracle Hour: Learn the daily sales system this episode walks through by grabbing your copy of the Miracle Hour book, available on Amazon and everywhere books are sold: https://a.co/d/026IrwcH Virtual Business School (VBS): join our sales membership, where you will be able to master + implement The Miracle Hour is taught with weekly live guidance: https://www.virtualbusinessschool.com The Sacred Art of Selling: Kelly's sales philosophy and Substack: https://kellyroachofficial.substack.com/subscribe The Business Breakthrough Hotline: Ready for your business breakthrough? Text your question + name to 916-418-9799 with the hashtag #BusinessBreakthroughHotline for a chance to be featured on the show!

Faith-Fueled EntrepreneurshipShe left an abusive, alcohol-fueled marriage with twin boys in tow, rebuilt her career from the ground up, and eventually grew into the owner of a boutique recruiting and staffing firm that can run without her. Mary joins us for a deeply human conversation about what it actually takes to survive big life transitions while still building a business with integrity, warmth, and staying power. If you're navigating motherhood, entrepreneurship, or both, her story hits with honesty and calm authority.We talk about faith as a real-world leadership tool, not a slogan. Mary shares how Al-Anon shaped her understanding of codependency, boundaries, and the daily choice to shift from worry to prayer. We also get specific about leadership and delegation, including the mindset that finally let her step away for weeks: building a team with trust, clarity, and decision-making power, then practicing a true disconnect.Then we go somewhere unexpected and beautiful: Mary's Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Walking mile after mile becomes a mirror for purpose, self-talk, and slowing down, lessons she brings straight back into how she leads Advent Talent Group and how she thinks about work-life blend instead of chasing “balance.” Along the way, we touch the Enneagram, DISC, resilience through the recession and COVID-19, and why community groups matter for women business owners.If you enjoy this conversation, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a steadier next step, and leave a quick review so more people can find stories like Mary's.Resources:WPO: Women President's OrganizationNAWBO: National Association Women Business OwnersRotary of MinnesotaAllied ExecutivesBruno PressConnect with Mary:LinkedIn: Mary Younggren & Advent Talent GroupWebsite: Advent Talent GroupContact the Host, Kelly Kirk:Email: info.ryh7@gmail.comGet Connected/Follow:The Hue Drop Newsletter: Subscribe HereIG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirkFacebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook PageCAKES Affiliate Link: KELLYKIRKCredits:Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue! 

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Jason Savage of Novitas Decorators, a successful South East London-based painting and decorating business.Jason talks about growing his business, taking on and managing a team of decorators, the challenges that come with running a busy decorating company, and the positives of bringing other people into the business.The conversation also gets into Jason's specialist work, including Lincrusta, high-end wallpapering and spraying, as well as the courses and upskilling that have helped him develop his skills and take on more specialist projects.Finally, Joel, Todd and Jason discuss reputation — from word of mouth and social media to Google reviews — and how building a strong online presence can help generate new business and attract the right kind of clients.A great episode for decorators looking to grow their business.

Tara Turkington has spent a decade building a photography business, and now she's eyeing the jump into video — but she's stuck on the same things that trip up almost everyone: no portfolio, no contracts, and a recent client who walked off with her ideas. So I coached her live on the show. We get into pricing your expertise instead of giving it away, what a discovery call should actually accomplish, and why the portfolio problem is way smaller than it feels. Key Takeaways Free ideas don't get valued. If you're brainstorming concepts before a contract exists, you're doing unpaid consulting — and clients treat it that way. Charge for the thinking. A paid discovery workshop reframes you from vendor to strategic partner before a single frame gets shot. Contracts aren't just for paid work. Free projects and trade deals need them more, not less, because that's where expectations get fuzzy fast. Your first portfolio piece is hiding in your current client list. You're already on their sets. Ask for access, sign an agreement, make the thing. About Tara Turkington Tara is a born-and-raised Michigander, based in Détroit, Michigan. Her photography journey started unexpectedly in 2016 while she was finishing her first year of law school and raising her, now, eleven year old daughter. After a spontaneous trip to Colombia, Tara shared photos online that caught the attention of an established photographer, who invited her to shoot behind-the-scenes content for ABC's The Bachelor's, contestants. Once those images hit social media, opportunities started rolling in—from brands and businesses to municipalities and individuals. Somewhere along the way, Tara realized photography was what truly lit her up, so she took a leap of faith, left law school, and never looked back. Now Tara spends her days meeting incredible people, capturing meaningful moments, and helping clients bring their ideas to life. No two days are the same—and she loves it that way. In This Episode [00:00] Welcome to the show! [04:02] Meet Tara Turkington [11:37] One Man Show [18:10] Emotional Buyers [25:21] Creative Directing [26:37] Contracts And Intellectual Property [37:41] Building A Team [39:28] Ways To Build a Portfolio [48:33] Connect with Tara [49:13] Outro Quotes "People who pay, pay attention." — Ryan Koral "As soon as I put a $2,500 price tag on the workshop, now it's like, okay, we believe Ryan — they really want it to work because they've already invested money." — Ryan Koral "So I think where I went wrong is I basically gave a workshop for free." — Tara Turkington "I don't think you need three projects. You do one that's kind of good, then the next one is going to be kind of gooder." — Ryan Koral "I'm still thinking with 2016 mind, and it's like — you have a literal decade of experience." — Tara Turkington Guest Links Check out Tara's portfolio at taraturkingtonllc.com Follow Tara on IG Links Find out more about the Studio Sherpas Mastermind Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group  Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram Join us on Onward Summit Join the Studio Sherpas newsletter

Are your three closest teammates a friend group, or a clique the rest of the roster feels shut out of?JP Nerbun, Betsy Butterick, and Nate Sanderson dig into Level 4 leadership this week: the real difference between a clique and a close friend group, why almost no team builds a genuine culture of honest feedback, and Betsy's own story as a Division I captain who left a program midseason.Whether you are trying to break up an unhealthy clique or support a player through a transfer decision, this conversation will change how you think about what it takes to lead a team.Chapters(00:00) Intro(06:10) Cliques vs close friend groups(09:40) Coaching moves that break up cliques(13:13) Creating spaces everyone is invited to(15:11) Why so few players call teammates out(19:23) The volleyball team feedback workshop(23:46) Coaching courage into hard talks(27:44) How to repair after conflict(31:02) Why players tear themselves down first(32:40) Learning to give feedback, not reaction(34:30) Does transferring make you disloyal(36:00) Betsy's story of quitting a D1 team(39:55) Why quitting takes more courage to do(42:35) We judge quitting but not the costTOC 3-2-13 Quotes | 2 Questions | 1 ResourceYour fast-track to the episode's most actionable ideas."We make it out to be this perseverance: drive hard, sit at the end of the bench, put up with a tough coach, and get through it all. We glorify that to an extent that's probably not healthy."- J.P. Nerbun"We're really good at judging on the back end, and we're really bad at counting the cost on the front end."- Nate Sanderson"The quitting part was about being a good teammate to myself. That was the first time in my life I can remember putting myself before the team."- Betsy Butterick2 Questions for Your TeamQ1: When was the last time you gave a teammate honest feedback even though it felt uncomfortable? What stopped you the times you didn't?Q2: If you're in a tight group of friends on this team, are you making sure everyone else always has an open door in, too?1 Resource to Go DeeperThe Culture Captain by JP NerbunThis episode draws on the book's final chapter, leading from the bench, and the stories of athletes like Abby Wambach and Tom Brady who led without always starting. Comes with a free field guide.Visit culturecaptain.net hereKey TakeawaysA tight friend group isn't automatically a toxic cliqueEvery athlete doesn't need to feel close to every teammate, just to someoneMost teams don't have a culture of feedback, they have one or two truth-tellersGive players a script for feedback and it's still excruciating, and that's normalWe're good at judging quitting after the fact and bad at examining the cost before itQuitting can be the most self-respecting decision a captain ever makesGet the notes and tools:tocculture.comJoin TOC Coach, community, courses, and live coaching:tocculture.comBetter Coaches. Better Leaders. Better Culture.

You've hired good people, you've trained them, but you still feel like you're carrying the load. In this episode, Shaun Kirk breaks down why that happens — and it's usually not effort, it's alignment.Shaun walks through what "training" really means beyond clinical skills (coding, documentation, fiscal responsibility, asking for referrals), why every change you introduce will be met with resistance — even from a great team — and how to write clear orders that eliminate misunderstanding. He shares his "private practice emotional math problem" concept, explains why small, consistent changes beat big swings, and lays out the five things a stellar practice does well: front desk control, clinician execution, patient compliance, patient experience, and revenue.You'll also hear why the goal isn't just more patient volume, but building a practice that's valuable — and sellable — without you standing in the middle of it every day.If you've ever felt like you're the "cop" of your own practice, this episode will change how you think about leadership, structure, and what it actually takes to build a team that drives growth instead of just keeping up with it.

Episode 370: Building a Team of A-Players, The System Most Advisors Miss In this episode of The Magellan Network Show, Coach Joe Lucas continues the Summer Scaling Series with a deep dive into the systems that separate thriving advisory practices from ones that stay stuck. Joe breaks down the three core systems every advisor needs to scale: ✅ CRM Mastery: Why your CRM is the central nervous system of your business, and why most advisors are barely scratching the surface of what it can do. ✅ Strategic Time Blocks: The minimum two dedicated days per month you need to work on your business (not just in it) and why this counterintuitive shift accelerates growth. ✅ Building Your A-Player Bench: How to always be recruiting, what separates a stakeholder from a job-seeker, and why five deep COI relationships beat a wide network every time. Joe also breaks down the critical difference between managing and leading and shares three powerful one-to-many client communication strategies: educational webinars, office hours, and hosted happy-hour meet-and-greets. If you are serious about scaling your practice, this episode will challenge you to stop getting through your to-do list and start building an enterprise. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a colleague in the game. Visit us at magellannetwork.net

There's a lot of speculation out there that Warriors owner, Joe Lacob already wants to build a future team after Steph Curry. The only problem is, Steph Curry is still on the team. How much do we believe Lacob is making this decision?

What if clinging to your vision is holding your practice back, not propelling it forward?In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain with Dr. Anthony Do, who shares an unfiltered look at the messy middle between opening the doors and building a practice that lasts. Moving from Southern California to Texas, Dr. Do discovered quickly that behind every high-performing dental office are hard choices, failed systems, and invisible pressure that most never see. He's here to challenge the myth that dentistry is a smooth ride, unpacking the painful lessons he learned trying to scale alone while carrying the weight of his vision on his shoulders.As Dr. Do unpacks pivotal moments in his journey, he explains why building a loyal inner circle is far more valuable than any system because real alignment starts with matching heart and intent, not just following policies. He speaks candidly about hitting milestones that felt hollow, learning humility through six-figure mistakes, and evolving from chasing social media benchmarks to embracing a mindset that values presence over legacy. Dr. Do also shares practical insights, like investing significantly in staff and culture (even at the expense of margins) and offers a blueprint for creating true leadership within your team. If you've ever felt isolated as a practice owner, this episode will give you both the encouragement and the blueprint to let go, build trust, and find peace in the long game.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The biggest myth about owning a dental practice and why reality is messierWhy systems and policies fail without true team alignmentThe value of building a loyal “inner circle” (and what happens if you don't)How chasing industry benchmarks can leave owners empty and unfulfilledHard-earned lessons from $400,000 in business mistakesWhy humility and peace come from personal setbacks, not advice alonePractical ways to invest in people and culture (even if it means less profit)Steps to create clear, values-driven leadership in any practiceHow weekly and quarterly audits create clarity and transparencyThe mindset shift from chasing legacy to embracing the journeyListen now for an honest, empowering conversation that will change how you lead your practice and yourself!‍Sponsors:‍CallRail: Call tracking + AI that turns calls into campaigns that convert, quality patients, and cost savings. Click our link to start a free trial today! https://sta.mx/vz69Click here for a special offer!Guest: Dr. Anthony DoPractice Name: Red Oak Family DentistryCheck out Anthony's Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourmckinneydentist‍Host: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Love the Podcast? Follow on Your Favorite App! https://lnkfi.re/TDMPod

Who would be more beneficial to return to the Bay: Deebo Samuel or Klay Thompson? Silver and JD weigh in on potential impacts & how much nostalgia can help or mitigate a team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever wondered what it would take to build a photography business that keeps growing without you photographing every session, this episode is for you. Mycah Bain has spent the past 15 years building a studio that's now generating around $340,000 a year across weddings, branding and portrait photography, supported by a team of photographers and virtual assistants. In this interview, Mycah shares how she made the transition from solo photographer to business owner, the systems she's put in place to keep clients happy while her team does the shooting, how she hires and manages photographers and VAs, and why letting go of control has been the key to creating more freedom. We also dive into money mindset, leadership, outsourcing, client experience, building a premium brand, and the practical lessons she's learned while growing a business that's on track for the million-dollar mark. The post 677: Mycah Bain – Building a Team, Buying Back Your Time and Growing to $340K appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.

Scaling sounds great until you find out what it costs you. Every advisor wants the high multiple. Far fewer want the version of themselves required to earn it. Frank LaRosa and Stacey Frank tackle the transition that trips up most advisors, the move from doing the work to owning the business to leading it as a CEO. The dream is an enterprise level practice. The obstacle is that the advisor is still the one holding every relationship and refusing to let go. In this conversation they get into why advisors resist building real infrastructure, why holding onto clients forever quietly limits the business and why the next hire that actually moves the needle is rarely another producer. They also talk through the cost of waiting to invest and the mindset that separates advisors who reach the next level from those who keep talking about it. If you want to grow but keep doing everything yourself, this episode points straight at the thing holding you back.   Questions answered in this episode include: What does it really mean to move from practitioner to business owner to CEO? Why do so many advisors say they want to scale but never actually do it? At what point do you have to stop working directly with your clients? What is the difference between working in your business and working on your business? Why is hiring an executive assistant more important than hiring another salesperson? How early should you build the team for the business you want to become? What does it cost an advisor to keep being cheap with key hires?   Chapters: 00:00:00 The crux of where advisors get scaling wrong 00:00:34 Welcome and the practitioner to CEO transition 00:03:49 Are you ready to be the business owner 00:07:30 The mic drop moment about giving up clients 00:09:33 The real mistake advisors make when they scale 00:11:33 In the business versus on the business 00:19:16 The most important hire is not who you think 00:19:51 Build the team today before you think you need it   Learn more about Elite and our resources: Elite Consulting Partners | Financial Advisor Transitions https://eliteconsultingpartners.com Elite Marketing Concepts | Marketing Services for Financial Advisors https://elitemarketingconcepts.com Elite Advisor Successions | Advisor Mergers and Acquisitions https://eliteadvisorsuccessions.com JEDI Database Solutions | Technology Solutions for Advisors https://jedidatabasesolutions.com Elite Wealth Management Insights Report https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/insight-report Listen to more Advisor Talk episodes https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/podcasts/

How Marcia Davis Built a Multi-Restaurant Empire From St. Louis to Atlanta | Portrait on a PlateMarcia Davis | Owner, Multiple Restaurants & Event Centers (Atlanta, GA)Instagram: @MarciaJuryDavis | @BadassMarketingChickRestaurant: Esco Marietta (IG: Esco Marietta)Connect & Book: Marcia@PortraitOnAPlate.com"You can't really stay in the business to have it grow. You have to train people, put them in place." — Marcia DavisWhat does it take to run multiple restaurants, event centers, and once 37 Airbnbs without burning it all down? On this episode of Diversified Game, Kellen Coleman sits down with Marcia Davis, restaurateur and entrepreneur who moved from St. Louis to Atlanta with her husband Chef Mark Davis and built a self-taught empire from a 2011 catering company.Marcia breaks down the difference between owning a ton of businesses and owning five successful ones, why she moves slow and strategic, how she mastered payroll, hiring, and systems through trial and error, and why she sold off her Airbnb arbitrage at the right time. We get into raising kids with an ownership mindset, putting them out at 18 to learn real life, community give-backs, and why she still answers her own DMs for free.No celebrity hookup. No overnight hype. Just systems, discipline, and generational thinking.Learn the mindset and moves that lead to real results. Please visit my website to get more information: http://diversifiedgame.com/

Most business frameworks women are taught were designed for someone else. The playbook says pattern your company after proven models of success, but those models were built for a different kind of founder operating inside a different kind of system. Melissa McCann Tilton, President and Chief Revenue Officer at Criteria, has spent two decades scaling companies from $20M to $100M+ across automotive, logistics, and HR tech. She makes a case that stops you cold: AI does not create efficiency. AI creates amplification. If your decisions, your culture, and your hiring are strong, AI will multiply that strength. If they're broken, AI will multiply the damage. For women entrepreneurs stuck at the revenue ceiling, this is the episode that reframes everything: the old system is finally cracking, and the founders who understand what AI actually does, not automate but amplify, are the ones who will build what comes next.In this episode, Melissa McCann-Tilton, President and Chief Revenue Officer at Criteria and I talk about why she believes the next three to five years will be the most fascinating period in work history, and why women have a rare opening to rewrite the rules right now.Melissa is direct about AI in that it creates amplification vs. the efficiency most people tout. If judgment is bad, AI makes it worse. If your core is right, AI makes it stronger. Melissa and I get into why productivity is the wrong metric, why so many of us feel worthy only when we are producing, and how that harmful societal programming is one of the components that keeps so many women led businesses fighting so hard to break through the million-dollar revenue mark in our businesses.Listen to why breaking the rules might be the smartest business move women can make this year.

Atlanta Braves President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Alex Anthopoulos joined OverDrive to discuss the perspective of a general manager, facilitating significant trades, the Braves leading the league, the positives of the team's culture, the aspects to a key locker room and building a team foundation and more.

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 Staffing is one of the most difficult aspects of any business, but we've built an amazing team! Other owners often ask us how. In this episode, Dave & Carla share their tips for finding the right people for each position, for building a culture and compensation that keeps them, and establishing clear expectations from day one of what can cause termination. Our Sponsors: H-M Company Drain Troughs: https://www.draintroughs.com Alliance Laundry Systems: https://go.huebsch.com/innovatorsWash-Dry-Fold POS: http://www.washdryfoldpos.com/Referenced Links: Our website: https://www.laundromatmillionaire.comPresso: https://getpresso.com/Express Employment Professionals: https://www.expresspros.com/Our Employee Handbook: https://laundromatmillionaire.com/product-category/business-forms/Timestamps:00:00 Episode 120 Intro – Hiring, Firing & Retaining Employees 02:21 Spotlight: Curbside 2026 Event Discount03:41 The Importance of a Good Employee Handbook04:56 Where Do You Find Great Employees?07:30 The Art of Creating Job Advertisements8:41 Clear Qualifications Based on Role15:20 Employee Compensation – Tier 1 vs Tier 2 Labor Pools20:05 Developing Clear Expectations Upfront24:43 Training Practices36:55 Employee Retention – Culture, Empowerment, Upward Mobility45:49 Employee Retention – Bonuses53:27 Best Practices for Terminating Employees 

Erik Hatch (Realtor, North Dakota) shares the new business model he's taught to thousands of realtors across the country.

Erik Hatch (Realtor, North Dakota) shares the new business model he's taught to thousands of realtors across the country.

Connect With ChazMake More Money. Work Less. Win At Home.Chaz Wolfe launched a remodeling company in early 2023 knowing nothing about construction. He had never swung a hammer on a client job. He did not know the trades. What he knew was how to build a team, create a sales process, and design a client experience that makes people say yes and refer their friends.In twelve months, Kings Collective went from zero to $1.73 million in revenue. In this episode, Chaz walks Jake Isaacs through the exact six steps he used to do it, including how he architected the team before writing a single proposal, how he niched down to avoid the headaches most contractors walk into, why leads have to become an obsession, and what a real sales process looks like in a remodeling business where the average project runs $80,000 to $160,000.If you are a contractor doing $1M+ and you want a repeatable framework for growing a service business fast without losing your mind or your family, this episode is a direct download.Key Takeaways:Step 1 is people. Before revenue, before leads, before anything else, Chaz used personality profiles to architect the right team. A sales and construction partner, a creative marketing partner, and a proven integrator, all chosen based on known strengths and wired to run without him.Leads are an obsession, not an option. If you are not converting Angie or HomeAdvisor leads, the problem is almost never the lead source. It is your response time and your sales process. Chaz's integrator stops everything she is doing the moment a lead comes in.The sales process is four steps: open, discovery, presentation, close. Every single time. In that order. A confused mind does not buy.Over-communicate every step of fulfillment. If your client has to ask a question, you have already failed at communication. Build trust at every step so they never wonder what comes next.The client journey starts before the first call and ends when the relationship ends, not when the project ends. Every five-star review and referral is a product of the emotion the client feels at the end, not just the quality of the work.If you are a business owner doing $1M+ and you feel stuck in the day-to-day, we built GTK for you.Through peer mastermind and 1:1 coaching, we help you:increase profitinstall real systemsbuild a team that runs the businessget your time backVisit www.gatheringthekings.com for information on how to apply.Connect with Chaz Wolfe (Host):WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeConnect With Jake Isaacs (Co-Host): WebsiteFacebookLinkedInInstagramYouTubeVacation With Entrepreneurial FamiliesEntrepreneur families grow closer, dream bigger, & build legacy together. Join our Family Vacation.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showLike what you heard? Share this episode with a friend and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Join the conversation by visiting GatheringTheKings.com and apply to connect with other high-performing entrepreneurs and their families.

Are you leading your business… or slowly becoming the bottleneck holding it back? Why do so many healthcare entrepreneurs end up exhausted, resentful, and trapped inside practices they built themselves? In this episode, Dr. Lauryn sits down with leadership expert and author Jim Brown to unpack the hidden leadership patterns that quietly destroy culture, momentum, and fulfillment inside growing businesses.Together, they discuss the dangers of “hero leadership,” why perfectionism and control create disengaged teams, and how collaborative cultures are intentionally built. Jim breaks down the four stages of organizational health, including leadership accountability, strategic momentum, and talent magnetism. Lauryn also shares her own evolution as a clinic owner, learning how to stop leading every conversation and start empowering her team to think, solve problems, and lead alongside her.Key TakeawaysStrong leadership culture requires collaboration, vulnerability, and accountability—not control, perfectionism, or micromanagement.Business growth happens faster when CEOs stop being the bottleneck and start empowering high-performing teams.Strategic momentum is built through realistic goals, team ownership, and consistent wins that create confidence and trust.Healthy workplace culture attracts top talent naturally, reducing turnover and creating long-term organizational growth.About the GuestJim Brown is the founder and CEO of OrgHealth and a former consulting partner with Patrick Lencioni's Table Group. For more than 30 years, he has helped executive teams and boards build healthier, high-performing organizations through leadership development and culture transformation. Jim is the bestselling author of The Imperfect Board Member and the upcoming book The Imperfect CEO, which focuses on helping leaders replace avoidance, control, and perfectionism with healthier, more sustainable leadership practices.Follow Jim on LinkedIn and preorder his book, The Imperfect CEOResources:Follow Dr. Lauryn: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedInFollow She Slays on YouTubeMentioned in this episode:Holistic Marketing HubHolistic Marketing HubTo learn more about CLA and the INSiGHT scanner go to the link below and enter code SHESLAYS when prompted.CLA

https://teachhoops.com/ Are you building a team that can actually handle hard conversations? In this episode, Coach Collins talks about one of the biggest leadership jobs of early May: bringing clarity to players and the program before summer begins. This is the time of year when coaches can either plant truth or plant confusion. Honest conversations about habits, body language, toughness, commitment, leadership, and trust can shape an entire offseason. Avoiding those conversations might feel easier in the moment, but it often creates bigger problems once the season starts again. Coach Collins breaks down why great leaders do not use honesty to tear players down, but to call them up. He talks about how correction, belief, listening, and clarity all work together to build buy-in and move a program forward. This episode is a reminder that great teams are not built on skill alone. They are built on truth, trust, and standards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When is the right time to start hiring out tasks in your food blogging business? Erin Jensen teaches us when to start building a small team and how to make sure you hire the right people early on.   Erin created The Wooden Skillet in 2016 to have a creative outlet after long days working as an attorney and raising her young family. In the years since, Erin has built a team and steadily grown her website, social media presence, and most recently, Substack presence. Erin's main goal is to help women get excited to cook dinner with her easy and flavor-packed recipes. Erin is the recipe developer and food photographer for all of her recipes and has been featured on Kare11, Food52, FeedFreed, CountryLiving, Shape, Elle, Self, and The Plan To Eat Podcast.    Experienced food bloggers hit a ceiling when they try to do everything alone. This episode breaks down what it actually takes to hire, train, and retain the right people without burning out or losing control of your brand. It is a practical look at turning your blog into a real business with support systems that last.    Key Topics Discussed:   - Overwhelm is the clearest signal it is time to hire. - Start small with subcontractors before committing to hiring employees. - Trust and reliability matter more than prior blogging experience. - A simple task audit reveals exactly what to delegate. - Hiring locally can unlock efficiency in photo shoots and production days. - Long term team success comes from slow growth and consistent communication.   Connect with Erin Jensen Website | Instagram

Kymerlee Music (Realtor, Georgia) shares the social media marketing plan that took her from $20m in sales volume to nearly $40m.

Kymerlee Music (Realtor, Georgia) shares the social media marketing plan that took her from $20m in sales volume to nearly $40m.

What happens when a scrappy side hustle becomes a thriving all-female branding agency and you build it all while pregnant, then raising three kids under five? In this episode of At Home with Founders, Jessica sits down with Victoria Marcouillier, founder and CEO of BrandWell Designs, a boutique branding and website design studio helping six and seven-figure female entrepreneurs close the gap between how their business actually operates and how it shows up online. Victoria opens up about building BrandWell from a one-woman side hustle to a full agency - hiring her first team members while pregnant, forfeiting her maternity leave to bet on herself, and learning when to finally say no. She shares what she calls the "perception gap": the costly disconnect between the quality of a business and how it's represented on the website and why every marketing dollar you spend is only as effective as the brand it leads to. This conversation also goes deep on the leadership shifts that come with growth - letting go of sales, design, and client communication, trusting a team to carry the brand forward, and what it actually feels like when your business runs beautifully without you. In this episode, you'll hear: Why Victoria started Brandwell to solve a problem, not because she only loved design The "perception gap" and how it quietly kills conversions Why pretty branding without strategy doesn't pay the bills How to build a team you trust enough to hand off sales What it really means to step into the CEO role How motherhood sharpened her brand positioning strategy What she hopes her three daughters take away from watching her build this Connect with Victoria: Website: brandwelldesigns.com Instagram: @brandwelldesigns Podcast: Branding Business School Your Resources How Founder-Dependent is Your Business? Take the Quiz

Join us for our free SWEEP workshop on April 9th to learn how to apply simple marketing strategies to your business. Register hereApparis grew because Lauren knew how to spot demand before the business looked ready for it.On Dear FoundHer, Lindsay Pinchuk talks with Lauren Nouchi, co-founder and creative director of Apparis, about the kind of growth story women founders rarely hear told plainly. Lauren shares how Apparis moved from an early concept that missed the mark to a brand with real traction, and why that shift depended on listening closely to the market, making fast decisions, and building credibility one move at a time. The conversation gets into bootstrapping, growing an audience, scaling challenges, partnership marketing, and founder visibility in ways that feel useful rather than polished. Lauren explains how retail partners, pop-ups, gifting, and brand collaborations helped create momentum, and why staying lean forced better choices.For women founders, the value here is the honesty around pressure, pivots, and the gap between how a brand looks from the outside and how it actually runs day to day. If women founders want a clearer picture of how trust, visibility, and demand are built over time, Dear FoundHer delivers that here.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Why Lindsay Pinchuk Brought the Apparis Founder to Dear FoundHer01:25 How Lauren Nouchi Started Apparis04:28 The Pivot That Helped Apparis Find Product Market Fit07:25 The Bold Ask That Turned an Idea Into a Brand12:12 How Apparis Built Credibility and Grew Through Wholesale19:35 The Marketing Strategy Behind Apparis Growth23:27 Building a Lean Team and Scaling Apparis35:38 Lauren Nouchi's Best Advice for Women FoundersConnect with Lauren Nouchi:Follow Apparis on InstagramFollow Lauren on InstagramJoin us for our free SWEEP workshop on April 9th to learn how to apply simple marketing strategies to your business. Register hereSubscribe to The FoundHer Files Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building a book launch team is one of the most overlooked parts of becoming a bestselling author. In this episode, Dr. Erica Jordan Thomas breaks down the exact 5 hires she made to execute her New York Times bestselling book launch for "7-Figure Educator." From hiring a book coach with a proven blueprint to bringing on a full-time marketing manager, brand designer, web designer, and editorial partner - this is the real behind-the-scenes of what it actually takes to launch a book at scale. If you're an educator, coach, or consultant writing a book - or already in the process - this episode will shift how you think about your team and your launch strategy. What we cover: Why a book launch is really a 12-month marketing campaign The difference between a marketing coordinator and a marketing manager Why your book needs its own brand kit What an editorial partner actually does (and why you need one) The founder vs. CEO mindset shift that changes everything Pre-order Seven Figure Educator: www.7FEbook.com Subscribe for more business strategy, book launch tips, and the behind-the-scenes of building a seven-figure education business. Seven Figure Educator Podcast | Season 5, Episode 1

Jonathan Peterlin and Spencer German examine the draft outlook for Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and his potential fit with the Cleveland Browns. They compare Simpson to Bo Nix while debating whether the team should wait until 2027 to select a franchise signal-caller. The discussion also features insights from analysts like Todd McShay and Daniel Jeremiah regarding draft value and roster construction. 01:00 - Car Haggling Advice 01:51 - Ty Simpson Draft Discussion 03:21 - Phil Simms Bo Nix Comparison 06:28 - Browns 2027 Quarterback Plan 11:12 - Daniel Jeremiah Draft Rankings

Jonathan and Spencer discuss their interest in Ty Simpson vs. the 2027 QB class. Then, they're joined by Mike Rodak of 247Sports, and they talk about Kadyn Proctor's draft stock.

In this episode of The End in Mind, I sit down with Claire Gogan, founder of The Gogan Team, to talk about what it really takes to grow from a solo entrepreneur into a team leader.Claire shares how motherhood became the catalyst for building a team, why time constraints can actually create better businesses, and how hiring the right people can completely shift your capacity and growth. We talk about the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when hiring, why your first hire should be an admin, and how leadership requires personal growth just as much as business strategy.We also dive into communication, company culture, and what it means to lead a team that feels supported, heard, and motivated. Claire brings a real, honest perspective on the challenges of scaling, from learning how to delegate to navigating tough days as a leader.If you're in a season of growth and wondering when to hire, how to build a team, or how to lead more effectively, this conversation will give you clarity.Connect with Claire:- Website: www.GoganTeam.com- Join the team: https://goganteam.lpages.co/joinus-thegoganteam- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Goganteam/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoganTeam/If this episode resonated: subscribe, share it with another business owner, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Entrepreneur's Journey. In this episode, Michael Pallozzi sits down with Brian Tustin, owner of First Rate Movers, to discuss his path from the hospitality industry to purchasing and growing a moving company. Brian shares how his experience managing restaurants, retail spaces, and co-working environments prepared him for entrepreneurship, even though he ultimately stepped into a completely different industry.Brian explains how he discovered the opportunity to buy a business through BizBuySell, the lessons he learned during the first year of ownership, and how focusing on people and culture helped him build trust with his team. The conversation also explores hiring the right employees, building systems that allow a company to grow, and why reputation and transparency are critical in an industry where trust matters. Brian also reflects on the importance of vulnerability in leadership and how being open about challenges can strengthen relationships within a team and community.Tune into this episode to also learn:● Why buying an existing business can be a powerful entry point into entrepreneurship.● How focusing on character and personality helps build stronger teams.● Why systems and processes are essential for growth and freedom as a business owner.● How vulnerability and transparency can strengthen leadership and team trust.What we discussed● [00:01:13] Brian's background in hospitality and how his early career shaped his approach to leadership and service.● [00:04:44] Discovering the opportunity to buy a moving company through BizBuySell and deciding to take the leap into ownership.● [00:07:57] How Brian built trust with existing employees during the transition to new ownership.● [00:10:56] Why moving companies rely heavily on word-of-mouth and repeat customers more than many people realize.● [00:13:48] The challenges within the moving industry and why transparency is critical to building a strong reputation.● [00:15:45] How Brian hires and develops great team members by focusing on character before skills.● [00:19:39] The importance of building systems and processes that allow business owners to delegate and grow.● [00:23:11] Why vulnerability and openness can strengthen leadership and relationships within a business.3 Things To Remember1. Buying an existing business can provide a faster path into entrepreneurship while allowing you to build on an established foundation.2. Hiring the right people based on character, attitude, and culture fit can make a significant difference in the success of a service-based business.3. Strong systems, processes, and open communication allow businesses to grow while creating healthier teams and stronger leadership.Useful LinksConnect with Michael Pallozzi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpallozzihfm/ First Rate Movers: https://firstratede.com/Like what you've heard…Subscribe to our BuiltWealth™ Newsletter HEREEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠)

Dr. Kailey Fitzmorris is founding owner of Flyin 3 Vet Service, Eureka, KS. With additional locations in Moline and Cedar Vale, she has 4 additional veterinarians working with her in the practice.Our Locations | Flyin' 3 Veterinary Service in KansasPast podcast mentioned:Dr. Miles Theurer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1995747/episodes/14655607

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Marquee Sports Network play-by-play announcer Jon "Boog" Sciambi to preview the MLB season and to discuss roster construction.

What would change in your business if your team cared as much as you do? If they saw problems and fixed them without being asked? If they thought about the business's success like it was their own? If they made decisions like owners instead of waiting for you to decide?Most founders dream of this but believe it is impossible. "No one will ever care as much as I do. They are employees—why would they think like owners?"Here is what I have learned: ownership thinking is not a personality trait people have or do not have. It is a culture you create. The right mindset shifts, communication patterns, and structural changes can transform employees into people who think, act, and care like owners.IN THIS EPISODE:THE EMPLOYEE VS. OWNER MINDSETEmployee mindset: task-focused, waiting for directionOwner mindset: outcome-focused, problem-solving without being askedThe mindset gap is usually created by the founderTHE FOUR SHIFTS TO OWNERSHIP CULTUREShift 1: Information Hoarding → Radical TransparencyShare revenue, profitability, strategic challenges, customer feedbackTransparency creates context; context enables judgmentShift 2: Task Assignment → Outcome OwnershipDefine the 2-3 outcomes each person ownsMeasure results, not task completionShift 3: Permission Culture → Forgiveness CultureEmpower people to act and ask forgiveness if neededReact well when things do not work outShift 4: Individual Incentives → Shared SuccessCreate structures where everyone wins when the business winsProfit-sharing, team bonuses, shared success psychologyYOUR BEHAVIOR SETS THE CULTUREStop rescuing—let them work through problemsAsk, do not tell—build on their thinkingReward the right things—recognize ownershipModel ownership yourselfKEY TAKEAWAYS:Ownership thinking is not a personality trait—it is a culture you createFour shifts: Radical Transparency, Outcome Ownership, Forgiveness Culture, Shared SuccessPeople cannot think like owners without owner-level informationOutcome ownership means responsibility for results, not just activitiesPermission culture kills initiative; forgiveness culture empowers actionYour behavior sets the tone—stop rescuing, ask instead of tell, reward ownershipRESOURCES:Take the free Leadership Assessment (3 min)Book a Strategic Discovery Audit ($997 engagement)Learn more at thedevaincollective.comCONNECT WITH THE DEVAIN COLLECTIVE:LinkedInInstagramWebsite: thedevaincollective.comCONNECT WITH SHEENA:LinkedInInstagramSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/beautifullycomplicated-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How well do you really know yourself as a leader? And what might your team see that you simply cannot see on your own? In this episode of Becoming Unshakable, I sit down with pharmaceutical executive and entrepreneur Hope Mueller to explore the powerful role self-awareness plays in leadership, decision-making, and building a life that reflects who you truly are. Hope has spent more than twenty-five years in the pharmaceutical industry, working in a field driven by purpose, science, and the promise of improving patients' lives. Alongside that demanding career, she also built Hunter Street, her own publishing company, helping aspiring authors bring their ideas and stories into the world. Her journey reflects a deeper question many professionals eventually face: Who are we beyond our job titles? During our conversation, Hope shared the moment that pushed her to rethink the future. Watching several successful women in her network suddenly lose long-held executive roles forced her to confront a difficult truth. For many leaders, identity becomes tightly tied to the work they do. Hope made a conscious decision to build something beyond that identity so she would always have a next chapter waiting for her. We explore the idea that becoming unshakable is not a final destination. Hope describes it as a process of stepping into your full self, understanding what truly matters to you, and accepting the person you are becoming along the way. That kind of clarity often arrives slowly, through reflection, experience, and sometimes a few hard lessons. One of those lessons came when Hope realized she had pushed herself too far. After years of believing she had mastered work-life balance, she found herself dealing with an injury caused by overwork. That moment forced her to redesign her personal leadership toolkit. Today, she protects time for herself before the workday begins, whether that means journaling, calling her mom, or simply enjoying a quiet cup of coffee outside. Another powerful part of our discussion focuses on the limits of service leadership. Hope explains how being endlessly helpful can eventually backfire in senior leadership roles. When leaders take on too many operational tasks, others may stop seeing them as strategic thinkers. Learning where to step back and where to engage becomes an essential leadership skill. We discuss the role of support systems in building resilience. Hope credits both her husband and a trusted circle of colleagues for helping her maintain perspective and balance. Becoming unshakable, as we discuss in this episode, rarely happens in isolation. The people who challenge us, support us, and offer honest perspectives often make the biggest difference. By the end of this conversation, two powerful ideas stand out. First, every leader needs the courage to pause and reflect on where they are heading. Second, no one builds resilience alone. Whether through mentors, partners, or trusted friends, the voices around us help us see what we cannot see ourselves. So as you listen to this conversation, consider your own leadership journey. Are you creating space for reflection? And who are the people helping you see the blind spots that could shape your next chapter?  

In this episode of Construction Corner, host Dillon tackles a common entrepreneurial trap: refusing to train your team because "it's faster to just do it myself." Drawing from a recent conversation with a fellow entrepreneur and his own experience managing a team at 25, Dillon makes a compelling case for why training is non-negotiable. He explains that investing a few hours upfront to teach someone a skill saves countless hours later, empowers your team, and prevents you from working 100-hour weeks forever. From teaching Revit basics to helping contractors open CAD files, Dillon shares practical examples of how giving people the right tools and training creates a more capable, grateful team—and frees you up to focus on growing the business. If you're hoarding knowledge or avoiding training, this episode is your wake-up call.

Links & Mentions: Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult Email me: DrDYazdan@gmail.com Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching Episode Summary Team resistance to change is one of the most common — and frustrating — challenges dental practice owners face, especially when inheriting an existing practice. In this episode, we break down why long-term team members resist change, how that resistance impacts your practice growth, and what you can do as a leader to move your team forward without constant conflict or burnout. Resistance isn't laziness or incompetence — it's human nature. When you understand what's really driving it and learn how to lead through it, you can create a culture where growth is expected, supported, and sustainable. What You'll Learn in This Episode • Why long-term team members often resist new systems and workflows • How inheriting a practice amplifies resistance to change • The hidden fears behind team pushback (and why it's not personal) • How resistance slows growth and contributes to owner burnout • Why leadership — not enforcement — is the real solution • How to set expectations around growth and evolution • Why doubling down on training (not stopping) is key • The importance of accountability when implementing change • Practical strategies to get team buy-in and ownership • When it's necessary to recognize that a team member may not be the right fit Practical Steps Discussed 1. Communicate Your Vision Clearly Help your team understand why change is happening. 2. Involve the Team When people help build systems, they're more likely to follow them. 3. Celebrate Small Wins Recognize progress and reinforce positive behavior. 4. Create Standards and Structure Systems must be non-negotiable to stick. 5. Lead by Example Your willingness to evolve sets the tone for the entire practice. 6. Know When It's Not a Fit Not everyone will grow with your vision — and that's okay. Final Thought Building a culture that embraces change doesn't happen overnight — but it's the difference between a practice that survives and one that truly thrives. Resistance is part of the process. The more you accept that, the easier it becomes to lead through it. Work With Me If you're ready to build a team that supports growth and gives you true freedom in your practice, book a consult for SMDP.

In Episode 208, I'm joined by Sam Chapman to talk about building businesses with family and long time partners and what that actually looks like behind the scenes.Sam lives in Northern Virginia and has spent the last 10+ years growing companies in the construction and insurance restoration space. After beginning his career in commercial real estate, he partnered with his brother to build Caseco into a general contracting company and later launched Merit Restorations, which now operates in multiple markets across the U.S.This episode is centered around entrepreneurial leadership.We talk about:What it really takes to build with family and friendsHow radical transparency keeps partnerships healthyThe difference between loyalty and accountabilityCulture breakdowns and the cost of avoiding hard decisionsDiversification as a long term growth strategyWhy you can't shortcut the early stages of buildingLearning to say no and protect your commitmentsSam shares openly about seasons where culture wasn't strong, where leadership decisions were delayed, and how stepping into accountability changed the trajectory of the business. If you're thinking about scale, legacy, and building something that lasts beyond you, this conversation will challenge you in the right way.Connect with Sam and his companies:Caseco Homes: https://caseco.net/ Merit Restorations: https://meritrestorations.com/Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samchapmanco/Sam's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samcprojects/Connect with Builders of Authority:Website: https://buildauthority.com/FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7685392924809322GoHighLevel Extended 30-day Free Trial w/TONS of Personal Branding Bonuses: http://gohighlevel.com/adammcchesney

Stage 3 - Building a Team That Believes Stage 3 - The Synergy Stage  Hi Everyone, Carl Gould here, author of The 7 Stage Growth Method and your #70secondCEO, a little more than a one minute investment every day for a lifetime of results. Today's topic -Stage 3.  Give yourself a rank on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 low, 10 being high. Stage 3 is the Synergy Stage. This is where you're building your implementation team. If you have a great plan you're an authority in your niche now you're busy and in demand, and you need people to help you. They have to be fully aligned and bought into: Your mission Your vision Your values  Your purpose for your business Give yourself a ranking on a scale of 1 to 10, how aligned and enthusiastic is your team about your mission? All right, because that'll tell you how dedicated they are to the long-term goals of your company. Put a comment below, what's your score? I wanna know, all right?  Like and follow this podcast so you can learn more. My name is Carl Gould and this has been your #70secondCEO.  

I've had many conversations about leadership, but my discussion with Nick Smith was one of the most practical.We often think about strategy and tactics, but how often do we consider the energy of our team, or even ourselves? Where do we naturally excel, and where do we drain our batteries?

Send us a textShe downsized, reset, and rehired... And what she learned about people strategy will change how you build your team. In this episode, I sit down with social media strategist  Rachel Pedersen to unpack the real and raw lessons behind scaling a team, downsizing with intention, and rebuilding. From “panic hires” to people-pleasing to over-collecting team members out of guilt, Rachel shares how her business hit a breaking point—and how a better people strategy helped her reclaim clarity, culture, and calm.✨ Episode Highlights

On Wednesday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps some of him and Rob's Gray's meeting with Jimmy Rogers. Iowa State's new head coach talks about his biggest recruiting surprise and how he plans to bring his team together in the offseason. Plus, Brend reacts to the Big 12 schedule release. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Buffini started a real estate team before teams were a thing. Back in 1992. Back before brokerages had any idea what to do with a team.Today, Buffini & Company coaches and trains agents, team leaders, and broker owners around the world.All along, Brian's viewed teams as “the future of real estate.” But team leadership isn't for everyone and  aspirations for a mega team aren't necessary.Brian was kind enough to be a guest on our show as I was a guest at his Buffini Coaching live event to share decades of insights, experience, and influence.With a live audience of hundreds of real estate professionals, Brian sat down with me to share what it took to sell 100 homes in a year in the late 80s, why teams emerged, who should (and shouldn't) build a team, what the main team models are, where “Death Valley” is for team leaders, what leaders must stay focused on and watch out for ... and much more!A HUGE thank you to Brian and his entire team for welcoming me into their community in such an open and sincere way!Watch or listen for Brian Buffini's insights into:Leading and managing yourselfWhat it took to sell 100 homes/year in the late 1980s with one assistantWhy and how he started a team in the early 1990s (and why he struggled initially)Why he's long viewed teams as “the future of real estate” and who teams are best forWhy referring out excess business is a good first step toward a teamHow to find your first assistantWhat other stages of team maturity look like and the key to finding your right size (spoiler: 4-7 is a sweet spot)Why 80% of agents should keep selling (perhaps with a team to support them)What the hardest thing about real estate is (and what mistakes that leads to)How to restore connection with the people and relationships that matter most (your customers and your team)A leadership lesson from NFL and NASCAR champion Joe GibbsAt the end, learn about A and B teams, hotel soaps and sewing kits, and the power of ohana and the ocean.Connect with Brian Buffini:→ https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini/→ https://www.instagram.com/buffiniandco→ https://www.buffini.com/solutions/realstrengths/→ https://www.buffini.com/solutions/blitz/Connect with Real Estate Team OS→ https://www.realestateteamos.com→ https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos→ https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/

We'd love to know how you're saying yes to yourself! Drop us a note here. Wendy's Word of the Year Workshop returns January 10! Start 2026 with intention, not pressure. This 90 min. workshop will help you discover a word that feels supportive, steady, and true using guided meditation, reflective journaling, and a Human Design–aligned process.Register hereWelcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you're in the right place.In this episode, Wendy sits down with Candy Motzek, coach and host of She Coaches Coaches, who's learning that the edge between joyful productivity and compulsive overdoing is where the real work begins. After years of thriving on adrenaline in high-stakes corporate roles, Candy realized her nervous system was paying the price. Now, she's learning to soften, allow, and trust that the soup doesn't need constant stirring to turn out right.They explore:Why learning to relax isn't about being lazy—it's how we reclaim our energy and paceHow asking "Why is it so easy for me to find support?" opens the door to magnetic receivingWhy claiming physical space in your home is about filling it with you, not stuffHow the woman you're becoming already has practices—and you can implement them nowThis is a conversation about affirmations versus affirmations, 150-square-foot she-sheds, and discovering that this is who I am, so this is what I do. Press play and discover why the quality of intensity matters more than the number of hours—and how to find your edge before you lose it.Connect with Candy:Podcast: She Coaches CoachesInstagram @candymotzekLinkedInStepintoSuccessNow.comReferenced in this Episode:The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | Dina Berrin________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy: LinkedinInstagram: @phineaswrighthouseFacebook: Phineas Wright House Website: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and Travel Interested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.com Podcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat! If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

What does a former military and law enforcement professional know about building a successful spa team? Everything.   In this special episode, Daniela introduces Ashley, Addo's newest coaching team member, whose unique background in military leadership and law enforcement has translated into exceptional team building and spa management skills. From putting mud on her skin as a child to leading a thriving spa with a team that's been together for years, Ashley's journey is both unconventional and incredibly insightful.   If you've ever struggled with hiring the wrong people, felt stuck because you can't step out of the treatment room, or wondered how some spa owners seem to build dream teams while you're constantly dealing with turnover, this conversation will change your perspective.   In this episode, we discuss:  How military and law enforcement leadership principles translate directly to spa business success The "ideal employee avatar" concept and why it's as important as your ideal client avatar Why hiring from scarcity always leads to the wrong team members The difference between honoring your team's unique communication styles while maintaining non negotiable standards How to delegate effectively without losing control of quality or culture Why your first hire doesn't have to be perfect and what to do when alignment isn't there The 90 day probationary period strategy that protects your team culture   Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here. IG / @addoaesthetics WEB / addoaesthetics.com YOUTUBE / @addoaesthetics LINKEDIN / @addoaesthetics   About Your Host, Daniela Woerner Daniela Woerner is the founder of Addo Aesthetics and creator of the Growth Factor® Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of spa owners build profitable, systemized businesses. With nearly 20 years in the aesthetics industry, she transforms overworked aesthetic professionals into confident Spa CEOs through strategy, systems, and soul led support. Daniela is also the host of Spa Marketing Made Easy, a top ranked podcast with over 1 million downloads, where she shares real world strategies to help spa professionals grow with clarity and confidence.

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci update their weekend of College Football describing their gameday experiences as Joe attended the Lehigh/Lafayette game and Tom saw Nebraska/Penn State. Back to baseball, Tom notes the moves by the Rockies by retaining Warren Schaeffer while hiring Paul DePodesta as the new President of Baseball Ops. We focus on the Mets trading Brandon Nimmo and Hal Steinbrenner saying it would be 'ideal' for the Yankees to lower their payroll. Baseball is about a year away from negotiating a new CBA, how will it affect the game? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.