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George Wright III interviews Clay Martin, founder of Isla Talent, a recruiting company connecting U.S. businesses with job seekers from Puerto Rico. Clay shares his path from serving in the Peace Corps in Ecuador and Panama to recruiting migrant labor for dairy farms and launching a Puerto Rico-focused recruiting business after being asked to source U.S. citizens who don't need visas. He discusses selling his first business, being laid off after joining the acquiring competitor, and choosing to start over to regain freedom and control. Clay explains his lifestyle-first approach—using contractors instead of employees, staying remote, and focusing on relationship-building—plus his process for quickly placing workers and guiding clients on relocation logistics and housing. He aims to expand into recruiting nurses and emphasizes thinking differently, financial stability, personal branding, and long-term relationships.00:00 Meet Clay Martin01:43 Peace Corps to Recruiting03:33 Finding the Puerto Rico Niche06:25 Lifestyle First Business Model08:21 Why Hire From Puerto Rico11:02 Time Management as Solopreneur15:29 Mindset for Starting Over19:28 Personal Brand and Relationships24:05 Where to Find ClayThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About Clay MartinClay Martin is an entrepreneur, recruiter, real estate investor, and adventurer based in Denver. After spending nearly four years in the Peace Corps in Ecuador and Panama, he built a career recruiting workers from Puerto Rico and went on to found and sell his first recruiting company. Today, he runs Isla Talent, while continuing to invest in real estate and other ventures. Outside of work, Clay is an avid mountain biker who loves travel, the outdoors, family, and new experiences Clay Martin is an entrepreneur, recruiter, real estate investor, and adventurer based in Denver. After spending nearly four years in the Peace Corps in Ecuador and Panama, he built a career recruiting workers from Puerto Rico and went on to found and sell his first recruiting company. Today, he runs Isla Talent, while continuing to invest in real estate and other ventures. Outside of work, Clay is an avid mountain biker who loves travel, the outdoors, family, and new experiences. His ultimate goal is simple: Spend his life doing the things he enjoys with the people he cares about.LinksWebsite www.recruitingpuertorico.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-martin-7788b179/

In this episode of the HR business marketing podcast, A Better HR Business, Ben speaks with Magnus Wood, Founder & Board Adviser of Wild Leadership, a company helping founders and senior leaders who have been quietly domesticated by the organizations they run to get their edge back. Magnus Wood is a board adviser, leadership thinker, and former CMO with more than 30 years of experience across global businesses and startups. His career has spanned roles from Managing Director to Chief Marketing Officer, most recently as CMO and board director of a PE-backed business. His work explores what happens when leaders become too shaped by the organisations they lead—when caution replaces conviction, and “being sensible” starts to mean saying what will land rather than what needs to be said. Through his work with CEOs and leadership teams, Magnus focuses on what is genuinely getting in the way, rather than simply treating the commercial symptoms. His approach, which he calls Wild Leadership, challenges conventional organisational thinking and encourages leaders to become more grounded, courageous, and fully themselves. Magnus shares his thinking through essays, a podcast, and a book currently in development. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to recognize and overcome “domestication” as a consultant or senior leader. Why finding your niche and reclaiming your unique edge helps attract the right consulting clients. How AI tools can empower HR and workplace consultants to save time, add value, and stand out in the market. Episode highlights: Magnus's professional background and the inspiration behind Wild Leadership. The concept of domestication and how leaders can lose their edge over time. Practical steps (the “3 moves”) leaders can take to regain authenticity and impact. Real-world examples of self-editing and how it affects leadership and team dynamics. Types of services Magnus provides for CEOs, boards, and senior teams, including the consigliere role and workshops. An overview of the Bearings program for individuals at career crossroads. How Magnus helps clients identify unique strengths and market opportunities. The importance of finding a niche and marketing to it rather than offering broad, generic services. Balancing personal fulfillment with organizational effectiveness. Developing products and standalone tools by identifying real market needs. Repurposing processes for different audiences, such as team tools and individual programs. Leveraging AI tools (like Claude) for business and creative growth. Advice for consultants on choosing marketing channels and standing out from the crowd. Using a “council” of virtual advisors to spark creativity and diversify perspectives. Marketing and Business Growth: Magnus focuses on value-driven marketing by consistently writing insightful content on Substack and refining his messaging to resonate deeply with his target audience. He emphasizes the power of finding and speaking to a specific niche rather than broad audiences, utilizes lead magnets like the free version of Bearings, and experiments with less crowded channels such as Facebook for B2B advertising. Additionally, Magnus embraces AI to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and generate new ideas, freeing valuable time for strategic tasks. Resources & Links Mentioned: Company's website: www.wildleadership.co Magnus' LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/magnuswood Check out this B2B podcast launch service. About The A Better HR Business Podcast The A Better HR Business shares strategies, tactics, success stories, and more about marketing for HR consultancies and marketing for HR tech companies, and how to get more clients. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don't miss future episodes. For show notes and to see details of our previous guests, check out the podcast page here: www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast HR BUSINESS GROWTH RESOURCES Get the new book - Grow A Successful HR Business Your Way Launch your own business podcast: B2B Podcast Agency VISIT GET MORE HR CLIENTS Want more clients for your HR-related consultancy or HR Tech business? Visit the Get More HR Clients website for articles, newsletters, podcasts, videos, resources, and more at www.getmorehrclients.com.

Alex Mozes is the CEO of Gravity Learning, a workforce development company using cognitive science to help managers actually change how they lead. Before Gravity, Alex founded Sheprd.io, a fractional operations consultancy helping companies solve scaling challenges from early‑stage through IPO. Nowadays he brings that same obsession with real‑world impact to Gravity Learning—building programs HR and L&D leaders can finally measure.Alex and I talk about his journey from tech to the world of education and his mission to democratize it. We also talk about the importance of interactive learning and issues created by corporate environments.For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode198.

Clay Clark is the co-founder of five kids, the host of the 6X iTunes chart-topping ThriveTimeShow.com Podcast, the 2007 Oklahoma SBA Entrepreneur of the Year, the 2002 Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur of the Year, an Amazon best-selling author, a singer / song-writer and the founder of several multi-million dollar businesses. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Leads drive growth, even the best products need a consistent lead generation system. 2. Systems create scalability through documented processes, scripts, and measurable KPIs. 3. Don't just satisfy customers, wow them to earn referrals and build lasting growth. Visit ThriveTime Show to schedule a free 13-point business assessment - ThriveTime Show Check out Robert's website - San Diego Soft Wash Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Nexus Install - Have a high-ticket offer? Nexus Install builds you a custom LinkedIn prospect booking system designed to generate more quality sales calls. Email JLD at John@EOFire.com to learn more. Framer - Learn how you can get more out of your site from a Framer specialist, or get started building for free today at Framer.com/fire for 30 percent off a Framer Pro annual plan. Rules and Restrictions May Apply.

Summary: In this episode, Mitch Beinhaker interviews entrepreneur Wayne Altman about his unconventional journey from the military to building, selling, and operating multiple businesses. Wayne shares how he started his first business after watching an Oprah special, turned an unexpected opportunity into a successful crime-scene cleanup company, and later moved into mortgage lending, publishing, dropshipping, e-commerce, and digital businesses. The conversation explores Wayne's philosophy on entrepreneurship, recognizing opportunities, helping others, understanding your market, and learning from failure. Wayne shares how he lost $10,000 publishing his first book, only to discover that the real lesson was understanding his audience and presenting an idea in a way people actually wanted. Wayne also discusses his approach to running 14 businesses through automation and small, measurable improvements. He explains how his newest venture, MelodyClouds, was inspired by his personal experience with tinnitus and discovering binaural beats. The episode covers entrepreneurship, business experimentation, AI, e-commerce, SEO, automation, customer needs, and the importance of taking action rather than waiting for the perfect opportunity. Keywords: entrepreneurship, Wayne Altman, serial entrepreneur, business growth, startups, business strategy, entrepreneurship mindset, small business, military veteran, crime scene cleanup, mortgage business, home equity lending, self-publishing, books, dropshipping, e-commerce, affiliate marketing, ChatGPT, AI, SEO, digital marketing, MelodyClouds, binaural beats, business automation, customer experience, finding opportunities, failure, business lessons, mindset, scaling businesses Takeaways Entrepreneurship often begins by recognizing opportunities that other people overlook. You need to stay awake and pay attention to what is happening around you. Helping people solve urgent problems can create powerful business opportunities. Hiring people who already have the skills you need can accelerate growth. Entrepreneurs need to understand their own personalities and strengths. When money is flowing, avoid becoming greedy. Business success can come with both feast and famine, so entrepreneurs need to be prepared. Giving people tools and opportunities can completely change their lives. Know your market, know your audience, and understand what they actually need. Failure can become one of the most valuable business lessons. Wayne's $10,000 publishing mistake taught him to focus on the customer instead of simply creating a product. A product's value depends on finding the right audience for it. Dropshipping and online businesses can be built without holding physical inventory. Automation allows entrepreneurs to manage multiple businesses without personally handling every task. AI and ChatGPT are changing content creation, SEO, and online businesses. Professionalism and presentation can dramatically influence how a business is perceived. MelodyClouds was created after Wayne discovered binaural beats and saw an opportunity to solve a problem he personally experienced. Competition doesn't mean there isn't room for another business. Entrepreneurs should differentiate themselves instead of being afraid of existing competitors. Small, measurable improvements can compound into major business results. Building businesses is a marathon, not a sprint. Titles From the Military to 14 Businesses: Wayne Altman's Entrepreneurial Journey He Lost $10K on a Book… Then Built 14 Businesses How Wayne Altman Turned Random Opportunities Into 14 Businesses The $10K Mistake That Changed Wayne Altman's Business Strategy From Crime Scene Cleanup to MelodyClouds: Wayne Altman's Wild Business Journey How to Spot Business Opportunities Nobody Else Sees Wayne Altman on Failure, AI, E-Commerce & Building 14 Businesses The Entrepreneur Who Built 14 Businesses Through Automation Sound Bites “You gotta be awake. You gotta be looking.” “When money is raining on you, do not be greedy.” “Enjoy the shower, but whatever you do, do not be greedy.” “You gotta know your market. You gotta know who your audience is.” “Just because the bag of shit doesn't mean it's not valuable to somebody.” “Someone wants that bag of shit.” “This is a marathon, it's not a sprint.” “You make little tiny measurable changes.” “It's how you react to those things.” “You can affect people's lives if you give them the tools and help them.” Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Meet Wayne Altman 04:39 - Wayne's Background and Entrepreneurial Journey 05:04 - Starting His First Business After an Oprah Special 05:50 - Finding the Crime Scene Cleanup Opportunity 06:56 - Leaving the Army and Becoming an Entrepreneur 07:11 - Why Wayne Struggled Working for Other People 08:19 - The Rise of Entrepreneurship and Small Business 09:18 - Understanding Your Personality as an Entrepreneur 10:19 - Realizing the Business Could Be Scaled 10:49 - The Hospital Opportunity That Changed Everything 11:19 - Recruiting Trained Employees 11:49 - The First Year of Rapid Growth 12:19 - Recognizing Opportunities and Helping People 13:07 - Building a Business Around an Urgent Customer Need 14:24 - Expanding Into Other Cleanup Services 14:40 - Entering the Mortgage Business 15:10 - Lobbying for Home Equity Lending in Texas 15:40 - Why Wayne Sold the Mortgage Company 16:10 - Helping an Employee Become a Business Owner 17:02 - The Power of Serving Other People 17:34 - Creative Home Financing Strategies 18:04 - Helping Families Improve Their Homes 19:30 - Using Title I Loans and Construction 20:17 - Wayne's Biggest Lesson About Greed 20:46 - What Happens When Money Starts Pouring In 21:24 - Losing Control of His Own Business 22:10 - Keeping Detailed Records and Protecting Yourself 23:11 - The Feast-and-Famine Reality of Entrepreneurship 24:01 - Moving to California and Starting Over 24:29 - Working for AmeriQuest and Writing Books 24:59 - Publishing Credit 101 25:15 - Losing $10,000 on His First Book 26:39 - The Importance of Knowing Your Audience 27:15 - Writing Mortgage 101 27:31 - Another Lesson in Product-Market Fit 28:22 - The German Professor's Business Lesson 29:21 - Learning to Think Differently 29:51 - The $200 Bag of Dog Poop Story 31:31 - Understanding Value and Finding Your Audience 32:36 - Turning Failure Into a New Strategy 33:05 - When Bad Credit Happens to Good People 34:02 - The Unexpected Success of His Book 34:55 - Turning Publishing Into a Business 35:26 - Building Dropshipping Businesses 36:17 - Selling Online Businesses and Flippa 36:47 - ChatGPT and the Future of Online Business 37:22 - Wayne's Concerns About AI 38:34 - Who Will Consume All the AI Content? 39:04 - Algorithms, Search, and Online Visibility 41:46 - The Importance of Professionalism 42:31 - What Entrepreneurship Really Requires 43:25 - MelodyClouds Reaches 114 Countries 43:43 - The Story Behind MelodyClouds 44:13 - Discovering Binaural Beats 45:11 - Experiencing Silence for the First Time in Decades 45:53 - Wayne's Military Experience and Tinnitus 47:03 - Buying MelodyClouds.com and Launching the Business 47:33 - Building the MelodyClouds Content Library 48:03 - Bringing Back Aesop's Fables 49:23 - Competing With Major Meditation Apps 49:53 - Why Competition Is Not a Reason to Quit 50:23 - The Science and Concept Behind Binaural Beats 52:35 - Understanding Solfeggio Frequencies 53:32 - Using Frequencies for Focus and Concentration 54:27 - The Future of MelodyClouds Technology 55:19 - Wayne's Other Businesses and E-Commerce Strategy 56:08 - SEO, Content Creation, and Online Businesses 58:50 - Using Unexpected SEO Opportunities 01:00:14 - How Wayne Manages 14 Businesses 01:01:02 - Making Small, Measurable Changes 01:01:33 - Automating Businesses and Creating More Freedom 01:02:20 - The Power of Continuous Improvement 01:03:12 - Lessons From Business Mistakes 01:03:39 - Wayne's Final Advice for Entrepreneurs

Send us Fan MailWhat did building your business the hard way cost you last summer? For Kristen, it was the whole season, spent working inside while the rare sunny Seattle days passed her by. In this episode, she shares the moment she decided to stop designing her life around her business and start designing the business around her life instead.You'll hear the difference between using AI as a tool and building an AI business team, why "faster" still keeps you stuck in the middle of every task, and how to find the three to seven recurring tasks in your business that don't need a human at all. Those become your first AI hires: one task, one agent, trained with your voice, your offers, and your standards baked in from the start. Kristen also walks through what her 10-to-2 workday looks like now that AI agents hold the rest.If you want to know which AI hire to make first, the link for the free personalized AI audit is in the show notes. FREE AI RESOURCESGrab the free AI Business Team Blueprint linked below and see what changes when something is finally watching your numbers for you.https://www.kristenpoborskytraining.com/biz-team-blueprint There's a free two-minute audit linked below that shows you exactly which of these three jobs your business is missing first. Six questions. 

What happens when intuition gives you the idea, but you still have to build a business around it? In this episode of Built for the Edge, Kehla sits down with D. LeD, transformational business coach, founder of Sourced™, and bestselling author of Shift the Field and Retreat and Grow Rich, for a conversation about intuition, self-trust, frameworks, and the structure required to turn transformational work into a business. D shares why she doesn't believe in formulas, but does believe in frameworks — and what she learned from following someone else's business formula alongside experimenting with what felt more natural and intuitive to her. They talk about D's definition of “magic,” how she recognizes the intuitive ways people create transformation for their clients, and why self-trust doesn't mean removing action from the equation. Kehla also shares how her own relationship with spirituality in business has changed over the years. Earlier in her business, feelings, alignment, and energetic interpretations often governed how she moved — sometimes at the expense of measurement, structure, and looking at what the results were actually showing her. This opens up a larger conversation about where intuition belongs in business, what happens when you experiment before systematizing, and D's perspective that structure can actually give your magic somewhere to live. They also get into the difference between frameworks and formulas, D's Anatomy of a Transformation framework, how ideas move into offers and experiences, and why building the thing isn't a substitute for talking to actual humans. In this episode, you'll hear: Why D prefers frameworks over formulas in business How to recognize and put language around your own “magic” Why intuition still needs experimentation and evidence The relationship between self-trust and external results How old patterns can be mistaken for intuitive guidance Why you may want to test something before building a system around it How structure can give your best work somewhere to actually live D's Anatomy of a Transformation framework Why talking to actual humans still matters more than endlessly building behind the scenes If you've ever felt caught between trusting yourself and doing what your business actually requires, this conversation offers a much more nuanced way to think about the two.   Follow D on LinkedIn Follow D on Instagram Sign up for The Welcome (Starts August 17th, 2026) Follow Kehla on LinkedIn Follow Kehla on Instagram Kehla's website

Designed to Profit Stories - Summer Series Part 6 of 13From Veterinarian to Entrepreneur: Building a Purpose-Driven BusinessHow do you build a business around one of the hardest experiences people will ever face?In this episode of the Designed to Profit Stories series, I'm joined by Jen Robertson, a 3/5 Emotional Projector, veterinarian and founder of Sage Paws, where she helps pet parents prepare emotionally for the loss of a beloved pet.Jen shares the deeply personal journey that led her from veterinary medicine into entrepreneurship, how Human Design helped her trust her path, and why recognition—not hustle—has become the compass for building her business.We also dive into what it actually feels like to be a Projector in business, how to recognize aligned invitations, why she chose to pause one business to fully commit to another, and how validation became the foundation of everything she creates.Whether you're navigating grief, building a purpose-driven business, or trying to trust your own path, this conversation is full of wisdom you'll carry with you.In This EpisodeWhat it means to be a 3/5 Emotional ProjectorBuilding a business around anticipatory pet loss griefWhy purpose often reveals itself through lived experienceTrusting invitations and recognition in Human DesignLearning to follow emotional authority in businessThe difference between forcing and flowing in entrepreneurshipWhy Jen chose to pause one business to fully commit to anotherThe challenge of trying to combine two businesses into oneCreating content that helps people instantly feel seenWhy podcasting became the perfect platform for her messageBuilding offers before creating contentHow Human Design creates a more sustainable businessMemorable MomentsThe family who chose Jen because they "saw compassion in her eyes."Why anticipatory grief deserves a name.The postpartum moment that completely changed Jen's life.How recognition feels for a Projector.The difference between the right invitation and the wrong one.Why pausing a business isn't the same as failing.Connect with Jenn Robertson @_sage_paws and at www.sagepaws.comStep inside Designed to Profit here

Your business should support your life, not take it over. In this episode of The Mystic Millionaire Podcast, Danielle Amos and Justin Schenck unpack entrepreneur work-life balance and how working with greater intention, redefining success, and surrounding yourself with the right people can create more freedom in business and life. About Justin SchenckJustin Schenck is an entrepreneur, speaker, and host of the top-rated podcast Growth Now Movement. Named one of INC Magazine's Top 8 Podcasters to Follow and an “Icon of Influence” in new media, Justin reaches listeners in more than 100 countries and helps entrepreneurs grow their brands and businesses through PodBrand.io. He is also the creator and host of Growth Now Summit LIVE, an event bringing together entrepreneurs and forward thinkers focused on growth and meaningful connection.Connect with JustinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/justintschenckSlow down to speed up. Join Danielle at Collingwood, Ontario, for 4 days of healing and inner transformation. Rejuvenation Retreat September 20-23, 2026.  Learn more here: https://empress.danielleamos.co/rejuvenation-retreat-september-2026/Get exclusive access to powerful behind-the-scenes riffs Danielle only shares with her inner circle. SUBSCRIBE to unlock it now and go deeper with me here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/818893/subscribeThe Success Society is your gateway to an elevated life - an empowering community for driven individuals who are ready to align with abundance, success, and purpose. Join us for less than a cup of coffee per month! https://empress.danielleamos.co/the-success-society/Want to start working with Danielle? Book a complimentary strategy call with The Success Society Team. We're here to support you. https://danielleamos.co/contact-usYou can catch the video version of this episode on Danielle's YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@thedanielleamosOne conversation with Danielle can change your life. Access my free gift, Success Mindset Workshop, here: https://successmindsetworkshop.danielleamos.co/If you love this episode, please share it on Instagram, tag Danielle, and send a DM @TheDanielleAmos; We'd be so grateful if you could leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Support the show

Do you ever feel like your art business is constantly asking for more time, content and energy than you actually have to give? In this solo episode, Ros explores how to build an art business around your real life—without giving up on your ambitions. You'll learn four practical principles for creating a sustainable art business, including how to assess your real capacity, choose a business model that suits your circumstances, identify your biggest current hurdle and focus on small actions you can realistically repeat. Because the problem isn't always your motivation or discipline. Sometimes, the problem is a plan that was designed for somebody else's life. If you're growing your art business around children, paid work, caring responsibilities, health limitations or limited pockets of time, this episode is for you. Full show notes and links: https://www.permissiontopaint.co/blog/build-an-art-business New here? Grab a free resource to get started ➡️ https://www.permissiontopaint.co/resources ⬅️ Ready for more? Find out how we can work together ➡️ https://www.permissiontopaint.co/coaching ⬅️ Resources & Mentions: Download The Real-Life Artist's Guide to Your Next Art Biz Move: https://www.permissiontopaint.co/art-business-guide Leave a question for the podcast https://www.permissiontopaint.co/podcast Join the free Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/permissiontopaintfreecommunity Free Artist Resources - Access the library of free resources to help you grow as an artist. https://www.permissiontopaint.co/resources  Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rosgervayart Follow the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@rosgervayart?sub_confirmation=1 Connect on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rosgervayart Get weekly art biz tips straight to your inbox: https://www.permissiontopaint.co/stay-connected Leave a review! It helps other artists find the show. https://rosgervayart.com/blogs/art-for-the-heart-blog/how-to-leave-a-podcast-review-on-apple-podcasts

In this final episode of my five-part series on building a six-figure business with location freedom, I share the fifth and most foundational key: committing to my life purpose, my dharma. I didn't set out to be a publisher. I followed the breadcrumbs through nonprofit work and conversations with clients, until one day it clicked. I am a story catcher. I hold space for people's hardest stories and help them transform. In both their hearts and on the page. You'll hear: Why I didn't need to know how before I knew why What kept me going through the roughest, most uncertain seasons of building this business The moment purpose finally landed for me, and how I recognize it in my authors now Why staying committed to your dharma means you're never doing it alone A guided moment to sit with the question: what is my life purpose? If you've been following the breadcrumbs but haven't felt it click yet, that's okay. This episode is an invitation to keep going. Catch up on the full series: Episode 174 — How I Built a Six-Figure Business with Location Freedom Episode 175 — From Burnout to Book: How Publishing a Book Changed My Life Episode 178 — Leading with You: How Authenticity Built My Business Episode 188 — Stop Selling Hours, Start Selling Who They Become Episode 189 — The Personality Assessment That Led to My First $10K Month Ready to explore your own purpose and your book? If you know there's a story in you that's ready to come out, let's talk. Book a free consult with Elizabeth here Learn more at greenheartliving.com and follow along on Facebook at facebook.com/greenheartliving.

Rachel and Simon speak with the literary agent Vicki Willden-Lebrecht. Vicki set up The Bright Agency in 2003; today the company represents authors and artists from across the world. Its clients include Benji Davies (the creator of the "Storm Whale" series and the illustrator of the "Bizzy Bear" books), David Litchfield (the author and illustrator of the "The Bear & the Piano" series) and the estate of Shirley Hughes (whose books have sold more than 11.5 million copies). For the past 22 years, Vicki has been the agency's principal author/illustrator agent and she has been nominated for Literary Agent of the Year at the British Book Awards three times - in 2016, 2021 and 2025. We spoke to Vicki about her early entrepreneurial efforts and setting up Bright in her 20s, representing children's authors and illustrators and the importance of getting youngsters to read. In addition to the standard audio format, the podcast is now available in video. You can check us out on YouTube under Always Take Notes.   We've also made (yet) another update for those ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who support the podcast on the crowdfunding site Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We've added a further 70 pages of new material to the package of successful article pitches that goes to anyone who supports the show with $5 per month or more, including new pitches to the New Yorker, Bloomberg Businessweek, and the Guardian Long Read. The whole compendium now runs to a magisterial 230 pages. For Patreons who contribute $10/month we're now also releasing bonus mini-episodes. Other Patreon rewards include signed copies of the podcast book and the opportunity to take part in a call with Simon and Rachel. A new edition of “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is available now. The updated version now includes insights from over 100 past guests on the podcast, with new contributions from Harlan Coben, Victoria Hislop, Lee Child, Megan Nolan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Philippa Gregory, Jo Nesbø, Paul Theroux, Hisham Matar and Bettany Hughes. You can order it via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waterstones⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jennifer Kornoely didn't choose to leave corporate. The choice was made for her.She was meeting every goal, delivering every metric — and her manager let her go anyway. Because he could. A single mum with no severance, no safety net, and suddenly no income.What she did next wasn't a triumphant pivot. It was a survival decision that slowly became something she chose.In this episode, Jennifer shares how she went from real estate photographer who didn't know what she didn't know, to the founder of She Reads She Leads — an online book club and community for women who are done waiting for someone to hand them the financial and business knowledge they were never taught.This conversation is for you if you've ever wondered: why does everyone else seem to know how this works — and why didn't anyone tell me?What We Talk AboutThe moment everything was taken away Jennifer was performing well. She was hitting all her numbers. And she was still let go — because a man didn't like her and had the power to act on it. She talks honestly about what it feels like when your income, your health insurance, and your professional identity disappear overnight — and why this story is far more common than women are willing to admit.What you don't know until you start Photography was the skill. But pricing, client contracts, pitching a major brokerage, knowing which clients to avoid — none of that came with the camera. Jennifer names the invisible gap between being brilliant at your craft and actually running a business. It's not a confidence gap. It's a knowledge gap. And no one hands you the curriculum.How audiobooks in empty houses changed everything Doing solo real estate photography means hours of silence. Jennifer started filling that silence with personal finance audiobooks. Ideas took root. Conversations shifted. She started asking better questions of the women around her — and realizing she wasn't the only one hungry for this.Why women need community — not just mentors There's a difference between learning from someone and learning with someone. Jennifer found that the real breakthroughs in her community happened not in the expert-to-student moments, but in the Zoom calls where a woman said I feel like I'm behind — and three other women immediately said you're not. Here's what I did.Building a community as an introvert Jennifer didn't want to be center stage. She didn't want to be pitching to ten people a day. So she built something that fits who she actually is: smaller groups, intentional relationships, facilitated conversation rather than performance. She talks about the 30 seconds of discomfort at a networking event that leads to a one-on-one — and why that's a strategy, not just a consolation prize.Women as multipliers When Jennifer says women don't just grow what they're given — they multiply it — she means it practically. Better investors. Better savers. Better negotiators. And yet: messaged from scarcity instead of abundance. Told to clip coupons while men are told to dominate markets. This conversation names that gap directly.Why entrepreneurial thinking belongs to everyone — even if you love your job Jennifer makes a case that hits differently in this job market: don't wait until you need these skills to build them. If you lost your income tomorrow, would you know how to replace it? The answer to that question is worth sitting with.Three Starter Books for Women and MoneyJennifer recommends these three books as the foundation - read all three before moving to investing or business finance.The Financial Feminist — Tori Dunlap On gender inequality in money, and why financial messaging has always been different for women.Rich AF — Vivian Tu On evolving from financial basics into wealth-building — from someone who spent years watching how high-net-worth people actually think and operate.Get Good with Money — Tiffany Aliche On budgeting and tracking with intention, not shame. Because you can't improve what you don't understand.All three are written by millennial women, all three are active on social media, and all three make this knowledge accessible in a way the previous generation of finance advice never did.Connect with JenniferShe Reads She Leads Download Jennifer's free resource: the three best books across six business categories — personal finance, wealth building, networking, outsourcing, and more.Join the She Reads She Leads Book Club for ongoing conversation between monthly Zoom sessions.Work with Serena LowI work with quiet women leaders in loud corporate spaces that reward extroversion. For trauma-informed guidance on how to be visible and get the recognition you deserve without depleting or draining yourself, visitserenalow.com.au.Enjoyed this episode?Leave a review on your listening app so more introverts can find The Quiet Warrior Podcast.Work with Serena Low at serenalow.com.au. Loved this episode? Leave a review to help other Quiet Warriors find the show.This episode was edited by Aura House Productions

In this episode, the discussion focuses on a 54-year-old performance exhaust manufacturing business and the creative SBA financing structures, inventory risks, and seller financing strategies that could make—or break—the deal.Business Listing – https://www.sunbeltnetwork.com/sacramento-ca/buy-a-business/listings/listing-details/northern-california-exhaust-component-manufacturer-sc2139-53520/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=templateHubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9VrSubscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter

In this episode, the discussion focuses on a 54-year-old performance exhaust manufacturing business and the creative SBA financing structures, inventory risks, and seller financing strategies that could make—or break—the deal.Business Listing – https://www.sunbeltnetwork.com/sacramento-ca/buy-a-business/listings/listing-details/northern-california-exhaust-component-manufacturer-sc2139-53520/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=templateHubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9VrSubscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter

Most business advice starts by asking how much money you want to make. That's the wrong question. The business you build should support the life you actually want to live, not consume it. In this kickoff episode of the Dream Business Blueprint series, Lori challenges the traditional definition of success and introduces a new framework for designing a business around freedom, flexibility, and the season of life you're in today. This episode lays the foundation for the next nine episodes and introduces the first Blueprint Challenge to help you evaluate whether your current business truly supports the life you want. What You'll Learn Why most business advice starts with the wrong question How to design your business around the life you want first The first step in creating your Dream Business Blueprint   Schedule a call to discuss personalized coaching at TalkWithLori.com Schedule your Profitable Path Blueprint call.  If you're considering working together and want to see if it's a fit, book a Profitable Path Blueprint Call. It's a simple, no-pressure conversation to decide whether working together makes sense.  Resources: Click HERE to receive your free gift - Get Clients to Say "YES!" The Ultimate Social Proof Checklist Every Business Needs to Build Trust and Boost Sales Join Lori's private Facebook group - The Midlife Business Academy. A Facebook group for The Typewriter Generation!  A community to share business growth strategies that work for us! Join now!   Connect with Lori Follow me on social media - grab other free resources of book a call - it's all right here! Apply for a "Hot Seat" coaching session to work through your business challenges live: MyCoachLori.com

„I was very crazy, so I had to do it“ Global Traveller Thor Pedersen talks about the joys and hardships of his ten year long journey around the entire world, reveals his favourite travel destination and gives three ultimate advices for longterm travellers.

Most business owners spend years building something that was supposed to give them freedom, and end up with a business that runs their life instead. John Nieuwenberg spent 22 years as a business coach after leading a $3 billion company, and his answer to the question of what a business is actually for might be the most counterintuitive thing you hear this week.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - The business is supposed to work for you01:09:00 - Meet John Nieuwenberg02:00:00 - How he became a coach without knowing it04:48:00 - What "happy productive" really means06:17:00 - When you don't know what you want08:03:00 - Why structure creates the behavior you're looking for12:22:00 - Overwhelm, depression, and the TEDx that changed everything15:13:00 J- ournaling and the brain dump method20:50:00 - We're not rational beings23:33:00 - Burnout and the operator vs. leader owner shift26:10:00 - Delegate authority, not tasks30:13:00 - All business coaching is personal coaching33:44:00 - Where to find JohnLinks and resources:John Nieuwenberg: w5coaching.com Book a Connection Call: https://jenniferdawncoaching.com/schedule-call/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdawn.coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdawn/#HappyProductive #JenniferDawn #BusinessCoach #Entrepreneur #Delegation #Leadership #SmallBusiness #WomenInBusiness #FreedomBuilders #OperatorToOwner

Are you a therapist who's ever wondered if your only real options are community mental health, private practice, or staying stuck in a model that no longer fits the way you want to work?If you've ever thought about starting nonprofit therapy, building a coaching business, or using your clinical skills in a new way but you're unsure what the business structure can actually look like, this one's for you.In this episode, I'm joined by Lauren Lawson, a licensed therapist who took a path most clinicians are never shown. We talk about the shift that helped her turn years of nonprofit therapy experience into a new coaching business, the questions therapists ask when they realize private practice isn't the only option, and what changes when you understand how to build something sustainable from the start.We also look at what nonprofit therapy really means, how a nonprofit group can create access to different revenue options, and why mentorship matters when you're building something new.In this episode, you'll learn:How a nonprofit model can support a sustainable therapy practiceWhy nonprofit doesn't mean no profitWhat therapists need to understand about legal structure, licensing, and payHow Lauren turned her lived experience into a coaching businessWhy private practice isn't the only next step for cliniciansWhat to consider before creating a nonprofit in your stateHow mentorship helped Lauren move faster with more clarityYou don't have to choose between doing meaningful work and building something sustainable. When you understand the options available to you, you can create a path that supports your income, your impact, and the way you want to serve.To being heard and seen, CarlyJoin the Perfectly Profitable Niche Workshop | JULY 14Want 2 days of live support to finally get your marketing done? Join me on August 17 and 18 and grab one of the 10 seats HEREGrab my free 23-page Cash Infusion Playbook, packed with the exact revenue-generating activities I use in my business and with my clients to make easier salesListener Giveaway!If you've been loving the podcast, this is the best way to support it and get something amazing back. Visit carlyhillcoaching.com/podcast, scroll down, fill out the 3-question form, and unlock Social Media Mastery instantly.Get 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes and streamline your notes, scheduling, and billing.Use promo code: CarlyExplore More SupportCarly AILooking for more support? Click here to explore different options to work with CarlyWant to start a podcast or grow your existing one? Visit https://julianabarbati.com/ and let them know I sent you!

Reliable water has become something many South Africans can no longer take for granted. For homes, shopping centres, retirement villages and schools, interruptions to the water supply can quickly disrupt everyday life. An organisation that stays one step ahead of this challenge is iWater Management, a family-owned business founded by father-and-son team Pierre van Tonder Senior and Pierre van Tonder Junior.

Spotify's ad business is trying to evolve beyond audio. At this year's Cannes Lions, Digiday senior marketing reporter Kimeko McCoy catches up with Brian Berner, VP of advertising partnerships at Spotify, about automation, AI, video and Spotify's push for bigger media budgets.

What does it look like to build a business that works with your chronic illness instead of against it? This conversation with Gwendolyn Young will challenge everything you think you know about business design and capacity.Gwendolyn Young is the founder of Your Virtual Admin Expert, a multi-six figure agency that provides administrative solutions for business owners. After 15 years of advising corporate executives, she made the bold decision to leave and start her own company so she could manage her lupus diagnosis while still doing meaningful work. Her approach to building around capacity rather than market demands has created both sustainability and significant profit.In this episode, we cover:How cultural expectations as women of color make it harder to acknowledge capacity limits in businessWhy building your business around your needs isn't selfish — it's strategicThe specific systems Gwendolyn put in place to protect her energy while scaling her agencyHow to transition from being the doer to being the CEO without losing your sense of identityWhat it really means to set non-negotiable boundaries with clientsWhy chronic illness can actually be a teacher in learning to design better business systemsThe mindset work required to trust your team and delegate effectivelyThis episode is for you if:You're trying to build or scale a business while managing chronic illnessYou feel like standard business advice doesn't account for your realityYou're the doer in your business and struggle to delegate or step backYou want to create more sustainable systems that don't require your constant presenceYou're a woman of color navigating the intersection of health challenges and entrepreneurship

Many entrepreneurs start a business for freedom, only to find themselves working more hours than ever.In this episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business, Jennifer R. Glass sits down with marketing strategist and Joles Marketing founder Miri Lenoff to discuss work-life integration, entrepreneurship, raising a family while running a business, and creating a life that aligns with your priorities.Miri shares how she balances running a growing business, raising three young children, maintaining an active lifestyle, and still making time for family, friends, and personal goals.The conversation explores:• Work-life integration vs. work-life balance• Time management strategies for entrepreneurs• Creating systems and routines that reduce stress• Setting boundaries when working from home• Why success is about more than money• Building a business that supports your life instead of consuming it• The role of family, planning, and communication in creating flexibilityWhether you're a business owner, working parent, professional, or simply trying to create more balance in your life, this episode offers practical insights and real-world perspective on designing a life and business that work together.About Miri: Miri Lenoff is a results-driven marketing strategist and founder of Joles Marketing, specializing in content marketing that drives real business growth. She helps service-based businesses create content that not only builds trust but also converts—turning browsers into buyers. From high-converting email sequences to lead-generating blog posts and social media content, Miri combines storytelling with strategy to deliver measurable results. With a deep understanding of how to position content at every stage of the buyer journey, she helps brands stay consistent, clear, and compelling.Connect with Miri Lenoff:https://mirilenoff.comhttps://www.jolesmarketing.comTopics covered: work life integration, work life balance, entrepreneur mom, entrepreneurship, time management, family business, working from home, productivity, business owner, small business, leadership, parenting, entrepreneur lifestyle, business growth, success mindset, women entrepreneurs, remote work, business strategy, personal development, Walmart, Amazon, BJ's Wholesale Club

Money decisions are rarely just about math. The hardest part is often the human side. Rafael Melendez of NextGen Financial Planning joins us to discuss how fee-only financial planning helps younger families move from stress and uncertainty to confident, intentional decisions.We explore Rafael's path into the profession, what he learned from sales-driven environments, and how those experiences shaped his client-first approach. We also break down what “fee-only” really means and why it can be a great fit for people who need planning guidance without having millions invested.Rafael shares his journey from joining NextGen during the pandemic to becoming a partner as the firm evolved. We discuss firm ownership, balancing growth with flexibility, and his advice for aspiring RIA owners: design the life you want first, then build the business around it.We also walk through a real-world planning scenario involving a high-stress job, stock compensation, student loans, and the decision to earn less in exchange for a better quality of life.Subscribe for more conversations like this, share with a planner friend, and leave a review. What value matters most in your next financial decision?Rafael's Social and Websitehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-melendez/https://www.nextgenfinancialplanning.com/

This week on Trading Secrets, Jason Tartick is joined by entrepreneur, creator, and New York Times bestselling author Olivia Levin. What started as a Taylor Swift fan account at age 13 has evolved into one of the most influential fan communities on the internet, with over 630,000 followers, major brand partnerships, a thriving ticketing business, and a bestselling book, The Story of Us. Olivia shares the incredible story of how a difficult season of layoffs, loss, and uncertainty led her to bet on herself, turn her passion into a full-time career, and build a business at the center of the creator economy. She breaks down the realities of monetizing a niche audience, securing brand deals, helping fans access face-value concert tickets, landing a publishing deal with Simon & Schuster, and consulting artists on fan engagement strategies. Plus, Jason and Kathryn dive into the power of fandom, Taylor Swift's business genius, creator monetization, entrepreneurship, community-building, and what Olivia has learned from spending more than a decade at the heart of one of the world's most passionate fan bases. Whether you're a Swiftie, creator, entrepreneur, or simply curious about how passion can become profit, this episode is packed with lessons on business, branding, and building a career on your own terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This one is straight from my heart. If you are a mom and a photographer trying to juggle it all, I recorded this episode specifically for you. I am not going to sugarcoat it or pretend that it is always beautiful, because it is not. So today I am getting into all of it: the wins, the hard stuff, and the things I wish someone had said to me sooner.The real sacrifices that come with being both a mom and a photographer, and why I think it is so important to just say them out loudWhat I have learned about setting boundaries in my business that has made the biggest difference in feeling less overwhelmedThe practical things I wish someone had told me earlier about making both work without losing yourself in the processGo give this one a listen wherever you get your podcasts. I am sending you the biggest high five and warmest hug through this episode. And if you are looking for a simple way to stay consistent in your business this summer without burning out, come check out my 7-Day Summer Visibility Sprint! _________________________________________________________☀️ 7-Day Summer Visibility Sprint If summer always feels like everything slows down in your business, I want to help you change that this year.Inside the 7-Day Summer Visibility Sprint, I'll walk you through a simple daily plan to help you stay visible and booked — without living on social media. 7 days. 20 minutes a day. A simple system to keep you visible, consistent, and booked all summer long. Let's make Summer 2026 your best yet!

Jake Gosselin built Churchfront into one of the most innovative AV firms in the country, all fueled by a 300,000 subscriber YouTube channel and a relentless drive to automate the work that used to drain his time. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on the AI agents now running his business behind the scenes, including budgeting, procurement, and payroll. Jake also gets real about the security risks of connecting AI to your operations and the smart moves every owner should make first. This is the episode that will change how contractors think about AI inside their business. In this episode, you will learn: The surprising path Jake took from YouTube creator to multi million dollar design build firm Exactly what Jake's AI agents are doing inside his business every day The bold claim Jake makes about AI and why he stands behind it The security playbook every business owner needs before connecting AI to their software The one task Jake says every owner should hand off to AI right now Listen to the episode to learn more. Resources: Learn more about Churchfront here.

What's your freedom number? It's a simple question — but one that has the power to completely change how you build your business. In this episode, Suzi Dafnis speaks with entrepreneur and Stella Insurance founder Sam White about creating a business that supports not only financial success, but also the life you actually want to live. After building multiple businesses in the highly traditional world of insurance, Sam made a bold decision with Stella: to create a company intentionally designed around women. Rather than trying to appeal to everyone, Stella focused deeply on the needs, experiences, and realities of its ideal customer — and built from there. But this conversation goes far beyond branding and positioning. One of the most powerful moments in the episode is Sam's explanation of the "freedom number" — the amount of money you would need in order to step away, create choice, or achieve long-term security. Instead of endlessly chasing growth for growth's sake, Sam encourages business owners to reverse-engineer their goals from the outcome they actually want. What profit would your business need to generate? Which products are most commercially viable? What kind of business model supports that vision sustainably? It's a refreshingly strategic and grounded approach to scaling. Suzi and Sam also explore the emotional realities of leadership and entrepreneurship. Sam candidly describes business ownership as "staring into the abyss whilst eating broken glass," while also explaining that alignment and purpose are what make difficult seasons worthwhile. You'll also hear practical insights on: How to build a business that doesn't rely entirely on the founder Why 90-day sprints help teams stay focused and accountable The importance of designing around your strengths How to stop building a business that drains you Why clarity about who your business is for matters so much Perhaps the most empowering reminder in this conversation is this: Your business is allowed to reflect your values. Whether that means a four-day workweek, a different leadership style, or redefining what success looks like, business ownership gives you the opportunity to build intentionally — not by default. If you're at an inflection point in business and wondering what the next chapter should look like, this episode will leave you thinking differently about growth, freedom, and success. Mentioned in This Episode: Get a Quick Quote from Stella Insurance Enquire about business mentoring Apply to Join the HerBusiness Network

What does it look like to spend nearly two decades in a career that was never meant for you, only to discover your real purpose on the other side of burnout, divorce, and being pushed out of jobs you deserved?Londone Reid, transformational coach, speaker, and founder of Her Law of Growth, joins Dali for a conversation that is raw, funny, and deeply real. Londone shares how she went from chasing a psychology degree she had to abandon to accidentally discovering life coaching, surviving workplace bullying as a Black woman in corporate America, and finally building a business that lets her help other women do the same thing she did: get clear, find their voice, and move forward.She also talks about her Clarity Catalyst program, her growing consulting arm that builds out full CRM systems and websites for coaches, and the four-word mantra that changed her life.Don't worry. Just do it.

Marketing a GSA schedule the right way can completely change how a small business grows inside federal contracting, especially when AI and cybersecurity are reshaping every RFI and RFP hitting the street. In this episode Zack Golden and the GovCon Giants team break down how active contractors, aspiring consultants, and entrepreneurs can position themselves around the hottest demand signals in the federal market right now, including AI governance, autonomous systems, and the massive Air Force Research Lab opportunity coming out of contract. Here is what you will learn in this episode: How to market a GSA schedule by expanding divisions, leaning into industry days, and using local site visits to win agency attention Why AI governance and AI security layers are showing up on nearly every federal RFI and RFP and how to position a client or your own company to capture that demand How to become a govcon consultant for AI and tech companies without burning out by managing one client to maintenance mode before signing the next How to build complementary teams by pairing AI companies with audit trail, robotics, and aerospace firms to deliver true turnkey solutions to federal buyers How to chase the $10 billion Air Force Research Lab AI IDIQ and other large vehicles by partnering with primes, IDIQ holders, and GSA schedule holders already inside the door EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Meet Mindy your federal opportunity AI assistant 0:30 - Welcome to the Federal Help Center podcast 0:52 - Marketing a GSA schedule for small business 1:21 - Expanding divisions into cybersecurity and maintenance services 1:50 - Industry day strategy for GSA schedule holders 2:20 - Inside the OpenCube IQ AI tools and CRM 2:49 - Using AI agents for capability statements and FAR research 3:19 - Consulting opportunities with AI governance companies 3:48 - Why AI is the federal buzzword every agency wants 4:16 - Managing multiple consulting clients without burning out 4:44 - Building complementary teams around AI governance and audit trails 5:41 - Finding partner companies that compliment your AI offering 6:37 - Chasing the $10 billion Air Force Research Lab AI IDIQ 7:07 - Robotics autonomous systems and secured AI document platforms 8:03 - Adding AI offerings to existing GSA schedules and IDIQs Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

Dan Rivers shares his journey from managing condos in Florida to building SynergyStays, a short-term rental revenue growth company. He discusses personal growth, overcoming limiting beliefs, learning the importance of focus, and creating a life by design. Dan emphasizes authentic relationships, protecting mental headspace, and helping investors maximize revenue through partnership-driven strategies.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Do you ever catch yourself waiting until you feel ready?Ready to start. Ready to show up. Ready to sell. Ready to make the move. Ready for life to feel a little more stable before you really go for it.In today's episode, I'm talking with my Localpreneur Academy client Brittany Powell, a personal trainer and nutrition coach who built a 6-figure business from her garage without the perfect setup, Instgrammable background, or ideal circumstances.Brittany shares how shutting down her gym during Covid — what could have felt like her biggest failure — actually opened the door to one of her biggest successes: building her online fitness app, growing a strong community and creating more freedom in both her business and her life. We also talk about why marketing locally first helped her gain traction, what it looked like to move her business into a whole new life chapter and why so much of growth comes from being willing to go before you feel fully ready.Tune into this episode to learn:How Brittany turned the closure of her gym into the beginning of her online business and fitness movementWhy marketing to women in her local community first helped her build trust, gain traction and get clients fastWhat building her business from her garage — and later from an RV in Colorado — taught her about starting before you feel ready and building a business around your real lifeMentioned in this episode:Work with me inside The Localpreneur AcademyFollow me on Instagram @‌lesliepresnallDownload my Free Guide: How To Grow Your Local Instagram FollowingFollow Brittany on Facebook at Peak Performance AthleticsFollow Brittany on Instagram at @brittpowellfitIf you're ready to grow your local business and bring in a steady stream of clients, you need to check out The Localpreneur Academy. Click here to join me inside.Rate, Review & Follow:“I LOVE listening to the episodes, especially since they're focused on local businesses and it's not just generic marketing advice.” If you love the show too, please leave a rating and review. This helps me reach more people just like you who want to reach more local people and create a business they love.

We would love to hear your feedback!We track how gig platforms chase predictable revenue through subscriptions and premium customers while drivers still eat the chaos of gas prices, bad estimates, and the algorithm. We also swap stories that sound funny at first, then land on the same point: trust and safety break fast when platforms and people cut corners. • Uber One, DashPass, and Instacart subscriptions are driving earnings despite inflation • Why “big spenders” matter more to the platforms than price-sensitive users • A balloon delivery fail that turns into a real lesson on wind, photos, and communication • A hostile “private drive” sign and what drivers should do when access looks risky • Amazon's 30-minute delivery rollout, fees, and whether it can undercut food delivery apps • A Walmart Spark shoplifting case and how fast greed leads to getting caught • Spark mileage estimates not matching reality and why screenshots matter • Waymo rider puke, how to protect your car's paint, and why speed matters • DoorDash Reservations and how credits keep customers inside the ecosystem • Drift air freshener subscription and why riders notice the car smell • Waymo flood recall and why water is hard for humans and robots • Uber's rental car delivery idea and the hidden costs of getting back home • DoorDash account sharing, fake profiles, and why reporting protects everyone • A Lyft pickup confrontation and the simplest rule for avoiding escalation Support the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcastNewsletterOctopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver!Want to earn more and stay safe? Download Maxymo  Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcastThe Gig Economy Podcast Group. Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. TikTokSubscribe on Youtube 

Send us Fan Mail What if the way we have been defining success is quietly costing us our wellbeing? Not in dramatic ways, but in the relationships we rush past, the trade-offs we normalise, and the parts of ourselves we slowly stop showing up for. In this episode, Joel Miller, co-founder of The Sky Floor, sits down with Yusuf to share a grounded take on what sustainable success actually looks like. From running a two-person agency with his twin brother for over fifteen years to choosing family time over the next dollar, Joel makes the case that people, not profits, are the only thing that lasts. About the Guest: Joel Miller is co-founder of The Sky Floor, a digital marketing agency he runs with his identical twin brother Alan since 2009. Based in the Chicago area, Joel has built his business around long-term client partnerships, family-first decision making, and a quiet rejection of grind culture. He is also a parent, a reader, and a thoughtful voice on what it means to define success on your own terms. Key Takeaways: If you never define what success means for you, you will keep reaching for more without ever knowing you have arrived. A working definition for the season you are in is one of the most underrated tools an entrepreneur has. Work-life balance is a misleading frame. We spend more waking hours working than doing almost anything else, so the goal is integration that supports the whole life, not constant trade-offs between two opposing sides. The "sacrifice everything for the win" stories we read in business media are cautionary tales, not blueprints. There is almost always a healthier version of the same success. Generosity is a mindset, not a milestone. Some of the most generous people have very little to give, and the wait-and-see version of generosity rarely arrives. Putting people first in business looks practical, not poetic. Saying no to extra revenue to protect family time, absorbing small extras for long-term clients, and not nickel-and-diming people all compound into trust and longevity. A good clarifying question is, "What would I want said about me at the end?" Whatever your answer, start orienting your work and personal life around that today rather than waiting for a wake-up call. Connect With the Guest: Website: theskyfloor.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joelelliottmiller Company blog (Medium): medium.com/the-sky-floor Episode Chapters: [00:00] Opening Reflection — When the Definition of Success Quietly Costs You [01:54] Meet Joel Miller — Building a Business with His Twin Brother [03:39] The Obsession With More, and Why Defining Success Matters [07:00] Identity, Legacy, and the Tombstone Question [10:01] From Goal-Oriented to People-Oriented — A Subtle But Total Shift [11:38] What "People Over Profits" Actually Looks Like in Daily Practice [15:53] The First Step Toward Redefining Success [19:28] A Final Word — Start Now, Not Later (Timestamps approximate, based on natural shifts in the conversation.)   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. 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In this episode of The Portrait System Podcast, Nikki sits down with photographer and educator Meg Loeks to talk about how she built a photography business rooted in storytelling, color, and creativity. Meg shares how she went from a corporate marketing job to running a thriving portrait business, and how life circumstances eventually led her to focus fully on photography education.They talk about building momentum through social media, finding clients through your network, evolving your style, using color intentionally, and how education can become a powerful second income stream for photographers. Meg also shares her approach to photographing families, styling sessions, working with created light, and growing a loyal audience online.If you're a photographer interested in building a business, refining your artistic voice, or eventually stepping into education, this conversation is full of insight and encouragement.Meg's work is known for its rich storytelling, cinematic lighting, and thoughtful use of color, and this episode gives a great behind-the-scenes look at how she thinks about both art and business.If you're building a photography business, want to grow your portrait photography income, or are curious about how to make money from photography online, this conversation is packed with actionable advice.

So many entrepreneurs are driven by performance. In fact, most of us fall into what I'd call a performance identity. A belief that we are only as good as how we perform in the marketplace. Good day? You're the best. Bad sales week? You're the worst. It's a never ending cycle that keeps us stuck in pain and almost always burning what's most important to the ground. Today's guest helps entrepreneurs like us to make a massive internal shift from PAIN to PEACE. From PERFORMANCE to PRESENCE. This is deep, deep internal work, and it's not for the faint of heart. But if you've built something that's been "successful" externally, but things are feeling strained and just...wrong...inside, this one's for you. In this episode: 0:00 Intro 2:01 Helping entrepreneurs with dysfunction 6:41 From performance to presence 11:52 Fear and force 18:00 When you're stuck in comparison 27:36 We've never had a men's mental health epidemic 33:05 What happens if you DON'T deal with this? 39:23 Will you lose your edge? 41:35 Presence 49:46 Predictions In The Coaching Industry (What works and what DOESN'T work) Connect With David: Instagram: https://instagram.com/david.binns/ ---

Welcome to The CJ Moneyway Show in partnership with BleavNetwork. Today's guest is internationally recognized business growth consultant and intuitive advisor Paul Davis, creator of The Genius Code. Paul has spent decades helping professionals discover their unique life purpose and build powerful, purpose-driven businesses. With his rare blend of intuition and entrepreneurial insight, Paul shares how to uncover your true calling, align your genius with your business model, and create lasting fulfillment and prosperity. Whether you're launching a startup or realigning your current path, this episode will inspire you to dig deeper and lead with purpose. CJ MONEYWAY SHOW LINKS Website https://cjmoneyway.com Listen on All Platforms https://pod.link/1707761906 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@themoneywayshow8493 Book CJ Moneyway https://calendly.com/cj-cjmoneywayshow/60min https://ratethispodcast.com/cjmoneyway CJ Moneyway Listener Benefit CJ Moneyway listeners can access $40+ savings here: https://readyrx.com/treatments/se?coupon=cjmoney #CJMoneyway #PaulDavis #GeniusCode #PurposeDrivenBusiness #GICapital #LegacyBuilders #EntrepreneurLife Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some spaces just feel different — calm, elevated, intentional… and today's guest is the girl behind creating exactly that.On this episode of The Jersey Girl Podcast, I'm sitting down with Alexa, founder of Botanically Blurred, a New Jersey-based plant design and maintenance company transforming homes and businesses through curated greenery and intentional design.But this isn't just about plants — it's about building spaces that feel good to live, work, and grow in.We talk about how Alexa turned a love for plants into a full business and brand, what people get wrong about “aesthetic” spaces, the biggest mistakes people make when buying plants, and why plant styling is so much deeper than just picking something pretty.From entrepreneurship to creativity to creating environments that truly impact how people feel, this episode is all about building something beautiful — inside and out.If you've ever wanted your space to feel more like you, or you're dreaming of turning your passion into a business… this one's for you.

Episode Overview In this powerful hot seat-style episode of the Agent to CEO Podcast, John Kitchens sits down with Renee Velasquez for a raw, real, and deeply personal conversation that goes far beyond real estate. Renee shares her journey from corporate burnout to building a real estate business—and the life-altering experience of caring for both of her parents through serious health decline. What started as a personal challenge became a calling: helping families navigate one of the most overlooked (and emotionally charged) areas of real estate—aging, caregiving, and generational wealth transfer. This episode introduces a new mastermind-style format, where Renee steps into the hot seat to unpack what's working, where she's stuck, and how to bridge the gap between a powerful mission and a scalable business. If you've ever struggled with momentum, clarity, or turning life experience into a business opportunity, this conversation will challenge you to think bigger—and lead better. Key Topics Covered The Power of the Hot Seat & Mastermind Thinking Why vulnerability accelerates growth How "two minds become a third" creates better solutions The value of identifying your true bottleneck Renee's Journey: From Corporate to Real Estate Leaving a 60-hour corporate job during the 2008 crash Building a business in one of the toughest markets Learning to prospect instead of waiting for opportunities Caregiving, Crisis & Losing Momentum Navigating years of caring for aging parents The hidden cost of divided focus on business growth Why momentum loss doesn't show up—until it's too late The Caregiving Gap in Real Estate The massive lack of guidance for families with aging parents Why most people are unprepared for housing, legal, and financial decisions The real cost of assisted living and poor planning The Birth of a Purpose-Driven Niche Turning personal pain into professional purpose Helping families "right-size" instead of reacting too late Protecting generational wealth through better planning Vitamin vs. Painkiller Marketing Why most people avoid planning until it's urgent The challenge of marketing something no one wants to think about How to balance education with urgency The Business Model: Real Estate as a Wealth Engine Using sales to fund investments and buy back time Building a lean, leveraged team instead of a large organization Defining success as time freedom—not just income The Real Bottleneck: Message to Market How to communicate a sensitive, emotional topic effectively Finding the right platforms (Facebook, seminars, webinars) Building partnerships with attorneys, financial planners, and advisors Events, Authority & Trust Building In-person seminars vs. online education Becoming the trusted "go-to" resource in a complex niche Creating consistent visibility in the right rooms AI, Automation & Human Connection What can (and can't) be automated in a high-emotion business Why this niche will always require human trust Leveraging AI without losing the personal touch Resources & Mentions Kitchen Table Mastermind – VIP Experience Giveaway John Kitchens Executive Coaching → JohnKitchens.coach Seven Figure Strategy Call → SevenFigureCall.com Napoleon Hill – The Law of Success (Mastermind Principle) Final Takeaway This isn't just a real estate niche. It's a life problem. And the agents who step up to solve real problems—especially the hard, emotional, uncomfortable ones—will build businesses that last. Renee's story is proof that your greatest struggles can become your greatest opportunity… if you're willing to lean in, get clear, and take action. "If you can solve problems at this level, you don't chase business—business finds you." Connect with Us: 7 Figure Audit: 7figurecall.com Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!

Building a business around freedom is more than a financial decision, it's a deeply personal one. In this episode, Brian Thompson sits down with Kyra Mitchell Lewis, a brand strategist, marketer, podcast host, and founder of Studio Wonderwell and Glow Up, Gyrl, to talk about what it truly means to bet on yourself. Kyra shares how more than 20 years in corporate marketing led her to a pivotal moment of liberation, how she built a thriving consulting business in under a year, and why keeping an open mind has been one of her greatest entrepreneurial assets.   A Business Built Around Purpose Kyra defines a mission-driven business as one built around a deeper purpose that guides every decision and serves people meaningfully while still generating enough revenue to sustain the work. Her definition mirrors her own entrepreneurial journey.  After more than two decades in corporate marketing, managing large teams and climbing the ladder, Kyra found herself increasingly disconnected from the impact she wanted to have. The money was good, but it no longer felt like her. Then she was laid off. Rather than feeling devastated, she felt free.   Betting on Yourself Her husband, himself an entrepreneur, wasn't immediately convinced. He asked whether she was going to look for another corporate job. Her answer was firm: absolutely not. She gave herself six months to prove what she had always believed she was capable of. Before long she was earning more than she had in her corporate role and doing it on her own terms. The anxiety she had braced for never arrived. In its place was trust: in herself, in her skills, and in something bigger than the numbers.   The Power of Staying Open One of the most compelling threads of this conversation is Kyra's willingness to let her business evolve. She didn't launch with a perfectly defined business plan. Studio Wonderwell grew organically from the marketing expertise she had spent decades building, but she never forced herself into a single box. Along the way she discovered a love for facilitating group conversations around relationships and communication. As Brian puts it, following the spark matters. Knowing what lights you up and staying open to where it leads is one of the most important things an entrepreneur can do.   Practical Lessons for Building a Business Kyra distills her first six months into a handful of lessons that are as practical as they are grounding.  Start with a clear purpose statement at the core of everything you do, even if the work around it continues to shift.  Have lots of conversations and let people know what you do, because opportunities come from visibility.  Build repeatable systems and workflows early, using tools like AI to automate the administrative tasks that drain your time and focus.  Design offers that genuinely address a pain point.  Set boundaries, not just with clients but with yourself, because entrepreneurial energy and ideas are abundant and protecting your focus is what keeps the work sustainable.   Celebrate the Progress In six months of building, Kyra hadn't stopped to say to herself, "you did a good job". During the conversation, she reflected on the people who had reached out about corporate roles along the way, and on the fact that she had chosen, every time, to bet on herself instead. As Brian reminds her, there is no finish line to wait for. The business is being built right now, and real life is happening right now. Taking a moment to acknowledge how far you have come is part of the work.   Resources + Links Connect with Kyra Mitchell Lewis Studio Wonderwell, Glow Up Gyrl podcast, Socials: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok Follow Brian Thompson Online: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Forbes Follow & review the podcast: on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Newsletter Sign Up   About Brian and the Mission Driven Business Podcast Brian Thompson, JD/CFP®, is a tax attorney and Certified Financial Planner® who specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who run mission-driven businesses. The Mission Driven Business podcast was born out of his passion for helping social entrepreneurs create businesses with purpose and profit. On the podcast, Brian talks with diverse entrepreneurs and the people who support them. Listeners hear stories of experiences, strength, and hope and get practical advice to help them build businesses that might just change the world, too.

What happens when the version of success you worked so hard for… no longer fits the life you want? In this episode, Cait sits down with Danielle Canty to unpack the identity shifts that come with success, motherhood, and evolving into a new season of life. After co-founding one of the largest personal development brands for women and growing a global audience of millions, Danielle exited her company and stepped into an entirely new chapter that challenged everything she thought she wanted. From navigating postpartum with two young children to redefining what success actually looks like now, this episode is a powerful reminder that growth isn't always about more. Sometimes, it's about choosing differently. If you've ever felt torn between ambition and presence, building and being, or questioned who you are outside of what you do...this conversation will meet you right where you are. Tune in to hear: Why so many women unknowingly hold themselves back before even trying The identity shift that happens when you leave something you built What no one tells you about going from one to two kids How motherhood reshapes your priorities, capacity, and definition of success The truth about building a business that actually supports your life How to reverse engineer your days around what matters most Why time, peace, and presence can become the new version of "success" The mindset shifts that help you navigate seasons of growth and uncertainty DM @daniellecanty on Instagram with the word "Cait"

If you've ever felt like you're running on fumes despite having a top-tier morning routine fueled by an iced matcha and perfect sleep score, creatively stifled to the point where you're Googling $8,000 retreats on the coast of Italy, or like your marketing is hitting a dead-end despite "doing all the right things", you might just be living out of alignment with your Human Design, especially its cognitive architecture.Keolani Young is here to teach us a Human Design 2.0 lesson today: Variable. This is an advanced aspect of HD as it reveals the way our brain physically digests information, the environments that support our creativity, and the places that truly nourish us. It also uncovers our perspective — the unique lens through which we see the world — and our motivation, the left vs. the right mind, the strategic vs. the receptive.If you're seeking a more intuitive, design-led approach to building your business, this episode is for you.Connect with Keolani:@keolaniyoung on TikTok @keolaniyoung on IG Get your free advanced Human Design chartSave $25 on a 1:1 reading: Legacy Human Design Reading Great Measure Podcast Visit Keolani's Website Connect with Chelsea:

What happens when a successful entrepreneur sees a broken system and decides to fix it? In this episode of BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio, I sit down with Nathan Gwilliam, a serial entrepreneur and the founder behind some powerful digital platforms. Nathan shares the story behind building Adoption.com, one of the most widely used adoption platforms in the world, and how that early success shaped his entrepreneurial journey. We talk about the lessons that come from building businesses from the ground up, the mistakes many founders make with partnerships, and how entrepreneurs can identify their superpower and build teams around their weaknesses. Nathan also shares the vision behind PodUp, a platform designed to simplify podcasting and turn content into a true business engine. With dozens of integrated tools and powerful AI automation, PodUp is helping entrepreneurs create, repurpose, and monetize their content faster than ever. If you are building a business, launching a podcast, or trying to scale your impact online, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can use immediately. What You'll Learn • The surprising story behind the creation of Adoption.com • Why entrepreneurs should build businesses that make the world better • The biggest partnership mistake founders make early in business • How successful entrepreneurs identify and leverage their superpower • Why hiring the most experienced person is not always the best move • How podcasting can become a powerful content engine for your brand • The role AI is playing in simplifying content creation and distribution • How entrepreneurs can turn a podcast into a scalable business platform   Chapters 00:00 Welcome to BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio 00:35 Nathan's first experience with entrepreneurship 01:51 The creation of Adoption.com and a mission-driven business 03:15 Early lessons from building a successful startup 04:58 The partnership mistake many founders make 06:20 How to choose the right business partner 07:21 Exiting Adoption.com and what came next 08:16 Consulting for major entrepreneurs and digital platforms 10:29 Lessons learned from working with successful founders 12:36 Finding your entrepreneurial superpower 14:21 Hiring mistakes entrepreneurs often make 15:42 The origin story of PodUp 17:41 Building an all-in-one platform for podcasting businesses 19:25 The early challenges of building a podcast venture 21:10 Transitioning PodUp into a software-first company 23:09 AI tools that are transforming podcast content creation 26:36 How AI can launch a podcast in under an hour 26:59 Personal goals and life beyond entrepreneurship 28:01 Final thoughts and BizNinja takeaway

Send a textIn this episode of the Near Memo podcast, Greg Sterling and Mike Blumenthal host a panel discussion with Eric Levine (Leadwise HQ, former Google LSA team), Claudia Tomina (Reputation Arm), Matt Casady (Sterling Sky), and Crystal Horton (Google Business Profile Platinum Product Expert).Together the panel explores how agencies are actually managing LSAs for clients today.Topics include:• The real ranking factors behind Local Service Ads• Whether LSAs are still a DIY product or require agency expertise• How agencies price and manage LSA services• Fraud, verification challenges, and fake listings• Lead quality and the removal of the lead dispute feature• What separates successful LSA campaigns from failed ones• How LSAs may evolve as AI search and brand discovery reshape local searchThe conversation also dives into the agency economics of LSAs — from consulting models to flat fee management and performance expectations in competitive markets like personal injury law.If you're an agency, consultant, or in-house marketer managing LSAs for clients, this panel discussion offers practical insights into how the product really works.Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/subscribe/

Your kids won't remember how much you made. They'll remember if you were there. In this raw and honest episode, I'm getting real about the trade-offs between building a coaching business and being present for your family. I share why I turned down a hypothetical $2 million opportunity, the "radio knob" metaphor that changed how I approach my days, and the permission slip you might need to define success differently. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the "you can have it all" message sets moms up to fail The radio knob framework for managing business and family priorities My non-negotiables as a business owner and mom (and why they matter) How to measure success beyond revenue numbers The difference between intentional choices and guilt-driven defaults This episode is for you if: You're struggling with mom guilt while building your business You're measuring success by someone else's metrics You want permission to build slowly or work part-time You're ready to design your business around your actual life Resources mentioned: "How To Get Clients" Limited Series: amanda-walker.com/limitedseries 10 Powerful Questions: amanda-walker.com/questions Connect with Amanda: Instagram: @awalkmyway https://www.instagram.com/awalkmyway/

In this final episode of our three-part series on the five pillars of salon success, I take a different approach by talking you through the journey of Sarah, a real salon owner who in many ways reflects the journey that salon owners everywhere go through.   Sarah's a very good hairdresser, and she definitely doesn't have a work ethic problem, but despite working harder than ever, doing everything “right” as a stylist, her business was barely surviving. She was exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if she'd made a huge mistake.Over 12 months of working together, everything changed, not because she worked harder still or took on more clients, but because she stopped trying to fix business problems with hairdressing skills. Instead, she learned how to run her business the right way. Over the course of 2025, we focused on leadership, systems, money, marketing, team development, and culture and the results were incredible and became the blueprint for my Business School Intensive program. This episode shows you what real change actually looks like when you commit to learning the business side of running your salon properly. And if you see yourself in this story, it might just help you decide what you're going to do next.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] Introduction & recap of the five pillars series[01:30] The moment how I saw my business changed[03:34] “You don't own a salon, you own a business that happens to do hair”[04:27] Meet “Sarah” a talented stylist drowning as an owner[05:37] What her life really looked like behind the scenes[09:29] The night she finally faced her numbers[10:37] Making the decision to get business education[20:44] Where Sarah is today, the results after 12 months[25:08] Final thoughts and choosing a different futureWant MORE to help you GROW?

In today's episode, I sit down with Fran Maier, a serial entrepreneur with three decades of experience and the founder and CEO of BabyQuip. After helping scale Match.com as its first general manager and co founder, Fran turned her attention to a new marketplace built around trust, safety, and real family needs. We talk about how BabyQuip grew from a simple vacation rental problem into a national platform, why empowering women operators matters, and how strong training drives five star experiences. Fran also shares lessons on perseverance, brand building, seasonality, and why customer love and a 90 net promoter score can define long term success.

Reach Out Via Text!In this Friday episode, Jeremiah shares practical, foundational advice for newer lawn and landscape business owners who want to make real progress early in the year. He breaks down the core metrics that will protect your profit as you grow, including building a real budget, setting a true man hour rate, and pricing correctly so adding employees does not crush your margins. He explains why drive time quietly kills efficiency, how to think about route density, and why you have to be disciplined about where you say yes. Jeremiah also hits production rates and why dialing them in changes everything about estimating and job profitability. He closes by encouraging listeners to build an intentional spring sales plan using tools like ChatGPT and invites the community to the upcoming LeanScaper Revenue Intensive with headline speakers. Leanscaper Scottsdale-https://leanscaper.com/intensives/revenue-intensiveSupport the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/ Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.com Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

Kerri Rosenthal is an artist, a businesswoman, a mom, not someone giving up her ambition (is that what we're supposed to be doing at work these days?), someone who's going for it. I watched her this past Saturday stocking pots. I was stacking bedding. I like a woman who doesn't quit, who doesn't quite fit in and who has a drive to make something. Kerri is one of those people. Listen to what she has to say. This is WORK What She Said. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we sit down with business thinker Joe Pine, the legendary co-author of "The Experience Economy," for an in-depth conversation about building a career around unique ideas. Joe Pine shares insights from his early days as a self-described nerd at IBM to his role in shaping the field of mass customization and ultimately designing a business that made him stand out as a category of one. The discussion moves fluidly from personal transformation to the sweeping changes he helped pioneer in business, and what it means to thrive as a creator capitalist in today's rapidly changing world. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go.   Finding a Different Path: From Palo Alto to Publishing with Harvard Joe Pine's journey began in Palo Alto during the era of the Arpanet, with technology in his blood and a passion for applied mathematics. Pine joined IBM in 1980, at its peak as arguably the most desirable company for ambitious technologists. Despite a technical start, he found himself increasingly drawn to management, strategy, and the world of business ideas. His trajectory changed dramatically when IBM sent him to MIT for a master's in the management of technology. There, Pine encountered Stan Davis's concept of "mass customization" and felt a lightning bolt of inspiration. Deciding to turn his MIT thesis into a book, Pine landed a contract with Harvard Business School Press. The credential of publishing with Harvard, he notes, was a powerful stamp of intellectual rigor. As he recalls, “Harvard puts its stamp on it, says this is intellectually rigorous. This is a good book. This ought to be out in the world, and we want to publish it.”   Joe Pine on Leaping from Employee to Icon, and Creating the Experience Economy With his first book in hand, Pine found himself at a crossroads. The culture at IBM was changing, and a timely severance package offered him a financial cushion to take a risk. Encouraged by thought leaders he admired, he struck out on his own. Initially, IBM remained his primary client, but Pine quickly built a reputation for leading-edge thinking and collaborating with other luminaries like Don Peppers and Jim Gilmore. The launch of "The Experience Economy" marked a turning point, not just for Pine, but for the business landscape itself. He didn't merely spot a trend or invent a new buzzword; he named and framed a fundamental shift in the economy's fabric. “We didn't identify a fad, but a fundamental change in the fabric of the economy. And if it is a change in the economy, then it is always going to go like that, right? Until something surpasses it and it starts to go down as happened with commodities and goods and services.” The central idea that businesses must stage memorable experiences to remain relevant only grew more compelling over time, with Pine's frameworks gaining more relevance as the digital age accelerated.   Transformation and Identity in the Age of AI As the episode moves to the present, Pine discusses how transformation, both personal and organizational, is ultimately about changing identity. He credits much of his own success to an ability to recognize patterns and develop frameworks to describe and prescribe changes in business. Pine's recent work, including his Substack and newest book, explores not just customer experience but transformation itself, emphasizing that “all transformation is identity change.” The conversation turns to AI and the breaking waves of change it represents for businesses today, paralleling Pine's earlier identification of evolving economic eras. He sees transformation as most successful when companies or individuals are willing to fundamentally shift who they are, not just what they do. “The identity issues there are paramount because who you think you are often stops you from being able to do these things because it would change who you are so much.” Joe Pine believes that in the new world shaped by AI, those who can shed old identities and truly reinvent themselves—much as he did when he left IBM—will be the ones to define the next era. The lesson for aspiring creator capitalists is clear: the greatest value comes not only from unique ideas but also from the courage to turn those ideas into new identities, new categories, and new realities. To hear more from Joe Pine and how he built a business with his Intellectual Capital, download and listen to this episode.    Bio Joe Pine is a renowned author, speaker, and management advisor best known as the co-author of The Experience Economy, a groundbreaking book that reshaped how businesses create value. His work introduced the concept that companies must orchestrate memorable experiences to remain competitive in an evolving marketplace. With deep expertise in innovation and customer experience design, Joe helps organizations around the world architect differentiated experiences that drive growth and loyalty. He has worked with leading global brands across industries from retail and hospitality to healthcare and technology. Joe is also a sought-after keynote speaker and co-founder of Strategic Horizons LLP. His insights continue to influence leaders seeking to transform the way they engage customers.   Links Connect with Joe Pine! LinkedIn | Strategic Horizons   We hope you enjoyed this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and subscribe on Apple Podcast / Spotify!