Podcasts about business decisions

Kishore Ravilla: How CTOs Influence Business DecisionsKishore Ravilla is a CTO with 25 years of leadership across healthcare, insurance, and financial services. In this episode, we explore how technology leaders can better communicate with business stakeholders, why storytelling matters in digital transformation, and how strong execution and operational excellence create lasting business value. To learn more about Kishore, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/kishoreravilla/__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.comGet Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

When is it time to make the leap, or maybe actually say "no"? If you're feeling uncertain about making a call, this episode is for you.This week's topics:1. When to move from the full-time job 12:122. How to make your own program templates 22:473. When to say "no" to a business decision 30:014. What clients care about on social media 40:47Become a Standout PT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!

Your energy crashing during business conversations is not random. It is your body giving you crucial information about who and what belongs in your life. When you're managing chronic illness while building a business, learning to trust these signals can be the difference between sustainable growth and complete burnout.Alison Kero is a professional organizer who has spent over two decades helping people create calm, clarity, and balance in their lives. After being diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease in 2014, she had to completely rebuild her approach to work and life, ultimately discovering that organizing isn't just about physical spaces, it's about decluttering the guilt, shame, and emotional baggage that keeps us stuck in cycles that harm our health.In this episode, you will learn:How Alison's energy tanking during business calls became her decision-making systemWhy she kept guilt-inducing items for decades and what happened when she let them goThe daily systems that help her show up for herself without burning outHow decluttering physical space helps you recognize emotional patternsWhy decision fatigue is especially dangerous when you're managing chronic illnessThe connection between boundaries and physical healthSimple systems that make life easier instead of harderThis episode is for you if:Your business falls apart every time your health doesYou ignore your body's signals because you think that's what success requiresYou're tired of trying to fit your capacity into business models designed for unlimited energyYou want to understand how organization can be a tool for healingYou're ready to build systems that protect your energy instead of drain it

What does it really mean to operate from integrity and how do you know when a business relationship has crossed a values line? Are you making decisions based on strategy alone, or are you filtering them through what you actually stand for?In this episode, Kathryn shares two candid, real-world examples from her own business, leaving ActiveCampaign after five years and downgrading her Kajabi membership to illustrate how a personal value system shapes even the most practical business decisions. The core tension isn't about right or wrong; it's about recognizing when something feels off and having the clarity to act on it.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER:● Why Kathryn made the decision to leave ActiveCampaign after five years, moving to Kit (formerly ConvertKit) for roughly $300 a year instead of $3,000 and how the company's refusal to honor a publicly listed lower rate for an existing loyal customer revealed a fundamental values misalignment around client retention and people-first business practices.● How Kajabi's shift in their referral program, requiring three new referrals per year to maintain existing payout status felt deeply manufactured and integrity-compromising to Kathryn, ultimately leading her to downgrade her plan and begin migrating predominantly to ThriveCart, a one-time payment platform free from ongoing price increases.● Why the coming paradigm shift Kathryn describes as beginning around 2027 will make authenticity non-negotiable as people become increasingly attuned to energy and able to see through fabricated affiliate promotions, performative engagement, and brand personas that don't match the behind-the-scenes reality of how founders treat their teams and customers.● How your own intuition and gut responses are already your values filter in action and why you don't need a written framework or prescribed list to discern when something feels off, only the willingness to ask yourself why it doesn't feel right and trace it back to what truly matters to you.And while you're here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.https://www.instagram.com/creativelyowned/Start using Wispr Flow, the crazy handy voice-to-text AI that turns speech into clear, polished writing in every app. Click here.https://ref.wisprflow.ai/kathryn-thompsonGet Blotato, the content engine I use that combines 8-apps-in-1 to streamline content creation across multiple platforms. Click here.https://blotato.com/?ref=kathrynGet n8n, a workflow automation platform that uniquely combines AI capabilities with business process automation.Find out how to own your unique edge, amplify who you truly are and get paid for it, take your business to cosmic proportions, and have fun doing it, grab it here!!https://www.creativelyowned.com/quizBuild your own quiz using Interact Quizzes, click here.https://get.tryinteract.com/n6e4h5axrophJoin The Selling the Invisible AI Lab, a curated membership for founders who want to discover how to use AI in their business.https://creativelyowned.com/ai-lab

On today's episode, Andy answers your questions on how to keep your momentum going, how to trust yourself to make the right decisions in business, and how to build the skill of urgency instead of putting things off.

Every business decision you make has three stakeholders, and most coaches only think about one or two of them. That's usually why the decisions feel so hard.Pricing, marketing, who to hire, what to say yes to, what to say no to. If you've been going back and forth on a decision for weeks (or months), the problem is rarely the decision itself. It's that you don't have a clear way to think about it.In this episode, I teach you the Three Lens Framework, the thinking tool I use for every business decision I make. I walk through why business decisions feel overwhelming when you're missing one of the lenses, break down what each lens is asking you to consider, and then show you how the whole thing works using a real question I get all the time from coaches: "Should I list my prices on my website?"There's no universal right answer to that question. But there is a right answer for you, and the framework will help you find it.The Three-Lens Framework is also the backbone of The Builder, a free course that walks you through eight foundational business decisions every coach has to make.Links & ResourcesThe Builder (free course)Episode 84: Interview with Haley and Justin Price of Avocado ToastFinancial Coaching Essentials

What happens when a successful med spa owner realizes the industry's biggest challenge isn't competition—it's education? In this episode of Medical Spa Insider, AmSpa founder Alex Thiersch sits down with Tracy Olson, owner of Youthopia Med Spa and founder of Aesthetic Injector Academy, to discuss her unconventional journey from banking and finance into medical aesthetics—and why she chose to build an educational platform instead of expanding into multiple locations. Drawing from years of hiring, training, and managing injectors, Tracy shares the gaps she repeatedly saw in foundational education for new providers: limited anatomy training, inconsistent safety education, and a lack of standardized preparation before hands-on injecting. The conversation explores the realities of growing a med spa in an increasingly competitive market, why more locations don't always equal greater success, and how strong metrics—from utilization rates to retention and KPIs—can guide better business decisions. Discussion points include: Introduction and Background (0:40) Industry Growth and Challenges (2:33) Creation of Aesthetic Injector Academy (5:09) Business Decisions and Expansion (8:30) Educational Approach and Accreditation (10:17) Need for Basic Training in the Industry (17:37) Marketing and Outreach Efforts (24:14) Legal Challenges and Future Plans (29:54)

AI is changing legal marketing faster than most law firms realize. In episode 617 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Conrad Saam, founder of Mockingbird, about what law firms need to understand as AI begins reshaping marketing, reporting, decision making, and the business of running a firm.  Conrad shares why AI may give smaller, more entrepreneurial law firms a new way to compete against larger firms with bigger budgets and more data. He explains how firms can use AI to build smarter internal systems, improve reporting, and rethink the tools they rely on every day.  The conversation also explores leadership under pressure through Conrad's volunteer work in ski patrol and search and rescue. From staying calm in high stress situations to debriefing after things go wrong, he shares practical lessons law firm owners can apply when managing clients, teams, campaigns, and business decisions.  If you are trying to understand what AI really means for law firm growth, legal marketing, and the future of small firms, this episode offers a grounded look at what is changing, what is overhyped, and what law firm owners should pay attention to next.  Listen to our previous episodes on Legal Marketing, AI & Smarter Law Firm Growth.  #603: Turn Expertise into Clients: Building Authority That AI Recognizes, with Karin Conroy Apple | Spotify | LTN  #584: How to Stay Human in the Age of AI Driven Law Firm Marketing, with Conroy Creative Apple | Spotify | LTN   #580: Smarter Law Firm Marketing: AI Tools That Actually Work, with FirmPilot Apple | Spotify | LTN  #577: Rethinking Law Firm Growth in the Age of AI, with Sam Harden Apple | Spotify | LTN   #550: Beyond Content: How AI is Changing Law Firm Marketing, with Gyi Tsakalakis and Conrad Saam Apple | Spotify | LTN  Apple | Spotify | LTN  Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.   Subscribe to Lawyerist Podcast: https://play.megaphone.fm/xrm0mqp4tqwi0ozntiu41g   Chapters / Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction  00:25 – Lawyer Mental Health and Well Being02:45 – Meet Legal Marketing Expert Conrad Saam03:35 – The Early Days of SEO for Lawyers04:00 – What Search and Rescue Teaches About Business06:40 – Why Law Firm Owners Struggle to Disconnect08:45 – Calm Leadership in Stressful Moments09:55 – How Leaders Shape Law Firm Culture12:05 – Using Checklists to Make Better Business Decisions13:00 – Preparing for Problems Before They Happen14:20 – Why Outcomes Don't Tell the Whole Story16:05 – The Value of Legal Marketing Content17:40 – AI and the Future of Legal Marketing18:25 – What ABA Tech Show Revealed About AI19:35 – Why Law Firms May Build Their Own AI Tools20:35 – Can AI Level the Playing Field for Small Firms?23:35 – Replacing Expensive Reporting Systems with AI26:25 – Why AI Rankings Can Be Misleading28:45 – Tactical Marketing for Law Firm Owners31:10 – Rethinking Leadership as a Law Firm CEO32:20 – Closing Thoughts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI is changing legal marketing faster than most law firms realize. In episode 617 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Conrad Saam, founder of Mockingbird, about what law firms need to understand as AI begins reshaping marketing, reporting, decision making, and the business of running a firm.  Conrad shares why AI may give smaller, more entrepreneurial law firms a new way to compete against larger firms with bigger budgets and more data. He explains how firms can use AI to build smarter internal systems, improve reporting, and rethink the tools they rely on every day.  The conversation also explores leadership under pressure through Conrad's volunteer work in ski patrol and search and rescue. From staying calm in high stress situations to debriefing after things go wrong, he shares practical lessons law firm owners can apply when managing clients, teams, campaigns, and business decisions.  If you are trying to understand what AI really means for law firm growth, legal marketing, and the future of small firms, this episode offers a grounded look at what is changing, what is overhyped, and what law firm owners should pay attention to next.  Listen to our previous episodes on Legal Marketing, AI & Smarter Law Firm Growth.  #603: Turn Expertise into Clients: Building Authority That AI Recognizes, with Karin Conroy Apple | Spotify | LTN  #584: How to Stay Human in the Age of AI Driven Law Firm Marketing, with Conroy Creative Apple | Spotify | LTN   #580: Smarter Law Firm Marketing: AI Tools That Actually Work, with FirmPilot Apple | Spotify | LTN  #577: Rethinking Law Firm Growth in the Age of AI, with Sam Harden Apple | Spotify | LTN   #550: Beyond Content: How AI is Changing Law Firm Marketing, with Gyi Tsakalakis and Conrad Saam Apple | Spotify | LTN  Apple | Spotify | LTN  Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.     Chapters / Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction  00:25 – Lawyer Mental Health and Well Being02:45 – Meet Legal Marketing Expert Conrad Saam03:35 – The Early Days of SEO for Lawyers04:00 – What Search and Rescue Teaches About Business06:40 – Why Law Firm Owners Struggle to Disconnect08:45 – Calm Leadership in Stressful Moments09:55 – How Leaders Shape Law Firm Culture12:05 – Using Checklists to Make Better Business Decisions13:00 – Preparing for Problems Before They Happen14:20 – Why Outcomes Don't Tell the Whole Story16:05 – The Value of Legal Marketing Content17:40 – AI and the Future of Legal Marketing18:25 – What ABA Tech Show Revealed About AI19:35 – Why Law Firms May Build Their Own AI Tools20:35 – Can AI Level the Playing Field for Small Firms?23:35 – Replacing Expensive Reporting Systems with AI26:25 – Why AI Rankings Can Be Misleading28:45 – Tactical Marketing for Law Firm Owners31:10 – Rethinking Leadership as a Law Firm CEO32:20 – Closing Thoughts 

FP&A & AI Software Showcase: Explore Leading ToolsFP&A leaders are embracing AI, and we're here to help. On May 21st, I'll host the FP&A & AI Software Showcase, featuring FP&A planning and AI tools like Concourse, Sapien, Drivetrain, and Una AI. Join us for live demos, insights, and no sales pressure.Register today: www.thefpandaguy.com/fpa-software-showcaseIn this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst speaks with Gabrielle Dolan, a global expert in strategic storytelling, about the power of storytelling in business and how it can transform communication. Gabrielle shares her journey from senior leadership at the National Australia Bank to becoming a bestselling author and storytelling expert. She discusses how storytelling helps finance professionals influence decisions, engage teams, and communicate complex messages effectively.Gabrielle Dolan is a global expert in strategic storytelling and communication, having worked with leaders from companies like Amazon, EY, Uber, and the Obama Foundation. With over 20 years of experience in leadership roles and storytelling, Gabrielle is the bestselling author of eight books, including her latest Story Intelligence: The Craft of Authentic Storytelling Made Smarter with AI. She is also the co-host of the podcast Keeping It Real with Jack and Ral, which ranks in Spotify's top 3% most shared podcasts. Expect to Learn:Why storytelling is essential for influencing decisions in finance and business.The impact of authenticity and vulnerability in leadership communication.How AI can enhance storytelling without losing its human touch.Practical tips for finance professionals on how to use stories in presentations.Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode:“Storytelling is not about manipulation, it's about authentic communication.” – Gabrielle Dolan“AI can be your creative partner, but don't lose your voice when telling your story.” – Gabrielle DolanGabrielle Dolan shared her invaluable insights on the power of storytelling in business, especially for finance professionals. She highlighted how storytelling is a vital tool for influencing decisions, building connections, and making complex messages more memorable. Gabrielle emphasized the importance of authenticity in storytelling and explained how AI can enhance the storytelling process without losing the human connection Follow Gabrielle:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ Podcast Link - https://podfollow.com/keeping-it-real-with-jac-and-ral YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@KeepingItRealwithJacandRal Earn Your CPE Credit For CPE credit, please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, answer a few questions, and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for the FPAC Certificate, take the quiz on earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.In Today's Episode[00:00] – Trailer[03:18] – Gabrielle's Leadership to Storytelling Journey[06:00] – Challenges in Transitioning to Storytelling[10:00] – Storytelling's Role in Business Decisions[13:37] – Why Data Alone Won't Drive Action[17:44] – Finding the Right Story for Your Message[22:10] – Storytelling and Data in Finance[30:14] – The Power of Story Intelligence in Leadership[35:09] – AI's Role in Enhancing Storytelling[40:15] – Rapid Fire Questions[43:00] – Conclusion & Key Takeaways

Running one of the world's largest logistics networks requires managing fuel use, infrastructure constraints, customer expectations, and long‑term operational risk at scale. In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Michael Torrance, Chief Sustainability Officer at BMO, speaks with Andreas Mündel, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Operations at DHL Group, about how sustainability is shaping the company's strategy, operations, and competitive positioning. The conversation explores why sustainable aviation fuel is critical to DHL's future, how the company has built one of the world's largest electric delivery fleets, and why infrastructure availability—such as power and charging capacity—has become a key operational constraint. Listeners will also hear how customer demand for lower‑impact logistics services is driving new product offerings, how sustainability is embedded into governance and incentives, and why DHL views these efforts as essential to long‑term competitiveness rather than a compliance exercise. For more thought leadership from Michael Torrance, visit: https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/our-bankers/michael-torrance/ For more episodes of Sustainability Leaders, go to: https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/podcasts/sustainability-leaders/

Most couples in business think their problem is communication.They've talked it through. They've tried to meet in the middle. And still, every important decision turns into the same exhausting conversation.In this episode, we break down what's really going on.It's not the topic.It's not the strategy.It's not even the communication.It's the hidden friction created by an undefined partnership structure.When roles, authority, and decision rights aren't clear, every decision becomes a negotiation—not about the business, but about who gets to decide. That's what turns simple choices into repeated debates.You'll learn:Why the same conversations keep repeating (even when you've “resolved” them)The difference between discussing a decision and defining how decisions get madeWhere most couples get stuck without realizing itThe simple structural shift that removes friction and speeds up executionIf you and your partner are working hard but decisions feel heavier than they should, this episode will help you see exactly why—and what to change.Because the goal isn't better conversations.It's a better way of operating together.

Most couples in business think their problem is communication.They've talked it through. They've tried to meet in the middle. And still, every important decision turns into the same exhausting conversation.In this episode, we break down what's really going on.It's not the topic.It's not the strategy.It's not even the communication.It's the hidden friction created by an undefined partnership structure.When roles, authority, and decision rights aren't clear, every decision becomes a negotiation—not about the business, but about who gets to decide. That's what turns simple choices into repeated debates.You'll learn:Why the same conversations keep repeating (even when you've “resolved” them)The difference between discussing a decision and defining how decisions get madeWhere most couples get stuck without realizing itThe simple structural shift that removes friction and speeds up executionIf you and your partner are working hard but decisions feel heavier than they should, this episode will help you see exactly why—and what to change.Because the goal isn't better conversations.It's a better way of operating together.

The Small Business Decisions Quietly Costing Your Studio ThousandsAre hidden financial leaks costing your studio thousands each year? In this episode of the Female emPOWERED Podcast, Christa Gurka reveals the everyday business decisions that quietly reduce profits for boutique fitness studios, Pilates studios, physical therapy practices, and wellness businesses.From inefficient scheduling and outdated pricing to overused discounts, underperforming offers, and wasted prime-time hours, Christa explains how small choices made repeatedly can have a major impact on your bottom line.You'll learn how to audit your business operations, improve profitability, simplify your offers, and make smarter decisions based on data instead of emotion. If your business feels busy but profits still feel too tight, this episode is a must-listen.In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why small business decisions matter more than big dramatic changes  Scheduling mistakes that lower studio revenue  The hidden cost of outdated discounts and package pricing  How to maximize your most profitable hours  Why simplifying your services can increase profits  5 questions to ask before making any business decision This Episode Is Perfect For: Pilates studio owners  Boutique fitness studio owners  Physical therapy practice owners  Wellness entrepreneurs ready to improve profit margins  Business owners who feel busy but not profitable Listen NowIf you're ready to run a more profitable, efficient, and sustainable wellness business, this episode will help you uncover the leaks and start making smarter moves today.

Master Certified Wedding Planner Tish Clay joins CWP Society Senior Educator Krisy Thomas for a conversation that will feel uncomfortably familiar.If you've ever wrapped a wedding, sat down in the quiet, and told yourself this is the week you fix your pricing — then watched that promise disappear the moment the next inquiry landed, you already know what we're talking about. That pattern has a name: chronic postponement. And it's one of the most expensive habits in this industry.In this episode, we break down how it shows up differently depending on where you are in your business. For newer planners, it often looks like waiting to build structure until you've "proven yourself" first. For seasoned planners, it looks like not wanting to disrupt the momentum you've worked hard to build. The cost is the same either way — shaky boundaries, leaky systems, and confidence that never fully settles.Tish Clay of Simone Elise Events brings rare honesty to this conversation: what it felt like to invest in education that wasn't the right fit, keep pushing through it because of sunk cost, and quietly wonder if the problem was her. She shares how finding the right certification and a real professional community changed that — giving her repeatable processes, clearer pricing, and a business that stopped depending on her reinventing everything from scratch with every new client.If you're ready to stop waiting for the right season to do the work that actually builds stability, this one is for you.Subscribe, share this with a planner who needs to hear it, and leave a review — so more planners find their way here sooner.www.cwpsociety.com | info@cwpsociety.com | IG: @cwpsociety | FB: @cwpsociety

In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford speaks with Anders Hansen about the role of perception, belief systems, and mental conditioning in shaping personal and professional outcomes. The conversation explores how the subconscious mind drives the majority of behavior, how assumptions influence decision-making, and why people often remain stuck in limiting patterns. They also discuss the importance of intuition, the impact of gratitude on mindset, and practical ways to shift perspective to create meaningful, lasting change.

One of the hardest parts of running your own business? The decisions. So many decisions.  When you work for yourself, the buck stops with you. There's no boss to ask, no one else to blame, and sometimes it feels like every decision lands on your desk. No wonder so many entrepreneurs get stuck in analysis paralysis. And this month we've been talking a lot about money sabotage, because second-guessing yourself and overthinking every step is one of the most common ways we hold ourselves back.  We tell ourselves we're being careful, or strategic, or responsible… but sometimes we're really just avoiding the discomfort of choosing. In this week's episode of Chill & Prosper, I'm sharing how I approach decision-making in my business - including ways to reduce decision fatigue, avoid overthinking, and trust yourself a little more.

In this episode, I'm getting real about the hidden mental load of being an ambitious woman, a business owner, and the breadwinner. It all started with me standing in my bathroom at 11pm realizing my partner might never fully understand what goes on inside my mind...In this vulnerable, personal share/solo chat, I talk about:The unique flavor of loneliness that comes with entrepreneurial growthThe honest bathroom conversation that started the spiralThe realization that even the closest people to me will never know how much I carryThe infinite open tabs always running in the background The best analogy for the mental load as a female founder (and why it made me cry)Am I changing my mind about working with my fiancé? What I'm doing to combat the loneliness

Send us Fan MailSalon owners make decisions every day.But not all decisions actually move the business forward.In this episode, we break down the types of decisions that truly create change inside a salon, from having hard conversations and defining standards to building systems and thinking long-term.We also share real examples from our own salon, including how small gaps in leadership can lead to bigger problems over time, and why avoiding certain decisions often creates more stress, not less.This isn't a “how-to” episode. It's a conversation about what actually works, based on real experience, the mistakes we've made, the lessons we've learned, and the decisions that have made the biggest difference.Your business should serve you, so that you can serve others.And that starts with making decisions that actually matter.KEY TAKEAWAYSNot all decisions create meaningful change in a salon. Avoiding hard conversations leads to bigger problems over time. Hiring out of desperation often damages culture and morale. Standards must be clearly defined to be followed. Consistency from leadership creates consistency in the team. Systems reduce chaos and decision fatigue. Short-term thinking limits long-term growth. Leadership requires clarity, not just being “nice.” Protecting your culture is part of your responsibility as an owner. Small decisions compound into major business outcomes.TIME STAMPS00:00 — Intro + weather + episode setup 02:00 — Jen's opening take: real education vs being “too busy” 05:00 — Todd's opening take: staff meetings + expectations 07:30 — Why most decisions don't create real change 09:00 — Decision 1: Stop avoiding hard conversations 13:00 — How avoiding conversations creates bigger problems 15:00 — Decision 2: Stop hiring out of desperation 18:00 — Protecting your culture and existing team 20:00 — Decision 3: Define your standards clearly 23:00 — Why vague expectations cause frustration 24:30 — Decision 4: Enforce standards consistently 26:00 — Decision 5: Build systems (stop winging it) 29:00 — Client flow, structure, and consistency 30:00 — Decision 6: Think long-term 33:00 — Short-term stress vs long-term growth 35:00 — Decision 7: Lead clearly, not just nicely 37:30 — Final thoughts + where to startLinks and Stuff:Our Newsletter Mentoring InquiriesFind more of our things:InstagramHello Hair Pro Website

If you're an Emotional Authority in Human Design, this episode will challenge everything you've been told about waiting for clarity.Because sitting on the sidelines?That's not where clarity comes from.In this episode of Unjaded, Vickie Dickson breaks down how emotional decision-making actually works in real life and in business, using her lived experience as a 2/4 Emotional Manifesting Generator with the 41-30 channel.This is not a textbook explanation of emotional waves.This is what it looks like to:make decisions inside the wavemove while clarity is formingand stop overthinking your way out of aligned actionYou'll hear how Vickie navigated major shifts in her business, including stepping into (and out of) an in-person retail space and building her online store, Blue Sparrow — all through the lens of Emotional Authority and Human Design strategy.What We Cover in This EpisodeWhy “there's no truth in the now” is often misunderstood in Human DesignThe real role of movement in gaining emotional clarityHow Emotional Authority shows up differently across:Generators and Manifesting GeneratorsProjectorsManifestorsThe difference between thinking your way through decisions vs feeling your way through themWhy frustration builds when you wait instead of engaging with lifeEmotional Authority Channels Explained Vickie walks through the key emotional wave channels and how they actually feel in your body and your business:Root to Solar Plexus (Adrenalized Emotional Waves)41-30 (Collective Abstract – desire-based)39-55 (Individual – emotional depth + melancholy)19-49 (Tribal – needs, support, agreements)Tribal Emotional Energy37-40 (community, support, agreements)59-6 (bonding, intimacy, right people)Throat & Individual Expression12-22 (emotional expression, mood, timing)You'll learn:Why some waves feel like pressure to changeWhy others feel like deep emotional lows you can't bypassHow desire, agreements, and emotional timing all shape your decisionsThe Core Truth About Emotional AuthorityYou don't get clarity by waiting.You get clarity by:being in the experienceresponding to what's in front of youand letting your emotional wave move through something realEspecially if you're a Manifesting Generator, sitting still isn't alignment. It's suppression.Real Talk for Business OwnersThis episode goes beyond Human Design theory and into how to actually run a business as an Emotional Authority:Why business is inherently experimental (third line energy)How to trust yourself when something doesn't feel right — even if nothing is “wrong”Letting yourself pivot without making it mean you failedRecognizing when you're forcing something vs responding to what's aliveFinal TakeawayIf you're waiting to feel “100% sure” before making a move…you're going to stay stuck.Emotional Authority isn't about certainty.It's about self-trust in motion.Connect with VickieSend a voice note via SpeakPipe here https://www.speakpipe.com/vickiedicksonConnect on Instagram: @vickie.dickson

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we visit with James Madison Policy Expert Doug Wheeler about the Florida Legislative and Special Sessions including the controversy over property taxes. We discuss business start-ups, mergers and acquisitions and high-stakes business decisions with business attorney Joseph Raetzer. Author Jim McTague and I discuss the view of artificial intelligence today compared to the view of the industrial revolution in 1876. We also visit with Boo Mortenson about some interesting facts on Iran. We have terrific guests on Tuesday's show including historian Marc Schulman, Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

What if the reason your business feels stuck isn't effort, but misdiagnosis? In this episode, John Jantsch talks with Kevin D. St. Clergy about blind blaming—the habit of fixing the wrong problems while real growth opportunities go unnoticed. They explore how cognitive bias in business decision making affects marketing results, leadership mindset, and team performance, and share practical ways to identify root causes instead of symptoms. Learn how shifting from transactional services to a trusted advisor approach can unlock better decisions and stronger business growth. 00:00 Blind Blaming Explained Through Baseball 03:03 Blind Blaming in Business Decisions 06:09 Time Blocking for Entrepreneurs 09:03 Cognitive Bias and Blind Blaming 12:29 From Vendor to Trusted Advisor 17:36 Transformational Growth Shift Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today!

Send us Fan MailWatch my acting debut film for free, Cape Cod Cthulhu!A look at the one and only Prince. The origin story of Comedy Central. Some of the worst business decisions of the 1990s.Episode 240 has a fresh garden of GenX nostalgia in bloom.It kicks off with an origin story. Long before becoming one of the most important cable television channels of the 21st century, Comedy Central was little more than a pair of small-time networks. We look back at how this channel started and some of its most important shows.Very few get to be called legends, icons, and trailblazers in any given field. Prince was all of those things and more. Ten years since his unfortunate death we celebrate the life, music, and legacy of one of music's most talented performers.This week's new Top 5 features all sorts of terrible 1990s business decisions. Aquisitions, missed opportunities, strange repackagings, and much more are in store.There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule doing a deep dive into the landmark Metallica v. Napster court case.You can support my work by becoming a member on Patreon. Or you can Buy Me A Coffee!Helpful Links from this EpisodeBuy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime BookHooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenMSFTS CommunityChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogCJSetterlundPhotos on EtsyListen to Episode 239 hereSupport the show

What do you do when the numbers look right on paper… but everything in reality is falling apart?In this episode of Walk In Victory, NaRon Tillman sits down with Chris Shurian to unpack the hard truths of entrepreneurship — the kind you only learn through loss, pressure, and real-world experience.From construction deals gone wrong to navigating financial collapse, this conversation reveals how business challenges shape leadership, mindset, and long-term success.This isn't theory.This is lived experience — where decisions carry weight, and every move has consequences. Inside this episode:Why not all profitable deals should be pursuedThe danger of moving “good money” into bad situationsWhen to persist — and when to pull backJob costing, financial clarity, and protecting your businessLessons from the 2008–2009 financial collapseThe role of resilience in entrepreneurshipHow discipline (Ironman mindset) shapes leadershipThe power of coaching, community, and shared experienceThis episode is for builders, founders, and anyone navigating pressure in business while trying to stay grounded internally. Because success isn't just about winning. It's about surviving long enough to learn.⏱ Episode Timeline00:00 – Introduction: Business, Risk, and Real Experience01:30 – Construction Story: When a Deal Goes Wrong03:00 – The Cost of Doubling Down on a Bad Investment05:00 – Lessons from Financial Collapse06:30 – Job Costing and Business Fundamentals08:30 – Optimism vs Reality in Entrepreneurship10:00 – When to Hit the Brakes in Business12:00 – Protecting Profitable Work14:00 – Bootstrapping vs Throwing Money at Problems15:30 – Battle Scars and Entrepreneurial Growth17:00 – Ironman Mindset and Resilience19:00 – Small Wins During Hard Seasons20:30 – 2008 Financial Crisis Lessons22:00 – Coaching, Mentorship, and Founder Support24:00 – The Loneliness of Leadership25:30 – Learning Without Formal Education28:00 – Continuous Growth and Self-Education30:30 – Building Systems and Business Discipline32:00 – Creating Platforms That Support Entrepreneurs

What does it actually take to build the most expensive spa in London - and why would anyone deliberately price themselves out of reach of most customers?Maxim Martin, founder of Seven Bali Spa in central London, didn't stumble into luxury. He made a calculated decision to charge more than anyone else, serve a clientele that is 99% non-British, and build a business that runs on retention rather than acquisition. The results speak for themselves.In this episode, Sabrina and Maxim get into the real economics of running a brick and mortar business in central London, why online businesses are far more competitive than people admit, and what most founders get completely wrong about pricing, cash flow and customer service.This is not a feel-good founder story. It's an honest breakdown of what it actually costs, what nearly broke them, and why doing less - but doing it better - beat every growth hack they could have tried.

Another second, another minute, another hour, another day, more info on the Ciara, West, Amanda mess leaks and we are here to make sense of it all. More truths, timelines and receipts reveal themselves. Kyle Richards sends a stern warning to the fans, her cast mates and anyone and everyone else who will listen. Larsa Pippen's home was almost broken into. Schwartz and Lala join The Valley. Ladies of London reigns supreme, still. Last, but not least, Jen Shah has a lot to say as she breaks her silence post prison.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: NOOM - noom.com (The Noom GLP-1 Microdose Program Starts At $99 and Is Delivered To Your Door In Seven Days) QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns to As You Indulge In Affordable Luxury)  PEACE CORPS - peacecorps.gov/serve (The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this highlight episode, Stacey continues her three-part series on understanding the money in your business. Building on last week’s introduction to basic budgeting, Stacey dives deeper into why every business owner needs to know exactly where their cash is—what’s coming in, what’s going out, and what’s projected over the months ahead. She shares insights from her coaching clients, many of whom feel hesitant or overwhelmed by finances, and explains how simple accountability practices can transform confidence around money. Stacey also reveals her own learning curve with business finances and why education is the key to making informed decisions. Listeners will learn how to create individual budgets for products and events, price strategically, and forecast multiple scenarios so that decisions are based on real numbers—not gut instinct. Stacey’s examples from Port Macquarie Performing Arts show how using a basic spreadsheet can help determine whether projects are profitable, sustainable, or need to pivot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Unjaded, I'm pulling back the curtain on the opening of Blue Sparrow -- my new online resale shop -- and using it as a live case study in what it actually looks like to make decisions from your Human Design. Not the pretty, cleaned-up version. The real one.Because this decision took a year. One full year. And if you know anything about Manifesting Generators, you know how painful that is.We're going deep on:The emotional authority piece no one talks about -- what it means to "wait your wave" when you have more than one wave, and why one wave is almost never enough for a real decision. I walked through three emotional waves before Blue Sparrow made sense. And I'd do it again.Abstract circuitry and verbal processing -- if you go around the mulberry bush when you talk (or think, or plan), you may have abstract circuitry in your design. The 46-29 and 41-30 channels in my design mean I'm always pulling from past experience to create forward-facing insight. It's not a flaw. It's the circuitry doing its job.Your Human Design signature and your sales -- this is the part I did not expect. The moment I committed to opening Blue Sparrow, my Human Design business sales spiked. Not a coincidence. When you're satisfied (Generators and MGs), successful (Projectors), surprised and delighted (Reflectors), or at peace (Manifestors), your aura expands. You magnetize people to you. When you're frustrated, angry, bitter, or disappointed? You push them away. Full stop.Why I'm leaving the bricks and mortar -- nothing against my partner Lisa (whose undefined G Center means that location is absolutely right for her). But I'm a second line with a markets environment and an emotional authority. I felt unsettled in that space from early on. Normalizing the knowing -- even when it doesn't make logical sense -- is the work.The big rock planning method -- how I prioritized Blue Sparrow as my Q1 non-negotiable and let other things slide to make it happen. The online store opened March 25th with $7-8K in inventory and a lot of conviction.If you want to understand your own design deeply enough to make decisions like this -- with your body, not your head -- readings are still half price on the site. Grab yours herehttps://www.vickiedickson.com/human-design-readingBlue Sparrow Shop: bluesparrow.caFollow along on Instagram: @bluesparrowshopBook a Human Design Reading: https://www.vickiedickson.com/human-design-reading

What you will learn in this episode: Why "bad PR" is often a symptom, not the problem, and what leaders should be looking at instead The critical question to ask first when you get bad press How business decisions, behavior, and culture drive reputation more than messaging ever will Why you can't communicate your way out of a bad experience How to rebuild trust by making changes visible, clear, and grounded in real action Communications is the CENTER OF ALL THINGS. Lee Caraher talks all things communications – from language to format to channel, from employee engagement to great leadership, from PR to social media, and reputation management to personal branding and crisis communication, bringing you key insights from her experience and expertise that can be used in the day-to-day to make your work, your PR, your culture, and your potential … WORK. Resources: Website: https://leecaraher.com/ Website: www.double-forte.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leecaraher/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeCaraher1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecaraher

Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter break down the Cleveland Cavaliers' strategic positioning in the Eastern Conference, focusing on the team's apparent desire to avoid the Boston Celtics. They also examine the New York Knicks' recent struggles and the broader impact of legalized gambling on how fans perceive teams jockeying for playoff spots. 01:01 - Cavaliers Seeding Strategy 04:35 - Knicks Strategic Losses 11:14 - Atkinson Playoff Rotations

The real growth happens when you pause and evaluate the results. What's working? What needs improvement? That's where the magic happens—because evaluation leads to innovation. In next week's episode, we're diving into why reviewing your results is one of the most powerful steps in business, leadership, and marketing. When you learn from what you measure, you open the door to smarter decisions, strongerstrategies, and better outcomes. Join us for this conversation as we talk about evaluation, improvement, and the innovation that follows. Marketing with Russ…aka #RussSelfie, Episode 601

In this solo episode, I get real about what actually matters when you're building something from scratch in 2026. These are the 9 principles that I learned through a years of trial and error and hundreds of thousands of dollars I'll never get back, (money well spent).If you've been waiting for permission to go all in, this is it.We chat:Why "passive income" is a scamWhy you should almost NEVER go with the cheapest option The #1 thing that will open more doors than any skill, degree, or job title ever couldThe biggest difference between people who win & people who quitHow to power through the cringeA "soft life" is earned - usually through a hustle season. Let's talk about it.Why being agreeable is the fastest way to stay HIDDEN onlineOne of the highest-leverage skills you can master right now in 2026The one question to ask every time you create content, make an offer, or try to sell something

This one's been gnawing at me for a while. I believe we're living through one of the most significant shifts in history for women, and against the backdrop of everything happening in the world right now, I'm convinced that women are the ones who are going to shape what comes next. But to do that, we have to stop apologising for who we are and what we're being called to do.We have to stop building lighter, safer, watered-down versions of the work we're really here to do, and start treating our soul's calling not as something indulgent, but as the most strategically intelligent business decision we can make.If you've been keeping the truest version of your work tucked away for later, waiting until you feel more ready, more established, more sure, this episode is for you...We Are Living Through a ShiftAgainst everything that's happening in the world, something is moving beneath our feet. Women are being called to lead, to create meaning, to shape what comes next. And that starts with each of us getting honest about what we're here to do, and refusing to compromise on it any longer.Your Calling Is Not IndulgentWe've been sold this idea that following your soul's calling is unrealistic... some soft, ethereal concept that doesn't belong in a business conversation. I think it's the exact opposite. Your calling is real. It's the thing that won't leave you alone. And pursuing it isn't the opposite of strategy, it is the strategy.The Reframe: Soul-Led Work Is Commercially IntelligentHere's the paradigm shift: you don't choose your calling in spite of wanting to make money. You choose your calling and making money is the side effect. When you do the work that's genuinely aligned with who you are, you bring a depth to your business that simply doesn't exist when you're running the lighter version. That depth becomes magnetic. It's what makes people seek you out, invest at higher levels, and become ambassadors for your work.Stop Keeping the Real Work for LaterSo many women are keeping the truest version of their business hidden away in a Google doc - waiting until they're more established, until the timing's better, until they feel more ready. And later never comes. Or worse, it does, and with it comes the grief for all the time spent on the diluted version.The Ceiling of Effort-Only GrowthYou can build a business on best practices and hard work alone, but there's a ceiling to it. Growth built purely on effort without alignment is innately unsustainable. Real exponential growth, the kind that creates legacy and impact, is built on resonance, on how deep you're willing to go.A Question to Sit WithIf you weren't afraid of failing, and if you weren't afraid of what people would think, what would you build?Free ResourceI've created a free workbook filled with prompts and questions to help you unearth what's true for you. It's deep work (I'm not apologising for it, but prepare to confront some demons) and it's designed to help you take the first step towards doing the work that's the fullest expression of what you're here to do…If you'd like a copy just message me the word 'Workbook' on Substack or Instagram, or email me gill@gillmoakes.com and I'll send you a copy. Get full access to ReWild With Gill Moakes at gillmoakes.substack.com/subscribe

Kirsten is a business strategist and outsourcing expert with a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs take control of their finances and scale with confidence. She has guided countless business owners through the process of hiring and working with Bookkeeping Virtual Assistants, giving them the tools and systems they need to understand their numbers and make smarter financial decisions. Her work through the Love Your Profit program focuses on simplifying bookkeeping, reducing financial stress, and helping business owners build the support teams that allow them to thrive.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to build confidence through financial clarity and strategic delegation to scale your business.Kirsten and I discuss:What is behind becoming a business strategist and outsourcing expert [01:50]Why understanding your numbers builds confidence [03:26]How to protect and build your confidence as an entrepreneur [05:35]Key things corporate refugees can do to make their business thrive [07:41]Examples of entrepreneurs who left corporate and succeeded [10:02]How to determine when it's time to pivot [12:22]Data versus intuition in business decisions [14:03]Working yourself out of your business as a growth strategy [15:51]What Kirsten helps people outsource and why [16:58]Stories of entrepreneurs who outsourced bookkeeping [18:27]The importance of community and peer support [21:56]Learn more about Kirsten at:YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sixfigurebusinesscoachingWebsite: https://sixfigurebusinesscoaching.com/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SixFigureBusinessCoachingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirsten.graham.3517LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstengrahamsfbc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfbizcoaching/Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@sfbizcoaching?_t=ZS-90tUPiAZqvl&_r=1______________________________________________________________About Smashing the PlateauSmashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals who've left corporate life to build something of their own.Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests offer real strategies to help you build a sustainable, fulfilling business on your terms, with practical insights on positioning, growth, marketing, decision-making, and mindset.Woven throughout are powerful reminders of how community can accelerate your success.______________________________________________________________Take the Next Step• Experience the power of community.Join a live guest session and connect with peers who understand the journey:https://smashingtheplateau.com/guest• Not ready to join live yet? Stay connected.Get practical strategies, stories, and invitations delivered to your inbox:https://smashingtheplateau.com/news

Somehow I miscalculated the amount of time I had today. I was actually going to try for a 1,000 MI journey round trip. What was I thinking? At my third stop, I was playing my first slot machine when a very shy looking and very scared looking lady walked up to me and told me that the casino made a business decision to exclude me. She had a paper with my name already written on it. That changed everything. I was going to hit a few more of their casinos and had to cancel that. Right around that time I realized that I had miscalculated the time and wouldn't have had the ability to go to all the casinos I wanted to visit today anyway.

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever Googled "how to price my art" or "how to grow a creative business" hoping someone would just hand you the right answer — this episode is for you. Rebecca digs into why making confident business decisions as an artist or maker isn't about finding the perfect formula. It's about treating your art business like a science experiment: forming a hypothesis, testing it, analyzing what actually happens, and adjusting from there. Whether you're a full-time maker relying on your craft sales to pay the bills, or a side-hustle artist still holding onto that day job, this episode will help you stop waiting for permission and start making decisions that actually move your creative business forward.Come find me at NCECA to get your free Maker's Playbook sticker!Love this podcast? Support an episode! Click here to learn more. Follow The Maker's Playbook on Instagram @themakersplaybookHave questions about the show or want to say Hi? Email us at: podcast (at) makers-playbook (dot) com

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Dr. Jennifer Sweeton is an accomplished psychologist who also practices law. The conversation delves deeply into the intersections between psychology, neuroscience, and law, offering novel insights into how stress and trauma influence decision-making processes. Dr. Sweeton shares her personal journey of transitioning from computer engineering to psychology, motivated by life-altering experiences, and brings a unique perspective to therapeutic practices.Throughout the episode, Dr. Sweeton discusses the intricacies of the human brain, especially in relation to stress and trauma, emphasizing the challenges in understanding neurological processes. The dialogue touches on themes of dissociation, creativity, and flow states, shedding light on their implications for entrepreneurs and individuals alike. Dr. Sweeton elaborates on her continued dedication to education through her online CE and CLE platforms, highlighting the importance of training and certification for both mental health professionals and lawyers. Her extensive knowledge and innovative attitude offer a refreshing take on blending disciplines for personal and professional growth.Key Takeaways:Trauma and stress can impair decision-making by shutting down crucial areas of the brain responsible for logical processing.The interplay between psychology and law reveals fascinating insights into human behavior and decision-making patterns.Acknowledging and understanding one's experiences with trauma can lead to better therapeutic outcomes and personal growth.Dr. Sweeton's career evolution underscores the importance of pursuing one's genuine interests and the impact of varied professional experiences.The efficacy of online therapy is comparable to in-person sessions, especially beneficial for individuals with specific trauma-related experiences.Notable Quotes:"When people experience stress, it actually shuts down the areas of your brain that you need activated to make good decisions.""I've been interested in psychology for as long as I can remember, but I didn't decide to study it until after the death of my friend.""So many times when people have been traumatized, they may not want to be super close to you in the same room.""The brain is trying to resolve something when you notice it plays over and over again.""The people who do best in therapy are the people that you can form the best relationship with."Connect with Dr. Jennifer Sweeton:WebsiteFacebookInstagramConnect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

Best-selling author and time management coach Elizabeth Saunders explains why more input doesn't equal more busy, and shares ways to expertly manage email, use text expanders, define "time investment", and get clarity from your calendar, plus breaks down techniques like the I.N.O. method, and priority-based decision making.

Host Dielle explains "business urges" as dopamine-driven impulses that feel urgent but aren't always strategic, like the urge to change offers, pivot niches, overwork, overthink, delete social media, revisit decisions, or even quit. She emphasizes that urges are normal in entrepreneurship, major decisions shouldn't be made from short-term urgency, and consistency and experimentation beat perfectionism. 00:00 Intro 00:24 Welcome Back Updates 00:50 What Are Business Urges 03:06 Ben and Jerrys Analogy 04:51 Defining The Urge 06:18 Common Urges Examples 10:12 Drastic Changes And Quitting 14:21 How To Process Urges 15:44 Tolerate Like A Vaccine 18:41 Dissipation And Wrap Up 20:33 Membership And Outro For the 23% is the women of color business and entrepreneurship podcast hosted by multi-million-dollar entrepreneur Dielle Charon. Each week you'll learn how to grow your sales, money, and freedom so we can increase the 23% of business owners who are women of color. Website: forthe23percent.com Instagram: @forthe23percent Membership: forthe23percent.com/membership

In this episode of the Successful Stylist Academy Podcast, Ambrosia Carey breaks down how hairstylists and salon owners can raise prices confidently and sustainably in today's economy. If you've ever felt nervous about charging more, worried about losing clients, or unsure how to communicate a price increase, this episode will give you a clear and practical strategy for moving forward. Ambrosia explains why regular price increases are essential for long-term success in the beauty industry and how inflation impacts hairstylists more than most service providers. She shares how a simple 3–5% annual increase can protect your income, prevent burnout, and allow your business to grow sustainably over time.   This episode also explores the emotional side of pricing, including the fear of rejection, scarcity mindset, and the psychological barriers that prevent many stylists from charging what they are truly worth. You'll learn how to communicate price adjustments clearly and professionally so your clients understand the value behind your services. Try GlossGenius Platinum or Gold at 50% off using code SUCCESSFUL: http://glossgenius.com/successfulstylist  Join us inside the SSA LAB Membership HERE: https://stan.store/ambrosiacarey Download our FREE Full Proof Profit Maker Enjoy 15% off our favorite skincare line, Pharmagel w/ code SSA15   Key Takeaways 1. Raising prices by 3–5% annually helps hairstylists keep up with inflation, maintain profitability, and build a sustainable long-term salon business. 2. Inflation affects hairstylists through rising supply costs, rent increases, and everyday business expenses, making regular price adjustments necessary for financial stability. 3. Clear and transparent communication about price increases helps clients feel informed and respected, reducing discomfort and maintaining trust. 4. Many hairstylists struggle with price increases because of psychological barriers such as fear of rejection and scarcity mindset rather than actual client resistance. 5. Emotional maturity in business decisions allows stylists to separate personal validation from pricing decisions and focus on long-term business health. 6. Sustainable pricing allows hairstylists to avoid burnout by working fewer hours while maintaining or increasing overall income.   7. Consistent pricing strategies help hairstylists build stable careers instead of reacting to financial stress with sudden large price increases. 8. Aligning pricing with value ensures hairstylists are compensated fairly for their skill level, experience, and ongoing education. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Raising Prices 01:25 Understanding the Fear of Price Increases 03:27 The Impact of Inflation on Pricing 08:42 Communicating Price Changes to Clients   13:00 Psychological Barriers to Raising Prices 19:39 Emotional Maturity in Business Decisions 23:30 Sustaining a Long-Term Business If you prefer video, we are on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@successfulstylist  Find us on Instagram for more hairstylist business tips:  https://www.instagram.com/successfulstylistacademy/

Join Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart as they delve into leadership's nine false choices that often force unnecessary decisions. Explore how to balance growing a business with improving systems and hold team members accountable while being supportive. Discover insights into managing new versus old leads, and hiring new talent in productive cultures, while maintaining a balance between confidence and humility. Packed with practical insights and engaging dialogue, this episode encourages leaders to adopt an "and" approach, promoting growth and productivity across various business environments. ---------- Connect with the hosts: •    Ben Kinney: https://www.BenKinney.com/ •    Bob Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/activebob •    Chad Hyams: https://ChadHyams.com/ •    Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/   More ways to connect: •    Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/winmakegive •     Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://WinMakeGive.com/sign-up •     Explore the Win Make Give Podcast Network: https://WinMakeGive.com/   Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network 00:00 Balancing Business Growth and System Improvement Without False Choices 08:43 Balancing Accountability and Support in Leadership 12:11 Balancing New Leads and Database Management for Business Growth 20:12 Balancing Speed and Precision in Business Decisions 25:31 Balancing Culture and Performance in the Workplace 29:15 Balancing Confidence and Humility in Leadership

Climate resilience is no longer a distant or abstract concern for businesses. From rising heat and water stress to supply chain disruption and higher operating costs, quieter climate impacts are already shaping how companies plan, invest, and compete.   In this episode of The Optimistic Outlook, Erika Gupta, Global Head of Sustainability at Siemens Financial Services, is joined by Harry Morrison, Partner at Bain & Company, to explore what resilience really means for business today. Together, they discuss how severe weather dynamics show up in day-to-day operations, why action often lags even when risks are well understood, and how better data, analytics, and AI are helping leaders see and respond to risk more clearly.   The conversation looks beyond risk avoidance to examine how resilience can strengthen performance, support long-term growth, and help organizations make better decisions. Show notes: Transcript: https://assets.ctfassets.net/17si5cpawjzf/7oJC8z0fb4YhwgrsW8J3qS/26d5cd98a0e31eed2aa98fe01efdc021/022426-gupta-morrison-optimistic-outlook-transcript.pdf The CEO Playbook for Climate Resilience: https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ceo-playbook-for-climate-resilience-ceo-sustainability-guide-2025/ Infrastructure Transition Monitor: https://www.siemens.com/en-us/company/sustainability/infrastructure-transition-monitor-report/?acz=1&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23448235816&gbraid=0AAAAADEuPPM0SpA6QyiRjstvf154OVNCH&gclid=CjwKCAiAs4HMBhBJEiwACrfNZZfbMu0Y94Sr06CXOu6gggqnHIgCTHIGpLEg3pq4lkJc9YT5YM_DOBoCfGgQAvD_BwE Digital Business Optimizer: https://www.dbo.siemens.com/?utm_source=optimistic_outlook_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=optimistic_outlook_podcast_with_bain_on_resilience&utm_id=E-qftC

Put yourself in a category of one. Join my private Unicorn Messaging Membership: Join HereHappy year of the fire horse, everybody. As a fun way to kick off this very momentum-driven year, I want to take a quick trip down memory lane and talk about my best and worst business decisions from last year.I'm going to be as transparent and real as I can so you can see what truly propelled me forward  and what I spent way too much time and emotional energy on that probably could've been avoided.Today I'm telling you about the big risks. The ones that paid off… and the ones that completely drained me and sucked me dry. I have zero regrets though, because now I get to use all of it to build an even stronger year of the fire horse. Frankly? I'm going balls to the wall this year.So if you're in that vibe with me, let's do our last little snake shedding together.In this episode, I break down:Launching Unicorn Messaging and why messy momentum winsPublicly declaring I'd become a global speaker (and “failing” out loud)The rebrand that tanked my revenue and the one that made it explodeWhy I'll never underprice my brilliance againDiscernment with events, platforms, and offer modelsThis one is about brand messaging, visibility, high-ticket strategy, and building a personal brand that actually feels like you.If you're done competing to be the best and ready to position yourself as the only, this is your activation.This was produced by Your Girl Media Follow us @yourgirlmedia Feeling the pull to have more of me in your world? DM me on Instagram: @mywritehandwoman Work on Your Messaging or Copy with Me: The Website Find Your Brand Messaging Superpower: Take the Quiz Book a Messaging Intensive: Book with Me Put Yourself in a Category of One. Join My Unicorn Messaging Membership: Join Here

In this episode of For the 23%, host Dielle speaks with Ellen Yin, an entrepreneur who transitioned from a social media manager to a successful business owner. They discuss the importance of sales calls, the evolution of Ellen's coaching business. Ellen shares insights on brand partnerships, the challenges of scaling a media business, and the significance of intuition in making business decisions. The conversation emphasizes the need for consistency in content creation and the importance of understanding one's goals in entrepreneurship. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 02:34 The Art of Sales Calls 04:53 Ellen's Journey from Social Media Manager to Entrepreneur 10:04 Building a Coaching Business 15:14 Transitioning to a Media Company 19:58 Navigating Brand Partnerships and Sponsorships 24:54 The Importance of Intuition in Business Decisions 30:05 Challenges of Scaling a Media Company 34:49 The Role of Content Quality and Consistency 40:10 Final Thoughts and Advice for Entrepreneurs For the 23% is the women of color business and entrepreneurship podcast hosted by multi-million-dollar entrepreneur Dielle Charon. Each week you'll learn how to grow your sales, money, and freedom so we can increase the 23% of business owners who are women of color. Website: forthe23percent.com Instagram: @forthe23percent Membership: forthe23percent.com/membership

The mayor of Garage Logic has come up with a way to reinvent state government, based upon the mayor's experiences at the DMV. Bad Bunny was merely a business decision by the NFL. It had nothing to do with culture or politics. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textAI is everywhere. Subscriptions are everywhere. And somehow, everyone feels more tired than helped. In this episode of the Mike & Blaine Podcast, we dig into the very real rise of AI fatigue and subscription fatigue—and why tools that promise speed and leverage often end up doing the opposite. Businesses keep layering on AI features, dashboards, and monthly tools, assuming more capability automatically means more value. Spoiler: it doesn't.We unpack how companies unintentionally train customers to cancel by over-selling potential and under-delivering practical outcomes. When software value lives in theory instead of day-to-day use, it's always the first line item to get cut. We talk about why underused tools feel expensive no matter the price, how AI has become a checkbox instead of a strategy, and why “just add AI” is not a business model.This conversation goes beyond tech trends and into real business strategy. If you're building products, pricing subscriptions, or running a company that relies on recurring revenue, this episode breaks down what real value actually feels like to customers—and how clarity, simplicity, and outcomes beat novelty every time. We also connect the dots between tool overload, decision fatigue, and why leadership teams are quietly overwhelmed even while spending more than ever on software.If you've ever looked at your stack and thought, “We should be getting way more out of this,” or wondered why customers churn even when your product is objectively powerful, this episode will hit uncomfortably close to home.Grab a drink, listen in, and if you enjoy the conversation, help keep the podcast going—visit https://mikeandblaine.com to buy us a beer

This episode is going to be one of the most honest conversations I've ever had on Yo Quiero Dinero. It's a raw, unfiltered conversation about what happens when you mix family and business—and spoiler alert: it gets messy as hell. My sister Lianne is back after a year-long hiatus, and we're spilling ALL the tea. From her rapid social media growth that turned into a nightmare with death threats, to being diagnosed with MS at 37, to almost filing for bankruptcy—this episode holds nothing back.We talk about what it was really like when she worked for me while I was a brand new mom, how her personal struggles spilled into the business, and why we ultimately had to make the difficult decision to part ways professionally. This isn't some sanitized "family business success story", it is the real shit that nobody talks about.If you've ever worked with family, hired a family member, or wondered if you should mix business with blood, this episode is required listening.WE GET INTO: 00:00 - Intro: Family, Business & Messy Dynamics02:03 - From 0 to 100K Followers to Death Threats05:03 - MS Diagnosis, Hospitalization & Bankruptcy07:20 - "I Was a Horrible Employee": Taking Accountability10:58 - The Performance Improvement Plan & Final Warning30:38 - The Money Problem: 1099 Tax Chaos37:26 - Digging Out of the Spiral: The Brutal Reality41:36 - Landing the New Job & Finding Peace54:56 - The 2026 Comeback: What's Different This Time58:29 - Should You Work with Family? The Real AnswerKEY TAKAWAYS:​​The gift and curse of rapid social media growthWhy follower counts don't equal moneyHow to navigate difficult conversations with family in businessRecognizing when a business relationship has reached its expiration dateThe importance of boundaries in ALL relationshipsHow to rebuild after burning everything downRESOURCES MENTIONED:Listen: Episode 179: 2 Sisters, 2 Survivors | Lianne Torres | Watch Us Thrive PodcastErica KramerCONNECT WITH LIANNE:WebsiteInstagram: @watchusthrivepodcastTAKE THE NEXT STEP:Yo Quiero Dinero Private MembershipRead my book: Financially LitLeave me a voicemail*Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of mental health struggles, financial hardship, and online harassment.This episode of Yo Quiero Dinero was produced by Heart Centered Podcasting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Wildcard Weekend 2026 absolutely delivered with a 5-pack of close exciting games. ANDY POLLIN joins to break down the storylines. Did the Panthers "prevent" themselves from an upset? Should Matt LaFluer be fired for his 2nd half meltdown? What's going on with Romo? The Niners are one tough ass team. Andy has little use for the sit-down network fluff interviews. "Business Decisions" and my case against Herbstreit. MORE....Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Goldbelly and use my code CZABE for a great deal: https://www.goldbelly.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy