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Y'all, this spotlight episode hit different.Lauren is a Conversions for Clients student who got made redundant in December and gave herself 3 months to make her ad management business work before she'd have to go back to corporate. By April, she was billing £6,125 with four clients, all from four completely different sources.No fancy website. No massive audience. No "wait until I'm ready" energy. Just decision, deadline, and doing the dang thing.In this episode, Lauren breaks down her exact numbers month by month, the four channels she used to find her first clients (none of them are Instagram, by the way), how she repackaged her offer to charge £3,000 for a foundational month plus £1,500/month retainer, and the mindset shift that took her from no self-belief to feeling invincible.If you've been sitting on the fence about starting your service business or you're scared the timing isn't right, this is your sign.In this episode, you'll learn:How Lauren scaled from £500 to £7,600 months in her first 4 months of businessThe 4 client acquisition channels she used (and why you only need 3)How to structure a £3,000 foundational month offer that clients will pay forThe exact moment she fired her £500/month client (and why you should too)Why "back against the wall" energy is the best place to start your businessThe strategist trifecta approach that lets you charge premium without burning outHow AI is changing service delivery (and why strategists are irreplaceable)The mindset shift that builds real, lasting confidenceWhat aligned hustle looks like versus the toxic versionMentioned in this episode:Conversions for Clients: conversionsforclients.comStrategist Society: thestrategistsociety.comConfident Ad Manager Bootcamp: confidentadmanager.comDM Brandi the word LAUREN on Instagram for the cliff notes version: @brandimowlesThe Champagne Clients podcast episode (referenced by Lauren): https://brandimowles.com/278Ready to scale past $10K months without burning out?Inside Strategist Society, I teach the strategist trifecta, the systems, and the offer structure that let you raise your rates and reduce your hours at the same time. If you're ready to stop trading hours for dollars and start building the business Lauren is now building, come hang out with us at thestrategistsociety.com.Loved this episode?Screenshot it, tag @brandimowles, and share it with one service provider who needs to hear Lauren's story. The more we lift each other up, the more women win.Now go do the dang thing.Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/serve-scale-soar/id1477998650Follow Brandi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandimowlesFollow Brandi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brandiandcompany

What happens when you've already built a company used by more than 100 million people, and suddenly the world changes again?In this episode, Alisa Cohn sits down with Andrey Khusid, Founder and CEO of Miro, to explore one of the biggest leadership challenges founders face: reinventing a successful company while it's still growing.As AI transforms the way teams work, Andrey shares how Miro evolved from a digital whiteboard into a collaborative platform where humans and AI agents create together. He explains why founders must embrace "day one thinking," how to build startup energy inside a 1,600-person organization, and why many leaders struggle when shifting between founder mode and CEO mode.The conversation dives deep into innovation, company culture, organizational transformation, leadership chemistry, experimentation, and what it really takes to stay relevant when technology changes faster than ever.If you're a founder, CEO, executive, or entrepreneur navigating growth, change, or AI disruption, this episode offers a masterclass in adapting without losing your mission.You'll learn:Why Andrey believes every company is now searching for product-market fit againHow AI is changing the future of collaboration and teamworkWhat "day one thinking" means and why founders need itThe difference between experimentation in scaling versus reinventionWhy conviction matters more than consensus in zero-to-one innovationHow founders can communicate vision when they can't fully articulate it yetThe biggest mistake leaders make when trying to innovate inside large organizationsWhy founder mode and CEO mode are both essential leadership skillsHow AI is reshaping management, teams, and organizational designThe surprising reason culture becomes weaker as companies scaleWhy entrepreneurial talent is becoming more valuable than specialized expertiseHow to create startup energy inside an established businessThe role of trust, feedback, and productive conflict in high-performing teamsWhy leadership chemistry matters more than most executives realizeThe mindset shift required to survive rapid technological disruptionWe talk about:00:00 How Miro evolved from a digital whiteboard to an AI-powered collaboration platform04:00 Day One Thinking, AI disruption, and why every company must reinvent itself06:00 Leading with conviction when the vision isn't fully formed yet10:00 Finding product-market fit again inside a 1,600-person company13:00 Founder Mode vs. CEO Mode and the leadership skills required for both16:00 Learning faster, staying entrepreneurial, and adapting in the AI era19:00 Culture Growth Trips, founder fit, and building a mission-driven company24:00 Rebuilding startup energy, ownership, and accountability at scale26:00 AI, organizational design, and the future of management29:00 Leadership coaching, team chemistry, and creating a culture of trust35:00 Why productive conflict beats politeness and how great teams challenge each other42:00 The hardest lesson about company transformation and Andrey's advice for foundersFollow Andrey onLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khusid/Website: https://miro.com/ Connect with Alisa!Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohnTwitter: @alisacohnFacebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/Website: http://www.alisacohn.comDownload her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon

In this episode of The UK Flooring Podcast, Tom sits down with Dean Smith, owner of DCS Flooring Limited, for an honest conversation about growing a commercial flooring business, stepping away from the tools and finding a better balance between work and family life.Dean shares how he followed his dad into flooring after leaving college, before choosing a different route and building a business focused mainly on commercial projects.However, years of fitting demanding floors during the day, quoting at night and carrying the pressure of running a business began to take its toll. Dean found himself physically exhausted, struggling to make the numbers work and bringing the stress of the business home with him.That pressure eventually contributed to the breakdown of his relationship and forced him to reconsider what he wanted from his business and his life.Dean explains how taking on more fitters and coming off the tools helped him regain control. Although the transition was difficult, and the work initially struggled to catch up with the size of the team, it allowed him to focus on winning projects, managing the business and spending more time with his children.The conversation also explores the realities of managing employees, staying organised, using AI and automation, and why business owners can become so focused on systems that they forget the basic task of bringing new work through the door.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow Dean progressed from working alongside his dad to running DCS Flooring LimitedWhy he chose commercial flooring instead of following his dad into domestic retailThe physical and emotional impact of fitting floors while trying to run a businessHow business pressure affected Dean's relationship and family lifeWhy working harder did not necessarily mean making more moneyThe challenges of employing people before the workload has caught upWhy getting off the tools became a major turning pointHow Dean keeps his team happy through fairness, good pay and sensible working hoursWhy every employee is motivated by something differentHow early mornings help Dean complete his most important workWhy enjoying your job is often a choice rather than something that simply happensHow Dean uses ChatGPT, CRM systems and an AI receptionist in the businessThe risks of automating too much of the customer journeyWhy systems and processes can become a distraction from salesDean's plans to grow the company without losing the freedom he has createdMemorable Quote“We can all go to work and earn money, but ultimately you need to go to work and enjoy yourself.”Speaker InformationDean Smith is the owner of DCS Flooring Limited, a commercial flooring contractor based in Leicestershire.After spending much of his career fitting floors himself, Dean is now focused on growing his team, improving the company's systems and building a business that gives him more control, freedom and time with his family.Follow DCS Flooring Limited on Instagram:@dcsflooringltdVisit the DCS Flooring website:www.dcsflooringltd.co.ukWhere to Find The UK Flooring PodcastListen to The UK Flooring Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or watch the latest episodes through the Cockerill & Co YouTube channel.Follow The UK Flooring Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn for new episodes, clips and conversations from across the flooring industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most coaches think they're building a business.They're NOT.They're building a calendar.In this powerful coaching episode, Kellan challenges one of the most dangerous assumptions in the coaching industry: that being busy means you're successful.As AI rapidly changes the coaching landscape, the old model of selling access, sessions, accountability, and availability is collapsing. Coaches who depend entirely on their personal presence are discovering that what they built isn't a business at all—it's a job.Kellan explores the difference between access and assets, why intellectual property matters more than ever, how to create leverage from your lived experience, and what coaches must do right now to remain relevant in an AI-powered future.If your income stops when you stop working, this episode may completely change how you think about coaching, impact, freedom, and business.Key Takeaways:Why most coaches don't actually own a businessThe difference between a job and a scalable companyHow AI is reshaping the coaching industryWhy selling access is becoming less valuableThe shift from access to assetsBuilding intellectual property that works without youCreating first and second level coaching through systemsThe importance of human connection in coachingWhy busy is not a strengthStructuring frameworks and methodologiesExtracting value from your lived experienceBuilding books, programs, and leverageable assetsCreating freedom, impact, and income simultaneouslyHow coaches can thrive alongside AI instead of competing with it

If you've ever walked away from a mastermind, a coaching call, or a well-meaning conversation with a colleague feeling more confused than when you started — this episode is going to name something you've probably been living with for a long time. It's not that there's too little advice out there. It's that most of us have never stopped to ask whether the advice we're taking is actually right for us, our business, and where we are right now.My guest today is Sandra Booker, founder of Sidekick COO and creator of Scale Society, a fractional COO who works with established online service providers to find the single constraint costing them the most time and money — and then designs the systems and team structures to solve it. Sandra is one of the most well-respected operators in the online business world, and this conversation is exactly as good as I knew it would be.What Sandra and I get into goes way beyond operations and systems. We talk about how to know when you actually need to hire someone versus when you need a better process, the art of pausing before reacting when urgency sets in, and Sandra's concept of "curating your room" — being intentional about whose voices you let influence your decisions, and why the most impressive person in the room isn't always the right one to listen to. Sandra also shares a super cool AI tool that she built and has been using in her own business that I cannot wait for you to hear about — and that I think is going to change how a lot of you are using AI.In this episode we talk about:Why the "self-made" entrepreneur is a myth — and what the business owners who actually build something have in common that nobody talks aboutHow to tell the difference between needing a team member, needing a system, or needing to pause and look at what's already in your businessThe real cost of making decisions from fear, urgency, or comparison — and what to do insteadSandra's concept of curating your room — why your business bestie might be exactly the wrong person to consult when you have a hard decision to makeThe AI tool Sandra built called “The Advisory Board” — and how you can do the same for yourselfWhy the right move in a revenue dip is almost always to look inside your existing business first — and what to look forHow to evaluate advice you're hearing — whether it's from a podcast, a mastermind, or someone making big revenue claims onlineYour next best business decision is probably not going to come from someone else's strategy. It's going to come from getting clearer on what's actually happening inside your own business — and this episode is going to help you do that!Design the room your decisions deserve with Sandra's AI Boardroom Blueprint.

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever looked at a launch, offer, or goal and thought "Maybe this just isn't working..." then this episode is for you.Today I'm taking you behind the scenes of a launch that almost never happened.What started as a mastermind I was excited to run quickly turned into one of those moments where I questioned everything. The sign-ups weren't coming in. The momentum wasn't there. I seriously considered pulling the plug.But instead of forcing harder, I made a completely different decision.In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shifts, faith, inspired action, and unexpected lessons that helped me move through the doubt, reconnect with my vision, and ultimately sell the mastermind out.This isn't a conversation about perfect launches.It's a conversation about trust, receiving, and what happens when you stop making every result mean something about your worth.

Season 7 is based on the book "The Poetry of Business: A CEO's Quest for Meaning". This first episode covers: - A Time to Leave- The Poetry of BusinessThe episode begins: It was time to leave. A bitter-sweet time. The CEO felt sadness, but also contentment. The business he had conceived and birthed and nurtured was mature enough to stand on its own feet now; to live out its own life.Later, it continues:He was leaving behind his scruffy notebooks in the boardroom cabinet - those dog-eared, tea-stained pages on which, over the years, he had jotted down his ideas. Scrawled untidily were the lessons he had learned along the way: about how to make a business 'fit for human beings'; about how to survive in commerce and still sleep soundly at night; about how to create a company that served society, instead of the other way around. So many thoughts …I hope you will join us in this narrative on the purpose of business.

There's a moment in every growing business where you look at your diary and feel something unexpected.Uncomfortable.Not because things are going wrong. But because you've grown. And the business you're running and the business you're meant to be running are starting to look like 2 different things.In this episode of Simple Business Dream Life I'm getting really honest about the cost of keeping clients you've outgrown. The decision I avoided for longer than I should have. The rebuild that followed. And why it was the best thing I ever did for my business and for the clients I serve now.This isn't about bad clients. It's about growth. And what happens when you stay somewhere your business has already moved on from.In this episode I cover:The energy cost of working with the wrong clients and why it bleeds into everythingThe identity cost and how it keeps you anchored to an older version of your businessThe financial cost of a full diary that's quietly blocking your growthThe courage it takes to make the decision you already know you need to makeWhy letting go isn't abandonment. It's the most generous thing you can doHow focusing your messaging changed everything even when it meant a rebuildThis episode is for you if your diary feels full but your energy feels empty. If your messaging is trying to speak to everyone and landing with no one quite right. If you can see clearly the business you want to be running but keep putting off the decisions that would get you there.Key TakeawaysWhy a full diary of the wrong clients is a comfortable ceiling not securityHow trying to speak to everyone dilutes your message and blocks your dream clientsThe real cost of staying somewhere your business has already outgrownWhy the rebuild is worth it even when the middle bit feels vulnerableHow to get honest about where you do your best work and build around thatMentioned in this episodeThe SCALE Mastermind. For established 6 figure business owners ready to build the right business with the right clients. https://emmahine.co.uk/the-scale-mastermindThe Simplicity Club. Clarity, strategy and community for £29 a month. https://emmahine.co.uk/the-simplicity-clubWant to connect? Find me here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamemmahineLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-hineWebsite:  https://www.emmahine.co.ukYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaHineStrategy

What happens when your body gives up… but your business still depends on you?In this powerful episode of the Off The Tools Podcast, Wayne Bettess and Andy Jones dive into the retirement trap no tradesman talks about — and why so many self-employed plumbers, heating engineers, electricians and tradesmen unknowingly build themselves a job with no exit strategy.If you're a self-employed tradesman, business owner, sole trader or subcontractor, this conversation will challenge the way you think about money, freedom, retirement, recurring revenue and long-term business growth.Because here's the uncomfortable truth:Most tradesmen don't have an exit plan… they just plan to keep working.And when your income is tied to your body, that becomes a serious problem.Why most self-employed tradesmen have no retirement planThe dangerous trap of relying on your body to earn moneyWhy self-employment without systems becomes a stressful jobHow to create an exit strategy from your trade businessThe truth about pensions, recurring revenue & business valueWhy many tradesmen stay stuck in survival modeHow to stop trading time for money foreverWhy “working harder” isn't a long-term strategyBuilding a trades business that creates freedom, profit & securityHow recurring income changes everything in a plumbing, heating or electrical business✅ Tradesmen business coaching✅ Plumbing business coaching UK✅ Heating engineer business advice✅ Gas engineer business growth✅ Self-employed tradesman advice✅ Exit planning for trades businesses✅ Boiler care plans & recurring revenue✅ How to grow a profitable trade business✅ Retirement planning for self-employed tradesmen✅ Building a trade business that works without you✅ Scaling a plumbing or heating business✅ Freedom, time & profit for tradespeopleAre you building a business… or just building yourself a job you'll never escape from?Wayne and Andy unpack the harsh reality that many self-employed tradesmen work harder every year but never build security for the future.From burnout and poor health to financial pressure and lack of planning, they explain why the traditional “just work harder” mindset no longer works in the trades industry.More importantly…They reveal how to start building something that creates time, freedom, profit and long-term stability — without needing a massive team or huge company.Self-employed plumbersHeating engineers & gas engineersElectricians & buildersSole traders feeling trapped in the day-to-day grindTrades business owners wanting more freedomAnyone looking for tradesmen business coachingTradespeople wanting to future-proof their business & incomeSelf-employment is not the goal. Freedom is.And freedom comes from building a business with systems, recurring revenue, better pricing and a plan for the future — not just working harder for longer.If your retirement plan is simply to “keep going”…You don't have a plan.

If you are ready to level up personally and professionally, go to joinrbo.comMost entrepreneurs think their biggest problem is their business—but it's not.In Episode 367 of The Real Business Owners Podcast, Trevor Cowley sits down with entrepreneur Rick Trimmer to break down one of the most overlooked reasons businesses stall, struggle, and fail: the owner stops evolving.Through real stories from their mastermind, practical business examples, and lessons from scaling companies, they explain why growth isn't just about better marketing, better employees, or better systems—it's about becoming a better leader.If your business feels stuck, this episode will force you to stop looking outward and start looking inward.Because in most cases, the ceiling of the business is the ceiling of the leader.Key Topics in This Episode:Why most entrepreneurs delay or avoid making critical decisionsHow overthinking kills momentum and slows business growthThe difference between companies that adapt and companies that disappearA real-world breakdown of turning a stagnant business into a thriving one through leadershipWhy culture issues are almost always leadership issuesHow to spot opportunities hidden inside your existing businessThe role of standards, accountability, and data in scalingWhy great leaders never stop evolvingHow to become the type of person your business can grow aroundWhy execution always beats intelligence in business

Welcome to Ash Unplugged, the behind-the-scenes monthly episode where nothing is off the table and the real shit gets said.In this episode we'll explore the full rebrand reveal, the complete list of things I hate right now, the red flags me and my husband built together, and how I'm actually running our summer successfully.TOPICS WE EXPLORE:The rebrandEverything I hate right nowMy red flags and what l'm doing about themHow I'm structuring my summer to be present, but still successful in my businessThe guest series coming up. THE POINT:The things that make me successful are not just the pretty ones… it's the walks at 6:30am, the plan that never waits until morning, the self-coaching loop I often use on myself, and the willingness to say exactly what I think, including the things I hate.MENTIONED:Rebrand team: Catie Cupples (copywriter), Christina at Gem Creative (designer), Katie at 26 & Then Some (naming strategist), Dallas (VIP strategy session)Work with meAre you loving it? Send Ash a text! MORE ABOUT ASHI am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it's my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they're after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.LINKS:Become the Regulated WomanGet emails that feel like your best friend (if your best friend was a therapist and actually told you the truth).Use code BB20 to get The Burnout Breakthrough for only $7Follow me on IG (dropping in once a quarter for updates & gossip)Website: ashmcdonaldmentoring.comWork with Ash

For 80 plus episodes of this show, my call to action was the EXACT same thing. Every. Single. Episode. It did not matter if the episode was about launching a podcast, picking equipment, or whether a podcast was even right for someone's business. The CTA never changed.This episode is for the podcaster who has been wondering why their show is not converting the way they expected. I'm walking you through the call to action mistake I made for 80 plus episodes of this very podcast, the disconnect it was creating between my listeners and my offer without me realizing it, what the right call to actions would have looked like instead, and the two question filter every CTA on your podcast needs to pass from here on out.In This Episode You'll Learn:Why having the same call to action at the end of every podcast episode is quietly killing your conversions (even when the offer itself is great)The three camps most podcasters fall into when it comes to talking about their offer on their show (and which one is the most common)What the right call to action could look like for four different sleep coach episodes inside the same businessThe two question filter every call to action on your podcast needs to pass from here on outWhy you do not need a brand new offer for every podcast episode (and what to do with the offers you already have)The exact move to make this week to find out if your call to actions are actually matching what your episodes are teachingWant to know exactly where your podcast is losing clients? Take the FREE Podcast to Clients Audit and get your PERSONALIZED report in less than 10 minutes! → https://podcastaudit.app/ Related Episode:I reference the Five Phase Listener Journey throughout this episode. If you want the full breakdown of all five phases and how to record episodes that meet each listener where they are, listen to The Five Phases Every Podcast Listener Goes Through (And How to Speak to Each One) hereConnect with Pamela:Join 500+ other moms who podcast inside the FREE community: https://skool.com/podcasters/Website: https://pamelakrista.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/pamelakrista/Email: pamela@pamelakrista.com

Quick SummaryIn this candid solo episode, Kelsey Reidel breaks down four mindset shifts she's observed over nearly a decade in business — distinctions that separate entrepreneurs who stay stuck from those who keep growing. Inspired by a morning hike and a Marco Polo conversation with two long-time entrepreneur friends, Kelsey shares real scenarios, personal stories, and honest reflections on what it actually takes to build a sustainable business.In This EpisodeWhy "junior" vs. "experienced" has nothing to do with how long you've been in businessThe real purpose of your first event, launch, or marketing experiment (hint: it's not profit)Why experienced entrepreneurs still slide into DMs — and why you should tooHow to turn every "no" into a source of intelligence rather than a source of shameThe emotional regulation strategies that keep seasoned entrepreneurs from spiraling when things go sidewaysKey TakeawaysYour first event is a research project, not a revenue event. Kelsey grew her events from 10 women in a free coffee shop to 80 women at a sold-out, fully sponsored venue — one small step at a time. Start with three people if you have to.The unscalable work is where the business actually gets built. No matter how big your email list, DMs, coffee chats, and personal follow-ups still move the needle. The most successful entrepreneurs never stop doing this work."No" means "not yet" — treat it like data. Every objection tells you something your messaging isn't addressing. Get curious instead of shutting down.One hard week isn't a business crisis. The experienced entrepreneur has systems to process difficult events without letting them derail the entire plan.You are your business's biggest cheerleader. The moment you start to believe it's not working, your revenue reflects it. Protect your confidence fiercely.Memorable Quotes"Hosting your first event is never about profiting on day one. It's about brand-building, visibility, relationship-building, and market research — all rolled into one.""The experienced entrepreneur never outgrows the unscalable stuff. They just get more intentional about it.""When people say no, it usually means 'not yet,' or 'I don't have the information I need.' Get curious — don't shut down."Resources MentionedKelsey's Website: KelseyReidl.comKelsey's Instagram: @KelseyReidlChicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault — Kelsey's go-to reminder that it's A to B, not A to ZMarco Polo app — Kelsey's favourite tool for voice-note conversations with business friendsRain or Shine event in Prince Edward County — July 17th (details on Kelsey's Instagram)About the HostKelsey Reidl is an entrepreneur, fractional CMO, and host of Rain or Shine (formerly Visionary Life). She's been podcasting for 8 years, helping entrepreneurs show up consistently and build sustainable businesses. She runs the Wave Mastermind and specializes in marketing strategy, website design, and business growth. Kelsey is a mom to a 2-year-old, an avid mountain biker, and a firm believer in the "rain or shine" mentality.

Have you ever been so deep in the wrong thing that your body had to physically break down to get your attention? That's exactly what happened to Hillary — and in this episode, she unpacks why that experience wasn't failure. It was preparation.Drawing on her own journey from a draining law career to a Berlin skincare startup to building her thriving human design business, Hillary reframes the concept of the not-self — those signals of bitterness, frustration, anger, and disappointment — as the most precise, personalised wisdom your soul can offer.In this episode:Why the not-self is not negative — it's initiationHillary's personal story: from law firm burnout to Berlin to building her own businessThe not-self signal for each human design type and what it's pointing to (Projector: bitterness / Generator & MG: frustration / Manifestor: anger / Reflector: disappointment & apathy)How "darkness before the light" works in real life — and why doors closing is often a giftWhat it means to be a vessel, and why some blessings can't arrive until you're ready to hold themThe difference between moving through resistance and being in total misalignmentWhy forcing recognition — in work, on social media, in relationships — always backfiresHow to shift out of the not-self rather than staying stuck in itThe "gym analogy" for progressive expansion and why overnight success can actually hurt youThrough me consciousness: managing energy instead of making itTHE EXPANSION LIVE TOURTHE EXPANSION: Expand into your highest potential and timelineBecome CERTIFIED in HD in the Advanced Human Design CertificationInstagramGet your free Human Design Chart

What's broken in customer experience today—and why does it feel harder than ever to get real help? In this episode of Time to Reset, customer experience expert Barbara Khozam reveals why businesses are losing customers despite better technology, faster systems, and more automation than ever before. The problem? We've optimized for efficiency—but forgotten how to connect as humans. You'll learn: Why “processing customers” is hurting your businessThe critical gap between digital experience and human interaction3 overlooked customer touchpoints that make or break loyaltyHow small details (like greetings and follow-ups) create massive impactWhy leadership—not employees—is often the root of poor customer serviceHow to gather meaningful customer feedback (without annoying people) If you're a business owner, leader, or anyone responsible for customer or client experience, this conversation will help you rethink how you show up—and how your customers feel. Key takeaway:

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin sit down with Bill Hancock, owner of Bill Hancock Motors in Albertville, Alabama and National Quality Dealer of the Year nominee, for a conversation about a career built on hard work, loyalty, and knowing how to buy a car right. From pumping gas on that same property as a ten-year-old to wholesaling 500 units a week, Bill's story is one of the most quietly remarkable in the independent dealer world.What You'll Learn:How Bill went from detailing cars to becoming general manager in three years — and how living at home with his parents helped him fund his first businessThe wholesale mindset that still drives every retail buy he makes today — and why buying "unready" cars with a clear recon vision is his biggest edgeHow Bill helped launch what is now one of the largest wholesale operations in the country — and why that relationship ended better than most business partnerships ever doWhy lifting trucks and Jeeps became a signature of his lot, and the honest truth about what lenders will and won't give you credit for on lifted inventoryHow he became Ally's first independent dealer signup in over seven years — and why having a dealer number since 1999 with no floor plan still turns headsWhat Bill is doing in his community through the career tech center and school board — and why getting young mechanics ready for a career matters more to him than keeping themIf you're an independent dealer who wants to hear from someone doing it the right way — buying right, growing slow, giving back, and building something that lasts — this one's for you.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers.  https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytz - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpay/Ituran GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroupLuke Godwin: @lukegodwinJeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.

If you have ever looked at your to-do list and thought, I am doing so much… but am I actually doing the right things? — this episode is for you.In this minisode, Jen breaks down one of the biggest struggles florists and creative business owners face: figuring out where to spend their time for the greatest impact. Because the truth is, not everything in your business deserves your time equally. Some tasks feel productive because you are checking a box, but they are not actually creating traction, momentum, or revenue.Jen talks about how many florists get pulled into low-value admin work, overcomplicating tiny details, reacting too fast, doing things themselves that someone else could do, and spending time in ways that make them feel busy—but not effective. This episode is a reminder that if you want to grow your floral business, you need sharper priorities, not just more hours in the day.In this episode, Jen talks about:Why being busy does not automatically mean you are being effectiveHow to identify revenue-producing activities in your floral businessWhy consultations, proposals, follow-ups, content, and networking deserve more of your timeThe problem with spending CEO time on entry-level tasksHow a “full spaghetti plate” keeps you from creating growthWhy you need space in your schedule to be visionary, strategic, and proactiveHow to spend more time on what only you can doWhy templates, systems, SOPs, and better workflows matterHow to prioritize the highest-return activities in your businessThe difference between urgent tasks and important tasksWhy peace is a productive use of your timeHow to think differently if you are in a growth season versus a scaling seasonKey takeawayYou do not need more time. You need sharper priorities.When you stop spending your time reacting, overcomplicating, and doing everything yourself, you make space for the work that actually grows your business—more visibility, better systems, stronger offers, more profit, and a lot more peace.Mentioned in this episodeThe Floral CEO Mastermindhttp://floralceo.com/mastermind

If you've been pouring time into Instagram, throwing up promos, and still wondering why things feel so hard, this episode is going to reframe everything.The salon owner glow up is real, and it's happening. But most owners are skipping the most important first steps and going straight to tactics that can't actually fix what's broken.In this episode, Lexi gets into the two things every salon owner needs to do before anything else, no fluff, no 10-step lists, just the foundational moves that will actually tell you where your business is and what to do next.In this episode:Why "my salon doesn't make money" is often not the full picture, and how to actually see what's happening inside your businessThe numbers that matter beyond revenue: average ticket, rebooking rate, and retail per guestWhy most salon owners jump straight to "I need more clients" when that's not actually the problemWhat a real marketing ecosystem looks like versus just posting on social and hoping something landsThe five marketing channels every salon already has, and why most owners are only using one of themWhy your email list and SMS are sitting on untapped revenue right now, and how to turn them into an ATMThe Monday Club: Business education, community, and tools to build a salon that runs like a real business, with leadership development, a full marketing ecosystem, and Fully Booked all under one roof. A new VIP level just launched.Learn more: https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-clubOr DM Lexi: https://www.instagram.com/lomax.lexi/

What if the biggest threat to your company is not competition, but the systems everyone told you to trust?In this episode, Alisa Cohn sits down with Eric Ries, creator of the Lean Startup methodology and bestselling author of The Lean Startup, The Startup Way, and Incorruptible, for a conversation about leadership, corporate governance, innovation, and why so many modern companies lose their way as they grow.Eric unpacks the dangerous side of “best practices,” why shareholder primacy often destroys long-term value, and how financial pressure quietly reshapes company culture from the inside out. He also shares the untold story behind Costco's governance model, why Anthropic's structure matters in the AI race, and what founders misunderstand about speed, alignment, and leadership integrity.You'll learn:Why many “best practices” are actually value destroyingWhat Eric Ries means by “financial gravity”How companies lose their mission after founders lose controlWhy Costco became one of the strongest governance models in businessThe hidden danger of shareholder primacyWhy trustworthiness may be the most underrated asset in businessHow Lean Startup was misunderstood by most foundersThe real purpose behind MVPs and rapid experimentationWhy principles create faster companies, not slower onesHow aligned teams move faster with less management overheadWhat Anthropic is doing differently with AI governanceWhy constraints often create breakthrough innovationThe leadership lesson Eric learned from nearly compromising his own principlesHow founders can build companies their grandchildren will be proud ofWe talk about:00:00 Why Eric Ries says builders are “under siege”02:00 The hidden problem with modern business “best practices”05:00 Why shareholder primacy destroys long-term companies08:00 The untold Costco and Sol Price story12:00 How Costco built a governance fortress16:00 Understanding “financial gravity” inside organizations19:00 Why Costco shareholders defended leadership decisions22:00 The problem with management entrenchment24:00 Why corporations should function more like balanced systems26:00 Anthropic's governance structure and AI leadership30:00 Why checks and balances do not kill innovation32:00 The real philosophy behind Lean Startup35:00 Why principles create speed inside organizations38:00 The overlooked role of trust and alignment40:00 Why great leaders intentionally make things harder42:00 The danger of compromising on core values44:00 Eric's hardest leadership decision46:00 What founders misunderstand about success and power47:00 How to build companies designed to last generationsFollow Eric onLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eries/Website: https://theleanstartup.com/ Connect with Alisa!Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohnTwitter: @alisacohnFacebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/Website: http://www.alisacohn.comDownload her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon

You've tried the calendars, the timers, the hacks. They work for two weeks and then stop. Jenna Free says that's not a discipline problem. It's a regulation problem.Jenna is a counselor for ADHD with ADHD, author of The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation, and has worked in-depth with over 1,000 people through her ADHD Regulation Method. Her position is direct: dysregulation is not a fixed trait of the ADHD brain. It is a learned response to a lifetime of friction. And it is the reason every other system eventually fails.We cover her three-level regulation framework, why she skips meditation and breathing exercises entirely, how dysregulated beliefs quietly block delegation and visibility in your business, and what physical signs most ADHD business owners have normalized as just a Tuesday.What We CoverWhy regulation has to come before any other system or toolThe three levels Jenna works on: nervous system, thoughts and beliefs, behaviorWhy negative self-talk and urgency feel like they work, and what they actually cost youHow dysregulation shows up as delegation avoidance and RSD in businessThe first practical step to start noticing and interrupting dysregulation todayConnect With Jenna Free Book Title: THE SIMPLE GUIDE TO ADHD REGULATION: The Secret to Finding Balance, Getting Things Done, and EnjoyingSocial Media Links & Show Notes:TikTok: @adhdwithjennafree ; www.tiktok.com/@adhdwithjennafreeInstagram: @adhdwithjennafree ; www.instagram.com/adhdwithjennafreePodcast: ADHD with Jenna Free; https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/adhd-with-jenna-free/id1801356817Website: https://www.adhdwithjennafree.com/Here is the link for the free PDF I mentioned www.adhdwithjennafree.com/adhdguide P.S. Losing work because the admin layer around your business can't keep up with you? Invisible Systems is a 90-day done-for-you sprint where I (Skye) extract the processes from your head, build the operating layer, and find the right person to run it. Six spots left at the founding price, book a call at invisiblesystem.co

This episode of The UK Flooring Podcast marks the start of something a bit different: Tom's 30 day podcast challenge.After a difficult few months dealing with an ongoing health issue, Tom is setting himself a clear target: one podcast every day for 30 days. Some will be short, some will go deeper, some may include guests, and some will be Tom on his own, talking through the real subjects that flooring business owners are facing right now.This opening episode sets the scene for the challenge, why Tom is doing it, and what listeners can expect over the next month. From earning more while working less, to showroom standards, marketing, pricing, websites, recruitment, getting off the tools, the National Flooring Awards and more, this series is designed to give flooring retailers, fitters and business owners practical ideas they can keep coming back to.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why Tom has decided to take on a 30 day podcast challengeHow 30 and 90 day sprints can help create focus and momentumSome of the key topics coming up across the seriesWhy standards, mindset and personal performance matter in businessThe problem with “stand collecting” in flooring showroomsWhy pricing, marketing, websites and recruitment will all be coveredHow listeners can get involved by suggesting topics or joining the conversationMemorable Quote:“I'm just going to go for it. I'm going to produce 30 in 30 days, get them out and get gone.”Speaker Information:Tom is one of the voices behind The UK Flooring Podcast and a director at Cockerill & Co. Across this 30 day challenge, he'll be sharing straight-talking advice, personal experience and practical ideas for flooring businesses that want to improve, grow and think differently.Where to Find The UK Flooring Podcast:Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/59DLhGPVKNtVoS656EYtxq?si=1d8ec03552a94a3cListen on Apple Podcasts: [Insert Apple Podcasts link]Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cockerillco6141Follow The UK Flooring Podcast on social media for new episodes, clips and updates throughout the 30 day challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a South African in the US, Justus Luttig had to get creative to search then buy 2 trades businesses at the same time.Register for the webinar: New $10m Limit for SBA Loans: What You Need to Know - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4v3zKXhTopics in Justus's interview: Growing up on a cattle ranch in South AfricaDisillusioned with the venture capital bubblePerception of white collar work as “the dream”Meeting successful owners of blue-collar businessesBig deal failure on his birthdayStructuring a deal without the SBAChallenges of searching on an H1B visaMerging an HVAC with a plumbing businessThe magic happens when you leave your deskAcquiring during the slow seasonReferences and how to contact Justus:LinkedInCopeland Home ServicesThe ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:The Acquisition LabGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamDownload the New CEO's Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.comConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

 Podcast guesting can be a powerful way to build trust, reach new audiences, and grow your business. But getting invited onto the right shows takes more than sending a generic pitch and hoping someone says yes.In this episode, I'm joined by Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch, to talk about how business owners can approach podcast guesting with more intention. Alex shares what makes a podcast pitch stand out, why choosing the right shows matters more than chasing the biggest audiences, and how to prepare for an interview that genuinely serves the listener.We also get into the part many business owners miss: what happens after the interview. Alex shares how to create a clear call to action, turn each appearance into an evergreen marketing asset, and build meaningful relationships with podcast hosts over time.We talk about:Why podcasts build trust differently than quick-scroll contentHow to decide which shows are a strong fit for your businessThe pitch elements that help you sound like a real humanWhat successful podcast guests do before the interview beginsHow to mention your business without making the conversation feel salesyThe importance of choosing one clear next step for listenersWays to reuse podcast interviews through content and relationship-buildingHow Alex manages connections from more than 700 podcast appearancesWhether you're preparing for your first guest interview or ready to make podcast guesting a more intentional part of your marketing, this conversation will help you approach the opportunity with clarity and confidence.About Alex SanfilippoAlex Sanfilippo is the founder of PodMatch, a platform that connects podcast hosts with podcast guests. After appearing on more than 700 podcasts, Alex has developed a practical approach to finding the right shows, pitching thoughtfully, preparing well, and turning podcast conversations into long-term business opportunities.This Episode is Sponsored By RiversideIf you're recording a podcast, interviews, or any kind of video content, Riverside is what I use to get high-quality audio and video without the tech headaches. Try it here:https://onlinedrea.com/riversideLinks and ResourcesGet Alex's free resource:Nine ideas to help you improve as a podcast guest:podmatch.com/freeJoin me for Social Media Day:If social media is doing the absolute most right now, join me for the third annual Social Media Day Summit, happening live and free on June 30. It's a reset for busy business owners who want a smarter, more sustainable marketing strategy.onlinedrea.com/SMD

Ready to stop chasing brand deals and start building a travel creator business that actually supports your life? Join The Travel Creator Business Plan todayAre you building a travel creator business… or just creating content and hoping the next brand deal lands in your inbox?In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest mindset shift travel creators need to make if they want more freedom, stability, and income that doesn't rely on the algorithm. Because there's a huge difference between being a creator and becoming a founder — and most people never talk about it.If you've been stuck in the cycle of chasing engagement, waiting on paid campaigns, or feeling like you're starting from zero every single month, this episode is going to hit home.I'm sharing:The difference between rented income vs owned incomeWhy a following alone is not a businessThe shift from creator thinking to founder thinkingThe “boring” backend work that actually creates freedomWhy email lists, digital products, and recurring revenue matter so muchHow to start building a travel creator business that works even when you're offlineThis episode is your reminder that you became a travel creator to travel — not to spend 12 hours hunched over your laptop refreshing analytics and hoping a post performs.In This Episode:Why content creators burn out without business systemsHow to stop relying entirely on brand deals and UGC incomeThe importance of building owned revenue streamsWhat travel creators should focus on instead of just posting moreHow founder decisions differ from creator decisionsSimple ways to start building a sustainable online businessKey Takeaways:✨ A following is an audience. A business is a system.✨ Brand deals are great — but they shouldn't be your only income source.✨ Email lists, memberships, affiliate income, and digital products create long-term stability.✨ “Boring” backend business work is what actually creates freedom.✨ You don't need more followers — you need better systems.travel creator business, creator economy, digital nomad business, content creator business, travel content creator, creator burnout, passive income for creators, creator business strategy, UGC creator tips, travel creator podcast, email marketing for creators, digital products for creators, creator entrepreneur, online business for travel creators, recurring revenue for creatorsIf this episode helped you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another creator who's ready to step into founder mode.Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5Say hi on InstagramJoin Us

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on something I think a lot of entrepreneurs are silently struggling with right now: burnout that doesn't come from lack of ambition… but from lack of infrastructure.We live in a world where information is everywhere. AI can generate content, strategies, scripts, videos, and ideas in seconds. So the question is no longer, “Do you know what to do?” The real question is: can your business actually support the growth you're chasing?After hosting our first Access Collective dinner experience in Scottsdale, I left thinking deeply about proximity, alignment, leadership, and the kind of businesses entrepreneurs truly want to build moving forward. Because behind the polished brands and social media highlights, so many business owners are overwhelmed, mentally overloaded, and stuck in reactive mode.In this episode, I share my honest thoughts on the shifting landscape of business, coaching, content, AI, and why I believe the future belongs to entrepreneurs who prioritize simplicity, systems, human connection, and sustainable growth.If you've been feeling overwhelmed by constant change, exhausted from trying to keep up, or questioning what actually matters anymore in business… this conversation is for you.Things I Cover In This Episode:Why burnout is often an infrastructure problem not a motivation problemThe hidden cost of running your business from your headHow AI is changing coaching, marketing, and entrepreneurship in real timeWhy more information is no longer the answerThe pressure entrepreneurs feel trying to keep up with content trendsWhat people actually crave right now: depth, trust, perspective, and connectionWhy simplicity is becoming the new luxury in businessThe shift from building louder businesses to building smarter businessesQuestions every entrepreneur should be asking in this season of growthIf this episode spoke to you, share it with another entrepreneur who needs this reminder and don't forget to follow the Play Bigger Podcast so you never miss an episode. ---

LINDSAY MACK IS HERE!And while you've probably heard them talk about tarot on their wildly popular podcast…Today they're taking us deep behind the scenes of their work to explore:How they built their creative tarot businessThe key inflection points that led to successful biz growthThe realities of being a breadwinner ~in this economy~Why they're finally releasing a tarot deck and book& The tarot archetypes carrying Lindsay through this busy season Tune in, then get a copy of Tarot for the Wild Soul and the Soul Tarot deck. (affiliate links)You can also hear Lindsay on my tarot podcast later this week! Find my tiny tarot practice on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen. RESOURCES + LINKS

Entrepreneurship is one of those things people think is all about strategy, scaling, and hustle, but often the real breakthrough starts internally with clarity, confidence, and the way you lead yourself.In this episode of Uncomplicate It, I sit down with Charity Brown, business coach, accountant, branding expert, and creator of the Happy CEO Method, to talk about why sustainable business growth starts from the inside out.Charity shares how years of experience as an entrepreneur, CFO, and consultant shaped her perspective on what's actually holding so many founders back. From burnout and self-doubt to poor planning and lack of clarity, she explains why success isn't just about making more money, it's about building a business that aligns with the life you actually want.Her message is simple but powerful: if the person running the business is burned out, overwhelmed, and disconnected, the business eventually reflects it.We talk about the mindset shifts entrepreneurs need to make, why planning and positioning matter just as much as passion, and how clarity changes the way businesses grow.We also get into the realities behind entrepreneurship, from burnout and analysis paralysis to profitability, leadership, and learning how to build intentionally instead of reactively.We cover:The four Ps: Power, Planning, Positioning & ProfitsWhy mindset impacts business growthThe hidden cost of burnout in entrepreneurshipHow clarity affects marketing and decision-makingWhy many founders sabotage growth unintentionallyThe importance of understanding your customer deeplyHow to avoid “wish marketing” and random spendingWhy planning should evolve with the businessThe role of discipline and intentionality in leadershipHow entrepreneurs can build sustainably without losing themselvesTakeaways:Clarity is foundational to growthBurnout impacts every part of a businessGreat businesses require both mindset and strategyDiscipline creates momentumMarketing works better when positioning is clearProfitability starts with understanding the numbersSustainable success requires intentional leadershipYou can build a successful business without sacrificing yourself in the processIf entrepreneurship has ever felt overwhelming, exhausting, or disconnected from the life you actually want, this conversation will challenge how you think about growth, leadership, and success.Connect with Charity Brown:Instagram - www.instagram.com/charitybrownbiz/ Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/charitybrown2021/ Youtube - www.youtube.com/@CharityBrownNOW Website - charitybrown.biz#UncomplicateIt #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #FounderJourney #BusinessStrategy #MindsetMatters #Entrepreneurship #CEOmindsetFollow Us:

In this episode of Off The Clock, Shawn Gervais and Marshall Hill tackle one of the biggest misconceptions in business right now: people think AI is magic when really it's just a multiplier. If your systems are weak, your marketing is lazy, or your business lacks consistency, AI doesn't fix that — it exposes it faster.The guys break down the power of the 20-hour rule: the idea that most people quit right before they become dangerous with a new skill. Whether it's marketing, CRM systems, AI tools, ad creation, or customer communication, the episode dives into why constantly jumping between tools keeps businesses stuck in beginner mode while disciplined operators quietly pull ahead.The conversation also explores the growing gap between businesses using AI as a gimmick and those using it strategically. Shawn and Marshall discuss how tools like Luna AI inside OrbisX can dramatically improve marketing, customer profiling, inventory management, follow-ups, and ad refinement — but only if business owners are willing to put in the reps and actually learn how to use them properly.Another major theme is brutal honesty. From customer feedback to ad performance to operational weaknesses, the episode highlights how growth only happens when business owners stop protecting their ego and start analyzing reality. AI can help accelerate that process, but systems, consistency, and self-awareness still matter more than shortcuts.They also touch on:Why social media is changing how people learn businessThe balance between automation and human connectionWhy repeat business is still kingHow detailing shops can systematize growth without losing qualityAnd why the businesses winning in 2026 will be the ones combining technology with relentless executionBottom line:AI is not the advantage anymore.The advantage is the operator willing to sit down, learn deeply, and build systems that actually work.⚡ Key TakeawaysThe 20-Hour Rule Works: Most people quit before becoming competent with new tools.AI Is a Multiplier: It amplifies strengths and weaknesses — it doesn't replace discipline.Stop Tool-Hopping: Mastering one system beats constantly chasing the newest platform.Brutal Honesty Drives Growth: Better feedback = better systems = better results.Repeat Customers Matter Most: Sustainable growth comes from retention, not hype.Systems Beat Hustle: The most scalable detailing businesses are process-driven.Automation Needs Humanity: AI should support relationships, not replace them.

Gagan Levy discusses his book 'Start Your Own Damn Cult,' exploring how ancient yoga principles can be applied to leadership, business, and building authentic movements. The conversation covers the eight codes derived from the eight limbs of yoga, practical applications for leaders, and the importance of play, integrity, and systemic thinking in creating regenerative impact. Gagan's shares examples of movement building led by his agency, Guru, and talks about most surprising challenges he's faced leading his agency for the past 17 years. We then wrap up by talking about how we all need more compassion for ourselves, each other, and the planet in order to build a better world.Key Topics:The inspiration behind 'Start Your Own Damn Cult'Personal journey of writing the book and overcoming challengesThe eight codes derived from the eight limbs of yogaApplying yoga principles to leadership and businessThe role of integrity and do no harm in building movementsThe importance of play and joy in serious workSystemic thinking in regenerative food and business movementsExamples of movements embodying the principlesThe challenges and opportunities of leading a creative agencyUsing AI and culture-centered design for marketingSound Bites:"Culture can't spell cult without culture."“You think about the physical movement side of yoga, but a lot of folks don't know that there's actually eight limbs of yoga.”“I couldn't stop writing for four days. It flowed through me. I literally felt like I was a vessel and it was pouring, spirit was just pouring through.”“I started to see people be more innovative when they were more playful.”“We're catalyzing cults from the inside out. We're helping them come into alignment with all the stakeholders in a flow state, and then we can amplify that.”“AI is totally disrupting creative work, you know, writing, designing, ideation. It's disrupting the whole industry. It's a really juicy moment and it's causing us to polish the mirror and evolve.”“I'm a surfer and one of the most important things to me is how we take care of our oceans.”“A better world, to me, means one where we have more compassion for ourselves, for each other, and for the planet.” Lessons to Action:Reflect on your own leadership using the eight codesIncorporate play into your work processUse AI insights to understand cultural subgroupsPractice integrity and do no harm in your businessChapters:03:00 Introduction to Gagan Levy and His Work06:01 The Inspiration Behind 'Start Your Own Damn Cult'08:55 The Eight Codes: A Framework for Conscious Leadership11:51 The Yamas: Ethical Foundations for Business15:02 Cultivate Codex: Integrating Yoga Principles into Leadership18:07 The Flow of Writing: From Inspiration to Structure20:56 Case Study: Regenerative Organic Certification Movement38:19 Catalyzing Change Through Collaboration41:07 The Power of Play in Serious Work51:12 Navigating the AI Disruption01:03:15 Personal Insights and RecommendationsLinks:Gagan Levy on LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/gagan-levyStart Your Own Damn Cult (Book) -https://www.weareguru.com/cultstarterGuru - https://www.weareguru.com/Guru on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareguru/…Ram Dass - Be Here Now - https://www.amazon.com/Be-Here-Now-Ram-Dass/dp/0517543052…Brands for a Better World Episode Archive - http://brandsforabetterworld.com/Brands for a Better World on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-for-a-better-world/Modern Species - https://modernspecies.com/Modern Species on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-species/Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagemitchell/…Print Magazine Design Podcasts - https://www.printmag.com/categories/printcast/…Heritage Radio Network - https://heritageradionetwork.org/Heritage Radio Network on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/heritage-radio-network/posts/Heritage Radio Network on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeritageRadioNetworkHeritage Radio Network on X - https://x.com/Heritage_RadioHeritage Radio Network on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heritage_radio/Heritage Radio Network on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@heritage_radio…The Food Institute - https://foodinstitute.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this insightful interview, Yinka Ewuola shares her journey through personal hardships, systemic challenges, and her approach to holistic healing and wealth creation. Discover how agency, resourcefulness, and aligning with your values can transform your life and business. Key TopicsPersonal and systemic challenges faced by Yinka EwuolaThe concept of agency and resourcefulness in overcoming obstaclesThe impact of systemic racism on success and healingBalancing values, wealth, and purpose in life and businessThe importance of holistic health and aligned livingChapters00:00 Healing from Multi-Layered Hardships05:10 Navigating Family Illness and Its Impact10:00 Parenting and Legacy: Shaping Future Generations15:51 Agency and Resourcefulness in Overcoming Challenges20:56 Redefining Success Beyond Conventional Metrics25:45 The Pursuit of Purpose and Meaning31:02 Challenging Societal Norms Around Money36:01 The Impact of Wealth on Personal Values40:52 Legacy Beyond Financial Success48:01 Holistic Approaches to Healing and GrowthJoin Actively Alive here:https://influentialbreathwork.com/actively-aliveFollow Anna Parker-Napleson Instagram:⁠  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/healingafterthehardstuff⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples⁠⁠Follow Yinka Ewuolahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yinka-ewuola/

She didn't just build a healthcare business—she scaled a multi-location ecosystem while learning how to step out of the day-to-day. Amy Bogue, founder of Allegro Family Clinics, shares the real strategy behind building a healthcare brand, leading high-performance teams, and trusting others to execute.From trauma nursing to running clinics, pharmacies, and a med spa, she breaks down the mindset shifts required to move from operator to visionary. This episode dives into leadership, delegation, and scaling without losing purpose—while navigating the complexities of healthcare entrepreneurship and building a people-first culture.Key TakeawaysWhy most entrepreneurs stay stuck inside their businessThe real strategy behind scaling teams you can trustHow to transition from operator to visionary leaderWhy healthcare entrepreneurship is uniquely complexThe importance of purpose-driven leadership and givingNotable Quotes"Surround yourself with people smarter than you and trust them.""I'm trying to work myself out of a job.""It's a privilege when people choose us.""Probably only 10% of my ideas are good.""Dreams take time, energy, and effort."Connect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

Nishant Sharma is the founder of Rutland Square. Their Chai Spiced Scottish Gin combines a unique recipe with a captivating story that sets it apart in the world of premium spirits. This extraordinary gin blends modern business principles with deep respect for tradition—a perfect fusion of two cultures. Our journey begins in India and traverses the globe to Scotland, resulting in a truly unique, complex, and luxurious sipping gin.Summary of PodcastNish's background and businessNish shares his background, explaining how he migrated from India to Scotland and how his family history with distilling led him to start his spirits company Rutland Square. He discusses the process of developing his flagship gin product, which blends Indian and Scottish influences.Rutland Square's growth and marketingNish describes the early challenges of getting Rutland Square's gin accepted by retailers, and how he overcame this by directly engaging with consumers at markets and events. He discusses the company's growth, including expanding into new markets and product lines like rum and whisky.Balancing passion and scaling the businessThe group discusses the importance of Nish maintaining the passion and authenticity of Rutland Square as the company grows, and explores ideas around how he can position the brand distinctively in the market. They also touch on Nish's plans to use Rutland Square's success to support other entrepreneurs.VISIT RUTLAND SQUARE: https://rutlandsquare.com/The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-HostsGraham ArrowsmithGraham founded Finely Fettled in 2014 to provide data from The UK High Net Worth Database to marketers targeting affluent and high-net-worth customers. He's the founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, creating lead generation AI Agents & Workflows and introducing the MeclabsAI Platform. Graham also provides an Answer Engine Optimisation solution to get your website in shape to be found by LLMs.Kevin ApplebyKevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com

What if the biggest growth moves in your business… was saying no?In this episode, Nathan Shields sits down with Angie McGelry to unpack how one clinic completely transformed its trajectory—not by doing more, but by getting radically clear on who they serve.After years of grinding in a traditional model, Angie and her team made a bold shift: they stopped trying to serve everyone and built their entire practice around a specific niche.What happened next?A stronger brand.Better patients.A team that actually wants to work there.And a business they genuinely love.In this episode, you'll learn:Why defining “winning” changes everything in businessThe moment Angie realized her current model wasn't sustainableHow niching down can feel risky—but unlock massive growthWhat happens when you stop chasing every patientHow brand and experience replace insurance dependencyWhy the right vision attracts the right teamThe mindset shift from survival → intentional growthHow to build a business that aligns with your purposeYou'll also hear how creating a unique patient experience—through environment, technology, and positioning—can completely separate you from the competition and make your clinic the obvious choice.This is more than a marketing strategy. It's a complete identity shift as a business owner.

Today, we're diving into the oddly specific habits that have genuinely made the biggest difference in business growth, confidence, creativity, and income… and spoiler: most of them have nothing to do with “traditional” business strategy. From visualization and embodiment rituals to fake deadlines, manifestation hacks, and NEVER showing my bare nails, we're unpacking the unconventional habits that ACTUALLY made a difference in my business! In this episode, we talk about:Why visualization and meditation completely changed the trajectory of my businessThe surprisingly powerful reason I rarely show my bare nailsHow I use calendar blocking as a manifestation tool for signing clientsThe “daydream conversation” technique that keeps turning into real-life opportunitiesShifting your self-concept by imagining yourself as peers with people you admireWhy taking consumption breaks can massively improve creativity and intuitionThe weird productivity hack of creating fake urgency and internal deadlinesHow paying for things motivates me to actually follow throughUsing other people's feedback to strengthen your intuition instead of override itWhy celebrating results before they happen can completely shift your energy and actionsThis episode is part mindset, part business strategy, part unhinged personal habits… but every single one of these practices has genuinely shaped the way I show up, make decisions, and grow my business.If you love behind-the-scenes conversations, manifestation meets strategy, and hearing the real habits I swear by, you're going to love this one.Listen to Similar Episodes: (TAKE OUT FOR EMAIL) 238. The CEO Morning Routine That Made Me $600K Online222. Part 1: What It Takes to Quantum Leap - The Identity Shift Behind My $33K Week223. Part 2: What It Takes to Quantum Leap - The Identity Shift Behind My $33K Week212. 5 Simple Ways to Build Confidence in Business187. The Most Underrated Tip for Being a Better CoachP.S. When you rate and review the podcast, you'll receive my Connect to your Higher Self Visualization as a thank you! Click here to claim your gift. Ways to Work with Nora:1:1 Coaching Waitlist – Add your name to the waitlist to be the first to learn when spots open.90-Minute Intensives Waitlist – Limited openings for deep-dive, high-impact sessions. Join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available.Courses – Explore Nora's signature programs:Full Throttle – The ultimate business strategy courseElite – Business energetics + identity work course Podcasting for Business Growth – Turn your podcast into profitConnect with Nora – Follow her on Instagram @iamnoravirginia for updates, tips, and inspiration.

Episode SummaryIn this special 200th episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric flips the script and brings on one of the most inspiring young entrepreneurs from the Send a Student Leader Abroad (SASLA) program—Madison Timson.Madison, a seventh-grade student and rising entrepreneur, shares her journey of building a crochet business from scratch during the program. What makes her story even more powerful is how she started at the bottom of the leaderboard and, through persistence and learning, worked her way up to finish second overall.She opens up about the challenges she faced, the turning point that changed everything, and the real-world business lessons she learned along the way—from understanding customers to managing inventory and building relationships.This is a heartfelt, inspiring conversation about resilience, growth, and the power of believing in yourself—even when you're starting from behind.In This Episode, You'll LearnWhy persistence matters more than where you startHow understanding your customers can completely change your businessThe importance of product-market fit—even at a young ageWhy managing inventory is a key part of business successHow building relationships can open unexpected opportunitiesWhat young entrepreneurs can teach seasoned business ownersWhy you're never truly “starting over” in businessHow small wins can turn into big momentumHighlights & Timestamps[00:00] Meet Madison TimsonMadison introduces herself, her grade level, and her crochet business built during the SASLA program.[01:00] Why this episode mattersRodric shares why this 200th episode is special and highlights the mission behind Send a Student Leader Abroad.[02:00] The vision behind SASLAA deeper look into how the program combines entrepreneurship with global perspective and leadership development.[05:00] Madison's entrepreneurial journey beginsMadison shares what she created—crochet items like bookmarks and ornaments—and how she got started.[06:00] From last place to second placeRodric reflects on Madison's journey from the bottom of the leaderboard to finishing strong.[07:00] The turning point: understanding customersMadison reveals the key shift—learning what customers wanted and how to deliver it consistently.[08:00] Product-market fit and inventory lessonsHow Madison figured out what to make, how to make it, and how to keep products in stock.[09:00] The power of relationshipsMadison shares why learning to talk to people and maintain connections was one of her biggest takeaways.[09:30] Real-world success: selling locallyMadison talks about continuing her business and selling her products in a local bookstore.[10:00] Question for the next guestMadison asks: Who or what inspired you to start your own business?[10:30] Advice to her younger selfMadison shares what she would tell her 10-year-old self about starting a business—keep going, even when it's hard.[11:00] How to support MadisonRodric shares how listeners can connect with and support her business.Notable Quotes“The huge difference was figuring out what my customers wanted.” – Madison Timson“You have to figure out how to keep it in stock so they can buy it when they want it.” – Madison Timson“Learning how to talk to people and maintain connections can take you places.” – Madison Timson“It may be hard at the start, but keep trying—you'll figure it out.” – Madison TimsonConnect with Madison Timson

Most conversations about nearshoring assume you're moving away from Chinese manufacturing. Kerim Kfuri, president and CEO of The Atlas Network, has a harder truth: a lot of "nearshoring" is just Chinese foreign direct investment building factories in Vietnam and Mexico. The geography changes. The supply chain dependencies don't necessarily change with it.In this episode, recorded live on the expo floor at the Logistics World Summit in Mexico City, Kerim breaks down what 20 years of building end-to-end supply chains for small and mid-sized businesses has taught him — and what most operators still get wrong.In this episode:How The Atlas Network manages the full supply chain lifecycle for SMBs, from product idea to inventory management, across a network of 2,000 vetted factoriesWhy "nearshoring" in Vietnam and Mexico often means Chinese-owned factories with Chinese standardization — and why that matters for your tariff and sourcing strategyThe US manufacturing reality: why technology (not policy) is the actual leveler, and why we can't snap our fingers and rebuild a workforce we stopped training decades agoKerim's keynote framework from Logistics World: people, process, and innovation — and why "people" is the most undervalued of the threeWhat Kerim (MIT degree in AI and Strategy) says you actually give up when you hand too much to AI: creativity, human factor, and the interpersonal relationships that drive real businessThe signal-versus-noise framework for entrepreneurs: how to identify the three things that must get done today and stop letting everything else winWhy the most common thing Atlas Network hears from new clients is: "I wish we knew about you sooner"A bonus live interview with the founder of Logistics World Summit, who walked up mid-recording on the expo floorWatch this episode on YoutubeLinks & Resources:The Atlas NetworkKerim's book and speaking websiteBlythe's Logistics World + Mexico City Recap -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!SPI Logistics has been a Day 1 supporter of this podcast which is why we're proud to promote them in every episode. During that time, we've gotten to know the team and their agents to confidently say they are the best home for freight agents in North America for 40 years and counting. Listen to past episodes to hear why.CargoRex is the search engine for the logistics industry—connecting LSPs with the right tools, services, events, and creators to explore, discover, and evolve.Digital Dispatch maximizes and manages your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers. 

In this episode of It's The Bottom Line that Matters, Jennifer Glass and Patricia Reszetylo dive into the topic of procrastination—exploring its roles in both business and everyday life. The conversation unpacks whether procrastination is always harmful or if it sometimes serves a necessary purpose, like providing space for creativity and critical thinking. Real-life stories, workplace examples, and statistics highlight the true costs of delay, from lost productivity to missed opportunities. The hosts debate when procrastination becomes “time theft” and when it's an essential part of the creative process. They also discuss strategies for overcoming unhelpful procrastination and finding the balance between taking action and allowing for thoughtful pauses.Highlights include:Personal examples of procrastination and their outcomesQuantifying the real cost of procrastination in businessThe importance of understanding the reason behind delaysHow creative “thinking time” can be misinterpreted as wasted timePractical tips to turn procrastination into productivityWhether you struggle with chronic delay or wonder if your daydreaming is actually helping your work, this discussion offers valuable insights for anyone looking to get things done without sacrificing creativity.Listen in and discover why, sometimes, it's the pause that makes the progress.About the hosts: Jennifer Glass, serving as the lead host on "It's The Bottom Line that Matters" podcast, brings a wealth of experience in both creative and business environments. She openly shares her personal journey with procrastination, describing her work on multiple novels and the challenges of switching focus between projects as her mind works to find clarity. Drawing from her corporate background in marketing, Jennifer recounts collaborating with colleagues in a fishbowl office environment, highlighting the importance of conversations to spark creativity and problem-solving. With thoughtful insights, she explores the nuanced impact of procrastination—distinguishing between negative avoidance and the positive need for mental space to generate ideas. Her approach combines practical business acumen with a deep understanding of creative processes, making her voice both relatable and authoritative on workplace dynamics.Patricia Reszetylo shares candid reflections as co-host, drawing from her own challenges with procrastination, whether it's lingering in bed on days without appointments or navigating complex business relationships. With experience as both a client and a collaborator, she discusses working with a coach on a book-writing project—highlighting how indecision and shifting priorities can cause delays. Patricia also delves into business operations, recounting situations involving staff management and bartered services, offering a nuanced perspective on the cost of lost productivity. An artist at heart, she affirms the necessity of allowing the mind to wander for creative breakthroughs, referencing stories from famed advertising professionals and drawing parallels to personal interactions that unlock inspiration. Her stories fuel thoughtful discussions on the boundary between procrastination and productive reflection, providing listeners with relatable scenarios and actionable insights.Keywords: procrastination, business productivity, personal productivity, procrastination cost, employee procrastination, creative process, business planning, marketing plan, investor deck, bartering, accountability, time management, work habits, work performance, coaching, book writing, client relationships, affiliate marketing, workplace distractions, creative thinking, corporate culture, work-life balance, workplace communication, brainstorming, clearing your head, task prioritization, overcoming procrastination, Eat That Frog, Brian Tracy, workplace efficiency

According to the Office for National Statistics, only around four in ten UK businesses live to see their fifth birthday. And for most of the ones that do make it, the bottleneck isn't the market - it's the founder. Our guest today learned that the hard way. Thea Brook spent over a decade as a CFO scaling startups into the tens of millions, built her own restaurants and product brands, and then ran the conventional playbook of working harder and growing faster straight into burnout and a brain haemorrhage. She rebuilt from scratch, and founded CALMM - now giving more than 250 founder-led businesses senior leadership brains on tap across strategy, ops, marketing, people and finance. Her blunt lesson: the skills that got you here are rarely the ones that get you past here. Thea's course can be found www.theabrook.com/workshop Thea's advice: When scaling, look inside your own business to find solutions: keep looking withinMake the most of what you have already and your assetsRecognise that it's not all about starting a business and being an entrepreneur, it's about owning a businessThe visionary side of things can be stimulating and fun - but the operating, the actual doing, can be hardAllow yourself strategic thinking time: assess your thinking and your doingAlways accept you're learning and never be afraid to ask questionsFF&M enables you to own your own PR & produces podcasts.Recorded, edited & published by Juliet Fallowfield, 2024 MD & Founder of PR & Communications consultancy for startups Fallow, Field & Mason.  Email us at hello@fallowfieldmason.com or DM us on instagram @fallowfieldmason. MUSIC CREDIT Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod. Link &  LicenceText us your questions for future founders. Plus we'd love to get your feedback, text in via Fan MailSupport the show

Why Some Travel Advisors Will Have Their Biggest Summer Ever… and Others Will Stay Invisible Summer booking season is here — and while some travel advisors are about to create massive momentum in their business, others are accidentally disappearing from their audience completely. In this episode of Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust, Lindsay is breaking down the REAL difference between the advisors who are growing right now and the ones struggling to get inquiries. Spoiler alert: it's not about having the fanciest branding, the biggest audience, or posting perfectly curated content every day. It's about visibility, consistency, relationship marketing, and becoming the advisor people actually REMEMBER when they're ready to book. In this episode, Lindsay shares: Why summer is one of the BEST times to stay visible onlineThe biggest mistake travel advisors make this time of yearWhat's no longer working in travel marketingWhy generic content is hurting your businessThe power of storytelling and expert positioningHow to become the advisor clients trust and referEncouragement for advisors feeling discouraged or “behind” If you've been feeling inconsistent, overwhelmed, or wondering why your content isn't converting into bookings, this episode is the reset you need heading into summer. Connect with Lindsay: Instagram: @LindsayDollingerFacebook groupWebsite: Lindsay Dollinger Official Websitehttps://www.atlastiseetheworldtravel.com Interested in Becoming a Travel Advisor? Doors to At Last I See The World Travel are opening soon! If you're looking for mentorship, systems, marketing support, community, and guidance as you build a profitable travel business, connect with Lindsay to learn more. If You Loved This Episode: Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another travel advisor who needs this encouragement going into summer!

Today's conversation is with Lee Mair.Lee spent over a decade in professional football, playing more than 300 games across Scottish football with clubs including Dundee, Aberdeen, and St Mirren - where he was part of the side that lifted the Scottish League Cup in 2013.But this conversation isn't just about football.Since retiring from the game, Lee has gone through the difficult transition many professional athletes face: figuring out identity, direction, purpose, and what comes next after sport.After trying multiple career paths including coaching, personal training, and IT sales, Lee eventually found his footing in finance before launching Mair Finance in 2023 - a business that has rapidly grown and now works with companies turning over hundreds of millions of pounds.We unpack the realities of leaving professional sport, the emotional and practical challenges of starting over, the transferable skills elite athletes carry into business, and why relationships and networking have been the foundation of Lee's growth.Expect to learn:What Lee's ambitions were as a young professional at DundeeHis fondest football memories, including winning the League Cup with St MirrenThe teammates and managers who shaped him mostWhat elite sport teaches you about discipline and resilienceWhy the transition out of football can be so difficultHow lost many athletes feel after retirementLee's route through coaching, PT, Herbalife, and IT sales before financeWhy he launched Mair FinanceHow networking and relationships helped grow the businessThe types of clients Mair Finance now works withThe biggest challenges of building and delegating within a growing businessWhat Lee would tell young footballers preparing for life after sportThis was a really honest conversation about identity, reinvention, business growth, and adapting when the thing you've known your whole life suddenly ends.Get 20 lessons from 330 CamBro Conversations - https://colcambro.kit.com/60ed1b527b Get my Linkedin for Sales Guide - https://colcambro.kit.com/products/linked-in-personal-brand-for-sellingGet my Peak Productivity BLUEPRINT - https://colcambro.kit.com/products/peak-performance-blueprint Make Millionaire Money Moves - https://millionaire-fhcpmlvz.manus.space Book a conversation about Private Medical Insurance with Lewis & Mark - lewis.mitchell@wpa-hcp.org.uk and Mark.McKenzie@wpa-hcp.org.uk Connect with Lee:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-mair-b78803a6/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mairzo5/Mair Finance Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mair_finance/Connect with Col:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/Email List: https://colcambro.kit.com/30bde23b0c Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColCampbell

 What if the biggest growth lever in your business isn't finding more clients — it's finally protecting the ones you already have? In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, host Maurice sits down with Bradley Rausch — Branding and Operations CMO for founder-led companies, client success architect, and founder of Level Up Influence — for one of the most operationally rich and immediately actionable conversations we've ever had on this show. Bradley has taken a B2C training company from $650,000 to $1.5 million in under six months, achieved 140% Net Revenue Retention across a book of 250+ C-level executive relationships, and cut customer acquisition costs by 35% — all by mastering one specific and chronically underestimated truth: what happens in the first 72 hours after a client says yes determines whether your business compounds or bleeds. In this episode, you'll discover:The psychology of a new client in the 72-hour post-sale window — and why this is the most critical moment in your entire businessThe silent churn signals most founders never see until it's too lateHow to build a Client Success system that doesn't require the founder to be the productWhy great onboarding is the most powerful upsell mechanism available — no sales call requiredThe expectation equation that determines whether every client is happy or disappointed before you deliver a single resultWhat Net Revenue Retention is, why it matters more than any other metric in a service business, and how to optimize for itHow a founder's personal brand connects directly to client retention and referral generation If you are a founder, entrepreneur, coach, consultant, or agency owner who celebrates the close and then moves on — this episode is the wake-up call your business has been waiting for.

Laura Wegner didn't get into short-term rentals because it was trendy. She got into it because her business disappeared overnight during COVID.What started as a way to survive turned into a highly strategic hospitality business in Whistler, British Columbia. Today, Laura owns and manages premium ski-in/ski-out rentals and is preparing to expand into boutique property management with a very specific vision.In this episode, Laura breaks down:Why she stopped treating her STR like a side investmentHow understanding RevPAR changed her businessThe mistake she made with minimum stay requirementsWhat finally clicked with PriceLabsHow design, cleanliness, and hospitality justify premium pricingThe exact mindset shift that helped her outperform competitors in the same buildingShe also shares the real numbers behind her growth and how Strategic Host helped her increase RevPAR dramatically year over year.If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed by pricing strategy, or unsure how to compete in a crowded market, this episode is a masterclass in using data with intention.Resources Mentioned: Join the Priced & Profitable Bootcamp Waitlist Price Labs

If you're a woman over 50 building a coaching business and you've been leaning on AI for everything, this episode might be the most important one you watch all year. AI isn't the bad guy, but the way most coaches are using it is quietly destroying their messaging, their confidence, and their ability to actually sell their coaching.If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love.This is a real-talk episode about something nobody else is saying out loud. When you outsource your brain to AI, your audience can feel it, your message goes generic, and your ideal client scrolls right past you. The good news is that this is fixable, and your unfair advantage as a woman over 50 is the thing AI can never copy.In this episode, we'll walk through:Why AI is making it harder for women over 50 to talk about their coachingHow to spot the signs that you've handed your business over to AIWhat your unfair advantage is and why it can't be replacedThe three shifts that bring your real voice back to your marketingWhy your lived experience sells coaching better than any polished scriptHow to use AI as a tool instead of letting it run your businessThe first thing to do before you ever open AI againWhen you make these shifts, your message stops sounding like every other coach online. Your ideal client recognizes herself in your words, your confidence comes back, and you start attracting the women who actually want to work with you. Your stories, your scars, your wisdom, that's the gold mine. Let's put it back into your business.Want help getting clear on your niche without asking AI? Use code AI25 for special access.Niche Blueprint Guide and resources: https://debbie-shadid-shop.fourthwall.com/en-cad/products/niche-blueprintReady to talk through your coaching business one-on-one? Book a Free Business Blueprint Call: https://www.debbieshadid.com/scheduleConnect with me, Debbie Shadid:Website: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/Listen to the Podcast:Life Coach Business Building School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085Subscribe for weekly episodes on building your coaching business, finding clients, and creating the life you actually want: https://www.youtube.com/@debbieshadid?sub_confirmation=1If this video was helpful, share it with a coach you know who's overusing AI. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss next week's episode on building a coaching business that actually pays you.Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love.Let's connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

David Newman is a speaker, consultant, and author of four books, including Do It Speaking and Market Eminence. He's spent decades helping experts, consultants, and professional speakers build what he calls market eminence -- the combination of visibility, credibility, and brand preference that makes you the obvious choice in your field.In this conversation, David makes the case that the era of how-to content is over, that differentiation is not optional, and that most speakers are making themselves dangerously easy to replace. He also shares the three types of content that AI cannot replicate and a practical framework for becoming a category of one.What you'll take away:Why branding agencies are often the wrong first move for speakers -- and what to do insteadThe fire hose problem: why giving audiences too much content kills your follow-up businessThe mule vs magician distinction: what high-value clients actually want to buyWhy how-to content is finished as of November 2022 -- and the three content types that still workHow to think, what to believe, and where to focus next: the framework for content that AI can't produceThe market eminence model: visibility, respect, and brand preference as the three pillars of getting bookedCategory of one: what it actually means and why being divisive is the strategy, not the riskWhy your website navigation might be quietly sabotaging your speaking enquiriesThe "disturbing your enemy" exercise: how to find your position by identifying who you'd rather repelConnect with David Newman: Website: doitmarketing.com | Market Eminence resources: marketeminence.comJoin me for the Speaker positioning event on May 27th, A Position of Authority: Why Most Speakers Are Invisible (And What To Do About It)https://present-influence.kit.com/products/a-position-of-authority-eventCHAPTERS00:00 AI Changed Speaker Content01:49 Branding Is BS04:57 Stop The Firehose10:23 Mule Versus Magician15:26 Front Load Airport Value17:52 Market Eminence Framework20:05 Category Of One26:06 Finding Contrarian Differentiation28:03 Spotting Anti Clients30:51 Disturb Your Audience32:29 Why Speakers Dont Book33:40 Three Content Upgrades35:04 Future Casting Advantage38:22 Is Speaking Doomed40:27 No Footnotes Needed43:15 Marketing Show Your Work45:38 Make Speaking Obvious49:07 Where To Find David50:31 Host Wrap And Workshop52:28 Follow Review And FarewellFAQ SECTIONWhy is how-to content no longer effective for professional speakers?According to author and speaker strategist David Newman, how-to content became obsolete in November 2022 when ChatGPT became publicly available. AI systems can now produce more comprehensive, accurate, and faster how-to content than any human speaker. John Ball and David Newman argue that speakers who continue to rely on how-to content are competing directly with AI on AI's strongest ground. The only content that remains uniquely human is content based on personal experience, hard-won expertise, and a genuine point of view.What are the three types of content that AI cannot replace for professional speakers?David Newman identifies three categories of Professional Speaking: Known. Booked. Paid. The first is how-to-think content -- strategic, insight-driven content based on the speaker's own experience and expertise that helps audiences approach problems differently. The second is belief-shifting content that separates myths from truths and challenges conventional wisdom based on the speaker's direct observations. The third is future-casting or trend-spotting content that helps audiences understand what is coming next and how to prepare for it. Newman argues that focusing exclusively on these three areas can transform a speaking business within 90 days.What does it mean for a speaker to become a "category of one"?David Newman defines a category of one as a speaker whose specific combination of topic, perspective, philosophy, and personal experience cannot be replicated by any other speaker. It does not mean being the only speaker on a topic -- it means being the only speaker who approaches that topic from your particular angle, with your particular beliefs and your particular biases. Newman argues on the show with John Ball that divisive, opinionated positioning is not a risk but a strategy: the people who resonate deeply will book you; those who do not were never going to book you anyway.How can professional speakers find and develop a contrarian positioning?David Newman and John Ball discuss on the podcast that the first step is identifying who you would actively not want to hire you -- your "enemy" -- and then creating content that would deliberately alienate them. Newman shares a story of a client whose contrarian positioning around corporate intrapreneurship was validated when a hostile executive told her exactly what he did not want -- which confirmed she had found her position. The homework Newman recommends is to write, post, or share something that would genuinely upset the audience you do not want, because doing so more strongly attracts the audience you do.What is the "mule vs magician" distinction, and why does it matter for speakers and coaches?The mule vs magician framework, developed by David Newman, describes two different orientations to value in speaking and coaching programmes. A mule mentality is focused on volume -- more content, more bonuses, more videos, more binders. A magician mentality is focused on outcome -- the shortest possible path to the result the client already knows they want. Newman argues that high-value buyers and executives are no longer impressed by quantity and that the correct question when designing a programme is not what to add but what to remove.Visit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.Want to get coached for free on the show? Fill in the form https://forms.gle/mo4xYkEiCjqtz9yP6, and if we think your challenge could help others, we'll invite you on.For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening. Rating the show 5* on Spotify helps their algo recommend the show, so please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating.Mentioned in this episode:Speaker Fee AuditFind out in less than a minute if you're undercharging for your speaking and where you need to look to fix any leaks with the Speaker Fee Audit. It's free to take and find out if you're missing out on money.

If you've ever found yourself saying "I'm not a salesperson" and doubting yourself right before a launch, a sales call, a pitch, OR you feel like you keep stopping yourself before you can make it to the next step in your business, this episode is going to change your mindset. We're not JUST talking sales strategy today. We're talking about stepping into a whole new alter ego: the Sales Sorceress. This is an episode you're going to want to save and come back to for whenever you need to feel like the badass you are. Anytime you need to plug back into your power, let this be your go-to.Here's what we're getting into:Why your identity matters more than your strategy when it comes to your businessThe small ways you could be holding yourself back in sales without even realizing itWhat the Sales Sorceress alter ego actually is and how she thinks, acts, and shows up in your business. Why confidence and conviction will always outperform perfect messaging. The biggest misconception about feminine-based sales online and what actually works insteadHow to use an alter ego to instantly shift your energy, presence, and resultsThe “go-to” process to tap into this identity anytime you want to use itHere's the truth: you could have the perfect pitch, the perfect messaging, the perfect selling points written out, but if you show up nervous and not owning the value of your work, people can feel it. Energy will ALWAYS override strategy. This is one of those episodes where I don't just want you to listen. I want you to actually apply it. Because that's when everything changes.Save this one. Come back to it. And go be your SEXY (yes, I said it…SEXY) Sales Sorceress self! P.S. When you rate and review the podcast, you'll receive my Connect to your Higher Self Visualization as a thank you! Click here to claim your gift. Ways to Work with Nora:1:1 Coaching Waitlist – Add your name to the waitlist to be the first to learn when spots open.90-Minute Intensives Waitlist – Limited openings for deep-dive, high-impact sessions. Join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available.Courses – Explore Nora's signature programs:Full Throttle – The ultimate business strategy courseElite – Business energetics + identity work course Podcasting for Business Growth – Turn your podcast into profitConnect with Nora – Follow her on Instagram @iamnoravirginia for updates, tips, and inspiration.

Balancing motherhood and a music career? Or thinking about how to make it work? Bree Noble breaks down how it's not only possible, but can make your journey even more intentional and fulfilling. Tune in for actionable advice and real-world insights.Why society tells moms to put their dreams aside—and why that's wrongHow being a mom can actually sharpen your focus and decision-making in your music careerSmart strategies for choosing family-friendly gigs and making touring work with kidsTips for working efficiently with limited time and getting your kids involved in your businessThe value of being a role model for your children by pursuing your passion

Ready to scale your business in the right room? Grab your expo ticket or secure your booth spot for the Proximity Marketplace now ✨Okay real talk, I have been to 25+ events within the past year and so I now know a thing or two about what defines a conference worth your sweet precious time as a founder.If you've ever sat through an 8-hour speaker day at a business conference thinking “my butt hurts and I just want to meet cool people who get me”… this episode is going to hit.Because in this one, I'm pulling back the curtain on the boldest move I've made yet and why I believe the future of events for the high achiever woman is about proximity, not presentations.In this episode, I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes of how attending 25+ events in a single year completely shifted how I view networking, ROI, and what it actually takes to scale your business in today's market.So guess what? After flirting with the idea for years, I finally created the event I actually wanted to attend.✨ We dive into today,..Why traditional business conferences are broken for the advanced female founderThe real ROI of events (and why no one is talking about it honestly)Why proximity is the fastest way to scale your businessThe exact moment I realized I don't want more information… I want more peopleWhy “in-between moments” are where the money is madeHow I turned this insight into a completely new type of business conferenceIf you're sitting there thinking, “oh my god… this is EXACTLY what I've been craving”  then you need to be in at the Proximity Marketplace There are two ways to show up:✨ Expo Ticket (Attendee Pass)

Send Jackie A Message!I just wrapped Day 1 of the new Grow Mastermind cohort. Full day. Marketing and sales in the morning. Leadership and team in the afternoon.Every person in that room is smart. Works hard. Loves what they do.But they were all stuck on the same five things.In this episode, I'm breaking down the five shifts that came up again and again. If you feel like you're working way too hard for the results you're getting, at least one of these is the reason.In this episode:Why you're chasing tactics when you should be choosing identityHow to stop trying to fix everything and find the one broken link in your businessThe mistake that's losing you 38% of your leads before you even talk to themWhy you feel busy all the time but nothing's moving (and what to do about it)The conversation you haven't had with your team that's keeping them stuckResources mentioned:The Growth Formula (inside the Grow Mastermind portal)The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni9-12 email nurture sequence framework (inside the Grow Mastermind portal)Links:Join the Grow Mastermind waitlist: https://www.jackiegmurphy.com/mastermindThe Studio CEO Program: https://www.jackiegmurphy.com/studioceoFollow me on Instagram: @studioceoofficialAbout Coach Jackie:Jackie Murphy is a certified business coach and ERYT 500 who built a multi-seven-figure coaching business after driving 40,000 miles teaching yoga in one year. She's the founder of the Studio CEO Program and the Grow Mastermind, helping yoga and Pilates studio owners become the CEO of their business instead of the employee of it.Work with Jackie MurphySay Hi on Instagram @studioceoofficial3 Marketing Mistakes Yoga & Pilates Business Owners Make: https://www.jackiegmurphy.com/3-marketing-mistakesJoin The Studio CEO Program: https://www.jackiegmurphy.com/studioceo

What if the thing you care about most ... might be what's holding your business back?Daniel Lubetzky didn't leave his law job to build a straightforward business. He left it to build a company he believed would support peace in the Middle East. Daniel named it, aptly, PeaceWorks. It partnered with Israeli and Arab businesses across the region to make and sell gourmet foods—together.But Daniel ran into a big problem: he discovered that lots of people don't shop for a “cause”. Most people buy things they like—especially when it comes to food.Soon, Daniel was scrambling to find new revenue streams to support PeaceWorks. When he got the chance to sell an Australian snack bar in the U.S., he jumped on it—and did really well! But when Daniel's ONE big retailer dropped it, profits tanked.Daniel faced a brutal choice: Walk away… or start over.What came next was a leap of faith. He decided to create his OWN bar. It was almost completely unlike the competition at the time: It was made of whole nuts, fruits, sea salt, and a little chocolate—all easy to see in a novel, transparent wrapping. Daniel named his company KIND, and when he sold it to Mars in 2020, it was valued at $5 billion!This is a story about why mission alone doesn't sell, how failure forces clarity, and the moment every founder faces when they must decide: Do I keep going ... or do I quit?What you'll learn:Why customers don't buy your mission—they buy your productThe hidden danger of being “too purpose-driven”How to pivot without abandoning what matters to youWhy control over manufacturing can make or break your businessThe surprising power of retail placement (and why checkout counters changed everything)How scarcity thinking can limit growth—even when you're winningWhy saying “yes” to the wrong opportunity (like Walmart too early) can hurt youTimestamps:00:06:18 – “It really did shape almost all of my decisions”: How Daniel's father survived the Holocaust and built a new life in Mexico00:17:40 – A landmark meeting of world leaders—and a dramatic career change00:19:30 – From a bankrupt sun-dried tomato spread to PeaceWorks00:24:29 – “They think you're adorable”: Why a mission isn't enough to grow a business00:30:59 – Overnight collapse: Finding a big, new revenue stream—then losing it00:36:47 – The creation of the KIND bar00:47:36 – “You couldn't say no to Walmart”: Entering big box too early00:49:28 – The investment that pulled Daniel away from PeaceWorks00:55:43 – Starbucks and sampling: How KIND became a household name01:03:05 – An acquisition worth billions01:06:25 – Daniel's new mission: Builders vs. destroyersThis episode was produced by Alex Cheng with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Andrea Bruce with research help from Noor Gill. Our engineers were Maggie Luthar and Robert Rodriguez.Follow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razYoutube → guy_razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down for a Q&A to discuss the biggest marketing arbitrage available right now: LinkedIn. I break down why it's currently mirroring the 2011 era of Facebook and why you need to stop making excuses and start posting. I also dive deep into the operational realities of building a $100 million agency, the importance of "documenting" over "creating," and why your biggest growth will come from the word "no." You'll learn about:The Current Arbitrage on LinkedInWhy You Should Be in the "Mickey Mouse" BusinessThe "Document, Don't Create" Content StrategyHow to Scale a Service Business through HR