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What happens when hard work is not something you learn later in life, but something built into you from childhood?In this episode of the Culture Matters Podcast, Jay Doran sits down with John Flores, National Sales Director at NEXA Lending, to talk about the experiences that shaped his approach to leadership, coaching, competition, and accountability. John grew up in a farming family where raising animals, working the land, and doing your part were simply expectations. If the work did not get done, there were real consequences.That mentality followed John into athletics, collegiate coaching, and eventually the mortgage industry, where he has spent more than two decades learning what separates people who consistently perform from those who continually find reasons they cannot.One of John's strongest philosophies is his rejection of the word "try." When someone says they tried, it can become permission to accept the failure without examining what needs to change. John would rather see someone fail, own it, learn from it, and come back determined to do better.Jay and John also get personal about John's family history. His grandfather came to the United States from Mexico and worked as a migrant laborer. His parents sacrificed constantly for their children, including spending what little they had to support John's baseball career. John eventually became the first person in his family to earn a college degree, choosing to complete his education even when opportunities existed to continue pursuing baseball.Those experiences became the foundation for how John leads today. His calendar has become the "CEO" of his business, implementation matters more than intention, and controlling the controllables is one of the most important disciplines a professional can develop.In this episode:How growing up on a farm shaped John's work ethic and perspective on responsibilityWhat raising pigs, working wheat harvest, and even churning butter taught him about doing what needs to be doneHis grandfather's journey from Mexico to the United States and the sacrifices that shaped his familyBecoming the first person in his family to earn a college degreeChoosing education when his baseball career presented another pathWhy John believes the word "try" can become an excuseHow failure can actually create confidenceThe difference between competing to win and treating competitors like enemiesWhat coaching athletes taught John about developing peopleWhy controlling the controllables matters in leadership and performanceJohn's philosophy that his calendar is the CEO of his businessWhy keeping commitments to yourself matters as much as keeping commitments to othersHow to recognize whether someone is truly coachableWhy implementation separates high performers from people who simply collect informationThe importance of protecting your team's culture from negative influencesJohn's transition from collegiate baseball coaching into the mortgage industryThe story of the unconventional interview that launched his mortgage career in 2003Why today's difficult mortgage environment can create opportunity for professionals willing to stay in the gameWhat John has learned from nearly 20 years of working alongside Geri FarrWhy professionalism, consistency, accountability, and attitude continue to matter regardless of the industryJohn's message throughout the conversation is simple: you cannot control the market, the weather, your competitors, another person's attitude, or every circumstance that comes your way. You can control whether you make the call, whether you keep the commitment, whether you implement what you learned, and whether you get back to work after you fail.There is no try. There is doing, learning, adjusting, and doing it again.If you know someone who continually finds themselves explaining why something cannot be done, share this episode with them. It might change the way they think about accountability, failure, and what they are actually capable of accomplishing.

What does it really take to build a six-figure business?In this episode of The Business of Thinking Big, Lianne Kim takes a walk down memory lane and shares eight inspiring success stories from women she has coached over the years. These women come from different industries and different stages of business and motherhood, but each found their own path to reaching six figures.From growing a consulting business from $0 to over $100K in six months to overcoming burnout, imposter syndrome, and the fear of being visible, these stories highlight the strategies, mindset shifts, support systems, and bold decisions that helped these women grow.Lianne also explores the importance of refining your offers, learning from your clients, building strong peer support, investing in yourself, and staying open to how your success might actually unfold.In this episode, you'll learn:How Caitlin Beattie grew from $0 to $100K in six monthsWhy staying open to what the market is telling you can help refine your businessHow Fran Murray transitioned from baking to becoming a service providerWhy strategic pricing, systems, and staffing can support sustainable growthHow Judy Lutieri transformed her wellness business by adding coachingWhy you can't force someone who isn't ready for changeThe power of peer support and accountability when building a businessHow Gio Aiello moved from burnout to running a six-figure doula agencyWhy nervous system work and mindset can play a role in navigating business growthHow Leah Davidson overcame limiting beliefs and built a six-figure coaching businessWhy being a helper doesn't mean you can't make moneyHow Brittany Gaudio learned to aim higher and understand her ideal clientsHow Andrea Morad overcame imposter syndrome and became more visibleWhy you don't always know where your next big business opportunity will come fromWhether you're dreaming of your first six figures or already working toward a bigger revenue goal, these stories are a reminder that there isn't one single path to success. Sometimes, you simply need the right strategy, support, and willingness to keep moving forward.Timestamps:00:00 – Eight inspiring six-figure success stories01:00 – Caitlin Beattie's journey from $0 to $100K in six months02:00 – How Caitlin surpassed $300K in her first year03:00 – Using client feedback to refine your business04:00 – Fran Murray's transition from baker to service provider05:00 – Repricing and restructuring for sustainable growth06:00 – Building systems and adding support as demand grows07:00 – Setting ambitious revenue goals08:00 – Judy Lutieri's successful wellness business09:00 – Meeting clients where they are10:00 – Why you can't force someone to change11:00 – The power of serving clients through transformation12:00 – How peer support helped two entrepreneurs reach six figures13:00 – The importance of feeling seen and supported14:00 – Building a community of women who want each other to succeed15:00 – The power of accountability and connection16:00 – Gio Aiello's journey from burnout to six figures17:00 – Navigating the roller coaster of entrepreneurship18:00 – Understanding fear and nervous system responses19:00 – Learning to sit with the ups and downs20:00 – Leah Davidson's journey to becoming a six-figure coach21:00 – Overcoming the belief that you shouldn't charge for your work22:00 – Reinvesting in your business to reach more people23:00 – Celebrating big wins and overcoming self-doubt24:00 – Creating a successful six-figure launch25:00 – Brittany Gaudio and the courage to aim higher26:00 – Understanding your ideal client and what they're willing to invest in27:00 – Learning to play bigger in your business28:00 – Andrea Morad's journey through imposter syndrome29:00 – Becoming visible despite fear and self-doubt30:00 – Setting a six-figure goal and making it happen31:00 – Staying open to how success might come32:00 – Why support can help you get further, faster33:00 – Setting your own big, bold business goals—‌Connect with me:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liannekimcoach  Instagram: @liannekimcoachJoin the Mamas & Co. community to get access to valuable resources and the support of likeminded mompreneurs and mentors: https://www.mamasandco.com Instagram: @mamasandcoPodcasting support:https://theultimatecreative.com 

In this episode of The Fractional CFO Show, Adam Cooper is joined by Dan Maudhub, founder of branding agency Be Wonderful, now an investor, advisor and Non-Executive Director.Dan built and grew Be Wonderful before taking the business through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) transaction - a very different route to the traditional trade sale, merger or management buyout that many agency owners might consider when thinking about their exit strategy.The conversation explores the full journey: building an agency with a future exit in mind, choosing an EOT, valuing and structuring the business for the transaction, and then dealing with something that receives far less attention in traditional business exit planning - what happens after the deal is done.Building a business with an exit in mindDan shares how Be Wonderful developed from a founder-led creative agency and why changes in the ownership structure became an important part of its growth.After initially building the company with several minority shareholders, Dan gradually bought those shareholders out. That gave him greater control over the direction of the agency and, ultimately, made the eventual exit process simpler.The discussion highlights an important lesson for anyone thinking about selling a business: exit planning can start many years before an actual transaction.Ownership structure, shareholder alignment, financial performance, management capability and founder dependency can all influence both business valuation and the range of exit options available.Dan also explains why scaling an agency organically can become increasingly difficult as the business grows. New layers of management, relatively short client contracts and the challenge of securing recurring revenue can all affect the route an agency takes towards greater scale and long-term value.Rather than waiting until he was ready to sell, Dan says the business developed its financial model with the eventual exit in mind.Why choose an Employee Ownership Trust?A major part of the conversation focuses on Employee Ownership Trusts and why Dan chose an EOT rather than a traditional M&A transaction or trade sale.Dan explains in straightforward terms how an Employee Ownership Trust works and how employees can effectively become the majority owners and beneficiaries of the business.He also discusses some of the financial and commercial considerations involved in an EOT, including:Business valuationTax considerationsThe structure and timing of payments to existing shareholdersFuture profitabilityEmployee incentivesLong-term financial performanceThe interests of different stakeholdersFor Dan, the decision wasn't simply about finding the exit route with the most attractive headline number.He wanted an approach that could allow him and his family to realise value from the business while also giving employees a meaningful stake in its future success.That made the EOT particularly relevant to Be Wonderful's existing culture and values as a B Corp certified agency.The financial realities of selling a businessOne of the most interesting parts of Dan's experience is the financial risk that remains after an EOT transaction.Unlike an exit where the founder receives all of their proceeds immediately, Dan discusses having a longer period over which value would be realised. That meant considering whether the business could continue generating sufficient profit over the years following the transaction.It required honest conversations about what the business might be worth, what could realistically be taken off the table initially, and what would happen if future performance didn't go according to plan.For founders considering how to sell a business, it's a useful reminder that the headline business valuation is only one part of the equation.Cash flow, profitability, financial modelling, deal structure and the ongoing ability of the company to perform can ultimately be just as important.What happens after the founder leaves?Dan describes the transaction itself as relatively smooth.The bigger surprise came afterwards.After years of being the founder and MD, Dan suddenly found himself returning to board meetings where he was no longer the person leading the conversation or making the final decision.Instead, he had become one voice around the table.Dan talks openly about learning when to contribute, when to step back and even when to bite his tongue as other people made decisions differently from the way he would have made them.There was also a more personal adjustment.The routines and responsibilities that had structured his working life for years suddenly changed. Meetings disappeared from the diary, his role within the organisation changed and he had to consider where he could make the greatest impact next.It provides an interesting perspective on an aspect of selling a company that can easily be overlooked: an exit isn't purely a financial event. For many business owners, it's also a major change in leadership, identity and purpose.Succession planning and founder dependencyPerhaps the biggest lesson came when the business had to operate without its founder.Dan had promoted internally ahead of the EOT and spent months preparing his successor for the MD role. But after Dan stepped back, some of the knowledge, processes and decision-making that had previously existed between them became much harder to replicate.As Dan explains, founders can believe they have everything covered within their team - but they don't really know until they leave the room.The conversation explores what happened next, including pressure on agency profitability, project margins and leadership capacity.Dan reflects on what he would do differently, including breaking down the founder/CEO role in much greater detail and identifying exactly who would take responsibility for each area.It's an important succession planning lesson.Processes and systems that appear obvious to a founder after years of experience may not actually be documented anywhere. Decisions may depend on intuition, experience and conversations that haven't yet been turned into repeatable processes.Removing founder dependency therefore requires more than appointing a successor.It means understanding everything the founder actually does, building the right management structure, documenting critical processes and ensuring the next generation of leadership has the information and support required to make good commercial and financial decisions.Dan also shares one of his biggest leadership lessons from the experience: being an excellent second-in-command doesn't automatically mean someone will be equally effective as the person ultimately responsible for the business.Life after selling your businessThe episode also explores Dan's post-exit career.Alongside his continued involvement with Be Wonderful, he now advises founders looking to scale their businesses, invests in startups and supports entrepreneurs and social enterprises through the Wonderful Foundation.Dan talks about the adjustment from concentrating almost entirely on one company to developing a portfolio career across different businesses and projects.It raises another important question for founders working on their business exit strategy:What are you actually exiting towards?Dan's experience suggests that good exit planning isn't only about achieving the right business valuation or completing the transaction.Founders also need to think about their personal goals, values, desired lifestyle and the role they want business to play in their lives afterwards.In this episode, we discuss:How Dan built and scaled Be WonderfulWhy agency businesses can become difficult to scale organicallyBuilding a financial model with a future business exit in mindHow shareholder structure can affect long-term business valueWhat an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is and how it worksEOTs versus a traditional trade sale, merger or M&A transactionBusiness valuation when selling through an EOTThe financial and tax considerations behind different exit strategiesCreating incentives for employees under an employee ownership modelProtecting company culture during a change of ownershipManaging profitability and margins after the founder steps awayMoving from founder and MD to board member and advisorThe emotional and practical realities of life after selling a businessWhy succession planning needs to start well before an exitThe risks of founder dependency in growing agenciesWhy critical processes and systems often remain inside the founder's headChoosing and preparing the next generation of leadershipWhy a strong second-in-command doesn't automatically make a strong first-in-commandBuilding a portfolio career after exitAligning your business exit strategy with your personal goals and valuesIf you're an agency owner, entrepreneur or founder thinking about selling your business, succession planning, an Employee Ownership Trust or simply how to build a more valuable business that can operate without you, this episode offers a practical and experience-led look at what business exit planning really involves.Because preparing a business for sale isn't just about getting the numbers right.It's about building a company that can continue to perform when you're no longer the person in the room.

What if the consistent £10K month you've been chasing is actually the wrong goal? Because I don't think your business needs to make the same amount of money every month to be successful, and I definitely don't think you need to keep chasing bigger and bigger revenue milestones just because the online business world tells you to. In this episode, I'm sharing the number I think we should be paying far more attention to, and a much more useful way to think about consistency, growth and what a financially sustainable business looks like.Real businesses fluctuate. You might have a bigger month because you've launched something, followed by a quieter month where you're focused on delivery. What matters more is creating a sustainable range of income that gives you enough predictability to run your business and, crucially, pay yourself consistently. I'd much rather we started talking about consistent £3K or £5K paychecks than beating ourselves up because the business made £8K instead of the magical £10K.We'll look at how to work out your own sustainable income range based on what you actually need from the business, rather than a number the internet has decided represents success. And we're talking about sustainability beyond individual months too. You don't have to double your revenue every year. Building a business that can reliably support you this year, next year and the year after is a perfectly ambitious goal.Of course, that kind of predictability takes time. It comes from streamlining your offers, getting clear on your positioning, building a reputation and allowing your clients and audience to get to know what you do. Constantly changing your offers, starting from scratch or chasing the next idea interrupts that process. Sustainable businesses need roots, and sometimes the smartest thing you can do is give yours enough time to grow.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy “consistent £10K months” isn't a particularly useful business goalThe difference between consistent revenue and a consistent paycheckHow to choose a sustainable monthly revenue range for your businessWhy fluctuations in revenue are completely normalWhy your business doesn't have to grow every single yearHow your offers and positioning create greater predictability over timeWhy constantly changing your offers makes sustainable income harder to achieveThe role patience plays in building a business that lasts“You need to choose a range that works for your life.”Mentioned in this episode:Join DreamiumIf your offers don't quite make sense together or feel aligned with where your business is heading, you probably need an offer ecosystem. Go back to school on your offers this September inside my offer design school, Dreamium. Just five places available for right-fit students. Apply today at ceelslockley.co/dreamium for your dreamy offer plus a back-to-school bonus: two 30-minute private lessons with me.Dreamium

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a speech-language pathologist working from her car recognizes that her expertise could create a much bigger impact?In this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela sits down with Luba Patlakh, mom of three, speech-language pathologist, myofunctional therapist, and founder and CEO of Kidology. Over 11 years, Luba grew Kidology from a solo practice into an Inc. 5000 multidisciplinary pediatric therapy business with two locations, more than 100 team members, and over 150,000 families served.Luba shares the turning point that helped her begin thinking like a CEO—not only as a practitioner—and why she invested in learning the financial, operational, and leadership skills she needed to scale. She also opens up about the growing pains behind the success, navigating mom guilt, accepting support, and learning to define growth and success on her own terms.We also explore how Kidology expanded beyond traditional pediatric therapy to provide autistic-support classrooms, online parent education, and resources that help families confidently advocate for their children during the IEP process.In this episode, you'll learn:How Luba transformed her expertise into a thriving, mission-driven businessWhy understanding your numbers, systems, and accounts receivable is essential for sustainable growthWhat it takes to transition from practitioner to CEOHow listening to your community can uncover meaningful new opportunitiesWhy business owners need strong policies, procedures, and financial preparationHow Luba balances motherhood, ambition, leadership, and mom guiltWhy brick-and-mortar growth is just as meaningful as building a large online followingHow parents can prepare to advocate more confidently during an IEP meetingWhy progress—not perfection—is what allows a business to evolveLuba's advice for moms ready to turn their knowledge, passion, or professional experience into a greater impactLuba's story is a powerful reminder that you don't need a traditional business background—or a perfect plan—to begin. Your experience, perspective, and desire to serve can become the foundation for something extraordinary when you're willing to learn, invest in yourself, and take the next step.Connect with Luba Patlakh:Website: https://lubapatlakh.comInstagram: @lubapatlakhKidology: https://kidologyinc.com/The Confident IEP Parent: https://theconfidentiepparent.comIf this conversation encouraged you, follow The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast and share this episode with another mom who is ready to grow her business, trust her expertise, and create a bigger impact. 

You have years - maybe decades - of experience.You've seen what's broken in your industry. You have ideas about how things could work better. You have a perspective that could genuinely help people.But if you're only sharing those ideas with your mentor, your coach, your colleagues, your friends, or the people already inside your professional circle…you're talking to an echo chamber.And your expertise can't create its full impact if the people who need it never get to hear it.In this episode, I talk about why I believe Changemakers have an enormous opportunity right now to take their expertise beyond the traditional systems they've been working inside and build sustainable online brands around what they know.I share my own journey from nonprofit immigration lawyer to also online social entrepreneur - including the moment I realized that although I deeply believed in my profession and mission, there were limits to how much change I could create within the existing system.Building an online business gave me another way to contribute.It allowed me to reach people across borders, share what I'd learned, build something profitable and ultimately help far more people than I could through my traditional professional role alone.And that's why I'm so passionate about helping other Changemakers do the same.In this episode, I explore:Why keeping your biggest ideas inside your existing professional circle limits your potential impactThe opportunity we now have to reach people around the world through the internetHow I moved from nonprofit immigration law into also entrepreneurship and online businessWhy building a profitable business doesn't have to mean abandoning your missionHow I built Immigrant Finance with my husband to help immigrants build financial wealthWhy content is one of the most powerful tools changemakers have for sharing their expertiseWhy learning online sales matters if you want your impact to be sustainableThe connection between visibility, expertise, income and impactWhy your years of experience may be exactly what qualifies you to become a thought leaderWhy now is such an important moment for Changemakers to step forward and help build what comes nextThe internet has given us something previous generations could barely have imagined: the ability to share our ideas with people around the world instantly.The question isn't whether that opportunity exists.The question is whether you're actually using it.If you know you have something important to contribute, it's time to stop keeping it behind closed doors.Your people can't find you if they can't hear you.And your expertise can't create the impact it's capable of creating if it stays inside the echo chamber.Ready to build an online brand as brilliant and respected as your offline career? Here are the top ways to work with me right now:*Changemaker Circle A small, intimate group coaching container where you finally translate your expertise online so you become the undeniable thought leader in your field.Join here: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/circle*Brand Positioning AuditA personalized positioning strategy that reveals exactly why your expertise isn't translating into premium clients - and the shifts that make your value impossible to ignore.Book here: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/product/brandaudit*Changemaker Brand AcceleratorA private execution container for Changemakers ready to turn their expertise into an online brand that calls in dream clients on repeat and makes massive impactApply here: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/changemakeraccelerator

You've picked the colors.You've built the website.You've created the offer.Maybe you've even started making money.But have you actually protected the business you're working so hard to build?In this episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie sits down with business and trademark attorney Samantha Bradshaw for a practical conversation about the legal and financial foundations entrepreneurs often push to the bottom of the list.Because let's face it, choosing your brand colors is a lot more fun than thinking about contracts, business entities, bank accounts, liability, copyright and trademarks.Until something goes wrong.Samantha works with first-generation entrepreneurs to help them proactively grow and protect their businesses. She shares how watching a friend struggle to access affordable legal support helped shape the kind of attorney and business owner she wanted to become.Julie and Samantha also dig into something that goes beyond legal protection: Are you building a business, or have you simply created something that pays you?They talk about separating personal and business finances, understanding profitability instead of being distracted by impressive revenue numbers online, using contracts before there's a disagreement, assessing insurance needs, and thinking about where you ultimately want your company to go.Then Samantha gives a refreshingly understandable explanation of one of the most confusing areas for entrepreneurs: copyright versus trademark.What protects your podcast?What about your course?Your business name?Your signature program?Your logo?Your event?And what happens if someone is already using a name similar to yours?Samantha explains why trademarks aren't simply about protecting a business. Trademark law exists in large part to prevent consumer confusion, and the strength of a brand can eventually become an asset with real financial value.In this episode, you'll learn:Why entrepreneurs postpone important legal foundationsThe difference between running a hobby and operating a businessWhy personal and business finances should be separatedHow an LLC or other business structure can help protect personal assetsWhen business insurance may deserve considerationWhy contracts can protect both the business and the client relationshipHow to introduce contracts if you've already started working with clientsWhy revenue and profit are two very different thingsHow the Profit First philosophy can change the way entrepreneurs manage moneyThe difference between copyright and trademarkWhat kinds of content may receive copyright protectionWhat a trademark actually protectsWhy two businesses can sometimes legally use the same or similar namesWhen trademarking a program, brand or event may make senseHow intellectual property can increase the value of a businessWhy your exit strategy matters even if you're nowhere near exitingThe simple trademark search Samantha recommends entrepreneurs do nowSamantha's ChallengeBefore you spend another year building equity in a name, Samantha recommends checking whether someone may already have trademark rights that could create a problem.She walks listeners through searching the USPTO trademark database and suggests testing variations of the core name people use when referring others to your business.Important: This conversation is educational and isn't individualized legal advice. Your specific legal needs will depend on your business and circumstances.

Today's episode is a little different because I'm actually stealing an episode from my friend and podcast producer  Marie's podcast, Your Girl, where we sat down with Andrea to talk through our biggest business lessons from July.And honestly? There are A LOT.We're talking about delayed gratification, client rejection, self-trust, networking, burnout, CEO time, making more money by doing less, and why sometimes the best thing you can do for your business is… go outside.In this episode, we're talking about:Why the clients you sign today might have been watching you for monthsThe reminder that business is basically one giant lesson in delayed gratificationWhy you should never celebrate until the money is in the bankHow to stop taking client rejection personallyThe difference between someone rejecting your offer and rejecting youWhy people can say yes on a sales call and change their mind afterwardHow setting boundaries can completely change the way you show up in businessWhy your network is probably much closer than you thinkHow “one degree away” relationships can lead to clients, referrals, friendships, and opportunitiesWhy you should stop forcing yourself into a productivity schedule that doesn't actually work for youThe weird realization that sometimes the less I work, the more money I makeWhy successful business owners can become addicted to being busyThe importance of creating actual CEO hours instead of spending every second doing client workWhy you need to work on your business, not just in itGiving yourself permission to have hobbies, travel, go to the beach, and have a personality outside of your businessWhat it looks like to let your business grow up a little so it doesn't need you 24/7Why self-trust becomes absolutely essential when you're making big life and business movesWant to check out more from Marie?

Season 94, Episode 1126: Becoming the Person You Could Have Been with Maria QuattroneImagine reaching the end of your life and meeting the person you could have become.The person who took the chances. Who entered the rooms that intimidated them. Who did the work when nobody could see the results. Who refused to allow fear to determine what was possible.Would you recognize them?Returning guest Maria Quattrone joins Jay Doran on the Culture Matters Podcast for a conversation about identity, fearlessness, discipline, community, accountability, and the next evolution of a career built through more than two decades in the real estate industry.Maria's word for 2026 is fearless, and this year she has been forced to live it.After years of building one of Philadelphia's most successful listing businesses, Maria is stepping into a new identity as the leader of the More Listings Now community. The transition has required her to move beyond being known simply as a high-performing listing professional and begin translating the systems, behaviors, mindset, and experience behind her success into something other professionals can implement.But Maria believes production begins long before the numbers appear.Your production will only match your identity.She shares a story from earlier in her career when she asked members of her team how many transactions they truly believed they were capable of completing each month. Their answers immediately revealed something important: opportunity alone could never outperform belief.That realization eventually contributed to Maria's now-famous March 2025 experiment. She had previously considered roughly 42 listing appointments in a month a strong performance. Instead of setting another incremental goal, she made a commitment to discover what was actually possible.The result was 132 appointments booked.But the real lesson was not the number.It was discovering how often we unknowingly negotiate against our own potential.Maria and Jay explore the difference between a goal and a commitment, why accountability changes behavior, and why the work required to transform your life or business is often invisible long before the results become visible.Maria compares it to compound interest. For a long time, the penny still looks like a penny. The pipeline appears unchanged. The effort seems disproportionate to the outcome.Then suddenly, it isn't.That same philosophy now shapes More Listings Now. Maria is building a community around implementation rather than information. Members are expected to show up, have conversations, role-play, troubleshoot real situations, accept constructive feedback, and actually execute.Because information without implementation is worthless.In this episode, Jay and Maria discuss:Why Maria chose “fearless” as her word for 2026Stepping into a new identity after decades of successWhy your production often matches what you believe you are capable ofThe experiment behind Maria's 132 listing appointments in March 2025Setting commitments instead of simply setting goalsWhy accountability can dramatically change performanceThe difference between focusing on outcomes and focusing on processWhy the work is invisible until suddenly it isn'tHow consistent activity compounds over timeDetaching your success from decisions your customers have every right to makeWhy teaching others forces you to relearn and refine your own craftThe relationship between self-awareness and meaningful changeHow community can accelerate growthWhy your definition of success should not automatically become someone else'sThe importance of implementation after educationWhy courage builds confidenceThe challenge of building More Listings Now while continuing to operate a high-volume listing businessWhy leaders should remain practitioners of the work they teachWhat the real estate industry risks losing when its leaders stop producingWhy Maria believes listings create leverage, impact, opportunity, and freedomThe role of conversations in every successful sales careerMaria's vision for expanding More Listings Now throughout North America and beyondThroughout the conversation, one distinction becomes especially important: Maria is not teaching something she used to do.She is still doing it.She continues taking appointments, making calls, operating her listing business, meeting with her team, refining systems, and working directly inside the environment she teaches others to navigate.For Maria, leadership is not about standing outside the arena and explaining how the game should be played. It is about remaining in the game while helping others become capable of playing it themselves.And when Jay asks what she hopes people remember about Maria Quattrone 20 years from now, her answer goes beyond listings, production, transactions, or business.She hopes she made an impact on people's lives. She hopes she helped people change how they thought about who they were capable of becoming. And she hopes they remember kindness and love.Because the goal is not to someday meet the person you could have been.The goal is to have the courage, discipline, community, and faith to become that person while you still have the opportunity.

There's rarely one giant thing keeping your practice stuck. It's ten tiny leaks you've stopped seeing because you're the one living inside it every day. In this episode Andy and Jacinta walk you through the exact audit they'd run if they had one day inside your clinic, from the song playing in reception to the number on your booking page, so you can put fresh eyes on your own business and find the small tweaks that quietly compound into big growth.Because business isn't rocket science. It's a formula. And once you know what to look for, you can run this audit on yourself. In this episode you'll learn:Why the fastest way to see your business clearly is to sit in your own reception and experience it like a client (Jacinta's Ariana Grande moment says it all)The first-impression rule that means you can do a thousand things right and still lose someone over one thing wrongHow to audit your culture in one question you ask every team member separately (and what different answers are really telling you)Why your front desk and booking page might be the most expensive leak in your whole funnel, and the $1,600 fix that's often worth itHow to map a client journey from first meet-cute to long-term care so patients never fall off simply because there's no planThe KPIs that actually drive profit and outcomes, and why "I have a feeling we need more new clients" is costing you moneyWhere to find hidden money in your P&L, from forgotten subscriptions to unoptimised team contractsThe founder's calendar test: show us where you spend your time and we'll show you the health of your businessWhy the fish rots from the head, and how Andy's own late-running shifts were quietly creating the team stress they were trying to solve Key quotes:"You can do a thousand things right after that one thing wrong, and you will forever be chasing your tail to rewrite that first impression." - Jacinta"Show me your calendar and I'll show you the health of your business. That's where you're spending your time, and that's where the fruits of your labour are going to come from." - Andy Mentioned in this episode:Book a FREE Practice Plan call If this episode had you itching to run away and audit your own practice, that's exactly the point. Start with one leak. And if you want us to help you find the gap that's actually holding your growth, book a free Practice Plan Call and we'll show you where the biggest opportunity is hiding.

What if the breakthrough you've been chasing isn't actually moving you forward?A powerful experience can feel like progress. A retreat, a book, a conference, a revelation, a coaching session—something suddenly shifts, and you feel transformed. But what happens when the feeling fades and your business, message, body of work, and results are still exactly where they were?Kellan challenges the addiction to breakthroughs and argues for something far more demanding: building authority. Your experiences only become truly valuable when you integrate them, articulate them, structure them, demonstrate them, and use them to create results for other people.The goal isn't to keep getting cracked open.The goal is to build something from what you've learned.Key TakeawaysWhy people become addicted to chasing breakthroughsHow “bright shiny object” syndrome shows up in personal development and businessWhy breakthroughs can feel like progress without requiring constructionThe difference between having an experience and building authorityWhy authority requires integration, articulation, consistency, and evidenceCreating a clear message and a defined audienceWhy trying to help everybody can mean helping nobodyThe importance of building a body of workWhy a repeatable framework mattersHow books and programs can become components of authorityWhy having a strong point of view mattersWhy rejection and haters can be evidence that you've actually stood for somethingTurning your journey into a messageTurning your message into a bookTurning authority into offers and incomeTurning income into impactWhy the marketplace isn't the enemyThe connection between authority, purpose, prosperity, and joyWhy today's tools create fewer excuses for creating books, courses, apps, and other productsThe difference between inspiration and marketplace responsibilityWhy your lived experience can become valuable when it becomes useful to others

If the word “website” makes you want to crawl under your desk and never come out, this episode is for you.Because apparently, you do not need a giant, expensive, perfectly designed website to start building your business online. You just need somewhere on the internet that you actually own.In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend Andrea, owner and lead designer of Merveille Creative Studios, about websites, SEO, branding, and what creators actually need when they're building a business.And honestly? We are making websites feel way less overwhelming.If you're a travel content creator, UGC creator, influencer, or creator who wants to work with brands, tourism boards, and businesses, this episode is packed with practical advice for building an online presence that makes you look legit — without spending your entire life trying to figure out your website.In this episode, we talk about:Why you should stop relying entirely on Instagram and social media to house your businessWhy a simple landing page is better than nothingWhy you should have your own domain instead of relying on platforms like Linktree or hosted landing pagesWhat your website actually needs if you're just getting startedWhen it's time to graduate from a landing page to a full websiteThe essential pages every creator website should haveWhy your UGC portfolio should NOT live on CanvaHow your website can help you get discovered through SEOWhy having a website can help creators look more legitimate to brands and tourism boardsWebsite platforms including Squarespace, Wix, Showit, and WordPressWhy Andrea personally prefers WordPress for SEO and customizationThe difference between easy-to-use website platforms and platforms that give you more flexibilityWhy website speed matters for SEOHow to check your website speed with Google PageSpeed InsightsThe biggest website mistake creators make in their hero sectionWhy you need to tell people who you are and what you do immediatelyHow to use analytics to understand who's actually visiting your websiteWhy you should have an email opt-in on your websiteWhat platform you should use if you're selling digital products vs. physical productsHow your website can become a home base for your travel content creation business

Would you pay thousands more for a new car just to avoid the traditional dealership experience?Carvana is now selling brand-new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles, and some buyers are paying significantly more for them than they would at competing dealerships. Yet Carvana is moving those cars at a staggering rate.In this episode, The Car Chick looks at why Carvana's new-car experiment is working, why today's consumers aren't necessarily “tech savvy” but tech normal, and why dealerships have digitized car buying without really changing the sales process.Plus, learn how to take control of your own car purchase and create a faster, lower-stress buying experience without necessarily paying thousands more for the privilege.In this episode:Why Carvana is getting into the new-car businessWhy buyers are willingly paying more for convenienceThe difference between digitizing car buying and actually changing the processHow Carvana can generate more than $7,000 in gross profit per retail vehicleHow to negotiate, finance and even arrange delivery without spending hours at the dealershipHow to decide what convenience is really worth to youYou can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here. Connect with LeeAnn:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeWork with LeeAnn:Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a CarCar Buying ServiceCopyright ©2024 Women's Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick.  All rights reserved.

Most salon owners assume their business feels complicated because it needs to be. But after years inside salons at every level of the market, I've noticed the opposite. The businesses that thrive are simple, while the ones that struggle are usually a collection of good ideas picked up along the way that were never designed to work together. So ask yourself: does your business actually function as one connected whole, or does it just feel like separate parts that don't quite work together as they should?I'll share why keeping things simple takes real work, why most owners build their business one decision at a time, and why the real job of management is making sure every part connects to everything else. If your business feels harder than it should, this episode will help you see why.IN THIS EPISODE:Why the most successful salons are simple, not complicatedHow joined up thinking turns one small decision, like pricing, into a ripple across the whole businessWhy removing something from your business can matter as much as adding something newThe real difference between a simple business and one that depends on youEPISODE TRANSCRIPT:[00:00] Introduction[00:43] The one question people most often ask about salon success[01:54] The jigsaw puzzle metaphor for building a business that works[03:56] Why so many salon owners end up building the plane while flying[06:46] Why you need the picture on the box before you build[08:35] How one pricing decision ripples through every part of your business[10:00] The two sides of management: systems and processes versus people[13:16] Why removing something from the business can matter as much as adding[14:02] The real difference between a simple business and a dependent one[18:08] Why the goal is making the pieces you have work together[19:00] The free management checklist and course mentioned in this episodeRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

"You cannot set yourself on fire to keep other people warm."That's the quote from this week's guest, Jules Duncan, and it captures the whole conversation. Because both of us have done it. Both of us have paid the price. And both of us want you to not do the same.I'm Jen Wilson, The Healing Rebel, and I'm delighted to have Jules back on the podcast. Jules runs The Badass Business Club, she's been coaching business owners for a decade, and we've known each other pretty much the whole time she's been in business. This conversation goes into the reality of running a business without wrecking your health, and how to build what she calls a "rich life", which has nothing to do with money.What we cover:What a "rich life" actually means (and why it's more about your Tuesdays than your holidays)Why gratitude gets a bad rap and what to reach for insteadWhy every task, decision, and commitment needs to go in Google CalendarHow to schedule your rest, holidays, and downtime months in advanceThe advantages of business ownership that most business owners never takeWhy you don't have to respond to messages within 20 minutesBusiness WhatsApp: what it is, why you need it, and how to set it up properlyThe two-phone system I use to protect my downtimeWhy fit isn't the same as healthy (and why fitness professionals often burn out first)The moment Jules realised she was so fatigued she was burning her own neck with a hair straightenerThe Crohn's flare that finally forced me to change how I ran my businessWhy "you can't set yourself on fire to keep other people warm" needs to be tattooed on every coachWhether hormones and perimenopause are part of why women in their 40s stop caring what people thinkWhy every business is a service (and it's okay to think of it that way)Why failure is necessary, not shameful, in building a businessA few questions we answer:What is a "rich life" and how do you build one?How do you protect your time and energy as a self-employed business owner?Why do so many fitness and wellness professionals burn out?Should you offer 24/7 support to clients?How do you know when your business is costing you too much?Why is failure necessary for building a successful business?Find Jules:Instagram: @thebadassbusinessclub For book recommendations: @badassbooksandbarbellsFree download: my Lymphatic Drainage Self-Care Routine. A gentle, daily practice you can do in as little as one minute a day. Download here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/lymph/If you're in or around Glasgow and you'd like to come in for a treatment, my Reset (90 minutes) and Recalibration (3 hours) sessions are designed for exactly this kind of nervous system exhaustion www.iamjenwilson.com/relaxAbout Jen:Jen Wilson is The Healing Rebel, a holistic wellness practitioner with over 17 years in practice, supporting capable, first born daughters who give to everyone and struggle to receive. Working from her private home studio in Springburn, North Glasgow, Jen offers The Reset, The Recalibration, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Therapeutic Fascia Massage, Closing the Bones, Menopause Massage, Reiki, Reiki Drumming, and Sound Healing, plus online movement classes and an on-demand subscription library.Find out more at iamjenwilson.com

There's a belief in the online space that if you can just master the algorithm, build the right funnel, and stay consistent with content, your business will grow—but I've found that's only part of the picture. Those strategies can absolutely work, but they don't guarantee alignment, joy, or the kind of transformation that truly sustains a business. In this episode, I share why we're being called into a new way of building—one that prioritizes alignment before repetition and mastery. Because when you're out of alignment, even success can feel draining. This is where your spiritual gifts become the true engine behind your growth, your impact, and your ability to create a business that actually feels good to run.In this episode, I share:Why strategies like funnels, content, and visibility can work—but won't replace alignmentHow alignment, repetition, and joy work together to create true mastery in your businessWhy your spiritual gifts are the key to deeper client transformation and sustainable growthTimestamps:00:23 Strategy Versus Alignment03:33 Joy Fuels Mastery04:42 Olympic Alignment Story07:37 Repetition Without Burnout08:25 Aligned Marketing Choices10:32 Spiritual Gifts Revolution13:49 Visibility Myth15:22 Transformation Drives Growth16:16 Activate Gifts With Soul Blueprint19:49 InvitationSTAY CONNECTED:Discover the Human Design chart of your business, and how it's naturally designed to create momentum, visibility, and aligned clients. Run the Right Chart: Free chart and trainingSUBSCRIBE on SubstackFOLLOW on InstagramFOLLOW on FacebookSUBSCRIBE on YouTubeReady to use your Spiritual Gifts to attract soul-aligned clients? BOOK a Soul Blueprint Intuitive Business AssessmentLeave a review for Soul Alive Radio (and we'll read it on the air!)

The way you're using Claude right now is probably costing you time you don't have to lose.In this episode, Christina and Corinne break down the exact system they use inside Claude to run White Birch Media Group, covering the three tools that confuse almost every creator: Skills, Projects, and Cowork. They get into what each one is actually built for, why using the wrong one creates more work instead of less, and how to know in five seconds which one a task calls for.What you'll learn:The real difference between a Skill, a Project, and Cowork (and why "just use whichever" is costing you time)How to know which tool fits a task before you start typingThe mistake most creators make when they try to do everything in one placeA simple way to organize your own Claude setup so it actually scales with your businessWhy the right setup means less re-explaining yourself every single timeIf you've ever opened Claude and felt unsure where to even start, this episode gives you a clear system to follow from now on.********************************DISCLAIMER: This audio and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of our recommended products, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support our show and allows us to continue to provide you with valuable content. Thank you for your support!********************************LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEThe Smart Influencer SummitFULL SHOW NOTEShttps://thesmartinfluencer.com/e286-inside-our-claude-setup-what-we-use-when-why/CONNECT WITH CORINNE & CHRISTINAGet notified when new episodes drop Check out our YouTube channelJoin the convo on FacebookConnect on InstagramCOMMENTS, QUESTIONS, RECIPE IDEASEmail us at hello@thesmartinfluencer.comSupport the show

Welcome to Thriving in Midlife: The Women's Guide to Wellness, Longevity & Hormones After 40, your trusted space for women over 40 who want better health, more energy, balanced hormones, and practical wellness strategies that actually work.I'm your host, Kellie Lupsha, a high-performance health coach, and I'm excited to guide you on a journey toward greater vitality, energy, and well-being.In this episode of Thriving in Midlife, Kellie takes you behind the scenes of her recent trip abroad, sharing the highs, the hiccups, the unexpected moments, and the lessons she brought home with her.From Athens and the Greek islands to Turkey and London, this wasn't just a vacation. It became a reminder of how important it is to create a life that gives you the freedom to travel, experience new places, spend time with family, and still keep your work and business moving forward.Key Highlights:How to prepare your body for long-haul travelTips for sleeping on an overnight flightWays to minimize jet lag when arriving in a new time zoneKellie's favorite travel wellness essentialsHighlights from Athens, Greece, Crete, Rhodes, Turkey, and LondonHow to handle unexpected changes while travelingA powerful lesson about resilience, independence, and parentingWhy listening to your body matters during stressful seasonsHow AI and automation can create more freedom in your businessWhy building a business should ultimately support the life you want to liveThe importance of making time for adventure, family, connection, and joyKey Takeaways:Travel isn't always perfect. Plans change. Flights are exhausting. Weather gets in the way. Unexpected things happen. But there's still so much beauty in being willing to experience it all.Reserve Your Spot Now - Master Your Metabolism Why Hormones, Peptides, Protein & Workouts Won't Deliver Results Until You Fix the Systems Underneath - Jon this free online masterclass for women over 40 and 50.My product recommendations My “Shop My” link: https://shopmy.us/shop/kellielupsha?tab=latest1️⃣ Take The Activated Woman Quiz: Why Do I Still Feel Off No Matter What I Try?Finally discover what's really going on. Take this personalized quiz to uncover the system driving your symptoms and the strategic shift your body needs to respond again.2️⃣ JOIN US IN THE WOMEN'S LONGEVITY & WELLNESS HUB! Offering a 14-day trial for only $11A Functional Wellness and Coaching Membership designed just for women over 50. The Hub is a monthly membership and supportive community where we combine science-backed protocols, natural healing tools, and expert coaching to help you finally get real answers and real results.

Ask a question hereThis week on Mondays Down Under, Lee Salisbury—the Pool Shop Coach—and Nick tackle a question every pool business owner should ask: Are you actually running your business, or are you simply reacting to whichever fire is burning hottest today?Lee introduces her new Business Balance Check, a free assessment designed specifically to identify the areas of your business that need attention most. It examines ten critical areas—including branding, communication, team culture, safety, policies and procedures, and employee autonomy—before revealing whether you're currently operating as the Firefighter, the Glue, the Foreman, or the Owner.Lee and Nick also discuss:Why procedures sitting unread in a binder are nothing more than expensive pieces of paperThe importance of teaching employees the what, how, and whyHow small, one-percent improvements can transform a businessWhy great ideas collected at conferences rarely survive the trip homeHow a coach or mentor creates accountability and turns intention into actionUsing AI to streamline spreadsheets, emails, administration, and repetitive tasksWhy obviously AI-generated advertising can destroy customer trustThe danger of letting software replace genuine technical knowledge and judgmentWhy pool professionals must understand the story behind the water-test resultsCustomers who create a chemical catastrophe—and conveniently forget to mention what they addedThe importance of consistent branding and customer experiences across every touchpointThe episode also includes coverage from SPLASH 2026, featuring new chlorination and pool-control technology from Fluidra, along with commercial salt chlorination, ozone, UV, and advanced oxidation systems from Brauer.And, because no pool-industry episode would be complete without a customer turning a manageable problem into a full-blown aquatic crime scene, Nick shares what happened when someone accidentally dumped approximately eight kilograms of chlorine remover into a 70,000-liter indoor pool—and then attempted to fix it with liquid chlorine and stabilized chlorine.Take the Free Business Balance CheckFind out whether you're operating as the Firefighter, the Glue, the Foreman, or the Owner:The Pool Shop Coach's Business Balance CheckHave a question or topic suggestion for Mondays Down Under? Email talkingpools@gmail.com and mark it for Lee and Nick. Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

How much of what you're chasing right now do you actually want?The car. The house. The watch. The vacations. The team. The awards. The social media following. The recognition.And how much of it made its way onto your list because you keep watching everybody else?In Episode 399 of The MindShare Podcast, David Greenspan digs into what "keeping up with the Joneses" looks like in a world where social media puts hundreds of other people's lives, businesses and successes in front of us every single day.And Realtors... we're having a conversation about those videos too.One Realtor pours coffee in a listing video and suddenly everybody needs the coffee shot. Somebody sits at the kitchen island, now everyone's at the kitchen island. Somebody makes a funny video and half the industry decides they're comedians.And then there's the dancing.At a time when Realtors are fighting to demonstrate their value and professionalism to consumers, what are we actually communicating with some of the content we're putting online? But this episode goes much deeper than social media.David explores how comparison affects the businesses we build, the teams we think we need, the brokerages we join, the money we spend, the goals we chase and even how successful we believe we are.Because your situation can be perfectly fine until you see what somebody else has — and suddenly you start questioning something you weren't questioning five minutes ago. The challenge in this episode is to come back to your own Map.Figure out what you want personally, professionally and financially. Build your own scoreboard. Stay in your lane. Stop spending so much time watching what everybody else is doing.And go get your shit done.What You'll LearnHow social media has put "keeping up with the Joneses" on steroidsWhy comparison can completely change how you feel about a life or business you were happy with minutes earlierWhere healthy competition ends and damaging comparison beginsWhy Realtors copying the same content makes it harder to differentiate themselvesWhat your online content communicates about your professionalism and valueWhy your marketing should amplify who you actually areThe difference between wanting a particular business model and liking what it looks like from the outsideWhy seeing another agent build a team, start farming, launch a podcast or change brokerages doesn't mean you shouldHow the pressure to look successful can influence financial decisionsWhy your personal definition of success needs to belong to youHow David's Mapping process helps you evaluate what actually belongs in your life and businessWhy there will always be somebody with more — more money, more followers, a nicer car or a bigger businessHow comparison can quietly become another form of procrastinationWhy staying in your lane gives you more time and energy to actually get shit done00:00 — How Much of What You're Chasing Do You Actually Want?The car, house, vacations, business goals, team, awards and recognition — and how much of it actually belongs to you versus what you've picked up from watching everyone else.02:50 — Keeping Up With The Joneses in 2026Why social media has amplified comparison at a time when people are already questioning their finances, careers, businesses and success.The Question Everyone Keeps Asking: "How Are Things Out There?"Why people are looking around to determine where they stand and how quickly somebody else's highlight reel can make your own life feel inadequate.Realtors... What Are We Doing?The coffee shots. The kitchen islands. The identical listing videos. The comedians. And, of course, the dancing Realtors.Professionalism, Content and Your Value as a RealtorIf the industry wants consumers to better understand the value of Realtors, agents need to think seriously about what their content is communicating.Trying to Stand Out While Copying Everybody ElseWhy your experience, personality, communication style and actual strengths should drive your marketing instead of whatever another Realtor happened to make popular online.15:37 — Commercial Break17:27 — Keeping Up With The Joneses in Your BusinessTeams, farming, podcasts, brokerage changes and the danger of building a business because you like what somebody else's looks like from the outside.Looking Wealthy vs. Actually Being WealthyCars, homes, vacations and the social pressure — especially in sales — to project an image of success.What Are You Trying to Prove — And To Whom?A question worth asking before deciding whether the things you're chasing actually matter to you.Mapping: Come Back to What YOU WantUsing personal, professional and financial goals to create your own Map and evaluate whether the decisions you're making actually move you toward it. Your Scoreboard Needs to Belong to YouWhy somebody will always have more — right up until you finally buy the Ferrari and some asshole flies over you in his private jet.Comparison Has Become ProcrastinationWatching, scrolling, studying, saving, screenshotting and consuming everybody else's strategies while the calls, follow-ups and work in your own plan remain undone. Stay in Your LaneLearn from other people, pay attention to what's working, then come back to your Map and ask: What am I building?Your Action StepAudit the things you're chasing. Ask why you want them. Then do the same with your business and marketing to determine what actually belongs in your plan.You can learn from other people. You can be competitive. You can want the car, the house, the business, the money, the vacations and all of it.Just make sure the life you're working so hard to build is actually your life.Because there will always be someone with more. The Joneses keep changing, and now the algorithm can introduce you to a brand-new one every thirty seconds. Your scoreboard needs to belong to you.Know what you want. Come back to your Map. Stay in your lane.Then go get your shit done.

Most Airbnb hosts plan for the obvious costs: the mortgage, furnishings, cleaning fees, and maybe a few supplies.But the expenses that hurt the most are usually the ones no one planned for.In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down 11 short-term rental expenses that commonly catch hosts off guard. Some are small recurring costs. Others can wipe out thousands of dollars if they are missing from your forecast, budget, or profit and loss statement.They cover everything from short-term rental insurance and permits to platform fees, tech stack bloat, credit card processing fees, chargebacks, utility spikes, seasonal photography, furniture replacement, and the professional team every host should have before they need one urgently.They also name the most expensive hidden cost of all: hosting without a pricing strategy.If you are only looking at gross revenue, this episode will help you understand what your Airbnb is actually costing you—and where those expenses belong in your business.In this episode, you'll learn:Why AirCover is not a replacement for short-term rental insuranceWhich licensing and permit costs hosts need to plan forHow OTA commissions and platform fees affect actual profitWhy tech subscriptions should be audited quarterlyWhat direct booking hosts need to know about processing fees and chargebacksWhy high occupancy can create higher utility costsHow seasonal photography can impact bookingsWhy cheap furniture often costs more over timeWhich financial professionals belong in your hosting businessWhy a missing pricing strategy can cost more than anything elseResources Mentioned: Join us Live and Learn about Strategic Host!PriceLabs: Revenue management for hosts and property managers.

10 creatives. 10 niches. 10 strategies that are producing real money right now.Sometimes growth comes from learning a new tool or a new trick. And sometimes the fastest thing you can do is look over the shoulder of someone a step ahead of you and see exactly what's working for them today.Most growth advice stays vague. Post more, stay consistent, raise your prices, good luck. So you end up testing something for six months before you ever find out whether it was going to work.The creatives who move fastest skip that part. They borrow what's already proven and run it in their own business.In this episode, we break down 10 Mastermind members across weddings, brand work, social media management, tourism, and outdoor content. Real names, real numbers, and the one specific move driving each of their businesses right now.You don't need to implement all ten. One or two could change your next quarter.How a $5 per day ad budget built a multiple six figure businessWhy your paid traffic should never land on your homepageThe pitch change that took one photographer from a 3% reply rate to 30%How to pitch retainers instead of one off projects, and land a $50,000 deal doing itWhy repositioning as a strategist raises your rates faster than better work doesPick one strategy, build it out over the next three weeks, and your business will be in a stronger place than it is today.P.S. Every creative in this episode is a Creativ Rise Mastermind member, and the Mastermind just changed. It's now a 12 month program that opens with a four week Sprint on your offers and pricing, your brand and positioning, your lead generation, and your sales system, followed by a full year of building it out with us. We're capping it at 10 creatives per cohort and applications for September are officially open. Message us CRM on Instagram for the offer doc, or apply at www.creativrise.com.FREE TOOLS & TRAININGS→ Pricing Calculator: https://www.creativrise.com/pricingcalculator→ Pitching Masterclass Course: https://www.creativrise.com/pitchingmasterclass→ Sales Call Formula Course: https://www.creativrise.com/offers/RM2ZPtZx/checkout→ Productivity Course: https://www.creativrise.com/productivity→ Money Management Training: https://www.creativrise.com/moneytraining→ Fix Your Inquiry Form: https://www.creativrise.com/inquiryformLISTEN & SUBSCRIBE→ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/creativrise→ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/creativriseFOLLOW ALONG→ Instagram: @creativrise | @joeyspeers | @christyjspeers

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wanted to reach out to someone you admire but talked yourself out of asking?This week on Here's What We Know, Mark J. Carter has been asking people for their time since he was in college, when he started tracking down CEOs, authors, and other successful people simply because he wanted to learn from them. That curiosity eventually led to his work as an interviewer, the Idea Climbing podcast, and conversations with people like Bo Jackson.Mark shares what he has learned from years of interviewing successful people, including the two questions that can help an interviewer when they don't know what to ask next: How? And why? We also talk about networking, asking for help, finding your personal superpower, building a brand, and figuring out how to turn a big idea into something that can actually make money.In this episode, you'll hear about:How Mark started reaching out to successful people before social media changed networkingWhy asking for someone's time can be much easier than we make itThe importance of genuine curiosityMark's "How and Why" approach to interviewingWhat he learned from interviewing Bo JacksonHow to find your personal superpowerWhy everyone has a personal brandHow to ask for help without feeling like you're imposingTurning a big idea into a businessWhy successful entrepreneurs keep looking for the next challengeHow Mark uses interviews to help coaches, consultants, and speakers tell better stories This episode is sponsored by: Dignity Memorial Sterling Oak Cabinetry Bio:Mark J. Carter is the founder and host of the Idea Climbing podcast, as well as an interviewer, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. For more than 27 years, his curiosity about how successful people think, solve problems, and turn ideas into action has led him to conversations with entrepreneurs, authors, athletes, and other accomplished people. He is the author of Idea Climbing: How to Create a Support System for Your Next Big Idea, and his upcoming book, Idea Scaling: How to Monetize Your Next Big Idea With Passion and Purpose, draws on interviews with six-, seven-, and eight-figure business owners to offer practical guidance for entrepreneurs. Mark also brings his experience as an improv practitioner to his interviews and presentations, creating conversations that are curious, collaborative and spontaneous.Website: https://www.markjcarter.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjcarter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markjcarter/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mjcarter/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkJCarterConnect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

What if the thing keeping you stuck isn't the problem itself… but your belief that there's something wrong that needs to be fixed?In this episode, I'm sharing one of the biggest realizations I've had this year and a pattern I didn't even realize I'd been carrying since childhood.For years, I was constantly trying to fix something.My health.My hair.My appearance.My body.My relationships.My life.And every time I tried to fix something from the belief that it wasn't good enough, somehow the problem got LOUDER.My hair literally went BLACK before going on The Skinny Confidential. I got Botox I didn't ask for. I spent months testing and trying to “fix” my body.Until I finally realized:I wasn't fixing problems. I was reinforcing the belief that something was wrong with me.In this episode, we're talking about where the need to fix yourself actually comes from, the hidden payoff we can receive from having a “problem,” and why constantly trying to change your external reality can keep reinforcing the exact internal feeling you're trying to escape.I also share the moment sitting in a hairdresser's chair when this entire pattern finally clicked for me and how learning to surrender, trust my body, and come back to my Inner Source completely shifted the way I approach my life.In This Episode We Cover:Why constantly trying to “fix” yourself can keep you stuckHow childhood patterns can quietly follow us into adulthoodThe hidden benefits your subconscious may associate with having a problemWhy changing the outside doesn't automatically change how you feel insideMy absolute DISASTER getting ready for The Skinny ConfidentialThe realization that finally broke my patternLearning to trust your body instead of constantly looking for something wrongHow this shows up in beauty, health, money, relationships, and businessWhy surrender can sometimes create the shift that control never couldWhat it actually means to come back to your Inner SourceResources & Links✨ Join my FREE live training: Clear Your Limiting Beliefs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.marleyrose.ca/clear⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Get Your Free Trial to The Higher Self App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/higherself.app/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Join House Of Freedom ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.marleyrose.ca/houseoffreedom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ Explore my programs and coaching opportunities: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/marleyroseharris⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect With MarleyInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/marleyroseharris/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.marleyrose.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@marleyrose.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@marleyroseharris⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love The Podcast?If this episode resonated with you, I would be so grateful if you left a review.Send a screenshot of your review & email it to hello@marleyrose.ca and we'll send you a special gift as a thank you for supporting the show.Thank you for being here, angel. I appreciate you more than you know.

What does our skin actually need after 40—and how much of what we've been told about aging is just really good marketing?In this episode, I'm talking with celebrity esthetician and skincare founder Angela Caglia, who has spent 30 years working hands-on with women's skin, including some very famous faces. Her client list has included Barbra Streisand, Amal Clooney, Helena Christensen, Alexandra Daddario and more.Angela has a refreshingly simple philosophy when it comes to aging--less is more.We talk about what physically changes in the skin during our 40s and beyond, why she thinks women are overdoing it with skincare, and the rise of regenerative beauty—including the science behind her human stem cell-derived skincare line.Angela also shares some advice that may make you rethink your entire routine: why many women over 40 should consider not washing their face in the morning, what she recommends instead, and why she believes we don't necessarily need the long lineup of retinol, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and peptide serums we've been conditioned to buy.But this conversation goes much deeper than skincare.Angela opens up about being told by a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon—at just 52—that she needed a facelift, and why that experience made her question the increasingly aggressive way cosmetic procedures are being marketed to younger women. We talk about the pressure to look perpetually young, the influence of social media, and why sometimes the most powerful anti-aging advice is simply learning to look in the mirror and appreciate the face staring back at you.We talk:What actually happens to our skin after 40Why shifting hormones, collagen, elastin and sebum matterThe biggest mistakes Angela sees women making with skincareWhy she believes many routines contain too many activesWhat “regenerative skincare” actually meansExosomes, growth factors and human stem cell-derived skincareWhether regenerative products can replace retinol and vitamin CAngela's surprisingly minimal morning skincare routineWhy she tells many women over 40 to skip the morning cleanseHer preferred approach to sunscreen—and the SPF she personally usesWhy she recommends oil cleansing at nightThe beauty treatments and trends she thinks women should approach cautiouslyThe push toward younger facelifts—and Angela's own experience being told she needed oneWhy she thinks fillers may be falling out of favorThe danger of chasing unregulated beauty and wellness treatments abroad“Skin listening” and learning to stop comparing your face to everyone else'sWeight training, walking and the wellness habits Angela prioritizes at 54Starting her company at 45 and building it into a multimillion-dollar businessWhy she believes it's never too late to start something newI tried--and LOVED--the Angela Caglia Cell Forté Serum, which you can find here!

What does an abundance mindset really mean, and how can it change the way you approach your clients, your business, and the value you create?In this episode of The Difference Maker Revolution Podcast, Ronan, Steve, and Jeanine explore why abundance is about far more than money. They unpack how certainty, better questions, genuine listening, and creating meaningful value can transform the entire client experience.In this episode, you'll discover:Why abundance is about more than financial resultsHow “earned certainty” can change the way you approach your businessWhy the questions you ask can create value before you ever pick up a cameraHow truly listening to clients helps them feel heard and understoodWhy the client experience begins long before the photography sessionHow shifting your focus from transactions to relationships can change your resultsWhat it really means to give your clients their “forever”Why the value you create is ultimately what drives the reward you receiveA powerful conversation about mindset, value, relationships, and building a business around the difference you make.You can now join us for seven days for just $7 and see what the Inner Circle community is all about.JOIN FOR 7 DAYS FOR JUST $7

Bigger weddings can mean bigger revenue—but they can also come with bigger expenses.Studio rent. Coolers. Ladders. Lifts. Rental inventory. Delivery vehicles. Equipment. Staffing.And if you are not careful, all of those expenses can start eating away at the profit you were hoping to make by taking on larger events.In this episode, Jeni shares some of the practical hacks she has learned after more than 20 years in the floral industry for scaling into larger weddings without feeling like you need to buy everything first.She starts by challenging the idea that a successful florist needs a beautiful commercial studio. Jeni has operated as a home-based florist throughout her career and explains why keeping overhead low has allowed her to protect profit while still building a workspace capable of handling large-scale events.She also talks about one investment she does believe can dramatically change the experience of taking on bigger weddings: a cooler. Having proper flower storage can reduce stress, protect delicate product, and give you more flexibility during busy wedding weeks.From there, Jeni dives into renting instead of buying.Need a 12-foot ladder for one installation? Rent it.Need a lift for a massive hanging installation? Rent it—and understand exactly what kind of lift the venue has before assuming it will work.Need Harlow stands or specialty event equipment that you may only use once? Check with event rental companies before adding more inventory to your studio.Jeni also shares why she continues to rent U-Hauls instead of investing in an expensive branded cargo van. For her business, paying for transportation only when she needs it makes more financial sense than adding another major fixed expense.The goal is not to look like the biggest floral company.The goal is to build a profitable business with the tools and resources that make the work easier—without unnecessarily increasing your overhead.In this episode, Jeni talks about:Why bigger weddings can quickly eat away at your profit marginWhy you do not need a commercial studio to have a successful floral businessThe financial reality of adding thousands of dollars in monthly rentHow a home-based studio can support a large wedding businessWhy having a cooler can become a game changer as you scaleFinding more affordable used or commercial coolersWhy you should consider renting equipment before buying itRenting ladders for large installationsWhat to ask venues about their lifts before wedding dayHow the wrong lift turned one installation into a seven-hour projectWhy renting specialty event equipment can make more sense than owning itAsking rental companies about wedding-vendor discountsWhy you do not necessarily need an expensive branded delivery vanHow Jeni uses U-Haul rentals for large wedding weekendsWhy transportation costs need to be built into delivery, setup, and teardown feesHow controlling overhead helps protect profit as your business growsKey takeawayYou do not have to own every resource your business might someday need.Before adding another major expense, ask:Do I actually need to own this—or do I simply need access to it?Scaling does not have to mean piling on overhead.Sometimes the smartest way to grow is to rent, borrow, optimize what you already have, and spend money only where it genuinely makes your business easier and more profitable.

Your Coach Doesn't Know Squat About MarketingYour auto repair shop business coach may be great at improving operations, financial performance, leadership, and profitability—but that doesn't necessarily make them a marketing expert.In this episode of The Weekly Blitz, we explain why shop owners should be cautious about accepting marketing advice from someone who isn't actively studying and practicing it every day.Marketing changes fast. The platforms, algorithms, privacy rules, technology, and customer behaviors that shaped successful strategies five years ago have changed dramatically. In some cases, tactics that worked just six months ago may already be losing effectiveness.When your coach offers an opinion about SEO, Google Ads, social media, websites, or digital strategy, ask what current data and hands-on experience support it. Before cutting a marketing channel or changing direction, get a professional opinion from someone working in automotive marketing today.In this episode, you'll learn:Why coaching repair shops and marketing repair shops are different specialtiesHow outdated marketing advice can hurt your businessWhy confidence should never replace current dataQuestions to ask before acting on someone's marketing recommendationHow business coaches and marketing professionals should work togetherWhy operational problems can sometimes look like marketing problemsWhen to seek a professional marketing audit or second opinionYour coach can be an invaluable part of your team—but every professional should stay in their area of expertise. Let your coach help strengthen the business, and let a qualified marketing professional connect that business with the right customers.Sponsored by Shop Marketing ProsShop Marketing Pros helps independent auto repair shops market differently with strategies built around each shop's goals and local market.From websites and search visibility to paid advertising, social media, content, and measurable strategy, the Shop Marketing Pros team works in automotive marketing every day.Get professional marketing guidance based on current experience and real data at ShopMarketingPros.com.Key TakeawayDon't accept marketing opinions as marketing expertise. Ask for current data, relevant experience, and measurable recommendations before making decisions that could affect your shop's car count, reputation, growth, and future.Connect With Shop Marketing ProsWebsite: ShopMarketingPros.comIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to The Weekly Blitz and share it with another independent auto repair shop owner.Keep pushing forward, keep challenging assumptions, and keep marketing differently.The Weekly Blitz is brought to you by our friends over at Shop Marketing Pros. If you want to take your shop to the next level, you need great marketing. Shop Marketing Pros does top-tier marketing for top-tier shops.Click here to learn more about Top Tier Marketing by Shop Marketing Pros and schedule a demo: https://shopmarketingpros.com/chris/Check out their podcast here: https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/If you would like to join their private Facebook Group, go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autorepairmarketingmastermindConnect with Chris:AutoFix-Auto Shop Coachingwww.autoshopcoaching.comwww.aftermarketradionetwork.com 940-400-1008Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutoFixAutoShopCoachingYouTube: https://bit.ly/3ClX0aeEmail Chris: chris@autofixsos.comThe Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open DiscussionDiagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level.The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest.Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size.

Most industry events are big trade shows where you get talked at all day and everyone is trying to sell you something. DealerConnect is the opposite. It is dealers sitting across from dealers, trading real numbers and real fixes, in a room built for it.I have been to every DealerConnect since the beginning, and it has a different feel than the big shows. More intimate. More real. This year it runs September 19 to 21 at the Hilton in downtown Columbus, Ohio, presented by AppOne, and it is the biggest one yet.I sat down with two people from the NPDA, the National Powersports Dealer Association. Tigra Tsujikawa is the Events Director who builds DealerConnect every year. Steve Gotoski just joined as Membership and Marketing Director after over a decade at the AMA. We get into what the event is, what you will learn, and the real reason a dealer should make the trip.What we cover:Why the NPDA is the missing third leg of the stool: the MIC serves the OEMs, the AMA serves the riders, and the NPDA finally represents the dealers who connect themWhat the association does behind the scenes so a busy dealer does not have to, from FTC advocacy to legislation that could hurt your businessWhy every dealer belongs, from a one-person shop to a 300-employee groupWhat DealerConnect actually is: education and networking built by dealers, for dealersWhat a day looks like: the schedule, the meals, the AppOne welcome reception, and why the moments in between the sessions matter most20 sessions this year, double the education, covering sales, employees, finance, AI, succession planning, pre-owned strategy, and dealership cultureThe brand new FTC compliance session and why it is the most timely one on the agendaWhy the room is intentionally intimate, and how less noise means more real conversations and better takeawaysThe NPDA partner ecosystem: insurance, financing, training, and legal partners who get powersports and are there to help, not just sellThe honest logistics: how to plan your trip and why DealerConnect is worth the time out of the storeThe week-stacking angle: the Harley-Davidson dealer meeting starts the day after in Milwaukee, so DealerConnect ends early to make it easy to hit bothThe education workbook and post-event QR code so you can catch the sessions you missYou do not have to be a member to attend, plus a special this year: buy a DealerConnect ticket and get membership for $99The big beautiful bill win: how the NPDA helped get a tax write-off for financing interest on American-made powersports vehiclesWhere to register and why the hotel block closes August 28thUse code MotoHunt20 for a discount on registration. Service and accessory dealers, contact connect@npda.org or Tigra directly about a special registration built for you.Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@dealershipfixit⁠Register for DealerConnect 2026: ⁠https://www.npda.org⁠Connect with Tigra Tsujikawa: ⁠tigra@npda.org⁠Connect with Steve Gotoski: ⁠steve@npda.org⁠Connect with Jacob: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-b-berry/⁠Follow the Fixit Online: ⁠https://linktr.ee/dealershipfixit⁠MotoHunt for Dealers: ⁠https://dealers.motohunt.com⁠

Gale Golden did not start with a perfect short-term rental strategy.She started with a family ski house in the Adirondacks, a property that sat empty for years, and a decision: rent it or sell it.In this episode, Sarah and Annette sit down with Gale to talk about how Five Star Lodge went from a beloved family property to a more intentional, more profitable short-term rental business. Gale shares how she first got into real estate, why she started hosting, and what changed when her market became more competitive after COVID.She also breaks down what happened when she stopped treating the property like a side project and started treating it like a business. From learning revenue management and watching PriceLabs every morning to investing in professional photography, improving operations, building her team, and positioning the property around its actual guest experience, Gale's story is a clear reminder that optimization changes everything.If you have a great property that is underperforming—or you know there is more revenue sitting inside your current listing—this episode will help you see what can happen when you finally run the numbers and make the business match the property.In this episode, you'll learn:How Gale turned a family ski house into a short-term rental businessWhy market saturation forced her to get serious about pricingHow revenue management helped unlock stronger performanceWhy professional photography changed the way guests saw the propertyHow better systems improved cleaning, maintenance, and team performanceWhy direct booking opportunities may already exist inside your current networkHow Gale's property was selected for Staycation USAWhy the right guest experience can outperform generic amenity checklistsResources mentioned: Join us Live and Learn about Strategic Host! Learn more about PriceLabs!

There are two stories being sold about AI right now, and both of them will keep you stuck. One says it's going to replace you and everything you do will be obsolete. The other says you're already behind and if you're not using it for a hundred things you'll never catch up. If you've been feeling some version of both at the same time, this conversation is for you.In this episode I'm joined by my friend Terri Trespicio — messaging expert, author of Unfollow Your Passion, and the voice behind a viral TEDx talk with more than eight million views — and we're getting into what this moment actually asks of us as people who do human-centered work. This isn't an anti-AI conversation. We both use it every day. What we're really talking about is what the tool can carry and what it absolutely cannot, and why the part it can't carry is the part your entire business is built on.Terri makes a case in this conversation that I have not been able to stop thinking about: AI isn't replacing creativity, it's relocating it. The work moves upstream, into your choices, your questions, your judgment about what's even worth making. Which means the better you know what's yours, the more useful the tool becomes — and the less you know, the more generic everything you produce will be. We go back and forth on what that looks like in practice, where each of us draws the line, and why the thing that makes your work worth paying for was never the output in the first place. It was the taste, the lived experience and the stories behind it, and none of that exists inside a machine.In this episode you'll hear:The two fear stories about AI that are keeping people paralyzed — and why neither one is serving youWhat AI genuinely can't do, no matter how good it gets — and why that's the most valuable real estate in your businessWhy you are a creative even if you have never once thought of yourself that wayWhat it actually takes to get something out of these tools that sounds like you and not like everyone elseWhy there is no perfect template, formula, or launch sequence — and what to trust insteadWhat human-centered work requires that an automated business never willTerri is also the founder of The Studio, a virtual, critic-free, judgment-free writing room that runs in real time Monday through Friday — for business owners, brand owners, authors, and anyone who wants to write. And Terri is going to be in the room with us at Passionate & Prosperous LIVE! this October, on the panel I built specifically for this conversation — The Human Edge: Building Your Personal Brand in the Age of AI. She was the very first person I invited, before I even knew what the panel was going to be. And she's not just showing up for her hour and leaving — she'll be there with all of us, which means you get to actually meet her.If you've been quietly wondering how much of your thinking you're supposed to be handing over — this one will settle you down and remind you what you're actually here to do.Find Terri:Website: territrespicio.com Instagram: @territrespicioNew Rules Studio https://members.territrespicio.com/~access/a1c2024f/The Profitable Coaching Business Bootcamp is a FREE five-day virtual event starting Monday, August 17th — you'll leave knowing exactly what to focus on, and you get a free coaching call. Registration is open now: https://www.staceybrassrussell.com/the-profitable-coaching-business-bootcamp Passionate & Prosperous LIVE!: Your Genius Edge is October 16th & 17th in New York City — two days in a gorgeous Union Square loft with Terri and the rest of an incredible room. Half full already: https://www.staceybrassrussell.com/passionate-prosperous-live-2026

If relationships built your real estate business, what are you doing today to make sure those relationships still remember you when their next move happens? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Tracy Frandsen. Tracy Frandsen is a Northeast Florida real estate professional with 20 years of experience navigating booming markets, the foreclosure crisis, changing technology, and the constant evolution of the real estate industry. Her career began in 2006 in Green Cove Springs and quickly put her in the middle of one of the most challenging periods in housing history, where she worked inside a Fannie Mae brokerage managing foreclosed properties, complicated transactions, distressed homeowners, renters, repairs, valuations, and investor offers. Over the years, Tracy built a business heavily driven by repeat clients and referrals while learning that relationships alone still require consistent nurturing. She shares how working alongside her daughter in law Holly expanded the business, allowed them to combine complementary strengths, and strengthened their marketing and social media presence. Tracy also explains why brokerage support, continuous education, collaboration with other agents, neighborhood farming, staying top of mind, adaptability, and strong negotiation skills remain essential regardless of how experienced an agent becomes.   HighlightsTop of FormBottom of Form 00:00 - 05:20 Tracy Frandsen's Journey Into Real Estate Twenty years in Northeast Florida real estate Moving to Florida and working in retail Getting licensed in 2006 Discovering a love for homes and people Recognizing the long term potential of real estate 05:21 - 12:52 Surviving the Foreclosure Crisis Joining a Fannie Mae brokerage Managing dozens of foreclosed properties Working with occupied and abandoned homes Handling repairs valuations and cash for keys Learning real estate during a historic downturn 12:53 - 23:12 Training Mentorship and Bringing Holly Into the Business Why new agents need hands on support Feeling isolated without strong brokerage leadership The importance of continuous education Holly considering real estate after expecting twins Combining Tracy and Holly's complementary strengths 23:13 - 38:59 Building a Stronger Real Estate Team Creating flexibility through partnership Dividing responsibilities based on individual strengths Holly leading marketing and social media Managing the workload behind client transactions Using brokerage support to expand capacity 39:00 - 57:44 Staying Visible and Generating Repeat Business Why referrals alone are no longer enough Using technology and brokerage resources Staying consistent during busy and slow markets Neighborhood farming through targeted outreach Remaining top of mind with past clients 57:45 - 1:18:49 Collaboration Accountability and Negotiation Adjusting when buyers change their priorities Collaborating with agents inside and outside the brokerage Using accountability and education to keep growing Learning from successful agents and trusted vendors Navigating difficult negotiations and protecting client relationships   Quotes: "I love the real estate business. I love going in homes and seeing what's being done out there. I love growth. I love collaborating with other agents that are in the same business that I'm in." – Tracy Frandsen "There's always something to learn." – Tracy Frandsen "You have to stay ahead of the game." – Tracy Frandsen "You always have to be able to adjust. You have to listen." – Tracy Frandsen   To contact Tracy Frandsen, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, Instagram, and Facebook.   Connect with Tracy Frandsen! Website: http://Frandsenteam.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefrandsenteam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrandsenteam   Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com   Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com    SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best. #RealEstateExcellence #TracyFrandsen #RealEstateExcellence #RealEstatePodcast #NortheastFloridaRealEstate #JacksonvilleRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #RealEstateAgent #RealEstateCareer #RealEstateSuccess #RealEstateTraining #RealEstateMarketing #RealEstateReferrals #RelationshipMarketing #RealEstateTeam #RealEstateNegotiation #RealEstateMentorship #RealtorLife #RealEstateGrowth #RealEstateTechnology #RealEstateCollaboration

Send us Fan MailWhy You Should Start Preparing Your Business for Exit Three Years Before You Plan to SellIn the latest episode of the Exit Insights Podcast, Darryl Bates-Brownsword is joined by Kevin Harrington to explore one of the biggest misconceptions among business owners:"I'm not planning to sell yet, so I don't need to prepare my business."The reality is that the businesses achieving the highest valuations don't start preparing when they're ready to sell. They begin years in advance, giving themselves time to improve profitability, reduce owner dependence, build systems and create the evidence buyers are looking for.Listen in as we discuss:

Designed to Profit Stories Summer Series Part 5 of 13What if the biggest transition in your life became the foundation of your business?In this episode of the Designed to Profit Stories series, I sit down with Human Design guide Karen Place to explore how following her design completely transformed both her personal life and her business.Karen shares the deeply personal story of navigating divorce, rebuilding her life, discovering Human Design, falling in love, and preparing for an international move to Ireland—all while creating a business that supports people through their own seasons of change.We also dive into why traditional business advice didn't fit her as a 6/2 Emotional Generator, how she stopped forcing a niche, and why collaboration, travel and Human Design have become the heart of her work.If you've ever wondered whether you're allowed to build your business differently, this conversation is proof that there is no single blueprint for success.In this episode, we discuss:Why Human Design often reveals a very different path than traditional business adviceHow Karen discovered her ideal clients by living her design instead of chasing a nicheWhy 6th Line entrepreneurs often attract clients across every stage of lifeUsing your Human Design as a guide through major life transitionsMoving through divorce, rebuilding confidence and trusting yourself againBuilding a business while navigating uncertaintyThe power of responding instead of forcing opportunities as a GeneratorSpeaking up online without fear of criticismWhy collaboration is one of Karen's greatest business strengthsBuilding a retreat business rooted in transformation instead of tourismCreating meaningful Human Design experiences through travelWhy Egypt and Ireland became part of Karen's bigger visionUnderstanding Split Definition and why environment matters for productivityHow community and ongoing support helped Karen build confidence in businessWhy business doesn't have to look like anyone else's version of successKey Takeaways✨ Human Design isn't about putting yourself in a box—it's about understanding how you're naturally designed to move through life.✨ Sometimes the biggest business breakthrough comes after the biggest personal transition.✨ The right business often grows from who you're becoming—not who you were.✨ Collaboration isn't a weakness. For many entrepreneurs, it's part of their design.✨ Your business can evolve as your life evolves.Join us inside Designed to Profit here.Connect with Karen Place theemeraldpath.comExplore Karen's Human Design readings, coaching, sacred travel experiences, Egypt journeys and upcoming Human Design World Tour opportunities.Ready to Build Your Business Your Way?If you're tired of trying to force yourself into someone else's business blueprint and you're ready to build according to your Human Design, I'd love to invite you into Designed to Profit.Inside the membership you'll receive:Human Design-informed business strategyLive business trainingHot seat coachingCommunity work sessionsA supportive community of entrepreneurs building businesses that fit who they truly areBecause your business shouldn't be built on someone else's formula.It should be built around you.

In this episode, Fiona talks about why so many small business owners feel exhausted, overwhelmed and perpetually behind, even when they never seem to stop working. She explores the unrealistic expectations we've absorbed around content, visibility and productivity, and why comparing your output to businesses with entire teams behind them is setting yourself up to feel like you're failing.You'll learn:How to identify the true non-negotiables in your businessWhy doing less content can actually be more effectiveHow to use your numbers to decide where your time and energy should goThe difference between genuine overload and avoiding the work that really mattersA simple three-category exercise to work out what to keep, scale back or stop doingNeed help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

There are approximately 17 bajillion marketing metrics you could track.Views. Reach. Clicks. Saves. Opens. Watch time. Conversion rates. Revenue. Replies. Subscribers.Stare at all of them long enough and congratulations: you now have another full-time job called “checking your analytics and feeling weird about it.”In this episode of the Mindful Marketing Podcast, I'm sharing a simpler way to understand your marketing numbers without letting every low-performing post ruin your afternoon.Because a post with two likes could still bring in a client. Meanwhile, one with six million views might do very little for your business.Ask me how I know.

Send us Fan MailA routine day at work can change your career and your life in seconds. In this episode of The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, I'm joined by Joe Mazzarello, whose story is both intense and deeply instructive for any mid-career professional navigating change, uncertainty, or a career pivot.Please take care as you listen. This episode includes a brief discussion of a serious workplace injury, surgeries, recovery, and rehabilitation.Joe spent years working as an elevator mechanic. Then, during what seemed like a normal workday, a split-second slip pulled his left arm into a running machine. Joe walks me through what happened, the shock of the accident, and the long road that followed, including surgeries, occupational therapy, and learning how to live and work with new physical limitations.But this conversation is not only about recovery. It is about identity, resilience, career reinvention, and what it takes to move forward when the version of your career you once knew no longer fits.Joe shares how he moved to Ohio during his recovery, started taking on small handyman jobs, and eventually built those jobs into a residential remodeling and renovation business. His story offers a powerful reminder for mid-career professionals who feel stuck, overlooked, or uncertain about their next move: you do not have to wait until you feel completely ready to take the next step.In this episode, Joe and I talk about how to rebuild confidence, tell your story, stop managing other people's reactions, and let your actions prove what you are capable of doing. Whether you are navigating a career change, rebuilding after a setback, preparing for interviews, or trying to find more meaning in your work, this conversation will help you think differently about fear, gratitude, mistakes, and momentum.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How a routine job became a life-changing accident for JoeWhat recovery taught Joe about identity, confidence, and resilienceWhy career pivots often begin before you feel readyHow Joe turned small handyman jobs into a residential remodeling businessWhy adapting to new limitations can create new opportunitiesHow to tell your story in interviews, networking conversations, and client meetingsWhy you cannot control how other people receive your storyHow choosing the uncomfortable path can help you grow fasterWhy mistakes can become one of your best teachersHow gratitude and realism can exist at the same timeWhy taking action matters more than waiting for certaintyWhy This Episode Matters for Mid-Career ProfessionalsMid-career change does not always arrive neatly. Sometimes it shows up through a layoff, a missed promotion, a bad boss, a stalled job search, a personal transition, or an unexpected life event that forces you to reconsider what work means to you.Joe's story is a powerful example of what it looks like to rebuild when the old path no longer works. For mid-career professionals, that message matters. You may not be recovering from a workplace injury, but you may be recovering from disappointment, rejection, self-doubt, or a version of your career that no longer feels aligned.This episode will help you ask better questions about your career, including:What story am I telling myself about what I can and cannot do?Where am I waiting to feel ready before I take action?What evidence do I already have that I can adapt, learn, and grow?What would change if I stopped trying to control other people's reactions and started owning my story more fully?Joe's journey reminds us that building your Mid-Career GPS is not about having every step figured out. It is about taking the next step, learning from what happens, and trusting that progress often comes from action.Memorable Ideas from the ConversationOne of the strongest messages Joe shares is that mistakes are your friend. That is a powerful shift for anyone in a job search, career pivot, or leadership transition. Too many mid-career professionals wait for the perfect plan, the perfect resume, the perfect answer, or the perfect timing. Joe's story challenges that thinking.He reminds us that action creates clarity.He also shares why telling your story matters. Whether you are interviewing for a new role, networking with someone in your industry, talking with a potential client, or trying to build credibility in a new field, your story can become one of your greatest assets. But only if you are willing to tell it.Listen to This Episode If You Are:Considering a career pivot or career changeRebuilding confidence after a professional or personal setbackFeeling stuck in your current job or career pathTrying to find clarity about what comes nextPreparing for interviews and wondering how to tell your storyLearning how to lead yourself through uncertaintyStruggling with fear, self-doubt, or perfectionismLooking for inspiration to take your next stepConnect with Joe MazzarelloJoe Mazzarello is a residential remodeling and renovation business owner based in Ohio. After a serious workplace accident changed the course of his hands-on career, Joe rebuilt his professional life by adapting his skills, taking small steps, and choosing to keep moving forward. Today, he continues to grow his business, train his nephew, and build something meaningful for the long term.Instagram @joey.mozzarella Final ThoughtsIf you are in a season where your career feels uncertain, Joe's story offers an important reminder: you do not need to have everything figured out before you begin. You can take the next step, learn from what happens, and adjust along the way.Your career does not have to look the way it used to in order to be meaningful. Sometimes, the next chapter begins when you are willing to own your story, choose the uncomfortable path, and keep moving forward.Listen to this episode and use it as a reminder that your next step does not have to be perfect. It only has to move you forward.Support the showIf this episode resonated with you and you want more support in how you SHOW UP for your career and life, there are two ways we can work together.Learn more about my SHOW UP Leadership Lab, my monthly membership program, at https://www.johnneral.com/showupIf you would like to learn more about how I can help you as your leadership and career coach, visit https://www.johnneral.com/workwithme.Get John's free weekly leadership and career newsletter at https://www.johnneral.com/the-mid-career-gps-newsletterOther ways we can connect:Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's books on Amazon here.  Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.  Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here.This podcast is listed in Feedspot's Top 90 Best Executive Career Podcasts.https://podcast.feedspot.com/executive_career_podcasts/

In this episode of Bliss to Abundance, Cyndi welcomes Rhonda from Strategic Taxes, a certified travel professional and certified travel agency owner, for an in-depth conversation about accounting, tax planning, and financial strategies for travel advisors.Rhonda and Cyndi break down what new business owners need to know when setting up their travel business, from choosing the right business entity and separating personal and business finances to maintaining accurate records and working with qualified tax professionals. They also explore common deductions travel advisors may be able to take, including home office expenses, business travel, mileage, equipment, healthcare, and other costs associated with running a travel business.The conversation goes beyond deductions to explore the importance of thinking like a business owner. Rhonda shares how proper financial planning can support business growth, future purchases, and long-term financial goals while helping advisors become better stewards of their businesses.Resources Mentioned:Wanderlust CampusWander Beyond AfricaKey Topics Covered:Choosing the right business entity for your travel businessWhy separating personal and business finances mattersRecord keeping and staying organized for tax timeThe difference between being a contractor and operating as a business ownerCommon business deductions for travel advisorsHome office and business-use-of-home deductionsUnderstanding business travel deductionsHealthcare expenses and business structure considerationsPlanning deductions around major financial goalsWhy showing a profit can matter when preparing for major purchasesHow to use financial numbers to plan for the rest of the yearBuilding better financial habits and business-owner mindsetWorking with accountants, CPAs, tax professionals, and other financial professionals

What happens when AI makes marketing more efficient, but every dollar saved gets taken out of the marketing budget?Welcome back to the Barber's Brief, where we unpack the marketing stories, ideas and creative work that caught our attention.This week, we start with what might be one of the unintended consequences of the AI revolution: the efficiency spiral. As marketers use AI to accomplish more with less, are they inadvertently proving that their organizations need less marketing investment?We also explore why marketing may have the "loneliest seat at the table," despite having one of the broadest views of the business, and why marketers need to reconnect what they do to financial outcomes if they want greater influence inside organizations.Then we turn to Google. A German court ruling could fundamentally change the relationship between platforms, publishers and AI-generated answers by treating Google's AI Overviews as Google's own content. If an answer belongs to Google, does the responsibility for that answer belong to Google too?Finally, Marc's Ad of the Week takes us back to Cannes with Columbia Sportswear's Expedition Impossible, a brilliantly committed challenge to flat-earthers that demonstrates why great creative showmanship is about much more than spectacle.In this episode:The AI efficiency spiralWhy AI should be treated as a growth tool, not simply a cost-saving toolMarketing's "panoramic view" of the businessWhy marketing needs to get beyond communicationsConnecting marketing activity to financial outcomesGoogle's emerging responsibility for AI-generated answersThe changing economics of AI searchColumbia Sportswear's Expedition ImpossibleWhy showmanship makes great advertising memorableChapters:00:00 Welcome to the Barber's Brief00:34 The AI Efficiency Spiral01:01 How CMOs Are Funding AI02:15 Why Smaller Companies May Be Winning With AI03:22 AI as a Growth Tool, Not a Cost-Cutting Tool05:49 Marketing Has the Loneliest Seat at the Table06:12 Marketing's Panoramic View of the Business08:43 Does the Rest of the Business See Marketing Differently?10:42 Why Marketing Feels Unpredictable12:31 Should Everything Marketing Does Link to Financial Outcomes?13:39 Marketing's Retreat Into Communications15:16 Getting Marketing Back Into the Business16:36 Google's AI Search Liability Problem18:45 When Google Becomes the Answer, Who Is Responsible?20:18 How AI Overviews Are Changing Search Behaviour23:18 Ad of the Week: Columbia's Expedition Impossible24:02 Challenging Flat-Earthers to Find the Edge of the Earth25:35 Why Columbia's Commitment Made the Idea Work27:11 Showing a Different Side of Columbia28:08 Why Showmanship Makes Advertising Great28:57 Closing Thoughts

In this episode, Simon sits down with Val Coin, the Digital Transformation Fairy Godmother and a systems and technology strategist helping business leaders navigate growth and change.Val shares her journey from hospitality to technology and explains why true digital transformation starts with people and processes—not software. She also discusses optimizing tech stacks, avoiding unnecessary subscriptions, creating clear accountability, and helping accidental CEOs transition from working in the business to working on it.Whether you're a CEO, founder, or operations leader, this episode offers practical insights on systems, leadership, technology, and building businesses that can scale.Key MomentsIntroduction to Val Coin and her digital transformation journeyWhy digital transformation is more than simply implementing softwareWhy businesses should streamline processes before introducing technologyHow to assess whether your technology stack fits your stage of growthWhy growing businesses accumulate too many disconnected software platformsHow to identify duplicate software and unnecessary subscriptionsThe importance of clear organizational charts, roles, and accountabilityThe common challenges faced by accidental CEOsHow leaders can balance working in the business with working on the businessWhy curiosity, listening, and avoiding technology-first thinking are essential to digital transformationTo learn more about Val Coin, please visit her LinkedIn profileTo learn more about via technology, please visit her website.YOUR HOST - SIMON LADER    Simon Lader is the host of The Conference Room, Co-Founder of global executive search firm Salisi Human Capital, and lead generation consultancy Flow and Scale. Since 1997, Simon has helped cybersecurity vendors to build highly effective teams, and since 2022, he has helped people create consistent revenue through consistent lead generation. Get to know more about Simon at:    Website: https://simonlader.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonlader  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/headhuntersimonlader/    The Conference Room is available onSpotifyApple podcastsAmazon MusicIHeartRadio

Episode 261: The Freedom to Be ThereToday's episode is personal.I'm sharing what it felt like to drop my kids off for their first day of school—and why a seemingly simple morning reminded me of why I built my business in the first place.For me, success was never just about making more money. I wanted time freedom. I wanted the ability to be present for the moments that matter without constantly asking permission, rearranging my life around a job, or feeling like I was missing the moments I could never get back.In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of the life I've intentionally created through entrepreneurship, coaching, content creation, and building a business that gives me more control over my time.But I also want to be honest: freedom didn't happen overnight.There were years of learning, failing, rebuilding, showing up when I didn't feel like it, and continuously working toward a bigger vision. The freedom I have today was created through years of small, consistent decisions.We talk about:What the first day of school made me realize about my life and businessWhy time freedom became one of my biggest measures of successThe difference between building a business and simply creating another job for yourselfHow entrepreneurship can create more flexibility and freedomThe sacrifices and work that happen behind the scenes of a “freedom lifestyle”Why financial freedom and time freedom go hand in handThe importance of building a business around the life you actually wantMotherhood, business, and being present for the moments you can't get backWhy freedom is something you intentionally create—not something that simply happensIf you've ever dreamed of building a business that gives you more freedom, flexibility, financial independence, and control over your time, this episode is for you.Because at the end of the day, the biggest flex isn't just what your business can buy you.It's what your business can give back to you: your time, your choices, and the ability to be present for the people you love.

For decades, HR has been asked to administer the business.Now it's being asked to transform it.In this episode of The Business of Alignment, AJ Vaughan sits down with Enrique Rubio, Founder of Hacking HR, for one of the most important conversations shaping the future of work.They unpack why most HR organizations are still operating with mindsets built for the last century, why AI is exposing leadership gaps rather than creating them, and what separates the next generation of CHROs from those who will struggle to stay relevant. This isn't a conversation about prompts or AI tools.It's about identity.It's about business acumen.It's about finance, transformation, governance, leadership, and why HR's greatest opportunity has nothing to do with becoming better at HR.If you're a CHRO, CFO, CEO, founder, HR technology leader, or someone responsible for building organizations that will thrive over the next decade, this episode is essential listening.Why HR is facing its biggest identity shift in 100 yearsThe mindset holding thousands of HR leaders backWhy AI isn't the biggest disruption—leadership isThe future relationship between the CFO and CHROHow HR leaders earn strategic influence inside the businessWhy business literacy is becoming HR's greatest competitive advantageThe skills every executive must develop to remain relevant in the AI eraWhat separates organizations that will adapt from those that won'tThe future of work won't be built by people protecting yesterday.It will be built by leaders willing to reinvent themselves before they're forced to.https://hackinghrlab.io/about

DM me "AUDIT" to connect to learn how together we can increase your leads, revenue, and confidence in your salon business.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/jenniferjadealvarez⁠⁠⁠⁠GRAB YOUR FREE FREEDOM CALCULATOR™ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jenniferjadealvarez.myflodesk.com/freedom-calculator⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The #1 tool to help you plan to work less BTC and into Salon CEOSalon Business Growth: Stop Guessing and Start Leading With ConfidenceIn this episode of the Beauty Business Game Changer Podcast, Jennifer Alvarez shares the strategies behind sustainable salon business growth and why successful salon owners must move from guessing to leading with confidence.Growing a salon is not just about working harder or booking more clients. It requires understanding your numbers, making data-driven decisions, building strong systems, and developing the leadership skills needed to guide your team.Jennifer discusses how salon owners can stop reacting emotionally to challenges and start using information, strategy, and systems to create a stronger business foundation.Whether you are struggling with payroll stress, team challenges, inconsistent revenue, or knowing which areas of your business need improvement, this episode will help you make clearer decisions and create a roadmap for growth.Why guessing is one of the biggest barriers to salon business growthHow salon owners can make better decisions using accurate business dataThe importance of knowing your numbers before making business decisionsHow to move from emotional reactions to strategic leadershipBuilding resilience through challenges and difficult seasons in businessWhy clean data is essential for using AI tools effectivelyHow AI can support marketing, communication, and financial analysisCreating systems that improve team management and business efficiencyUnderstanding your most profitable services and top clientsThe four pillars of a scalable salon business: marketing, finance, leadership, and systemsHow focusing on one key metric each week can create consistent improvementSuccessful salon business growth comes from clarity, not guesswork.Jennifer explains why salon owners need to understand:Which services drive profitabilityWhere their best clients come fromWhat marketing efforts are actually workingHow their team is performingWhich numbers need attention each weekWhen you have the right data and systems in place, you can make decisions with confidence and build a salon that is designed for long-term success.00:00 - Why guesswork is the biggest problem for salon owners00:30 - The reality of leadership struggles and stressors00:58 - The importance of analyzing situations and avoiding victim mentality01:26 - How challenges create resilience and stronger systems02:24 - Moving from emotional reactions to strategic decision-making03:17 - Using data, systems, and feedback for growth04:16 - How AI can support business decisions and communication05:11 - Building character through adversity06:08 - Learning from mistakes and avoiding ego-driven decisions07:05 - Creating space for strategy and mentorship08:02 - Making decisions based on facts, not feelings09:01 - Measuring results and improving performance10:01 - Navigating technology and AI changes in business11:28 - Why clean data matters for AI success12:24 - Recognizing blind spots that limit growth13:19 - The four pillars of business success14:18 - Improving retention, services, and client understanding15:42 - Centralizing data for better decisions16:39 - Leadership and delegation for scaling17:09 - Building confidence through business metrics18:05 - Choosing weekly metrics for improvement19:04 - Final thoughts: Stop guessing and start leadingThe key to salon business growth is knowing your numbers and making informed decisions. Build stronger systems, leverage data, and continue developing your leadership skills so your salon can grow with clarity and confidence.

How many athletes did you lose last year that you could have kept? Not the ones who got hurt or pregnant or had to step away for good reasons. The ones who just quietly drifted off.We spend so much energy on the front door, getting new athletes in, and almost none on the back door, where people are leaving and we're not even noticing.In this episode, I'm breaking down:Why that leak is probably the most expensive thing happening in your businessWhy it's rarely about your coaching and almost always about your systemsThe exact places I want you auditing this weekIf your retention is sitting under two to three years per athlete, this one's for you. Book a call with me ​HERE​: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=23890670&appointmentType=31380211Let me know what you think! If you enjoy the podcast, I'd be so grateful if you left a star rating or written review on your podcast platform of choice. Thanks for listening!Follow me on IG @CoachMichelleLake

Designed to Profit Stories - Summer Series - Part 2 of 13What if the business advice you've been following was never designed for you?In this first episode of the Designed to Profit Stories series, I sit down with Human Design Coach Molly Connolly to explore what happens when you stop forcing someone else's strategy and start building a business that actually fits your energy.Molly is a 3/5 Generator who has reinvented her business multiple times—from working with athletes, to relationships, to helping women reconnect with themselves through Human Design, NLP and the Energy Leadership Index.Together we talk about perfectionism, consistency, entrepreneurship, Human Design, experimentation, and why some of the best business decisions happen when you give yourself permission to stop forcing.If you've ever questioned your niche, struggled to stay "consistent," or wondered if you're allowed to build your business differently, this conversation is for you.In this episode we discuss:What it means to be a 3/5 Generator in businessWhy experimentation is a business advantageHow Human Design supports better business decisionsFinding your niche without forcing itLetting go of perfectionism and hustle cultureBuilding a business around your energy instead of someone else's blueprintReverse engineering your offers and business goalsUsing Human Design to create a sustainable customer experienceWhy your email list can become your strongest business assetWhat consistency really looks like as an entrepreneurHow Molly prepared her business to continue generating income while moving across the countryThe power of coaching, community and long-term business supportMemorable MomentsWhy business is naturally a third-line experiment.How perfectionism kept Molly stuck for years.The surprising freedom that came from leaving Instagram.Why data and intuition can work beautifully together.The importance of building a business that honours your Human Design.Why coaching isn't about giving answers—it's about asking better questions.Check out Designed to Profit here.Connect with Molly ConnollyVisit Molly's websiteListen to the Reinventing the Arena PodcastDownload Molly's Human Design Energy ReportFinal ThoughtThere isn't one right way to build a business.There is the right way to build your business.When you understand how you're designed to make decisions, create offers and work with your clients, business becomes lighter, more sustainable and infinitely more enjoyable.

Many founders think the hardest thing about business is finding customers.It's not.It's surviving success.When Lily Kanter and Serena Dugan launched a luxury baby linen business, they had no manufacturing experience, no inventory, and barely any capital. But after their first catalog landed just as a major competitor left the market, orders flooded in almost overnight.The problem? They hadn't made the products yet. Today, Serena and Lily has grown into one of the best known luxury home goods brands in the country. But getting there was a grind. This is one of the most revealing conversations we've ever had about unplanned opportunities, and the hidden cost of taking outside investment. From financing their first inventory with customer deposits... to walking away from a disastrous investment deal... to nearly losing control of the company they built, this episode is a masterclass in what happens when rapid growth collides with the realities of cash flow.You Will Learn: The clever way Serena & Lily financed its first production runHow one perfectly timed opportunity launched the businessWhy "smart money" isn't always smartHow investor and founder incentives can be completely misalignedThe warning signs hidden inside a term sheetTimestamps:06:11 – Lily's years at Microsoft, and the money that helped launch a business11:55 – Serena repaints an old table and discovers people will pay for her designs 24:21 – “No bunnies, ducks or choo choo trains.” Lily and Serena meet, and decide to sell high-end baby linen: 36:01 – $100,000 in orders... for products that didn't exist yet37:38 – The cash-flow hack that kept the company afloat 46:14 – “They patted us on the head.” Patronizing investors, and a predatory term sheet 51:28 – The financial crisis forces a complete reinvention of the business58:47 – The lawsuit, the boardroom battle, and the investor who nearly brought Serena & Lily down1:03:26 – Why acquisition offers couldn't save the company—and the lesson every founder should hearThis episode was produced by J.C. Howard, with music by Ramtin Arablouei.Edited by Neva Grant, with research help from Katherine Sypher.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.

CheckoutThe God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ ishttps://api.tuvu.com/redirectGroup/6a2ac0e2c9f728027338244cCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.What happens when God calls you to step beyond the familiar and take a leap of faith?In this episode of Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, TS Wright welcomes Alyssa Avant—Christian author, podcaster, virtual assistant, and publishing professional. Alyssa explains how God guided her from church ministry into entrepreneurship while allowing her to remain home with her children and use her gifts to serve others.Alyssa also discusses her book, Faith Leaps: The Christian Mom's Guide to Passion, Purpose, and Profits. She encourages Christian women to identify their God-given passions, understand their purpose, and consider how those gifts can produce value—financially, spiritually, or personally.In this conversation, you'll discover:How to recognize God's direction through life's unexpected turnsWhat it means to take a genuine leap of faithHow Christians can combine ministry, purpose, and businessWhy entrepreneurs should build and nurture an email listHow to create a valuable free resource for potential subscribersWhy consistency matters more than frequency in email marketingHow stepping away from one ministry role can create room for someone elseWhy small acts of service are important to the Body of ChristHow busy believers can serve God in practical, everyday waysWhat parents should consider before leaving a job to start a businessAlyssa reminds us that ministry is not limited to a church building. Whether we are running a company, encouraging a neighbor, sending a prayerful message, or completing an unnoticed task, we can intentionally serve God and others well.Resources MentionedAlyssa Avant & Company: alyssaavantandcompany.comBook: Faith Leaps: The Christian Mom's Guide to Passion, Purpose, and ProfitsPodcast: The Christian Business Advantage PodcastCall to ActionAre you considering a God-directed leap into business, ministry, or a new season of service? Visit Alyssa Avant & Company, explore her resources, listen to The Christian Business Advantage Podcast, and pick up a copy of Faith Leaps. Then subscribe to Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to trust God and pursue their purpose.KeywordsAlyssa Avant, Faith Leaps, Christian entrepreneurship, Christian business, faith-based business, Christian women in business, Christian mom entrepreneur, purpose-driven business, God-given purpose, taking a leap of faith, Christian author, virtual assistant, email marketing, building an email list, online business ministry, spiritual gifts, serving the Body of Christ, women in ministry, Christian Business Advantage Podcast, Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, TS Wright

A client complains. A freelancer lets you down. A proposal gets rejected. You make a mistake, forget something, receive a bad review, or have a wedding that does not go according to plan.The event itself may only last a few minutes or a few days. But the story you create around it can affect your business for weeks.In this episode, Jeni talks about one of the fastest ways to regain momentum after something goes wrong: stop ruminating and start reflecting.Reflection helps you understand what happened, identify what was within your control, learn the lesson, and decide what action to take next. Rumination sends you around the same problem repeatedly while draining your confidence, creativity, energy, and ability to lead.Jeni explains how one negative experience can begin leaking into completely unrelated areas of your business. A difficult client can make you suspicious of every new inquiry. A rejected proposal can make you less confident during your next consultation. A freelancer letting you down can leave you frustrated with the rest of your team.Your next client should not have to emotionally pay for what your last client did.This episode offers a practical framework for moving through setbacks without ignoring your feelings or avoiding responsibility:Feel. Fact-check. Fix. Forward.Feel the emotion and give it space.Fact-check the situation by separating what actually happened from the story you are creating around it.Fix what needs to be repaired, whether that means apologizing, replacing something, updating a contract, improving a process, creating a checklist, setting a boundary, or changing how you communicate.Then move forward by taking one productive action that restores momentum.The goal is not to avoid every disappointing, frustrating, or painful experience. That is impossible when you own a business.The goal is to become the kind of CEO who can move through difficult experiences without allowing one moment to become the atmosphere of the entire business.In this episode, Jeni talks about:How one setback can create a damaging story about your businessWhy a difficult moment does not need to become your identityThe difference between reflection and ruminationHow rumination drains your confidence, creativity, and leadershipWhy negative energy can affect new inquiries and client relationshipsHow to give difficult emotions space without letting them take overSeparating factual events from the meaning you assign to themWhy accountability moves you forward while self-punishment keeps you stuckHow to find the lesson without building a shrine around the problemWhy one forward-moving action can restore momentumHow repeatedly retelling the story keeps the negative experience aliveThe Feel, Fact-check, Fix, Forward frameworkThe frameworkFeel: Give yourself permission to experience the emotion.Fact-check: Separate what actually happened from the story you are telling yourself.Fix: Take responsibility, repair what needs repairing, and identify the lesson.Forward: Take one action that points your energy toward the future.Key takeawayThe problem happened once.Rumination makes it happen a hundred more times.A setback is an event, not your identity. Feel it, learn from it, fix what needs fixing, and then take your energy forward.

GiaNina Paolantonio has spent most of her life in the spotlight. She made her Broadway debut in Matilda the Musical at nine, appeared in The Greatest Showman and Dance Moms, and built an online audience of millions. But behind the performances, viral videos, and global following is something much bigger: a multi-channel business built around dance, creativity, and authenticity.Today, GiaNina's business includes social content, brand partnerships, dance education, collaborations with artists and record labels, and a global teaching tour developed and managed alongside her family.In this episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up, executive coach and bestselling author Alisa Cohn sits down with GiaNina to explore the business behind being a creator. GiaNina shares how one sold-out dance class became an international opportunity, why she refuses to let one niche define her career, and how she monetizes her audience without promoting products or partnerships she does not believe in.This is an honest look at what it takes to turn creative talent and online influence into an enduring business without losing yourself along the way.You'll learn:How GiaNina transformed dance and social media into a multi-channel businessWhy one sold-out class became the foundation of a global teaching tourHow she evaluates brand partnerships and confidently turns down lucrative dealsWhy refusing to stay in one niche may create greater career longevityWhat creators must understand about contracts, exclusivity, and content rightsHow she manages public criticism, overwhelm, and competing demandsWhy authenticity is the foundation of her brand and long-term strategyWe talk about:00:00 Meet GiaNina Paolantonio01:40 Going from the couch to Broadway at nine years old06:00 Turning social media momentum into a career08:20 Why GiaNina refuses to be confined to one niche11:45 Building multiple revenue streams around dance and content14:51 Creating her own global dance tour18:30 How an Instagram post revealed worldwide demand23:35 Managing overwhelm while building a public career28:23 Handling criticism from millions of followers33:32 Negotiating partnerships and turning down brand deals38:00 The hidden business behind being a content creator45:24 Evolving beyond early success and trusting what comes nextFollow GiaNina onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gianina TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gianina YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GiaNinaPaolantonioConnect 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