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Did you know that even if you're still showing up, getting things done, and keeping everything together, you could still be stuck in burnout? Your body knows even if your mind doesn't.Today, I spoke with my therapist + nervous system expert, Ash McDonald, about high-functioning burnout, the one we both see in women who care a lot and do a lot. Unlike traditional burnout, it's when your brain keeps pushing you to go, even when you're exhausted. And no amount of sleep or coffee fixes it.We discussed how burnout often doesn't appear dramatic. It may just look like being busy and successful, while inside, your body is struggling.A few things we talk through together:How Ash went through high-functioning burnout herself and eventually had to step away not only from what looked like her dream life, but also from her successful businessWhy no system, routine, or doing it better can fix a body that doesn't feel settledA simple practice Ash walks women through that helps their nervous system come downThis episode is really about understanding why your energy, and even your hormones, don't get a chance to calm down when your body is always living on high alert.Pay attention to what feels familiar, and if something hits, pass it along to someone who's been carrying too much for too long and acting like they're fine.Download the new 20-min private podcast training - Simply Nourished CyclesBook a FREE Hormone Strategy Call with meCONNECT WITH ASHLEY:Burnout Breakthrough - use code HAPPILYHORMONALPodcastNEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:Hormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too! Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass
Podcast: The Weekly Wealth Podcast Host: David Chudyk, CFP® Guest: Mike Draper, Partner at CFO SystemsIf you're a business owner generating $2 million to $15+ million in annual revenue, one of your biggest risks may not be sales, competition, or employees — it may be your financial blind spot.In this episode of The Weekly Wealth Podcast, David Chudyk sits down with Mike Draper, Partner at CFO Systems, to explain how a fractional CFO helps business owners improve cash flow, make better strategic decisions, and prepare their company for long-term growth or a future sale.
If your life feels upside down since your spiritual awakening, like your career, relationships, or daily routines don't fit anymore, take a breath. You're not broken — you're waking up. And yes, spiritual growth can feel chaotic at first.In this episode, I'm walking you through PERMA — Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Achievement — and showing you how to use it to stop spiritual awakening chaos, integrate your growth, and finally thrive.We'll cover:Why feeling lost, unmotivated, or disconnected after a spiritual awakening is actually proof of your personal growthHow to turn the overwhelm of spiritual alignment into clarity, confidence, and purposePractical strategies to integrate your awakening into your life, career, relationships, and businessWhy alignment isn't perfection — it's when your inner knowing matches your outer actionsThis episode is for anyone navigating a spiritual awakening, experiencing identity shifts, or trying to figure out how to thrive after intense personal and spiritual transformation. Think of it as me sitting across from you, holding your hand, and saying:“You've got this — here's how to stop the chaos and start living the life your soul actually wants.”
Watch "Zero To Seven Series" On YouTube Welcome back to Zero to Seven. Last year was a year of deep building—laying the foundation for sustainability rather than just chasing a quick profit. In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of a controversial decision. Standard business advice tells us to sell first and build later to keep overhead low. But for this pivot, I did the opposite. I reverse-engineered my entire business ecosystem—spending substantial time and money building my app, my community, and my course suite before I ever made a single sale.Why? Because I am building a brand rooted in nervous system regulation and alignment, not hustle culture. To market authentically, I needed clarity on the destination first.In this episode, we cover:The Power of Reverse Engineering: Why I chose to build the "You New" app and course suite in silence to ensure total energetic alignment before bringing it to market.The Ecosystem Strategy: How I structured my offers: The Program (The Journey), The Community (The Sanctuary), and The App (The Daily Ritual).Vision Casting: My long-term goal of turning "You New" from a digital platform into physical wellness retreats and sanctuaries for healing.Human Design in Business: Why knowing your energy type is crucial for sustainability. We aren't all designed to launch every quarter or show up with the same intensity every day.Mental Health Accessibility: My mission to make high-level healing and regulation tools accessible and affordable, bridging the gap between digital products and genuine mental wellness.If you are an entrepreneur feeling burnt out by the "launch, launch, launch" cycle, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, tune in, and build a business that actually feels good to run.
Send us a textIf you're constantly putting off marketing, planning, or skill development because client deadlines take priority, this episode is for you. If you only work IN your business and never work ON it, you'll be in the exact same place three years from now. Working on your business is the most important work you do.In this episode, host Treasa Edmond and business coach Ed Deason tackle the belief that keeps so many freelancers stuck: "I don't have time to work on my business because I'm too busy with client work." Ed breaks down why you actually have two jobs as a freelancer (doing the work + being the CEO), and why developing a CEO mindset changes everything. Treasa explains why being stretched thin is actually a pricing problem, not a time management issue, and shares her scheduling priority system: you time first, business building time second, client work third. You'll learn how to treat your business like your most valuable client and why raising your rates is the fastest way to create the space you need.WE TALKED ABOUTWhy working on your business is non-negotiableHow to treat your business like it's your most important clientThe two jobs every freelancer has: doing the work + being the CEO of the businessWhy developing a CEO mindset changes how you run your businessThe mindset trap: If you always treat your business as an afterthought, it undermines everythingWhy hustle culture is a red flag (and what to do instead)About Ed DeasonEd Deason is a business coach specializing in working with founders and entrepreneurs ready to scale, pivot, and build their ideal businesses. With over 15 years' experience and an MBA, Ed's coaching has helped clients gain clarity, confidence, and achieve real results.Connect with Ed:Deason CoachingLinkedInAbout Treasa EdmondTreasa Edmond is a content strategist, business coach, and podcast host who helps freelancers and consultants transition to confident business leaders. She's been referral-based for five years, rarely needing to prospect for new clients, and teaches practical frameworks for pricing strategy, client boundaries, and business systems through her coaching programs and the Boss Responses podcast. Her goal is to help you build the business you need so you can live the life you want.Connect with Treasa:Boss Responses Newsletter - Get frameworks, templates, and strategic guidance delivered weeklyCoaching Programs - Work with Treasa 1-on-1 or join a mastermindLinkedIn - Connect and follow for daily insightsRelated Episodes:Listen to Treasa and Ed's in: How to Ask for Referrals Without Feeling Awkward, How to Handle Freelancing When the Economy Slows Down, Support the showThank you for taking time out of your busy day to listen to Boss Responses. This podcast is a passion project that comes from years of helping freelancers shape a business that supports the lifestyle they want. Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to info@bossresponses.com If you'd like to support the podcast, click that link above. Those lattes help keep us going and are much appreciated!
If building a business or finally acting on that idea has been on your list, this week's episode is one not to be missed.I'm joined by Estie Starr, an award-winning strategist, founder of Strand Consulting, and a woman who built a multi seven-figure business without spending a cent on ads… all while raising five children.In this episode, Estie shares how any idea can be turned into profit using her five-step MONEY framework.If you've got a business idea but aren't sure if it'll work, or you feel stuck in strategy mode with nothing to show for it, this episode will give you the push (and process) to just start.Here's what we cover:The biggest mistake people make when starting a businessWhy selling to your inner circle first makes perfect senseThe MONEY framework: five simple steps to build a business from scratchWhy you should stop jumping straight into marketing…stick with the process.How to build trust and sell without ever being salesyWhat real growth looks like (and why it's not “launching online and going viral”)
Episode SummaryA lot of travel advisors think their marketing isn't working — when really, their expectations are off.In this episode of Social Takeoff, we reset how social media actually fits into your business, why checklist marketing is holding you back, and what it really takes to build trust, community, and momentum online.This conversation is about letting go of pressure, unrealistic metrics, and comparison — and replacing them with clarity, perspective, and intention.If you've been posting, following the rules, and still feeling frustrated… this episode is for you.In This Episode, We Talk About:Why “posting more” doesn't equal bookingsThe unrealistic expectations most advisors place on social mediaWhy likes, views, and followers don't measure successHow checklist marketing creates burnout and false failureThe real role social media plays as a gap closer in your businessWhy perspective builds trust more than facts ever willHow your language (even one word) can shrink or strengthen your valueWhy community changes businesses — and virality doesn'tA healthier way to look at metrics without letting them control youHomework from This Episode:You're allowed one data day per month.That's it.One day to review metrics as data, not validation — and then you get back to building with clarity and confidence.Links & Resources➡️ Get your free Wanderlust Campus account: https://wanderlust-ceo.com➡️ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellihayessmith
Most travel advisors aren't “bad at marketing.”They're letting platforms decide whether their marketing is working.In this final Reset Episode, we're talking about what happens when you let algorithms, trends, and engagement metrics dictate your confidence, your content, and your strategy — and why that approach quietly steals momentum from your business.We'll talk about:Why likes, views, and comments are not real KPIsHow reacting to trends and algorithm chatter pulls you off-centerThe difference between content that's “good for Instagram” and content that's good for your businessWhy proactive marketing creates clarity, confidence, and compounding growthHow to identify the conversations and lanes you actually want to leadAnd I'll leave you with one clear action to reset how you approach content moving forward — without chasing trends, burning out, or second-guessing yourself.✨ This episode is part of the Reset Series, all tied to the Taylor Swift song This Is Me Trying — because showing up, recalibrating, and choosing clarity counts.Resources & LinksCreate your free Wanderlust Campus account: https://wanderlust-ceo.comFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellihayessmith
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this episode, Fiona talks to Suji Sanjeevan, founder of Light + Glo and BrandScent, about building multiple successful businesses, creating bespoke scent experiences for major brands, and staying human in the age of AI.You'll Learn:How to pivot from a traditional career path to follow your passion and build a thriving businessWhy storytelling and human connection are essential for standing out in competitive industriesHow to create bespoke scent marketing strategies for businesses across different sectors'The science behind scent and its impact on health, wellbeing, and customer experiencePractical strategies for using business as a vehicle for impact beyond profitHow to balance multiple business ventures while maintaining creativity and innovationWhy finding your unique voice and perspective is crucial for brand differentiation in any industry Sponsored by Vanta AI: vanta.com/mydailybusiness Sign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition hereConnect with Suji Sanjeevan:• Brand Scent: https://brandscent.com.au/• Light + Glo: https://www.lightandglodesigns.com.au/• Instagram: @lightandglofragrancesConnect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:Vanta AIAI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? 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.
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this special episode, Fiona revisits a deeply personal episode from 2020 about her late father, recorded less than a year after his passing. Six years on from his death, she reflects on how his wisdom continues to guide her business decisions—especially during challenging times.You'll learn:The one powerful question her dad always asked that changed how she approaches worry and uncertainty in businessWhy commitment through the ups and downs is essential for any long-term business successHow to assess whether your worries are actually worth your energy—and what to do insteadThe difference between dwelling on problems you can't control versus taking action on what you canWhy maintaining optimism isn't about ignoring challenges, but about choosing how you respond to themA practical exercise to identify your current worries and determine which ones deserve your attentionHow to shift from a spiral of worry to a mindset of possibility and forward momentumThis episode was originally recorded during the 2020 lockdown and has been updated with new reflections for 2024. It's a reminder that we've weathered hard times before—and we can do it again. Sponsored by Vanta AI: vanta.com/mydailybusiness Sign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition hereConnect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:Vanta AIAI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? 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.
You've tried the habit trackers. You've set the alarms. You've written "BE CONSISTENT" on sticky notes that have faded into background noise you no longer even see. You've promised yourself that this Monday would be different, that this month you'd finally stick to your blog content calendar, that this year would be the year you stopped starting and stopping and starting again.And every time you've failed to show up consistently for your blog, your email list, your content creation, you've added another piece of evidence to the case you're building against yourself.This episode is going to dismantle that case entirely.I'm exposing the discipline myth that the self-improvement and online business industry has been selling you for years. The lie that says successful bloggers and online entrepreneurs just have more willpower than you. That if you wanted blog income badly enough, you'd find a way. That your inconsistency with content creation, email marketing, and social media is a character flaw you need to fix.It's not. And I'm going to prove it.I'm also sharing the story of a client who came to me convinced she was fundamentally incapable of blogging consistency. She called herself scattered, flaky, undisciplined. Within three months, she had more published blog posts than she'd created in the previous two years, her email list was finally growing, and she'd launched her first digital product. What changed? Not her willpower. Not her character. Something else entirely.In this episode:Why willpower is a finite resource and what that means for your blogging scheduleThe three things blogging consistency actually requires that are nearly impossible to maintain as a solo bloggerHow working alone sabotages your blog growth, email marketing, and content strategyThe real reason your content calendar, batch days, and posting schedule keep getting abandonedWhat happened when my "scattered" client finally got support with her blog businessWhy trying harder will never solve a structural problem for work-from-home entrepreneursThis is exactly why I built Blog Execution Manager Plus.Not another blogging course to consume alone. Not another blog strategy to implement in isolation. But actual partnership. Someone in your corner building your profitable blog alongside you. Done-for-you blog content assets, email sequences, lead magnets, sales pages, opt-in funnels, and a custom blogging roadmap that adjusts when life happens.Because you don't need more discipline to make money blogging. You need support.Beta spots are filling faster than The Productive Blogger Method did.Learn more: www.bossladybloggers.com/blog-execution-manager
I almost didn't record this episode.. not because I didn't want to reflect on the year, but because I was making it bigger than it needed to be. So instead of overthinking it, I sat down with a post-it note and recorded a simple, honest 2025 wrapped: brand photography edition!This episode isn't data-driven or trend-heavy. It's a real reflection on what actually defined my year as a brand photographer, educator, and coach - including what worked, what changed, and what I'm carrying with me into 2026.Before you plan for what's next, you have to understand what just happened. This episode walks through the three things that shaped my business in 2025, why returning to the basics made everything easier, and how slowing down created more clarity and capacity.We're talking:The three things that truly defined my brand photography business in 2025Why I intentionally booked fewer brand sessionsHow prioritizing profitability changed the way I make business decisionsWhat hiring more intentionally unlocked in my businessWhy my content worked better than expected this yearWhat I'm leaving behind in 2025 as I look ahead to 2026Links & Resources:
You feel busy all the time. You're watching blogging tutorials before work, saving Instagram posts about content strategy during lunch, taking notes on email marketing courses after dinner. You're exhausted from all the effort. So why does your blog look exactly the same as it did a year ago? Why is your email list still stuck? Why haven't you launched that digital product yet?This episode reveals the formula that took me from 847 saved screenshots and zero dollars to consistent $13K months as a full-time blogger. It's not complicated. It's not some elaborate system that requires a hundred-dollar course to understand. But it will challenge everything you've been taught about how blog growth and online business success actually work.I'm breaking down the exact ratio of where your energy should go, and I'm willing to bet you have it almost perfectly inverted. Most bloggers spend 70% of their time learning about SEO, Pinterest strategy, affiliate marketing, and list building, 20% planning their content calendar, and maybe 10% actually creating blog posts, writing emails, or building offers. I'm going to show you why flipping that ratio changed everything for me, and how you can flip yours too.Fair warning: I'm going to ask you to audit your own time. And what you discover might be uncomfortable.In this episode:The 50/20/15/10/5 Formula that transformed my blogging businessWhy the smartest women often have the most inverted ratiosThe truth about consistency and persistence that nobody talks about (because it doesn't sell courses)What happened when I tracked my time with brutal honestyHow I went from endless consumption to $13K months monetizing my blog in six monthsWhy you probably already know enough about blog traffic, email marketing, and passive income to succeed right nowReady to flip your ratio with someone in your corner?Blog Execution Manager Plus gives you done-for-you blog assets, email sequences, lead magnets, sales pages, and a complete content roadmap so you can finally focus on execution instead of endless learning.Learn more: www.bossladybloggers.com/blog-execution-manager
In this video, Gino Barbaro breaks down the 5 Key Functions required to run an efficient, scalable real estate business. Most "gurus" only teach you how to buy and finance a deal (the sexy parts), but they ignore the operations and management that actually make the deal profitable. Learn how to move from being an overworked landlord to a true business executive.Key Takeaways:✅ Job vs. Business: Why most entrepreneurs inadvertently sign up for a "job" when they start investing, and how to shift to a business mindset.✅ The Unsexy Truth: Marketing and Operations aren't glamorous, but they are the only way to scale, find off-market deals, and attract top talent.✅ The Property Log: The essential tool you need for every single asset (whether you have 1 unit or 1,800) to track CapEx, vendors, and maintenance history.✅ Vision vs. Infrastructure: How to balance the "Entrepreneur" who wants to grow with the "Investor" who needs to protect capital. Let's Connect!Question of the Day: Be honest: If you stepped away from your real estate portfolio for a month, would it continue to run efficiently, or would it fall apart? Which of the 5 pillars do you need to work on most? Let us know in the comments!
If you're constantly eyeing the next certification, tool, platform, or healing modality instead of actually making money and serving clients, this episode is your loving but firm wake-up call.In this episode of Unjaded, Vickie Dickson calls out the shiny-object cycle that keeps entrepreneurs busy, overwhelmed, and stuck — and walks you through what actually matters if you want a sustainable business in 2026 and beyond.This isn't about doing more. It's about building the skeleton of your business: the foundational systems that hold your offers, your clients, and your income — so you can stop spinning and start leading.Vickie breaks down the most common distractions entrepreneurs use to delay visibility and responsibility, and contrasts them with the few core elements every business actually needs to function, grow, and make money consistently.If you've been “preparing” for years but not seeing the results you want, this episode will bring clarity — and probably some relief.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why certifications, modalities, and frameworks often become permission slips to avoid leadershipHow rebranding, renaming, and platform hopping quietly stall your business growthThe difference between being busy and building something that lastsWhy constantly creating new offers is often a sign your foundation is missingWhat actually belongs in the “skeleton” of a sustainable online businessWhy one clear offer matters more than a complicated offer suiteHow email, payment systems, and calendars create ease for you and your clientsWhy making regular offers is non-negotiable if you want consistent incomeHow choosing one primary platform can simplify your marketing and increase salesA real example of how a simple, aligned offer brought in revenue without a launchKey Takeaway:You don't need another certification, platform, or healing breakthrough. You need a solid foundation. When your business has a clear offer, simple systems, and a place for people to find and pay you, everything else becomes optional — not urgent.Links and Resources:
What does a real million-dollar offer actually look like?In this episode, Russell pulls back the curtain on a rare, behind-the-scenes breakdown of a seven-figure high-ticket offer—how it was structured, why it was created, and what makes it fundamentally different from transactional consulting or equity deals.Along the way, he shares hard-earned lessons on qualifying clients, building leverage through teams, running evergreen events, and why brand, community, and network effects are becoming the only defensible advantages in an AI-driven future.This is a masterclass in high-ticket strategy, long-term thinking, and designing offers that scale without burning out the founder.
You've priced your design work. You've marked up your product. So why does it still feel like you're working for free?In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I'm diving into Part 2 of our financially sustainable design business series, focusing on boundaries. From endless client emails to last-minute add-ons and ghosting clients who suddenly reappear, this episode will show you exactly how to protect your time, your money, and your sanity with strong, clear boundaries.In this episode, I cover:The biggest time and money leaks in your businessWhy boundaries are essential to long-term profitabilityHow to respond to sneaky scope creepThe “end date” clause every LOA should includeWhat to say when a client ghosts you and comes backShow notes are available at interiordesignbusinessacademy.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy
2025 didn't just challenge businesses — it drained people.In the final episode of the year, David Greenspan delivers a raw, grounded year-end reset for REALTORS®, entrepreneurs, and professionals who feel exhausted, disillusioned, and frustrated by the state of business, society, and standards.Building on the momentum of Episode 365, this conversation shifts inward — examining the internal cost of staying in the game through economic pressure, digital overload, eroding trust, declining professionalism, and a growing disconnect between effort and progress.This episode unpacks:Why Canada's economy stalled instead of crashing — and why that grind is more dangerousHow social media and dopamine addiction are impacting mindset, behavior, and follow-throughThe collapse of trust, standards, and accountability — and what it's doing to relationships and businessWhy happiness feels further away for both youth and adults, backed by real dataHow to conduct a meaningful year-end reflection that actually changes outcomesWhat to remove, reset, and recommit to heading into 2026This isn't about hype, resolutions, or pretending everything is fine.It's about clarity, alignment, and deciding what's worth carrying forward — and what isn't.If 2025 took more from you than you expected, this episode will help you reset with intention and direction.Main Topics CoveredThe real cost of a stalled economyBurnout vs. disengagementSocial media, dopamine, and declining focusErosion of trust and professionalismYouth happiness, affordability, and delayed milestonesThe importance of standards, values, and alignmentYear-end reflection: wins, misses, lessonsBuilding MindShare going into 2026Resources & References MentionedBank of Canada – GDP growth projectionsStatistics Canada – screen time, housing affordability, youth renting dataWorld Happiness Report (via C.D. Howe Institute)Edelman Trust BarometerIf this episode resonated, please share it with someone who needs a reset heading into 2026 so we can all help raise the standard of conversation in this industry, and please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.
What separates successful entrepreneurs from those who struggle? RJon Robins, a licensed attorney turned business transformation expert, reveals the uncomfortable truth in this game-changing episode of The Proven Entrepreneur Show.In this raw and honest conversation with host Don Williams, RJon shares how he built a $36 million organization that serves hundreds of law firms while managing everything from CEO services to sales training and bookkeeping operations. But the real story isn't about the wins. It's about the losses that forced him to pivot.Discover the critical difference between understanding your business and getting lost in the practice of your profession. Learn why lawyers, doctors, restaurateurs, and countless other professionals make the same costly mistake that holds them back from scaling. RJon breaks down the one question he's asked to thousands of entrepreneurs since 1999 that most still get wrong.Hear the painful $3 million lesson about hiring that transformed into a blessing, resulting in a business model that's set to grow from $35 million to $150 million in the next three years. Understand why failing fast is infinitely better than slow, agonizing suffering, and how the biggest failures often lead to the biggest wins.This episode covers real entrepreneurial challenges, from marketing campaigns that bombed to the importance of shipping your work even when it's not perfect. RJon shares his unconventional approach to building an audience, creating trust, and letting customers tell you what products and services they actually need.You'll hear practical wisdom about hiring professionals who can compress decades into years, why paralyzing perfectionism kills momentum, and how to view every setback as a learning opportunity rather than a failure. This conversation cuts through the motivational fluff and gives you the strategic clarity that separates thriving entrepreneurs from struggling ones.Whether you're thinking about starting a business, scaling an existing one, or stuck in the gap between having a practice and having a real business, this episode offers the perspective shift you need.Content Highlights:Why understanding your business is completely different from mastering your professionThe $3 million hiring mistake that became a strategic breakthroughWhy bigger failures create bigger wins in entrepreneurshipHow to build an audience and let them tell you what to sellThe one question that reveals most entrepreneurs are confused about their businessWhy shipping imperfect work beats endless planningHow to hire professionals who compress years of learning into monthsThe waiting list strategy that protects brand quality while building demandReal examples from law firms, restaurants, hotels, and beyondThe mindset shift from "I have a practice" to "I have a business"
A lot of us are feeling uncertainty heading into 2026. As humans, we like certainty. We want to feel like we have control over our lives. Not knowing what's coming can be scary as hell. Things are all over the place right now, politically, economically, you name it, and if that's making it feel extra hard to be a business owner right now, that's fair and your feelings are valid. But we're not in a full-on apocalyptic collapse, which means we do have the opportunity to put ourselves in the best possible position to make sales, even when some clients are feeling hesitant.Today, I want to talk about how I'm approaching all this uncertainty, and share some thoughts on where to double down when everything feels up in the air.Tune into this episode to hear:Why I'm leaning into the fundamentals of marketing my businessWhy sometimes you just have to take a less-than-ideal client or projectWhy you need a clear action plan, even when the future feels extra unpredictableResources:No BS Clients LabNo BS Agencies MasteryThe Price to Freedom Calculator™No BS Agency Owners Free Facebook GroupStart reading the first chapter of my bookPiasilva.com
What if you could build a thriving $2M construction business by focusing on the right team structure and core values? Tom Bunn shares his journey from corporate burnout to successful contractor, revealing how his team-first approach and EOS framework transformed Bunn and Sons from a handyman service to a thriving design-build firm, without the chaos that typically plagues construction businesses.What You'll LearnHow to transition from working IN your business to working ON your businessWhy core values are essential for qualifying both team members and clientsHow to structure and manage trade partner relationships for long-term successThe importance of maintaining margin in your business decisionsWhy "table stakes" business practices can become a major differentiator in constructionTime Stamps00:00 - Episode Intro01:02 - Starting Bunn and Sons: From Corporate to Construction03:43 - Building the Business: Early Challenges and Growth06:04 - Team Dynamics: Assembling and Managing the Crew09:27 - Core Values and Company Culture25:31 - Building Long-Lasting Trade Partner Relationships25:56 - Onboarding and Integrating New Trade Partners27:15 - Maintaining Trade Partner Relationships34:00 - Client Qualification and Vetting Process40:20 - Challenges and Best Practices in Construction42:16 - The Importance of Margin in Business47:18 - Differentiating Through Basic Business Practices49:26 - The Low Barrier to Entry in Construction53:41 - Simplicity vs. Complexity in Business Operations55:15 - Final Thoughts and ReflectionsSnippets from the Episode"I've found that a lot of people we hire come to us in a state I'd loosely describe as 'battered wife.' This industry has just become far too commonplace for tradespeople to be undervalued, overworked, and stressed out."- Tom Bunn"When things get lean, there's a constant temptation to want to say 'maybe we could make this work,' but you have to be careful. It's very easy to burn a lot of relationship capital with your team when you bring a bad client on board."- Tom Bunn"Simple doesn't mean easy. Pricing is simple: direct costs, indirect costs, and margin on top. But if you don't know what those are, that very simple thing becomes tough."- Tom BunnKey TakeawaysDefine your core values first, then hire to match themFocus on coordination and client experienceMaintain long-term trade partner relationshipsPay invoices on time and respect trade partners' expertiseQualify clients against your values and ideal client profileProtect your margins by saying no to the wrong opportunitiesBasic business practices can be your biggest differentiatorResources24 Things Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive AssistantSchedule a 15-Minute Roadblock CallBuild a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits Need Marketing Help? We Recommend BenaliNeed Help with podcast production? We recommend DemandcastMore from Tom BunnLinked InBun & Sons websiteBun & Sons on IGMore from Martin Hollandtheprofitproblem.comannealbc.com Email MartinMeet With MartinLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from Khalilbenali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from The Cash Flow ContractorSubscribe to our YouTube channelSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X(formerly Twitter)Visit our websiteEmail The Cashflow Contractor
Designers stay stuck because they keep thinking like the version of themselves they are right now… not the six-figure designer they want to become.In this video, we break down how to think like a six-figure designer before you're earning six figures, and why mindset alone isn't enough if your decisions, standards, and habits haven't changed.You'll learn:How to think like a six-figure designer (even if you're not there yet)Why designers stay stuck when they only make decisions from their current situationHow to start operating from the future version of you, not your past resultsThe identity shifts that happen before designers build a six-figure design businessWhy waiting to “feel ready” keeps designers in the same income bracketIf you're a freelance designer, brand designer, or creative entrepreneur who feels capable of more but keeps hitting the same ceiling… this video will show you what needs to change first.The income doesn't come before the identity.The identity comes first.FREE Six Figure Designer CommunityJoin Social Butterfly Club (Marketing Membership For Designers)The Brief Collective Design Biz AcademyUnlock Secret Podcast EpisodesShare Your Unapologetic OpinionPodcast InstagramYouTube
About Leo ParejaLeo Pareja is the Chief Executive Officer of eXp Realty, one of the largest and fastest-growing real estate brokerages in the world, with more than 85,000 agents globally. A lifelong entrepreneur, Leo got his real estate license at just 19 years old and quickly rose to become one of the top-producing agents in the industry before the age of 30.Over the course of his career, Leo has founded, scaled, and exited multiple successful companies across real estate, lending, and technology, including Remine and Washington Capital Partners, where he helped facilitate billions of dollars in real estate loans. He has also served as National President of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) and is widely respected for his data-driven, no-nonsense approach to leadership and growth.Today, Leo is known for building platforms, empowering entrepreneurial agents, and redefining what's possible in modern real estate through technology, culture, and consistency. His leadership philosophy centers on long-term thinking, personal accountability, and helping agents build scalable, sustainable businesses.Connect with Leo ParejaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopareja/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leopareja/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/leoparejaeXp Realty: https://expworldholdings.com/What you'll learn on this episode:How your thoughts shape your outcomes and sales successThe Self-Coaching Model for breaking negative thought and behavior cyclesWhy visualization, affirmations, and meditation rewire your mindset for better resultsHow reading, mentorship, and strategic learning create massive shifts in your businessWhy the right community and influences are critical for consistent growth To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:Website: No Broke MonthsPodcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople PodcastInstagram: @donrochonxFacebook: Dan RochonLinkedIn: Dan RochonTeach to Sell Preorder: Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do Instead
The online space is shifting fast and the strategies that worked in 2025 will no longer work in 2026! In this episode, I break down the key trends redefining the entrepreneurial landscape and the exact moves 7-figure leaders are making now to stay ahead of the market.You'll learn what's changing, what's no longer working and what you MUST adapt if you want stronger demand, easier sales and long-term growth next year.Key TakeawaysThe 2026 buying behaviour shift that will reshape online businessWhy content alone won't convert and what replaces itThe rise of human-led brands in an AI-saturated industryWhy events are becoming the new baseline for trust and authorityThe bonus trend: audacity as the new differentiator for leadersCONNECT WITH ME:Join 12-month UNSTOPPABLE MASTERMIND Register to The 2026 Playbook Free WorkshopDownload your 30-day Millionaire Mindset audio trainingCheck out my FREE ResourcesOrder my book “Unstoppable Success” on AmazonApply for 1:1 Business CoachingSend me a DM on Instagram
On paper, Vickie and her business partner Lisa look almost identical in Human Design: they are both 2/4 Manifesting Generators. Same Type. Same Profile. Same label.But in real life, they move through business very differently.In this episode of Unjaded, Vickie walks you through a side by side chart comparison to show you just how nuanced Human Design really is. She breaks down the differences in their channels, Centres, definition, and energy so you can stop reducing yourself to “just” your Type and Profile and start understanding how your specific design actually wants to operate.You will hear how things like a defined Root vs undefined Root, split definition vs single definition, and an undefined G Centre vs a heavily defined G Centre change the way two “identical” 2/4 Manifesting Generators experience pressure, direction, identity, pace, and partnership in business.If you have ever wondered why you do not resonate with generic Human Design Type descriptions, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why “I'm a 2/4 Manifesting Generator” is just the beginning of your Human Design storyHow the 2/4 profile actually shows up in real life through community, hermitting, and long term relationshipsWhat happens when two big Manifesting Generator auras share a business and a physical spaceHow the 34–57 channel (powerful intuitive response) operates differently than the 34–20 channel of charismaThe impact of defined vs undefined Root Centres on pressure, urgency, and getting things doneHow split definition vs single definition changes the way you process, decide, and move in businessWhy an undefined G Centre questions identity and direction while a defined G Centre quietly holds the lineHow dormant gates get “lit up” in relationship and what that means for your patterns in intimacy, boundaries, and conflictPractical ways to use Human Design in partnership so you stop expecting other people to work exactly like youKey Takeaway:Two people can share the same Type and Profile and still be wired completely differently. The power of Human Design is in the nuances, not the label. When you understand your actual mechanics, you stop making yourself wrong and start building your business in a way that honours how your energy is really built to work.Links and Resources:Book a Human Design Reading with Vickie here. Use coupon code SAVE50 to get 50% off.Dive into the nuances of your own chart so you can use your energy properly in life and business.In Person Human Design Workshop in Smiths Falls, Ontario. Message her on IG for details.Join Vickie for a live workshop on Sunday, January 25th to explore how to use your Human Design to live your purpose without burning out.Connect with Vickie on Instagram: @vickie.dicksonHere is the link to our Human Design charts https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XiSbEuFJMksUUoaxU4LwWYjs97cKzsT47QMHUZdgVhY/edit?usp=sharing
What you'll learn on this episode:How your thoughts shape your outcomes and sales successThe Self-Coaching Model for breaking negative thought and behavior cyclesWhy visualization, affirmations, and meditation rewire your mindset for better resultsHow reading, mentorship, and strategic learning create massive shifts in your businessWhy the right community and influences are critical for consistent growth To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:Website: No Broke MonthsPodcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople PodcastInstagram: @donrochonxFacebook: Dan RochonLinkedIn: Dan RochonTeach to Sell Preorder: Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do Instead
A beautiful portfolio doesn't guarantee a profitable business.In this episode of the Interior Design Business Podcast, I'm kicking off a multi-part series on building a financially sustainable design business. Today's focus? Understanding how to separate your design services from product sales, and why clinging to retail vendors and discount pricing is keeping you stuck.If you want to create a business that pays you consistently, covers your team and tools, and leaves room to grow, this is where you start.In this episode, I cover:What it really means to have a financially sustainable businessWhy designers must separate services from product salesThe hidden cost of using Pottery Barn and WayfairHow vendor discounts work, and how to use them profitablyWhy retail pricing isn't a problem (it's your solution)Show notes are available at interiordesignbusinessacademy.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/InteriorDesignBusinessAcademyFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/interiordesignbusinessacademy
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, we sit down with Gene Pressman, a third-generation leader behind the iconic Barneys New York, to unpack how a single store became a cultural force. From redefining American fashion to championing emerging designers, Gene shares the behind-the-scenes decisions, risks, and creative instincts that shaped Barneys into more than retail—it became an experience.Gene reflects on growing up inside the business, learning from his father and grandfather, and helping transform Barneys from a men's discount store into a global destination for innovation, humor, and uncompromising taste. The conversation spans pivotal moments like discovering Giorgio Armani, building the women's business, creating unforgettable windows and advertising, expanding globally, and navigating the realities of rapid growth.This is a candid, thoughtful look at creativity versus data, risk-taking versus safety, and why true merchants don't give customers what they ask for—they give them what they don't know they want yet.Show NotesGene Pressman's role in transforming Barneys New York into a cultural and retail iconGrowing up in the Pressman family and learning the business from the ground upHow Barneys introduced American audiences to designers like Giorgio Armani, Comme des Garçons, Dries Van Noten, and moreThe shift from men's fashion to building a groundbreaking women's businessWhy humor, irreverence, and creativity were central to Barneys' DNAThe decision to take advertising and creative in-house and what made Barneys' campaigns unforgettableExpansion to Madison Avenue, Los Angeles, and Tokyo—and the challenges that came with growthBalancing creative vision with financial realities in large-scale retailWhy data can't replace instinct in merchandising and brand buildingReflections on legacy, culture, and what Barneys represented beyond shoppingIf you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to The Retail Pilot and leave a review—it helps more listeners discover the show.For the full story behind Barneys' rise, challenges, and lasting impact, check out Gene Pressman's memoir They All Came to Barneys.Follow The Retail Pilot for more conversations with the leaders shaping retail, culture, and brand innovation.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
What if the secret to scaling your painting business isn't expanding to more cities, but dominating smaller pockets within your current market?Jesse Tarrin sits down with Wayne Scherger, co-founder of CertaPro Painters and 45-year painting industry veteran, to discuss the counterintuitive strategies that built the world's largest painting company—and how independent painting contractors can use these same principles today.Wayne shares how he went from painting 550 houses in a 2,800-home territory to scaling to $2M+ in revenue in just one year using territory managers (without traditional franchising).Key Topics:The "territory manager" model and how to implement it in your businessWhy targeting smaller geographic areas makes marketing, sales, AND production easierThe ROTOR framework: A proven system for recruiting, onboarding, training, and retaining top talentHow to break into light commercial work (condos, HOAs) for recurring revenueTime management and batching strategies that eliminate wasted drive timeWhat to look for when hiring leaders vs. paintersThe Community Association Institute (CAI) strategy for landing commercial accountsWhether you're a solo operator looking to hire your first employee or a $2M+ business ready to scale to the next level, Wayne's hard-won wisdom from building businesses in both the pre-digital and modern era will give you a clear roadmap forward.About Wayne Scherger:Wayne is a dual US-Canadian citizen who started with College Pro Painters in 1981, co-founded CertaPro Painters in the early 1990s (now the world's largest painting franchise), and currently coaches painting business owners on leadership, scaling, and operations.
As we move toward the end of the year, many of us are in reflection and vision mode—looking back at what 2025 has been and thinking ahead to what we want 2026 to look and feel like in our businesses and lives. In this episode, I'm talking about one of the most important (and often misunderstood) pieces of that conversation: content creation.I break down what “content” really is for a transformational, service-based business—not just posts on social media, not just a reel here and there—and why, going into 2026, you're going to need content that is deeper, more intentional, and more aligned with your genius than ever before. We look at content as the foundation of your marketing, business strategy, and client attraction, and get honest about the kind of content you actually need if you want to grow a sustainable, prosperous coaching business.I also talk about the difference between paying for leads with ads and building your business through organic visibility, and why—even if you love the idea of “using other people's audiences”—you still need your own thought leadership, frameworks, and offers to stand on.You'll hear me connect this to my Yellow Brick Road client attraction system (ATTRACT–SERVE–CONVERT) and to my Genius Edge framework, because at the end of the day, everything from your offers to your workshops, talks, podcast, and live events is content. If you want 2026 to be different from 2025 in terms of revenue, reach, and impact, you're going to have to create different content to get you there.In this episode, we explore:The difference between paid lead generation (ads) and organic visibility—and what that actually looks like in a coaching / service-based businessWhy reels and social media posts alone are not a content or client attraction strategy, especially if you sell higher-ticket, high-touch servicesHow to think about offers as content, and why your offer needs to be a sexy, transformational journey (not just a list of sessions or modules)The role of high-value, longer-form content—talks, workshops, masterclasses, podcasts, live events—in building authority, trust, and real relationships with your ideal clientsHow your content strategy supports my Yellow Brick Road framework (ATTRACT–SERVE–CONVERT) at every step of your client pathway, from first touch to “yes”A simple reverse-engineering process to look at what you want in 2026 (income, visibility, lifestyle, impact) and identify the content you'll need to create to make it possibleWhy 2026 will require you to “up-level” both your content game and your delivery skills—and how this connects to Your Genius Edge and my upcoming Serve & Deliver programThis episode is here to help you see your business through the lens of content: your offers, your message, your visibility, your thought leadership, your live experiences, and the way you invite people into your world. If you're dreaming bigger for 2026, this conversation will help you get honest about what you'll need to create—and how to start mapping that out now.Get Full Show Notes, Event Sign Ups and More Information Here:http://www.staceybrassrussell.com/podcast
This is the episode I never thought I'd record.After 16 years of running my award-winning salon, I've had to make one of the hardest business decisions of my life, to close its doors. Just weeks before moving to Dubai, I received notice that the building was being sold. What followed was shock, heartbreak, and a huge test of resilience.In this raw and honest conversation, I open up about the reality behind closing a long-standing business, how I supported my team through redundancies, and the unexpected lessons it's taught me about focus, letting go, and growth.If you're a salon owner, educator, or coach building your next chapter, this episode will remind you that sometimes the universe forces a pivot, not to break you, but to redirect you.In this episode, I share:What really happened when I got the call to vacate my salonThe emotional reality of letting go of your first businessHow I navigated redundancy and looked after my teamWhy multiple income streams saved me (and how to build them the right way)The power of focus and how it led to a £200k launch in my coaching businessWhy resilience is the number one skill every entrepreneur needsUPDATE: THE SALON BUILDING WAS SOLD IN THE END AND THE TEAM WAS EXTREMELY SUPPORTIVE. THE TEAM WAS GIVEN THE CLIENTS TO SET UP THEIR OWN BUSINESSES & THOSE THAT WANTED JOBS WE HELPED. COULDN'T HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER TEAM DURING THIS TIME. UNFORTUNATELY CLOSING THE SALON CAME WITH A LOT OF TROLLING WHICH I HAVE HAD TO DEAL WITH. Apply for the mastermind by clicking hereJoin one of my retreats here
"If you're somebody who is thinking about starting a business, I can tell you one thing: running the business is somewhat easy. It's all the emotional stuff, all the past trauma, all the core wound stuff, that's really what gets in the way."In this solo episode, I explore why we often feel scared about doing deep healing work. It's completely common to experience resistance because of the fear of the unknown and the looming question of who we will be on the other side. We often harbor an unconscious fear of what we might lose, whether it's relationships, comfort, or our current sense of safety, if we finally step into our power.I discuss how these fears stem from deep coping mechanisms created in childhood, where we learned to abandon ourselves to get our needs met. I also share my personal journey of leaving my job as a school counselor to fully commit to my business, describing the moment when the energetic frequency of staying became more painful than the fear of leaping.We dive into the nature of emotions as simply energy in motion and how resisting them causes symptoms like anxiety, procrastination, and self-doubt . Finally, I address how ancestral programming of self-sacrifice holds women back and why clearing core wounds is the most critical strategy for business owners to truly succeed.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTSResistance to Transformation: Why we fear the unknown and the common hesitation to dive deep into breathwork.The Fear of Loss: Addressing the unconscious worry that healing trauma will force us to leave partners or lose friends.Childhood Survival Mechanisms: How we learned to abandon our authentic selves to ensure survival and how this projects onto our adult relationships.Personal Leap: The energetic disconnect between working as a school counselor and running a business, and the moment staying became impossible.The Breaking Point: How a baby chick breaking out of an egg perfectly describes the necessity of painful growth.Energy in Motion: Understanding that emotions just want to move and that resisting them causes anxiety, self-doubt, and business blocks.Ancestral Programming: Breaking the societal and ancestral pattern of self-sacrifice that keeps us from valuing our own needs.The Unknown as Power: Shifting from fearing the unknown to dancing with it as a source of pure potential and creativity.Trauma and Business: Why business strategy is easy, but the emotional work and core wounds are what stop entrepreneurs from expanding.**WAYS TO ENTER MY WORLD** When you leave a review of the podcast, send us a screenshot and we'll send you a $250 credit, you can apply to anything else in my world.Get a $500 discount when you join The Metamorphosis before 2025 ends. We're starting again in January. This is my groundbreaking program to rapidly and efficiently clear the familial and ancestral trauma that is blocking you from experiencing the wealth and freedom that you desire.Get a $1000 discount when you join The Metamorphosis Method before the year ends. This is the only Certification Program that closes the gap between spirituality and therapy to create predictable and permanent results with your clients.Questions? Let's jump on a call CONTACT ALYSEalysebreathes.comIG @alyse_breathesinfo@alysebreathes.com
Reggie grew up in Brazil, moved to the U.S. at age seven with no English, watched his father deliver newspapers and clean offices at night, and learned early that no job is beneath you when you're building something. He went from making websites at 12, to rental car counter work, to landing a customer support job and suddenly being asked to lead product strategy without any formal product background.Vitaly and Reggie break down:The immigrant work mindset and why it produces resultsHow curiosity is the most valuable skill in businessWhy you must provide value beyond your job description to growHandling imposter syndrome at every levelReal career advice: "Don't wait until you're ready — you get ready while you're doing it.If you're starting from zero, want a career in SaaS, or feel “unqualified,” this is your episode.Subscribe for more founder-led conversations on growth, work ethic, and building real careers in tech. Try Vista Social for FREE today Book a Demo Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Youtube
In this episode of The PelviBiz Podcast, we're getting real about what it actually takes to run a business on your own. Everyone loves to glamorize being a “solo entrepreneur,” but behind the scenes — it's a whole different story.If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or like you're doing everything yourself — this one's for you. We'll dive into:The unseen pressures of wearing every hat in your businessWhy mindset, systems, and support are non-negotiable for growthHow to avoid burnout while scaling sustainablyThe truth about freedom — and what it really looks like when you build it the right wayThis episode is your reminder that you don't have to do it alone.
In this episode, Jack interviews Edward Morales, second-generation owner of Tropical Landscaping Services in Buckeye, Arizona. After years of the company relying on hard work and word-of-mouth without a clear sales process, Edward stepped back into the business and realized it needed structure, clarity, and consistency. He rebuilt their sales process from scratch and discovered how communication and predictable workflows create a better client experience.Edward also shares how he uses AI as a thinking partner—clarifying decisions, improving communication, and refining processes without replacing the personal touch. If you're a landscape or snow contractor looking to modernize your operations, sharpen your sales process, or understand how AI actually fits into a real-world company, this conversation is full of practical takeaways.You'll Learn:How Edward rebuilt TLS's first-ever sales processWhy structure and clarity are essential to a great client experienceHow AI can enhance communication and leadershipWhat it takes to grow a multi-decade family businessWhy refining processes separates pros from amateursConnect With Today's Guest
In this conversation, Jeff and Danny talk with John Figueroa about the values and processes that define On Point Heating and Air. John breaks down what customers truly expect from an HVAC professional, how his team stays ahead of industry best practices, and why consistent training is essential for both quality and culture.Topics include maintaining strong communication with homeowners, installing with precision, developing teams with integrity, and staying committed to service excellence. John also talks about the responsibility that comes with entering customers' homes and the importance of earning their trust every step of the way.Resources and MentionsOn Point Heating and Airhttps://www.onpointheatingandair.comCONTACT US(619) 272-6055What You Will LearnWhy personalized service matters in HVACHow to build trust through transparency and educationWhat separates premium service companies from the competitionHow leadership and communication shape a service businessWhy technicians need continual training and developmentWhat it takes to grow a values-driven trades companyThis trade is not a nine to five.Working hours can extend until the job is done.Customer expectations can lead to longer work hours.The HVAC industry requires dedication and flexibility.Residential HVAC work often involves urgent customer needs.Professionals must be prepared for unpredictable schedules.Job satisfaction is tied to customer comfort.Challenges in HVAC can be rewarding when resolved.Time management is crucial in this field.Understanding customer needs is essential for success. About The Trades PodcastWebsitehttps://www.thetradespodcast.comHosted byJeff Mudd and Danny TorresThe Trades Podcast features real conversations with business owners, trades leaders, and industry innovators making an impact in the skilled trades community. Support the Trades MovementIf this episode inspires you, share it with someone in the trades or anyone thinking about starting a home-services business. Like, comment, and subscribe to help more people discover these conversations.
If you've ever felt like real estate was pulling you away from the life you're trying to build, this episode is for you.I'm sharing a recent conversation I had on the Stay Paid podcast, where I walked through how I built my business by keeping faith, family, and alignment at the center. In this interview, I unpack what it really means to define your own scoreboard for success, why “balance” is ultimately about priorities, and how mastering one simple system — my Rule of 8 and the PDA Formula — helped me sell 650 homes without losing what mattered most.Register for my FREE Zoom training: Cut the Chaos, Keep the Closings: A 2026 Lead Gen Workshop here - https://www.garrettmaroon.com/plan
Join our free week-long event Your Best Year Yet to map your 2026 plan with us and leave with momentum. https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/bestyearIn this Biz Besties episode, Nicole and Kaila share the behind-the-scenes truths of how women entrepreneurs in Aligned CEO Method are growing sustainable, profitable businesses through mindset, referrals, and smart strategy.This conversation dives deep into what it really takes to become an aligned CEO: one who attracts clients through trust, delivers results with integrity, and builds wealth that feels good. Whether you're signing your first client or scaling to seven figures, this episode will remind you that your next level is built on strategy, a plan and of course a confident and grounded mindset. In this episode, you'll learn:How to strengthen your money mindset and create aligned growthThe secret to building a profitable, referral-based businessWhy trust and community are your most powerful business toolsAnd if you're ready to learn how to better manage your energy and stress as you grow, take Rachel Mark's free Stress Blueprint Quiz — a personalized guide to understanding your unique stress and hormone patterns. https://www.rachelmark.ca/blueprintMentioned in this episode:Ready to have your BEST YEAR YET?Join us for five days of mindset, money, and strategy magic where we'll walk you through how to plan your most aligned, abundant year yet! Monday Nov 24th - Friday Nov 28th WE GATHER DAILY 3-4 pm pst (virtually on zoom) You're a woman in business with big goals your own clients, more cash flow, more freedom But if you're honest… sometimes you're flying by the seat of your leggings. You want to enter 2026 feeling focused and in control because as of right now
Are you stuck trading dollars for hours while dreaming of building freedom in your business? In this episode, I'm opening up about the big decisions I made this year that completely changed the way I work and lead. From letting go of team members I adored to rebuilding my systems from the ground up, I share what it really looks like to scale to multiple six-figure months.The truth is, what got you here won't get you where you want to go. The economy is changing, buyer behavior is changing, and staying comfortable in your current model is actually decline in disguise. I'm getting brutally honest about why I'm restructuring everything right now, even though things are "working."If you've been feeling that pull for something different but you're scared to make a move, this conversation will give you the clarity, permission, and gentle push to stop playing small and start building the kind of business your next chapter requires.Topics covered on Building Freedom:Why I rebuilt my business model even when things looked fine from the outsideThe difference between playing it safe and building real freedomKnowing when it's time to let go of people, systems, or strategies that no longer fitWhat it actually takes to create freedom in your businessWhy the e-learning space is such a massive opportunity right nowHow to break through your current revenue ceilingAnd how to design a business that supports major life changes — like pregnancy, family, or a slower seasonHow you can prepare your business model for major life changes like pregnancy or family expansion. Resources from this episode:Therapreneur: A Therapist's Guide to 3x Your Therapy IncomeThe Coach IntensiveEnter The Podcast Giveaway for the chance to win one of Carly's digital products: https://thethrivingtherapreneurpodcast.com/reviews ------
In this episode of How to Ride a Roller Coaster, David Ezell sits down with Amanda Taylor — entrepreneur, real estate investor, and bold money mindset coach — to talk about what it really looks like to rewrite your story.After 15 years in dentistry and walking away from a 25-year relationship, Amanda completely rebuilt her life. She discovered freedom through real estate, launched multiple businesses, and now helps entrepreneurs—especially women—grow both their companies and their personal wealth.Together, we unpack:The moment Amanda realized she could stop being the “worker bee” and step into the “queen bee”How curiosity, not confidence, accelerates your entrepreneurial growthWhy most business owners neglect their personal wealth — and what it costs themThe difference between good debt and bad debt (and why debt is often cheaper than equity)Why liquidity fears hold entrepreneurs backHow women can close the confidence gap in financial decision-makingWhere beginners should start investing outside their businessWhy traditional financial advice leaves entrepreneurs exposed — and what to do insteadThe power of aligning your money with the life you actually wantIf you're an entrepreneur trying to build a business and build wealth at the same time, this episode will change how you think about money forever.Show links:Amanda on LinkedInAmanda on InstagramExpand Your EmpirePowered by Clutch City — high-energy training, hands-on events, curated rooms, and one immersive conference each year for entrepreneurs in the $250k–$3M range who want to scale faster and smarter.
#319: If you've ever lost your spark — that fire that used to drive you — and wondered if it would ever come back, this conversation is for you. Today I'm welcoming Rachel Rodgers back to the podcast. You know Rachel as the founder and CEO of Hello Seven, bestselling author, and someone who's living proof that audacious goals are within our reach.Rachel gets incredibly honest about a period of deep grief that nearly derailed her eight-figure business, how community pulled her back to her center, and the casual question in Greece that sparked a 100-million-dollar plan. She shares why 10X-ing isn't about doing more (it's actually about doing less), how to use what you already have to create something new, and why setting small goals keeps us stuck.This episode is for you if:You're ready to stop playing small and set goals that actually light you upYou're ready to get your spark back after a period of being off your gameYou want to understand what it really takes to 10X your focus and impactWe talk about…How Rachel turned a podcast into a TV show by following her creative instinctsThe six-month period of grief and depression that nearly stopped her businessWhy shame shields solutions — and the importance of community during hard timesThe casual question in Greece that sparked a 100-million-dollar business planWhy 10X-ing your business is actually about subtraction and editing, not additionHow big goals wake you up in ways that 10% growth never willWhy most people quit right before things work — and how consistency winsHow to take stock of what you have and cook up your next move (even with nothing)Why Gen Z needs a completely different financial playbook than generations before themEpisode Links:Listen to Episode 223: Rachel Rodgers on How to Establish Million-Dollar HabitsWe Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel RodgersFuture Millionaire: A Young Person's Step-by-Step Guide to Making Wealth Inevitable by Rachel RodgersMillion-Dollar Action Plan by Rachel RodgersSupport The Rachel Rodgers Show: Entrepreneurship, Uncensored on KickstarterGet your She's So Lucky Merch: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/shes-so-luckySponsors:Quince: Quince is the go-to for elevated basics at affordable prices. Visit quince.com/balancedles for free shipping and 365-day returns.LMNT: Get a free sample pack with purchase at drinklmnt.com/balancedles.Mosh: Support your brain health with MOSH Bars. Head to moshlife.com/lucky to get 20% off plus FREE shipping on the best sellers Trial Pack or the plant-based trial pack.Kendra Scott: Visit kendrascott.com/gifts and use code SSL20 at checkout for 20% off ONE full-priced jewelry item. Exclusions apply, offer ends December 31, 2025.Shopify: Start your online business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1 per month trial at shopify.com/balancedblackgirl.Happy Mammoth: Try Hormone Harmony risk-free AND get 15% off your first order with code LUCKY at happymammoth.com.Keep in touch with Les and She's So LuckyFollow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She's So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTokFollow She's So Lucky on TikTokSubscribe to the She's So Lucky Newsletter: https://shessolucky.kit.com/bestcaseVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ever feel like you're following all the “right” strategies to grow your business… but you're feeling totally burnt out?In this episode, Shay sits down with business strategist and Human Design expert Jazze Jervis, creator of the By Design method.After scaling to 7 figures in just 3 years, Jazze hit a breaking point in her business: behind the scenes, she was totallyyy exhausted, disconnected from her purpose, and navigating chronic illness… all from building a business that didn't truly “fit” her.Together, we chat honestly about what it really takes to grow a sustainable, soul-aligned business — one that supports your nervous system, honors your energy, and still hits your revenue goals. If you've ever felt pressure to do more, show up more, or push past your limits to grow your business… this conversation will shift everything.You'll learn how to recognize when your current way of working isn't actually working for you — and how to use your unique Human Design to finally make productivity, revenue, rest, and growth feel easier and more aligned (yes pls!).These are the secrets we see most women in business miss…the *BIG* powerful shifts that happen when you ditch the “shoulds” and start building a business around your true strengths. Let's dive in! In this episode, we chat about:How Human Design can help you find an easier, more aligned way to market, sell, and lead in your businessWhy most “proven” strategies are actually built for someone else's energy (and how to start honoring yours!)The hidden link between undefined centers, people-pleasing, and burnout (and how to *finally* break free from your business burnout cycle)What it looks like to stop pushing past your limits and start growing your business in a way that supports your nervous system and your goals!Connect with Jazze:FREE Energy Guide: https://www.jazzejervis.com.au/freedomfilledEmail: hello@jazzejervis.com.au Website: https://www.jazzejervis.com.auInstagram: @jazzejervis_Podcast: All That Jazz Podcast
If the online space feels louder, lonelier, and more disconnected than ever, you're not imagining it. In this episode of Unjaded, Vickie Dickson unpacks the collective craving for human connection that's emerging in the wake of AI saturation and social media burnout.From declining launch engagement to audiences spending less time online, we're seeing a massive shift—and it's not a collapse, it's a course correction. Vickie shares the real data behind the plateau, why buyer trust is at an all-time low, and how entrepreneurs can stay ahead of the curve by blending the digital with the tangible.She also shares a personal story: how her 4th line Human Design Profile need for community inspired her to open a retail store again, and why it might be the best thing she's ever done for her soul and her business.If you've been feeling “off” in the online world or wondering what's next for your business in the age of AI, this is your permission slip to rethink everything and rebuild with connection at the core.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why social media growth is flattening and what it means for entrepreneursThe rise of AI and the trust crisis it's creating in online businessWhy audiences are craving real-world connection againHow analog marketing methods (like direct mail and print) are making a comebackHow your Human Design can guide the way you reconnect and rebuildWhy authenticity and personal voice are now your most valuable business assetsKey Takeaway:AI didn't kill connection—it reminded us what's real. Your people don't want more content; they want you. This is the moment to blend digital strategy with genuine humanity and lead with your real voice in a world that's desperate for it.Links and Resources:Learn more about Designed to Profit — where strategy, systems, and Human Design meetJoin the Black Friday Early Bird Waitlist for Vickie's upcoming offersConnect with Vickie on Instagram: @vickie.dickson
You can find Saahil's resources here:Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/saahilmehtaofficial/]LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/saahilmehta/]Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/saahilmehtaofficial]YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/c/SaahilMehtaOfficial]What can climbing the world's highest peaks teach you about conquering fear, building mental toughness, and achieving impossible goals in life and business? In this inspiring episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with mountaineer Saahil Mehta to explore how the lessons learned at 20,000 feet translate directly into unshakeable confidence, resilience, and success in the real world.Saahil shares his incredible mountaineering journey and the powerful parallels between summiting mountains and overcoming adversity in entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. If you've ever felt like giving up when things get hard, this conversation will reignite your determination and show you how to push through any obstacle.In this episode, you'll discover:How mountaineering builds mental toughness, confidence, and resilienceLeadership lessons from extreme mountain climbing that apply to business and lifeWhy facing fear and discomfort is essential for personal growth and successHow to overcome adversity and keep going when you want to quitThe mindset strategies mountaineers use to achieve seemingly impossible goalsSaahil's most challenging climbs and what they taught him about perseveranceHow to develop unshakeable self-belief in the face of uncertaintyThe parallels between climbing mountains and building a successful businessWhy getting comfortable with discomfort is the key to breakthrough confidenceHow nature and adventure unlock clarity, purpose, and mental strengthWhether you're an entrepreneur facing business challenges, dealing with self-doubt, or looking for motivation to tackle your biggest goals, Saahil's mountaineering wisdom will inspire you to keep climbing toward your summit.
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Jon Engquist, third-generation contractor and Founder of Subtrak. Jon breaks down how to turn your company's know-how into clear systems and live checklists your team actually follows, so you get consistency, accountability, and the freedom to grow without firefighting.This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0INSIDE EPISODE 212 YOU WILL DISCOVER What a “system” really isHow to structure your businessWhy so many builders get stuck in chaos modeHow strong SOPs help you train faster, cut rework and callbacks, and attract A-players and much, much more.ABOUT JON ENGQUISTWith over 15 years of experience in the construction industry, Jon honed his expertise in managing high-value projects, leading teams, and improving operational efficiency. As a third-generation construction professional, Jon has successfully overseen everything from estimating and scheduling to contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and team development.Connect with Jon: linkedin.com/in/jonengquist/TIMELINE 5:20 Why most builders struggle to document their processes10:15 The “contractor hamster wheel” and how to break free from chaos15:00 The simple weekly routine to start building your playbook19:40 How to turn SOPs into real checklists your team actually follows23:30 How Subtrak helps builders systemise fastLINKS, RESOURCES & MOREAPB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.comAPB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuildersAPB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders
What You'll Learn in This Episode:How to find skilled, reliable VAs from top global platformsThe key traits that make a VA truly effective for your businessWhy communication and cultural alignment are essentialHow to treat your VA like a partner, not just an employeeWays to free up time and focus on high-impact work
Hey loves, this solo episode is a juicy one—especially if you're craving more vitality, emotional balance, and a deeper connection to your body as you age.I'm diving into the 7 exact practices that have reversed my metabolic age, helped me ground during chaos, and brought more joy into my days. These are the rituals I live by—simple, powerful, and most importantly, sustainable. No cold plunges, no crazy supplements. Just real tools that work for busy mamas and high-achieving women like us.Let's get brave, slow down, and reclaim our right to thrive.For the mamas carrying it all—this is your permission to pause. Chai Tonics was crafted with soul, our blends and tools designed to ground your energy, calm your mind, and help you slow down. Start your mini ritual today at https://bit.ly/trychaitonics and use code BRAVE for 15% off.What you'll get out of this episode… The real reason your nervous system is the secret key to longevityWhy phone-free mornings reset your body's stress cycleA simple breathwork technique to start your day in calmHow naming your emotions rewires your brain and boosts emotional resilienceThe underrated power of daily rituals (and how to anchor them into your senses)A face-plunging hack that instantly activates your vagus nerve (!)How to create nervous-system-safe boundaries in your life and businessWhy stillness—not productivity—is your portal to healing and longevityThis Episode is Powered by Health NagYour 30s and 40s don't have to mean slowing down. Health Nag's Bioactive Collagen Jelly supports skin, joints, and gut health with science-backed, highly absorbable collagen. Female-founded, functional, and made for real life. Grab yours at https://neetabhushan.com/healthnag and use code BRAVETABLE for 10% off.Sponsored by Zoime Longevity ClinicYour health is your greatest wealth. Zoime Longevity Clinic uses advanced multi-omics testing and AI-powered diagnostics to decode your unique biology—so you can thrive, not just survive. Learn more at https://neetabhushan.com/zoime and use code BRAVETABLE for 10% off your consultation.Want more?☕ Love chai + self-care? Grab my free 12-month ritual guide → neetabhushan.com/chaitonics
You're not stuck because of a missing strategy.You're stuck because of too much noise.In this powerful solo episode, George Bryant flips the traditional idea of scaling on its head. While the world screams “add more,” George invites you to subtract—strategically, unapologetically, and with precision. If your business feels bloated, chaotic, or just off, this episode delivers the clarity you've been craving.Through real-world examples and his personal framework, George reveals how subtraction—not addition—is the actual key to sustainable growth, peace, and clarity. It's not about more tools or tactics. It's about removing the distractions that block your momentum.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why most businesses are overwhelmed (and how to fix it fast)The 3 core buckets where subtraction unlocks scaleThe “More Trap” — and how to break free from it4 journal prompts that will change how you run your businessWhy simplicity outperforms every tactic, every timeHow to realign with your vision and create sustainable resultsKey Takeaways:✔️Simplicity creates clarity. Clarity creates results.✔️You can't scale what's overbuilt—or what you resent.✔️More strategy won't save you if you're drowning in noise.✔️The most powerful CEOs subtract before they add.✔️If it's not aligned, it's a liability—no matter how long you've done it.✔️Subtracting isn't quitting. It's leading.Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Why subtraction, not addition, is your next business move[04:01] – The “More Trap” and how complexity is killing your clarity[08:30] – When simplicity becomes the secret weapon[12:10] – The 3 core buckets to subtract from: Operations, Offers, Identity[18:45] – Subtracting outdated roles, beliefs, and expectations[21:40] – The 4 powerful questions to audit what's not working[28:00] – One thing to subtract this week (your challenge)[32:15] – Final reflections + how to fall in love with subtractingYour Challenge This Week:Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in your business?DM George on Instagram @itsgeorgebryant with the word “SUBTRACT”Tell him what you're letting go of this week—and how it feels.Let's build your business from peace, not pressure.Want to simplify your business so it scales with ease and alignment?Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ communityApply for 1:1 Coaching – Strategy that serves your soul and your systemsLive Events – Get in the room where deep clarity happens: mindofgeorge.com/event