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Send us Fan MailA big network does not automatically create great referrals.If networking has become a cycle of collecting business cards, adding LinkedIn connections, and walking into rooms wondering who can send you work, Crystal Williams wants you to change the way you think about it.In Episode 238 of From the Yellow Chair, Crystal talks about shifting from traditional networking to intentional relationship building.The strongest referrals usually do not come from meeting someone once.They come from trust.In this episode, you will learn:• Why knowing people is different from building relationships• Why giving before you ask can strengthen your network• How to stay connected without turning every interaction into a sales pitch• Why vendors, past customers, community connections, and business partners can become valuable advocates• How mutually valuable relationships can create stronger referral opportunities• Why your reputation matters every time someone recommends your companyThe goal is not to know every person in the room.It is to create relationships strong enough that people know your business, trust your company, and are excited to advocate for your brand.Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-yellow-chair/id1598195561Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1goGP66YLPIxzpX1TxFGvTMore contractor marketing resources:https://www.lemonseedmarketing.com/contractor-marketing-podcast/Ready to take a closer look at what is working in your marketing and where there may be opportunities to grow?If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade," where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content.Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.From the Yellow Chair is powered by Lemon Seed, a marketing strategy and branding company for the trades. Lemon Seed specializes in rebrands, creating unique, comprehensive, organized marketing plans, social media, and graphic design. Learn more at www.LemonSeedMarketing.comInterested in being a guest on our show? Fill out this form!We'll see you next time, Lemon Heads!
Dr. Jenn Simmons talks with Dr. Robin Berzin about her path from an unexpected pre-med background to conventional medical training, then into functional medicine and entrepreneurship. The conversation covers the roots of Robin's interest in prevention, her early exposure to health and nutrition, and how she built Parsley Health into a national, insurance-covered practice.In this episode, they discuss why functional medicine can work alongside conventional care, how to think about root causes instead of symptom suppression alone, and what it takes to scale a health care company without losing clinical rigor. Robin also shares the realities of fundraising, leadership, and protecting her own health while building a company and raising three kids.Key topicsDr. Robin Berzin's origin story, from international relations and economics to medicineHow a college thesis on hormone-treated beef helped shape her interest in public health, nutrition, and cancer riskWhy she did not initially see herself as a science person, and how she later reframed medicine as pattern recognition and synthesisThe role of her father's internal medicine background, and why she still did not assume medicine was her pathHow yoga, meditation, organic food, and personal health experiences deepened her interest in prevention and whole-person careWhat functional medicine means in practice: using the same medical tools, but focusing on root causes, personalization, and preventionWhy Robin saw a need to standardize and scale functional medicine through Parsley HealthThe tension between conventional medicine and alternative medicine, and why she rejects all-or-nothing thinkingExamples of root-cause thinking, including recurrent UTIs, migraines, autoimmune disease, infertility, and chronic fatigueThe challenge of building trust with insurers through outcomes data, cost savings, and reduced utilizationWhat it took to raise capital as a female founder with no MBA and no prior business backgroundHow leadership changed as Parsley grew from a small team to a 120-person companyThe importance of listening to patients, not just investors or skeptics, when making company decisionsHow Robin maintains her own health with sleep, supplements, meditation, food choices, exercise, and self-monitoringHer hope that evidence-based functional medicine becomes part of standard primary careTimestamps00:00 - Why Dr. Robin Berzin stands out in functional medicine 01:22 - The unexpected path from undergrad to medicine 02:26 - A thesis on hormone-treated beef and public health 04:35 - Early exposure to cancer prevention and health research 06:12 - Having a doctor father, but not seeing medicine as an obvious path 07:01 - Why medicine is more about synthesis than equations 09:22 - Strengths that matter in clinical practice 10:56 - From conventional med school to a functional medicine career 12:40 - What functional medicine actually means 14:14 - Yoga, food, and becoming more aware of health 16:18 - Research, ADHD trials, and early clues about her own ADHD 18:12 - Early exposure to Mark Hyman and Dr. Oz 20:31 - Why Parsley Health was built to fix access and consistency problems 21:24 - Real outcomes from functional medicine care 22:33 - Why medicine should use both conventional and functional tools 23:47 - Root-cause care for UTIs and migraines 25:09 - Functional medicine versus paint-by-numbers primary care 26:04 - Making functional medicine accessible through a national platform 27:24 - The courage required to build a company while practicing medicine 28:29 - Trial, error, and the first steps as a founder 31:20 - Bootstrapping the first version of Parsley 33:28 - Building a patient base and hiring the first team 34:32 - Raising a first round as a female founder 36:11 - The fear and pressure of taking investor money 37:30 - Learning fundraising with help from other women in venture 38:26 - Why fundraising never really ends 39:23 - How investor relationships changed as Parsley grew 41:28 - Why medicine did not prepare her for executive leadership 42:16 - The hardest lessons in hiring and management 44:15 - When investor priorities pushed the company off course 46:17 - Choosing company survival while staying true to the mission 47:45 - Parsley's broader mission and why health care costs are unsustainable 49:34 - Why functional medicine should become standard primary care 50:01 - Using outcomes data to win over insurers 52:25 - Why people assumed Parsley was only for the “worried well” 53:29 - How the medical community has responded over time 54:20 - The rise of longevity medicine and ongoing skepticism 56:52 - Dark nights of the soul during fundraising and board conflict 59:51 - How Robin protects her own mental and physical health 62:52 - Sleep, data, and the reality of life as a busy founder 64:03 - Travel routines, intermittent fasting, and skincare 65:53 - What she hopes medicine will look like when her career is done 68:17 - Why impact is fastest when you stay in your lane 70:18 - Food dyes, public health priorities, and respecting different missions 73:16 - Curiosity, skepticism, and keeping the lamps lit 74:24 - What Parsley Health offers now and how to work with the teamConnect with Dr Robin Berzin & Parsley Health:Website: https://www.parsleyhealth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinberzinmd/To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideConnect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons
You hit a growth ceiling and your first instinct is to change what you're doing, not fix how you're doing it.Matt Verlaque has coached founders past a million in revenue and sees the same pattern over and over: something works, the novelty wears off, growth stalls, and suddenly a new marketing channel, AI tool, or strategy looks like the answer.Matt and Skye unpack the “pivot chaser” trap, how to tell when a strategy is genuinely broken versus when you've simply gotten bored of executing it. They also dig into AI mania, the dopamine hit of learning and building new things, and why constantly chasing the next skill can quietly keep you from scaling.Because as Matt puts it: “Beginners don't scale companies.”What We CoverHow to tell whether you have a strategy problem or an execution problemWhy ADHD founders abandon the thing that was actually driving their growthWhy skill acquisition feels productive even when it stalls your companyThe difference between “can I build this?” and “should I build this?”Why constantly chasing novelty keeps you a beginnerConnect With Matt Verlaquehttps://mattverlaque.com/Instagram: @mattverlaqueAbout ADHD founders for ADHD founders. Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosessionDiagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.Subscribe to our Newsletter - https://unconventionalorganization.substack.com/Follow us on Instagram - @unconventionalorganisationVisit our website - https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/
In this episode, Simon sits down with Dr. Sherry Zhang, an entrepreneur, molecular geneticist, bestselling author, and pioneer in personalized nutrition.After arriving in the United States from China with just three bags and $3,000, Sherry went on to earn her PhD in molecular biology and build a career at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship, genomics, and longevity.She shares how her scientific curiosity led her from the laboratory into entrepreneurship, the challenges of building a biotech company, and the lessons she learned about fundraising, leadership, hiring, and building the right team.The conversation also explores personalized health, the future of AI-driven longevity research, and what founders can learn from listening deeply to customers and building products around real problems.Whether you're a founder, entrepreneur, scientist, or business leader, this episode delivers powerful insights on curiosity, resilience, innovation, leadership, and turning ambitious ideas into meaningful impact.Key MomentsIntroduction to Dr. Sherry Zhang and her journey from China to the United StatesHow curiosity shaped Sherry's career as a scientist and entrepreneurThe journey from molecular biology to personalized nutritionThe moment Sherry realized her scientific research could help everyday peopleWhy she decided to become a founder and build a companyThe challenges of fundraising and finding the right investorsHow Sherry's leadership style evolved from science to entrepreneurshipWhy founders need to surround themselves with people who share their principlesThe importance of hiring the right talent—and making difficult decisions quicklySherry's top advice for first-time founders: listen deeply to your customersWhy building a focused minimum viable product is essentialHow structured communication can prevent unnecessary meetingsThe future of AI, systems biology, and personalized longevityWhat's next for Sherry and her work in health optimizationTo learn more about Sherry Zhang, please visit her LinkedIn profileTo learn more about GenoPalate, 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
AI made it cheap to produce content, and now every cybersecurity vendor sounds the same. Brian Reed, CMO at Corsha, argues the answer to that sameness isn't more AI, it's the human layer: real stories, congruent brand moves, and community. He gets specific on how to use AI as a story partner rather than a content mill, why your customer is the hero of every story, and how to stand out in a market of 4,000 vendors.In this episode:Why AI content creates "mass sameness," and where humans still create meaningThe golden triangle: AI as content assistant and community as the source of real storiesWhy your customer is the hero of the story, never your product, your rep, or your companyThe business-card test for a company story simple enough that every employee can tell itHow to open a sales conversation with a 30-second customer story instead of an agenda slideUsing AI to find patterns, sharpen, and retitle stories, plus building "persona" agents like his crusty OT engineerWhere the line sits between a memorable brand moment and a forgettable gimmick (Wiz vs the puppies)The three kinds of community, why "build your own" is hardest, and why community is never lead genAbout the guest: Brian Reed is CMO at Corsha, working in industrial and OT cybersecurity. His background runs from database middleware and data warehousing in the 90s through application security and the DevOps / DevSecOps movement, including helping build the All Day DevOps community, and he writes regularly on AI and storytelling.Notable quotes:"The tide raises all boats, but they're all drowning in content, and it all sounds the same.""Your product's not the hero, your sales rep isn't the hero, your company isn't the hero. The hero is the people.""Community is never, ever about lead gen. It's brand building and giving to get."Chapters (approximate):00:58 — The ugly underbelly of AI content: sameness04:41 — Who the hero of the story really is07:13 — The business-card test and "us and them"13:13 — Using AI as a story partner, and the crusty OT agent19:05 — Standing out vs gimmicks: Wiz, Island, and the puppies27:53 — The coffee truck, and de-risking bold bets33:16 — The three kinds of community37:05 — Why community is never lead gen Support the showThe Cyber Go-To-Market Talk is the show for cybersecurity sales leaders, founders, CROs, and go-to-market operators looking to improve cyber sales performance and build more predictable revenue growth. Hosted by Andrew Monaghan, founder of Unstoppable.do, covering cyber sales leadership, revenue leadership, sales onboarding, forecasting, pipeline generation, and cybersecurity go-to-market execution.Follow me on LinkedIn for regular posts about growing your cybersecurity startupWant to grow your revenue faster? Check out my cybersecurity sales consulting and trainingNeed ideas about how to grow your pipeline? Sign up for my newsletter.
Most private practice owners know they need a good billing department but very few know how to actually manage one. In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club, Nathan Shields and Adam Robin break down one of the biggest hidden profit leaks in private practice: poor billing oversight. Whether your billing is handled in-house or outsourced, simply trusting your biller isn't enough. As an owner, you need to understand the numbers, ask better questions, and establish accountability. Nathan and Adam share hard-earned lessons from years of losing—and eventually recovering—hundreds of thousands of dollars by learning how to manage the revenue cycle more effectively. In this episode, you'll learn:Why billing is one of the biggest hidden profit leaks in private practiceThe costly mistake of relying solely on your billing companyThe essential reports every owner should review every monthHow to run productive billing accountability meetingsThe KPIs that actually matter collections, denial rates, and AR agingBenchmarks every billing department should be hittingWhy denial rates are the leading indicator of billing performanceHow front desk processes directly impact your revenue cycleWhat separates average billers from truly exceptional onesHow to build stronger communication between your front desk and billing teamThe leadership mindset required to take ownership of your clinic's financial health If you've ever wondered whether your billing department is leaving money on the table, this episode provides a practical framework to take back control of your revenue cycle and protect your clinic's profitability. Join us at the High-Performance Practice Conference and learn proven systems to build a more profitable, efficient private practice. Love the show? Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another private practice owner. Explore more resources from the Private Practice Owners Club:https://linktr.ee/ppoclubLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ptoclub.com/Register for the Private Practice Owners Club conference now at https://ppoclubevents.com/home-page-2026
What does it take to become the person others trust when the decision is difficult, the numbers do not tell the story everyone wants to hear, and someone has to bring the conversation back to reality?In this episode of the Culture Matters Podcast, Jay Doran sits down with Dan Bartemus, Director of Finance at MP Parts, for a conversation about leadership, preparation, self-belief, financial discipline, customer relationships, and the power of becoming a steady voice inside an organization.Jay and Dan begin by reflecting on the immersive leadership experience they shared at Hope Farm, where Dan was pushed far outside his comfort zone through acting, improvisation, vulnerability, and public performance. For someone who openly discusses his struggles with self-esteem, the experience became proof of what can happen when you stop allowing discomfort to determine what you are capable of doing.From there, the conversation moves into Dan's role in finance and why financial leadership is about much more than numbers.Dan describes himself as the "voice of reason" inside an entrepreneurial organization. Entrepreneurs generate ideas, possibilities, and momentum. Finance has the responsibility to bring discernment to that energy by asking what is realistic, what the business can support, what the numbers actually say, and how today's decisions affect where the organization will be twelve months from now.Sometimes leadership means encouraging the big idea. Other times, it means being willing to walk into the room and explain why the exciting idea simply does not make sense right now.That requires conviction.Dan explains why leaders should never enter important conversations unprepared. When presenting an uncomfortable truth, challenging an idea, or recommending a major decision, credibility comes from doing the work beforehand. Know the numbers. Anticipate the questions. Understand the evidence. Develop expertise. Then have enough conviction to stand behind what you believe while remaining open to being proven wrong.The conversation also explores the culture of MP Parts and its commitment to giving customers a sense of belonging and peace of mind. When a customer's truck is down, the transaction is about much more than selling a replacement part. It is about understanding the pressure that customer is experiencing and doing everything possible to help solve the problem.Ultimately, Dan's own career is an example of the principle behind Theodore Roosevelt's quote that opens the episode: "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."With a journalism degree and no traditional accounting background, Dan took opportunities as they appeared, learned the systems around him, found mentors willing to invest in him, prepared himself for greater responsibility, and eventually became a Director of Finance.In this episode, Jay and Dan discuss:Why growth often begins outside your comfort zoneThe leadership lessons of vulnerability and improvisationOvercoming low self-esteem through action and experienceWhy finance can become the stabilizing force inside an entrepreneurial companyThe importance of forecasting where a business is goingBalancing entrepreneurial optimism with financial realityWhy discernment is one of Dan's greatest leadership strengthsCreating customer loyalty by showing up when customers need you mostWhat "a sense of belonging and peace of mind" looks like in practiceWhy trust is built through consistency and steadinessHow to present difficult facts without losing convictionWhy preparation creates confidenceThe importance of mentors throughout a careerSeeing potential in people and helping them develop itWhy opportunity matters most when you have prepared yourself to receive itDan's journey is a reminder that careers rarely unfold according to a perfect plan. Sometimes the next opportunity is something you never imagined yourself doing.The question is whether you have done enough work on yourself to be ready when it arrives.
Send us Fan MailA private equity firm bought a paint company. Turned out their sales reps were handing out 50% discounts to any contractor who asked nicely.That's the kind of blind spot 3 PE leaders talk through in this episode – what actually happens once a private equity deal gets underway.Carl Evander (OC&C), Sean McDevitt (Arthur D. Little), and Dave Clement (Simon-Kucher) break down how a deal actually gets picked, checked out, and sold for a profit.You'll learn:Why the numbers on older deals are forcing PE firms to sell now, ready or notWhat "real diligence" looks like once you've actually bought the companyThe 1 skill partners say will matter more than AI in 3 yearsFull speaker bios and firm profiles here.Resources:See this year's Top Private Equity Consulting Firms rankingIf breaking into a PE-focused practice is the target, Black Belt pairs you with an advisor who's coached candidates into firms like OC&C and Simon-KucherExplore top firms hiring in Private Equity Consulting on the Management Consulted Job BoardCase Competition World Cup – Fall 2026Applications are open. Free for all students. Apply by Sept. 13.APPLY HEREConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
What happens when artificial intelligence, remote therapeutic monitoring, patient engagement, and chiropractic care come together?In this episode of TechTalk Healthcare, Brad Cost sits down with co-host Dr. Jay Greenstein, founder of Embodi, for a deep dive into the technology transforming modern chiropractic practices.Jay explains how Embodi uses remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM), patient-reported outcomes, home exercise programs, gamification, and rewards to help chiropractors stay connected with patients outside the office while creating new opportunities for practice revenue.The conversation breaks down Embodi's three revenue streams (RTM, patient retention, and rewards) and explores the real-world data behind increased patient engagement and practice revenue. Jay also shares how one practice generated $53,000 more from app users over 16 months and discusses the potential for practices to generate significantly more revenue through improved retention and patient engagement. The conversation then looks toward the future, including AI-powered healthcare decision-making, relational AI, AI search optimization, SEO/AEO/GEO, and Embodi's vision of becoming a worldwide digital health company. In this episode:Remote therapeutic monitoring for chiropractorsHow RTM can create additional practice revenuePatient retention and engagement strategiesGamification and rewards in healthcareAI in chiropractic and digital healthThe future of AI-powered healthcare decisionsSEO, AEO, and GEO for healthcare practicesBuilding a scalable digital health companyThe future of chiropractic technologyIf you're a chiropractor, healthcare entrepreneur, practice owner, or interested in the future of AI and digital health, this episode is worth a listen.For more information on EMBODI, check out this link: https://business.embodihealth.com/audit
Our friend Tim, CEO of Ice Cream for Bears, is back on the show! This time, we're skipping the formal interview and just having a good old-fashioned friend chat — and somehow, we ended up talking about everything.We're getting into dating, making friends in a new city, learning not to take yourself so seriously, and the male perspective on cosmetic injections (because we obviously had to hear Tim's take
A valuable business should be able to survive without the founder.If everything depends on your presence, your relationships, and your personal involvement, you have built a job—not a transferable asset.In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why entrepreneurs should build with an exit strategy from day one and how stronger systems can increase the long-term value of the company.Buyers are not paying for your hustle.They are paying for predictability.Clean financials, documented procedures, recurring revenue, and a capable management team make the business easier to operate, easier to audit, and easier to transfer.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why founder dependence can reduce the value of your company• How clean books and documented systems strengthen an acquisition• Why recurring revenue and autonomous leadership make a business more attractive• How building for an exit gives you more freedom whether you sell or keep the companyThe truth is simple:Do not wait until you are ready to sell to start building a sellable business.Clean the books.Document the systems.Strengthen recurring revenue.Remove yourself as the operational bottleneck.When the company can run without you, you gain the ultimate advantage.You can sell it, keep it, or step away knowing you built a true asset.Your Network is your NETWORTH!Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.CashSwipe.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com
Most founders never think about transfer agents... until they become a problem.In this episode of Liftoff with Keith Newman, Keith sits down with Rob Schoder, Co-Founder & CEO of Vinyl Equity, to discuss why one of the most important pieces of capital markets infrastructure has remained stuck in the past—and how modern technology is changing it.Drawing from his experience leading portfolio operations at AngelList, Rob explains why outdated shareholder systems create unnecessary friction for founders, investors, and public companies, and how Vinyl is building the next generation of ownership infrastructure.In this episode you'll learn:Why transfer agents are critical to every public companyThe biggest challenges companies face during IPOsHow legacy infrastructure slows innovationWhy API-first platforms are changing capital marketsThe growing role of AI in shareholder managementLessons from building a regulated fintech startupWhy founders should market their wins earlierWhat the future of capital markets could look likeWhether you're a founder, CFO, investor, legal professional, or fintech enthusiast, this conversation offers valuable insights into the technology powering modern equity ownership.Sponsor Info: We are strategic business advisors with decades of leadership experience and a proven track record of driving businesses' growth. We specialize in creating custom-tailored strategies to introduce your company, drive growth, build leadership teams, and ensure companies implement appropriate compensation programs. Our mission is to utilize our expansive network to benefit your company https://www.compass-strategic-advisors.com/Connect with Rob: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwsjr/ Website: https://www.vinylequity.com/Vinyl Equity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vinyl-equity/home/ Subscribe for more founder insights and hit the bell for notifications! Follow us on our channels for exclusive startup content and behind-the-scenes insights from interviews like this one. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFpLXfYvcUsxvsT9MwyAD?si=f5a14e779777487d Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/liftoff-with-keith-newman/id1560219589 Substack: https://keithnewman.substack.com/ Newman Media Studios: https://newmanmediastudios.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liftoffwithkeithFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithNewman285Website: https://liftoffwithkeith.com/Want to build a high-growth company without falling into the administration trap? Subscribe to Liftoff with Keith and follow for weekly conversations with the founders building what's next.
Mayumi Allison had no intention of joining the family business until her mother became the one pushing her to take the leap. As CEO of HOSA Technology, Mayumi joins Natalie to talk about what it took to build credibility on her own terms, from bringing basic structure to a company that had grown organically for forty years, to sitting with employees who knew the business better than she did. She shares what it was like to learn she was the daughter of a founder people actually recognized, why "Connecting What Moves You" is more than a company tagline to her, and why she believes the best thing women in this industry can do is find each other.In this Episode:How thirteen years in mortgage banking became the unexpected foundation for running a musical instrument companyThe moment a coworker recognized her father's company before she did, and what it revealed about the brand he'd built without her knowingComing in as "the owner's daughter," the fear of being seen as riding coattails, and how she earned trust from staff who'd been there for yearsBringing simple structure, like an org chart, to a business that had never needed one before herWhat it took to stop questioning every decision and start recognizing the business as hers to runServing on the NAMM Board of Directors, why she said yes without hesitation, and why she's committed to bringing more women into the roomWhat tariffs had to do with her decision to attend her first NAMM DC Fly-InHer all-time favorite concert, and the regret of not writing down every show before this oneLearn more about HOSA Technology.----This episode is presented by Women of NAMM and Powered by AKG.Follow Us Here: InstagramSubstackThis episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by: Lucky Lamond
In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, Kyle Matthews sits down with Katie Eshuys, President of That's It., the fast-growing clean-label snack company on a mission to help people eat more fruit through simple, minimally processed foods.Katie shares how That's It. has built a nationally recognized brand around products with just two ingredients, expanded into schools and major retailers across the country, and continues to innovate with new products designed to improve nutrition without sacrificing simplicity or taste.The conversation explores entrepreneurship, leadership, nutrition, women in business, endurance sports, resilience, and what it takes to scale a mission-driven consumer brand in today's competitive food industry.Topics covered in this episode:How That's It. is changing the healthy snack industryWhy eating more fruit is one of the simplest ways to improve your healthThe philosophy behind clean-label food and minimal ingredientsNew products including Crunchables and FruttolaGrowing a national consumer packaged goods (CPG) brandExpanding into schools and food serviceKatie's journey from Australia to leading an American food companyThe leadership lessons that helped her become PresidentWhy advocating for yourself is critical for career growthThe differences between corporate leadership and startup cultureFiber, nutrition, and building healthier habitsTraining for endurance races and the mindset of resilienceRecovering from setbacks and maintaining a growth mindsetAdvice for women pursuing leadership rolesFollow Katie Eshuys:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieeshuysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/keshuys?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Learn More About That's It.:Website: https://thatsitfruit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsitFollow Kyle Matthews CEO:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylematthewsceo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylematthewsceo X: https://x.com/kylematthewsceo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylematthewsceo
What do you do when a global financial crisis derails your carefully planned legal career before it even begins? Rather than hold out for the law firm role she wanted, Nancy Miyaji threw herself into the deep end and built her career anyway. With a superpower of bridging perspectives, Nancy's story is one of resilience, clarity of purpose that shows another successful pathway in law, whatever is happening around you. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we'd love it if you would leave us a message here!In this episode you'll hear:How arriving in Japan at age 11 without a word of Japanese forged a resilience that still her todayChoosing a startup role during the global financial crisis when no law firm jobs were availableThe valuable lessons she learned in the deep end working on an IPO and M&A at a start up companyThe reframe she would give her younger self: stop asking "why me?" and start asking this insteadHer favourite beverage and other fun facts About NancyNancy Miyaji is a corporate lawyer whose work focuses on cross-border transactions, compliance, and corporate matters in Japan and internationally.She is a Foreign Lawyer at Iwata Godo and a member of the New York Bar. Her experience spans both private practice and global companies, including Simmons & Simmons and Hitachi, where she has worked on cross-border transactions, compliance, and corporate matters.Rather than following a conventional legal career path, Nancy has built a career across private practice and in-house environments, developing her own perspective on professional growth and success.She holds an LL.B. from Kyushu University and an LL.M. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, and works in Japanese, English, and Chinese.Outside of work, Nancy enjoys pushing her limits. She played competitive table tennis in her youth and later led her high school mountaineering club. She has since climbed Mount Fuji and completed the Saitama Marathon. She is also passionate about volunteer work supporting foreign women in Japan to achieve success on their own terms.Connect with NancyWebsite: https://www.iwatagodo.com/english/lawyers/miyaji_nancy.html LinksSeattle's Best Coffee: https://www.jrff.co.jp/seabest/ Connect with Catherine LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair
Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media Without Losing All Your Clients
Today we're talking about why I left Substack! Through a conversation with the amazing Lex Roman of Revenue Rulebreaker.Together we explore:Lex's journey from working in tech to starting an agency to launching a membership for journalists to now running an indie media companyThe state of small business media (& why there are so many opportunities there!)Why we're committed to being creators even though it's a challenging business modelHow Lex helped me decide to leave SubstackWhat newsletter and podcast tools might work for you If you like this episode, please go check out the new Off the Grid Clubhouse on Ghost!
Recorded live at ICBC Berlin 2026, Chuck sits down with Kevin Cederferm & Gustaf Leffler, founders of Ocarena Group, to showcase one of the most innovative dry herb vaporizers on the market.Built by engineers and creators who were frustrated with existing devices, the Ocarena vaporizer features a seven-chamber magazine, attachable grinder, tool-free battery swaps, modular all-metal construction, and precision temperature control—all designed to make premium dry herb consumption simpler, cleaner, and more enjoyable.The conversation dives into the engineering process behind the device, why durability and health were central to the design, and how a small startup is using modern manufacturing technology to compete with industry giants. The founders also discuss their strategy for international expansion, premium retail partnerships, and collaborations within the cannabis industry.Whether you're interested in cannabis technology, hardware innovation, entrepreneurship, or product design, this episode offers an inside look at how great ideas become groundbreaking products.
Claire Georges didn't set out to build one of America's most celebrated hot sauce companies. She simply followed her passion for baking and took one small step at a time.In this episode of Beating the Odds, Mike Dewey sits down with the founder of Butterfly Bakery of Vermont to discuss how a one-woman bakery evolved into a nationally recognized food manufacturer featured by Food & Wine as producing the "Best Hot Sauce in America."Claire shares her remarkable 23-year entrepreneurial journey, including bootstrapping her business from the ground up, surviving the 2008 recession, navigating explosive growth during COVID-19, managing the difficult realities of layoffs, and leading a team of 16 employees today. She also discusses the challenges women entrepreneurs still face when raising capital, the importance of mentors and advisory boards, why owning your local market matters, and how resilience—not perfection—is the key to long-term success.Whether you're launching your first business or scaling an established company, Claire's practical wisdom, humility, and determination offer valuable lessons for every entrepreneur.In this episode, you'll learn:How Claire bootstrapped her business without outside investorsWhy mentorship changed the trajectory of her companyThe biggest leadership lessons from managing rapid growthHow she turned setbacks into opportunitiesWhy women-owned businesses continue to outperform despite receiving far less investmentThe importance of building a loyal home market before expanding nationallyIf you've ever wondered what it really takes to build a business that lasts more than two decades, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.Click here to apply for the latest podcast grant: https://galaxyofstars.org/beating-the-odds-podcast-grant/
The Story of... The Angry GardenerWhat do luxury hotels, practical jokes, Palm Beach, New York, Beijing, Japan, Hong Kong, a very angry gardener and a 30cm ruler have in common?Yep, this week's guest Rory Slater, Managing Director for COMO Hotels in London.And trust me...Some of these stories are almost too good to be true.Rory's journey started with a love of food, inspired by his mum's Cordon Bleu cooking, before joining the legendary Savoy Group management programme with dreams of becoming a chef.Fast forward a few decades and that journey has taken him across four continents, some of the world's finest luxury hotels, and into leadership roles that have tested not only his skills, but his character.In this episode we chat about:Why becoming a chef wasn't quite what he imaginedLife on the legendary Savoy Group management programmeWhy everyone should spend time working night shiftsHospitality practical jokes, from soufflé pumps to spaghetti drying linesRunning luxury events in Palm BeachLaunching rooftop bars in New YorkBuilding a career across Beijing, Japan and Hong KongOpening luxury hotels around the worldWhy choosing the right owners matters just as much as choosing the right companyThe role mentors have played throughout his careerThe unforgettable Easter egg hunt that was nearly destroyed by one very determined gardenerStanding up for his team, even when it meant challenging someone incredibly powerfulAlong the way we explore curiosity, leadership, resilience, culture, integrity and why some of life's greatest opportunities arrive wrapped up in uncertainty.Of course, this episode is packed with the sort of stories that make Hospitality Meets... well... Hospitality Meets.There's the night a woman was caught slipping business cards under hotel bedroom doors, leading to an unforgettable chase through the corridors... before Rory found himself lying flat on the carpet with a ruler and some sticky tape trying to retrieve every last card before guests woke up.Then there's the Easter egg hunt.Honestly... you'll never look at an Easter egg hunt in quite the same way again.But beneath the laughter are some brilliant lessons too.
If you've ever thought about running your own retreat or wondered how I sold out a high ticket NYC retreat in a single day with no sales page - this episode breaks it all down! I'm sitting down with biz bestie Leanne Melody, content creator, retreat co-conspirator and the woman behind all the content you saw coming out of New York. We take you inside the full experience - how it was curated, what made it unlike any retreat people had been to before, and the real strategy behind selling it out fast! We cover:How I sold out a high ticket retreat in one day using consumer psychology and Instagram stories aloneWhy people don't buy retreats based on logistics and what they actually buy onThe full BTS of how the NYC retreat was curated day by dayWhy identity work is the thing that creates real transformation (not just strategy and funnels)How to run your first retreat without handing half your income to a retreat companyThe content strategy we used to bring people along for the journey in real timeWhy in-person experiences are the fastest way to shift what's possible for your clientsCONNECT WITH ME:Join my 12-month UNSTOPPABLE MASTERMINDJoin the Iconic Events Blueprint at 90% offDownload your 30-day Millionaire Mindset audio trainingAccess my FREE ResourcesOrder my book “Unstoppable Success” on AmazonApply for 1:1 Business CoachingSend me a DM on Instagram
What happens when your body nearly kills you, your mom is given 2 months to live, and your best friend takes his own life? For James Benefico, founder and CEO of Organic Muscle, those three tragedies became the fuel for one of the most powerful wellness movements in the country.In this episode of the Mental Healness Podcast, I sit down with James Benefico — founder of Organic Muscle, the #1 USDA certified organic pre-workout in the country, and co-host of The Jesus Way Podcast. James opens up about the near-death experience that launched his company, the hospital room that changed his view of the medical system forever, and the spiritual journey that brought him back from the brink.We talk about:The pre-workout that nearly killed him and launched a companyThe hospital room conversation that exposed the gap between medicine and nutritionHow grief and tragedy became the foundation for his purposeWhat real faith looks like vs. what mainstream religion teachesHow grief, grief work, and grief processing lead to compassionHow to build positive momentum in your life, one small win at a timeHow to treat your body as a temple, not a trophyIf you're working on your mental health, your physical health, or your spiritual health — this conversation is for you.RESOURCES & SUPPORT:All My Links (Coaching, Courses, Merch): https://link.me/mentalhealnessOrganic Muscle: https://www.organicmuscle.comThe Jesus Way Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFbm5evOciDLczBB1FNKpAFollow James on Instagram: @jamesBenefico
What do CEOs say after a town hall meeting ends? Two sitting mortgage CEOs. No script. No talking points. Just the conversation that usually happens after everyone else leaves the room.Fobby Naghmi sits down with Keith Cantor, CEO of First Community Mortgage, and John Overfelt, Owner and Director of Sales at American Security Mortgage, for a roundtable that goes places most podcast conversations don't.Keith says AI is going to cost people their jobs — flat out, no hedge. He's already building AI School programs for all 375 of his employees because he believes leaders who ignore it are failing their shareholders, and leaders who adopt it without preparing their people are failing their teams.John has watched companies fold, get acquired, and disappear overnight. He's watched CEOs post "we're not for sale" two weeks before the sale closed. His take on trust is simple — it's built in every ordinary moment before the crisis, not during it.They disagree on recruiting. Keith develops talent from within and keeps LOs for 7+ years. John buys proven producers and imports intellectual property his team never would have built on its own. Neither one backs down.This is the stuff mortgage leaders think about at 11pm. We just said it out loud.Topics covered in this episode:Personal branding and why blunt beats polished on LinkedInWhat leaders most underestimate about their peopleRecruit a proven producer or develop one from scratch?CEO transparency during mergers, acquisitions, and crisisAI, jobs, and how one CEO is actually preparing his companyThe one thing every loan officer should stop doing tomorrowLaugh, Lend & Eat is hosted by Fobby Naghmi, SVP at AnnieMac Home Mortgage, and co-host Justin Neal of Summit Mortgage Corporation. New episodes every week at laughlendandeat.com
Brand isn't meant to start the fire — it's the accelerant. And you can't accelerate something that isn't already moving.By the time Giga came to Focus Lab, the fire was already burning. They had traction, product-market fit, and a proven model. What they didn't have was a way to package, position, and communicate what they'd built.In this episode of The Debrief, Focus Lab CEO Bill Kenney sits down with Sam Burns, Head of Marketing at Giga Energy, to relive the rebrand that helped a fast-moving manufacturing company build trust, attract top-tier talent, and scale into new markets — all without losing who they are.Tune in to hear:Why founder buy-in means more than just signing off on a logoThe case for slowing down, and why it's the hardest sell at a fast-moving companyThe downstream business impact of getting your brand rightHow to build a brand system that scales across your organizationIf you're a founder or B2B marketing leader trying to figure out when (and how) to invest in brand, this one's for you.---Episode Resources:Check out Giga EnergyGiga Energy x Focus Lab Case Study---Focus Lab is an established B2B brand agency that believes, without question, that the most successful companies are the ones who invest in branding. Focus Lab creates transformative B2B brands that resonate with their customers and stand out as industry leaders. Through a proven process and a shared commitment to create unforgettable experiences, we develop true partnerships that help B2B brands become their boldest, most original selves.Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on LinkedInSubscribe to our YouTube channelFollow us on Instagram
In this episode, Angel sits down with real estate investor and certified property manager Jason Martins to discuss what it really takes to build and operate a successful property management company. Jason shares his journey from working in radio to managing properties full-time, the realities of property management, the role of technology in modern operations, and why investors should consider bringing management in-house as they grow their portfolios.Topics CoveredProperty management as a business and career pathJason Martins' transition from radio broadcasting to real estateHow a side hustle grew into a full-time property management companyThe advantages of in-house property management for multifamily investorsWhy property management is not passive incomeThe importance of education, certifications, and industry organizationsBuilding systems, vendor networks, and operational infrastructureCommon challenges property managers face with tenants and ownersThe emotional side of managing residents and difficult situationsHow technology has transformed property management operationsRemote property management and managing from out of stateImproving tenant communication through online portals and automationTips for investors considering starting their own property management companyQuotes"Property management isn't passive income. It's a full-time job and, in many ways, a 24-hour-a-day responsibility." — Jason Martins"Technology has completely changed property management. Today, you can manage properties from anywhere while creating a better experience for both owners and tenants." — Jason MartinsConnect with Jason https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-martins-cpm%C2%AE-741a7654/Connect with Angel https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-williams-re/
Today's conversation is with Scott Weir - entrepreneur, property investor, founder of Pillow Partners and Pillow Safe Havens, and a Krav Maga instructor.But Scott's story starts in a very different place.He grew up in an incredibly difficult environment raised by a single alcoholic mother, often living without electricity, stealing food to survive, and surrounded by people heading down dangerous paths involving crime and drugs.In this conversation, Scott shares how he escaped that environment by joining the Royal Navy at just 16 years old, saving his wages while at sea, and buying his first buy-to-let property at only 17.We discuss the mindset required to break generational patterns, the importance of environment, and how Scott navigated seeing childhood friends fall into crime and heroin while he pursued a completely different path.Scott also opens up about being diagnosed with dyslexia later in life, how that completely changed the way he viewed himself intellectually, and why he now sees his neurodivergent brain as both a superpower and something that nearly destroyed his business twice.We also dive into martial arts, Krav Maga, business growth, building Pillow Partners over the last 20 years, adapting a company to survive modern economic pressures, and his outspoken views on UK politics, property ownership, and the future of entrepreneurship in Britain.Expect to learn:How Scott's childhood shaped his early outlook but did not define his futureHow he avoided the dangerous paths many around him fell intoWhy he joined the Royal Navy at 16How he bought his first property at 17The impact being diagnosed with dyslexia had on his confidence and identityWhy neurodivergence can be both a gift and a challenge in businessHow Scott built Pillow Partners into a major property management companyThe lessons martial arts and Krav Maga taught him about discipline and leadershipHow he's transformed the business to make it “bulletproof”Our concerns about UK politics and the future of property investingWhat success looks like for him approaching 50This was a powerful conversation about resilience, escaping your environment, reinvention, entrepreneurship, and creating a completely different life from the one you were born into.Get 20 lessons from 330 CamBro Conversations - https://colcambro.kit.com/60ed1b527b Get my Linkedin for Sales Guide - https://colcambro.kit.com/products/linked-in-personal-brand-for-sellingGet my Peak Productivity BLUEPRINT - https://colcambro.kit.com/products/peak-performance-blueprint Make Millionaire Money Moves - https://millionaire-fhcpmlvz.manus.space Book a conversation about Private Medical Insurance with Lewis & Mark - lewis.mitchell@wpa-hcp.org.uk and Mark.McKenzie@wpa-hcp.org.uk Connect with Scott:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottweirofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottweirofficial/ Website: https://hosts.pillowpartners.com/ Connect with Col:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/Email List: https://colcambro.kit.com/30bde23b0c Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColCampbell
There is a lot of buzz lately about replacing teams, automating everything, and becoming a “company of one” with AI. But here's the problem: if your business is already chaotic, AI won't fix it - it will scale the chaos.In this episode of The Scalable Expert podcast, Tara breaks down a huge misconception happening in online business right now: treating AI like a business model instead of a tool inside a scalable business model.Because the real issue isn't AI.The real issue is founder-dependent delivery.If your expertise still lives entirely in your head… if your business only works because you are personally holding everything together… adding more AI tools, automations, or “AI employees” won't create freedom. It just creates more complexity to manage.This episode dives into:Why “replace your company with AI” is misleadingThe danger of scaling chaos instead of building structureHow AI should support your business - not become your businessWhy most experts are still the bottleneck in their own companyThe difference between a founder-dependent business and a scalable business modelHow to think strategically about AI instead of reactivelyWhy your methodology matters more than automationThe role of systems, structure, and scalable delivery in long-term growthHow to maintain control of your business while leveraging AI effectivelyThis is an exciting conversation - because for the first time, more business owners are questioning the traditional “grow a giant company” model and looking for a smarter path to scale.The goal isn't to remove yourself from your business completely.The goal is to stop being the engine that everything depends on.You are not the business model.Your methodology should be.If you're trying to figure out how to use AI without losing your strategy, your customer experience, or your sanity, this episode is for you.Chapters00:00 – The AI rant begins01:18 – “Replace your company with AI”02:38 – The dangerous promise behind AI hype03:40 – What happens when automation replaces strategy04:18 – Why traditional scaling never fit05:43 – The real problem with “company of one” messaging06:34 – AI is a tool, not a business model07:22 – Why most AI systems create overwhelm08:30 – The hidden chaos behind “AI employees”09:44 – Start with structure before automation10:42 – The problem with shiny-object business building12:25 – Where AI actually fits inside a scalable business13:33 – Why scattered businesses struggle with AI14:23 – How to use AI strategically15:14 – Final thoughts on scalable business modelsReady to package your expertise into a scalable business model that grows without requiring more of your time and attention?Apply for the Scalable Expert Mentorship™ and learn how to build your Signature Pathway, scalable delivery systems, and a business that runs on your methodology - not your constant presence.Most expert business owners hit a ceiling that has nothing to do with their expertise.The revenue stalls. The calendar fills.And every strategy they've tried; adding new offers, more marketing, a bigger team adds complexity without changing the results.That's a structural problem.And this podcast is about the specific model that solves it.I'm Tara Bryan, creator of the Infinite Scale Method™ and host of The Scalable Expert.Each week I break down exactly how established expert business owners package their methodology, build a Signature Pathway, and create a business that scales without them in every session.No hustle culture. No generic growth advice. Just the structural work that separates an expert business that's dependent on you from one that runs because of you.If you're earning $100K–$1M and wondering why nothing you've tried has compounded this show is for you.Want to learn more?Take the free Scalable Expert Audit™, 10 questions, instant results, your structural gap identified in 5-7 minutes.New episodes every week.If this episode was useful... Share it with one expert business owner who's hit the same ceiling. A review on Apple Podcasts helps more of the right people find the show and takes less than two minutes. → Leave a review: Apple Podcasts→ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts · WebsiteMentioned in this episode:https://taralbryan.com/step/15-learn-to-scale-call
Tony O'Neill surfs 200 days a year, runs an executive search firm from the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, and lives a life most agency owners assume they have to retire before earning. Here's the part no one talks about: it didn't come from selling the business or stepping back from the desk. He's still billing, still in Pinnacle Society conversations, and still committed to another fifteen years in the seat. The life came from a decision he made fifteen years ago to reverse-engineer everything and to build a brand, not a search firm. This conversation is the playbook. Tony walks through the brick wall he hit in year one, the consultants who saved his business, and why he chose an outdoor sporting goods niche his mentors told him was too small. He explains why he switched from contingent to retained in year three, why he refuses contingent work today even with the perfect candidate already in his inbox, and why owning the client relationship is the non-negotiable that separates high-performance firms from everyone else. Then he breaks down the 2024 pivot that added over six figures to his revenue. When his niche got hit, he called every past client to ask how he could improve, and got certified in DISC and Predictive Index. He built behavioral assessments into his proposals with an extended warranty, priced them higher than felt comfortable, and turned them into a recurring revenue line. His framing for clients: two-thirds of hires industry-wide are bad hires, and the assessment moves the customer from a .333 batting average to .500. MILLEE — The judgment that separates big billers the reframe that regains control of a stalling process, the move when a candidate goes quiet — usually takes years on the desk. Millee analyzes every live deal and builds the exact strategy you need, powered by a curated knowledge base from elite recruiters. It's encoded intuition. Before every call you get sharp contextual preparation. In your inbox, high-caliber emails are already drafted. Users save an hour a day on email alone. Try Millee free for 30 days: https://www.millee.ai/ ATLAS — The resume never tells the full story. Candidates share what really matters in conversations: motivations, salary expectations, plans to relocate. Most of that ends up buried in notes. Atlas captures every conversation automatically and turns it into something you can use. With MagicSearch, you can ask "who talked about wanting a four-day week" or "who's open to relocating next year" and pull answers from your entire database instantly. Atlas customers report over 40% EBITDA growth and over 80% increase in monthly billings after adopting the platform. Unlock your exclusive listener offer: https://recruitwithatlas.com What You'll Learn: Why Tony refuses contingent work, even when the perfect candidate is already in his inboxThe brick wall every new search firm owner hits in year one and the consultants who break itHow he chose a "too small" niche and built a brand recruiters confuse for a sporting goods companyThe 2024 pivot that added six figures: DISC, Predictive Index, and extended warranties built into the proposalWhy two-thirds of hires industry-wide are bad and how to get your client to bat .500Tony's daily operating system: 10am-3:30pm prime selling time, sauna, cold plunge, algorithm starvationThe two books behind the business: Million Dollar Consulting and The Four AgreementsWhy "freedom requires discipline" is the principle every search firm owner has to internalize first Connect with Tony O'Neill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/outdoorindustryrecruiter/
Guest: Pedro Rodriguez — Production, Owl Roofing Guest Links: Instagram: @P1Rodriguez | Website: https://owlroofing.comInside the real tension between sales, marketing, and production at a brand-new roofing company. Pedro Rodriguez runs production at Owl Roofing, the new Minneapolis venture that hit nearly half a million in sold revenue in its first real month. In this episode, the conversation gets raw about the friction that comes with going aggressive on marketing out of the gate: lead overflow, the sales-to-production handoff, scrambling to fulfill what marketing promises, and why most roofing companies stay stuck at $2-3M for years.You'll learn:Why aggressive marketing creates production tension and how to manage itThe sales-to-production handoff problem (and the document that fixes it)Why 200 pictures per inspection isn't excessive, it's the bare minimumHow to spend 10% on marketing without breaking your companyThe choice between hiring veterans vs training from scratchWhy they're recruiting $1M reps to turn into $2M reps (not chasing $3-5M superstars)How to build master networkers, not just master door knockersWhy manufacturers (GAF, Iko, Owens Corning) will determine the future of roofingThe bottleneck every new business owner hits and how to delegate around itReal numbers: $487K in month one, 25 leads a week from marketing aloneHow to keep retail roofing healthy without depending on stormsWhy the right culture reinvigorates burned-out reps from bad ownership
Send us Fan MailInteresting things about the distillery:This is an MGP product, but not their normal mashbill or mashbills Key MGP Mashbills:Rye Whiskey: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley.High Rye Bourbon: 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley.Low Rye Bourbon: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley.Wheated Bourbon: 51% Corn, 45% Wheat, 4% Malted Barley.Light Whiskey: 99% Corn, 1% Malted BarleyThis was bottled by a small winery in Elizabeth, Indiana, for a distribution companyThe winery does not even list this bottle on its websiteI believe this is a white-labeling beverage companyAll their liquor is made in Lawrenceburg, INCan't seem to figure out this brand. They are based in Indiana but also have a large following in New Zealand for this bottle and their copper still brand. Our Bottle: 51% corn 45% wheat 4% barley Aged 3 yearsAll Doc Whiskey bottles are single-barrelUncut and unfiltered Support the showWebsite:www.whiskeychaserspod.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
SECURE YOUR SPOT FOR THE:MULTI-AGENT ORCHESTRATION AI COURSE: https://multiplai.ai/multi-agent-orchestration-course/What if your business could run before you even start your day?That's not a futuristic promise—it's already happening. Imagine waking up to client proposals written, content created, and opportunities queued up… all without touching your keyboard.In this episode, you'll learn how shifting from “using AI tools” to building AI teams can unlock massive growth, efficiency, and entirely new revenue streams—without scaling headcount.Instead of chatting with AI, start designing systems where AI works for you. This episode breaks down the exact infrastructure, mindset, and real-world use cases to help you get there.In this session, you'll discover:The critical mindset shift: from AI as a tool to AI as a workforceHow to structure AI agents, orchestrators, and workflows like a real companyThe concept of “evergreen documents” and why they solve AI memory limitationsHow to build a shared AI-human workspace that eliminates copy-paste chaosThe architecture behind multi-agent systems (agents, skills, plugins, orchestrators)A real AI content engine that increased LinkedIn impressions by 147%How to automate proposal generation directly from client callsThe system behind a fully automated AI news research and production pipelineWhy “the moat isn't the model”—and how to stay flexible across AI toolsHow to keep control with human-in-the-loop checkpointsAbout Leveraging AIThe Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/eventsIf you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
Most entrepreneurs are giving themselves the wrong advice. Not because they're lazy, and not because they haven't read enough business books — but because the business advice industry doesn't sort itself by phase. So they end up doing the right things at the wrong time: hiring a fractional COO when they need ten new clients, building complicated org charts when they still can't take a weekend off, choosing typography when they should be making sales calls.In this episode, Chris Cooper walks through the four phases every entrepreneur moves through — and most get stuck in: Founder, Farmer, Tinker, and Chief.It's a preview of his rewritten book Founder, Farmer, Tinker, Chief — originally published in 2018 as Founder, Farmer, Tinker, Thief. The first three phases are sharper. The fourth is completely reimagined.You'll learn:Why building a business is a triathlon, not a marathon — and why the stroke that wins the swim will crash you on the bikeThe primary goal, the primary trap, and the exit signal for each of the four phasesWhy "Thief" became "Chief" in the rewrite — and what it really takes to build a movement instead of a companyThe six parts of a real movement — and why your competitor is never your villainA five-minute audit you can run on yourself this week to figure out which phase you're actually inThere's also a twist in this episode — one the audience doesn't see coming. Stay until the end.Listen, subscribe, and share with the entrepreneur who needs to hear it.
In this follow-up episode, Clinton James sits down again with Toby Clem of Restoration Advisers to dive deeper into what it really takes to grow a restoration company that doesn't depend on the owner.If your business still runs off memory, gut decisions, and “just figuring it out,” this episode is for you.Clinton and Toby break down:Why running your business from memory will eventually hold you backHow simple systems (SOPs) can create consistency, better results, and more profitThe real reason owners struggle to delegate—and how to fix itWhat it takes to develop leaders inside your companyThe mindset shift required to step out of the truck and into true ownershipThey also share practical, no-fluff action steps you can start this month:Track the right KPIs weeklySet a consistent leadership meeting rhythmBuild your first system around a real pain pointThis episode is all about helping restoration owners get unstuck, build stronger teams, and create a business that can grow without them being involved in everything.Toby also shares details about the Restoration Advisers Montana Business Retreat, happening June 23–24 in Whitefish, Montana.This is a small, no-vendor, no-pitch mastermind where restoration owners come together to talk through real challenges, share ideas, and learn from each other.Open to all restoration owners (not just clients)Limited attendance for real conversationsFocused on your biggest business challengesHeld near Glacier National Park-----If you're serious about growing your business and want to be around other driven restoration owners, this is worth checking out.https://restorationadvisers.com/montana2026-847608-----Looking to generate more high-quality leads that turn into onsite visits and jobs?Book a discovery call with the Water Restoration Marketing team:https://waterrestorationmarketing.com/discovery-call/
Jens Nielsen left a 25-year IT career and went from 40-unit goal to managing 2,700 units — here's the exact path he took to scale commercial real estate.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss sits down with Jens Nielsen — a former IT professional turned commercial real estate investor and high-performance coach — to break down how he went from a linear 10-year plan to managing over 2,700 units across multifamily, industrial, and flex space.Jens covers:How he started with a fourplex for $115K and scaled from thereWhy he ditched single-family immediately and went straight to small multifamilyThe mindset shift that unlocked syndications and other people's moneyWhy he pivoted from apartments to industrial and flex space when rates roseHow the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) helped him manage a vertically integrated property management companyThe bridge loan mistake he'll never repeat — and what he does insteadHow high-performance coaching helped him earn more in his first year out of his W2 than ever beforeWhy he believes we'll all wish we bought more real estate in 2026This one is for investors who are still thinking one deal at a time and need to see what happens when you stop thinking linearly.
Building a successful business isn't just about working harder or having the best ideas. At some point, every owner hits a wall where growth stops being about individual effort and starts being about leadership, systems, and the team around you.In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Podcast, host Adam Robin sits down with entrepreneur and business leader Spencer Shoemaker to talk about the leadership shift every growing business owner must make. Spencer shares lessons from the last year of building and scaling multiple companies, including the realization that trying to be the most important person in the room eventually becomes the biggest bottleneck to growth. Instead of answering every question and solving every problem himself, he explains how stepping back, developing leaders, and empowering the team creates real momentum inside an organization. They also dive into the practical side of leadership: hiring the right people, holding team members accountable, creating clear standards, and building systems that make it easier for teams to win.Throughout the conversation, Spencer introduces the Momentum Formula, a simple framework that helps leaders diagnose why a team or business might feel stuck and what to fix first. Together, they explore:Why many business owners unknowingly become the biggest bottleneck in their companyThe leadership shift from “doing everything” to building and developing a strong teamWhy allowing team members to make mistakes is critical for real growthHow hiring for values and alignment matters more than hiring for experienceWhy accountability and clear standards are essential for scaling a companyThe Momentum Formula: Vision, Motivation, Roadmap, and CapabilityHow to diagnose whether a team problem is about clarity, motivation, systems, or skillWhy simple systems and clear processes reduce overwhelm and improve executionThe leadership mindset required to grow multiple businesses without burning outIf you're a private practice owner, entrepreneur, or leader trying to scale your business without becoming the bottleneck, this episode will give you practical frameworks and leadership insights you can apply immediately.
“If you're not willing to invest in people, you probably shouldn't be an entrepreneur.” — Chris CarterIn this episode of Evolving Your Workplace, host Carol Schultz sits down with Chris Carter, Founder and CEO of Approyo, to discuss the hard realities founders face when building and scaling a company — particularly inside the highly complex SAP ecosystem. From hiring mistakes to enterprise technology transformations, Chris shares candid insights drawn from decades of experience working with SAP systems and leading a global technology company. Chris explains how he came out of retirement in 2011 to start Approyo and quickly discovered one of the most common traps founders fall into: trying to do everything themselves. Early in the company's growth, he delayed hiring key leadership roles and found himself stretched across operations, technology, sales, and management. Looking back, he believes bringing in strong operators earlier would have accelerated growth and prevented unnecessary strain.The conversation explores why leadership teams must be built around complementary strengths. Chris describes this balance as a “yin and yang” dynamic between visionary founders and operational leaders who can manage the day-to-day execution required to scale a company.Carol and Chris also dive into the realities of competing in the enterprise technology space. As the SAP ecosystem experiences one of the largest upgrade cycles in its history, companies are under pressure to migrate legacy systems to modern cloud platforms. Yet many organizations continue to delay these transitions due to cost concerns, internal resistance to change, and employees reluctant to learn new systems.Chris also highlights a growing challenge across the industry: talent shortages and an aging workforce within the SAP ecosystem. With many experienced professionals nearing retirement, companies are struggling to attract younger talent — while at the same time expecting new hires to bring real-world experience rather than just academic credentials.The discussion also addresses the growing role of AI in enterprise technology. Chris shares how he is actively experimenting with emerging AI tools to build applications, automate processes, and help companies understand how artificial intelligence will reshape enterprise systems in the coming years.The episode closes with a conversation about leadership culture. Chris believes successful companies are built by combining accountability with empathy — creating environments where employees are trusted to deliver results while being treated with respect and flexibility.The message is clear: scaling a company requires more than technology or strategy. It requires leaders who know when to delegate, how to build balanced teams, and why investing in people is the foundation of long-term growth.Key topics covered:Why founders often wait too long to hire key leadership rolesThe leadership “yin and yang” between vision and operational executionLessons learned from building a global SAP consulting companyThe massive global migration from legacy SAP systems to cloud platformsWhy many organizations delay enterprise technology upgradesTalent shortages and workforce challenges in the SAP ecosystemWhy real-world experience matters more than degrees in modern hiringThe growing role of AI in enterprise software and business operationsBuilding company culture through accountability, trust, and empathyConnect With Host Carol SchultzFind more information about our host Carol Schultz and her company at Vertical Elevation, LinkedIn, and Instagram.Want to be our next guest expert? Email cat.gloria@verticalelevation.com with your information.And of course, click "follow" to stay up-to-date on new episodes and leave an honest review/rating letting us know what you thought!
In the 2022 Hulu documentary Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons, director Matt Tyrnauer explores the deeply entwined relationship between billionaire Les Wexner and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein served as Wexner's financial manager and was granted sweeping power of attorney in 1991—giving him extensive control over Wexner's assets. The series portrays how Epstein leveraged that influence to ingratiate himself into the fashion world and presumed modeling circles, sometimes falsely representing himself as a Victoria's Secret recruiter. Wexner declined direct interviews; instead, he issued written denials, including claims that he was never aware of Epstein's abuse, even though there were multiple early warning signs ignored by him and the companyThe docuseries also makes a compelling case that Epstein's association significantly tarnished the Victoria's Secret brand. It draws direct lines from allegations—such as those from model Alicia Arden and artist Maria Farmer—that Epstein used the guise of modeling to exploit women, to the brand's eventual cultural decline amid #MeToo backlash and reputational damage. Although Wexner publicly framed the relationship as a misplaced trust that ended years before Epstein's arrest, the documentary underscores how Epstein's control and access may have facilitated his crimes—and how Wexner's delayed distancing, combined with a failure to act on internal warnings, contributed to institutional complicity.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/mysterious-billionaire-behind-jeffrey-epstein-095140216.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.
In the 2022 Hulu documentary Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons, director Matt Tyrnauer explores the deeply entwined relationship between billionaire Les Wexner and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein served as Wexner's financial manager and was granted sweeping power of attorney in 1991—giving him extensive control over Wexner's assets. The series portrays how Epstein leveraged that influence to ingratiate himself into the fashion world and presumed modeling circles, sometimes falsely representing himself as a Victoria's Secret recruiter. Wexner declined direct interviews; instead, he issued written denials, including claims that he was never aware of Epstein's abuse, even though there were multiple early warning signs ignored by him and the companyThe docuseries also makes a compelling case that Epstein's association significantly tarnished the Victoria's Secret brand. It draws direct lines from allegations—such as those from model Alicia Arden and artist Maria Farmer—that Epstein used the guise of modeling to exploit women, to the brand's eventual cultural decline amid #MeToo backlash and reputational damage. Although Wexner publicly framed the relationship as a misplaced trust that ended years before Epstein's arrest, the documentary underscores how Epstein's control and access may have facilitated his crimes—and how Wexner's delayed distancing, combined with a failure to act on internal warnings, contributed to institutional complicity.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/mysterious-billionaire-behind-jeffrey-epstein-095140216.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
In the 2022 Hulu documentary Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons, director Matt Tyrnauer explores the deeply entwined relationship between billionaire Les Wexner and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein served as Wexner's financial manager and was granted sweeping power of attorney in 1991—giving him extensive control over Wexner's assets. The series portrays how Epstein leveraged that influence to ingratiate himself into the fashion world and presumed modeling circles, sometimes falsely representing himself as a Victoria's Secret recruiter. Wexner declined direct interviews; instead, he issued written denials, including claims that he was never aware of Epstein's abuse, even though there were multiple early warning signs ignored by him and the companyThe docuseries also makes a compelling case that Epstein's association significantly tarnished the Victoria's Secret brand. It draws direct lines from allegations—such as those from model Alicia Arden and artist Maria Farmer—that Epstein used the guise of modeling to exploit women, to the brand's eventual cultural decline amid #MeToo backlash and reputational damage. Although Wexner publicly framed the relationship as a misplaced trust that ended years before Epstein's arrest, the documentary underscores how Epstein's control and access may have facilitated his crimes—and how Wexner's delayed distancing, combined with a failure to act on internal warnings, contributed to institutional complicity.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/mysterious-billionaire-behind-jeffrey-epstein-095140216.html
The data necessary to achieve the promise of precision medicine are now available with low-cost whole-genome sequencing, microbiome analysis, proteomics, and other large datasets. Bioscope has developed a team of AI personas to help clinicians realize that promise in a way that will revolutionize the practice of medicine.In this episode, Sandy Vance speaks with Don Brown, MD, Founder and CEO of Bioscope, about how AI and large-scale biological data are converging to make precision medicine practical for clinicians. They explore Don's entrepreneurial journey, the origins of Bioscope, and how a subscription-based, clinician-first approach is shaping the future of personalized care.In this episode, they talk about:Don Brown's unconventional journey from double-wide to CEO of a groundbreaking companyThe inspiration behind founding Bioscope and the problem it was created to solveHow Don's “entrepreneurial bat signal” attracted talent, partners, and early momentumWhy Bioscope began by partnering with concierge medical practices rather than large health systemsHow Bioscope's per-patient, per-year subscription model works in practiceReal-world use cases and early case studies demonstrating clinical impactWhat the current early rollout looks like and where Bioscope is headed nextA Little About Don:Don Brown, MD, is a serial software entrepreneur, physician, and leader in precision medicine. Over his career, he has founded and scaled multiple groundbreaking technology companies, including Software Artistry, Interactive Intelligence, LifeOmic, and most recently Bioscope.AI. His companies have collectively generated billions in value through public offerings and acquisitions by organizations such as IBM, Genesys, and Fountain Life. In addition to his entrepreneurial work, Don is an active advisor, investor, and philanthropist, including a $30 million gift that established the Brown Immunotherapy Center at Indiana University School of Medicine.Don holds a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in computer science from Indiana University, an MD from Indiana University School of Medicine, and a master's degree in biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. A lifelong learner, he is fluent in multiple languages, an instrument-rated pilot, an avid outdoorsman, and the author of Understanding Life. He currently serves as Founder and CEO of Bioscope.AI, where he is focused on transforming how clinicians use data to deliver personalized care.
In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson is joined by Sam Preston (CEO of Service Scalers) to break down how smart home service operators should budget for marketing in 2026. They explain why one-size-fits-all marketing budgets don't work, how to reverse-engineer spend from the number of leads you actually need, and why most companies don't have a lead problem—they have an execution problem.This conversation goes deep on gross profit–based budgeting, flexible marketing spend, and the exact frameworks operators use to decide what to scale, cut, test, or deploy in emergencies.What you'll learn in this episode:Why marketing budgets should be based on gross profit, not revenueHow to calculate marketing spend by backing into daily lead requirementsThe difference between budgeting for a new business vs. a 10-year-old companyThe 4 (plus 1) marketing budget buckets every operator should useA simple kill vs. scale framework to test marketing channels without guesswork
What happens when the “safe” path stops feeling right? In this episode, we sit down with Eric Weber, a real estate entrepreneur who left corporate America, built and sold a successful real estate services company, and now focuses on real estate development and giving back.Eric shares what it really took to walk away from stability, how a side hustle quietly turned into a scalable business, and why fulfillment, culture, and purpose ultimately mattered more than the paycheck. We also talk about leadership, risk, and using success as a platform to make a difference.Topics CoveredMaking the leap from corporate America to entrepreneurshipTurning a side hustle into a scalable real estate businessBuilding recurring, service-based revenueWhat it takes to grow and eventually sell a companyThe importance of culture, vision, and leadershipKnowing when it's time to make a changeUsing business success to give backLessons that apply to entrepreneurs, professionals, and leadersAbout Our GuestEric Weber is a real estate entrepreneur, developer, and former founder of 33 Realty, a real estate services company he built and successfully sold. He is also the Chairman of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, where he applies his business and leadership experience to making a meaningful impact.Level Up Labs Event InfoThis conversation is part of Level Up Labs, a four-hour in-person experience designed to help professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders level up how they work.
Discover the best legal entity structure for commercial and multifamily real estate. In this training, I break down the exact framework I've used for 25+ years to protect my assets, minimize risk, and maximize tax advantages.You'll learn:Why commercial real estate requires a different ownership structure than single‑familyHow LLCs create a shield between your business assets and personal assetsThe truth about non‑recourse loans and why they're a game‑changerHow pass‑through taxation works and how depreciation can wipe out your taxable incomeWhy C‑Corps and S‑Corps are poor choices for owning propertyHow to structure multiple properties using a holding companyThe three biggest mistakes beginners make—and how to avoid themI am not an attorney or CPA. Always consult licensed professionals for legal and tax advice.
Glam & Grow - Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Brand Interviews
Created specifically with women over 40 in mind, Sarah Creal is the luxury beauty brand focused on high-performance makeup and skincare that wears beautifully on mature skin. The line emphasizes multifunctional formulas that deliver hydration, repair, and long-lasting wear without settling or fading. Founded in 2024 by industry veteran Sarah Creal, the brand was born from her belief that this consumer had been consistently overlooked. Creal brings more than 30 years of experience, having held leadership roles at brands like Prada Beauty, Tom Ford Beauty, Bobbi Brown, and Victoria Beckham Beauty. Her vision is rooted in showing beauty on real women, using models 40+ and prioritizing results over trends. At its core, Sarah Creal celebrates confident, lived-in beauty with innovative products designed to truly perform.In this episode, Sarah also discusses:Her 30-year journey from behind the beauty counter to becoming the CEO of her own companyThe challenge of securing funding for a niche beauty brand in a male-dominated private equity world that didn't quite get itWhy hydration is the real key to unlocking youthful-looking skinFace Flex™—the concealer designed to move with your skin and defy visible agingWhat really goes into product creation, and why developing a formula takes two years or morePartnering with Sephora and shaping what's next in beautyWe hope you enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights into Sarah's journey and the growth of Sarah Creal. Don't forget to subscribe to the Glam & Grow podcast for more in-depth conversations with the most incredible brands, founders, and more.Be sure to check out Sarah Creal at www.sarahcrealbeauty.com and on Instagram at @sarah crealRated #1 Best Beauty Business Podcast on FeedPostThis episode is brought to you by WavebreakLeading direct-to-consumer brands hire Wavebreak to turn email marketing into a top revenue driver.Most eCommerce brands don't email right... and it costs them. At Wavebreak, our eCommerce email marketing agency helps qualified brands recapture 7+ figures of lost revenue each year.From abandoned cart emails to Black Friday campaigns, our best-in-class team manage the entire process: strategy, design, copywriting, coding, and testing. All aimed at driving growth, profit, brand recognition, and most importantly, ROI.Curious if Wavebreak is right for you? Reach out at Wavebreak.co
In this episode, Angel sits down with Greg Scully to unpack what asset management really looks like behind the scenes. From apartments to RV parks, accrual versus cash accounting, and the reality of property management, this conversation dives into the unglamorous but critical work that keeps real estate investments alive and growing. It is an honest look at the many layers of ownership, partnerships, and finding the lane that fits your strengths.Topics CoveredWhat asset management actually involves day to dayThe difference between cash basis and accrual accounting and why it mattersManaging apartments versus RV parksWhen it makes sense to self manage versus hiring a property management companyThe importance of scale in property management efficiencyThinking in ranges instead of exact numbers when underwriting dealsWhy spreadsheets cannot predict real life problemsThe hidden work behind investor updates and reportsDifferent roles within a real estate partnershipWhy every role in real estate is hard in its own wayFinding your niche and building around your strengthsThe reality behind the freedom real estate can provideQuotes from the Episode"Everything in this business is hard, just different kinds of hard""You have to find your spot, find your lane, and buckle into it"Connect with Angel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-williams-re/Connect with Greg : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregjscully/
What does it really take to stand out in a crowded industry, build a magnetic personal brand, and break through the visibility and money blocks keeping you small?In today's episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with branding strategist, real estate leader, and international speaker Natalie Davison. Natalie shares her journey from agency work to real estate leadership, how she built a standout personal brand in one of the most competitive industries, and why her cell-phone video pitch landed her on a major speaking stage next to some of the biggest names in the world.You'll also hear a powerful conversation about worthiness, visibility wounds, money identity, and how childhood beliefs shape the way we show up, build wealth, and chase bigger rooms. From social media shifts to AI to investing in growth (and buying buildings!), this episode is filled with insights every ambitious woman needs to hear.Tune in to hear:Why clients hire you and not your brokerage, banner, or companyThe branding mistake most real estate agents and entrepreneurs makeHow Natalie uses daily content to attract the right clients and repel the wrong onesHer “8-video” strategy that filtered out unaligned leads and skyrocketed conversionsHow AI is shifting consumer behavior and content creationThe cell-phone video that got Natalie selected for a prestigious speaking eventHow to stand out even when you feel “not qualified enough”The #1 money mistake that held her back for yearsThe cultural and childhood messages that shaped her beliefs about wealth and worthinessWhy the fear always returns-just on a bigger stageWhat she invests her profits in (and why proximity is power)Connect with Natalie:https://www.instagram.com/natalie_i_davison/How To Get Involved:Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.When she's not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!Do you have a burning question that you'd love to hear answered on a future show?Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.bizSign Up For Our NewsletterLife Changing Money PodcastGet Tax Help!
Want a team that grows the business even when you're not there?That's what Tom wants.People who think.Experiment. Learn. Lead.But here's the problem.Things still slow down when the work gets unclear.People wait. Look up the chain.Ask him what to do.And the harder he tries to help… the more he becomes the bottleneck.Which means everything keeps coming back to him.And when everything keeps coming back to you… growth slows.What actually creates a team that keeps growing on its own?Not because you push harder. Because of how you show up.And where this conversation goes… is not where most leaders expect to look first.About TomTom Schwab is the founder of Interview Valet and a pioneer in podcast interview marketing, helping leaders grow through real conversations that compound.INSIDE THE EPISODEWhy having answers can quietly slow the whole companyThe shift that helps your team solve more on their ownWhat changes when people start learning faster than you expectThe rewards that teach people to take the leadTHIS EPISODE IS FORLeaders who still feel everything runs through themFounders who want speed without becoming the bottleneckTeams who freeze when things feel unclearBuilders who want a culture that experiments, learns, and levels upGUEST LINKSWebsite: https://interviewvalet.com/thinkmastery/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmschwab/ Book: Podcast Guest Profits - https://www.amazon.com/Podcast-Guest-Profits-Business-Interview/dp/1945930650WHAT TO DO NEXTShare this with the leader who keeps carrying more and still feels stuck. Ask them: “What would change if your team grew because of how you lead?”Connect with Dr. Yishai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/Book your free Ceiling Break Session on his LinkedIn page to get the shift yourself.ABOUT THE PODCASTYou were built for speed.But right now you feel slower than you look on paper.Most founders try to outwork that slow-down. It only burns them out.The truth is simple.Your mind is the only machine your company doesn't upgrade.This show helps you fix that.Stop outworking the slowdown. Upgrade the machine.We make hyper-performance simple and accessible for every founder ready to unlock real speed.Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari.DISCLAIMERThis content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being.© 2025 Yishai Barkhordari. All Disclaimer This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results are not guaranteed and will vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.
In this episode of the BugBux Podcast, Allan sits down with industry veteran Harry Bryan, Director of Business Development at Nisus Corporation, who brings over 30 years of pest control and agricultural experience to the table. Together, they explore how the industry has evolved—from smarter customers and better-trained technicians to the rise of online communities and AI tools like ChatGPT.Harry shares practical insights on:How pest control has shifted from chemical-first to sustainability-focused strategiesThe rising value of networking, mentorship, and in-person events like PestWorldWhy new owners should build strong relationships with distributors and suppliersHow to craft your personal “story” when connecting with mentors and peersThe importance of community over competition in growing a successful companyThe episode also dives into Nisus' major new product launch—the ProShield Pest Control Insulation—and how PMPs can use it to add a powerful, profitable revenue stream while providing more value to customers.Whether you're brand new to pest control or decades in, this conversation will give you actionable steps, fresh perspective, and ideas to take your company to the next level. Tune in and level up!
Send us a textPhil Gilbert joins Joe for a masterclass on leading lasting change—how to move large organizations, overcome cultural antibodies, and build systems that make transformation stick.As the former head of design at IBM, Phil was tasked with one of the most ambitious corporate transformations of the last decade: to reignite creativity, collaboration, and speed inside a century-old company known for its consistency. Drawing from his new book Irresistible Change: A Blueprint for Earning Buy-In and Breakout Success, he shares the playbook that helped shift IBM's mindset from compliance to commitment—and what leaders in any field can learn from that journey.In this conversation, Joe and Phil unpack what it really takes to drive change at scale: how to earn voluntary adoption instead of forcing compliance, why culture must evolve alongside strategy, and how language, branding, and storytelling can make or break a transformation. They explore lessons that resonate from boardrooms to battlefields—how to lead people through uncertainty, protect the integrity of a mission, and create a culture that thrives on iteration and learning.Listeners will come away with an actionable framework for driving change—one rooted in human behavior, organizational design, and the power of intentional leadership.In this episode, Joe and Phil also explore:Why the status quo is resilient—and how great organizations learn to challenge it continuouslyHow IBM's “Hallmark” program turned change into a desirable brand, not a mandateThe formula behind lasting culture: people + practices + placesWhy forcing compliance breeds “antibodies,” and how to inspire genuine belief insteadHow storytelling and small-team “boot camps” made transformation go viral inside a 400,000-person companyThe role of senior leaders in rewarding behavior and reinforcing new normsWhat the “magic people” and The Captain Class teach us about influence from within teamsWhy great leaders think like designers—iterating, prototyping, and refining as they goWhether you're leading a military unit, a corporate team, or a creative project, this episode offers a field-tested blueprint for driving change that lasts—one built on empathy, clarity, and a deep respect for the craft of leadership.A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!Veteran-founded Adyton. Step into the next generation of equipment management with Log-E by Adyton. Whether you are doing monthly inventories or preparing for deployment, Log-E is your pocket property book, giving real-time visibility into equipment status and mission readiness. Learn more about how Log-E can revolutionize your property tracking process here!Meet ROGER Bank—a modern, digital bank built for military members, by military members. With early payday, no fees, high-yield accounts, and real support, it's banking that gets you. Funds are FDIC insured through Citizens Bank of Edmond, so you can bank with confidence and peace of mind.
Your 20's are supposed to be the “best years of your life,” right? But what about the loneliness, burnout, and constant comparison that come with them? In this episode of For You From Eve, Olivia dives into the real highs and lows of being in your twenties — from finding your peace and building confidence, to losing friends, questioning everything, and realizing healing doesn't have to be dramatic.We'll talk about:Learning to enjoy your own companyThe pressure to “have it all figured out”Friendships fading and evolvingThe freedom (and chaos) of self-discoveryWhy your 20's feel like a mix of main-character energy and mild crisisWhether you're 22 and lost, 27 and healing, or just trying to make peace with where you're at — this one's for you.✨ Tune in for the ultimate “we're all figuring it out together” conversation.
Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel!In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham sits down with Mark Smith, CEO of Smith & Wesson, for an exclusive, in-depth conversation on the company's historic move to Maryville, Tennessee, the grand opening of the Smith & Wesson Academy, and the enduring legacy of a brand that's been shaping American firearms since 1852.Recorded on-location at the new S&W headquarters, this episode dives into:The strategy behind relocating from Massachusetts to TennesseeWhat the Smith & Wesson Academy offers for civilians, law enforcement, and militaryLong-term thinking vs. “chasing the quarter” in a public firearms companyThe evolution of gun ownership and product design for new shootersHiring a former SEAL Team 6 instructor to lead trainingWhy Smith & Wesson remains one of the most iconic firearm brands in the worldWhether you're a gun owner, a hunter, a new shooter, or a 2A advocate—this conversation offers valuable insights from the top.This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Range Ready Studios, Guns & Gear, Safariland, and Black Hills Ammunition. About Gun Talk NationGun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related. Featuring notable guests and a lot of laughs. Gun Talk Nation is available as an audio podcast or in video format.For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLCGun Talk Nation 10.01.25Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.