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With the highly anticipated follow up to her bestseller “Grit”, psychologist and author Angela Duckworth offers a new framework for achieving excellence. She talks with host Jeff Berman about why making even small changes to your situation is the precursor to success. You can find more about Angela's book Situated here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Situated/Angela-Duckworth/9781668005941See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Holly Cotton. Evolution from nurse and cancer survivor to author, wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Through her personal story, she shares lessons about resilience, purpose, entrepreneurship, emotional wellness, and the importance of choosing peace over revenge. The discussion also highlights her latest book, The Hard Choice: When the High Road Feels Like Losing, Revenge or Peace. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Introduce and discuss Holly Cotton's new book, The Hard Choice. Share her journey as a cancer survivor and how it reshaped her life and career. Encourage listeners to discover their purpose and pursue meaningful work. Provide practical advice on personal branding, entrepreneurship, and self-publishing. Explore the emotional and psychological benefits of choosing peace over revenge when faced with conflict. Key Takeaways 1. Adversity Can Lead to Purpose Holly's cancer diagnosis at age 36 became a turning point in her life. Facing her own mortality forced her to reflect on her legacy, priorities, and impact on others. That experience ultimately led her to writing, speaking, and advocacy work. Lesson: Difficult experiences can become catalysts for personal growth and purpose. 2. Many People Are Already Living Their Purpose Holly believes people often spend years searching for purpose without realizing they are already operating within it. Lesson: Purpose is often found in the work, talents, and passions that consistently show up throughout your life. 3. Think Beyond Employment Although she was a highly respected nurse, Holly realized her mission extended beyond working as an employee. She built a personal brand around wellness, education, mental health, and empowerment. Lesson: Transforming expertise into a business and brand can create greater impact and opportunities. 4. Failure Is Feedback Holly does not view setbacks as failures. Instead, she sees them as opportunities to learn, adjust, and try a different approach. Lesson: Successful people adapt rather than quit when things don't go as planned. 5. Protect Your Positive Mindset As someone who works with and motivates people daily, Holly believes positivity is intentional and necessary. She starts each day with a positive outlook because she knows challenges and negativity will inevitably arise. Lesson: Mental wellness requires consistent effort and self-awareness. 6. Businesses and Books Must Solve Problems One of Holly's strongest business principles is that people are interested in solutions, not simply someone else's story. Lesson: Whether writing a book or building a business, focus on addressing a real need or challenge for your audience. 7. Peace Is Often the Harder Choice The central theme of The Hard Choice is that taking the high road can feel like losing because it does not provide immediate satisfaction. People often seek revenge, public validation, or instant emotional relief. Holly argues that choosing peace ultimately leads to better outcomes, even though it can be difficult in the moment. Lesson: Long-term peace is often worth more than short-term emotional satisfaction. 8. Emotional Triggers Should Not Drive Decisions Holly encourages people to pause before reacting when they feel hurt, angry, or betrayed. Most emotionally charged decisions are made in moments of pain and are later regretted. Lesson: Emotional regulation is a critical life skill. Memorable Quotes On Purpose "Sometimes people, when they're trying to find a purpose, they don't realize that they're living in the purpose." On Her Mission "My purpose is to not just go and give shots and give medication. My purpose is to sort of address the holistic aspect of taking care of people." On Cancer's Impact "After I make it past this, it'll never be me again." On Failure "I have zero failures in my life." On Building a Brand "Once you start being intentional and you see it as a business model, everything falls into place." On Writing Books "Nobody cares about your life story. What problem are you solving?" On Relatability "We all have things in life that almost killed us, but we're here today to tell the story." On Choosing Peace "The hard choice is choosing to take the high road." On Triggers "A trigger means that I cared about something, and now something is making me remember how I felt." On Emotional Control "Pause. See what you feel like in 24 hours." Executive Summary Holly Cotton's conversation with Rushion McDonald is ultimately about transformation. After surviving cancer, she redefined her purpose and built a platform centered on wellness, empowerment, mental health, and personal growth. Her message is that success comes from living intentionally, building meaningful relationships, creating value for others, and maintaining emotional discipline. Through The Hard Choice, she challenges readers to choose peace over revenge, even when taking the high road feels difficult or unfair. The interview offers practical insights for entrepreneurs, authors, professionals, and anyone navigating personal or professional challenges. #BEST #STRAW #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Holly Cotton. Evolution from nurse and cancer survivor to author, wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Through her personal story, she shares lessons about resilience, purpose, entrepreneurship, emotional wellness, and the importance of choosing peace over revenge. The discussion also highlights her latest book, The Hard Choice: When the High Road Feels Like Losing, Revenge or Peace. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Introduce and discuss Holly Cotton's new book, The Hard Choice. Share her journey as a cancer survivor and how it reshaped her life and career. Encourage listeners to discover their purpose and pursue meaningful work. Provide practical advice on personal branding, entrepreneurship, and self-publishing. Explore the emotional and psychological benefits of choosing peace over revenge when faced with conflict. Key Takeaways 1. Adversity Can Lead to Purpose Holly's cancer diagnosis at age 36 became a turning point in her life. Facing her own mortality forced her to reflect on her legacy, priorities, and impact on others. That experience ultimately led her to writing, speaking, and advocacy work. Lesson: Difficult experiences can become catalysts for personal growth and purpose. 2. Many People Are Already Living Their Purpose Holly believes people often spend years searching for purpose without realizing they are already operating within it. Lesson: Purpose is often found in the work, talents, and passions that consistently show up throughout your life. 3. Think Beyond Employment Although she was a highly respected nurse, Holly realized her mission extended beyond working as an employee. She built a personal brand around wellness, education, mental health, and empowerment. Lesson: Transforming expertise into a business and brand can create greater impact and opportunities. 4. Failure Is Feedback Holly does not view setbacks as failures. Instead, she sees them as opportunities to learn, adjust, and try a different approach. Lesson: Successful people adapt rather than quit when things don't go as planned. 5. Protect Your Positive Mindset As someone who works with and motivates people daily, Holly believes positivity is intentional and necessary. She starts each day with a positive outlook because she knows challenges and negativity will inevitably arise. Lesson: Mental wellness requires consistent effort and self-awareness. 6. Businesses and Books Must Solve Problems One of Holly's strongest business principles is that people are interested in solutions, not simply someone else's story. Lesson: Whether writing a book or building a business, focus on addressing a real need or challenge for your audience. 7. Peace Is Often the Harder Choice The central theme of The Hard Choice is that taking the high road can feel like losing because it does not provide immediate satisfaction. People often seek revenge, public validation, or instant emotional relief. Holly argues that choosing peace ultimately leads to better outcomes, even though it can be difficult in the moment. Lesson: Long-term peace is often worth more than short-term emotional satisfaction. 8. Emotional Triggers Should Not Drive Decisions Holly encourages people to pause before reacting when they feel hurt, angry, or betrayed. Most emotionally charged decisions are made in moments of pain and are later regretted. Lesson: Emotional regulation is a critical life skill. Memorable Quotes On Purpose "Sometimes people, when they're trying to find a purpose, they don't realize that they're living in the purpose." On Her Mission "My purpose is to not just go and give shots and give medication. My purpose is to sort of address the holistic aspect of taking care of people." On Cancer's Impact "After I make it past this, it'll never be me again." On Failure "I have zero failures in my life." On Building a Brand "Once you start being intentional and you see it as a business model, everything falls into place." On Writing Books "Nobody cares about your life story. What problem are you solving?" On Relatability "We all have things in life that almost killed us, but we're here today to tell the story." On Choosing Peace "The hard choice is choosing to take the high road." On Triggers "A trigger means that I cared about something, and now something is making me remember how I felt." On Emotional Control "Pause. See what you feel like in 24 hours." Executive Summary Holly Cotton's conversation with Rushion McDonald is ultimately about transformation. After surviving cancer, she redefined her purpose and built a platform centered on wellness, empowerment, mental health, and personal growth. Her message is that success comes from living intentionally, building meaningful relationships, creating value for others, and maintaining emotional discipline. Through The Hard Choice, she challenges readers to choose peace over revenge, even when taking the high road feels difficult or unfair. The interview offers practical insights for entrepreneurs, authors, professionals, and anyone navigating personal or professional challenges. #BEST #STRAW #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Holly Cotton. Evolution from nurse and cancer survivor to author, wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Through her personal story, she shares lessons about resilience, purpose, entrepreneurship, emotional wellness, and the importance of choosing peace over revenge. The discussion also highlights her latest book, The Hard Choice: When the High Road Feels Like Losing, Revenge or Peace. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Introduce and discuss Holly Cotton's new book, The Hard Choice. Share her journey as a cancer survivor and how it reshaped her life and career. Encourage listeners to discover their purpose and pursue meaningful work. Provide practical advice on personal branding, entrepreneurship, and self-publishing. Explore the emotional and psychological benefits of choosing peace over revenge when faced with conflict. Key Takeaways 1. Adversity Can Lead to Purpose Holly's cancer diagnosis at age 36 became a turning point in her life. Facing her own mortality forced her to reflect on her legacy, priorities, and impact on others. That experience ultimately led her to writing, speaking, and advocacy work. Lesson: Difficult experiences can become catalysts for personal growth and purpose. 2. Many People Are Already Living Their Purpose Holly believes people often spend years searching for purpose without realizing they are already operating within it. Lesson: Purpose is often found in the work, talents, and passions that consistently show up throughout your life. 3. Think Beyond Employment Although she was a highly respected nurse, Holly realized her mission extended beyond working as an employee. She built a personal brand around wellness, education, mental health, and empowerment. Lesson: Transforming expertise into a business and brand can create greater impact and opportunities. 4. Failure Is Feedback Holly does not view setbacks as failures. Instead, she sees them as opportunities to learn, adjust, and try a different approach. Lesson: Successful people adapt rather than quit when things don't go as planned. 5. Protect Your Positive Mindset As someone who works with and motivates people daily, Holly believes positivity is intentional and necessary. She starts each day with a positive outlook because she knows challenges and negativity will inevitably arise. Lesson: Mental wellness requires consistent effort and self-awareness. 6. Businesses and Books Must Solve Problems One of Holly's strongest business principles is that people are interested in solutions, not simply someone else's story. Lesson: Whether writing a book or building a business, focus on addressing a real need or challenge for your audience. 7. Peace Is Often the Harder Choice The central theme of The Hard Choice is that taking the high road can feel like losing because it does not provide immediate satisfaction. People often seek revenge, public validation, or instant emotional relief. Holly argues that choosing peace ultimately leads to better outcomes, even though it can be difficult in the moment. Lesson: Long-term peace is often worth more than short-term emotional satisfaction. 8. Emotional Triggers Should Not Drive Decisions Holly encourages people to pause before reacting when they feel hurt, angry, or betrayed. Most emotionally charged decisions are made in moments of pain and are later regretted. Lesson: Emotional regulation is a critical life skill. Memorable Quotes On Purpose "Sometimes people, when they're trying to find a purpose, they don't realize that they're living in the purpose." On Her Mission "My purpose is to not just go and give shots and give medication. My purpose is to sort of address the holistic aspect of taking care of people." On Cancer's Impact "After I make it past this, it'll never be me again." On Failure "I have zero failures in my life." On Building a Brand "Once you start being intentional and you see it as a business model, everything falls into place." On Writing Books "Nobody cares about your life story. What problem are you solving?" On Relatability "We all have things in life that almost killed us, but we're here today to tell the story." On Choosing Peace "The hard choice is choosing to take the high road." On Triggers "A trigger means that I cared about something, and now something is making me remember how I felt." On Emotional Control "Pause. See what you feel like in 24 hours." Executive Summary Holly Cotton's conversation with Rushion McDonald is ultimately about transformation. After surviving cancer, she redefined her purpose and built a platform centered on wellness, empowerment, mental health, and personal growth. Her message is that success comes from living intentionally, building meaningful relationships, creating value for others, and maintaining emotional discipline. Through The Hard Choice, she challenges readers to choose peace over revenge, even when taking the high road feels difficult or unfair. The interview offers practical insights for entrepreneurs, authors, professionals, and anyone navigating personal or professional challenges. #BEST #STRAW #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Andrew talks with Ziosk CEO Rhonda Levene. Rhonda has more than three decades of leadership experience and is intentional about fostering a people-first culture built upon transparency, continuous learning, & helping teams find their footing through major change. You'll hear powerful ideas on how to grow your career, how to lead (even when you're a self-proclaimed introvert), & what it takes to leap confidently into new challenges. This conversation is about putting people first — even when technology is at the center of what you do. ** Follow Andrew **Instagram: @AndrewMoses123X: @andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletterDISCLAIMER: This podcast is solely for educational & entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

In this episode, we sit down with Zeus Kajita to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, business development, international markets, and personal performance. Zeus shares his journey as an entrepreneur and business builder, including the lessons he has learned developing partnerships and creating opportunities across different industries and cultures. We discuss what separates exceptional business developers from those who struggle to gain traction—and whether relationships and referrals can truly fuel a company's growth or eventually need to be supported by a more systematic sales and marketing engine. The conversation also examines the difficult transition from employee to entrepreneur. For professionals building businesses on the side, when is it time to make the leap and go all-in? Can a company realistically be built while maintaining a full-time career, and what mistakes should aspiring founders avoid? With experience spanning multiple markets, Zeus discusses how entrepreneurs can identify opportunities by looking beyond their home market. We explore how ideas and business models can travel between countries, why studying other cultures can uncover opportunities that others overlook, and how international perspectives can influence innovation. A major focus of the conversation is the relationship between Silicon Valley and Japan. What should Silicon Valley founders understand before entering the Japanese market? What cultural differences can create unexpected challenges? And what aspects of Japanese business culture—such as relationship-building, patience, trust, and long-term thinking—could make Silicon Valley startups stronger? We also turn the question around: what can Japan learn from Silicon Valley's approach to innovation, risk-taking, and entrepreneurship? Looking ahead, Zeus shares his perspective on where investors and founders should be watching for opportunities in Japan over the next five to ten years. Finally, we discuss an often-overlooked component of entrepreneurial performance: health and well-being. Zeus shares how hydration, physical health, and daily habits can influence productivity, decision-making, and long-term leadership performance. This episode is a conversation about building businesses—but also about building the relationships, perspective, and personal foundation required to sustain them. Connect with Zeus Kajita LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azkajita/ #SiliconValley #Entrepreneurship #BusinessDevelopment #Japan #InternationalBusiness #Startups #Founders #MergersAndAcquisitions #VentureCapital #Leadership Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are for informational purposes only. They do not constitute financial or legal advice, nor do they necessarily reflect the views of Finalis Inc. or Finalis Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.

You've been told you can't have it all, but maybe that's not quite the problem. The real problem is nobody ever taught you how to measure what any of it actually costs.This episode is a replay of Tiffany's appearance on Workday Playdate, the podcast hosted by her friend Erin Diehl. In it, Tiffany and Erin work through the questions ambitious women carry into every day but rarely say out loud: What do you do when you've stopped dreaming because you don't have the capacity to want anything new? How do you know if something really isn't your season, or if you're just afraid to make room for it? What's the actual cost of the choices you've already made, and are you allowed to feel resentful about them? And when a raise finally comes through, should any of it go toward buying your time back?Tiffany breaks down the difference between "I can't" and "I don't know how." One is a dead end. The other is a starting point. She explains why burnout has nothing to do with being busy and everything to do with putting in the same effort and feeling no progress, and why every yes deserves to be measured with the same honesty as a budget. She also names the three tasks she outsources before anything else, and tells the story of the twenty-minute conversation that talked a CEO out of quitting her job.You'll walk away knowing how to:Tell the difference between "I can't" and "I don't know how," and use it to move forward instead of stalling outMeasure the real size of a "yes" before you say itBuild a "not now" list instead of giving up on an idea for goodOwn the cost of a choice you made instead of quietly resenting itOutsource the three tasks that give back the most time for the least effortThis is not a conversation about having it all. It's about deciding, on purpose, what's actually yours to carry.For more from Tiffany:Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauderLearn more: https://www.tiffanysauder.com For more from Erin:Follow Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itserindiehl/?hl=en Learn more: https://www.itserindiehl.com/ Ready to build your own Life of And? Explore the program: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Program Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(06:41) Setting the intention with abundance(10:30) The stat about working moms that stops you cold(14:04) "I can't" vs "I don't know how"(18:26) How to measure the size of your yes(23:03) The CEO who was 20 minutes away from quitting(27:39) The real cost of every yes(29:41) The holy trinity of outsourcing(33:23) Why "Dear Working Mom" never apologizes(36:06) Why systems beat discipline(41:03) What burnout actually means(47:50) The question your best people need you to askCheck out the apps and sponsor of this episode: Created in partnership with Share Your Genius Learn more about First Internet Bank: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/First-Internet-BankFind out more about Neighbor Serve here: https://neighborserve.com/life_of_and/

Every solopreneur eventually meets the client who pays the bills but crushes the soul. The one who calls at odd hours, ignores your boundaries, pays late, and somehow still feels impossible to let go of because the money is good.In this episode, Carly and Joe tackle one of the hardest parts of running a life-first business, walking away from a client you cannot afford to lose. They explain why the difficult client is not always the mean one, sometimes it is the perfectly nice person who has pulled your business away from its core.You will learn how to do the real math on what a problem client is actually costing you per hour, why communicating your boundaries comes before firing anyone, and how raising your rates can either fix the relationship or end it cleanly. Carly and Joe also share why keeping things professional matters more than venting, how to give enough notice so you never leave someone in a lurch, and what to do with your freed-up time once the client is gone.Whether that client is your only client or the one funding your vacations, this conversation gives you a clear, calm path out. Your paycheck and your peace of mind do not have to be at war.Leave a five-star review, share this with a fellow solopreneur, and subscribe wherever you listen, including YouTube.

Alignment and autonomy allow organizations to grow without creating confusion or leadership bottlenecks. Episode 815 explains how leaders can define decision authority, communicate clear standards, develop stronger decision makers, and scale leadership beyond their personal availability.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

I'm nervous and excited about this one. So here's the big news: I sold the company. Liz Wilcox, our incredible Director of Community and CEO for the last six months, is the new owner of SPI! So what will the next era of our brand, podcast, and community look like? And where does this leave me? The truth is, I've been straddling two ladders for too long. Even with Deep Pocket Monster having a massive impact on families and children, something I've always cared strongly about, I kept holding on to SPI. Then Liz helped our community thrive like never before in just a few short months, and I realized I could finally let go. So please listen in on today's episode because this is not me saying goodbye for good! We'll get a bit emotional, but we'll also share our big plans and goals to help you understand what's next. Tune in, and thank you for making our journey possible! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session945.This episode was sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code smart20 at Coveron.com/smart20.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tired of ADHD strategies that don't work? Start with my this training: Stop Trying to “Fix” Your ADHD. You're Not Broken: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/sign-up_____Holly Fowler was the kid who got told she was too loud, too distracted, too much. She was also a C-grade student barely passing maths and science until an academic scholarship gave her a reason to care.Then she got straight As.That same intensity now fuels Wable, the global social network Holly founded for neurodivergent people to connect across friendship, dating, work, and support. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, she has since scaled the company across four continents.Diagnosed with ADHD in her early 20s, Holly can now see the clues all over her childhood, including years of school reports calling her easily distracted and distracting to others.In this episode, Holly and Tracy talk about ADHD as an entrepreneurial advantage, what rejection taught her about RSD, how she manages overthinking and constant decision-making, and what building a company has revealed about how her brain works under pressure.If you have ever been told your brain is too much for the room, this conversation explores what can happen when you build around it instead.Resources: Website: https://www.hellowable.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itshollyfowlerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-fowler-3b36b9163 Mindbridge Coaching: https://www.mindbridgecoaching.com Wable: https://www.hellowable.comSend a Message: Your Name | Email | Message Explore more from me:

Send us Fan MailArtificial intelligence has transformed the way businesses create content, but has it also made marketing less human?In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Joey sits down with marketing strategist Jiun Liao, founder of Lobo Media Marketing and host of the Anti-Viral Podcast, to explore why authentic relationships still outperform algorithms, automation, and endless content creation.Jiun shares his philosophy of Human Marketing—the belief that businesses grow through trust, meaningful conversations, and genuine connection rather than manipulation, advertising tricks, or chasing viral moments. From growing up in Ecuador before the internet to building businesses in Canada, he explains why slowing down, telling better stories, and focusing on people creates lasting success.The conversation also explores AI's role in marketing, the surprising lessons learned from publishing a print magazine in 2026, why businesses abandon relationships when they start marketing, and how discipline allows entrepreneurs to stay true to their values in a rapidly changing digital world.

In episode 588 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers get into the weeds on Steam store page optimization and what the data from How Many Dudes is suggesting. They break down what swapping screenshots and micro trailers appears to have done for visibility and conversion, where players are actually coming from, and why your visual hook might be doing more work than you think."How Many Dudes?": https://howmanydudes.com00:00 Cold Open00:48 Introduction and Welcome02:25 Sales Performance Analysis08:13 Comparative Sales Metrics11:29 The Importance of Game Hooks17:26 Store Page Optimization Strategies26:26 Understanding Traffic and Conversion Rates33:34 Analyzing Game Hooks and Marketing Strategies39:24 Micro Trailers and Their Impact on Sales45:24 Evaluating Game Trailers and Marketing Strategies48:51 Understanding Conversion Rates and Traffic Sources54:15 The Role of Unique Selling Points in Game Design59:36 Navigating Store Page Dynamics and User Behavior01:03:29 The Importance of End-to-End Game Experience AwarenessSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coffeewithbutterscotchSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/1LxNEnkChat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/bscotchSupport the podcast: https://moneygrab.bscotch.netLooking for help making and publishing your own games? Check out LudoKit, the web service we're building to help us with our own games: https://ludokit.com ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, Ryan Alovis shares his entrepreneurial journey from founding magazine subscription e-commerce in 2006 to revitalizing his family's legacy business in vision care with LensDirect. He discusses lessons learned about patience, negotiation, branding, and building a lasting family legacy."If you wait for perfection, you'll wait forever."Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Ryan Alovis and his entrepreneurial background03:28 Challenges of early entrepreneurship and patience05:34 Selling the first business and family legacy08:23 Negotiation strategies and business growth tips10:27 Rebranding Lens Direct and emphasizing heritage11:03 Launching new products like Lolos children's eyewear12:40 Involving family and building a legacy14:25 Lessons learned from scaling and rebranding17:23 Dream chat entrepreneur: Jeff Bezos18:44 Connecting with Ryan Alovis and where to find himMore Key Takeaways:*Starting in magazine subscription e-commerce in 2006 before e-commerce was what it is today*Negotiating terms with suppliers and partners*Expanding product lines and upselling in e-commerce*The role of passion and storytelling in branding*Using social media and new platforms for growth"Look for upsells and new categories within your space."Send us Fan MailSupport the showRemember to subscribe for the next episode. Show Partner: ComingAlive PodcastProduction.comMusic Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.

What if instead of booking a 90 min strategy intensive, $5000 VIP Day, or joining yet another mastermind on top of the four you've taken in the last two years... you went GREMLIN MODE?! What if going on side quests was the missing piece all along?!In today's episode, I chat with Alicia Koo of The Daily Atelier all about:Using silly goose energy as a strategic tool to sustain energy while carrying a heavy load... and where a stuffed frog comes into play (yes, really)Anger as a creative force vs. destruction. What's the difference between repression and diplomacy btw?How to stop the slam-dunk energy rampant on Threads and channel frustration into solutionsFAFO aka f*cking around and finding out... why is low-stakes exploratory research only for freshman in college? Let's reclaim that energy plzzz.Giving "branding" a rebrand. Put down the logos, fonts, and colors, and pick up a convicted opinion and a plan!What Japan's food-waste stickers or cheeky zines about AI use disarm people and drive real changeAudacity as boldness, not recklessnessIf you've been lost in the sauce, spiraling about how everything LOOKS, this episode is an invitation to shake up that energy and try a totally new approach focused on fun, play, and jester-like energy!Connect with Alicia:Find Your Brand's Soft Rebellion Free ResourceWebsiteInstagramThreadsConnect with Chelsea:Enroll in Audacity - earlybird pricing ends Sept 17th!Get on the Ultimate Pitch Kit waitlist

Ben Harral's story is about much more than real estate.In this raw and honest conversation, Ben opens up about growing up around rental properties, struggling with addiction, serving time in prison, and the difficult road that led him to 12 years of sobriety. He shares how his choices affected his marriage and family, why recovery remains a daily battle, and what keeps him moving forward when life knocks him down again.Ben also discusses his work with Safe Exit Egress Windows, the mistakes investors make when cutting corners, and how modular homes could help create more affordable housing in the Omaha area.If you're struggling, rebuilding, or wondering whether it's too late to change your life, this episode is worth hearing. As Ben says, it doesn't matter how many times you get knocked down—it matters whether you get back up today.Connect with Ben through Safe Exit Egress Windows on social media https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555562265959. Omaha REIA members can also receive $500 off qualifying projects. Even if you don't hire Ben, he's willing to help you understand what a properly installed egress window should include.If this conversation reminds you of someone who needs to hear it, send it to them. Please subscribe, leave a review, and let us know what you thought of Ben's story.You can Join the Omaha REIA - https://omahareia.com/join-todayOmaha REIA on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OmahaREIACheck out the National REIA - https://nationalreia.org/ Find Ted Kaasch at https://linktr.ee/tedkaasch Owen Dashner on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/owenmoneyrealestate Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/owenmoneyrealestate/ Red Ladder Property Solutions - www.sellmyhouseinomahafast.com Liquid Lending Solutions - www.liquidlendingsolutions.com Owen's Blogs - www.otowninvestor.com www.reiquicktips.com Propstream - https://trial.propstreampro.com/reianebraska/Timber Creek Virtual - https://timbercreekvirtual.com/services/MagicDoor - ...

We welcome Autumn Calabrese, global fitness leader and founder of Good Mood Brew, a brand of functional beverages built on botanicals, adaptogens, and nootropics. She is the creator of the 21 Day Fix, the portion-control system behind over 500,000 transformations. With a deep focus on simplicity, discipline, and consistency, she helps everyday people cut through the noise, build habits that stick, and reach their goals without chasing perfection.In this deep-dive conversation, Autumn reveals what it really takes to build something that lasts through every industry shift, from filming a fitness program live for 13 weeks straight with zero retakes, to now hauling 2,200 pounds of beverage cans off a truck herself when the crew didn't show. She shares actionable strategies, from reframing "simple" as never meaning "easy," to using the language you tell yourself to change how a hard day actually feels, and explains why she believes real balance (not extreme restriction) is what makes results actually stick.Topics DiscussedSimple vs. Easy.The One-Take Wonder: What it took to film a fitness program live for 13 weeks straight with zero retakes.The Algorithm She Hates: Why building trust online got exhausting the moment attention became a strategy.2,200 Pounds of Cans: The unglamorous reality of running a CPG brand solo, no assistant, no crew.Discipline vs. Consistency: Why the two aren't the same thing, and how one quietly builds the other.Keep Your Blinders On: Staying focused on your own lane while a dozen competitors launch faster.Real Pizza, Real Balance: Why she refuses to trade actual food for extreme restriction.Your Words Are Your Vibration: How the language you use about your day shapes the energy you put out.Connect with Autumn on InstagramConnect with Good Mood Brew on InstagramConnect with Sebastian on InstagramSebastianNaum.com

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this empowering episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Drea Lynn, a remarkable attorney, entrepreneur, and author who shares her inspiring journey of leaving the corporate world to pursue her true calling. After facing significant challenges, including overcoming six figures of debt, Drea developed a unique framework to help others make intentional career moves rather than impulsive exits.Drea reflects on her diverse career path, revealing how each experience, from her time in church ministry to her role as COO, has shaped her approach to consulting and business strategy. She candidly discusses the emotional turmoil of stepping away from a seemingly successful career and the lessons learned from her unexpected transition into entrepreneurship.Listeners will gain valuable insights into recognizing the signs of needing a change, the importance of strategic quitting, and how to leverage existing job roles for future success. Drea emphasizes the significance of building relationships, acquiring skills, and understanding that stability is often an illusion in the corporate world.Throughout the episode, Drea introduces her book, *Smart Quit*, which outlines her four-phase approach to transitioning careers: Prepare, Position, Pivot, and Profit. She encourages listeners to view their current jobs as potential investors in their future endeavors, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in career decisions.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The journey of rebuilding after leaving a corporate career- Key signs that indicate it might be time for a strategic quit- How to leverage your current job for future entrepreneurial success- Insights from Drea's book, *Smart Quit*, and its practical framework- The importance of resilience and learning from failure in entrepreneurshipFor more information on Drea Lynn and her work, visit www.howtosmartquit.com and explore her resources for those looking to make intentional career transitions.Support the show

Connect With ChazNeb Aynu was the top producer at his corporate bonding firm when he was let go. He had planned to start Kingdom Bonding in five years, at 35. Instead, he started it the same month. He moved in with his sister. He put his apartment on Airbnb. He put his car in a rental program. He walked places in the rain. His budget was under $100 a month. He worked 70 to 80 hours a week.In year one, Kingdom Bonding became one of the few minority-owned bonding-only agencies in the country. And Neb's contractors became something closer to family.In this conversation with Chaz Wolfe, Neb breaks down what bonding actually is and why it is the key to contractor success with government and large commercial contracts, how he built courage through David Goggins, forgiveness, and faith to turn the worst moment of his career into his biggest opportunity, and why he believes the real cause of America's wealth gap is not what most people think.Key Takeaways:Bonding is an insurance product for contractors doing work with federal, state, local, or general contractors. Without it, you cannot get the contract. Most contractors in the minority construction community do not know how to get bonded. That is the gap Neb is closing.Getting fired as the top producer taught Neb one thing: it was not about his work or his clients. It was about the box. Some people are not built for the box. Going all in on your own business becomes obvious when every other door closes.Neb prayed one prayer: close every single door so it is obvious I have to start Kingdom. God answered it. Every recruiter offered him insults. He incorporated May 13th.You cannot suppress pain as a man. You have to feel it, and then do something with it. Every time Neb felt bad, he worked harder. He channeled the frustration into the business until forgiveness replaced bitterness in November.Never Finished by David Goggins changed his headset from victim to victor. He listened to it the same month he incorporated. The timing was not a coincidence.Bitterness eats the person holding it. Forgiveness is not for the other person. It is for you. Neb had to go through a full forgiveness chapter to get his health and sanity back after the intensity of year one.The one decision that drove early success: give without expecting anything back. Neb creates weekly newsletters, weekly content, and weekly posts. He connects contractors who cannot benefit him personally. He educates the community for free. The relationships came back as clients and as brothers.The wealth gap is a mindset problem first and a knowledge gap second. Communities stuck in a scarcity mindset do not know what they do not know. Neb's mission is to teach minority contractors exactly how to get bonded, win federal contracts, and build real wealth, then watch them go back and teach the next person.Entrepreneurship is not an ethnicity thing. It is a mindset thing. But the stats show that the scarcity mindset is disproportionately concentrated in certain communities. Fixing that requires specific knowledge being delivered to specific people consistently.Serve people and connect them to each other, even when you get nothing out of it. Business is people to people to people. That is how growth happens.If you are a contractor business owner doing $1M+ and you feel stuck in the day-to-day, we built GTK for you.Through peer mastermind and 1:1 coaching, we help you:increase profitinstall real systemsbuild a team that runs the businessget your time backVisit www.gatheringthekings.com for information on how to apply.Connect with Chaz Wolfe (Host):WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeProfit Starts with Better Books!Clean books. Clear reports. Monthly bookkeeping built by business owners, for business owners.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showLike what you heard? Share this episode with a friend and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Join the conversation by visiting GatheringTheKings.com and apply to connect with other high-performing entrepreneurs and their families.

Workplace and leadership surveys show an overwhelming consensus among business leaders regarding the importance of team connection: ·         90% of employers state that fostering a sense of community and connection at work is crucial for business success. ·         71% of executives believe that strong employee engagement—often built through shared goals and team activities—is a core driver of their company's success. ·         47% of executives explicitly invest in employee experience initiatives to improve team collaboration. According to Harvard Business School and workplace satisfaction and engagement surveys, these statistics reinforce an essential reality: human connection, engagement, shared purpose, and collaboration are fundamental ingredients for organizational success. But what happens when those same principles are taken far beyond the traditional workplace—and into the Costa Rican jungle? Jason Westlake is an entrepreneur, adventure travel leader, author of Jungle Whispering, and co-owner of Tierra de Sueños Retreat & Wellness Center in Costa Rica. For 17 years, Jason has guided people toward unforgettable experiences while building a business and lifestyle centered on adventure, connection, courage, and community. The retreat center has hosted more than 267 retreats, supported by a diverse team committed to giving guests an uplifting and memorable experience. Jason's own adventures have taken him far beyond the familiar. From kayaking with killer whales and tracking gorillas in Africa to living deep in the Amazon with Indigenous communities, wrestling anacondas, and coming face-to-face with jaguars, his experiences have reinforced a powerful lesson: some of life's greatest opportunities begin just outside our comfort zones. At Tierra de Sueños, that philosophy extends to the entire guest experience. Nestled in the jungle near Playa Chiquita and Puerto Viejo, the retreat brings together different cultures, languages, locally sourced food, yoga, nature, adventure, and community. Behind it all is a team dedicated to helping visitors experience Costa Rica in an authentic and unforgettable way. In this episode of Let's Have This Conversation, Jason and I explore what happens when business and adventure become partners rather than competitors. We discuss overcoming fear, stepping beyond comfort zones, creating strong teams, building a business that supports the life you actually want to live, embracing cultural experiences, and designing once-in-a-lifetime moments people never forget. How much of the life we want exists just beyond the boundaries we've created for ourselves? And can entrepreneurial success be measured not only by what we build—but by the freedom, connection, adventure, and memories we're able to create along the way? Join us for a conversation about business, adventure, courage, human connection, and what it truly means to build a life on your own terms.   For more information: https://tierradesuenoslodge.com/ Email: jason@jasonwestlakecoach.com Get the Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Jungle-Whispering-Influence-Jason-Westlake-ebook/dp/B01IANR5ZG/ref=sr_1_7?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2WamUAO73OQ4fMKQyx_3YDKABV0NO3kXVNLOO4KpyZwRDdyRePN_QL3w9w4WQEN3JAu0qf_Gy1Fit6Zli0ByVZgZkhZVSol-xG6D9Tt4x0iprcOV1QPyez_R-TZqel8M.-30SXJQvWeXo_P3i8h8uy1zuhz6mMmlv6Ip9Q-j2PU0&dib_tag=se&qid=1788369657&refinements=p_27%3AJason+Westlake&s=digital-text&sr=1-7&text=Jason+Westlake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Jayla Siciliano sits down with Ethan Mayers, also known as "The Pitch Destroyer," to unpack what investors actually want, how founders should approach fundraising, and why relationship-building matters more than "the ask". Ethan shares hard-won perspective from years of helping founders sharpen their pitch, build stronger investor relationships, and understand the real purpose of a pitch deck: not to close a deal, but to start a conversation. He explains why investors are often looking for reasons to say no, how founders can better prepare for tough questions, and why the strongest pitch decks create curiosity, not just information. The conversation also digs into how founders should think about funding strategy, especially in categories like CPG where venture capital is often not the best fit. Ethan makes the case for defining success on your own terms, choosing the right type of capital for your business model, and considering alternative funding paths like angels, strategics, corporate venture, revenue-based options, and more. In this episode, you'll learn: Why investors are usually trying to de-risk, not "fall in love" with a deal How to treat a pitch deck as the beginning of a relationship Why fundraising should not replace building the business How to identify the right type of capital for your company Why CPG founders should think beyond VC How to define success in a way that fits your goals, not someone else's What makes a founder feel investable in today's market Key takeaways: Investors want inevitability, not perfection Relationship-building starts long before you ask for money The best founders know when to say "I don't know" Not every business is meant to chase venture-scale growth A durable, profitable business can be a stronger outcome than a unicorn exit About Ethan M. Ethan M. is a venture partner, mentor, and the force behind Post Unicorn Capital, where he tracks capital innovation trends and advocates for broader definitions of entrepreneurial success. He works with founders around the world to help them build stronger companies and navigate the evolving fundraising landscape. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanmayers/ Need help?  Join Jayla's FREE monthly Seed Money Office Hours call to ask your real funding questions and get more clarity on funding strategy, investor materials, pitching, finding investors, and how to close. Save your spot: https://seedmoney.mysamcart.com/office-hours About Your Host Jayla Siciliano is an entrepreneur with 25+ years in consumer brands, product, and marketing. After raising her first angel round against all odds and later appearing on Shark Tank, where she closed a deal with Mark Cuban, she now helps founders become fundable, confident, and ready to attract the right investors. Entrepreneurship changed her life, and she's on a mission to help first-time founders raise their first round of angel funding and change theirs too. Disclaimer The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice.  

Send us Fan MailIf your team is working hard but results feel chaotic, the problem usually is not effort. It's direction. We dig into the second part of our leadership pillar in the Five to Thrive series by pairing two fundamentals that determine whether your strategy actually turns into growth: influence and alignment. Think of influence as the engine of leadership and alignment as the directions. A powerful engine with bad directions still wastes time, burns people out, and creates frustration.Click here to watch Part 3 of this leadership seriesClick here to watch Part 1 of this leadership seriesClick here to watch Part 1 of this leadership series on YouTubeClick here to Schedule a Free Business ConsultationSend us Fan MailWelcome to The Brian Wright Show:Brian Wright works closely with executives, entrepreneurs, small business owners and executives in five areas essential to thrive in the new economy: Leadership, Culture, Sales, Hospitality & Marketing. He calls it, "The Five to Thrive." You have come to the right place If you want to grow your business and surpass goals unlike ever beforeIn this video you'll learn powerful business growth and efficiency strategies broken down into five categories that transform:✔ Leadership✔ Culture ✔ Sales ✔ Hospitality✔ MarketingThanks to our Sponsors:New Patient GroupWrightChatThrive Consulting GroupClick here to Schedule a Free Business ConsultationToday's EpisodeWe unpack the three mechanisms of influence that help people move willingly instead of being pushed by rank or title. That starts with relational trust built through consistent behavior, active listening, and transparent communication. From there we move into contextual clarity, communicating the why behind decisions so change management does not turn into resistance, confusion, or passive compliance. We also talk reciprocal value, aligning organizational goals with individual aspirations by knowing your people as real humans, not just numbers on a dashboard.Then we get tactical about organizational alignment: set non-negotiables while giving autonomy, stop micromanagement from killing confidence, and fix your meetings by focusing on lead measures that people can control instead of only lag measures that shame them after the fact. We also cover feedback loops like one-on-ones, team roundtables, and cross-training to improve coordination and customer experience, plus the “disagree and commit” standard so debate does not become drift. If you want a team that executes fast without taking 55 wrong turns, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a leader on your team, and leave a review with your biggest alignment challenge.

Episode 814 of The 7 Minute Leadership Podcast explores how leaders build teams that consistently execute, follow through, take ownership, and finish what matters. Learn how clear expectations, decision-making authority, accountability, and consistent follow-through can turn execution into a powerful part of workplace culture.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

Join our next FASO Show Live!https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-showLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.com--For today's episode we sat down with Rich Nelson, a signature member of both the Portrait Society of America and Oil Painters of America, with a career that grew out of an unlikely start playing in a rock band before formal illustration training pulled him toward fine art. In this episode, he breaks down Sargent's blunt advice that you can't shortcut your way into portraiture: you have to become a real, all-around artist first, mastering anatomy, landscape, and still life before you ever specialize.  He'll also make you rethink what goes in your portfolio, with a simple rule: never show work you don't want to get hired to do more of, because clients will always call back asking for exactly what they saw. And he shares the deceptively simple habit that's opened more doors for him than almost anything else: reaching out to other artists and asking real questions, and maybe even visiting their studio. If you're anywhere near Tryon, North Carolina, don't miss Rich's stacked 42-piece solo show at the Tryon Fine Arts Center — up through October 17th and almost entirely painted from life. And this October, his Plein Air Painters of the East crew rolls into Charleston for a week that culminates in a can't-miss group show at the Meyer Vogel Gallery. Rich's FASO site:richardchristiannelson.com/Rich's Social Media:instagram.com/richardchristiannelson/facebook.com/RichardChristianNelson/Rich's YouTube Channel:youtube.com/@richnelsonpainterRich's Band:richnelsonband.com/

16 years ago, I started coaching with an email, a PDF, and a lot of guesswork. Today, my athletes' workouts sync automatically and we're commenting back and forth before I even finish my coffee.This episode came from a conversation with my friend who asked me what's actually changed the most since I started coaching. I break it down into three things. Communication. Data. Community. Then, I'll tell you where I think each one is headed.We talk about:Why real-time commenting changed coaching more than any single piece of gear ever didThe power meter I bought in 2008 and how data went from "nobody has this" to non-negotiableWhy I won't coach an athlete without power anymore, and where useful data turns into noiseMy honest take on Strava and community apps, and why I stepped back from checking in dailyWhy I tell brand-new coaches NOT to start with AI coaching appsWhere I think AI sharpens a coach's brain instead of replacing the coachNo fluff. Just 16 years of pattern recognition and an honest look forward.Am I too old-school on any of this? DM me @CoachMichelleLake.If you're ready to build a coaching business that doesn't run through 70 different apps, that's what we work on inside Dream to 6. Book a call with me here to see if it's the right fit for you: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/afee674e/appointment/31380211/calendar/5950491?appointmentTypeIds[]=31380211Let me know what you think! If you enjoy the podcast, I'd be so grateful if you left a star rating or written review on your podcast platform of choice. Thanks for listening!Follow me on IG @CoachMichelleLake | Join the list

In this episode, Alex French shares the story behind building Bizzy, from having countless ideas and failed businesses to turning a simple cold brew concept into a growing national brand. He opens up about the lessons he learned from failure, the importance of solving a real consumer problem, and what it took to spend more than a decade building a business that finally reached profitability.Takeaways• Failed businesses can become some of an entrepreneur's most valuable lessons.• The best opportunities often come from identifying a real consumer problem and finding a better way to solve it.• Building a consumer brand can require years of persistence, capital, and operating through uncertainty.• Reaching profitability doesn't mean the challenges are over.• Commodity prices and tariffs can dramatically impact a business even when everything internally is being done right.• Entrepreneurship can put you into survival mode for years and have a lasting impact on how you operate.• Physical challenges can help build the mental resilience needed to navigate difficult periods.Chapters00:00 The Entrepreneurial Mindset & 20+ Bad Ideas01:11 Turning Failures Into Lessons02:04 The Business That Almost Worked03:24 Finding the Right Opportunity04:02 The Origin Story of Busy06:29 Why Cold Brew?08:48 The Bet on At-Home Coffee10:45 From Two Years of Development to 13,000 Locations11:39 Ten Years to Profitability12:27 The Brutal Reality of Scaling14:00 The Annual Fundraising Survival Cycle17:18 Living in Survival Mode20:04 Building Mental Strength Through Physical Challenges23:03 Entrepreneurship Has No Finish Line24:27 The Emergency Raise25:19 Coffee Prices, Brazil & Tariffs27:41 Fighting to Save the Business30:22 The Personal Financial Toll32:41 The Worst Year of Entrepreneurship34:53 When Everything Finally Turns Around35:16 Learning to Celebrate the Small Wins37:05 Competing Against the Giants38:39 The Truth About Coffee Roasts42:53 Why Busy Put Caffeine Front and Center44:09 The Marketing Change That Increased Sales 30%45:27 When the Right Message Changes Everything48:12 The Next Big Product Idea50:58 Building the Next Chapter of Busy57:59 Success, Identity & Entrepreneurship59:06 What Comes After 13 Years?1:00:28 The Double Espresso Shot1:01:10 Relaunching a Product That Failed1:03:18 Finding the Right Price, Pack Size & Placement1:04:17 Why Tiny Tweaks Can Change Everything1:05:39 What Kept Alex Going for 13 Years

Episode 234: Stuck at the Same Level in Your Coaching Business? Get That Fixed Here: https://go.digitaltrailblazer.com/7-dollar-biz-auditManual LinkedIn outreach might get you a trickle of leads, but scaling it consistently -  without burning your network or getting flagged - is another story entirely. Most business owners send the wrong messages to the wrong people, then give up after one follow-up, leaving real revenue on the table.In this episode, Toby Blatchford Tagg teaches us how to turn LinkedIn into a predictable lead-generation machine. He breaks down the data mistakes that quietly sabotage outreach campaigns, the follow-up sequence most people get wrong, and where AI genuinely helps (and where it can get your profile flagged).About Toby Blatchford-Tagg: Toby Blatchford-Tagg is the Managing Director of The Lead Lab, where he helps businesses across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia fill their calendars with qualified meetings through bespoke LinkedIn DM campaigns at scale. He built the company around one core promise: connecting businesses with qualified leads who are actually ready to buy, combining verified data, powerful digital platforms, and experienced content writers to turn LinkedIn from a doomscrolling feed into a sales engine. The approach has delivered up to 40x ROI for long-standing clients and 500+ leads generated monthly.Toby's background spans sales, email marketing, market research, and even AI calling before he turned his focus to LinkedIn outreach over the past decade. He's also invested in a range of startups spanning recruitment, entertainment, and personal care. That breadth of experience makes him a sought-after voice on sales, modern outreach strategy, the future of LinkedIn prospecting, and the difference between busywork and real appointment setting — helping both individuals and businesses build a more predictable pipeline through data, targeting, and outreach discipline.Schedule your FREE LinkedIn Outreach Review: https://calendly.com/the-lead-lab/free-reviewConnect with Toby:http://www.theleadlab.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-blatchford-tagg-50975518/Want to SCALE your online business bigger and faster without the endless hustle of networking, referrals, and pumping out content that nobody sees?Grab our Ultimate Ad Script for Coaches, Agencies, and Course Creators.Learn the exact 5-step script we teach our clients that allows them to generate targeted, high-quality leads at ultra-low cost, so you can land paying customers and clients without breaking the bank on ad spend.Grab the Ultimate Ad Script right HERE - https://join.digitaltrailblazer.com/ultimate-ad-script✅ Connect With Us:Website - https://DigitalTrailblazer.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/digitaltrailblazerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaltrailblazerX (Twitter): https://x.com/DgtlTrailblazerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DigitalTrailblazer

Human-dog synchronization innovator and HoundHeart founder Michael Priv explains how HoundHeart helps unlock the remarkable emotional and physical health benefits of the human–dog bond through science, mindful practices, and shared experiences.HoundHeartWellness.comMichaelPriv.comSupport Rosie Fund by booking a session with Claire Shelley at BLegendaryPhotographyCreations.com.Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com.Make a donation at RosieFund.org or through our Facebook page. You can contribute by making a purchase from the store on our website or buying a t-shirt at Bonfire.com. Also check out our page on BarkYours, the online mall with gifts for people who love their dogs.Another wonderful way to support Rosie Fund and create beautiful artwork of a beloved pet is to book a session with Claire Shelley at BLegendaryPhotographyCreations.com. For every referral from Rosie Fund, Claire will donate $100 or 10% of the order total, whichever is greater. This does not apply to designated fundraising campaigns like the Pooch Playoffs that already support charities or to the gift vouchers that Claire donates to the Rosie Life Starter Kits.Rosie Fund online:RosieFund.orgFacebook.com/rosiefundInstagram.com/rosiefundYouTube.com/rosiefund

For decades, e-commerce rewarded the biggest brands who could buy their way to the top of search results. AI is changing that. Shopify COO Jess Hertz joins Rapid Response to share what Shopify's data reveals about the agentic shopping revolution in real time, and how the company is building the infrastructure layer that makes products discoverable and purchasable by AI. Plus, why Shopify's engineers can spend freely on AI tokens while the rest of the business world agonizes over ROI, and what it looks like when a company powering over 14% of online shopping decides to win the future or die trying.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Gary Stephens Jr. Executive Summary Gary Stephens Jr. discussed how individuals and organizations can unlock their potential through disciplined leadership, strategic thinking, financial literacy, and sound business planning. Drawing on more than two decades of consulting experience, he emphasized creating sustainable success rather than chasing short-term wins. He also highlighted the importance of resilience, economic empowerment, and helping others build generational wealth and meaningful legacies. Key Takeaways 1. Leadership Drives Long-Term Success Stephens stressed that effective leadership is essential for both personal and organizational growth. Success is not simply about making money; it requires vision, accountability, and the ability to guide others toward a common goal. 2. Strategic Thinking Matters A recurring theme was the need to think beyond immediate opportunities and focus on sustainable growth. Business owners should create systems, processes, and long-range plans that can withstand challenges and changing market conditions. 3. Financial Empowerment Creates Freedom Through his consulting work and foundation efforts, Stephens advocates financial literacy and wealth-building strategies that help individuals move toward economic independence. 4. Adversity Can Fuel Purpose Stephens' personal journey includes overcoming significant family loss, which deepened his commitment to helping others achieve financial freedom and personal growth. He presents adversity as a catalyst for purpose-driven leadership. 5. Legacy Is More Important Than Immediate Success The conversation highlighted the importance of building something that outlasts individual achievements—whether that is a business, community impact, family wealth, or mentorship of future leaders. Notable Quotes and Themes "Helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential." "Creating sustainable success." "Empowering others to build lasting legacies." Helping people build financial freedom by sharing lessons from personal and professional experiences. Delivering practical solutions that promote economic empowerment. Bottom Line The interview served as a master class on leadership, resilience, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building. Gary Stephens Jr. encouraged listeners to think strategically, practice financial discipline, lead with purpose, and build legacies that create lasting impact for future generations. Rushion McDonald's questions helped translate those principles into actionable lessons for entrepreneurs, executives, and aspiring business owners. #SHMS #BEST #STRAW Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Gary Stephens Jr. Executive Summary Gary Stephens Jr. discussed how individuals and organizations can unlock their potential through disciplined leadership, strategic thinking, financial literacy, and sound business planning. Drawing on more than two decades of consulting experience, he emphasized creating sustainable success rather than chasing short-term wins. He also highlighted the importance of resilience, economic empowerment, and helping others build generational wealth and meaningful legacies. Key Takeaways 1. Leadership Drives Long-Term Success Stephens stressed that effective leadership is essential for both personal and organizational growth. Success is not simply about making money; it requires vision, accountability, and the ability to guide others toward a common goal. 2. Strategic Thinking Matters A recurring theme was the need to think beyond immediate opportunities and focus on sustainable growth. Business owners should create systems, processes, and long-range plans that can withstand challenges and changing market conditions. 3. Financial Empowerment Creates Freedom Through his consulting work and foundation efforts, Stephens advocates financial literacy and wealth-building strategies that help individuals move toward economic independence. 4. Adversity Can Fuel Purpose Stephens' personal journey includes overcoming significant family loss, which deepened his commitment to helping others achieve financial freedom and personal growth. He presents adversity as a catalyst for purpose-driven leadership. 5. Legacy Is More Important Than Immediate Success The conversation highlighted the importance of building something that outlasts individual achievements—whether that is a business, community impact, family wealth, or mentorship of future leaders. Notable Quotes and Themes "Helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential." "Creating sustainable success." "Empowering others to build lasting legacies." Helping people build financial freedom by sharing lessons from personal and professional experiences. Delivering practical solutions that promote economic empowerment. Bottom Line The interview served as a master class on leadership, resilience, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building. Gary Stephens Jr. encouraged listeners to think strategically, practice financial discipline, lead with purpose, and build legacies that create lasting impact for future generations. Rushion McDonald's questions helped translate those principles into actionable lessons for entrepreneurs, executives, and aspiring business owners. #SHMS #BEST #STRAW Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Constancy of purpose says we're in, we're locked, we're going until we get to a point where we have sufficient data or an understanding of what we're doing that we need to make a change.”Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! In this episode, Dan sits down with TSL alumnus Bill Englehaupt — founder of Auditology and a 30-plus-year veteran of financial services audit. Bill works with CPA firms and Fortune 500 internal audit teams to root out what he calls “the hidden factory”: the invisible, below-the-line work that quietly eats organizations alive.Bill's speaking business had been dormant for months. Then he submitted a proposal for a national conference in Las Vegas, got the nod, and walked into a breakout room with more than 200 people — his first talk back after a long dry spell. He's also an author twice over: his first book, Managing the Hell Out of Your Audit, became the springboard for Auditology, and his brand-new second book, The Productive Auditor, just hit Amazon. He didn't wait for anyone to hand him credibility. He stacked proof: one book, one webinar, one talk at a time.Whether you're trying to crack the chicken-and-egg problem of getting booked without a track record, wondering if writing a book is worth the time, or just trying to stay consistent when outreach feels like shouting into the void, this conversation is packed with real-world tactics from someone building it right now.You'll learn:What “the hidden factory” is and how Bill turned a 30-plus-year audit career into a speaking nicheHow he landed a 200-person breakout session at a national conference after months of his business being dormantWhy writing a book gave him “a platform to stand on” — and why you don't actually need one to get startedThe chicken-and-egg problem: what to do when event applications ask for experience you don't have yetHow webinars for continuing-education content providers became his lower-barrier proof engineHow to turn one strong talk into a demo reelDan's five-week contact strategy and why most responses come from email three, not email oneWhy Bill calls the book “an avoidance activity” — and how to catch yourself dodging the real workW. Edwards Deming's concept of “constancy of purpose” and what it means for speakers chasing shiny objectsThe 30-day win Bill is actually chasing — human-to-human contact, before any bookingAnd much, much more!“Well, for a speaker, it's just stick to your plan, right? I think that's the one main thing. You know, if you've got your power hour, get your power hour going. If you're, you know, having trouble getting your follow-ups going, stick to the plan.”Ready to stop guessing and start building your own proof-stacking plan? Take the free Speaker Business Assessment and find out exactly where you stand.Episode Resources:Speaker Business AssessmentBill EnglehauptMySpeakerFeeApple PodcastsSpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI is everywhere right now—and so is the pressure to “figure it out.” If you've been feeling overwhelmed or behind, you're not alone. In this episode, Lauren sits down with Jill Ozovek to unpack what's really driving AI anxiety—especially for knowledge workers—and why it's less about technology and more about identity. They break down the biggest misconceptions about “learning AI,” and how to start experimenting in a way that actually feels manageable.You'll learn:Why AI anxiety is really about identity—not just new technologyThe difference between using AI vs. building AI (and why it matters)Simple, realistic ways to start using AI without feeling overwhelmedShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources:Website: www.mvpclub.aiJoin the community: https://mvp-club.mn.co/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Sponsors:Use code CONTESSA at oakessentials.com to get 15% off your first purchase! #OakEssentials #ad Visit Carawayhome.com/CONTESSA to take an additional 10% off your next purchaseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Gary Stephens Jr. Executive Summary Gary Stephens Jr. discussed how individuals and organizations can unlock their potential through disciplined leadership, strategic thinking, financial literacy, and sound business planning. Drawing on more than two decades of consulting experience, he emphasized creating sustainable success rather than chasing short-term wins. He also highlighted the importance of resilience, economic empowerment, and helping others build generational wealth and meaningful legacies. Key Takeaways 1. Leadership Drives Long-Term Success Stephens stressed that effective leadership is essential for both personal and organizational growth. Success is not simply about making money; it requires vision, accountability, and the ability to guide others toward a common goal. 2. Strategic Thinking Matters A recurring theme was the need to think beyond immediate opportunities and focus on sustainable growth. Business owners should create systems, processes, and long-range plans that can withstand challenges and changing market conditions. 3. Financial Empowerment Creates Freedom Through his consulting work and foundation efforts, Stephens advocates financial literacy and wealth-building strategies that help individuals move toward economic independence. 4. Adversity Can Fuel Purpose Stephens' personal journey includes overcoming significant family loss, which deepened his commitment to helping others achieve financial freedom and personal growth. He presents adversity as a catalyst for purpose-driven leadership. 5. Legacy Is More Important Than Immediate Success The conversation highlighted the importance of building something that outlasts individual achievements—whether that is a business, community impact, family wealth, or mentorship of future leaders. Notable Quotes and Themes "Helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential." "Creating sustainable success." "Empowering others to build lasting legacies." Helping people build financial freedom by sharing lessons from personal and professional experiences. Delivering practical solutions that promote economic empowerment. Bottom Line The interview served as a master class on leadership, resilience, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building. Gary Stephens Jr. encouraged listeners to think strategically, practice financial discipline, lead with purpose, and build legacies that create lasting impact for future generations. Rushion McDonald's questions helped translate those principles into actionable lessons for entrepreneurs, executives, and aspiring business owners. #SHMS #BEST #STRAW Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the key to a more impactful 2027 is the work you do before the new year begins? In this amazing episode of The She Believed She Could™ Podcast, Allison Walsh sits down with Carolina Flores to take you behind the vision for Iconic Impact, an intentional experience created for ambitious women, entrepreneurs, leaders, thought leaders, and change-makers who are ready to create their next incredible chapter. Allison and Carolina explore what it means to honor where you are while still being ambitious about where you're going. They dive into alignment, mindset, personal branding, visibility, leadership, influence, and the importance of channeling ambition in a direction that creates meaningful impact—not simply doing more because you feel like you should. They also talk about why Q4 is the perfect time to start preparing for 2027. Instead of waiting until January 1 to set goals, this is an opportunity to reflect on what worked, what didn't, what you want more of, what you're ready to release, and what you need to put in place now to enter the new year with clarity and momentum. For women who have spent years building behind the scenes, Allison and Carolina also explore the next step of becoming more visible. Whether you're growing a business, advancing your career, building a personal brand, leading a nonprofit, or expanding your influence, visibility can help you take the expertise and experience you've already built and turn it into greater impact. And then there's the power of community. Iconic Impact was created to bring together ambitious women who understand what it means to build something meaningful—and who believe that success becomes even more powerful when we use it to support, champion, and create opportunities for other women. From the incredible speaker lineup to the hands-on Impact Lab, meaningful connections, and the new Impact Grants supporting women entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders, Allison and Carolina share what makes this experience different and why every detail has been created with intention. If you're ready to strengthen your visibility, expand your influence, connect with women who understand the journey, and create a more intentional next chapter, this conversation will give you a glimpse of what's waiting for you at Iconic Impact. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why Q4 is the perfect time to prepare for a more impactful 2027 How to align your ambition with your purpose and values Why ambitious women often compare themselves to their own expectations How to move beyond comparison and focus on meaningful impact Why personal branding and visibility matter for your next level How women can turn their expertise into greater influence The importance of building a strong community around you Why you don't have to build your business or career alone How to recognize when you're ready for your next chapter What to expect from the Iconic Impact experience How Impact Lab will help women strengthen their visibility and create content How the Iconic Impact Grants will support emerging founders and nonprofit leaders Why investing in women creates a ripple effect of meaningful change How to think about your legacy and the women coming behind you Join Us at Iconic Impact Ready to create your next incredible chapter? The She Believed She Could™ ICONIC IMPACT takes place November 5, 2026, in The Center for Health and Wellbeing | Winter Park, Florida, bringing together ambitious, accomplished women for meaningful conversations around leadership, visibility, business growth, wellbeing, purpose, and impact. The experience continues November 6 with the exclusive VIP Impact Lab at Hi Hello Labs.

In this episode, Ryan Alovis shares his entrepreneurial journey from founding magazine subscription e-commerce in 2006 to revitalizing his family's legacy business in vision care with LensDirect. He discusses lessons learned about patience, negotiation, branding, and building a lasting family legacy.After you listen, we will see you back here on Wednesday, September 2 at 4:00 AM EST.Send us Fan MailSupport the showRemember to subscribe for the next episode. Show Partner: ComingAlive PodcastProduction.comMusic Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.

(00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:54) - Rajat's heroes and influences (00:05:21) - Introducing Chef Robotics (00:07:22) - Why food manufacturing is a massive opportunity (00:08:11) - Industry graveyard: why previous food robots failed (00:13:24) - Manufacturing over restaurants as go-to-market (00:14:50) - Current customers and what the robots make (00:16:07) - High-mix vs low-mix manufacturing (00:18:52) - Labor shortage and the reality of the job (00:20:55) - The research phase before starting Chef (00:24:24) - Building the early team (00:27:05) - The complexity of food manipulation (00:28:48) - Stealth mode and lack of competitors (00:31:15) - Ghost kitchens around the world (00:33:33) - Long-term vision and expansion strategy (00:37:23) - Where value accrues: hardware vs software vs models (00:43:03) - Impact on consumers: cheaper and safer food (00:46:50) - The future of home cooking (00:51:21) - Specialized robots vs humanoids (00:54:55) - Urgency as founder job number one (01:04:51) - Where to follow and get involved Links:   Eric Jorgenson     LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/erjorgenson     Twitter / X — https://x.com/EricJorgenson     Website — https://www.ejorgenson.com/ Rajat on X - https://x.com/RajatBhageria Rajat on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajatbhageria/ Chef Robotics - https://www.chefrobotics.ai/ To support the costs of producing this podcast:  >> Buy a copy of the Navalmanack: www.navalmanack.com/  >> Buy a copy of The Anthology of Balaji: https://balajianthology.com/ >> Buy a copy of The Book of Elon: https://www.elonmuskbook.org/  >> Sign up for my online course and community about building your Personal Leverage: https://www.ejorgenson.com/leverage  >> Invest in early-stage companies alongside Eric and his partners at Rolling Fun: https://angel.co/v/back/rolling-fun >> Join the free weekly email list at ejorgenson.com/newsletter >> Text the podcast to a friend >> Or at least give the podcast a positive review to help us reach new listeners! Important Quotes from the podcast on Business and Entrepreneurship   There is no skill called “business.” Avoid business magazines and business classes. - Naval Ravikant   You have to work up to the point where you can own equity in a business. You could own equity as a small shareholder where you bought stock. You could also own it as an owner where you started the company. Ownership is really important.     Everybody who really makes money at some point owns a piece of a product, a business, or some IP. That can be through stock options if you work at a tech company. That's a fine way to start. 

What happens when explosive success turns your ADHD business strategy upside down? Dani Donovan returns to reveal the hidden reality of scaling a tool for neurodivergent communities and keeping up with sudden demand.For every ADHD entrepreneur, founder, or business owner with ADHD navigating rapid growth, delegation struggles, and high cognitive load, this conversation offers actionable clarity. Discover practical insights on ADHD business operations, accountability, and real-time decision-making when your business evolves faster than expected.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - How Viral Products Create Explosive Demand06:00 - ADHD Product-Market Fit and Underserved Audiences12:00 - Building and Launching a Viral Product19:00 - Content Marketing, TikTok Virality and Storytelling26:00 - Scaling Too Fast and Business Operations33:00 - Perfectionism, Burnout and Entrepreneurial Growth40:00 - Email Lists, Algorithms and Sustainable Business Growth47:00 - Entrepreneurship, Autonomy and What Comes Next3 Key Takeaways:Find—and serve—the underserved audience. When you truly solve a need for people who've been overlooked, you can create explosive demand. Building something specifically for the ADHD community, with real-life empathy and nuance, was the game-changerPrepare to adapt at warp speed. Virality can supercharge your business, but also breaks systems you thought could scale. Managing inventory, support, and planning for unpredictable spikes is a different beastDon't skip the foundations—even if you're “too busy.” Invest in core systems you own—like email lists—not just social media channels. Otherwise, you're at the mercy of algorithms or outside platforms.About today's guest, Dani Donovan:Dani Donovan is an award-winning designer and creator of the viral hit product, "The Anti-Planner: How to Get Sh*t Done When You Don't Feel Like It." Known for her relatable ADHD comics, tweets, and TikToks, she's been helping shape the online neurodiversity community since 2018, and her work has helped thousands of people seek an ADHD diagnosis and treatment.Connect with Dani: Website - Instagram - TikTok - XDani's viral tweet: "Finding out you have ADHD as an adult feels like being told you suck at Mario Kart your entire life and then finding out your game generates 40 times more banana peels than it's supposed to"About the Anti-Planner:Tapping into her own frustrations and the lived experiences of ADHD peers, Dani Donovan spent over 3,000 hours creating The Anti-Planner, calling it a “productivity spellbook.”It is a lovingly designed, non-linear, highly personalized compendium of over 100 strategies for overcoming procrastination and building emotional resistance.Dani obsessed over every detail: the comforting size, playful illustrations, durable faux-leather binding, gold foil, thick paper, pen loop, and rounded corners. It is gorgeous, practical, and nothing like all the planners you've bought and abandoned two weeks later.Buy your copy of the Original Anti-Planner here. (Dani also has a Clean version if you are not so sweary…)P.S. If you missed my previous interview with Dani Donovan episode (and The Anti-Planner's original “theft” story!), it's a must-listen! Ep #318_ Somebody Stole My Sh*t: Copycats, Counterfeiters and How to Protect What You've BuiltYour ADHD-ish™ host, Diann Wingert Diann Wingert brings decades of experience as a psychotherapist and serial business owner and is now a sought-after coach to entrepreneurs with ADHD traits. Her style is direct and strategic, with a dash of humor, and filled with the insights of someone who lives and breathes the neurodivergent experience.Diann is a fierce advocate for self-acceptance and meaningful growth at the intersection of neurodivergence and entrepreneurship. She is the creator of the ADHD-ish™ Method and host of the top-rated ADHD-ish™ podcast.Want to grow your business AND survive your own success while doing so? Book a free consultation with me and let's talk about how I can help.© 2026 ADHD-ish™ Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

What does it take to go from working as a candy store cashier to becoming a global CEO? In this episode, Christina Lecuyer sits down with Steve Felder, a seasoned business leader who has lived in seven countries and led organizations across 23 markets in industries including shipping, logistics, and cybersecurity. Steve shares the unexpected twists that shaped his career and the lessons he's learned about the power of relationships, staying adaptable, and remaining open to opportunities. Now redefining success through entrepreneurship, travel, and personal well-being, Steve opens up about building a life on his own terms—including his popular “One Week, One City” LinkedIn travel series. This is a conversation about taking chances, staying curious, and creating a definition of success that evolves with you. About Steve Felder Steve Felder is a global executive, board advisor, investor, and former multinational CEO with 25+ years of leadership experience across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Having lived and worked in seven countries and led businesses across 23 markets, Steve specializes in growth, transformation, international expansion, and building high-performing organizations. Most recently, he served as President of ZIM Canada, following 17 years with Maersk in senior leadership roles across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Today, Steve advises companies, boards, and investors across industries including cybersecurity, AI, aviation, sustainability, logistics technology, and M&A. He holds an MBA from the University of South Africa and completed executive education at INSEAD. Connect with Steve on LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a comment on iTunes CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA! Instagram LinkedIn Christinalecuyer.com Book a Free Clarity Call Book Christina For Your Next Workshop

You hit the goal. You got the title, the revenue, the recognition. And instead of the feeling you expected, there's a quiet flatness you can't explain to anyone. In this episode, Elyse Archer unpacks why success so often lands hollow and walks through four things to look at when the outside is working but the inside isn't.You'll learn:- Why outgrowing a goal on the way to achieving it is normal, and how to give yourself permission to change course- The desert island test that reveals whether you built what you actually wanted or what you thought would make you feel worthy- Why fulfillment requires telling the truth, and what happens when you stop putting a smiley face on an empty gas tank- How to reverse-engineer your business from how you want to feel instead of what looks good on paper- The vacuum law of prosperity, and why letting go of what's not working is what makes room for what isIf you've been quietly wondering whether this is really it, this episode will help you name what's actually going on and start building toward a version of success that feels as good as it looks.✨ JOIN THE 10K CLUBElyse's program for women ready to scale to consistent 10K months and beyond → https://elysearcher.com/10kclub/

Isabel Bescos, Partner at Entrepreneurs First, shares how EF identifies exceptional founders before they have a company, co-founder, product, or even a business idea. She explains why EF considers itself a talent investor, what it means to invest in individuals at a stage even earlier than pre-seed, and the characteristics she looks for when evaluating potential founders. Isabel discusses will to power, personal exceptionalism, followership, resilience, and bias to action as key founder traits. She explains why great founders matter more than great ideas at the earliest stage, how founders can prepare before approaching EF, why building a venture-backed company is harder and less glamorous than it appears, and why an investor's "no" can sometimes mean "not yet." In this episode, you'll learn: [05:32] Why Entrepreneurs First calls itself a talent investor and backs individuals before they have a fully formed company, team, or idea. [08:46] What EF looks for in potential founders, including grit, will to power, personal exceptionalism, and followership. [16:15] Why the founder can matter more than the idea at the earliest stage — and why exceptional people can find exceptional problems to solve. [17:24] How founders can prepare before approaching EF by demonstrating a bias to action, experimenting with ideas, and understanding why now is the right time to build. [20:32] Why building a startup is becoming more competitive and why resilience, long-term conviction, and the willingness to face setbacks matter more than ever. [24:38] Why EF says no to founders and why a rejection can sometimes mean "not yet" rather than "never." The nonprofit organization Isabel is passionate about: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) About Isabel Bescos Isabel Bescos is a Partner at Entrepreneurs First, where she works with founders building companies for the U.S. market from San Francisco. Before joining EF, Isabel was an early employee at BlaBlaCar, helping the company expand internationally across Europe and other global markets. She later worked in venture capital at Balderton Capital before founding and running her own company focused on helping remote teams work more effectively. Isabel grew up in Belgium and studied psychology in the UK and the United States. Her experience as an operator, founder, and investor gives her a perspective across multiple stages of the startup journey. About Entrepreneurs First Entrepreneurs First is a talent investor that backs exceptional individuals at the earliest stages of their company-building journey. Rather than requiring founders to arrive with an existing company or co-founder, EF helps individuals find co-founders, explore ideas, and build companies around problems worth solving. EF operates across India, Europe, the UK, and the United States. Founders backed through the program ultimately relocate to San Francisco to build for the U.S. market and raise capital there. The program brings together ambitious founders, advisors, investors, and an international entrepreneurial community, providing support across co-founder discovery, company formation, customer development, and fundraising. EF portfolio companies include Strala, Tractable, Cleo, Gensyn, Opply, Magdrive, Unitary, Better Dairy among others. Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode.

For decades, e-commerce rewarded the biggest brands that could buy their way to the top of search results. AI is changing that. Shopify COO Jess Hertz joins Rapid Response to share what Shopify's data reveals about the agentic shopping revolution in real time, and how the company is building the infrastructure layer that makes products discoverable and purchasable by AI. Plus, why Shopify's engineers can spend freely on AI tokens while the rest of the business world agonizes over ROI, and what it looks like when a company powering over 14% of online shopping decides to win the future or die trying.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Sarah Segal tells David C. Barnett and Jay Goltz that she has decided it's time to pay more attention to something that can occasionally get lost amid the other demands of running a business: making money. Sarah's agency is having a very good year, with revenue growing 40 to 50 percent. But she's realized that growth alone isn't enough. She wants to know exactly what it costs to hire each employee, what it costs to service each client, whether her fees are covering those costs—and what has to change if she's going to hit a 20 percent profit margin. She's also confronting something a lot of owners struggle with: how much to pay herself. For years, Sarah says, she's been inclined to put the money back into the business rather than pay herself a market rate salary. Now she's trying to do both—raise her own compensation while making the business more profitable.Along the way, Sarah, Dave, and Jay weigh in on how owners can fool themselves about profitability, why growing businesses eventually require real budgets, and what owners should actually expect from their banks. Is a bank merely a safe place to park your cash, or can you expect it to help you finance and build your business?Plus: When should a new business start paying its owner a salary? Dave argues that until a business can pay the owner for the work he or she is doing, it's more of a hobby than a business. He also explains how entrepreneurs can get trapped in money-losing businesses—not necessarily because they still believe in the business, but because loans, leases, and personal guarantees can make shutting down even more expensive than continuing to operate. The episode is brought to you by Grasshopper Bank.

In this episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about career pivots, self-discovery and why waiting for the perfect time can keep us from pursuing what matters. My guest this week is Niki Lazaridou, who has held a number of entrepreneurial and senior leadership roles.Niki shares her diverse career background and the journey that led her to finding her purpose. In our conversation, we discuss the balance between having enough pressure to motivate us and having so much pressure that we shift into survival mode. Niki introduces the Greek word meraki, which describes putting a piece of your soul into what you do, and explains why curiosity, effort and personal investment can create a deeper sense of purpose.Finally, we explore how our core values can help us distinguish impostor syndrome from a work environment that is genuinely out of alignment. Niki shares how identifying directness, empathy and freedom as her three core values helped her better understand her emotional reactions at work, and why saying our fears out loud can release pressure and create stronger human connection.About My GuestWith 15 years of experience as an entrepreneur and working in senior positions in a variety of corporations and organizations, Niki has been positioned as a Pool of Experts Team in the United Nations, Senior Risk Manager in PWC, and Program Manager in Publicis Sapient.Currently serving as Strategy Manager at Minc Sweden, she is commissioned to redesign the entire incubator model in order to foster collaboration in the Nordic Region.She is also a Mentor in Entrepreneurship at Harvard University, as well as a professional advisor at MIT, currently driving her own collaboration initiative between Harvard and CERN in Geneva.Niki is also a member of Forbes Women connecting to a global network of women leaders, founders, and professionals.As an entrepreneur, Niki has worked on projects with MIT Media Lab, ABC, BBC, Puma, Amazon, Peabody Essex Museum, Blue Lagoon Iceland, Body Worlds Exhibition while also being published in Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Boston Globe, i-D, Cosmopolitan.She has delivered workshops & Academic Teaching at IKEA, Hyper Island, Apple, and BA courses in Media Technology at BTH. Her education focuses in Software Engineering, Media and Communications, and AI.~Connect with Niki:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikilazaridou/ Website: https://www.nikilazaridou.com/~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://www.kimmeninger.com

Warren Kornblum spent decades inside some of the biggest brands in retail, including Toys R Us across 27 countries, and he is convinced the solopreneur holds an advantage the giants would kill for. In this episode, Warren joins Carly and Joe to break down what really builds a brand when you are a business of one.Warren makes the case that branding was never about technology, reach, or advertising. It is about the customer, and solopreneurs are uniquely positioned to keep that focus razor sharp. He introduces his idea of the brand stand, the promise your business makes and keeps, and explains why a relationship will always beat a transaction.You will also hear why chasing followers and views can quietly work against you, the difference between share of mind and share of heart, and the danger of using AI to do the personal work that actually earns trust. Warren keeps it refreshingly real, and by the end you will have one simple thing you can start doing this week.In this episode you will learn:Why the solopreneur has a branding advantage over billion-dollar companiesWhat a brand stand is and how to build one that does not collapse into performanceThe difference between share of mind and share of heartWhy vanity metrics mislead you and what to measure insteadHow to earn trust without selling your soul for likesWhere solopreneurs most often overpromise and underdeliverWhether you are just starting or years into building your business of one, this conversation will change how you think about your brand.

What does it look like to raise a girl who is creative, courageous, resilient, and willing to step into the opportunities God places before her? On this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Melissa Bearden and Natalie Ambrose shine a spotlight on the entrepreneurial spirit in Christian girls—and explore how parents can help their daughters discover and steward the gifts, passions, and talents God has uniquely given them.  Entrepreneurship isn't simply about starting a business. For a Christian girl, it can be an opportunity to learn confidence, leadership, problem-solving, perseverance, and faithful stewardship while keeping Christ at the center. Melissa and Natalie discuss the qualities they see in Christian women who blaze new trails, from faith and vision to humility, teachability, diligence, and a willingness to wrestle through the ups and downs of success. They also explore the importance of helping girls pursue God's purpose rather than simply chasing a personal passion.  In a Raising Godly Girls Minute, AHG Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay encourages parents not to hold back young entrepreneurs simply because they are young. Whether a girl loves baking, making jewelry, designing, strategizing, or solving problems, small opportunities can teach her to take healthy risks, learn from failure, and invest her gifts in God's Kingdom. Melissa and Natalie offer practical ways families can give girls room to explore new interests, praise resilience rather than perfection, and keep their identities firmly rooted in Christ rather than in a particular talent or hobby.  The conversation also highlights how American Heritage Girls provides girls ages 5 to 18 with opportunities to explore passions, develop skills, practice Biblical leadership, and grow in resilience. From the Entrepreneurship and Biblical Leadership Badges to the many possibilities within AHG's Badge Frontiers, girls have countless opportunities to discover how God has wired them and consider how their gifts can be used to serve Him and others. Listeners will also hear about Heritage Headlines and the inspiring stories of AHG Alumnae who are following God into new territories.  Whether your daughter is already dreaming up her first business or simply loves creating, solving, leading, or serving, this episode offers encouragement to nurture her gifts while teaching her the most important lesson of all: her identity is not found in what she can accomplish, but in who she is in Christ.    Three Things to Consider:  Give your girl space to explore new hobbies, skills, and passions.  Praise her resilience and willingness to learn through failure—not just her performance or success.  Help her keep her identity rooted in the Lord, because passions may change, but her identity in Christ endures.    Scriptures Referenced:  1 Corinthians 12  Luke 14:28  Matthew 25:40    Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools.       Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.    

The Noise Doesn't Need Amplified explores how unnecessary escalation, performative busyness and manufactured urgency drain leadership teams. Learn why effective leaders protect organizational attention, own routine problems and communicate only when communication adds value.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCIRed Key Leadership®: https://bit.ly/3SoKrpO

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