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In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Tierrá Bonds, Founder & CEO of Take Charge Credit Consulting. To dig into the financial realities so many people quietly struggle with  credit, debt, generational trauma, and why the racial wealth gap continues to grow in the U.S. Tierrá breaks down her journey from her early struggles with credit to becoming one of the leading trauma-informed financial coaches working with individuals, nonprofits, and government agencies across Washington State. She shares how childhood experiences shape our relationship with money, why credit systems are designed the way they are, and the truth behind predatory lending, payday loans, rent reporting, and how the system keeps people stuck.  The conversation dives deep into motherhood, entrepreneurship, financial trauma, the psychology of money, the realities of poverty vs. "American poverty," building wealth later in life, and how Tierrá helps people repair credit, rebuild confidence, and create generational change. If you've ever dealt with financial stress, avoided looking at your credit report, or felt like you were "behind," this episode will hit home. Topics Discussed: • Motherhood, entrepreneurship, and finding life balance • Travel stories, cultural experiences, and exploring the world • Trauma-informed financial coaching and why money triggers people • Generational wealth gaps and the racial credit gap • Credit myths, credit utilization, and how the system really works • Payday loans and predatory financial structures • Rent vs. homeownership and the importance of education • Why many families avoid talking about money • Business credit vs personal credit and TikTok myths • Working with nonprofits, cities, and the Department of Commerce • Why many entrepreneurs aren't ready to be business owners • Funding disparities for Black women founders • Mental health, financial shame, and asking for help • Tierrá's long-term vision: entrepreneurship, investment, and social impact • Advice for anyone trying to finally get their financial life in order Support CavnessHR  Help Fix HR for Small Businesses CavnessHR is building an AI-native HR system for small businesses with 49 or fewer employees. Automation + a dedicated HR Business Partner  built to save small businesses time, money, and stress.  Here's how you can support the mission:  

How One Practice Grew EBITDA by 300% with Expert Consulting Guest: Lisa Lickstein — Award-Winning Practice Owner & Visionary Leader Host: Terri Ross, Founder & CEO of Terri Ross Consulting Guest Spotlight: Lisa Lickstein, MSW, MBA Co-owner, Lickstein Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa Founder, Women in Business Mentorship Academy Certified Coach + Speaker in Unreasonable Hospitality Lisa Lickstein is the co-owner of Lickstein Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa, with two locations in South Florida and a thriving team of 40. With dual degrees in social work and finance, Lisa brings a rare mix of emotional intelligence and business acumen to her leadership. Their practice was recently named 2024 Business of the Year by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce — but even with that level of success, Lisa knew something had to shift behind the scenes and she was not above seeking out expert help from TRC. Episode Overview: In this transparent and insightful episode, Lisa opens up about the real challenges aesthetic practices face as they grow — especially when rapid success exposes operational blind spots. She shares: How a failed acquisition deal became a turning point. Why the non-surgical side of their practice needed TRC's expertise.  The tension between managing day-to-day operations and planning for scale. And ultimately, why she chose to work with Terri Ross Consulting to course-correct and accelerate growth. Lisa and Terri dive into the mindset shift that must happen when a practice is struggling or outgrows its existing systems — and how expert consulting gave her the tools, clarity, and partnership she needed to align both sides of the business for future success. Key Takeaways: Success Without Strategy Creates Stagnation Even top-tier practices with strong culture and revenue can stall if they're not built for scale. Lisa shares how, despite earning just over 8 figures annually, her practice had room to grow — and needed expert guidance to help her achieve this Leadership Doesn't Mean Doing It Alone Lisa reveals the decision to seek outside help wasn't a weakness, but a strategic strength. Working with TRC signaled to her team, partners, and potential buyers that she was serious about intentional growth. Realized 300% ROI from TRC on EBITDA Growth, Realigned Teams, and a Profitable Exit Through TRC's Business Evaluation and ongoing consulting, The Medical Spa team at Lickstein Plastic Surgery saw EBITDA increase by $300,000 – a massive 300% return on their investment with TRC — while realigning internal teams, improving treatment planning, and setting the foundation for a major acquisition. Collaboration, Not Replacement Lisa applauds TRC's collaborative approach — working seamlessly with existing consultants and ensuring every partner brought their best to the table. The Emotional Side of Business Describing the consulting experience as "business therapy," Lisa shares how TRC helped restore balance between the surgical and non-surgical sides of the practice — keeping both teams valued and aligned. The Results:

What happens when a group of breast cancer survivors climb into a 40-foot boat and start paddling together?You get the Mammoglams — a Jacksonville dragon boat team turning survivorship into strength, resilience, and community!In this episode, we're joined by Pam Reckner, breast cancer survivor, Team USA paddler, and Team Captain of the Mammoglams, along with Jeri Millard, breast cancer survivor, longtime patient advocate, and Founder/CEO of In the Pink, a nonprofit boutique supporting cancer patients in Jacksonville. Together, they share how dragon boating has become a powerful part of recovery — improving mobility, supporting lymphedema management, and offering survivors a place to rebuild confidence and connection.They also take us inside the global breast cancer paddling community, talk about what it's like to compete internationally, and describe how the Mammoglams support survivors at every fitness level with a truly “no paddler left behind” approach.In this episode:How dragon boating supports strength, mobility, and physical healing after breast cancerWhy survivors describe the Mammoglams as a genuine “floating support group”Pam's path from treatment to Team USA paddler and team captainJeri's advocacy journey and the origins of dragon boating in JacksonvilleInsight into the international breast cancer paddling movement and upcoming world competitions Learn More:Mammoglams Website: www.mammoglams.comJacksonville Dragon Boat Club: www.jacksonvilledragonboatclub.comIn the Pink nonprofit: https://inthepinkboutique.com

Jamie Sonneville, the Founder & CEO of Agri-Trak, joins the show to share her journey from 5th-generation farmer to creating the farm labor tracking software. Hear what many people get wrong about farmers, what to do in your Pre-MVP stage, how to stop doing things the way you've always done them, The Apple Segment, and why Wegmans has such a diehard following. Connect with Jamie at Agri-Trak.com and on LinkedIn

In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder sits down with Kathy Ligon, Founder & CEO of HINGE Advisors, to explore how leaders can scale without losing sight of their mission. Drawing on 40+ years in educational operations and more than 400 completed transactions, Kathy shares hard-earned lessons on building value rooted in purpose, people, and community. She unpacks how to grow responsibly, navigate transitions, and stay grounded in what matters most. Tune in for a compelling conversation for anyone committed to meaningful, mission-aligned growth.

Jack Savage, Founder & CEO of Everyday Dose, built a 400,000-subscriber functional coffee brand from his dad's garage—but not before spending years as "the dumb kid" who needed extra time on tests, wore a suit on planes hoping to meet someone important, and cycled through ADHD medications that left him with facial tics and shame. In this conversation, Jack opens up about the scarcity mindset he inherited from watching his father's business collapse, the $500K investment deal that fell through at the last second (leaving him in tears), and why discovering he had the CYP1A2 gene—which makes 50% of us caffeine-sensitive—changed everything about how he formulated Everyday Dose. He also gets real about the unglamorous parts of scaling: living in his dad's garage at 33, battling a massive counterfeit crisis that cost the company customers and reputation, getting rejected by VCs who made him question his worth, and learning that friendships (even in business) have to be earned, not assumed. Through it all, Jack kept returning to one framework: Dharma. Are you good at it? Are you passionate about it? Are you making an impact? Does it make you money? This conversation is about finding that alignment—and what happens when you finally do. Key Takeaways & Topics Jack's early experiences with ADHD, shame, and overcompensating through ambition Why taste and clinical dosing became Everyday Dose's differentiator Building supply chain and formulation knowledge from scratch Moving into his dad's garage and bootstrapping the first version of the brand VC rejection, self-worth, and learning to scale without outside validation The emotional toll and operational cost of battling large-scale counterfeit products How Jack defines dharma and why alignment is a founder's most reliable compass Retention as a strategy: treating existing customers better than new ones Why "you can do anything, but you can't do everything" His weekly retro practice with 35 team members: what's going well, what's not, what needs to change The hidden gene that affects 50% of us and why Jack built a coffee specifically for slow caffeine metabolizers The Failure Factor Podcast was brought to you by Off The Field Coaching. Explore working with one of our coaches at http://offthefieldcoaching.com  Hosted by Megan Bruneau: therapist, executive coach, speaker, Forbes contributor, and host of The Failure Factor. For more info, visit https://meganbruneau.com   Everyday Dose on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaydose  Everyday Dose: https://www.everydaydose.com Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganjbruneau  Megan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-j-bruneau-m-a-rcc  Subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://thefailurefactorpodcast.com 

In this episode, we dive into the world of Coffee Inclusive, a unique non-profit organization located in Pittston, Pennsylvania. We sit down with Frank Bartoli, the President, Founder, and CEO, to explore how Coffee Inclusive is making an impact by employing individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Discover the story behind this inspiring coffee shop and bakery, which serves not only delicious coffee and baked goods but also offers real opportunities for inclusion and community building. Learn about their training programs, future expansion plans, and how you can support this wonderful cause. Don't miss this heartwarming episode filled with insights, laughs, and a whole lot of community spirit.If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook!

Send us a textMark Weithorn is the Founder/CEO of DPI Showcase Websites. DPI is a 21-year-old tech company that specializes in creating websites for Realtors and brokers across the USA and Canada. In addition, for the past 25-years Mark has been teaching marketing classes at the Miami Association of Realtors. Recently, DPI has launched its first AI tool which provides leads for Realtors, mortgage brokers and insurance agents. Mark's forte is marketing. Previously he has been a partner in an advertising that specialized in product development and retail advertising. I enjoy working with programmers to create web tools. In addition, I enjoy teaching new Realtors on how to succeed.  I have lectured on the advances of AI and have some strong opinions on where this new technology is advancing and how it will affect people.Mark Weithorn | DPI Showcase Websites | https://dpishowcasewebsites.com/  mark@dpi-showcase.com | 305-588-8313 Sign up for one of our negotiation courses at ShikinaNegotiationAcademy.comThanks for listening to Negotiation with Alice! Please subscribe and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram!

Amy Waninger is the Founder & CEO of Lead at Any Level, where she helps organizations transform their STEM professionals from reclusive nerds into inclusive leaders. Amy offers assessments, advisory services, and training on essential skills for inclusive leaders. She is the author of eight books, including Network Beyond Bias: Making Diversity a Competitive Advantage for Your Career. Amy spent twelve years working in the insurance industry, where she achieved the CPCU designation in 2016 and the Certified Insurance Data Manager (CIDM) designation in 2018. She also holds associate designations in Management, Claims, Insurance Data Analytics, Information Technology, and General Insurance. On this episode of In The Know, Chris Hampshire and Amy discuss building a business, learning how to sell yourself, and strategies that can help anyone overcome external and internal barriers.   Key Takeaways Amy's journey from small-town Indiana to CEO. Getting to the jumping point and then making the jump. Amy's decision to leave her job and build a business. Learning how to sell yourself is a continual process. How to get started on the process of writing a book. Panic can be reframed as fuel. Strategies for facing internal and external barriers. Amy's far-reaching advice to her early career self.   In the Know podcast theme music written and performed by James Jones, CPCU, and Kole Shuda of the band If-Then.   To learn more about the CPCU Society, its membership, and educational offerings, tools, and programs, please visit CPCUSociety.org.   Follow the CPCU Society on social media: X (Twitter): @CPCUSociety Facebook: @CPCUSociety LinkedIn: @The Institutes CPCU Society Instagram: @the_cpcu_society   Quotes "We spend a lot of time in the industry talking about barriers to inclusion. What if we spend some time talking about solutions?" "Enjoying the process, in addition to the results, is key." "If you want to do something so badly that you are willing to be bad at it, and get better, then you know you're doing the right thing." "I am still surprised by the depth and breadth of the impact that I've had. I had no idea global impact was even possible."  

Join Amir as he sits down with Brig. Gen. (Res.) Amir Avivi — former IDF officer and Founder/CEO of Israel's Defense & Security Forum (IDSF) — for a powerful conversation on Israels defense realities. Together, they'll explore his military background, the mission behind Israel's Defense & Security Forum (IDSF), and the warnings that preceded October 7th. This timely interview dives into the failures, the war in Gaza, and the strategic future of Israels security. Don't miss this candid and insightful discussion from a leading voice shaping Israels national defense policy.Connect with us on social:Telegram: @beholdisraelchannelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amir.tsarfati/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beholdisrael/X: https://x.com/beholdisraelYouTube: https://youtube.com/@beholdisrael

What if the biggest opportunity in your industry is something no one else recognizes? In this episode, Eric Tecosky, the founder of pioneering cocktail ingredient brand Dirty Sue, unpacks how a simple gap behind the bar became a first-to-market product, a profitable niche, and a lesson in disciplined focus.  From navigating skeptical buyers to scaling a single SKU for 20 years, ET breaks down the strategy, timing, and execution behind building a sustainable, category-creating brand. Show notes: 0:25: Eric "ET" Tecosky, Founder & CEO, Dirty Sue –  ET talks about the origin of his Instagram handle before he reveals how the idea for Dirty Sue emerged from a bartending pain point: running out of olive brine during a rush. He explains his vision for a brand of premium olive brine but was stymied early on because bars still operated in a pre-premium cocktail era. He shares his path to grassroots sampling and convincing bartenders and managers of the operational efficiencies of a bottled product. ET discusses Dirty Sue's gradual expansion across the West Coast and how he tapped into a growing home-cocktail market. He emphasizes a disciplined focus strategy and notes that he has taken only one round of investment at the company's founding. Brands in this episode: Dirty Sue, Jack Daniel's

Andrea Jordan — Creativity, Courage, and Building Human-Centered AI Episode Summary: In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Andrea Jordan, Founder & CEO of Empathium, an AI-powered platform focused on helping people strengthen emotional intelligence, communication, and connection through role-play, self-awareness tools, and human-centered design. Andrea shares her journey as a parent, founder, and creative problem-solver and the unique path that led her from writing and imagination-filled childhood days to becoming a leader in Seattle's fast-growing AI community. She breaks down how she built her platform in just three days, how community shaped her entrepreneurial path, and why courage is a skill you build, not something you're born with.  The conversation covers her panel at Seattle AI Week, her experience winning pitch competitions, the incubator she joined (C619), and the systemic challenges she sees in healthcare, training, burnout, and tech accessibility. Andrea also gives a live demo of her personalized communication and self-awareness platform and explains how role-play, scenario training, and micro-learning can help people navigate everything from crisis de-escalation to tough family conversations.  This episode is packed with insights on AI, empathy, leadership, burnout, resilience, and the power of showing up as your full self especially when you're the "only one in the room." Topics Discussed: • How Andrea balances parenting, creativity, and building a startup • Why courage is a skill, not a personality trait • The origins of Empathium and the inspiration behind TEND • Using AI to build empathy, not replace it • The power of micro-learning and real-time scenario practice • What Andrea learned from Seattle AI Week and winning multiple pitch competitions • Navigating burnout vs. moral injury  • The importance of community for founders especially women and Black founders  • Her experience joining an incubator  • How AI tools can transform healthcare, training, and communication  • The emotional reality of being a founder and decision-maker • Why emotional connection is at the center of all human work • Advice for anyone who's the "only one" in a room or industry • Why authenticity beats assimilation in the startup world Support CavnessHR and Help Us Build the Future of Small Business HR CavnessHR is building an AI-native HR system specifically for small businesses with 49 or fewer employees combining automation with a dedicated HR Business Partner to save time, reduce risk, and make HR actually work.  If you believe small businesses deserve better, here's how you can get involved:  

Season 11, Episode 12 opens with a whirlwind week in retail news. Steve and Michael begin with the long-awaited end of the historic 43-day U.S. government shutdown, exploring what it means for holiday spending, federal workers, SNAP benefits, and travel recovery. While uncertainty lingers—particularly around health-care subsidies—the hosts note that retail may still experience ripple effects, especially among lower-income consumers living paycheck to paycheck. Still, retail sales continue to surprise: year-over-year spending climbed 5%, with clothing, sporting goods, electronics, and general merchandise leading the pack. Ecommerce also surged, with October online sales up 8.2%The hosts then unpack a series of strong earnings from standout brands. On continues its explosive growth with sales up over 30%, while Warby Parker posts a 15% sales jump and meaningful profitability improvement. The RealReal rebounds with 17% revenue growth, and Shopify reports a remarkable 32% increase, reflecting the strength of digitally enabled commerce. Another major storyline is the rapid rise of AI shopping: Adobe Analytics data now shows AI-driven traffic converting 16% higher than traditional channels, validating the momentum behind agentic commerce. In other tech news, Google announces an AI agent capable of calling stores, checking inventory, and completing purchases—a signal of seismic shifts underway in retail automation. And finally, the surprise timing behind the departure of Walmart CEO Doug McMillon prompts conversation about leadership transition, strategy continuity and the remarkable transformation he led. The second half of the episode features an in-depth interview with Julie Bornstein, Founder & CEO of Daydream—an AI-powered, chat-based shopping engine still in beta but already partnered with over 10,000 brands and 350 retailers that has already raised $50mm in capital. Julie shares her impressive career journey through Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters, Sephora, Stitch Fix, The Yes, and Pinterest. She then goes to explain how Daydream solves fashion's most enduring problem: overwhelming choice. With generative AI enabling natural-language search, Daydream aims to deliver truly personalized recommendations by combining human stylist expertise with an ensemble of specialized models that understand fabric, fit, color, and aesthetic nuance. Julie also discusses the complexity of building a platform that merges taste-based shopping with machine learning, the importance of deep brand partnerships, and why major retailers see Daydream as both a customer-acquisition engine and an AI learning lab. She previews what's ahead: emerging social features, secondhand expansion, new iOS integrations, an upcoming app launch, and broader consumer rollout.  SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners! SAVE 20% on registration for the all new Shoptalk Luxe event in Abu Dhabi January 27-29.For more info go to https://luxe.shoptalk.com/page/get-ticket and then register using our special code : RRLUXE20 About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

On this episode, Joel is joined by a renowned development strategist who built a career proving one powerful truth: that relationship building is business building. His name is Mo Bunnell, author of Give to Grow, the game-changing international bestseller about accelerating growth through generosity. He's also the Founder/CEO of BIG - the Bunnell Idea Group - who has taught more than 50,000 high-end professionals how to master the art and science of business development. His dynamic approach is transforming the way things get done. Because no matter the complexity of the business, when you give to grow…everybody wins.Website: https://bunnellideagroup.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/MoBunnell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bunnellideagroupCheck out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yRlFoZwDZhA

IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode of the HAE Podcast, host Philip Guarino sits down with James Sutherland, Founder & CEO of Autonomo Technologies, to discuss the rise of autonomous retail, the convergence of AI and consumer behavior, and how automation is reshaping global retail economics—from labor shortages to dynamic pricing and customer experience. GUEST BIO: James Sutherland is Founder & CEO of Autonomo Technologies, Europe's leading autonomous retail company. James began his career at Mars Inc moving into large-scale food factory construction. After Harvard Business School he pivoted to AI, recognising its transformative potential across industries—especially the $3 trillion convenience retail sector - which led him to start Autonomo in 2021.

In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Court Lorenzini, the founding CEO of DocuSign and now founder of Founder Nexus, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy for a thought-provoking conversation about entrepreneurship, AI, and building a more balanced future for humanity. As a five-time entrepreneur who has experienced both spectacular success and instructive failure, Court brings a unique perspective on how artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing what it takes to build and scale companies today.From the isolation of the founder's journey to reimagining education systems for an AI-driven world, Court shares his vision for creating abundance rather than scarcity. The conversation explores how AI could be humanity's greatest tool for leveling the playing field, the importance of founder communities, and why we need to rethink our approach to work, purpose, and human dignity. If you're interested in understanding not just the business implications of AI but its profound societal impact, this episode offers invaluable insights from someone dedicated to helping founders succeed while building the future we all want to live in.Chapters[02:06] Court's Background and Entrepreneurial Journey[04:27] The First Paycheck and Worst Job Stories[07:34] Introducing Founder Nexus and the Founder's Journey[11:31] How AI is Changing Startup Requirements[14:04] The Challenge of Differentiation in the AI Era[17:11] The Lifecycle of Employment and Societal Impact[20:06] Rethinking Education for an AI Future[26:16] Dystopian vs Utopian AI Futures[30:25] What Court is Most Excited and Scared About[33:30] Creating Abundance Over ScarcityConnect with Court LorenziniLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/court-lorenzini-333447/ Connect with Boaz AshkenazyLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy Email: info@shiftai.fm The Shift AI podcast is syndicated by Geekwire and produced by Crumpled Ink Media.

Visit our website:https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/This week on Wealth Warehouse, Dave and Paul break down the high-profile lawsuit NASCAR star Kyle Busch filed against Pacific Life after allegedly losing $8.5M in an indexed universal life (IUL) policy. They unpack why they're not surprised, how IULs actually work under the hood and why those glossy “tax-free retirement” illustrations can fall apart in the real world. If you've ever wondered whether IUL belongs in an Infinite Banking strategy, or as “permanent” life insurance at all, this one's for you.Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash:https://infinitebanking.org/product/becoming-your-own-banker/ref/46/Episode Highlights:0:00 - Intro1:10 - Episode beginning4:18 - Kyle Busch's lawsuit12:25 - Nelson Nash's thoughts on Universal Life15:17 - Universal Life and why it doesn't work18:56 - Life insurance retirement plans (LIRPs)23:09 - Home ownership and the next generation25:09 - Bottom line on IULs33:31 - Episode wrap-upABOUT YOUR HOSTS:David Befort and Paul Fugere are the hosts of the Wealth Warehouse Podcast. David is the Founder/CEO of Max Performance Financial. He founded the company with the mission of educating people on the truths about money.David's mission is to show you how you can control your own money, earn guarantees, grow it tax-free, and maintain penalty-free access to it to leverage for opportunities that will provide passive income for the rest of your life.Paul, on the other hand, is an Active Duty U.S. Army officer who graduated from Norwich University in 2002 with a B.A. in History and again in 2012 with a M.A. in Diplomacy and International Terrorism. Paul met his wife Tammy at Norwich.As a family, they enjoy boating, traveling, sports, hunting, automobiles, and are self-proclaimed food people.Visit our website:https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/Catch up with David and Paul, visit the links below!Website:https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Fugere494https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Befort399LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-a-befort-jr-09663972/https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-fugere-762021b0/Email:davidandpaul@theibcguys.com

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeIf you're a product leader trying to navigate the shift from single-product focus to a broader portfolio—or wondering how AI is reshaping execution, team design, and strategic planning—this episode is for you.In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with Brian Balfour, CEO of Reforge, to explore how product orgs can expand into multi-product portfolios without losing focus, momentum, or clarity. Brian shares how his team shipped five new products in under a year, what most companies miss when trying to adopt AI, and how to avoid common traps like “Frankenstein workflows” and slow-to-die experiments.From deciding when to build vs. buy, to managing zero-to-one teams in parallel, to evaluating strategic threats in the AI era—this conversation is packed with practical frameworks and hard-earned lessons. You'll hear Brian's candid takes on M&A, cross-functional execution, PM bottlenecks, and the future of product development when language, code, and design start to collapse into one.Whether you're expanding your roadmap, building AI-native products, or simply trying to execute faster with fewer resources, this one's worth a listen.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

Christy Hinnant is a US Army Combat Veteran and survivor of sexual assault.  Today we hear her story of survival and how she arrived at the point in her life to become Founder, CEO, and Clinical Director of Voices Against Sexual Assault.Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at joseph.muhlberger@gmail.com

  Are you a Founder / CEO of a company with revenues of $250K  up to $50M? Sign up for your complimentary Breakthrough Session with JV or his team. Find out exact;y what is holding you back from reacahing significantly higher sales, profits and impact? JV can fix this.     Schedule Your Breakthough Session     Join Host JV Crum III, with 2 exits and over 75M revenues in his companies, he is the Ultra-Performer Coach for 6- to 8-figure owners ready to join the top 1% of performers.     Welcome to Season 12 of the award-winning Conscious Millionaire Show. World's #1 conscious business and performance podcast for foundeers and entrepreneurs who want to become Ultra-Performers. Three episodes each week - M / W / F   Access Conscious Millionaire Show     Millions of Listeners in 190 countries. Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts" with over 3,000 episodes and 100 million listeners world-wde. Listen 3X a week.

John talks with Steven Puri — 3x CEO, former Vice President of Production at 20th Century Fox and Executive Vice President at DreamWorks during the eras of major films like Braveheart, Independence Day, Se7en, Transformers and Star Trek. Steven is also Founder & CEO of The Sukha Company, which helps people overcome procrastination & distraction so they can be focused, happier & healthier, and is a caring husband and father. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:57] - Steven's bio [01:33] - The challenges of starting businesses [04:27] - How Steven began his career [05:26] - Breaking into film tech [08:14] - Switching fields and starting over as an intern [13:57] - Steven's experience working at DreamWorks vs. Fox [19:05] - Dealing with failure and finding support from his wife [22:26] - The Sukha Company [25:27] - What Flow State is and the usefulness of Flow States [30:12] - How the Sukha app runs itself [31:27] - Listening to your clients [32:49] - How Sukha's community grew to 70k members [33:20] - Chocolate talk NOTABLE QUOTES: "In entrepreneurship when you don't innovate, you die." "If you are someone who is not from an entrepreneurial background, doesn't understand that world, you are in for fights like you've never had." "If you align your boat with the current, it carries you forward. It magnifies your efforts, and you go further and faster." "Once you've gotten in control of your day and you have that good feeling, you don't want to give it up. You're like I can actually do what I want to do." "We build this app without being paid, because we're like, the world would be better if more people got into flow and could do the thing that they are capable of doing." "I'd like to think that I've done enough dumb things in my life that now I'm really focused on doing a couple things well, helping people do what they can do, and want to do." "It's nice for folks to feel like when they have a concern that somebody (business) not only hears it (their issues), but does something about it. In a lot of companies that never happens. They're making money. They don't care." "You can tell by the referral rate when people like what they see and when they don't." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.thesukha.co/ https://www.thesukha.co/media https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-puri/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003065/ https://www.instagram.com/the_sukha_co/ https://www.facebook.com/steven.puri https://x.com/StevenPuri CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

Billy Holder, CFM is Founder & CEO at Project Aidra where he is as a dynamic and tech-savvy facilities professional who is passionate about driving facility management innovation. Mike Petrusky asks Billy about his FM career journey and how it led to the founding of Project Aidra, a company dedicated to building a future where more intelligent, automated, and precise property inspection is possible. They explore the importance of taking a holistic view of the built environment, including the people occupying our facilities. Billy says the challenges facing the FM industry include staffing shortages and the need to leverage technology but he encourages us to keep technology "human-centered," ensuring it augments rather than replaces human intuition and knowledge. There is great potential for technologies like AI, reality capture, and IoT sensors to improve asset management and facility condition assessments, so Mike and Billy offer the inspiration you will need to be an Asset Champion in your organization! Connect with Billy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-holder-project-aidra/ Learn more about Project Aidra: https://projectaidra.net/ Explore Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/asset-champion/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

  Are you a Founder / CEO of a company with revenues of $250K  up to $50M? Sign up for your complimentary Breakthrough Session with JV or his team. Find out exact;y what is holding you back from reacahing significantly higher sales, profits and impact? JV can fix this.     Schedule Your Breakthough Session     Join Host JV Crum III, with 2 exits and over 75M revenues in his companies, he is the Ultra-Performer Coach for 6- to 8-figure owners ready to join the top 1% of performers.     Welcome to Season 12 of the award-winning Conscious Millionaire Show. World's #1 conscious business and performance podcast for foundeers and entrepreneurs who want to become Ultra-Performers. Three episodes each week - M / W / F   Access Conscious Millionaire Show     Millions of Listeners in 190 countries. Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts" with over 3,000 episodes and 100 million listeners world-wde. Listen 3X a week.

Thinking about life beyond the resort towns? In this episode of Live by Design - Mexico Edition, host Taniel Chemsian talks with Alexandra Demou, a New Yorker who turned her love for Mexico into a fulfilling 16-year journey in Mexico City. Alexandra shares her personal story of navigating language barriers, embracing cultural differences, and launching Welcome Home Mexico, a relocation service that helps foreigners find community and belonging in one of the world's most vibrant capitals. Together, she and Taniel explore what draws expats to Mexico City—the creative energy, family values, business opportunities, and rich quality of life. Whether you're considering a move, exploring investment opportunities, or simply curious about Mexico City's modern expat culture, this episode is packed with real stories, practical advice, and inspiration to help you design a life that feels connected, intentional, and uniquely yours - right in the heart of Mexico.   Key Moments:  03:41 "Mexico City's Cultural Richness" 07:59 Teaching and Starting Life in Tijuana 10:01 Life Near Tijuana's Coastline 15:45 "Finding Home and Happiness" 19:05 Comprehensive Relocation Assistance Services 20:52 "Building Community for Foreign Families" 24:37 Working Abroad in Mexico. 27:47 Mexico: Misconceptions on Safety 31:25 Expats Thriving in Mexico 35:10 "Overcoming Uncertainty with Guidance" About the guest :  Alexandra Demou is the Founder-CEO of Welcome Home Mexico, a relocation and real estate company located in Polanco, Mexico City.    Connect Alexandra:  WEBSITE:​ http://www.welcomehomemexico.com/ EMAIL:​ welcomehomemexico@gmail.com   Want to own a home in Mexico? Start your journey with confidence – download your FREE Taniel Chemsian Properties Buyer's Guide now for expert tips and clear steps to make it happen! Click here -  https://tanielchemsian.com/buyers-guide-podbean/   Contact Information: Email: info@tanielchemsian.com Website: www.tanielchemsian.com Mex Office: +52.322.688.7435 USA/CAN Office: +1.323.798.8893

Josh Young, Portfolio Manager at Bison interests, and Tracy Shuchart, Founder/CEO and Chief Market Strategist, at Hilltower Resource Advisors, stop by the Energy News Beat and Energy Impacts Podcasts - With Stu Turley for an in-depth look at the global oil and gas financial markets. Highlights of the Podcast00:00 – Opening & Guest Introductions02:32 – AI Boom vs. Power Shortage07:18 – AI Hype vs. Energy Reality11:42 – Nuclear Reality Check16:03 – Coal's Comeback18:02 – Natural Gas Outlook21:15 – Pipeline Bottlenecks & Permitting Trouble24:33 – Chevron Entering Data Center Power25:19 – Pipeline Twinning Not As Easy As It Sounds28:08 – Geopolitics Ignored by the Market33:24 – Demand: Stronger Than Narratives Suggest37:05 – Sanctions, “Kinetic Sanctions,” & Enforcement Reality42:31 – Dollar Weaponization, Gold Buying, & the Milkshake Theory49:52 – Commodities Rotation & Energy Lag55:11 – Propaganda & the Climate Narrative01:01:21 – Pendulum Swings & Hope for Middle Ground01:02:50 – Utility Mismanagement & Decentralization01:05:04 – Will Democrats Blame Republicans for High Power Prices?01:06:10 – Government Control, Incentives & Rate Failures01:09:59 – Tracy on Fox Business: Uranium Bottleneck01:22:35 – Closing Thoughts & Market Outlook

In this episode, I sit down with someone whose inner strength and personal reinvention truly moved me: Angelica Fuentes, Founder & CEO of NOWFUL.  From navigating profound personal challenges to building a wellness system rooted in clarity, self-love, and deep inner work, Angelica shares a journey that is both inspiring and practical. Her story begins with a simple but life-altering moment of gratitude and self-awareness at age 19 — a moment that sparked a lifelong path toward inner connection. Throughout our conversation, Angelica opens up about the masks we all wear, the pain we numb rather than face, and how her 40-year journey of self-discovery eventually led to the creation of NOWFUL: a complete mind-body-spirit wellness system.  What struck me most is how each product — from the mushroom complex to the sleep cream to the affirmation cards — directly reflects what she relied on to survive some of the darkest moments of her life, including losing everything at age 52 and rebuilding from the ground up. Key Moments From the Episode * The moment that changed everything: At 19, a friend challenged Angelica's sadness, opening the door to decades of inner work and self-awareness.  * Shedding masks and facing the truth: Angelica shares how she confronted emptiness, fear, and a lifetime of expectations placed on her as a woman in a traditional Mexican family.  * How NOWFUL was born: Each product in the NOWFUL system comes from practices she used to survive everything from leadership stress to life-altering loss — including losing her businesses, her assets, and nearly her daughters in a 24-hour period.  * The power of ritual: Angelica explains why tiny, consistent habits are the foundation for resilience, clarity, and courage — and how they helped her rebuild her life at 52 and launch a new company at 62.  * Inside the NOWFUL system: From a 10-mushroom complex to a grounding essential oil, magnesium sleep cream, and smart affirmation cards linked to CBT — Angelica walks through how each piece helps reconnect you to your inner strength.  Join me, Ramon Vela, in listening to the episode. If you've ever felt stressed, disconnected, overwhelmed, or simply unsure of your next step, you will find so much wisdom and strength in this conversation. Angelica's story is a reminder that everything we need already lives within us — we just need the right rituals to awaken it. Tune in to hear her powerful journey and learn more about the NOWFUL system.   For more on NOWFUL, visit: https://nowfuljourney.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave The Story of a Brand Show a rating and review.  Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this! * Today's Sponsors: Saral - The Influencer OS: https://www.getsaral.com/demo SARAL is the all-in-one influencer platform that finds brand-aligned creators, automates outreach, and manages everything in one place. Request a live demo today. Let the SARAL team know you're a The Story of a Brand Show podcast listener to get an extended free trial! Visit the link above. 

In this conversation, Laura welcomes Kamilah Martin, Founder & CEO of Katalyst.  Given the recent stats about Black women exiting the workplace in staggering numbers, Laura & Kamilah explore consulting as an option for Black women in transition. The discussion also touches on the importance of community and support in navigating these transitions. Kamilah Martin shares her journey from a traditional career path to becoming a leader in consulting and entrepreneurship. She discusses the challenges and rewards of stepping into one's full power, the importance of self-discovery, and the role of consulting as a gateway to liberation.  About Kamilah Kamilah is the visionary founder and CEO of Katalyst, a consulting, coaching, and lifestyle company reimagining what freedom, wellness, and leadership look like for women of color in business. Through Katalyst, she leads a global ecosystem that includes an award-winning membership community, transformative retreats, and a consultant referral network that connects mission-driven organizations with experienced independent talent. With nearly two decades of leadership experience, Kamilah has built Katalyst into a home for women of color stepping out of traditional 9-5 roles into consulting and entrepreneurship—helping them thrive with clarity, confidence, and community. Connect with Kamilah LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/kamilahmartin IG: @katalystconsult Website: katalystconsult.com   BWL Resources: Now enrolling for both the January  sessions of the Early Career and Mid-Career programs.  Learn more at https://blackwomanleading.com/programs-overview/ Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Check out the BWL theme song here Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here Download the Black Woman Leading Career Journey Map - https://blackwomanleading.com/journey-map/   Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn Follow BWL on LinkedIn Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights  Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

This week, Marlon sits down with digital wellness pioneer Larissa May, AKA Larz, founder of #HalftheStory and co-founder of Ginko. Together they explore how social media shapes our sense of self, why fear never creates lasting change, and how hope, integrity, and connection can. From the loneliness of early internet adolescence to her work shaping policy and curriculum for students around the world, Larz shares what she's learned about turning pain into purpose, using technology with intention, and building community in a culture that profits from distraction. Learn more about #HalftheStory: halfthestoryproject.com Check out Ginko: heyginko.com Keep up with Larz: instagram.com/livinlikelarz Watch this episode on YouTube!

Can your chatbot tell when you're spiraling, or does it just play along?In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon sits down with Dr. Grin Lord, clinical psychologist and Founder/CEO of mpathic, to explore what happens when empathic AI meets real human vulnerability. Grin explains how a single 15-minute session of empathic listening in an ER setting led to massive drops in repeat drunk-driving incidents and billions in healthcare savings, and why that same science now underpins AI models that analyze clinician–patient conversations. The two dig into how mpathic trains and validates models that can flag suicide risk, psychosis, and protocol deviations in high-stakes clinical trials, all while keeping a human in the loop. They also unpack a looming dilemma: as foundation models become eerily “good listeners,” will people prefer bots to friends and therapists? What harms emerge when AI politely reflects back someone's delusions? Tune in to hear how psychologists are reshaping AI safety, and why your favorite assistant may soon be better at detecting crises than your closest human relationships.Learn more about Grin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grinlord/and mpathic here: https://www.mpathic.aiCheck out our related episodes:Can Humanoid Robots Save Us from Loneliness? The Promise and Peril of Empathetic AI with Niv Sundaram of Machani RoboticsIs AI the Missing Ingredient for Curbing Cravings? Emotional Eating Meets Machine Learning with Dr. Sera LavelleCan AI Spot Diseases Your Doctor Might Miss? The Machine That Never Gets Tired with RJ Kedziora of Estenda Solutions

As a social species we as humans are wired to seek connection with one another throughout our lives be it through romantic relationships, friendships, or family bonds.  What may not feel as natural to us is cultivating partnerships professionally or networking with others because of the perception of it feeling like a transactional relationship.  Today's guest, Madeline Reeves, Founder & CEO of Fearless Foundry, sits down with Danielle and Kristy to discuss the topic of Meaningful Strategic Partnership and how to remove some of the negativity or icky feelings you may have when networking or building out professional associations; she shares some of the ways she has created deeper connections in her professional life as an entrepreneur; and offers tips on  some of the simple ways you can do it too. **Get the new Big Talk Questions – Starter Pack** Guest's Website: https://www.fearlessfoundry.com/ Podcast: https://www.fearlessfoundry.com/findingfearless  Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.  Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy's website at www.kristyolinger.com  and find her work journal at Work Journal — Kristy Olinger. Connect with us at theoppositeofsmalltalkpodcast@gmail.com

While most 18-year-olds are trying to survive college, Logan Cuvo was building a brand. Three years later, Best Damn Tape is trusted by pros like the Philadelphia Flyers and expanding into new sports. In this episode, Logan breaks down what it's like running a fast-growing brand while in college, the advantages of manufacturing in the U.S., and the social media platforms fueling their growth. Plus, hear the story behind the name Best Dam Tape and how it's helping them connect with the next generation of athletes! Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) When Logan's entrepreneurial journey started (01:35) The story behind the brand name, Best Dam Tape (03:59) How his love for sales has helped his brand (05:25) Working with NHL teams and expanding to other sports (08:49) Why he decided to manufacture in the U.S. (11:47) Marketing their "Made in the USA" products (16:15) Overcoming athlete superstition (17:35) Social platforms that have grown the brand (19:52) Logan's family support and mentorship (21:57) "Balancing" college and entrepreneurship (25:00) What brought you JOY today? (26:55) Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/ Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGatheringYourTaxDocuments_Form_062424_v2.pdf Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision? Take the Retirement Ready Quiz: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/retirement-planning-quiz/ Connect with Larry Sprung: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_sprung/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceDSprung/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/Lawrence_Sprung Connect with Logan Cuvo: Logan's Instagram: https://instagram.com/logancuvo/ Best Dam Tape's Instagram: https://instagram.com/bestdamtape/ Logan's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/logancuvo/ Best Dam Tape's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Best-Dam-Tape-61552341057516/ Logan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logancuvo Best Dam Tape's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-dam-tape/ Website: ​​http://www.bestdamtape.com/ About Our Guest: Logan Cuvo is the Founder/CEO of Best Dam Tape. A sports tape company committed and focused on providing the highest quality sports tapes to athletes worldwide. A lifelong learner, mentor, and committed human. Disclosure:  Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site. This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

She made olives fun — and the "Sharks" noticed. Nikki Seaman, the founder and CEO of Freestyle Snacks, landed a $300K deal on "Shark Tank" after turning her pandemic frustration over shuttered olive bars into a modern snack brand. In this episode, Nikki explains how she disrupted the "trusty but dusty" olive aisle with bright packaging, tantalizing flavors, and convenient, brine-free pouches. Bootstrapped and profitability-focused, Freestyle has grown strategically. The brand is now sold in over 5,000 stores, including Whole Foods, Target and Central Market, and is also carried on Delta flights. Nikki also shares how Freestyle recently expanded into pickles through a data-driven collaboration with Whole Foods, and how the brand's viral TikTok buzz, combined with a disciplined retail-first approach, has fueled growth with the perfect mix of insight, agility and joy. Show notes: 0:25: Nikki Seaman, Founder & CEO, Freestyle Snacks – Nikki chats about her experience on "Shark Tank" before she talks about the inspiration behind Freestyle Snacks and her desire to create a cleaner, more convenient way to enjoy marinated olives. She shares the brand's distribution footprint and expansion plans for 2026, and also how Freestyle secured its partnership with Delta. Nikki discusses the brand's social media presence, especially on TikTok, and how it has been key to building awareness and driving trial, aided by smart strategies on TikTok Shop. She emphasizes the brand's disciplined, bootstrap approach and why she has largely avoided institutional capital, instead relying on angel investors while focusing on profitability and efficient growth. Nikki also explains why rejecting early advice to stay online-only in favor of prioritizing retail presence has helped position Freestyle Snacks as a future household name for olives and pickles. Brands in this episode: Freestyle Snacks, Whisps

____________Podcast Redefining Society and Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappellihttps://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com  ____________Host Marco CiappelliCo-Founder & CMO @ITSPmagazine | Master Degree in Political Science - Sociology of Communication l Branding & Marketing Advisor | Journalist | Writer | Podcast Host | #Technology #Cybersecurity #Society

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work. Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Amanda: My superpower is just diving in!The non-alcoholic beverage movement is taking the country by storm. While many expect trends to start in big coastal cities, this time something special is happening in the heart of Ohio. Amanda Ortega, founder and CEO of Beyond Bottleshop, is leading the charge to make intentional, alcohol-free drinking accessible to everyone.Amanda's shop in downtown Springfield, Ohio, offers a colorful selection of non-alcoholic and functional beverages — drinks that not only taste good but also help people feel energized, relaxed, or uplifted. She explained, “A lot of the non-alcoholic industry kind of exploded during COVID. A lot of the products that I carry were founded during that time. So we're not too far behind, and I'm just excited to be an industry leader in the Midwest.”Beyond Bottleshop started small, inside a local gift shop. As Amanda put it, “It was an opportunity for me to have a small space with not too much overhead and start selling these non-alcoholic beverages.” What began as a local experiment quickly grew into something much bigger. Customers now drive an hour or more to visit the store, and Amanda has launched an online shop to reach more people across the country.Her next goal is to expand into distribution, helping restaurants and bars create high-quality, non-alcoholic cocktails. “I'm really passionate about getting into the hospitality industry and bridging the gap between what's happening for people personally and what they can get when they're out,” she said. “I'm excited to bridge that gap with other businesses.”Amanda is also raising capital for Beyond Bottleshop through a regulated investment crowdfunding campaign on Honeycomb Credit. The campaign allows community members to invest as little as $100 to help her business grow. “There are a lot of people who feel passionate about what I do,” she said. “What a cool opportunity that they can give a hundred dollars, a thousand dollars, or whatever is in their range to help a small business grow that's local.”Her passion for intentional drinking came from her own journey. After years of running a wine shop and working in hospitality with her husband, a chef, Amanda began to seek healthier, more mindful options. “I just became really passionate about intentional drinking,” she said. “It just felt like enough time has been spent in my life in and around alcohol. It was time for something different.”Through Beyond Bottleshop, Amanda is creating not only a business but also a movement — one that's reshaping how communities in the Midwest and beyond think about what's in their glass.tl;dr:* In this episode, I talk with Amanda Ortega, founder of Beyond Bottleshop, about the booming non-alcoholic beverage movement.* Amanda shares how her Springfield, Ohio, shop became a local hub for functional, alcohol-free drinks with national reach.* She explains her decision to raise capital through Honeycomb Credit, inviting community investors to fuel her growth.* Amanda reveals her superpower: fearless connection — diving in, building trust, and uniting people for shared success.* Together, we explore how authentic relationships and collaboration can drive business growth and positive social change.How to Develop Fearless Connection As a SuperpowerAmanda Ortega's superpower is fearless connection—the ability to dive in, take risks, and build authentic relationships that move ideas forward. As she explained, “My superpower is just diving in. I see a need, and it feels natural to make it happen if it's related to something I'm passionate about.” She combines her entrepreneurial spirit with a genuine love for people, creating trust and collaboration wherever she goes. Amanda's energy comes from her drive to connect with others who share her vision. “It just lights me up,” she said, “talking to other entrepreneurs and business owners about how we can move forward together—how we can change the world together.”One powerful example of Amanda's superpower in action comes from her work connecting local businesses. She described bringing together a sound bath practitioner, a yoga instructor, and her own non-alcoholic beverages to create an experience that nourished the body, mind, and spirit. “I said, Hey, I can bring drinks, you do this, and you do that, and it brings all our customers together for an even better experience,” she recalled. “That's how I see the world—bringing people together in that way and just building and bringing all our superpowers together.”Throughout this episode, Amanda offered practical insight into how others can develop their own gift for connection:* Start small. Attend local networking events or farmers markets to meet people with shared interests.* Ask thoughtful questions. Focus on understanding others' stories before sharing your own.* Build one-on-one trust. Find common ground and let authentic relationships grow naturally.* Encourage collaboration. Look for ways to align skills, goals, or audiences to create mutual benefit.* Stay fearless. Take risks by reaching out, offering ideas, and trying new partnerships.By following Amanda Ortega's example and advice, you can make fearless connection a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileAmanda Ortega (she/her):Founder/ CEO, Beyond Bottleshop, LLCAbout Beyond Bottleshop, LLC: Beyond Bottleshop is Central Ohio's first curated hub for non-alcoholic and functional beverages, founded by Amanda Ortega to lead a cultural shift toward intentional, wellness-centered drinking. More than a retail space, Beyond Bottleshop is a movement-driven experience that blends strategic brand storytelling with compliance expertise, community engagement, and emotionally resonant rituals. From kava and adaptogenic elixirs to sparkling teas and mood-enhancing tonics, it offers a thoughtfully selected inventory backed by educational resources, experiential campaigns, and hospitality partnerships. With a growing eCommerce presence and plans to expand into wholesale and regional distribution, Beyond Bottleshop is building the infrastructure to scale its impact and become the trusted leader in mindful beverage experiences across the Midwest.Website:beyondbottleshop.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/beyondbottleshopOther URL: invest.honeycombcredit.com/campaigns/Beyond-BottleshopBiographical Information: Amanda Ortega is the founder and owner of Beyond Bottleshop, Central Ohio's first curated hub for non-alcoholic and functional beverages. A visionary leader and strategic storyteller, Amanda blends deep compliance expertise with emotionally resonant branding to pioneer a cultural shift toward intentional, wellness-centered drinking. Her career spans over a decade in hospitality, from supporting her husband's food truck and opening a small restaurant to owning a wine shop and earning her Level 1 sommelier certification. As a former SBDC business coach and private consultant, she's empowered other hospitality start-ups with operational clarity and creative direction. At Beyond Bottleshop, Amanda leads experiential marketing, community engagement, and educational initiatives that spark curiosity and connection. With a growing eCommerce presence and plans to expand into wholesale and regional distribution, she's building a movement—not just a business—centered on mindful drinking, partnership, and purpose.Personal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/amanda-ortegaInstagram Handle: @beyondbottleshopSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, Crowdfunding Made Simple, SuperGreen Live and Envirosult. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact Members(We're grateful for every one of these community champions who make this work possible.)Brian Christie, Brainsy | Cameron Neil, Lend For Good | Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | John Berlet, CORE Tax Deeds, LLC. | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* Superpowers for Good Live Pitch applications due by November 17. Apply to pitch at the Superpowers for Good live event on December 11, 2025. This is your chance to spark campaign momentum and present to expert investors who frequently invest in our winners. Applicants must have an active Regulation Crowdfunding offering live when applying that will still be live on the event date. Apply by November 17, 2025.* SuperCrowdHour, November 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern — Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on “Investing with a Self-Directed IRA.” In this session, Devin will explain how investors can use self-directed IRAs to participate in regulated investment crowdfunding while managing taxes and optimizing returns. He'll break down when this strategy makes sense, how to choose the right custodian, and what fees, rules, and risks to watch for. With his trademark clarity and real-world experience, Devin will help you understand how to balance simplicity with smart tax planning—so you can invest confidently, align your portfolio with your values, and make your money work harder for both impact and income.* SuperGreen Live, January 22–24, 2026, livestreaming globally. Organized by Green2Gold and The Super Crowd, Inc., this three-day event will spotlight the intersection of impact crowdfunding, sustainable innovation, and climate solutions. Featuring expert-led panels, interactive workshops, and live pitch sessions, SuperGreen Live brings together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and activists to explore how capital and climate action can work hand in hand. With global livestreaming, VIP networking opportunities, and exclusive content, this event will empower participants to turn bold ideas into real impact. Don't miss your chance to join tens of thousands of changemakers at the largest virtual sustainability event of the year.Community Event Calendar* Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.* From Vision to Impact: The Stories Behind CfPA's Summit Awardees, November 12, 2025, at 2:00 Eastern.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 10,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.Manage the volume of emails you receive from us by clicking here. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

In this episode of Ignite, Cardinal CEO Alex Membrillo chats with Jessica Walker, Founder & CEO of Care Sherpa, about strategies for healthcare marketers who want to maximize the ROI of their patient acquisition efforts. You'll learn how to identify and fix the biggest gaps in lead management—like missed calls, lack of follow-up, and insufficient nurturing—that are costing your organization revenue. By tuning in, you'll gain actionable strategies to improve conversion rates, leverage both technology and human support, and ensure your marketing dollars translate into real patient growth. RELATED RESOURCES Connect with Jessica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/walkerjessica/ 5-Step Paid Media Strategy to Attract Your Ideal Patient - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/paid-media-patient-acquisition-guide/ How to Build a Full-Funnel Healthcare Marketing Strategy - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/healthcare-full-funnel-marketing-strategy/ What is a Patient Journey? Examples to Grow Your Practice - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/what-is-a-patient-journey-grow-your-practice/ Is Your Organization Actually Ready for Marketing? - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/marketing-readiness/

What if sending one Instagram DM could completely change the trajectory of your life and business? In this episode, Braxton Kilgo, Founder & CEO of I Believe In You (IBIY), shares his incredible journey from a small town in Texas with just 200 people to building a global movement that's touched lives in over 20 countries and 100+ cities. After a career-ending football injury forced him to reimagine his future, Braxton discovered his true calling when a middle school principal's phone call led him to create stickers that said "I believe in you" - sparking a ripple effect of kindness he couldn't ignore. From frantically rewriting a speech 24 hours before delivery to receiving stories about lives saved, Braxton reveals how one bold DM to a stranger in Scottsdale introduced him to his business partners Joey and Dylan, who brought him into a world of entrepreneurs that transformed everything. Through the power of "big belief leading to big action," Braxton built IBIY - a tech-enabled bracelet movement where small acts of kindness create measurable waves of impact, with partnerships including Tony Robbins' Mastermind.com and Recovery Unplugged that happened before they even officially launched their B2B offering. Braxton shares why "show up to serve, not sell" will 10x everything you're doing, how being kind and asking "how can I help you?" creates an army of people ready to connect you with anything you need, and why the person giving the bracelet might experience something even more powerful than the person receiving it.   [00:05:19] What Braxton Does: Building a Kindness Movement with Technology Founded I Believe In You (IBIY) - a movement centered on one core belief: small acts of kindness can make big waves of impact Flagship product: Bracelets with "I believe in you" message that you wear with the intention to give away Each bracelet contains an NFC chip synced with mobile app - tap your phone to see personalized video/photo messages and track the bracelet's journey Track every city, country, and person impacted - watch your ripple effect spread around the world even after you give it away Mission: Create an army of "wave makers" to make impact as individuals and businesses [00:07:40] The Origin Story: From Football Dreams to Purpose Grew up in May, Texas - a town of 200 people where his whole family lived on one farm Thought his only path out was playing in the NFL Got to college on a football scholarship but struggled with injuries, limping off the field every day after practice Strength coach Coach Ramey pulled him aside: "I think you were made for something bigger than this, and I think you also want to be able to run around in the yard with your kids one day" Eventually dropped out, went back to the farm and oil field, returned to school and started a clothing company called Vision about defining your version of success [00:10:41] The Pivotal Moment: A Principal's Phone Call That Changed Everything Got invited to speak at a middle school (about 10 schools in, wasn't very good yet) Principal called 24 hours before: "I wanted to remind you what some of the kids are going through at home and at school so you really know who you're talking to" Spent 10 minutes breaking Braxton's heart with stories Braxton told his brother: "I wrote the wrong speech. I'm not qualified" [00:12:37] The Unexpected Impact: When Kindness Goes Viral Principal called days later: Kids were being nicer to each other in hallways and to staff Parents called thanking them for the speaker because of conversations kids started at home Local businesses called asking "what are these ugly ass stickers these kids are sticking on everything?" At 19 years old, shipped bracelets to 16 different countries, appeared on TV channels and podcasts [00:15:01] The Long Journey: From 19 to 30 and Back Again Realized he didn't know any entrepreneurs - "the only person I knew that was maybe a business person was the guy who had more cows next door" Put IBIY on pause to learn how to be a business person and build the technology Built another company (Hours Global - business consulting) that he used to fund IBIY Worked with 1,000+ clients in sales, branding, and high-level partnerships over the decade Now ready to launch IBIY to the world at age 30 (turns 30 next week) [00:18:29] The Million Dollar Question: A Life-Changing Introduction Who Changed Everything: Joey and Dylan (his business partners) [00:19:25] Pivotal People: Joey and Dylan - The Instagram DM That Changed Everything Was planning to move to Fort Lauderdale with his best friend/brother Two friends convinced them to move to Scottsdale instead - "at least come for a little while" On the drive to Scottsdale in a U-Haul, looked for people doing cool stuff on Instagram Never had true friends who were also entrepreneurs before meeting Joey and Dylan They introduced him to Devon who runs Arizona Entrepreneurs, which is where he met Nico [00:21:18] The Scottsdale Effect: From 10 Months to 5 Years Original plan: Stay in Scottsdale for 10-12 months then leave Reality: Stayed for 5 years and was the last one there after all his friends moved Joey and Dylan are now his business partners in IBIY They're the reason he brought IBIY back when he did [00:23:20] The Arizona Entrepreneurs Connection: Opening Doors Everywhere Joey and Dylan introduced him to the Arizona Entrepreneurs community Became the official marketing partner of the entire Arizona Entrepreneur group His first investor for IBIY came from one of those stages Got to sit on stages with "some of the top entrepreneurs in the world" even though they'd done "astronomically more" than him" [00:31:42] The Three Pillars of IBIY Direct-to-Consumer: Bracelets sold online to anyone in the world; each collection gives back to a charity Culture Shift Tour: Speaking at hundreds of schools around the country every year (led by partner Jared), recreating the original sticker moment with real bracelets B2B Partnerships: Custom co-branded bracelets for nonprofits, churches, retreats, conferences, and businesses with custom messaging and packaging [00:32:40] The Partnership Program: Impact You Can Track Organizations get completely co-branded bracelets and packaging Can leave a custom message on the front of all bracelets (video from founder/leader appears first time it's tapped) Working with major companies BEFORE officially launching: Recovery Unplugged, Mastermind.com (Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi), Dick's Sporting Goods meeting scheduled, ClickFunnels reached out All from texting friends and reaching out through personal relationships - no marketing yet [00:38:59] Braxton's Advice: Big Belief, Big Action, Big Results "You have to believe you are before you are and you have to believe like absurdly" "Big belief leads to big action, which is the only way to get those big results" "Little belief leads to little action, which then basically just has you re-solidify in your mind that you couldn't do it" "If you want the magic, you gotta take some risks. There's no risk, there's no magic" [00:41:00] The Giver's Gift "It's really awesome for the people that receive the bracelet, but I think it might still be more powerful to the person that gives it away"   KEY QUOTES "Small acts of kindness can make big waves of impact." - Braxton Kilgo "You have to believe you are before you are and you have to believe like absurdly. Big belief leads to big action, which is the only way to get those big results." - Braxton Kilgo "If you show up to serve, not sell, it will 10x everything that you're doing." - Braxton Kilgo "If you want the magic, you gotta take some risks. There's no risk, there's no magic." - Braxton Kilgo CONNECT WITH BRAXTON KILGO

Author and Blue Gypsy Inc. founder Leah Fellows joins Anya to unpack the playbook behind elite Online Sales Counselor (OSC) programs, and her new book, Attract, Engage, Convert. We cover what great OSCs actually do, how to hire the “unicorn,” and why top-down leadership buy-in is non-negotiable. Leah shares practical tactics for warmer websites, video-first outreach, ungated content, and human-centered nurturing—plus how to blend chat/AI tools without losing the personal touch.You'll learn:-The must-have traits of a high-performing OSC (and the biggest hiring mistakes to avoid)-How to structure training, processes, and metrics that move appointments → sales-Website essentials for OSC success: strong CTAs, visible human presence, and smart use of video-Why gating hurts conversion—and where to earn contact info instead-Turning cold leads warm: segmented follow-ups, personalized video, and practical nurture tracks-Smooth handoffs: chat/AI → OSC → onsite, with clear communication and accountability-When (and how) to audit your existing OSC program for quick winsGuest: Leah Fellows, Founder/CEO, Blue Gypsy Inc.; author of Attract, Engage, Convert. Topics: online sales counselors, new home sales, home builder marketing, AI assistants vs. chatbots, lead nurturing, conversion optimization, customer experience.If you're a builder or marketer ready to level up your OSC program—and your conversions—this episode is your roadmap.

Visit our website:https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/Part two with pilot/IBC pro Travis Fairbairn digs into the big question: “I've got cash value, now what?”We break down a simple, repeatable way to turn whole life policy cash value into predictable cash flow using amortized notes through a low-risk co-lending club. Travis shows how the strategy repays your policy loan (plus interest), compounds as you recycle dollars, when it makes sense to add another policy, and how even ~$500/month in savings can start with ~$2,500 notes. We also talk about real uses and why banks start treating you like a partner when you control the banking function.Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash:https://infinitebanking.org/product/becoming-your-own-banker/ref/46/To learn more about Travis's note stacking program you can email info@kindling.network or fill out the form at this link:https://links.30wconsulting.com/widget/form/yjnxHKSATOK4geqcuFbIWealth Warehouse is not affiliated with the notes program and does not offer investment advice or recommendations. To learn more about Travis's note stacking program you can email info@kindling.network or fill out the form at this link:https://links.30wconsulting.com/widget/form/yjnxHKSATOK4geqcuFbIEpisode Highlights:0:00 - Intro0:56 - Episode beginning3:44 - Natural expansion5:38 - Who can participate?11:53 - Being a partner with banks15:13 - “This is about banking”17:48 - How Paul uses his notes19:17 - This method gives you options21:16 - How you can find out more22:42 - Episode wrap-upABOUT YOUR HOSTS:David Befort and Paul Fugere are the hosts of the Wealth Warehouse Podcast. David is the Founder/CEO of Max Performance Financial. He founded the company with the mission of educating people on the truths about money.David's mission is to show you how you can control your own money, earn guarantees, grow it tax-free, and maintain penalty-free access to it to leverage for opportunities that will provide passive income for the rest of your life.Paul, on the other hand, is an Active Duty U.S. Army officer who graduated from Norwich University in 2002 with a B.A. in History and again in 2012 with a M.A. in Diplomacy and International Terrorism. Paul met his wife Tammy at Norwich.As a family, they enjoy boating, traveling, sports, hunting, automobiles, and are self-proclaimed food people.Visit our website:https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/Catch up with David and Paul, visit the links below!Website: https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Fugere494 https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Befort399LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-a-befort-jr-09663972/

So Scotty O keeps seeing a chart that has a solar system of all the current players with OpenAI and all the rest of the AI players. This wonderful CBInsights chart has Amazon up alone in the corner. So we get 2 of the leading voices in Agentic and Amazon on the show, Scott Wingo, Founder CEO of RefiBuy, Host of Retaigentic podcast and newsletter. Then bring in the Amazon veteran who writes one of the best ecommerce summary newsletter, Weekly Ecommerce Review and is Founder of Silverstream Consulting, Danny Silverman. First Scot Wingo shows us breaking news of how ChatGpt goes live with Glossier Shopify site with full variations. Then we hash out what Amazon is doing, along with their reactions to Andy Jassy's comments at the Q3 2025 Earnings call when asked about Agentic Shopping. Enjoy Always Off Brand is always a Laugh & Learn!    FEEDSPOT TOP 10 Retail Podcast! https://podcast.feedspot.com/retail_podcasts/?feedid=5770554&_src=f2_featured_email Gues: Scot Wingo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thescotwingo/ Website: Refibuy.ai - https://www.refibuy.ai/ Podcast & Newsletter: https://www.retailgentic.com/p/introducing-the-retailgentic-podcast https://www.refibuy.ai/resources?tab=blog Jason and Scot Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jason-scot-show-e-commerce-and-retail-news/id1058718804 Guest: Danny Silverman  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljsilverman/ Silverstream Consulting: https://silverstreamsc.com/ Weekly Ecommerce Review: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7332937556671545346/?displayConfirmation=true QUICKFIRE Info:   Website: https://www.quickfirenow.com/ Email the Show: info@quickfirenow.com  Talk to us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quickfireproductions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quickfire__/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickfiremarketing LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/quickfire-productions-llc/about/ Sports podcast Scott has been doing since 2017, Scott & Tim Sports Show part of Somethin About Nothin:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/somethin-about-nothin/id1306950451 HOSTS: Summer Jubelirer has been in digital commerce and marketing for over 17 years. After spending many years working for digital and ecommerce agencies working with multi-million dollar brands and running teams of Account Managers, she is now the Amazon Manager at OLLY PBC.   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/summerjubelirer/   Scott Ohsman has been working with brands for over 30 years in retail, online and has launched over 200 brands on Amazon. Mr. Ohsman has been managing brands on Amazon for 19yrs. Owning his own sales and marketing agency in the Pacific NW, is now VP of Digital Commerce for Quickfire LLC. Producer and Co-Host for the top 5 retail podcast, Always Off Brand. He also produces the Brain Driven Brands Podcast featuring leading Consumer Behaviorist Sarah Levinger. Scott has been a featured speaker at national trade shows and has developed distribution strategies for many top brands. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-ohsman-861196a6/   Hayley Brucker has been working in retail and with Amazon for years. Hayley has extensive experience in digital advertising, both seller and vendor central on Amazon. Hayley lives in North Carolina.  LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-brucker-1945bb229/   Huge thanks to Cytrus our show theme music "Office Party" available wherever you get your music. Check them out here: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cytrusmusic Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cytrusmusic/ Twitter https://twitter.com/cytrusmusic SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VrNLN6Thj1iUMsiL4Yt5q?si=MeRsjqYfQiafl0f021kHwg APPLE MUSIC https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cytrus/1462321449   "Always Off Brand" is part of the Quickfire Podcast Network and produced by Quickfire LLC.  

Guest: Julie Eshelman, Founder & CEO, Building Military Families Network Host: Dan Bulger, Progyny  Today's guest always dreamed of building a family. But when she and her husband began trying to conceive, they faced years of unanswered questions and a string of devastating losses.  Like many military families, Julie Eshelman's journey was shaped not just by infertility, but by deployments, changing doctors, starting over in new states, and a healthcare system that doesn't always recognize the unique challenges military families face in building a family. Julie and her husband were unable to access full fertility coverage under TRICARE, creating a financial burden to top up the physical and emotional stress they were already experiencing.   These years of heartbreak also led to joy and purpose. Julie is now the mom of a rambunctious three-year-old, and she founded the Building Military Families Network, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting military and veteran families through infertility, loss, and family building. Through resources, education, and support groups, she's working to ensure others in her position don't walk this path alone.   In this episode, Julie shares her story of why she's determined to help others navigate a system that has historically overlooked the reproductive needs of those who serve.  For more information, visit Progyny's Podcast page and Progyny's Education page for more resources. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast, and use #ThisisInfertility. Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com. 

From dentist to consciousness architect, Dr. Kevin Kremer shares how purpose, processes, and mindset can transform a practice into a portfolio and a leader into a builder of thriving cultures. In this conversation, I sat down with Kevin, a dentist-turned-entrepreneur who has grown and scaled ten ventures and founded the Kremer Leadership Institute. We unpack the journey from a single practice to acquisitions, a patient finance company, and an implant surgery center delivering same-day reconstructions. Kevin explains his “three Cs” framework—customer, culture, company—and why culture is the hardest to keep healthy in 2025.  We also dig into his book, Quantum Accountability, and his Quantum Awareness Model, exploring how accountability for your mindset leads to action and, ultimately, abundance. Along the way, Kevin shares a remarkable 93% year-over-year turnaround from a recent acquisition, practical ways he trains teams with playbooks and interactive learning, and how AI is reshaping both clinical and operational excellence. Here are some highlights: • The three Cs in practice: how balancing customer experience, culture, and company health creates the “sweet spot” for sustainable growth and why culture is the toughest to maintain. • From chairside to CEO: the steps that took Kevin from solo practitioner to acquiring practices, launching patient finance and membership programs, and opening an implant surgery center. • Playbooks that actually work: mapping the entire customer journey, training with short videos, and reinforcing skills through interactive quizzes to keep standards high across teams. • Mindset drives outcomes: inside Quantum Accountability and the Quantum Awareness Model and how accountability for your thinking leads to better actions and an abundance mindset. • Technology with a human core: real examples of AI in diagnostics, workflow, and same-day full-mouth restorations, plus why communication and trust will always be the differentiators. About the guest: Dr. Kevin Kremer is a dentist-turned-entrepreneur with 25 years of leadership in healthcare and business. He has built and scaled ten ventures, including a multi-location dental group, a patient finance and membership company, and a same-day implant surgery center. As founder of the Kremer Leadership Institute and author of Quantum Accountability, Kevin teaches his Quantum Awareness Model—moving from accountability to action to abundance—and the “three Cs” framework of customer, culture, and company. Known for practical playbooks and team training that elevate service standards, he's led notable turnarounds, including a 93% year-over-year lift at a recent acquisition. Kevin combines cutting-edge technology with human-centered care and mentors clinicians to grow as confident, purpose-driven business leaders. Connect with Kevin: Website: https://www.kremerleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kremer-leadership-institute/  Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web, and it is ranked the number 6 CEO podcast to listen to in 2025! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/ceo_podcasts/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/  Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/   #CEO #leadership #startup #founder #business #businesspodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Walt Hampton discuss:Following what lights you upMastering time instead of managing itSaying no to create freedomPreventing burnout through alignment Key Takeaways:Fulfillment doesn't come from doing what seems logical but from pursuing what makes you come alive. Many lawyers achieve success yet feel empty inside. True success begins when you align your career with your values, strengths, and passions.Time can't be managed, only mastered. Working in focused 60–90 minute blocks, minimizing interruptions, and protecting white space helps restore clarity and productivity. How you use your time reflects how much you value yourself.Every yes dilutes your energy and focus. Learning to say no with grace allows you to set boundaries and prioritize what truly matters. The word “no” is not rejection—it's an act of self-leadership that protects your well-being.Burnout fades when your choices reflect your purpose. Create white space, delegate with trust, and honor your physical and mental health. The goal isn't just endurance—it's building a life and practice that truly sustains you. "No is a full sentence. Every yes we give dilutes our effectiveness." —  Walt Hampton Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again. Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/ Thank you to our Sponsor!Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/HireParalegals: https://hireparalegals.com/ Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/ About Walt Hampton: Walt Hampton, J.D., is the Founder & CEO of Summit Success, LLC, a global personal and professional development firm dedicated to helping high-achievers design meaningful work, master time, and live with purpose. A 1984 graduate of Cornell Law School, Walt spent nearly 25 years as managing partner of a commercial litigation and criminal-defense law firm before transitioning to full-time coaching, consulting, training, and speaking. He is the bestselling author of books including Journeys on the Edge: Living a Life That Matters and The Power Principles of Time Mastery: Do Less, Make More, Have Fun. He has trained under Tony Robbins' Results Coach program, and is a sought-after speaker on topics of leadership, time mastery, and sustainable peak performance. Beyond his professional work, Walt is known for his adventurous pursuits—high-altitude mountaineering, ultra-distance running, and blue-water sailing—underscoring his belief that personal transformation and professional mastery go hand in hand. Connect with Walt Hampton: Website: https://www.walthampton.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walthampton/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/walthamptonjrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whamptonjr/?hl=enConnect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Our guest for today's podcast is Cristina Chen-Oster who is the Founder & CEO of M2M Capital, which provides real-time market-informed valuations and liquidity solutions for private companies. Previously, Cristina served as the Head of Americas Distribution for S64, a global Alternatives Solutions business committed to optimizing private market access. Cristina spent the bulk of her career on Wall Street including tenures at Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and Natixis in institutional solutions and equity structured products. Cristina is a CFA charter holder and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from MIT. Without further ado, here is our conversation with Cristina Chen-Oster.

Named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women and a 40 Under 40 awardee, Dr.JulieWilson is a nationally recognized physician-entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Terra Nova Medical Clinics—British Columbia's largest and fastest-growing physician-led clinic network—and I'd love to propose her as a guest on [podcast name].While many clinics shut down during the pandemic, Julie leaned in—scaling Terra Nova from one location serving 25,000 patients to seven thriving clinics that now care for over 50,000. She did it by building a culture where practitioners thrive, leadership is nurtured at every level, and operational excellence is fused with compassion. Terra Nova's impact has earned recognition like Best Workplace in Healthcare, Best Workplaces Managed by Women (2024), Outstanding Workplace of the Year (2022), and nominations for the Business Leadership Award, the Small BC Business Impact Award, and the People's Choice Award.Julie is still a full-time practicing doctor—while mentoring international medical graduates, shaping healthcare policy, and challenging outdated systems with a modern model of connected, tech-forward, people-first care. She's redefining leadership in one of the toughest industries to scale and proving that purpose, profit, and people can all grow together.

How can you identify and reframe your limiting beliefs?Why is awareness not enough to get unblocked?My guest on this episode is with Muriel Wilkins, Founder & CEO of Paravis Partners and author of “Leadership Unblocked.”During our conversation Muriel and I discuss:Why leaders are often their own biggest obstacleHow limiting beliefs quietly undermine our leadership and how to spot themThe hidden blockers successful people carry and how they can stall your progressThe myth of “If I can do it, so can you”—and why true leaders meet people where they areMuriel's practical three-step roadmap: uncover, unpack, and unblock your limiting beliefsConnecting with Muriel: Connect with Muriel Wilkins on LinkedInLearn more about Muriel's firm, Paravis PartnersOrder her newest book, Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential.

Visit our website:https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/Travis Fairbairn joins Dave and Paul for a fun, super practical chat on Infinite Banking. He details his journey as a corporate jet pilot and how he found IBC, put it to work, and started “stacking notes” to turn policy loans into predictable cash flow. You'll hear the story behind it, why using a dollar in more than one place clicked for him, and how he funds big purchases and even premiums through his system. If you're IBC-curious or already running policies and want ideas to put cash value to work without losing liquidity, this one's your lane. Subscribe and come back next week for Part 2!Becoming Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash:https://infinitebanking.org/product/becoming-your-own-banker/ref/46/To learn more about Travis's note stacking program you can email info@kindling.network or fill out the form at this link:https://links.30wconsulting.com/widget/form/yjnxHKSATOK4geqcuFbWealth Warehouse is not affiliated with the notes program and does not offer investment advice or recommendations. To learn more about Travis's note stacking program you can email info@kindling.network or fill out the form at this link:https://links.30wconsulting.com/widget/form/yjnxHKSATOK4geqcuFbIEpisode Highlights:0:00 - Intro + why Travis is here1:19 - Meet Travis (pilot, client, IBC user)3:30 - Life flying Gulfstreams/private jets5:31 - How he discovered Infinite Banking8:03 - “Use a dollar in two places” lightbulb14:13 - Note stacking 101 (policy loans → cash flow)18:58 - Using notes to fund big purchases20:11 - Paying annual premiums via policy loans22:05 - Adding policy #2 and sizing strategy23:10 - Why he liquidated his 401(k) + lessons learnedABOUT YOUR HOSTS:David Befort and Paul Fugere are the hosts of the Wealth Warehouse Podcast. David is the Founder/CEO of Max Performance Financial. He founded the company with the mission of educating people on the truths about money.David's mission is to show you how you can control your own money, earn guarantees, grow it tax-free, and maintain penalty-free access to it to leverage for opportunities that will provide passive income for the rest of your life.Paul, on the other hand, is an Active Duty U.S. Army officer who graduated from Norwich University in 2002 with a B.A. in History and again in 2012 with a M.A. in Diplomacy and International Terrorism. Paul met his wife Tammy at Norwich.As a family, they enjoy boating, traveling, sports, hunting, automobiles, and are self-proclaimed food people.Visit our website:https://www.thewealthwarehousepodcast.com/Catch up with David and Paul, visit the links below!Website: https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Fugere494 https://infinitebanking.org/agents/Befort399LinkedIn:

In this week's episode, we sit down with Dane Johnson, founder of the Crohn's & Colitis Lifestyle, who went from near rock-bottom with IBD to building a thriving system for full-body healing. Dane shares how he transformed years of pain and confusion into purpose—by becoming the CEO of his own health. We talk about the exact tools and mindset shifts that helped him rebuild his microbiome, restore his nervous system, and rediscover hope when conventional medicine fell short. Whether you're battling IBD or simply ready to take radical ownership of your health, this conversation will leave you fired up to turn struggle into strength.Dane Johnson is the Founder/CEO of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle and a Holistic Nutritionist specializing in reversing Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Dane's story ignited through a life-threatening case of Crohn's/Colitis which nearly took his life December 2014. Since committing his life to natural healing he has remained surgery and medication-free while eliminating IBD symptoms. To date, Dane and his passionate team of specialists and coaches have created 500+ success stories for reversing IBD symptoms using his signature S.H.I.E.L.D. Program. His passion, unique experience, and niche in the field of IBD have empowered him to create unparalleled value for real, long-term symptom relief for those suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease.SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the podcast!1:50 Dane Johnson's Bio2:51 Welcome him to the show!3:58 Getting sick with IBD7:54 His turning point for getting results9:49 How to find the right IBD provider11:35 How to be the CEO of your health15:15 How to find hope18:03 Becoming resourceful & tracking symptoms23:19 The Success Tracker28:32 Supplement caution30:55 His checklist for IBD32:44 What is Glyphosate39:42 Rebuilding your microbiome & gut lining42:18 Nervous system support46:50 Listening to intuition51:58 Correlative issues with IBD53:52 Tips for supporting the gut59:05 Where to find him1:01:35 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Website: Crohn's Colitis LifestyleIG: Dane JohnsonIG: CCLS.H.I.E.L.D. ProgramHealing JournalIBD Strategy SessionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Troy Bolotnick, Founder & CEO, of Filmland Spirits. They talk with Troy about his past life as a writer in LA in the entertainment industry, the unique stories that Filmland embraces for each of their releases, and what the future of the brand looks like. They also taste and review Filmland Spirits' Quadraforce Mr. Mysteron Straight Bourbon and their Moonlight Mayhem 2 Straight Bourbon finished in White Port Casks.   This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:  www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com  

Nate Davenport is the Founder & CEO of Nebu Clothing, an outdoor apparel brand built for performance, versatility, and heart. Before launching Nebu, Nate led a finance team at Zappos and served as an infantry squad leader in the U.S. Marines, where he learned the value of gear that works under real pressure.Nebu was born from frustration, products that changed for the sake of change, colors that blended into landscapes but not the spirit of adventure, and fits that never quite fit. Nate set out to fix that by building apparel that feels great, performs hard, and actually looks good.In this episode, Nate shares how he rebuilt his Shopify site from scratch in 36 hours after a crash, how he found the right manufacturing partners through hands-on trial and error, and how he defines success by community and craftsmanship, not scale alone.Whether you're an ecommerce founder navigating supply chain complexity or a brand builder chasing quality over quantity, Nate's story is a masterclass in learning fast, leading with purpose, and finding fulfillment beyond revenue.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:26] Intro[01:09] Building products that solve real use problems[03:16] Turning frustration into a product opportunity[05:46] Building intuition through contrast and visits[10:25] Selling through friends before running paid ads[14:53] Stay updated with new episodes[15:03] Building profitability through paid learning[15:43] Turning events and emails into ad leverage[17:14] Sponsors: Electric Eye, Heatmap & Freight Right[21:50] Balancing goodwill with measurable profit[22:28] Moving fulfillment from warehouse to garage[27:01] Choosing product ideas by improving what exists[32:54] Redefining success beyond scale and revenue[36:42] Connecting community through personal supportResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeEveryday active apparel nebuclothing.com/Follow Nate Davenport linkedin.com/in/nathan-davenport-327483186Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectClear, real-time data built for ecommerce optimization heatmap.com/honestTurn your domestic business into an international business freightright.com/honestIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

What does prosperity really mean — and how can women redefine it on their own terms? In this empowering episode of the Investor Mama Podcast, host Jen Narciso sits down with Ruchi Pinniger, founder of Watch Her Prosper, to break down the three essential pillars of building wealth with meaning, purpose, and peace of mind. Ruchi shares her journey from corporate finance to redifing how we think about money. She also hares her RIR Method™ tools (Recognize, Interrupt, Reframe™) to change your mindset and live on your own terms. Once you decide what you want she helps you plan for it with ease. Tune in!