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David Frankel is an inventor, entrepreneur, business owner, networking host, and podcaster who has built a career around sales, innovation, and solving problems. From starting as a teenage dishwasher to becoming a top-performing sales leader, opening his own offices, and eventually inventing the Perky Collar, David has continually reinvented himself throughout his career. His Perky Collar product has sold more than 35,000 units, reached over 366 stores, and generated $1.8 million in lifetime sales. Today, David balances a full-time career in RV sales with his product business, custom clothing, networking groups, and podcasting. On this episode we talk about: How David's first jobs taught him the value of earning his own money and independence Why he initially studied pharmacy and wanted to find cures for diseases How his grandfather helped him recognize that his strengths were better suited to business, sales, and relationship-building Turning a sales job into an entrepreneurial opportunity by opening and managing his own locations How David took a struggling sales office and helped transform it into a top-performing location Why businesses sometimes need to pivot when the market itself is shrinking The everyday problem that inspired David to invent the Perky Collar How he turned a simple idea into a prototype, patented product, and retail business The importance of finding trustworthy professionals when bringing an invention to market The lessons David learned from opening a photography studio, franchising his business, and eventually closing his retail store Why entrepreneurship doesn't have to mean working for yourself full-time Building a life around the season you're in rather than forcing yourself into one definition of success The sacrifices entrepreneurship can create for marriage, family, and personal life Why having the right support system can make a major difference for entrepreneurs Top 3 Takeaways: 1. Look for problems you can solve.The Perky Collar started with a simple problem David experienced himself: his dress-shirt collar wouldn't stay up. Instead of simply accepting the problem, he experimented with a solution, validated the concept, and eventually turned it into a product that generated millions in sales. 2. Your career doesn't have to follow a straight line.David moved from pharmacy to photography sales, management, entrepreneurship, product development, retail, and eventually RV sales and custom clothing. Each experience gave him skills and knowledge that he was able to carry into the next chapter. 3. Build the life that fits your current season.David ultimately chose stability and a steady paycheck over continuing to operate a retail store full-time, while keeping Perky as a supplemental income stream. As Travis points out, there isn't one correct way to make money or build a career. Sometimes entrepreneurship is the right move, and sometimes a job plus a side business creates the life you actually want. Notable Quotes: “I've always been motivated by money and having my own freedom and independence.” “I've always had kind of had that innovative problem-solving mindset. I just had to figure out how to use it.” “You can't do it all yourself. You have to find someone to help you.” “It's a tough juggling act.” “It's all feathers for your hat. You learn things, you help other people.” “It's that constant reinvention and constant seeking of the vision that you have for your life.” Connect with David Frankel: Website: PerkyLLC.com Social Media: @PerkyLLC on Facebook, Instagram, etc A Word from Our Sponsors:- The most successful business owners don't do it all themselves — they delegate. Upwork lets you build a team of highly skilled specialists for every function your business needs, so you can focus on what you do best and let experts handle the rest. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roof repairs can look very profitable until you add up what they really cost. Dave Sullivan breaks down roof repair pricing, hidden costs, the right customer, repair operations, and the numbers contractors need to track to know if their repairs are actually making money.EPISODE DESCRIPTIONRoof repairs look profitable.A $600 repair. A couple hours of labor. Maybe $75 in materials.Looks like easy money, right?Not so fast.What about the cost of the lead, answering the phone, scheduling, drive time, the truck, fuel, insurance, trips to the supply house, documentation, billing, collections and callbacks?There may be a lot more money tied up in that repair than you realize.In this episode, I break down what it really costs to run a roof repair business and why you can't price repairs based simply on how long your technician spends on the roof.I also share what I learned building a commercial service and maintenance operation that eventually did about $4 million a year.In this episode:Why repairs need to be treated as a separate businessThe hidden costs contractors often missWhy I won't give you a magic price for a roof repairHow to determine what you need to chargeHow to identify your ideal repair customerWhat repair customers are really paying you forWhy repairs need their own sales and service processHow repair customers can become future reroof customersWhy a good production roofer isn't automatically a good repair technicianThe numbers you need to track to know if repairs are actually profitableRepairs can be a very profitable part of your roofing business.But don't do them just to keep everybody busy.Know why you're doing them. Know what they cost. Charge enough to make a profit. And keep score.Not sure where the profit is going in your roofing business?Start with the Roofing Business Health Check.We'll look at the whole business through the three things every successful roofing company has to do well:Sell the Work. Do the Work. Keep Score.We'll identify where you're making money, where you're leaking it, and the three things I'd focus on over the next 90 days.SPONSORSProLinetheroofercoach.com/prolinePromo code: DAVE50SMA Supporttheroofercoach.com/smasupportFurther ListeningEpisode #478, the service/repair truck episodeEpisode #490, Why Your Roofing Company Has Plenty of Work—but No Money

How can dentists stay clinically sharp, adapt to digital dentistry, and maintain profitable workflows throughout their careers? In this episode, Kirk Behrendt talks with Dr. John Cranham, educator, mentor, and longtime student and faculty member of the Dawson philosophy, about the four pillars dentists need to continually develop: foundational principles, efficient and profitable workflows, ongoing education, and mentorship. They also discuss the different challenges facing emerging digital dentists and experienced clinicians transitioning into digital workflows, why technology must remain grounded in sound clinical principles, and how mentorship accelerates growth.To learn how to combine clinical fundamentals, technology, education, and feedback into a sustainable path toward excellence, listen to Episode 1101 of The Best Practices Show!Main Takeaways:Strong foundational knowledge in aesthetics, occlusion, biology, and structural integrity guides effective diagnosis and treatment planning.Efficient and profitable workflows require repeatable systems that allow the entire dental team to understand how clinical procedures should progress.Dentists need ongoing education to stay current with evolving materials, software, technology, and treatment approaches.Mentorship provides a trusted feedback loop where dentists can share their work, receive constructive guidance, and continue improving.Emerging digital dentists often understand technology quickly but need deeper clinical principles to guide how they use it.Experienced dentists often have strong clinical foundations but need support incorporating scanners, software, digital design, printing, and other technologies into their workflows.Digital dentistry allows clinicians to move faster, but foundational principles determine whether they are moving in the right direction.Episode Chapters:00:00 Intro01:19 Dr. John Cranham begins a new chapter after putting down the handpiece.02:07 The four areas dentists need to develop throughout their careers.08:27 Why mentorship requires transparency, feedback, and setting ego aside.09:00 Applying knowledge and learning through repetition and experience.12:03 The emerging digital dentist and the challenges this group faces.16:35 Why technology must be combined with sound clinical principles.21:03 The experienced dentist transitioning into digital dentistry.23:58 Why Dr. Cranham remains committed to teaching and mentoring.27:24 Why younger dentists need to actively seek mentors.31:55 The evolution from Cranham Culp Digital Dental to Dental Mastery.35:59 Goal setting, accountability, and access to mentorship.36:00 How dentists can learn more about Dental Mastery.Guest Bio:Dr. John Cranham graduated from dental school in 1988 and built a general dental practice in Chesapeake, Virginia, with a focus on aesthetic dentistry, implant dentistry, TMD, and complex restorative care. Early in his career, he completed advanced education through the Dawson Academy, the Pankey Institute, and programs associated with Kois and Spear. His Cranham Dental Seminars organization merged with the Dawson Academy in 2004, and he served as clinical director of the Dawson Academy from 2004 to 2020. He later developed Cranham Culp Digital Dental and has continued teaching comprehensive dentists how to translate traditional restorative and occlusal principles into digital workflows. He is also involved with the Pankey Institute and its educational programs.Episode Resources:Dental Mastery: dentalmastery.com1092: The Truth About Practice Ownership, DSOs, and Retirement: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/1092-the-truth-about-practice-ownership-dsos/id1223838218?i=1000786495379More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:Contact Gina to learn more about ACT: gina@actdental.comThe Best Practices Show: https://www.actdental.com/podcast/Smile Source Community Hub: https://www.actdental.com/community-hubUpcoming Events & Workshops: https://www.actdental.com/events/Smile Source: https://www.smilesource.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.comSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com

Marketing agency profitability doesn't always translate into healthy cash flow, especially when financial reporting only looks backward. Jody Grunden explains how agencies can use cash-flow forecasting, utilization, bill rates, team capacity, and other financial KPIs to make better decisions before problems appear. He also covers how much cash an agency should keep on hand, what a fractional CFO adds beyond bookkeeping, and how pricing models can support long-term profitability as the business grows. 00:00 Introduction 01:06 How Virtual CFO Services Became Scalable 04:18 The Profit and Cash Targets Agencies Need 06:48 What a CFO Does That a Bookkeeper Doesn't 09:44 The KPIs Agencies Should Track Every Week 12:31 Why Subscription Pricing Beats Hourly Billing 19:04 How to Scale Pricing as Your Agency Grows Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today!

Vroon Modgill spent two decades in payments as an accountant, finance director and CFO before founding Sokin in 2019. The company launched as a subscription-based consumer remittance app and is now a B2B payments and treasury platform running across 170 countries and 70 currencies, growing 100% a year while staying profitable. We talk about the pivot out of consumer, where stablecoins actually earn their place, and why he thinks the moat in agentic finance sits in the regulated plumbing rather than in the agent.What We CoveredTwenty years in payments before founding SokinWatching his father fill out the same compliance forms on every remittanceWhy a consumer subscription app was the wrong business to be inThe 2021 decision to go all in on B2BSitting underneath the payments, treasury and FX providersOne integration across 170 countries and 70 currenciesEnterprise direct versus the embedded partner channelEmbedded going from zero to 40% of projected US revenue in a yearWhy most of the world is not card firstOwning the stablecoin stack instead of renting itThe MCP connector and agent-prepared, human-approved paymentsNine dollars of revenue for every dollar of net cash burnedThe Series B, the Oxford Finance debt facility and the licensing build-outWhat the Manchester United partnership actually deliversKey TakeawaysThe defensible layer in agentic finance is not the model. An agent that decides to fund payroll still needs an account, a license and a rail, which is why the licensing build-out matters more than the AI demo.Stablecoins work best treated as a rail rather than a religion. Sokin bought the engineering DNA, runs fiat and stable through the same licensed infrastructure, and lets the route decide.Consumer remittance is a price and marketing game. Being right about the problem does not make it the right business, and the enterprise version of the same friction is where the money is.Profitable growth is a capital strategy, not just discipline. It let Sokin raise equity into strength and add debt at a lower cost than dilution.About Vroon ModgillVroon Modgill is the founder and CEO of Sokin, a global business payments and treasury platform he launched in 2019. He trained as an accountant and spent roughly 20 years in payments and finance leadership roles, including finance director positions at startups and, from 2017 to 2019, North America CEO and global CFO of a crypto payments company. Sokin closed a Series B led by Prysm Capital with Morgan Stanley returning, followed by a debt facility from Oxford Finance, and is the official payments partner of Manchester United.Connect with Fintech One-on-One:Tweet me @PeterRentonConnect with me on LinkedInFind previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

Send us Fan MailYour profit and loss statement says the business is doing well, so why does it feel like there is never enough cash available?In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, Kendra Corman talks with Emily Bowie, partner at Thorne Advisors, about the critical difference between business profit and actual cash flow.Emily explains why the number at the bottom of your profit and loss statement does not always reflect what is sitting in your bank account. Owner distributions, credit card payments, loans, payment plans, and other financial activity can all affect the amount of cash you truly have available.They also discuss why trying to reduce your taxable profit as much as possible can sometimes work against your larger goals. A low profit number may save money on taxes, but it can also make it harder to qualify for a mortgage, obtain a business loan, or secure a line of credit.Another major focus of the conversation is pricing. Many business owners base their rates on what competitors charge or what they used to earn as an employee. They may not account for overhead, administrative time, software, subscriptions, or the full cost of delivering their services. The result is a business that looks busy but struggles to produce predictable margins.In this episode, you will learn:• Why profit and cash flow are not the same• What your profit and loss statement may be missing• How payment plans and owner distributions affect available cash• Why your tax strategy should support your future goals• How outdated bookkeeping limits strategic decision-making• Why your pricing must include overhead and direct costs• How underpricing can lead to frustration and resentment• Why consistency, visibility, and imperfect action matter in marketingBetter financial visibility helps you make decisions based on facts instead of assumptions. When you understand how money moves through your business, you can price more confidently, build predictable margins, and create a business that supports your life.About Emily BowieEmily Bowie is a partner at Thorne Advisors, where she helps business owners turn profit into cash, reduce taxes strategically, and build long-term wealth and legacy.Connect with EmilyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emilyvbowie/Website: go.thorneadvisors.com  Looking to leverage AI? Want better results? Want to think about what you want to leverage?Check and see how I am using it for FREE on YouTube. From "Holy cow, it can do that?" to "Wait, how does this work again?" – I've got all your AI curiosities covered. It's the perfect after-podcast snack for your tech-hungry brain. Watch here

Your business can look successful and still be losing money. In this episode, Tiffany Phillips, CPA and Tax Strategist, breaks down the accounting and finance basics every business owner should understand. You'll learn what your income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement actually tell you, and why revenue is not the same as profit. Tiffany also explains cash versus accrual accounting, profit margins, break-even points, cash flow forecasting, and the numbers that can help you make smarter money decisions. You do not need to become an accountant. You just need enough business finance knowledge to understand what is really happening with your money. If you are tired of guessing whether your business is truly profitable, listen now. These numbers could change the way you run your business. Next Steps:

If you want to build an interior design business that is profitable, scalable, and capable of supporting the life you actually want, your pricing strategy has to do more than cover your time. In this episode of Design Business Freedom, I'm breaking down how interior designers can move beyond hourly pricing, intentionally design profit into their business, and confidently charge for the transformation they create. Knowing your value and charging for it are two very different skills, which is why pricing is the second pillar of the Profitable Studio Framework. You'll learn why hourly billing penalizes expertise, how flat-fee pricing supports scalable profit, which numbers matter most inside your design firm, and how the language you use around money can dramatically influence what clients are willing to invest. In This Episode You Will Learn: Understand why hourly pricing can penalize experienced interior designers for becoming faster and more efficient. Shift from charging for time to pricing for the transformation, long-term value, and client outcome you deliver. Calculate the annual revenue, owner compensation, overhead, and profit your interior design business needs to produce. Track profit per project and average project value so your Design Business Freedom strategy is based on profitability instead of project volume. Use more confident money language with prospects so interior designers can protect their fees, position their expertise, and attract better-fit clients. While one word can truly grow your profits, mastering more will lead to a full business and personal transformation. Get them all in my book "The Language of Success: 35 Words to Boost Your Worth and Wealth". You'll be pleasantly surprised at the effectiveness of these word swaps and the increased confidence you'll feel in business and life. Timestamps: (00:00) Welcome to Design Business Freedom and pricing strategy (01:01) Turning your interior design value into sustainable profit (03:19) Why profitable design businesses intentionally design their profit (04:39) How hourly pricing penalizes mastery and design expertise (07:27) Stop measuring success by how busy you are (09:03) Price the client transformation instead of your time (12:39) Why flat fees better reflect long-term design value (13:33) Pricing procurement, product margin, and design implementation (15:03) Revenue versus profit inside your interior design firm (15:54) Start pricing with the extraordinary life you want (18:21) Calculate owner compensation, overhead, reserves, and profit (20:19) Track profit per project and strengthen flat-fee pricing (21:55) Use change orders to stop losing scope-creep revenue (26:11) Replace budget and cost language with investment language (33:48) What to say when prospects ask your pricing Key Takeaways: Profit should be intentionally designed into your interior design pricing strategy instead of discovered at the end of the year. Hourly billing has a ceiling, while the value and transformation an experienced designer delivers can continue to increase. Profitable interior design businesses track profit per project and average project value, not simply revenue or how many projects are on the books. The language interior designers use around investment, value, and discovery can strengthen positioning and protect profitability before the contract is ever signed. About Melissa Galt: Melissa Galt is an award-winning business coach, marketing consultant, speaker, and interior designer with more than 30 years of experience helping interior designers build profitable, scalable, and sustainable businesses. Through Design Business Freedom, Melissa shares proven Interior Design Business strategies, Interior Design Marketing insights, leadership training, pricing expertise, and growth systems designed to help designers attract better clients, increase profitability, and create lasting success. Connect with Melissa Instagram Facebook Linkedin Website  

At the time of recording, I've reviewed 540 funnels this year — and across all of them, the same handful of mistakes keep showing up. Here are the three biggest patterns I see holding people back from a profitable funnel.— Why your feelings about your funnel's performance can mislead you, and why you need to track data week-to-week instead of reacting to one bad week or one bad call — Why cost per lead isn't the determinant of success — quality of lead is — and how Hormozi's "back-end economics beat front-end tactics" idea changes how you should think about ad spend — Why most funnels are leaking in exactly one place, and the three reasons that leak is so hard to spot (optimising what's comfortable, not measuring stage by stage, and chasing new tactics instead of going deeper) — What return on ad spend (ROAS) benchmark to aim for, and real examples from clients generating 10x–26x ROASWant to fill your mastermind before the end of the year? DM me "revenue" @elliehswift and I'll send you the link to join my free weekly training.LINKS:FREE GUIDE: Sell Out & Retain Mastermind Clients in 2026: https://ellieswift.com/mastermind2026Connect with Ellie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/elliehswiftSubscribe to Inside The Mastermind Newsletter: https://ellieswift.com/newsletterWatch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@elliehswiftKeen to work together?Sell Out Your Mastermind: The Mastermind Model - https://ellieswift.com/modelBe Coached By Ellie to $500k+ : The Scalable Freedom Mastermind - https://ellieswift.com/scalablefreedom

Send us Fan MailYou had your best month on record in July. Six weeks later you were awake at two in the morning wondering whether payroll would clear, and nothing went wrong in between.That is not a sign you are bad with money. It is a sign you have been reading the wrong number.In this episode Laura explains why profit and cash are two entirely different figures, why the interior design business creates a wider gap between them than almost any other industry, and what to do about it. She walks through the four forces that pull your account balance out of step with your actual profitability, from lead times and mismatched vendor terms to the costs that always arrive after the money does.Then two structural fixes: how to separate the money that was never yours in the first place, and how to take your design fee off the furniture schedule so it arrives when you actually do the work. Plus the one page, ninety day cash calendar that ends the middle of the night arithmetic for good.If you have ever felt rich in July and frightened in August, this one is for you.Why your account balance measures where you are in a cycle, not how your business is doingThe two column exercise that separates profit from cash in about ten minutesThe four things that widen the gap in our industry: lead times, mismatched payment terms, costs that land late, and a design fee that tricklesThe three account structure, and why your operating balance is meant to look smaller than you expectHow to restructure a deposit schedule so you stop financing your clients' furnitureThe ninety day cash calendar, and the single number on it that matters mostFive things to do this week if the month is already tightThe Profit Reset Private Podcast | September 14-18, 2026A free 5-day private podcast limited series designed to help Interior Designers finally look at the business behind the beautiful spaces. Join the Profit Reset: https://www.theprofitacademyforinteriordesigners.com/profitresetBe sure to follow along on Instagram @thebusinessofbeautifulspaces + @thorntondesign to stay up to date on what we're talking about next week. If you love our podcast, please, please, please leave us a review. If you have any questions or topic ideas OR you wish to be a guest email us thebusinessofbeautifulspaces@gmail.com or find us on instagram @thebusinessofbeautifulspacesLaura Thornton is the  principle designer of Thornton Design Inc, located in Kleinburg, ON.  Since founding the company in 1999, Laura has been committed to creating a new kind of interior design experience for her clients. Thornton Design is an experienced team of creative talents, focused on curating beautiful residential and commercial spaces in the Toronto, Ontario area and beyond. Now sharing all the years of experience with other interior designers to create a world of collaboration and less competition. The Business of Beautiful Spaces  I @thebusinessofbeautifulspacesThornton Design                                      I @thorntondesign

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Tay Redinger - Suburban Memories FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYReagan Nichole - Won't Let Me Go FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYWendy Schettig - The Potter FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSuzanne Hodson - Turn My Heart to You (feat. Zelda Nera) FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLatoria Marshall - Canvas of My Heart Grace Frances - Clothed with Dignity FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYDoreen Pinkerton - Show Me The Way FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY12 Disciples Worship - Majesty FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJensen & Company - The Good FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYGrace Frances - Again FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYVineyard Worship Australia - Jesus Lead Me On FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYDoreen Pinkerton - My Prayer FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYTonya Townsend & Songs By John - Still God Caroline Kinzel - The Blood of Jesus FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLatoria Marshall - Elevate Featuring Jeff Marshall For Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Tralena at https://open.spotify.com/track/6D7BBr4GGTfx7TTJGZairQ Visit our Sponsor REIGN at https://www.youtube.com/@music_by_REIGNVisit our Sponsor Category of One Secret Podcast at http://profitablemusician.com/secretVisit our Sponsor Profitable Musician Newsletter at profitablemusician.com/joinVisit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Lucy Tay - Your Love Is A Gun FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKristi Dixon - Stupid Me FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSally Jane - Fishing Taught Me Patience FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYDee Wright - Leaving London FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMind Riot - It Shows FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYVelvet Rodeo - Raising Hell & Hallelujahs FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYDeborah Stokol - I Am Odysseus FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYREIGN - Mathew FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKara Lockwood - Aniken Jorde FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAlena Marie - Chameleon FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBrandiWyne - Shadows FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYShantelle - Florecer FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAgita - Life's Like a Movie FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYElele Tiana - Connected Reflections FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYStella Lain - Moving On FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Tralena at https://open.spotify.com/track/6D7BBr4GGTfx7TTJGZairQ Visit our Sponsor REIGN at https://www.youtube.com/@music_by_REIGNVisit our Sponsor Category of One Secret Podcast at http://profitablemusician.com/secretVisit our Sponsor Profitable Musician Newsletter at profitablemusician.com/joinVisit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

Discover real-life stories from Female Musician Accelerator members as they share their most memorable, non-traditional gigs: why those shows were special, how they landed them, and what they learned. From Woodstock to USO tours to stadium shows with family in tow, get inspired by unique journeys outside the typical music venue scene.HighlightsCarleen Thissen describes singing "Back There Again" at the Woodstock Museum, fulfilling her lifelong dream by connecting with the anniversary event organizers after donating her original Woodstock guitar 03:08.A lesson in audience fit and boldness: Carleen's gig came from immersing herself in the Woodstock generation and asking directly for the chance to perform 05:11.Anne Heaton recalls performing for the "long clappers" at a Pennsylvania yoga studio and reflects on how audience energy can uplift artists and reshape the entire experience 08:28.Carol Nicodemi recounts a hilarious and heartfelt story of playing at a Westchester stadium with her infant and toddler in tow after both babysitters canceled, and the kids were miraculously well-behaved 12:56.Kay Miracle shares the adventure of playing on a Navy ship in the Philippines, learning to adapt to unexpected challenges (like equipment buzzing from ship radar), and how this led to her ongoing work supporting the military through music 16:22.Julie Kincheck performed for 18,000 people at the World Discipleship Summit in San Antonio, secured by building strong relationships and writing the event's theme song 23:17.Linda McKenzie tells how she created a historic community event in Red Lodge, Montana, writing a song about a 1943 mining tragedy, raising funds via the local historical society, and sparking town-wide participation in a commemorative video premiere 27:53.Become more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

In this conversation, Kim Carson-Richards breaks down what actually moves a purpose driven business from scattered effort to consistent revenue. We explore how entrepreneurs can stop chasing tactics, clarify their message, and build simple systems that convert without burnout. If you want your marketing to reflect your values while still producing real income and impact, this episode will challenge how you think about growth and show you what to do instead.

Most people think getting into trucking means buying a truck, finding loads and driving. Johnique Taylor—the "Queen of Trucking"—says that's one of the biggest misconceptions about the industry. With 28 years of experience across trucking, logistics, supply chain, driving, dispatching, training and entrepreneurship, Johnique explains why many new trucking businesses fail, why buying equipment shouldn't necessarily be your first move, and how entrepreneurs can create multiple streams of income within the trucking ecosystem. Curtis and Johnique discuss the difference between owning a truck and building a trucking business, controlling overhead, maintaining access to capital, surviving changing freight markets, and creating additional revenue from assets already inside your business. Johnique also shares how she turned trucks into mobile advertising platforms and why collaboration with professionals outside the trucking industry creates additional opportunities for trucking entrepreneurs. This episode isn't only about trucking. It's about the fundamental difference between creating another job for yourself and building a business capable of producing income, capital and long-term wealth. In This Episode Why new trucking entrepreneurs struggle Owning a truck vs. owning a trucking business How to enter trucking without immediately buying equipment Dispatching and logistics opportunities Why excessive overhead can destroy a new trucking company Building multiple streams of income inside one industry Business credit, liquidity and financial resilience Turning trucks into mobile advertising assets Finding hidden revenue opportunities inside your business Networking and strategic collaboration Lessons from Johnique's military background Women in trucking Building a business designed for longevity rather than quick money Website: https://solidrocksolutionsgroup.com Email: johniquetaylor@yahoo.com Phone: 404-960-1766 Brand: The Real Queen of Trucking

A 40% discount on a 50% margin product doesn't cost you 40% of your profit. It costs you 80%. In this episode of The Brand Marketing Show, Catherine Langman walks through the arithmetic almost nobody runs before building a big sale campaign, what happens to revenue in the months afterwards, and seven ways to build an ecommerce promotional calendar that doesn't depend on four enormous weekends a year. Covers the peak-event model and what it genuinely asks of a business, why customers acquired on deep discount so rarely return at full price, the difference between discounts that change customers and discounts that select for different ones, and the energy cost of running a business built around peak trading events. Marketing strategy for premium, founder-led ecommerce brands that want profitable, sustainable growth. Book a Brand Growth Strategy Session: https://www.productpreneurmarketing.com/

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Ashlyn Greene - More Time FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYTrinity Bliss - Will They Won't They FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYRuby Greenberg - The House You Built FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAna Sky - Bad Guys FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYGina Fritz - Disassociate FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSmithstone - Beloved One FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAlex Krawczyk - Love Through Sound FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYTaleah Walk - Nevermind FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSara Diana - Her Hair's Like Fire FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJill Govan - Farmers Market FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFelicia Berrier - Deal With It FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKully Bath - It's Time To Confess FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSamantha Rae - Gone Fishin' For A Man FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYIndi Kendall Joy - Violeta FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLucy Holden - One Life FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Tralena at https://open.spotify.com/track/6D7BBr4GGTfx7TTJGZairQ Visit our Sponsor REIGN at https://www.youtube.com/@music_by_REIGNVisit our Sponsor Category of One Secret Podcast at http://profitablemusician.com/secretVisit our Sponsor Profitable Musician Newsletter at profitablemusician.com/joinVisit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

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What do you do when the big design projects aren't coming in as quickly as they used to? In this episode, Rebecca sits down with interior designer and business owner Karin Bennett for a candid conversation about the decisions that help keep a design firm profitable when the market shifts. They talk about when it makes sense to take on smaller projects, why Karin continues investing in marketing during slower seasons, and how she balances keeping her team busy with protecting the standards of her firm. Then they get into the numbers: flat fees, tracking hours, implementation fees, and why your pricing model needs to evolve as your services and projects change. You'll also hear why Karin prefers hiring experienced team members, how that has made delegation easier, and what she wishes she had understood about hiring much earlier in her business. If you're navigating a slower season, questioning your pricing or trying to make smarter decisions about what your design business needs next, this conversation will give you plenty to think about.   Episode Resources Episode 71: Focus on your strengths and take back control of your business with Karin Bennett Learn more about about Karin at her website and follow her on Instagram. --  This episode is sponsored by Programa. Programa is project management software built specifically for interior designers. It's designed to save you hours every week and reduce the errors that come from managing projects across scattered documents and systems. Use code RBD25 for 25% off annual Programa plans. Click to learn more.  

How are you measuring your overall impact as an owner or leader of your company? Is it profit? Is it lives impacted? Is it time off? Our guest today is Andy Clark, who shares with us his whole PIE system for operating a small business. TODAY'S WIN-WIN:Having an operating system is more important than the one you choose.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:This episode is sponsored by Zoho, https://www.zoho.com/franchise/Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/You can visit our guest's website: https://thewholepiesystem.com/Connect with our guest on social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarkandy8/https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-whole-pie-system/ABOUT OUR GUEST:Andy Clark is the bestselling author and business strategist behind The Whole PIE System™, a framework that helps small business owners build companies that are more Profitable, Impactful, and Enjoyable to own and operate. The system is often referred to as “Moneyball-thinking for your business.”Andy has worked with business owners across North America to streamline operations, strengthen teams, and create businesses that grow sustainably without burning them out. His philosophy is direct: structure creates freedom, and small changes can unlock massive results.This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the world, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Julia Barrist - Fallback FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSummer Scott - When Is It My Turn FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAvery Jane Tompkins - Too Much Fun FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYRaquel Aurilia - When We Were Young FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLoz Campbell - Monster FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFINICK - Social FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAriel Vizzini - The Last Exit FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYGretta Ziller - Breaking Up Ain't Like The Movies FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYGodiva - A Btch Named Laura FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYshy blossom - Eternity FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLouise Fraser - Tear Down the Walls FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKavita Baliga - Will You Miss Me Then FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBitter:Sweet - The One FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYGabriella Salvucci - Same Room FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMaya Rose - Losing Time FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Tralena at https://open.spotify.com/track/6D7BBr4GGTfx7TTJGZairQ Visit our Sponsor REIGN at https://www.youtube.com/@music_by_REIGNVisit our Sponsor Category of One Secret Podcast at http://profitablemusician.com/secretVisit our Sponsor Profitable Musician Newsletter at profitablemusician.com/joinVisit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

AI can help you get legal work done faster. But if you bill by the hour, that creates an uncomfortable question:  What happens when the work that used to take three hours takes 30 minutes? And billing is only part of the conversation. In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Jennifer Felten and Fred Felten join Steve Riley to talk about what they're actually doing with AI inside their law firm. They share how they're using technology to capture knowledge, train their team, improve processes, and rethink work that has traditionally depended on an attorney's time. They also get into some bigger questions about staffing, flat fees, subscriptions, AI agents, and what a law firm could look like when technology creates more capacity instead of simply helping everyone work faster. If you're trying to figure out where AI actually belongs in your firm, this insightful discussion offers a firsthand look at what happens when you start putting it to work. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: How Jennifer grew her practice from $600K a year to $400K a month How internal GPTs turn attorney knowledge into a resource for the entire team Where automation can take repetitive work off your team's plate Why Jennifer and Fred moved away from hourly billing How AI is changing training, staffing, and capacity inside the firm ___________ Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. ___________ Supporting Resources: Jennifer Felten, Esq. https://relawapc.com/team/jennifer-felten Fred Felten https://relawapc.com/team/fred-felten RELAW, APC https://relawapc.com Previous Episode: Let Go of Guilt and Build a More Profitable Law Firm https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/let-go-of-guilt-and-build-a-more-profitable-law-firm-with-jennifer-felten Previous Episode: Breaking Into Growth: How We Grew Our Law Firm 400% Over 6 Years and Learned to Take 6 Weeks Off Annually https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/breaking-into-growth-how-we-grew-our-law-firm-400-over-6-years-and-learned-to-take-6-weeks-off-annually-with-jennifer-fred-felten The Summit https://atticussummit.com Book: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy https://a.co/d/0bz6GFDS My Great Life Focus https://mygreatlifefocus.com ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Paris Fletcher. Founder of Full Bloom, and explores how personal growth, authenticity, and self-development can be transformed into a successful business. Rushion McDonald uses the conversation to show listeners how passion, resilience, and community-building can create opportunities beyond traditional career paths. The discussion focuses on overcoming rejection, building a personal brand, leveraging social media, and turning a purpose-driven mission into a profitable enterprise. Key Takeaways 1. Career Setbacks Can Lead to Better Opportunities Paris began her career as a professional dancer and actress in Los Angeles, working on tours, television shows, commercials, and acting projects. While she achieved success, the entertainment industry also exposed her to constant rejection and uncertainty. Rather than allowing those experiences to define her, she used them as motivation to pursue a path where she had more control over her future. 2. Authenticity Builds Strong Communities One of the biggest reasons for Paris's success on social media was her willingness to share both her successes and struggles. She believes people connect more deeply with authenticity than with carefully curated images of perfection. Her honest discussions about self-doubt, rejection, and personal growth helped her build a loyal audience. 3. The Pandemic Created New Opportunities During the pandemic, Paris shifted her focus to creating motivational content on TikTok. What began as a way to provide encouragement through affirmations and journal prompts evolved into a thriving community centered on wellness, self-discovery, and personal development. 4. Solve a Real Problem The idea for Full Bloom emerged when followers repeatedly asked for a resource that would organize her affirmations and journal prompts in one place. She responded to that demand by creating a guided journal. Her success demonstrates the value of listening to your audience and creating solutions that people genuinely want. 5. Self-Development Is a Lifelong Process Paris believes personal growth is similar to nurturing a plant. Individuals must place themselves in environments that support growth, surround themselves with positive influences, and commit to continuous self-improvement. This philosophy became the foundation of the Full Bloom brand. 6. Journaling Is a Powerful Tool A major theme throughout the interview is the importance of journaling. Paris explains that guided prompts help people reflect on their lives, identify personal goals, improve self-awareness, and develop stronger relationships with themselves and others. 7. You Don't Need Everything Figured Out to Start Paris openly admits she did not have a perfect business plan, investor funding, or extensive entrepreneurial experience when launching Full Bloom. Instead, she used her personal savings, trusted her instincts, and learned as she went. Her story serves as an example that action often matters more than perfection. 8. Quality Matters Rather than producing the cheapest possible product, Paris invested in creating a high-quality journal. She believes customers recognize and appreciate quality, which contributed significantly to the product's success. 9. Reinvest in Growth Without access to bank funding, Paris used revenue from early sales to fund additional inventory and business expansion. This disciplined approach allowed her business to grow organically while maintaining full ownership and control. 10. Social Media Can Become a Business Platform Paris successfully converted a social media audience into customers by building trust first and selling second. Her journey demonstrates how creators can monetize their expertise and experiences by providing valuable products and services. Notable Quotes On Authenticity "I think the biggest thing is people are looking for real people that they can see and say, 'Okay, I can do that too.'" On Self-Awareness "Knowing my strengths, knowing my weaknesses, and owning that and loving every aspect of myself has kept me mentally strong." On Growth "If we're in the right environment and nurturing ourselves in a way that's empowering us, we're going to thrive and bloom into the most beautiful versions of ourselves." On Entrepreneurship "I winged it, and I continue to wing it." On Believing in Your Vision "I knew I had a really good product, and I knew I had a really good community." On Taking Action "Sometimes all you have to do is just start." On Persistence "If you take the steps and you're working hard and trying to get as much knowledge as you can, the resources and the people and what you need will find you along the way." On Personal Development "Journaling has always been a tool to let my thoughts out and reflect on what's going on in my life." Overall Theme The interview is a story of reinvention, resilience, and entrepreneurial faith. Paris Fletcher demonstrates how personal challenges and career disappointments can become the foundation for a meaningful business. Through Full Bloom, she transformed her passion for self-development into a brand that helps others improve their mindset, build confidence, and pursue personal growth. Her message is simple but powerful: be authentic, invest in yourself, create value for others, and don't wait until everything is perfect before you begin. #STRAW #SHMS #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Paris Fletcher. Founder of Full Bloom, and explores how personal growth, authenticity, and self-development can be transformed into a successful business. Rushion McDonald uses the conversation to show listeners how passion, resilience, and community-building can create opportunities beyond traditional career paths. The discussion focuses on overcoming rejection, building a personal brand, leveraging social media, and turning a purpose-driven mission into a profitable enterprise. Key Takeaways 1. Career Setbacks Can Lead to Better Opportunities Paris began her career as a professional dancer and actress in Los Angeles, working on tours, television shows, commercials, and acting projects. While she achieved success, the entertainment industry also exposed her to constant rejection and uncertainty. Rather than allowing those experiences to define her, she used them as motivation to pursue a path where she had more control over her future. 2. Authenticity Builds Strong Communities One of the biggest reasons for Paris's success on social media was her willingness to share both her successes and struggles. She believes people connect more deeply with authenticity than with carefully curated images of perfection. Her honest discussions about self-doubt, rejection, and personal growth helped her build a loyal audience. 3. The Pandemic Created New Opportunities During the pandemic, Paris shifted her focus to creating motivational content on TikTok. What began as a way to provide encouragement through affirmations and journal prompts evolved into a thriving community centered on wellness, self-discovery, and personal development. 4. Solve a Real Problem The idea for Full Bloom emerged when followers repeatedly asked for a resource that would organize her affirmations and journal prompts in one place. She responded to that demand by creating a guided journal. Her success demonstrates the value of listening to your audience and creating solutions that people genuinely want. 5. Self-Development Is a Lifelong Process Paris believes personal growth is similar to nurturing a plant. Individuals must place themselves in environments that support growth, surround themselves with positive influences, and commit to continuous self-improvement. This philosophy became the foundation of the Full Bloom brand. 6. Journaling Is a Powerful Tool A major theme throughout the interview is the importance of journaling. Paris explains that guided prompts help people reflect on their lives, identify personal goals, improve self-awareness, and develop stronger relationships with themselves and others. 7. You Don't Need Everything Figured Out to Start Paris openly admits she did not have a perfect business plan, investor funding, or extensive entrepreneurial experience when launching Full Bloom. Instead, she used her personal savings, trusted her instincts, and learned as she went. Her story serves as an example that action often matters more than perfection. 8. Quality Matters Rather than producing the cheapest possible product, Paris invested in creating a high-quality journal. She believes customers recognize and appreciate quality, which contributed significantly to the product's success. 9. Reinvest in Growth Without access to bank funding, Paris used revenue from early sales to fund additional inventory and business expansion. This disciplined approach allowed her business to grow organically while maintaining full ownership and control. 10. Social Media Can Become a Business Platform Paris successfully converted a social media audience into customers by building trust first and selling second. Her journey demonstrates how creators can monetize their expertise and experiences by providing valuable products and services. Notable Quotes On Authenticity "I think the biggest thing is people are looking for real people that they can see and say, 'Okay, I can do that too.'" On Self-Awareness "Knowing my strengths, knowing my weaknesses, and owning that and loving every aspect of myself has kept me mentally strong." On Growth "If we're in the right environment and nurturing ourselves in a way that's empowering us, we're going to thrive and bloom into the most beautiful versions of ourselves." On Entrepreneurship "I winged it, and I continue to wing it." On Believing in Your Vision "I knew I had a really good product, and I knew I had a really good community." On Taking Action "Sometimes all you have to do is just start." On Persistence "If you take the steps and you're working hard and trying to get as much knowledge as you can, the resources and the people and what you need will find you along the way." On Personal Development "Journaling has always been a tool to let my thoughts out and reflect on what's going on in my life." Overall Theme The interview is a story of reinvention, resilience, and entrepreneurial faith. Paris Fletcher demonstrates how personal challenges and career disappointments can become the foundation for a meaningful business. Through Full Bloom, she transformed her passion for self-development into a brand that helps others improve their mindset, build confidence, and pursue personal growth. Her message is simple but powerful: be authentic, invest in yourself, create value for others, and don't wait until everything is perfect before you begin. #STRAW #SHMS #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Suzanne's Band - Far Far Away FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKara Lockwood - Lets Go on a Quest FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYTracey Ann Campbell - Note To Younger Self Kristi Dixon - Stolen FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLord Jane - Think of Something Nice FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAliette Goodman - Never Let Go FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYElla Reid - Nobody But Me FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBay Station - Mystery Ride FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJanice Gerard - Two Pair of Palazzo Pants FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAshtyn Barbaree - Better Than Before - Live FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYStella And The Reptilians - Take It From Here FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYDannay - I'm Not Ready FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYThe October Effect - Friday is Mine FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJessica Fessler - Blue Nightgown FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYThe Amanda Emblem Experiment - Lazy Sunday FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Tralena at https://open.spotify.com/track/6D7BBr4GGTfx7TTJGZairQ Visit our Sponsor REIGN at https://www.youtube.com/@music_by_REIGNVisit our Sponsor Category of One Secret Podcast at http://profitablemusician.com/secretVisit our Sponsor Shanda Joyce at https://linktr.ee/shanda.joyce.wearerising Visit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Paris Fletcher. Founder of Full Bloom, and explores how personal growth, authenticity, and self-development can be transformed into a successful business. Rushion McDonald uses the conversation to show listeners how passion, resilience, and community-building can create opportunities beyond traditional career paths. The discussion focuses on overcoming rejection, building a personal brand, leveraging social media, and turning a purpose-driven mission into a profitable enterprise. Key Takeaways 1. Career Setbacks Can Lead to Better Opportunities Paris began her career as a professional dancer and actress in Los Angeles, working on tours, television shows, commercials, and acting projects. While she achieved success, the entertainment industry also exposed her to constant rejection and uncertainty. Rather than allowing those experiences to define her, she used them as motivation to pursue a path where she had more control over her future. 2. Authenticity Builds Strong Communities One of the biggest reasons for Paris's success on social media was her willingness to share both her successes and struggles. She believes people connect more deeply with authenticity than with carefully curated images of perfection. Her honest discussions about self-doubt, rejection, and personal growth helped her build a loyal audience. 3. The Pandemic Created New Opportunities During the pandemic, Paris shifted her focus to creating motivational content on TikTok. What began as a way to provide encouragement through affirmations and journal prompts evolved into a thriving community centered on wellness, self-discovery, and personal development. 4. Solve a Real Problem The idea for Full Bloom emerged when followers repeatedly asked for a resource that would organize her affirmations and journal prompts in one place. She responded to that demand by creating a guided journal. Her success demonstrates the value of listening to your audience and creating solutions that people genuinely want. 5. Self-Development Is a Lifelong Process Paris believes personal growth is similar to nurturing a plant. Individuals must place themselves in environments that support growth, surround themselves with positive influences, and commit to continuous self-improvement. This philosophy became the foundation of the Full Bloom brand. 6. Journaling Is a Powerful Tool A major theme throughout the interview is the importance of journaling. Paris explains that guided prompts help people reflect on their lives, identify personal goals, improve self-awareness, and develop stronger relationships with themselves and others. 7. You Don't Need Everything Figured Out to Start Paris openly admits she did not have a perfect business plan, investor funding, or extensive entrepreneurial experience when launching Full Bloom. Instead, she used her personal savings, trusted her instincts, and learned as she went. Her story serves as an example that action often matters more than perfection. 8. Quality Matters Rather than producing the cheapest possible product, Paris invested in creating a high-quality journal. She believes customers recognize and appreciate quality, which contributed significantly to the product's success. 9. Reinvest in Growth Without access to bank funding, Paris used revenue from early sales to fund additional inventory and business expansion. This disciplined approach allowed her business to grow organically while maintaining full ownership and control. 10. Social Media Can Become a Business Platform Paris successfully converted a social media audience into customers by building trust first and selling second. Her journey demonstrates how creators can monetize their expertise and experiences by providing valuable products and services. Notable Quotes On Authenticity "I think the biggest thing is people are looking for real people that they can see and say, 'Okay, I can do that too.'" On Self-Awareness "Knowing my strengths, knowing my weaknesses, and owning that and loving every aspect of myself has kept me mentally strong." On Growth "If we're in the right environment and nurturing ourselves in a way that's empowering us, we're going to thrive and bloom into the most beautiful versions of ourselves." On Entrepreneurship "I winged it, and I continue to wing it." On Believing in Your Vision "I knew I had a really good product, and I knew I had a really good community." On Taking Action "Sometimes all you have to do is just start." On Persistence "If you take the steps and you're working hard and trying to get as much knowledge as you can, the resources and the people and what you need will find you along the way." On Personal Development "Journaling has always been a tool to let my thoughts out and reflect on what's going on in my life." Overall Theme The interview is a story of reinvention, resilience, and entrepreneurial faith. Paris Fletcher demonstrates how personal challenges and career disappointments can become the foundation for a meaningful business. Through Full Bloom, she transformed her passion for self-development into a brand that helps others improve their mindset, build confidence, and pursue personal growth. Her message is simple but powerful: be authentic, invest in yourself, create value for others, and don't wait until everything is perfect before you begin. #STRAW #SHMS #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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Welcome back to The AZREIA Show! In Episode 3 of our Short-Term Rental Mini-Series, host Jeremy Holden sits down with Leah Walczak, founder of Gemhouse, to break down how to properly analyze short-term rental (STR) properties, avoid costly underwriting mistakes, and build a profitable vacation rental portfolio. Leah shares her journey from selling real estate in Los Angeles to building a full-service STR brokerage in Phoenix, highlighting why investors need more than impressive revenue projections to determine whether a property is truly a good investment. The conversation explores the difference between top-line revenue and actual net profit, how operating costs, property taxes, utilities, and local market conditions can impact returns, and why conservative underwriting is essential when evaluating an STR. Leah also explains how bedroom count, bathrooms, pools, and other amenities can influence nightly rates and occupancy, while emphasizing the importance of combining technology and AI-powered data with boots-on-the-ground market knowledge. Whether you're evaluating your first Airbnb, looking to expand your vacation rental portfolio, or trying to improve your underwriting process, this episode provides practical strategies to help you make smarter investment decisions. Leah and Jeremy also walk through a real-world case study involving a cowboy-themed STR in Glendale and highlight some of the most common mistakes beginner investors make when analyzing short-term rental opportunities. 00:27 – Meet Leah Walczak, Founder of Gemhouse 01:15 – Leah's Real Estate Background & How Gemhouse Was Born 03:07 – Long-Term vs. Short-Term Rental Analysis 04:32 – The Danger of Relying Only on Top-Line Revenue 06:06 – Operating Costs, Taxes & High Utilities 09:24 – Why Data Needs Local Boots-on-the-Ground Expertise 12:58 – Bedrooms, Bathrooms & Amenities That Drive Performance 16:28 – Using Market Medians for Conservative Underwriting 20:30 – Case Study: Cowboy-Themed STR in Glendale 23:22 – Common Mistakes Beginner STR Investors Make -- Contact Alden of Silver Crest Opportunity Fund at http://silvercrestopportunityfund.com "AZREIA does not endorse specific investments. Please do your own due diligence." Want to grow your real estate business?

After more than 25 years in business, Frank Di Sandro, founder and owner of Di Sandro Landscape Group in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has learned that growth isn't always about doing more. Sometimes, it's about becoming more selective about the work you take on.In this episode of The Landscaper's Guide, Frank joins Jack Jostes to talk about evolving from mowing lawns and residential maintenance into higher-margin landscape construction, hardscaping, stormwater management, and new home construction. Frank shares how focusing on the right opportunities, applying the 80/20 rule, and making deliberate changes have helped his company evolve without sacrificing quality. They also discuss industry-specific marketing, the power of video, accountability, and why business owners need to make time to disconnect from work.You'll Learn:Why Frank transitioned away from lower-margin landscape workHow the 80/20 rule helps Di Sandro Landscape Group choose better opportunitiesWhy focusing on your ideal customer can improve margins and qualityHow accountability and deadlines make marketing partnerships more effectiveWhy video can help landscape companies build trust and stand out onlineConnect With Today's Guest

In this episode, I sit down with Phil Mihlstin, entrepreneur, former roofing contractor, and founder of Ideal Claim Solutions, to discuss how insurance supplementing has evolved—and what contractors need to do to protect their profitability in today's changing claims environment.   Drawing from years of experience on both the contracting and supplementing sides of the industry, Phil explains why the insurance landscape has become more challenging, how carrier expectations have shifted, and why contractors can no longer rely on the strategies that worked just a few years ago. We dive into practical approaches for building stronger claim files, communicating more effectively with adjusters, and maximizing legitimate claim payoutswithout creating unnecessary friction.   Phil also shares why successful supplementing goes far beyond submitting additional line items. We discuss the importance of documentation, consistency, operational processes, and understanding the reasoning behind every request. He explains how contractors can position themselves as trusted professionals while recovering the dollars they've legitimately earned on every project.   Toward the end of the conversation, we explore the future of insurance restoration, including how technology, AI, and changing carrier practices are reshaping the industry, and why roofing companies that adapt their processes now will be in the strongest position to succeed in the years ahead. If you're a roofing contractor who wants to improve insurance claim profitability, strengthen your supplementing process, and stay ahead of the rapid changes affecting insurance restoration, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply to your business immediately.

They said it couldn't be done. She's doing it anyway.Dr. Jenna K. Schwibner owns and operates a holistic patient-centered practice airway center and a brand-new sleep education center, separate from her GP practice.The result — a practice that covers all aspects of airway and isn't just profitable… it's scaling BIG TIME.Join hosts Michael Cowen, Joanna Booher, and guest Dr. Jenna K. Schwibner as they rewire your brain when it comes to integrating full airway therapy into your Dental Sleep practice.You'll learn to:- Uncover the exact financial models that allow holistic airway practices to thrive without relying on high-volume, insurance-driven dentistry- Master the art of communicating complex airway and myofunctional concepts so patients intuitively understand the value and commit to treatment- Train your front desk and clinical staff to seamlessly integrate airway screenings and therapy protocols without bottlenecking your daily schedule- Position your practice as the premier integrative airway hub in your community, attracting high-converting cash patients and medical cross-referralsReach out to info@awaken2sleep.com with any questions, or to find the next Wake Up Call!

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Ariana Fig - I Hope You Love Me FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYDylan Taylor - People Really Suck Sometimes FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAlex Krawczyk - There Will Be Light FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYOh Hannah - In Kyoto FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSTILETTO - Leave It All Behind FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYEmotional Detour - Broken FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLori Levy - Fanny's Shining Star FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSmithstone - Ghost In My Hand FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAlma Fortisia - Good Kind of Human FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYTralena - Don't Call Me FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMorgan Emslie - In The Clear FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYThe Tame and the Wild - Perfect Never Makes It FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBoy Blu - Apple Moon FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJeannine Barr - Birds on a Wire FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYDarling Effigy - Hysterical FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Tralena at https://open.spotify.com/track/6D7BBr4GGTfx7TTJGZairQ Visit our Sponsor REIGN at https://www.youtube.com/@music_by_REIGNVisit our Sponsor Category of One Secret Podcast at http://profitablemusician.com/secretVisit our Sponsor Shanda Joyce at https://linktr.ee/shanda.joyce.wearerising Visit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

Patrick and Ted wrap up the entire summer transfer window, going club by club through who actually improved their squad, who overpaid, and who's already in trouble two games into the season. Chelsea spent over 400 million and still turned a profit, while Spurs spent a fortune on players Ted and Patrick mostly like and still can't win a game. Man City loaded up on midfielders, Liverpool came away with real gaps after missing on several targets including a late run at Cody Gakpo, and Arsenal ended the window looking like the team nobody actually caught. They also work through the promoted clubs, the windows that missed completely, and the few teams who found real value shopping outside the usual markets. Sign up for our Premier League Previews: https://www.thetransferflow.com/season-previews Use code "TTF26" for 26% off your first month of Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Wrapping Up The Summer Window 00:50 – The Chelsea Briefing And The Collapsed Enzo Deal 04:42 – Did Anyone Actually Catch Arsenal 07:45 – Man City's Big Spending On Midfielders 17:01 – Liverpool's Missed Targets And The Gakpo Interest 26:03 – Chelsea's Profitable, Well Run Window 36:18 – Tottenham's Baffling Overpays 45:40 – Newcastle's New Era Under Jaslee 47:53 – Aston Villa's Surprisingly Solid Turnaround 50:02 – Bournemouth's Quiet Quality Window 51:40 – Promoted Clubs: Ipswich, Coventry, And Hull 56:24 – The Worst Windows: Juventus, Brighton, Fulham, Everton 59:18 – Who Found The Value: Forest, Barcelona, And Arsenal's Solis Deal 1:05:10 – Outro And The Variance Betting Wait List Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Stella Lain - Out Of My Hair FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAlicia Mathewson - Love Is Happening FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBrooke Hall - Fool FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJennifer Janét - I'm Gone FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBlacklight Hotel - Echo FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMagnolia Shade - You Never Could FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYsorrycarlee - Inside My Head FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYElaine Rojas - Final Deadline FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLaura Bachynski - Speaking To My Heart FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAriel Vizzini - Rinse and Repeat FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYIzzy Nixon - Alone FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYRows - Who Finishes Last FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYRoxyStrago - Resurgence Season FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMuse of Arcadia - Lilith FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBitter:Sweet - So Messy FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Tralena at https://open.spotify.com/track/6D7BBr4GGTfx7TTJGZairQ Visit our Sponsor REIGN at https://www.youtube.com/@music_by_REIGNVisit our Sponsor Category of One Secret Podcast at http://profitablemusician.com/secretVisit our Sponsor Shanda Joyce at https://linktr.ee/shanda.joyce.wearerising Visit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

If you're an aspiring interior designer, career changer, or established designer trying to grow a sustainable business, you may feel pressure to know everything before you begin. You may also believe that growth means taking on more projects, hiring more people, or becoming the person who can handle every detail of every project.But Annie Obermann's journey with Forge and Bow offers a different perspective. Annie and her husband and business partner, Jordan Obermann, didn't start with formal design training or a perfectly structured business plan. They learned through renovating their own homes, working with partners, making mistakes, and eventually building a boutique design-build firm known for thoughtful residential renovation, craftsmanship, and high-end design. This year, Forge and Bow is celebrating its 10th anniversary.In this episode, I talk with Annie about what happens when you are brave enough to start before you know everything—and humble enough to recognize when you need better systems, experienced team members, and outside support. We explore client experience, project management, team communication, hiring, professional development, branding, delegation, and how to build an interior design career that supports both your professional and personal life.Featured GuestAnnie Obermann co-leads Forge and Bow, a Colorado-based boutique design-build firm, with her husband and business partner, Jordan Obermann. Together, they have transformed the residential landscape of Northern Colorado through timeless, warm, nostalgic design paired with expert craftsmanship. Annie brings expertise in interior architecture, while Jordan contributes a strong spatial and visionary perspective. Their work includes historic renovations and custom new builds, with a focus on creating cohesive, functional, and elegant homes that reflect each client's unique story. Forge and Bow is celebrating its 10th anniversary and is known for thoughtful problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.What You'll Learn in This Episode✳️ How courage can launch your interior design career✳️ Why sustainable growth requires strong business processes✳️ How team communication improves the client experience✳️ Why competency matters when hiring design professionals✳️ How delegation creates more freedom and business growthRead the Blog >>> 6 Proven Strategies on Building a Sustainable Interior Design BusinessNEXT STEPS:

In Basin Observations Podcast: The podcast is back with Episode 65. Following our last conversation with Jason Downie of Tailwater Capital, Bill Austin recently sat down with Neal Lux, President and CEO of FET, to discuss the company's transformation over the past five years and the strategy behind its continued outperformance. The conversation explores FET's “Beat the Market” philosophy, how differentiated technology and disciplined execution are driving market share gains, and why longer laterals and increasing service intensity continue to create opportunities despite a disciplined North American activity environment. Neal also shares his perspective on international growth, offshore markets, AI-driven power demand, capital allocation, and FET's ambitious 2030 vision.We've got more In Basin Observations episodes coming. If you're interested in joining us for a future conversation, please reach out to the DEP team. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:48 Neil Lux Background01:57 F-E-T Today Strategy03:23 CEO Transition Priorities05:14 Beat the Market Explained07:03 North America vs International10:04 AI Power and Heat Exchangers13:33 Customer Tech Adoption16:29 Canada and VeriPerm Growth18:50 Canada US Tech Ties19:09 Veriperm US Expansion19:51 Venezuela Reopening20:52 Offshore Subsea Business22:33 Defense Rescue Sub24:39 US Land Underestimated26:35 Balance Sheet Turnaround29:28 M&A Strategy Criteria31:55 F-E-T 2030 Growth Plan33:22 Permian BBQ Cup Story34:57 Event Culture Wrap Up36:56 Final Thanks Closing

Get our free course to help women web designers stop undercharging and overdelivering and create a consistent, full-time income at ⁠https://webdesigneracademy.com/freecourse⁠⁠ July 2026 Income Report This month I break down our July 2026 income report going over how much the business made, spent and all the lessons learned along the way. In This Episode: The full July 2026 revenue and expense breakdown (and why not all of the inflow is spendable) Why we are testing a six-month cohort model for the Web Designer Academy. What closing the business for a week plus taking another vacation did for the numbers and the mindset How the Package Matrix™ Method beta cohort is shaping a new certification The mastermind moment that helped Shannon fully own being a pricing expert A mid-year financial check-in and where Next Level Mastermind enrollment landed Resources Mentioned: ⁠Web Designer Academy⁠ ⁠Next Level Mastermind⁠ ⁠Package Matrix™ Method⁠ ⁠90 Day Shift Private Coaching⁠ ⁠Anchor High™ Certification⁠ Related Episodes: Episode 206: ⁠June 2026 Income Report⁠ Episode 183: ⁠Pricing Strategy: Inside The Package Matrix™ Framework⁠ Episode 164: ⁠The State of Web Designer Pricing in 2025⁠ Shannon Mattern is a Pricing Strategist, creator of The Package Matrix™ Method and the founder of the Web Designer Academy where she helps experienced women web designers book higher-paying web design projects, charge more with confidence, run projects without overworking and burnout and break through to their next level of income and freedom. For Web Designers: ⁠https://webdesigneracademy.com⁠ For Service Providers, Consultants & Agencies: ⁠https://shannonmattern.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@profitablewebdesigner⁠ | ⁠@shannonlmattern⁠

Listen to the Category of One Artist Secret Podcast: http://profitablemusician.com/secretIn this episode, we revisit the biggest catalyst that shaped a successful music career and how it led to the creation of the Female Musician Academy. Discover key lessons and changes along the journey, with a focus on building supportive musical communities.What truly sparked major progress in a music career (hint: it's not what most expect)The specific reasons behind starting the Female Musician AcademyBenefits of joining a like-minded and supportive musician communityInsights on balancing music with life events and other commitmentsThe unique value of women-centered spaces for musicians and how they drive growthBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

Most people would probably tell you that pregnancy is not the ideal time to walk away from a six-figure salary and start a business.Jennifer did it anyway.She had the successful career, the steady paycheck, and the security that looked great from the outside.But she also knew the life she had built was no longer the life she wanted.So when she was 2 months pregnant, and with more than enough reasons to wait for a “better” time, Jennifer left her corporate job and bet on herself.Four months later, she had built a profitable business.In this episode of Infinite Success Secrets, Jennifer shares what it actually looked like to make one of the biggest decisions of her life during a season when most people would have chosen certainty over possibility.Inside the episode, we talk about:Why Jennifer left her six-figure job while pregnantThe tension between security and knowing you are meant for moreWhat gave her the confidence to make the leapHow she turned her experience into a profitable businessThe mindset shifts required when you go from employee to entrepreneurWhy waiting for the “perfect time” can keep you stuckWhat building a business made possible beyond the moneyThis conversation is for the woman who keeps telling herself:“Maybe after the next promotion.”“Maybe when life calms down.”“Maybe when I finally feel ready.”Jennifer's story is proof that the timing does not have to look perfect for the decision to be right.Sometimes the boldest thing you can do is stop building a life around what feels safe and start building one around what you actually want.Listen to the full episode to hear how Jennifer left her six-figure career, started her business while pregnant, and made it profitable in just four months.Follow Jen on LinkedIn HERE.

Mabel Nunez is the founder & Chief Education Officer at Girl$ on The Money – a stock market investing education company targeted toward individuals who are underrepresented in the investing world. Mabel grew up in the South Bronx as an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, with limited resources & a strong emphasis on education from her father. She learned very little about personal finance or investing while in school until she was in college, where she took an investing analysis class which began her passion for investing & personal finance. Mabel holds both a Bachelor of Science and an MBA in Finance. However, most of what she's learned about investing came from experience. Mabel's mission is to teach what she's learned (and continues to learn) since starting her investing journey. She is passionate about transforming investing beginners into confident, knowledgeable, and profitable investors. In this episode, Mabel shares: How fear kept her from starting to invest, despite graduating as a finance major, reading articles and listening to shows on investing How she has been investing for 16 years with a focus on individual stocks in a self-directed taxable account. She invests in companies with long-term potential, rarely selling stocks and preferring a Warren Buffett-style strategy That investing in ETFs or index funds, such as the S&P 500, can be a simpler alternative to buying individual stocks & advises against buying "cheap stocks" or investing in unproven companies. How she struggled to tell her parents about quitting her 9-5 stable job to pursue her passion & the challenge of balancing personal dreams with family expectations, particularly for immigrant families + much more! What's New in the Paperback Edition of Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A bonus chapter: When Life Happens: Staying on the Path to Financial Freedom Through Setbacks, Shifts, and Uncertainty A book club and discussion guide with prompts, exercises, and action steps Updated corrections from the original hardcover Exclusive bonuses when you purchase the paperback, including: The Fire Starter Course The Find Your FIRE Number Worksheet Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Check out Mabel's books: Stock Market Investing Mini Lessons for Beginners;Stock Analysis 101; & Mini Lecciones de Inversión Para Principiantes (spanish version) Get your paperback edition of Your Journey To Financial Freedom if you haven't already. Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story, here./' Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here! Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more! Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review! Get The Budget Bootcamp Check out my personal website here. Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with Mabel: Website: GirlsOnTheMoney.com Instagram:@GirlsOnTheMoney Facebook: @Girls On The Money Threads:@GirlsOnTheMoney Substack: Girlsonthemoney.substack.com Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide

Lacey Hennessy's art career started with painted fraternity coolers at Clemson and a Facebook business page she named during accounting class. Years later, one Instagram post about wanting to paint a mural led to a taco restaurant project that paid the equivalent of one month of her corporate salary in three days. In this episode, Lacey explains how she grew that experiment into Lacey Does, a commission-driven business with more than 300 murals and a client process built around clear expectations. She breaks down her “box method” for matching a mural's scope to the client's budget, why she collects 50% before beginning the design, and how detailed contracts helped other muralists take over her scheduled projects after a colorectal cancer diagnosis. Lacey also shares the hands-on Instagram strategy that grew her audience, her plans to build income beyond murals, and how she protects roughly 10 weeks each year for travel. Plus, why it would take a truly unreasonable amount of money to get her painting fraternity coolers again.Lacey Hennessy is the Greenville, South Carolina-based artist, muralist, and entrepreneur behind Lacey Does. Her bold, playful work spans murals, custom commissions, originals, prints, textiles, licensing projects, and coaching for other artists.Connect with Lacey:Website IGTikTokFacebookCreative finds:The 1" Angled Brush officially joins the Zibra lineup on September 17! Save 10% on your Zibra order with code BANTER10. In this episode, we discuss:How one Instagram goal led to Lacey's first mural… and $6,500 in three daysWhy she replaced Hennessy in the Home with a personal brand that leaves room for murals, textiles, licensing, and future partnershipsHow the “box method” gives clients clear choices based on their wall, priorities, and budgetWhy painting is step seven in Lacey's 10-step mural processHow collecting 50% upfront protects the value of the concept and design workWhy detailed contracts and a trusted muralist network kept her projects moving during cancer treatmentHow targeted engagement, batch content, and shameless self-promotion helped grow her audience without turning every post into a sales pitchWelcome to Brush & Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We're here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. Brush & Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of Zibra; Annie Bolding, Founder of It's a Disco Day Designs; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of Rosemont Lane Design Studio.Connect with Zibra: WebsiteInstagramTikTokFacebook YouTubeBlog

Most dentists look at their profit and loss statement but miss the numbers that actually drive practice growth. In this episode, Kevin Bray of Dental Accounting Group shares the key financial metrics every practice owner should monitor to improve profitability, increase production, and make smarter business decisions without getting lost in spreadsheets.Kevin explains why accurate bookkeeping is the foundation of every successful dental practice and how benchmarking against similar offices reveals hidden opportunities for growth. He breaks down the importance of tracking production per hour, hygiene performance, staff costs, collections, and new patient flow while emphasizing that increasing production often has a greater impact than simply cutting expenses. The conversation also explores case acceptance, team alignment, marketing strategies that actually work, practice overhead, hiring associates at the right time, and planning for future partnerships or ownership transitions. Throughout the discussion, Kevin reinforces that understanding your numbers allows you to make confident decisions, reduce stress, and build a more profitable and sustainable practice.Connect with Kevin Bray! Website:https://dentalaccountingpros.com/ Email:kevin@dentalaccountingpros.com --------------

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Netflix stock, profitable trading, sector rotation, and risk management all come down to one thing: knowing what deserves your capital and what does not. In this video, I break down why I think there may be better stock market opportunities than Netflix right now, the five skills every trader should master, and how I identify where money is rotating before the crowd catches on.The biggest lesson is simple: I don't try to avoid every loss—I try to limit it. I start by answering whether Netflix is a damaged stock or a long-term buying opportunity. Netflix was once the undisputed leader in streaming, but the competition has changed. YouTube, Amazon Prime, Twitch, Kick, and other platforms are fighting for the same attention, and I explain why Netflix's recent business moves have not convinced me that it is currently the best place to put new long-term capital.Join our Exclusive Patreon!!! Creating Financial Empowerment for those who've never had it.

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