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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 Dr. Tiffany Bussey Director of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) at Morehouse College. The conversation focuses on entrepreneurship, wealth creation, supplier diversity, workforce development, and emerging opportunities in sustainability-related industries. Dr. Bussey explains how Morehouse helps Black and Brown businesses scale through access to capital, contracts, strategic relationships, and business development programs. The discussion also highlights partnerships with organizations such as Goodwill, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo that help create pathways to employment, business growth, and economic mobility. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate entrepreneurs about resources available through the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. Challenge stereotypes about Black-owned businesses and workforce readiness. Highlight business opportunities in sustainability, renewable energy, EV infrastructure, green construction, and agriculture. Demonstrate the importance of access to contracts and relationships, not just capital. Encourage business ownership as a pathway to wealth creation and closing the racial wealth gap. Key Takeaways 1. Entrepreneurship Can Help Close the Wealth Gap Dr. Bussey emphasizes that entrepreneurship and small business development are powerful tools for creating wealth and addressing racial income inequality. 2. Access to Opportunities Is as Important as Access to Capital While funding is often discussed as the largest obstacle for minority entrepreneurs, access to contracts, customers, and decision-makers is equally important for growth. 3. Morehouse Has a Proven Record of Impact Over the past 20 years, the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center has: Supported more than 400 businesses. Helped create over 850 jobs. Facilitated more than $34 million in new capital access. Helped businesses generate more than $82 million in new revenue. 4. Sustainability Is a Major Economic Opportunity Dr. Bussey encourages entrepreneurs to explore high-growth sectors such as: Renewable energy Electric vehicle infrastructure Green building and construction Sustainable agriculture Environmental technology and services She describes sustainability as one of the most significant emerging economic sectors globally. 5. Workforce Development Matters Businesses often struggle not only with financing but also with finding qualified workers. Partnerships with organizations like Goodwill help create a trained workforce pipeline to meet employer demand. 6. Goodwill Offers Career Training One of the most surprising insights from the interview is that Goodwill provides workforce training, certifications, and in some cases stipends for participants seeking new job skills and career pathways. 7. Entrepreneurship Is Not Easy Dr. Bussey cautions listeners against romanticizing entrepreneurship. While ownership can be rewarding, running a business requires long hours, resilience, and a willingness to embrace risk and failure. 8. The Three Cs of Business Growth The foundation of Morehouse's Small Business Executive Program is: Capital Connections Contracts Dr. Bussey argues that sustainable growth requires all three. 9. Relationships Drive Revenue Business success depends on building genuine relationships and understanding customer needs. Companies win contracts when they present solutions to customer problems rather than simply selling products or services. 10. Minority Entrepreneurs Should Pursue Future-Focused Industries Rather than focusing only on traditional business models, entrepreneurs should position themselves in growing industries where demand and opportunities are expanding rapidly. Notable Quotes On Economic Empowerment "We believe that entrepreneurship and small businesses are one of the pathways in closing the racial income inequality gap in this country." On Business Growth "At the end of the day, it's revenue that drives and scales businesses." On Opportunity "What we don't talk about quite as much is access to opportunities." On Program Design "This is not just technical assistance for technical assistance sake. This is not about butts in seats." On Sustainability "We know that global warming is a thing and it does exist, and that there is a huge industry that is being developed." On Entrepreneurship "Entrepreneurship is in our DNA." On Failure "We have to accept that failure is part of the process." On Ownership "Ownership is what we need." On the Three Cs "Capital, connections and contracts." On Selling "People don't buy products and services. They buy solutions." On Customer Value "If you approach a customer and say, this is how I can help you solve your problem, more than likely you will get that business." Bottom Line Dr. Tiffany Bussey's message is clear: business success requires more than funding. It requires access, relationships, contracts, workforce talent, and the willingness to pursue emerging opportunities. Through the work of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, she is helping entrepreneurs build scalable businesses, create jobs, and generate wealth within underserved communities. The interview serves as both a roadmap and a call to action for aspiring business owners to pursue ownership, innovation, and long-term economic growth. #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 Dr. Tiffany Bussey Director of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) at Morehouse College. The conversation focuses on entrepreneurship, wealth creation, supplier diversity, workforce development, and emerging opportunities in sustainability-related industries. Dr. Bussey explains how Morehouse helps Black and Brown businesses scale through access to capital, contracts, strategic relationships, and business development programs. The discussion also highlights partnerships with organizations such as Goodwill, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo that help create pathways to employment, business growth, and economic mobility. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate entrepreneurs about resources available through the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. Challenge stereotypes about Black-owned businesses and workforce readiness. Highlight business opportunities in sustainability, renewable energy, EV infrastructure, green construction, and agriculture. Demonstrate the importance of access to contracts and relationships, not just capital. Encourage business ownership as a pathway to wealth creation and closing the racial wealth gap. Key Takeaways 1. Entrepreneurship Can Help Close the Wealth Gap Dr. Bussey emphasizes that entrepreneurship and small business development are powerful tools for creating wealth and addressing racial income inequality. 2. Access to Opportunities Is as Important as Access to Capital While funding is often discussed as the largest obstacle for minority entrepreneurs, access to contracts, customers, and decision-makers is equally important for growth. 3. Morehouse Has a Proven Record of Impact Over the past 20 years, the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center has: Supported more than 400 businesses. Helped create over 850 jobs. Facilitated more than $34 million in new capital access. Helped businesses generate more than $82 million in new revenue. 4. Sustainability Is a Major Economic Opportunity Dr. Bussey encourages entrepreneurs to explore high-growth sectors such as: Renewable energy Electric vehicle infrastructure Green building and construction Sustainable agriculture Environmental technology and services She describes sustainability as one of the most significant emerging economic sectors globally. 5. Workforce Development Matters Businesses often struggle not only with financing but also with finding qualified workers. Partnerships with organizations like Goodwill help create a trained workforce pipeline to meet employer demand. 6. Goodwill Offers Career Training One of the most surprising insights from the interview is that Goodwill provides workforce training, certifications, and in some cases stipends for participants seeking new job skills and career pathways. 7. Entrepreneurship Is Not Easy Dr. Bussey cautions listeners against romanticizing entrepreneurship. While ownership can be rewarding, running a business requires long hours, resilience, and a willingness to embrace risk and failure. 8. The Three Cs of Business Growth The foundation of Morehouse's Small Business Executive Program is: Capital Connections Contracts Dr. Bussey argues that sustainable growth requires all three. 9. Relationships Drive Revenue Business success depends on building genuine relationships and understanding customer needs. Companies win contracts when they present solutions to customer problems rather than simply selling products or services. 10. Minority Entrepreneurs Should Pursue Future-Focused Industries Rather than focusing only on traditional business models, entrepreneurs should position themselves in growing industries where demand and opportunities are expanding rapidly. Notable Quotes On Economic Empowerment "We believe that entrepreneurship and small businesses are one of the pathways in closing the racial income inequality gap in this country." On Business Growth "At the end of the day, it's revenue that drives and scales businesses." On Opportunity "What we don't talk about quite as much is access to opportunities." On Program Design "This is not just technical assistance for technical assistance sake. This is not about butts in seats." On Sustainability "We know that global warming is a thing and it does exist, and that there is a huge industry that is being developed." On Entrepreneurship "Entrepreneurship is in our DNA." On Failure "We have to accept that failure is part of the process." On Ownership "Ownership is what we need." On the Three Cs "Capital, connections and contracts." On Selling "People don't buy products and services. They buy solutions." On Customer Value "If you approach a customer and say, this is how I can help you solve your problem, more than likely you will get that business." Bottom Line Dr. Tiffany Bussey's message is clear: business success requires more than funding. It requires access, relationships, contracts, workforce talent, and the willingness to pursue emerging opportunities. Through the work of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, she is helping entrepreneurs build scalable businesses, create jobs, and generate wealth within underserved communities. The interview serves as both a roadmap and a call to action for aspiring business owners to pursue ownership, innovation, and long-term economic growth. #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.

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 Dr. Tiffany Bussey Director of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) at Morehouse College. The conversation focuses on entrepreneurship, wealth creation, supplier diversity, workforce development, and emerging opportunities in sustainability-related industries. Dr. Bussey explains how Morehouse helps Black and Brown businesses scale through access to capital, contracts, strategic relationships, and business development programs. The discussion also highlights partnerships with organizations such as Goodwill, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo that help create pathways to employment, business growth, and economic mobility. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate entrepreneurs about resources available through the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. Challenge stereotypes about Black-owned businesses and workforce readiness. Highlight business opportunities in sustainability, renewable energy, EV infrastructure, green construction, and agriculture. Demonstrate the importance of access to contracts and relationships, not just capital. Encourage business ownership as a pathway to wealth creation and closing the racial wealth gap. Key Takeaways 1. Entrepreneurship Can Help Close the Wealth Gap Dr. Bussey emphasizes that entrepreneurship and small business development are powerful tools for creating wealth and addressing racial income inequality. 2. Access to Opportunities Is as Important as Access to Capital While funding is often discussed as the largest obstacle for minority entrepreneurs, access to contracts, customers, and decision-makers is equally important for growth. 3. Morehouse Has a Proven Record of Impact Over the past 20 years, the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center has: Supported more than 400 businesses. Helped create over 850 jobs. Facilitated more than $34 million in new capital access. Helped businesses generate more than $82 million in new revenue. 4. Sustainability Is a Major Economic Opportunity Dr. Bussey encourages entrepreneurs to explore high-growth sectors such as: Renewable energy Electric vehicle infrastructure Green building and construction Sustainable agriculture Environmental technology and services She describes sustainability as one of the most significant emerging economic sectors globally. 5. Workforce Development Matters Businesses often struggle not only with financing but also with finding qualified workers. Partnerships with organizations like Goodwill help create a trained workforce pipeline to meet employer demand. 6. Goodwill Offers Career Training One of the most surprising insights from the interview is that Goodwill provides workforce training, certifications, and in some cases stipends for participants seeking new job skills and career pathways. 7. Entrepreneurship Is Not Easy Dr. Bussey cautions listeners against romanticizing entrepreneurship. While ownership can be rewarding, running a business requires long hours, resilience, and a willingness to embrace risk and failure. 8. The Three Cs of Business Growth The foundation of Morehouse's Small Business Executive Program is: Capital Connections Contracts Dr. Bussey argues that sustainable growth requires all three. 9. Relationships Drive Revenue Business success depends on building genuine relationships and understanding customer needs. Companies win contracts when they present solutions to customer problems rather than simply selling products or services. 10. Minority Entrepreneurs Should Pursue Future-Focused Industries Rather than focusing only on traditional business models, entrepreneurs should position themselves in growing industries where demand and opportunities are expanding rapidly. Notable Quotes On Economic Empowerment "We believe that entrepreneurship and small businesses are one of the pathways in closing the racial income inequality gap in this country." On Business Growth "At the end of the day, it's revenue that drives and scales businesses." On Opportunity "What we don't talk about quite as much is access to opportunities." On Program Design "This is not just technical assistance for technical assistance sake. This is not about butts in seats." On Sustainability "We know that global warming is a thing and it does exist, and that there is a huge industry that is being developed." On Entrepreneurship "Entrepreneurship is in our DNA." On Failure "We have to accept that failure is part of the process." On Ownership "Ownership is what we need." On the Three Cs "Capital, connections and contracts." On Selling "People don't buy products and services. They buy solutions." On Customer Value "If you approach a customer and say, this is how I can help you solve your problem, more than likely you will get that business." Bottom Line Dr. Tiffany Bussey's message is clear: business success requires more than funding. It requires access, relationships, contracts, workforce talent, and the willingness to pursue emerging opportunities. Through the work of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, she is helping entrepreneurs build scalable businesses, create jobs, and generate wealth within underserved communities. The interview serves as both a roadmap and a call to action for aspiring business owners to pursue ownership, innovation, and long-term economic growth. #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 Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future of mobility may not be about building bigger, more feature-packed vehicles.   Listen in as we sit down with Dr. Christopher Borroni-Bird, Founder, Afreecar Consulting, to discuss his vision for rethinking transportation through right-sized EVs, solar-powered mobility, autonomy, and locally tailored solutions. From fleet electrification and last-mile autonomy to new manufacturing models and the changing economics of vehicle ownership, this conversation explores what it takes make mobility more affordable, sustainable, and accessible around the world.  Learn more in Dr. Borroni-Bird's award-winning SAE International book, Sustainable and Affordable Mobility for All, which expands on these ideas and offers a compelling roadmap for the future of transportation.   We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

What are the fundamentals that brands need to get right first in order to create sustainable growth?Why does penetration matter so much, and what are companies getting wrong when they focus too heavily on pricing or short-term growth levers?How should brands rethink category definitions and their value propositions around consumer needs rather than the way the industry has historically defined them?How should leaders think about the balance between price and volume and getting back to true volume growth? What does that mean for national brands, and how important will meaningful differentiation and innovation be in creating long-term sustainable value?

A growth pipeline should do more than keep names moving through a funnel. It should help a business identify the right opportunities, understand where prospects are getting stuck, and create a clear path from initial interest to a productive long-term relationship. That distinction matters at a time when businesses have access to more marketing channels, more automation, and more data than ever before. Generating activity has become relatively easy. Generating the right activity is considerably harder. For John Dobelbower, SVP of Growth & Development at EverSmith Brands, growth is built around that difference. Leading franchise development strategy and sales across seven B2B service brands requires more than filling the top of a growth pipeline. It requires knowing which candidates have the potential to succeed, understanding the numbers behind acquisition and conversion, and building a process that supports sustainable expansion. The same principles apply well beyond franchising. Whether a company is selling a service, developing a franchise system, building a sales organization, or expanding into new markets, a smarter growth pipeline begins by understanding what successful growth actually looks like. More Leads Aren't Always the Answer When growth slows, the instinctive response is often to generate more leads. Increase the advertising budget, expand the audience, add another marketing channel, or put more prospects into the funnel and hope that additional volume produces additional sales. That approach can become expensive when the real problem is happening somewhere else. A business may have plenty of leads but a weak qualification process. Marketing may be attracting the right prospects while sales follow-up is inconsistent. Strong opportunities may be entering the pipeline only to encounter unnecessary friction, slow response times, or a process that fails to move them forward. Without tracking, those problems are difficult to distinguish. Dobelbower's approach starts by working backward from the desired result. In franchise development, growth cannot simply be measured by how many territories are awarded. The quality of the franchise owners entering the system and their ability to create healthy unit-level economics are part of the equation. That requires clarity about who belongs in the growth pipeline in the first place. An audit of franchise development advertising at EverSmith revealed just how crowded that pursuit can become. Many franchise organizations were using similar messaging, targeting similar audiences, and competing for many of the same prospects. Popular franchise messaging could put a brand in competition with scores of other organizations for essentially the same attention. More competition for the same audience generally means higher costs, but higher costs do not guarantee better prospects. A smarter strategy starts by examining the people who are actually successful and asking how to reach more individuals with those characteristics. That may produce a smaller audience, but it can also create a growth pipeline filled with people who are more closely aligned with the opportunity. The numbers then become essential. Businesses need to understand what it costs to acquire an opportunity, where prospects originate, how many advance through each stage, where they drop out, and which sources ultimately produce the strongest results. When those numbers are visible, leaders can stop assuming they need more leads and start identifying what actually needs improvement. Building a Better Sales and Qualification Process A healthy growth pipeline is not designed to move everyone toward a sale. It should also help determine who should not move forward. That can be a difficult mindset in organizations where growth targets create pressure to close as much business as possible. Yet a poor-fit customer can consume resources, create service problems, and damage profitability. In franchising, the stakes are even higher because the relationship can represent a significant financial and personal commitment lasting many years. "Franchises are awarded. They're not sold." That philosophy changes the purpose of qualification. Financial capacity, experience, and background matter, but they do not tell the entire story. Dobelbower points to qualities such as mindset, goals, motivation, and what he calls the "grittiness factor" as important parts of understanding whether someone is likely to succeed. The process becomes a mutual evaluation rather than a one-sided sales pitch. The organization is evaluating whether the candidate fits the system while the candidate is determining whether the opportunity aligns with personal goals and expectations. That same thinking can improve almost any growth pipeline. The objective is not simply to close the next sale. It is to create relationships that have a reasonable opportunity to succeed for both parties. Once the right prospects enter the pipeline, speed becomes critical. Businesses spend enormous amounts of money generating interest and then sometimes allow that interest to sit unanswered. A prospect submits a form, leaves a message, or requests information and waits hours or even days for a response. Meanwhile, the prospect keeps looking. "Whoever answers the phone first wins." The phrase may be simple, but the business implication is significant. A company can optimize advertising, targeting, and messaging only to lose the opportunity because another organization responded first. Speed to lead is not exclusively a marketing metric. It is part of the customer experience. The same is true of friction. Some friction is necessary because good qualification requires questions, information, and thoughtful evaluation. The problem arises when the business creates obstacles that serve no meaningful purpose. "There will be introduced friction in any good process, but we're the ones that are introducing friction." A detailed qualification question may help both parties make a better decision. An unanswered phone call, confusing website form, unnecessary series of steps, or delayed response simply makes it harder to do business. One of the most useful exercises for any organization is to experience its own growth pipeline from the prospect's perspective. Submit the form, make the call, read the automated response, schedule the appointment, and follow the process from beginning to end. Internal efficiency and customer convenience are not always the same thing. Technology Should Support the Human Relationship Automation can improve nearly every stage of a modern growth pipeline. Text messages can be triggered immediately, educational resources can be delivered automatically, appointments can be scheduled online, and AI can assist with research, communication, analysis, and follow-up. The ability to automate something, however, does not automatically make automation the best choice. EverSmith uses technology to create a more structured candidate journey, giving prospective franchise owners visibility into what they will encounter next and providing educational resources they can review on their own time. That allows development professionals to spend less time repeatedly delivering basic information and more time focused on the relationship itself. The distinction becomes especially important at the beginning of the relationship. "We are the front porch to an opportunity that's going to change their lives forever. That deserves a conversation." A form can collect information. An automated sequence can distribute content. AI can summarize data and help teams work more efficiently. None of those tools can fully replace a conversation where one person is trying to understand another person's motivations, concerns, expectations, and goals. Technology is most valuable when it creates more capacity for those conversations rather than eliminating them. This is especially relevant as companies rush to incorporate AI into sales and customer service. Automation can create tremendous efficiency, but it can also scale a poor process. If a company already has unnecessary friction, weak communication, or an unclear customer journey, adding more technology may simply allow those problems to occur faster. The smarter growth pipeline uses automation intentionally. Routine information can be delivered efficiently while important moments remain personal. That balance can become a competitive advantage as more businesses attempt to automate every possible interaction. Sustainable Growth Is About the Right Opportunities Growth is often discussed as an acquisition problem, but existing relationships can create opportunities that are just as valuable. EverSmith's portfolio includes seven B2B service brands, creating the potential for franchise owners to operate complementary businesses serving overlapping commercial customers. Dobelbower describes the concept as "relationship ownership." Once a trusted relationship exists, there may be additional opportunities to solve problems for that same customer rather than continually starting from zero. The concept has applications far beyond a multi-brand franchise organization. Existing customers may need additional services. Referral partners may be able to create introductions. Strategic relationships may open new markets. A satisfied customer may become an advocate who generates opportunities that traditional advertising could never create as effectively. A strong growth pipeline should account for the value of those relationships, not just the volume of new prospects entering at the top. Sustainable growth also requires the discipline to walk away from opportunities that are unlikely to work. Dobelbower describes the lasting impact of receiving a call from a franchise owner years after an agreement was signed and hearing that the business had not worked and the owner was facing the possibility of losing everything. Experiences like that make the consequences of poor qualification impossible to reduce to a sales number. "We're not in the business of ruining lives here." The opposite outcome can be equally powerful. The right person, paired with the right system and willing to execute the process, can build a business that changes the financial trajectory of a family. That is why the quality of the opportunity matters. A smarter growth pipeline is not measured solely by how many people enter or how quickly they can be closed. Its real value comes from helping an organization identify better opportunities, create better experiences, and build relationships capable of producing sustainable results. More leads may make a pipeline look impressive. Better targeting, better qualification, faster response, intentional technology, and stronger human relationships are what make it productive. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Join Fordify LIVE every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Central across your favorite social media platforms and catch the replay on The Business Growth Show Podcast for more conversations with today's leading business experts, entrepreneurs, and growth-minded leaders. About John Dobelbower John Dobelbower is SVP of Growth & Development at EverSmith Brands, where he leads franchise development strategy and sales across the company's seven B2B service brands. He oversees territory sales, candidate qualification, and pipeline management with a data-driven, execution-focused approach to sustainable growth. Previously, John served as VP of Franchise Development at PIRTEK USA, where he led record-setting expansion. His expertise includes sales process design, multi-channel lead generation, franchise development, candidate qualification, and building growth systems designed to attract and identify the right opportunities. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator who has generated more than a billion dollars in sales worldwide by helping businesses attract loyal customers, increase visibility, and accelerate growth. As President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., Ford has founded more than ten companies, authored eleven books, earned three U.S. patents, and advised organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. A recognized expert in business growth, customer acquisition, leadership, franchising, marketing, and AI-driven business strategies, Ford helps business owners and leaders identify opportunities, improve performance, and achieve sustainable results. Learn more at ProfitRichResults.com and watch Fordify LIVE at Fordify.tv.

Thabo Shole-Mashao, standing in for Clement Manyathela, speaks with CEO of OUTA, Wayne Duvenage, about Eskom returning to profitability, with the utility’s annual profit more than doubling to R30.3 billion for the financial year ending 31 March 2026; and whether that turnaround is sustainable. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Lella Sá was seven years old, she learned to meditate with her grandmother, which was the beginning of a spiritual journey that has guided her through multiple expressions of her calling; from modeling, to event management, to biographical counselling, to motherhood, to running a Waldorf school. She now serves  as a culture change and productivity consultant focused on what she calls Matrifocial Leadership. Today we explore how Lella's in-depth practice of menstrual cycle awareness influences and inspires her work supporting women to lead through Maitrifocal practices that honour life. We chat about what could become possible if we all embodied this life-affirming form of leadership, personally and collectively, as well as some of the obstacles that get in the way. We explore:How to work in sync with our biology, our biography and our responsibility as humans living in this epoch, by embodying the wisdom of ‘life before performance'. How cycle awareness and aligning with natural rhythms helps us to cultivate a new, healthy relationship with time, by using our bodies as leadership infrastructure. How indigenous cyclical wisdom can teach us about the practice of sufficiency, which is vital to putting life at the centre of our work, and to work through stewardship and collaboration instead of domination and competition. ---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyLella Sà: @lellasa - https://www.instagram.com/lellasa

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Less Stressed Life, we're diving into our September focus on perimenopause with Jennifer Gularson, who is back to break down the different hormone replacement therapy (HRT) options available during perimenopause and menopause.We talk about estrogen patches, progesterone, testosterone, creams, gels, and pellets, including how they work, why one option may be a better fit than another, and what to consider when starting HRT. Jennifer also explains hormone testing, why she often introduces hormones one at a time, and how treatment may change as you move through the menopause transition.Check out Jennifer's other episode, #453 Low libido, testosterone, estrogen and HRT - https://www.buzzsprout.com/775589/episodes/19164554KEY TAKEAWAYS:

If the garden is your muse, or your source of peace and mental wellness, you'll want to join me today on a restorative and inspiring visit to FloraWood, where Jen Wilcoxon's delightful home garden and design studio serve as the basis for her creative, plant- and flora-based business. Jen founded FloraWood in 2019 to share […] The post Episode 784: Visit the Portland (Oregon) garden studio of FloraWood, where designer Jen Wilcoxon draws her inspiration for seasonal floral subscriptions and workshops appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing.

The Audition Is Not the Bond Sustainable Presence vs. Performative Effort A bond dies when one person sells a self and the other shops for a feeling. The sale is the feathered act. The shop is the clipboard. Presence is what remains when both stop. The act is never the person. The act is a tool aimed at an end: safety, sex, money, company, status, the high of being picked. That is procurement. Manipulation by function, even when the performer calls it romance. If the effort collapses once the prize is in hand, it was never devotion. It was a campaign that reached its finish line. The judge is inside the same economy. A long script trained women to treat the strongest opening night as evidence of a man. Heat got read as character. Persistence got read as loyalty. Volume got read as value. That training makes a costume easy to buy. It does not make women uniquely foolish. Anyone shopping for a feeling is available to a costume. The costume works because somebody in the room is shopping. The wound staffs both jobs. It writes the act that gets you chosen. It writes the checklist that decides who is allowed to stay. People name that taste. People name that self-respect. A lot of it is old pain running hiring. Non-judgment is required for presence that lasts, and it is not a limp truce. It is the refusal to let the injury do the seeing. A veto that calls itself “standards” is still the wound. A collapse that calls itself “open” is still fear. Neither one can hold a life. The midweek is the audit the campaign cannot fake. Friday still has an audience. Saturday still pays you for arriving. Then the room goes ordinary. No soundtrack hired for the scene. The performer feels unemployed and calls it ingratitude. The spectator feels starved and calls it “they changed.” One was extracting a result. One was consuming a product. A deal that starts in costume collects in costume. Consciousness relating strips the feathers. Not as a vibe. As labor. You arrive with nothing to sell. You stay with no clipboard. You want without turning the other body into a prize. You see without putting them on trial. Effort does not disappear. Effort stops advertising. Two people put need, fear, and limit into the same hour. Neither waits to move first so they can remain the one who cannot lose. Some birds burn a short miracle, get picked, and leave the labor. Other birds have to match. Head. Stride. Timing. If you cannot stay in time, you are not a pair. The market sold the short miracle and called it desire. The match does not trend. It lasts. Under every question, one question. Were you offering yourself, or extracting a result? Were you meeting someone, or grading a show? If both of you take the feathers off tonight, is there still a reason to stay in the room? That is the bond. Not the opening night. The room that remains when nobody is selling and nobody is shopping. Women do not escape the feathers by sitting still. Stillness can be the act. A woman's campaign is often quieter, which is why it gets misnamed as “feminine” and protected from the same charge. The function is identical. Means to an end. Safety. Sex. Money. Company. Status. Being chosen without having to choose.

Cameron is joined by Ashley Stahl, a best-selling author and speaker, and they discuss the importance of personal branding for practice owners. They explore Ashley's journey from a career in counterterrorism to becoming a sought-after speaker, emphasizing the impact of TEDx talks on personal branding. The conversation highlights the significance of preparation, authenticity, and original thinking in effective speaking, as well as the elements that make a speaker unforgettable.Cameron and Ashley talk about the importance of personal experiences in shaping self-esteem and how they can be effectively used in public speaking. Ashley emphasizes the need for speakers to connect personal moments to their professional topics, creating engaging openings that resonate with audiences. They also highlight the challenges of visibility and authority in medical practices, the significance of defining goals for speaking engagements, and the balance between personal branding and audience engagement. Finally, the economics of thought leadership and the value of having a well-prepared talk are explored.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Medical Millionaire!Takeaways:Personal branding is crucial for practice owners.Social media, especially Instagram, is vital for patient acquisition.Preparation is key to effective speaking.Authenticity and intuition enhance a speaker's message.Original thinking resonates more with audiences than generic advice.TEDx talks can significantly boost personal branding.Engaging storytelling is essential for memorable speeches.Transformational messages provide actionable insights for the audience.Speakers should focus on their unique perspectives.The energy and conviction of a speaker can influence their effectiveness. Personal experiences significantly impact self-esteem and confidence.Engaging openings in speeches can draw from personal stories.Moments, not events, resonate more with audiences.Crafting a speech involves connecting personal moments to professional topics.Visibility and authority are crucial for medical practitioners.Defining clear goals can guide effective speaking.Personal branding should serve the audience, not just the speaker's ego.Paid speaking engagements differ from speaking for visibility.Building a brand requires consistent effort across multiple platforms.Having a well-prepared talk can lead to significant opportunities.Medical Millionaire: The Blueprint for Scaling a World-Class Medical Aesthetics PracticeWelcome to Medical Millionaire, the go-to podcast for forward-thinking Medspa owners, Medical Aesthetics leaders, Plastic Surgery & Dermatology practices, Concierge Wellness clinics, and Elective Healthcare entrepreneurs who are ready to scale with intention and operate like a true, high-performing business.If you're building, growing, optimizing, or preparing to exit your aesthetics or wellness practice, this show is your competitive advantage.Hosted by Cameron Hemphill Your Guide to Sustainable, Scalable Growth Your host, Cameron Hemphill, is one of the most trusted growth strategists in Medical Aesthetics and Elective Wellness.With over 10 years in the industry, Cameron has helped scale 1,000+ practices and more than 2,300 providers, working alongside the most recognized KOLs, national brands, EMRs, tech companies, and private equity groups, shaping the future of aesthetics. From marketing to operations, from finance to leadership, Cameron brings a real-world, data-driven perspective on what it takes to turn a practice into a powerful business engine.What This Podcast Is All About: Each episode takes you behind the scenes of the fastest-growing practices in the country, revealing the systems, strategies, and mindset required to win in today's Medical Aesthetics landscape.Expect tactical insights, step-by-step frameworks, and conversations with:Industry thought leadersTop injectors & medical directorsEMR & tech innovatorsOperations expertsMarketing strategistsPrivate equity & M&A advisorsWellness and longevity pioneersThis is where aesthetics, business, technology, and wellness converge. What You'll Learn on Medical Millionaire Every week, you'll access expert guidance to help you scale profitably and predictably, including:Marketing & Brand PositioningCRM + Lead Management SystemsPatient Acquisition & ConversionEMR Optimization & Tech Stack ArchitectureSales Psychology & Consultation MasteryFinance, KPIs, and Practice EconomicsOperational Workflows & AutomationIndustry Trends Backed by Real Benchmark DataPatient Retention & Lifetime Value ExpansionMindset, Leadership & Team DevelopmentWhether you're opening your first location or running a multi-million-dollar enterprise, you'll gain the clarity and direction to grow with confidence. A Show Designed for Every Stage of Practice Growth Medical Millionaire breaks down the journey into four essential stages, showing you exactly how to move from one to the next:Startup – Build the foundation and attract your first wave of patientsGrowth – Scale revenue, expand services, and strengthen operationsOptimize – Increase efficiency, margins, and customer experienceExit – Prepare your practice for maximum valuation and acquisitionIf You're Ready to Grow, This Is Where You Start. Tune in weekly for actionable insights, expert interviews, and the exact playbooks high-performing practices use to dominate their markets. This is the podcast for Medspa owners who want more than a job; they want a scalable, profitable, industry-leading business. Welcome to Medical Millionaire.Let's build your practice into the empire it deserves to be.

David Katz is the Co-founder and CEO of TRIO Heating, Air & Plumbing, a home-services company serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area with HVAC, plumbing, insulation, and indoor air-quality solutions. A home-services entrepreneur with experience in sales, operations, and business growth, he oversees the company's strategy and expansion. David helped grow TRIO from its first HVAC job in 2021 to nearly $10 million in annual revenue within two years. The company has earned multiple Inc. 5000 honors and plants a tree for every completed job. In this episode… Building a successful business does not always require decades of industry experience. Entering a market without ingrained assumptions can make it easier to question old practices and spot overlooked opportunities. So how can inexperience become an advantage when building a company that scales? The answer starts with curiosity, strong processes, and learning from people who have already solved similar problems. David Katz, a home-services entrepreneur with experience in sales, operations, and business growth, shows how better questions and proven systems can accelerate change without a traditional industry background. Owners should price for their own costs, margins, service levels, and goals rather than simply matching competitors. David also emphasizes hiring for the company's stage, delegating effectively, and bringing in stronger talent as the business grows. Sustainable growth comes from repeatable systems, not having the owner solve every problem. In this episode of Owner's Profit Playbook, Pat Mancuso talks with David Katz, Co-founder and CEO of TRIO Heating, Air & Plumbing, about building a two-time Inc. 5000 HVAC company with no prior HVAC experience. David shares how he found opportunity through customer demand, scaled with proven systems, and approached pricing for profitability. He also touches on hiring, acquisitions, and industry consolidation.

Meg Bartley, PhD candidate in anthropology at the University of Utah, explores how social norms shape what we consider food versus weeds, and how rethinking the edible plants around us could expand access to fresh, sustainable food.

Building a business while caring for others can be deeply meaningful work, but it can also come at a cost if your own well-being is left behind. It can be easy to get absorbed in caring for others and accidentally lose focus on your own personal needs in the process.   Shulamit experienced this firsthand. In this episode, Shulamit Ber Levtov shares her unconventional path into therapy, from activism, graduating with a Master's degree at 48, and building a thriving group practice in a rural community.   She opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, the mental health challenges that led her to step away from group practice ownership, and why sustainable success starts with taking care of yourself first. Join us for an insightful discussion!  MEET SHULAMIT Shulamit is known as The Entrepreneurs' Therapist. She's the mental health professional you hire when you're a woman business owner, and you want to build the internal steadiness--for your emotions and your money psychology-- to lead effectively through the uncertainty, weight, and complexity of running a business. Shulamit has been an entrepreneur for over 27 years and has more than 22 years of professional experience supporting women's mental health and personal growth. As a trauma survivor and Master's-level trauma therapist, with certifications in Dare To Lead™, Trauma of Money®, and Financial Social Work as well as somatic parts therapy, Shula brings a unique perspective and approach to supporting women in business. Learn more about Shulamit on her website, LinkedIn, and Instagram profiles.  In this episode:  Graduating with a Master's at 48! Evergreen marketing strategies  Going from group private practice to solo  Shula's plans for the future  Final takeaways for listeners  Graduating with a Master's at 48! Shulamit's story is an adventurous and inspiring one.  Shula explains how her mother was an activist, and that this type of work was prominent in her family lineage throughout her life. That, she explains, impacted how she wanted to contribute to the community around her, leading her to study Social Work.  However, after arguing with a professor about socialism and fighting on behalf of people who need to be paid a living wage, she was dropped from the programme because her grades (from this professor's class) pulled her average too low.  While Shula had attempted to complete her Master's degree twice before, this was the moment in her life, decades after that Social Work course, that she decided to bring everything together and really go for it.  Evergreen marketing strategies Back in 2012, after Shula graduated with her Master's and began her path to private practice, she decided on a location that (at the time) had relatively few therapists and counsellors.   Therefore, pre-COVID, Shula was marketing her brick-and-mortar group private practice in a small town that had a strong need for therapy services. What worked for her and her business then did not always continue to work post-COVID and into the online world.   So, Shulamit's main advice for consistently successful marketing is to be present and create deep connections with the community, whether that's in-person, online in videos on social media, or both.  Going from group private practice to solo  Shulamit explains that this is the reason why she's the entrepreneur's therapist: she went on a personal journey from group private practice to a solo business owner for her own well-being.   Shula came to realize that either she leaves her business or continues to suffer with poor mental health, and she chose her mental health.  Shula recognized that her associates were depending on her to bring in clients for the business to prosper, and for them to have an income as well.  But, when she understood the depth of her struggle, she had to remove herself from the practice and allow someone else to take her place to stop her entire team from suffering as well.  Shula's plans for the future In two words, here are Shulamit's goals for the future of her practice: sustainability and growth.  Sustainability for her solo practice, to continue to see her clients and sustain herself in the process, growth for the profession, and expansion in the research of caring for entrepreneurs.  As she continues to experiment and as the digital work continues to change, she's committed to finding strategies that will be evergreen.   Final takeaways for listeners  Shulamit wants you to take care of yourself. Don't let your mental, physical, and emotional well-being be an afterthought. So, take a regular temperature check on yourself once a week, or every now and then at least, to figure out what you are feeling, why, and how to help yourself move forward with less stress.   Secondly, don't let the nature of the work make you feel like you are failing. The work is hard because it is inherently hard, and not because you can't do it. You can.  Connect with me: Instagram Website  Resources mentioned and useful links: Paula Gonzalez: From Purpose to Practice and Scaling with Intention | EP 197 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS2MO for two months free) Get started with Hushmail here and get one month for free! Learn more about Shulamit on her website, LinkedIn, and Instagram profiles Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn

Jake & Ben Full Show from September 1, 2026 Hour 1 Kyle Whittingham Joined the Dan Patrick Show and said he never pressured players to play through injuries. Is he lying?  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Any Surprises from BYU's Depth Chart? Stan Kroenke Buys the LA Angels for an MLB Record $4 Billion, Utah Mammoth Announces Rookie Minicamp Roster.  Utah Announces "Equipment Sponsorship"  Hour 2 Are We Entering a Golden Era of BYU Athletics, and Is it Sustainable? Marcus Smart Reveals The Real Reason the Jazz Didn't Draft Him Back in 2014 USU Athletic Director Cam Walker on Why Jim Laub is Now Sponsoring The Stadium Hour 3 Game Week Sound from Utah - QB Devon Dampier and LB Jonathan Hall Hot Take Tuesday: It's Okay to Have Weddings During College Football Season Audio Vault: Did Bill Simmons Just Admit to a Crime? Hour 4 Live at 5 - More on Kyle Whittingham Denying Claims that He Pressured Players to Play TCU's Sonny Dikes Should Be Fired for Trying to Bury Locker Room Fight When Will the Selling Stop?

In this episode of the Colombia Calling podcast, Richard McColl interviews Simon Faulkner - Senior Lecturer of Academic Excellence at University College Birmingham - about the impact of natural disasters on Colombia's tourism industry, exploring recovery models, infrastructure challenges, and strategies for building resilient destinations. Key topics: Disaster management frameworks in tourism Impact of earthquakes on Colombian destinations Infrastructure challenges in Colombia's tourism sector Community involvement in recovery efforts Diversification of tourism products post-disaster  Sustainable tourism development in Colombia.    The Colombia Briefing is reported by Emily Hart.  

What happens when taking care of someone else slowly requires you to disappear from your own life?Family caregiving rarely arrives according to plan. A diagnosis changes. A parent declines. A spouse becomes dependent. Roles reverse, schedules collapse, and someone quietly becomes responsible for another human being twenty-four hours a day.Amy and Monica Vest Wheeler explore the realities behind caregiver burnout, unpaid caregiving responsibilities, and the pressure to keep performing at work while privately carrying grief, medical decisions, and exhaustion. For many working caregivers, the strain is not only emotional. It can affect income, career stability, health, and the ability to remain in the workforce at all.Monica challenges the assumption that families should simply absorb this responsibility without consequence. The conversation turns toward workplace support for caregivers, the limitations of rigid bereavement and leave policies, and why flexible work for caregivers can be an act of both humanity and good leadership.Support can also begin closer to home. Another family member learns the care routine. Someone finally says what is really happening. A caregiver stops answering “fine” and allows another person to help carry the weight.Caregiving can be an expression of extraordinary love. But love does not make a person limitless. Sustainable care requires us to protect the life of the person receiving care without sacrificing the life of the person providing it.Moments That Create Momentum:When the Caregiver Becomes Invisible – Explore how responsibility for another person can consume so much emotional and physical energy that the caregiver's own needs quietly disappear.The Workplace Mask Caregivers Learn to Wear – Understand why employees may appear composed and productive while privately managing grief, medical crises, and round-the-clock caregiving responsibilities.Why Flexibility Is More Than an Employee Perk – Discover how small adjustments to schedules or work location can help organizations retain experienced employees instead of losing them to caregiving demands.The Cost of Keeping Caregiving a Family Secret – See how shame, privacy, and poor communication can leave one person carrying responsibilities that could be shared across family, friends, and community.Your Life Is Just as Worthy as the Person You're Caring For – Hear why caregiving cannot require complete self-erasure, and how protecting the caregiver may ultimately protect the person receiving care too.About the Guest:Monica Vest Wheeler speaks with heart, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, helping caregivers, families, and communities navigate some of life's most difficult moments. Her work is rooted in lived experience, including hundreds of interviews, volunteer work at more than 180 stroke and brain injury camps nationwide, facilitating hundreds of support and discussion groups, personal caregiving journeys, and her own openness about mental health. She has written more than a dozen books on Peoria, Illinois, history, along with five books exploring health, grief, and the emotional realities families face during catastrophic life events.As a writer and presenter, Monica is unafraid to address the questions many people avoid. She brings truth, warmth, humor, and practical clarity to conversations about caregiving, grief, communication, and emotional survival. Her work gives caregivers permission to ask for help without shame, encourages patients and survivors to express what they are experiencing, and reinforces one of the lessons she has seen repeatedly: families who communicate are more likely to stay connected through crisis rather than fall apart.https://www.monicavestwheeler.comhttps://www.facebook.com/monicavestwheelerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/monicavestwheeler/About Amy:Amy Lynn Durham, known by her clients as the Corporate Mystic, is the founder of the Executive Coaching Firm, Create Magic At Work®, where they help leaders build workplaces rooted in creativity, collaboration, and fulfillment. A former corporate executive turned Executive Coach, Amy blends practical leadership strategies with spiritual intelligence to unlock human potential at work.She's a certified Executive Coach through UC Berkeley & the International Coaching Federation (ICF) In addition, Amy holds coaching certifications in Spiritual Intelligence (SQ21), the Edgewalker Profile, and the Archetypes of Change . In addition to being the host of the Create Magic At Work® podcast, Amy is the author of Create Magic At Work®, Creating Career Magic: A Daily Prompt Journal and the founder of Magic Thread Media™. Through her work, she inspires intentional leadership for thriving workplaces and lives where “magic” becomes reality.Connect with Amy:https://createmagicatwork.net/https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-magic-at-workhttps://www.facebook.com/112951637095427https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatworkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEm4h3fUgaq8qgvZpz6dGgThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.Mentioned in this episode:This show was brought to you in part by the Magic Thread Media Network. To learn more visit: https://magicthreadmedia.com/

S6:E75 What if getting more customers actually made your business worse? That's the paradox Charles Gaudet sees repeatedly. A founder builds a business through hard work, referrals and personal relationships. Success arrives. More customers come in. Employees are hired. Yet instead of gaining freedom, the founder becomes the hub through which nearly everything still has to pass. Queue up this episode of Small Business Stories as Charles Gaudet, CEO of Predictable Profits, explains what he calls the Founder's Trap and why adding more leads, sales or people can deepen it instead of solving it. Charles describes the founder not as someone sitting neatly at the top of an organizational chart, but stuck in the middle of it: chief rainmaker, best closer, decision-maker, client contact and firefighter. And that leads to a larger diagnostic problem. If people don't trust your business to operate without you, growth becomes harder to sustain. If buyers don't understand your unique advantage, more traffic won't necessarily improve conversion. And if you misdiagnose the problem, AI can efficiently give you an answer to the wrong question. That last point creates an especially interesting intersection with Dr. LL's work on misinterpretation risk: sometimes the signal isn't unclear because the answer is bad. It's unclear because we've misunderstood the problem we're trying to solve.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by On The Stage.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Today's performing arts educators are navigating a rapidly changing school environment. Student needs and expectations have evolved, communication with families looks different than it did just a few years ago, and many programs continue to face limited time, staffing, and financial resources. Yet despite these challenges, performing arts programs remain a powerful way to foster creativity, belonging, and student growth.Join this edWeb podcast to explore practical strategies for building resilient, sustainable performing arts programs that meet the needs of today's students and families. You gain insight into current trends affecting arts education and learn actionable approaches to increasing student participation, strengthening community support, and adapting outreach and communication for greater engagement.You also hear directly from experienced theatre educators who are successfully navigating these challenges in their own schools. Through real-world examples, they share lessons learned, creative solutions, and ideas you can implement in your own program.Learning Objectives:Examine current trends shaping performing arts education and their impact on student engagementIdentify practical strategies for increasing participation and building long-term program sustainabilityExplore effective approaches for communicating with students, families, and school communitiesLearn how peer educators are adapting their programs to overcome common challenges and strengthen supportWhether you're looking to grow enrollment, increase community involvement, or future-proof your program, you leave with practical ideas, fresh perspectives, and resources you can put into action right away. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 theatre educators, performing arts teachers, fine arts coordinators, curriculum leaders, and school administrators.On The StageA complete solution designed for the performing arts and beyondDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Are We Entering a Golden Era of BYU Athletics, and Is it Sustainable?

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on September 1, 2026 Are We Entering a Golden Era of BYU Athletics, and Is it Sustainable? Marcus Smart Reveals The Real Reason the Jazz Didn't Draft Him Back in 2014 USU Athletic Director Cam Walker on Why Jim Laub is Now Sponsoring The Stadium

S6:E75 What if getting more customers actually made your business worse? That's the paradox Charles Gaudet sees repeatedly. A founder builds a business through hard work, referrals and personal relationships. Success arrives. More customers come in. Employees are hired. Yet instead of gaining freedom, the founder becomes the hub through which nearly everything still has to pass. Queue up this episode of Small Business Stories as Charles Gaudet, CEO of Predictable Profits, explains what he calls the Founder's Trap and why adding more leads, sales or people can deepen it instead of solving it. Charles describes the founder not as someone sitting neatly at the top of an organizational chart, but stuck in the middle of it: chief rainmaker, best closer, decision-maker, client contact and firefighter. And that leads to a larger diagnostic problem. If people don't trust your business to operate without you, growth becomes harder to sustain. If buyers don't understand your unique advantage, more traffic won't necessarily improve conversion. And if you misdiagnose the problem, AI can efficiently give you an answer to the wrong question. That last point creates an especially interesting intersection with Dr. LL's work on misinterpretation risk: sometimes the signal isn't unclear because the answer is bad. It's unclear because we've misunderstood the problem we're trying to solve.

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If you could wave a magic wand and walk into any math classroom five or ten years from now, what would you hope to see? What would students be doing, saying, and thinking? How would the room feel? Those questions can reveal far more than a list of instructional strategies—they can help a team uncover what they truly want mathematics teaching and learning to become. K-12 Math Leaders: Download our free Math Coherence Compass to help your teammates, system leaders, and educators create aligned instructional practices—without adding another initiative. https://makemathmoments.com/coherence-compass/Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ K-12 Math Leaders: Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Partner with us to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem-based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units In this episode, Yvette Lehman and Beth Curran unpack one of their go-to routines for beginning a math improvement journey: the Magic Wand Wish List. They share how the routine has evolved to keep the conversation aspirational, asset-based, and centered on the student experience. From flexible thinking and multiple representations to meaningful mathematical discourse, confidence, curiosity, and resilient problem solving, the conversation paints a picture of mathematically proficient learners—and explores why creating that picture together is such an important first step toward coherence across a school or system. In this episode, you'll explore:How to use the Magic Wand Wish List with educators and leadership teamsWhy the routine should focus on the student experience rather than conditions outside a team's controlWhat flexible mathematical thinking can look and sound like in classroomsWhy connecting multiple representations supports conceptual understandingHow meaningful discourse can build student confidence and mathematical authorityWhat it means to develop flexible, resilient problem solversWhy a shared vision creates greater coherence across classrooms and grade levelsHow to move from an aspirational vision toward an actionable next stepAs you begin a new school year, consider bringing your team together around one question: What would you like to see happening consistently across your math classrooms? Keep the conversation asset-based, imagine the experience you ultimately want for students, and use that shared vision to identify the first small move your team can make together.Show Notes PageLove the show? Text us your big takeaway!Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you'll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.Take the assessmentAre you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

How do you translate the memory of a landscape into a rich, tactile painting? And how do you sustain a meaningful studio practice when life and work get demanding? In this episode of the Create! Podcast, Kat sits down with Lansing, Michigan-based visual artist and educator Laurén Gerig. Laurén shares her thoughts on place attachment, building expressive paint surfaces, and using poetry to set the stage for intuitive studio sessions. We also dive into the realities of balancing a demanding day job in academia with an active exhibition schedule, and how small micro-moments in the studio can help you overcome creative fatigue and keep momentum alive. In this episode, we talk about: Capturing the psychological bonds we create with landscapes and nature The tactile joy of thick mark-making, paint accumulation, and surface texture Using poetry as a studio ritual to transition into making work Navigating life as both a practicing artist and a university gallery director Making room for low-pressure, small-scale work like 20-minute charcoal drawings How running and stepping away from the easel can serve as the ultimate creative reset Connect with Laurén Gerig: Website: www.laurengerigart.com Instagram: @laurengerigart Stay connected with Create! Magazine: Subscribe to the Create! Substack for more artist stories and reflections: www.createmagazine.substack.com Submit your work for an upcoming issue of Create! Magazine: www.createmagazine.co/call-for-art

Sustainable success online requires two distinct halves working together: a personal brand and a business strategy. Your personal brand is the foundation, built through consistent, authentic content that creates connection, trust, and a "pull" toward you, while business strategy is the "pushing" energy that actually converts that audience into revenue through offers, sales skills, and messaging. Neither side works alone—a big following without business skills can't monetize, and business tactics without brand-building lack the trust and lifetime customer value that make a business resilient. Time passes regardless, so don't get caught up in the idea that building a personal brand takes too long. Your brand and business can be built simultaneously from day one for compounding, long-term results.   Join Jill's FREE Personal branding workshop! https://jillfitfree.com/personal-brand-2026/   Jill is a fitness professional and business coach who effectively made the transition from training clients in person and having no time to build anything else to training clients online and actually being more successful. Today, Jill helps other coaches to do the same.   Connect with me! Instagram: @jillfit | @fitbizu Facebook: @jillfit Website: jillfit.com

If your interior design business is growing but your freedom is shrinking, this episode of Design Business Freedom is for you. I'm Melissa Galt, interior design business coach and former interior designer, and in this episode, you'll discover the five essential shifts that help you scale your interior design firm with more profit, stronger systems, better clients, and fewer hours. Sustainable interior design business growth doesn't come from adding more clients, projects, or responsibilities to an already overloaded schedule. It comes from shifting your identity from designer to CEO, improving your pricing strategy, building repeatable processes, delegating effectively, and intentionally designing a business that supports the life you want. In This Episode You Will Learn: Identify the warning signs that your growing interior design business has become too dependent on you. Shift from asking "What do I need to do?" to "Who should own this?" so you can lead like a CEO instead of becoming the bottleneck. Improve your interior design pricing strategy by focusing on value, profitability, and profit per project instead of hours worked. Build repeatable systems and delegate more effectively so your Design Business Freedom journey creates capacity without increasing exhaustion. Design a sustainable interior design business around the hours, income, team, clients, and lifestyle you actually want. 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: (00:04) Welcome to Design Business Freedom and sustainable growth (01:07) Why scaling requires five fundamental business shifts (05:22) Take the ten-question interior design scaling scorecard (09:08) Stop designing everything and start leading as CEO (12:45) Five reasons your scaling strategies may not work (19:18) What sustainable growth should actually give you (21:39) Shift one: move from designer identity to CEO (27:15) Shift two: price for value and profitability (30:02) Shift three: replace hustle with repeatable systems (33:41) Shift four: create capacity through strategic delegation (38:29) Shift five: move from busyness to freedom (41:24) How systems support fewer hours and higher revenue (42:32) Review the five shifts for sustainable scaling (43:15) Choose the uncomfortable question as your starting point (43:48) What's next: positioning and defining your value Key Takeaways: Working harder does not create sustainable growth; working differently does. Interior designers who want to scale must become the CEO before the business can operate beyond their personal capacity. Revenue alone does not define a healthy design firm; pricing, profitability, capacity, and profit per project matter. Design Business Freedom comes from building an interior design company around systems, team, intentional choices, and the life you want to live. 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  

Episode OverviewGod often calls leaders to influence more than one sphere of society.The marketplace can be a powerful place for ministry and kingdom impact.Ministry experience can strengthen leadership in business, and vice versa.Calling is about obedience, not fitting into traditional categories.Sustainable leadership requires personal health and spiritual intentionality. Leaders with a dual calling do not have to choose between ministry and marketplace influence.Show Notes & Resources

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:

This week I'm joined by Dan Tipney, a former airline pilot who co-founded Safe Landing, a community of aviation workers and enthusiasts, working together to figure out what it might look like to have a world where aviation flourishes, in harmony with nature.This episode isn't an episode in flight shaming anyone, and absolutely doesn't have the intention of making anyone feel bad about the choices they're making. We obviously talk about the impact of flying, because coming to terms with the cold hard facts around that is a key part of Dan's story. But this episode is more about the power of story-telling and conversations, about how two things can be true at the same time, and about how learning to recognise that and sit with the discomfort that it can bring, could help us all to have better climate conversations.USEFUL LINKS: Dan Tipney on Linked In Safe Landing-              Website-              Linked In-              InstagramCharlie Cotton's post on Linked In about flight efficiencies vs flight numbersJon Richardon and The Futurenauts – The Future of Life After OilLarger UsClimate FreskEpisode 189 – Climate Fresk (and friends) with Ash GoddardCharlie GardnerAyana Elizbeth Johnson – Climate Venn Diagram Do come and join us in the Sustainable(ish) Clubhouse for September!And please do leave a rating and a review wherever you get your podcasts

Human Design for Projectors: How to Build a Successful Business Through Recognition, Intuition & InvitationsIn this episode of Unjaded, Vickie sits down with Henrietta Leight, a 6/2 Emotional Projector, executive coach, intuitive guide, and leadership mentor, to explore what it actually looks like to build a successful business by living your Human Design instead of fighting against it.Together they unpack what it means to trust emotional authority, honour invitations, work with intuition, and create a thriving referral-based business without relying heavily on social media.Whether you're a Projector yourself or simply curious about Human Design, this conversation offers a rare, practical look at how living your design creates greater clarity, deeper client relationships, and a more sustainable way of working.Episode SummaryWhat does it really look like to build a successful business as a Human Design Projector?In this inspiring conversation, Vickie interviews executive coach and intuitive mentor Henrietta Leight about emotional authority, invitations, intuition, recognition, and why slowing down often creates the deepest transformation.Together they explore how Human Design, coaching, astrology and energetic awareness can help entrepreneurs build businesses that feel sustainable, purposeful and deeply aligned.In This EpisodeWhat it means to be a 6/2 Emotional ProjectorHow the 41-30 Channel of Recognition (Feelings) influences decision-makingLearning to trust emotional clarity instead of making reactive decisionsWhy Projectors often excel as coaches, guides, facilitators and leadersThe importance of invitations and recognition in businessBuilding a successful referral-based business without depending on social mediaHow intuition becomes a business advantageWhy highly sensitive entrepreneurs need strong energetic boundariesWorking with Human Design, astrology, Gene Keys, numerology and other intuitive toolsSupporting clients through life transitions, leadership challenges and midlife reinventionWhat You'll LearnIn this conversation you'll discover:Why emotional authority requires time rather than immediate answersHow intuition develops through experience and self-trustThe role of open centres in Human Design and why they often become our greatest wisdomHow Projectors naturally see patterns and systems others missWhy recognition feels different from validationHow to know when an invitation is aligned—and when it's time to leave one behindWhy depth creates better client results than speedThe importance of boundaries for intuitive practitioners and coachesTopics DiscussedHuman DesignEmotional AuthorityEmotional ProjectorsThe 6/2 ProfileInvitations & RecognitionOpen CentresUndefined G CentreGate 57 IntuitionChannel 41-30Living your Human Design in businessBuilding a BusinessReferral marketingClient relationshipsLong-term coachingExecutive coachingBusiness through trust and reputationMarketing without social mediaThought leadershipCreating meaningful client transformationMidlife & Personal GrowthSaturn ReturnChiron ReturnUranus OppositionLeadership transitionsIdentity shiftsCareer pivotsSpiritual growthAbout Henrietta LaittHenrietta Laitt is an executive coach, intuitive guide and leadership mentor who helps accomplished professionals navigate periods of transition with greater clarity, confidence and purpose.Her work blends executive coaching with Human Design, astrology, Gene Keys, numerology and other intuitive frameworks to help clients reconnect with themselves, trust their own wisdom and move forward in alignment.Connect with Henrietta here.This Episode Is For You If...You're a Projector trying to understand your Human Design.You're an intuitive entrepreneur wondering how to build a business your own way.You're feeling stuck during a life or career transition.You want to build a referral-based business instead of chasing social media algorithms.You're interested in Human Design, astrology, Gene Keys and personal growth.You want to trust your intuition more deeply in business and life.Key TakeawaysEmotional clarity can't be rushed.Projectors succeed through recognition—not force.Intuition becomes stronger when it's honoured consistently.Boundaries protect your energy and your best work.Sustainable businesses are built through trust, relationships and meaningful transformation—not constant visibility.We'd love to welcome you into Designed to Profit (the community)If you're ready for support as you build your business without breaking your life,Designed to Profit is where it's at.

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 Dr. Tiffany Bussey Director of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) at Morehouse College. The conversation focuses on entrepreneurship, wealth creation, supplier diversity, workforce development, and emerging opportunities in sustainability-related industries. Dr. Bussey explains how Morehouse helps Black and Brown businesses scale through access to capital, contracts, strategic relationships, and business development programs. The discussion also highlights partnerships with organizations such as Goodwill, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo that help create pathways to employment, business growth, and economic mobility. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate entrepreneurs about resources available through the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. Challenge stereotypes about Black-owned businesses and workforce readiness. Highlight business opportunities in sustainability, renewable energy, EV infrastructure, green construction, and agriculture. Demonstrate the importance of access to contracts and relationships, not just capital. Encourage business ownership as a pathway to wealth creation and closing the racial wealth gap. Key Takeaways 1. Entrepreneurship Can Help Close the Wealth Gap Dr. Bussey emphasizes that entrepreneurship and small business development are powerful tools for creating wealth and addressing racial income inequality. 2. Access to Opportunities Is as Important as Access to Capital While funding is often discussed as the largest obstacle for minority entrepreneurs, access to contracts, customers, and decision-makers is equally important for growth. 3. Morehouse Has a Proven Record of Impact Over the past 20 years, the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center has: Supported more than 400 businesses. Helped create over 850 jobs. Facilitated more than $34 million in new capital access. Helped businesses generate more than $82 million in new revenue. 4. Sustainability Is a Major Economic Opportunity Dr. Bussey encourages entrepreneurs to explore high-growth sectors such as: Renewable energy Electric vehicle infrastructure Green building and construction Sustainable agriculture Environmental technology and services She describes sustainability as one of the most significant emerging economic sectors globally. 5. Workforce Development Matters Businesses often struggle not only with financing but also with finding qualified workers. Partnerships with organizations like Goodwill help create a trained workforce pipeline to meet employer demand. 6. Goodwill Offers Career Training One of the most surprising insights from the interview is that Goodwill provides workforce training, certifications, and in some cases stipends for participants seeking new job skills and career pathways. 7. Entrepreneurship Is Not Easy Dr. Bussey cautions listeners against romanticizing entrepreneurship. While ownership can be rewarding, running a business requires long hours, resilience, and a willingness to embrace risk and failure. 8. The Three Cs of Business Growth The foundation of Morehouse's Small Business Executive Program is: Capital Connections Contracts Dr. Bussey argues that sustainable growth requires all three. 9. Relationships Drive Revenue Business success depends on building genuine relationships and understanding customer needs. Companies win contracts when they present solutions to customer problems rather than simply selling products or services. 10. Minority Entrepreneurs Should Pursue Future-Focused Industries Rather than focusing only on traditional business models, entrepreneurs should position themselves in growing industries where demand and opportunities are expanding rapidly. Notable Quotes On Economic Empowerment "We believe that entrepreneurship and small businesses are one of the pathways in closing the racial income inequality gap in this country." On Business Growth "At the end of the day, it's revenue that drives and scales businesses." On Opportunity "What we don't talk about quite as much is access to opportunities." On Program Design "This is not just technical assistance for technical assistance sake. This is not about butts in seats." On Sustainability "We know that global warming is a thing and it does exist, and that there is a huge industry that is being developed." On Entrepreneurship "Entrepreneurship is in our DNA." On Failure "We have to accept that failure is part of the process." On Ownership "Ownership is what we need." On the Three Cs "Capital, connections and contracts." On Selling "People don't buy products and services. They buy solutions." On Customer Value "If you approach a customer and say, this is how I can help you solve your problem, more than likely you will get that business." Bottom Line Dr. Tiffany Bussey's message is clear: business success requires more than funding. It requires access, relationships, contracts, workforce talent, and the willingness to pursue emerging opportunities. Through the work of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, she is helping entrepreneurs build scalable businesses, create jobs, and generate wealth within underserved communities. The interview serves as both a roadmap and a call to action for aspiring business owners to pursue ownership, innovation, and long-term economic growth. #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 Dr. Tiffany Bussey Director of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) at Morehouse College. The conversation focuses on entrepreneurship, wealth creation, supplier diversity, workforce development, and emerging opportunities in sustainability-related industries. Dr. Bussey explains how Morehouse helps Black and Brown businesses scale through access to capital, contracts, strategic relationships, and business development programs. The discussion also highlights partnerships with organizations such as Goodwill, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo that help create pathways to employment, business growth, and economic mobility. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate entrepreneurs about resources available through the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. Challenge stereotypes about Black-owned businesses and workforce readiness. Highlight business opportunities in sustainability, renewable energy, EV infrastructure, green construction, and agriculture. Demonstrate the importance of access to contracts and relationships, not just capital. Encourage business ownership as a pathway to wealth creation and closing the racial wealth gap. Key Takeaways 1. Entrepreneurship Can Help Close the Wealth Gap Dr. Bussey emphasizes that entrepreneurship and small business development are powerful tools for creating wealth and addressing racial income inequality. 2. Access to Opportunities Is as Important as Access to Capital While funding is often discussed as the largest obstacle for minority entrepreneurs, access to contracts, customers, and decision-makers is equally important for growth. 3. Morehouse Has a Proven Record of Impact Over the past 20 years, the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center has: Supported more than 400 businesses. Helped create over 850 jobs. Facilitated more than $34 million in new capital access. Helped businesses generate more than $82 million in new revenue. 4. Sustainability Is a Major Economic Opportunity Dr. Bussey encourages entrepreneurs to explore high-growth sectors such as: Renewable energy Electric vehicle infrastructure Green building and construction Sustainable agriculture Environmental technology and services She describes sustainability as one of the most significant emerging economic sectors globally. 5. Workforce Development Matters Businesses often struggle not only with financing but also with finding qualified workers. Partnerships with organizations like Goodwill help create a trained workforce pipeline to meet employer demand. 6. Goodwill Offers Career Training One of the most surprising insights from the interview is that Goodwill provides workforce training, certifications, and in some cases stipends for participants seeking new job skills and career pathways. 7. Entrepreneurship Is Not Easy Dr. Bussey cautions listeners against romanticizing entrepreneurship. While ownership can be rewarding, running a business requires long hours, resilience, and a willingness to embrace risk and failure. 8. The Three Cs of Business Growth The foundation of Morehouse's Small Business Executive Program is: Capital Connections Contracts Dr. Bussey argues that sustainable growth requires all three. 9. Relationships Drive Revenue Business success depends on building genuine relationships and understanding customer needs. Companies win contracts when they present solutions to customer problems rather than simply selling products or services. 10. Minority Entrepreneurs Should Pursue Future-Focused Industries Rather than focusing only on traditional business models, entrepreneurs should position themselves in growing industries where demand and opportunities are expanding rapidly. Notable Quotes On Economic Empowerment "We believe that entrepreneurship and small businesses are one of the pathways in closing the racial income inequality gap in this country." On Business Growth "At the end of the day, it's revenue that drives and scales businesses." On Opportunity "What we don't talk about quite as much is access to opportunities." On Program Design "This is not just technical assistance for technical assistance sake. This is not about butts in seats." On Sustainability "We know that global warming is a thing and it does exist, and that there is a huge industry that is being developed." On Entrepreneurship "Entrepreneurship is in our DNA." On Failure "We have to accept that failure is part of the process." On Ownership "Ownership is what we need." On the Three Cs "Capital, connections and contracts." On Selling "People don't buy products and services. They buy solutions." On Customer Value "If you approach a customer and say, this is how I can help you solve your problem, more than likely you will get that business." Bottom Line Dr. Tiffany Bussey's message is clear: business success requires more than funding. It requires access, relationships, contracts, workforce talent, and the willingness to pursue emerging opportunities. Through the work of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, she is helping entrepreneurs build scalable businesses, create jobs, and generate wealth within underserved communities. The interview serves as both a roadmap and a call to action for aspiring business owners to pursue ownership, innovation, and long-term economic growth. #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.

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 Dr. Tiffany Bussey Director of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) at Morehouse College. The conversation focuses on entrepreneurship, wealth creation, supplier diversity, workforce development, and emerging opportunities in sustainability-related industries. Dr. Bussey explains how Morehouse helps Black and Brown businesses scale through access to capital, contracts, strategic relationships, and business development programs. The discussion also highlights partnerships with organizations such as Goodwill, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo that help create pathways to employment, business growth, and economic mobility. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Educate entrepreneurs about resources available through the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. Challenge stereotypes about Black-owned businesses and workforce readiness. Highlight business opportunities in sustainability, renewable energy, EV infrastructure, green construction, and agriculture. Demonstrate the importance of access to contracts and relationships, not just capital. Encourage business ownership as a pathway to wealth creation and closing the racial wealth gap. Key Takeaways 1. Entrepreneurship Can Help Close the Wealth Gap Dr. Bussey emphasizes that entrepreneurship and small business development are powerful tools for creating wealth and addressing racial income inequality. 2. Access to Opportunities Is as Important as Access to Capital While funding is often discussed as the largest obstacle for minority entrepreneurs, access to contracts, customers, and decision-makers is equally important for growth. 3. Morehouse Has a Proven Record of Impact Over the past 20 years, the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center has: Supported more than 400 businesses. Helped create over 850 jobs. Facilitated more than $34 million in new capital access. Helped businesses generate more than $82 million in new revenue. 4. Sustainability Is a Major Economic Opportunity Dr. Bussey encourages entrepreneurs to explore high-growth sectors such as: Renewable energy Electric vehicle infrastructure Green building and construction Sustainable agriculture Environmental technology and services She describes sustainability as one of the most significant emerging economic sectors globally. 5. Workforce Development Matters Businesses often struggle not only with financing but also with finding qualified workers. Partnerships with organizations like Goodwill help create a trained workforce pipeline to meet employer demand. 6. Goodwill Offers Career Training One of the most surprising insights from the interview is that Goodwill provides workforce training, certifications, and in some cases stipends for participants seeking new job skills and career pathways. 7. Entrepreneurship Is Not Easy Dr. Bussey cautions listeners against romanticizing entrepreneurship. While ownership can be rewarding, running a business requires long hours, resilience, and a willingness to embrace risk and failure. 8. The Three Cs of Business Growth The foundation of Morehouse's Small Business Executive Program is: Capital Connections Contracts Dr. Bussey argues that sustainable growth requires all three. 9. Relationships Drive Revenue Business success depends on building genuine relationships and understanding customer needs. Companies win contracts when they present solutions to customer problems rather than simply selling products or services. 10. Minority Entrepreneurs Should Pursue Future-Focused Industries Rather than focusing only on traditional business models, entrepreneurs should position themselves in growing industries where demand and opportunities are expanding rapidly. Notable Quotes On Economic Empowerment "We believe that entrepreneurship and small businesses are one of the pathways in closing the racial income inequality gap in this country." On Business Growth "At the end of the day, it's revenue that drives and scales businesses." On Opportunity "What we don't talk about quite as much is access to opportunities." On Program Design "This is not just technical assistance for technical assistance sake. This is not about butts in seats." On Sustainability "We know that global warming is a thing and it does exist, and that there is a huge industry that is being developed." On Entrepreneurship "Entrepreneurship is in our DNA." On Failure "We have to accept that failure is part of the process." On Ownership "Ownership is what we need." On the Three Cs "Capital, connections and contracts." On Selling "People don't buy products and services. They buy solutions." On Customer Value "If you approach a customer and say, this is how I can help you solve your problem, more than likely you will get that business." Bottom Line Dr. Tiffany Bussey's message is clear: business success requires more than funding. It requires access, relationships, contracts, workforce talent, and the willingness to pursue emerging opportunities. Through the work of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, she is helping entrepreneurs build scalable businesses, create jobs, and generate wealth within underserved communities. The interview serves as both a roadmap and a call to action for aspiring business owners to pursue ownership, innovation, and long-term economic growth. #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 Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 142: Sustainable Swimwear That Actually Fits with Tiffany Asamoah of BOLD SwimPart of noseyAF's 31 Days of Black Business series

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Resisting over-schedulingAs leaders plan a new ministry season, it's easy to fill every gap with activity. But more programming doesn't always lead to more impact.In this episode, we challenge student ministry leaders to plan with intentional margin—creating space for relationships, flexibility, and the unexpected ways God moves.We'll explore how to avoid burnout, build sustainable rhythms, and trust that meaningful ministry doesn't require constant motion.If you've ever felt like your calendar is too full to actually lead well, this episode will help you rethink how you plan.Help Us Spread the WordIf this episode encourages you, would you consider sharing it?Post this episode — or your favorite episode — on social media and tag us on Instagram or Facebook using @talkstudentmin. Your share helps other youth leaders discover the conversation and reminds them they're not leading alone.Connect with Student Ministry ConversationsInstagram: @talkstudentminFacebook: @talkstudentminYouTube: Student Ministry ConversationsWebsite: www.smcpodcast.riverside.comStore: https://smcpodcast.printful.me/Connect with the HostsBrent AikenInstagram & Facebook: @heybrentaikenDavid PruittFacebook: @dpruittInstagram: @pruacousticThanks for listening to Student Ministry Conversations. We're grateful to walk alongside you as you lead — and as God forms you in the process.

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 Charelle Lans. A six-time award-winning author, motivational speaker, and business strategist known as the “business therapist.” Here's a detailed summary of the key insights and takeaways:

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 Charelle Lans. A six-time award-winning author, motivational speaker, and business strategist known as the “business therapist.” Here's a detailed summary of the key insights and takeaways:

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of he Less Stressed Life, I'm joined again by my associate registered dietitian, Jenna De Kok, to continue our conversation about CIRS and mold, this time focusing on the health of your home.After navigating multiple mold exposures herself, Jenna has learned firsthand how overwhelming the environmental side of healing can feel. We talk about what she wishes she had known earlier, including proper mold removal, small particle cleaning, HVAC maintenance, humidity, and when an Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) may be helpful. We also discuss practical ways to support a healthier home without feeling like you have to figure everything out overnight.KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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 Charelle Lans. A six-time award-winning author, motivational speaker, and business strategist known as the “business therapist.” Here's a detailed summary of the key insights and takeaways:

Bloomz Flower Farm is a 25-acre farm and design studio in Zillah, Washington, with gorgeous views of Mt. Adams, surrounded by beautiful farmland in all directions, including wheat and alfalfa production. Here, owner Sara Groeneweg has infused flower farming into all aspects of her life and business. After earning an agriculture education degree at Washington […] The post Episode 783: Science teacher, flower farmer, and floral designer Sara Groeneweg of Bloomz Flower Farm in Washington's Yakima Valley appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing.

A Quick Note to Listeners: Before each week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I'm new to my role as a principal after years as an AP, and I've set my calendar for what I believe are the most important priorities. How do I prepare for the unknowns — those responsibilities or expectations I won't be aware of until they happen for the first time? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Kurtis Hewson: Kurtis Hewson is an award-winning educator, former teacher and administrator, and a respected post-secondary instructor. He is the co-founder of Jigsaw Learning and works with schools and districts across North America and internationally to design and implement Collaborative Response frameworks that improve outcomes for all learners. Known for his practical, systems-level approach, Kurtis supports thousands of educators each year in strengthening collaboration, assessment, and responsive instruction. He and his wife, Lorna Hewson, have an upcoming book, Collaborative Team Meetings: The Piece Connecting PLCs and MTSS, focused on helping schools build powerful collaborative team meetings—an essential structure within the Collaborative Response framework that empowers educators and directly impacts student success. Joining us from Lacombe, Alberta, Canada, Kurtis brings both classroom experience and leadership insight to help schools create systems that truly support every learner. He previously joined me on Principal Matters in 2024. You can listen to that episode here. Moving from Groups to Teams: One of the most powerful themes from our conversation was the distinction between working in groups and working as a team. Kurtis reflected on lessons learned from Richard DuFour and explained that many schools operate as collegial groups where people enjoy one another, share ideas, and support each other. While those qualities are valuable, true collaboration requires something deeper. Teams are willing to challenge assumptions, examine practices openly, and engage in conversations that can sometimes feel uncomfortable because they are focused on growth rather than simply maintaining harmony. The schools that make the greatest progress are not necessarily the schools with the most programs. They are the schools that intentionally build trust, safety, and structures that allow adults to learn together. As Kurtis put it, collaboration often means becoming comfortable being uncomfortable because meaningful learning happens when we invite others into our thinking and practice. The Four Layers of Collaboration: Kurtis described four layers of collaboration that exist in effective schools. He emphasized that these layers apply whether a school has five staff members or 150. Each serves a distinct purpose, but together they create a connected system of support. The first layer is Collaborative Planning, where teams focus on curriculum, standards, assessments, and instructional planning. This is where traditional PLC work often lives. The second layer is Collaborative Team Meetings, which Kurtis describes as the missing piece. These meetings focus on instructional challenges, shared problem-solving, and expanding the collective capacity of teachers before concerns escalate to formal intervention processes. The third layer is the School Support Team, which coordinates additional interventions, services, and supports for students who need more than classroom-level responses. The fourth layer is Case Consult, where teams focus on individual students or families whose situations require highly personalized attention and, in some cases, support from outside agencies. What struck me most was Kurtis’s observation that many schools have the first, third, and fourth layers in place but often overlook the second. Without that bridge, teachers can quickly move from classroom concerns to formal referrals without fully leveraging the collective expertise already present within the building. What Makes Collaborative Team Meetings Different?: Traditional meetings often begin with a student. Collaborative team meetings begin with a challenge. Instead of launching into a lengthy discussion about a particular child, the teacher identifies a key issue such as reading comprehension, task completion, classroom engagement, or on-task stamina. The conversation then focuses on strategies rather than stories. This subtle shift changes everything. When teachers discuss the challenge first, they quickly discover that others are experiencing similar issues. The conversation becomes less about diagnosing a single student and more about expanding the team’s toolbox of responses. The result is a culture where educators learn from one another and leave meetings with practical ideas they can implement immediately. A Meeting Structure That Builds Collective Efficacy: One of the most practical parts of our conversation was Kurtis’s explanation of what these meetings actually look like. Several elements are consistently present in effective collaborative team meetings: Begin with celebrations and successes. Ask what contributed to those successes. Identify a specific instructional challenge. Invite colleagues to share strategies and ideas. Commit to one action step before leaving the meeting. Rather than treating success as something to acknowledge briefly before moving on, Kurtis encourages teams to examine it closely. Asking, “What did you do that contributed to that success?” helps educators identify effective practices and share them with colleagues. Over time, this creates stronger collective efficacy because teachers begin to see the impact of their actions more clearly. Why This Matters for School Leaders: I was particularly struck by Kurtis’s observation that collaborative team meetings are not ultimately about meetings at all. They are about creating habits of thinking. The real evidence of success is when teachers begin asking one another for ideas, experimenting with new approaches, and seeking solutions together long after the meeting has ended.As we wrapped up, Kurtis challenged us to think beyond immediate solutions and instead create structures that empower others to respond effectively. Sustainable improvement happens when systems, not just individuals, become stronger. Now It’s Your Turn: As you prepare for a new school year, consider where collaboration is strongest in your school and where it may be breaking down. Are your meetings creating new learning, or are they simply sharing information? Are teachers leaving with practical next steps, or are conversations ending without action? Most importantly, are your systems helping adults learn from one another in ways that ultimately benefit students? Those questions may reveal the next leadership move your school needs to make. You can connect with Kurtis Hewson via his website, and view his Collaborative meeting Starter Kit here. Or find his new book, Collaborative Team Meetings: The Piece Connecting PLCs and MTSS here. Thank you for listening to Principal Matters, and thank you for doing what matters! The post Collaborative Team Meetings: The Missing Piece with Kurtis Hewson – PMP515 appeared first on Principal Matters.

In this episode, Byron Irwin shares a groundbreaking community project that combines sustainability, recycling, and education to transform local communities and create value in real estate. Discover how this innovative approach is changing perceptions and offering new opportunities for investors and communities alike.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Cameron discusses the critical distinction between making money and building wealth. He emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, capital allocation, and strategic planning for entrepreneurs. The conversation covers various strategies for wealth creation, including avoiding lifestyle creep, building multiple income streams, and thinking like an investor. He encourages you to focus on long-term financial freedom rather than short-term gains, ultimately aiming to create options and opportunities through smart financial decisions.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Medical Millionaire!Takeaways:Building wealth is a different skill set than making money.Entrepreneurs need to think about what to do with money after making it.Income does not equal wealth; wealth is what you keep and own.A capital allocator decides where the next dollar should go.Avoid lifestyle creep as income increases.Have a financial plan before money arrives to avoid emotional spending.Building two wealth engines can lead to greater financial security.Create a business that is valuable and enjoyable to own.Financial freedom means working because you want to, not because you have to.Think like a medical millionaire to create wealth and options.Medical Millionaire: The Blueprint for Scaling a World-Class Medical Aesthetics PracticeWelcome to Medical Millionaire, the go-to podcast for forward-thinking Medspa owners, Medical Aesthetics leaders, Plastic Surgery & Dermatology practices, Concierge Wellness clinics, and Elective Healthcare entrepreneurs who are ready to scale with intention and operate like a true, high-performing business.If you're building, growing, optimizing, or preparing to exit your aesthetics or wellness practice, this show is your competitive advantage.Hosted by Cameron Hemphill Your Guide to Sustainable, Scalable Growth Your host, Cameron Hemphill, is one of the most trusted growth strategists in Medical Aesthetics and Elective Wellness.With over 10 years in the industry, Cameron has helped scale 1,000+ practices and more than 2,300 providers, working alongside the most recognized KOLs, national brands, EMRs, tech companies, and private equity groups, shaping the future of aesthetics. From marketing to operations, from finance to leadership, Cameron brings a real-world, data-driven perspective on what it takes to turn a practice into a powerful business engine.What This Podcast Is All About: Each episode takes you behind the scenes of the fastest-growing practices in the country, revealing the systems, strategies, and mindset required to win in today's Medical Aesthetics landscape.Expect tactical insights, step-by-step frameworks, and conversations with:Industry thought leadersTop injectors & medical directorsEMR & tech innovatorsOperations expertsMarketing strategistsPrivate equity & M&A advisorsWellness and longevity pioneersThis is where aesthetics, business, technology, and wellness converge. What You'll Learn on Medical Millionaire Every week, you'll access expert guidance to help you scale profitably and predictably, including:Marketing & Brand PositioningCRM + Lead Management SystemsPatient Acquisition & ConversionEMR Optimization & Tech Stack ArchitectureSales Psychology & Consultation MasteryFinance, KPIs, and Practice EconomicsOperational Workflows & AutomationIndustry Trends Backed by Real Benchmark DataPatient Retention & Lifetime Value ExpansionMindset, Leadership & Team DevelopmentWhether you're opening your first location or running a multi-million-dollar enterprise, you'll gain the clarity and direction to grow with confidence. A Show Designed for Every Stage of Practice Growth Medical Millionaire breaks down the journey into four essential stages, showing you exactly how to move from one to the next:Startup – Build the foundation and attract your first wave of patientsGrowth – Scale revenue, expand services, and strengthen operationsOptimize – Increase efficiency, margins, and customer experienceExit – Prepare your practice for maximum valuation and acquisitionIf You're Ready to Grow, This Is Where You Start. Tune in weekly for actionable insights, expert interviews, and the exact playbooks high-performing practices use to dominate their markets. This is the podcast for Medspa owners who want more than a job; they want a scalable, profitable, industry-leading business. Welcome to Medical Millionaire.Let's build your practice into the empire it deserves to be.

The businesses that create the greatest impact aren't built by choosing between principle and innovation. They're built by leaders who know how to unite conviction, vision, and complementary strengths into something far greater than either could accomplish alone. Dr. Pete sits down with Dr. Chad Glines and Dr. Caleb Braddock to unpack how two chiropractors with completely different philosophies discovered that their greatest strengths weren't competing but complementary. What started as a shared desire to help patients avoid unnecessary spine surgery has grown into one of the fastest-scaling chiropractic organizations in the profession. Along the way, they reveal hard-earned lessons about vision, scaling, leadership, innovation, and why protecting quality must always come before pursuing growth. In This Episode You Will Discover: How two completely different approaches became the foundation for extraordinary growth.  The leadership decision that separates businesses that scale from those that stall.  Why protecting quality becomes even more important as momentum accelerates.  A simple mindset shift that makes growth challenges feel like opportunities instead of obstacles.  The unexpected connection between a compelling vision and attracting world-class people.   Episode Highlights 04:33 - Two completely different career paths unexpectedly become the foundation for something neither could have built alone. 05:14 - An overlooked group of patients exposes an opportunity hiding in plain sight. 06:50 - One leadership principle quietly explains why specialization doesn't have to limit impact. 10:08 - A deeply personal story transforms a clinical focus into a lifelong mission. 15:07 - Three simple questions begin reshaping the way every CEO should think about vision. 18:35 - An unexpected analogy reveals why great leaders rarely see the entire journey from the beginning. 21:26 - One question about scaling uncovers what really fuels extraordinary growth. 23:26 - The easiest part of growing the business turns out not to be the one anyone expected. 26:27 - A leadership philosophy borrowed from mentorship changes the trajectory of an entire organization. 28:34 - The biggest surprise about scaling has nothing to do with opening more locations. 33:01 - A final leadership lesson reframes every challenge that comes with growth. 38:36 - Sustainable weight loss requires more than a diet. It requires the right system and support. Dr. Chris welcomes Dr. Roger Sahoury from Success Partner SprintSet to explore how chiropractors can expand their impact with a guided weight-loss program that attracts new patients, supports lasting lifestyle change, and creates a scalable revenue stream through coaching, technology, and proven business systems. Resources Mentioned To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit:  http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo For more information about SprintSet please visit: https://sprintset.com    Book a Strategy Session with Dr. Pete - https://go.oncehub.com/PodcastPC Prefer to watch? Catch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRemarkablePractice1 To listen to more episodes, visit https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast or follow on your favorite podcast app.

In this episode, Heather sits down with Sandy McCarthy, a longtime Elevate member who has built a six-figure photography business primarily photographing pets and their people. Sandy shares what actually contributed to her success—not a secret marketing strategy, but years of experimenting, meeting people, learning new skills, managing her thoughts, and continuing to move forward even when things didn't work. This is an honest look at what building a successful photography business really takes. You can check Sandy's work at https://www.sandramccarthyphoto.com/, and you can connect with her on https://www.facebook.com/sandramccarthyphoto. Key Takeaways: There is no magic strategy. Successful businesses are often built through lots of experimentation and a willingness to keep learning. Sustainable pricing matters from the beginning. Sandy chose to start at a sustainable price rather than building a low-price business and trying to raise prices later. Your first big sale can change what you believe is possible. Seeing someone willingly invest significant money can create important evidence that your business model can work. Patience is a business skill. Building a successful business takes time, and you can't always know in advance which efforts will pay off. You have to be willing to try things that don't work. Failure isn't evidence that you're incapable—it is information. Learning new skills creates more possibilities. Sandy initially resisted learning lighting, but eventually discovered how valuable that skill became for both her studio and location work. Don't assume you know why people behave the way they do. You rarely know what's happening in someone else's head, so avoid creating stories about why someone did or didn't book. Keep going. The more you continue experimenting and solving problems, the more likely you are to figure out what works. Your brain will tell you to quit. Thoughts like "I'm not good enough," "this isn't working," or "maybe this isn't for me" are not facts. You don't have to build your business like someone else. There are many different ways to create a successful photography business—the right one is the one that supports your goals and your life. There is no secret strategy hiding behind a six-figure photography business. There is patience, experimentation, uncomfortable decisions, and the willingness to keep going. If you're wondering whether your business can actually work, Sandy's story is the proof you need to hear. Press play and discover what happens when you stop looking for the shortcut and commit to the long game. How to Support the Podcast: Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, share, and leave a review. If you like the content, please share with your friends by posting on social media so that we can reach and impact more people. Join our next free coaching workshop: www.getcoachedbyheather.com Connect: Heather Lahtinen: Website, Facebook, Instagram 

In "The Collision of Capital, Technology & Logistics", Joe Lynch speaks with Founder & Managing Partner of Gamma Point Advisory, Joey Milstein, about how the intersection of private equity, artificial intelligence, and operational execution is reshaping the future of supply chain M&A. About Joey Milstein Joey Milstein has spent more than 35 years inside the machinery of global trade, leading commercial organizations for ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and venture-backed logistics technology companies before moving to the advisory side. Having built businesses, sold technology, raised capital, and led growth from inside the industry, he brings an operator's perspective to every transaction. As Founder & Managing Partner of Gamma Point Advisory, Joseph advises founders on sell-side M&A and guides private equity firms, institutional investors, and strategic acquirers on buy-side strategy, growth, and logistics technology. He is known for connecting the worlds of operations, innovation, and capital, helping clients identify opportunities others miss and navigate one of the world's most complex industries with clarity and conviction. Joseph holds both Bachelor's and Master's degrees from New York University and serves as a strategic advisor to multiple logistics technology companies. About Gamma Point Advisory Gamma Point Advisory is a boutique M&A and strategic advisory firm focused exclusively on transportation, supply chain, and logistics technology. Unlike generalist investment banks or consultants, Gamma Point combines deep operating experience with transaction expertise, giving clients advice grounded in how the industry actually works. The firm advises founder-led businesses on sell-side M&A, capital formation, and strategic growth, while providing buy-side advisory to private equity firms, institutional investors, and strategic acquirers sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments across the logistics ecosystem. Gamma Point also works closely with emerging logistics technology companies to accelerate commercialization and market adoption. Gamma Point sits at the intersection of three worlds that rarely speak the same language: operators who move freight, innovators building the future, and the capital that funds it. Key Takeaways: The Collision of Capital, Technology & Logistics In "The Collision of Capital, Technology & Logistics", Joe Lynch speaks with Founder & Managing Partner of Gamma Point Advisory, Joey Milstein, about how the intersection of private equity, artificial intelligence, and operational execution is reshaping the future of supply chain M&A. The Intersection of Three Disconnected Worlds: Capital markets, technology providers, and logistics operators routinely "talk past each other" at industry conferences. Sustainable progress requires a "translator" who understands the nuances of operational realities, deal structures, and true software utility. The "Silver Tsunami" Driving Consolidation: Hundreds of healthy, lower mid-market logistics companies (drayage, family-owned forwarders, customs brokers) are reaching an inflection point. Owners in their 60s and 70s without generational succession plans are seeking capital infusions, mergers, or buyouts to exit. Prep Work Directly Impacts Valuations: Founders often lose millions in prospective sale value by going to market unprepared. Spending 3–6 months to audit operations, clean up balance sheets, remove unutilized assets ("dead wood"), and document institutional knowledge transforms potential multiples from 4x to 6x EBITDA. Private Equity's "Buy-and-Build" Playbook: Private equity interest in logistics—especially freight brokerage—is accelerating. PE firms look for established "platform" companies to serve as a base, then execute a "buy-and-build" strategy by acquiring smaller complementary add-ons to build scale rapidly over a 3-to-5-year horizon. Adopting Technology to Boost Valuations: Tech adoption is no longer optional for legacy operators. Implementing scalable, transferable software or modern AI tools directly increases a firm's exit valuation multiple, whereas sticking to outdated manual processes or disconnected legacy tech depresses market interest. Evaluating "Real AI" vs. Expensive Demos: With capital drying up for speculative "digital brokers" that subsidized freight rates without long-term profitability, investors and buyers now focus on technology that delivers measurable operational productivity, security, and lower overhead rather than slick, superficial software demos. Culture and Team Depth Outweigh Simple Financials: Successful acquisitions require balancing human dynamics and cultural fit alongside pure financial metrics. Founders must build institutional depth rather than centralizing all sales, financial, and operational expertise within a single leader. Learn More About The Collision of Capital, Technology & Logistics Joey Milstein | Linkedin Gamma Pint Advisory | Linkedin Gamma Point Advisory Gamma Point Podcast AI In Logistics | What works and what doesnt The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Rest, By Force or By Choice: Burnout, Self-Care, and Sustainable Practice for Therapists - An Interview with Cecily Moore, PhD Dr. Cecily Moore on burnout, rest as a clinical intervention, and unlearning the Strong Black Woman Narrative. Curt and Katie talk with Dr. Cecily Moore, a licensed therapist, counselor educator, and clinical supervisor, about why the expectation of endless strength and infinite patience is an unsustainable ask for therapists and other helping professionals. As clinicians carry collective grief and moral exhaustion alongside their clients, Dr. Moore reframes what burnout is actually asking of us. At the center of the conversation is a simple, uncomfortable idea: your body is designed to protect you, so you will stop either by force or by choice. Dr. Moore makes the case for rest as a clinical intervention rather than a reward, unpacks how self-care has been co-opted into something you buy instead of something that restores you, and explains why advocacy that runs on depletion is a ticking time bomb. Real self-care, she argues, is honest about limits, boundaries, and capacity. From there the discussion turns practical. Dr. Moore shares how deeper values work (asking where a value came from and how it was modeled) opens the door to change, how her "BS Job" checklist gives clinicians a concrete mirror for what is draining them, and why systems will not shift until the people inside them do. She also connects this to her research on unlearning the Strong Black Woman Narrative and the survival-based beliefs about strength, productivity, and worth that keep so many helpers over-functioning. This is a grounded, hopeful conversation for any therapist trying to build a sustainable career without abandoning the work they care about. In this episode, we discuss: - Why endless strength and infinite patience are an unsustainable ask for helping professionals - How to tell rest as a clinical intervention apart from self-care that has been co-opted - Why your body will make you stop, by force or by choice - How to size your advocacy to your actual capacity so it does not deplete you - What deeper values work looks like, and why it drives real change - Why unlearning survival-based beliefs about strength and worth makes practice more sustainable Timestamps: - 01:20 - Who Dr. Moore is and what she puts into the world - 02:49 - What therapists get wrong about endless strength and infinite patience - 04:17 - Collective trauma and watching the world change in real time - 06:37 - Moral injury, privilege, and truth-telling across lived experience - 10:29 - How self-care got co-opted, and why advocacy runs on your well-being - 13:07 - Why rest feels so scary - 15:00 - Reframing self-care as self-maintenance - 18:58 - Over-functioning students and learning to be human - 22:49 - Insight versus implementation, and the systemic barriers - 24:15 - Why systems can't shift until the people do - 28:13 - Sustainable choices, by force or by choice - 29:16 - Values work and the "BS Job" checklist - 31:24 - The Strong Black Woman Narrative and questioning conditioning - 35:28 - Where to find Dr. Moore Guest Bio: Dr. Cecily Moore is a licensed therapist, counselor educator, researcher, and clinical supervisor with a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. She is the founder of Dr. Cecily Moore & Associates and the creator of the Reappropriate, Redefine, Recover framework, which helps Black women unlearn the Strong Black Woman Narrative and the survival-based beliefs around strength, productivity, and worth that fuel burnout. Her work blends trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and culturally responsive practice, and reframes rest as a clinical intervention, not a reward. Learn more at drcecilymoore.com. Full show notes and transcript: mtsgpodcast.com Join the Modern Therapist Community Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mtsgpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therapyreimagined Modern Therapist's Survival Guide Creative Credits Voice Over by DW McCann: https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano: https://groomsymusic.com/