Podcasts about sustainable growth

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Are your marketing efforts actually driving growth or just inflating vanity metrics?In this episode, Steve Cozzolongo, Partner & CMO at Digital Position, breaks down how to build a disciplined, system-driven marketing strategy that delivers real, measurable results. From his competitive background in collegiate swimming to leading high-performance campaigns, Steve shares how mindset, speed, and data-driven decisions can transform your business.You'll learn why moving fast with platform trends matters, how to align with algorithms instead of fighting them, and which metrics actually drive revenue. Plus, discover practical strategies for small businesses, including leveraging community engagement, local SEO, and storytelling to scale efficiently, even on a tight budget.Whether you're a founder, marketer, or entrepreneur, this episode will help you rethink your approach and build a marketing engine designed for sustainable growth.Learn more: https://www.digitalposition.com/index-b

Optimizing business operations isn't just about efficiency—it's about creating a culture where teams thrive and businesses scale sustainably. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Jhana Li shares powerful insights on transforming company dynamics through team swaps, radical honesty, and operational intelligence. She breaks down how leaders can uncover hidden inefficiencies, foster a feedback-driven environment, and build organizations that don't just grow, but evolve. From navigating tough conversations to designing systems that support long-term success, Jhana offers a roadmap for turning operations into a competitive advantage. In this episode, Darius and Jhana will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Guest Background (02:02) Jhana's Journey into Operations (04:59) The Role of Visionaries and Integrators (08:00) Defining Success in Business (09:55) The Importance of Sustainable Growth (12:52) Learning Through Pain in Entrepreneurship (17:11) Navigating Remote Work and Team Culture (19:56) Mentorship in a Remote Environment (23:09) Operational Strategies for Business Success (24:25) The Bucket Analogy: Understanding Operations (26:27) Finding the Right Operator (28:19) The Role of Subject Matter Expertise (31:50) Removing Friction for Sustainable Growth (33:25) Building a Remote Culture (36:33) Essential Technologies for Virtual Operations (46:49) Creating a Culture of Radical Honesty (48:57) Starting with Low-Hanging Fruit in Culture Change Jhana Li is the founder of Spyglass Ops, a company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs scale past 7- and 8-figures through expert Operations consulting, recruitment, and training. Before launching Spyglass Ops, Jhana served as COO for multiple startups, all while traveling full-time in a converted van across North and South America. After witnessing countless founders struggle without the right operational foundations, she set out to change that. Over the past three years, she has helped 100+ businesses streamline their operations, enabling them to grow while reclaiming their personal freedom. Connect with Jhana: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhana-li  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejhanali/ Twitter: https://x.com/thejhanali  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. 

What happens when rapid success becomes unsustainable?For Colin Hodge, the answer came through a painful lesson.After building a startup that reached 1 million users in roughly three months, Colin found himself under enormous pressure—scaling infrastructure, recruiting a team, experimenting with growth tactics, and dealing with a major trademark lawsuit. Then Apple told him his app would be removed from the App Store within 24 hours.He eventually found himself sitting on the floor of his San Francisco apartment, overwhelmed and crying in the shower.That moment became a turning point.In this episode of Second Life Leader, Colin joins Doug Bird to talk about the psychology that helped him rebuild—not just his company, but his approach to entrepreneurship itself.They explore what it means to get comfortable with discomfort, stop living for other people's approval, understand customer psychology, and build systems that allow sustainable growth instead of frantic growth.TL;DRThe psychology behind how you work may matter just as much as the strategy you're using.Colin's biggest lessons include:* Get comfortable being uncomfortable.* Stop building your life around other people's approval.* Be authentic without confusing authenticity with performance.* Understand your users' psychology and meet them where they are.* Focus on the variables you can actually control.* Treat business decisions as hypotheses that need to be tested.* Don't wait for perfection before putting ideas into the world.* Let data drive your decisions.* Build systems that allow small wins to compound over time.The goal isn't to swing for the fences every time.It's to develop the discipline to keep getting on base.Memorable Lines“I need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.”“The worst that happens is people see you're trying.”“I don't have to perform for this.”“It's not lack of planning, it's just lack of fakeness.”“You can't control the outcome. You can control the process.”“What's the hypothesis?”“If you're swinging always for the fences, then you need to take a hard look and be like, are you okay with the one out of a thousand going there?”Guest: Colin HodgeColin Hodge is a repeat founder who has grown startups to millions of users and has experienced both rapid growth and painful setbacks.His experience ultimately led him toward a more sustainable approach to entrepreneurship—one grounded in psychology, behavioral science, experimentation, and understanding the people using his products.A major part of that approach is what Colin calls “decision engineering”: understanding the cognitive biases and psychological factors that influence the small decisions users make throughout their journey.Why This MattersEntrepreneurship often rewards the appearance of certainty.Social media shows the successful launch. The funding announcement. The growth chart. The bestseller.It rarely shows the breakdown in the shower.But failure, uncertainty, and messy rebuilding are often part of the actual process.Colin's story is a reminder that sustainable growth isn't necessarily about finding the biggest possible opportunity or constantly chasing the next growth tactic.Sometimes it's about understanding the game, identifying what you can control, testing your assumptions, and doing enough repetitions to learn what actually works.As Doug puts it through the baseball analogy: focus on the strike zone, not the result of every swing.Because in an uncertain world, you can't guarantee every outcome.But you can build a process that gives you a much better chance of creating the outcome you want.Listen to the full conversation with Colin Hodge on Second Life Leader. Get full access to Second Life Leader at www.dougutberg.com/subscribe

In this episode, Rob Sumter, PhD, FACHE, President, Saint Joseph Hospital; Executive Vice President and Market Chief Operating Officer, Ascension, discusses how disciplined execution, investing in people, and thoughtfully applying AI are driving long-term sustainability. He also shares why staying agile, communicating through change, and keeping patients at the center are essential to successful healthcare transformation.

Roxy Romero joins us in this episode of the Believe. Behave. Become. podcast to share the inspiring story behind Capitol Hill Senior Living's turnaround. From rebuilding trust in struggling healthcare communities to helping drive growth at Capitol Hill, Roxy shows how authenticity, grit, and genuine relationships became her secret weapons. This episode is packed with leadership lessons on culture, teamwork, and doing the right thing for residents and families. Roxy highlights the power of owning your role, celebrating your team, and creating a culture where people feel valued, trusted, and inspired to succeed together. She also shares how strong partnerships and a resident-first mindset helped transform a challenged community into one built on trust and momentum. Whether you're leading a team, navigating change, or looking to create a lasting impact, Roxy's message will leave you motivated to take ownership, lift others, and keep climbing.

It's SO important as coaches that we prioritise our own life satisfaction, and thus personal growth, throughout our coaching business journeys. I know there is SO much to be on top of already - your coaching, your business and all the different roles in life you play. BUT deprioritising your personal growth & life satisfaction is NOT the answer when your profession is coaching. Why?? Because your personal growth & life satisfaction is THE primary example of your product, and your values. Which as a coach simply MUST be some version of personal growth & life satisfaction. So how on earth do we make time for this, when there is so much else pulling at our time, energy and attention? This is what I'm answering in today's episode. Join me as I talk about: 1) Why your life is the product as a coach - and why your clients & community feel it energetically when your own satisfaction (in life and/or business) is missing; 2) The two camps we oscillate between - overfocusing on life, or overfocusing on business - and why neither one leaves us satisfied (including why you might be fantasising about a whole new business right now); 3) Why "something is wrong with me," "this is just what business requires" & "I have to choose" are made up beliefs (not facts) that perpetuate dissatisfaction for coaches; 4) The 3 REAL problems behind dissatisfaction; and 5) How I personally solved this for myself, and my incredible clients - so that life satisfaction and personal growth is always prioritised along our business journeys in a way that is truly sustainable and supports us holistically thriving within ourselves, and across our beautiful lives and coaching businesses. Stick around to the end - I'll leave you with coaching questions to help you reveal what your personal next steps are to get you thriving too. Let's dive on in! FURTHER RESOURCES: [Watch for FREE] The World Class Coach Workshop: How to Sustainably Build & Lead a Thriving Multiple 6 Figure & Beyond Coaching Business - www.leticiaringe.com/workshop [Download] The Ultimate Guide for Coaches - How to Build a Thriving Multiple 6 Figure Coaching Business That Prioritises World Class Coaching & Sustainable Growth: www.leticiaringe.com/guide [Get on the Waitlist] WORLD CLASS: The 6 Month Mastermind for Coaches Building a Thriving Multiple 6-Figure Coaching Business That Prioritises Sustainable Growth & World Class Coaching: www.leticiaringe.com/mastermind [Get on the Waitlist] Create & Validate a Signature Coaching Offer to $10K: www.leticiaringe.com/validated Full show notes: www.leticiaringe.com/podcast

In this episode, Kurt Barwis, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bristol Health, shares how Bristol Health is preparing for its next chapter through strategic growth, operational discipline, and a planned partnership with UConn Health while navigating reimbursement changes, workforce challenges, and evolving care delivery.

In this episode of Beautiful Business, the Wow Company's Chloe Bannister, Paul Bulpitt and Peter Czapp challenge one of the biggest myths in business: that growth is always a good thing.Through real stories, BenchPress data, and lived experience supporting hundreds of UK agencies, they explore what it means to grow with intention - and how to spot when growth is creating more stress than success.This is a refreshingly honest take on ambition, profitability, and reclaiming clarity in an industry that can too often mistake busy for better.This Episode Covers:

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How do we raise the standards of the coaching industry? How do we improve the quality of our coaching? How do we make coaching a more trusted & respected industry? Today, we are answering these BIG questions and I'd love to hear your own ideas to these questions too. Join me as I talk about: 1) Why it's SO important to understand that coaching is NOT therapy - we are a different & unique industry, who sometimes serve the same people - but in very different ways and at very different times. 2) Why seeing coaching as a PROFESSION is crucial and how we show up as professionals in an industry that is not currently regulated (as well as my predictions about that for the future). 3) The 5 qualities I personally recommend coaches learn about, practice and develop to safeguard their coaching and contribute to a more trusted & respected industry. 4) The 3 ways we practically develop ourselves professionally as coaches following certification. 5) Why seeing room for improvement is a true sign of a professional, and not something to be ashamed of. Happy listening! FURTHER RESOURCES: [Watch for FREE] The World Class Coach Workshop: How to Sustainably Build & Lead a Thriving Multiple 6 Figure & Beyond Coaching Business - www.leticiaringe.com/workshop [Download] The Ultimate Guide for Coaches - How to Build a Thriving Multiple 6 Figure Coaching Business That Prioritises World Class Coaching & Sustainable Growth: www.leticiaringe.com/guide [Get on the Waitlist] WORLD CLASS: The 6 Month Mastermind for Coaches Building a Thriving Multiple 6-Figure Coaching Business That Prioritises Sustainable Growth & World Class Coaching: www.leticiaringe.com/mastermind [Get on the Waitlist] Create & Validate a Signature Coaching Offer to $10K: www.leticiaringe.com/validated Full show notes: www.leticiaringe.com/podcast

In this episode of the Exceptional Sales Leader Podcast, I welcome Charlotte Johnson, CEO of Drew and Rose, to discuss the longstanding challenges and evolving dynamics between sales and marketing teams. The conversation opens with Charlotte sharing her entrepreneurial journey from her beginnings in marketing to running a successful company that specialises in aligning sales and marketing strategies. She emphasises the importance of bridging the gap between sales and marketing by leveraging data, technology, and a test-and-learn culture. She delves into the practical strategies that can help sales and marketing teams collaborate more effectively and underscores the transformative impact of technologies like AI and automation in streamlining sales funnels and enhancing customer interactions. “If you’re not learning, we’re not testing enough, we’re not risking enough,” she highlights the importance of continuous learning and adaptation. With insights into improving CRM systems, creating high-conversion landing pages, and enhancing team communication, Charlotte provides actionable steps for fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. To connect with Charlotte and to learn more about what she does, please go to: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotteljohnson/ Website – https://drewandrose.com/

Honouring your body as a woman is SO important - when you understand what is happening within your body, it allows you to support it. This is the real biohacking! So when it comes to building & leading our businesses - I teach women how to work with their body to design a business that truly allows them to thrive. Today, I'll be introducing you to the most sustainable system, designed by nature herself, we can use within our businesses (and lives) and to support us as women to thrive: the menstrual cycle. I'll also be showing you how you can use this system for sustainable creativity in your business, whether you're experiencing a menstrual cycle or not and even whether you have a female body or not. It was built to sustain arguably the biggest creative project of all - life. We will also touch on peri menopause, menopause, pregnancy & post partum and situations where you are in your menstrual cycling years but are not experiencing a menstrual cycle due to contraception, medication, stress, grief or otherwise. It's important to know how you best operate as a human, and for all the women out there - we have A LOT of negative conditioning to overcome that disconnects us from our bodies. Leading us to push, push, push against our bodies which is what leads to burn out and break down. By honouring & respecting your body - you will build more trust with yourself and you set yourself up with all the valuable information you need to support a state of thriving in life and business. Which not only allows you to be in business for the long term, it also allows you to be an even better coach and spaceholder too! FURTHER RESOURCES: [Join for FREE] The World Class Coach Workshop: How to Sustainably Build & Lead a Thriving Multiple 6 Figure & Beyond Coaching Business - www.leticiaringe.com/workshop [Download] The Ultimate Guide for Coaches - How to Build a Thriving Multiple 6 Figure Coaching Business That Prioritises World Class Coaching & Sustainable Growth: www.leticiaringe.com/guide [Get on the Waitlist] WORLD CLASS: The 6 Month Mastermind for Coaches Building a Thriving Multiple 6-Figure Coaching Business That Prioritises Sustainable Growth & World Class Coaching: www.leticiaringe.com/mastermind [Get on the Waitlist] Create & Validate a Signature Coaching Offer to $10K: www.leticiaringe.com/validated Full show notes: www.leticiaringe.com/podcast

In this special episode of Sales Pipeline Radio from the Forrester B2B Summit 2026 marketplace floor, Matt spoke with Brian Hovey, VP, Global Marketing & Chief Marketing Officer, Rockwell Automation. Matt interviews the best and brightest minds in sales and Marketing.  If you would like to be a guest on Sales Pipeline Radio send an email to acceleration@heinzmarketing.com. Sales Pipeline Radio was recently listed as one of 30 Best Sales Management Podcasts and Top 60 Sales Podcasts Don't miss an episode! You can subscribe right at Sales Pipeline Radio and/or listen to full recordings of past shows everywhere you listen to podcasts! You can even ask Siri, Alexa and Google or search on Audible!

377: Stop Pushing Harder: How Great Nonprofits Build Momentum (Suzanne Smith)Episode SummaryNonprofit leaders are exhausted, pushing harder and still feeling stuck. Suzanne Smith, Founder and CEO of Social Impact Architects, offers a different path. Drawing on sixteen years of consulting and her forthcoming book, The Nonprofit Flywheel, she reframes Jim Collins's flywheel for the social sector: translate business practices, don't transplant them. Suzanne walks through the six elements, impact, brand, revenue, and operations, held together by culture and governance, and explains why momentum builds only when all six align. She shares proof from the TACA arts accelerator in Dallas, where participating organizations saw average budgets rise roughly 40 percent and foundation support climb 77 percent, then challenges leaders to rethink old norms through what she calls Nonprofit 2.0. Listeners walk away with a practical diagnostic for finding the friction in their own organizations and a reminder that lasting impact comes from working smarter, not harder.About SuzanneSuzanne Smith is the Founder and CEO of Social Impact Architects, a social change agency in Dallas, Texas, that helps nonprofits, government agencies, and cross-sector systems move from stuck to strategic. Describing herself as “trilingual” in nonprofit, government, and business, Suzanne began her career as a lobbyist after earning a government degree from the University of Texas, then went on to complete her MBA at Duke, where she studied social entrepreneurship under pioneer Greg Dees. Over the past sixteen years she has founded nonprofits, served as a board chair, and taught the next generation of social entrepreneurs as an educator and consultant. She writes the Social TrendSpotter newsletter, a top nonprofit publication on Substack, and her TEDx talk, Everyone Is a Changemaker, reflects her belief that anyone can make a difference. She calls herself half therapist, half mechanic, a nod to her therapist mother and her love of finding the right tools to get unstuck.ResourcesConnect with Suzanne on LinkedIn; Social Impact Architects; MeetSuzanne.comVisit Suzanne's Book WebsiteSocial TrendSpotter - Suzanne's weekly newsletter on the future of the social sectorTEDx talk: Everyone Is a ChangemakerThe Nonprofit Flywheel: A Playbook for Sustainable Growth, Smarter Strategy, and Lasting Impact by Suzanne Smith, launching August 2026, with a free digital edition and companion resourcesThe Power of TED (The Empowerment Dynamic) by David EmeraldLearn more about Inperium, a nonprofit that helps health and human services organizations grow without sacrificing their mission: Inperium.orgFollow Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership at www.armstrongmcguire.com/podcastsFind more leadership resources at ArmstrongMcGuire.com

Let's talk about SCALING your coaching business, and how to best support your SUSTAINABLE growth to multiple 6 figures and beyond as a world class coach. Welcome to our fourth & final stage of the coaching business journey: How to scale your income from $100K to $200K to $300K and on! This episode is for you if you're already earning 6 or multiple 6 figures in annual business revenue OR if you're preparing for this stage of business is in the future. I LOVE this stage of the business journey - and knowing what to expect, what's normal and how to sustainably navigate this stage of business will make ALL THE DIFFERENCE to the ease, impact, income, alignment and confidence you experience as a coach. I'm here to share my secrets! Some come from my own experience, others through my peers, some through the coaches & mentors who've personally supported me and many through supporting & guiding my incredible clients who are all devoted coaching leaders & spaceholders like you. Prepare to feel SEEN, HELD and WELL SUPPORTED as you listen in. In this episode you'll learn: 1) What scaling a coaching business actually involves; 2) Common challenges we face during this stage of business; 3) The mindset that makes scaling really hard vs the mindset you need for sustainable scaling that yields great results and supports you to thrive in the process; 4) The key business & professional development skills sets required in this stage; 5) What the 5 scaling levers are that you can pull during this stage to increase your income, impact and ease. Let's dive on in! FURTHER RESOURCES: [Join for FREE] The World Class Coach Workshop: How to Sustainably Build & Lead a Thriving Multiple 6 Figure & Beyond Coaching Business - www.leticiaringe.com/workshop [Download] The Ultimate Guide for Coaches - How to Build a Thriving Multiple 6 Figure Coaching Business That Prioritises World Class Coaching & Sustainable Growth: www.leticiaringe.com/guide [Get on the Waitlist] WORLD CLASS: The 6 Month Mastermind for Coaches Building a Thriving Multiple 6-Figure Coaching Business That Prioritises Sustainable Growth & World Class Coaching: www.leticiaringe.com/mastermind [Get on the Waitlist] Create & Validate a Signature Coaching Offer to $10K: www.leticiaringe.com/validated Full show notes: www.leticiaringe.com/podcast

In this episode of the Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, Deborah Laws is joined by Hannah Hannon, founder of HVA, to discuss one of the most overlooked areas of running a successful dance school: business systems and operations.As a former performer turned business strategist, Hannah understands the unique challenges creative business owners face. Together, Deborah and Hannah explore why so many dance studio owners struggle with systems, automation and administration, and why embracing your role as a business owner is essential for sustainable growth.The conversation covers practical ways to improve efficiency, manage enquiries, strengthen financial processes and build the foundations that allow your studio to grow without creating more overwhelm.Whether you're running a small dance school or managing multiple locations, this episode will help you identify the systems that matter most and the mindset shifts needed to move your business forward.In this episode you'll discover:How to start thinking like a business owner rather than just a dance teacherWhy strong systems create more freedom and less stressThe importance of enquiry pipelines and follow-up processesSimple ways to improve professionalism and parent communicationThe role automation can play in studio growthWhy many dance school owners struggle to prioritise business developmentHow to identify which systems your business actually needsThe difference between essential business tools and shiny object syndromeWhy investing in support can accelerate growthThe mindset shifts required to build a sustainable dance businessIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by the operational side of running your studio, this episode offers practical advice and reassurance that you don't need to do everything alone.Subscribe for more dance business, leadership, and entrepreneurship content.Find out more about Jo Jo's work at https://www.creativsas.co.ukBook an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ ⁠https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-planTo find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to ⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com⁠To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below.Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠ Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to ⁠http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahL⁠This episode is sponsored by Dance Studio Marketing.You can find out more about Dance Studio Marketing and how you can work with Sally to supercharge your dance business at ⁠https://dancebusinesssolutions.com/social-media-for-dance-businesses/⁠This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Content Studio

Julie's brand new Big Gorgeous Goals: Official Workbook can be ordered now! Grab your copy.In the final episode of this retail strategy series, Kathy Vurinaris and I discuss what it really takes to scale successfully in retail. From product innovation and manufacturing to forecasting and financial planning, we explore the systems and strategies that support sustainable growth.If you're building a product-based business and considering retail, this conversation will help you think beyond getting on the shelf—and focus on what it takes to stay there.You can connect with Kathy on LinkedIn. Find out more about Sleaks on their website.Love the show or want to request a topic? Leave us a message (All submissions are anonymous, so if you'd like a reply, please include your email address!).You can connect with Julie on LinkedIn or Instagram. Find Julie's writing at her blog or by ordering her book Big Gorgeous Goals and the brand new official companion workbook! What did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!

SEASON: 6 EPISODE: 34Episode Overview:Welcome back to Becoming Preferred, the podcast for entrepreneurs and business leaders who want to grow their business, level up their game and become preferred in the markets they serve.Let's be honest: in today's market, growing your revenue is only half the battle. The real danger? Growing so fast that you break your own business. When your logistics fracture, your software stacks multiply, and your profit margins start bleeding cash, marketing success can quickly turn into an operational nightmare.Our guest today is the man who steps in when guesswork fails. Michael Kleinmann is a seasoned D2C operator, founder, and fractional C-suite executive who has built and scaled multiple businesses to the mid-eight-figure mark. He is a master at turning back-end infrastructure, fulfillment, and supply chains away from boring cost centers and into lethal competitive advantages.Whether you are running an e-commerce giant, scaling a subscription model, or just trying to protect your margins in a shifting economy, today's conversation is a blueprint for logic-driven execution. Please join me for my conversation with Michael Kleinmann.Guest Bio: Michael Kleinmann is a seasoned direct-to-consumer (D2C) operator, founder, and executive advisor with more than two decades of experience building, scaling, and modernizing seven- and eight-figure e-commerce and subscription brands. A true pioneer in the digital retail space, Michael launched Freshpair from his New York City apartment in 2001, transforming it into a category leader with over 30,000 SKUs and even founding "National Underwear Day" before its successful acquisition. In 2012, he repeated his success by launching Underwear Expert, growing it from a massive content marketing platform into a high-performing subscription powerhouse driven by proprietary curation technology.Today, Michael steps into organizations as a fractional C-suite executive, transforming logistics, fulfillment, and operational infrastructure into true strategic assets. He brings deep, end-to-end expertise across product, tech stacks, marketing, and supply chain management, replacing guesswork with practical, logic-driven execution. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for engineering creative solutions to complex operational bottlenecks—delivering massive freight cost savings, optimizing 3PL partnerships, and turning around struggling business processes.Michael is far from your typical, surface-level consultant. Having worn every imaginable hat over 25 years of hands-on business building, he knows exactly how to align infrastructure with rapid revenue growth while ruthlessly protecting profit margins. He joins us to share his proven systems for navigating the realities of scaling and removing the friction from modern e-commerce operations.Resource Links:Website: https://www.mkinc.com/Product Link: https://www.mkinc.com/servicesInsight Gold Timestamps:02:40 I gravitated towards technology and business04:41 We had just about every hurdle you can think of06:12 I created National Underwear Day08:20 How do you get from zero to 100 with next to nothing or maybe fumes?10:38 I want to hear the problem from their perspective; that doesn't mean that that's what the problem is15:11 There's a lot of analytics that you can get about different things to try to see if B2C makes sense17:03 I was reading this morning that there's 73,000 3PLs in the United States20:35 By moving to a 3PL, you can get your costs lower than if you did it yourself21:48 Amazon is a shipping carrier that you can use separate from selling on Amazon24:42 If you want to pick something easy to do, don't have a direct-to-consumer brand28:40 I think asking for help is difficult33:20 I just went through the whole entire business and tried to simplify everything38:53 I think there's a lot more opportunity, but it's different40:00 mkinc.comConnect Socially:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkleinmann/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@poweredbymkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/poweredbymkEmail: mk@mkinc.comSponsors: Rainmaker LeadGen Platform Demo: https://calendar.summit-learning.com/widget/booking/JKItVP7WErmCBjU2cCIxRainmaker Digital Solutions: https://www.rainmakerdigitalsolutions.com/

Are your business goals inspiring you or exhausting you?Too many Christian women entrepreneurs are setting goals for a version of themselves that doesn't actually exist — the woman with unlimited energy, unlimited time, no interruptions, and no real-life responsibilities.Then they wonder why they feel behind.In this episode of The Peaceful CEO Podcast, Angelica Stanley shares how to set realistic business goals that support peace, stewardship, and long-term growth rather than burnout and frustration.If you've ever said:• "I should be further along by now."• "Why can't I stay consistent?"• "Maybe I'm just not disciplined enough."• "I keep setting goals but never reaching them."This episode is for you.Inside this conversation you'll learn:✔ Why your goals should reflect your current season of life.✔ How to stop creating plans for your fantasy self.✔ Why stewardship matters more than intensity.✔ How to move from annual vision to quarterly priorities and daily action.✔ Why goals should create direction instead of pressure.✔ How sustainable goals create sustainable businesses.✔ How to protect peace while still pursuing growth.Angelica shares lessons from building a business while homeschooling, raising a family, serving clients, creating content, and learning that success doesn't require sacrificing what matters most.The goal isn't to do everything.The goal is to faithfully steward what God has placed in your hands during this season.If you're tired of unrealistic expectations and ready for a framework that creates consistency and momentum, this episode will help you rethink the way you approach growth.Resources mentioned in this episode:• The Peaceful CEO Podcast• The Biz Collective• Bold & Beautiful Branding MasterclassIf you're ready to build a business with structure, peace, and sustainability, we'd love to support you inside the Biz Collective.Subscribe for weekly conversations about Christian entrepreneurship, biblical leadership, homeschooling, peaceful productivity, AI and automation, content creation, and building a Kingdom-aligned business that serves your family and your calling.#ChristianBusiness #GoalSetting #ChristianEntrepreneur #FaithBasedBusiness #PeacefulProductivity

Data is the fuel that powers the modern world. In this video, Charles Link, Senior Director of Data and Analytics at Reworld Waste, shares insights into building a robust data infrastructure that drives sustainable growth. Please visit our website to get more information: https://swangroup.net/ Charles has created an award-winning data “supply chain” to support Reworld's eco-friendly mission, ensuring that data empowers every business goal, from real-time insights to ambitious AI projects.Join us as we explore:How businesses can leverage strong data foundations for growthStrategies for creating efficient, sustainable data systemsThe role of ethical data practices in AI implementationDon't miss out on learning how data can transform industries toward a greener future! Remember to subscribe, like, and comment your thoughts on data-driven sustainability.Links from this episode:Get to know more about Charles Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-a-link Learn more about Reworld Waste: https://www.reworldwaste.comThis video is about The Power Of Data Infrastructure In Business Sustainability - Charles Link's Strategy. But It also covers the following topics:Charles Link InterviewData For Environmental ImpactData System For Companies

Show Notes/Brief Summary/Blog Post:In this episode, Pastor DJ Nunan shares insights into the Timothy Education Center, a unique micro school blending private, public, and homeschooling elements. Discover how faith, community, and flexible curriculum shape a nurturing learning environment.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Micro Schools and Timothy Education Center02:38 The Importance of Willingness in Education05:08 Experience vs. Credentials in Education08:05 Servant Leadership in Education10:51 Impacting Future Generations through Education13:40 Developing a Biblical Worldview in Education16:13 Curriculum Development in Micro Schools20:23 Flexible Learning and Individualized Instruction20:48 Daily Structure and Community Engagement22:39 Parental Involvement and Specialized Instruction24:55 Community Support and Unexpected Contributions26:39 Divine Providence in Education28:47 Sustainable Growth and Enrollment Strategies30:13 Philosophy of Immersion vs. Integration32:36 Navigating the Hope Scholarship Process34:45 The Meaning of Hope in Education39:48 We Have Hope Kim Outro.mp3Episode Highlights:Micro school model blending private, public, and homeschoolingThe importance of servant leadership in educationCurriculum development and customization in small schoolsBuilding community and fostering collaborationThe role of faith and biblical worldview in educationImpact of education on family and communityNavigating school setup and funding through Hope ScholarshipThe significance of hope and trust in educational leadershipTakeaways:Willingness to learn and collaborate is more important than credentials.Experience and care outweigh formal degrees in effective teaching.Servant leadership creates a positive, collaborative school culture.A biblical worldview should be integrated deeply into the curriculum.Flexibility in curriculum allows for personalized student learning.Community involvement and volunteer support are vital for small schools.Trust in God's plan can lead to unexpected opportunities.Building a school is a step-by-step process rooted in obedience.More on Timothy Education Center:Timothy Education Center Website - https://hopespoint.org/the-timothy-education-centerHOPE Scholarship Program - https://hopescholarshipwv.gov/More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:Visit Our Show Notes Page HERE!Questions? Email Us! kim@loveyourschool.org www.loveyourschool.orgVisit our Facebook HERE!Visit our Instagram HERE!This show has been produced by Love Your School WV.

Is performance marketing enough to grow a business in the AI age? Or does long-term success require a stronger branding strategy built on trust, differentiation, and customer experience? In this episode, Joanne Z. Tan explores why branding strategy and performance marketing are not competing approaches—they are complementary forces. While performance marketing has traditionally measured ROI through clicks, likes, and conversions, these metrics become increasingly inadequate as Agentic AI transforms the customer buying journey. Sustainable business growth depends on brand building, brand positioning, brand trust, and brand equity that influence customer decisions both immediately and over the long term in an AI-driven marketplace. - Read the full article - Watch this as a 12-min video - Subscribe to our free Newsletter As AI increasingly shapes search, discovery, and purchase decisions, organizations must rethink their digital marketing strategy. Winning brands invest not only in measurable performance but also in authentic storytelling, memorable customer experiences, and meaningful differentiation that both AI systems and human customers recognize and trust. In this episode, you'll learn: What is performance marketing, and where it fits into modern business growth Why branding strategy is essential for long-term competitive advantage How brand building strengthens customer loyalty beyond paid advertising The relationship between brand equity, customer experience, and business value Why brand trust is becoming one of the most valuable assets in the AI era How effective brand positioning helps your business stand out in crowded markets How to integrate performance marketing and brand-building KPIs into a comprehensive digital marketing strategy Why brands that balance short-term performance with long-term branding outperform those focused only on immediate ROI Today's AI-powered marketplace rewards organizations that create lasting trust—more than clicks and likes. The companies that thrive will combine data-driven marketing with authentic human connection, building brands that customers remember, recommend, and return to. - Read the full article: https://10plusbrand.com/2026/06/28/performance-marketing-and-brand-building-in-ai-age-joanne-z-tan/ - Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter for more insights on AI, branding, executive influence, and thought leadership. - Visit: 10PlusBrand.com AIXD.world 10PlusProfile.com About the Author Joanne Z. Tan is a globally recognized brand strategist, thought leadership coach, branding expert, and Founder & CEO of 10 Plus Brand, Inc. She helps founders, CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations build influential brands through strategic brand positioning, authentic storytelling, AI Experience Design (AIXD™), and long-term brand building. Her work bridges branding strategy, digital transformation, executive visibility, and customer experience to help organizations earn lasting brand trust and brand equity in the AI age. Copyright © 2026 Joanne Z. Tan, 10 Plus Brand, Inc. All rights reserved.

Summary:In this episode of the Ops Experts Club podcast, Aaron Hovivian and Terryn Turner discuss the "prescription" every entrepreneur needs: consistent systems. They unpack how shiny object syndrome, constant new ideas, and sudden shifts in priorities can create chaos for teams, especially when entrepreneurs are moving faster than their people can process. Instead of leaving teams overwhelmed by half-finished projects and changing direction, Aaron and Terryn explain why a clear operating system helps businesses stay focused, accountable, and scalable. The conversation also explores tools like Ultimate 10 meetings, visionary-integrator meetings, scorecards, rocks, and issue tracking as practical ways to turn entrepreneurial energy into real traction. Aaron and Terryn explain why consistency may not feel exciting to visionaries, but it is often the foundation that allows a business to grow without burning out the team. Whether you are leading a fast-growing company or supporting a visionary entrepreneur, this episode offers a clear reminder that sustainable growth comes from strong systems, steady execution, and foundations that can scale. To access the ops traction resources mentioned in the episode, visit: https://thecollabteam.com/ops-traction Minute-by-Minute: 00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Ted Lasso 01:59 The Entrepreneur's Prescription: Addressing Shiny Object Syndrome 04:15 The Importance of Consistent Systems 08:25 Triage Pain Points in Business 12:09 Building Foundations for Sustainable Growth 18:49 Conclusion and Resources for Entrepreneurs

Operating a primary economic vertical under standard public-sector constraints introduces significant market timing friction and structural risk for developing regions.In this episode, Dylan Conroy sits down with Sanju Luidens, Chief Marketing Officer of the Aruba Tourism Authority, to break down the institutional framework for privatizing national marketing systems and implementing high-value destination management.The Privatization Playbook: The core mechanics behind the 2010 decoupling of the ATA from government funding pipelines to establish complete fiscal speed.Shifting from DMO to DMMO: Why sustainable long-term economic growth requires moving past broad product promotion into comprehensive infrastructure management.High-Intent Aviation Engineering: The exact mix of hotel room metrics, passenger histories, and flight yields required to secure major airline routes.Strategic Audience Filtering: How embedding behavioral expectations directly into top-of-funnel marketing assets drives a 50% five-year customer retention loop.Sanju Luidens is an international brand strategist and the Chief Marketing Officer at the Aruba Tourism Authority. She directs the sovereign brand execution, public advocacy, and environmental carrying capacity strategies that safeguard Aruba's primary GDP vertical.Connect with Sanju Luidens on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjuluidens/Explore the Aruba Tourism Authority Framework: https://www.aruba.com/Automate your performance media channels with Strike Social: https://strikesocial.com/guaranteed-paid-social-media-ads-outcomes/Follow host Dylan Conroy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanconroy/

Can you scale your corporate impact without completely running yourself into the ground? In today’s episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Elaine Dinos, Founder of Kindred Lane, to unpack how to help leaders move past the exhausting cycle of over-extension and step into a more sustainable, aligned way of leading. Elaine is a newly certified B Corp founder and former partner at Korn Ferry with over a decade of experience guiding executive searches for legendary brands. After navigating her own "breakdown to breakthrough" career moment, she launched Kindred Lane to serve as a nature-backed sanctuary where leaders go to grow. In this deeply candid conversation, Elaine breaks down the core elements of a truly regenerative corporate culture and shares how she helps leaders make business purpose human-centric. Listeners will walk away with a fresh blueprint for balancing intense growth with personal sustainability. Upcoming Event: Kindred Lane is hosting a Regenerative Leadership Retreat in Serenbe, October 20-23! Check out their website for dates and registration details to focus on your personal and organizational impact. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Learn more about Kindred Lane at https://www.kindredlane.com Connect with Elaine Dinos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-dinos-4179a73/ Learn about B Local Georgia at https://blocalgeorgia.com/ Learn about Profitable Purpose Consulting at https://www.profitablepurposeconsulting.com/ CREDITS Theme Music

Send us Fan MailWhat if the next contract you pursue isn't just about revenue—but about building jobs, stability, and a legacy that lasts?In this episode of The WEBB Remedy Podcast, we continue our Money Mindset series - sponsored by PNC Bank - by exploring how the beliefs we hold about money shape the way we approach government contracting, funding readiness, and community building.Podcast hosts Rinnie Orr and Stephanie Terry sit down with Jessica Richey, an award-winning entrepreneur, government contracting expert, Founder & CEO of NC Spotless Pros Powerwashing, Chief Strategist at Richey Workforce Development, business instructor at Wake Tech, and WEBB Squared Board member to unpack the mindset shifts that turn scarcity into strategy and competition into collaboration.Key Takeaways:Readiness is a practice, not a destinationCommunity is a strategy, not just a networkLegacy is built one intentional decision at a time Your next contract can be a pathway—not just a paycheckConnect with Jessica Richey:Jessica Richey, MBA | LinkedIn Richey Workforce Development | Business Strategies About WEBB Squared:WEBB Squared is a nonprofit incubator and accelerator building wealth through entrepreneurship for Black and Brown businesses in Chatham County. We offer free entrepreneurial coaching, mindset workshops, and promotion of BIPOC businesses in our community.  Learn more at www.webbsquared.orgemail: rinnie@webbsquared.orgSpecial Thank You to our Money Mindset Podcast Sponsor:This Money Mindset series is brought to you by PNC Bank, a proud supporter of The WEBB Squared and the entrepreneurial community we serve.Support the showThank you for listening...Our theme this year is "Changemakers in Motion"To find out how you can be changemaker and connect - check out WEBB Squared.Become a changemaker today! Support WEBB Squared's annual campaign. We would love to hear from you.  Please contact rinnie@webbsquared.org for more information.

Jacob Burke is the founder of Mijasu, an interdisciplinary group of design practices focused on people‑centred outcomes across the built environment. With more than 25 years' experience in the Australian market, his career was shaped by humble beginnings in a family business and a hands-on experience through design, delivery and business leadership. He established Mijasu in 2019 as a parent company designed to acquire, integrate and scale high‑quality design practices within a unified operating model. In this interview, Jacob talks about the major emphasis of his company's focus - streamlining the back‑end of design businesses, simplifying systems, centralising shared services, and removing inefficiencies to create operational leverage and a platform for sustainable growth. 

In this solo episode, I dive into the power of consistency in building a brand, why it matters, and how intentional disruptions can keep your audience engaged. I'm chatting through some practical strategies, personal experiences, and actionable tips for maintaining consistency without burning out. Key Takeaways Consistency Builds Trust. Regular, predictable content helps your audience recognize and trust your brand. Pattern Disruption Keeps You Memorable. Occasionally breaking your routine with something unexpected can reignite audience attention. Define Your Own Consistency. Consistency doesn't mean frequency; set a realistic schedule that works for you and your business. Systems and Support Make Consistency Possible. Processes, deadlines, and outsourcing tasks (like editing and show notes) help maintain regular output. Seasonal Adjustments and Creative Breaks. Using different formats or revisiting old content during busy periods can keep your brand fresh and sustainable. Episode Highlights 00:00:10 – Introduction: Why consistency feels overwhelming 00:00:50 – The value and limits of consistency 00:02:09 – Pattern disruption: Why and how to shake things up 00:03:18 – Defining what consistency means for your brand 00:04:49 – Building systems and getting support for consistency 00:08:27 – Using disruption and seasonal changes to stay creative Mentioned in the Episode Atomicon (Aff link) Lucy Lucraft Podcast Editing: lucylucraft.co.uk End Notes I would love to hear what you think of this episode, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @‌lizmmosley or @‌buildingyourbrandpodcast and I hope you enjoy the episode! This episode was written, recorded and produced by me If you like to watch your podcasts you can watch all of my solo episodes including this one on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review!  

Marketing That Works, AI, SEO, and Sustainable Growth with Ina Maria Toncescu - Brainz PodcastIna Maria Toncescu, marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of noLMIT Marketing, joins the Brainz Magazine podcast for a practical conversation on modern marketing, sustainable growth, AI, visibility, and building systems that support long-term business success. In this episode, Ina shares insights from more than 17 years in marketing, communications, and business development. Drawing from her experience working with businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs across North America, she explores why so many business owners become overwhelmed by marketing, the dangers of chasing trends, and why strong foundations remain more important than ever in an increasingly digital world.The conversation explores authenticity, audience connection, content strategy, newsletters, SEO, AI search, automation, and the systems businesses need to turn attention into meaningful growth. Ina also discusses the rise of AI-powered search, the importance of authority and backlinks, why consistency outperforms short-term viral success, and how businesses can create marketing that remains effective as technology continues to evolve. This is a valuable episode for entrepreneurs, business owners, and marketers looking to cut through the noise, simplify their approach, and build sustainable marketing systems that create visibility, trust, and long-term results.With podcast host Miceal O´KaneHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of All In: The Sustainable Business Podcast, former IKEA CEO Jesper Brodin shares hard-won insights from three decades with one of the world's most influential companies revealing why sustainability is a powerful driver of growth, resilience, and competitive advantage. Jesper unpacks how embracing “dilemmas” unlocks innovation, why affordability, not premiums, is the key to real transformation, and how companies can grow while cutting emissions at scale. Jesper also comments on leadership courage, corporate silence, and the emerging proof points supporting the development of a low-carbon economy.

Camp leaders are passionate about creating meaningful experiences, but sustaining and growing a camp requires more than great programming. In this episode, tune into a conversation with Mark P. Fisher of Inspiring Growth and Carl Lefever of Improve & Grow, co-hosts of the Grow Your Camp Podcast. Together, they discuss the challenges camps face in filling programs, increasing occupancy, and building long-term sustainability. They share practical strategies, common pitfalls, and lessons learned from working with camp leaders across the country—all with the goal of helping camps strengthen their impact and thrive for years to come. Special thanks to our sponsor, Jayhawk Hospitality. Show notes: Grow Your Camp Podcast Grow Your Camp Podcast Episode 7: How One Camp Used Better Follow-Up to 5X New Registrations Inspiring Growth Improve & Grow Book a discovery call with Carl & Mark The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.

Send us a message!In this episode, we are joined by James Smith, CEO of InvitedHome, for a conversation about focused growth, luxury vacation rental operations, and what it takes to build a more sustainable business in high-end destinations.James shares how InvitedHome evolved from a broader multi-market vacation rental company into a luxury brand focused on ski markets. After operating across different types of destinations, the company made the decision to narrow its focus and go deeper in the markets where it could build stronger operations, deeper owner relationships, and more consistent guest experiences.That shift became one of the central themes of the conversation: bigger is not always better. James explains why going deeper in the right markets can be stronger than expanding everywhere at once, and why sustainable growth requires the right homes, the right owners, strong teams, and the operational discipline to support the experience being promised.Episode Chapters:04:00 - Choosing Focus Over Footprint05:39 - The Challenge of Scaling Luxury Vacation Rentals16:59 - Working with the Right Owners20:04 - What Consistency Means in Luxury21:32 - AI, Technology, and High-Touch Service27:36 - Direct Bookings and Luxury Travel Advisors39:22 - Regulation in Ski Markets46:12 - Why Undercharging Can Hurt the BusinessConnect with James:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesalansmith/ Connect with InvitedHome:Website: https://invitedhome.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invitedhome/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InvitedHomeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/invitedhome/✨ Exclusive Offer to Alex & Annie Listeners: Automate your short-term rental operations with Hospitable.Start a 14-day free trial and get 25% off your bill for the first 6 months.

From navigating private equity roll-ups to mastering the operational complexity of peptide therapy and wellness, the aesthetic landscape is evolving faster than ever. In this episode of Medical Spa Insider, recorded live at the Medical Spa Show, AmSpa founder Alex Thiersch sits down for three conversations about partnership, private equity, and preparing for the future of medical aesthetics. Featuring interviews with:   Audrey Neff (0:26) The importance of community building in the med spa industry. The role of mentorship and community in Audrey's career. Focus on purpose and impact over profit and quality over quantity Fresh Clinics (14:41) Navigating the complex regulatory landscape in the US. Importance of compliance and governance in med spa operations. The role of med spas in wellness and longevity. Julie Davis (31:17) Experiences with private equity partnerships. Challenges of operational inefficiencies post-acquisition. Balancing change with maintaining high performance.    

Special Guest: Penny Camille Lat Welcome back to Podcast Profits Unleashed, the show that helps coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs grow their business through smarter systems, stronger positioning, and sustainable strategies that actually scale. In this episode, Karen Roberts sits down with operations and outsourcing expert Penny Camille Lat to unpack why so many businesses struggle during growth—not because they lack ambition, but because their systems can't keep up. With over 15 years of experience across customer support, operations, outsourcing, and team management, Pen shares how founders can scale without sacrificing quality, culture, or customer experience. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to do everything yourself, struggled to delegate, or worried that outsourcing means losing control—this conversation is exactly what you need.

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How can business owners grow sustainably without sacrificing profitability? In this episode, Natalia Zacharin, entrepreneur, financial coach, and founder of Zacharin Consulting, shares actionable strategies for scaling your business, funding expansion, and building momentum with clarity and confidence. Since founding Zacharin Consulting in 2019, Natalia has helped entrepreneurs and business leaders navigate financial complexity, optimize cash flow, and implement strategic guidance that goes far beyond traditional bookkeeping. Her approach empowers businesses to prepare for key hires, improve profitability, and set the stage for successful exits. In this conversation, we explore: ·       Natalia's inspiration for starting her consulting firm and mission to support sustainable business growth. ·       How to manage cash flow, margins, and growth decisions effectively. ·       The role of strong financial leadership in creating more opportunities for your business. ·       Common pitfalls business owners face when hiring and scaling teams. Whether you're looking to take control of your finances, make smarter growth decisions, or scale your business strategically, this episode provides practical insights for building a strong, sustainable foundation. Download your free exclusive giveaway from Zacharin Consulting here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr  Connect with Natalia Zacharin: LinkedIn: Natalia Zacharin Website: zacharinconsulting.com Instagram: @growyourbottomline Facebook: Zacharin Consulting

The culture is obsessed with speed, scale, lean teams, massive output, and automation, but faster output does not automatically mean better direction. In part two of this connected conversation, the focus shifts to the missing human layer underneath AI-powered growth and the belief that more content, more automation, and more velocity always lead to better outcomes. Using S³ Growth Streams™ as the operating lens, you will learn how to strategize before accelerating, synergize before scaling, and systemize before sprinting forever. More importantly, you will see how to separate signal from noise, align tools with real human capacity, and build repeatable rhythms that support growth without requiring constant sacrifice. This episode is not anti-AI, anti-hustle, or anti-ambition. It is anti-default sacrifice, anti-permanent sprint, and anti-output without awareness. It also challenges the obsession with flow state by introducing five operating states that support sustainable growth: capture, clarity, commitment, flow, and reflection. Because flow is not the whole game. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is capture the signal, get clarity, commit to the right action, recover, reflect, and return to baseline before sprinting again. The goal is not to become more machine-like. The goal is to become more intentionally human while using machines wisely. Beyond The Episode Gems: Buy My Book, Strategize Up: The Blueprint To Scale Your Business: StrategizeUpBook.com Discover All Podcasts On The HubSpot Podcast Network Get Free HubSpot Marketing Tools To Help You Grow Your Business Grow Your Business Faster Using HubSpot's CRM Platform Support The Podcast & Connect With Troy:  Rate & Review iDigress: iDigress.fm/Reviews Follow Troy's Socials @FindTroy: LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, TikTok Subscribe to Troy's YouTube Channel For Strategy Videos & See Masterclass Episodes Need Growth Strategy, A Keynote Speaker, Or Want To Sponsor The Podcast? Go To FindTroy.com

AI has made it easier than ever to move faster, produce more, automate workflows, and build leaner systems, but speed alone does not create sustainable growth. Part one of this connected conversation challenges the belief that constant sacrifice, permanent sprint mode, and “all gas, no brakes” ambition should be the default path for entrepreneurs, founders, creators, and growth-minded leaders trying to grow faster with AI. The danger is not just moving faster. The danger is believing faster means you can handle more without consequence. AI can support execution, ideation, communication, and productivity, but it cannot replace judgment, self-trust, infrastructure, recovery, or the human capacity required to sustain what you are building. A necessary sprint is different from self-abandonment. A sprint has a reason, a start, a finish, a communication plan, a recovery plan, and a purpose everyone understands. Permanent sacrifice has no finish line, no recovery plan, and often leaves your health, family, peace, relationships, and capacity quietly paying the invoice. Challenge yourself to “Face Your Actual 24” and not your fantasy version of productivity. Look honestly at what your day requires, what needs protection, what needs to move forward, and where AI can support your systems without becoming a substitute for discipline, boundaries, discernment, or real infrastructure. Growth should include “pockets of sunshine” inside the life you are actually living, not just a future version of success you hope will finally give you permission to breathe. This is not anti-AI, anti-growth, or anti-ambition. It is a wake-up call to stop treating sacrifice as the strategy. Growth should not require losing yourself, your family, your health, or your peace in the process, because if the business grows but the life around it breaks, what are you really building? Beyond The Episode Gems: Buy My Book, Strategize Up: The Blueprint To Scale Your Business: StrategizeUpBook.com Discover All Podcasts On The HubSpot Podcast Network Get Free HubSpot Marketing Tools To Help You Grow Your Business Grow Your Business Faster Using HubSpot's CRM Platform Support The Podcast & Connect With Troy:  Rate & Review iDigress: iDigress.fm/Reviews Follow Troy's Socials @FindTroy: LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, TikTok Subscribe to Troy's YouTube Channel For Strategy Videos & See Masterclass Episodes Need Growth Strategy, A Keynote Speaker, Or Want To Sponsor The Podcast? Go To FindTroy.com  

You're pulling in $25,000, maybe $30,000 a month on Amazon. Deposits are rolling in, ads are running, and inventory is moving. Looks like a real business, right? But here's the catch: your P&L — that profit and loss statement — is more than just an accounting document. Neil Twa breaks down why it's crucial for sustainable growth. We dive into real-world examples, like a home goods brand doing $18,000 a month with three SKUs. Neil shares three actionable moves to build your contribution margin per SKU this week. If you've been running your business off deposits and ad reports instead of a real P&L, you're not alone. The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast is here to guide sellers at every level, from $5K to $1M+ per month, to truly understand their numbers.

Elizabeth Liu is the CEO of Crowd Cow.  She has vast amounts of experience in direct to consumer, marketplace startups, and publicly traded tech companies. As CEO of Crowd Cow, she work in helping with their mission statement, "Our mission is to create an alternative to the current meat commodity system, and to create a meaningful connection between the farmer and the customer, so people can know and appreciate exactly where their food comes from."  Elizabeth is passionate about food, startups, culture, and performing arts.  For more information on Crowd Cow go to https://www.crowdcow.com/ Matt Nokes is a former Major League Baseball catcher known for his powerful left-handed bat, particularly during his breakout 1987 season with the Detroit Tigers. Over an 11-season career, he was an All-Star and Silver Slugger winner, playing for the San Francisco Giants, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and Colorado Rockies.  Nokes burst onto the scene with the Detroit Tigers, hitting 32 home runs and driving in 87 runs, earning an All-Star nod and finishing third in American League Rookie of the Year voting.  He was the catcher for Jim Abbott's no-hitter with the Yankees on September 4, 1993 and the survivor of an emergency landing in an airplane he was piloting. We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan's website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ To team up against prostate cancer go to https://fansforthecure.org/ for Fans for the Cure, and to subscribe to Bill Chuck's newsletter, Billy-Ball go to  https://billchuck.substack.com/    We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There's something deeper unfolding at the Asheville Regional Airport and you can feel it the moment you step into this conversation with Angi Daus, VP of Air Service and Corporate Communications.This isn't surface-level support. It's a lived commitment to Western North Carolina, shaped through real relationships and a genuine presence in the community that shows up in how they collaborate and how they listen. And how they continue to grow alongside the people and businesses around them.As the airport continues through a major expansion and transformation, Angi shares how every step forward is being approached with intention. It's not simply about building for today's demand. They're creating an airport experience that reflects the future of the region while staying connected to the people who make this community so special.What really stays with you is how much they care about their partners and the steady focus on creating opportunity that reaches beyond the airport itself and into the lives of the people who call this place home.As Angi shares, “This community is at the heart of everything we do. When we grow, we're growing together. And that's what matters most.”This episode of Speaking of Travel opens the door to something bigger than travel. This is about connection that feels real and leadership that stays grounded. It's about what becomes possible when people show up for each other in a meaningful way. ❤️A must listen! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler. 

Send us Fan MailSmall Business and Job Creation in Rhode Island: A Strategy for Sustainable GrowthGUESTS:Nina Pande, Skills RIMatt Spoehr, SBAJim Cohill, Bank NewportThis episode explores the critical role of small businesses in Rhode Island's economic landscape. Featuring insights from leaders across banking, workforce development, and government, it emphasizes collaborative efforts to foster job growth, access to capital, and entrepreneurial success that benefits the entire community.In this episode:The importance of small business in Rhode Island's job creation goals and how it shapes economic policyKey initiatives like the Small Business Summit and their role in workforce upskilling and resource sharingHow local financial institutions humanize lending processes to support new and existing entrepreneursThe significance of regional thinking and cross-sector collaboration for scalable business growthChallenges faced by small businesses, including access to funding, technology adoption, and navigating government contractsThe upcoming Small Business Week and the Rhode Island Small Business Summit as vital opportunities for networking and developmentPractical advice from banking and SBA representatives on reducing barriers and demystifying financial resourcesWhy investing in small businesses is essential for sustainable, inclusive economic growth in Rhode IslandTimestamps:00:00 - Overview of Rhode Island's job creation efforts and small business importance00:30 - Introducing the panel and their roles in economic development01:22 - The vital contribution of small businesses and individual proprietors01:33 - Jim Cohill discusses commercial lending and support for small businesses02:11 - The interconnectedness of public and private sector efforts in job growth02:33 - Matt Spear on SBA programs and resource partnerships03:19 - The challenge of small business growth and the upcoming Small Business Week events03:49 - The significance of connecting ideas, funding, and workforce support04:05 - Nina Pande on adult workforce upskilling and technology modernization in small companies05:29 - The role of free resources and community outreach in easing entrepreneurial fears06:36 - Jim's perspective on humanizing banking and supporting business start-ups07:03 - Jim on the importance of transparent conversations for new entrepreneurs08:03 - The need for broader awareness of available resources and government contracting opportunities09:16 - Fight the intimidation: humanizing banking to unlock small business potential10:38 - The role of small business in Rhode Island's economic future, not just reliance on large firms12:09 - How developing small businesses supports regional growth and job creation13:09 - Opportunities for small and mid-sized firms in the regional economy14:48 - The collaborative spirit needed among Rhode Island's businesses and institutions15:14 - The upcoming Small Business Summit as a platform to network and leverage resources16:06 - Closing remarks emphasizing community and support for entrepreneursResources & Links:Support the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

In this episode, Akeel Jabber interviews Sarah Jeanneault, head of marketing and strategy at ProcedureFlow, discussing the operating system behind sustainable growth. They explore the importance of visual knowledge management, the role of AI in enhancing organizational processes, and the need for leaders to adopt a proactive approach in regulated industries.Sarah shares her insights on the continuous journey of AI integration, the significance of a growth mindset, and the human element in leadership. The conversation also touches on the differences between scaling efficiently and responsibly, and how creativity can be fostered through AI.In this episode we cover:00:00 - Intro01:29 - Understanding Visual Knowledge Management03:04 - The Role of AI in Knowledge Management06:06 - Proactive Leadership in Regulated Industries08:11 - The Continuous Journey of AI Integration09:33 - Embracing a Growth Mindset with AI13:14 - Leadership Lessons from Experience17:15 - The Human Element in AI Integration18:31 - Identifying Risks and Making Adjustments20:30 - Scaling Efficiently vs. Responsibly22:42 - Fostering Creativity with AI24:34 - Rapid Fire Questions and Personal InsightsGet in Touch with Sarah:Procedureflow WebsiteSarah's LinkedInMentions:Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardLisa BrodieBooks:The Hard Thing about Hard Things by Bem HorowitzTag Us & Follow:FacebookLinkedInInstagramMore About Akeel:TwitterLinkedInMore SaaS Podcast EpisodesSaaS ConsultantsHow To Value Your SaaS Company

Whether you're feeling burned out or seeking inspiration for sustainable growth, this conversation delivers hard-earned insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and legacy.We sit down with Nick Averia, founder of Agency Acquisitions and a seasoned entrepreneur with a global story. From his multicultural upbringing between Vancouver and Chile, to building a career spanning DJing, corporate roles, and ultimately launching and scaling businesses, Nick shares pivotal lessons on buying back your time, building resilient companies, and the true value of systems and team development.Tune in as Nick reveals why preparing your business for sale is a game-changing strategy—even if you're not planning to sell—and how harnessing efficiency, AI, and ongoing learning has transformed his journey and those of his clients.This episode is brought to you by PureTax, LLC. Tax preparation services without the pressure. When all you need is to get your tax return done, take the stress out of tax season by working with a firm that has simplified the process and the pricing. Find out more about how we started.Moments04:58 Traveling to Chile as a kid07:11 Sports differences in Chile vs Canada09:40 Learning English in Chile12:51 Traveling within the US16:28 Balancing DJ work with college20:01 Striving for top grades24:39 Buying back time early on26:05 The value of compound learning30:01 Time management and efficiency tips33:20 Learning through books and mentors37:50 AI hype and current limitations40:11 Shifts in online trust43:49 Client transformation timeline47:46 Improving margins and training staff49:45 Achieving financial independence52:13 Supporting entrepreneurs and giving backHere are 3 key takeaways for entrepreneurs:Buy Back Your Time: Outsourcing tasks—both at home and work—can free you to focus on higher-value opportunities and personal growth (23:15, 24:33).Make Your Business Sale-Ready: Preparing your company as if you're going to sell it (even if you're not) forces you to systematize, build leadership, and reduce owner-dependence—unlocking freedom and higher value (45:15-47:10).Human+AI is the Future: Leverage AI for efficiency where possible, but don't sacrifice the human touch—trust and relationships remain at the heart of sustainable business growth (35:16-41:22).Running a business doesn't have to run your life.Without a business partner who holds you accountable, it's easy to be so busy ‘doing' business that you don't have the right strategy to grow your business.Stop letting your business run you. At Harper & Co CPA Plus, we know that you want to be empowered to build the lifestyle you envision. In order to do that you need a clear path to follow for successOur clients enjoy a proactive partnership with us. Schedule a consultation with us today.Download our free guide - Entrepreneurial Success Formula: How to Avoid Managing Your Business From Your Bank Account.Glenn Harper, CPA, is the Owner and Managing Partner of Harper & Company CPAs Plus, a top 10 Managing Partner in the country (Accounting Today's 2022 MP Elite). His firm won the 2021 Luca Award for Firm of the Year. An entrepreneur and speaker, Glenn transformed his firm into an advisory-focused practice, doubling revenue and profit in two years. He teaches entrepreneurs to build financial and operational excellence, speaks nationwide to CPA firm owners about running their businesses like entrepreneurs, and consults with firms across the country. Glenn enjoys golfing, fishing, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his family.Julie Smith, MBA, is a serial entrepreneur in the public accounting space. She is the Founder of EmpowerCPA™, Founder of PureTax, LLC, COO for Harper & Company CPAs Plus, and Co-host of the Empowering Entrepreneurs podcast. Named CPA.com's 2021 Innovative Practitioner of Year, Julie led Harper & Company's transition to an advisory-focused firm, doubling revenue and profit in two years. She now empowers other CPA firm owners nationwide through consulting and speaking, teaching them how to run their businesses like entrepreneurs. Julie lives in Columbus, OH with her family and enjoys travel, coaching basketball, sporting events, and the occasional shopping spree.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/Copyright 2026 Glenn HarperMentioned in this episode:Brought to you by Harper & Company CPAs PlusRunning a business takes vision, grit… and the right financial partner. At Harper & Company CPAs Plus, we don't just crunch numbers—we empower entrepreneurs. From proactive tax strategy and accounting to business advisory services, our team helps you keep more of what you earn and scale with confidence. Whether you're launching, growing, or preparing for exit, Harper & Company is in your corner with expert guidance built for business owners like you. Visit www.harpercpaplus.com to book a complimentary discovery call today - or call us at 614-456-7222. Brought to you by Harper & Company CPAs Plus

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak with award-winning healthcare CEO Dr. Julie Wilson about how entrepreneurs can scale a service-based business without burning out their teams or losing their core values. Julie shares how she grew Terra Nova Medical Clinics from a single practice into a 30-location healthcare network, all while maintaining quality, culture, and purpose in one of the hardest industries to scale. We discuss values-based leadership, smart growth systems, and how technology and delegation can help founders grow sustainably while staying human.

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the fight over the Howard Solstice Transmission Line — a proposed 370-mile, 765kV power line that would connect CPS Energy's Howard Road Station in Bexar County to a new substation in Pecos County, cutting through some of the most ecologically sensitive terrain in Texas.Host Bob Rivard welcomes Ted Flato, founding principal of Lake|Flato Architects and founder of the Headwaters Alliance, and Jada Jo Smith, owner of Orange Blossom Realty in Utopia and an elected official on the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District. Both are longtime Hill Country ranchers and leading voices in the opposition coalition, which has grown to nearly 48,000 members.They discuss:How CPS Energy and AEP Texas proposed the line — and why the compressed timeline caught landowners off guardWhy the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone makes certain routes especially dangerousHow the Hill Country Preservation Coalition built a broad, bipartisan opposition movement in a matter of monthsWhat "the least harmful route" means — and how much of it CPS Energy appears to have embracedWhat landowners can expect if the line crosses their property, and why eminent domain is the worst outcomeWhere the case stands now as the Public Utility Commission of Texas prepares to make a final decisionRECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶ #159. The Cost of Powering San Antonio: CPS Energy  - CEO Rudy Garza on Potential Increasing Rates, Sustainable Growth, and Grid Demand — Bob Rivard sat down with CPS Energy CEO Rudy Garza to explore the pressures facing San Antonio's municipally owned utility, including surging demand, grid reliability, and the infrastructure investments driving the Howard Solstice project. Essential context for this conversation... ..GET THE NEWSLETTER