Kelly Roach is the host of the top-rated podcast Unstoppable Success Radio. She’s also an international best-selling author, and the CEO of Kelly Roach Coaching. As a former NFL Cheerleader and Fortune 500 Executive, Kelly brings a powerful combination of proven and profitable business growth strategies. This is coupled with the mindset, wellness and productivity practices required to help entrepreneurs build a profitable business around a life they absolutely love. Kelly’s passion and purpose i...
Mar 26, 2018•46 min•Ep. 155
I’m fresh back from Social Media Marketing World 2108. This is a conference gathering over 5,000 people from all over the world who come to hear from the leaders in the industry all about the latest and greatest social media tips. There were over 100 speakers and guess what? It’s not just about social media. It’s also about blogging, podcasting and other creative communication outlets. This is my second year at SMMW18. As with any conference, I benefit in many ways over and above learning from t...
Mar 19, 2018•26 min•Ep. 154
Jodi Pavey is the owner J Pavey Designs located in the San Francisco Bay Area. On her Etsy shop you will find hand made knitted fashion accessories and home goods. Her love of knitting started as a hobby and quickly transitioned into a business 12 years ago. Today, Jodi is also an established designer and shares her love of the craft through teaching knitting and crochet. The Start of J Pavey Designs After Jodi lost her corporate job, her husband suggested that she do something she loves. So she...
Mar 12, 2018•47 min•Ep. 153
In honor of March being Women’s History Month, I want to take you back in time. We will be talking with Lady Bird Johnson, the wife of the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson. Lady Bird Johnson’s life spans the 20th century from 1912-2007. This is a century in which the role of women changed dramatically. Lady Bird herself said that her life was, “A part for which I never rehearsed.” Rebecca Bloomfield has professionally presented famous women in history and performed at the L...
Mar 05, 2018•48 min•Ep. 152
Jill Fleming is sought after speaker, best selling author, and trusted advisor. While living on a cattle ranch in a tiny town somewhere in the middle of Nowhere, Nebraska, Jill didn’t have the luxury of calling for help when something didn’t work. Instead, she learned to tap into her intuition so she could rapidly create solutions and get right back to business. That explains why she has such a keen eye for seeing things from a different perspective and is especially gifted at helping her client...
Feb 26, 2018•43 min•Ep. 151
When you start a business, your logo is one of the first things you’ll think about. It’s such fun to select your name and create your logo! Here we’ll cover how to make sure your logo is as beneficial to your business as it possibly can be. If you are just starting out, this will help as you develop your first logo. And if you’ve been in business for a while, years may have passed since you’ve even thought about your logo. Now’s the time to make sure it still properly represents your business. W...
Feb 19, 2018•25 min•Ep. 150
Michael spent 7 years building a video company that was the envy of everyone in his field, GebbsTV. Until one day, he woke up to the realization that he’d built a cage of his own making. He had given up too much of his life in the name of something that didn’t really mean a whole lot. So he hit reset, and over the last three years, has rebuilt his life and his career around what matters and in doing so, has profoundly changed his metrics for success. Michael’s current company Jumpstarters, helps...
Feb 12, 2018•42 min•Ep. 149
It all began in January 2013 when the Soyentist, Derek, and his (then) 9 year old daughter, Erin, were looking for a craft project to work on together. They settled on making candles. Starting with a kit from Hobby Lobby, they soon found that they really enjoyed making candles and loved discovering and creating new scents. Being a high school science teacher, the Soyentist then researched types of soy wax, optimal wick thickness, scents, scent throws … and the experimenting began. Encouraged by ...
Feb 05, 2018•48 min•Ep. 148
You’ve purchased an online course. Now how do you ensure that you get the most out of your investment as possible? This is a sequel to the prior podcast Episode 146 where we talked about whether you should buy the online course in the first place. I went over the four steps that you should take to determine if the course is for you. Definitely take a listen if you haven’t done so already. But let’s say at this point, you’ve gone through a review and determined the course is right for you and you...
Jan 29, 2018•18 min•Ep. 147
The beginning of the year is a good time to reflect back on what happened last year and what types of things you want to do differently in your business this year. One of those, I am hoping, is investing in yourself and in the growth of your business. That is why I wanted to bring up the topic of today which is how to decide if you should take an online course. There are so many different choices out there. How do you decide? It’s a lot more difficult when people are online because they aren’t r...
Jan 22, 2018•18 min•Ep. 146
Maria Bayer is the creator of “Irresistible Selling” – an online group coaching program she designed to help creative entrepreneurs book higher-paying clients, grow their business and design a life they love. She teaches the authentic selling and mindset strategies that helped her tripled her income in less than a year, and go on to book over $25 Million in sales from companies like Target, Best Buy, Ulta, Office Max and Hyatt. Maria is a national speaker, and has authored and co-authored severa...
Jan 15, 2018•43 min•Ep. 145
Scott started Twice Baked Pottery as a hobby business 8 years ago. At that time he was a criminal defense attorney practicing in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. Three years ago, after practicing law for more than 18 years, Scott closed his practice due to stress-related health issues and became a full-time potter and merchant. Twice Baked Pottery has its working studio and store in downtown Racine, WI. In addition to production and running his store, Scott participates in approximately 40 juried ...
Jan 08, 2018•43 min•Ep. 144
The Power of Purpose is a strategy that will help you move forward with your business and produce noticeable results each and every day. What if there was no more guessing if what you are doing is the right activity for growth? Or what if there was no more focusing on the wrong things and wasting time and money? And how about if you could stop comparing yourself to others and feeling like you’re just not keeping up? What if at the end of next year, you could realize revenue increases while at th...
Jan 01, 2018•30 min•Ep. 143
On this Christmas Day, I’d like to present a lighthearted, entertaining episode on the best holiday gift of all. It’s a holiday gift tale that crosses generations and religions. Sit back and enjoy this short story by O. Henry entitled “The Gift of the Magi.” The story transcends the materialism that is equated to gifting these days. In a world of bigger is better and more expensive equals higher status, it’s important to re-ground ourselves in what the spirit of giving is meant to be. It should ...
Dec 25, 2017•17 min•Ep. 142
Cedar & Rush is a Chicago based style and entertaining blog empowering women to feel confident in social settings and have the courage to stand out. After graduating from the University of Iowa with a degree in business finance, Nicole found herself at a crossroad. With no map or clear direction, she moved to Cedar and Rush, the intersection of her first Chicago apartment! She spent the first seven years of her career in finance, but through her blog, made the leap to founding her own social...
Dec 18, 2017•48 min•Ep. 141
Marianne enjoys the art of transforming spaces through Feng Shui practices to provide a dynamic and rewarding environment. In addition to Feng Shui training, she combines her psychology and counseling background for extra impact. It enables her to fully understand the challenges and limitations of a busy entrepreneur. In analyzing a space, Marianne helps clients remove and unlock roadblocks to their success. What that really means is she sets them up with their unique “Power Office.” Marianne is...
Dec 11, 2017•47 min•Ep. 140
In March of 2016, Bruce opened his Summer Classics Home store in downtown Highland Park, IL. Bruce chose Summer Classics because he has known the owner for over 20 years and has always admired Bew White’s vision for the company and the industry as a whole. Having been in the furniture business for over 35 years, Bruce has perspective from both the retail and wholesale sides. He knows a good thing when he sees it and he wanted “in” on the this retail chain. Summer Classics Outdoor Furniture stand...
Dec 04, 2017•48 min•Ep. 139
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we’re so focused on getting gifts made and sold for our business, that remembering to do our own holiday business gifting is an after thought. That’s dangerous and stressful because addressing this at the last minute leads to overspending and mis-aligned results. You throw a list together in haste hoping you don’t forget someone. The gifts you find “will have to do” so at least you’re sending something . And it becomes a big chore when the intent w...
Nov 27, 2017•24 min•Ep. 138
The holiday season brings a spirit of giving … both spiritual giving and material giving. [4:16] The reality is people are expecting to spend money. They have their pocketbooks wide open and need to find the right gift … and sometimes any gift … to complete their holiday list. Corporations are the same. They have to figure out how to manage a holiday gifting program into all the other tasks they normally do to run the business. They’ve budgeted for gifts. They have a deadline. And they’re lookin...
Nov 20, 2017•30 min•Ep. 137
Distraught by the lack of handmade chocolates in her area of East Longmeadow, MA, Maureen realized she had to save others her despair and bring her community mouth-watering homemade treats! Fortunately, Maureen was sitting on many original recipes and took to perfecting them before presenting them to the town’s people. Made fresh daily with wholesome real ingredients, she began standing over hot boiling pots to create the perfect candy. Candy whose only preservative is the love folded into it by...
Nov 13, 2017•47 min•Ep. 136
In 1987, Liz’s career began where most designer’s peak – at Barney’s of New York. There she made a name for herself with a single napkin. Liz evolved her couture linen collection into a lifestyle brand with a hold in more than 1200 luxury retailers worldwide. Since then she’s been intimately involved with such brands as the Thomas Kinkade Collection of Fine Jewelry, Nostalgia Home Fashions, Enesco, Things Remembered and more. Today she is a sought after consultant through her company Wain’s Worl...
Nov 06, 2017•50 min•Ep. 135
For over 100 years, Lucas Candies has been manufacturing their own chocolate confections. It is a family business currently run by 4th generation Nick Lucas and his partner, Deb Bertrand. Nick and Deb have kept the traditions that were started long ago while taking chocolate making to the next level by creating combinations that will both surprise and delight your palate. Their number one product and most loved is the PMS bar. (PMS = Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Crushed Potato Chips and a Semi...
Oct 30, 2017•49 min•Ep. 134
Ryann is the founder and designer behind GasparaFlora, a company that specializes in corporate gifting. But it wasn’t always that way. GasparaFlora originally launched in April of 2016 as a company focused on hotel welcome gifts for weddings. Very quickly Ryann recognized an opportunity and chose to pivot. Since that time, they’ve morphed into corporate gifting. Ryann’s passion lies in branding, design and creating unique experiences for her clients and their recipients. She uses intuition and p...
Oct 23, 2017•45 min•Ep. 133
With a BFA in Fine Arts and MA in Art History, Tanya ended up with a career in Higher Education in the IT department! Desperate for some art in her life, about 6 years ago she opened teaching and event facility called Create Studios. She describes it as an Arts and Carafes space because people can bring a carafe of wine to class, if they so desire. Her goal is to educate people in a way that, despite their background and experience, they can do what they set their mind to. The classes she teache...
Oct 16, 2017•39 min•Ep. 132
My Secret Garden is a retail store specializing in home décor, unique gifts, boutique apparel, garden accents and more. What started in 1990 in a booth at art shows has grown into a beautiful 12,000 square foot facility in Bay City, Michigan. Today retail is changing at a faster rate than ever before. But Terri loves what she does, even on those challenging days. She says continual learning and change keeps her young. One of her keys to success is the experience customers receive when they walk ...
Oct 09, 2017•53 min•Ep. 131
Dorie Clark is an adjunct professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. She’s also the author of Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of 2015 by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, the New York Times describes Dorie as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.” Dorie is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review and consults and speaks for clients including Goog...
Oct 02, 2017•44 min•Ep. 130
Starting out as a mechanical engineer in Austria, Klaus Haagen had no idea that he would one day be applying his expertise from manufacturing metal and steel products to creating contemporary candles. Klaus has an eye for geometric shapes, colors and textures. He was influenced by Europe’s visionary artistry and quality craftsmanship and in 2006 devoted himself solely to designing one-of-a-kind candles in the United States. He works in his own studio (atelier), which combines the quality control...
Sep 25, 2017•41 min•Ep. 129
Melissa Ferber likes to think of herself as a wine drinking, coffee sipping, charity thinking kind of gal. Born in Philadelphia and living her adult life in South Florida, Melissa has enjoyed raising her 2 children, Nikki and Joey, while living a full and exciting life with her college sweetheart, Stephen. Melissa has been working with ONEHOPE wine just shy of 2 years and loves the freedom it offers her to manage her own business how and when she desires. ONEHOPE wine is a brand curated along wi...
Sep 18, 2017•54 min•Ep. 128
As a child, Deborah enjoyed gardening with her Grandfather. This is what inspired her to become a certified floral designer and then she learned about flower essences. Flower essences are natural remedies made from flower blossoms, which are used to uplift the mood for support in daily life. This was her calling! Deborah became a certified practitioner and founded Earth Wind and Flowers in 1997. Her line of Balancing Sprays are sold in spas, health food stores, yoga centers, through practitioner...
Sep 11, 2017•45 min•Ep. 127
Irene Costello and her friend Joan MacIsaac founded Effie’s Homemade, a wholesale baking company. The inspiration for Effie’s Homemade comes from Joan’s mom, Effie and her recipe for Oatcakes. Effie grew up on a rural farm in Cape Breton in Nova Scotia. Like many traditional farmhouse recipes the uniqueness of Oatcakes is in its honest and simple flavors. All their products are based upon this premise as they rekindle old-fashioned and forgotten recipes. The Effie’s Homemade Story The timing of ...
Sep 04, 2017•46 min•Ep. 126
