Do you really know how to protect what you’ve created? Céleste Reumert Refn, an expert in intellectual property, joins me to break down the world of trademarks, copyrights, and protecting your ideas. With her Danish background and global perspective, Céleste explains why protecting your intellectual property is vital—not just for big companies but for anyone who creates something unique. She shares fascinating stories, from Taylor Swift’s battle over her music rights to the importance of safegua...
Dec 24, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 290
How do you find balance and purpose when life feels overwhelming? Todd Bertsch shares his journey of personal growth, self-reflection, and the power of relationships. Todd, a business owner, life coach, and host of The Bolt podcast, opens up about how the challenges of COVID pushed him to reassess his life and pursue a deeper purpose. From learning to shift his mindset through Positive Intelligence training to the importance of finding your tribe, Todd emphasizes how resilience and connection ha...
Dec 17, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 289
How do you stand out in a world full of competition? Jason Zygadlo, founder of Build.Your.Own.Brand., joins me to share his journey from creatively breaking into pharmaceutical sales to becoming an expert in helping people and businesses stand out. Jason’s stories are filled with grit and ingenuity, like the time he wore scrubs to prepare for a medical sales interview or how he turned video messaging into a game-changer for building relationships. He’s passionate about teaching others to be diff...
Dec 10, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 288
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly build lasting success? Scott Grates, a relationship marketing expert, breaks it all down in this episode. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to “sell, sell, sell,” Scott’s story will inspire you to rethink your approach. He shares how shifting his focus from transactions to genuine relationships transformed his career in insurance and beyond. His method is simple: show up consistently, add value, and trust the process. We t...
Dec 03, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 287
Is confidence the secret to successful selling? Jean Wright, a sales confidence coach, joins me to share her passion about helping women break free from the outdated, aggressive sales stereotypes. Jean shares her journey from selling Girl Scout cookies to becoming a sales pro, and how she learned to thrive by building relationships, not just closing deals. Her approach focuses on tapping into your authentic self, believing in your product, and developing the confidence to ask for what you’re wor...
Nov 26, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 286
What happens when you take a step back to redesign your business — and your life? In this episode, I talk with Donna Cravotta, CEO and Founder of the Cravotta Media Group and the creator of BeVisible.club, who shares how a major reset led her to reimagine her business around intentional visibility and storytelling. Donna explains how she stepped away from her fast-paced marketing career to reevaluate what she truly wanted and how that pause helped her build a more purposeful business model. She ...
Nov 19, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 285
I am joined, in this episode, by kindness ambassador, life & wellness coach, author and speaker, Tracey Gates. Tracey shares her incredible, year-long mission to send out kindness, one note at a time and offers inspiring insights on how small acts can create profound changes in both the giver and receiver. She helps us imagine what a world filled with people who feel appreciated could look like and gives us a practical way to get there. Tune in to hear heartfelt stories, practical strategies...
Nov 12, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 284
What’s it like to have a career built on the power of your voice? Earl Thomas knows. He has the perfect nickname for his career journey – he is known as "The Voice,". Earl and I sit down to talk about the world of voiceovers, broadcasting, and public speaking. Earl shares how he got his start, his love for voice work, and how the industry has evolved. We explore his experience in radio and voiceover gigs, from commercial spots to narrations, and even telephone prompts. Earl’s passion for connect...
Nov 05, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 283
How are AI and social selling changing the way we connect in sales? Join me as I sit down with John Golden, a globally recognized sales and marketing thought leader, to explore the evolving world of sales. John shares how social selling has become an essential part of the sales process, blending relationship-building with smart strategies. He emphasizes that sales today isn’t just about making transactions—it’s about creating meaningful connections, and AI can be a powerful tool when used though...
Oct 29, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 282
What if really listening could transform your relationships, both personal and professional? In this episode, I chat with Deb Porter, a communication expert and founder of Hearing Out Life Drama. Deb is passionate about the power of listening and how it can change the way we connect with others. She believes that what many call soft skills should really be thought of as essential skills, and she shares how these skills have become the core of her work. Deb's approach goes beyond just hearing wor...
Oct 22, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 281
Ever wondered how creativity and strategy can take a business from ordinary to extraordinary? In this episode, I sit down with David Saxby, a marketing expert who’s known for thinking outside the box and bringing a fresh approach to business strategies. David explains how creativity is crucial, but without a solid strategy and execution, even the best ideas can fall flat. He shares insights from his career, including how his innovative thinking helped brands like Shaw Cable thrive in highly comp...
Oct 15, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 280
Join me as I chat with Jill Sherer Murray, an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and communications expert. Jill shares how her obsession with TED Talks inspired her to give her own talk, "The Unstoppable Power of Letting Go," which now has millions of views. She opens up about how letting go of a long-term relationship helped her build a whole new chapter of her life, inspiring people everywhere to release what’s holding them back – and she shares her story with a wonderful sense of humor too....
Oct 08, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 279
Ever wonder how a psychotherapist becomes a stand-up comic? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of Elliot Connie, a psychotherapist, author, podcaster, and founder of Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Elliot shares his journey from a tough childhood and a stint in marine biology to discovering his passion for helping others through psychology. He talks about how SFBT flips traditional therapy on its head by focusing on hope and asking the right questions to inspire change, r...
Oct 01, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 278
Have you ever felt stuck in your leadership journey, craving a breakthrough but unsure of where to start? I had the incredible opportunity to interview Kim Ades, the founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and co-founder of The Journal That Talks Back. For over 20 years, Kim has been a trailblazer in the realm of leadership coaching, meticulously fine-tuning a unique coaching approach that has changed lives. Her method, involving intensive journaling and weekly coaching calls, offers a deep and transf...
Sep 24, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 277
Ready to discover the secrets to balancing work and life while reigniting your passion and creativity? Join me for a conversation with Candy Motzek — an author, podcast host, and coach for life coaches. Today, she’s sharing how to stay focused, creative, and present so you can feel recharged and ready for whatever life throws at you. Candy's story is one many of us can relate to: she went from feeling completely burnt out in a high-pressure corporate job to finding real fulfillment as a coach. O...
Sep 17, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 276
How does someone go from being a lawyer to a top mentoring expert? Meet Lisa Fain, CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence, who shares her unique journey and how she teamed up with her mom, Dr. Lois Zachary, a trailblazer in mentoring. Together, they’re changing what it means to be a mentor by focusing on cultural awareness and the power of mentoring to transform workplaces. Ever wondered how mentoring is different from coaching or teaching? Lisa breaks it down — real mentoring is about learn...
Sep 10, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 275
In this episode, we explore the journey of standing out in a crowded marketplace by finding and embracing your unique voice. My guest, Trish Springsteen, shares personal experiences and practical strategies, including two compelling, life-changing moments about overcoming challenges that helped her carve out her distinct identity in her industry. We explore Trish’s journey as an introvert and how she has embraced her uniqueness, from her love for purple and unicorns to launching the Purple Unico...
Sep 03, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 274
Kathy McAfee is an executive coach, mentor and multiple book author - known as America's Marketing Motivator. She has built a huge network of clients over 17 years in business, through her purpose-driven work and creating real relationships. Today, Kathy’s work is aimed at helping women and people of color to be culturally aware, be competent, and overcome barriers to leadership. Kathy’s quote: “Networking is more than an event or activity. It's a strategy for a successful life” has really been ...
Aug 27, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 273
Jeff Bartsch is an accomplished storyteller and marketing strategist, who built his reputation as a television editor in Hollywood, working with major media outlets. Jeff and I had a wonderful conversation about the power of storytelling for your business. We delve into Jeff’s expertise in the field of storytelling and explore how he has been able to leverage his skills and experience to help subject matter experts, entrepreneurs, and business owners tell their stories, serve more clients, and e...
Aug 20, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 272
Potential true friends are all around us. The key is to be able to spot them and determine whether they are worthy of YOUR time and devotion. Elizabeth Duncan-Hawker is a master networker who exudes this approach to building relationships. She has proven strategies that make REAL connections and TRUE friends that are indeed worthy – and become allies in business and life. The first time we met I could really feel her ENERGY. She’s absolutely, outgoing - bubbly – and a great connector, who makes ...
Aug 13, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 271
An Inc. 500 CEO - Co-founder of Civilis Consulting - author of Clicksand - Bill Troy is our amazing guest for today’s episode. He is a sought-after speaker on alternative perspectives, having helped global brands like Sony, Disney, and Nestle find new market opportunities for over 25 years. Bill is a Contrarian – and takes a unique approach to the power of building authentic relationships in a crowded digital world. In this episode you will learn: Online marketers actually don't use online marke...
Aug 06, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 270
Today, we're diving into the world of press releases and media relations with Mickie Kennedy, the founder and president of eReleases. Celebrating 25 years in the business, Mickie has witnessed the evolution of the press release industry firsthand. Join us as we explore the differences between traditional newswires and article-based newswires, uncover the secrets behind creating newsworthy press releases, and learn why an amazing quote can make all the difference in captivating journalists. Micki...
Jul 30, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 269
Imagine how much stronger your business relationships could be if built on authenticity and trust. Brad Englert, a technology expert with 40 years of experience, is here to enlighten us. Brad and I explore why being real, sincere, and trustworthy is so important when building business relationships. He shares about a project he did for a liquor retail company and how trust and meeting the right people made all the difference to the success of the project. We talk about figuring out how to balanc...
Jul 23, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 268
It’s my pleasure, this week, to interview a successful master business coach, trainer, and mentor, Jacob Roig. Jacob is not just your average coach—he’s been around for many years, and has worked with some big names like Laura Langmeier and John Gray, and he's got some incredible stories and tips to share. In our conversation, Jacob reveals everything from how to boost your revenue and nail your pricing strategy, to ground breaking lessons he's picked up along his journey. Whether you're running...
Jul 16, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 267
In today's episode, I talk with Caroline Crawford, owner of Cultiveight Communications. She’s been rocking the marketing world for 13 years and has valuable insights on how to connect with clients and build those natural relationships that make a business thrive. Caroline has some great tips on training your team to communicate just like you, and she breaks down why an integrated marketing approach is the way to go. We get into some fun stuff, like the story behind the name of her company, and s...
Jul 09, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 266
Today, I have the pleasure of featuring Chantal Cornelius, the founder of Appletree Marketing. Chantal’s deep-seated curiosity has always been her superpower, helping her build amazing relationships in the business world and discovering what makes a great speaker. We dive into Chantal’s unique approach to marketing, which is all about meeting the emotional needs of clients and making genuine connections. She shares some great stories from her public speaking experience, the importance of adaptab...
Jul 02, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 265
I’m thrilled to welcome back to the podcast, Corey Poirier; an award-winning speaker, and author, to discuss his latest book, The Enlightened Passenger. Corey’s work is all about helping people live enlightened and impactful lives, and this new book is a powerful addition to his body of work. Corey shares the motivation and inspiration that led him to write this book. The main themes of the book include personal growth, mindfulness, and the journey to enlightenment. Corey discusses how these the...
Jun 25, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 264
Lauren is a thought leader in creating profitable creative strategies for e-commerce brands and a design professional with over 16 years of experience within the digital space. Lauren's passion lies in creating top-performing ad creatives. She has personally led the creative strategy for top brands such as Talentless, Obvi, Autobrush, and many more. We’re going to dive into her journey, her innovative approach to direct-to-consumer advertising on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, and of course, s...
Jun 18, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 263
I'm thrilled to speak to Dr. Keith McNally, a US Marine, educator, and a three-time podcast creator. He opens up about his battles with PTSD, including two attempted suicides and a heart attack. But here's the thing – instead of letting those dark moments define him, he found a way to turn his life around. Dr. Keith shares how COVID-19, which initially plunged him into despair, led him to reach out to strangers on LinkedIn, fostering meaningful connections that transformed his life. And get this...
Jun 11, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 262
In this episode, I’m excited to welcome Nikki Nash, a master marketer whose strategies are nothing short of mind-blowing. Nikki is a seasoned expert with over 15 years of experience, and she has a knack for building exceptional marketing teams. As a Hay House author, motivational speaker, and podcast host, Nikki brings a wealth of knowledge to our conversation. Nikki’s approach to marketing is all about building strong relationships, truly understanding clients, and creating magic in the marketi...
Jun 04, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 261
