Hailing from Goodwater, Alabama where he graduated Valedictorian and an all-state football player, Dr. Anthony Simmons is a retired navy captain who served twenty-eight years as a surface warfare officer where he commanded three ships and a destroyer squadron. He also worked in human resources and in the Pentagon on the staffs of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs and naval operations as a strategic planner and resource officer. He is the author of the book, Championing Organization Wellness: a th...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 964
Rikki Smith is a seasoned corporate trainer with more than 20 years of experience. With an illustrious career dedicated to transforming teams and empowering individuals through dynamic learning experiences, Rikki has become a trusted leader in the field of professional development. She is the chief training officer at Stratus Training and Consulting, LLC. Her passion for public speaking and seeing others step onto the stage with confidence is evident in every aspect of her work. Whether she’s le...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 963
Tiago Faria helps experts do the most fun marketing they'll ever do and attract the most presold leads they'll ever get. Oh, and by the way, he does it through podcast guesting. Click here for fabulous complimentary gifts Tiago has for our audience. Click here to connect with him on LinkedIn.
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 962
A former non-profit CEO and US Air Force Captain, Analiza Quiroz Wolf is a seasoned, certified executive coach, and CEO of Women of Color Rise, an equity-based coaching firm focused on diverse leaders. She coaches social ntrepreneurs, C-Suite leaders, and CEOs to build their organizations and expand their impact. Analiza recently published The Myths of Success: A Woman of Color's Guide to Leadership. Drawing on research-based practices and stories from women leaders of color from her podcast Wom...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 961
Eugenia Oganova is a business strategist and marketing energetics coach with two decades of experience. She is also a clairvoyant transcension mentor, internationally renowned , and a self-made millionaire. Eugenia has been featured in FOX, NBC, CBS, USA Today, Brainz, and in over 100 other publications. Specializing in empowering female coaches, personal transformation experts, and holistic professionals, Eugenia’s unique approach combines “masculine/linear” strategy with “feminine/non-linear” ...
Apr 18, 2024•58 min•Ep. 960
Todd Baker is a lifestyle transformation coach and the founder of Project 9 Life. He works with clients to help them set goals, hit targets and achieve their dreams. A mindset expert, he believes consistency and simplicity are the key ingredients to making lasting positive changes. He helps people find clarity, overcome their limiting beliefs, and improve their health, wealth, and relationships. Based in Colorado, Todd was inspired to help others after transforming his own life by making three s...
Apr 15, 2024•57 min•Ep. 959
Helene Cahen, MS, is an innovation strategist, trainer, facilitator, and speaker with over 20 years of experience helping companies navigate innovation challenges. She is the founder and principal consultant at Fire Up Innovation Consulting, where she guides Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and non-profits to understand innovation, create innovative new products/services, build effective teams, and support a user-centered culture. Helene recently wrote Fire Up Innovation: Sparking and Su...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 958
John Horn is the CEO of StubGroup, a digital advertising agency, and Premier Google Partner, ranked by Google in the top 1% of all Google Partners worldwide for performance and customer care. StubGroup has generated over half a billion dollars in revenue for their clients across many different verticals, including eCommerce, B2B, B2C, local stores, and services. They have helped over 2,000 clients across 15k campaigns with their paid ads and suspension issues. John has taught digital advertising...
Apr 08, 2024•59 min•Ep. 957
Melanie Bell is the Founder of Leaders Who Fiction, an online book club and community that offers a unique way for people to acquire and develop leadership qualities through reading and discussing novels. On this fast-growing platform, leaders meet on the last Wednesday of each month for intellectual, business-oriented conversations centered around a selected novel. Melanie is also the Co-Founder of Strategic Piece, where she works with C-Suite executives at growth-stage companies to deliver exc...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 956
Logan Hughes, CEO of Hite Digital in Manchester, NH, transitioned from eight years in medical services to successful entrepreneurship. His digital marketing side hustle turned into a thriving business, emphasizing creativity. As a family man, Logan advocates for work-life balance and, with over five years in digital marketing, led Hite Digital Manchester to Inc.5000 recognition twice. As a speaker, he shares insights on ROI-driven digital marketing and mentors professionals for entrepreneurial a...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 955
Taylor Costa van Putten is President of Braeburn Whisky in the United States. He is also a licensed and registered securities broker and former financial planner and fiduciary financial advisor across several institutions in the United States. Connect with Taylor on LinkedIn.
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 954
Stephan Poschik is a serial entrepreneur who has founded six successful companies across two continents, leveraging over 23 years of experience in scaling businesses to six figures in Europe and North America. With a result-centered approach, Stephan is dedicated to generating tangible outcomes for clients and has developed a personalized coaching program for executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs. What truly distinguishes Stephan is his human-centric focus, prioritizing compassion, purpose, and...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 953
Brian Aquart, the dynamic force behind Why I Left, isn’t just a podcast host – he’s your companion on a journey through the intricate tapestry of career transformations. With a background as an employment attorney, consultant, and seasoned healthcare executive, Brian brings his multifaceted career experience to the mic. A lifelong learner, he not only seeks understanding but actively executes strategies that positively impact the human experience. Connect with Brian on LinkedIn!
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 952
Sabrina Runbeck, a clinician, serial entrepreneur, and CEO of PulsePoint Path, applies her extensive medical and business expertise to drive healthtech innovations, ensuring profitability and reducing investor risk. Her leadership and innovative 12-point framework not only advance healthcare technology but also amplify social impact within the sector. Engage with Sabrina on LinkedIn to elevate your healthtech venture.
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 951
James Taylor is the founder of PowLeads in the UK, an enterprise dedicated to revolutionizing business automation andAI-driven content creation. With a rich background in marketing, automation, video, animation, and a keen interest in AI, he’s now focusing on empowering companies with technological advancements and educational programs to enhance brand presence across platforms like LinkedIn and TikTok. As an entrepreneur from the age of 14 and a world traveler, James is committed to simplifying...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 950
Mike Abramowitz, founder of Better than Rich, has 20 years of direct sales experience training more than 5,000 sales reps for $17M sold, has 9 books in the self-help space, and founded PB&J for Tampa Bay. He has scaled his several six figure businesses and a nonprofit to be run without him so he can experience the freedom that he desires. He’s a busy father and husband who helps other busy entrepreneurs implement systems in their businesses by leveraging automation and delegation to help bus...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 949
A globally mobile Afro-Latina and first-generation American who, by age 19, lived in and identified with seven cultures on five continents, Doni Aldine is passionate about creating community for “in-between” cultural populations. She has presented around the globe as a keynote speaker, at conferences, universities and in media as a lifestyle expert focused on media, marketing and multiculturalism. With this background, her education, and lived experiences, she developed university curricula for ...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 948
Former Wisconsin Gov. Martin J. Schreiber is an award-winning crusader for Alzheimer’s caregivers and persons with dementia. Reaching audiences nationwide at live events and through various forms of media, Marty uses humor and compassion as he shares lessons from his ongoing, decade-plus journey as caregiver. His speaking tour takes him to conferences, civic organizations, senior communities, libraries and more around the country. He has given more than 300 presentations since launching his awar...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 947
Joshua Ramsey is a seasoned marketing professional with over two decades of experience in media advertising and agency leadership. Starting as a Junior Project Manager, he swiftly climbed the ranks to become Vice President of Marketing & Sales before founding Strategic Point Marketing, catering to small local businesses. In 2018, he launched JRcmo, a Fractional CMO consultancy, focusing on optimizing marketing strategies for companies. Notable clients include Sentricon, PanoramAH! North Amer...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 946
It all began with a big swing of bold. After over 20 years in healthcare, Leigh Burgess founded Bold Industries Group, an organization that encompasses her passion for tackling big challenges that when solved, make the world a better place. Through her signature Believe-Own-Learn Design (B.O.L.D.) Framework and approach, her goal is to create positive change and community-building through consulting, coaching, her Bold Leaders Collective membership program, and curated events like The Bold Retre...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 945
Kelley Thornton was born in Towson, MD, moved to Connecticut for high school, started a painting business, and graduated with a degree in Economics from the University of Connecticut in 1990, debt-free. He began his career in sales in New York City and transferred to Chicago a few years later. After a successful 19-year career in the throes of corporate America, he left to begin his second company, Purchase Point LLC, an in-store design and strategy company with offices in the US, London, and Ta...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 944
Branden Cobb, founder of Marketing Exec and Fractional Chief Marketing Officer, joins us today with over 15 years of marketing leadership experience. He has helped some of the world’s most iconic brands and is just getting started. He is currently engaged in research that could transform the marketing field, while continuing to lead active businesses to further success.
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 943
Richard Parker is the founder of Diomo Corporation – The Business Buyer resource Center™ and author of the How To Buy A Good Business At A Great Price© series. He has purchased thirteen of his own businesses and has been an advisor and broker to small business buyers and sellers for over three decades. He has written and been featured in more than 300 articles on the subject of buying businesses in The New York Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Street.com. He is also a weekly contributor to Forb...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 942
Justin Breen is the Founder and CEO of the exclusive connectivity platform, BrEpic Network. His newest book, Epic Life, features a foreword from Dr. Peter Diamandis and has been the #1 overall book for sales on Amazon Kindle. It also recently made the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller lists. Click here to purchase Epic Life.
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 941
Angela Johnson is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), Certified LeSS Practitioner (CLP), co-founder of Collaborative Leadership Team, and the author of The Scrum Master Files: Secrets every coach should know. As a professional people geek, Angela helps others successfully implement Scrum and Agile to achieve their goals and objectives. Click here to purchase The Scrum Master Files.
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 940
Cheryl Lynn Mobley is the CEO and Founder of reCalibrate, a boutique advisory firm for those who dare to lead - especially those who have what it takes to lead against the current. Her firm identifies chokepoints so leaders can take their organizations to the next level - with minimal angst. In her previous life as a hospital president, her hospital consistently excelled. She reverse-engineered what they did to nail 99th percentile performance in their metrics, and so the Be99 Guiding Questions ...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 939
As a business, you need more than an effective and usable product. You need to build a “Brand Identity.” This is where Bohdan Paladiichuk steps in from Kyiv, Ukraine. As co-founder of Qream, he’s been an active ceative director, brand strategist and entrepreneur for over a decade. Bohdan’s creative vision combines tried and true practices in UI/UX design with a mastery in sound production, videography, copywriting, marketing, and human psychology. Bohdan has a documented history of transforming ...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 938
Todd Keitz has been a lifelong social good evangelist! He has woven community engagement and social impact into his life since he was a teenager volunteering in senior living centers. Over decades, he has created inter-generational programs to build bridges within families and communities, volunteered as a “hugger” for Special Olympics, developed business curriculum for high schools, taught in inner-city schools for Junior Achievement, been a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters, and worked in th...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 937
Scott Rusnak is an Executive Coach, Expert EOS Implementer® and a Board-Certified Coach for the US and British Olympic Teams. He is also the author of The Entrepreneur’s Field Guide – Design Your Life Before Someone Else Does It For You! Scott has co-founded and successfully exited multiple businesses, including Schoollogic, GolfNow, HM Systems, and Tutela. Each successful transition has been attributed to the tools within the EOS framework. With more than 30 years of experience in the entrepren...
Jan 22, 2024•59 min•Ep. 936
Dr. Dravon James is the Founder of the Next Step Leadership Academy, a company that empowers women to use everything that shows up in their lives- good, bad, or otherwise to reach their next level of greatness. Dr. Dravon is a transformation specialist using her “Every Day Peace” philosophy to coach women on how to master goal attainment. She is the author of Freedom is Your Birthright, host of “Dr. Dravon James Every Day Peace,” on Mind-Body-Spirit FM Radio, coach on the SiriusXM “Road Dog Truc...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 935
