Elizabeth Lamont is a strategic consultant for early-stage, founder-led beauty brands. After a professional career in Toronto, Hong Kong and New York, her job was eliminated in March 2019.   We discuss: Adjust reaction, behave accordingly [01:27] Framing stories and reactions to the end of a working relationship [04:19] The best thing that could ever…

Kerrian Fournier, CEO of Vybrante Ventures, has 25+ years of experience on Wall Street, Strategy/Risk Consulting and Technology firms.   We discuss: The big title, the big office, the big compensation, and the big ego [02:07] When it’s meant to disrupt yourself [04:50] Definitely not a long walk in the park [12:16] What you don’t…

Jem has lived a very colorful life. From barefoot backpacker to corporate leader. Actor, singer/songwriter, tattooist, fire dancer, volunteer, teacher, travel consultant and now executive coach, speaker and facilitator of retreats in the Himalaya and jungles of Bali. Jem became ‘suddenly unemployed’ in 2013 and commenced his solopreneur journey.  We discuss: Pondering on the future…

Deb Zahn is a practicing healthcare independent consultant and the CEO of the Craft of Consulting.    We discuss: When an unrealized entrepreneurial spirit meets financial insecurity [1:43] The path of a consultant to becoming a guru for other consultants [5:26] The power of podcasts for getting known [8:17] How to determine and communicate your…

Erin Halper is the founder and CEO of The Upside, a collective that helps consultants advance their business and thrive.   We discuss: The best of working full time or not working at all [02:50] The “top” companies for women to work for [05:05] A mindset shift from a place of power and worth [08:36]…

Mark Butler is the founder of the accounting startup Let’s Do the Books, as well as the bookkeeper, CFO and confidante to top online entrepreneurs like Brooke Castillo and Stacey Boehman. Before working in finance, Mark co-founded three online businesses that brought in close to $2 million in total revenue.   We discuss:  You need a budget [1:47] …

Kevin Perlmutter is a Brand and Customer Relationship Strategist. He is Chief Strategist and Founder of Limbic Brand Evolution, where he helps CMO’s, Brand and Business Leaders strengthen customer relationships through the lens of emotion. He applies behavioral science to turn emotional insights into a competitive advantage.   We discuss:  Why experiences are more important than advertisement [1:23]  Going…

Susan Drumm is a CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience leading teams and senior executives to achieve their potential.    We discuss:  The surprising benefits of nonlinear transitions [1:47]  How to get your fire back and create exciting opportunities for yourself [5:59]  What business leaders can learn from great actors [10:16]  Drawing from multiple disciplines…

James Burgess is the author of the international bestselling book CHAOS: How Business Leaders Can Master the Power of Focus and “No Problem” Is The Problem; How to Attract and Retain Raving Fans. He is a professional speaker and Founder of FOCUS31 an international management consulting company that are global experts in Business Planning for businesses from start-up…

After finding the courage to say “bye-bye” to her corporate marketing career, Kathy Goughenour built a 6-figure virtual assistant business from her tiny house in the middle of a forest. Today, she teaches professional women how to create their own work-at-home VA businesses so they can enjoy the freedom, flexibility, and financial security they desire…

Yvonne Dam is an online business coach that helps driven business owners to double their turnover and not their hours.    We discuss:  A good starting point to start your own business [1:46]  How to find your golden thread [4:38]  Engaging with your clients first: a time-saving strategy for entrepreneurs [6:10]  The one thing that makes a difference when going…

Liz is the founder of EBC Associates, a consulting, networking and search services firm. The business is a global network of affiliate partnerships to drive growth and Erudites Networking Group was formed as a subsidiary.   We discuss:   Critical steps to getting your business off the ground [1:58]  When you know the market place but don’t know how to…

Keith Leimbach left the corporate world following multiple C-level roles in a career that include 2 IPO’s and an 11-figure exit to Oracle. Then he launched what is now called the Diversified Income Experiment building laundromats, car washes, and Amazon private label business, an acquisition of an existing business and 7 trips through the franchise…

Craig Chavis has 29 years of experience with the research, testing, selection, architecture, design, and implementation phases of contact center and real-time communications hardware and applications solutions. This includes 9 years in customer facing roles as a sales engineer and solutions architect. Those roles included responsibilities for the requirements analysis, architecture, solution recommendation, technical assessment,…

Danielle left corporate accounting to pursue her dream as a real estate entrepreneur. We discuss: The first 90 days of your first job [1:22] You can’t really get something for nothing [5:16] How to deal with the extreme level of pushback once you decide to be an entrepreneur [6:05] The motivating role of strong negative…

Simon Brady is a seasoned financial advisor specializing in individuals coming out of a divorce, suddenly single (widows), millennials and individuals that are between the ages of 20-40, and immigrants, all underserved demographics that get taken advantage of due to emotional stress, naivety, or language barriers. We discuss: An unusual niche for a financial advisor…

Dov Gordon helps consultants get ideal clients by becoming “under-the-radar” leaders in their industry.    We discuss: Two paths on becoming an expert in sales and marketing [1:34] The most influential person to be [3:50] How to become the under-the-radar leader in your industry [5:31] The wizard behind the curtain [9:33] An alchemy networking for solopreneurs [13:50]…

Dr. Joan Rodman Smoller met a guy named Ben, on a park bench, who was looking to make a career transition from contracting to diplomacy. She wrote his resume and cover letter. In a month, he had a job in Washington.  We discuss: An internship at 70: Shaping programs for successful transitions [2:13] How to…

Kindra Walker is a CPA, CDFA® professional and a Ramsey Solution Financial Coach Master.  We discuss: The space between working at a corporate job and working for yourself [2:20] When solopreneurs need to deal with the infrastructure of a business [6:27] The things you loved about your previous jobs [7:12] The Pumpkin Plan: How to…

Knute Kallander is a coach and facilitator with over 20 years’ experience providing leadership development and communication training to over 10,000 managers, directors and sales associates in diverse industries such as biotech, technology, banking, real estate, manufacturing, media, higher education, and non-profit. He has coached over 300 employees who were in transition from being individual…

Maki Moussavi is a transformational coach, speaker and author. Her mission is to help professionals who are overwhelmed, stuck or unfulfilled despite the outward appearance of success.  We discuss: Why you may feel unhappy despite achieving all you ever wanted [1:55] The risk of dealing with the urgent rather than with the important [3:42] True…

Ann Louden is founder and CEO of the Ann Louden Company following three decades in Texas as a senior administrator in higher education.  We discuss: A job offer that switches gears [1:48] An empowering awareness for going into the unknown without a preparation [7:36] Why you should take the opportunity to leave [9:20] A sounding…

Teresa Isabel Dias is a pharmacist with over 25 years of professional experience in community pharmacy and drug information in Toronto.   We discuss: Nobody gives bad news over the phone [2:06] Old and unemployable but courageous enough to follow a dream [3:37] Opportunities that appear based on unexpected circumstances [6:24] How business owners can stop…