Jamy Bechler is the host of the “Success is a Choice” podcast and author of three books, including “The Bus Trip”. He spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and high school AD. Jamy now works with high-level corporations and sports teams helping them maximize their potential in the area of leadership, culture, and…

As a speaker and small business consultant, Jeffrey Shaw helps self-employed and small business owners gain control of their business in what seems like otherwise uncontrollable circumstances.  We discuss: The courage to leave a steady paycheck for fulfillment [03:26] Why companies don’t hire coaches to bring the best out of their employees [06:22] One of…

Stephanie is the founder of The Verse Media. She was formerly a General Partner of growth equity firm, ABS Capital Partners, and is the wife of former Secretary of Defense, Ash Carter.  We discuss: The icing on the cake [02:20] A job that really comes along once in a lifetime [04:17] What never gets talked…

Mike Smith founded Huddle Advisory, a human capital consulting firm, after 25 years as a sports and entertainment executive at the NFL, NBC, and Deloitte.  We discuss: The value of a great boss at the early stage of one’s career [02:22] All the little things that people do in order to create big success at…

Scott Mason is professional speaker and Principal of Scott Mason, LLC, which provides small business consulting services.   We discuss: An ongoing search to find the circle outside the box [01:38] The [martial] arts of a side hustle [05:10] What made Scott leave traditional employment twice [06:20] A gigantic river taking you beyond who and what…

Brenda Meller is a self-proclaimed “ambassador” of LinkedIn, national speaker, and the Chief Engagement Officer at Meller Marketing (www.mellermarketing.com), which provides marketing and social media support for individuals and businesses, specializing in LinkedIn. She has been leveraging social media to propel her personal and professional efforts for over ten years, and now blends this experience…

Robert Grabel is the President of Nonprofit Now! Consulting and Coaching which supports nonprofits and their leaders in maximizing their impact.  We discuss: Being an entrepreneur doesn’t mean you have to be on your own [01:36] The moment to start consulting [04:18] The two opposites on the spectrum: consulting vs. coaching [05:18] Why people get…

Theresa Campbell is the founder and CEO of Her Life, Her Legacy, a leadership development organization dedicated to the power of deep listening. As a leadership coach, author, and life-long learner, she helps you find and listen to what matters, most. We discuss: The only way to figure it out is to try it [01:39]…

Amy Rasdal traded her corporate job for consulting 15 years ago and makes more money than most executives. She works and plays every day. Amy founded Billable at the Beach® to liberate 6-figure earners by helping them build 6-figure consulting businesses. Amy is passionate about helping others find the freedom and flexibility to live the…

Camille Nisich is a profitability and business growth advisor. We discuss: Manifesting your business goals on a vision board [01:56] One light switches off but another switches on [06:42] Burning the candle at both ends [09:37] The time when an operator should pivot to a consultant [11:40] The one-million to eight-million range client [14:54] A profitability…

Tom is the founder and CEO of REP. He protects and preserves clients’ assets and reputation through managing their digital risk.  We discuss: The writing is always on the wall [02:05]  If you have a breach, it’s a reputational issue [04:50] Star Wars: the intersection of IT and PR [08:17] Awareness as a solid foundation…

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…