Expert In You

In this episode, host Ann Carden sits down with Devin Sizemore, owner and director of strategic partnerships, to dive deep into the art of creating meaningful business connections and building companies with intention.  Devin shares his journey of launching, scaling, and selling multiple ventures - including a unique Cat Cafe and reveals the key mindset shifts and actionable strategies that have f...

If you've ever wondered why some experts - despite their skills and years of experience, get overlooked while others seem to attract all the business opportunities, this episode is for you. Today, Ann explores the powerful idea that in today’s crowded marketplace, being “known” beats being the “best.” She shares why visibility and expert positioning are crucial for elevating your influence and gro...

In this episode, host Ann Carden sits down with Lynn Kitchen, an accomplished financial advocate and portfolio manager. With nearly 40 years of experience in guiding investors toward sustainable wealth creation, Lynn is a true trailblazer—one of the first women on the West Coast to open her own brokerage firm and a leader who has built and sold two successful investment advisory firms. Ann and Lyn...

In this episode, Ann welcomes Phil Risher, the founder of the number one digital marketing consulting company for home service businesses in the $1 million to $10 million range. Phil shares his fascinating journey from running a local branch of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, to blogging his way to national recognition, to helping home service providers scale up with expert marketing systems. Together, the...

Welcome back to the Expert In You Podcast! In this episode, host Ann Carden sits down with renowned speaker, advisor, and strategist Laurie-Ann Murabito for a deep dive into the art and business of public speaking. Laurie-Ann shares her journey from the corporate HR world to becoming an in-demand speaker and unveils the secrets behind her “In Demand Signature Speech” methodology. If you’ve ever wo...

In this episode, host Ann Carden sits down with Hillary Deceser, the powerhouse CEO and founder of The Relaunch. Hillary is a neuro-performance expert, four-time bestselling author, and speaker who’s on a mission to help women move from burnout to breakthrough. Together, Ann and Hillary dive deep into what it really means to “relaunch” your life and business - whether you’re facing professional ch...

In this special 301st episode of EXPERT IN YOU, we bring you a handpicked collection of golden moments from past conversations with world-class consultants, coaches, and entrepreneurs. These are the insights that sparked breakthroughs, the strategies that created real results, and the words that continue to inspire transformation. Whether you’re scaling your business, refining your expertise, or l...

Celebrating 300 episodes of EXPERT IN YOU! 🎉 This milestone episode takes you on a journey through the very best moments from past conversations—powerful insights, strategies, and breakthroughs shared by top consultants, coaches, and entrepreneurs. From scaling businesses to positioning yourself as the go-to expert, these highlights capture the essence of what it takes to rise above the noise and...

In this episode, host Ann Carden sits down with Mariangelica, a seasoned fractional business development consultant, public speaker, and founder of Luminary Catalyst. With over 25 years of sales experience – from luxury retail with Louis Vuitton to wealth advising and corporate America – Mariangelica shares the unique lessons she's learned about business development, building high-performing sales...

In today’s episode, Ann dives deep into the critical mistakes that hold many talented professionals back when launching their coaching, consulting, or advisory business. Drawing from her journey - transitioning from a multi-business owner to a seven-figure consultant, Ann shares the costly missteps she made, how she overcame cookie-cutter systems, and why leveraging your unique expertise is the fa...

In this episode, host Ann Carden sits down with Michael G. Neece, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and advocate for kindness-driven leadership. With a career that spans five industries—including a surprising start in planetariums—Michael has built a unique business around the transformative power of kindness, trust, and authentic human connection in the workplace. In this inspiring conversat...

In this episode, host Ann Carden sits down with Samantha Newman, a multi-talented marketing consultant, social media guru, podcast host, and business broker. Samantha shares her journey from running a marketing agency for over 20 years to helping businesses prepare for successful exits and sales. Together, Ann and Samantha dive deep into the essential strategies needed to make your business more m...

In this episode, host Ann Carden sits down with the incredible Rai Cornell, CEO and founder of Cornell Content Marketing. Rai brings a unique blend of expertise to the table—not only is she a seasoned marketing leader and fractional CMO, but her background in psychology sets her apart as a true marketing psychology strategist. Ann and Rai dive deep into how understanding human behavior and leverag...

In this episode, Ann Carden dives deep into the real reasons why even the most seasoned entrepreneurs can find themselves stuck and playing smaller than they’re capable of. Ann pulls back the curtain on the three major mindset blocks—success paralysis, the expert identity trap, and isolation at the top—that hold brilliant business owners back from leveling up, hitting those bigger goals, and getti...

In this episode, host Ann Carden welcomes Chris Miles—known as the “anti-financial advisor”—for a conversation packed with practical insights, hard-won experience, and a fresh perspective on creating true financial freedom. Chris shares his journey from college dropout to successful entrepreneur, the hard lessons learned through boom, bust, and recession, and how he discovered that real wealth com...

In this episode, host Ann Carden dives into the game-changing strategy of creating a $50,000 “rinse and repeat” offer for consultants, agency owners, coaches, and B2B experts. Ann shares her personal journey from uncertainty about high-ticket offers to helping clients scale their businesses with premium packages that unlock extraordinary growth and financial freedom. You’ll hear compelling stories...

In this episode, host Ann Carden sits down with Christopher Filipiak, a renowned sales expert who’s made waves working with major corporations and large enterprises. If you’ve ever wondered how to break into the world of enterprise clients or scale your consulting, coaching, or expert business to new heights, this conversation is for you. Christopher shares his fascinating journey from working at...

In this episode, Ann dives into why so many speakers, coaches, and consultants love getting on stage, guesting on podcasts, or running virtual rooms—but struggle to turn those speaking opportunities into consistent, predictable revenue.  She challenges you to rethink your approach: Are you just inspiring your audience, or are you influencing buyers and building a true marketing and sales engine fo...

In this episode, Ann Carden sits down with award-winning designer Michael Pila, the creative force behind No Nonsense Web Design. Michael shares how he transforms websites into powerful marketing tools that do more than just look pretty—they actually help businesses connect with their ideal customers and stand out in the marketplace. The conversation delves into Michael’s unique experience working...

In this episode, Ann dives into one of the most common challenges faced by professional entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and agency owners: missing out on the biggest opportunities sitting right in front of them.  Drawing from real-life client success stories and her own experience coaching experts for over 15 years, Ann reveals why scaling your business and increasing your revenue often isn't...

In this episode, host Ann Carden dives deep into the world of podcasting with special guest Travis Chappell—one of the top names in the business podcasting space and the creator of the popular "Travis Makes Money" show. Travis shares his incredible journey from uncertain beginnings and door-to-door sales to building a successful media company, gaining thousands of listeners, and landing lucrative...

In this episode, host Ann Carden dives deep into a critical issue plaguing many talented consultants, coaches, and expert entrepreneurs—undervaluing themselves and undercharging for their brilliance. Ann shares real-life stories from her experience working with top-tier consultants who are truly the best at what they do, yet their income doesn’t reflect their expertise. You’ll discover how powerfu...

In this episode, Ann Carden is joined by Mitchell C. Beinhaker, an experienced business attorney with over three decades of practice in New Jersey and New York. Mitch specializes in helping business owners start, grow, and protect their ventures through proper legal procedures, business agreements, and strategic estate planning.   Together, Ann and Mitch get into the often-overlooked legal pitfall...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with David Bland to explore his entrepreneurial journey and the Effective Market Testing (EMT) process transforming how businesses grow. 🚀 We dive into strategies for navigating uncertainty, acquiring clients, and using LinkedIn to expand your reach 📲—plus, David shares a real-world client success story you won’t want to miss. 💼 Ready to scale smarter? Don’t...

In this powerful episode of the Expert In You podcast, Ann Carden recaps a recent virtual event, revealing the keys to crafting a million-dollar offer 💰. She highlights common pitfalls to avoid and shares strategies for building and scaling a brand around a high-value offer. Drawing from her personal experience and proven insights, Ann unpacks what makes an offer truly compelling and how to posit...