Business Breakdown

Editors Note: This is a replay of a popular episode from Season 1. Mark Heydt is a Co-Owner of Stoke Leadership, a leadership development firm. After 2 decades in corporate HR and leadership development Mark made the leap to start his own business, focused on "building better bosses." During our conversation, Mark spoke about how he was able to go off on his own, first as a solo leadership...

Editors Note: This is a replay of a popular episode from Season 1. In this episode of the Business Breakdown Podcast, Al Dea interviews Andy Storch, keynote speaker, author, and facilitator and Community Builder. During the conversation, Andy shares his entrepreneurial journey, the lessons he's learned, and how he built his business through thought leadership and personal branding.  The conver...

In this solo episode of the Business Breakdown podcast, host Al Dea shares an invaluable lesson he's learned during his journey in entrepreneurship.  Reflecting on his experiences during his first full year of running a leadership development consulting firm, Al emphasizes the importance of consistent business development and seeking help from others who have already solved similar challenges....

In this special holiday episode of the Business Breakdown podcast, Al shares a valuable framework called the 'Activities and Outcomes Exercise.' Drawing from insights gathered throughout the season, Al D delves into the importance of aligning daily activities with intended outcomes to achieve business success. By focusing on key aspects like revenue, client engagement, and personal goals,...

In this special solo episode of The Business Breakdown , host Al Dea opens up about his journey from corporate product marketer to full-time entrepreneur in leadership development. Al shares candid insights into what it takes to transition a side hustle into a thriving business, the lessons learned along the way, and the essential role of "people smarts" in building a successful service-ba...

Lorraine Lee is a Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Instructor and soon to be author of the upcoming book Unforgettable Presence. During this conversation Lorraine shares her journey from a decade in tech, including roles at LinkedIn and Prezi, to building a successful speaking and training business. She opens up about how a modest side hustle turned into a thriving entrepreneurial venture after being imp...

In this episode of The Business Breakdown Podcast , Al Dea interviews Angela Howard, Founder of Call for Culture, a cultural development consultancy. During this conversation, Angela shares her journey from corporate intrapreneur to full-time entrepreneur, discussing the challenges and insights gained from building a business focused on workplace culture and social impact. She talks about the evol...

Caroline Ouwerkerk, a leadership and career coach specializing in the social impact space. After working in the higher education sector, Caroline decided to pursue her passion for coaching and helping others through her leadership and career coaching business.  During this conversation, Caroline shares how her background in higher education and leadership development led her to start her own coach...

Lindsey Caplan is the Founder of The Gathering Effect, her consulting firm that helps organizations design impactful gatherings and change programs. During our conversation,  reflects on her transition from an internal learning and development leader to a business owner, sharing how a spark of inspiration in 2017 led to her entrepreneurial journey. She breaks down the process of identifying her ni...

Jessica Wan is an Executive and Leadership Coach, and host of the Ampersand Manifesto Podcast. After starting her career in the arts and working in marketing roles at technology companies, Jessica decided to pursue her interest in coaching and building her own executive coaching practice. During this conversation, Jessica shared how her background in marketing and leadership paved the way for her...

In this episode of The Business Breakdown , Al Dea sits down with Kassy LaBorie, corporate trainer who left the corporate world to build her own virtual training business. Now, Kassy is in the middle of another transformation as she evolves as an entrepreneur to focus on keynote speaking. During this conversation, Kassy discusses her entrepreneurial journey and navigating seasons of change.  Kassy...

Kathy Oneto is a solopreneur, podcast host, and Founder of the Oneto Agency. After working in branding and marketing for large companies, Kathy decided to go off on her own, and to pursue a portfolio career that better aligned with her interests, values and aspirations. During this conversation, Kathy reveals her thoughtful approach to business model design, emphasizing how solopreneurs can find a...

Kelsey Ley is an expert in manager development and the founder of a training company that focuses on enabling managers. During this conversation, Kelsey shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting from her background in dance education to launching her business focused on manager coaching and training. Kelsey also discusses how she got started in her own business as well as how she has focused on...

In this episode of The Business Breakdown, host Al Dea chats with Matt Gjertsen, founder of Better Everyday Studios. Matt reflects on his journey from leading training and development at SpaceX to launching his own leadership development firm. He shares his gradual transition into entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of freedom and building a business aligned with his personal values. Matt...

Mark Heydt is a Co-Owner of Stoke Leadership, a leadership development firm. After 2 decades in corporate HR and leadership development Mark made the leap to start his own business, focused on "building better bosses." During our conversation, Mark spoke about how he was able to go off on his own, first as a solo leadership development business owner, and then pivoting to forming a partner...

Stephanie Movahhed is an Executive and Business Coach, and the Founder of Stephanie Movahhed Coaching. In her coaching practice, Stephanie works with leaders and executives to improve their mindset to achieve their greatest goals.  During our conversation, Stephanie shares critical lessons she’s learned along the way in building her executive coaching business, including emphasizing the importance...

In this episode of the Business Breakdown Podcast, Al Dea interviews Andy Storch, keynote speaker, author, and facilitator and Community Builder. During the conversation, Andy shares his entrepreneurial journey, the lessons he's learned, and how he built his business through thought leadership and personal branding.  The conversation covers various topics including his career pivot, the import...

Jena Dunay is a 2x entrepreneur and the founder of Recruit the Employer. Her first business was a career coaching business and now, she is building her second business as an outplacement and leadership development services firm.  During the conversation, Jena shares her journey as an entrepreneur, first with Recruiter the Employer and then with her second business. She discusses the challenges and...

In the inaugural episode of the Business Breakdown Podcast, Al Dea interviews Leanne Hughes, a dynamic entrepreneur in the consulting, speaking, and leadership domains. Leanne discusses her journey from a global learning role to becoming a thought leader and entrepreneur.  During the conversation, Leanne emphasizes the importance of marketing and the challenges of balancing B2B and B2C markets. Al...

Welcome to the Business Breakdown , a podcast for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to uplevel their business and entrepreneurship skills in running their coaching, consulting, training, or keynote speaking businesses. In this trailer, Al Dea, your host, shares more information about why this podcast came to be, and what entrepreneurs like you can expect from this podcast.