Chasing The Insights

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Aaron Hendon.  Aaron talks to us about how mindfulness and meditation are undervalued as the easiest path to performance, success, and happiness. Aaron Hendon is a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and real estate veteran turned mindfulness provocateur who has made it his mission to help people stop outsourcing their sanity to the market, their...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Rich Ashton.  Rich talks to us about creating a unique small business culture. Rich Ashton is a lifelong entrepreneur with more than 45 years of experience building and leading successful small businesses. Throughout his career, Rich discovered that the greatest challenge wasn't finding great employees, it was developing great leaders from within....

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Kee Jefferys.  Kee talks to us about the growth and business models behind messaging applications, focusing on privacy and security. Kee Jefferys is a Co-founder of Session, a privacy-focused, open-source messaging app designed for secure, metadata-free communication—no phone numbers, no central servers, no surveillance. Since 2018, Kee has been a...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Debbie Ausburn and Tom Rawlings.  Debbie and Tom talks to us about building a just culture. Debbie Ausburn and Tom Rawlings have advised youth organizations for several decades. Tom has been head of Georgia's child protection agency, a juvenile court judge, ombudsman, and country director for an international justice agency. Debbie has served as a...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Punit Bhatia.  Punit talks to us about AI and Privacy. Punit Bhatia is an award-winning privacy, AI and sourcing strategist who has worked with CXOs and DPOs in over 30 countries to identify and manage risks, create and implement data, sourcing and privacy strategies in a digital, AI-driven world with cloud-based data. Punit helps you establish tr...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Deb Monfette.  Deb talks to us about Rewriting Your Business Like a Blockbuster Screenplay. Simone Sauter is a PR and AIO strategist, visibility expert, and former journalist with more than 20 years of experience in the media industry. She specializes in helping founders, CEOs, and established entrepreneurs build authority recognized by the press,...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Shelley McIntyre.  Shelley talks to us about How to navigate the foggy time after leaving the corporate world and entering entrepreneurship. Shelley McIntyre helps GenXers stop slogging through corporate life, reclaim their identity, and build something real. She came to coaching after a long career in tech and consulting. Now she works one-on-one...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Katie Nelson.  Katie talks to us about Speak Your Way To Sales. Katie Nelson, Founder and CEO of Sales UpRising, is a three-time business owner who is committed to bringing the fun back into sales. She is on a mission to change the current statistic that 90% of businesses do not reach their sales goals. Katie is a speaker, consultant, and business...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Patrick van der Burght.  Patrick talks to us about the science of human decision-making and the science of ethical persuasion. Patrick van der Burght is a business partner of Dr Robert Cialdini, who wrote the book 'INFLUENCE – The Psychology of Persuasion', which is considered by many top CEOs to be the best business book of all time. Patrick, is...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Eddie Speed.  Eddie talks to us about note investing. Eddie Speed has over 40 years of experience in real estate note investing and has revolutionized the note-buying industry through innovation and education. As the nation's top note buyer, Eddie has purchased over 50,000 notes and is a leading authority on wealth-building through discounted mort...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Sandy Gerber.  Sandy talks to us about Self Communication. Sandy Gerber is a Speaker, Certified Communication & Emotional Intelligence Trainer, and Best-Selling Author of Emotional Magnetism. Named the 2025 Women of Influence Creative Innovator, Sandy delivers high-energy, humour-filled keynotes and experiential training that help leaders and team...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Kelly Leardon.  Kelly talks to us about How to reverse-engineer launches. If you've got a brilliant brain but 47 tabs open — Kelly Leardon is your girl. She's a certified Director of Operations, business strategist, and founder of Walk Like Warriors, where she helps entrepreneurs build scalable, structured businesses that don't require nights and...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Mike Chaput.  Mike talks to us about The Spirit of Play: Unlocking Human Motivation Through Leadership. Mike Chaput didn't wait around for permission to lead—he bought his first company at 24 with borrowed money and zero experience. What followed was a crash course in leadership, finance, and failure that ended in bankruptcy and began a lifelong o...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Cameron Bishop.  Cameron talks to us about working in your business versus working on your business. Cameron Bishop brings more than 40 years of executive-level business experience to his role as one of Raincatcher's Managing Directors. He has overseen a broad array of business scenarios involving start-ups, product line extensions, organic growth...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Sean P Shannon.  Sean talks to us about reverse engineering your ICP. Sean Shannon is a seasoned sales leader with 30+ years of experience in B2B marketing, sales leadership, and brand building. As a former SVP of Sales and Market President at iHeart, Audacy, and Cumulus Media, he's led high-impact teams, trained C-suite leaders, and built iconic...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Dr. Neja Zupan.  Dr. Neja talks to us about From Hustle to Flow: Activating Your Multidimensional Intelligence for Business Success. Dr. Neja Zupan is a Mentor in Multidimensional Leadership & Radiant Vitality. She is the Founder of the Mastering Energy Academy | Energy Recalibration Expert | International Speaker Dr. Neja Zupan — Mentor in Multid...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Melissa Fors Shackelford.  Melissa talks to us about The Power of Purpose Driven Branding. Melissa Fors Shackelford is a marketing strategist and advisor who helps entrepreneurs clarify their purpose, strengthen their brand, and communicate with confidence. With more than twenty years of leadership experience, she brings a steady, practical approa...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Whitney Bonds.  Whitney talks to us about How to Build Sustainable Income Streams with Affiliate Marketing. Whitney Bonds is a YouTuber with over 190K subscribers who is known for empowering her audience to build sustainable online businesses from home. Bonds shares step-by-step guides, tips, and resources to help her audience succeed in affiliate...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Shane Barker.  Shane talks to us about the hidden cost of negative reviews. Shane Barker is a seasoned digital-marketing strategist, author, and speaker with over 20 years of experience helping brands scale, streamline, and succeed. As a former lecturer at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies,...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Anya Cheng.  Anya talks to us about AI & the Future of Commerce. Anya Cheng is the Founder and CEO of Taelor, a leading men's clothing subscription service that provides personal styling and curated rentals, powered by AI. A Girls in Tech 40 Under 40 honoree, she previously led eCommerce and digital innovation teams at Meta, eBay, Target, and McDo...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Ephraim Ebstein.  Ephraim talks to us about How Al Is Changing the Game for Business Leaders. Most tech experts speak in jargon. Ephraim Ebstein speaks your language. He's not just another cybersecurity guy­ he's a $30M entrepreneur who built two national companies from the ground up, and now helps business leaders turn tech headaches into growth...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Orly Zeewy.  Orly talks to us about Making fuzzy clear- how to stand out in a 5-second world. Orly Zeewy is an author, speaker, educator, and a facilitator of lightbulb moments. Her superpower? She makes fuzzy clear. She works with startup founders and business owners to clarify and communicate their zone of genius so they can attract more of thei...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Eric D. Stone.  Eric talks to us about 5 key factors to employee engagement. Eric D. Stone's passion for business led him to an influential twenty-six-year career at the iconic rental car company Enterprise Holdings, where he quickly became one of the most decorated Regional Vice Presidents in the company's history. His ability to connect and moti...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Justin Buonomo.  Justin talks to us about Practical Mindsets for Business Finance. Jake "The Wizard" Tlapek built and sold The Wizard Marketing, a marketing agency, growing it on the back of a 100,000-follower TikTok audience of small business owners. The pattern he kept seeing: the businesses that broke out fixed their message, not their channels...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Jonathan Mast.  Jonathan talks to us about How to Master AI without Overwhelm. Jonathan Mast, founder of White Beard Strategies, empowers businesses and entrepreneurs to harness AI for real growth. With an audience of nearly 600,000 (450k+ in his Facebook group, 100k+ email subscribers), he's a trusted guide making AI practical and approachable. H...