Why Not Today? with Leslie Kane

What if one conversation could open a door you never imagined? In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie Kane welcomes back Kerrie Schram, Executive Director of Accelerated Visions, to share an incredible story about courage, connections, and the power of showing up. After a life-changing car accident, Kerrie left her 25-year retail career to pursue an unexpected opportunity. Years lat...

Have you ever walked into a networking event and heard the same question over and over: "What do you do?" What if three simple questions could help you have more meaningful conversations and build stronger relationships? In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie Kane explores how asking better questions can change the way we connect with others, whether we're networking, growing a busi...

Have you ever walked away from buying something because of how the salesperson treated you? What if the secret to growing your business isn't selling harder, but making people feel genuinely valued? In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie Kane shares her experience buying a new car for the first time in approximately 35 years after decades of driving Mary Kay career cars. What starte...

Have you ever put something off for weeks, months, or even YEARS, only to discover it took just a few minutes to complete? Let's talk about procrastination, those unfinished tasks taking up space in your head, and how to finally get sh*t done! In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie Kane shares a personal story about putting off updating her voicemail for an entire year. When she fin...

Have you ever wanted to quit your business? Maybe even more than once in the same day! You're not alone! Even after 32 years in business, I've had those moments too. In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, I'm sharing the Emotional Cycle of Business and why frustration, fear, and self-doubt are normal parts of entrepreneurship. More importantly, we'll talk about how taking one small action...

What if the opportunity you've been waiting for is just one question away? Have you ever let the fear of hearing no stop you from asking? In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie welcomes back Laura Carney, best-selling & award winning author of MY FATHER'S LIST , to explore courage, persistence, and the power of asking. After discovering her late father's bucket list, Laura set o...

Do you ever open Facebook knowing you should post something, but have absolutely no idea what to say? You probably have more content around you than you realize. In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie Kane shares five simple types of social media posts that can help service-based business owners become more visible, demonstrate their expertise, build relationships, and start more co...

How many business opportunities are already around you that you simply aren't noticing? Your brain is constantly filtering information, deciding what deserves your attention. In this episode of Why Not Today?, Leslie explores the Reticular Activating System, or RAS, and how getting specific about what you're looking for can help you notice more clients, referrals, connections and opportunities. Le...

Do you know the numbers behind your business goals, or are you hoping your activity eventually turns into clients? Knowing that you want three new clients or a certain amount of revenue is a start, but a goal is not a plan. In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie Kane shares one of the most important lessons she learned during more than 30 years of building businesses: business is no...

What if one of your best strategies for growing your business has nothing to do with finding more leads? In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, I’m sharing a lesson that has stayed with me through more than 30 years in business: relationships matter. As I reflect on the 25th anniversary of September 11, I share what I learned about connecting with customers during a time when selling felt...

You may be networking, posting on social media, meeting new people, and building relationships, but if someone looks you up, can they quickly figure out what you actually do? In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast , Leslie talks about what it means to be an “undercover agent” in your own business and why you may not need more connections. The people already in your network may simply need t...

What if someone told you they could introduce you to your perfect client today? Would you be able to tell them exactly who to look for? In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie shares how to get much more specific about the people you want to work with. Instead of trying to meet everyone, you'll learn how to identify the clients who value your expertise, are ready to invest, and are a...

What if the next four months could completely change how you feel about 2026? You don't have to wait until January 1 to reset your goals, create new momentum or make meaningful progress in your business. September gives us a natural second New Year and a chance to decide what we still want to make happen before December 31. In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast , I share how to reset your...

Do you ever open social media ready to post and suddenly think, “What the heck am I supposed to say?” You may not need more content ideas. You may just need to start recognizing the content that is already happening around you. In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie shares practical lessons from her Get Visible Challenge to help entrepreneurs stop overthinking social media content a...

What if the way you've been thinking about social media is what's holding you back? In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast , Leslie Kane shares a simple mindset shift that can completely change how you approach social media. Instead of seeing it as another item on your to do list, what if you started treating it as your marketing department? Drawing on more than 30 years of building busines...

Need a new client ASAP? Before you spend more money on marketing, create more content, join another networking group, or chase cold leads, you may already be closer to your next client than you think. In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast , Leslie Kane shares why finding your next client fast isn't always about finding more people. Inspired by the classic story Acres of Diamonds , she expl...

Do you feel like you're doing all the things in your business but still aren't getting enough clients? You may not have a lead problem. You may have a visibility problem. In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie Kane shares why becoming more visible is one of the most powerful things you can do to grow your business. She breaks down the difference between cold leads and hot leads and...

What if the reason your business isn't growing has nothing to do with your offer or your strategy? What if you're simply not playing the right numbers game? In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie shares why business growth is mathematical, not magical. If you have ever felt frustrated because you are not attracting enough clients or generating enough opportunities, this episode will...

Before you hire your next employee, coach, or virtual assistant, there's one leadership team you need to pay attention to first. The one inside your own mind. In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie Kane shares a powerful exercise that will help you discover how the voices influencing your decisions every day may be helping your business grow or quietly holding it back. What if fear...

What if taking time off wasn't a distraction from your business but one of the smartest business strategies you could have? In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie Kane shares why rest is not the opposite of productivity. It is what fuels it. As entrepreneurs, it is easy to believe we have to keep working while everyone else enjoys holidays and vacations. The reality is that stepping...

Why did you start your business? Most entrepreneurs can remember the moment they realized they wanted to make a difference. It may have started with a conversation, a passion, or someone encouraging them to share their gifts with the world. Over time, however, it is easy to become distracted by marketing, networking, social media, and the pressure of finding the next client. In this episode of the...

What if your business is not struggling because of your skills, experience, or expertise? What if the real challenge is creating enough opportunities for people to discover what you already do well? In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie Kane introduces the Courage Method™, a framework developed from more than three decades of experience building businesses through relationships, re...

Have you ever wondered if you're on the right path in your business? What if the twists, turns, and pivots aren't signs you're failing, but signs you're growing? In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie Kane takes listeners behind the scenes of the Why Not Today? journey. From launching a podcast before feeling ready, to building community events, creating the Why Not Today Connects L...

What if the breakthrough you've been waiting for isn't years away? What if it's being built by the small actions you're taking today? Most people focus on the big moment. The successful business. The sold-out event. The growing podcast. The major opportunity. What we often miss are the years of consistency, persistence, and daily action that made those moments possible. In this episode of the Why...

When was the last time a business made you feel truly special? In this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie Kane shares a powerful lesson inspired by Mary Kay Ash’s reminder to imagine every person wearing a sign that says, “Make me feel special.” Leslie connects this timeless idea to business growth, customer experience, social media, networking, and the unforgettable stories from Unreas...