Build A Better Business

What if your dream business doesn’t require quitting your job first? In this empowering episode, business and marketing coach Kim Trathen shares how she built a six-figure business while working full-time and raising four kids. No perfect plan. No 40-hour weeks. Just consistent action, fierce clarity, and full ownership of her goals. Now? She's on a mission to help 100 women coaches do the sam...

Are you working hard in your business but barely seeing a return? Making revenue but somehow still not profitable? You're not alone and this episode is exactly what you need to hear. Fran Strickland, a Profitability Architect based in Switzerland, spent two full years building her business without making a single sale. Not because she lacked expertise, but because she wasn't fully committe...

Publicity is one of the fastest ways to build credibility in business, but most entrepreneurs approach it the wrong way. In this episode, Kaneshi sits down with publicity strategist Dr. Richard Kaye to unpack how entrepreneurs can use media, interviews, and thought leadership to dramatically elevate their authority and visibility. Richard shares stories from decades of working with experts, author...

When sales feels hard, what you don't need is another strategy... Sales isn’t about pressure. It’s about clarity, conviction, and connection. In this powerful panel discussion, Deana Jean and Jenny Watzka break down what’s really happening when entrepreneurs struggle to close, and how to shift from awkward selling to confident closing. This conversation is honest, practical, and deeply clarify...

What happens when the business you built no longer aligns with the calling you feel? And how do you pivot without losing your clarity, your audience, or your faith? In this deeply honest conversation, Jake Roehl shares what it looks like to walk away from a successful coaching business based on a word from Jesus Christ and step into a completely new season - missions work in South Africa. This isn...

Some businesses are built from spreadsheets and strategies. Others are built from instinct, obsession, and showing up long before anyone is watching. In this episode, Pauline Guo shares her unfiltered journey of building her first business to over seven figures , selling it, and now starting again from scratch. From quitting an internship to blog from her bedroom, to going viral without telling a...

Some businesses grow by strategy alone. Others grow because the founder finally listens to the truth they’ve been avoiding. In this deeply reflective conversation, Caryn Gillen , veteran life coach and business mentor, shares how alignment, not hustle, is the real driver of sustainable success. From discovering coaching before it was mainstream to making decisive business pivots 15 years in, Caryn...

What if your next business didn’t require quitting your job, raising capital, or reinventing yourself? In this expository episode, Nick Loper , founder of The Side Hustle Show , breaks down how everyday entrepreneurs build real income by spotting leverage, testing fast, and keeping risk low. Nick shares practical stories from his own journey, showing what actually works outside the hype to build r...

John Lee Dumas (JLD) is the host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews the worlds most successful Entrepreneurs. Past guests include Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, Gary Vaynerchuk and thousands more. With over 4,500 episodes and 160 million downloads, JLD has built a media empire with a massive fan base aptly called ‘Fire Nation’. In this episode, JLD breaks down...

What does it really take to build a business that supports your life—not consumes it? In this episode, I sit down with Ral West , a serial entrepreneur who co-founded and later sold a charter airline to Alaska Airlines, navigated multiple business exits, and rebuilt again through real estate and mentorship. You’ll hear: How Ral and her husband nearly lost everything when major airlines pulled out—...

From professional card player to venture capitalist, Joel Block has honed unique skills in building highly successful businesses. Now he helps others identify what levers to pull in their businesses to do the same. He's a winner and creates winning teams wherever he goes. In this episode, Joel pulls the veil back on some of his extraordinary experiences that shaped how he does business. He tal...

What if the reason your business feels heavy… is because it’s drifted from your purpose? In this episode, Frank Lehane invites us into a deeper conversation about discovering and living your purpose — not just as a personal exercise, but as the foundation for building a meaningful, sustainable business and a fulfilling life. Frank challenges the idea that success comes from chasing metrics alone a...

When everything fell apart during COVID, Rick Meekins didn’t just lose clients — he lost everything . A $60k client walked out, he owed $20k in payroll, his team was slipping away, and he had to borrow money from a loan-shark just to keep the lights on . Literally. And somehow… the story didn’t end there. In this episode, you’ll hear Rick walk through one of the most vulnerable, faith-stretching s...

Burnout isn’t just exhaustion. It’s the slow erosion of clarity, confidence, and capacity. In this powerful panel conversation, Brian Parana and Cheree Sauer break down the real root causes of burnout for entrepreneurs and high performers—and why most solutions only scratch the surface. Together, we unpack the sneaky habits, mental patterns, and self-imposed pressures that keep leaders stuck in ov...

The One Thing New Managers Can’t Skip Becoming a first-time manager is overwhelming — but there’s one leadership habit that will make or break your team’s success: consistent one-on-one meetings . In this episode, Kaneshi Hart breaks down why these meetings are the foundation of trust, performance, and strong relationships on any team. You’ll learn exactly how to set them up, why they matter, and...

What if the biggest business breakthroughs happen when you say “yes” before you’re ready? In this episode, I talk with Lee-Anne Geseron , founder of Geseron Employment Consulting , who shares her remarkable journey from writing resumes to now running a multi-six figure employment consulting company with over 20 team members. Lee Anne opens up about the perspective, pitfalls, grit, and adaptability...

AI isn’t just the future — it’s the now. But with hundreds of new tools dropping every month, how do you know which ones actually help your business grow… and which ones are just noise? In this episode, I sit down with Andre Lassiter and Paul Culshaw for an eye-opening panel discussion on the tools, tactics, and truths every entrepreneur needs to know about using AI effectively. From discovering p...

In this episode, I sit down with Jade Buffong-Phillips , founder of Mane Hook-Up and TED Ideas Speaker , a true start-up designed to connect textured hair stylists with the clients who need them most; and to help those hair stylists 4x their income. Jade opens up about her own start-up journey, including her experience with fundraising, the costs no one tells you about, and what it feels like to m...

Stop working harder. It’s killing your business. That’s the truth most entrepreneurs don’t want to hear. Hustle won’t save you. More hours won’t fix what’s broken. The real solution? Learning to do less — but better. In this episode, I sit down with Kris Ward , productivity expert and author of Win the Hour, Win the Day . Kris shares how entrepreneurs can finally escape the cycle of overwork, recl...

What if the hardest parts of building your coaching business were also the exact things that would make you successful? In this episode, I sit down with Candy Motzek , an experienced coach for coaches who helps new and aspiring coaches move from fear and overwhelm to confidence and clarity. Candy shares the truths that many people don’t talk about — the struggles, the mindset shifts, and the wins...

What if your business plan included not only how to start… but how to successfully exit ? In this episode, entrepreneur Meghan Donnelly pulls back the curtain on her full business journey — from startup to system building to creating an exit strategy most business owners never think about. As the Queen of Automation, Meghan doesn’t just teach theory. She lives it. She bought a business, scaled it...

What if your dream business doesn’t require quitting your job first? In this empowering episode, business and marketing coach Kim Trathen shares how she built a six-figure business while working full-time and raising four kids. No perfect plan. No 40-hour weeks. Just consistent action, fierce clarity, and full ownership of her goals. Now? She's on a mission to help 100 women coaches do the sam...

If you’ve ever wondered how to build a business that doesn’t just survive, but thrives with potency and sustainability, this is the episode you need. Wanda Ruiz joins us to share the real, raw, and refreshingly strategic side of entrepreneurship. A former mechanical engineer turned powerhouse business mentor, Wanda is known for helping women disrupt their industry and build wealth that lasts gener...

What if the key to building a better business is serving before selling? In this powerful episode, Steve Ramona shares how leading with a servant’s heart has allowed him to grow multiple businesses, build a high-impact podcast, and create a network that keeps referring him—years later. Whether you’re just starting or scaling up, this conversation will challenge and inspire your business approach....

What if your body’s pain and burnout aren’t permanent, but simply signals calling for alignment? In this powerful episode, Christine Lavopa, health and wellness coach and Chief Health Officer, shares how healing is possible through somatic practices, proper nutrition, and nervous system support. She opens up about the raw reality of building a business while raising a family and the sacrifices and...