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Monique Melton is a relationship coach, published author, and international speaker.    Monique shares her journey from a professional makeup artist to a successful entrepreneur focused on helping individuals and couples build happy and healthy relationships.   Monique focuses on coaching personal and relational development, rooted in her background in psychology and counseling.   She emphasizes t...

Jennifer Fink created the "Fading Memories" podcast after struggling to find support for Alzheimer's caregiving.   Jennifer's family history with Alzheimer's motivated her to share information and connect with others facing similar challenges.   She highlights the overwhelming search for support and information that led her to realize she was not alone—there are over 16 million unpaid family careg...

Gresham Harkless introduces the franchising concept, exploring its potential as a business model.    He covers the history of franchising, noting its origins in the Middle Ages and its evolution into a formal business model in the 19th century with Isaac Singer's sewing machines.   Gresham highlights the "golden age" of franchising in the 1950s with the success stories of McDonald's and Dunkin' Do...

Gresh discusses the importance of building a media company and the eight business pillars.  Gresh asks the question, "What would you do if you couldn't fail?" This question deals with failure, fear, limitations, and requires a different approach to operating. A can't fail mindset is powerful for entrepreneurs and business owners, as it helps break free from the fear of failure. Fear is a significa...

In this episode, Gresham Harkless explains the necessity of market research before launching new initiatives and the importance of messaging strategies.   He discusses the importance of conserving energy, and preventing burnout, and shares the morning routine and its evolution over time.   Gresham highlights the significance of building habits, their impact on success, and the importance of hydrat...

Garrett Delph, the founder and Chief Clarity Officer of Clarity Ops, LLC, is a seasoned entrepreneur who has built and scaled multiple successful international businesses, collectively generating over $40 million in revenue.   Garrett started his career in corporate America, following the traditional path of obtaining a college degree and climbing the corporate ladder.   His first business was a s...

Rahim Bah moved to the UK alone at 15 and faced significant challenges including language barriers and financial hardship.   He ventured into property investment with no capital, building a multi-million-pound portfolio.   Rahim has also worked as an accountant and is involved in multiple entrepreneurial ventures.   Rahim attributes his success to persistence, commitment, and perseverance. He foll...

Nikki Sharp is a 2x bestselling author and renowned health coach known for her successful app and social media influence.   Nikki shares her journey from modeling to entrepreneurship, including her challenges with eating disorders that led her to start a health blog and e-book, which eventually grew into a successful brand.   Nikki discusses how the rise of personal branding and social media has t...

By age 25, Stacey Quick had worked in over 20 professions, which helped him determine what he didn’t want to do.   With his desire to avoid traditional work structures, he decided to pursue a career in online fitness coaching.   Stacey utilizes Workout Labs, a platform that allows him to create and manage customized workout plans for clients.   Stacey explains how to focus on making small adjustme...

In this episode, Gresh shares insights on the eight business pillars and how they can help you level up your business and organization. Gresh explains that the goal is to help entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business owners increase their success in business. Gresh then introduces the concept of 'start time', which refers to the morning routine or sacred time that individuals spend being intentional abou...

Gresham Harkless highlights how podcasts are a great way to consume content during activities like commuting or working out, where other forms of media (like reading) are less practical.   Gresham mentions that while there has been a decrease in traditional podcast-listening habits, his podcast has continued to grow due to daily episodes and strong community engagement.   He discusses the growing...

Nigel Thurlow is an expert in organizational design, author, and renowned speaker who serves as a consultant to industry and business agility.   He is the CEO of The Flow Consortium, an interdependent group of companies working together in organizational design, organizational development, and organizational change management.    Nigel is also the former chief of Agile at Toyota and also serves as...

Joe Gardonis is a serial entrepreneur, who runs three businesses: brand design, real estate, and Impact Customer Reviews.   He initially worked in corporate and smaller companies but sought greater fulfillment by starting his business, Geographic Communications LLC, in 2016.   Joe emphasizes the importance of proposal writing, making them visually appealing and comprehensive, including free or dis...

In this episode, we have Kam Knight, a coach, international speaker, and bestselling author of a dozen books in the area of mental performance and personal mastery.    Kam shares how mastering simple techniques can level the playing field.    Kam discusses the powerful "internal battle" we face in achieving goals.   He highlights delivering actionable advice that clients can apply to improve their...

Jessica Bippen is a registered dietitian and wellness advocate who founded Nourished by Nutrition. Jessica's approach focuses on sustainable lifestyle changes and a holistic view of wellness.   Jessica began Nourished by Nutrition as a blog while studying nutrition and dietetics at St. Louis University.   Jessica’s coaching is centered around creating a "forever wellness" lifestyle. This involves...

Amanda Jane Snyder is a certified personal trainer and the owner of "Train with Amanda Jane."   Amanda's career in fitness began after a serious lower back injury from dancing, which led her to physical therapy and personal training.    Her experience not only alleviated her pain but also inspired her to become a personal trainer.   She discusses that true success requires developing lasting habit...

Dr. Kyle Flanigan is the co-founder and CEO of US Specialty Formulations, a biotech firm that specializes in contract manufacturing and comprehensive pharmaceutical development, including formulation, stabilization, and commercialization.   Dr. Kyle Flanigan emphasizes their ability to tackle unconventional problems and deliver high-quality solutions.   Dr. Flanigan emphasizes their ability to tac...

In this episode, we have Cathy Thorpe, president of Nurse Next Door since 2014. Under her leadership, the company expanded to over 300 locations across North America, Australia, and England.   Cathy has been recognized with numerous awards, including CEO of the Year and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Culture. Her book, Bold Kindness, outlines her leadership philosophy.   Cathy discusses her impre...

Kadeem Leslie is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, author of bestseller, full student, and an educator on financial freedom.    Kadeem organizes a charity event to distribute gift bags to the homeless, gaining early experience in fundraising and leadership.   He discusses using properties creatively, such as converting spaces into podcast studios or event venues to maximize income.   Kadeem e...

Natalie Swan shares her expertise in transforming business objectives into strategic marketing actions through her firm, Swan & Associates.   Her firm offers fractional CMO support and high-touch marketing strategy services to B2B companies with revenues of $5 million and up.   Natalie explains that her firm takes a comprehensive approach to marketing, integrating all aspects of marketing and...

In this episode, we have Michael Begg, an e-commerce and digital marketing expert. Michael co-founded AMZ Advisers, which has generated over half a billion dollars in sales for its clients.    Michael shares his journey from working at Sears in real estate to discovering e-commerce opportunities with Amazon.   He discusses the role of communication and the need to adapt strategies based on data an...

Rhian Sharp is the president and CEO of Sharp Medical Recruiting HR Consulting. She started her company three years ago as a response to the ever-increasing demand for qualified direct and indirect care staff in all areas of healthcare.   Rhian has been in human resources for over 20 years and holds both an MBA and a master's certificate in human resource management.    She's the author of the new...

Dr. Mona Vand is a certified pharmacist and health and wellness expert. She integrates beauty, health, fitness, and overall wellness with a modern twist on pharmaceutical science.    Dr. Vand emphasizes the importance of providing evidence-based advice and maintaining a realistic approach to health.   She believes in leveraging her deep knowledge in these areas while allowing her brand to evolve n...

Tasha Prados is the founder of Duraca Strategic and specializes in helping entrepreneurs with brand positioning, messaging, marketing, and sales strategies.   Tasha’s passion lies in helping small business owners, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to build sustainable and impactful businesses.   Over the past five years, she has grown her business significantly and now works with hi...

In this episode, we have Ashley Bernardi, an award-winning podcaster and author, media relations expert and trainer, and the founder and CEO of Nardi Media Academy and Nardi Media LLC.   Ashley Bernardi explains Nardi Media’s mission to amplify voices that uplift the world. She describes her role as a connector and how the company focuses on enhancing clients' visibility through media.   Ashley id...