Grow Your Impact, Income & Influence

Why do most organizational change efforts fail? According to change strategist Jeff Wetherhold, it’s not because employees are lazy, resistant, or disengaged. It’s because leaders are trying to solve human problems with technical solutions. In this episode of Grow Your Impact, Income & Influence, Steve Werner sits down with Jeff Wetherhold to unpack why communication—not systems, training, or...

What makes someone great on stage is not how much they teach. It is how deeply they connect.   In this episode of Grow Your Impact, Income & Influence, Steve sits down with Dr. Danny Brassell, a speaker, trainer, coach, and author who has spoken to more than 3,500 audiences worldwide. Known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph. D.,” Danny breaks down what actually turns a stage presentation into clients,...

What you’ll learn in this episode   If you’ve got a team that feels “off”—turnover, tension, miscommunication, or projects that keep slipping—this conversation will hit home. Workplace culture expert Lindsay Barnett breaks down why culture problems usually aren’t a “them” issue… they’re a leadership clarity issue.   In this episode, we unpack how leaders accidentally create chaos (even with good i...

If you feel like your business is invisible online… If you’re struggling with brand clarity… If you’re posting content but not attracting clients…   The problem isn’t your talent.   According to brand visibility expert Kim Speed, the real issue is your messaging.   In this episode of Grow Your Impact, Income & Influence, Kim shares how entrepreneurs can improve brand positioning, increase busi...

“Freedom” is the word almost every entrepreneur chases.   But what if that chase is the very thing keeping you stuck?   In this episode of Grow Your Impact, Income & Influence, Steve sits down with Mark Dolfini, 4x best-selling author, U.S. Marine veteran, and founder of The Strategic Boardroom, to unpack a hard truth most business owners don’t want to hear:   👉 Unlimited freedom often leads...

“You’re not stuck because you’re broken — you’re stuck because something unconscious is still running the show.”   In this powerful episode, Steve sits down with transformational leadership coach and former psychologist Rosalyn Fung to explore why high achievers often hit invisible ceilings — even when they’re doing everything “right.”   Rosalyn shares her personal journey from perfectionism, exte...

Sex is one of the most powerful—and misunderstood—forces shaping our confidence, relationships, and sense of self.   In this episode, Steve sits down with sexuality educator and Tantric Awakenings creator Emma Galland to explore why so many men feel pressure, shame, and disconnection around sex—and how tantra offers a radically different path forward.   Rather than focusing on performance or techn...

“If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or quietly carrying more than you admit — this episode is for you.”   Scott Maderer’s story isn’t about hustle, hacks, or financial shortcuts. It’s about what happens when pressure, debt, and silence collide — and how one honest conversation can change everything.   In this episode, Steve and Scott unpack:   • The night Scott realized he was heading toward a breaki...

“If you take the owner out… what do you have left?”   That’s the question that stops most founders cold.   Because the hard truth is: a lot of businesses don’t fail… they just can’t be sold. They’re profitable. They’re busy. They’re even “successful.” But the second the owner steps away, everything stalls—sales, delivery, decisions, cash flow.   In this episode of Grow Your Impact, Income & In...

“Don’t propose marriage on the first date.”   Catharine O’Leary might be talking about email marketing… but if you’ve ever sent a “book a call” link to cold subscribers and heard crickets, you already know exactly what she means.   Catharine spent 25+ years doing market research for major brands—helping them understand what people actually want and how they decide. Then she became an entrepreneur…...

“Most people aren’t failing financially… they’re just flying blind.”   Daniel Rodgers spent 20 years running high-stakes programs at Microsoft and Google—where you don’t get to guess your way to success.   Then he took that same program management mindset and used it to build his own “escape plan” to financial freedom… and retired earlier than he planned.   This episode is for anyone who wants the...

What happens when the system tells you to be patient… while your health is declining?   In this powerful and unexpected conversation, Steve Werner sits down with Mark Burnett—an entrepreneur who was diagnosed with both Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s and told the standard solution would take a decade (if it ever arrived at all).   Instead of waiting, Mark went searching.   He breaks down how he uncove...

“You don’t scale with more tactics — you scale with aligned relationships.”   That idea sits at the heart of this conversation with Mark Porteous, known as The Soul Connector — and it explains why so many partnerships fail before they ever have a chance to work.   This isn’t a hype-filled JV episode.   It’s a grounded, honest conversation about why most collaborations collapse, how transactional t...

If you’ve ever wondered why some parts of your business feel effortless while others feel like constant drudgery, today’s episode delivers the answer. Steve sits down with international speaker, consultant, and human-behavior expert Carly Pepin to unpack the unseen value systems driving every move you make in your business.   Carly explains why entrepreneurs stall when their actions conflict with...

Most entrepreneurs are brilliant at generating income—and terrible at turning it into lasting wealth.   In this episode, Steve sits down with Ian Noble, founder of RunSteady Investments, who went from operating a 14-location dry cleaning business in Austin to exiting and going all-in on passive real estate: mobile home parks, private lending funds, and other low-risk, cash-flowing deals.   Ian sha...

When an AI platform declared his agency effectively worthless, Wes Towers had a choice: panic… or pivot. In this episode, Wes—founder of Uplift 360—reveals how he transformed that gut-punch moment into a strategy that’s helping brands stand out more than ever.   Discover why “Search Everywhere™” matters now, how AI is actually elevating human connection (not replacing it), and the simple shifts th...

In this episode of Grow Your Impact, Income & Influence, Steve sits down with real estate entrepreneur and coach Mike Deaton to unpack his journey from burnt-out corporate executive to seven-figure land investor.   Mike reveals: How a layoff from Microsoft became the catalyst for total lifestyle freedom Why vacant land is his favorite “invisible” asset class (no tenants, no toilets, low overhe...

In this episode of Grow Your Impact, Income & Influence, bestselling author and energy medicine pioneer Inna Segal reveals the surprising truth behind pain, chronic symptoms, and why your body may be holding onto patterns you can’t see.   Inna shares the pivotal moment when a chiropractor told her, “Your body wants to be stuck,” and how that frustration pushed her to discover a powerful way to...

What if your budget is hiding $300–$700 every month? Imagine turning that into investments, an emergency fund, and faster debt payoff—without cutting Starbucks. Keep reading.   🔎 Where the “Found Money” Comes From Paris Cluff’s clients routinely free up $300/month on average, with wins of $600–$700/month by tracking cash flow, trimming leaks, and reallocating spending to goals. One couple also ra...

Ever wonder how real estate investors make money while they sleep—even when interest rates feel scary? This episode breaks down practical, low-risk moves you can copy today.   🔑 Buying Right, Not Fancy David’s rule: you make money when you buy. He targets value-add multifamily and singles, negotiates hard, and avoids retail pricing. He’s sourced deals from Zillow, Facebook groups, Craigslist, and...

Ever feel like “investing” is code for confusion? This episode gives you a simple, step-by-step wealth plan you can actually follow—no jargon, no hype. If financial freedom, retirement planning, and 401(k) strategies have felt out of reach, this is your on-ramp.   💡 The Simple Roadmap That Actually Works Save 20% using their flipped 50/20/30 budgeting rule and automate it. Build three “buckets”:...

Ever feel rich on Stripe and broke at payroll? You’re not alone. Half of U.S. small businesses have had cash flow issues in the last year, and most check cash daily because they’re anxious—not strategic. 🔍 Why cash flow collapses even when sales grow Sales ≠ solvency. Most businesses hold a median of just 27 days of cash buffer—one slow month can cripple operations. Jen explains why “cash is king...

In this episode: From her start at a Waffle House in Maryland to managing high-end casinos and advising corporate leaders, Carly Kass has seen every side of customer service. Today, she’s reshaping how companies think about hospitality—beyond the restaurant or hotel space—and applying it to law firms, financial planners, and modern business teams.   You’ll discover: 💡 Why “The Customer Is Always...

“You can’t mail too much—if people want to hear from you.” That one quote sums up Ben Settle’s entire email philosophy—and in this episode, he brings the receipts.   This isn’t your typical marketing interview. It’s a no-BS deep dive into why repelling the wrong people is more profitable than attracting everyone… and how negative striplining, daily emails, and zero-refund policies lead to a busine...

What if the most powerful life lessons aren’t taught in school—but hidden in books?   Brandon Hakim has read over 1,000 books and helped more than 360,000 people upgrade their thinking, productivity, and learning through book-based education. But his journey didn’t begin with wisdom—it started with frustration.   In this episode, you’ll hear how Brandon walked into his college dean’s office and bo...