#MeetCoolPeople

This solo episode is a little different. It’s my birthday week, so I took the mic to reflect on gratitude, milestones, and what truly matters as another year turns. "Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." - Buddhist saying Gratitude gets tossed around a lot in November, but this year I wanted to slow down and dig into what i...

Today's #MeetCoolPeople episode brings you a practical marketing chat with Kristi Mitchell. If you've ever found yourself frustrated by marketing, wondering what actually works, this episode is for you. Kristi is a marketing strategist who traded in corporate jargon for clarity. Her focus is pure strategy, helping purpose-driven businesses find their best approach, stop chasing every shiny object,...

Hey there! Today's #MeetCoolPeople episode features Jordan Ring, and I knew this one would be good. Jordan is a ghostwriter, book coach, and development editor who helps leaders, coaches, and founders turn their ideas into legacy-building books. We originally met at the Badass Business Summit, hit it off right away, and set up this conversation to dig into his process and advice. Jordan shared how...

Hey, thanks for tuning in to the #MeetCoolPeople Podcast. Today, I sat down with Craig Andrews, and honestly… his story’s got layers. Craig’s a US Marine turned electrical engineer who then designed mobile phones and, finally, built a top marketing agency called Allies For Me. We crossed paths at the Badass Business Summit, and after our first chat, I knew this was someone you should meet. Craig’s...

This episode of #MeetCoolPeople gave me a chance to sit down with Rex Jones, founder of On Demand HR in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Rex is the guy you want in your corner if you’re thinking about anything HR for your small business. We covered a lot, including how HR isn’t just for big companies. Even if you’re a solopreneur or have just a handful of employees, setting up good habits now makes eve...

Hey there! This episode is a milestone for me ⇒ 100 episodes of #MeetCoolPeople . I went solo for this one to reflect on some of the biggest insights I’ve collected over these first hundred shows. If you’ve been listening for a while, you know these conversations are about more than just meeting interesting folks. They’re about what happens when you bring together people who genuinely care and sha...

This week on the #MeetCoolPeople Podcast, I hung out with Brian Hilliard—an author, speaker, and, honestly, one of the most down-to-earth experts on helping speakers get booked that I’ve met. Brian’s done over 400 speaking gigs since launching his business in 2001. He’s figured out how to help other speakers get on stages without giving away big commissions or wasting hours prospecting every day....

On this episode of #MeetCoolPeople, I sat down with Brian K. Wright. Brian is a writing coach, radio show host, and publisher of Ultimate Achievers Magazine. If you've ever thought about writing a book, getting on more podcasts, or simply making your expertise stand out, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Brian & I met back in 2022 at the Million Dollar Mastermind event in Dallas (not...

Hey there! I had such a good time on this episode of the #MeetCoolPeople Podcast with Graham Kuhn. If you’ve ever wondered how storytelling, video production, and authenticity can work together to boost your business, this one’s for you. Graham is the founder of Focus Films, a video production company in Atlanta. He actually started out studying opera, then spent 20 years performing as a singer, b...

Hey #MeetCoolPeople listeners! Today I sat down with Charles Ambrosecchia, a guy with a deep background leading IT, telecom, and cybersecurity projects at the enterprise level. What stood out right away is how Charles brings real-world corporate strategy down to small and mid-sized businesses, giving them the stuff big companies rely on, but without the bloat or overwhelm. Charles and I first met...

Thanks for tuning in to another solo episode of #MeetCoolPeople. The response after my last crossover with 7th Fold Projects was huge, so I’m keeping these solo deep-dives in the mix. Today’s topic is one that hits home for just about anyone—especially if you’re running your own business: resilience. Let’s be real. The past few years have been tough, with challenge after challenge to overcome. I b...

I’m excited for today’s #MeetCoolPeople episode, because I caught up with my friend Julie Jones, and wow, this is a conversation you’ll want to hear if you want to discover the post powerful skills you can learn to stand out and get ahead. Both in business and in your personal life! Julie is a people skills strategist and business etiquette expert. She runs Today’s Professional Consulting and Deve...

I had a great chat with my long-time friend, Tracy St. Croi, for this episode of #MeetCoolPeople. If you’re curious about what it takes to launch a #1 paranormal investigative show from the ground up (or just like stories of business road bumps) this one’s for you. Tracy is the creator and host of Haunted Road Trip Show. She’s been in the afterlife communication field since 2011 and now leads both...

Today’s #MeetCoolPeople episode is a practical one. I got to chat with Michael Stewart, growth strategist and founder of Business Planning Plus. Michael has been in marketing since the late 1990s, so I knew we’d have plenty of ideas to swap. What stood out in this conversation is how we both see so many business owners, especially solopreneurs, working way too hard just to keep things moving. Mich...

Welcome back to the #MeetCoolPeople Podcast. I sat down with Katie Decker Erickson for a conversation that felt both practical and refreshing for anyone interested in how better creativity can be traced back to your work environment, whether at home, at work, or wherever you make your space. Katie is the founder of Colorworks, brings nearly 20 years of experience in interior and exterior design, a...

Hey there! Today’s #MeetCoolPeople episode is a little different. It’s just you and me. I wanted to talk about something that shows up for every entrepreneur I know, myself included: overwhelm, busyness, and lack of results.  Today, I’m going to share the process of Right Effort & Getting Ultra Focused to help overcome these issues. This episode was created for both my podcast and my 7th Fold...

Today's #MeetCoolPeople episode is packed for any business owner who knows they need to do more video, but feels stuck. I sat down with Mario Wilson from 12 Media Group. He’s run his video production company for over 14 years, helping small businesses build trust using video. Mario’s approach is refreshing. He doesn’t just focus on making you look good on camera. He cares about showing the real pe...

This episode of #MeetCoolPeople was all about what goes into building a business you can actually step away from. I sat down with Scott Neal, the owner of Neill Insurance Brokers, based right here in the DFW area. Scott started his independent agency in 2021 after selling his Farmers Insurance agency. Since then, he's pushed past 1 million in revenue, grown his team, and handled a changing industr...

Today’s #MeetCoolPeople episode features David Carr, founder of Steward Your Business and someone I connected with through the Success Champions Network. We unpacked how David went from biology and environmental consulting into mentoring technical leaders and business owners. Focusing on those who want to become confident, people-first decision makers. David explained how many technical experts ge...

On this episode of the #MeetCoolPeople Podcast, I sat down with Jake Stahl, creator of Neurostrategy and CEO of Orchestraight. Jake brings a rare mix of deep psychology knowledge and practical business experience, which made this a super insightful conversation for anyone serious about better sales and communication. We got right into Jake’s background. He’s spent decades training and studying how...

On this episode of the #MeetCoolPeople Podcast, I got to sit down with Gwen Lepard, someone I've not only worked with as a client for almost two years but also someone who has truly impressed me with her dedication to helping others stay focused and get important work done. Gwen is a dancer, author, speaker, mentor, and above all, a purpose coach for creative entrepreneurs, writers, and coaches. T...

Today’s #MeetCoolPeople Podcast episode is right up your alley if you’ve ever thought about launching a podcast, leveling up your audio game, or just wondered what it’s like behind the mic. I had the pleasure of bringing on Jon Goehring, the talent behind Jon Goehring Voiceovers. If you’ve heard his work or seen his videos, you know he’s not just a guy with a good voice. He’s got a ton of knowledg...

Today’s episode of the #MeetCoolPeople Podcast is a little different. It’s just me, sharing some thoughts that have been on my mind lately. Sometimes, the most meaningful moments don’t come from the stage, but from sharing a simple meal with others. In this solo episode, I talk about why meals with friends and colleagues matter so much to me, and how those times can make your food and your relatio...

Today’s episode of the #MeetCoolPeople Podcast features someone I was very excited to bring on… Dr. Kayvon K. Our conversations always leave me thinking deeper, so I knew you’d get a ton of value from hearing his journey and approach. Dr. Kayvon’s path isn’t your typical story: he started as a medical doctor, then moved into web design, internet marketing, and now focuses on business coaching (and...

You're going to want to grab a coffee for this one, because on this episode of the #MeetCoolPeople Podcast, I got to hang out with Gehan “G” Haridy-Ardanowski. We just clicked when we met during a recent event I was speaking at, and I knew I had to get her on the show. “G” has over 20 years in HR, training, and recruitment with companies like Cintas, 7-Eleven, CVS, Sara Lee, and PwC. She’s also th...