Online Business Launch Podcast

Think summits are dead? Think again. In this tactical, strategy-packed episode, Lindsay sits down with Jessyka Coulter, founder of ACE Cookie Tutoring, who has hosted over 20 virtual summits in just five years—and made them her primary lead generation engine. If you've ever wondered whether summits are worth the effort, how to find speakers, or what actually converts attendees into paying clients,...

Ever feel like you're so deeply invested in your clients' outcomes that their wins and losses feel like your own? You're not alone—and it might be holding you back. In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Shelli Hendricks, founder of Blue Horizon Solutions and a veteran entrepreneur with nearly 10 years of experience helping business owners build sustainable, scalable ventures. Shelli shares a per...

Feeling overwhelmed by your business processes? You're either overcomplicating or oversimplifying—here's how to find the sweet spot. In this episode, I'm joined by Sabena Miller, founder of Kairos XP, a systems and process consultant who's spent decades helping companies—from the New York Stock Exchange to small businesses—streamline their operations. If you've ever felt paralyzed trying to figure...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the business advice online? Here's how one health coach tuned out the noise and found her path. In this episode, I'm joined by Vera Jackson, a holistic therapist and health coach who helps women navigate hormonal issues like PCOS, fibroids, perimenopause, and blood sugar management. Vera's journey is a masterclass in filtering through the overwhelming amount of business...

Think entrepreneurship is hard when you're juggling life? You're not alone—and you don't have to stay stuck. In this episode, I'm joined by Maranda Taylor, founder of Charm and Strategy, a business consultant who's mastered the art of building a business while navigating single parenthood and financial pressure. If you've ever felt like you're just surviving instead of thriving, Maranda's story an...

Are you exhausted from trying to be everywhere at once? Posting on every social platform, chasing the latest trends, and wondering if any of it is actually paying off? In this episode of the Freedom Entrepreneur Podcast, host Lindsay Sutherland sits down with KJ Blattenbauer, founder of Hearsay PR, who spent nearly three decades behind the scenes shaping narratives for founders and experts. KJ sha...

What does it take to go from brand-new business owner to six figures in just six months? Stacey Jordan, founder of Redley Workshop, shares exactly how she did it—and her story will blow your mind. After spending 23 years working in the commercial Christmas installation industry (yes, that's a thing!), Stacey made the bold decision to leave her VP of Sales position and start her own business. Just...

Thinking about building a community on Skool? Want to know if it's the right platform for your business? This episode gives you an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like to build and grow a community-based business. Daniel Faust, founder of Military Marriage Warriors on Skool, joins me to share his journey from nearly divorcing after seven years of marriage to building a thriv...

How do you make yourself the obvious choice for your ideal client? In this episode, I'm joined by Chad Smith, founder of Five Lions Marketing based in Maryland. Chad brings a unique perspective to marketing—he spent 25 years in the fitness industry owning gyms before transitioning into helping entrepreneurs craft winning messages that attract and retain ideal clients. What makes Chad's approach so...

Building a coaching business while working full-time? Here's how one coach is making it work on TikTok. In this episode, I sit down with Laura Garces, a spiritual coach who helps women break free from repetitive relationship patterns. What makes Laura's story particularly valuable for those just starting out is that she's building her business in her spare time while maintaining a full-time job—an...

Ever feel like you're doing everything your coach told you to do... but it's just not working? In this episode, I'm joined by husband-and-wife duo Kristina and Herb Heagh-Avritt, co-owners of Vibrant Family Education. Their journey is a masterclass in trusting your gut when the traditional playbook doesn't fit—and still building something meaningful. After 27 years in public education, Kristina le...

What happens when passion meets reality in online business? In this episode, I sit down with Kameran Thompson Al-Areqi, founder of Recognizing Potential Coaching and a certified relationship coach through the Gottman Institute. Kameran's journey from elementary school teacher to full-time marriage coach wasn't overnight—it took four years of grinding while teaching full-time, solo parenting, and t...

"I backed into it." That's how Barbara Grassey describes building a six-figure ghostwriting business that's allowed her to move to Portugal and work from anywhere. No grand plan. Just one friend asking for help with a 37-page "book" written in 14 different fonts. Twenty years later, Barbara has ghostwritten for real estate gurus, business coaches, and consultants across the country. Her projects s...

Your emails are going to spam. Your open rates are tanking. And that list you bought? It's about to get your account shut down. Welcome to 2026, where email marketing got a whole lot more complicated—and a whole lot more important. Melissa Seideman didn't plan to become an email marketing expert. She was a high school history teacher for 15 years, selling curriculum online to make extra money beca...

Welcome to the Online Business Launch Podcast This is your library of crowdsourced wisdom for building, launching, and scaling an online business. What Makes This Podcast Different: Every episode is titled with the KEY TAKEAWAY you can expect—not clickbait, not vague promises. Think of it like a reference library where you can jump straight to exactly what you need, when you need it. Whether you'r...

What if the secret to building a thriving business isn't hustling harder—it's letting it grow organically without the pressure of survival mode? Johanna Godinez, founder of BAY Lifestyle (Beyond Asana Yoga), started her wellness journey in 2008 with a Yellow Pages directory and zero online presence. Today, she runs a globally recognized yoga teacher training school on three acres in Puerto Rico—co...

What if you could create one piece of content that reaches people at every stage of awareness—and keeps working for you for years? Morgane Rose got made let go from her job twice in five months. When a dream job offer landed in her lap, everyone expected her to say yes. Instead, she felt crushing anxiety. Something was telling her: Don't do it. So she didn't. She started her own business instead—e...

Most business owners treat their bookkeeper and tax preparer like two separate entities—and it's costing them thousands. Matt Green, founder of Ledger Medial, didn't start out in accounting. He moved to Nashville to become a musician, studied audio engineering, and played drums in a band. But when he moved back to South Carolina in 2009 with three kids and zero job security, he made a dramatic piv...