Shock Your Potential

“Becoming a mother makes you realize you can do almost anything one-handed.” – Unknown. A mother who is also an entrepreneur is a force to be reckoned with, and our guest today not only knows about that first-hand, she has also created a community where these amazing business women can grow and scale their companies. Jill Salzman is currently growing her third entrepreneurial venture, The Founding...

Are you the boss of your bottom line? If not, our guest today will help you get there. Tatiana Tsoir is a numbers expert with over 15 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and business owners to get to know their numbers, get their taxes under control and to reduce money anxiety. In today’s episode Tatiana shares some powerful tips that business owners should consider taking advantage of befor...

Our guest today wants to take the mystery out of money. As President and Chief Financial Fitness Trainer of Bissett Financial Fitness Inc., Tracey Bissett educates and empowers entrepreneurs to take control of and live their financial lives with confidence. In this episode we talk, not only about how entrepreneurs can improve their financial fitness, but what everyone can do. It requires us to mak...

What do you do when your company has frozen expenses on training at a time when you need training and support more than ever? Can you still evolve as a leader on a shoe-string training budget? Our guest today assures us you can. Daniel D. Matthews is an accomplished leadership coach, problem-solving and change leadership expert, and speaker, best known for his ability to help leaders Step Up, Stan...

Have you ever known that “kids don’t care about what you know until they know that you actually care”? Meet Aaron Smith, the author of Blank Check, as he explains about this young adult novel in which he encourages the world to consider a novel approach to learning. What would be the implications to society if we developed a learning model that not only teaches a given curriculum, but also where l...

In today’s episode, Rob talks to us about his career, overcoming organizational challenges and bringing about change. His goal is to help people be optimistic and be positive about their lives.  Listen in as he walks us through his successes, failures, and lessons that he has learned along the way.  Rob Campbell is a husband, father, author, and entrepreneur.  Rob began a career in the Army as an...

Our guest today shares his compelling story of transition from the Army to homelessness and now to his true calling as the Founder of Veteran Rescue Mission.   Paster Jon McLane joined the Army at 18, right after 9/11, and was sent directly to Iraq. As a 4th generation military member, Jon felt that he initially transitioned easily from military to civilian life. But 5 years later he experienced a...

Would you give up 3 full-ride scholarships to pursue a career in the military? Demika Jackson did just that. When an Army recruiter came by to talk with a family member who wasn’t home yet, Demika talked to him instead, and ended up changing her life trajectory dramatically. The military had its tough times, especially being one of only 2 women in her unit while stationed in Kuwait, but it also af...

Is there honor in putting up a tent? Our guest today says, absolutely. When you put forth your very best effort, no matter the job, you have truly shocked your potential. Maceo Jourdan began his career at 17 in the army, with high hopes of becoming a Green Beret. Although that goal was left unrealized, his experiences in the military shaped his tenacity and zeal for his professional goals, persona...

Building respect and resilience through oration is what our guest today is all about. Ricky Higby spent 26 years in the Air Force, and today his goal is to obliterate behaviors such as suicide, bullying, domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, self-harm, inequality, & discrimination while enabling individuals to be their best self, to #BeAsBuilt.  In today’s episode Ricky talks about...

She might not have known what the Coast Guard was when she met her future husband, but 16 years, 9 moves and 2 children later, she does now. Our guest today is Jessica Manfre, spouse to an active-duty Coast Guardsman. In today’s episode Jessica shares the joys, stresses, and pride of being a military spouse, talking especially about how she keeps connected to friends around the globe no matter whe...

Bill Kurzeja began his career in the United States Army where he learned discipline and the importance of strict attention to detail. Over the next 8 years he made his way up the ranks to sergeant where he learned not only leadership, but also the importance of clear, effective communication in training. This made his next move as he transitioned out of the military in 2001 obvious; he would enter...

Join us today as we kick off a month-long series honoring and learning from American Veterans and their families. We begin by speaking with long-term Shock Your Potential friend, Rob Lougee, Assistant National Employment Director for DAV (Disabled American Veterans).   Rob E. Lougee, a service-connected disabled veteran of the Persian Gulf War, was appointed Assistant National Employment Director...

Do you dream of being your own boss? If yes, then our guest today can help you find your perfect business. Lance Graulich is the founder & CEO of ION Franchising, an industry leading franchise consulting and development group, that represents over 500 franchise brands & business opportunities within 90 categories. Lance helps prospective entrepreneurs find their perfect franchise for FREE. He also...

Would you leave your home and everyone you know to travel across the world to pursue your dreams? Our guest today did just that! Connie Diforo is a self-taught designer based in Boston who learned to sew using her grandmother's Singer sewing machine in Botswana. In today’s episode we learn about her life-long passion for fashion, her journey to America, and her current mission to help rebuild her...

Have you considered making the move to entrepreneurship? If so, our guest today may be able to help. Felicia Shanken is the CEO/Founder of the Philadelphia Women's Network Connection, LLC and PWNC Foundation Inc 501(c)(3). PWNC creates a friendly supportive community where business owners enjoy sharpening their entrepreneurial edge while nurturing valuable relationships that enrich career satisfac...

Do you know any Brilliant Jerks? Our guest today does, and she also knows how to help them. Dr. Katrina Burrus, CEO/founder of Excellent Executive Coaching LLC, is known for fast-tracking leaders to the C-Suite and beyond and for "Transforming Brilliant Jerks into Inspiring Leaders." She is also the author of Managing Brilliant Jerks: How Organizations and Coaches Can Transform Difficult Leaders i...

Could you reset the rhythm of your life and find a new career in the process? Our guest today says yes! Michelle Fortin is an award-winning broadcast journalist, speaker, comedian, and actress. In today’s episode we learn about Michelle’s decision to take an entire year off from work, volunteering, personal and social engagements and more to save herself from burnout. And as a present to herself f...

Do you have a desire to write a book? Why? Our guest today will definitely want to know WHY you want to write one if she is going to consider taking you on as a client. Jyotsna Ramachandran is a best-selling author, book publisher, TEDx speaker, and is an international Author Success Coach who has helped  more than 400 coaches, trainers, speakers and experts  from 35 different countries to build a...

Will we ever meet in person again? Out guest today is quite confident that we will. In fact, he is so confident that he is betting his company on it. James Daniels is President & CEO of The Meeting Designers, an internationally recognized events management company founded in 2005 and entrusted with the planning and execution of over 200 programs a year.  James previously held national account sale...

Do your systems work with each other to ensure exceptional customer experiences, or could they be harming your reputation? Our guest today not only helps you to answer that question, but also has a solution for you. Justin Winter is Co-founder & CEO of Boostopia, an all-in-one support operations platform that unlocks the power of your support data inside your support ticketing system to transform...

Can you break the patterns you follow and the stories you tell yourself in order find your authentic purpose? Our guest today knows you can. Tony Martignetti is a leadership coach, entrepreneur, idea generator, and a people connector. He loves guiding people to find clarity in their lives, so they are energized, fully present, and unstoppable. In today’s episode we talk about how he guides his cli...

Can you cultivate confidence? Our guest today believes you can. Paul Ross is a Master Hypnotist, Master Trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Meditation Instructor, speaker, and author of Subtle Words that Sell – How to Get Your Prospects to Convince Themselves to Buy and Add Top Dollars to Your Bottom Line! https://amzn.to/3iKBaAK In our episode today, Paul tells us about his journey to a prac...

Are you able to be tough on yourself to become the best you possible? Our guest today believes that is the difference between good leaders, and great ones. Simone Sloan is the founder of Your Choice Coach, and is an emotional intelligence business and executive coach whose mantra is Voice, Power, Confidence. Your Choice Coach helps leverage business strategy, emotional intelligence, and executive...

Why retire when you can graduate? Making the best financial decisions for today and the future can be daunting, but our guest today is dedicated to making the process easier, and less stressful. Eric Brotman, CFP, AEP, CPWA is the CEO of BFG Financial Advisors. We know. That is a lot of letters. But suffice it to say, he knows his stuff. In fact, Eric shares his knowledge through his Don’t Retire…...