Six-Figure Speaker Spotlight

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the CEO of The Johnson Leadership Group, Kevin Johnson. Kevin shares his personal leadership journey, emphasizing the impact of his experiences with family members who have disabilities on his leadership style. He discusses the importance of empathy, building relationships, and effective communication. Kevin also reflects on his transition from a long governmen...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the President of LaBov & Beyond Marketing Communications, Barry LaBov. Barry shares his journey from musician to successful marketing entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of differentiation in branding. He explains how he helps companies uncover their unique qualities rather than creating them from scratch. The conversation delves into Barry's public sp...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder and CEO of LevelUp Leads, John Karsant. John shares his journey from tennis coach to sales expert and offers insights into effective lead-generation strategies. John covers the importance of setting realistic expectations, the role of communication and public speaking, and the impact of AI on sales. John emphasizes the significance of cold calling a...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the CEO, Award Winning Author, Keynote Speaker, and Advisor, Chris Greco. Chris shares his leadership philosophy, emphasizing resilience and embracing adversity. He discusses his journey, including lessons from his family and his book, "Eight Steps to Overcoming Everyday Adversity." Chris highlights the significance of problem-solving, public speaking storytell...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with Your Dental Coach of Ultimate Success in Dentistry, David Pearce. David shares his journey from running a successful dental practice to becoming a coach, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered care and the emotional impact of dental work. He discusses his motivations, the challenges he faced, and his philosophy of creating meaningful patient experiences...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder and CEO of Outforce, Sean Languedoc. Sean shares his entrepreneurial journey and the inspiration behind his company. He explores the importance of finding the right talent fit, Sean's innovative strategies to simplify outsourcing, and his impressive 98% success rate in matching businesses with tech talent. Sean covers his public speaking experiences...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Owner of The Frequent Speaker, Cam Beaudoin. Cam delves into the significance of demo reels in the speaking industry, emphasizing their role in securing bookings and engaging audiences. Cam shares his journey from tech consulting to public speaking, highlighting the importance of treating speaking as a business. He provides practical advice on creating effe...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Big Cheese of LoudMouse, Marc Ensign. Marc shares his journey from playing bass in "Rent" to founding his fractional CMO agency, LoudMouse. He discusses his creative strategies for breaking into Broadway, his transition to digital marketing, and how he adapted his business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Marc emphasizes the importance of resilience, creativit...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Digital Marketing Strategist and Brand Strategist of Enzon Media, Rg Enzon. Rg shares her journey from being an immigrant from the Philippines to building Ezon Media, a six-figure digital marketing agency, in under 18 months without ad spend. The discussion covers Rg's military career, overcoming introversion, and key strategies for business growth, such as...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the CEO and COO of Wicked Smart, Zachary Beach. Zachary shares his inspiring journey from bartender and personal trainer to successful real estate investor and CEO. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, creative financing, and transitioning from a W-2 job to real estate. Zachary discusses the role of public speaking in his career, the value of in-person even...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder and CEO of The Virtual Hub, Barbara Turley. Barbara discusses her transition from corporate finance to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of delegation and structured processes. Key themes include overcoming overwhelm, the role of technology and AI in enhancing VA capabilities, and the future of organizational structures. Barbara highlight...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the CEO and Business Strategic Advisor of CLEAR Acceleration, Christine Campbell Rapin. With over 25 years of experience, Christine has helped more than 400 businesses generate over $1 billion in revenue. Christine delves into the realities of entrepreneurship, the importance of self-discovery, and the transformative power of public speaking. Christine shares h...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Facilitator of Bay Area Mastermind, Jeremy Shapiro. Jeremy shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of systems, processes, and mindset shifts, such as overcoming perfectionism. He highlights the value of public speaking, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Jeremy also discusses the benefits of mastermind groups and...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Strategic Advisor of AI Ethics and Governance at United Nations AI Advisory Board, Djuradj Caranovic. Djuradj shares his journey from behavioral economics to AI, emphasizing the importance of a human-centric approach. He addresses common fears about AI in corporate settings and advocates for its use to enhance productivity and decision-making. Practical too...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the business strategist, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and host of The Business Strategist podcast, Adam Strong. Adam shares his journey of overcoming childhood challenges like alopecia and asthma, training with Olympic champion Mo Farah, and his entrepreneurial ventures. He emphasizes resilience, purpose-driven business, and the importance of public spe...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Marketing Communications Manager, Dr. Amara Pope. Amara shares her journey in marketing, emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusivity. She discusses her experiences in male-dominated industries, her background as a fine artist, and her academic research on Canadian R&B artists. Amara highlights the transformative power of public speaking, the...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder of Converse Digital, Tom Martin. Tom shares his journey, emphasizing how public speaking has bolstered his reputation and business, Converse Digital. He discusses his book, "The Invisible Sale," which advocates for becoming known for one's knowledge to attract clients organically. The conversation covers overcoming challenges like Hurricane Katrina...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the CEO of Full Liberation Technology, Daniel Packard. Daniel shares his journey from battling severe anxiety to developing a system that helps people permanently overcome issues like anxiety, low confidence, procrastination, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. He discusses his innovative approach, which combines engineering principles with personal development...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Co-Founder and Lead Psychologist of The Neurodiversity Collective, Matthew Zakreski. Matthew shares his journey and insights on supporting neurodivergent individuals, emphasizing the need for understanding different mindsets and creating supportive environments. Matthew highlights the transformative power of public speaking, the challenges faced by neurodiv...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the President of SHOPX, Eric McHugh. Eric shares his journey in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of living in the present, maintaining a positive mindset, and embracing adaptability. He discusses his passion for chess, his transformative meditation retreat, and the innovative potential of Web3 technologies. The episode highlights Eric's belief in t...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder and CEO of KnopfKnows Solutions, Brett Knopf. Brett shares his journey through leadership and sales management, emphasizing the transformative power of public speaking for professional and personal success. He discusses his philosophy on servant leadership, the challenges he faced, and insights from his book, "Everyday People Extraordinary Sales Suc...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Owner of Hockett Tax, Jeff Hockett. Jeff's journey began in high school, where his involvement in speech and debate sparked an interest in accounting and business. This early passion led him to pursue a career in tax preparation, where he spent over 20 years helping clients navigate the complexities of the tax code. A pivotal moment in his career came when...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder of Ideal Wealth Grower, Axel Meierhoefer. Axel's journey from an illustrious career in the Air Force to becoming a powerhouse in real estate investment is nothing short of inspiring. His 22-year career in the Air Force taught him adaptability and resilience. Moving from one service station to another, he experienced various living situations, from r...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder, Performance Coach, and Professional Speaker of Performance Mindset Coaching, Aaron Trahan. Aaron's journey into leadership began unexpectedly. Thrown into a leadership role at a high-growth company at a very young age, Aaron faced a sink-or-swim environment. This early experience taught him the importance of adaptability and resilience. He quickly...

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Franchise Consultant of International Franchise Professionals Group, Greg Mohr. Greg's foray into the business world began in high school with a job at Taco Bell. This seemingly mundane start was pivotal, as it introduced him to the world of franchising under the mentorship of Cathy, a master franchisor who owned 50 Taco Bell restaurants. Greg's role in man...