Smashing the Plateau

Ethan is a performance improvement coach and change management consultant. His unique value proposition is, he specialize in working with clients to improve their people's performance, productivity, and profitability through training, coaching, and culture consulting. In todays’ episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn techniques you can use to ask friends, colleagues and mentors for h...

Caitlin Cogan Doemner is the founder & CEO of VirtualCoachingSales.com and ecstaticsales.com. After studying at Oxford University and getting her MBA from Biola University, Caitlin Doemner launched a sales management company which generated over $11M in new revenue for its clients in 8 years. She has published multiple books, including “The Unseen Sales Machine” and “Sell with Heart.” After re...

Jonathan Stark is a former software developer who is on a mission to rid the world of hourly billing. He is the author of Hourly Billing Is Nuts, the host of Ditching Hourly, and writes a daily newsletter on pricing for independent professionals. In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how you can make more money without working more hours. Jonathan and I discuss the following t...

After 25 years as a creative professional, Wayne Pelletier founded Resonant Pixel Company just three years ago. The business experienced some early rapid growth, but it wasn't the business Wayne wanted. He has since transitioned the company into productized services, helping small businesses leverage the Squarespace platform to go from having an informational brochure-ware website to a transaction...

Jason Van Orden helps consultants and coaches turn their expertise into online courses and group programs so they can help more people and generate more income. Jason’s mission is to help visionaries with impactful ideas to connect with the people they serve best and the problems they can most uniquely solve. In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how you can exceed your previo...

Scott A. Couchenour’s professional life of 30 years as a corporate COO and then CEO ended abruptly. He had to close the family business forever. Scott found his way out. Today, he works primarily with Executive Leaders and Business Owners in their 40's-50's to tame the chaos, design their next adventure, and then implement that journey through an iterative, cyclical coaching methodology. In today’...

Reuben Swartz is the founder of Mimiran, where his experience as a sales and marketing consultant for the Fortune 500, who struggled with his own sales and marketing efforts, led him to create the fun “anti-CRM” for independent consultants who love serving clients but hate "selling." He's also the host and chief nerd on the Sales for Nerds podcast. In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you w...

Janice Burg-Levi is a former Business & Marketing Executive with a diverse background in financial services, global telecommunications, media, and technology. She has spent her career leading business strategy and marketing at companies such as AT&T, Avaya, Unisys, Accenture, and KPMG, and now is the owner and CEO of Intracoastal Marketing and Strategy Group, LLC. She is also the host of a...

Emmy Petersson is a certified coach who has worked with people in transitions that involve career changes and/or changes in their country of residence since 2013. In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to unlock what’s next in your career to find flow, fulfillment and connect with your values in your work. Emmy and I discuss: What led Emmy to start her business [01:47] Deve...

Porschia Parker-Griffin is CEO of Fly High Coaching. She and her team of coaches and resume writers have helped thousands of clients with their career, leadership, and business goals. She is a Professional Certified Coach, a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Master Practitioner, and holds a Hogan Assessments Certification. In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how you can build a su...

Tim Miner, an AI Strategist and Consultant, is President of By The People Technologies, as System Integrator for AI and Salesforce. Tim is an experienced executive who has held leadership roles at Salesforce, IBM, and Tact.ai. He currently directs By The People Technologies LLC, helping clients achieve digital transformation through innovative AI-based solutions. As a consultant, Tim understands t...

Gayle Keller is a former Microsoft sales executive who spent the last 20+ years in tech and felt called to smash the plateau by contributing to close the gender gap in the S.T.E.A.M. fields after seeing firsthand the gender biases that still exist in the workplace (coupled with the births of her two toddler daughters). In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to overcome adve...

Stephen Woessner is the founder and CEO of Predictive ROI (PROI), a digital marketing agency, and the host of Onward Nation and Sell With Authority Podcasts. Since the advent of the commercial Internet, Stephen has collected tens of thousands of data points that have given him the ability to identify what he calls the “8 Money Draining Mistakes” and the “8 Money Making Opportunities.” In today’s e...

Tracy Enos is well-versed in making the best use of LinkedIn … and she has been for over a decade. She is on the front end of LinkedIn changes and is invited to sit in on brainstorming sessions when LinkedIn kicks around changes. She works with lots of professionals, entrepreneurs, and career types helping them substantially improve their profiles. In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you w...

Deemed the "Mad Scientist" of sales & marketing automation, Paul Sokol has been involved in countless projects as a result of his world-class customer journey automation and advertising authority. In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how pattern recognition fuels your marketing and sales process. Paul and I discuss: Paul’s background as an electrical engineer [01:42] Mach...

As international speaking coaches and founders of Remarkable Speaking, Shelley Goldstein and Mark Bossert have trained thousands of people in over 40 countries from just about every industry on how to become confident and compelling speakers. In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to unlock your inner voice to be seen, speak with intention and make meaningful connections an...

As an accomplished corporate business leader, Dave made a career of turning around underperforming business sectors through thought leadership, innovation, and the use of best practices. Today he uses his 31 years of experience to empower companies to build sellable value through a private consultancy. As a 𝘾𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙄𝙁𝙄𝙀𝘿 𝙀𝙓𝙄𝙏 𝙋𝙇𝘼𝙉𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘼𝘿𝙑𝙄𝙎𝙊𝙍 |𝘾𝙀𝙍𝙏𝙄𝙁𝙄𝙀𝘿 𝙑𝘼𝙇𝙐𝙀 𝘽𝙐𝙄𝙇𝘿𝙀𝙍 Dave works with clients to create...

Since 2008, Doug Thorpe has been helping hundreds of leaders in all types of businesses find ways to be more effective, have greater influence, and build stronger teams. He’s taken 30+ years of business ownership and leadership and put together an easy, common-sense approach to help with the business challenges of today. In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how you can set yo...

Because he endured four life traumas in a 9-month span without seeking support, Drew Deraney now knows asking for help is a strength. He is dedicated to helping build a stronger man who is prepared to face adversity healthier and come through stronger, in more empowering ways. After 30 years serving in the hospital/healthcare industry and as a franchise owner, he gave it all up to address men’s em...

If you are past 50 and wondering if it's "now or never" to start a business, or take that business risk, how do you prepare yourself for that journey? Or know if the risks are worth the reward? Tessa White is a Reformed Fortune 50 HR executive who decided to work the other side of the problem and help people navigate the difficulties of working in corporate America. Tessa Started a business in Oct...

Lieutenant General Jeff Buchanan commanded US Army North (Fifth Army). After a 37-year Army career, he retired from active duty on September 1, 2019. In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how Jeff led complex combat and humanitarian operations and now is a leadership consultant to governments and companies. Jeff and I discuss: Jeff’s career [02:19] The primary problem Jeff now...

Michael Buzinski is a decorated US Air Force veteran, life-long entrepreneur, digital marketing thought leader and best-selling author. He has built several small businesses, two multi-million-dollar enterprises, and marketed over 1200 companies. In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn the Rule of 26: Three steps to double your website revenue. Michael and I discuss: Three metri...

After 27 years undercover with the CIA, Martha Wilson is an expert at helping ordinary people uncover their hidden drivers, derailers, and showstoppers so they can do extraordinary things. In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how you can do extraordinary things. Martha and I discuss: Her career [02:08] Making the transition from CIA to business advisor [04:35] How Martha buil...

Kiley Peters is a serial entrepreneur, small business strategist, executive coach, operations consultant, and brand marketer with nearly 15 years of industry experience. She is on a mission to help 1 million women build more financially free and fulfilling lives. In today’s episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how you can turn your unique strengths and skill sets into a profitable busin...

Analiza Quiroz Wolf is an Executive Coach and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Facilitator. She is committed to guiding leaders, especially women and people of color, and organizations to their highest potential. In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to guide leaders, especially women and people of color, and organizations to their highest potential. Analiza and I discuss:...