The Authority Business Show

Struggling with your business finances? Let’s get real—if you don’t understand your numbers, you’re leaving money on the table. In this no-BS episode, Stacey Chillemi sits down with accounting expert Roger Knecht to break down the 4 core financial services every business owner needs to master—so you can stop flying blind and start making confident, profitable decisions. In this episode, we cover:...

Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with investor Andrew Parrillo to help you stop feeling confused about money—and start investing with clarity and confidence. If your money feels stuck, stressed, or out of control… this episode will help you fix that—starting today. You’ll learn: 💡 How to invest confidently (even if you’re not “good with money”) 📈 Why long-term investing lowers stress and builds real...

Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with superforecaster and financial planner Will R. Young to teach you how to think more clearly, reduce costly money mistakes, and make better decisions starting today. What if better thinking—not more information—was the key to better results? You’ll learn: 🧠 How to retrain your brain to make more accurate predictions 📊 A simple system to track and improve your deci...

That deal won’t wait 30–45 days—so here’s how to fund it fast without getting reckless. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with private lending expert LeAnn Lyon to show you how to use short-term funding strategically so you can move quickly, stay protected, and keep your profit. You’ll learn: ⚡ How to get funding fast (without panic decisions) 🧠 What lenders actually need so you can prepare today 📊...

If you’re doing everything “right” but still feel off, this episode is your reset. Lisa Urbanski sits down with Dr. Joe Drolshagen to break down the difference between normal stress and misalignment. In this episode, you’ll learn: • The key signs you’re misaligned (even if you’re productive) • How to tell stress vs. “this isn’t right for me” • Why authenticity can feel unsafe at first (and how to...

When pressure hits your business, your brain doesn’t think; it reacts. And reactive decisions cost money. In this episode, host Stacey Chillemi sits down with life insurance attorney Stephanie Prestridge to share two simple yet powerful pivot questions that help stop emotional spirals and prevent costly business mistakes. You’ll learn: 🧠 Why smart leaders make emotional decisions under stress 💼...

Most startups don’t fail because the idea is bad—they fail because they run out of cash or scale without financial clarity. In this episode, Stacey Chillemi interviews Armani, founder of The Armani Group, a financial and fractional CFO partner for startups and growth-stage companies, to explain how founders can build a clean, scalable finance foundation from the beginning. You’ll learn: ✨ What a...

If your business only works when you’re there, you don’t have a “work ethic” problem; you have a dependency problem. And it’s fixable. Host Stacey Chillemi talks with Rich Ashton about building leaders from within so your company can run smoothly, even when you’re not in the building. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🎧 Why hiring “corporate” managers often fails in small businesses 🎧 How to spot l...

Mentor. Coach. Advisor. Consultant. People use these words interchangeably—but they are not the same… and choosing the wrong one can cost you time, money, and momentum. In this episode, Lisa Urbanski sits down with business expert Roger Knecht to break down the real differences between these four roles—what each one does, how they work with you, what results you should expect, and how to know whic...

Success shouldn’t feel like danger… but for many of us, it does. In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with rapid growth specialist Dr. Joe Drolshagen to unpack why success can trigger fear. You’ll learn: 🌱 Why your brain treats growth like a threat 🧠 How subconscious programming creates self-sabotage 💡 The difference between ego, confidence, and worthiness 🔥 How to build a “dynamic vi...

Most entrepreneurs think about trial lawyers after something goes wrong—when it’s already expensive. Host Stacey Chillemi talks with trial lawyer Hillary Johns about how to protect your business before disputes, demand letters, or lawsuits hit. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The biggest legal risks for business owners (employees, customers, vendors) ✅ How to tighten contracts (and which clause...

Ever snapped at a teammate, froze in a meeting, or overreacted to an email—then wondered, why did I do that? Host Lisa Urbanski talks with Dr. Melanie Gray, who breaks down emotional dysregulation as a nervous system response to show leaders how to reset before stress overrides their decisions. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🧠 Why high-performing leaders get “hijacked” under stress 🔋 The “low ba...

If knowing what to do was enough, you’d already be there. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with rapid growth specialist Dr. Joe Drolshagen to explain why smart, capable people get stuck You’ll learn: 🧠 Why willpower isn’t the problem (your programming is) ⚡ How the comfort zone keeps you repeating the same results 🎯 A simple “dynamic vision” exercise to get clear and move forward 🔥 How to take act...

Most products don’t fail because of bad technology. They fail because no one stopped to understand the human. In this episode, Lisa Urbanski sits down with Wayne Li to break down why empathy isn’t soft — it’s strategic. You’ll learn: 🔥 Why intelligent teams still build the wrong thing 🧠 The 3 types of empathy (and how to apply them at work) 🚀 The skill AI can’t replicate — and why it matters no...

Performance reviews are supposed to improve performance—but for most teams, they create anxiety, defensiveness, and confusion. In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski talks with leadership expert David Cohen about modernizing performance reviews. In this conversation, you’ll learn: • Why reviews feel like an ambush (and how surprise kills trust) • How to switch from feedback to feedforward coaching •...

Frontline employees are the entire brand experience—and when leaders create a “safe haven,” performance rises fast. In this episode, Stacey Chillemi sits down with Joffrey Tfetti, CEO of Frontline Performance Group (32 years helping hotels and service teams worldwide), to break down the leadership behaviors and incentive systems that unlock discretionary effort—the extra care that customers feel a...

If your competitors show up before you on Google Maps, this episode helps you fix it—fast. Host Lisa Urbanski talks with Chris Campbell about optimizing your Google Business Profile. You’ll learn: 🔎 Why you’re not ranking (and the first fixes to make) 🧱 The “foundation” checklist: Services, photos, reviews 📸 How 100 photos can boost visibility ⭐ How to reach 30 reviews + respond the right way...

Burned out but still dreaming bigger? This episode shows you how to turn your calling into a business you enjoy without the hustle hangover.  Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with LeAnn Lyon, entrepreneur coach and Chief Joy Officer at Joy Minder, to unpack a values-first path to starting (or restarting) a business. From faith-rooted resilience to her nautical SAIL System—Set your course, Anchor rea...

Ever had a solid real estate deal… and the bank still said no? In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski talks with private money broker LeAnn Lyon about what private money really is, who it’s for, and how to use it safely and strategically. You’ll learn: Why banks reject good deals (and why it’s not personal) What “private money” means in simple terms When private money is a smart option (and when it i...

Want a more productive workplace? It starts with motivated employees and true team alignment—not more meetings, not more pressure, and definitely not more micromanaging. In this actionable episode, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with industry expert Roger Knecht to break down how leaders can align their teams, increase morale, and improve performance across the organization. You’ll learn practical s...

You’re achieving. You’re delivering. But you’re exhausted. In this episode, Stacey Chillemi sits down with leadership coach Paul Crick, creator of the GRACE Framework®, to unpack why high performers burn out—and what actually builds real resilience. This conversation will help you reset your nervous system, protect your edge, and lead with clarity starting today. If you feel like you can’t slow do...

Your attention is your most valuable asset — and most investors are losing it. In this episode, Lisa Urbanski sits down with CFP and behavioral wealth architect Will Young to break down why constant information is quietly draining your wealth — and how selective ignorance can become your greatest financial edge. You’ll learn: ✨ How information overload triggers impulsive investing ✨ Why trending...

Money stress isn’t just about numbers — it’s about not knowing what’s real. In this episode of Can You Handle the Truth?, Steve Frazier (Founder, Coach, Author) sits down with Emery Robichaw (crypto + precious metals researcher) to gently unpack crypto, gold, CBDCs, and the traditional banking system so you can move from confusion to clarity. 🧠✨ This conversation will help you: 🪙 Understand wha...

Fear isn’t your enemy—it’s information. When you know how to work with it, confidence follows. In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski talks with entrepreneur and author Rich Lyons about how fear, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt actually work—and how awareness helps you respond instead of freeze. You’ll learn: 🧠 Why fear shows up right before growth 🚦 How to pause fear without forcing confidence...

Cash flow issues aren’t always about money—they’re about how you get paid. In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski talks with Asaf Darash, founder of RegPack, about how service-based businesses can turn delayed payments into a strategic advantage using smarter, lower-risk payment models. You’ll learn: 🚀 Why upfront payments reduce trust and conversion 💡 How installment payments increase participatio...