The Beyond Business Podcast

Katherine Martín-Fisher welcomes Peter Bray to explore his career evolution and the transformative power of storytelling in business. They discuss the essence of business storytelling, focusing on client transformations and overcoming challenges. Peter shares client success stories and insights on engaging with his services. The conversation delves into leveraging AI for effective storytelling and...

Join Katherine Martín-Fisher as she chats with Maggie Perotin about her journey from burnout to entrepreneurial success. Maggie shares her early challenges in starting a business, balancing family, and evolving from a doer to a leader. They discuss mentorship, coachability, and overcoming self-doubt. Maggie offers leadership insights, advice to her younger self, and key success habits. The episode...

Katherine Martín-Fisher engages in a conversation with Bill Blankschaen, delving into his early life and passion for storytelling. Bill shares key lessons from stepping into the unknown and discusses how identifying and serving the ideal client has shaped his journey. The dialogue highlights the impact of mentors and coaches on Bill's success and explores the power of cohesive storytelling in busi...

Join Katherine Martín-Fisher as she chats with Leisa Reid about her journey in public speaking and its impact on her business success. Lisa shares tips on overcoming fears, navigating paid vs. free gigs, and avoiding common mistakes. They discuss market opportunities, virtual speaking, handling rejection, and client acquisition. Discover insights on keynote vs. regular roles and virtual vs. in-per...

Katherine Martín-Fisher welcomes Chandler Lyles to discuss his journey into entrepreneurship and the lessons learned from past business failures, leading to the creation of High Beam Marketing. They explore various marketing strategies, insights, and the challenges of branding and website optimization. Chandler shares his approach to tackling new business problems and compares organic versus paid...

Katherine Martín-Fisher welcomes Jennifer Larsh to discuss her personal and professional journey, focusing on the role of nutritional microscopy in health. Jennifer explains the importance of cellular nutrition and health assessment, comparing healthy and unhealthy cells. They explore how water quality affects cellular health and the benefits of environmental and dietary changes. Jennifer shares c...

Katherine Martín-Fisher converses with Margaret Thomas, known as Maggie, who shares her journey into the real estate world and her passion for the job. They discuss the significance of home presentation and how Maggie overcame personal adversity to succeed. Maggie recounts her transition from education to making a meaningful impact in real estate and offers advice for home sellers on reinventing t...

Katherine Martín-Fisher welcomes Carter Renninger to discuss his passion and career path in the real estate industry. Carter shares insights on common mistakes and recent changes in the field, offering valuable perspectives on navigating today's market. He highlights his unique value proposition and provides an in-depth look at the Lancaster market. The conversation also covers Carter's career asp...

Katherine Martín-Fisher welcomes Jasmine Kraybill to discuss her journey in the real estate industry. Jasmine shares her motivation and highlights the importance of financial literacy for prospective homeowners. They delve into building client relationships through trust and address common misconceptions about real estate and the buying process. Jasmine reveals frequent mistakes and challenges fac...

Katherine Martin-Fisher sits down with Randy Bellum to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, focusing on the integration of meditation into his business life. Randy opens up about personal struggles he faced while building his business and the lessons he learned on attachment through significant life events. They delve into the impact of influential people on Randy's career and the dynamics of his...

Katherine Martín-Fisher welcomes Natalie Bedard, who leads a meditation session before delving into her early years and career aspirations. Natalie shares her healing journey, discussing the impact of others on her self-worth and overcoming personal challenges. They explore how Natalie assists clients with emotional blockages and identify her ideal client profile. The conversation covers societal...

Katherine Martín-Fisher sits down with Jeffrey Roe to explore his journey from a New Yorker affected by 9/11 to an influential figure in community management. They discuss the shift from community challenges to social media, highlighting a case study on the Facebook Watch show "Returning the Favor." Jeffrey shares insights on how podcasting enhances community engagement and speculates on future tr...

Katherine Martin-Fisher sits down with Jeanette Lowry to discuss the origins of Pivot Brand and its mission to empower women. They delve into the relationship between income and personal paradigms, highlighting the importance of personal growth, mentorship, and investing in oneself. Jeanette shares insights on identifying ideal clients and recounts inspiring success stories. They recommend fitness...

In this episode, Katherine Martín-Fisher welcomes Igor Schultenov, who shares his journey from post-communist Russia to the bustling city of Los Angeles. Igor recounts his early life, the importance of asking questions, and the pivotal career transitions that led him to the real estate industry. He delves into his experiences with the Avista Fund, discussing syndication, investment choices, and ed...

Katherine Martin-Fisher welcomes Brian Livingston, who shares his transition from police work to entrepreneurship. They explore his mentoring approach and how he identifies client needs, particularly addressing PTSD in business. Brian discusses his journey in pivoting and growing as a business coach, along with his podcast and overcoming adversity. They delve into leveraging podcasting and writing...

Katherine Martín-Fisher introduces Alexandre Salmi, who shares insights from his early life in Brazil and the influences that shaped his journey. Alexandre delves into the leadership lessons and personal growth he experienced through travel, which led to his transition into consulting and marketing. He explains how he aids entrepreneurs with a focus on alignment and sustainability in business. The...

Katherine Martín-Fisher engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dianné Jean Aldrich, exploring the origins and foundational health pillars at the Moon Lodge. Dianné shares her transition to online work and the inspiration behind her yurt. They discuss the sweat lodge, Dianné's ideal clients, and the distinction between wanting and willingness, illustrated by a skeptical client case. Dianné delves...

In this episode, Katherine Martin-Fisher welcomes John Hall, who shares his journey from tech executive to business coach. They discuss self-discovery, how personal experiences like divorce influenced his transition, and the intermingling of personal and professional life through the concept of barnacles. John highlights the role of an executive coach and the importance of self-relationship. They...

Join Katherine Martin-Fisher as she chats with Jeannie Omlar about a pivotal moment in her entrepreneurial journey. They explore the importance of timing, early business challenges, and Jeannie's approach to organic marketing. Discover how to identify ideal clients, overcome sales hurdles, and hear client success stories. Jeannie tackles leadership misconceptions, messaging significance, and outli...

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Ricky Marton, diving into his background and the mission of his company, Koru, along with Open Access Ventures and their ideal clients. Ricky shares insights into overcoming challenges and the excitement that comes with entrepreneurship. He reflects on learning from setbacks and the influential role of mentors in his journey. The conversation also touches on Rick...

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Nikki May, exploring her journey into social media and the rise of her digital marketing career. Nikki shares the importance of processes and creating ideal client avatars in business. She delves into storytelling and content creation strategies, highlighting the influence of mentors and addressing social media misconceptions. Nikki discusses common mistakes and...

Join Katherine Martin-Fisher as she chats with Rebecca Silence, a specialist in healing generational trauma. Rebecca shares insights on breaking trauma cycles, emotional clarity, and their impact on leadership and the nervous system. She discusses trusting inner guidance, drawing from her own cancer journey, and how crises can lead to transformation. The episode covers setting boundaries, the role...

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Doug Betts, who shares his early inspirations and the journey of starting his business during the pandemic, highlighting the initial challenges faced. Doug discusses common HR management mistakes and offers solutions for hybrid working environments. He talks about his passion for HR and overcoming resistance within the industry. The conversation delves into the r...

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Cynthia Burleson, who reflects on her early career influences and her journey into political science and education. Cynthia discusses the International Siblings Society, its mission, and the concept of the Olympic Truce in the context of a global race for sustainability. She explains the 17 sustainable development goals and outlines the outreach and participation...

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Danny Nathan, who shares his early career experiences and the inception of Apollo 21 after working at an innovation consultancy. Danny discusses the various setbacks and challenges he faced as an entrepreneur and elaborates on the ideal clients and services offered by Apollo 21. He provides insights on when businesses should seek Apollo 21's assistance and shares...