The Libby DeLucien Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Caden Hutchens, CEO of O2V and host of ISSA’s Hard Refresh podcast, to talk about what it really takes to grow into leadership—especially when you didn’t start at the top. Caden’s story is one of deep ownership, vision, and long-term investment. We talk about what it means to be an intrapreneur inside someone else’s business, how to step into authority with humilit...

This episode is probably one of our most honest Date Mornings yet. Chris and I talk about burnout, deep reflection, and the uncomfortable truth that you can’t be coached if you won’t own your mistakes. From calling each other out (with permission) to rewriting personal stories we were too ashamed to share—we get real about what it actually takes to grow. We also talk about the power of public acco...

In this episode, I sit down with Naylor Taliaferro—better known as the Lawn Care Rookie—to talk about what happens when you stop trying to 2X your life… and start building a 10X one. From burnout in retail to hosting the LCR Summit and running multiple businesses, Naylor shares what it really took to create momentum. We dive into coaching, letting go of identity, and why the “fast pass” isn’t chea...

This episode is straight from a recent live workshop where I walk through exactly how to fix broken recruiting systems—and stop wasting time on interviews that go nowhere. I’m sharing the real numbers: time, money, and energy most business owners lose when using outdated hiring methods. Then I walk you through the Stacked Interview strategy we’ve used at WootRecruit to change the game. And it work...

This special Libby Live presentation—“The CT Fingerprint”—is about changing the way we hire, forever. I’m sharing the official launch of the CT Fingerprint: a first-of-its-kind framework to identify what actually makes a great residential cleaning technician. This is based on real data, real interviews, and the real traits we’ve been missing. But this presentation goes deeper. I open up about my r...

We hit 200 hours of intense work in two weeks—and totally forgot how to stop. In this episode, Chris and I talk about the sprint we just pushed through, the burnout we didn’t expect, and how we’re learning (the hard way) to build in real rest. We go deep on managing energy over time, embracing the idea of a “minimum viable product” even outside of software, and how our self-sabotaging patterns sne...

This one isn’t polished. It’s personal. I’m coming to you solo after one of the toughest weeks I’ve had in business in a while. A long-time employee turned competitor. Clients lost. Lies exposed. And a hard truth I had to face: I saw the signs, and I didn’t act. If you’ve ever been burned by someone you trusted… if you’ve ever felt that gut-punch betrayal after giving someone opportunity, support,...

What if I told you the way you're interviewing right now is costing you over $80,000 a year? In this Deep Dive episode, I’m walking you through the real math behind recruiting inefficiency, and exactly how we do it differently at WootRecruit. From quality control to time-wasting interviews, to why your HR team might be sabotaging scale in the name of “job security”—we’re getting into it. I’m shari...

In this Date Mornings episode, Chris and I are talking about something that’s wrecked deadlines, team trust, and even self-worth—confidence bias. It’s that little voice in your head that says “Yeah, I can get it done,” even when you’re already maxed out. It’s the reason we overcommit, underdeliver, and stay stuck in burnout. And we’re seeing it everywhere: in our team, in clients, and yep… in ours...

This episode hits deep. From a resort in Mexico (yes, kind of in a bathing suit again — you’ve been warned 😏), I’m getting real about one of the hardest lessons in business: putting the wrong person in charge. We’ve all done it—hired or promoted someone too fast, out of burnout, desperation, or straight-up hope. And when it backfires, it doesn’t just hurt revenue… it wrecks culture. In this Fires...

This Firestarter episode is all about cutting the noise and getting clear. Chris and I discuss what "1 Layer Deep" really means, not as a tactic or a checklist but as a way of thinking. It’s about simplifying how you lead, make decisions, and show up when everything feels messy. We share how we use this lens in life, business, parenting, and team leadership and why most people stay stuck not becau...

We thought this would be a quick couples planning session… and two weeks later, here we are. 😅 In this Date Mornings episode, Chris and I go deep on the Time Value Matrix we created to help business owners like us figure out where their time is actually going—and where it SHOULD be. If you’ve got multiple ventures, side hustles, or locations, this is the framework that will change everything. We...

In this Firestarter episode, we’re lighting up one of the biggest lies in business: that more meetings will fix broken teams. The truth is, if you’re scheduling meeting after meeting trying to “align” people, you’re just covering up deeper leadership gaps. Systems won’t save you. Checklists won’t make your team care more. And processes won’t replace the emotional connection you’ve failed to build....

Let’s talk about delegation that actually works. If you’re still micromanaging your inbox or triple-checking what your assistant’s allowed to touch, I hate to break it to you—but you don’t have an assistant. You have a task-taker. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal Delegation Framework—the same one that helped me go from “doing everything” to letting my assistant run entire retreats, speak t...

This Date Mornings episode with Chris is a must-listen if hiring feels harder than ever. We’re breaking down what’s being called The Great Stay — a shift where people aren’t leaving jobs, pay bumps aren’t enough to move them, and turnover is slowing down across the board. Inside this episode: 🔸Why your job postings aren’t getting traction 🔸How inflated salaries from COVID are haunting businesses...

We need to talk about automations… because y’all, it’s gotten out of hand. Everyone's selling the “automate your business and gain your freedom” dream, but if your systems suck, you’re just automating chaos. In this Firestarter🔥 episode, I’m breaking down why most automations fall flat, how the GHL reseller craze is turning into an MLM vibe, and what actually works when it comes to scaling with t...

The Great Resignation is over... welcome to the Great Stay. In this solo episode, I break down what’s actually happening in today’s hiring market—and why it feels so hard to find (and keep) great people right now. From inflated wages and hiring hangovers to the shift from leaders to doers, this is a must-listen for any business owner feeling stuck. It’s time to right-size, reset, and rethink how w...

This one's for all my fellow moms, entrepreneurs, and partners juggling all the things 🫠 In this special Date Mornings episode, Chris and I talk about what it really means to get comfortable—and why that might be the very thing keeping you stuck. From travel burnout and falling off routines, to getting real about self-image and priorities, we’re going 1 layer deep on it all. We also share how Cou...

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨 This is the FIRST episode under our new brand—The Libby DeLucien Podcast! 🎉 Formerly known as Fearlessness, we’re going One Layer Deep—stripping away the fluff and getting real about what actually moves the needle in business, leadership, and life. And we’re kicking things off with a truth bomb: YOU are probably the bottleneck in your own business. Most entrepreneurs belie...

This episode is packed with insights on business, freedom, and building something that truly runs without you! 💡 I sat down with my good friend Jhon LeBaron, who took over his mom’s cleaning business in 2017 and scaled it from six figures to multiple seven figures—all while working only an hour a week in the company. We talked about what it takes to create a self-sustaining business, the challeng...

This episode is packed with business wisdom, resilience, and culture-building gold! 💡 I sat down with my good friend Jeannie Henderson, CEO of Jeannie Cleaning and creator of Culture Magic, to talk about how she went from owning 30+ restaurant franchises to building a successful cleaning company. We dive into the lessons learned from losing everything in 2008, why culture is the key to business s...

This episode is packed with resilience, reinvention, and real talk!❤️‍🔥 I sat down with Erica Turner, owner of Green Meadow Cleaning, to talk about how she accidentally fell into the cleaning industry, built a thriving business, and found her passion for giving back.   We dive into how hurricanes and hardships shaped her leadership, why giving back to the community matters, and the game...

This episode is all about resilience, purpose, and making an impact! ❤️‍🔥 I sat down with Lisa Ciao—mom, cleaning business owner, author, and now, nonprofit founder. She shares how she built her business, the challenges of raising a special-needs son, and how his journey inspired her book, Anthony’s Way: I Am Me. We also dive into the emotional process of writing a book (spoiler: it’s intense!) a...

In this episode of Fearlessness, I sit down with Amber Hathaway, the powerhouse behind Cowpoke Cleaning. Amber's journey from working at a coffee shop to building a thriving cleaning business is nothing short of inspiring. She shares how a dream (literally!) led her to start her company, the tough lessons she learned from a failed partnership, and the mindset shifts that helped her push through im...

In this episode, Sharon Tinberg and I get real about the unexpected twists and turns of life and business. We dive deep into Sharon's struggles and triumphs in building her innovative cleaning training software, and Paul Fried introduces his new venture, a platform that helps people plan for the end of their lives. We also share candid reflections on the challenges of balancing work, family, and p...