The Profit Connections Podcast

In this episode, I talk about raising my eldest daughter; a brilliant, wildly creative artist who could make something out of nothing. As beautiful as her creativity was, I learned early on that creativity without limits can lead to overwhelm, exhaustion, and emotional burnout. What helped my daughter thrive wasn’t unbounded freedom it was guardrails. These guardrails didn’t restrict her. They foc...

This week I sat down with Audrey Faust, MBA, the Manifesting CFO, who blends 25+ years of financial strategy with neuroscience, EFT tapping, and energy work to help women entrepreneurs manifest, manage, and multiply their money with confidence. Audrey shares how she transitioned from a multi–six-figure accounting agency into an aligned, soul-led coaching business and why listening to her intuition...

Are you no longer feeling passionate about your business? Maybe a little burnt out from trying to “do it all, all the time?” In this week’s solo episode I break down why this happens, especially to creative entrepreneurs and reveal the hard truth about how creativity without structure eventually becomes chaos. (And chaos cannot scale). This episode explores the emotional and operational realities...

In this episode, I sit down with 30-year business veteran and strategic advisor Kemmy Safdie whose journey through retail, global imports, and business consulting is packed with insight and hard-earned lessons. Kemmy once built a multi-million-dollar import company with booming sales but behind the scenes, inventory ballooned, margins slipped, and cash flow vanished. Despite $15 million in revenue...

What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn’t your strategy, your skills, or your circumstances, it's the waiting? In today’s episode of the Profit Connections Podcast , we dive deep into one of the most universal traps entrepreneurs fall into: delaying action until the “perfect time.” And right now, as we round the corner into a new year, it’s more common than ever. We tell ourselves...

What if you could wake up to one warm lead or referral every single day all without cold outreach or expensive ads? In this episode of the Profit Connections Podcast , I sit down with Jesse Holmes, creator of the Effortless Growth system, to reveal how entrepreneurs can build a steady stream of warm leads in just a few minutes a day. After scaling a health supplement business to nearly $12 million...

Have you ever looked at your business or even your fitness equipment  and thought, “I know exactly what to do… so why am I not doing it?” In this solo episode of the Profit Connections Podcast, I share a relatable truth: most entrepreneurs aren’t short on knowledge;  they’re short on clarity, structure, and support. Using my own story about exercise equipment gathering dust in her garage...

What happens when a creative learns to think like a business owner without losing the art that started it all? In this episode of the Profit Connections Podcast , I head into Horologe Studios for a fun, off-the-rails, laugh-out-loud conversation with photographer and videographer Aaron Lurie, founder of VMA Photography Studios and Horologe Studios Aaron’s been in the photography world for nearly t...

How many times have you said, “I’ll do that when things settle down”? In this solo episode, I tackle one of the biggest traps holding entrepreneurs back; waiting for the “right time.” Whether it’s launching a new offer, raising your prices, or hiring help, many business owners stay stuck because they’re waiting for perfect conditions that never come. Listen in as I break down why waiting equals st...

If you’ve been avoiding video because you feel awkward on camera or don’t know where to start, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Lion Fludd, a retired Marine, digital creator, and expert in helping entrepreneurs level up their virtual presence. Lion believes anyone can look professional online, and it doesn’t take expensive gear, just the right mindset and a few key habits. We talk about how...

When the economy shifts, it’s easy to feel powerless. Sales slow down, clients hesitate, and fear starts whispering that success is out of reach. But I’ve learned that your business doesn’t have to shrink just because the world feels uncertain. In this episode, I’m sharing what I discovered when my husband and I launched our multi-award-winning business during the 2008 recession. A time when banks...

What if the reason you’re not getting referrals has nothing to do with your skills, or even your results, but rather everything to do with your approach to networking? In this episode of the Profit Connections Podcast, I sit down with Frank Agin, president of AmSpirit Business Connections and host of the Networking RX podcast. Frank has worked with thousands of professionals and entrepreneurs, and...

Today we’re pulling back the curtain on what it’s like to work through a live coaching session with me. My guest, Jenny Benson, runs This Mom Made , where she creates custom embroidery, T-shirts, memory bears, and quilts. Like so many creative entrepreneurs, Jenny loves the craft but struggles with the business side: numbers, marketing, and knowing how to hit consistent income goals. Together, we...

Taxes don’t have to be scary or expensive. In this episode, founder & CEO of Together CFO KC Chohan breaks down how everyday business owners can use the same concepts family offices use to legally reduce taxes and build generational wealth. We start with the big picture: why 90% of taxpayers overpay and how to stop it with proactive planning. KC explains the two lanes of smart tax reduction an...

In the final episode of our Legendary Business: From Rats to Riche$ series , we meet Charlotte Rat. The tentative rat who tries everything but never commits long enough to see results. Charlotte is enthusiastic and always chasing the “next big thing,” but her constant starting and stopping keeps her business stuck at zero. This episode unpacks why TRY is the three-letter word killing momentum, and...

What if your marketing didn’t feel heavy, overwhelming, or like a never-ending grind? What if it actually brought you joy while still growing your business and fueling profits? In this episode, I sit down with M. Shannon Hernandez, messaging and email marketing strategist and founder of the Joyful Business Revolution. Shannon is passionate about helping established business owners with big mission...

In Part 4 of the Legendary Business: From Rats to Riche$ series, we meet Charles Rat ,  the busy, overworked solopreneur who can always justify his bad customer service with a “good reason.” Charles is overwhelmed and doesn’t see things from his customers’ point of view. In the classic,” can’t see the forest for the trees” scenario, Charles is overwhelmed with the duties of running his busine...

What if the most powerful thing you could do for your business today was to stop hiding parts of yourself? In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Dunford Dickman, traveler, life coach, art medicine woman, and African safari retreat leader. Lisa spent 15 years as an author of over 40 Lonely Planet travel guidebooks before following a deeper calling into transformational coaching and retreats. Today, s...

In Part 3 of our Legendary Business, Legendary Business: From Rats to Riche$ series , we meet Darnell, the invisible rat. Darnell has built the world’s best mousetrap, the Ultimate 1000, but there’s just one problem: no one knows it exists. His story is the perfect metaphor for so many business owners who are incredible at what they do, yet remain the “best kept secret” in their industry. Drawing...

What if your business could get national visibility for free? In this week’s episode, we sit down with The Expert Expert™ Rob Lange, a seasoned strategist with over 35 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, entertainers, and everyday business owners harness the power of press and media. The Expert Expert™ Rob Lange breaks down what “media” really means (hint: it’s not just writing a press rele...

Welcome back to Part Two of our Legendary Business: From Rats to Riche$ series, based on my Amazon bestselling book about the five most common mistakes business owners make and how to fix them. ( If you missed Part One, go back and meet Maya, the Nearsighted Rat in episode 26 “ When Passion Gets in the Way of Profit “) Today, we’re diving into a new chapter with one of my personal favorites: Holde...

If you’ve been hesitant to grow your team because of the overwhelm, confusion, or fear of “doing it wrong,” this episode is your new go-to guide. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jessper Maquindang, a leadership and HR consultant who breaks down complex HR jargon into simple, actionable steps any small business owner can use to build self-led, high-performing teams that don’t just do the work, bu...

Welcome to part one of my five-part series based on my Amazon bestselling book Legendary Business: From Rats to Riche$ . In this episode, I introduce you to Maya, the first rat you'll meet in the book, and possibly the most relatable one for many entrepreneurs. Maya is the short-sighted rat. She’s all passion, no profit. She bakes majestic, intricate cakes because that’s what lights her up, but he...

Are you being ghosted by your email list? Today I welcome email strategist and business coach Karen Grill to walk us through the critical 2025 updates to email deliverability. From SPF and DKIM to domain-based email protocols, Karen breaks it all down in plain language, and gives you the roadmap to keep your emails landing in inboxes (not spam folders). Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or ju...

What does success actually mean for you ? Is it about revenue? Recognition? Freedom? Fulfillment? Impact? The truth is, success is deeply personal. And the moment you stop measuring it against someone else’s yardstick is the moment you start truly growing your business and living a life that feels aligned to you and your values. In this episode, I share the 6 core rules of success we live by in ou...