The Real Deal with Camille

What do car dealerships, cold calling, and quitting your job with zero backup plan have in common? They all come down to one thing: how well you read the room. In this episode, Camille sits down with Ashley Beck Cuellar, a sales coach with 17 years of experience in automotive direct mail marketing, who walked away from a career she knew inside and out to build something that actually lit her up. T...

Did you know the bank account you trust to hold your money is almost certainly making more off of it than you are? In this solo episode, Camille breaks down how banks profit from your deposits, why even a "good" interest rate might not be the whole picture, and what wealthy people are actually doing instead. If you have ever wondered whether there is a more strategic place to grow your m...

What if the biggest threat to your business isn't a lack of solutions, but a lack of clarity about the actual problem? In this episode, I sit down with Chad King, veteran and CEO of a custom software company, to dig into why so many businesses waste time and money chasing the wrong fixes. Chad shares the three-part framework he uses with every client, and it turns out the lessons apply way bey...

What if the reason you keep skipping your to-do list has nothing to do with laziness, and everything to do with how you set yourself up in the first place? In this solo episode, Camille gets real about the accountability trap so many of us fall into, from the excitement of a new plan to the shame spiral of not following through. She shares what a year of working with a coach taught her about tradi...

What if the biggest risk you could take was actually the safest choice you ever made? In this episode, I sit down with web designer and developer Roger Jorns, who walked away from the corporate world to build his own business and has spent the time since learning some hard and valuable lessons about failure, growth, and getting comfortable being uncomfortable. Roger shares the three principles tha...

What if the thing you have spent years trying to hide is actually the thing that makes you unforgettable? In this episode, I sit down with vocal coach, confidence mentor, and performer, Julia Langley, to talk about a concept she calls "your freak is your fabulous." Julia works with singers, speakers, and everyday people to help them find their voice, and along the way she discovered that the deepe...

Most business origin stories get cleaned up before they are told publicly. Not this one. In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and security business owner Jason Bourgeous, who shares for the first time publicly how he walked away from a dangerous civilian contractor job in Afghanistan, came home to his family, and launched a franchise using $120,000 in credit card debt as his entire startu...

You are putting out content every single day, people are messaging you to say they love it, and yet nobody is buying. Sound familiar? In this episode, I sit down with podcast strategist and visibility expert Isabella Sanchez Castañeda to dig into one of the most frustrating traps that entrepreneurs fall into online: the business bestie zone. Isabella shares how she discovered she was the one creat...

What if the "rules" of running a business were never meant for your brain? Stephanie Berman spent a decade teaching piano before discovering she had undiagnosed ADHD and autism, and that her entire approach to work needed a complete redesign. Now a money coach specifically serving clients with ADHD and autism, Stephanie joins us to pull back the curtain on how she built a business around...

What does it take to show up for 100 episodes, keep it real, and build something that actually means something? In this special milestone episode of The Real Deal with Camille, we flip the script entirely. Instead of me interviewing a guest, email marketing strategist and fellow podcaster Ely Delaney steps in to turn the mic around and ask me all the questions you the listeners have probably been...

Are you working harder than ever but still feeling like something is just not clicking? You are not alone, and you might be the one holding yourself back. In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur mentor and success strategist, Bri Seeley, to talk about why so many women end up building a business that feels worse than the job they left. Bri has been an entrepreneur for 17 years and spent most...

In this powerful conversation, Sabrina shares her journey from being cast out by her community at 20 to building Her Nation, a thriving community for female entrepreneurs. She opens up about personal development, breaking free from societal boxes, and the inner child work that transformed her life. Key Topics Discussed From Victim to Victor Sabrina discusses how discovering personal development he...

Ever set a goal with the best intentions, only to watch it slip away? In this episode, we dive deep into the sneaky ways our brains sabotage our success with "reasons" (read: excuses) that keep us stuck in our comfort zones. Learn how to recognize these patterns and push through to actually achieve what you set out to do. Key Takeaways The Goal-Setting Loop of Disappointment We've al...

Sometimes you're going to hit the light pole, even when you're trying your hardest to act like you’ve got it all together. The key is to keep showing up anyway. Wait, what? In this episode Brooke Bailey and I had a great discussion about how travel can give entrepreneurs those crucial fresh perspectives we need. Even small experiences like not being able to read the signs in a new place an...

I think every entrepreneur has that moment when they know it is time to leave corporate. When my moment happened I didn't recognize it at the time, but it was definitely a tipping point. It was the time that I got yelled at about broccoli. What was your signal? How to Connect with Camille Diaz Camille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaste...

Join me for an inspiring chat with Ann DeLuca, the author of “The Confidence Recipe”, where we dive into the essential ingredients for building unwavering self-belief. Discover how to trust yourself, shift your mindset, and take action despite the fear. Whether you're battling self-doubt or just looking to enhance your confidence toolkit, this episode offers practical tips and transformative insig...

Sometimes… life happens. Sometimes, when life happens, it’s really big shit that’s completely distracting and we can do nothing about. And ya still gotta go to work. So if you don’t have staff to keep things running while you’re all in your feelings, what do you do? How is it possible to stay on track and not lose days or even weeks of productivity? In this episode I’m sharing what’s worked best f...

Where would you be today if you had successfully implemented all the books you've ever read? Is that even possible? In this episode, Nick Hutchinson and I discuss the value of reading for personal development. Nick reveals a simple strategy for getting the most out of a new book and the importance of taking action on what we learn while reading. Whether you're feeling guilty about the big stack of...

Ever have a day when you really, really don’t want to do the things? A while back I got to feeling some kinda way about practically everything and trapped myself in a downward spiral. Yes, that happens to coaches too! Thankfully, I know two secrets to showing up even when you don’t want to and I was able to recover in a few hours, instead of days, weeks, or even months. If you want these tools in...

You do all the schooling. You do all the hard work. You finally get the “dream” job…And you hate it.🫤 It’s totally not your vibe! And no one seems to understand why you aren’t following this “really great” path anymore. Then pick a new thing, go back to school, and discover you don’t love that either.😬 Now what? Listen in as Kerry Dobson and I chat about her journey to finding her true calling a...

What was the recipe for success you received growing up? If it was anything like the one I got, the basic instructions were very clear… Work Hard. No strategy, no plan, no handbook. Just work hard. And if it’s not working, work harder. So you work super hard, you push yourself to burnout, and the results still don’t come. Now what? I got you. Let’s go! ----------------------- Camille Diaz brings z...

Getting the results you want doesn’t have to be that hard. It’s so easy to get so caught up in plotting and planning that we often forget to take action on what’s most important. In this episode sales and performance coach, Brett Knopf, and I have an engaging discussion on the simple habits anyone can implement to increase their productivity and income. Brett Knopf is a Performance Coach and Busin...

Create the plan. Refine the plan. Do the plan. Wait, do the plan? Nah. That can’t be right. Let’s double check the plan. Ok, now we’re ready… Start the plan. Pause plan. Forget half the plan…. Try to restart the plan…  Nevermind. New plan! If you’ve ever been stuck in this loop of planning to plan here this episode is for you. I’m giving you three ways to break free, right now! -------------------...

Ever have one of those days when you just don’t really want to be there? Of course! We all have. In this episode SJ Barakony shares a story of a time when he, a night person, showed up to an early morning event and made a lasting connection by shifting his attitude to welcome opportunity. SJ Barakony is an American entrepreneurial polymath with a boundless appreciation for people, entrepreneurship...

You know what to do and then somehow you just keep not doing it. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone! Even though we know what’s important, it can be hard to make sure the really important stuff gets done. Because life so often gets in the way. Here’s one simple tip to help you make sure the important stuff gets done and you have time to spare. How to Connect with Camille Diaz Camille Diaz b...