Thriving Through

In this insightful episode of the Thriving Through podcast, host AJ Riedel interviews Jessica Powell, owner and brand amplifier at Social Balances. Jessica describes herself as a marketing consultant focusing on early-stage companies that need marketing expertise but can't afford a full-time CMO. Throughout the conversation, Jessica shares her journey from being hesitant about self-employment to e...

In this insightful episode of the Thriving Through podcast, host AJ Riedel interviews Jessica Powell, owner and brand amplifier at Social Balances. Jessica describes herself as a marketing consultant focusing on early-stage companies that need marketing expertise but can't afford a full-time CMO. Throughout the conversation, Jessica shares her journey from being hesitant about self-employment to e...

From Full-Time Employment to Thriving Consultant: Interview with Ryan McGovern In this insightful episode of the "Thriving Through" podcast, host AJ Riedel interviews Ryan McGovern of Sales Haven, who shares his journey transitioning from W-2 employment to self-employed consulting. Ryan discusses: Why he left full-time employment for consulting (higher ceiling for compensation and growth) His uniq...

80% of Businesses Fail Within 5 Years: How This Ex-Marine Shields Entrepreneurs Through Business Credit Mastery YouTube Video Description Thriving Through the Business Credit Maze | William Graham Interview In this eye-opening episode of the Thriving Through Podcast, host AJ Riedel sits down with William Graham, a business credit and lending expert who's on a mission to help entrepreneurs beat the...

In this episode of "Thriving Through" podcast, host AJ Riedel interviews Pete Cafarchio, an executive coach and consultant with over 8 years of experience following a 22-year career in tech startups. Pete discusses his journey from tech professional to founding his coaching practice and later establishing Oculus Consulting. Throughout the interview, Pete shares valuable insights about businesses s...

In this episode of the Thriving Through podcast, host AJ Riedel interviews David Balbi, an experienced AI consultant who transitioned from a 40-year career as a PGA golf professional to helping small businesses implement AI solutions.  David shares valuable insights on how AI is revolutionizing small business operations, particularly for consultants and coaches. He discusses time-saving AI applica...

Rick is an organizational development consultant who specializes in understanding why people support or resist change in organizations. His book "Beyond the Wall of Resistance," which he wrote 30 years ago, changed his career trajectory. In this insightful conversation, Rick shares his expertise on managing resistance to change, how his musical background influences his consulting approach, and va...

Kit Brown-Hoekstra: Building a Thriving Consulting Business | The Thriving Through Podcast In this episode of the Thriving Through Podcast, host AJ Riedel interviews Kit Brown-Hoekstra, founder of Comgenesis, who shares her 20+ year journey as a consultant helping global companies build effective content systems. Kit reveals how she accidentally fell into consulting after being laid off during the...

This interview features AJ Riedel hosting Cheri Smith on the "Thriving Through" podcast. Cheri is the founder of Crevay, a company that provides project support to small and medium-sized businesses looking to execute their major initiatives more effectively. Throughout the conversation, Cheri shares her entrepreneurial journey, including why she started her own business after years of traditional...

In this insightful episode of the Thriving Through Podcast, host AJ Riedel interviews Mike Wood, founder of legalmorning.com, a digital marketing and Wikipedia consulting firm with 15 years of experience. Mike shares his remarkable journey from being unexpectedly fired to building a six-figure consulting business within a year. Key highlights include: - How Mike transformed a side freelancing gig...

In this episode of the "Thriving Through" podcast, host AJ Riedel speaks with Maartje of The Chaos Games Consulting. Maartje shares her journey transitioning from a decades-long career in oil and gas to independent consulting in 2024. She discusses the challenges that prompted her career change. Throughout the conversation, Maartje talks about the surprises and difficulties of building her indepen...

In this episode of the Thriving Through Podcast, host AJ Riedel interviews John Losey, founder of the Into Wisdom group. John shares his journey as a consultant spanning from the early 1990s to present day, including his experience working within a corporate university for 10 years before returning to independent consulting. Throughout the conversation, John discusses: - His approach to guiding in...

In this insightful episode of the Thriving Through podcast, host A.J. Riedel interviews Darren Mullen, the "Smartsheet Guru" who built a thriving consulting business from scratch. Perfect for self-employed consultants looking to grow their practice, this conversation reveals how Darren: - Leveraged his technical expertise to create YouTube tutorials that attracted his first clients - Discovered th...

In this inspiring interview, meet Latifa Mwanza, who transformed her negative experience with a fraudulent tax preparer into motivation to build her own thriving tax and business consulting practice. Learn how she scaled from a solo practitioner to leading a team of five while serving hundreds of clients with comprehensive financial services. Latifa shares the practical strategies that helped her...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Erin Colvin, an experienced HR professional who made the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship. After a decade in corporate HR, Erin shares her compelling story of how an unexpected business sale became the catalyst for launching her own consulting practice. In this interview, discover: How severance became a springboard for entrepreneurship Build...

In this candid conversation, self-employed consultant Lexi Boese shares her journey from starting with no corporate experience to building a successful consulting practice. Lexi discusses her unconventional path, revealing how she turned potential disadvantages into unique strengths and built a thriving business on her own terms. Key insights include: • A practical strategy for raising consulting...

Welcome to our first episode of the Thriving Through Podcast! Discover the secrets of successful self-employment with Paige Webster, founder of Webster Global Site Selectors. In this insightful podcast interview, Paige shares his 15-year journey as a boutique consulting firm owner, revealing: 🔑 Key strategies for managing a consulting business 💡 How to navigate cyclical revenue and business deve...