Entrepreneurial OOMPH

What do you do when the market shifts, a business bet goes wrong, or the path forward feels impossible? Kyle Eberts shares a grounded answer: get up, go to work, and keep figuring it out. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why tough markets create opportunity for adaptable entrepreneurs • How Kyle’s father taught resilience without rescuing him • Why restoration customers need speed and strong advoc...

Growth can expose weaknesses your business used to absorb—and more effort is not always the answer. In this episode, Debra Pearlman talks with Daniel Roth, founder of Pangea Effect and author of The E3 Effect, about the gap between strategy and execution. Daniel shares practical ways leaders can define success, spot execution drift early, protect institutional knowledge, and build a culture that s...

What happens when success stops being the destination? Adam Roach joins Debra Pearlman for a candid conversation about identity, legacy, service, relationships, and the difference between performing for success and living from a place of significance. Adam shares the question from John Maxwell that changed his direction, the legacy his father Bill left through coaching, the trust-ledger idea that...

A beautiful home can look perfect on paper—and still be completely wrong for the life you want to live. Kim Costa, Atlanta Realtor, author, and podcaster, joins Debra Pearlman to explore what it means to truly “live in your wheelhouse.” In this episode, you’ll learn: - Match your environment to your real priorities - Spot when a life change requires change - Use self-awareness before making major...

Judy Annunziata, the Fruit Queen, shares how 20 years of entrepreneurship taught her to rethink growth, trust her team, and work smarter. After merging four Edible Arrangements locations into one while keeping her territories, she found greater efficiency, more freedom, and a path to #1 in New York. • Reframe consolidation as strategic business growth • Build teams that reduce owner dependency • H...

Frank O’Brien joins Debra Pearlman to talk about the real work of entrepreneurship: staying resilient, recognizing misalignment, making thoughtful pivots, and finding clarity when everything feels urgent. Drawing from his journey across advertising, marketing technology, AI, and the lessons behind Stop Freaking Out, Frank shares a practical way to prepare, pivot, and prevail. • Build resilience be...

Irene Gutman joins Debra for a warm, practical conversation about the stories we tell ourselves, the thought loops that keep us stuck, and the freedom that comes from interrupting those patterns. Irene also shares her journey back into therapy, the power of reinvention, and why purpose can make the next chapter of life deeply meaningful. Takeaways: • Notice negative thoughts before they become bel...

Denise Horan joins Debra Pearlman on Entrepreneurial OOMPH! to explore what makes sales work over the long haul: trust, curiosity, relationships, resilience, and disciplined attention to the numbers. Denise shares lessons from more than 25 years in sales consulting and coaching, along with insights on networking, women in leadership, career pivots, and building opportunity through genuine connecti...

Barry Jacobson shares how leaders can build a culture of excellence by creating a clear purpose, modeling the right behaviors, staying connected to people, and paying attention to the details that shape every customer and employee experience. Takeaways: • Define a purpose people understand and use • Build connection before focusing on the transaction • Train for consistency across every customer i...

John Willis joins Debra Pearlman for a candid conversation about AI adoption, quantum computing, leadership, and organizational truth. Discover why technology transformation cannot succeed through mandates or magic-wand thinking—and why learning, trust, and honest assessment create the foundation for lasting progress. Takeaways: • Match strategy to organizational readiness • Build learning before...

What makes a story memorable? According to John Elbing, it's not your story—it's your customer's. Key takeaways: • Start with customer recognition • Build trust before promotion • Align your messaging across every channel • Use AI to strengthen your narrative • Focus on connection before conversion Learn more: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts Spotify: https://open.sp...

Most weight loss programs focus on food. Ashley Schoborg believes the real answer begins with your mindset. In this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, Ashley joins Coach Debra Pearlman to discuss sustainable weight loss, body image, food psychology, mindful eating, emotional health, GLP-1 medications, and why lasting transformation comes from understanding yourself—not chasing another diet. If you...

What happens when your business outgrows its HR systems? In this episode of **Entrepreneurial OOMPH!**, Debra Pearlman sits down with **Guillermo Triana**, founder of PEO Marketplace, to discuss how Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) help growing businesses streamline HR, reduce compliance risks, improve employee retention, and create a stronger foundation for long-term success. Guillermo...

What happens when life forces you to reinvent yourself? In this inspiring episode of the Entrepreneurial OOMPH! Podcast, host Debra Pearlman sits down with Shawn Rabideau, whose remarkable career has taken him from celebrity event planning and national television appearances to creating beautiful homes through luxury home staging and interior design. Shawn shares how an unexpected career transitio...

Are you spending too much time chasing new customers instead of keeping the ones you already have? In this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, Coach Debra Pearlman interviews Vance Morris, customer retention expert, business consultant, former Disney leader, and founder of Raving Fans 4 Life. Vance explains why customer retention is one of the most overlooked profit strategies in business and share...

Jack Siney shares practical insights on AI Strategy, AI Readiness, Automation, Business ROI, Workforce Transformation, Sales Analytics, and Digital Transformation. Key takeaways: • Prepare data before deploying AI • Understand workflows before automation • Measure top-performer behaviors • Improve operational efficiency • Build sustainable AI strategies Perfect for entrepreneurs, executives, sales...

Sara Hanlon shares practical strategies for aligning sales and marketing to drive healthier revenue growth. Takeaways: • Revenue requires teamwork • Customers value consistency • Communication fuels success • Action reduces anxiety • Shared goals strengthen culture Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04 Book your Touch of OOMPH!:...

AI adoption succeeds when organizations focus on people as much as technology. Corina Taban shares practical strategies for leaders navigating change, building trust, and creating meaningful work in an AI-driven future. Key takeaways: • AI adoption starts with human behavior • Leadership modeling drives engagement • Communication reduces resistance • Different employees need different support • Me...

Troy Olson shares how he built a thriving real estate business, expanded into investing and coaching, and continues creating new income opportunities through entrepreneurship. Key takeaways: • Build before making the leap • Scale through delegation • Invest with long-term vision • Communicate consistently • Create multiple income streams Listen on YouTube and Spotify: https://www.youtube.com/@Entr...

Kalyn Rozanski shares how AI, innovation strategy, and trend forecasting are transforming the future of business. Learn how brands like Starbucks and Hershey’s identify consumer trends, predict future behavior, and create products that stay ahead of the market. Key takeaways: • AI-driven innovation strategy • Predicting future consumer trends • Understanding trends vs fads • Finding white space op...

Aaron Hendon joins Entrepreneurial OOMPH! to discuss mindfulness, meditation, gratitude, stress, and how entrepreneurs and leaders can train their brains for greater peace, clarity, and performance. In this insightful conversation, Aaron shares how mindfulness transformed both his personal life and business results, helping him shift from chronic stress and anxiety into intentional presence and fo...

Jay Sapovitz of Inked Stores joins Entrepreneurial OOMPH! to share why branding, promotional products, and customer experience are critical business growth tools. Takeaways: • Branding supports stronger sales conversations • Quality products build long-term visibility • Curiosity creates entrepreneurial growth • Great service beats commodity pricing • Strong relationships create repeat business Li...

In this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, Debra Pearlman speaks with Randy Hux of Hux Capital Management about retirement planning, fiduciary leadership, entrepreneurship, and building businesses with integrity. Key takeaways: • Lead clients with trust and transparency • Build culture through strong standards • Protect your business with clear systems • Create exceptional client experiences • Nev...

Want to grow a successful wellness business without burnout? Gina McDonald shares how she built a thriving massage and wellness brand by combining passion, smart strategy, and strong boundaries. Takeaways: • Grow a wellness or service-based business • Set boundaries to avoid burnout • Customize services for better client results • Learn business fundamentals early • Turn failure into future succes...

What if the key to growing your business—and your life—comes down to a few simple numbers? In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why knowing your numbers changes everything • How to simplify financial tracking fast • The danger of avoiding your financial truth • Why separating accounts is a game-changer • How mindset drives wealth and fulfillment Kyle Harrison shares real, practical strategies for busi...