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Kelly Arias is the founder of nymomsupport.com offering post-partum doula services to new parents. It takes a village to raise a child and Kelly is here to help you find your village. Useful links: Kelly’s website: nymomsupport.com Show notes: [3:05] – Kelly shares her journey to her business, with roots dating all the way back to elementary school. [5:30] – Her early struggles trying to find a teaching job. [9:27] – “Things do not always go as planned.” [12:00] – Other experiences in your life toughen you up and [this] prepares you for entrepreneurship. [18:04] – “Motherhood is a CEO position, but you start entry-level.” [22:45] – Kelly wishes there was someone (like her!) there for her when she was a new mom. [25:40] – On asking for help. [33:57] – The importance of finding your people, as well as the parallels between business and motherhood.

Deacon Hayes is a financial expert, speaker, and podcaster. He is the founder of WellKeptWallet.com which provides personal finance resources for people across the world. He has been featured in many news publications including Yahoo Finance, US News & World Report, CNN Money and more. He has helped thousands of people develop a financial game plan so that they can achieve their financial goals in life, and is the author of You Can Retire Early. Useful links: Well Kept Wallet (Website) You Can Retire Early (Book on Amazon) Debt-Free in 18 Months Online Course (FREE if you buy the book!) Show notes: [2:01] – Deacon’s journey to paying $52,000 debt off in 18 months. [5:04] – Creating a simple financial game plan. [8:48] – How simplifying his website helped him earn 500,000 visitors every month. [10:39] – How he got corporate sponsors. [12:37] – Using MySpace to meet his wife. (Yes, really.) [14:57] – His first hire. [20:00] – Inspirational debt paying off s

Breanne Kallonen is an all encompassing female empowerment coach. She helps high-achieving women boost energy, lose fat, and increase confidence through balancing hormones so they can really show up in their businesses, careers, and adventures in life. Useful links: Breanne Kallonen (Website) Breanne’s Guide: Busting Burnout For Bosses & Go-Getters Breanne Kallonen on Facebook Show notes: [2:01] – I grew up wanting to be a doctor – and a mom. [9:30] – What is adrenal fatigue? [18:16] – Breanne’s tips for going live on Facebook. [24:55] – Where did Wild Side Wellness come from? [30:02] – How to deal with a business that’s about to pivot. [34:16] – “If you don’t look after yourself, you will be a burden to those around you.”

Whitney Hansen is a personal finance coach and entrepreneur. She teaches overwhelmed millennials how to pay off debt and be financially independent. She gives them the tools to have more fun with money while sprinkling in a little silliness. Some of her accomplishments are paying off $30,000 in 10 months, buying her first home at 19, and paying $472 for her master’s degree. Useful links: Whitney Hansen (Homepage) Money Nerds Podcast Show notes: [1:05] – Whitney and I can’t stop laughing because she’s so much fun. [3:34] – Her first entrepreneurial venture was when she was in school (super young!) [4:25] – A personal reason why she first got involved with money. [9:10] – The idea of a wedding, the level of investment! [16:06] – Launched her business while in her MA program. [18:07] – How and why you would want to systematize your coaching program. [22:05] – Setting boundaries (and how it’s super hard to do!) [24:17] – The Bank Statement

Thomas Mulliez is a father, husband, entrepreneur, and the visionary behind iTREKKERS. Tom founded the company in 2014 after realizing that bringing together vetted professional captains and guides on one platform would help guarantee everyone a better experience in the outdoors. iTREKKERS is a combination of Tom’s desires to share his love of nature and to simplify the process of booking guided outdoor activities. His mission is threefold: to get people to experience the outdoors through iTREKKERS; to help people get outdoors, period, by providing useful tips and referrals; and to educate people about the outdoors and ways to be mindful. Useful links: iTREKKERS Homepage Show notes: [1:05] – His first memory in his life was camping with his father. [3:56] – Why he knows his numbers so well. [8:11] – What spurred his decision to pivot the business. [15:53] – “If you’re thinking about [changing your business], it means there’s something wrong [with your business].

Andrea Owen is an author, mentor, and certified life coach who helps high-achieving women let go of perfectionism, control, and isolation and choosing courage and confidence instead. She has helped thousands of women manage their inner-critic to create loving connections and live their most kick-ass life. She is the proud author of 52 Ways to Live a Kick-Ass Life: BS Free Wisdom to Ignite Your Inner Badass and Live the Life You Deserve, (Adams Media/Simon & Schuster). Her second book: How To Stop Feeling Like Shit: 14 Habits That Are Holding You Back From Happiness is due out in January 2, 2018 (Seal Press/Hachette Books). When she’s not juggling her full coaching practice or hosting retreats, Andrea is busy competing in triathlons, chasing her 10-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter or making out with her husband, Jason. She is also a retired roller derby player having skated under the name “Veronica Vain.” Useful links: Andrea’s Website, YourKickAssLife.com Andrea on Facebook 52 Ways

Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a veteran psychologist and was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. You may have seen his (or his company’s) previous work, theories, and research in major periodicals like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, American Demographics, or any of the other major media outlets you see on this page. You may also have heard him on ABC, WGN, and/or CBS radio, or UPN TV. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. Most important, however, was his own personal journey out of obesity and food prison to a normal, healthy weight and a much more lighthearted relationship with food. Use

Carl Gould is an advisor and authority on business growth. As an entrepreneur, he built 3 multi-million dollar businesses by the time he was 40! His consulting firm, 7 Stage Advisors has mentored the launch of over 5,000 businesses in 35 countries. He has advised over 100 of the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies and currently works with the 9th fastest growing company in New Jersey.  Carl has also written five books on the topics of business strategy, leadership, and sustainable growth.  Each week, he co-hosts Quit And Get Rich on iHeart Radio. Useful links: Carl Gould (Homepage) 7 Stage Advisors (Homepage) Quit and Get Rich (iHeart Radio Show) Show notes: [2:11] – Born and raised in NJ, his first business was actually a landscaping design company, and then a construction company. [3:27] – How he got into coaching. [6:14] – The coaching stigma (and how it is going away.) [10:10] – The big challenges every business faces. [12:11] – “A business, by its name, means it sho

Jim Palmer is a marketing expert and in demand small business coach. He is the founder of the Dream Business Academy and Dream Business Mastermind and Coaching Program. Jim is the host of Dream Business Coach TV and the Dream Business Radio Podcast. Jim is a serial entrepreneur and creator of No Hassle Newsletters, No Hassle Social Media, Concierge Print and Mail on Demand, Success Advantage Publishing, Custom Article Generator – just to name a few! Useful links: Jim’s Website Dream Business Academy Dream Business Mastermind and Coaching Just Say Yes Show notes: [1:47] – Jim lives on a boat with his wife! [6:08] – How his business started. [8:00] – The idea of the “dream life” and “dream business.” [9:44] – “Decide to be profitable.” [15:04] – “Stop answering the phone.” [17:01] – The concept of notifications. [21:47] – Writing a book is a major pain! [24:10] – What are your clients like? [32:33] 

Ty Crandall is an internationally known speaker, author, and business credit and financing expert. He is the CEO of Credit Suite where he oversees the biggest business credit coaching operation in the United States. With 16 years of financial experience, Ty is widely recognized as an authority in business credit building, business credit scoring, and business financing. He is the author of two popular books, Perfect Credit and Business Credit Decoded as well as the host of the popular podcast The Business Credit and Finance Show. Useful links: Ty Crandall (Homepage) CreditSuite.com Perfect Credit (Amazon) Business Credit Decoded (Amazon) The Business Credit and Finance Show (Podcast) Show notes: [1:23] – How Ty met his wife. [4:30] – That moment he realized he had no hobbies. [8:43] – That time he went skydiving. And went back. And went back. [17:41] – He created his own mortgage company until banks stopped giving loans (which was kind of a problem.) [18:30] – “You think

Richard Chapo is a lawyer in San Diego who has been practicing for 20 plus years. These days, he advises online businesses and startups on how best to comply with laws and regulations applicable to doing business online such as the DMCA and FTC compliance mandates. Richard is also in the process of launching a podcast called The Wicked Deke in which he and guests will provide legal tips to entrepreneurs interested in starting online businesses or protecting their current companies. Useful links: Website Show notes: [1:05] – Richard’s unique pathway to entrepreneurship. [3:42] – His time in Russia. [10:45] – Why did he choose to work with entrepreneurs. [11:26] – The Amazon Echo and its privacy issues. [14:48] – The concept of “social hacking.” [15:59] – DMCA and its meaning. [19:46] – FTC Compliance. [29:30] – Website terms and conditions. [37:48] – Get grounded first. His last words.

Robert “Bobby” Klinck is a best-selling author and intellectual property attorney, who helps entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators harness the power of their intellectual property rights and reduce exposure to lawsuits or brand challenges in the marketplace.  His books are titled The Entrepreneur’s IP Planning Playbook and Patent Litigation Primer. Useful links: Twitter Linkedin Homepage Namevine TESS (Basic Word Search – Trademarks) Show notes: [1:07] – Bobby, where’d you get such a fun bio? [2:23] – Bobby’s story of starting his business. [4:13] – His experience as a federal prosecutor. [5:49] – How most lawyers *think* of marketing (and how they should instead.) [6:38] – Discovered online marketing and how it’s perfect for introverts. [9:48] – Know your audience. [12:43] – “I look back and I see the mistakes I made more than I see my successes.” [13:30] – Why he chose his target audience. [17:02] – Meaning of 

Jordan Goodman is known as America’s Money Answers Man because he has been answering Americans’ questions about personal finance for over 35 years. He was the Wall Street Correspondent at MONEY Magazine for 18 years, was a regular financial analyst for NBC News for 9 years, Marketplace Radio for 6 years and is a regular guest on numerous national and local TV and radio shows. He hosts the weekly Money Answers Radio Show on the VoiceAmerica Business Network.  He has written 14 books including Fast Profits in Hard Times, Master Your Debt, The Ultimate Guide to Student Loans, Master Your Money Type and The Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms.  Useful links: Jordan Goodman Tour de Business Show notes: [1:11] – How Jordan got to write the money dictionary. [2:08] – About his Money Answers radio show. [3:57] – His upbringing in Rhode Island and summers on the cape. [4:37] – Got his first journalism job at age 12. Yes, really. [5:25] – His first entrepreneurial venture. [9:07]

Lyndsay Phillips is an internet entrepreneur, a self-confessed organizational freak and a project ninja. She is making a splash in the content marketing world and is the Founder and CEO of Smooth Sailing Business Growth, providing content marketing, social media management and digital marketing services for small business owners. Lyndsay is a great resource for online entrepreneurs who are looking to expand visibility. She has amazing red hot tips on brand innovation, and brings a new perspective to balancing personal life and entrepreneurial endeavors. Useful links: Smooth Sailing Business Growth Facebook Show notes: [3:44] – Lyndsay’s journey and background to starting her business. [6:12] – Where the name of her business came from. [7:53] – Switching from a VA business to a content marketing firm. [10:05] – Why she fired a client (and how it felt.) [11:01] – How to deal with nightmare clients. [13:13] – “Fault” and if it should exist within your team

Whitney Nicely started her real estate investing career after selling dump trucks! She flipped her first property in 2009 and has been a machine ever since. She is a very successful real estate investor and highly sought after strategist who helps others create and boost their portfolios. She flips, flops, buys, and sells and she’s awesome at it! Whitney is also impressive because she empowers women to dive into the real estate investment world in order to take control of their lives and finances. Useful links: Whitney Nicely (Homepage) Whitney Nicely (Facebook Group) Show notes: [2:30] – Whitney shares her upbringing and her experience growing up with parents who invested in real estate. [4:51] – What’s one of your favorite things about real estate? [5:30] – “Mailbox Money” [8:58] – Whitney started out by flipping couches. [9:56] – People have to be good at making fast decisions. [13:16] – Starting her Facebook group. [15:58] – Who is REI f

Head of Content at Spreaker.com. 2017 Inductee into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame, Is former EVP/CTO at PodcastOne.com in Beverly Hills, CA and former Content and Business Manager, Podcasts/TV at Microsoft’s Xbox Live and Zune. He currently hosts the “SpreakerLiveShow.com” podcast, Weds at 3pm PST and co-hosts “NewMediaShow.com/live” Live Sat at 9am PST/Noon EST. He is also former lead host of WebTalk World Radio Show; recognized as the first nationally syndicated radio program in the world to begin podcasting on Sept 15th, 2004. Lives in Seattle.  “SpreakerLiveShow.com” podcast, Weds at 3pm PST  “NewMediaShow.com/live” Live Sat at 9am PST/Noon EST Spreaker (Website) Spreaker (Blog) Rob Greenlee (Website) 2017 NAB Panels Guinness Book of World Record Holder Social Media: Twitter @robgreenlee Twitter @spreaker Facebook – Rob Greenlee Facebook – Spreaker Linkedin – Rob Greenlee Show notes: [3:00] – Rob shares how he produced his own radio show in the 90s. [6:27] R

Thomai Dion is a pharmacist by trade, mom of 2 and owner of a small business called “td the science mom”  where she promotes children’s STEM education through books and apparel that she creates – all of which can be found on her website: www.tdthesciencemom.com. (STEM = science, technology, engineering and mathematics.) Her professional background includes clinical practice as well as corporate business strategy and innovation.  Useful links: TDtheScienceMom.com TDtheScienceMom (Etsy Shop) Thomai on Twitter Thomai on Facebook Thomai on Pinterest Show notes: [2:01] – Thomai shares the story of how science and art were both a part of her upbringing. [8:43] – Her ability to make things – sew, and the link. [10:10] – Selling on Etsy and self-publishing on Amazon. [13:02] – Pros and cons of traditional publishing versus self-publishing. [16:03] – Why she started TDtheScienceMom.com. [19:08] – How well are you communicating your message? [23:19] – How she bal

Katie Hornor speaks internationally at online business and educational events, and is the author of more than 40 self-published books and courses for children and adults. As the founder of BloggingSuccessfully.com, and The Blog Connection, Katie coaches women to make a business of their hobby & attain freedom with online income stability (from anywhere). Useful links: BloggingSuccessfully.com – Use this link PLUS coupon code LIZONBIZ to get $10 off your first month of the program. Show notes: [2:10] – Katie’s journey (international journey) to launching her first business. [5:05] – Her homeschooling businesses – why she created them and what they led her to. [8:10] – Going fulltime with blogging income in 2014. [9:30] – Her faith and her business – how her faith influences her life as an entrepreneur. [11:30] – How she found her first coaching clients. [13:05] – The success of using Facebook groups to convert warm leads into private clients. [

Samantha Stone, author of Unleash Possible: A Marketing Playbook that Drives Sales, is a revenue catalyst who helps unleash the possible in organizations that have complex selling processes. She’s a fast-growth, B2B marketing junkie, speaker, consultant and persona coach who has also managed to find time to raise four boys with her husband, David. Throughout her career she has launched go-to-market initiatives and led marketing strategies for award-winning, high-growth companies including Netezza, SAP, Ascential Software and Powersoft. In 2012 she founded The Marketing Advisory Network to help savvy business leaders unleash the possible within their enterprises. Useful links: Unleash Possible: A Marketing Playbook that Drives Sales [Amazon] UnleashPossible.com @SamanthaStone on Twitter Samantha Stone on Linkedin Show notes: [2:22] – Growing up, Samantha was super shy. [4:30] – Samantha shares her experience as a temp in a tech company. [9:09] – Delegation! And the moment she learned to st

Josh Haynam is the co-founder of Interact Quiz Builder, a tool used by more than 30,000 businesses including The American Red Cross, Tony Robbins, and Forbes. He’s probably seen more quizzes than any other human on earth right now. Useful links: Interact (Quiz Builder Website) Josh Haynam on Twitter @JHaynam Show notes: [2:23] – Josh introduces himself and tells his personal story to founding Interact. [5:14] – That time he started a computer company in high school! [6:47] – In 2007, he tried to work in a grocery store, but wasn’t hired due to the economic crisis. [11:10] – Where he got his good phone skills. [12:15] – Repetition makes you good at something. [13:40] – That time Zagat used his software and quizzes to promote various travel destinations. [16:33] – How he used guest blogging to spread the word for Interact. [20:47] – Why quizzes? How do they help businesses? [24:24] – Tips for entrepreneurs creating quizzes. [28:57] – Tip