How Solstice Built Freedom With SEO Sites for Clinics
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Chris Rodriguez left the corporate ladder behind. But not in the way you’d think. After years in a high-paying engineering role, he and his wife took a five-month sabbatical across Latin America to dive into coding, design, and entrepreneurship. What came next was the launch of Solstice Web Studio, a boutique agency built on speed, security, and hand-coded precision. In this episode, Chris shares how they made the leap, the quiet resistance they ran into, and why networking turned out to be their unexpected growth engine.
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Sleeping in Warehouses, Selling to Skeptics, and Scaling Anyway
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Tomas David Ye left a lucrative software engineering job at Amazon to solve one very specific problem. How warehouses pack boxes. What started with him sleeping on a warehouse floor turned into Perseuss, a fast-growing SaaS company helping operators cut shipping costs and make fulfillment more efficient. In this episode, Tomas shares the scrappy moves, brutal sales lessons, and one lucky breakfast meeting that shaped the early days. We talk product credibility, cold outreach rejection, and the perception gap that almost held him back. A refreshingly honest look at building something real in an...
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Voicebots, Burnout, and the AI Pivot That Saved His Business
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After surviving a brutal case of COVID and restarting his business from scratch, Jonathan Goodman didn’t just pivot. He rebuilt everything. Once a web developer and SEO guy, he now builds AI voicebots so real, people yell at them. In this episode, Jonathan shares how a health scare pushed him to reinvent his agency into a lean AI automation shop. Why chatbots became his easiest pitch ever. And what most founders still get wrong about using AI the right way.
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Pausing Growth Made His Business Stronger
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Most people think fintech is all sleek software and billion-dollar exits. Sebastian Burtone sees the trenches. After 35 years in financial services, he now helps early-stage fintechs land real customers. Before the runway runs out. In this episode, Sebastian shares how he and his partner built a lean sales agency for fintech startups. The overlooked tool that saves him hours a day. And why AI still can’t replace real relationship-building. A grounded, tactical look at what it really takes to grow in a fast-moving space.
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The System That Helped Them Eliminate Debt and Build a Scalable Business
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Most business owners chase revenue. These two chased clarity—and built a system around it. Chris and Jason scaled through chaos, eliminated debt, and turned their hard-earned lessons into a software tool that now helps other founders do the same. In this episode, they unpack how Profit First changed everything—and why most growth plans ignore the one thing that really matters: cash flow you can trust.
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He Built an 80-Client Firm—Starting with Just Himself
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Gene Godick scaled G-Squared Partners from a one-man show to a 40-person firm serving over 80 clients—without chasing hustle culture. In this episode, he shares how building systems, hiring early talent, and staying present helped him create long-term growth. If you're a founder juggling scale and sanity, you’ll want to hear this.
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The Sales Agency That Grew by Giving It All Away
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He built his agency without a sales team. And without being glued to his desk. In this episode, Tom Slocum shares how he scaled from scratch using cold calls, community, and some clever AI workflows. We unpack his playbook for automating outbound, using VAs across continents, and the real reason he’s working to remove himself from the business entirely. If you’re a founder looking to grow lean and smart, this one's gold.
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Why Culture Might Be the Most Underrated Growth Strategy in Business
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Most founders treat culture like a soft skill. Cedar Pruitt sees it as a strategic system for scaling faster and keeping great people longer. In this episode, she breaks down how to actually measure and improve culture—and why getting it wrong quietly kills growth. Whether you lead a lean team or a fast-scaling org, her approach is a game-changer.
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8 Tips for Busy Professionals to Build Wealth and Find Joy
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In this episode, I chat with John Marks, a best-selling author and the visionary founder of Search for Common Ground, the world's largest peacebuilding NGO. We explore the rewarding yet challenging journey of starting a nonprofit and the balance between purpose and profit. John shares valuable insights on patience in entrepreneurship, emphasizing that building credibility takes time and flexibility is key. He also highlights the importance of following your vision, even amidst financial struggles, and the power of strong relationships. If you're thinking about launching a nonprofit or...
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Unlock Leadership Lessons from Iconic Business Disruptors
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Curious about the keys to leadership success? In this episode, I chat with business journalist and leadership expert, Sally Percy. We dive into the habits and mindsets that top leaders use to thrive in challenging times. From navigating uncertainty to building resilience, Sally shares actionable insights from her years of research and writing on leadership. Whether you're leading a team or running your own business, this conversation will equip you with practical strategies to become a more effective leader.
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Join me as I sit down with Greg, a world-class keynote speaker who knows how to blend fun with actionable insights.
Greg shares his journey, from juggling to transforming into a top speaker who helps teams prevent burnout and stay on track.
If you're juggling multiple roles in life and need strategies to keep going, this episode is a must-listen!