WHR 3.220: Navigating Solo Success with Bert terHart
Release Date: 04/21/2025
WHR 3.231: Scaling Smart and Reclaiming Your Time
Work at Home RockStar Podcast
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim chats with Cole Vandee, co-founder of . Cole shares his journey from partnering in business to confidently going solo, revealing lessons learned from scaling too quickly and the importance of strategic growth. He dives into how he helps businesses reclaim time and scale revenue through automated email marketing, plus his philosophy on mastering your craft and staying consistent. Who is Cole Vandee? Cole Vandee is the Co-Founder of Inboxing Engine, an email marketing powerhouse helping businesses generate revenue and...
info_outline
WHR 3.230: The Legal Safety Net for Your Business Success
Work at Home RockStar Podcast
Mastering the Art of Proactive Law with Chad Sonkin WHR 3.230: The Legal Safety Net for Your Business Success Episode Summary: In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim chats with Chad Sonkin, partner at . Chad shares how their team helps heart-led entrepreneurs—especially in the health and wellness space—protect their businesses through proactive, industry-specific legal solutions. From preventing six-figure lawsuits to championing daily consistency, Chad offers real talk and inspiring tips that help business owners rock their ventures with legal confidence. Who is Chad...
info_outline
WHR 3.229: Transforming Frustration into Leadership with Helen Redekopp
Work at Home RockStar Podcast
Empowering Nurses to Lead with Helen Redekopp WHR 3.229: Transforming Frustration into Leadership Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson sits down with Helen Redekopp, a seasoned nurse and the founder of . Helen shares her journey from feeling unsupported in her early career to becoming a leadership development expert for nurses. She dives into the power of mentorship, the importance of listening to your gut, and how she’s using her decades of experience to empower Canadian healthcare professionals. Who is Helen Redekopp? With over 40...
info_outline
WHR 3.228: From Roadies to Rockstar Entrepreneurs: Insights with Craig Duswalt
Work at Home RockStar Podcast
From Roadies to Rockstar Entrepreneurs: Insights with Craig Duswalt WHR 3.228: From Roadies to Rockstar Entrepreneurs: Insights with Craig Duswalt Episode Summary: In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson jams with Craig Duswalt, keynote speaker and founder of RockStar Marketing. Craig shares his journey from working backstage with Air Supply and Guns N’ Roses to becoming a marketing powerhouse helping entrepreneurs stand out in their industries. He breaks down how embracing authenticity, leaning into his rock background, and building a mastermind community...
info_outline
WHR 3.227: Mastering the Art of Predictable Sales Growth with Doug C. Brown
Work at Home RockStar Podcast
Mastering the Art of Predictable Sales Growth WHR 3.227: Mastering the Art of Predictable Sales Growth with Doug C. Brown Episode Summary: In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim chats with , Founder of . Doug shares his incredible journey from selling parts at age 5 to building multiple seven-figure businesses and helping clients generate over $960 million in sales. He breaks down how independent professionals can create reliable, math-based sales growth, embrace AI tools, and develop a business mindset focused on acquisition. This conversation is packed with RockStar Tips...
info_outline
WHR 3.226: Lifestyle Entrepreneurship & the Power of Delegation
Work at Home RockStar Podcast
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson chats with Jake Sucoff, founder and CEO of Patient Procure. Jake shares how he turned his side hustle into a sustainable business supporting healthcare organizations with content-driven marketing strategies. He opens up about overcoming failures, building a distributed team, and embracing AI and automation to work smarter—not harder. This episode is packed with real talk and rockstar mindset tips for any entrepreneur looking to grow on their own terms. Who is Jake Sucoff? Jake is an entrepreneur, marketer,...
info_outline
WHR 3.225: Navigating Business Growth with KPIs and Narrative
Work at Home RockStar Podcast
Resilience and Marketing Mastery with Joshua Ramsey WHR 3.225: Navigating Business Growth with KPIs and Narrative Episode Summary: In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson chats with Joshua Ramsey, a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer and founder of JRCMO. Joshua shares his inspiring journey from getting laid off 30 days before his wedding to building multiple successful businesses from home. He opens up about lessons learned from failure, the power of a personal narrative in marketing, and how setting clear KPIs can make or break your business growth. This episode is...
info_outline
WHR 3.224: Unlocking an Extra Hour: Strategies for Maximizing Time with Mark Ellwood
Work at Home RockStar Podcast
Unlocking an Extra Hour: Strategies for Maximizing Time WHR 3.224: Mark Ellwood Episode Summary: In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim sits down with productivity expert Mark Ellwood, President of PACE Productivity Inc., to dive into the science of how we spend our time. Mark shares his journey as an inventor and entrepreneur, highlighting how a simple pivot turned a clunky device into a widely embraced tool for time studies. From practical delegation to managing business cash flow with spreadsheets, this conversation is full of actionable advice for remote workers and...
info_outline
WHR 3.223: From Hollywood to Home Office – How Steven Puri Built a Happiness-Driven Company
Work at Home RockStar Podcast
Finding Focus and Freedom with Steven Puri WHR 3.223: From Hollywood to Home Office – How Steven Puri Built a Happiness-Driven Company Episode Summary: In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim chats with Steven Puri, Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company. Steven shares his journey from producing Hollywood blockbusters like Independence Day and Star Trek to building a tech company that helps remote workers reclaim their time and joy. He reveals how listening to real user feedback transformed his focus app, how failures in early ventures shaped his leadership, and why his...
info_outline
WHR 3.222: Building an Authentic Coaching Business with Katie O'Malley
Work at Home RockStar Podcast
Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson chats with Katie O’Malley, Executive Coach and Founder of (en)Courage Coaching. Katie opens up about her leap from higher education into full-time entrepreneurship, the power of self-compassion, and the invisible forces that challenge leadership. From launching her business at 40 to giving a TEDx talk, Katie brings actionable wisdom for anyone striving to build a purposeful and flexible work-from-home life. Who is Katie O'Malley? Katie O’Malley is an Executive Coach and Leadership Educator with...
info_outlineWHR 3.220: Navigating Solo Success with Bert terHart
Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson sits down with Bert terHart — a sailor, scientist, entrepreneur, and relentless problem solver. Bert shares incredible stories of his solo, nonstop circumnavigation of the globe and a solo canoe trip across Canada, highlighting the grit and discipline needed to pull off such feats. But it doesn’t stop there — he also talks about building his business LeadBrain.ai and how he's helping local businesses stay relevant and visible in today’s AI-driven world. From solo adventures to smart delegation and leveraging tech, Bert’s journey is an epic blend of old-school endurance and modern innovation.
Who is Bert terHart?
Bert terHart is a self-proclaimed soldier, sailor, scientist, adventurer, and serial entrepreneur. He’s a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Explorer in Residence for the BC Historical Society, and founder of the Canadian Interactive Waterways Initiative. With over 50,000 miles of solo ocean sailing and a background in math, physics, and oceanography, Bert brings a deep passion for nature, exploration, and digital innovation. As CEO of LeadBrain.ai and CTO at the Obesity Medicine and Diabetes Institute, he helps businesses connect with customers exactly when they’re searching — turning visibility into results through smart use of IT and AI.
Connect with Bert terHart:
Website: https://bertterhart.com
AI Solutions: https://leadbrain.ai
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertterhart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the5capes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/svseaburban
Host Contact Details:
Website: https://workathomerockstar.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/workathomestar
Email: [email protected]
In this Episode:
00:00 Welcome to the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast
00:26 Meet Bert Terhart: Adventurer and Entrepreneur
02:05 Lessons from Failure: The Importance of Reaching Out to Customers
03:43 Polarizing Your Audience for Business Success
10:37 The Discipline of Working from Home
18:49 Understanding Customer Needs
19:03 Improving Market Position
19:36 Logistical Friction in Business
20:36 Leveraging AI for Business Success
21:28 AI in Customer Engagement
25:08 AI in Healthcare
26:49 AI for Small Business Growth
29:49 The Golden Age of AI
32:48 Guest Solo: Exciting Business Insights
35:11 Connecting with Bert Terhart