Melissa Smith discusses her commitment to well-being and finding balance, particularly for women in corporate roles. She highlights the importance of her morning routine, which includes reading, meditation, and exercise, starting at 4:30 AM. Melissa also emphasizes the significance of sleep and rest, even suggesting short naps as a way to re-energize during the day. She introduces her "Wheel of Health" concept, which extends beyond physical fitness to include mental and environmental factors. Finally, Melissa stresses the value of knowing one's personal values and priorities as a guide for decision-making and achieving fulfillment, both personally and professionally.

Jason shares how critical the role of online reviews and reputation management are for businesses. Reviews UP serves as an experience platform utilizing automation and AI to help businesses build, manage, and promote their reputation. We also take a deep dive into how you can improve your ratings and reviews.

Jonathan Epstein shares his journey creating Salamander, a pipe freeze prevention technology, from the problem that sparked the idea to securing patents and scaling the business. He offers insights on funding, networking, marketing, and entrepreneurial tips for success.

In this episode, Richard Nilsson, CEO/Founder of MyPetGo, shares his entrepreneurial journey and discusses how his company is using wearable devices and AI to help improve the longevity and well-being of pets. Richard also provides insights into balancing the use of technology with maintaining personal wellness as a founder.

Lisa and Dave reflect on Season 2. Join us as we revisit the highlights with our incredible guests and dive into the whirlwind of the past year—covering everything from AI and privacy to content creation, travel, storytelling, and the art of hiring top talent. Don’t miss our farewell to Season 2 and get ready for the excitement of Season 3, now in the works!

Todd Kunsman, Head of Marketing at Jetpack Workflow,  shares his social media tips, emphasizing authenticity and finding one's voice. Lisa and Todd discuss the evolving SEO landscape, continuous learning, the use of AI tools for content creation, and the importance of platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube, and podcasting for audience engagement. They stress creating quality content, repurposing it across channels, and staying adaptable in digital marketing. The conversation also covers balancing side hustles with full-time roles.

Josh Liegel, CEO of EIC Solutions, fulfilled a long-held dream by traveling to Entebbe and Mukono, Uganda, spurred by his daughter's mission trip and an opportunity through his church. Despite uncertainties, he made a leap of faith, preparing his business and personal life while relying on others to manage things back home. 

His journey was marked by embracing the unknown and relinquishing control, leading to personal growth. In the conversation with David, Josh emphasized the value of stepping out of comfort zones and serving others for personal growth.

David and Lisa discuss the decision to reopen their office space after two years of remote work due to COVID-19. They emphasize the office as a tool rather than a requirement, highlighting benefits like collaboration, productivity, and maintaining company culture. They also discuss challenges and advantages of remote work, focusing on adapting to different environments and the value of in-person interactions for creativity and connection. They explore AI adoption, discussing integration, impact on marketing and sales, and the balance between AI and human connection. They also discuss the things that energize them. They stress identifying energizing factors that can lead to peak performance.

Erika Butler, Founder and CEO of Higher International Human Resources, joins Lisa in discussion on various aspects of leadership, team management, work-life balance, and the integration of family into professional life. 

They emphasize the importance of effective communication, recognition, career development, and accountability in fostering a positive work environment. Erika shares insights from her experience and recommends focusing on key areas to drive employee engagement and satisfaction. Erika also provides practical tips for finding balance personally. Throughout the discussion, they underscore the value of continuous learning, mentorship, and personal growth as leaders.

Jack Skeels author of his new book 'Unmanaged: Master the Magic of Creating Empowered and Happy Organizations' joins Dave and shares insights on the challenges and pitfalls of Agile transformations, the importance of measuring success, and the inevitability of project failures. 

They discuss the concept of staying in one's lane versus diversification in service offerings for agencies, emphasizing the need to balance innovation and client needs. They also explore the concept of the "manager tax", improving productivity, agile methodology, utilization and working together as a team.