What if you could build your business without burnout and actually love selling? In this episode of Don’t Waste the Chaos, Kerri sits down with Andee Hart, founder of She Sells Differently, to talk about fear, faith, and sales that feel good. Andee opens up about leaving corporate sales to launch a thriving wholesale brand and how she’s helping women entrepreneurs redefine success on their own terms. If you’ve ever struggled with imposter syndrome, pricing your offer, or selling with confidence this conversation will shift your mindset and show you how to grow with authenticity and impact.

Whether you're just starting or scaling your business, this episode is packed with truth, encouragement, and strategies to help you sell with soul and lead with clarity.

Tune In to Hear:

• The 3 fears secretly holding women back in business
• Why confidence doesn’t transfer from corporate to entrepreneurship and how to rebuild it
• What truly sets you apart in a crowded market (and how to find it)
• How faith, scripture, and mindset transform the way you sell
• Why selling with values leads to long-term growth and how to start today

Resources & Mentions (with Links):

Andee Hart – She Sells Differently
https://andeehart.com
https://www.instagram.com/andeehart

She Sells Differently Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-sells-differently/id1702782841

Dan Martell – Buy Back Your Time
https://www.buybackyourtime.com/

Dave Ramsey – Legacy Journey
https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/classes/the-legacy-journey-class

2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear…”

Proverbs 31 – Wisdom and encouragement for women in business

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In this solo episode, Kerri dives into the common hiring phrase “entrepreneurial spirit” and why it may actually be hurting your team more than helping. Drawing from her personal career experiences and lessons as a founder, she explores how this phrase can attract misaligned candidates, disrupt culture, and lead to costly hiring mistakes. Whether you’re navigating team building or striving for sustainable growth, this episode is packed with encouragement, clarity, and action steps you can apply right away.

Tune In to Hear:

• Why “entrepreneurial spirit” in job descriptions often leads to misalignment and turnover
• How Brian Chesky of Airbnb defines culture as a non-negotiable foundation
• The surprising mental health data around high-performing entrepreneurial personalities
• Real-life lessons from Kerri’s own career path and hiring mistakes
• Specific phrases to use in job posts that foster creativity and alignment

Resources & Mentions:

Brian Chesky on CEO Diaries – CEO Diaries: Airbnb’s Founder Brian Chesky on Brutal Rejection, Great Leadership, and The Biggest Mistake Founders Make!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mBCMUL3ezyEs7xvWtkIoL

Steven Bartlett – Diary of a CEO Podcast
https://www.diaryofaceo.com/

Interesting Engineering – 2024 study on startup founder personality traits
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/personality-types-of-successful-startup-founders

PACE Official – Report on entrepreneur mental health https://paceofficial.com/startup-founder-mental-health-statistics

Gallup – Study on managerial talent and hiring
https://www.gallup.com/workplace/236441/right-manager.aspx

US Department of Labor – Cost of a bad hire estimate
https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/hiring

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In this solo episode, Kerri Roberts breaks down how the science of mindset, manifestation, and gratitude can transform your business, health, and relationships. But this isn’t just good vibes and journaling it’s neuroscience, psychology, and practical application. Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or trying to shift out of stress mode, this episode delivers three mindset shifts that rewire your brain for success.

With humor, heart, and real-world strategy, Kerri shares personal stories, scientific insights, and daily habits to help you shift your internal state and radically change what you attract.

Tune in to hear: 

• How visualization rewires your brain like real-life action
• The surprising science behind mental rehearsal and athletic performance
• Why writing down your goals boosts success by 42%
• How daily gratitude can improve sleep, happiness, and brain health
• The mindset shift that changed Kerri’s business, health, and relationships

Resources: 

Books & Research Studies

1. The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey
2. Available at Simon & Schuster: The Speed of Trust
3. Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman
4. Accessible via Internet Archive: Learned Optimism
5. Mental Practice Enhances Performance
6. Study on mental rehearsal and athletic performance: ScienceDirect Article
7. Gratitude Influences Sleep
8. University of Manchester study on gratitude and sleep: ScienceDirect Abstract
9. The Power of Psychological Safety
10. Harvard Business Review podcast on psychological safety: HBR Podcast

Podcasts & Thought Leaders

• Huberman Lab Podcast
• Explore episodes by Dr. Andrew Huberman: All EpisodesHuberman Lab
• Dan Martell – Elite Coaching Group
• Learn about Dan Martell's coaching programs: Martell CoachingYouTube+2Martell Coaching+2Celebzliving+2

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In this episode, Kerri Roberts chats with leadership coach and mentor Kelly Howe about what it means to lead from a place of deep inner alignment.

Kelly shares her journey from nursing to intuitive coaching and introduces her “Frequency First Leadership” approach—a blend of strategy and spirituality for high-performing leaders who are craving more clarity, calm, and purpose.

They talk about balancing masculine and feminine energy, using EFT (tapping) to shift mindset, and tuning into your intuition. The conversation also touches on faith, spirituality, and how to break free from fear-based beliefs that can keep you stuck.

Whether you’re a purpose-driven entrepreneur, a heart-led leader, or simply someone feeling the weight of misalignment, this episode offers practical insight and soulful encouragement to help you reconnect to what matters most.

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What Frequency First Leadership really means and how it can change how you show up

Why balancing masculine and feminine energy creates better flow and results

How tapping (EFT) can help shift your relationship with money, fear, and self-worth

What your body might be telling you when you feel off

How your leadership, faith, and personal growth are all deeply connected

Resources Mentioned

Kelly Howe’s Website: www.kellyhowe.co

Work with Kelly: Email [email protected] and mention the Don't Waste the Chaos podcast to receive $500 off your first month

The Gene Keys: Embracing Your Higher Purpose by Richard Rudd

https://www.amazon.com/Gene-Keys-Unlocking-Higher-Purpose/dp/1780285426/

EFT for Christians: Tapping from a Christian Perspective by Sherrie Rice Smith

https://www.amazon.com/EFT-Christians-Tapping-Christian-Perspective/dp/1933157996/

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https://www.amazon.com/Power-Intention-Learning-Co-create-World/dp/1401902162/

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In this episode of Don't Waste the Chaos, Kerri Roberts discusses the essentials of business strategy, emphasizing that strategy is not merely a plan but a series of intentional choices that shape how businesses grow, adapt, and lead. With her signature clarity and practical insight, Kerri challenges the outdated notion that strategy is a one-time planning event. Instead, she presents strategy as a dynamic, living framework for decision-making that drives alignment, momentum, and long-term success.

From identifying the right customer to simplifying execution, Kerri shares how leaders can use data, speed, and culture to bring strategy to life inside their organizations. She offers practical tools and reflective questions to help founders, executives, and team leaders clarify their direction and create alignment across people and performance.

Tune in to hear:

-Why strategy is a set of choices, not just a written plan

-How clarity about your customer leads to stronger decisions

-Why simplicity outperforms complexity in strategic planning

-How to use the right data to make better decisions

-Why fast execution beats perfect planning

Resources

1. The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni 
2. https://amzn.to/4deF7LB
3. Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman  
4. https://amzn.to/4mdE5Ug
5. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries 
6. https://amzn.to/4kbq47H
7. Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull 
8. https://amzn.to/4iYbPlS
9.  The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell 
10. https://amzn.to/4jUQHhH
11. The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker 
12. https://amzn.to/4mkCL2b

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In this episode, Kerri chats with Amanda Quick about how business owners can lead with more clarity and less chaos. They cover practical tips for delegating, building better workflows, and recognizing burnout before it takes over. It’s all about slowing down, simplifying, and stepping into leadership with purpose.

Tune into hear: 

• Delegate with intention to boost confidence and free up your time.
• Simplify your systems to reduce stress and make smarter decisions.
• Watch for burnout—self-awareness and boundaries matter.
• Pause to lead well instead of constantly reacting.

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In this episode of Don't Waste the Chaos, Kerri Roberts dives into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of small and mid-sized businesses. With her signature clarity and practical insight, Kerri explains how AI is not just for Silicon Valley anymore—it’s a tool that every entrepreneur can harness to streamline operations, increase productivity, and gain a competitive edge. From content creation and market research to automation and strategic planning, Kerri shares how she and her clients are successfully using AI in their day-to-day work. If you’ve been curious about how to use AI in your business, this episode is the perfect starting point.

Tune in to hear:

• The latest stats on AI adoption among small businesses
• How early AI adopters are growing at double the rate of their competitors
• Simple ways to use AI in marketing, client delivery, and operations
• Why content creation is one of the easiest places to start with AI
• Tools that automate repetitive admin tasks and free up your time
• AI use cases for customer service, research, financial forecasting, and more
• How Kerri uses AI inside her HR consulting firm
• Encouragement for business owners who feel overwhelmed by new tech
• Why AI should be seen as a partner—not a threat—to your growth

Resources

Salt & Light Advisors

Learn more about AI tools for small businesses (blog post or future download—link pending)

Connect with Kerri on Instagram: @kerrimroberts

Book a consulting session to integrate AI into your business

Recommended AI tools: ChatGPT, Jasper, Notion AI, Canva, Grammarly, Zapier

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In this solo episode, Kerri Roberts unpacks what it truly means to pivot in business. Drawing from her own entrepreneurial experiences in HR consulting, she outlines the moments when complexity signals it’s time to evolve your offerings. With a focus on clarity, sustainable growth, and team alignment, Kerri offers frameworks to help business owners simplify their strategy, improve team dynamics, and better serve their ideal clients.

Whether you're navigating uncertainty or proactively refining your business model, this episode gives you actionable insights to guide your next move.

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• How to identify the signs your business model is no longer serving you
• Why complexity in offerings can cause confusion for both clients and team members
• The power of clarity in scaling your services
• Strategies for defining your ideal client and tailoring your packages
• Why simplifying doesn’t mean doing less—it means doing what matters most
• Ways to reclaim your time through smart delegation
• The value of conducting regular business model audits
• Why embracing chaos often precedes breakthrough growth 

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In this heartfelt and candid episode of Don't Waste the Chaos, Kerri Roberts sits down with two Salt & Light Advisors team members, Britne O’Brien and Paige Mulligan, for a raw and relatable conversation on what it’s really like to transition from full-time motherhood back into the workforce. Recorded during a company retreat at the Four Seasons in St. Louis, this episode explores the mental shifts, the logistical juggling, the guilt, and the grace required to navigate this pivotal season.

These two powerhouse women get honest about working remotely with young kids, rediscovering their professional identities, building boundaries, and redefining success on their own terms. If you're a parent on the edge of re-entry or in the messy middle of it, this episode offers comfort, clarity, and plenty of camaraderie.

🎧 Tune in to hear:

Why Britne and Paige chose to re-enter the workforce—and how it felt

The biggest mental, emotional, and logistical challenges they faced

What remote work really looks like with little ones at home (hint: chaos and Cheerios)

How they’ve built routines, protected their time, and prioritized mental health

Kerri’s take on rewriting outdated HR policies and leading with flexibility and empathy

A powerful reminder that identity is not limited to any one role—you're more than a job title or a diaper bag

The surprising benefits of flexible work and how it's shaping the next generation of working parents

🔗 Resources & Mentions:

Connect with Brittany O’Brien on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/britneobrien

Connect with Paige Mulligan on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-mulligan-5572b76b/

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In this episode of Don’t Waste the Chaos, host Kerri Roberts tackles a topic that rarely makes it into leadership conversations—but one that can wreak havoc on your organization if ignored: reverse bullying. We often associate workplace bullying with leaders mistreating employees, but what happens when it’s the other way around? Kerri brings personal insight, legal case studies, and real-world strategies to explore how subordinates can intimidate, manipulate, and undermine their managers—creating what she calls an “internal hostage situation.”

Drawing from her own experience as a bullied executive, Kerri unpacks the warning signs of reverse bullying, the damage it can cause to your business, and how to take decisive action with clarity and confidence. She also dives into two international court cases—the Laura Hindel case and the Ruffley v. Board of Management of St. Anne’s School case—to reveal how reverse bullying and flawed management processes are being scrutinized and defined in the legal world. The key takeaway? Leaders can be bullied too—and they deserve protection and support.

🎧 Tune In to Hear:

-What reverse bullying is and why it’s often overlooked in leadership circles

-The Laura Händel case: A nurse manager pushed out by subordinates through false claims and collusion

-The Ruffley case: When a flawed disciplinary process was ruled not bullying, setting a clear legal threshold for bullying claims

-The organizational cost of ignoring reverse bullying: turnover, fear, and lost leadership

-How to recognize reverse bullying in your business before it erodes your culture

-Actionable strategies to address and prevent reverse bullying, including documenting behavior, promoting transparency, and consulting HR/legal experts

📚 Resources & Mentions: Kerri’s blog post on Reverse Bullying (April 27, 2024) https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/blog/navigating-reverse-bullying

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