Steve Simon shares how compassion sparked the Living Benefits movement, forever changing life insurance. At nearly 80, he’s still innovating—building companies, creating music, and proving that passion and perseverance drive a true legacy.

From painting garbage trucks purple to signal “professional service for women,” to leading a $65M multi-state operation, to surviving Chapter 11 and rising again—Shirley Ann Felder embodies ordinary greatness.
In this powerful conversation, Shirley (Chief Inspirational Officer, Ordinary Greatness Consulting) shares how she built and led a team in a male-dominated industry, employed over 150 people, helped women transition from welfare to work, and why she now helps women release, recycle, and rise.

In this episode:

• Building a woman-led brand in a “trash” industry (and why the trucks were purple)
• $65M revenue over 23 years, 150+ employees, and family as culture
• The 2009 crash, Chapter 11, and what “failure” really teaches
• Standing up inside yourself: confidence, conviction, and voice
• Workshops & retreats: Putting the Pieces of Your Puzzle Together and more

Connect with Shirley Ann Felder: search “Shirley Ann Felder” on LinkedIn/Instagram/TikTok/Facebook
Host: Debra Pearlman, Entrepreneurial OOMPH! — new episodes on Tuesdays.
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Seventeen years “in the shadows” supporting marquee brands—and now stepping into the spotlight. In this episode, Mark Heinsman, owner of Imagative (IMAGATIV.com), shares how he shifted from custom web builds to Revenue Operations: assembling fast, testable systems that capture leads, convert customers, and scale with CRM-driven automations (GoHighLevel), A/B testing, and tight feedback loops.

Gina McDonald grew Massage Experience from a single spa into a thriving collective. She shares how she empowers other entrepreneurs, mentors providers in financial savvy, and builds a business rooted in growth, resilience & purpose.

Carole Hurst, a 75-year-old wellness educator, entrepreneur, and team leader, shares her powerful story of resilience, health transformation, and leadership. From overcoming major health challenges and living with muscular dystrophy to building a thriving business and empowering women, Carole demonstrates that a strong mindset, gratitude, and purpose fuel longevity and success. Learn how to grow with courage, lead with compassion, and create impact at any age.

Real estate coach & numbers expert Kyle Harrison shares how clarity in your financials transforms business, leadership, and life. Vulnerability, alignment, and success—beyond the spreadsheets.

At 83, Sheila Pearl is still coaching, growing, and inspiring. She shares powerful lessons on leadership, emotional alchemy, and feedback in this unforgettable episode.

What can a former rock star teach you about building sustainable businesses? In this candid and insightful conversation, Debra Pearlman sits down with Eric Egeland, founder of Capacity Consulting and Capacity Bookkeeping, to unpack decades of hard-earned entrepreneurial lessons. Eric shares how he pivoted from government consulting to scaling a profitable bookkeeping business, why diversification matters only after focus, and the dangers of putting all your eggs in one client’s basket. You’ll discover:

• How to spot cracks in your business foundation before they break you.
• Why key employees can make or break your growth.
• The art of creating recurring revenue that runs without you.
• Lessons from failure that fuel long-term success.

Whether you’re a solopreneur, team leader, or CEO-in-the-making, this episode delivers the mindset shifts and practical strategies to future-proof your business and your income.

In this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, host Debra Pearlman sits down with Kyle Hudson, successful entrepreneur and BNI Director Consultant, to explore how he and his brother grew their Charleston-based landscaping company from a small family venture to a thriving business with 23 employees.

Kyle shares the pivotal moments in transitioning from hands-on fieldwork to operational independence, leveraging systems, processes, and effective delegation to scale sustainably. Inspired by Mike McAllist’s Clockwork, Kyle reveals how implementing SOPs and structured training empowered his team to deliver year-round, high-quality service.
This conversation dives into:

    •    🌱 Scaling Strategies: Moving from technician to business leader
    •    🛠 Business Autonomy: Building systems for self-sustaining operations
    •    📈 Coaching & Mentorship: Why coaching accelerates growth for tradespeople
    •    🔄 Diversification: Adapting services for seasonal demand
    •    ⏱ Time Mastery: Valuing time, delegation, and productivity tools

Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and trades professionals, this episode offers actionable insights to grow smarter, not just harder.