Dan Austin has spent 30+ years building businesses in fintech, finance, e-commerce, and payments. He sits down with Tavious to share the mindset shifts that actually move the needle for owners and operators.

Inside: why imposter syndrome is really a giver vs taker problem, the one question that will change how you lead (define the leader you wish to be led by), why work-life balance is a myth, and the exact recipe Dan has used to triple revenue three different times.

If you're building something, grab a pen.

Jessica Taveras has been in digital marketing for 14 years, most of it working with lawyers and doctors at Foster Web Marketing. She's seen every shiny new tool come and go, and she has zero patience for businesses that blame marketing when the real problem is that nobody's answering the phone.

In this episode, Jessica breaks down why your website should be the hub of everything you do, how to actually define your ideal client (instead of marketing to the customers you hate), and what she calls "beta bait," the flood of half-baked AI tools everyone's pretending to be experts in. She also shares the single cheapest AI move most businesses could make today, and the story of her 13-year-old son clocking that the picture in her bathroom was AI-generated before she did.

Whether you've been burned by a marketing agency before or you're staring at the AI wave wondering where to even start, this one's worth the full listen.

What we get into: How Jessica fell into marketing straight out of college The fishing analogy that changes how you think about your website Why defining your avatar is the thing most businesses skip "Beta bait" and the AI hype cycle nobody's calling out SEO isn't dead, but answer engines are changing the game The operations problem most owners blame on marketing AI answering services and why missed calls are leaking money Keeping the human touch when everyone's posting AI slop Refreshing your AI prompts like you'd change your oil

Connect with Jessica: [email protected] fosterwebmarketing.com

Want to be on the podcast? Reach out to Tavious at [email protected]

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Geoffrey Mason didn't take the straight path. And that's exactly what makes him one of the most well-rounded patent attorneys in the game.

From coding in sixth grade to biochemistry and philosophy at Harvard, to litigating bet-the-company patent cases at Sidley, Geoffrey eventually bet on himself and built Fast Patent Partner from the ground up.

In this episode of the Fix My Fees podcast, we get into what patent law actually is (and what it isn't), why having a patent doesn't mean you're protected, the real difference between patent prosecution and litigation, why big law firms keep their attorneys in narrow lanes, and how Geoffrey is combining his tech background with legal work in ways most attorneys can't.

If you're a founder, entrepreneur, or anyone sitting on intellectual property... this one's for you.

🔗 Fast Patent Partner: fastpatentpartner.com

Connect with Geoff:
www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-mason35

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What happens when you combine 700 human experts with cutting-edge AI? You get a competitive edge no big agency can replicate.

In the 2nd episode of the Fix My Fees podcast, Cam Brown, the CEO of Kingfish, breaks down exactly how his team uses AI to enhance creativity and strategy, without sacrificing the human judgment that actually moves the needle for clients.

Cam has seen it all, from the print era to the AI revolution, and his perspective on how to deploy AI strategically is something every agency owner and marketer needs to hear.

In this episode:

• How Cam went from print to AI leadership
• Why AI is a tool, not a replacement — and what that distinction really means
• How expert training elevates AI output beyond generic results
• Keeping your brand voice intact when using AI-generated content
• Scaling your business without losing quality or the human touch
  

Whether you're an agency owner, content creator, or marketer trying to stay ahead of the curve — this episode shows you what it looks like to lead the AI revolution with strategy, not shortcuts.

Subscribe to Fix My Fees for more conversations with leaders who are building smarter, not just faster.

Amy Sklar didn't just survive a male-dominated field. She redefined it.

As a pioneering family law attorney, Amy built a career grounded in authenticity, resilience, and an unapologetic commitment to showing up as herself. In this episode, she opens up about the real challenges she faced, the moments that tested her, and the mindset shifts that changed everything.

In this conversation, you'll learn:

• How to build unshakeable confidence when the room isn't designed for you

• What it takes to create a personal brand that earns genuine respect

• Why active participation in your industry accelerates your growth faster than anything else

• How to turn setbacks into strategic advantages

Amy's story is a masterclass for any woman navigating a high-stakes career, but her lessons hit hard regardless of industry or gender.

If you're ready to stop playing small and start leading with purpose, this episode is your blueprint.

Tune in. Take notes. Then go play your game at the highest level.
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