This podcast episode addresses one of the most critical questions anyone looking to transition from being an employee to a business owner must confront - how to use, find or acquire start-up funds. David C Barnett shares his insights and experiences built upon years of working with clients buying and selling businesses. His candid and practical advice delivered in an easy to understand and follow way is sure to help clarify just how to view the "financial" and business side of being an entrepreneur.

To contact David C Barnett to learn more about his work, you can reach him at his blog site at www.davidcbarnett.com or at his YouTube channel

In this podcast episode we explore the self-imposed hurdles that often get in the way of our achieving our full potential. Our guest, Sandy Stricker, of Emerging Confidence, shares her personal journey of how she was able to evolve from someone who almost talked herself OUT of a promotion because she did not feel worthy of it to someone who now counsels others on how to find the inner resolve to recognize their true value and worth.

To reach out to Sandy to learn more about her services, you can view her website at: http://www.emergingconfidence.com/

This podcast addresses the issue that has become pervasive in education - burnout. But rather than wallow in that feeling and the deleterious impact of that on us socially, mentally, emotionally, and physically, our guest, Jim Asplund, Chief Scientist for Strengths-Based Development, at Gallup, Inc. provides clarity and insight into an assessment tool called, "CliftonStrengths." Unlike many assessments that focus on weaknesses or gaps in performance, this assessment identifies one's strengths and how to harness those to address personal and professional issues (including burnout!0.

To learn more about Jim's work and the CliftonStrengths assessment, you can access MANY of the free downloadable content and assets at: www.gallup.com. 

In this podcast, Evelyn Shaw Corley, Founder of Thrive International Academy, shares her journey from classroom Teacher to Entrepreneur. Evelyn provides insight into the "what it takes" to harness the skills she has as a Teacher and apply them to launching her business and succeeding in providing educational access and opportunities for students across the entire spectrum of needs (tutoring, home-schooling, group learning, mindfulness, etc.). Evelyn's new model for education is sure to resonate with Administrators, Teachers, Parents and Students.

To learn more about Evelyn and Thrive International Academy, you can reach her at: https://www.workwiththrive.com/ or at various social media platform (Evelyn Shaw Corley). 

In this podcast episode, Kasey Alton, the CEO and "Chief Sparkle" of Spark Business Consulting (https://sparkbusinessconsulting.com/) shares her insights on the essentials of accounting for new business owners/entrepreneurs. She shares some of the experiences with her clients and her own background in developing an understanding of the core fundamentals of accounting. Some of her tips are sure to be eye-opening (including how Kasey defines "profit.").

To reach Kasey, you can visit her website or use @sparkbusinessconsulting for instagram or search for their Facebook page with the business name as well.

In this podcast episode, David speaks to Asfa Malik, a recognized thought leader in learning and development. Asfa shares her own journey into running training organizations and provides hints for Teachers seeking to enter the corporate world of learning/training. Among the tips shared by Asfa are the key differentiators she looks for in selecting applicants for positions in HR and Training.  

To reach Asfa Malik, you can go to her corporate website: Growth Minded Consulting – Inclusive Leadership Coaching or connect with her on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/asfa-malik 

In this podcast episode, David speaks to Dr. Lillie Rosenthal, a renowned expert on health, nutrition, and integrative medicine. Dr. Rosenthal shares important insights about injury prevention, the subtle changes in diet that can make a big difference and explains how to deal with the inevitable stress that we all must deal with as entrepreneurs. As new business owners or people considering launching a business our health is something we may take for granted. Dr. Rosenthal shares her tips on how to manage our health in easy to implement steps.

To reach Dr. Rosenthal, you can go to her website: www.drlillierosenthal.com 

Of the many things that an entrepreneur needs to focus on is how to get the right message to the right target audience at the right time. In prior years, a print ad might have been used. Given that entrepreneurs rarely have funds to make advertising purchases on tv or radio, a very strategic place to market one's business is online. This podcast focuses specifically on Facebook Ads and has a pre-eminent expert, Christina McMasters, of Ads Simplified providing insight and direction on the best way to go about maximizing your return on online advertising.

To reach Christina, you can visit her website "www.adssimplified.com) or send her an email at [email protected]).

This podcast episode covers a topic that is essential for new entrepreneurs to obtain and nurture for them to be successful. In any new venture or challenge, there are going to be disappointments, frustrations, defeats, and hurdles to overcome. The ability to be resilient and keep moving forward and maintaining momentum in the face of these unexpected challenges is often the difference between success and failure.

David's guest for this podcast is Alanna Fincke, a certified resilience and health coach, who explains the importance of resilience, how it influences and impacts success and the negative consequences of not having it.

To reach Alanna Fincke, you can visit her websites: www.alannafincke.com or www.wellbeingwithalanna.com or find her on her active instagram account at @wellbeingwithalanna.

This episode explores the often neglected and misunderstood concept of brands and branding. Entrepreneurs often overlook the importance of establishing a brand as a differentiator versus their competition and as a way to distinguish their offering in the minds (and hearts) of the customer base). David Zahn speaks with Ken Googan, a leading authority on branding for the biggest and most recognizable names in business (Pepsico, Colgate-Palmolive, and others). Together they explore the key components of a brand.

To reach Ken Coogan, you can go to his company's website: www.cooganprtenrs.com or send him an email at [email protected].