As the year winds down, many business owners feel the pressure to meet or exceed their sales goals. 
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with sales expert Evan Polin, President of Polin Performance Group and co-author of Selling Professional Services the Sandler Way.
Evan shares practical advice on overcoming sales challenges, the dangers of not having a defined sales plan, how to prospect effectively, and strategies for achieving quick wins that can make a real difference before year-end. 
Whether you’re a professional services firm or a small to mid-sized business owner, this episode is packed with insights you can apply immediately to drive results.
Connect with Evan:
Website:  https://www.evanpg.com
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Most change initiatives don’t fail because of strategy—they fail because leaders underestimate how people naturally react to change. Fear, guilt, nostalgia, even excitement can quietly derail progress and leave organizations struggling with resistance, disengagement, and missed goals.
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, Dr. Rachel Boehm, organizational behavior expert and founder of RB Strategies, reveals how leaders can shift from simply managing change to truly leading it. We dive into balanced transparency and stage-based communication, explore the emotional reactions leaders should expect to see inside their organizations, and uncover the real causes behind resistance. We’ll also discuss why change management isn’t just for “big events” like M&A or digital transformation—and why it must be part of everyday leadership.

If you’re leading a team, scaling a business, or navigating transformation, this episode will help you turn chaos into clarity.
Connect with Dr. Rachel:
Website:  https://www.rachelboehm.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelboehm/

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Trust is more than a value—it’s a measurable business asset. In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Maggie Ishak, Certified Business and Executive Coach and former Michelin VP, to explore the Trust Edge framework and its eight pillars. 
Maggie shares how leaders can identify trust gaps, avoid common mistakes, and use trust to drive team performance, client loyalty, and business growth. If you want practical, actionable steps to strengthen communication, relationships, and results, this episode is for you.

Connect with Maggie:
Website: https://maggieishak.focalpointcoaching.com/

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Money isn’t just math—it’s mindset. In this episode, Julio Gonzalez sits down with Erika Wasserman, one of only 100 Certified Financial Therapists in the country, to unpack how our emotions, upbringing, and experiences shape the way we think about money. Erika shares practical strategies for making financial conversations less stressful and more productive, from using the “side-by-side” method for tricky talks to creating monthly money rituals that build trust and confidence.

Listeners will learn how to name their money mindset, manage emotional spending, and approach financial decisions with greater clarity. Whether you’re navigating business finances, family budgets, or personal goals, this conversation will help you talk about money without fear or shame—and start building the financial future you want.

Connect with Erika:
Website: https://yourfinancialtherapist.com/
Instagram: yourfinancialtherapist
LinkedIn: erikawasserman
Youtube: https://youtu.be/nPGTLuJL61w?si=oGrb1hWeXTXmIwpT
Find Erika's book at: https://a.co/d/aIcTEdO

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When a loved one is in the grip of addiction, mental illness, or repeated failed attempts at recovery, families often feel helpless—unsure where to turn, desperate for hope. Attorney Mark Astor built his life’s work around answering that call.

Starting with no money but a mission to save families in crisis, Mark founded law firms dedicated to fighting for the rights of those struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, he shares how purpose—not profit—drove him to create a thriving practice, the turning points that reshaped his life, and the challenges of scaling a business built on compassion, advocacy, and relentless dedication.

Connect with Mark:
Website: mentalhealthadditionlawfirm.com
Instagram: astor.simovich.law
Facebook: mark.g.astor
YouTube | TikTok: astorsimovichlaw
LinkedIn: markastor

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The key to entrepreneurship isn’t just solving problems—but seeing them before anyone else does?

In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with serial entrepreneur Alex Sabonge, a systems engineer turned business builder who has repeatedly turned emerging trends into thriving ventures. From launching a web development training company in the early internet days to creating a World Cup–featured app and now helping companies slash shipping costs with his latest venture, ShipOnADime.com, Alex’s journey is a masterclass in staying curious, spotting opportunity, and executing fast.

If you’ve ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs stay ahead of the curve, this episode is for you.

Connect with Alex:

Website: www.shiponadime.com

Instagram|Facebook|YouTube|TikTok: ShipOnADime

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Technology has never moved faster—and for small businesses, that speed can be both a blessing and a threat. In this episode, we’re joined by David Moadab, Founder of Solutions Squad, cybersecurity strategist, and AI expert who’s been solving complex IT challenges for more than two decades.

David shares why growing companies can no longer rely on informal or part-time IT support and how the right systems, policies, and protections are essential for scaling securely. We discuss what’s changed in cybersecurity, the risks of DIY tech setups, and the must-have infrastructure for companies with 10–30 employees.
If you’ve ever said “we’ve got a guy for that,” this episode will change the way you think about IT..

Connect with David:
Website: www.solutionssquad.com
LinkedIn: /in/dmoadab/
Instagram|Facebook|X|YouTube: Solutionssquad
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- LinkedIn: /company/vctogrow/
- Facebook/Instagram: @VCTOConsulting
- YouTube: @WeAreVCTO
- Webpage www.redefinepossible.co
Email Julio at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ with any comments, questions or suggestions!
Connect with David:
Website: www.solutionssquad.com
LinkedIn: /in/dmoadab/
Instagram|Facebook|X|YouTube: Solutionssquad

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In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Dr. Shanequa Fleming — CEO of Culture Accelerators®, TEDx speaker, and trusted advisor to top-tier leaders — to unpack the hidden reasons why so many businesses hit a wall just when they’re ready to scale.

Dr. Fleming breaks down why operations aren't the problem — leadership is. She dives deep into the invisible costs of scaling without clarity, how to identify your real bottlenecks, and why sustainable growth starts with redefining your role. If your business is growing but your peace is shrinking, this conversation is the reset you didn’t know you needed.

Connect with Dr. Fleming:
LinkedIn: Shanequa Fleming, MBA, EdD 
Instagram: @shanequafleming
Website: https://cultureaccelerators.com/ AND https://drshanequafleming.com/
Let's Connect Form on our CA site: https://cultureaccelerators.com/lets-connect/

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In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Yasu Bueno, the powerhouse CEO of Deep Clean Experts, whose entrepreneurial journey is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and impact. From her roots in Venezuela to becoming one of FAMA News’ Top 50 Entrepreneurs of 2024, Yasu shares how she transformed a side hustle during the pandemic into a luxury cleaning brand rooted in health, sentiment, and service.

Yasu reveals what it really takes to grow a brand from the ground up—including the importance of discipline, gratitude, continuous learning, and showing genuine interest in others. We discuss the undervaluation of the cleaning industry, how entrepreneurs can become a positive reference in their communities, and three key strategies for any startup looking to scale.

Whether you're launching a business or looking for inspiration to keep going, Yasu’s story will leave you fired up and focused.

Connect with Yasu:

email: [email protected]

Instagram: @deepcleanexperts

Facebook: @deepcleanexperts

Website: www.deepcleanexperts.net

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What does local government really do for small business—and what should it be doing? In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, Julio Gonzalez sits down with Eugen Bold, Broward County Commission candidate and former Director of Public Policy, to talk about how government can empower entrepreneurs instead of slowing them down.

From post-flood disaster relief to securing funding and contracts for small business owners, Eugen shares how policy and partnerships can drive real economic growth. Whether you're battling bureaucracy or looking to expand, this conversation will help you see government not just as a regulator—but as a potential catalyst for your next stage of growth.

Connect with Eugen:
email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: /in/ebold/
Instagram: @eugenbold
Facebook: @ebold
Campaign:  www.boldbroward.com

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