Making It: How to Be a Successful Online Entrepreneur

From a challenging childhood to a successful coaching career, Danny Ceballos’s journey reveals the power of overcoming fears and embracing authenticity. His story highlights positive intelligence and the importance of leading oneself first, offering inspiration and insights for managers and leaders.

Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

Guest Bio:

Danny Ceballos, MBA, MA, is a seasoned senior leader, organization-development consultant, management trainer, and executive coach. He is the founder and principal of Unleashed Consulting, where he works with individuals and organizations to excel in workplace performance, productivity, and employee engagement by “Building Better Bosses.” Danny works with CEOs, executive directors, management teams, and boards of directors to create workplace systems, processes, and cultures that are sustainable and triple bottom-line effective in prioritizing “People, Profit, and Performance” improvements.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Danny’s website: Unleashed Consulting

Credits:

Producer: Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz
Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander
Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Mystery Box
Artist Name: V. Draganov
License code: QHJYX8CCF6WWH4G6
Publisher Name: Uppbeat

Special effects credits:

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Episode transcript: From Stage Fright to Leadership Legacy (Danny Ceballos) coming soon.

From humble beginnings to a successful coaching career, Lori Wayne shares her journey of resilience, intuition, and balance. Discover her inspiring story and practical advice for small business owners on how to thrive without burnout, emphasizing the importance of choice and confident decision-making.

Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

Guest Bio:

Lori Wayne, the founder of Lori Rochelle Wayne LLC, is in the business of empowering people to take action for change and growth in their lives, careers, and businesses. Lori has been a corporate coach, has managed sales training nationally for a Fortune 500 Company, and runs multiple profitable businesses of her own. In addition to being an ACES Coach at Mirasee, she’s also a Certified Business Building Coach with Coaches Console and a member of the Coaches Console Core Team. She’s the program manager for the Coaches Console high-end business building coaching programs, including the 2020 Maximum Impact Mastermind Program and the Accelerator Program.

Lori loves the breakthrough work she does with her clients integrating practical strategies for financial success with personal growth. She believes that all things are possible and that we really can have it all — great relationships, careers and businesses that we love, financial abundance, hobbies and interests that we are passionate about, and the time and money to pursue them.

Lori volunteers her time to build homes with Habitat for Humanity. She loves working in her garden, going to antique auctions, and riding her horses (the farther, the faster, the better) in the mountains of Colorado. And she is a perpetual learner of new things and is currently learning how to do Cowboy Mounted Shooting.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Lori’s website: LoriRochelleWayne.com

Credits:

Producer: Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz
Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander
Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Time Traveller
Artist Name: Nick Petrov
License code: XYUZ3MMK1JHSYZRJ
Publisher Name: Uppbeat

Special effects credits:

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Episode transcript: The Power of Being at Choice in Life and Work (Lori Wayne).

Sharing her journey in health coaching, Ali Shapiro reflects on pioneering a babysitting camp and rethinking health and entrepreneurship. She weaves together themes of personal growth, resilience, and redefining success — with insights for entrepreneurs on listening to your business’s needs.

Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

Guest Bio:

Ali Shapiro is the host of the top-ranked podcast Insatiable, a holistic nutritionist, integrated health coach, and rebel with a serious cause. She's academically, practically, and empathetically aware of how the medical system, diet culture, and body positivity movements all have their own flavor of crazy.

Ali developed TRUCE while in graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, where she drew from her 17+ years of working with real-life clients and her own personal healing journey from emotional eating and having cancer as a teenager.

Ali's work and clients' unique success has been featured in well + Good, mindbodygreen, Prevention, Women's Health, and Forbes, as well as industry-leading podcasts Being Boss, Tell Me Something True, and Food Heaven.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Ali’s website: AliShapiro.com
Ali’s Podcast: Insatiable Podcast

Credits:

Producer: Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz
Artist Name(s): Sounds Like Sander
Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Electrify
Artist Name: Lunareh
Writer Name: Wiriyapa Chansuwong
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Episode transcript: Transforming Pain into Purpose — An Inspiring Path (Ali Shapiro).

Driven by a childhood lesson on the consequences of not achieving, Peter Sage shares his journey from overachieving entrepreneur to fulfilled coach. He highlights the importance of emotional mastery and finding joy in the process rather than the goal. And it’s a reminder that “making it” is ongoing.

Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

Guest Bio:

Peter Sage is an expert on human behavior, widely recognized as a leading world authority on effective personal transformation, and one of the most respected and sought-after mentors, speakers, and personal coaches in the world today.

Peter is a best-selling author whose book 'The Inside Track' sold over 150,000 copies in multiple languages and made the bestseller list in 2 hours. And there’s video proof that Sir Richard Branson has a copy on the top of a stack of books inside his home. It doesn't get any cooler than that!

A highly experienced and world-class presenter, Peter has spoken on five continents and is frequently asked to deliver keynote speeches and workshops, entertaining and inspiring audiences across the globe. Peter has been invited to speak at the United Nations, NASA, and Google, and his client list includes several governments, members of Royalty, and multiple blue-chip companies.

Peter is very humbled to have shared the stage with high-profile people such as Kofi Anan, Sir Richard Branson, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and many others. He is often voted 'speaker of the event' and has the highest-rated feedback at over 90% of multi-speaker events and conferences where he presents.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Peter Sage’s website: PeterSage.com
Peter’s previous episode: Transitioning to “Through Me” Living (Peter Sage)

Credits:

Producer: Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Catalina Coastline
Artist Name: PALA
Writer Name: Dean Palya
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Episode transcript: Chasing Fulfillment, Not Success (Peter Sage).

From childhood entrepreneurship to running multiple major businesses, Jason Friedman tale is one of learning and growth, mistakes and successes. From guiding his moral compass and entrepreneurial spirit to balancing freedom and impact, Jason's journey is all about resilience and intentional living.

Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

Guest Bio:

Jason Friedman is a serial entrepreneur, passionate about working with other entrepreneurs to help them grow and scale their businesses. In the past, Jason has founded, scaled, and successfully exited five businesses in the fields of medical diagnostics, marketing and events, automotive, spirits, and digital media software.

Currently, Jason is the CEO of CXFormula, working with fast-growing, entrepreneurial companies to help them grow and scale their businesses. He is also CEO of Spotlight Brand Services, a marketing and brand management agency, helping e-commerce businesses crush it on Amazon and other online marketplaces. His clients have ranged from Fortune 100’s to solopreneurs in industries as diverse as retail (Foot Locker, Adidas, Nike), hospitality (W Hotels, Universal Studios, Disney, Burger King), financial services (Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Fidelity), higher education (Stanford, Yale, Duke & Harvard Universities), and online services/information products.

He was named Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year for business services in 2008 and his company made the Inc. 5000 list for three consecutive years from 2007 through 2009, just after he successfully exited that business in the high 8-figures. Most recently, in 2020, Jason’s company CXFormula made the Inc. 5000 list again – this time, ranking number 64 out of 5000 for 4,979% growth, and ranking number 1 in New Jersey, growing from $0 in 2017 to nearly $9 million in 2020. In 2021, CXFormula was ranked number 3 in the Inc. Magazine NY Metro regional competition.

Jason is the proud dad of two young men, Jack (15) and Josh (12), and has three amazing dogs: Brooke, Lynn, and Myles.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Jason’s website: CXFormula.com
Jason’s gift to listeners, “The Power of Being Unreasonable”: Gift.CXFormula.com

Credits:

Producer: Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Vaudeville Haunt
Artist Name: Material Gurl
Writer Name: Molly Cherryholmes
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Episode transcript: Designing a Life of Intentionality and Freedom (Jason Friedman).

Growing up in a discouraging family, Angie was driven to prove her worth and follow her passion for performance. Angie reflects on her struggles with imposter syndrome and being authentic and self-compassionate. For her, making it is the continuous journey of self-reinvention and new possibilities.

Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

Guest Bio:

Angie Colee is a business coach and marketing strategist working with creative entrepreneurs - the rule breakers and rebels. She helps you turn ideas into assets and assets into revenue streams... all without becoming a completely different person or losing your edge.

Angie has a Master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon and has consulted with and run creative teams for Jeff Walker’s Product Launch Formula (PLF), MasterClass, Lowe’s, Copy Chief, Orzy Media, and Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad brand.

Angie is the author of Permission to Kick Ass (available on Amazon) and hosts a podcast by the same name. When she’s not writing or publishing new episodes, you’ll find her on the road living as a full-time digital nomad with her cats, Stella and Ollie.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Angie’s personal site: AngieColee.com
Angie’s business site: PermissionToKickAss.com
The Well-Fed Writer (book): https://a.co/d/feum8mK

Credits:

Producer: Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Kaleidoscope Party
Artist Name: SPARKZ
Writer Name: Molly Cherryholmes
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Episode transcript: Confidence Through Struggle (Angie Colee).

As an unambitious kid, Daniel Levis never imagined owning a business, let alone helping others thrive. His journey is a testament to overcoming self-doubt and building systems for success. He shares insights on the importance of self-belief and strategic planning to make it in entrepreneurship.

Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

“It really wasn’t until the Internet came along and I started seeing other idiots making money online that I thought, maybe this idiot could do the same.”— Daniel Levis

Guest Bio:

Since 2004, Daniel Levis’ brilliant marketing strategies and copywriting services have been helping both large direct marketers as well as hundreds of home based entrepreneurs to use the Internet to sell more effectively. He is also the founder of Science of Client-Getting, the premiere system of selling for coaches, consultants, advisors, agencies, service pros, and solution providers.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Daniel’s website: DanielLevis.com
Daniel’s Automated Client Attraction
Daniel’s Buying Emotion Color Wheel

Credits:

Producer and editor: Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Dream Surfer
Artist Name: Matt Wigton
Writer Name: Matthew Wigton
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Episode transcript: From Factory Worker to Founder (Daniel Levis).

As a child renowned for his poetry recitations, Alex Mandossian discovered how to connect with audiences. After a failed business in his early 20s, Alex rediscovered the power of an audience through online marketing and became one of the pioneers of the field. His 1995 website still prospers today.

Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

Guest Bio:

Since 1993, Alex Mandossian has generated nearly $417 million in sales and profits for his marketing students, clients, and joint venture partners on six continents. His marketing strategies helped convert his personal annual income in 2001 into a monthly income by 2003 and an hourly income by 2006 (16 times). Then in 2007, his proven virtual enrollment strategies helped him generate $1.2 million in less than 29 minutes.

Alex is acknowledged by his colleagues as “the Warren Buffet of the Internet” because of his unique ability to make money for his students and joint venture partners. He has shared the stage with diverse leaders such as Sir Richard Branson, Harvey Mackay, Donald Trump, Tony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki, Suze Orman, Mikhail Gorbachev, the Dalai Lama, and two other U.S. Presidents. As a “virtual presenter” with more than 20,000 hours of training experience since 1992, Alex’s lifetime goal (with Jack Canfield) is to inspire and influence the training of at least one million other online trainers by his 77th birthday.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Alex’s website: MarketingOnline.com

Credits:

Producer: Michi Lantz
Assembled by: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: As The Fog Clears
Artist Name: Mountain House
Writer Name: Adam Agin
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Episode transcript: From Poetry to Prosperity (Alex Mandossian).

Combining a deep-seated spiritual journey with entrepreneurial drive, Calvin Correli reflects on his unique path. From early coding to founding Simplero, Calvin explores how inner growth fuels business success, emphasizing the harmony between spirituality and entrepreneurship.

Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

Guest Bio:

Calvin Correli is the founder and CEO of Simplero, as well as a speaker, author, investor, and spiritual business coach. A coder since he was 5, Calvin thinks in systems and constantly looks to simplify everything he touches.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Simplero Website: Simplero.com
Calvin Correli’s website: CalvinCorreli.com

Credits:

Producer and Editing: Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: You and Me
Artist Name: LNDÖ
Writer Name: Landon Bailey
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Episode transcript: Blending Code and Spirituality (Calvin Correli).

Beginning with her childhood business, Jane Deuber reflects on her entrepreneurial journey from a little red wagon to seven successful companies. She shares her belief in personal growth, value-based goals, and meaning of making it — balancing business success with a fulfilling personal life.

Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.

Guest Bio:

Jane Deuber is a sought-after business strategist, best-selling author, and 7-time successful entrepreneur who has coached over 10,000 business owners to increase their impact and have a thriving, profitable business they love.

While armed with an MBA, it’s her 37 years in the entrepreneurial trenches that inspired Jane to design more than 12 business-growth programs, oversee two high-ticket masterminds, and launch two technology companies that enable thought leaders to monetize their expertise and accelerate their impact.

Jane’s current passion, Magpai, empowers coaches, consultants, and service providers to attract highly qualified leads, engage in meaningful connections, and close more clients by harnessing the power of lead-scoring assessments.

Whether she is coaching, training, or creating cutting-edge technology, Jane and her team are on a mission to empower business owners with tools and strategies they need to live a more prosperous and purposeful life.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:

Mirasee
Jane’s website: Magpai.com
Jane’s bonus "Seven Strategies for Successful Assessment Marketing": Magpai.com/7-strategies

Credits:

Producer: Michi Lantz
Assembled: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:

Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz

Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander

Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer

Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: If I Were You
Artist Name: Alsever Lake
Writer Name: Adrian Dominic Walther
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:

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Episode transcript: Starting with a Little Red Wagon (Jane Deuber).