Stacey Hylen is a globally recognized business coach and 2016 International Coach of the Year. She is a growth strategist and speaker with over two decades of experience helping entrepreneurs achieve significant revenue growth without excessive effort.

Stacey shared her journey of working with Chet Holmes and Tony Robbins, highlighting how she became the second person Chet hired as a coach and later served as Vice President of Consulting for Business Mastery, a program co-created by Chet and Tony during the recession. She explained how she maintained her own practice alongside her role with them, using insights from Chet's Dream 100 strategy to help clients achieve significant business growth.

Stacey discussed positioning oneself as an authority in a specific niche, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's expertise and differentiating from competitors by becoming a "Couture" brand rather than a commodity. She also discussed the importance of resourcefulness over resources and how to shift your mindset from “selling” to “serving.”

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Marco Rodriguez is an Occupational Therapist and is the CEO of Transformations Rehabiltation Services in El Paso, TX which he founded in 2013. Marco shared his career journey from graduating in occupational therapy to becoming a successful healthcare administrator and entrepreneur, all leading to his establishing of a rehabilitation practice.

Marco shared his personal journey of discovering neurofeedback therapy for his son Patrick, who was diagnosed with multiple neurologic atypicalities including ADHD and autism. Despite initial frustration with traditional medical approaches focused on medication, Marco and his wife, Diane,  invested in a home neurofeedback system that helped Patrick improve gradually. Inspired by his pediatrician's suggestion that he was being selfish by keeping the treatment to himself, Marco eventually joined a physical therapist friend to open a practice incorporating neurofeedback and occupational therapy.

His practice gained traction through community engagement and parent advocacy. He described how attending local support meetings led to referrals and eventual acceptance from 64 physicians in the area. Marco emphasized the importance of taking small steps and staying focused on progress. He also highlighted the harmonious collaboration with his wife, Diane, an occupational therapist, and their son, who has been a key part of the journey.

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Jeremy Bower is the CEO and founder of Givr Packaging which provides sustainable custom packaging solutions for businesses. Jeremy shared his experience transitioning from being an employee to starting his own business, highlighting the challenges and doubts he faced along the way.

An internship in high school led Jeremy to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Paper Science and Engineering at Syracuse University. He worked in the paper industry from a young age, gaining experience through various roles and internships and eventually a successful sales management position.

In 2017, Jeremy decided to start his own box brokering business. He discussed the growth of his packaging company, which offers folding carton and corrugated packaging services. He highlighted their unique customer service approach and environmental initiatives, including offsetting fiber usage through native tree planting. The company has grown significantly since its founding, with a 52% year-over-year increase, and has expanded from serving startups to providing services to larger companies.

Jeremy's insights on business growth strategies, social media marketing, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs are not to be missed.

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Contact: https://www.instagram.com/boxbuildr

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Lynn Hamlin-LeMaster and Bill LeMaster shared their journey of transitioning from corporate careers to owning Lahani's Eat Local Cafe in Port Townsend, Washington. After nearly 20 years in business, Lynn and Bill have retired and reflected back on their successful endeavor.

Lynn explained their restaurant's philosophy was to cook with seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients within a 75-mile radius, which allowed them to adapt their menu based on availability and cost. She described how this approach helped establish strong relationships with local farmers and provided customers with fresh, high-quality products. Lynn also shared that they offered chocolate as a profitable side business.

They discussed the financial challenges of running a restaurant and emphasized the importance of:

In this revealing interview, Lynn & Bill added a lot of fuel to the conversation about the importance of lifestyle choices over high-paying corporate jobs.

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Laura Euphrat, a pediatric oncology nurse for 36 years, co-founded Little Wishes, a nonprofit that grants wishes to hospitalized children. The idea originated from a serendipitous encounter with a terminally ill boy who loved baseball. Euphrat's persistence led to legendary baseball manager Dusty Baker visiting the boy, which inspired the concept.

Little Wishes has grown to serve 45 hospitals in 25 states, with 92 more on the wait list. Despite initial challenges, including securing nonprofit status and managing finances along with initial skepticism from hospitals, the organization has thrived, thanks to Euphrat's determination and the support of a dedicated team.

Laura discussed the advantages and challenges of having a nonprofit organization. She explained that the main benefit is the ability to receive tax-deductible donations, but obtaining the nonprofit status can be costly and time-consuming. She shared that they were fortunate to have a law firm provide pro bono services to help with the process. Laura emphasized the importance of perseverance and networking to find the right resources. She also mentioned the need to establish a board of directors, create bylaws, and follow regulations to maintain the nonprofit status.

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Site: https://www.littlewishes.org

Contact: info@littlewishes.org

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Jennifer Christensen is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer for Beacon Media + Marketing and has been a driving force in digital marketing with a special focus on mental health and functional medicine.

Jennifer points out that when people launch a business, they tend to think about what tactics they are going to use to draw awareness. But she says the best thing to think about is proving that your idea is actually viable. To that end, she gave some great strategies for gaining feedback in order to make sure you're on the right track.

In addition, Jennifer talked about how she got started in digital marketing in Alaska at a time when many were unfamiliar with it and doubted its potential. She also discussed how she met her business partner, how they structured their company, and how they identified their niche when they decided to expand nationally.

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Site: https://www.beaconmm.com

Contact: linkedin.com/in/jenniferchristensenak

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Kenneth Lo, co-founder of Zenbiz and an AI strategist, discussed his involvement with SCORE, a nonprofit organization providing mentorship to entrepreneurs since 1964. SCORE offers comprehensive resources, including mentorship nationwide, and does not charge financially but requires time and commitment.

Kenneth emphasized the importance of AI tools like ChatGPT for small businesses, highlighting their cost-effectiveness and ability to provide strategic insights.

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SCORE: https://www.score.org

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Site: https://zenbizservices.com/

Contact: https://kennethlo.me

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Mary Pearson is a business owner, business coach, and former store manager of the family business, Pearson Appliance. She has decades of experience in sales and customer service and breaks down the keys to building customer loyalty.

Businesses spend a lot of time, money, and energy to attract people to their product or service. It only makes sense to value their time by providing an excellent sales experience and outstanding customer service in order to keep them as lifetime customers.

Mary draws on her decades of retail sales experience and sales training to share many practical sales and customer service tips that apply to every business. She stressed the importance of understanding the four different personality types. And she expanded on the 4 rules imparted to her from her father:

If you’re looking for repeat business, this is how you go about it.

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Rachelle Taliaferro became the business manager at the Marin Dojo after decades of experience in corporate risk management and finance. After the Covid pandemic, all businesses needed to reconnect with their clientele. Rachelle took over management at that time and set about implementing software and systems that would create a better member experience.

Rachelle shared how she started by using their Profit & Loss statement and Balance Sheet to identify the elements of the business that needed attention. With that direction, she set about updating and upgrading their website and implementing a new CRM (Customer Relationship Management) in order to streamline processes.

She said the secret to sourcing the most appropriate tools like a CRM and payroll companies was first gathering recommendations from other small business owners and then looking for companies that knew their industry.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or re-imagining your existing business, you’ll find Rachelle’s insights for recognizing vulnerabilities and making improvements will be valuable. And if you’re unfamiliar with CRMs, you’ll want to take special note of this podcast episode. 

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Janine Dias is an experienced Business Coach, Trainer and Inspirational Speaker. She has enjoyed success at the highest levels of corporate as well as in her personal businesses. Having taught Sales as a profession at the University of Texas, Janine is a pro at breaking down the components of sales and driving them home with interesting personal stories. Among other things, she talked about the proper way to ask questions in the sales process coupled with the importance of listening, which may seem like simple stuff, but Janine reminds us with examples of how sales people can really mess this up.

Janine also gave us a peek behind the curtain of some of the topics she’ll be covering at her upcoming seminar, “Unstoppable You.”  You can attend in person or via Zoom. 

A POWERFUL TIME AND LIFE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR FOR EVERYONE

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Here’s a link to the registration page: https://www.janinedias.com/events

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