Success Leaves Clues

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Josh Chernikoff, an education entrepreneur and coach who shares his journey from building and exiting businesses to helping education companies create more consistent growth. He discusses the importance of finding the right client, niching down, charging for your value, and building a repeatable approach to generating leads and revenue.

You can find him on:
https://joshchernikoff.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuachernikoff/
https://www.facebook.com/joshua.chernikoff
https://www.instagram.com/joshuadcdc/
Email at: [email protected]

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In this episode Myrna King sits down with Davis Nguyen, founder of Purple Circle. Davis shares his accidental journey into coaching — initially building a side hustle to pay off medical bills and how it evolved into an elite community for coaches and leaders focused on long-term impact, lifestyle freedom, and real client results.

You can find Myrna on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/myrnaking/

find Davis on
https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdavisnguyen/

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Most entrepreneurs think the trade-off is simple: build the business or be there for your family. Steve Richard says that’s a lie, and he’s brutally honest about what it cost him to find out. From failing 22 investment banking interviews and stumbling into sales, to building a service business, launching one of the earliest conversation intelligence products, and raising four kids in the middle of it all, Steve shares the real story behind the wins.
Along the way, he breaks down the counterintuitive sales habits that turned him from a terrible rep into a top performer, the moment he realized his team needed software instead of more coaching, and why he believes most founders misunderstand what actually creates demand. He also opens up about the pressure of trying to scale while traveling constantly, the family moment that forced him to reassess his priorities, and the hard truth about the price of ambition.


You can find him on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saleskickoffspeaker/

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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Mitch Tublin, a business consultant, executive coach, professional speaker, and founder of Wencroy International.

Mitch shares his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, including the lessons he learned about building a consulting practice, choosing the right clients, and creating a business that delivers meaningful value.

He explains why entrepreneurs need to understand the true cost of their time, avoid the limitations of hourly pricing, and focus on clients who are motivated to grow. Mitch also discusses how referrals, LinkedIn, storytelling, and public speaking can help coaches and consultants build their reputation and reach more people.

Throughout the conversation, Mitch highlights the importance of mentorship, using AI to improve business efficiency, and focusing on the results clients want rather than simply labeling yourself as a coach or consultant. He also shares a powerful lesson from motivational speaker Les Brown about embracing nervousness as a sign that you care about the people you serve.


Connect with Mitch Tublin on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchtublin/
Website: https://mitchtublin.com/

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In this episode Davis Nguyen sits down with Tom Kent, founder and CEO of CareerNerds and a 1995 West Point graduate who served as an Army Military Intelligence Officer. After a career with roughly 20 jobs across several cities, including multiple layoffs, Tom learned how to land a better offer every time, and turned that into a coaching business he started about seven years ago.

He began by helping military officers and academy graduates transition into corporate roles, and now coaches managers and executives. Tom shares how his program combines personal branding (resume, LinkedIn, elevator pitch), a structured networking plan with role-played calls, and a job guarantee. They also talk about:
- Why networking calls should ask for advice, not a job
- Why the mindset shift matters as much as the next job title
- Real client stories, including one who made 200+ calls and landed an offer
- Why you should always be preparing for your next job, with at least one networking call a quarter


Learn more about Tom and CareerNerds:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaskent/
https://careernerds.com/

His book is called Executive Fast Track: How to Get the Job You Deserve in 90 Days 

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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Andrea Kovacs.

Andrea Kovacs, partner and wealth manager at Fairview Wealth Advisors, shares her journey from investment banking to wealth management and what led her to build a career focused on helping individuals and families make better financial decisions.

Andrea explains why money is deeply connected to psychology and behavior, and why understanding a client's goals, fears, and motivations is just as important as understanding their numbers. 

She discusses how financial advisors can help clients navigate major life transitions, including retirement, career changes, divorce, and other pivotal moments.

Connect with Andrea on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-c-kovacs/
Website: https://www.fairviewwealthadvisors.com/

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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Justin Perkins, founder of New Edge Coaching and co-founder of Founders Oasis. 

Justin shares his journey from entrepreneurship, athletics, and music into transformational executive coaching, and how his own experiences shaped the way he works with founders and CEOs. 

Justin opens up about building his coaching practice during the challenging transition of 2019–2020, including the failure of a previous business, managing a day job, and learning how to regulate himself under pressure. 

He explains how starting with pro bono coaching helped him gain experience before eventually focusing on founders and CEOs. 

The conversation also explores Justin's referral-based approach to coaching, how he structures customized coaching relationships, and his experiments with moving from one-on-one coaching into small group programs. 

He shares why slowing down, managing energy, and building capacity are essential for sustainable leadership.


You can find him on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justincperkins/
Website: https://www.newedgecoaching.com/results

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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Todd Wall, an executive and communication coach who shares how frameworks can help leaders communicate with greater clarity, authority, and impact.

Todd explains how his background in sports broadcasting, television production, pastoral leadership, and coaching shaped his approach to communication. He discusses why “frameworks bring freedom,” why people buy outcomes rather than labels, and how coaches can listen to what the market actually needs instead of simply trying to sell “coaching.” 

The conversation also explores Todd's approach to storytelling, audience psychology, positioning, leadership development, podcast communication, and finding the tension or “squeak” that your expertise can help solve. 

He shares why intentional communication creates intentional outcomes and how preparing a personal leadership playbook can help people perform naturally when the pressure is on.


Connect with Todd on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linktotoddwall/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_toddwall_/

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Desiree Kashey, co-founder and CEO of Trevor Kashey Nutrition, joins Davis Nguyen to explain cognitive nutrition and the “gut check” framework for making better health decisions. They discuss how to sort through conflicting advice, build practical skills, and make sustainable progress that fits your life.

You can find Desiree Kashey on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireekashey
https://www.instagram.com/desireekashey/
https://trevorkasheynutrition.com/

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In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Margaret Jones, a certified executive and leadership coach and founder of Anchored Intention Consulting. Margaret shares her journey from corporate life into coaching, the power of taking action through uncertainty, and what she has discovered about helping people navigate career transitions and find their next direction.

You can find her on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-jones-cec/
https://anchoredintention.com/
https://www.instagram.com/anchoredintention

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