Christopher G. Smith shares the personal journey behind Amazing Grace—from his early career and life's turning points to the lessons that shaped his purpose, resilience, and path to Broadway. For those who have not seen Amazing Grace, we highly recommend that you go witness it yourself!

You can find him here: https://www.christophergsmith.com/amazinggrace

In this episode of Sweatpants to Suits, we sit down with solo entrepreneur and marketing strategist Bob Dorris to discuss what it really takes to build a successful business online.

Bob shares how he generated millions in online sales through marketing funnels, why most entrepreneurs focus on the wrong things, and the importance of solving real problems for real people. 

Topics discussed:
• What a sales funnel actually is
• The difference between websites and funnels
• Why offers matter more than design
• How to identify bottlenecks in a business
• The reality behind making millions online
• Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
• Finding business opportunities by solving problems

Connect with Bob Dorris:
Website: https://bobdorris.com
Email: [email protected]

On this episode of Sweatpants To Suits , we sit down with Edward Whyte , host of the career-focused podcast What Do You Do For A Crust . Edward shares the inspiration behind interviewing people from all walks of life, the lessons he's learned from exploring different careers, and why perspective and purpose matter when building your own path. From career changes to authentic conversations, this episode is packed with insight for anyone figuring out their next move. 

Edward Whyte's Links:

Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0KqifkrRe3a79RlDyEEOJj

Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com

YouTube: youtube.com/@whatdoyoudoforacrust

Website: whatdoyoudoforacrust.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/edwardwhyte

Email: [email protected]m

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Sandra Baas is an international brand strategist and digital storyteller who has worked across luxury retail, hospitality, nonprofits, and purpose-driven businesses. From global brands like Dior and Neiman Marcus to leading nonprofit campaigns that gained national media attention, she’s built a career at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and meaningful impact.In this episode, we’re talking about how to stand out without selling out, how to build a personal brand that actually feels like you, and how to go from invisible to intentional in your career and business.

Sandra Baas link:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabaas/

https://www.sandrabaas.com/services

My link:

https://sociatap.com/Sweatpants_To_Suits_Podcast

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This week on Sweatpants to Suits, we sit down with Christopher C. Hampton — international keynote speaker, bestselling author of Everyday Leadership for Everyday People, and founder of The CHAMPIAM Organization.

Chris has shared stages with some of the biggest voices in leadership and worked with corporations, universities, and entrepreneurs around the world. But this conversation isn’t about titles — it’s about how to lead when you’re still figuring life out.

To reach Chris:

https://www.amazon.ca/Everyday-Leadership-People-1/dp/1098381459

https://champiam.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/champiam/

To reach me:

https://sociatap.com/Sweatpants_To_Suits_Podcast

Raz Patel is someone who wears a lot of hats — from nutritional coach to healthcare entrepreneur, media personality, author, and host of The Raz Patel Show. Her podcast and talk show are all about real conversations on wellness, resilience, and the stories that shape our lives. She’s passionate about building better habits around both health and wealth.Today, we’re getting into self-growth, life in the corporate world, and how leadership shows up in everyday moments.

To connect with Raz:

https://www.youtube.com/@TheRazPatelShowhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/razpatel/

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Today, we’re joined by the CEO of Approyo, a global leader in SAP cloud solutions and a trusted partner to companies like Microsoft. In this conversation, we’ll break down what SAP actually is, why it matters at the enterprise level, and how AI is being layered on top of these platforms to drive smarter decisions and measurable business impact.

If you want to understand enterprise technology—without the jargon—this episode is for you.

To reach Chris:

https://approyo.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-carter-885159/

https://www.amazon.ca/Mastering-SAP-Comprehensive-Transformation-Computing-ebook/dp/B0C78H5ZTD

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What happens when a venture capitalist steps into the world of pet health innovation? You get John Lai. As CEO of PetVivo, John blends biomedical engineering and artificial intelligence to create more affordable solutions for chronic bone disease—so pet owners don’t have to choose between quality care and cost. Today we’re talking about career pivots, leadership decisions, and how AI can be used in practical ways to create real-world impact.

Connect with John:

https://www.petvivo.com/

https://x.com/PetVivo/status/1931113581434810869

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Today, we sit down with Hannah Sol Marie — a free spirit who’s explored over 25 countries and lived in 4! We’ll talk about what inspired her to travel the world, how she connects with people from different cultures, and how those experiences have shaped her global outlook.

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instagram.com/hannahsolmarie/

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In this episode, Dr. Adil Dalal talk about how AI will change the economy, what new leadership will look like when humans and AI work together, and how young professionals can avoid being left behind.

Dr. Adil Dalal:

https://dradildalal.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/adildalal/

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https://www.youtube.com/@adalal5

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