The Automated Coach Podcast

In today’s episode, Dr. Denise Dennis, Chief Automation Officer, delivers a crucial update that every coach using text messages in their business needs to hear. A brand-new law, Texas Senate Bill 140, or SB140, just went into effect on September 1, 2025, and it’s completely reshaping the rules for sending SMS and MMS messages to Texas residents. Even if you're not based in Texas, if your messages land on a phone in the Lone Star State, this could impact you.

Denise breaks down exactly what the law says, why it matters to coaches and small business owners, and the serious penalties at stake. Think thousands of dollars in fines for a single text sent without proper consent. She unpacks the new requirements, from hefty registration fees to tight sending hours and strict recordkeeping, and offers practical steps you can take right now to protect your business.

If you use text marketing or automated reminders, even simply to confirm appointments, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. Tune in to find out how to keep your business compliant and thriving in the age of ever-evolving digital communication laws.

Dr. Denise Dennis is a podcast host and business communication expert who is passionate about keeping entrepreneurs up-to-date on crucial industry changes. On her show, The Automated Coach Podcast, she addresses timely topics that impact how businesses connect with their audiences.

Get Dr. Denise’s free guide, The Coach’s Guide to Stress-Free Automation here.

https://aa.actionaccelerated.com/coach-s-guide-to-stress-free-automation.html

You've got a million things on your plate - from scheduling appointments and managing client information to sending follow-up emails and creating personalized content. Manual processes can be overwhelming and drain your precious resources.  But there is a way to make life easier:   Automation is the key!

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Today, Chief Automation Officer Dr. Dr. Denise Dennis sits down with the dynamic Dr. Tajiri Brackens, also known as the Workplace Wizard and culturologist. With over three decades of leadership and sales experience, Dr. Brackens is dedicated to transforming toxic workplaces into cultures of loyalty, connection, and productivity. As the founder of Heritage Leadership Consulting and bestselling author of "Power, Privilege and Humility" and "Bipolar Faith," she brings a wealth of wisdom and real-world insight.

In this episode, Dr. Brackens shares the pivotal stories and hard-earned lessons that shaped her leadership philosophy, from her beginnings in direct sales and corporate America to building her own business. Listen in as she breaks down the power of relationship-building, authenticity, and vision—offering actionable tips for leaders and entrepreneurs looking to thrive. Plus, discover how Dr. Brackens uses simple automation tools in her own business, and get ready to hear her advice on mastering time management and building a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

If you’re craving honest conversation and practical strategies for leadership, coaching, and business growth, this episode is for you. Stick around to the end for info on how to connect with Dr. Brackens and access her exclusive free gift for our listeners!

Dr. Tajiri Brackens, widely known as The Workplace Wizard and CultureOlogist, is a nationally recognized leadership strategist and founder of Heritage Leadership Consulting LLC. With over three decades of experience in sales and leadership, she transforms toxic workplaces into cultures of loyalty, connection, and productivity. A best-selling author of Power, Privilege & Humility and Bipolar Faith, Dr. Brackens is celebrated for her ability to merge emotional intelligence with strategy, showing leaders how to retain top talent and inspire high-performing teams. Her signature frameworks, including The Oz Experience and The Emerald Code, reimagine leadership through courage, authenticity, vision, and inclusivity. A ForbesBLK member and recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, she has been featured on the NASDAQ Billboard and in O Magazine. Dr. Brackens equips overlooked leaders, the Dorothys, with the tools to reclaim their power, be seen, and create lasting impact where loyalty lives.

The Leadership Loop That’s Burning You Out : http://Dr-tajiri.com/leadership-loop

The Leadership Loop That’s Burning You Out is a free guide designed for high-achieving entrepreneurs and leaders who find themselves stuck in toxic leadership cycles. Inside, you’ll uncover the powerful shifts that break the patterns of burnout, control, and chaos. These shifts help you reclaim your energy, lead with clarity, and create a culture where both you and your people can succeed.

This isn’t just another leadership checklist. It is a roadmap out of the loop that keeps you exhausted and undercutting your own potential.

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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Denise Dennis sits down with Kat Mitchell, a certified leadership coach and NLP practitioner who specializes in helping high-achieving women break free from self-doubt, imposter patterns, and the hidden stories that hold them back. Kat shares her fascinating journey from leading global tech teams in the corporate world to becoming an intuitive coach dedicated to empowering women through mindset and emotional breakthroughs.

Listen in as Kat shares her insights into the power of uncovering and shifting unconscious patterns, many of which originate in early childhood, and the importance of shedding the “backpacks” of limiting beliefs we carry with us. She dives into her own personal story of embracing change, navigating major life transitions, and continually expanding her toolkit with neuroscience, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness practices.

If you’re ready for actionable tips on personal growth, authentic leadership, and building a fulfilling coaching business plus advice on tackling visibility, automation, and self-judgment, you won’t want to miss this episode. Kat’s warmth, wisdom, and practical strategies will leave you feeling inspired to take your next step mindfully and wholeheartedly. Tune in, take notes, and discover how to shine your own light!

Kat Mitchell is a certified Leadership Coach and certified NLP Practitioner who guides women leaders through powerful mindset shifts and emotional breakthroughs. With a deeply intuitive yet practical approach, Kat helps high-achieving women release self-doubt, imposter patterns, and the hidden stories that keep them playing small. Her signature style blends neuroscience, NLP, and heart-centered coaching to create deep inner alignment and authentic outer confidence. Whether through private coaching, transformational workshops, or group experiences, Kat creates spaces where women remember their worth, trust their voice, and lead from within.

Empowered Communication Survey

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The Empowered Communication Survey brings into the light of our awareness where our Mindset, Beliefs & Patterns shape how we communicate.  It opens up the door to understanding our unconscious and from here we get to choose if we want to explore further.

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In this episode, host Denise Dennis sits down with Gina Macaluso, founder of All About Mindset and a passionate advocate for empowering women entrepreneurs. With nearly 16 years’ experience in branding, marketing, and transformational coaching, Gina specializes in helping purpose-driven business owners align their mindset with their mission, break through subconscious roadblocks, and create success from the inside out.

Gina shares her own journey of evolving from a marketing professional to a transformational coach, and candidly discusses the sense of isolation many entrepreneurs face—and how building a supportive community changed her trajectory. She also offers three practical tips for entrepreneurs: gain clarity before taking action, embrace the power of small, consistent shifts, and protect your mindset for lasting success.

Plus, Gina opens up about her authentic approach to attracting and nurturing clients, leveraging automation without losing the personal touch, and the importance of using tools like CRMs to free up mental space and drive business growth. Whether you’re a coach or business owner looking to streamline your operations and cultivate the right mindset, this conversation is packed with insightful advice and actionable strategies.

Tune in to discover how to move past your business roadblocks, attract aligned clients, and take your next step with confidence!

Gina believes the real magic in business starts within.

As the founder of All About Mindset™, she empowers women entrepreneurs to create success from the inside out. With over 15 years of experience in branding, marketing, and transformational coaching, Gina guides her clients to master their mindset, move past subconscious roadblocks, and take aligned action toward the life and business they truly desire.

Using her signature MAGIC Notebook™ Method, she helps clients gain clarity, confidence, and consistency, the key ingredients for real results. Whether through her Mindset Mastery Program, immersive Mindset Magic Adventures™, one-on-one strategy sessions, or guiding clients in the sale or purchase of their home, everything Gina offers is designed to support deep growth, powerful breakthroughs, and joyful momentum.

She is a Mindset & Business Coach, Creator of The MAGIC Notebook™ Method, Mindset Magic Adventures™ Guide, and a Success-Minded Realtor® (DRE: 01992091), dedicated to helping women align mindset and momentum to create magnetic success 

Mindset Momentum Clarity Call

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Get clear. Get unstuck. Get moving, on purpose.

In this free 30-minute call with Gina, participants uncover what’s been keeping them from making progress and map out their most aligned next step. They also experience the most powerful mindset-shifting element of The MAGIC Notebook™ Method, a tool that has helped countless women break through limiting beliefs and create real, lasting momentum.

Each person leaves with one game-changing shift they can make right away, plus a personalized path forward using tools they can return to anytime they feel stuck.

Spots are limited each month. This is Gina’s invitation to stop spinning and start shifting.

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On this episode of the Automated Coach Podcast, host Dr. Denise Dennis sits down with DeKesha Williams—award-winning business strategist, professional speaker, and the “Webinar Queen.” As CEO of Visions Enterprise, DeKesha has dedicated her career to empowering entrepreneurs, especially those seeking flexibility and financial independence, by teaching proven strategies for generating leads and revenue through webinars and workshops.

In their conversation, DeKesha shares her inspirational journey from corporate America to thriving entrepreneur, driven by her desire to be more present for her family. She breaks down her signature webinar system, reveals three essential tips for webinar success, and offers practical automation hacks that help coaches and consultants work smarter, not harder. Plus, DeKesha issues a bold challenge: can you run eight webinars in 30 days to create a rapid cash injection for your business? Tune in for actionable insights, transparency, and motivation to help you automate and scale your coaching business!

DeKesha Williams, the Award-Winning Business Strategist, Professional Speaker, and revered as the Webinar Queen, holds the esteemed position of CEO at Vizions Enterprise. Vizions Enterprise, a leading force in the industry, specializes in empowering clients through groundbreaking lead and revenue generation development.

Fuelled by an unwavering passion to inspire, motivate, and educate entrepreneurs, Ms. Williams remains steadfast in her mission to equip them with invaluable systems and processes that amplify profitability. Guiding her clients towards the opportunity they truly desire and deserve is a commitment she holds close to her heart.

With an unwavering dedication, Ms. Williams takes great pride in assisting small business owners who encounter challenges in expanding their reach, building a loyal following, and maximizing their online revenue. Mastering the art of harnessing the potential of webinars, she adeptly enrolls clients into transformative online courses and prestigious high-ticket coaching programs.

Free Gift: The Webinar Checklist

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The Webinar Checklist is a short checklist for individuals who are ready to generate leads using webinars in their business.  

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In this episode, host Dr. Denise Dennis, Chief Automation Officer, sits down with Sara Skowronski of Automation Workflow Consultants for a deep dive into how automation can help small business owners, and especially coaches, climb out of the weeds and reclaim their time. With over 20 years of experience in HR and a decade spent building systems for virtual teams, Sara shares her journey from corporate HR to discovering the power of tools like Zapier and pivoting her business to focus on streamlining operations and automating the “everyday chaos.”

In their lively conversation, Sara and Dr. Denise open up about their personal struggles as business owners, the magic of creating proposals with AI, and the importance of starting simple when it comes to automation. Sara drops practical tips for mapping out your processes, shares her favorite ways to connect and nurture leads, and explains how automation doesn’t have to remove the human touch; instead, it gives you the freedom to build stronger relationships. Plus, Sara offers a special gift to listeners: a Smart Ops Starter Pack packed with her top automation recommendations and workflow audit tips.

Whether you’re a seasoned coach or just starting to think about automating your processes, this episode is full of actionable insights and encouragement to help you streamline your business and focus on what matters most.

Sara Skowronski is a workflow and automation consultant who helps small business owners get out of the weeds by building systems that actually work. With a background in HR and over 20 years of experience streamlining operations, she now focuses on automating the everyday chaos—onboarding, task tracking, payroll prep, SOPs, and more. Sara blends no-code tools and AI with real-world know-how to help founders reclaim their time, reduce busywork, and scale sustainably. Whether it’s fixing a messy back office or building a smarter way to run the business, Sara brings calm to the operational storm.

Free Gift: The SmartOps Starter Kit

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The SmartOps Starter Pack helps small business owners automate their most time-consuming workflows using simple, no-code solutions. Inside, you’ll find 3 high-impact automations and a quick audit worksheet to streamline your operations fast.

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In this episode, Chief Automation Officer Denise Dennis dives into a crucial—but often overlooked—opportunity for coaches to boost their business. If you think you’ve mastered the automation basics like lead magnets and booking systems, Denise challenges you to go a step further and plug those sneaky “revenue leaks” most coaches miss after a client finishes their program.

Denise shares surprising statistics about how much more likely your past clients are to buy from you again compared to brand new leads, and reveals two simple automations that can turn satisfied clients into loyal, repeat customers. You’ll learn about using strategic post-program surveys to gather actionable client feedback, and how to deliver timely, personalized follow-up offers that address your clients’ exact needs—effortlessly and automatically.

With real-world examples, common pitfalls to avoid, and practical tips for implementation, Denise shows you how to build deeper relationships, increase your lifetime customer value, and create a sustainable coaching business—without fancy tech or complicated systems. Get ready to discover how supporting your existing clients can quickly become your most reliable—and rewarding—revenue stream.

Get Dr. Denise’s free guide, The Coach’s Guide to Stress-Free Automation here.

https://aa.actionaccelerated.com/coach-s-guide-to-stress-free-automation.html

You've got a million things on your plate - from scheduling appointments and managing client information to sending follow-up emails and creating personalized content. Manual processes can be overwhelming and drain your precious resources.  But there is a way to make life easier:   Automation is the key!

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Today, Dr. Denise Dennis, your Chief Automation Officer and founder of Action Accelerated, sits down with Dr. JaNee Mobley—a powerhouse mentor, speaker, and coach with an inspiring story of resilience. After experiencing financial devastation, homelessness, and personal setbacks, Dr. JaNee rebuilt her life and now dedicates her work to helping faith-driven women entrepreneurs discover their worth and purpose.

In this episode, Dr. JaNee opens up about her transformative journey, how faith and self-work led her back to prosperity, and the foundational principles she uses to guide her clients. Beyond mindset, she shares actionable strategies for leveraging automation, lead magnets, and systems like Kartra to streamline her coaching business, balance family life, and achieve more with less stress.

Whether you’re a coach looking for inspiration, tactical tips on automation, or simply a story of overcoming adversity, this conversation is packed with practical advice and powerful motivation to help you step into your own greatness. Tune in and get ready to learn how automation and purpose can lift your coaching business—and your life—to the next level!

Dr. JaNee' is a mentor, speaker, and success and wealth strategist whose passion is to propel others into prosperity by teaching them simple principles to achieve massive results. Dr. JaNee' knows all too well what it's like to live paycheck to paycheck, have more month at the end of the money and struggle financially. After losing her six-figure income, Dr. JaNee' and her family lost their home forcing them to move in with family. In addition, she also experienced vehicle repossession, a credit score plummet, and I should also mention that she signed up for food stamps and WIC!  Almost falling into depression Dr. JaNee’ started on her quest of figuring out how to turn a setback into major comeback. She studied and finally was able to pick the pieces of her life back together again. She studied and finally was able to put the pieces of her life back together again. Dr. JaNee' and her family were able to move back into their own home, increase her credit score and income to more than what she made before! After such an experience, Dr. JaNee’ has dedicated her life helping others achieve personal success and eliminate the mindset of poverty and leap into prosperity.

Free Gift: The 7 Tips to Create the Life That You Love
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“The 7 Tips to Create the Life that you Love and Deserve” will show you how to overcome some of the self-sabotaging mindsets, how to confidently value your time and teach others to do the same , how to eliminate the internal conversations that tell you what you can’t do and stop you from starting, and more!

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In this final part of the series, I discuss the myth that you can't earn profit in the early stages of your business.

In Part 2 of this 3-part series, I discuss the second popular myth about profit: Profit happens when you hit a certain milestone.