Katherine Martín-Fisher welcomes Rita Garcia, who shares her journey of overcoming adversity through self-compassion. They discuss key learnings and emphasize the importance of self-care, particularly for women. Rita talks about her clients' successes and the challenges she faced in her career evolution. The conversation explores merging her passions for coaching, comedy, and spirituality. Rita introduces her book, "Extraordinary Abundance," and discusses her path to self-compassion. They touch on her love experiments and coaching approach. The episode concludes with Rita offering final advice to listeners, followed by appreciation and a call to action for audience engagement.

(0:00) Introduction and Guest Rita Garcia's background

(3:37) Overcoming adversity and embracing self-compassion

(7:22) Key learnings and the importance of self-care for women

(13:17) Client success and career evolution challenges

(18:12) Merging passions: Coaching, comedy, and spirituality

(26:08) Rita's book: Extraordinary Abundance and self-compassion journey

(28:37) Starting with Rita's love experiments and coaching

(30:52) Final advice for listeners and episode wrap-up

(32:19) Listener appreciation and call to action

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Carolyn Wilman, known as the Contest Queen, who shares her journey in sweepstakes and marketing. Carolyn discusses the mindset required for marketing and winning sweepstakes, highlighting key strategies and the significance of republishing Helene Hadsell's works. She delves into her methods and the impact of motivational techniques, providing comprehensive advice for developing a winning mindset. Carolyn also talks about her book projects and the Silva Method, identifying her ideal clients. The episode concludes with information on how to find Carolyn and her latest offerings, along with closing remarks and a call for audience engagement.

(0:00) Introduction by Katherine Martín-Fisher

(0:44) Welcoming guest Carolyn Wilman

(1:14) Carolyn's journey to becoming the contest queen and overcoming adversity

(3:22) Developing a winning system for sweepstakes

(7:53) Sweepstakes marketing and keys to consistent wins

(11:08) Carolyn's republishing of Helene Hadsell's works and winning a home

(15:52) Manifestation and living in the end result

(19:03) Working with Carolyn Wilman and the power of motivational books

(23:51) Comprehensive advice for aspiring winners

(27:28) Impact of the Silva Method on success

(31:33) Carolyn's ideal clients and overcoming challenges

(35:29) Connecting with Carolyn and her final words of wisdom

(38:23) Episode wrap-up and thanks to Carolyn Wilman

(38:39) Closing remarks and listener call to action

Katherine Martín-Fisher chats with Gwendolyn Young about her entrepreneurial journey, influenced by her lupus diagnosis. They discuss the shift to virtual workspaces and its benefits, along with Gwendolyn's favorite productivity tools and password management strategies. They explore delegation challenges, balancing work and life, and client success stories, especially in healthcare. Gwendolyn also shares her experience in system setup, her ideal client profile, and future plans. Tune in to hear about overcoming business challenges and self-doubt. Connect with Gwendolyn and get a sneak peek at upcoming topics.

(0:00) Introduction by Katherine Martín-Fisher

(1:22) Gwendolyn Young's entrepreneurial journey and lupus diagnosis

(3:09) Transition and benefits of virtual business operations

(5:20) Staying organized and cost benefits of virtual workspaces

(8:04) Top tools to boost productivity and password management

(12:35) Delegation challenges and rewarding aspects of work

(17:31) Balancing proactive and reactive work with personal life

(21:17) Client success stories and applying organizational skills in healthcare

(25:42) Overcoming business challenges and self-doubt

(27:20) Experience in setting up systems and ideal client profile

(28:51) Gwendolyn's future plans and training program

(29:20) Connecting with Gwendolyn Young

(30:04) Appreciation, future topics, and closing remarks

Katherine Martín-Fisher welcomes Rachael Espaillat to discuss her journey into business storytelling. Rachel shares her transition into this field and emphasizes the significance of storytelling in business. They explore the struggles she faced, including challenges with social media, and how she overcame them. Rachel discusses pivotal lessons learned during her time at ABC and how she overcame limiting beliefs. She offers valuable tips for improving content creation and shares how listeners can connect with her. The episode wraps up with Rachel's final advice and closing remarks, encouraging listeners to engage with the content.

(0:00) Introduction and career journey of Rachel Esfayat

(2:00) Storytelling in business and social media strategies

(5:37) Overcoming struggles and getting comfortable with social media

(9:01) Working with Rachel and lessons learned from ABC

(12:56) Accountability and helping clients pivot

(14:55) Actionable steps for business owners and final advice

(17:33) Conclusion and call to action

Join Katherine Martín-Fisher and Kurt Fisher as they explore Kurt's career path and the founding of Steel Fab Enterprises. They discuss his work ethic, industry safety standards, and the transition to Steel Fab. Kurt shares insights on business growth, the skilled labor shortage, and the future of American trades. Discover the company's unique industry relationships and commitment to community and employee welfare. Kurt offers leadership advice and reflects on mentorship's impact. Celebrate the podcast's 100th episode with listener engagement, a sponsor mention, and a teaser for what's next.

(0:00) Introduction with Katherine and Kurt D. Fisher

(1:14) Kurt's career path and founding of Steel Fab Enterprises

(4:38) Work ethic and early industry experiences

(9:20) Evolving industry safety standards

(11:05) Transition to Steel Fab Enterprises

(13:41) Challenges in business growth and skilled labor importance

(17:30) American trades and labor market outlook

(19:02) Technological advancements in steel

(22:00) Industry relationships and Steel Fab's differentiation

(25:26) Community contributions and employee welfare

(28:38) Navigating recessions and leadership advice

(32:14) Addressing skilled worker shortage

(34:27) Encouraging youth towards trades

(36:58) Mentorship impact and desired legacy

(43:21) Choosing SteelFab Enterprises

(47:23) Celebrating 100th episode and closing remarks

(49:57) Listener engagement and wrap-up

(52:10) Sponsor: Rocket Growth

(55:22) Next episode teaser

Katherine Martín-Fisher welcomes Peter Bray to explore his career evolution and the transformative power of storytelling in business. They discuss the essence of business storytelling, focusing on client transformations and overcoming challenges. Peter shares client success stories and insights on engaging with his services. The conversation delves into leveraging AI for effective storytelling and identifying target audiences, highlighting Peter's ideal clients. They also discuss enhancing digital presence through website development. The episode wraps up with key takeaways, final tips, and encourages listener engagement with Peter's insights.

(0:00) Introduction and guest welcome

(1:21) Peter Bray's career evolution and the power of storytelling

(5:23) The essence of business storytelling and client transformations

(10:12) Dealing with business challenges and client success stories

(12:16) How to engage with Peter Bray's services

(13:39) Leveraging AI for effective storytelling

(17:13) Identifying your target audience and Peter's ideal clients

(22:16) Enhancing digital presence through website development

(23:11) Key takeaways and final tips

(24:52) Conclusion and listener engagement

Join Katherine Martín-Fisher as she chats with Maggie Perotin about her journey from burnout to entrepreneurial success. Maggie shares her early challenges in starting a business, balancing family, and evolving from a doer to a leader. They discuss mentorship, coachability, and overcoming self-doubt. Maggie offers leadership insights, advice to her younger self, and key success habits. The episode covers identifying ideal clients, online vs. in-person coaching, and growth strategies. Maggie highlights a client success story, the importance of delegation, and announces the Legacy Makers show. Tune in for closing remarks and a call to action.

(0:00) Introduction and guest Maggie Perotin

(1:34) Maggie Perotin's background and burnout experience

(3:33) Starting a business and initial challenges

(7:12) Balancing family life with entrepreneurship

(9:03) Transitioning from doer to leader

(11:59) Mentorship's role in leadership

(13:36) Tackling coachability and growth

(15:52) Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome

(17:40) Leadership lessons and advice to younger self

(21:41) Learning and key habits for success

(25:17) Identifying the ideal client

(26:24) The dynamics of online vs. in-person coaching

(27:02) Stairway to Leadership's upcoming projects

(28:01) Strategies for business growth and teachable moments

(30:30) A client success story

(32:24) The importance of delegation

(32:51) Legacy Makers show announcement

(33:19) Closing remarks and call to action

Katherine Martín-Fisher engages in a conversation with Bill Blankschaen, delving into his early life and passion for storytelling. Bill shares key lessons from stepping into the unknown and discusses how identifying and serving the ideal client has shaped his journey. The dialogue highlights the impact of mentors and coaches on Bill's success and explores the power of cohesive storytelling in business. Bill reflects on storytelling's influence on culture and client breakthroughs, as well as its integration into corporate leadership. He offers personal and professional insights into his legacy and concludes with thoughts on living authentically. The episode wraps up with ways to connect with Story Builders and Katherine's closing remarks.

(0:00) Introduction and Guest Background

(1:32) Bill's Early Life and Passion for Storytelling

(3:19) Stepping into the Unknown: Key Lessons

(6:01) Identifying and Serving the Ideal Client

(9:16) The Role of Mentors and Coaches in Success

(14:13) The Power of Cohesive Storytelling in Business

(18:47) Storytelling's Influence on Culture and Client Breakthroughs

(22:31) Integrating Storytelling in Corporate Leadership

(24:42) Bill's Legacy: Personal and Professional Insights

(27:29) Living Authentically: The Final Takeaway

(28:37) Connect with Story Builders & Closing Remarks

Join Katherine Martín-Fisher as she chats with Leisa Reid about her journey in public speaking and its impact on her business success. Lisa shares tips on overcoming fears, navigating paid vs. free gigs, and avoiding common mistakes. They discuss market opportunities, virtual speaking, handling rejection, and client acquisition. Discover insights on keynote vs. regular roles and virtual vs. in-person formats. Lisa offers advice for aspiring speakers on crafting offerings, event prep, and targeting the right clients. The episode wraps up with Leisa's future plans, contact info, and final advice for listeners.

(0:00) Introduction by Katherine Martín-Fisher

(0:48) Guest introduction and Leisa Reid's speaking journey

(2:12) Public speaking's role in business success

(3:31) Overcoming public speaking fears

(6:07) Paid vs. free speaking engagements and starting tips

(8:17) Common mistakes in seeking speaking gigs

(9:33) Speaking market saturation and opportunities

(11:04) Virtual speaking and handling rejection

(13:10) Leveraging speaking engagements for client acquisition

(16:13) Keynote vs. regular speaking roles

(19:18) Comparing virtual and in-person speaking formats

(22:19) Advice for aspiring speakers on offerings and starting points

(26:18) Preparing for your first speaking events

(27:46) Targeting the right clients for speaking coaching

(28:24) Crafting a compelling speaker package and the role of authorship

(32:01) Leisa Reid's future plans and contact information

(33:28) Final advice and episode wrap-up

Katherine Martín-Fisher welcomes Chandler Lyles to discuss his journey into entrepreneurship and the lessons learned from past business failures, leading to the creation of High Beam Marketing. They explore various marketing strategies, insights, and the challenges of branding and website optimization. Chandler shares his approach to tackling new business problems and compares organic versus paid social media marketing. The conversation highlights the importance of navigating business transitions, mentorship, and the significance of taking action and building a strong team. Chandler offers his perspective on the debate between marketing agencies and in-house marketing, and the episode concludes with ways to connect with him and a call to action.

(0:00) Introduction to the podcast and guest Chandler Lyles

(1:21) Chandler's background and transition to entrepreneurship

(4:21) Lessons from business failures and High Beam Marketing inception

(6:28) Marketing strategies and business insights

(9:14) Tackling new business problems

(11:05) Branding, website optimization, and marketing challenges

(15:37) Comparing organic and paid social media marketing

(22:57) Navigating business transitions and mentorship

(25:59) Emphasizing action and team significance

(29:16) Connecting with Chandler Lyles

(31:26) Marketing agencies vs. in-house marketing debate

(34:00) Closing remarks and call to action