The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast

In this structured episode, Chelsea Husum, Owner of chelseahusum.com, shares her strategies for cultivating transformative habits and personal practices that have enriched her life.

You will discover:

- the lies every entrepreneur must overcome

- why and how to set the boundaries you need to succeed

- why we should all stop pretending things are perfect (and what it's costing us)


Chelsea Husum stands out in the male-dominated construction industry, exemplifying entrepreneurship, personal growth, and empowerment through her successful startup. Her upcoming book, "Real Vibes Only: Unapologetic Confessions of a Hot Mess MomPreneur," merges entrepreneurship and motherhood with resilience and honesty. What truly distinguishes Chelsea is her relatability and self-deprecating humor, making her an inspiring and relatable figure. She doesn't just share stories; she brings them to life, motivating listeners to feel connected and seen. In a world filled with curated content, she offers authenticity. 


You can learn more about Chelsea Husum and get a copy of her book at https://chelseahusum.com/

In this fascinating episode, John Hewitt, CEO of Loyalty Brands Inc, shares how went from $0 to $480M in 15 years, then built one of the top 10 fastest growing franchises ever, and helped over 1,000 entrepreneurs become millionaires.

You will discover:

- How to stop struggling to win the game that everyone else is playing and create success your way

- The million dollar difference between listening well and doing it the hard way

- Who should be self-employed and who shouldn't


John Hewitt is best known for his success in the tax preparation industry, having founded two of the largest tax preparation companies in the United States - Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax. In 1982, John Hewitt founded Jackson Hewitt, a tax preparation company. Jackson Hewitt grew to over 6,000 locations nationwide at the top of the company’s success. Jackson Hewitt was sold to Cendant Corporation for over $480 million in 1997. In 1998, he founded Liberty Tax, a major player in the tax preparation industry with over 4,000 locations (at one time) in the United States and Canada. In addition to his success in business, John is also a philanthropist who has dedicated his time and resources to helping others through fighting world hunger and other charitable endeavors.


Want to learn more about John Hewitt's work at Loyalty Brands Inc? Check out his website at https://loyaltybrands.com/

In this poignant episode, Clifton Savage, CEO & Founder of Service Leader Systems, shares how he helps busy entrepreneurs overcome their hiring woes and build high performing teams.

You will discover:

- Why your hiring problem probably isn't a hiring problem

- The true value of great SOPs

- What returns you should expect from an employee development program


Clifton Savage has gained insights into the universal principles of effective employee engagement and leadership through his diverse background in aerospace, manufacturing, fitness, and construction. Clifton's mission is to empower leaders and their teams to utilize their time, energy, and resources more effectively and dynamically. Through his firm Service Leaders Society, Clifton focuses on three key areas: optimizing recruitment and onboarding processes, enhancing or creating training systems and standard operating procedures, and developing employees through leadership and personal development programs.


Want to learn more about Clifton Savage's work at COMPANY? Check out his website at https://serviceleadersystems.com/

In this effective episode, Ulrike Seminati, Founder & CEO of Empowerel GmbH, shares how she turns leaders into powerful change agents by enabling them to lead and communicate with impact, confidence, and authenticity.

You will discover:

- Why it's so important to be clear on you you really are

- Your role as a leader in helping others achieve that same clarity

- Why sharing the "why" is not enough


The ever-changing world of today requires leaders who inspire others. Ulrike Seminati, a globally operating coach, trainer, and consultant, brings a wealth of experience as a former C-level executive to her authentic leadership and impactful communication expertise. By blending the latest self-development methodologies with her extensive practical experience in leading across all levels of hierarchy, she enables leaders to establish trust and lead change through effective communication. Ulrike's clients benefit from her pragmatic and user-friendly tools that will allow them to make lasting improvements.


Want to learn more about Ulrike Seminati's work at Empowerel? Check out her website at https://ulrikeseminati.com

In this high-stakes episode, Dr. Dia Burger, Founder and CEO of The MedSpa Method Academy, shares how her blend of technical prowess and empathetic care makes her a beacon in the MedSpa domain, mentoring the next generation of doctors and professionals.

You will discover:

- Why the stakes of leading your team are so high

- How doctors (and other professionals) need to think differently about their practice to allow it to truly succeed

- One simple hack to dramatically reduce the amount of time you have to spend training while also increasing the knowledge retention of your staff


With 28 years of experience as a medical doctor, Dr. Dia Burger moved into the Medical Cosmetic field 18 years ago. She is labeled as a Specialist Injector professionally and known as “The Face Sculptor” by her clients. Beyond her role in patient care, she is a sought-after Injector Trainer committed to elevating industry standards. She developed a formula that teaches spa owners how to obtain cohesion in operations and training methods and skill sets needed to build and operate the “Ultimate” or “Stiletto” MedSpa. Her goal is to ensure Client safety first, optimize the Injector technique, and create a unique Team approach that ensures that MedSpas earn multiple millions annually.


Want to learn more about Dia Burger's work? Check out her website at https://www.medspamethodacademy.com/ or connect with her on LInkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/drdiaburger

In this highly-aligned episode, Craig Cooke, Principal Consultant of C-Squared Professional Consulting, shares how he helps excutive leaders develop strong cultures that are highly aligned both internally and externally. 

You will discover:

- Why you should have a brand strategy document (and what it should have in it)

- 2 questions you can use to assess the strength of your culture (and the surprising group you should ask)

- the surprising and even paradoxical secret to staying nimble as an organizaiton


Craig Cooke is a successful entrepreneur who had the foresight to start a “digital first” company utilizing the Internet long before “digital first,” “digital transformation,” and other buzzwords of today were created. With $1,300 and an Apple computer, he started RhythmNet.com with a couple of friends. Over the years of struggle and adaptation, “Rhythm” was sold to a world-class digital creative agency in 2019. Craig completed a 26-year marathon of running the company as CEO. While at Rhythm®, Craig worked with the middle market to large enterprise companies, such as American Honda Motors, Beats by Dr. Dre, Segway, U.S. Bank, Abbott Labs, and many other B2C and B2B brands.


Want to learn more about Craig Cooke's? Check out his website at https://csquaredpro.io and get the first chapter of his book Business Kung Fu for free at https://csquaredpro.io/books/

In this incendiary episode, Zovig Garboushian, Founder and CEO of Boldness Ablaze Coaching®, shares how, through her keynotes, training workshops, and 1:1 coaching, she has supported hundreds of leaders, from C-suite executives to business owners to expand their definitions of success and lead their teams well.

You will discover:

- The massive difference between people-pleasing and generosity

- How being nice is actually quite mean

- Why there is no such thing as perfection


Zovig Garboushian is the fiery force behind Boldness Ablaze, a boutique professional services firm that delivers speaking, leadership development, and executive coaching. With over 25 years of experience in marketing, management consulting, organizational change, and leadership development, Zovig's mission is simple: Help leaders reconnect with themselves as their primary source of truth to lead with less stress and more ease. Zovig founded Boldness Ablaze to advise leaders on moving out of tradition, fears, and stories that limit them to cultivating deep self-trust and confidence.


Want to learn more about Zovig Garboushian's work at Boldness Ablaze Coaching®? Check out her website at https://www.boldnessablazecoaching.com/

In this heart-centered episode, Deb Crowe, CEO of Davwill Consulting Inc., shares how she helps heart-centered leaders and their teams thrive and contribute their best.

You will discover:

- What the call to leadership is and how to embrace it.

- Why you shouldn’t use the words strength and weakness

- What Heart-Centered Leadership is and the one step you can take to get started


Deborah is an executive and business coach with 30+ years of global experience in top Fortune 500 companies spanning four continents. She has been coaching C-suite leaders, executive professionals, teams, and businesses to success. Deborah Crowe is a heart-centered entrepreneurial leader. With a deep passion for making a positive impact, she has dedicated her career to creating ventures that prioritize people and the planet. She draws from a diverse background, combining business acumen with a compassionate approach to create a harmonious balance between profitability and social responsibility.


Want to learn more about Deb Crowe's work at Davwill Consulting Inc? Check out her website at https://debcrowe.com or get a copy of her book on Amazon or wherever you get your favorite books.

In this insightful episode, Neal DiPentino, President of Titan Media Worx, shares how he excels in identifying untapped or underutilized resources within a company, emphasizing that all businesses possess the tools to thrive.

You will discover:

- How should business leaders should think differently about marketing

- How to know if your marketing is working and when is it time to pull the plug (or stay the course)


Neal DiPentino serves as the President of Titan Media Worx Inc. and hosts the Business Breakthroughs Podcast. With over four decades of experience in high-level sales and marketing across various channels, Neal has collaborated with multiple clients, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. His expertise is helping businesses optimize their marketing and advertising investments for maximum ROI. He believes that many companies face challenges or setbacks simply because they fail to recognize these tools or lack the knowledge to leverage readily available resources.


Want to learn more about Neal DiPentino's work at Titan Media Worx? Check out his website at https://titanmediaworx.com/

In this devoted episode, Terence Chatmon, President & CEO of Victorious Family, shares how he has developed a step-by-step family ministry process model that has been implemented in homes on five continents.

You will discover:

- What a family plan is and how to create one for your famil

- How to intentionally connect with your family in a stronger way

- How to lead your kids at each age and stage of life


Terence Chatmon has served in senior executive leadership roles with Johnson & Johnson, Citibank, and Coca-Cola. Terence is a transformational leader amongst senior executives and CEOs. He holds a doctorate in humanities from Ohio Christian University. He is best known as a change agent for his creative leadership, building transformational sustainable communities, and driving business essentials across diverse industries, resulting in organizational efficiency and optimized revenue and profit growth. During the past four years, Chatmon has served as president of The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation and EQUIP Leadership.


Want to learn more about Terence's work at Victorious Family? Check out his website at https://www.victoriousfamily.org and get your Family Discipleship Home Kit today!