Tune is as we learn all about how Steel House Cycle came to be and how creepy the basement is... September 5th at 1pm.

What happens when a fitness entrepreneur loses everything during COVID, battles suicidal thoughts from burnout, and then rebuilds a thriving business using rare Shakespeare as collateral? If you're feeling stuck in your career, questioning whether to take a risk or struggling to bounce back from failure, this episode reveals how one woman transformed her darkest moments into her greatest success story while building an authentic community in an increasingly disconnected world.

• Discover how to indentify toxic realtionships and surrond yourself with people who celbrate your wings and support your losses.
• Learn the mindset shifts needed to turn failure into fuel, including how to read the universe's lessons instead of repeating destructive patterns
• Understand why consistency in treating people well and building genuine connection trumps perfection when growing a business from zero to nearly seven figures

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Ride a Bike that Goes No Where

Make sure to catch Alison on the podium at Steel House Cycle for a beat drop, laugh, or the drama. Also check out season 2 episode 8!

Season 2 Episode 8 with Alison Mears now streaming

Are you spending hours on tasks that AI could handle in minutes while missing the truly transformative potential right in front of you? If you're feeling overwhelmed by AI hype but struggling to find practical ways to actually save time and enhance your work, you're not alone. People sometimes avoid AI entirely or get stuck using it like an expensive Google search, never unlocking its real power to automate workflows and amplify human creativity.

• Learn how to move beyond basic ChatGPT conversations to build custom AI agents that handle specific tasks in your workflow, from automating CRM updates to conducting pre-meeting research.
• Discover how conversational AI through voice interactions can transform mundane tasks into dynamic, walking brainstorming sessions that generate better results while keeping you active and engaged.

• Understand how to leverage AI to eliminate boring, repetitive work so you can focus on relationship building, creative problem-solving, and the meaningful aspects of your job that require human judgment.

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Agents of Change

"PGH Lo-fi AI" Playlist

AI@Work

Listen as Brooke chats with Rex Harris of Agents of Change Season 2 Episode 7

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Rex Harris: From Hacker Dreams to AI Reality: Building the Future One Walk at a Time

Friday August 22nd 2025 at 1pm

What if the secret to career fulfillment isn't following a rigid plan, but embracing the unexpected turns that lead you to your authentic self?

In today's pressure-cooker work environment where everyone expects you to have a five-year plan mapped out, many professionals feel trapped by traditional career advice. Fran's story offers a refreshing blueprint for creating success on your own terms—without sacrificing authenticity or personal fulfillment in the process.

• Discover how to redefine success beyond traditional metrics of money and titles to focus on time freedom and personal fulfillment
• Learn to navigate career pivots confidently by treating each experience as a valuable building block rather than a failure or detour
• Hear how Fran transformed from someone who "didn't know what she wanted to be" into a confident director who travels internationally and leads with authenticity.

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Medici Importers Global

An Italian Affair 2025

What if the secret to transforming your career, your business, and your mindset was hidden in the story of a 15-year-old landscaper turned executive coach?

In a world where career paths are rarely linear and leadership is often learned the hard way, Max Polec’s journey offers a refreshing blueprint for navigating change with purpose. Whether you're a founder, a leader, or someone at a crossroads, this episode dives into the real challenges of growth, reinvention, and building something meaningful—without losing yourself in the process.

• Discover how Max turned a teenage side hustle into a college fund and a lifelong entrepreneurial mindset.
• Learn the difference between coaching, consulting, and cheerleading—and why it matters for your personal and professional growth.
• Hear how Max helped startups scale, raised millions, and built a business rooted in strategy, empathy, and transformation.

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• The CEO Strategy Website
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• Many, Many Hats: The CEO Strategy’s Guide to Startups

What if the secret to transforming your career, your business, and your mindset was hidden in the story of a 15-year-old landscaper turned executive coach? In a world where career paths are rarely linear and leadership is often learned the hard way, Max Polec’s journey offers a refreshing blueprint for navigating change with purpose. Whether you're a founder, a leader, or someone at a crossroads, this episode dives into the real challenges of growth, reinvention, and building something meaningful—without losing yourself in the process.

• Discover how Max turned a teenage side hustle into a college fund and a lifelong entrepreneurial mindset.
• Learn the difference between coaching, consulting, and cheerleading—and why it matters for your personal and professional growth.
• Hear how Max helped startups scale, raised millions, and built a business rooted in strategy, empathy, and transformation.

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The CEO Strategy Website

Max Polec

Many, Many Hats: The CEO Strategy’s Guide to Startups