What does it really take for visionaries to thrive? In this episode of Viva La Visionary!™, host Coach Bob Shenefelt sits down with Emily Morgan, founder of Delegate Solutions and author of Let It Go, to explore how visionaries can unlock growth by embracing delegation, presence, and the power of time.

Emily shares her journey from being recognized as an “entrepreneur” in a New York Times article to building a thriving company, writing a book, and launching a certification program to help leaders everywhere let go of what holds them back.

✅ Learn the “time optimist” trap visionaries fall into

✅ Discover the Delegate Freedom Analysis tool

✅ See how letting go of “excellent” opens space for greater impact

🎧 Tune in and discover how to create more freedom, impact, and balance as a visionary leader.

In this episode of Viva La Visionary, Coach Bob sits down with roofing industry leader and visionary Brad Sanders.Brad shares his journey from juggling multiple roles to stepping fully into the visionary seat, the power of focus, and why embracing the “woo-woo” matters for growth.You’ll learn:How to stay focused when you have a million ideasWhy owning who you are changes everythingThe role of clarity breaks and intentional check-insHow to build space for big relationships in businessIf you’ve ever felt “different” as a leader, you’ll find inspiration and practical tools in this conversation.#VisionaryLeadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Podcast #VivaLaVisionary

Visionaries carry both a privilege and a responsibility—leading teams, seeing opportunities before others, and creating a lasting legacy. In this Viva La Visionary™ episode, Paul Tramo joins Coach Bob Shenefelt to talk about:How to “see around the corners” in businessBuilding trust and healthy conflict in your leadership teamThe power of letting go of the vineBalancing business success with living your legacy nowWhether you’re running a small, niche company or leading a large organization, Paul’s insights will help you lead with impact while creating space for growth.🎧 Watch now and be inspired to own your role as a visionary.#VivaLaVisionary #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #TeamCulture #BusinessGrowth

In this episode of Viva La Visionary, Coach Bob sits down with M&A advisor and business broker Joel Duran to explore what makes a visionary tick — and how to turn that visionary energy into a business that’s built to last.From startup war stories to the realities of selling your company, Joel shares wisdom from years in the trenches. Learn why passion beats profit, what makes a business truly valuable, and how to start planning your exit before you're ready to sell.If you're an entrepreneur, founder, or visionary leader — this one’s for you.👉 Subscribe for more visionary insights weekly.About Joel:Joel Duran is the founder of Duran Advisors, an M&A advisor and business broker who has helped over 100 business owners successfully sell or scale their companies.#VivaLaVisionary #VisionaryLeadership #Entrepreneurship #ExitPlanning #CoachBob #JoelDuran #BusinessValuation #SellYourBusiness #FounderAdvice

In this episode of Viva La Visionary™, host Coach Bob Shenefelt welcomes Lewis Schiff—visionary entrepreneur, author, and founder of Birthing of Giants. Together, they explore the often-overlooked transition from successful entrepreneur to scalable business leader. Lewis shares powerful insights on reinventing value propositions, escaping the “high-performance cheap labor” trap, and achieving liquidity without going public.Discover how aligning your head with your heart, embracing failure, and evolving your identity as a visionary can unlock freedom, fulfillment, and lasting impact. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What’s next after success?”—this conversation is your roadmap.✅ Topics covered:The meaning of being a visionaryEscaping operational burnoutThe problem with traditional scalingLiquidity for private companiesIkigai & self-discovery in businessPreparing the next generation of entrepreneurs🔗 Learn more: https://www.birthingofgiants.com

What happens when visionaries stop chasing outcomes and start living with intention?

In this deeply reflective episode of Viva La Visionary!™, Coach Bob is joined by long-time friend and purpose-driven entrepreneur Abizer Rasheed.

Together, they dive into the difference between doing and being, how ego can disguise itself as service, and why embracing failure as part of the path is the real visionary work.

Abizer shares his journey from sweeping the backroom of his family business to becoming a respected business owner and intentional coach—offering wisdom on listening from both sides, aligning with higher purpose, and navigating change compassionately.

🎧 Key themes include:

• What it really means to be a visionary

• Shifting from "do–have–be" to "be–do–have"

• The impact of ego vs. service

• Visionary leadership rooted in compassion and faith

• Owning your intention and aligning with something bigger

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating growth, leadership, or personal transformation.

👉 Tune in now and ask yourself: Are you being, or just doing?

🔗 Learn more at imatter.com

About Abizer

Abizer Rasheed is an intentional leadership coach, entrepreneur, and purpose-driven visionary. With a career spanning IT, supply chain, and coaching, Abizer brings decades of experience and spiritual insight into every conversation. His work focuses on helping individuals discover clarity, compassion, and connection—starting with themselves.

Abizer believes in listening from both sides: to the person in front of you and the higher source within. Through his coaching practice, he guides entrepreneurs and leaders to operate from a place of alignment, faith, and conscious intention. His mission? To leave a ripple effect of love, care, and service in every life he touches.

In this episode of Viva La Visionary, Coach Bob sits down with visionary entrepreneur Antonino Scappaticci, CEO in the commercial construction and facility maintenance space, to talk about decommoditizing an industry through culture-driven leadership, coaching, and authenticity.You’ll hear Tony open up about:How EOS helped him find his voice as a visionaryWhy smiles are central to his leadership philosophyThe tension between success at work and presence at homeWhy coaching and community changed his trajectory👉 If you're a visionary leader ready to scale with purpose, this episode is for you.#leadership #visionarypodcast #entrepreneurship #culturematters #coaching #personaldevelopment

In this episode of Vivá La Visionary!™, Coach Bob sits down with brand strategist and marketing expert David Meyer to explore what it really means to be a visionary in today’s business world. From letting go of the integrator role to helping companies emotionally connect with their audience, David reveals how to make your VTO come alive—and why clarity and simplicity always win.🎯 Topics Covered:Colby, quick starts, and knowing your geniusStorytelling that sticks (so others can tell it too)Founder-led sales & emotional brandingWhy marketing should feel sharper every timeWhether you’re running on EOS or just starting to name your “visionary-ness,” this episode is for you.About David Meyer:David Meyer is a Partner at Spoke Marketing, a full-service agency helping entrepreneurs and emerging businesses clarify their message and build brand-first marketing strategies that actually work. Since 2008, David has helped leadership teams craft compelling stories, bring their VTOs to life, and connect emotionally with the people they serve. Equal parts creative and strategic, he's passionate about helping visionaries cut through the noise—and tell their story in a way others can repeat.

What does it take to build a beloved brand while staying true to your visionary spirit?

On this episode of Viva La Visionary, Coach Bob sits down with Kelly Seidl, founder of Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, to talk about her evolution from pediatric nurse to Florida’s rising ice cream mogul. 🎧

💬 Learn how Kelly:

• Leads a young, seasonal team with empathy and structure

• Built a culture where even part-time teens feel valued

• Handles the “weight of the world” in the visionary seat

• Is making her “cow to cone” dream a reality — literally

Perfect for visionary entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders looking to blend purpose with business growth.

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#Leadership #VisionaryEntrepreneur #KellysIceCream #VivaLaVisionary #BusinessWithPurpose #WomenEntrepreneurs #CoachBob

In this powerful episode of Viva La Visionary, Coach Bob sits down with executive coach and transformational leader Jenna Dillon to explore the heart and grit behind visionary leadership.Jenna shares her personal story—from professional dancer to high-performance executive coach—and unpacks the mindset shifts that helped her (and her clients) move from burnout to breakthroughs.They dive deep into:What it really means to be a visionaryHow to shift from ego-led to love-led leadershipThe inner traps of high performers (and how to break free)How visionaries can optimize their energy, not just their outputThe impact of unlearning and stepping into vulnerabilityWhether you're scaling a company, leading a team, or simply trying to reclaim your time and purpose, this conversation will meet you right where you are.👉 Subscribe, listen, and learn how to unlock more of your you.#VivaLaVisionary #VisionaryLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #JennaDillon #CoachBob #HighPerformers #SelfMastery #LeadershipPodcast #Transformation