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About Jake Setterlun

My name is Jake Setterlun. I'm 28 years old from Milwaukee, WI. I got started in business when I was 19 in college figuring out what to do with my life. I've had a few successes and many failures along the way. From failed companies, to scaling to Million dollar months and then loosing it all and building it back up again ... I bring a diverse angle to the general chat about business and starting from nothing.

https://linkedads.io/

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About Lisa Small

Early in 2020, our dad was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer out of the blue. One day he was fine and the next he was admitted to the hospital for stroke symptoms caused by large brain mets. He passed away in November 2020 after a courageous fight leaving me questioning many things.

In order to make sense of such a significant loss, and more importantly to uphold the legacy of a man who dedicated his entire life to elevating his community and prioritized family, I began to form the idea of Habitual Growth with my brother (Nate). We formulated a process – built from the decades of dedication, hard work and intentional action learned from our father – into the Habitual Growth process. From there, we connected with friends who were interested in personal and professional development and equally had a desire to leave a positive impact on the world, and began to trial the process each day through Essential Actions lists. In 2022, we understood that we had identified a process which drove positive and lasting change through setting specific and actionable goals, identifying daily intentional actions and building positive habits and formally incorporated our company, Habitual Growth.

https://www.habitualgrowth.com/

http://www.linkedin.com/company/habitual-growth

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About Tanya Akimenko

I love everything about a business. It’s a powerful journey that pushes individuals to achieve beyond what they thought possible, forces them to uncover strengths they never knew they had, and builds resilience through both highs and lows. Entrepreneurs are a unique breed—cut from a different cloth. They tap into a part of their brain most people never access.

And in my 20 years of experience, I’ve had a front-row seat to business owners—their finances, how they make decisions, and what truly drives their success.

Finances are the heartbeat of every business, and accounting is the language that brings those finances to life.

https://www.goldenappleagencyinc.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyaakimenko/

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About Rob Wentz

Have you ever found yourself behaving in ways that are inconsistent with your goals, your role, your values, your vision, or what you think you should be doing?

THIS WAS ME! And because of this, my self-esteem and self-worth was very low. I dealt with drug addiction and self-sabotage for years. As I began keep the promises I made to myself I found that my personal integrity grew. I took the "mess" in my life and made it a message that I serve other people with.

I’ve coached, interviewed, and worked with hundreds of people who have had breakthroughs. Their life was headed in the wrong direction, nothing was working, and that led to a catastrophe. Out of that pain they chose to change their course, and with that change came a gift, a message, that led them to a life better than they could have ever dreamed of.

http://www.leadimpacttransform.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robzcoach/

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About Roy Reid

In 2019, my life was interrupted and immeasurably altered when I suffered an acute aortic dissection. This is a condition the heart splits open along the aorta and it has a 2-5% survival rate.

Miraculously, a word that defines this journey, I made it to a hospital and was airlifted to the right facility where a team worked for six hours to replace the entire upper arch of my aorta. My heart is now 25-30% synthetic material. The damage was so severe that I was placed in a coma and the prevailing idea was that there was no prognosis for a positive outcome.

https://www.roywreid.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/royreid/

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About Samuel Sternberg

Started a clothing brand in High School. Grew it to a cult following and getting 1000 orders in minutes during a new release. 3 pop up shops in New York with lines around the corner etc.

Then decided to take hiatus to study in Israel for 2 years.

Now planning on bringing it back bigger and better than ever

https://shopshmeel.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-sternberg-0238121a9?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

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About Brett Gallant

I’m Brett Gallant, the founder of Adaptive Office Solutions and a seasoned IT professional with nearly three decades of experience in the industry. Since 1996, I’ve been at the forefront of IT innovation, building a business that specializes in delivering cybersecurity and IT solutions to empower businesses in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

My journey is one of persistence, transformation, and learning to scale. Building Adaptive Office Solutions has been both my challenge and triumph. I’ve navigated the shifts in technology, grown my company, and helped businesses adapt to complex cybersecurity threats in an increasingly hostile digital world.

https://www.adaptiveoffice.ca/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-gallant-97805726/

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We live in tumultuous times. The world seems upside down. There are so many changes and uncertainties - so many untruths. The best way to deal with it all is to have self-awareness and resilience.

I have both in spade, thanks to a traumatic childhood, a nervous breakdown, 20 years of psychotherapy and lots of healing. Turning 60 this year gives me experience and wisdom and I LOVE sharing it - hence why I founded Mapology Guides.

I love sharing and inspiring people how to live a more harmonious and content life.

https://www.mapologyguides.com/

https://linkedin.com/in/tinabernstein

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Anna Rósa Parker is no stranger to transformation. Once labeled a “dreamer” and “unrealistic,” she held tightly to her ambitions, eventually building a successful luxury marketing career with roles at Nordstrom Corporate and New York agencies. Her journey, however, has been anything but straightforward. Anna faced profound personal trials, including her daughter’s struggle with substance abuse and a bout with clinical depression during the COVID-19 pandemic, which also took her career.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-r%C3%B3sa-parker/

https://www.annarosaparker.com/

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About John Nieters

Fascinating information and stories to offer listeners.

25 years of medical experience with functional medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Known in the Traditional Chinese Medicine community as the "Sherlock Holmes" for diagnosis. People come from all over the world to seek his expertise and wisdom.

Experienced in being interviewed for radio and television.

Dr John has personally experienced the importance of western and eastern medicine in his own life. His health sharply deteriorated a few years ago. That required both medical systems (Traditional Chinese medicine and Western doctors) to help restore his health. In addition, through his voracious research, he has come to learn and experience the keys to healthy aging.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-nieters-39611a129/

https://thebalancingpoint.net/

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About John Verrico

With a humorous, positive, upbeat approach to leadership and communication, John teaches how to keep your inner motivational TORCH burning and how to spread your TORCH light to others. TORCH is an acronym for the elements we need to stay motivated - Trust, Opportunity, Respect, Communication and Humanity. John is a master story-teller and draws from a plethora of experience on the military, government, the private sector, and entertainment industries.

John is also co-host of Positive Talk Radio with Kevin McDonald.

http://www.johnverrico.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnverrico/

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About Lynn Banis

Within a three-year span, my world completely crumbled: I lost my mother, my little brother, my husband. It was as if life had pulled the rug out from under me, and I found myself in a free fall. Grief isn’t just sadness; it’s disorienting. You wake up each day feeling like you’re walking through fog, unsure if you’ll ever find your way out.

Here’s the thing: no amount of degrees or coaching experience could have prepared me for the depth of that grief. I had helped others through their darkest moments, but now, I was the one who needed saving. The grief hit me like a tidal wave, and for a while, I wasn’t sure I’d ever resurface.

https://tinyurl.com/anbh9h5r

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-banis-36987b2aa/

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About Scott Harris

Hi, I’m Scott Harris and I’ve spent the last two decades building a thriving real estate career in New York City. My journey started early—growing up as a child of divorce, constantly moving between homes gave me deep compassion for the stress of moving. Along the way, I developed a knack for sales, entrepreneurship, and understanding people’s stories, earning degrees in History and Psychology. These experiences shaped my people-first approach to real estate, which has led to over $1.5 billion in sales. I’m also an author with a book coming out in 2025, The Pursuit of Home, and I’d love to be a guest on your podcast to share my story and insights with your audience.

https://influencerclubmedia.myclickfunnels.com/scott-harris?preview=true

https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisresidential/

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About Susan Hensley

As an executive in HR navigating the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, I found myself overwhelmed and seeking a way to decompress. Despite my years of professional success, I realized I was missing a creative outlet—a hobby that would bring color back into my life. That’s when I discovered art journaling, a practice that not only sparked my creativity but also provided a profound tool for navigating life transitions.

https://susan-hensley.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-hensley-63a4753/

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About Lisa Franz

I love teaching others that you don't have to choose between a life you love (being social, eating fun foods, travel...) and between a body you love.

With the right science-based fat loss strategy, that is also focused on building a "toned" look and aims to address lifestyle habits along the way I show others towards their goal body and how to maintain it.

Nutritional periodization, with a focus on keeping hormones and metabolism healthy along the way, is the foundation to everything that we do.

I have seen over 300 clients succeed in my 5+ years of being a full time nutrition coach.

https://www.nutritioncoachingandlife.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisafranz-ncl/

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About Joseph Nounou Md, Mba

From a young age, Joseph Nounou MD, MBA, possessed an unstoppable passion for helping others and a thirst for knowledge.

A fifth-grade project on the heart convinced him that a career in medicine was his life’s goal, and he went on to graduate from medical school and residency to become an anesthesiologist.

It was during this time that he began developing a way for anyone, even those with no medical training, to administer life-saving medication to victims of drug overdoses.

In order to understand the business aspects of getting such a product into the hands of consumers, Dr. Nounou attended and graduated with an MBA from the Haslam School of Business at the University of Tennessee.

With his medical and business training, as well as his belief that the power to help each other should belong to each of us, Dr. Nounou developed the ResPen – an affordable, accessible way to save lives.

https://aurospharma.com/

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About Autumn Carolynn

My name is Autumn. I am a freelance travel writer and photographer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I’ve traveled to 31 countries, 48 states, and 6 continents. I received my bachelor’s in English Literature, with an emphasis in Creative Writing. I was given the opportunity to live in England while studying for my writing specialization. During this time, I learned how to travel abroad by myself and I spent my weekends traveling to 13 different countries throughout Europe. I brought only a backpack, my Nikon, and explored this beautiful world with wide eyes. After completing my bachelor’s, I received an opportunity to be a flight attendant. I was able to combine my busy life of flying and blogging on the side, all while having my beloved camera attached to my hip throughout all my adventures. I enjoyed flying but also wanted to explore other travel opportunities. My experiences have brought me to many places, but my one true love has always been travel photography.

https://autumncarolynn.com/my-book-traveling-in-wonder

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About Ben Cena

Professional Background:

- Co-founded High Value Author, a premier service for professionals looking to publish without the typical hassles of writing and promotion.

- Expertise in guiding clients from the initial concept of a book to its successful publication and beyond.

- Extensive experience in content strategy and brand development, ensuring that each book resonates with its intended audience.

- Core Beliefs and Professional Philosophy:

- Passionate about the enduring power of a well-crafted book in an age of fleeting digital content.

- Believes that becoming a published author is not just about sharing knowledge - it's about

cementing one's legacy and amplifying credibility.

- Committed to making the publishing journey seamless, so his clients can achieve the prestigious

title of 'best-selling author.'

https://highvalueauthor.com/

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About Robin Waite

Robin is the Founder of Fearless Business, regular speaker at various business events and bestselling author of several books, including Online Business Startup, Marketing Machine and the recent popular release Take Your Shot.

He puts his 2 decades of business experience to work, coaching clients to reach their goals, create more time and increase their revenue.

Robin runs a one-person coaching practice with a small team of associate coaches, and in 2023/24 did £250k/$300k revenue without doing any marketing (except for a single podcast interview which generated 3,000 leads!).

https://www.robinwaite.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinmwaite

https://fearless.biz/tys

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About Dr Josh McConkey

As an emergency physician, I see the growing mental health crisis. As a commander I see the lack of leadership and resiliency in our younger generation. My leadership ethos, 'Be the Weight Behind the Spear' is a call to action for today's leaders to engage our communities. America's best resource is its people- teachers, coaches, volunteers, and families. What you do every day matters!

https://www.weightbehindthespear.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-mcconkey-md/

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About Terry Whalin

I've been in book publishing for decades and worked with hundreds of authors. Many of these authors have unrealistic expectations about what will happen when their book is published. Also much of the publishing process is outside of anything an author can control. I wrote 10 Publishing Myths to give authors realistic expectations and encouragement to take practical action steps to make their book a success.

With an estimated 600 million blogs, Terry is one of the top 27 content producers with over 1,700 entries in his blog on The Writing Life.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrywhalin/

http://publishingoffer.com/

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About Justin McClintock

Justin is an online coach helping motivated people build strong bodies, reduce pain, and achieve big goals without wasting time or compromising on results. With 15 years of coaching, he understands the importance of lifestyle, sleep, diet, and stress on each person -- and why each person needs a unique, individualized, solution to reach their goals.

The fitness industry thrives on making people feel broken and then selling them magic solutions that don't work - Justin rails against this idea. From daily strolls with the #walkgang to using breathwork to manipulate the nervous system -- he's not like any coach you've talked to.

https://www.feelstrong.me/

https://www.instagram.com/feelstrongfit/

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