Roy Coughlan on Overcoming Financial Crashes, Public Speaking Fears, and Balancing Life and Business

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Roy Coughlan, who shares his journey from an early career to starting a business in Poland amidst a financial crash. Roy opens up about overcoming his fears of public speaking and launching successful podcasts. He discusses the life lessons gleaned from various entrepreneurial challenges and highlights his personal growth through understanding learning styles and client work. The episode delves into Roy's commitment to ensuring quality in podcasting, his reliance on mentors, support systems, and networking. Roy emphasizes the importance of balancing health, business, and personal connections, concluding with thoughts on forgiveness and gratitude.

Dana Parker on Leadership Development, Overcoming Client Challenges, and Future Goals

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Dana Parker, who shares her leadership development journey and the significant role mentors and coaches have played in her business success. Dana discusses strategies for identifying and attracting ideal clients, supported by a case study highlighting how she overcame challenges with a high-level client. The conversation explores unforeseen obstacles in client progress, common client mistakes, and personal setbacks Dana has encountered. She outlines her future goals and provides contact information for further engagement. The episode concludes with closing remarks and expressions of gratitude.

Larry Mandelberg on Critical Thinking, Business Growth, and Clarity of Purpose

Katherine Martin-Fisher welcomes Larry Mandelberg, highlighting his accomplishments and entrepreneurial journey, including the evolution of his family business. Larry shares his business philosophy and client success stories, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking in business decisions. He discusses how to identify ideal clients and addresses unique challenges faced by leadership-dependent businesses. Larry provides strategies for business growth and sustainability, underscoring the significance of vision, culture, and clarity of purpose in achieving business success. The episode concludes with Larry's final thoughts and closing remarks.

Callum Armstrong on Merging Business with Conservation, Effective Marketing, and Bridging Generational Gaps

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Callum Armstrong, who shares his unique journey of combining business with nature conservation. Callum discusses his early career choices and the importance of content marketing, along with the challenges faced by clients. He outlines the initial steps with new clients using a "fishing method" for better customer understanding and talks about developing and refining marketing strategies. The conversation touches on bridging generational gaps in business marketing and highlights Callum's charity, Conservation Amplified. He emphasizes the need to make conservation mainstream through awareness and funding. The episode concludes with details on connecting with Callum Armstrong and closing thanks.

Charles Crompton on Rental Arbitrage Success, Financial Freedom, and Balancing Family Life

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Charles Crompton, who shares his journey into rental arbitrage and the pivotal moment during COVID that led to his career change. Charles details his initial success and explains the rental arbitrage business model, emphasizing how he overcame landlord objections and addressed Airbnb safety concerns. He discusses the role of mentorship in achieving financial freedom through rental arbitrage and how he balances his entrepreneurial goals with family life. The episode concludes with Charles offering final advice and the importance of giving back, followed by a recap and sign-off from Katherine.

Mai-Liis Kivistik on Herbal Wellness, Overcoming Burnout, and Stress Management for Entrepreneurs

Katherine Martin-Fisher welcomes Mai-Liis Kivistik, who shares her holistic wellness journey and diverse background in dance, IT, and event management, which ultimately led to burnout. Mai-Liis discusses the role of herbs in health management and natural pain relief, emphasizing the benefits and uses of common garden weeds. She talks about navigating business setbacks and the process of rebranding, as well as managing entrepreneurial stress with herbal teas. The episode explores Mai-Liis's personalized herbal consultations and courses, the impact of elements on herbal remedies, and consultation details. In Closing Follow your heart always

Diana Trotter on Launching Venue LLC, Overcoming Challenges, and Building Strong Client Relationships

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Diana Trotter, who shares her journey of launching Venue LLC and the pivotal role mentors played in her business success. Diana candidly discusses the setbacks and challenges she faced and how she dealt with naysayers and negativity in the business world. She emphasizes the importance of building strong customer service and relationships while identifying and connecting with the ideal client. The episode includes details on how to connect with Diana Trotter and a special offer for listeners. Katherine reflects on the conversation in her closing remarks.

Peter Banigo on Transitioning from Engineering to Business, Client Solutions, and Building Resilience

Katherine Martin-Fisher welcomes Peter Banigo, who shares his journey from engineering to the business world. Peter discusses his early aspirations and the pivotal decision-making that led to his career change. He highlights the influence of mentors, books, and the valuable lessons learned from mistakes. The conversation shifts to his current business focus, addressing client problems and the significance of maintaining focus. Peter delves into solving common client website issues and mistakes, the role of AI in communication, and ensuring transparency to alleviate client concerns. They discuss overcoming business challenges and building resilience. Closing remarks include contact information.

Ron Douglas on Overcoming Adversity, Entrepreneurial Insights, and Building a Lasting Legacy

In this episode, Katherine Martin-Fisher welcomes Ron Douglas, who shares his journey from a challenging early life to entrepreneurial success. Ron discusses pivotal moments like his high school expulsion, a life-changing car accident, and his time working in the Texas prison system. He talks about managing multiple companies, overcoming setbacks, and the influence of his early experiences on his career. Ron offers insights on real estate, exit planning, and business acquisition versus starting anew. He shares a real-life example of launching a landscaping business and emphasizes the importance of mentors.

Charlie Poe on Business Coaching, Abundance Mindset, and Accelerating Entrepreneurial Success

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Charlie Poe, who reflects on his early aspirations and transition into business coaching. Charlie shares insights on starting his own business, focusing on decision-making and the math involved. They discuss the role of higher education for entrepreneurs and the excitement of scaling businesses. Charlie identifies common business mistakes and emphasizes cultivating an abundance mindset. The conversation explores the impact of the 10x community, client onboarding, and performance coaching services. They delve into building a core leadership team, executive coaching, and enhancing high performers.

Yvette Estime on Sustainable Fashion, Entrepreneurship, and the Art of Clothing Care

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Yvette Estime, exploring her background and passion for art and fashion. Yvette shares the concept behind her brand, Dirty Celebrity, emphasizing its focus on sustainability. They discuss the challenges and lessons learned in sustainable fashion entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of educating consumers on clothing care. The episode provides information on how to contact Yvette and details about her products. Closing remarks offer appreciation for Yvette's insights and contributions.

Stoy Hall on Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, and Building a Legacy in Financial Planning

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Stoy Hall, discussing his early influences and the mentorship that shaped his personal development. They explore the role of parenting and emotional intelligence in financial planning, addressing common knowledge gaps among clients. Stoy shares insights on building a team and planning for business succession, highlighting lessons on trust, money, and defining the ideal client. The episode also covers how to connect with Stoy and his services. They conclude with reflections on legacy, values, and closing thoughts.

Christian Brim on Financial Wisdom, Perfect Clients, and Entrepreneurial Success

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Christian Brim, who shares his early career insights and the impact of a family business breakup on his career choices. Christian discusses starting his own business after Deloitte, focusing on creative industries, and highlights the top financial mistakes made by business owners. They delve into essential business lessons on finance and client identification, as well as the importance of finding the perfect client and the role of mentors. Christian offers a broader definition of entrepreneurial success and navigates the complexities of family business partnerships.

Joni Rogan and Tammy Chew on Caregiving, Family Dynamics, and Building a Compassionate Business

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Joni Rogan and Tammy Chew from Family Forever Home Health Care, delving into Joni's early caregiving experiences and the company's growth. They discuss integrating personal experiences into business, identifying the ideal client, and guiding care decisions for aging relatives. The conversation covers the role of hospice, managing end-of-life care, and a case study on client care decisions. Tammy's impact on operations, fostering company culture, and balancing work with family are highlighted.

Roy Osing on Embracing Disruption, Unique Value, and Fostering Innovation

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Roy Osing, discussing his early influences and insights on disruption that helped him grow a $1 billion business. Roy offers advice for business owners on embracing disruption and helping clients identify and leverage their unique value. They explore the differences between practical differentiation and textbook strategies, and how to identify the ideal client profile. Roy shares his experiences on overcoming setbacks, fostering innovation, and creating a culture of continuous improvement. They dive into his leadership reflections, personal growth.

Igor Sholtanov on Real Estate Investing, Strategic Management, and the Power of Focus

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Igor Sholtanov, who shares his early life experiences and journey to the United States, including meeting his wife and transitioning to life in the US. Igor emphasizes the power of asking the right questions, which led him from starting a basketball academy to transitioning into real estate. He discusses key lessons from this shift and the creation of his investment company, explaining the concept of syndication and focusing on multifamily real estate investments. Igor delves into active vs. passive real estate investment, benefits of syndication, and identifying ideal clients. They explore overcoming setbacks, adapting strategies due to COVID-19, and assisting clients with capital events.

Tene Williams on Perseverance, Visualization, and Adapting to Changing Business Landscapes

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Tene Williams, delving into her early experiences and the crucial role of perseverance and early investments in her journey. They discuss the significance of visualization, positive thinking, and mentorship in achieving success. Tene shares her strategies for adapting to changing business landscapes and overcoming setbacks, emphasizing the importance of personal growth. The conversation also covers insights on active versus passive income and investment strategies. Tene outlines her current projects and plans, focusing on preparing for a longer future.

Sahil Priyani on 1% Club, Sales Philosophy, and Mental Well-Being in Entrepreneurship

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Sahil Priyani, delving into his background and the inception and mission of his company, 1% Club. They explore Sahil's philosophy on freedom and sales, and the crucial role mentors have played in his journey. Sahil shares how he applies his sales skills in personal life and offers strategies for effective client outreach. The conversation touches on the importance of mental well-being in entrepreneurship and a significant turning point in Sahil's life in 2019. They define the ideal client for 1% Club and provide information on how to connect with Sahil, concluding the episode.

Alexandra Dotcheva on Holistic Coaching, Overcoming Self-Doubt, and Pursuing Dreams

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Alexandra Dotcheva, diving into her early aspirations and the role of coaches, mentors, and influential books in her journey. They discuss common mistakes, mindset shifts, and Alexandra's transition to holistic coaching. Alexandra shares insights on pursuing dreams, learning key skills, and overcoming non-productive habits. The conversation highlights the rewards of coaching, Alexandra's coaching program, and client success stories. They explore her holistic coaching approach, the impact of her book, and overcoming self-doubt. Alexandra emphasizes authenticity and ethics.

Roberto Capodieci on Blockchain, AI Challenges, and Key Business Lessons

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Roberto Capodieci and explores his entrepreneurial journey, beginning with his first business at age 14 and the early challenges he faced. Roberto shares his views on formal education and his transition into software development. The conversation shifts to his current focus on decentralization and blockchain technology, including the impact and potential dangers of AI. They discuss concerns about AI-generated scams and ways to protect consumers. Roberto outlines his ideal clients and applications for blockchain technology, shares key business lessons and biggest mistakes.