John Hall on Breathwork, Self-Discovery, and Transitioning from Tech Executive to Business Coach

In this episode, Katherine Martin-Fisher welcomes John Hall, who shares his journey from tech executive to business coach. They discuss self-discovery, how personal experiences like divorce influenced his transition, and the intermingling of personal and professional life through the concept of barnacles. John highlights the role of an executive coach and the importance of self-relationship. They explore breathwork as a tool for managing stress, expanding tolerance, and overcoming beliefs. John shares insights on transitioning from corporate life to coaching and the power of awareness, concluding with how to contact him and his use of breathwork for students.

Jeannie Omlar on Overcoming Sales Challenges, Organic Marketing, and Customized Coaching Success

Join Katherine Martin-Fisher as she chats with Jeannie Omlar about a pivotal moment in her entrepreneurial journey. They explore the importance of timing, early business challenges, and Jeannie's approach to organic marketing. Discover how to identify ideal clients, overcome sales hurdles, and hear client success stories. Jeannie tackles leadership misconceptions, messaging significance, and outlines steps and triumphs with new clients. The episode wraps up with essential success elements, key takeaways, and how to connect with Jeannie, who shares insights on teaching resilience.

Ricky Marton on Koru's Mission, Entrepreneurial Challenges, and Philanthropic Aspirations

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Ricky Marton, diving into his background and the mission of his company, Koru, along with Open Access Ventures and their ideal clients. Ricky shares insights into overcoming challenges and the excitement that comes with entrepreneurship. He reflects on learning from setbacks and the influential role of mentors in his journey. The conversation also touches on Ricky's philanthropic efforts and his future aspirations for his ventures. The episode concludes with information on how to connect with Ricky and his parting thoughts on maintaining a balanced and fulfilling entrepreneurial life.

Nikki May on Mastering Social Media, Storytelling, and Overcoming Camera Shyness

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Nikki May, exploring her journey into social media and the rise of her digital marketing career. Nikki shares the importance of processes and creating ideal client avatars in business. She delves into storytelling and content creation strategies, highlighting the influence of mentors and addressing social media misconceptions. Nikki discusses common mistakes and offers advice on overcoming camera shyness, alongside tips for effective visual content creation. She shares her passion for work and the importance of bridging generational gaps in social media. The episode wraps up with Nikki's final advice, contact information, and gratitude for her insights.

Rebecca Silence on Healing Generational Trauma, Emotional Clarity, and Transformative Leadership

Join Katherine Martin-Fisher as she chats with Rebecca Silence, a specialist in healing generational trauma. Rebecca shares insights on breaking trauma cycles, emotional clarity, and their impact on leadership and the nervous system. She discusses trusting inner guidance, drawing from her own cancer journey, and how crises can lead to transformation. The episode covers setting boundaries, the role of mentors, dream modeling, and creating win-win leadership dynamics. Rebecca also shares her approach to client work and the importance of permission in transformation. Tune in for Rebecca's insights and learn how to connect with her services.

Doug Betts on HR Management, Overcoming Challenges, and Finding the Right Business Fit

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Doug Betts, who shares his early inspirations and the journey of starting his business during the pandemic, highlighting the initial challenges faced. Doug discusses common HR management mistakes and offers solutions for hybrid working environments. He talks about his passion for HR and overcoming resistance within the industry. The conversation delves into the role of mentorship in business success and explores the debate between remote and in-house HR. Doug outlines how to understand client needs, the types of businesses he works with, and how to contact him. He concludes by identifying the best fit in terms of company size and offers final advice.

Cynthia Burleson on Global Sustainability, Education, and the International Siblings Society

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Cynthia Burleson, who reflects on her early career influences and her journey into political science and education. Cynthia discusses the International Siblings Society, its mission, and the concept of the Olympic Truce in the context of a global race for sustainability. She explains the 17 sustainable development goals and outlines the outreach and participation strategy for this initiative. The conversation covers the challenges faced, lessons learned, and the importance of community involvement. Cynthia shares how the audience can get involved and highlights scholarship opportunities. The episode concludes with closing remarks and contact information, followed by a sponsor mention.

Danny Nathan on Founding Apollo 21, Overcoming Setbacks, and Finding Joy in Client Engagement

Katherine Martin-Fisher introduces Danny Nathan, who shares his early career experiences and the inception of Apollo 21 after working at an innovation consultancy. Danny discusses the various setbacks and challenges he faced as an entrepreneur and elaborates on the ideal clients and services offered by Apollo 21. He provides insights on when businesses should seek Apollo 21's assistance and shares client success stories. The episode highlights the importance of mentorship and the process of starting a project with Apollo 21. Danny talks about managing client misconceptions and expectations, finding joy in business, and fostering client engagement. The conversation concludes with advice on contacting Apollo 21 and Danny's final thoughts.

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.