business

The Importance of Succession Planning with Lowell Mora

By Stephen Jaye

A lot of us want to have a successful and meaningful business. After many years in our business, we all want to ensure that the business we have worked hard to establish will carry on well if we retire. Succession planning is the key to ensuring a seamless transition and long-term success. But how? In this episode, I sit down with Lowell Mora, President of Impact CFO, who specializes in family- and privately-owned businesses. Lowell

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Align Your Life and Thrive with Diamond Drip

By Stephen Jaye

Are you working full-time but dreaming of starting something new, like a business or passion project? Balancing a job with a new venture can be tough, and finding the right alignment to make it all work can feel overwhelming. How do you balance your time and energy to turn your ideas into a success? In this episode, we’re joined by Diamond Drip—a coach, speaker, and Human Design enthusiast who’s passionate about helping women break free

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The Inner and Outer Game of Leadership with Chris Thyberg

By Stephen Jaye

Leadership is more than just holding a title; it’s about guiding, inspiring, and managing people effectively. Often, new leaders find themselves promoted into roles without the right tools to succeed. How can we better prepare ourselves to excel in leadership, both internally and externally? In this episode, I have Chris Thyberg, Founder of The Serving Way. Chris and I discuss the challenges of leadership, particularly when someone is promoted to a leadership role without the

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Payment Processing Solutions for Businesses with Jeff Maine

By Stephen Jaye

There are many details that demand mental energy. You’re likely focused on starting something new and how to bring your vision to life, but smaller tasks—like choosing the right payment processor for your business—can become overwhelming. With so many options, how can we stay focused while navigating these essential but exhausting decisions? In this episode, I have Jeff Maine, founder and CEO of Pay Proudly, a payment processing company. Jeff discusses the payment processing industry

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Lead Generation for Remodeling Contractors with Brooks Burnette

By Stephen Jaye

Remodeling is different from other home service businesses. It’s a special industry that needs its own strategies and approach for creating a marketing plan. While other service businesses need a lot of leads, remodelers don’t. How can remodelers create an effective marketing plan without needing so many leads? In this episode, I have Brooks Burnette, Founder of Remodel Reach Marketing. His company specializes in serving residential remodeling contractors. Brooks shares his strategies for working with

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Overcoming Failure to Find Success with Tim Shaffer

By Stephen Jaye

Perseverance and staying true to core values are essential elements for any business to become successful. But along the way,  difficult obstacles and failures are unavoidable. How can we turn these challenges into stepping stones for growth and improvement? In this episode, I have Tim Shaffer, Co-Founder and CEO of SearchTires. We discuss the importance of supporting local brick-and-mortar businesses and the model he created to help consumers find the best local prices on car

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Leveraging AI for Smarter Decision Making in Business with Greg Williams

By Stephen Jaye

Decision making is a crucial part of our lives, affecting us regardless of whether we are pursuing our passions, thinking about business, or focusing on our personal lives. Many people believe that the outcome of our lives is the sum of all the decisions we make, which can be a bit overwhelming. How can we improve our decision-making skills to shape the lives we desire? In this episode, I have Greg Williams, VP of Strategy

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Podcasting as a Business Growth Strategy with Nicole Grinnell

By Stephen Jaye

When starting a business, there are several key things to consider, like marketing strategies and financial planning. In the early stages, it’s crucial to reach a wide audience to make your business known. What are some effective ways to make an impact and connect with potential clients? Join us in this episode with Nicole Grinnel, an entrepreneur, CEO, and podcast host. We discussed the benefits of guesting on podcasts, especially for early-stage businesses for growth

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Thriving Through Change in Business and Life Through Pivoting With Mike Lazear

By Stephen Jaye

Pivoting in life and business can result in growth. The thing is, making decisions on it is challenging. Moreover, knowing the right time to make changes in our path is quite difficult. How can we be able to confront these uncertainties that lie ahead when we decide to pivot our directions to change? In this episode, I talk with Mike Laezer, Founder of Astrology Wolf. We discuss how pivoting in business and life can lead

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