Bob Hayward shares some great insights that I immediately put to work in my business. We covered a range of topics related to sales and business growth. In this episode Bob emphasizes the importance of providing value to customers and understanding the cost of doing nothing, along with the critical role of trust and trust-building skills in sales a…

I had a really great conversation with Howard Lim. Howard simplifies concepts to make them quickly understandable and evident due to his amazing insights and long experience. Howard is an Award-winning Business and Brand Architect™ and acclaimed author of Authentic Branding® . He designs businesses from the inside-out. A disruptive innovator, Mr. L…

Chris Felton is an Amazon bestselling author and a financial services entrepreneur. In his company he is known as the Mindset Guy. He wrote Think and Grow You. In this episode we talk about how to get out when you get stuck. Chris lives near Denver, CO. You can reach Chris at: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ChrisFelton.me For more about Sturdy visit ⁠⁠⁠SturdyCoaching.…

Kate McCauley is an educator, speaker, coach, and course creator who specializes in mindset and the power of retraining your brain. With over twenty years of experience as an educator, Kate has honed her skills in helping individuals and organizations shift their limiting mindsets towards opportunities for success. You can reach Kate at: Booking In…

Lois Barth is a Human Development Expert, Speaker, Life, Business, and Leadership Coach, and author of the book, Courage to SPARKLE. She sees the Courage to SPARKLE as a metaphor to shine bright, share your gifts, and make a difference. Lois works with heart-centered go-getters & mission centered leaders who crave greater meaning, fulfillment, and …

According to Luci Gabel, MA, MBA reaching your next level in leadership depends on the healthy habits you create—personally and with others. Research and experience working in leadership roles with hundreds of people has strengthened her conclusions that • contrary to popular belief, we aren’t born leaders, we learn leadership. • your skills get be…

Ty Grady is a real estate investor, consultant, coach, speaker, author, and Founder of Freedom Financial Institute. He is passionate about your wellness, taking control of your company, and managing the financial stresses of both you and your employees. Connect with Ty at https://www.freedomfinancialinstitute.com Ty@FreedomFinancialInstitute.com Fo…

Paul Newton is a cybersecurity expert, consultant, entrepreneur, Magician, hypnotist, and mind-reader who specializes in the security of the mind. I challenge you to find a more entertaining and interesting security expert anywhere. Connect with Paul at https://mentaltheft.co.uk linktr.ee/mentaltheft @mentaltheft For more about Sturdy visit ⁠⁠Sturd…

Dan Cockerell has held various executive operations roles at the Walt Disney World Resort, both in the theme parks and resort hotels, and retired as the Vice President of the Magic Kingdom where he led 12,000 cast members and entertained over 20 million guests annually. He earned his MBA in 2001 at the Crummer School of Business at Rollins College.…

S. Paul Moehring is the "Growth Guy," a Business Growth Coach, Speaker, and Best-Selling Author of "Get Squared." With 27 years of experience, he provides support and accountability to business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales managers seeking balanced growth, hence the title "Get Squared". His systems, including the Get Squared Goal Getting Proces…

Manuj Aggarwal is a thought leader in AI, and startups who has impacted over 10 million lives and generated over $500M in value. With experience working with clients like Microsoft and IBM, he's spoken at the UN alongside the Secretary-General and Noble Peace prize winner and his work has been mentioned by President Obama and Bill Gates. With 4 pat…

Evan Rudowski, with nearly 40 years of digital sector experience, has significantly contributed to the success of businesses worldwide. A key player at Silicon Valley pioneer Excite.com, he led its subsidiary City.net to become a premier travel website and expanded Excite Europe, generating over $30 million in annual revenue. Co-founder of SubHub, …

Jamey Schrier, P.T. is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Practice Freedom U, a business coaching and training company. He’s an executive business coach and leadership trainer. Founder of Lighthouse Leader®, Jamey helps physical therapy owners create self-managing practices that allows them the freedom they want and the income they deserve.…

Christopher Salem is a seasoned CEO, Business Growth Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Award-Winning Author, Trainer, and Radio Show Host. His focus is on empowering business leaders to elevate their brands and businesses from ordinary to extraordinary. Chris helps businesses enhance employee engagement and retention, acquire more clients, improve custo…

In this episode with Dr. Anjan Thakor we discuss Purpose-Driven organizations, what they are, why they work, and how to establish yours. Dr. Thakor is the Dean of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. He is the co-author of The Economics of Higher Purpose: Eight counterintuitive steps for creating a purpose driven organization…

In this episode with Dr. Tiffany Shubert we really focus on the Physical Therapist space and some gaps in training and connecting with patients. Though we're discussing this specific niche, the lessons are good ones for anyone in professional services or really any business where you deal with people. :-)Dr. Tiffany Shubert is a physical therapist,…

Belle Walker takes organizations from Friction to Function, recapturing lost efficiency and engagement by aligning ways of working with strategic goals. Her clients span tech, professional services, nonprofits, and more. Prior to consulting, Belle built several successful teams for HERE Technology, including one responsible for the quality of maps …

John Spence is widely recognized as one of the top business and leadership development experts in the world. He was the CEO of an international Rockefeller foundation at 26. He's a voracious learner who consumes a minimum of 100 business books annually. He has lectured at more than 90 colleges and universities, including MIT, Stanford, Cornell, Uni…

Susan Frew was a delight to speak with. She shares some incredible insights that you NEED in your business. She has built her business around Competing on Awesome, Not on Price. And the ways she does this (and continually improves it) are simply genius. Susan is the Founder of Sunshine Home Services near Denver, CO, and loves helping and coaching b…

What separates the good leaders from the great ones is the 'inner game' or mindset of leadership. CEO Sensei, former BDO managing partner and martial arts blackbelt, John Fenton is one of the few who address this critical aspect of leading well. A passionate, experienced and articulate ‘leader of leaders’, John’s unique methodology brings clarity, …

Kim Ades is the Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching™ and Co- Founder of The Journal That Talks Back™. Recognized as a pioneer in the field of leadership coaching and thought mastery, Kim uses her unique philosophy and direct coaching style to help leaders identify their blind spots and learn to direct their thinking to achieve extraordinary results. …

Join us for a discussion where Dr. Allen Lycka and I talk about living a meaningful life and bringing those principles into your business. Dr. Allen Steven Lycka is the host of the Radio Show “How To Live a Fantastic Life”, now syndicated on the AMFM247 Network, and author of some 20 books. You will appreciate Dr. Lycka's insights and wisdom. He ca…

As a successful tech entrepreneur and global business leader, Tim Angelillo brings 15+ years of experience running divisions of publicly traded companies like Yahoo! and Time Warner as well currently founding and leading three start-up businesses in Austin, TX. These experiences allow Tim to share detailed insights on how to apply an entrepreneuria…

Carrie Morey is a lifestyle entrepreneur and founder of Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit. She created Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit as a way to work in the food industry while raising her young daughters and being able to keep her focus on them. She discusses her inspiration and partnering with her mother to launch the company. Carrie shares some great, a…

Rashi Bahri Chitnis is an entrepreneur in Santa Barbara, CA who is striving to empower children through language and culture. Rashi created Shoonya Digital whose mission is to create interactive edutainment content that is inspired by the stories and characters of the world. Think Disney meets Why Rashi began and how she went about making it happen…

Renée Rouleau is a trusted and sought-after skin care expert and esthetician loved by celebrities, editors, bloggers and skincare obsessives everywhere. She is based in Austin, TX. Renée is also a motorcyclist, adventurer, and entrepreneur. She shares with us her need to reinvent her brand to stay fresh through all the changes of the last couple of…

Jackie Summers is an entrepreneur and founder at Jack From Brooklyn, makers of the “Perfectly rendered” Sorel liqueur. https://sorelofficial.com Jackie is the first black person to hold a distilling license in the United States, at least since Prohibition. His determination and persistence got him there, as well as through his 624 attempts at makin…

Aaron Kozinets is a 25 year old entrepreneur and founder at Influence Hunter (http://influencehunter.com). Aaron never really thought about working for anyone else, but instead struck out on his own straight out of school. He has spent the last several years figuring out and refining his vision and strategy for Influence Hunter. Influence Hunter br…

Sara Roach-Lewis is a Feminist Business Strategist & Coach. Sara helps women business owners swap the hamster wheel for increased revenues without sacrificing their personal lives. She lives on Prince Edward Island, Canada. Sara also hosts the show “Break Through” on Voice America Business. Sara comes from a non-profit background and talks about th…

Heather Deveaux is the founder of Heather Deveaux Instructional Design. Heather took her experience and created a business where she helps content experts bring their ideas to life in 30 days or less. Think Big Move Fast is her mantra and she helps people create great content without getting caught up in the endless cycle of perfectionism. Heather …

Saji Gunawardane is the founder of US Business Counsel (note counsel vs council). Saji has a unique business model at US Business Counsel where he is in essence a fractional general legal counsel to businesses and start-ups. This gives him behind the curtain insights into the challenges, opportunities, and day to day business owners face, as well a…

Tracy Lamourie is the founder of Lamourie Media. Tracy is A Universal Women's Network 2020 Woman of Inspiration Winner for the Women In Media Award and the author of the upcoming book GET REPPED - Build Your Brand With Effective Public and Media Relations. Tracy took what she learned in her very successful advocacy work and turned it into a new car…

Marko was originally a bootstrap entrepreneur who has now embraced investing and the world of fundraising to accelerate his business and learn more. He sold his first company to Twitter (after turning them down twice) and discusses how he made that decision to become an employee after decades of entrepreneurship. He also shares insights he learned …

Dr. Susan Clinton, PT, DScPT, OCS, WCS, COMT, FAAOMPT is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Manual Therapy, Orthopedics and Women’s Health. She began her business after over three decades as a PT, Embody Physiotherapy and Wellness in Sewickley, PA outside of Pittsburgh. She shares what that transition was like and what she would have done dif…

I am happy to bring you Angie Flynn-McIver in this episode. Angie is the Founder and President at Ignite CSP. The CSP stands for coaching, speaking, and presenting. Ignite CSP offers workshops, training, and coaching to people and organizations looking to go to the next level. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Angie Flynn-McIver.…

In this episode I talk with Dr. Danelle Dickson. Dr. Dickson is a private practice owner at Performance Plus Physical Therapy based in Washington, DC. She is also Co-Founder of The Dance Ready Project, and of The Black Female Foundation, a program for female BIPOC business owners to tell their stories, learn about business, and become part of a net…

In this episode I talk with Dr. Stephen Peaden. Dr. Peaden is the owner at Restore PhysicalTherapy in Panama City, Florida and a former client of mine. Dr. Peaden shares his some interesting stories of being shut down by Hurricane Michael in 2018 and then surviving through 2020 and now thriving in 2021. You might notice my native Floridian accent c…

Andreas Schenk, PT is my guest in this episode. Andreas is the Founder and Owner at Results Rehab in Coronado, California. He is the creator of the Results Treatment Method which he teaches to physical therapists all over the world. Andreas graduated from the Physical Therapy College in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. He opened Results Rehabilitation In…

In this episode I talk with Heather Chavin, Founder and Owner at GoGoDone.com a virtual coworking space. Heather pursued her original vision of GoGoDone as a side project. When events transpired and converged shortly after the beginning of the pandemic to open up her future, she turned her passion project into a business. I hope you enjoy my conver…

In this episode, I talk with Vladimir Gendelman, Founder and CEO of Company Folders. Vladimir was born and raised in the former Soviet Union. Growing up he rarely had access to the basic amenities that many of us take for granted. After immigrating to America, he made it his mission to help provide others with the things he never had access to grow…

In this episode I talk with Dr. Juan Michelle Martin. Dr. Martin is a practice owner at JMM Health Solutions, and Co-Founder of The Black Female Foundation, a program for female BIPOC business owners to tell their stories, learn about business, and become part of a network of other business owners. Dr. Martin shares her stories and unique perspecti…

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Orit Hickman. Dr. Hickman is a Physical Therapist, and the CEO and founder of the Lake Burien Physical Therapy in Burien, Washington. We had a great time discussing lessons and finding your tribe. Dr. Hickman has a wealth of information and wisdom to share with you in this episode. I hope you enjoy my conversation w…

In this episode I get to talk with Dr. Ginger Garner. Dr. Garner is a Certified Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapist, Professional Yoga Therapist, and is Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine. She is also the CEO and founder of the Living Well Institute and And she is the owner of EudeMOMia. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Ginger Garner. …

In this episode I get to talk with Dr. Laura Sanner. Dr. Sanner is a physical therapist, practice owner, and the author of Pregnancy Pain: Fix Your Pain and Become the Boss of Your Body, Tips and Tricks from a Physical Therapist and Mother. Dr. Sanner shares her stories and insights and what drove her to start her own business, and why she decided …

Linda Boryski of Saskatoon PhysioYoga (https://saskatoonphysioyoga.ca) and AnyWhere PhysioYoga (https://www.anywherephysioyoga.ca) joins me in this episode of the Focus Forward Business Podcast. Linda is a Physiotherapist with a special interest in Yoga, Wellness, and meditation. Linda has some great business lessons she shares while telling us abo…

Steve Watson of Trendbreakers joins me for this episode. Steve is a CFO and CHRO with a special interest in healthcare and healthcare spending. He brings a multi-faceted and unique perspective to our discussion around entrepreneurship and managing your business. I really enjoyed learning from Steve and gaining insights into how to reduce our health…

I get to talk this episode with Kristen Wilson, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Action Potential Physical Therapy. https://reachyours.com Kristen is also the new Editor in Chief of Impact Magazine, the magazine of the Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Kristen shares some great lessons and stories from her entrepreneu…

In episode 17, I get to interview Timothy Spooner, Founder, and President of Spooner Physical Therapy in Phoenix, AZ. Tim is passionate about changing the healthcare environment and delivery and shares how all business owners can reduce their healthcare spending, a bigger and bigger line item on everyone’s P&L. Tim shares lessons from his 30 years …

In Episode 16, I welcome Dave Chase to the Focus Forward Business Podcast. Chase was named one of the most influential people in Digital Health due to his entrepreneurial success & writing along with luminaries such as Eric Topol, Patrick Soon-Shiong, & Vinod Khosla. He speaks to & consults with new ventures inside of established companies & high g…

In episode 15 Heidi Jannenga to the Focus Forward Business Podcast. Heidi is the Founder and Chief Clinical Officer at WebPT. https://www.webpt.com Heidi saw a need for a web-based documentation system in the mid 2000’s and embarked on her journey creating WebPT. The company has grown exponentially since its founding in 2008 while maintaining its c…