Best Erica Stearns Podcasts (2024)

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Val Narodetsky: Can You Scale with Global Talent? 24:46

1d ago24:46

24:46

Val Narodetsky is a serial entrepreneur who transformed a $7,000 loan into a seven-figure exit, and in this episode, we spoke about how his journey shaped the purpose-driven mission of Hire Odesa. Drawing from his own struggles with hiring top talent, Val launched Hire Odesa to help U.S. businesses connect with the highly skilled, but often overloo…

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Camilla Moore: Are You Treating Burnout Without Knowing the Cause? 24:05

5d ago24:05

24:05

Dr. Camilla Moore is a certified clinical instructor for the Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) program, a diplomate at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and a chiropractor with nearly two decades of experience treating stress-related disorders. We spoke about one of the most common mistakes people make when managing stress…

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Jim Sabellico: Can You Build a Business Without Sacrificing Life? 33:42

8d ago33:42

33:42

Jim Sabellico is a heart-centered entrepreneur who redefined success after a powerful wake-up moment—standing in front of a half-eaten birthday cake, realizing he had missed his son's celebration. In our conversation, we explored his journey from an 8-year-old mowing lawns to a business leader who no longer grinds 18-hour days. Jim opened up about …

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Dennis Stearns: How to Future-Proof Your Business in a Rapidly Changing World 30:48

9d ago30:48

30:48

Dennis Stearns is the founder of Stearns Financial Group and a nationally recognized expert in ultra-high net worth financial planning. He’s been featured in the Wall Street Journal, NY Times, Kiplinger Finance, and more. With accolades such as Entrepreneur of the Year and Most Admired CEO, Dennis is known for his ability to forecast Super Trends a…

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Manja Horner: Can Better Onboarding Solve the Skilled Trades Crisis? 22:23

11d ago22:23

22:23

Manja Horner, founder of BoostLD, is a learning design expert who specializes in transforming employee training and business optimization in the construction and skilled trades industries. In our conversation, we uncovered some of the biggest challenges these industries face today, including the skilled labor shortage, poor onboarding experiences, …

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Elliot Kallen: How Do Entrepreneurs Overcome Life's Darkest Moments? 21:11

12d ago21:11

21:11

Elliot Kallen is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience, having founded five businesses and a nonprofit foundation that tackles one of society’s most pressing challenges—youth suicide prevention. We spoke about the winding path of entrepreneurship, the personal and professional obstacles that come with it, and how to navigate both…

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Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau: Can Leaders Harness Power Without Control? 30:30

14d ago30:30

30:30

Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau is a seasoned leadership coach and former corporate executive who has dedicated her career to helping senior leaders redefine their approach to power, energy, and legacy. In this episode, we dive deep into her transformative insights, captured in her latest book Who’s in Charge?, and explore how today’s leaders can thrive in a…

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Erica Bethe Levin: Are We Failing Our Babies with Food? 21:46

17d ago21:46

21:46

Erica Bethe Levin is the founder and CEO of Globowl, a baby and toddler food company on a mission to challenge the broken American baby food system. In our conversation, Erica exposes the shocking reality: “60% of American baby food is unhealthy and doesn’t live up to basic standards.” But she’s not stopping there—she’s on a quest to reintroduce ch…

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Ryan Wimpey: How Do You Turn Dog Training Into a Thriving Business? 16:12

18d ago16:12

16:12

Ryan Wimpey is the visionary founder of Tip Top K9 Dog Training. We spoke about his journey from working an unfulfilling cubicle job to building a nationwide dog training empire. With over 18 years of experience and the training of 5,000+ dogs under his belt, Ryan shares the secrets behind his unique classical conditioning method and how it’s diffe…

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Rob Murray: What Are the 5 Common Marketing Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make? 31:02

19d ago31:02

31:02

Rob Murray is the CEO and co-founder of Intrigue Media, and we spoke about the five most common marketing mistakes that entrepreneurs often make — and more importantly, how to avoid them. With over two decades of experience in marketing and advertising, Rob shared practical insights and solutions that have helped businesses achieve predictable succ…

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Weston Zimmerman: Are You Charging the Right Price for Your Work? 32:22

21d ago32:22

32:22

Weston Zimmerman is a seasoned contractor turned tech entrepreneur, and we spoke about one of the most common dilemmas in the contracting world: How do you know if you're charging the right price for your work? From his humble beginnings as a landscaper to becoming the CEO of SynkedUp, Weston has lived through the struggles of pricing projects and …

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Nick Shaw: How Authenticity Drives Exponential Growth on YouTube 16:34

23d ago16:34

16:34

Nick Shaw is the co-founder and CEO of RP Strength, a fitness company that has seen explosive growth, particularly on YouTube. We spoke about the pivotal role authenticity has played in scaling their business, reaching millions of people, and transforming their approach to content creation. In this episode, Nick shares how their shift towards embra…

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Chris Rubin: How SMBs Can Leverage AI to Accelerate Growth 23:15

24d ago23:15

23:15

Chris Rubin is a seasoned marketing strategist with over 30 years of experience, blending AI with human creativity to amplify brand storytelling. We spoke about how small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can harness the power of AI to fuel growth, boost operational efficiency, and drive customer engagement. Chris emphasized that AI is no longer ju…

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Jeff Seder: How Tech and Tenacity Disrupted the Horse Racing Industry 21:27

25d ago21:27

21:27

Jeff Seder is a true innovator in the world of horse racing, blending cutting-edge technology with centuries-old tradition to revolutionize the industry. We spoke about his journey from a Harvard-educated lawyer to becoming the mastermind behind a system that produced the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years. Jeff shares how he combined his passio…

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Christopher Volk: How to Build Businesses That Create Wealth? 24:12

29d ago24:12

24:12

Christopher Volk is a seasoned entrepreneur and finance expert with decades of experience in commercial banking and building public companies. We spoke about how to create businesses that are worth more than they cost to build, exploring the essential factors behind wealth creation. Drawing from his latest book The Value Equation, Christopher share…

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Avadhi Dhruv: How Can Harmony Drive Business Growth and Success? 20:29

1M ago20:29

20:29

Avadhi Dhruv is a bestselling author and heart-centered entrepreneur, and we spoke about the powerful intersection of harmony and business success. Drawing from her own experiences growing up in a multi-generational family business, Avadhi shares profound insights on how cultivating harmony within teams and families can lead to unprecedented busine…

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Mark Gray: Is Your Health Sacrificing Your Success? 28:29

1M ago28:29

28:29

Mark Gray is an experienced coach and the founder of the Paradigm Project coaching program. We spoke about the often overlooked connection between entrepreneurial success and personal health, and how stress management plays a critical role in both. Mark shares his insights on a "very, very scary trend" he's noticed among entrepreneurs—sacrificing h…

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Ian Stanley: How Can You Write Emails That Don’t Suck? 17:10

1M ago17:10

17:10

Ian Stanley is an entrepreneur and comedian that has sold over $200,000,000 worth of products online over the past few years. He is considered to be one of the best copywriters in the world. He started his first business at the age of 12 stringing tennis rackets. Since then, he's started multiple businesses and sold his Ecommerce company to the fas…

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Kareen Walsh: How Do You Become the Leader You Need? 23:09

1M ago23:09

23:09

Kareen Walsh is a transformative figure in the world of business strategy and personal development, and our discussion revolved around the fundamental shifts required for achieving significant business growth. In a compelling narrative, Kareen shared insights on overcoming personal limitations to facilitate not just business success but also profou…

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Felienne Hermans: How Can We Turn Kids from Consumers to Creators? 17:18

1M ago17:18

17:18

Felienne Hermans is a professor of computer science education at VU Amsterdam, and founder of 500k users textual programming platform Hedy. We spoke about her mission to transform children from passive digital consumers into active creators. Felienne shares her journey from being an unsatisfied professor to founding Hedy, an innovative platform des…

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Dan Kachtik: Can You Achieve Lifelong Fitness at Any Age? 20:25

1M ago20:25

20:25

Dan Kachtik is a veteran in the health and fitness field with over 20 years of experience, including 12 years of gym ownership. We spoke about his journey from working in large gyms to founding King William District CrossFit, and the profound insights he has on living a fit and healthy life at any age. Dan emphasizes that achieving lifelong fitness…

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Nimrod Vromen: Can AI help in redefining happiness? 22:44

1M ago22:44

22:44

Nimrod Vromen is a former corporate lawyer turned AI entrepreneur, and our conversation delved into the transformative effects of artificial intelligence on professional services and personal development. As Vromen shared, his journey from legal expert to AI pioneer was driven by a midlife crisis intersecting with the dawn of AI: “For the last thre…

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DJTMC: Can You Really Transform Debt into Wealth? 23:20

1M ago23:20

23:20

DJ the Money Coach is a financial expert who has navigated the treacherous waters of debt himself, once grappling with $60,000 in consumable and credit card debt. In our discussion, DJ revealed the practical steps and disciplines that led him from a low credit score of 525 to a robust 800, achieving financial freedom and a $1 million net worth with…

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Amanda Baron Frank: Can Lawyers Boost Startup Success? 21:43

1M ago21:43

21:43

Amanda Baron Frank, Managing Partner of The Frank Law Firm P.C., which she operates with her husband, brought her extensive experience in both law and entrepreneurship to our discussion. We spoke about the critical role of legal counsel in establishing and nurturing a business, the pitfalls of rapid expansion, and the importance of adopting a gradu…

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Henry Woodman: How Does a Creative Turn Entrepreneur? 22:12

1M ago22:12

22:12

Henry Woodman is a seasoned entrepreneur whose career spans from a fascination with video games to becoming an influential tech business owner, and now, circling back to his passion for storytelling and filmmaking. In our conversation, we discussed his eclectic journey, marked by both strategic decisions and serendipitous opportunities. Henry start…

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Jason Greenwood: Can Building a Brand Precede Success? 22:47

2M ago22:47

22:47

Jason Greenwood, founder of Greenwood Consulting, is an established voice in the ecommerce and digital nomad sectors, and we spoke about the profound impacts of starting early with personal branding and the unforeseen benefits it can bring to professional and personal life. He passionately shares, "your vibe attracts your tribe," highlighting the i…

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Dan Thomson: Can Digital Clones Extend Our Lives? 27:35

2M ago27:35

27:35

Dan Thomson, founder and CEO of Sensay, is the imaginative mind behind technologies that challenge our perceptions of identity and immortality, and we spoke about the profound implications of creating digital replicas of ourselves. Dan opens up about his journey from philosophy student to tech innovator, discussing how ancient questions about the m…

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Chris Papin: How Do Emotions Shape Small Business Success? 18:27

2M ago18:27

18:27

Chris Papin is a multifaceted professional—attorney, CPA, licensed insurance agent, and part-time therapist by virtue of his mother's influence. In our conversation, we unpacked the often-overlooked emotional drivers behind small business decision-making. Chris emphasized, “We don't talk about emotion...all of that is driven by your people, which i…

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Adam Rosen: Is Cold Email Still Effective? 21:42

2M ago21:42

21:42

Adam Rosen is the Email Outreach Company co-founder, Founder of Acquired Startup, an entrepreneur with extensive experience in cold email strategies. We spoke about the evolving landscape of cold emailing, its challenges, and techniques for success. Adam brings a wealth of knowledge from founding and running businesses that leverage cold email to s…

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Elizabeth Corbett: Can Female Leadership Redefine Industries? 19:23

2M ago19:23

19:23

Elizabeth Corbett is a passionate sales leader focused on creating singular, sustainable packaging & supply chain solutions for the health & beauty, food/beverage, hospitality, nutraceuticals, wellness, CPG, petcare & cannabis markets, and our conversation explored her experiences and insights into navigating predominantly male-driven sectors. Eliz…

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Geoff Thatcher: Can Speed Boost Creative Quality? 31:37

2M ago31:37

31:37

Geoff Thatcher is the founder and chief creative officer of an experience design firm Creative Principals, and our conversation explored the high-velocity world of creating memorable experiences. Geoff detailed his philosophy on why working quickly doesn’t just meet deadlines—it sparks creativity. "I think you get better creativity in so many ways,…

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James Li: Can Business Success Align With Social Good? 13:32

2M ago13:32

13:32

James Li is a tech founder and passionate entrepreneur who turned a personal challenge into a transformative solution for aging adults. We discussed how Mighty Health, the first all-in-one daily program built specifically for healthy aging, became the #1 Healthy Aging App under his leadership. Inspired by a pivotal moment in his father's life, Jame…

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Ep 11: Tricky Feelings Around Disability Pride and Where Caregivers Fit In 46:38

2M ago46:38

46:38

It's the last day of Disability Pride Month, which is appropriate considering that we at Caffeinated Caregivers have been avoiding talking about this topic all month. To be honest, Disability Pride has got us up in our feels a little bit, because as disabled adults who are also caregivers to disabled kids, it brings up a lot of conflicting and conf…

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Adam Kroener: How Does Defying the Odds Spark Innovation? 25:04

2M ago25:04

25:04

Adam Kroener is an award-winning 8-figure CEO and the visionary behind Carbliss, the #1 Fastest Growing Company by Inc Regionals with over 7000% growth. Together with his wife Amanda, Adam turned his dissatisfaction with the existing high-carb, high-sugar cocktail options into a revolutionary low-carb beverage company. We discussed his journey from…

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Nathaniel Greene: Can Education Reinvent Itself? 33:28

2M ago33:28

33:28

Nathaniel Greene, co-founder of Futures Forge, is dedicated to "Rebuilding Tertiary Education With a Clean-Sheet Approach." In our discussion, Nathaniel unraveled the systemic issues plaguing higher education and shared his innovative strategies for overhauling the sector. His perspective is shaped by his extensive experience as a seasoned entrepre…

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Jeffrey Klubeck: Can Integrity Transform Accountability? 32:34

3M ago32:34

32:34

Jeffrey Klubeck, a professor and author, shared insights on his unique approach to fostering accountability through the "integrity game." We explored how integrating integrity into our daily lives and business practices can lead to more genuine and non-threatening forms of accountability. Klubeck humorously describes his method: "I lead with integr…

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Alex Duta: Can Youth Be an Entrepreneurial Edge? 18:52

3M ago18:52

18:52

Alex Duta is a dynamic entrepreneur hailing from the Chicagoland area, who has woven resilience and strategic vision into his career trajectory. In our conversation, we explored his unique backstory starting from his parent's migration from communist Romania to establishing their new lives in America. Alex shares, "The coolest part of what I think …

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Anne Brown: Is Now the Time to Start Your Own Business? 11:39

3M ago11:39

11:39

Anne Brown is the CEO of Gazelle Global, and we spoke about the potential and challenges of venturing into entrepreneurship. During our discussion, Anne reflects on her experiences as a founder and leader, emphasizing the empowerment and responsibility that come with being your own boss. She notes, "Once you are in control of your own destiny, I th…

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Robin Hills: Can AI Ever Match Human Emotion? 27:26

3M ago27:26

27:26

Robin Hills is an emotional intelligence coach who joined us to explore the intricate dance between artificial intelligence (AI) and emotional intelligence (EI). During our conversation, Robin delved into how these two fields intersect and impact 21st-century entrepreneurship, emphasizing the unique qualities that define human intelligence. Robin e…

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Phyllis Quinlan: Can Compassion Survive Burnout? 22:43

3M ago22:43

22:43

Phyllis Quinlan is a seasoned professional coach who brings her extensive experience in healthcare to the fore in addressing some of the most pressing challenges faced by caregivers today. Our conversation dives into the intricate dynamics of caregiver burnout, the conflation of healthcare's business aspects with caregiving, and the crucial role of…

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Justin Hanover: Secrets to Fitness Business Mastery? 16:11

3M ago16:11

16:11

Justin Hanover, a veteran entrepreneur in the fitness industry, shares his journey from opening a gym at 19 to leading a top coaching agency, Fitness Revolution. Our conversation unveils his approach to transforming fitness businesses through strategic guidance and innovative solutions. Justin's experience spans across pivotal areas such as gym man…

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Priscilla McKinney: Can True Collaboration Transform Work? 14:27

3M ago14:27

14:27

Priscilla McKinney is an entrepreneur with a keen interest in the dynamics of collaboration. In our discussion, we explored the misconceptions and the transformative potential of true collaboration in the workplace. McKinney, the author of Collaboration is the New Competition, shares insights from her journey and the lessons learned about fostering…

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Ep 10: Mental Health Breaking Points & Overcoming Fear Around Asking for Support with Karley Henderson 1:01:36

3M ago1:01:36

1:01:36

This week, we're not bringing you stats or data or research... we're just bringing ourselves and our friend Karley. Because the truth is, data can only tell you so much, but for the three of us, some of the most impactful information we've ever received about navigating this caregiving life is through other's individual experiences. So today, we're…

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Nader Sabry: Unlocking Growth Secrets—Can You Master It? 26:50

3M ago26:50

26:50

Nader Sabry is a strategist, innovator, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in exponential organizational growth. In our conversation, we explored the nuanced world of growth sciences—a field that moves beyond traditional growth hacking to embrace a more structured approach that Fortune 500s, unicorns, and startups at various levels a…

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Britt Gottschalk: How Can Data Change Healthcare? 20:10

3M ago20:10

20:10

Britt Gottschalk is the CEO and a dynamic creator of change, thriving in the challenging world of health data management. We explored her extensive career, which spans from waste management to management consulting, highlighting her 'figure-it-out' mentality and her role as a jack of all trades. Britt's current focus is on empowering individuals to…

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Blake Reichenbach: How to Thrive in Part-Time Entrepreneurship? 25:32

3M ago25:32

25:32

Blake Reichenbach is a Product Manager at HubSpot, focusing on the Content AI Platform, and the founder of Howdy, Curiosity, an innovative online nonfiction bookstore and learning community. With a rich background in higher education, marketing, and the SaaS industry, Blake brings a wealth of expertise and a unique perspective to his roles. His pro…

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Elizabeth Eiss: Can Small Businesses Truly Scale Today? 25:43

4M ago25:43

25:43

Elizabeth Eiss is a seasoned entrepreneur and an advocate for small businesses and solopreneurs. In our conversation, we explored the crucial role small enterprises play in the economy and the unique challenges they face. Elizabeth shared her insights on how small businesses can leverage the gig economy to scale effectively, optimize operations, an…

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Joe Blackburn: Can Word of Mouth Revolutionize Sales? 20:58

4M ago20:58

20:58

Joe Blackburn is a seasoned entrepreneur with a history of successful businesses built through word of mouth, and we spoke about the profound impact this traditional yet underutilized technique has on sales and business growth. Joe shares, "I teach people how to become deadly at sales by mastering word of mouth," emphasizing the necessity of trust …

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Ayat Shukairy: How Does CRO Shape Online Success? 23:42

4M ago23:42

23:42

Ayat Shukairy is a seasoned expert in conversion rate optimization (CRO) and the co-founder of a renowned CRO company and tool. In our conversation, we delved into the intricate world of CRO, exploring its fundamental importance in transforming site visitors into loyal customers. Ayat illuminates the often-overlooked aspects of customer engagement …

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Justin Cooke: How Does Bold Entrepreneurship Drive Success? 17:42

4M ago17:42

17:42

Justin Cooke is a founder with an extensive background in creating and scaling online businesses, and we spoke about his journey from starting a small outsourcing company in the Philippines to running Empire Flippers, a prominent online business brokerage. His entrepreneurial path is marked by bold decisions and strategic shifts, reflecting a dynam…

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