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Losing your home, your job, and your sense of security can either break you or force a reinvention. Debbie Balfour, a Canada-based real estate investor and real estate investing success coach, shares with host Michi how a house fire and a sudden layoff pushed her fully into entrepreneurship instead of back to corporate life. She talks candidly about mindset, sweat equity, and why real growth came from community, coaching, and building trust long before asking for capital.
Guest Bio:
Debbie Balfour is a real estate investing strategist, mentor, and host of the Let’s Talk Real Estate Investing podcast. With a background in business analysis and process improvement, she helps aspiring and novice investors create personalized real estate strategies that align with their goals, time, and resources. After building her own portfolio while working a demanding corporate job, she discovered the key to success wasn’t just buying properties—it was treating real estate like a business with streamlined systems, automation, and a clear strategy.
Beyond real estate, Debbie is a proud mom to two incredible young men, ages 20 and 25, whom she considers her greatest accomplishment in life. She now coaches investors to cut through the overwhelm, avoid analysis paralysis, and build a business that works for them—not the other way around. Her expertise lies in simplifying the investing process, optimizing efficiency, and guiding investors toward financial and time freedom. Whether you're stuck chasing every strategy or unsure where to start, Debbie’s mission is to help you create a roadmap that’s uniquely yours.
Connect with Debbie Balfour
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiereicoach/
Website: https://debbiebalfour.com/
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Young adults, Gen Z, are navigating adulthood in a digital, post-pandemic world that offers more access than ever — and far less real connection. In this conversation, Michi Lantz talks with Kristin Green, founder of Solutions Unlocked, about coaching young adults through life’s “in-between” stages without losing the human connection that matters most. Kristin shares her journey from educator to entrepreneur, why small-group and face-to-face conversations still matter deeply, and how curiosity and mentorship can bridge the growing generational gap. They also explore redefining success beyond revenue, learning to ask for help, and building a coaching business that values depth, presence, and purpose over comparison or scale-at-all-costs growth.
Guest Bio:
Kristin Green is the founder of Solutions Unlocked, a coaching and workshop-based practice dedicated to helping young adults gain clarity, confidence, and real-world skills. With a background in education, leadership development, and years of hands-on work with young adults in classrooms, workplaces, and her own home, Kristin brings a grounded, human-centered approach to supporting both young adults and the adults who love, teach, hire, and lead them. Her work centers on honest conversations, practical tools, and strengthening the connection between generations. Kristin is also the author of an upcoming book designed to serve both audiences and continues to build programs that make this support accessible, meaningful, and impactful.
Connect with Kristin Green
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristintgreen/
Website ‘Solutions Unlocked’: https://paperbell.me/solutions-unlocked
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
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Host Michi Lantz talks with transformational coach and retreat leader Gayle Nowak about how healing deep “visibility wounds” became the foundation of her soul-led business. Gayle shares her journey from traditional journalism, PR, and storytelling into trauma-aware, spiritually grounded visibility work for spirit-led coaches and healers—including the vulnerable personal story that reshaped how she shows up and serves.
This is a conversation about authentic leadership, redefining success beyond the glossy entrepreneur image, navigating self-doubt even after years in business, and building a heart-centered coaching business that lets you be more you—not louder.
Guest Bio:
Imagine a world where sensitive, powerful people no longer feel they have to hide parts of themselves to be successful. That vision inspires today's guest, Gayle Nowak [pronounced No-wack], a transformational visibility coach who helps Spirit-led entrepreneurs show up, speak up, and lead from their deepest truth.
Gayle's storytelling foundation began in journalism and evolved through marketing communications and public relations. Today, she focuses on the transformational work of helping people access and express the deeper truths that want to be spoken through them. As the founder of the award-winning company The Story Stylist, Gayle blends emotional healing, energy work, and decades of storytelling experience to guide coaches, healers, and conscious leaders into aligned visibility rooted in honesty, inner authority, and genuine human connection.
Her work supports entrepreneurs in breaking free from old patterns of hiding and self-silencing, discovering the message they're truly meant to share, and building businesses where they can connect more authentically, lead more powerfully, and receive more fully.
Connect with Gayle Nowak
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylenowak/
Website: https://www.gaylenowak.com/
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
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What if the biggest barrier to speaking better English isn’t grammar, vocabulary, or talent? What if it’s perfectionism?
In this episode of Making It, host Michi Lantz sits down with Business English coach Christine Burgmer, who has spent nearly three decades helping German-speaking professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs find their voice in English — without fear, pressure, or the need to sound “perfect.”
Guest Bio:
Christine Burgmer is an English Communication Coach for German-speaking entrepreneurs and executives. She helps professionals speak clearly, calmly, and confidently in English so they can lead international conversations without overthinking. Her coaching focuses on Global English, Plain English, and real-world communication. No textbooks. No perfection pressure. Christine's approach helps her clients sound like themselves in English, not like someone they think they "should" be. Based in Germany and originally from the UK, Christine has supported business professionals for more than two decades. Today, she works 1:1 and in small groups and also mentors language trainers who want to grow their own businesses.
Connect with Christine Burgmer
🌐 Website: https://english-trainer.de
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-burgmer-englishtrainer
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
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Leadership coach Jim Mondry joins host Michi Lantz for a candid conversation about leading when life doesn’t go to plan. Jim talks about shifting from “safe” career paths to entrepreneurship, caring for a partner with long-term health challenges, and redefining success around sustainability instead of scale. He shares practical mindset shifts that help leaders stay grounded, regain agency, and build a business that truly supports their lives. A meaningful listen for anyone navigating uncertainty or feeling pulled in every direction.
Guest Bio:
Jim Mondry works with sales and tech leaders, collaboratively shaping their teams to become aligned on passion, purpose, and productivity. He does this through targeted one-on-one and group coaching, focusing on skills like Emotional Intelligence, Strategy, Communication, and Conflict Management. In addition to coaching, he is available to create custom workshops and experiential learning programs for your teams.
If you want to know more, you can connect with Jim through LinkedIn: LinkedIn or through his website www.jimmondry.com.
Connect with Jim Mondry
LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/jim-mondry/
Website: https://jimmondry.com/
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
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Host Michi Lantz talks with public speaking coach and former Fortune 200 executive Dan Adkins about his remarkable, winding journey—from music education and Broadway costuming, to six seasons at Saturday Night Live, to eventually coaching entrepreneurs on the art and strategy of speaking. Dan shares why speaking is still the fastest way to grow a business, what really happens in the first 27 seconds of a first impression, and how founders can transform stage anxiety into relaxed, intentional presence that moves audiences to action.
Guest Bio:
Dan Adkins worked with Dustin Hoffman, Kim Cattrall, Brad Pitt, and a few dozen other major actors who made showing up to work a lot more interesting than your average Monday meeting. And sure, those gigs paid the bills and gave him great stories for dinner parties, but they also taught him how to speak with confidence in front of a camera and an audience
Here’s the main flip: People in business aren’t talking for applause. We’re talking for bank deposits. And it’s not just what you say that matters. It’s the energy behind it. And that’s what he teaches his clients these days.
Before he went Hollywood, Dan was in the corporate world with a Fortune 200 company and after he left the fun of entertainment, he was a professional fundraiser. He learned all about how to set goals and hit them. Mix that with the creativity of the film industry, and you’ve got the secret sauce in his coaching: structure meets storytelling, strategy meets style.
Now, Dan takes everything he’s learned — from movie sets to boardrooms — and helps clients build speaking confidence and ability that actually converts. Dan throws in a few stories, because let’s face it, if he’s going to preach that stories have impact, he’d better bring some of his own. And the best part? Watching clients light up, find their voice, and succeed. That’s the real standing ovation.
Connect with Dan Adkins
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/danadkins
Calendly: https://calendly.com/Dan4610
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
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Host Michi Lantz talks with executive coach and facilitator Michaun Elise Winborn about her unexpected transition from corporate DEI leadership to launching Born to Win Coaching. Michaun shares how being laid off became the catalyst for building a business grounded in inclusive leadership, cultural intelligence, and the courage to interrupt harm when it happens. She opens up about the three practices sustaining her as a new entrepreneur—rest, reflection, and regeneration—and how they shape the way she now supports leaders. This is a conversation about resilience, self-honesty, sustainable leadership, and what it really means to build a business that aligns with your values from day one.
Michaun Winborn is the CEO and Principal Coach at Born2Win Coaching, a leadership development practice that reduces legal and reputational risk for organizations by coaching executives into inclusive, culturally intelligent leaders. She brings more than a decade of corporate experience to this work, most notably as Vice President of Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion for Consumer and Community Banking at JPMorgan Chase. In that role, she led enterprise-wide inclusion initiatives, created standardized diversity reporting for executives and senior leaders, and facilitated DEI training across the firm. Her leadership resulted in stronger accountability, increased understanding of diverse talent needs, and measurable improvements in workplace culture.
She is a certified executive coach through The Institute for Coaching Innovation (formerly CoachDiversity Institute), and is based in Columbus, Ohio.
Connect with Michaun Elise Winborn
LinkedIn: Born2Win (business) | Michaun Elise Winborn (personal)
Website: Born2Win
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
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Executive Producer: Danny Iny
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Scott Gingold, founder of Gingold advisors, talks with host Michi Lantz about his extensive entrepreneurial journey, discussing the lessons learned from his various business ventures and the importance of understanding client needs. He emphasizes the significance of being coachable, the value of real-world experience over theoretical knowledge, and the impact he aims to have in his community. Scott also provides insights into personal growth, navigating business communities, and the importance of reaching out for help as an entrepreneur.
Guest Bio:
Scott Gingold is a Business Troubleshooter & Fixer who helps SMBs, family-owned companies, and leaders get unstuck fast. After founding and exiting seven diverse businesses - and advising more than 70 nonprofits - Scott has become the go-to expert for resolving conflict, misalignment, leadership breakdowns, and the hidden issues that stall growth.
He works as a confidential counselor and advisor to founders, owners, executives, and individuals who need clarity, direction, and real solutions without the fluff. Scott's approach is blunt, practical, and rooted in lived experience, not theory.
A former first responder, Division-I soccer coach, syndicated radio talk show host, and multi-industry entrepreneur, Scott brings a rare mix of urgency, empathy, and no-nonsense insight. His signature promise: Real Talk. Real Clarity. Real Results.
Connect with Scott Gingold
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottgingold/
Website: https://www.gingoldadvisors.com/
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
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In this engaging conversation, Michi Lantz interviews Jevon Wooden, a business coach and former military personnel, about his journey from the military to entrepreneurship. Jevon shares his experiences in Afghanistan, the challenges he faced with PTSD, and how he transitioned into coaching and consulting. He discusses his work with entrepreneurs and corporate clients, emphasizing the importance of leadership, clarity, and adaptability. Jevon also talks about his future goals, including working with top organizations and creating entrepreneurial hubs in underserved communities.
Guest Bio:
Jevon Wooden, CEO and Founder of BrightMind Consulting Group, is a keynote speaker, certified coach, and business consultant. A Bronze Star recipient and Army Veteran, Jevon brings a unique blend of resilience, authenticity, and strategic thinking to his engagements. He captivates audiences with his ability to inspire actionable change, making him a sought-after speaker for organizations seeking to enhance leadership effectiveness, foster entrepreneurial success, and improve organizational performance. Jevon’s insights on leadership and growth strategies have been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Fast Company.
Connect with Jevon Wooden
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevonwooden/
Website: https://brightmindconsultinggroup.com/
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
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Host Michi Lantz engages in a candid conversation with Deb Shannon, a resilient and mental fitness coach for women in healthcare. Deb shares her journey from working in a healthcare tech company to becoming a coach, focusing on helping women overcome burnout and achieve a sustainable work-life balance. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries, mental fitness, and the transformative power of community and shared resources.
Guest Bio:
Deb Shannon is a leadership and transitions coach who helps exhausted women healthcare providers find a path out of burnout and into a high-energy, fulfilling life they love. Through her company, Deb Shannon Coaching & Consulting, she combines the neuroscience of conversations and Positive Intelligence® to help mission-driven professionals rediscover confidence, balance, and authentic leadership. A dynamic speaker and storyteller, Deb electrifies audiences with insights that turn pressure into presence and connection. Before founding her practice, she led client engagement for a global healthcare tech firm and guided Vermont's statewide telecommunications plan-experience she now channels into helping leaders and teams create cultures where people truly thrive.
Connect with Deb Shannon
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sailynndoyle/
Website: https://www.passionpurposeposture.com/
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
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In this episode of Making It, host Michi Lantz talks with business coach Sailynn Doyle about her journey from 80-hour work weeks to building a thriving business she truly loves. Sailynn shares the four core pillars that helped her scale sustainably, without sacrificing her lifestyle, and how she now empowers women entrepreneurs to build businesses they can grow and live with. This is a conversation about clarity, boundaries, courage, and what it really takes to make it on your own terms.
Guest Bio:
From working 5 jobs in 7 years to building a multi-million dollar empire, Sailynn Doyle knows firsthand what it takes to break through the 6-figure ceiling where 98% of entrepreneurs get stuck. After purchasing a senior home care franchise in 2007, she quickly scaled to seven figures but found herself trapped in 80-hour workweeks. Refusing to accept burnout as the price of success, Sailynn developed a revolutionary 4-pillar foundation that transformed her business from exhausting growth to sustainable scale. This unique blueprint not only tripled her revenue but also freed her from 80-hour workweeks, ultimately allowing her to achieve her goal of retiring before age 40.
Having generated over $17 million in sales, Sailynn now coaches 6-figure women entrepreneurs who are ready to join the 2% that scale to $1M+. Through her signature 90-day Legacy Business System, she helps ambitious women build the foundation needed to shift from the exhausting Grow Phase to the profitable Scale Phase. Her proven system combines strategic business operations with lifestyle design, enabling women to scale thriving businesses that support their desired lifestyle instead of consuming it.
Today, from her home in sunny South Florida, Sailynn is living proof that you can have it all - a profitable business, precious time with loved ones, and peace of mind - without working yourself to exhaustion.
For more info about Sailynn, her courses, and free resources, head to her website www.passionpurposeposture.com
Connect with Sailynn Doyle
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sailynndoyle/
Website: https://www.passionpurposeposture.com/
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
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Episode transcript: How This Business Coach Scaled to Six Figures Without Burning Out
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Matthew Turner shares how early struggles with storytelling shaped his path. He discusses rewriting limiting narratives, embracing risk, and defining personal success. He emphasizes the importance of owning your story and evolving your definition of success for authentic growth and entrepreneurship.
Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.
Guest Bio:
Matthew Turner brings more than 15 years of marketing experience to Mirasee, along with a deep passion for operations, systems, and processes. He’s spent his career helping digital businesses grow through creative storytelling, optimized funnels, and building the backend structures that keep teams running smoothly and efficiently.
A writer at heart, Matthew has published five books and built a career that bridges creativity and execution. He first connected with Mirasee as a contributor in 2019, and after years of following Danny and the team’s journey, officially joined in 2025 to help scale the impact even further.
Based in the North of England with his loving family, Matthew is also a keen runner, coffee connoisseur, and unapologetic Star Wars nerd.
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Matthew’s book: The Successful Mistake
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Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio
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Mitchell Levy discusses his fascinating journey from overcoming childhood poverty to becoming a global credibility expert. He shares insights on entrepreneurship, the importance of taking extreme ownership, and how true success is found in serving others and living a life aligned with your purpose.
Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.
Guest Bio:
Global Credibility Expert Mitchell Levy is a 2x TEDx speaker, an internationally bestselling author of 60+ books, and an executive coach at Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches. After interviewing 500 thought leaders on credibility, he published a 7-country international bestselling book, delivered a powerful TEDx on humanity, created courses, and created the Credibility Nation membership community to help those live, learn, and surround themselves with others on the credibility journey.
He's an accomplished entrepreneur who has created twenty businesses in Silicon Valley including four publishing companies that have published more than 750 books. He’s provided strategic consulting to hundreds of companies and has been the chairman of a board of a NASDAQ-listed company. Mitchell has been happily married for thirty-one years and prior to Covid-19, regularly spent four weeks a year in Europe with family and friends.
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Mitchell’s website: MitchellLevy.com
Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio
Music credits:
Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz
Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander
Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
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Artist Name: David Bullard
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Michaelangelo Gerardi discusses his journey from a middle-class upbringing to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He shares how he overcame early fears, embraced entrepreneurship, and learned that true success lies in freedom instead of fame. He also highlights the keys to client-first thinking.
Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.
Guest Bio:
Michelangelo Gerardi, founder of NextGenCEOs, is known for being able to take struggling online coaches and turn them into profitable 6-figure business owners in 6-months or less without paid ads. With his groundbreaking Content To Cash Method, Mike has scaled his business to over $1 million in revenue without paid ads. A true leader in organic growth, he's empowered over 100 coaches to achieve 6-figure incomes. His expertise in creating viral content that generates unlimited leads and designing retention systems that increase the lifetime value of a client, sets him apart in a crowded market of online business coaches. Mike is passionate about helping coaches and entrepreneurs scale their business while maximizing their profit so they can truly become a CEO rather than struggle to pay their bills. Most of all, Michael wants to share his message so entrepreneurs can stop trading their time for money.
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
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Michaelangelo’s website: coach.gerardiperformance.com/ngc-training
Bonus for Podcast listeners only: Frequency Factor Calibration Experience
Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio
Music credits:
Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz
Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander
Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
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Michelle Kopper shares how creative entrepreneurs can stop shrinking, find their voice, and finally grow a business that aligns with who they truly are. If you’ve ever felt invisible or silenced, Michelle’s story will wake something up in you.
Michelle Kopper is the founder and CEO of The Inspired Voice.
Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.
“If even one person is uplifted by something that I share or a conversation we have, then my work is done. I am full. I am satisfied.” —Michelle Kopper
Guest Bio:
Michelle Kopper, is CEO and Founder of The Inspired Voice Business Coaching and creator of The Frequency Factor™, The Dare to Soar Expansion Experience, The Visibility Success Accelerator, The Fearless Go-Live Formula and Make Videos That Sell. She's a Voice, Video & Visibility Expert who believes that YOU are your most powerful marketing asset. Her unique approach to visibility, messaging and business growth from the inside out helps you Claim Your Voice, Clarify Your Message & Call-in Clients through your customized, streamlined strategy with your one-of-a-kind message that inspires and moves your audience to see you, hear you, and hire you.
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Michelles’s website: The Inspired Voice
Michelle’s Frequency Factor™ Calibration Experience
Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio
Music credits:
Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz
Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander
Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Inner Workings
Artist Name: Brock Hewitt
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Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Track Title: Electric Horizon
Artist Name: Konstantin Garbuzyuk
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Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Track Title: Nature
Artist Name: Hey Pluto!
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Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Track Title: Brave New World
Artist Name: Simon Folwar
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Publisher Name: Uppbeat
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Episode transcript: How Soulful Entrepreneurs Stop Playing Small and Prosper (Michelle Kopper) coming soon.
Jeanna Gabellini of MasterPiece Coaching shares her journey in embracing entrepreneurial thinking. From her childhood curiosity about business to her present-day approach of blending mindset, fun, and strategy, Jeanna offers insights on overcoming obstacles and finding joy in the process of success.
Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.
Guest Bio:
Jeanna Gabellini, is Master Business Coach and Chief Rabble Rouser of MasterPeace Coaching. After 28 years of liberating business owners from the curse of “not enough” and the myth of “hard work pays off”...... she knows, without question, you can attract all the clients you want, make massive amounts of money, and impact millions (even if you've been struggling for years). But it’s only if you're willing to flip the switch in your thinking, chuck the old-school rules in the toilet, and stay true to what lights you up and turns you on.
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Jeanna’s website: MasterPeaceCoaching.com
Freebie for Podcast Listeners: moreclientsnowtemplate.com
Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio
Music credits:
Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz
Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander
Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Fairbanks
Artist Name: Northwestern
License code: MPFGTNTTBWBQGC37
Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Track Title: Simon Folwar
Artist Name: Voices From Distant Lands
License code: LKPHGGCIWH4XDGLL
Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Track Title: Soaring
Artist Name: Dan Philipson
License code: FJIO4MIT38GTIX0B
Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Special effects credits:
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Episode transcript: Why Fun Is the Real Business Strategy (Jeanna Gabellini).
Nikki Rausch shares her journey from working in her family’s tool store to launching her own sales training business. She explores overcoming self-doubt, the power of strategic sales conversations, and how generosity and resilience shape her evolving definition of success.
Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.
Guest Bio:
CEO of Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood process of “selling.” With 25+ years of experience selling to prestigious organizations like The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and NASA, Nikki shattered sales records and received “top producer” awards along the way.
Today, entrepreneurs and small business owners hire Nikki to show them how to sell successfully and authentically. An engaging speaker, she shares the secrets of her sales success through keynote speeches and business-changing workshops. Her robust Sales Maven Society ignites game-changing outcomes for clients.
Nikki has written three books, all available on Amazon. And she has a podcast called “Sales Maven,” which you can find on your favorite podcast platform.
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Nikki’s website: YourSalesMaven.com
Free training for podcast listeners: Seal The Deal: Questions That Close Sales
Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio
Music credits:
Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz
Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander
Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Islander
Artist Name: Simon Folwar
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Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Track Title: Freedom
Artist Name: Sonda
License code: KQ9HONJDUS73EZKR
Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Track Title: Pending
Artist Name: Monument Music
License code: VBB2CJFHDMZXGRVT
Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Track Title: The Story Begins
Artist Name: Pecan Pie
License code: AD2O7TA7DWVNUZLX
Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Special effects credits:
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Episode transcript: Confident Sales Without Feeling Pushy (Nikki Rausch).
Multitalented Christian Ray Flores shares his remarkable journey across continents and cultures, exploring how resilience, curiosity, and diverse experiences shaped his success. Through personal stories, he reveals the power of mentorship and the critical balance between ambition, purpose, and love.
Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.
Guest Bio:
Christian Ray Flores, co-founder of Third Drive, brings a world of incredible experiences and insights to the Toolbox table. He was at one time a top-of-the-charts pop singer in Russia and Ukraine. In fact, his song “Our Generation” was utilized by Russians President Boris Yeltsin’s 1996 campaign to mobilize young voters and defeat the Communist party candidate. Despite his success, however, there was still an emptiness to Christian’s life which eventually led him into a life of faith. Now an Austin-based entrepreneur working in both profit and non-profit worlds, Christian brings first-hand insights into the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Christian’s website: ChristianRayFlores.com
Christian’s coaching and personal brand website: Xponential.Life
Credits:
Producer and Editor: Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio
Music credits:
Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz
Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander
Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Wild
Artist Name: Vens Adams
License code: SESWNDHQUXYQR0DR
Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Track Title: Still
Artist Name: Ilya Kuznetsov
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Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Track Title: Strumbling
Artist Name: Prigida
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Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Track Title: Adventure is Calling
Artist Name: Vens Adams
License code: JMJBG4UYQLQOSLZ6
Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Track Title: Twilight
Artist Name: The Lakes
License code: UPMKEUXJTBFOJYRX
Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Special effects credits:
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Episode transcript: Why Inner Game Is the Real Secret to Making It (Christian Ray Flores).
Johnny B. Truant shares his journey from aspiring writer to artisan author. Through his story, he reveals how creative discovery, authentic connections, and his definition of success shape his life. You’ll take away his insights on compromise, true fans, and building a fulfilling creative career.
Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.
Guest Bio:
Johnny B. Truant is one of indie publishing’s early authorities, having created and co-hosted the original Self-Publishing Podcast with Sean Platt and David Wright. He is also the author of the indie cornerstone guide Write. Publish. Repeat, and hosted the Smarter Artist Summit author conference in Austin, Texas from 2015-2018 with the same two partners.
On the fiction side, Johnny is the bestselling author of Fat Vampire, adapted by The SyFy Network as Reginald the Vampire. His other books include Pretty Killer, Gore Point, Invasion, The Beam, Dead City, Unicorn Western, and more than 100 other titles across many genres.
Originally from Ohio, Johnny and his family now live in Austin where he's finally surrounded by creative types as weird as he is.
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Johnny’s website: JohnnyBTruant.com
Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio
Music credits:
Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz
Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander
Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Elven Forest
Artist Name: Hartzmann
License code: MLYEF5IN9BJ4AE9F
Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Track Title: Brave New World
Artist Name: Simon Folwar
License code: UWKSFWJ6ZJZUXWIT
Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Track Title: Wild Daisy
Artist Name: AVBE
License code: YT3FYWBTSD4YH7D2
Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Special effects credits:
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Episode transcript: How This Solopreneur Found Success by Ditching the Rules (Johnny B. Truant) coming soon.
Dr. Katja Rusanen's journey, from a Finnish village to spiritual counseling, teaches resilience after trauma through lessons from her family and personal challenges. Her experiences emphasize embracing love, combining soul wisdom with worldly goals, and finding fulfillment in life's balance, offering profound insights.
Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.
Guest Bio:
Dr. Katja Rusanen is a #1 best-selling author, spiritual counselor, and story coach. With over a decade of experience, she is dedicated to helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs overcome the limiting inner stories that have been holding them back from achieving their full potential. Katja's pragmatic approach, combined with her spiritual awareness, enables her clients to get results fast. Her Doctoral degree in Spiritual Science and two Master's degrees in Spiritual Psychology and Spiritual Science have equipped her with a deep understanding of human behavior, the power of the mind, and the perspective of the Soul. This knowledge has allowed her to break free from her past and guide her clients toward a more fulfilling life.
Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Katja’s website: KatjaRusanen.com
Credits:
Producer: Michi Lantz
Editor: Michi Lantz
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio
Music credits:
Track Title: The Sunniest Kids
Artist Name: Rhythm Scott
Writer Name: Scott Roush
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Sweet Loving Waltz
Artist Name: Sounds Like Sander
Writer Name: S.L.J. Kalmeijer
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Path Between
Artist Name: Greenhouse
License code: QJVGT7RM7DAZMXDH
Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Track Title: Cycle
Artist Name: Greenhouse
License code: LSKVJTLMJ7L1MCEW
Publisher Name: Uppbeat
Special effects credits:
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Episode transcript: Success Didn’t Heal Me — This Did (Dr. Katja Rusanen).