Marc kicks off 2026 by inviting Ashley, the owner of Fancy Pops Bakery, to chat with him about starting her own business and using Tik Tok as a tool to help her business to grow. They also talk about balancing a business and working a 9 to 5 job in the process. Ashley brings a lot of great wisdom when it comes to running her business, the way she uses her time from preparing for a TikTok lives to baking, selling merch, maintaining storefronts, and much more.

In this episode Marc shares his thoughts on episodes he did in 2025. There are many highlights behind the scenes as Marc experienced a lot of successes and growth that need to be shared as we enter the new year. Speaking of 2026, Marc also shares his thoughts entering the new year and also shares some information about a new project he is hoping to launch in the new year.    Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Calvin Bagley has a truly inspiring story. He was raised in a very strict household where and never attended a regular school. He describes his school experience growing up as "no schooled". However, after enduring and surviving an abusive culture that kept him from experiencing a more normal upbringing, Calvin found a way to be resilient, overcome the obstacles, and build thriving businesses as an adult. Marc and Calvin talk about how similar their mindsets are despite having two very different, but rocky paths to finding their way in adulthood.    Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Rachel Allen tells the amazing story of how she was stranded in Hong Kong with a limited amount of money and how this situation wound up being in the inspiration and start of her journey as an entrepreneur. Rachel has a unique skillset as a copywriter. Rachel tells the story of how she uses her gift of using words to help others to say things in a unique way that is witty and will maintain the readers attention.   Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Steve Frazier and his entrepreneurial story are a good reflection of why Marc started Marc My Words in the first place. Not only is Steve's journey and entrepreneurial venture very unique, there is also a lot to be learned from his story and why he is doing what he does. This is the story of how Steve quit drinking caffeine and is now telling the story of how it has impacted his life and how he hopes to make an impact on other through Release The Coffee Cuffs.   Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

This episode of Marc My Words with Moira Mills is one that will hopefully inspire the resourceful side of those who listen. Moira talks about her life as a homeschool student who is working today to help others to unlearn conventional rules and live a life where school, learning, and living all intertwine with each other. Moira and Marc had a great conversation about what it is like to separate yourself from more traditional ways of living, thinking, and comprehending the world we live in and stay true to what our own true self is to the best of our ability.   Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Marc and Jon Ferrara have a very fascinating conversation on this episode of Marc My Words. Jon has been working in the computer/IT space for many years. He has worked in the field and has seen many dramatic changes. Jon talks about how he was one of pioneers of CRM back at a time when most people never heard of it and/or didn't know what that means. Jon has evolved and grown with the business to the point where he has gone off on his own and started his own business where he helps others with CRM. From Goldmine to Nimble to everything in-between, this is a very interesting conversation you will want to sit in on.   Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

This high energy episode of Marc My Words not only contains a discussion about Marianne Hickman's path to entrepreneurship, it also has a lot of talk about public speaking and the journey to overcoming fears. Marc also talk about his journey to becoming the host of this podcast and the process he had to go through in order to get over some mental hurdles he had early on in life.   Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Sheila Butler tells the story of how an assignment early in her career at a huge corporation lead her into a life changing experience that would not only shape her corporate career, but would also help her to plant the seeds of what would become her own business helping brands with transformation and development.   Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Albert Bramante is a talent agent with a Ph.D. He has experience working with all types of personalities you see in the entertainment business. Albert talks about how he fuses his experiences in his business and career with his psychology background. This episode and Albert's message is sure to inspire as he discusses how his business has evolved and how he is committed to helping his clients to evolve and face their struggles in order to be successful in what Marc and Albert know is a very tough field to work in. Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Byrd Bergeron talks to Marc about her entrepreneurial journey, how she empowers her staff by running a fully remote travel agency called The Travel Byrds, and how she is committed to helping her clients to create travel experiences, not just another vacation. This conversation is inspiring and insightful as Marc learned a lot about the great perspective Byrd brings to her business, her staff, how she runs her business, and to the idea of travel and vacationing. You may not look at making travel plans or travel agencies quite the same way after hearing how Byrd runs her business. Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Clay Moffat and his work truly challenges you to take self evaluation to another level. Clay Moffat and Marc had a very honest conversation about taking responsibility for your behavior. Not only does the conversation revolve around the the concepts talked about in his book The Trust Trap, it also goes into his remarkable life story and how his experiences with behavior and trust helped to shape his work and the impact he is making on the world. If you enjoy conversations about facing real topics about yourself like acknowledging your own red flags, breaking patterns, and how to face the truth about being manipulated or blindsided, then this will be a great discussion to tune into. Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Amory Csiky Alvarez and Marc talk about the parallels between their unique journeys in life and entrepreneurship. It's a discussion that actually veered off in an unexpected direction as they started a great discussion about using A.I. Amory also has a great story full of life lessons that details how he became an entrepreneur and changed the course of his life. Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

James Hilovsky specializes in helping people to fulfill their dream of being a franchise owner. James worked up the corporate ladder in the service industry and made a transition into franchising. Through many amazing experiences, James came up with the idea to start a business where he could help others to pursue the same dream. If becoming a franchise owner is a dream of yours, then this is a great episode to listen to if you want to hear from an expert who has real world experience within this field. James also sheds light on how many different ways you can become a franchise owner beyond the food industry. Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Sarah Ashley tells the story of how she navigated social media and other personal passions in order to find her way as the founder of her own copywriting business. Marc and Sarah also discuss the challenges of navigating content creation as an entrepreneur and making the decision of when/how to delegate to outside help. They also talk about the role creativity plays in helping entrepreneurs to feel more fulfilled in their work. Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Jason Connell tells the story of how he started working in the entertainment business and how he was inspired to follow his dream in what can be a very challenging field to work in. Jason also talks about his transition into podcasting and also shares some valuable insight on the possibilities of podcasting through his own experiences. Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

This episode of Marc My Words touches on Maureen Pound's entrepreneurial path, but the main focus lies in Maureen's book and her focus on relationships. Maureen tells the story of how she gained a new passion in her journey and what inspired her to focus on helping people to form better relationships. All things online dating, ghosting, and much more are discussed. Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Cheryl Einhorn is not only the founder and creator of the Decisive Area Method, she is also an expert in problem solving and decision making. She helps entrepreneurs and professionals to navigate how to work through biases and other factors in order to help them make better informed decisions. Cheryl also breaks down what kind of decision makers there are and how they go about making decisions. Marc also uses this as an opportunity to analyze his own decisions based on Cheryl's method. Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Marcus Howard of Tradechology talks to Marc about how he became passionate about helping kids and parents to practice better financial habits. Marcus not only has an academy and curriculum that will help bridge the gap and help families to learn good financial habits, he also has a very good knack for explaining his perspective. Marcus and Marc have a great conversation about financial literacy, how we can better understand our own relationship with finances, and much more. Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400

Drew Carmichael is one entrepreneur who is guaranteed to dazzle anybody who listens to their story. Drew was fascinated with entrepreneurship at an age where most people aren't thinking about who they want to be or what they want to do. Drew took a collectible trend that was going on in Australia and turned it into a business for himself on eBay. This experience helped to fuel his passion and has helped pave the way for him to do bigger and better things by the age of 19. Not only is Drew is apart of a growing number of individuals who are getting started in entrepreneurship early in life. Drew, who is the founder of the marketing agency called The Cultivator has endured many ups and downs in his journey already. Many of which correspond to the fact that he is such a young entrepreneur. However, this episode of Marc My Words sheds a light on what a brilliant and wise person Drew is. His stories and wisdom transcend age. Want to be a guest on Marc My Words? Send Marc Schmidt a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1623625203778x985998120407442400