In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Renee Johnson, CEO and founder of Power Zone Coaching. A published author, international speaker, and trusted leadership advisor, Renee shares what truly keeps her awake at night: helping entrepreneurs stop choosing struggle and start leading from their “power zone.” With over two decades of experience, she breaks down how leadership—not hustle—is the greatest profit center in any business. 🎯 Inside This Episode:• Choosing struggle vs. choosing growth: why many entrepreneurs underfund, overwork, and under-delegate• Power Zone leadership: turning leadership into your most valuable profit center• The three “power leaks”: time, money/resources, and people alignment—and how to plug them• Systems before scale: building repeatable processes that drive profitability and freedom• Life-first business design: using your company as a vehicle to live your best life, not burn out 📌 Work With / Connect:• Power Zone Coaching — leadership development, business growth strategy, and executive coaching• Website: powerzonecoach.com• Programs include leadership training, hiring systems, business scaling, and Power Zone Mastery 🔔 Subscribe to WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV for real conversations with leaders and entrepreneurs building profitable, purpose-driven businesses. 📣 Drop a comment: Where do you see the biggest “power leak” in your business right now—time, money, or people? 🔑 Hashtags:#ReneeJohnson #PowerZoneCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #StopTheStruggle #ExecutiveCoaching #Profitability #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Nicole Zeno, founder of CleverCow Media and co-host of What the Frack?. A three-time exited founder and fractional CMO, Nicole breaks down what really keeps business owners awake: misalignment between life and business, broken growth strategies, and the trap of entrepreneurial poverty. This is a practical, mindset-shifting conversation for founders who want freedom—not just revenue. 🎯 Inside This Episode:• Entrepreneurial poverty: why many founders trade a 40-hour job for a 160-hour grind—and how to escape it• Life-first strategy: architecting your business around the life you actually want• Fractional leadership: how part-time C-suite thinking unlocks scalable growth for small teams• Marketing myths: why execution alone fails without strategy, systems, and clear KPIs• AI + humanity: where automation helps—and why storytelling and emotional connection still win 📌 Work With / Connect:• CleverCow Media — fractional CMO services, growth strategy & marketing systems• What the Frack? — Nicole’s YouTube podcast teaching founders how to think strategically• Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn for insights on growth, leadership, and modern marketing 🔔 Subscribe to WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV for real conversations with entrepreneurs, operators, and leaders building businesses that support real lives. 📣 Drop a comment: Are you building a business around your life—or sacrificing your life for your business? 🔑 Hashtags:#NicoleZeno #CleverCowMedia #Entrepreneurship #FractionalCMO #SmallBusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy #AIinBusiness #FounderLife #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Jennifer Whittingham, founder of Whittingham Creations, a UX and digital strategy firm born nearly 20 years ago out of motherhood, necessity, and the early dot-com era. From Silicon Valley startups to building a home-based business, stepping into corporate leadership, and now redefining her next chapter, Jennifer shares what keeps her awake today: purpose, growth, and helping others succeed. 🎯 Inside This Episode:• From dot-com boom to mom-preneur: how Jennifer launched Whittingham Creations to balance career and family• To scale or stay small?: the real trade-offs between creativity, growth, contractors, and employees• UX beyond screens: designing end-to-end experiences that actually serve users and businesses• AI in design today: where AI speeds up research, prototyping, and systems—and where human judgment still matters• The next chapter: shifting from “doing the work” to mentoring, consulting, and helping entrepreneurs and career switchers win early 📌 Work With / Connect:• Whittingham Creations — UX strategy, digital experience design & consulting• Email: jen@whittinghamcreations.com• New client availability beginning in 2026 🔔 Subscribe to WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV for real conversations with founders, creatives, and leaders navigating growth, change, and purpose. 📣 Drop a comment: Are you at a crossroads—scale up, pivot, or refine what you already have? 🔑 Hashtags:#JenniferWhittingham #WhittinghamCreations #UXDesign #EntrepreneurJourney #WomenInBusiness #DigitalStrategy #AIandDesign #Mentorship #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Francine Sumner, founder and CEO of Kid in the Corner, a youth mental health awareness and suicide prevention nonprofit. After the devastating loss of her youngest son, Francine transformed grief into action—building a program that meets kids where they are, breaks down stigma, and equips students with life-saving tools to support themselves and one another. From schools that resist mental health conversations to the power of peer-to-peer support, Francine shares what truly keeps her awake at night—and why normalizing mental health care as early as elementary school can change lives. 🎯 Inside This Episode:• Why stigma—not funding—is the biggest barrier to youth mental health support• The Penny Pledge program: teaching kids to care for themselves and each other• Reaching students as young as 4th grade with age-appropriate mental health tools• Turning personal tragedy into a statewide mission serving 5,000+ students yearly• Leadership lessons for mission-driven entrepreneurs: focus, team-building, and staying mission-tight 📌 Work With / Connect:• Kid in the Corner — youth mental health awareness & suicide prevention programs• Free in-school programming for elementary through high school students• Website: kidinthecorner.org• Social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn• Email: info@kidinthecorner.org• Annual fundraiser: Shatter the Stigma Gala — March 21 at the Legacy Ballroom (Phoenix) 🔔 Subscribe to WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV for more conversations with leaders turning purpose into impact. 📣 Drop a comment: How do you think we can better support youth mental health in schools and communities? 🔑 Hashtags:#FrancineSumner #KidInTheCorner #YouthMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #ShatterTheStigma #NonprofitLeadership #MentalHealthAwareness #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Len Munsil — president of Arizona Christian University since 2010, attorney, educator, and leader behind one of the most dramatic Christian university transformations in the Southwest. From tripling enrollment to navigating cultural headwinds, Len shares the mission, miracles, and mindset behind ACU’s growth. 🎯 Inside This Episode:• The real pressures that keep a university president awake — leadership, culture, and constant change• How ACU tripled enrollment and transitioned to the historic Thunderbird campus• Why mission matters: equipping Christians to lead, influence, and build flourishing communities• Expanding academics & athletics — from pre-law and pre-med to top-tier NAIA programs• The challenge and calling of being “Courageously Christian” in today’s cultural climate 📌 Learn More / Connect with ACU:• Arizona Christian University — degrees, athletics, campus life & mission• ACU Graduate Programs — education, leadership & marriage/family studies• Support ACU — scholarships, campus growth & mission-driven initiatives 🔔 Subscribe to WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV for more conversations with leaders shaping business, education, and culture.📣 Drop a comment: What role do you think mission-driven leadership should play in higher education? 🔑 Hashtags:#LenMunsil #ArizonaChristianUniversity #HigherEducation #ChristianLeadership #UniversityPresident #NAIA #FaithAndEducation #CollegeGrowth #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV      

In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Irin Daniels — former ASU professor, two-time Emmy nominee, TV/film producer, and founder of the nonprofit Glowframe Initiative. From Hollywood sets to heartfelt caregiving and community uplift, Irin shares what really keeps him awake: balancing creativity, responsibility, and purpose. 🎯 Inside This Episode: • Juggling roles: producer, creative educator, family caretaker — and the sleepless nights that come with it • From Hollywood to hometown: why Irin moved back to Arizona — and how his mom’s care inspired a mission of giving back • Building the arts community: how Glowframe Initiative provides a “YMCA for creatives” — training, access, and real-world opportunities in film, AV, and production • Career journey: directing commercials and TV, earning Emmy nominations — and launching Phoenix-based productions and training programs • Future vision: growing Glowframe, launching new series, and building a local film ecosystem by combining passion, mentorship and hands-on training 📌 Work with Irin / Glowframe: • Glowframe Initiative — classes, creative workforce development & community film projects • IronaFilms (production company) — commercials, TV series, corporate and creative video work 🔔 Subscribe to WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV for more real stories from entrepreneurs, creatives and change-makers. 📣 Drop a comment: What passion project do you wish had a “Glowframe” — and what’s the first step toward building it? 🔑 Hashtags: #IrinDaniels #GlowframeInitiative #FilmProduction #CreativeCommunity #Entrepreneurship #PhoenixFilm #Nonprofit #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV #Storytelling #MediaIndustry

In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Dr. Sonja Elcic, psychologist, professor, and marketing strategist. Blending behavioral science with real-world business experience, Sonja helps entrepreneurs understand what truly drives decision-making—online and offline—and why mastering human behavior leads to smarter, more sustainable growth. 🎯 Inside This Episode:• From academia to entrepreneurship: Sonja’s journey from clinical psychology to brand strategy• Human behavior 101: why people buy, what motivates action, and how emotions shape every decision• Marketing that works: shifting from trends and tactics to psychology-driven strategy• The overwhelm epidemic: time, pressure, and why small business owners feel stretched thin• Content creation clarity: how to communicate authentically without chasing every platform• AI + marketing: how founders can use tools wisely without losing the human connection• Building confidence: why understanding yourself is the key to understanding your customers• What’s next: expanding her consulting work, educating more founders, and bridging the gap between psychology and modern marketing 📌 Learn more: [Dr. Sonja Elcic]🔔 Subscribe to What Keeps You Awake.TV for more conversations with leaders who turn challenges into purpose-driven work.📣 Drop a comment: What’s one mindset shift that helped you grow personally or professionally? 🔑 Hashtags:#SonjaElcic #PsychologyInBusiness #MarketingStrategy #HumanBehavior #SmallBusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #BrandStrategy #AIandMarketing #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Kelley Hutta, owner and chief instructor of Chandler Martial Arts Center. After decades of training and teaching, Kelley continues the 50-year legacy of her dojo—creating a space where discipline, confidence, and community thrive for students ages 4 to 80. 🎯 Inside This Episode:• Legacy leadership: how Kelley stepped into a 50-year-old martial arts tradition and made it her own• From student to sensei: building confidence, character, and resilience through lifelong training• Running a community dojo: cultivating a safe, structured, and family-centered environment• Teaching philosophy: balancing discipline, encouragement, and individualized instruction• Business behind the belt: what it takes to run a multi-generational martial arts center• Community impact: empowering youth, supporting parents, and offering a positive alternative to screens• Growth mindset: why martial arts remains a lifelong practice—and how Kelley keeps her students progressing 📌 Learn more: [Chandler Martial Arts Center]🔔 Subscribe to What Keeps You Awake.TV for more real stories from entrepreneurs, leaders, and community builders.📣 Drop a comment: What life lesson has martial arts—or another discipline—taught you that stuck? 🔑 Hashtags:#KelleyHutta #ChandlerMartialArts #MartialArtsTraining #DojoLife #Leadership #CommunityBuilding #Karate #Taekwondo #Entrepreneurship #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Diane Palacios, founder of Palacios Crew Counseling. After navigating personal and family challenges, Diane redefined success—building a perinatal mental health practice focused on supporting expecting and new moms while balancing family and business. 🎯 Inside This Episode:• From stress to strategy: how Diane turned personal challenges into a thriving counseling practice• Building Palacios Crew Counseling: blending professional expertise with empathy and client-first care• Entrepreneurship in mental health: leading a private practice while mentoring and supporting other clinicians• The “why” behind private practice: creating a space that meets the needs of moms, families, and their support networks• Parenting parallels: lessons from her own journey with three kids and client care• Sustaining balance: managing family, business, and personal well-being while growing a meaningful enterprise• Palacios Pathways: bridging gaps in perinatal mental health with online resources and education 📌 Learn more: [Palacios Crew Counseling] | [Palacios Pathways]🔔 Subscribe to What Keeps You Awake.TV for more real stories of entrepreneurs balancing life, purpose, and business.📣 Drop a comment: What’s one passion project you’ve turned (or want to turn) into a business—and what’s your next step? 🔑 Hashtags:#DianePalacios #PalaciosCrewCounseling #PerinatalMentalHealth #WomenEntrepreneurs #WorkLifeBalance #ParentingJourney #MentalHealthSupport #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Andres Vargas, founder of Strength Cave and co-founder of Studio Vargas. From overcoming personal health challenges to building a remote coaching business and diving into real estate investing with his spouse, Andres shares how he turned passion into scalable ventures, balanced multiple enterprises, and adapted to changing markets. 🎯 Inside This Episode:• Transformation journey: losing 120 lbs without fad diets, building a foundation in exercise science, and turning personal success into a coaching business• Strength Cave: moving from in-person to remote coaching, one-on-one training with video feedback, and growing a loyal client base• Entrepreneurial lessons: starting small, managing multiple projects, and balancing work, health, and family life• Real estate venture: co-founding Studio Vargas, focusing on traditional sales, fix & flips, rentals, and design/construction• Market insights: navigating Phoenix real estate, including supply-demand shifts, interest rate changes, and investment strategies for different buyer/renter markets• Side hustle to core: maintaining the fitness business while scaling into real estate and investment opportunities• Mindset & balance: lessons on discipline, lifestyle, and staying motivated while managing multiple ventures• Client-first approach: how Andres differentiates from the traditional realtor, focusing on relationships over flashy marketing• What’s next: continuing to grow Studio Vargas, exploring real estate partnerships, and supporting investors who want to participate without daily project management 📌 Learn more: [Strength Cave] | [Studio Vargas]🔔 Subscribe to What Keeps You Awake.TV for more entrepreneurial insights and real stories of business transformation.📣 Drop a comment: What’s one passion project you’ve turned (or want to turn) into a business—and what’s your next step? 🔑 Hashtags:#AndresVargas #StrengthCave #StudioVargas #EntrepreneurLife #FitnessJourney #RealEstateInvesting #PhoenixRealEstate #WorkLifeBalance #FixAndFlip #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.tv, host David Hooser sits down with JP Middleton, founder of Gym Members Now and accomplished AI agency owner. JP shares how he went from being a security guard making $15/hour to building a multi–six figure monthly business serving national fitness franchises like Anytime Fitness, Pure Barre, and Burn Boot Camp. This conversation covers: JP’s journey from his mom’s basement to building a $200K/month agency How AI and automation are transforming marketing for gyms and service businesses The importance of sales process, retention, and referrals for long-term growth Why success starts with changing your habits, mindset, and environment Key lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs on resilience, focus, and consistency 👉 If you’re looking for inspiration, practical strategies, or motivation to finally take the leap into entrepreneurship, this episode will show you what’s possible. Don’t forget to subscribe, review, and share to support more stories like this! #Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #AIforBusiness #FitnessBusiness #GymOwners #DigitalMarketing #BusinessGrowth #MindsetMatters #SmallBusiness #WhatKeepsYouAwake

Is the housing market finally tilting toward buyers? In this episode, Las Vegas real estate pro Trang Hooser breaks down what falling rates mean for buyers and sellers, why “marry the house, date the rate” still applies, and how her full-appraisal cash offer program helps empty nesters downsize without showings, repairs, or rush move-outs. What you’ll learn How softening mortgage rates are shifting leverage toward buyers—and what sellers must adjust now Pricing reality vs. “last year’s comps,” and why mindset lags the market “Marry the house, date the rate”: buy the right home now, refinance later Trang’s cash-at-appraisal option for downsizers (flexible move-out windows up to ~90 days) Listing prep that sells: quick-turn make-ready, “wow” features, and targeted luxury marketing Typical timelines: 10–15 day cash closes, ~30–40 days with financing Vegas vs. Scottsdale: neighborhoods, lifestyle, and why Summerlin is hot Lender selection tips and how to avoid mid-escrow financing surprises About our guest Trang Hooser is a top-producing Las Vegas Realtor® (8+ years) serving buyers, sellers, and investors— with deep expertise in Summerlin, luxury listings, and strategic downsizing solutions. Work with Trang Want a pricing review, a market-value cash offer, or a strategic sale plan? Connect with Trang here: [add your preferred link/email/phone] Listen & support If you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps more entrepreneurs find the show! #RealEstate #LasVegasRealEstate #HousingMarket #BuyersMarket #InterestRates #MarryTheHouseDateTheRate #Downsizing #EmptyNest #CashOffer #Summerlin #LuxuryRealEstate #HomeSellingTips #HomeBuyingTips #NevadaRealEstate

In this episode of What Keeps You Awake, host David Hooser sits down with Las Vegas–based real estate pro Trang Hooser to unpack the real Las Vegas lifestyle beyond the Strip—and how she built a thriving business after a decade owning salons as a single mom. Trang shares what truly keeps agents up at night (clients who skip the plan!), why process + transparency make or break deals, and candid stories—from relocating families cross-state to navigating a sale through sudden life events. You’ll get a locals-only tour of Summerlin (trails, pools, community centers, Red Rock access), how it stacks up to Scottsdale/Phoenix, and smart reasons people move to Vegas: no state income tax, strong dining/entertainment, newer housing, and AC-everywhere convenience. We also hit Henderson, Southern Highlands, Centennial Hills, and high-rise options on/near the Strip. Highlights Trang’s pivot: salon owner → realtor, and how business ownership created family time (school drop-offs, practices) Why sellers/buyers need a plan (and how she keeps stress down + deals on track) Client case study: rental → first home → family growth → multiple buys & a multigenerational move Managing a complex sale across states after a sudden passing—communication, probate docs, timelines Summerlin 101: master-planned amenities, resident ID access, trails, pools, new “Summerlin West” growth Vegas vs. Scottsdale: pricing, architecture, heat/humidity, everyday lifestyle Who Vegas fits: remote workers, tax-sensitive earners, second-home seekers, foodies & show lovers Work with Trang 📍 Based in Las Vegas (Summerlin focus; serves all LV + Henderson) 🌐 Website: TrangHooser.com 📞 702-324-2063 ✉️ trang@tranghooser.com (Referrals available for Arizona and nationwide.) If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, drop a review, and share with an entrepreneur or future LV local! #LasVegasRealEstate #Summerlin #HendersonNV #MoveToVegas #ScottsdaleVsLasVegas #VegasLifestyle #HomeBuyingTips #RealEstateAgent #NoStateIncomeTax #Relocation #LuxuryRealEstate #HighRiseLiving #RedRockCanyon #CentennialHills #SouthernHighlands

In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.tv, host David Hooser sits down with Art Bejarano, CEO of Integrity Engineering and Design Solutions and founder of Cogen LLC. Art shares his 24-year entrepreneurial journey, from launching IEDS cold turkey with little money to securing contracts with major aerospace and defense companies. He explains how resilience, adaptability, and networking helped him scale through challenges like the 2008 recession and delayed client payments. Now, Art is pioneering a new venture: Cogen LLC, a platform designed to connect engineers and companies faster, cheaper, and smarter — streamlining project staffing with an AI-enabled, skills-based matching system. He also dives into his new book, Fire Yourself: A Simple Way to Self-Direct Your Career, a blueprint for employees ready to transition into entrepreneurship. From mindset shifts to billing rates to balancing family values, Art provides actionable advice for anyone considering being their own boss. 👉 Whether you’re a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or tech professional, this conversation offers insights into growth, innovation, and the future of work. Don’t forget to subscribe, review, and share to support more conversations like this! #ArtBejarano #Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #FireYourself #CogenLLC #WhatKeepsYouAwake #SmallBusiness #AIinBusiness #AerospaceEngineering #BusinessGrowth #Leadership

In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.tv, host David Hooser welcomes back Allan Draper — serial entrepreneur, investor, business coach, and now author of Pack Your Lunch. Allan shares the real story behind entrepreneurship, revealing the sacrifices, risks, and hard truths that don’t show up on Instagram highlight reels. His new book distills over a decade of business experience into lessons about prioritization, endurance, and making the right sacrifices without losing what matters most. You’ll discover: Why risk is less scary than regret The 13 sacrifices every entrepreneur must face How to prioritize family, health, and values while building a business Why success requires preparation — or as Allan puts it, “packing your lunch” What he’s working on next: the 10 laws of wealth-building 👉 Whether you’re a first-time founder or a seasoned business owner, this conversation offers a candid look at what it really takes to succeed. Don’t forget to subscribe, review, and share to support more inspiring conversations! #Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #AllanDraper #PackYourLunch #BusinessGrowth #MindsetMatters #WhatKeepsYouAwake #SmallBusiness #BusinessCoach #RiskVsRegret

In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.tv, host David Hooser welcomes Allan Draper — serial entrepreneur, investor, business coach, and author of the new book Pack Your Lunch. Allan has founded more than 20 companies across multiple industries, including Proof Pest Control and Lizard SEM, a digital marketing agency. From practicing law at one of the largest firms in the U.S. to building multi-million-dollar ventures, Allan shares his unfiltered perspective on the real cost of entrepreneurship. You’ll discover: Why endurance matters more than excitement in business The 13 sacrifices entrepreneurs must make to succeed (from his book Pack Your Lunch) How he scaled Proof Pest Control into a multi-state operation Why risk is less scary than regret for anyone chasing their dreams The importance of defining your non-negotiables in life and business 👉 If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode will inspire you to think bigger, endure longer, and pursue success without sacrificing what matters most. Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review to support more stories like this! #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #StartupLife #AllanDraper #WhatKeepsYouAwake #PackYourLunch #MindsetMatters #BusinessCoach #HomeServices #RiskVsRegret

In this special episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, host David Hooser welcomes U.S. Congressman David Schweikert — Arizona’s representative for the 1st Congressional District — for a candid conversation on business, policy, and the future of entrepreneurship in America. 🔥 Inside This Episode:• Why small businesses remain the true engine of the U.S. economy• The demographic shifts shaping America’s workforce and economy• How regulation and bureaucracy can crush or empower entrepreneurs• The role of technology and AI in leveling the playing field for SMBs• Policy insights: productivity, tax incentives, and what needs fixing in healthcare• Why Arizona’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is poised for growth — and what challenges lie ahead Congressman Schweikert also shares his personal entrepreneurial journey, lessons from navigating business cycles, and what local founders can do to thrive in a rapidly changing economy. 📌 Key Takeaway: Small businesses and entrepreneurs aren’t just vital — they’re essential to solving the problems of tomorrow. 🔔 Subscribe to What Keeps You Awake.TV for more real conversations with leaders shaping the future.📣 Drop a comment: What’s the biggest policy or regulatory hurdle holding back your business? 🔑 Hashtags:#DavidSchweikert #Entrepreneurship #ArizonaBusiness #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Policy #EconomicDevelopment #AI #Innovation #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

What does it take to survive — and thrive — in business for over 15 years? In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.tv, host David Hooser sits down with Jason Turnquist, CEO & Co-Founder of Firesite, an award-winning web and app development company in Tempe, Arizona. Jason shares his journey from launching Firesite during the 2009 financial crisis to navigating today’s challenges of tariffs, AI disruption, and evolving customer expectations. Jason discusses: Why cash flow management is the #1 issue that keeps entrepreneurs up at night The evolution from basic websites to apps, Shopify ecosystems, and AI solutions His new venture, ProPlaintiff.ai, an AI tool transforming the legal industry The balance between automation and the human touch in customer service His top lessons for aspiring founders: focus on profit over revenue, embrace innovation, and build lean, resilient teams If you’re an entrepreneur, startup founder, or simply passionate about how technology is reshaping small business, this conversation will give you the insights and encouragement you need to push forward. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review to support more inspiring founder stories! #Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #BusinessGrowth #AIforBusiness #Shopify #WebDevelopment #AppDevelopment #Firesite #Leadership #WhatKeepsYouAwake

In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.tv, host David Hooser sits down with Sara Gullickson, CEO and founder of Cannabis Business Advisors, to talk about the realities of building a business in one of the fastest-growing — and most highly regulated — industries in America. Sara shares her entrepreneurial journey from answering a Craigslist ad to becoming a national leader in cannabis licensing and consulting. She discusses the hurdles of navigating state and federal regulations, community pushback, and the high costs of launching cannabis ventures. Beyond business, Sara opens up about balancing life as a single mom, redefining success, and how passion fuels her growth. If you're an aspiring entrepreneur, investor, or curious about the future of cannabis, this conversation is packed with insights, lessons learned, and advice on thriving in uncertain industries. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs inspiration! #CannabisBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #CannabisIndustry #BusinessGrowth #AIInnovation #SmallBusiness #WhatKeepsYouAwake

In today’s fast-paced digital world, small businesses are facing cyber threats like never before—and most aren’t prepared. In this episode of What Keeps You Awake.tv, host David Hooser sits down with Jack Spencer, Business Development Director at MBPS, to uncover how even mom-and-pop shops can fall victim to hackers—and what you can do about it. 💡 Key Topics Covered: Why small businesses are prime targets for cyber attacks How guest Wi-Fi can open the door to hackers The importance of password security & employee training Affordable IT solutions for companies with 5–20 employees MBPS’s free security risk assessment & essentials package Real-time network monitoring, email protection, and ransomware safeguards Whether you run a retail store, restaurant, or professional office, this episode will give you actionable tips to keep your customer data safe—and help you sleep better at night. 🎙 Hosted by David Hooser 🌐 Guest: Jack Spencer | mbps.com #CyberSecurity #SmallBusinessIT #DataProtection #ManagedITServices #MBPS #TechSupport #BusinessSecurity #NetworkSecurity #EmailSecurity #RansomwareProtection #ITSupport #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV #SmallBusinessTips #DigitalSecurity #BusinessTechnology