Bizhaps

Hosted by Ana Gonzalez

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Apr 2025

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Bizhaps are quick stories of heroic wins, hilarious losses, and a whole lot of in-between. Anything about the day-to-day grind of aan entrepreneur: employees, customers, or weird situations. Bizhaps can be good, bad, funny, or sad. They can be a big win, a tough loss, or a valuable lesson. They’re short, sweet, to the point, and designed to educate, entertain, or inspire. One Bizhap per day keeps burnout away!

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April 30, 20255 min

That time when I closed a $30,000 deal in the passenger seat of a moving van.

Rachel Allen shares the remarkable story of closing a $30,000 deal from the passenger seat of a moving van during her move from Texas to Tennessee. Despite challenges like poor internet and heavy rain, the strong relationship she built with her client made the deal possible. Rachel highlights how trust and connection can overcome less-than-ideal circumstances. She also discusses her approach to data-driven, human-centered marketing and invites listeners to connect with her through Bolt from the Blue Copywriting.

April 9, 202510 min

That time when… giving birth changed my career path

Ciarra Morgan, a mother and doula agency owner from Austin, Texas, shares how her powerful second birth experience inspired her to become a birth doula and childbirth educator. She details her transition from working at a civil engineering firm to founding Empowered Beginnings ATX, where she supports families through peaceful and empowering births. Sierra also discusses her hypnobirthing training and the range of services her agency provides, including birth education and pediatric sleep consulting.

April 2, 202513 min

That Time When I Outsourced My Marketing and Finally Scaled

Kirsten understands that time is the most valuable asset for business owners. That's why she helps them transition from being invisible to gaining visibility with the right audiences. Through strategic video marketing and podcast guesting, Kirsten empowers business owners to build authority and generate quality leads. Plus, with the support of a VA, business owners can free up their time to focus on growing their income.

February 26, 20259 min

The Time When the FBI Contacted Lailan Bento

Laila Bento, a seasoned expert in Hawaii's laws and regulations with experience in the governor's office, now serves as the principal broker of Hawai'i Development Group. She shares her dedication to client satisfaction and her deep connection to her Hawai'ian heritage, embodying the true spirit of Aloha. Lailan also recounts an intriguing encounter with the FBI, shedding light on the complexities of her professional journey.

February 19, 2025Episode 13111 min

The Time When Charity Majors’ Entire Conference Almost Fell Apart

Leadership expert Charity Majors shares a powerful story about how her major business conference nearly collapsed due to unexpected challenges. From losing a keynote speaker to technical failures, she reveals how her ACT framework Anchored, Community, Trust helped her navigate the crisis. She leveraged resilience, connections, and quick thinking to turn setbacks into a transformative experience for both herself and her audience.

February 5, 20256 min

That time when he incorrectly and gorely invoiced a client with Paul Malott

Paul Malott, a fractional CXO and AI-driven automation expert, shares a humorous and insightful story about how a naming confusion with his LLC, originally called 'Bucket of Blood,' led to significant invoicing issues for his clients. This mistake highlighted the importance of double-checking details and taught Paul valuable lessons about resilience and the human side of business. Paul also discusses his work transforming SMBs with innovative procurement and supply chain solutions.

January 29, 20257 min

The time when a client thought I was having an affair with his wife with Faris Aranki

Faris Aranki, founder and CEO of Shiageto Consulting, shares a surprising and tense moment when a misdirected email led a client to mistakenly believe Faris was emailing his wife. He explains how managing emotions and staying calm can effectively resolve stressful situations.

January 15, 20257 min

That time when I got myself into the wrong room with Christy Wilson

Christy Wilson, CEO of eight organizations, shares her unique story of stumbling into the wrong conference and leveraging her unexpected opportunity to launch a successful sales and marketing agency. Despite being a strategist with no sales background, Christy captivates her unintended audience with her approach to problem-solving and builds a thriving business from the mishap.

January 8, 202510 min

The time when I realized that UFO's and UAPs were real with Felicity Harley

Felicity Harley, a science fiction writer, discusses her realization that artificial intelligence could solve significant problems in humanity, including climate change and political issues. She shares insights from her conversations with researchers, her books on advanced technology, and her thoughts on AI's potential to create a better future.

December 18, 20247 min

That time when I paid off all my student loan debt and became my own bank with Mark Willis

Mark Willis, a Certified Financial Planner and three-time best-selling author, shares his journey from being buried in student loan debt to becoming his own banker. He discusses the challenges he faced during the 2008 financial crisis, the strategies he discovered to pay off his debt, and how he now helps clients grow their wealth in safe and predictable ways. Mark introduces the 'snowbank method,' an innovative approach to financial management that allows individuals to control their banking functions and build tax-free income for retirement.