Build A Better Business

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You started your business. You thought it was going to be easier than it is. You've made some progress but now, it feels like you're spinning your wheels. You've been stuck at this stage for years or months and you're ready to break free. You're ready for consistent growth. It's time to learn to how to build a better business. Welcome to Build A Better Business Podcast From the world's top producing, most successful business owners and experts in world, learn how to build your business better. Overwhelmed with all the tasks you need to do, and trying to find the time to do them all? ↳ Learn how to prioritize what to do in your business so you're growing, not grinding. Struggle with what to prioritize to see results? ↳ Learn how to clear the confusion from your mind and hear straightforward strategies to help you scale. Have sales and clients but don't know where you'll find the capacity to add more? ↳ Learn the secrets to making sales less painful and more profitable. And you'll hear… ↳ How to create systems that give you back your time. ↳ A multitude of ways to market your business, and find the methods that match your business brand and personality. ↳ How the finesse of managing your finances to eliminate the fear of facing them. ↳ How to tackle and push through the fears keeping you stuck in your business. ↳ How to proceed through procrastination, imposter syndrome, anxiety, insecurity, overwhelm, and more. This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s your go-to guide for breaking free from stagnation, building momentum, and turning your vision into reality. Ready to take your business from struggling to thriving? Welcome to the BEST podcast that truly helps you build your business better. 🎙️From your host, Kaneshi Hart.

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1 hr 6 min

Make $100K in Your Side Hustle Before Leaving Your Main Hustle w/ Kim Trathen (Rewind)

What if your dream business doesn’t require quitting your job first?In this empowering episode, business and marketing coach Kim Trathen shares how she built a six-figure business while working full-time and raising four kids. No perfect plan. No 40-hour weeks. Just consistent action, fierce clarity, and full ownership of her goals.Now? She's on a mission to help 100 women coaches do the same — reach $100K in revenue without sacrificing everything else in the process.Here’s what you’ll learn:How Kim built her business in the margins — before leaving her full-time jobWhy “starting before you’re ready” isn’t risky, it’s requiredHow to sell with your full voice and values — not with scripts or pressure✨ Plus, the power of asking yourself for permission, instead of waiting for someone else to say you’re ready.If you’re balancing a job, a family, and a calling — this episode will prove that you’re not behind… you’re exactly where your breakthrough begins.🔔 Follow the show so you never miss a moment of momentum.🔗 Connect with Kim TrathenWebsite: kimthebusinesscoach.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kimthebusinesscoachEmail: info@kimtrathen.com

1 hr 10 min

More Clients Won't Save You → Here's What Will w/ Fran Strickland

Are you working hard in your business but barely seeing a return? Making revenue but somehow still not profitable? You're not alone and this episode is exactly what you need to hear.Fran Strickland, a Profitability Architect based in Switzerland, spent two full years building her business without making a single sale. Not because she lacked expertise, but because she wasn't fully committed to her own success. What changed everything? One powerful question from a mindset coach that led to her first sale within 48 hours.In this raw, refreshingly honest conversation, Fran shares the real entrepreneurial journey: the missteps, the mindset blocks, and the strategic turning points that helped her build a thriving consulting practice serving small and medium-sized businesses.In this episode, you'll learn:Why more sales won't fix a profitability problem, and what actually willHow to turn networking conversations into clients without ever asking for the saleIf your business feels stuck, inconsistent, or unprofitable, this episode will shift your perspective and give you a clear path forward.🎧 Listen now, then connect with Fran on LinkedIn at Frances Melvina Strickland or visit VeraLee Biz Solutions to learn how to make your profits predictable.CONNECT with Fran:https://calendly.com/timewithfran/ease_and_flowhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-strickland-accelerate-profitability/http://www.youtube.com/@accelerateprofitability9662?sub_confirmation=1https://www.instagram.com/verolead.consultancy/

1 hr 0 min

PR Insider Secrets: How to Get Publicity to Increase Your Profits with Dr. Richard Kaye

Publicity is one of the fastest ways to build credibility in business, but most entrepreneurs approach it the wrong way.In this episode, Kaneshi sits down with publicity strategist Dr. Richard Kaye to unpack how entrepreneurs can use media, interviews, and thought leadership to dramatically elevate their authority and visibility. Richard shares stories from decades of working with experts, authors, and business leaders who used strategic publicity to transform their brand presence and open unexpected opportunities.You’ll hear how the right story, told the right way, can position you as the go-to authority in your field.In this episode, you’ll learn:1. Why publicity isn’t about promotion. It’s about positioningRichard explains why media exposure works best when you lead with a compelling message rather than trying to sell. You’ll learn how experts become credible authorities by focusing on the value of their ideas instead of pitching their products.2. How writing a book can unlock massive visibilityRichard shares why a well-positioned book is one of the most powerful credibility tools in business. He explains how entrepreneurs use books to open doors to media interviews, speaking opportunities, and strategic partnerships.3. The secret to becoming an interview-worthy expertGreat interviews aren’t about giving generic advice, they’re about telling powerful stories. Richard discusses how entrepreneurs can craft stories from their experiences that make media outlets want to feature them again and again.If you want to grow your authority, expand your reach, and learn how strategic publicity can elevate your business, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.CONNECT with Richard: https://toptagency.comhttp://talkaboutpublicity.com - Schedule a free call with him to discover how you can add publicity to your marketing plan

1 hr 8 min

Why You're Not Closing Deals w/ Sales Masters Deana Jean and Jenny Watzka

When sales feels hard, what you don't need is another strategy...Sales isn’t about pressure. It’s about clarity, conviction, and connection.In this powerful panel discussion, Deana Jean and Jenny Watzka break down what’s really happening when entrepreneurs struggle to close, and how to shift from awkward selling to confident closing.This conversation is honest, practical, and deeply clarifying for any business owner who knows they need to sell… but doesn’t want to feel salesy.In this episode, you’ll learn:1️⃣ Why sales resistance is usually an identity issue, not a skill issue. Both Deana and Jenny unpack how your belief in your offer directly impacts your close rate. If you don’t fully own the transformation you provide, your prospects can feel it. Sales confidence begins internally before it ever shows up externally.2️⃣ The difference between convincing and leading. They discuss how trying to “convince” someone creates pressure, but leading someone through a decision creates trust. When you ask better questions and hold stronger certainty, sales becomes service.3️⃣ How to navigate objections without shrinking. Objections aren’t rejection. They’re requests for clarity. You’ll hear how to stay grounded, ask deeper follow-up questions, and avoid over-explaining or discounting when discomfort shows up.This panel will challenge the way you think about selling and help you see it as leadership, not persuasion.🎧 Listen to the full episode now to learn how to sell with strength, clarity, and conviction.Connect with Jenny:http://www.jennywatzka.com/sales-activitiesIG Handle: @jenny.watzkaConnect with Deana: IG Handle: @yourcollabqueenFacebook: Deana JeanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deana-jean-3675966/

1 hr 21 min

Evidence Isn't Proof with Jake Roehl

What happens when the business you built no longer aligns with the calling you feel? And how do you pivot without losing your clarity, your audience, or your faith?In this deeply honest conversation, Jake Roehl shares what it looks like to walk away from a successful coaching business based on a word from Jesus Christ and step into a completely new season - missions work in South Africa. This isn’t theory. It’s a real-time transition filled with faith, uncertainty, health battles, and bold obedience.We talk about:1. How to Pivot the Right Way in Business (Go Toward, Not Away)Jake breaks down a powerful reframe: don’t think of yourself as leaving something, think of yourself as going toward something. Every pivot creates confusion, but clarity comes when you anchor your decision first, in Christ, then in what you’re building next, not what you’re walking away from.2. Evidence vs. Proof in Major DecisionsOne of the most profound insights in this episode: there will always be evidence on both sides of a big decision. But evidence is not proof. The key isn’t collecting more data. It’s examining the belief driving your choice and ensuring it can carry you through the transition.3. Obedience, Courage, and the Cost of a Bold YesFrom shutting down a thriving business to navigating multiple cancer surgeries while preparing to move overseas, Jake shares what it looks like to say “yes” to Jesus even when circumstances feel overwhelming. You’ll hear how resilience, prayer, and clarity of calling shape both business and life decisions.If you’re in a season of transition, or feeling the tension between success and significance, this episode will challenge and steady you.🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear the full story behind the pivot, the faith, and the legacy Jake hopes his life will tell.CONNECT WITH JAKE: https://www.facebook.com/jake.roehlhttps://www.instagram.com/jake_roehl/https://www.instagram.com/whitroehl/https://www.youtube.com/@RallyPointNetworkBe in the know: Subscribe to the Rally Point Network newsletter here: https://www.rallypointnetwork.org/blog-signupThe Roehl's Personal Mission Blog is here: https://risk-faith-fun.ghost.io/Support the Roehl's with their living expenses while abroad - doanations are tax decuctable under their non-profit "Rally Point Network": https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/support-jake-and-whitey-in-south-africa

57 min

How Blogging Made Her Millions with Pauline Guo

Some businesses are built from spreadsheets and strategies. Others are built from instinct, obsession, and showing up long before anyone is watching.In this episode, Pauline Guo shares her unfiltered journey of building her first business to over seven figures, selling it, and now starting again from scratch.From quitting an internship to blog from her bedroom, to going viral without telling a single friend, Pauline breaks down what actually built her brand, and why alignment, trust, and obsession mattered more than any plan.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Pauline built a massive audience before ever making a dollar📌 Why she rejected advertisers early, focused on quality and trust, and how that decision laid the foundation for long-term brand value.What brand really means (beyond logos and websites)📌 Pauline explains why brand is your business’s reputation in action—and how misalignment silently kills growth.How intuition, timing, and readiness attracted an angel investor📌 The role obsession, credibility, and consistency played in funding and scaling her first company.This episode is a masterclass in building a business that feels right and scales because of it.🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear Pauline’s story and rethink how you’re building your brand and business.

58 min

Can You Actually Build a Business That Fits You? Guest: Caryn Gillen

Some businesses grow by strategy alone. Others grow because the founder finally listens to the truth they’ve been avoiding.In this deeply reflective conversation, Caryn Gillen, veteran life coach and business mentor, shares how alignment, not hustle, is the real driver of sustainable success. From discovering coaching before it was mainstream to making decisive business pivots 15 years in, Caryn walks us through what it looks like to build a business that actually fits who you are.In this episode, you’ll learn: Why misalignment feels like “something is wrong with you”, and how to spot it early➡️ Caryn explains how chasing credentials, strategies, or “fixes” is often a sign you’re simply in the wrong role, model, or offer.How powerful decision-making creates momentum (and why it feels scary) ➡️ She introduces her belief that “life happens at the speed of your decisions,” and why every yes requires killing off a version of yourself.What it really takes to build a sustainable coaching business ➡️ From ethical sales conversations to realistic client loads, Caryn breaks down how to grow without burning out or betraying yourself.This episode is an invitation to stop forcing what doesn’t fit and start building from the truth of your identity.🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear Caryn’s story and rethink how you grow yourself. That will intern grow your business.

1 hr 12 min

Where Real Side Hustles Win with Nick Loper

What if your next business didn’t require quitting your job, raising capital, or reinventing yourself?In this expository episode, Nick Loper, founder of The Side Hustle Show, breaks down how everyday entrepreneurs build real income by spotting leverage, testing fast, and keeping risk low. Nick shares practical stories from his own journey, showing what actually works outside the hype to build real, sustainable side hustles that have real potential to become your main gig. He made it so. You can too!In this episode, you’ll hear:How profitable side hustles are born from problems you already understandNick explains why the best ideas come from lived experience, not “shiny object” trends, and how successful founders validate demand before scaling.Why leverage beats hustle every timeFrom systems to platforms to repeatable processes, Nick shares examples of how small inputs can create outsized returns.How to test ideas without burning time or moneyYou’ll learn how smart entrepreneurs run fast, low-risk experiments before committing fully, protecting both cash flow and confidence.This conversation is a grounded, no-nonsense look at building income streams that fit real life.🎧 Listen to the full episode to learn how to build smarter, not harder.CONNECT WITH NICK: https://www.sidehustlenation.comhttps://www.sidehustlenation.com/side-hustle-show/https://www.youtube.com/nickloperhttps://linkedin.com/in/nickloperhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustlenationCALLING ALL NURSES!Millionaire Nurse CEO Conference is just around the corner!If you're a nurse, or former nurse, who is ready to step into the future you desire as the owner of your very own profitable business, where you make money from anywhere in the world on your computer and your terms, THIS conference is for you!Details: https://vpnba.thrivecart.com/ticket/Dates: February 20-21, 2026 50% off Discount Available for a short time: Use Code ➡️ MNCEO50OFF Want to be a vendor? https://vpnba.thrivecart.com/mnceo-vendor-sponsor/

14 min

What Most Entrepreneurs Miss with John Lee Dumas

John Lee Dumas (JLD) is the host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews the worlds most successful Entrepreneurs.Past guests include Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, Gary Vaynerchuk and thousands more.With over 4,500 episodes and 160 million downloads, JLD has built a media empire with a massive fan base aptly called ‘Fire Nation’.In this episode, JLD breaks down what actually drives uncommon success—and why most entrepreneurs miss it.What you’ll learn:How JLD found his unfair advantage by launching the first daily entrepreneur interview podcast—and why being the “only” can matter more than being the “best.”Why niching down and doubling down is survival in today’s hyper-competitive podcast and content landscape.How he batches, systems, and works with discipline to sustain a 7-days-a-week show for 13+ years.The real reason diversification saved his business and how transparent income reports sharpen decision-making.You’ll also hear how professionals pushed amateurs out, why 85% of podcasts fail, and what JLD is building next beyond podcasting.If you want a blueprint for longevity, focus, and monetization in a crowded market—this episode delivers.CONNECT WITH JD:https://www.eofire.com/https://linktr.ee/dumaspcf

1 hr 15 min

Build a Business That Runs Without You with Ral West

What does it really take to build a business that supports your life—not consumes it?In this episode, I sit down with Ral West, a serial entrepreneur who co-founded and later sold a charter airline to Alaska Airlines, navigated multiple business exits, and rebuilt again through real estate and mentorship.You’ll hear:How Ral and her husband nearly lost everything when major airlines pulled out—and the bold, data-backed decision that saved the business and launched their airline.Why stepping out of day-to-day operations was the key to scaling, selling, and building lasting wealth.How systems, transparency, and delegation allowed Ral to design a business that runs without her—and a life she actually enjoys living.This conversation is packed with real-world stories, hard-earned lessons, and a powerful reminder that your business should serve you.🎧 Listen in to hear how long-term success is built intentionally, not accidentally.CONNECT WITH RAL:https://www.ralwest.com/