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Through the voices of business owners around the world, we are empowered, inspired and educated in our business and personal life. Support to be better than you were yesterday. Always "Information That You Can Use" Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment. https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing. Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can support you in getting more visibility on your products and services

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August 20, 202633 min

Why Your Podcast Interviews Aren't Converting with Kristen Nolan

Meet Kristen Nolan, Senior Client Account Manager at Interview Valet, where she transforms podcast interviews into strategic revenue engines. With over a decade in corporate sales and account management, Kristen goes beyond booking guest spots to architect podcast interview marketing campaigns that turn listeners into leads and customers. Known for building authentic connections and empowering others, she balances her drive for client success with cheering her three kids at football, lacrosse, and cheer competitions around sunny Tampa, FL. Relationships Are Currency: Cultivating Meaningful Connections to Empower Others and Achieve Success With a Busy Lifestyle Kristen Nolan has built her career on a simple truth: authentic connection drives results. With over a decade in corporate sales and account management across tech and retail, she now brings her relationship-driven approach to Interview Valet, helping transform podcast interviews into strategic authority-building opportunities that drive visibility, trust, and long-term business growth. Kristen doesn’t just book guest spots; she architects comprehensive interview marketing campaigns, aligning messaging with host demographics and building conversion funnels that turn listeners into leads. Her MBA from American Military University, earned while supporting her military spouse Josh through multiple relocations, taught her to execute under pressure and adapt quickly. Off the clock, you’ll find her cheering her son at football, her oldest daughter at lacrosse and cheer, or exploring Tampa with her youngest and rescue dogs Fifi and Remi. CONTACT DETAILS Email: kristen@interviewvalet.com Business: Interview Valet Website: www.interviewvalet.com Social Media LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenbnolan/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InterviewValet/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/interview_valet/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@interview.valet X - https://x.com/interviewvalet Remember to SUBSCRIBE to Just Minding My Business on YouTube (Just Minding My Business Media @jmmbmedia) and Follow wherever you get your podcast so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment on my Google Business Page. https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing. Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services.

August 13, 202629 min

The Truth About Franchise Investing Don't Buy Until You Listen To This

We are thrilled to welcome a true expert in wealth creation and business strategy—Bob Bernotas, President of FranchiseWithBob.com. Bob Bernotas helps corporate leaders and investors build wealth through smart, semi-passive franchise ownership. Since 1986 he has worked on every side of franchising: as a multi-unit owner, a franchise CEO, and a growth advisor. His clients range from burned out executives to real estate investors seeking cash flow and faster equity growth. He specializes in translating confusing franchise options into clear strategies that fit each client’s capital, risk tolerance, and lifestyle goals. Drawing on deep relationships with franchisors, franchisees, lenders, and industry insiders, Bob guides clients through evaluation, financing, and acquisition with a data-informed approach. He is known for his obsession with unit economics and his commitment to steering people away from bad or trendy concepts that do not support long term freedom. Whether you want a semi-passive business alongside your career or a scalable portfolio that rivals real estate returns, Bob helps you design an off-ramp from corporate life on your terms. CONTACT DETAILS Email: bob@franchisewithbob.com Business: Franchise With Bob Website: https://franchisewithbob.com/ Social Media: LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-bernotas/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/perfectmatchfranchiseconsulting/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/franchisewithbob/ Remember to SUBSCRIBE to Just Minding My Business on YouTube (Just Minding My Business Media @jmmbmedia) and Follow wherever you get your podcast so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment on our Google Business Page. https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing. Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services.

August 6, 202645 min

Why Professionals Are Changing Their Strategy Now

In this conversation, we’re tackling a subject that is often viewed with dread, but when handled correctly, becomes a powerful tool for growth: tax strategy. Daniel Sleep, CPA, CTP, CTS, the founder of Oakenshield Tax Advisors. Daniel heads a national firm recognized for its proactive, strategy-first approach to tax planning. Specializing in high-income, mission-driven business owners and solopreneurs, Daniel moves clients beyond reactive, once-a-year tax preparation into intentional, forward-looking tax decision-making. With deep expertise in entity structuring and advanced tax strategies, he’s known for simplifying complex tax concepts and delivering measurable results—helping clients reduce tax liability and align their tax strategy with broader wealth-building goals. Daniel will be walking us through how his firm's proprietary 7-Step Tax Precision Process gives clients clarity, confidence, and fewer surprises when it comes to taxes. CONTACT DETAILS : Business: Oakenshield Tax Advisors Website: https://www.oakenshieldtax.com/ Social Media: LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsleepcpa/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/danielsleepcpa Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielsleepcpa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielSleepCPA Remember to SUBSCRIBE to Just Minding My Business on YouTube and Follow wherever you get your podcast so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment on my Google Business Page. https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing. Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services. Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services.

August 5, 202644 min

The Secret to 35M in Sales It's Never About the House

Debbi DiMaggio, shares her unique perspective on real estate, emphasizing that it's deeply about people and their stories. She excels in providing exceptional client experience, guiding individuals through their property investment journey with care and passion. Tune in to hear her insights on communication skills and entrepreneurship in the real estate world! 🏡📈🚀 Debbi believes that Real estate is never just about a home—it’s about the people, their stories, and the next chapter they’re stepping into. Her commitment is to guide with care, inspire with passion, and make the journey as meaningful and stylish as the destination. Debbi DiMaggio is a nationally recognized real estate advisor, author of 6 books, and mindset coach with over 35 years of experience helping clients and entrepreneurs achieve their goals. Debbi delivers high-value insights on real estate, mindset, and lifestyle design—backed by decades of top-tier sales success, coaching expertise, and the real-world lessons found in her published works, The Art of Real Estate, Contained Beauty and Real Estate Rules! She provides actionable strategies for building a thriving business, cultivating a success-mindset, and creating an intentional lifestyle. Her topics range from luxury real estate and personal branding to reinvention, health, and travel. Known for her energy and authenticity, Debbi inspires audiences to dream big, take bold action, and execute with confidence. CONTACT DETAILS: Email: debbi.dimaggio@corcoranicon.com Business: Debbi DiMaggio Website: www.DebbiDiMaggio.com Get The Book: Website: Mindsetinmotion.com Social Media: LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbidimaggiolifestyle Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DiMaggioBettaGroup Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debbidimaggio/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/404?fromUrl=/debbidimaggio14 X - https://x.com/DebbiDiMaggio Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment on my Google Business Page . https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing. Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services.

July 23, 202632 min

Your Next Client Is One Interview Away

Have you noticed marketing is getting more efficient at things that are less effective? Funnels, hacks, and ads dominate the digital world, but they rarely win trust. Tom Schwab says the real opportunity isn’t one funnel away — it’s one conversation away. Known as the Godfather of Podcast Interview Marketing, Tom has helped over 1,500 thought leaders grow their businesses by leveraging the power of podcast interviews. Get ready to discover how conversations — not campaigns — can transform your brand, your marketing, and your results. Tom is also the author of Podcast Guest Profits: How to Grow Your Business With a Targeted Interview Strategy, regarded as the bible of podcast guesting. A Navy Veteran and engineer by training, Tom takes a systems approach to marketing that cuts through the noise. His message is simple: in a digital age obsessed with clicks and tricks, genuine conversations create the most meaningful results. Tom shows business leaders how to turn listeners into leads, and conversations into customers. CONTACT DETAILS: Email: tom@interviewvalet.com Business: Interview Valet Website: www.interviewvalet.com Social Media: LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamtomschwab/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IAmTomSchwab Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamtomschwab/ Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment on my Google Business Page . https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing. Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services.

July 16, 202629 min

Teaching Kids to Build Real Businesses Before They're Teenagers

What if I told you the next generation of CEOs, innovators, and world-changers isn’t sitting in a college lecture hall right now? They are actually in elementary and middle schools, waiting for the chance to prove what they’re capable of. Today’s guest believes that when we trust children with responsibility and provide them with the right community, they don't just participate—they rise. Leah Ellis is a mother of four and the founder of The Society of Child Entrepreneurs (SoCE), a nonprofit dedicated to helping children ages 6–17 build confidence, leadership, and real-world business skills through hands-on learning. Inspired by watching her own children turn everyday ideas into action, Leah created SoCE to prove that children are capable of meaningful leadership right now. Through business fairs, curriculum, and coaching, she helps children launch real ventures, learn financial literacy, and develop resilience through experience, not theory. At the heart of her work is the belief that when kids are trusted with responsibility and supported by community, they rise. Leah’s leadership is rooted in motherhood, creativity, and a commitment to building spaces where children and families can thrive. CONTACT DETAILS Email: leah@societyofchildentrepreneurs.org Business: The Society of Child Entrepreneurs Website: https://societyofchildentrepreneurs.org/ Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment on my Google Business Page. https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing. Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services.

July 9, 202636 min

High Frequency Leadership In Private Equity And Deal Making

Have you ever looked at a brand from your childhood and felt a sudden rush of memory—a connection to a story or character that helped shape who you are today? In an age of fast-moving trends, we often forget that the most powerful brands aren't just products; they are shared experiences that connect us across generations. Today, we are joined by a man who has mastered the art of reviving that magic. Sam Bremner is the founder of IVEST Consumer Partners, a private equity firm dedicated to investing in consumer brands, intellectual property, and those nostalgic franchises that have stood the test of time. Sam Bremner is the founder of IVEST Consumer Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in consumer brands, intellectual property, and nostalgic franchises that have shaped generations. His work centers on reviving beloved brands and bringing them back into cultural relevance, proving that the stories and characters people grew up with still hold powerful emotional value today. Before founding IVEST, Sam’s path took him from entrepreneurship into the corporate world, where he eventually partnered with former Warner Bros. executives behind iconic licensing deals, including Harry Potter. That experience deepened his belief that the most successful brands are more than products, they’re shared memories that connect people across generations. Today, Sam leads with what he calls “high-frequency leadership,” a philosophy rooted in emotional connection and authentic partnerships with the brands and teams he works with. He is also the author of the forthcoming book “The Frequency of Leadership”, where he explores how leading through connection rather than control can help brands and the people behind them reach their full potential. CONTACT DETAILS : Business: IVEST Consumer Partners Website: https://ivestconsumer.com/ Social Media: LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sambremnerivest/ Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment on my Google Business Page. https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing. Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services.

July 2, 202634 min

The Sales Pitch Mistake That's Killing Your Revenue

We are joined by a guest whose career serves as a masterclass in high-performance leadership and the science “of the sale.” A serial entrepreneur and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, he has spent his career building empires and mastering the art of the turnaround. Over the course of his journey, he has created or co-created 10 companies across five different industries, reaching a combined peak value of over half a billion dollars. But his impact goes far beyond his own ventures; he has also led massive turnaround projects that generated billions of dollars in sales for struggling organizations. Today, he works directly with founders and executive teams on the critical components of sustainable growth—from sales psychology and negotiation strategy to scaling complex operations. Beyond the boardroom, he is the host of The Dropout Multi-Millionaire Podcast and serves his community on the City Council in Alpharetta, Georgia. Whether you are looking to sharpen your negotiation skills or scale your business with confidence, his insights provide the blueprint for long-term success. Email: brian@brianwillmedia.com Business: Brian Will Media Website: https://www.brianwillmedia.com Social Media: LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-will-07823b6/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheDropoutMM Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedropoutmm/ Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment on my Google Business Page. https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing. Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services.

June 25, 202622 min

Your Retirement Doesn't Have to Follow the Market

Today, we're joined by Chad Taylor, founder of Seapoint Wealth Advisors and an eight-time 5-star Wealth Manager. With over 20 years of experience navigating complex market cycles, Chad helps high-net-worth families and business owners focus on what they can control: their plan. He joins us to share how he brings predictability to financial futures. Chad Taylor began his financial services career in 1997, soon after graduating from Texas State with a finance degree. For most of his career, he has worked with large brokerage firms, most recently with UBS Financial Services, where he was Sr. Vice President of Wealth Management. In 2021, after considering what was best for his clients, he decided to launch his independent financial services firm and founded Seapoint Wealth Advisors. Chad works with high-net-worth families and small businesses on wealth creation and preservation strategies. In his 20+ years of experience, his investment process has helped guide his clients through some incredibly challenging market cycles. Chad’s job is to convey predictability to the things we can control. We cannot control the markets, but we can control how we plan. Personal attention, open communication, and quality service stand as the fundamentals of his service commitment, a commitment outlined at the beginning of every relationship. This dedication and experience helped him to be voted an eight-time 5-star Wealth Manager by San Diego Magazine* and recognized as one of San Diego’s 500 Most Influential People for 2025 by the San Diego Business Journal. Chad earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM designation in 2006. He earned his Personalized Financial Planning degree from San Diego State University in 2005 and his BBA specializing in Finance from Texas State University in 1997. Business: Seapoint Wealth Website: www.seapointwealth.com Social Media: LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadtaylorwealthmanagement/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chad.taylor.3720/ Instagram - ctaylor1451 Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment on my Google Business Page. https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/ review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing. Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services.

June 18, 202637 min

Can't Play Guitar Anymore This Musician Built Something Better Instead

We are joined by a guest whose career is a testament to the power of reinvention and the discipline of mastery. Before he was a titan in the manufacturing world, he was a professional guitarist. When a hand injury cut his music career short, he didn’t see a setback—he saw a turning point. He took the resilience, pattern recognition, and focus required to master an instrument and applied it to the world of entrepreneurship. Tom Kubiniec is the Founder and CEO of SecureIt, a U.S.-based manufacturing company that designs and produces innovative secure storage systems for consumers, military, and institutional clients. Before building SecureIt, Tom was a professional guitarist. His music career was cut short due to a hand injury — a turning point that forced him to reinvent himself professionally. Rather than viewing it as a setback, Tom used the experience as a catalyst to transition into manufacturing and entrepreneurship. The discipline of mastering an instrument, performing under pressure, and recovering from adversity shaped the resilience, pattern recognition, and long-term thinking he now brings to business leadership. Under his direction, SecureIt has become a category leader by challenging conventional industry thinking and focusing relentlessly on product design, operational discipline, and customer responsibility. Over the past year, Tom made several bold operational decisions — including eliminating his internal marketing department — while achieving 66% year-over-year sales growth. He credits this performance not to aggressive promotion, but to disciplined execution, product clarity, and conviction in long-term strategy. Outside of business, Tom prioritizes time with his family and regularly disconnects outdoors. He believes physical discipline, recovery, and intentional time away from work directly sharpen leadership focus and decision-making. Tom brings a unique blend of creativity, operational rigor, and founder resilience — offering practical insights for entrepreneurs navigating reinvention, growth, and leadership. CONTACT DETAILS: Business: SecureIt Website: https://www.secureitgunstorage.com/ Social Media Address LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomkubiniec/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tomkubiniec Remember to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss "Information That You Can Use." Share Just Minding My Business with your family, friends, and colleagues. Engage with us by leaving a review or comment on my Google Business Page. https://g.page/r/CVKSq-IsFaY9EBM/review Your support keeps this podcast going and growing. Visit Just Minding My Business Media™ LLC at https://jmmbmediallc.com/ to learn how we can help you get more visibility on your products and services.