Public Health Entrepreneurs

Hosted by Dr. CH Huntley

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187

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Oct 2026

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The purpose of this podcast is to explore topics of interest for professionals at the intersection of public health and entrepreneurship. We will explore topics around getting started, finding clients, leads and marketing, offers and sales, as well as systems and productivity to help you strengthen your confidence and grow the business of your dreams! Whether you're just getting started or you've been in business for a while, you'll find helpful tips and strategies in the episodes that we publish every week. Follow or subscribe to our podcast right now in this podcast app, so that you won't miss out on new episodes. PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com

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October 29, 2026Episode 1866 min

PHE 186: The Bookshelf Behind You

Ever feel like your winding career path is something you need to explain away? In traditional job markets, moving across different sectors, industries, and roles was often frowned upon. But in the world of public health consulting, that zig-zag journey is actually your greatest competitive moat. In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, host Dr. Charlotte Huntley breaks down the powerful concept of the "Bookshelf of Experience". Imagine an expansive bookshelf behind your desk where every single job, internship, sector, project, and community you have served represents a dedicated book. When you land a client contract, you do not just bring generic solutions—you pull specific reference books off your shelf to solve complex population health challenges with an unmatched perspective. Tune in to discover how to inventory your past experiences, reposition your background, and leverage your diverse skill set to build impactful business strategies. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

October 22, 2026Episode 1856 min

PHE 185: Boxed In?

Ever noticed a critical gap in a public health program or community but felt powerless to solve it from inside your job role? In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, host Dr. Charlotte Huntley, PhD, MPH shares how experienced public health professionals can break free from workplace constraints and build businesses that address population health needs. Drawing from her 25 years of experience across healthcare, public health, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Huntley provides a practical roadmap to turn your domain expertise into a viable consulting offer without waiting for institutional permission or grant funding. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

October 15, 2026Episode 1847 min

PHE 184: Expertise Is Yours to Keep

Your job title is only a fraction of what you bring to the table. In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte Huntley, PhD, MPH, dives into the fundamental truth that your expertise belongs to you. Every report you have drafted, every community you have served, and every topic you have researched contributes to a cumulative body of knowledge that travels with you into every role and entrepreneurial venture you choose. Whether you are launching a new consulting firm or refining an established business, Dr. Huntley outlines how to inventory your skills, separate personal judgment from employer property, and package your unique background into solutions that organizations eagerly pay for. Tune in to reconnect with your core purpose and learn how to earn a good living while doing good work. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

October 8, 2026Episode 1839 min

PHE 183: Your Season, Your Pace

Most standard business advice assumes you have unlimited time, boundless energy, and zero life obligations. But what happens when you are balancing caregiving, a demanding full-time career, or unexpected health transitions alongside your consulting practice? In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs , Dr. Charlotte Huntley breaks down why planning around an arbitrary target is a recipe for chronic overwhelm and burnout. Drawing on over 25 years of healthcare and entrepreneurial experience, Dr. Huntley explains how to shift away from idealized calendar templates and map your business model around your actual weekly capacity. Whether you are currently navigating a season that calls for steady client maintenance or gearing up for strategic expansion, this conversation will help you construct a business framework you can sustain and follow for the long haul. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

October 1, 2026Episode 1827 min

PHE 182: Say Yes on Purpose

Saying yes to everything is how you got your business off the ground, but protecting your time and energy is what keeps you growing. In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte Huntley dives into why scaling a sustainable business requires making deliberate choices about where your capacity goes. As your venture matures, knowing what to say no to becomes just as vital as knowing what to accept. Tune in to discover practical strategies for updating your decision criteria, avoiding the trap of being stretched thin, and actively managing your professional capacity like a budget. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

September 24, 2026Episode 18110 min

PHE 181: The Real Reason They Said Maybe

Hearing "Let me think about it" can stop any entrepreneur in their tracks. But what if hesitation isn't actually a rejection? In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte Huntley breaks down what really happens when a prospect hesitates during a sales conversation. Instead of scrambling to offer a quick discount or filling the silence with nervous justifications, discover how to uncover the true cause of client hesitation, protect your pricing by reshaping project scope, and lead prospects to a definitive decision. If you want to turn stalled conversations into clear, confident agreements, this episode gives you the exact conversational framework you need. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

September 17, 2026Episode 1808 min

PHE 180: From Conversation to Client

Ever had a great discovery call that felt energizing and aligned, only for it to lead absolutely nowhere? Most entrepreneurs do not lose clients because the initial conversation went badly—they lose them because nothing happened after it. In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte Huntley breaks down the critical space between a warm conversation and an engaged client. Drawing from 25 years in healthcare, public health, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Huntley explains why converting leads is a learnable skill rather than an innate personality trait. You will discover why vague, friendly sign-offs cost you business, how to reframe follow-up fears, and how to close deals naturally without awkward sales pitches. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

September 10, 2026Episode 17913 min

PHE 179: Free Work Has Rules

Somewhere along the line, many of us learned that saying yes to unpaid work was the safest way to build traction. But working for free isn't automatically wrong, and charging isn't automatically right—the real difference comes down to whether an unpaid opportunity is a deliberate business decision or an automatic reaction driven by guilt, discomfort, or habit. In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte Huntley breaks down how founders and consultants can stop giving away their expertise by default and start using unpaid engagements strategically to fill their pipeline with ideal clients. Discover the exact questions to ask before saying yes, how to keep your pipeline full without derailing client delivery, and how to spot invitations that masquerade as "exposure" but never convert. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

September 3, 2026Episode 1788 min

PHE 178: Trust the Process

If you have been putting in the work to build your business and wondering why it is taking so long, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. Dr. Charlotte Huntley explains why building a business from the ground up takes longer than most expect and reassures early-stage founders that slow progress is completely normal. Tune in to discover three practical strategies to help you stay the course, maintain momentum, and recognize the true growth of your business. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list

August 27, 2026Episode 1776 min

PHE 177: The Story You Keep Telling Yourself

Do you have a voice in your head telling you that you aren't capable or ready to grow your public health business? In this episode of Public Health Entrepreneurs, Dr. Charlotte H. Huntley dives into the internal stories we tell ourselves and how they directly impact the way we show up and what we are willing to try. If you struggle with limiting beliefs or self-doubt when it comes to things like raising your rates or reaching out to potential clients, this episode provides actionable steps to overcome those mental roadblocks. Tune in to discover three practical strategies to identify, challenge, and replace the false narratives that are holding you back from your true potential. Resources ▶️ Website https://PublicHealthEntrepreneurs.com ▶️ Stay connected. Subscribe to our email list