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What Makes YOUnique? Welcome to The Profit Minds Podcast with Dr. Steven Kirch. Dr. Kirch is the creator of theProfit Minds(TM) Growth System, a unique blend of profit growth, productivity acceleration, and business process for scale. In each episode of The Profit Minds, Dr. Kirch interviews entrepreneurs and small business owners from around the world with a unique story to tell.

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June 12, 2026Episode 14122 min

Your AI Content Has No Copyright Protection — A Lawyer Explains Why | Ep. 141

⚠️ 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗥: This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.🎙️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟏𝟒𝟏 Every day millions of creators, entrepreneurs and business owners use AI to generate content. And almost none of them know this — what AI creates for you cannot be copyrighted. Not one word. Not one image. Not one idea. And that is just the beginning of what entertainment lawyer Nadia Davari needs every creator to hear right now.Nadia is a USC Law School graduate who works at the intersection of technology and entertainment law in Los Angeles. She has seen firsthand what happens when creators trust AI without understanding the legal consequences — and she is here to make sure it does not happen to you. From the shocking monkey selfie copyright case to the Stanford AI bias study to the terrifying reality of deepfakes — this episode is the legal wake-up call every creator, entrepreneur and business owner desperately needs.💡 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫:Why AI-generated content has ZERO copyright protectionEverything you type into free AI tools becomes public training data — your secrets exposedThe monkey selfie case — and exactly why it applies to everything AI creates for youThe client who called excited about his AI-generated TV series and what Nadia told himHow to legally use AI as a thought partner without losing your copyrightWhy a photo at your family dinner could turn you into a deepfake without your knowledgeThe Stanford study that proved AI is biased against women and older workersWhy lawyers using AI in courtroom briefs are getting into serious troubleThe hybrid copyright rule — exactly what you must declare to the copyright officeWhy the information used to train most public AI tools has not been properly licensedWhat the NYT vs OpenAI lawsuit means for every business using AI content today

June 5, 2026Episode 14025 min

The 2026 Job Market Is Brutal — Here's How Mid-Career Pros Win | John Neral | Ep. 140

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟭𝟰𝟬The 2026 job market is the most employer-driven, trust-based and AI-disrupted job market in history. And most mid-career professionals are navigating it completely wrong. They are sending resumes into black holes. They are interviewing without a strategy. They are missing the one thing that actually gets people hired — trust. John Neral — executive and mid-career transition coach with 25 years of experience has the framework that changes everything.John spent 14 years as a mathematics teacher, managed 21 instructional coaches across 13 Washington D.C. middle schools, survived two corporate reorganizations, and built a thriving coaching business from scratch. He has spent nearly a decade helping mid-career professionals who feel stuck, undervalued and underutilized find their path forward — and he has the tools to prove it.His 4 F's Framework — Fit, Function, Finance and Forward — is the most practical career decision tool for mid-career professionals in 2026. And his insights on using AI as a thought partner — not just a speed tool — will completely change how you approach your career development.𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐈𝐃-𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐒 & 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒: John Neral has spent nearly 10 years coaching mid-career professionals who feel stuck, undervalued and underutilized. He is the host of The Mid-Career GPS podcast and has helped hundreds of professionals navigate career transitions, land better roles and build careers they are proud of.

May 22, 2026Episode 13922 min

Stop Trying to Be Liked — This Is What Actually Gets You Noticed | David Newman | Ep. 139

Most entrepreneurs make the same two mistakes — trying to sound smart and trying to be liked. And both are keeping them completely invisible.In this episode of The Profit Minds Podcast, David Newman — bestselling author of Market Eminence — reveals the 3-part formula to elevate yourself into the top 5% of any industry: Visibility, Respect and Brand Preference.You will discover:— Why being contrarian is the fastest way to stand out— How to make it risky, dangerous and dumb to hire anybody else— The electromagnet strategy that pulls in your best clients— Why the Grateful Dead became a category of one and how you can too— "If you don't risk turning people off, you'll never turn anyone on"Free Gift: Get ALL Market Eminence bonuses — trainings, worksheets and videos — FREE at start.doitmarketing.com/market-eminence. You don't even need to buy the book!The Profit Minds Podcast with Dr. Steven Kirch | New episodes every week on our YouTube.

April 24, 2026Episode 13830 min

How Positive Psychology Fixes AI Anxiety at Work | Alfredo Borodowski | Ep. 138

Is AI making your employees anxious, unmotivated and burned out?There is a name for what they are feeling. It is called techno-stress. And according to positive psychology expert Alfredo Borodowski — PhD, MSW and former rabbi of one of North America's most prestigious congregations — it is one of the biggest silent crises facing business owners today.In this episode of The Profit Minds Podcast, Alfredo reveals the science-backed tools that fix AI anxiety at work — before it destroys your team from the inside out.You will discover:— What techno-stress is and why AI is triggering a mental health crisis at work— Why 7 out of 10 employees are working 18X below their potential right now— The strength blindness epidemic silently destroying team performance— Why fixing weaknesses is the worst thing a manager can do— The VIA Values in Action Instrument — the #1 character strengths tool used by 16 million people— Why purpose is the #1 shield against AI anxiety— How Alfredo went from "Road Rage Rabbi" to world-renowned expert— Why the human dimension is the #1 competitive advantage in the AI eraThe Profit Minds Podcast with Dr. Steven Kirch | New episodes every week on our YouTube channel @profitminds

April 17, 2026Episode 13729 min

How to Achieve Financial Freedom Through Franchising — Kim Daly | Ep. 137

What if the fastest path to financial freedom isn't a startup — it's a franchise?In this episode of The Profit Minds Podcast, Dr. Steven Kirch sits down with Kim Daly — 23-year franchise veteran, founder of The Z Suite mindset coaching platform, and the creator of the first 7-figure franchise consulting business in history. Kim answers the questions most people are too afraid to ask:1. Can I afford a franchise? (There are options under $100K)2. Do I need experience? (No — that's a myth)3. Is franchising only food? (Absolutely not)4. How long does it take to achieve financial freedom? (It starts with mindset)Kim grew her business by 350% in a single year during one of the worst economic periods in US history — by thinking differently. She teaches from Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich and applies it to franchise ownership in a way nobody in the industry has done before.You will learn:— The 3 biggest franchising myths busted— What "becoming unemployable" really means— The real definition of financial freedom— Why mindset is 80% of franchise success— How to find the right franchise for YOUR life— The "date to marriage" process Kim uses with every client— How to get pre-qualified for franchise lendingSubscribe for new episodes every week.

April 3, 2026Episode 13634 min

Why Great Employees Quit — Heart-Centered Leadership | Hannah Bauer | Ep. 136

🎙️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟏𝟑𝟔Why do great employees leave great companies? Research shows people don't quit jobs — they quit managers. And according to McKinsey, over 85% of digital transformations fail — not because of bad technology, but because of broken culture and leadership. Hannah Bauer, founder and CEO of Heartnomics, survived a terminal heart diagnosis at age 4 and turned that life-or-death experience into a revolutionary leadership framework used by corporations worldwide.In this powerful conversation, Dr. Steven Kirch and Hannah reveal why love is the most underused leadership tool in business today — and how combining it with operational excellence creates unstoppable teams, stronger retention, and lasting business growth.

March 6, 2026Episode 13525 min

Is AI Stealing Your Business Data? The Truth About ChatGPT, DeepSeek & Data Privacy

Most small business owners are using AI every day — but don't realize their confidential data may already be exposed. Daniel Nikic, founder ofCOHRES, a boutique investment research firm, and an analyst of 8,000+ AI companies, reveals exactly where the opportunity meets the risk — and how to use AI to grow your business WITHOUT gambling your data. In this eye-opening conversation, discover how to build your own AI-powered business system, protect client data, and stay ahead of the biggest shift in global business since the internet.𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 & 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐒: Daniel runsCOHRES, a boutique investment research firm, and has worked with VC funds, startups, and global clients across Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. He shares battle-tested strategies for using AI tools safely, building competitive intelligence systems, and positioning your business for global growth in 2025.

February 27, 2026Episode 13430 min

Why 91% of Businesses Fail to Scale (The Growth Mistake Killing Your Revenue)

🎙️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟏𝟑𝟒91% of business owners are stuck not because they lack talent, but because they're working on the wrong things. Dr. Jon Randall, PhD in Performance Psychology, reveals the exact system that helped hundreds of entrepreneurs double their revenue in 24 months and 10X in 5-7 years.In this game-changing conversation, discover why getting MORE clients is sabotaging your growth, the psychology behind scaling constraints, and the proven framework used by top-performing businesses to break through revenue ceilings.💡 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫:Why 91% of business owners report that too many clients are destroying productivityThe #1 constraint keeping you stuck (and how to eliminate it in 90 days)Why half of your clients might be UNPROFITABLE and what to do about itThe "boutique model" vs. "scaling model" and which will 10X your revenueHow to overcome "Chief Everything Officer" syndrome and finally delegateThe psychology of letting go: why your brain resists the exact changes you needDr. Randall's capacity formula for scaling profitably with team membersHow top businesses attract $100M+ without spending a dime on marketingThe exact revenue-per-team-member formula that drives 40%+ profit margins

February 13, 2026Episode 13320 min

STOP Losing Millions! Robert Rolih Exposes Hidden Fees & The Million Dollar Decision

🎙️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟏𝟑𝟑Are hidden fees silently eroding your wealth? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Steven Kirch sits down with international best-selling author, entrepreneur, and financial educator Robert Rolih to uncover the shocking truth about investment fees and how to take back control of your financial future.Robert shares his personal journey from financial illiteracy to becoming a champion for investors, revealing how he lost significant money to financial advisors before discovering the power of low-cost investing. Learn about his"Million Dollar Decision" and how small fees can cost you a fortune over time.💡 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫:• Robert Rolih's journey from financial illiteracy to best-selling author• The shocking impact of hidden management fees on your long-term wealth• How to avoid losing millions to financial advisors and investment gurus• The power of low-cost ETFs and index funds for superior returns• Simple strategies for dollar-cost averaging and managing withdrawals in retirement• Why investing when everyone else is panicking can lead to massive gains• Robert's free online masterclass to take control of your investments⁠#FinancialFreedom⁠ ⁠#Investing⁠ ⁠#PersonalFinance⁠ ⁠#WealthBuilding⁠ ⁠#FinancialEducation⁠ ⁠#MoneyManagement⁠ ⁠#RetirementPlanning⁠ ⁠#DollarCostAveraging⁠ ⁠#FinancialAdvisor⁠ ⁠#InvestmentStrategy⁠ ⁠#MillionDollarDecision⁠ ⁠#FinancialLiteracy

January 30, 2026Episode 13223 min

Succession Planning for Entrepreneurs with David Flores Wilson

🎙️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟏𝟑𝟐Traditional financial planning is BROKEN for entrepreneurs. In this raw conversation, Dr. Steven Kirch sits down with David Flores Wilson, co-founder of Sincerus Advisory, to expose why standard financial advice fails business owners and what you should do instead.David reveals the painful lessons from his own family’s business failures, including a 15-year probate nightmare and a lost lawsuit that cost them everything. He shares why waiting to plan your exit is the #1 mistake entrepreneurs make, and how to avoid becoming the "Chief Everything Officer" who can never retire.💡 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫:• Why 70-90% of your net worth being in your business is both a blessing and a curse• The 3-year window David regrets wasting and how to avoid his mistake• How to plan your exit BEFORE you're forced to (health scare, burnout, or worse)• Why "retirement" is a dirty word for entrepreneurs and what to pursue instead• The "post-exit week" exercise that prevents unhappy transitions• Family succession pitfalls: When giving shares to non-working children destroys the business• How to calculate your TRUE business rate of return (most owners get this wrong)• Why traditional 401(k) advice might be sabotaging your growth