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May 7, 2026Episode 10928 min

109. How to Sell Without Being Annoying | Ashley Beck Cuellar

What do car dealerships, cold calling, and quitting your job with zero backup plan have in common? They all come down to one thing: how well you read the room. In this episode, Camille sits down with Ashley Beck Cuellar, a sales coach with 17 years of experience in automotive direct mail marketing, who walked away from a career she knew inside and out to build something that actually lit her up. The conversation goes everywhere, from negotiating car deals like a pro and why salespeople need to stop spewing features, to the LinkedIn pivot that helped Ashley figure out who she really was outside of one very small industry box.Key Topics Discussed[0:00] Car buying war stories [4:02] Buyers already know everything Ashley explains how the internet has completely changed the car buying dynamic.[11:14] Quitting with no plan Ashley opens up about leaving her 17-year career without a clear next step[13:33] LinkedIn as a reinvention tool After her exit, Ashley committed to showing up on LinkedIn as herself rather than as an automotive industry expert.[17:48] Cold calling is not dead, just different Ashley shares her take on outbound sales these days.[20:06] Sell the way you like to buy Ashley coaches salespeople to stop leading with a feature dump and start with genuine curiosity. Memorable Quotes"I sell how I like to buy. I am very direct, no bullshit. I don't want to talk about fluff. What do you need and how can I help you fix that need?""Why is it so hard to read the room and be like, they're done. If I keep this up, they are going to never come back.""I'm just going to be myself and forget about the auto industry. That changed a lot for me.""I don't want to send you a giant folder full of every sample because it will overwhelm you. Tell me what your goal is and I will send you things that make sense to get us to that goal.""As soon as they get somebody on the phone and they have not already built some sort of relationship with that person, they will just spew all the stuff. Spill all your candy in the lobby, like they used to call it."How to Connect with Ashley Beck CuellarSince our chat Ashley has pivoted to the commercial roofing industry where her sales and marketing skills are continuing to serve her well.Ashley is the Head of Expansion at Seamless Roofing, where she's leading the company's push into new markets with silicone-over-metal commercial roof restorations. Her job is to take a proven product and build the full go-to-market engine behind it.Before roofing, she spent 17 years in automotive marketing, closing $50M+ in revenue and developing a philosophy that's followed her ever since: sales works best when it's rooted in abundance and authenticity, and built on real relationships and trust.Outside of work, she's a hot vinyasa yoga teacher, a hiker, and an ADHD advocate. She's mom to one, bonus mom to another, married to a golf-addicted sneakerhead, and a dog person navigating life with a cat (it's complicated). View the Seamless Roofing website at www.seamlessroofingllc.comConnect with Ashley on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-beck-cuellar/How to Connect with Camille DiazCamille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.Connect with Camille on Instagram @CamUnfiltered or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillediaz/Download Your Free PDF: 6 Millionaire Habits Anyone Can Copy at https://camillediaz.com/habitsThinking of guesting on podcasts or starting your own? This might help: Podcasting for Fun and Profit: https://bizsuccessworkshops.com/podcastcourse

April 20, 2026Episode 10815 min

108. Why Your Money is Working Harder for Your Bank than for You

Did you know the bank account you trust to hold your money is almost certainly making more off of it than you are? In this solo episode, Camille breaks down how banks profit from your deposits, why even a "good" interest rate might not be the whole picture, and what wealthy people are actually doing instead. If you have ever wondered whether there is a more strategic place to grow your money, then this episode is for you.Key Topics Discussed[1:10] Banks profit from your moneyCamille kicks things off by walking through her own bank accounts. She breaks down how banks are not passively holding your cash. They are actively using it to generate revenue, and your earnings are often just the leftover.[3:45] Minimum balances trap your cashCamille explains how minimum balance requirements at most banks mean a portion of your money is essentially frozen. You cannot invest it, grow it elsewhere, or freely access it without risking a fee. That parked cash is quietly making money for the bank, not for you.[5:35] The attic strategy and its risksA humorous but honest look at why keeping cash at home feels safe but comes with serious downsides.[6:40] How truly wealthy people think about moneyCamille shares what she notices when she talks to people earning millions per year versus those earning six figures. High earners talk about market investments. High net worth individuals talk about leverage, growing money in multiple places simultaneously, and keeping it accessible at the same time.[7:50] Permanent life insurance as a financial toolCamille introduces permanent life insurance not just as protection, but as a wealth-building vehicle most people never learn about. She covers how cash value accumulates inside a policy, how living benefits can protect you during a health crisis, and why this tool is often kept off the mainstream financial conversation.[9:30] Borrowing from your own policyThree real-world scenarios for borrowing against your policy's cash value.[12:05] Money growing in two places at onceThe big idea of the episode. Using your policy's cash value to fund income-generating assets means your money is working in two places simultaneously. Camille shares a client example of borrowing to purchase an additional truck for a business, and connects it back to the mindset shift she is encouraging throughout.[13:40] Shift from saving to leveragingCamille wraps up with a mindset challenge. Stop thinking about money as something to pile up and start asking how you can deploy it. The goal is not just accumulation. It is strategic growth, and this episode is a starting point for thinking differently about what your money can do.Memorable Quotes"The bank is doing something to make money on the money that is sitting there, which means they are making money on your money and my money.""The people that are really wealthy are talking about leverage. They're talking about making their money work for them.""Your money is growing in two places at the same time. This is the coolest thing.""Instead of just keeping it parked and hidden in your attic, how can you really grow it? That's the key strategy."How to Connect with Camille DiazCamille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.Connect with Camille on Instagram @CamUnfiltered or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillediaz/Download Your Free PDF: 6 Millionaire Habits Anyone Can Copy at https://camillediaz.com/habitsThinking of guesting on podcasts or starting your own? This might help: Podcasting for Fun and Profit: https://bizsuccessworkshops.com/podcastcourseCheck out our tabletop board game company at https://nonymous.games

April 16, 2026Episode 10722 min

107. Stop Solving the Wrong Problem | Chad King

What if the biggest threat to your business isn't a lack of solutions, but a lack of clarity about the actual problem? In this episode, I sit down with Chad King, veteran and CEO of a custom software company, to dig into why so many businesses waste time and money chasing the wrong fixes. Chad shares the three-part framework he uses with every client, and it turns out the lessons apply way beyond software. Whether you are a solopreneur, a service-based business, or running a team, this conversation will change how you look at every problem that lands on your desk.Key Topics Discussed[0:00] Understanding your problem first Chad opens by sharing why his number one rule for applying technology is to deeply understand the problem before ever talking about solutions. He walks through real client examples, including one business owner who wanted expensive software to track lawnmower blades, when a simple logbook was all he really needed.[3:17] When your idea has no market Chad and Camille explore the critical question every business owner needs to answer: how are you going to monetize this? Chad recalls the moment a client had no answer to "why would someone pay for this?" and shares how that honest conversation saved the client from a costly mistake.[4:14] Quantifying the real cost The conversation shifts to how a well-defined problem makes the ROI of a solution crystal clear. Chad explains how he helps clients put a dollar figure on what a problem is costing them, making the decision to invest in a fix almost obvious.[7:02] Don't automate a bad process. Chad explains why automating a broken process just makes things go wrong faster, and how his team often ends up acting as process consultants before they ever write a line of code. The story about the roast and the pan is a must-hear.[10:18] Picking the right partner Chad's third rule: find someone who cares enough to ask the hard questions, not just do what you ask.[13:08] Marine Corps, barbecue, and patience Chad shares a bit about who he is outside of work. [17:48] Rentmysoftware.com is launching Chad shares what he is most excited about right now: a customizable software platform designed especially for trades, manufacturing, and logistics businesses. Instead of costly custom builds, clients can rent a tailored solution at a much lower entry point.Memorable Quotes"You're looking for a $10,000 solution to a $1,000 problem. Don't do this.""Don't automate a shitty process. Why would you do the wrong thing faster?""The worst answer I've ever heard is: because we've always done it this way.""Find somebody that cares enough to solve it for you the right way. That's a win.""You can't automate a relationship. You can't staff out a relationship."How to Connect with Chad KingChad had helped hundreds of companies apply technology to their business in a smarter, less painful way, unlocking revenue and cost savings. Plus, he knows way too much about bourbon and Texas BBQ.Follow him on Instagram at @bourbonandbarbq for meat and whiskey.To talk tech, find Chad at https://www.ayokasystems.com.Learn how to get customized software for a fraction of the cost at https://rentmysoftware.com/How to Connect with Camille DiazCamille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.Connect with Camille on Instagram @CamUnfiltered or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillediaz/Download Your Free PDF: 6 Millionaire Habits Anyone Can Copy at https://camillediaz.com/habitsThinking of guesting on podcasts or starting your own? This might help: Podcasting for Fun and Profit: https://bizsuccessworkshops.com/podcastcourse

April 13, 2026Episode 10616 min

106. How to Stop Hiding From Accountability

What if the reason you keep skipping your to-do list has nothing to do with laziness, and everything to do with how you set yourself up in the first place? In this solo episode, Camille gets real about the accountability trap so many of us fall into, from the excitement of a new plan to the shame spiral of not following through. She shares what a year of working with a coach taught her about trading punishing accountability systems for something far more powerful: integrity. If you have ever ghosted your own goals, this one is for you.Key Topics Discussed[0:05] The accountability hype problem Camille opens by calling out the familiar cycle of enthusiastically signing up for accountability, then quietly disappearing when results do not show up. She questions whether extreme consequence-based systems (think: eating worms or donating to a hated charity) are actually doing more harm than good.[3:30] Why punishment-based systems backfire She explains why she refuses to participate in accountability setups built around severe consequences, making the case that failing to reach a goal already feels bad enough. Adding external punishment on top just layers on shame without solving the root problem.[5:00] The integrity reframe Drawing from her work with a coach, Camille introduces integrity as doing what you said you would do, when you said you would do it, simply because you committed to it. No shame spiral required.[6:30] Lower the bar (seriously) One of the most practical sections of the episode. Camille walks through why overloading your to-do list sets you up to fail, and why shrinking your commitments to something almost embarrassingly doable actually builds the momentum you need to keep going.[9:00] Stop re-planning what you already planned She tackles the sneaky habit of restructuring, reorganizing, and re-doing your plan instead of just executing it. Camille is refreshingly honest about how she used this as a way to avoid doing the hard thing, and how she broke the cycle.[11:30] A business pivot and a new chapter Camille shares that her brand is shifting fully toward her financial services work after straddling the line between coaching and financial services for about ten years. She explains the reasoning and previews what listeners can expect going forward, including more content on wealth strategy, insurance, and generational financial planning.Memorable Quotes"Doing what you said you were going to do when you said you were going to do it. Following through on the things that you committed to simply because you committed to them.""Lower the bar. Not your expectations. Lower the requirement to something that is achievable.""If you haven't even tried it, if you haven't even checked off any of the boxes, how do you know whether it's working or not?""I can just pick the one thing that's going to move me forward the most, and not stress about the other stuff.""It's so much easier to do the required activity when you're fully on board with what it is you're doing."How to Connect with Camille DiazCamille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.Connect with Camille on Instagram or on LinkedIn at Download Your Free PDF: Thinking of guesting on podcasts or starting your own? This might help:

March 30, 2026Episode 10522 min

105. Leap, Learn, and Level Up | Roger Jorns

What if the biggest risk you could take was actually the safest choice you ever made? In this episode, I sit down with web designer and developer Roger Jorns, who walked away from the corporate world to build his own business and has spent the time since learning some hard and valuable lessons about failure, growth, and getting comfortable being uncomfortable. Roger shares the three principles that guided his first year in entrepreneurship, and they are not what most people expect to hear. If you have been thinking about making a big leap but keep talking yourself out of it, this one is worth your time.Key Topics Discussed[00:45] The leap from corporate to entrepreneur. Roger shares what finally pushed him to leave his job and start his own business. [03:25] Failing differently, not just failing less. Roger introduces his first key principle, which is the idea of learning to fail differently over time. [09:20] Always be learning, but take action too. Roger's second principle is staying in a constant state of learning, but he is careful to draw a distinction between absorbing information and actually using it. [13:51] Learning to be uncomfortable. Roger's third principle is embracing discomfort as a sign of growth. [17:20] What Roger is working on next. Roger shares his focus on growing his YouTube channel, exploring live video and webinars, and finding more speaking opportunities. Memorable Quotes "I'd rather do it and fail than look back and be like, oh man, what could it have been.""You're always going to learn something even from that big failure.""It's one thing to learn about addition, but now you're going to have to actually try to add.""If you're not uncomfortable a little bit about something, you're probably either stuck or sliding backwards."How to Connect with Roger JornsRoger was born at a young age...O wait wrong form.Roger loves to make websites. He also loves to help businesses make sure they look good online. Helping businesses to tell their story and feel confidence in their website is the driving factor for his business.When he isn't creating websites, he loves hanging out with his wife and kids, and eating tacos...maybe the occasional videogame and comic book.Check Rogers website out at reanimationdesign.com and his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-jorns/ or if you are looking to watch some video go peruse his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@reanimationdesign.How to Connect with Camille DiazCamille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.Connect with Camille on Instagram @CamUnfiltered or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillediaz/Download Your Free PDF: 6 Millionaire Habits Anyone Can Copy at https://camillediaz.com/habitsThinking of guesting on podcasts or starting your own? This might help: Podcasting for Fun and Profit: https://bizsuccessworkshops.com/podcastcourse

March 23, 2026Episode 10423 min

104. From Massive Debt to Massive Success | Jason Bourgeous

Most business origin stories get cleaned up before they are told publicly. Not this one. In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and security business owner Jason Bourgeous, who shares for the first time publicly how he walked away from a dangerous civilian contractor job in Afghanistan, came home to his family, and launched a franchise using $120,000 in credit card debt as his entire startup fund. What followed was years of grinding, sleepless nights, and hard financial lessons that most entrepreneurs only learn after things go wrong. If you have ever wondered what it really looks like to build something from nothing, with everything on the line, this conversation does not hold back.Key Topics Discussed[00:00:31] From Afghanistan contractor to entrepreneur. [00:01:44] The decision to start a franchise. [00:03:00] How $120,000 in credit cards became startup capital.[00:05:41] When the numbers stopped adding up. [00:06:48] Invoice factoring as a lifeline and a trap.[00:08:55] The honest pros and cons of debt-funded startup. [00:16:29] Why coaching and community changed everything. [00:19:09] What is coming next for Jason.Memorable Quotes"The pressure was so immense, it really lit a fire under me. I had to sell my way out of it, but I also had to learn really quickly how to get a lot better with managing money, managing expenses, employees, and resources.""Even if you're not thinking about it, you still feel it every day when you have debt.""Some people, because their business was always going up and cash was always there, they never had to learn some of those disciplines that were important for me to learn early on.""I can't read the label from inside this jar.""It's better to have several people because one person might give you advice based on one perspective, but when you have eight different perspectives in the room, somewhere in there you're going to find one that balances really well with you."How to Connect with Jason BourgeousAfter serving 12 years in two branches of the military, with 2 of those years as a civilian security operator in Afghanistan, Jason Bourgeois returned to his home town in south Louisiana to begin his journey of entrepreneurship. It’s been 12 years since he embarked on his business ownership journey, and he’s successfully scaled and exited a partnership, and has begun offering coaching and consulting services to hungry entrepreneurs looking to find freedom from their business.Follow Jason on all social media platforms by searching for the handle @semperjason and check out his website at bourgeois-strategy.comHow to Connect with Camille DiazCamille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.Connect with Camille on Instagram @CamUnfiltered or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillediaz/Download Your Free PDF: 6 Millionaire Habits Anyone Can Copy at https://camillediaz.com/habitsThinking of guesting on podcasts or starting your own? This might help: Podcasting for Fun and Profit: https://bizsuccessworkshops.com/podcastcourse

March 23, 2026Episode 10328 min

103. Your Biggest Insecurity Might Be Your Greatest Superpower | Julia Langley

What if the thing you have spent years trying to hide is actually the thing that makes you unforgettable? In this episode, I sit down with vocal coach, confidence mentor, and performer, Julia Langley, to talk about a concept she calls "your freak is your fabulous."Julia works with singers, speakers, and everyday people to help them find their voice, and along the way she discovered that the deepest confidence work is rarely about skill. It is about learning to stop suppressing the parts of yourself that the world told you were too much. This conversation covers insecurity, fear, growth, and why leaning into your weirdness might be the best business decision you ever make.Key Topics Discussed[00:50] A client story that changed everything. [04:40] Your freak is your fabulous. [05:03] Julia's own journey into authenticity. [09:57] People sense when you are hiding. [14:00] The fear of being judged. [15:21] Imposter syndrome and skill gaps. [19:14] Getting triggered is a signal, not a setback. [24:30] Bold and Confident Voices community. Memorable Quotes "Authenticity does not equal messiness.""How many times is it that the one thing we were most insecure about is actually what makes us stand out the most, if we can change our perspective and learn how to use it in a way that gets positive attention?""When you are a certain way and you tuck in those qualities, there's a distrust that people have because they don't know where you're coming from. They don't understand, because you don't understand you.""Fear is there to caution us and to awaken us to potential things that can go wrong. Where it's wrong is when you start getting stuck in it.""If you're not standing in the truth of who you are, people may not be able to identify exactly what is off, but there's something that is unsettling to them."How to Connect with Julia LangleyJulia Langley helps ambitious business leaders and performers, overcome nervousness to become bold and confident speakers so they get the big paydays they deserve, land top-tier clients, and be recognized worldwide for their expertise. With over 15 years as a featured singer for Cirque du Soleil she has performed on stages in over 20 different countries and all 50 States. In 2019, she was hit by a jeep while riding her bicycle leaving her with injuries that changed her life forever. Four surgeries later and a diagnosis of PTSD, Julia started from ground zero, and with courage and resilience got her life back on track. She believes she was given a second chance and has dedicated herself to empower others to share their story and truly be the force they were to born to be in this world.Join Julia's Bold and Confident Voices Community at https://www.skool.com/bold-and-confident-voices-9012/about and be sure to follow her on Instagram @CirqueSingerJulesHow to Connect with Camille DiazCamille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.Connect with Camille on Instagram @CamUnfiltered or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillediaz/Download Your Free PDF: 6 Millionaire Habits Anyone Can Copy at https://camillediaz.com/habitsThinking of guesting on podcasts or starting your own? This might help: Podcasting for Fun and Profit: https://bizsuccessworkshops.com/podcastcourse

March 19, 2026Episode 10220 min

102. Turning Followers into Clients | Isabella Sanchez Castañeda

You are putting out content every single day, people are messaging you to say they love it, and yet nobody is buying. Sound familiar? In this episode, I sit down with podcast strategist and visibility expert Isabella Sanchez Castañeda to dig into one of the most frustrating traps that entrepreneurs fall into online: the business bestie zone.Isabella shares how she discovered she was the one creating the problem, what she changed to fix it, and the practical content strategies that helped her turn warm fans into paying clients. If you have ever felt resentment toward followers who cheer you on, but never open their wallets, this conversation is going to hit close to home. Key Topics Discussed[00:00:26] Content that creates fans, not clients. Isabella opens with her own experience of gaining podcast listeners who felt like best friends but never converted to buyers. She reflects on the entitled mindset she had at the time and how long it took her to see that she was the one creating the problem.[00:01:41] Authenticity does not mean messiness. Isabella draws an important line between being authentic and oversharing. [00:04:13] The three-week buffer rule. This is one of the most practical takeaways in the episode.[00:08:05] Knowing what you want to be known for.[00:10:13] The jackhammer versus the chisel. Isabella uses a vivid analogy to explain why repetition with intention works better than variety without focus. [00:11:40] Spinning any story to fit your niche. Camille and Isabella work through a fun example of how the same story, someone getting hit in the head during a tennis match, can be told completely differently depending on what you sell.[00:14:58] What happened when Isabella made the switch. Isabella is honest that the shift was not immediate. Memorable Quotes"Authenticity does not equal messiness. Authenticity does not equal betraying my own boundaries and sharing before I'm ready.""We are presenting solutions, not complaints. And that has been possible because I implement a three-week buffer.""If I am not willing to get a little bit of feedback, that means it is not ready for me to share yet.""They are hearing it once or twice, even though you are saying it like 25 times.""The electric company does not take good vibes."How to Connect with Isabella Sanchez CastañedaIsabella Sanchez Castañeda is an award-winning podcast strategist and producer for expert personal brands. Isabella is the CEO and founder of Isa Media Inc a digital marketing agency focused on helping you grow your visibility and revenue through podcasting. Combining her background in journalism, dedication to marketing, and years in podcasting, Isabella is here to help you know exactly what to say in your next podcast episode.Make sure to grab your copy of 5 Mistakes Podcasters Make that Keep Them From Making Sales https://isamediainc.ck.page/b0d74f4471How to Connect with Camille DiazCamille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.Connect with Camille on Instagram @CamUnfiltered or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillediaz/Download Your Free PDF: 6 Millionaire Habits Anyone Can Copy at https://camillediaz.com/habitsThinking of guesting on podcasts or starting your own? This might help: Podcasting for Fun and Profit: https://bizsuccessworkshops.com/podcastcourse

March 16, 2026Episode 10122 min

101. Building a Business That Works for Your Brain | Stephanie Berman

What if the "rules" of running a business were never meant for your brain? Stephanie Berman spent a decade teaching piano before discovering she had undiagnosed ADHD and autism, and that her entire approach to work needed a complete redesign.Now a money coach specifically serving clients with ADHD and autism, Stephanie joins us to pull back the curtain on how she built a business around her needs, not in spite of them. From radical calendar restructuring to 90-day content cycles and hard-won financial boundaries, this conversation is packed with real, actionable wisdom for neurodivergent entrepreneurs… and honestly, for any business owner who's ever felt burned out trying to fit a mold that wasn't made for them.Key Topics Discussed[00:00:29] Piano teaching to money coaching. Stephanie shares her journey from a decade of teaching piano (a path she chose partly because she could work for herself) to launching a money coaching business tailored to people with ADHD and autism. She reflects on how that first business was actually a training ground for everything she'd need later.[00:02:31] Marketing struggles & perfectionism. Stephanie opens up about the real challenges of neurodivergent entrepreneurship.[00:05:21] The 90-day content secret. Stephanie reveals her content strategy.[00:07:07] Designing your ideal schedule. [00:11:07] Running a nonprofit alongside coaching. [00:15:13] Pay yourself first ALWAYS. Stephanie shares her top advice for neurodivergent entrepreneurs: build your business around yourself, not the other way around.Memorable Quotes“The stepping stones to where I am now were learning how to build a business that fits my life and my needs and not the other way around, not living my life for my business.” “I literally have 90 days of social media posts I just post over and over again. So now you know my secret. It’s not a secret. It’s a strategy.” “A lot of my struggles have had to do with marketing and networking. The rejection sensitivity dysphoria that comes along with [ADHD and autism] makes the marketing aspect really difficult.”“Don’t build yourself around your business, because you’ll just burn out doing it that way.”“Your willingness to stick to your schedule is actually an encouragement to me to stick to mine.”How to Connect with Stephanie BermanStephanie Berman is a money coach who equips fellow neurodivergents with skills needed to achieve financial freedom. She specializes in budgeting basics and leading clients from overwhelm to “Oh! I get it!” She draws wisdom from lessons learned the hard way, her journey from minimum wage to debt free living, and her financial coach master training. Recently diagnosed with ADHD & autism, she understands the neurodivergent tendencies toward overwhelm & impulsive buying. Since she began her coaching career in 2018, her clients have paid off over a half million dollars in debt. Stephanie lives in southeastern Washington with her neurodivergent husband and their 2013 Honda Fit named Hoshi.Follow her on Instagram @yourneurodivergentmoneycoach and visit her website at www.bermanbudgeting.com. Learn more about Stephanie's nonprofit at www.azizaproject.org.How to Connect with Camille DiazCamille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.Connect with Camille on Instagram @CamUnfiltered or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillediaz/Download Your Free PDF: 6 Millionaire Habits Anyone Can Copy at https://camillediaz.com/habitsThinking of guesting on podcasts or starting your own? This might help: Podcasting for Fun and Profit: https://bizsuccessworkshops.com/podcastcourse

March 12, 2026Episode 10044 min

100. Flip the Script | The Real Deal with Camille

What does it take to show up for 100 episodes, keep it real, and build something that actually means something? In this special milestone episode of The Real Deal with Camille, we flip the script entirely. Instead of me interviewing a guest, email marketing strategist and fellow podcaster Ely Delaney steps in to turn the mic around and ask me all the questions you the listeners have probably been wondering. From the business I’ve rarely talked about on the show, to the behind the scenes chaos of podcasting, to what I’m most excited about next, this episode is a rare and genuine peek behind the curtain.Key Topics Discussed[00:02:18] What Camille actually does. Camille finally answers the question her listeners may not know the answer to. [00:03:39] From ballroom dance studio to finance. Camille tells the full origin story of how a failed business partnership, a lawsuit, and a dark season led her to a money class she almost skipped, and eventually to the career she has now. She shares how being a client first made her a better mentor.[00:12:35] How the show was born. [00:14:55] How Camille chooses guests. Camille talks about her intentional approach to booking guests. [00:18:29] Podcasting chaos behind the scenes. Camille shares some of her most memorable recording disasters.[00:24:21] The best part of 100 episodes. [00:26:10] Advice for aspiring podcasters. [00:31:42] Podcasting for Fun and Profit course. Camille and Ely reveal the course they have been quietly building together Memorable Quotes"I love to tell people that I share big money secrets that shouldn't be a secret.""When people have good information and they've got resources, they'll make great decisions. They'll go out, they'll change the world.""Every entrepreneur has a different story. And when everyone else in your family and friend group has a 9 to 5, it can feel very much like you are stuck on your own island doing this crazy thing. And I'm like, no, do not quit.""Just give it a go. Even if you just say I'm going to make 10 and your whole series is just 10, cool. You did the thing.""The feel of the show is as if we sat down and we're having coffee and someone else who's waiting for their order kind of drops in, gets to hear a little bit of our conversation, and then their order's ready and they head back out."How to Connect with Ely DelaneyEly Delaney is your Email Marketing Architect and is also known as “The People Whisperer”.He’s the creator of The Follow Up Rockstar System, teaching entrepreneurs how to go from surviving to thriving in any economy through the art and science of building strong relationships and following up for LIFE.He’s an Amazon bestseller with his two books “Marketing Tidbits” and “Networking Tidbits”With a passion for connecting people, his best-selling training course “Networking Like A Rockstar” has over 1416 students registered globally. Ely helps speakers, authors, and coaches automate their follow-up to grow their business without having to have an MBA from MIT.He’s the guy to help you build a 24/7 automated system and turn you into a Follow-Up Rockstar!Connect with Ely at https://connectwithely.com/His newest 5-Day Course is available at https://thefollowupfix.net/And our collaborative course Podcasting for Fun and Profit is now LIVE! Check it out here: https://bizsuccessworkshops.com/podcastcourseHow to Connect with Camille DiazCamille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.Connect with Camille on Instagram @CamUnfiltered or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillediaz/Download Your Free PDF: 6 Millionaire Habits Anyone Can Copy at https://camillediaz.com/habits