Now, more than ever, people across the United States are starting new businesses. Why are so many taking the entrepreneurial plunge at this pivotal point in time? Moreover, what does it take for your businesses to endure for the long term? The businesses that survive and thrive are the ones that don’t try to figure it out in isolation. Our own Lynn Whitbeck shares her insights and expertise on our latest podcast episode, with Rachel Whitbeck serving as the host.

Lynn is the Founder and CEO of Strategic Sales Queen, Amazon Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Host of Claim Your Career Crown and the Get More Clients shows.

She has been seen on NBC, USA Today, HuffPost, Chicago Tribune, and more!

When she is not working with clients, Lynn loves visiting National Parks, cooking, and playing Pokémon Go.

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Skincare can be overwhelming, especially with so many “natural” products that don’t always live up to the hype. Tallow is making a big comeback, and you may be considering using this in your skincare regimen. Here, we spoke with Kathy Riemann about what tallow is, why it works so well, and how it can completely change the way you care for your skin.

Kathy Riemann is the founder of Bluffside Apothecary, an organic skincare brand rooted in timeless ingredients and intentional craftsmanship.

Inspired by her background in senior living, Kathy creates small-batch products using tallow, botanicals, and thoughtfully sourced organic ingredients designed to nourish skin at every stage of life.

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In your sales career, a lack of systems can quietly drain your time, energy, and profits. Even so, setting boundaries and creating simple processes can feel overwhelming. On our new episode, guest Molly Klipp shares how to get started in a way that actually gives you your life back. With the right approach, you can achieve the balance you need to thrive in your business and in your life.

Molly Klipp is the founder of Carefree Beauty Permanent Makeup and the Profit Coach with Beauty Business Mastery.

With over 40 years in the beauty industry, she helps beauty business owners simplify, systemize, and succeed through clear processes, stronger boundaries, and better client experiences.

She brings a story-driven, practical approach rooted in real-life lessons.

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AI is everywhere right now, but most businesses are struggling to actually use it well. Many teams attend a training, feel overwhelmed, and then go right back to old habits. Why is that? And what actually works if you want AI adoption to stick? We asked today's guest, Dana Rozier. She shares all you need to know about effective AI training.

Dana Rozier is the founder of Nova Consulting AI, where she helps non-technical leaders and small teams adopt AI with confidence.

With a background in teaching and curriculum development, she specializes in making complex technology simple and practical.

Dana focuses on building AI literacy and helping organizations create the right conditions for AI to truly succeed.

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Relying too heavily on technology can create serious gaps in care and communication with older adults. In certain ways, modern technology is failing seniors and creating new challenges to overcome. How can we address these issues? We spoke with Ashlyn Sidhu about why tech keeps falling short for seniors and the simple, human-first approach that actually works.

Ashlyn Sidhu is the founder of Your Senior Tech, an intergenerational organization that helps older adults navigate technology safely and confidently in an increasingly digital world. Through on-site tech support, educational workshops, and scam-prevention programs, she works directly with seniors and senior living communities to close the digital gap using real human support, not complicated tools.

Ashlyn leads a student-powered model that pairs high school and college students with seniors, creating meaningful intergenerational connections while delivering practical tech help. Her work focuses on digital literacy, online safety, and access, with a growing emphasis on protecting older adults from scams and misinformation. She is currently expanding Your Senior Tech into a nonprofit to scale its impact and reach more communities.

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Poor communication habits can silently derail your relationships and career. What might you be saying or doing to unintentionally turn clients away? Overcoming this feels tricky, whether you’re struggling to identify the issues or implement the right solutions. Luckily, this episode’s guest, Jen Mueller, has simple conversation strategies to turn any discussion around in seconds.

It’s no surprise Jen Mueller pursued a career in sports broadcasting – after all, sports fits her competitive nature and broadcasting fits her skillset.

Jen spent 19 years with the Seattle Mariners’ TV broadcast team and is in her 17th season on the Seahawks’ radio sidelines.

Jen is a skilled interviewer with a heart for people, a sought-after keynote speaker, and the host of I Cook, You Measure, sharing strategies to build stronger connections.

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One of the biggest struggles business owners face is maintaining a steady cash flow. Some months might be great, but others? Not so much. Cash flow pressure can quietly strangle growth, stall innovation, and shake even the most confident leaders.

Overcoming it might feel impossible—especially without major resources—but on today’s episode, Dondi Dix reveals the hidden, no-cost power moves that help CEOs regain control and boost financial momentum.

Dondi Dix is an executive and fractional Chief Transformation, Growth, and People Officer with over 25 years of experience helping organizations align leadership, people, and systems to drive scalable performance.

As part of The Proper Group Executive, she partners with companies navigating growth, M&A, and cultural change—drawing on a career that includes leadership roles at Lockton, T-Mobile, and other global and private equity-backed firms.

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Fatigue, brain fog, and bloating can feel like separate issues, but they often start in the same place: your gut. Rebalancing it naturally can transform your energy, focus, and overall health. In this episode, our guest Megan Barefoot shares a simple, science-backed gut reset formula that helps you feel better from the inside out.

Megan Barefoot is a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Integrative Health Coach on a mission to help people fall in love with their guts again.

As the founder of No Shoes Nutrition, Megan blends science-backed strategies with a playful, down-to-earth approach to transform how we eat, think, and feel.

Known for her infectious energy and knack for turning complex nutrition concepts into simple, doable steps, she’s passionate about gut health, balancing hormones, and helping clients ditch inflammation so they can thrive—body, mind, and soul.

When she’s not coaching or teaching her wildly popular cooking classes, you can find her experimenting in the kitchen, speaking on stages, or inspiring others to live boldly and feel their absolute best.

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