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Build with Sophia

Build with Sophia

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Welcome to Build with Sophia.
The podcast where careers meet entrepreneurship. Join Sophia for inspiring conversations with professionals, founders, industry experts, and changemakers as they share their journeys, lessons, and practical strategies for success. Whether you’re building your career, starting a business, or seeking motivation to achieve your goals, each episode delivers insights to help you grow, lead, and create lasting impact. Tune in, learn, and build your future with confidence.

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Episodes
  • Life-Led vs JOY-Led: How to Stop Surviving and Start Living with Purpose with Ted Kopecko
    Jul 3 2026

    Are you building a successful career—or simply staying busy?


    In this inspiring episode of Build with Sophia, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and commercial real estate expert Ted Kopecko shares why so many high achievers still feel burned out, unfulfilled, and disconnected despite their success.


    Drawing from more than three decades of experience in business, architecture, entrepreneurship, and personal transformation, Ted introduces his powerful concept of moving from Life-Led living to JOY-Led living. He explains how mindset, identity, and intentional choices shape our future and how anyone can rewrite their life story before time rewrites it for them.


    Whether you’re an entrepreneur, professional, leader, or someone searching for greater purpose, this episode offers practical wisdom to help you build a life filled with meaning, fulfillment, and freedom.

    To learn more about Ted Kopecko, download the FREE Finding JOY Workbook, and discover practical tools to help you move from Life-Led to JOY-Led living, visit:

    https://www.FindingJOY.us

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    26 mins
  • The Psychology of Influence: How Great Leaders Communicate, Persuade, and Inspire Action with JonRobert Tartaglione
    Jul 3 2026

    Why do some messages inspire action while others are ignored? What makes people say “yes,” embrace change, or trust a leader?


    In this episode of Build with Sophia, psychologist and behavioral scientist Dr. JonRobert Tartaglione shares the science behind influence, persuasion, and strategic communication. Drawing on research from psychology, behavioral economics, and neuroscience, JonRobert explains how leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals can communicate more effectively, motivate others, and make better decisions.


    Whether you’re leading a team, growing a business, negotiating with clients, or simply looking to become a better communicator, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.

    To learn more about Dr. JonRobert Tartaglione, access free leadership resources, influence assessments, newsletters, and discover how behavioral science can transform your leadership and communication, visit:


    https://www.influence51.com

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    31 mins
  • How to Build Trust, Get Found, and Grow Your Business Online | Wes Towers
    Jul 1 2026

    In today’s competitive digital landscape, simply having a website isn’t enough. So how can small businesses stand out, build trust, and consistently attract the right customers?


    In this episode of Build with Sophia, entrepreneur and digital marketing expert Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, shares practical, no-fluff strategies for growing a business online. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience helping builders and trades businesses succeed, Wes explains why authenticity, trust, and smart digital marketing matter more than ever in the age of AI.


    Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, freelancer, or marketing professional, this conversation is packed with actionable advice you can implement immediately.


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    https://uplift360.com.au

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    29 mins
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