• Ep 56 Susan Meredith Tells Us How To Use Universal Patterns In Our Businesses
    Jun 24 2026

    Speaker and author, Susan Meredith, gives us some insights on how to use universal patterns to grow our businesses. She also talks about stress, change and financial stress through the lens of human energy management - change management, time management, project management and stress management are all based on managing human energy.

    Susan is also the CEO of MentaMorph, Inc, which offers MentaMorph Money, a multi-scenario mobile financial game to practice financial decisions where it isn’t boring, scary or costly to make mistakes.

    Susan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-meredith/

    MentaMorph: https://mentamorph.com



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    22 mins
  • Ep 55 Mary Scott's Startup Plan For Avoiding Mistakes
    Jun 17 2026

    Mary Scott, host of the Business Riff podcast and startup business consultant, explains how to avoid potential landmines when starting a business. From seeing if there's a market for your business idea to banking issues.

    Mary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-scott-stl/

    YouTube podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZbjKcnBl3adg5utrSXexaw

    Stuck? Time To Improv podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bOv6yWCPqW86br5sTlvk9?si=8788d7c3dd614de4

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    11 mins
  • Ep 54 Mary Scott Tells Us Why You Need A Business Pitch
    Jun 10 2026

    Mary Scott, host of the Business Riff podcast and startup business consultant, explains various types of business pitches and how to create a pitch that works for you and your business.

    Mary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-scott-stl/

    YouTube podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZbjKcnBl3adg5utrSXexaw

    Stuck? Time To Improv podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bOv6yWCPqW86br5sTlvk9?si=8788d7c3dd614de4

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    16 mins
  • Ep 53 LinkedIn Strategist Judi Hays Talks About How LinkedIn Uses AI And More
    Jun 3 2026

    Judi Hayes, author, speaker and LinkedIn strategist, helps us understand that your personal brand is just as important off and on LinkedIn (and other social media platforms). She explains 360brew and how to bring value to your profile.

    Email Judi: judi@judihays.com

    Judi's website: www.judihays.com

    Judi on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/judihays/

    Judi on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@askjudihays

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    17 mins
  • Ep 52 Judi Hays Gives Her Insights On LinkedIn Personal Branding
    May 27 2026

    Judi Hayes, author, speaker and LinkedIn strategist, helps us understand that your personal brand is just as important off and on LinkedIn (and other social media platforms). She explains the "3 E's" of her book, "Elevate, Expand and Engage" and introduces us to a new term "pitch slapping".

    Email Judi: judi@judihays.com

    Judi's website: www.judihays.com

    Judi on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/judihays/

    Judi on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@askjudihays

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    16 mins
  • Ep 51 Ken Miller Shares His Insights On Scaling Your Business
    May 20 2026

    Ken Miller, serial entrepreneur, author, resilience coach and president of Denali FSP Fundraising & Grant Consultants, tells us how to grow a business by outsourcing work like social media and other jobs that keep you from being productive. He also shares how to use AI to increase your productivity.

    Ken's email: ken@denalifsp.com

    Ken's websites: kenmillerspeaks.com, denalifsp.com

    Ken on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kenmiller84


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    18 mins
  • Ep 50 David Beckemeyer Discusses Staying Connected To The Finances Of Your Business
    May 13 2026

    David Beckemeyer, host of the "Outrage Overload" podcast and retired executive, gives his insights on keeping an eye on the money side of your business. David mentions how business growth can be tricky and issues that should be watched, like supply chain, cash flow and hiring.

    David's email: david@bdt.com

    David's website: bdt.com

    David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeckemeyer/

    David's substack

    Podcast: Outrage Overload

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    17 mins
  • Ep 49 David Beckemeyer Talks About How Political Polarization Affects Our Businesses
    May 6 2026

    David Beckemeyer, host of the "Outrage Overload" podcast and retired executive, discusses how the current political environment can affect business relationships. He talks about navigating conversations and keeping your sanity in these wacky times.

    David's email: david@bdt.com

    David's website: bdt.com

    David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeckemeyer/

    David's substack

    Podcast: Outrage Overload

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    21 mins