Showstopper Episodes

“When you’ve got the vulnerability to ask someone whose steps ahead of you, you will begin to move the needle forward.” – Brad Milford

“When you go for your dream, we’re not just doing it for ourselves. We’re doing it to show other people it’s possible.” - Barry Nicolaou

“Deep down we’re all the same. We all want the same things. We all want to be validated. We want to be heard. We want to be respected. We want to be loved and treated with kindness.” – Melisa Caprio

“If you’re too underconfident to collaborate, you are impairing your success.” – Fred Joyal

Allow yourself to say no to things.

“Own your accomplishments.” – Mary Guirovich

“New blood is the lifeblood of your business.” - Cari Higham

Businesses don’t turn into unicorns when you hit 7-figures.

“If I keep a strong vision ahead of me, I can overcome.” - Paul Henderson

“Anybody that has a desire to write can write a good book with the right guidance.” - Michele Chynoweth

“Sometimes just the way you share something can make an impact.” - Amy Scruggs

“If you don’t provide a “wow” experience for your clients, your competition will do it for you, and you will lose market share.” - Michelle Seiler Tucker

“If you have an idea, it’s because you’re the one to see it through.” – Dr. Debi Silber

“Outdo yourself by showing honor to other people. Even in the face of offense and opposition.” – Amy P. Kelly

“We don’t realize that we live in our assumptions. We imagine that our assumptions are reality, and then we don’t reality check.” - Dr. Foojan Zeine

“The things that you go through that are really hard are where you grow the most.” – Janelle Anderson

“Always listen to your intuition first before anyone else’s advice.” - Dr. Heather Moday

“The bigger celebrity you become, the better results everybody gets.” – Clint Arthur

“Don’t let fear be your mode of operation.” – Joyce Marter

“What’s your SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) to win the day?” – Edwin Dearborn

“It brings you closer to your dreams when you celebrate.” - Kelli Calabrese

“Be courageous. Be proactive.” - Brian Kreeger Today’s featured author is a father, grandfather, speaker, US veteran, and award-winning Nonprofit Leadership Coach, Brian Kreeger. Brian and I talk about his book, “The Courageous Ask: A Proactive Approach to Prevent the Fall of Christian Nonprofit Leaders”, how to prevent leadership falls, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: Where the source is for most leadership falls. What are some indicators of an impending leadership fall? Why leaders n...

“If you’re not going for the thing that’s going to bring the most value into the world, then why we’re doing it?” – Tracy Hazzard

“Acquiring knowledge is your right.” - Shonda Buchanan Today’s featured author is educator, culturalist, award-winning poet, literary activist, and world traveler, Shonda Buchanan. Shonda and I have a fun-filled chat about her memoir, “Black Indian”, being a critical thinker, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Shonda to become a professor. How she never has writer’s block. The importance of telling our stories How learning about her family's past impacted her Why do yo...