Episodes

Winning Hearts in the Age of AI: Mastering Automation Without Losing Authenticity | RR303
March 25, 2025

Winning Hearts in the Age of AI: Mastering Automation Without Losing Authenticity | RR303

Automation and AI should make business easier—not strip away the personal connections that make it thrive. Shaun Whynacht, founder of Blue Cow Marketing, has spent over a decade helping businesses use automation without losin...
Your Relationship with Money: Mindset Shifts for Financial Success | RR302
March 18, 2025

Your Relationship with Money: Mindset Shifts for Financial Success | RR302

The way you think about money is just as important as how you spend or save it. Chad Hufford brings a fresh perspective to financial planning, showing how shifting your mindset around money can open doors to real financial fr...
Networking That Works: How to Build Trust and Gain Real Connections | RR301
March 11, 2025

Networking That Works: How to Build Trust and Gain Real Connections | RR301

Networking isn’t about collecting business cards—it’s about building real relationships that create lasting opportunities. Linda Walters, master connector, referral strategist, and founder of Lead Tribes, shares how authentic...
Celebrating 300 Episodes – The Power of Relationships & Gratitude | RR300
March 4, 2025

Celebrating 300 Episodes – The Power of Relationships & Gratitude | RR300

We’ve hit a major milestone! In this special solo episode—something I rarely do—I’m taking a moment to celebrate 300 episodes of Relationships Rule! This journey has been an incredible ride, filled with insightful conversatio...
Why Emotional Marketing is the Key to Business Success | RR299
Feb. 25, 2025

Why Emotional Marketing is the Key to Business Success | RR299

Most buying decisions aren’t based on logic—they’re driven by emotion, connection, and trust. Chantal Cornelius helps businesses tap into this by using emotional marketing instead of generic selling points. As an internationa...
How to Stand Out in Business Through Authentic Branding and Networking | RR298
Feb. 18, 2025

How to Stand Out in Business Through Authentic Branding and Networking | RR298

Success in business isn’t just about having the best product—it’s about building trust, mastering relationships, and knowing how to tell your story. Paige Arnof-Fenn, founder of Mavens & Moguls, has worked with brands like Mi...
Becoming the Best Version of YOU with Mary Kominska | RR297
Feb. 11, 2025

Becoming the Best Version of YOU with Mary Kominska | RR297

Personal growth isn’t just about learning new skills—it’s about challenging old patterns, setting boundaries, and becoming the best version of yourself. Mary Kominska, an entrepreneur, mindset coach, and creator of the T.E.A....
Jacob Hicks on The Art of the Follow-Up and Long-Term Success | RR296
Feb. 4, 2025

Jacob Hicks on The Art of the Follow-Up and Long-Term Success | RR296

Success is not only about making sales, it is about building real relationships, creating smart systems, and staying true to your purpose. Jacob Hicks, a coach and speaker, joins me to share his insights on work-life balance,...
The Power of Caring Leadership with Traycee Mayer | RR295
Jan. 28, 2025

The Power of Caring Leadership with Traycee Mayer | RR295

Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about showing up with empathy, kindness, and genuine care for people. In this episode, I sit down with Traycee Mayer, author of The Leadership Contradiction, to discuss her refreshing take o...
Simplifying Goal Setting for Busy Professionals with Debra Eckerling | RR294
Jan. 21, 2025

Simplifying Goal Setting for Busy Professionals with Debra Eckerling | RR294

Setting the right goals starts with knowing what you truly want, and Debra Eckerling is here to make it easier than ever to figure that out. Deb Eckerling, the creator of the DEB Method, joins me to talk about how anyone can ...
Delivering Magic: How to Create Unforgettable Customer Experiences | RR 293
Jan. 14, 2025

Delivering Magic: How to Create Unforgettable Customer Experiences | RR 293

Bring the magic of Disney to your small businesses by showing how exceptional customer service creates unforgettable loyalty. Join me as I chat with Vance Morris, a former Disney executive turned small business owner and cust...
Why Staying Visible Matters: Wisdom from Karen Gunther | RR292
Jan. 7, 2025

Why Staying Visible Matters: Wisdom from Karen Gunther | RR292

The secrets to staying visible and building lasting client relationships in a competitive digital landscape are just a listen away. Karen Gunther, founder of Stay Visible Marketing, joins me to talk about how businesses can s...
Unlocking Rapid Growth Without Changing Who You Are | RR291
Dec. 31, 2024

Unlocking Rapid Growth Without Changing Who You Are | RR291

Can introverts be successful in sales and networking? Absolutely! Meet Matthew Pollard. Matthew is known as the “Rapid Growth Guy,” and specializes in helping introverts excel in business without trying to be extroverts. Mat...
Why Every Creator Needs to Understand Intellectual Property | RR290
Dec. 24, 2024

Why Every Creator Needs to Understand Intellectual Property | RR290

Do you really know how to protect what you’ve created? Céleste Reumert Refn, an expert in intellectual property, joins me to break down the world of trademarks, copyrights, and protecting your ideas. With her Danish backgroun...
Redefining Success Through Reflection and Relationships | RR289
Dec. 17, 2024

Redefining Success Through Reflection and Relationships | RR289

How do you find balance and purpose when life feels overwhelming? Todd Bertsch shares his journey of personal growth, self-reflection, and the power of relationships. Todd, a business owner, life coach, and host of The Bolt p...
Building Genuine Connections Through Bold Strategies with Jason Zygadlo | RR288
Dec. 10, 2024

Building Genuine Connections Through Bold Strategies with Jason Zygadlo | RR288

How do you stand out in a world full of competition? Jason Zygadlo, founder of Build.Your.Own.Brand., joins me to share his journey from creatively breaking into pharmaceutical sales to becoming an expert in helping people an...
The Secrets to Long-Term Growth Through Relationships | RR 287
Dec. 3, 2024

The Secrets to Long-Term Growth Through Relationships | RR 287

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly build lasting success? Scott Grates, a relationship marketing expert, breaks it all down in this episode. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to “sell, s...
Jean Wright’s Guide to Selling with Confidence and Authenticity | RR286
Nov. 26, 2024

Jean Wright’s Guide to Selling with Confidence and Authenticity | RR286

Is confidence the secret to successful selling? Jean Wright, a sales confidence coach, joins me to share her passion about helping women break free from the outdated, aggressive sales stereotypes. Jean shares her journey from...
Why Intentional Visibility is Key to Business Growth with Donna Cravotta | RR285
Nov. 19, 2024

Why Intentional Visibility is Key to Business Growth with Donna Cravotta | RR285

What happens when you take a step back to redesign your business — and your life? In this episode, I talk with Donna Cravotta, CEO and Founder of the Cravotta Media Group and the creator of BeVisible.club, who shares how a ma...
The Power of a Few Kind Words: Lessons from a Year of Giving with Tracey Gates | RR284
Nov. 12, 2024

The Power of a Few Kind Words: Lessons from a Year of Giving with Tracey Gates | RR284

I am joined, in this episode, by kindness ambassador, life & wellness coach, author and speaker, Tracey Gates. Tracey shares her incredible, year-long mission to send out kindness, one note at a time and offers inspiring insi...
Finding Success Through the Power of Your Voice with Earl Thomas | RR283
Nov. 5, 2024

Finding Success Through the Power of Your Voice with Earl Thomas | RR283

What’s it like to have a career built on the power of your voice? Earl Thomas knows. He has the perfect nickname for his career journey – he is known as "The Voice,". Earl and I sit down to talk about the world of voiceovers...
A Guide to Relationship-Driven Sales in the Age of AI | RR282
Oct. 29, 2024

A Guide to Relationship-Driven Sales in the Age of AI | RR282

How are AI and social selling changing the way we connect in sales? Join me as I sit down with John Golden, a globally recognized sales and marketing thought leader, to explore the evolving world of sales. John shares how soc...
Build Stronger Connections through Active Listening with Deb Porter
Oct. 22, 2024

Build Stronger Connections through Active Listening with Deb Porter

What if really listening could transform your relationships, both personal and professional? In this episode, I chat with Deb Porter, a communication expert and founder of Hearing Out Life Drama. Deb is passionate about the p...
David Saxby’s Secrets to Turning Creative Ideas into Business Wins | RR280
Oct. 15, 2024

David Saxby’s Secrets to Turning Creative Ideas into Business Wins | RR280

Ever wondered how creativity and strategy can take a business from ordinary to extraordinary? In this episode, I sit down with David Saxby, a marketing expert who’s known for thinking outside the box and bringing a fresh appr...