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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 46 MIN

Ep. 208 The Coaching Model That Helps Business Owners Scale, Exit, and Actually Enjoy the Journey

from Business Growth Spotlight · host Heidi Schalk

Show Notes:In this episode, Heidi Schalk sits down with Dave Pennington, founder of Penn Coaching & Consulting, for a conversation packed with hard-won insights on leadership, business scaling, exit strategy, and the smart use of AI. Dave shares his journey through ministry, private education, and now a coaching practice built around helping business owners unlock their strengths, build the right teams, and position their businesses for maximum value when it's time to sell or transition. Bio:Dave spent the last 35+ years managing and leading organizations. He has served on national & international boards. He has built strong teams, developed his personal leadership, managed financials, and developed and sustained visionary leadership.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pennington-phd-35042714/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penncandc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penncandc/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@penncoachingconsulting Website:  https://penncoaching.com Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint🎁 Looking for the solution to missed calls and leaking revenue?  Check out Leah, our AI employee then get your free custom demo for your business:  myhlhgrowthsolutions.com/leah

Show Notes: In this episode, Heidi Schalk sits down with Dave Pennington, founder of Penn Coaching & Consulting, for a conversation packed with hard-won insights on leadership, business scaling, exit strategy, and the smart use of AI. Dave shares his journey through ministry, private education, and now a coaching practice built around helping business owners unlock their strengths, build the right teams, and position their businesses for maximum value when it's time to sell or transition....

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