The Power of One More

In this episode of The Power of One More, host Julie Duncan sits down with Kyle Gruber to explore how one small action one more post, one more conversation, one more connection can create lasting impact in a community. This conversation focuses on consistency with purpose, storytelling, and how showing up daily can transform not only a business, but an entire local ecosystem.

In this episode of The Power of One More, host Julie Duncan sits down with Dr. Deepak Bhootra to explore what it really takes to stay consistent when results don’t show up right away. This conversation focuses on patience, persistence, and learning to trust the unseen progress happening beneath the surface. Dr. Deepak shares powerful insights on why success is often delayed, how small wins are often overlooked, and why consistency will always outperform talent in the long run. Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome to the Power of One More(00:01:25) - Dr. Deepak Gupta on the Power of One(00:01:51) - Why Uncertainty Is the Killer for Salespeople(00:03:45) - What Signs of Progress Do People Miss in Their Sales?(00:04:41) - Deepak On The Big Win(00:07:13) - Working With a Process to Reduce Burnout(00:09:30) - What to Do During Slow Seasons?(00:12:07) - Why Does Consistency Outperform Talent?(00:13:58) - The Power of One More(00:14:48) - How to Process a Loss (Deepak's COVID)(00:18:21) - How to Process Pain(00:20:06) - What is the First Step after a Professional Loss?(00:22:01) - Rebuilding Your Life(00:24:13) - Why Self-Compassion Matters During Recovery(00:26:41) - The Power of One More(00:27:21) - Why is Motivation unreliable in long term growth?(00:29:29) - How Routine Supports Consistency(00:32:00) - What's One Daily Discipline to Build Momentum?(00:33:26) - What Do You Want To Do In 2026?(00:35:37) - How to Stay Committed without Getting Burnout(00:37:28) - Power of One More: Leadership(00:40:28) - Is Charisma Worth It? ((00:41:44) - The Connection between Charisma and Leadership(00:45:19) - Keep Your Promises(00:49:19) - Dr. Deepak Bhutra

In this episode of The Power of One More, host Julie Duncan sits down with Kim Diamond to explore what it truly means to lead even when you don’t feel ready. This conversation focuses on the real challenges leaders face, from overwhelming responsibility and constant change to recovering from setbacks and self-doubt. Kim shares powerful, real-world strategies on building confidence through action, leading with vulnerability, and creating trust within teams. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Power of One More(00:01:17) - The Problem of Being Ready for Leadership(00:02:05) - How to Help Leaders Who Are Overwhelmed By Responsibility(00:04:47) - What Kind of Mind Shift Allows a Leader to Lead Well When They(00:07:18) - Developing Confidence Through Action(00:09:59) - How to Build Trust Within Your Team(00:12:11) - Power of One More(00:13:06) - Why Change Creates Emotional Stress(00:18:15) - How to Calm the Leader When Things Are Unstable(00:20:48) - Grounding for Leaders: One More Habit(00:23:30) - The Power of One More: Recovering From a Leadership Breakdown(00:24:32) - How do you help leaders recover emotionally after a mistake or a public(00:26:27) - What's the First Step toward Restoring Trust?(00:28:14) - How to Adcknowledge Failure and Learn From It(00:29:34) - John Maxwell(00:31:05) - What Perseverance After Failure(00:33:39) - How to Hire 1800 People in 18 Months(00:35:44) - Why Do So Many Leaders Compare themselves?(00:36:39) - Why Do So Many Leaders Struggle With The Comparison Trap?(00:38:48) - What Makes Your Leadership Style Unique?(00:41:51) - One Leadership Moment When Authenticity Led(00:44:42) - How Being Yourself Can Create Lasting Influence(00:47:40) - Kimberly Diamond's Social Media(00:48:26) - One More Time: Kimberly

In this inspiring episode of The Power of One More, host Julie Duncan sits down with Chris Rhone, founder and program director of Unique Hoops Basketball Academy, to explore how discipline, resilience, and small daily choices shape lasting success. With more than 20 years of experience mentoring young athletes, Chris shares how he teaches players to give “1% more” in every drill, every practice, and every moment—especially when motivation fades. He explains that discipline is not a personality trait but a daily decision, one that compounds over time into confidence, character, and leadership.

In this powerful episode of The Power of One More, host Julie Duncan sits down with entrepreneur Justin Rowling, founder and local owner of Dirty Dog Carpet, Surface, and Duct Cleaning, to explore what it truly means to lead with heart. From starting with just one team member to growing into a multi-location operation with a full staff and expanding customer base, Justin shares how leadership begins within. He opens up about the emotional weight of guiding a team, the importance of patience through mistakes, and why giving someone a second chance can transform not only an employee’s future but the culture of an entire company.

In this episode of The Power of One More, host Julie Duncan welcomes high-performance business coach, speaker, and bestselling author Crystal Lynn Smith, founder of Crystal Clear Business Strategies, for a powerful conversation about clarity, momentum, and the transformative power of one small step forward. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Power of One More(00:00:25) - Crystal Lynn Smith(00:01:45) - What's One Step to Step Up When You're Confused About(00:03:38) - Destination: The Business Plan(00:05:11) - How to Help Entrepreneurs Find Clarity When Everything Seems Confusing(00:06:48) - Clarity for Business Owners(00:08:15) - What Do You Want Your Business to Do For You?(00:10:33) - What is Normal for a Business?(00:12:45) - How to Systematize Your Business(00:14:56) - What's the First Simple Step to Fix a Workload That Fe(00:18:56) - One System Changes a Business's Direction(00:23:35) - How to Charge Your Worth with Confidence(00:24:00) - Reasons to Raise Prices without Feeling Guilty(00:29:24) - How to Determine Your Business's Value(00:30:18) - Confessing Your Price Out Loud(00:32:25) - What is it that's stealing the energy and hope out of your(00:33:27) - Crystal Clear Business: How to Access Resources Online(00:35:55) - The Power of One More(00:36:42) - How to Recognize Early Signs of Burnout(00:39:51) - Rest and Prudence for Business Owners(00:43:33) - Why We Need to Think Through Our Decisions(00:44:32) - One More Act of Self-Care(00:45:01) - What Is Self-Care?(00:46:49) - The Power of One More(00:50:20) - Crystal Robbins

In this episode of The Power of One More, host Julie Duncan welcomes Lisa Adams & Carolyn Triplett, leaders behind The Social Collectives, for a powerful conversation on building relationships that lead to real impact without awkward pitches or forced sales. Together, they explore how networking rooted in service, consistency, and authenticity creates trust, opportunity, and long-term growth. Lisa shares how early uncomfortable networking experiences led her to create inclusive communities where people can show up as they are and still build meaningful connections. Chapters (00:00:00) - Power of One More(00:01:29) - Unlocking the Right Network(00:04:16) - How to Network effectively but not overwhelm yourself(00:05:56) - What's One Small Commitment You Make to Network?(00:07:12) - Why Consistency Matters More Than Making a Big Splash(00:08:28) - The Power of One More(00:09:20) - The Power of One More Step(00:12:43) - How to Avoid Asking for Business Too Soon(00:14:01) - Social Collectives: Where Can You Find Them?(00:15:45) - The Power of One More(00:16:37) - The Power of One More(00:18:43) - How to Identify Which People Are Worth Their Time at a Meeting(00:20:16) - What is the One More Question to Start a Connection?(00:23:03) - The Power of One More(00:24:22) - Carolyn at the Networking(00:25:53) - How to Help a Networker Fall Forward(00:27:20) - Carolyn on Feeling Small and Invisible(00:31:21) - Carol and Lisa talk about the Social Collectives(00:33:14) - One Step at a Time: Networking

In this inspiring episode of The Power of One More, host Julie Duncan sits down with Tavan Mair, founder of Connected Communities, to explore how small, consistent steps can create life-changing momentum especially when life feels overwhelming or impossible to move forward. Through heartfelt stories from his work with families and children facing depression, trauma, and adversity, Tavan shares how showing up consistently, practicing gratitude, and reframing negative inner narratives can unlock real transformation. He explains how progress doesn’t begin with giant leaps, but with one courageous decision to take the next small step. Chapters (00:00:00) - Power of One More(00:00:24) - When Life Feels Like It's Stuck(00:01:45) - What's One More Step for People Who Feel Overwhelmed?(00:03:25) - How to Push Forward When Things Are Falling Apart(00:05:03) - The Power of One More(00:05:57) - The Power of One More(00:07:13) - How to Coach Volunteers and Leaders without Burnout(00:09:33) - Where to Start Your Business?(00:11:55) - One Step to Thawing a Cold Relationship(00:14:39) - Forgiveness and grace in families(00:15:58) - Family Time: When the Sacrifice Feels Invisible(00:17:34) - Power of One More(00:18:21) - Power of One More(00:18:58) - How to Stay Motivated When Your Service Seems Unsightly(00:20:23) - How Much Do You Celebrate Your Team?(00:22:33) - How Do You Help People Turn Each Small Sacrifice Into a Long Term

In this uplifting episode of The Power of One More, host Julie Duncan sits down with Mike and Tammy, founders of Pickle Plex, Winchester’s premier indoor pickleball destination, to explore how one small step can spark confidence, healing, and community. Through the fastest-growing sport in America, they are redefining what fitness, belonging, and courage look like for people of all ages and backgrounds. Mike and Tammy share how pickleball removes the fear of starting something new by creating welcoming environments where beginners feel supported, encouraged, and empowered.