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Unlock Your Way with STK
by Suzanne Taylor-King
Unlock Your Way with STK is a founder development podcast for experienced CEOs who've hit a ceiling. Host Suzanne Taylor-King, founder and diagnostician for growing businesses, explores the invisible constraints that stall progress long after strategy and hustle stop working.Each week: a diagnostic conversation with a founder or leader who found the real constraint, not another tactic. Because the problem you're solving may not be the real problem.New episodes weekly for founders ready to see what they can't see from inside the business.
Episodes
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Ep82 Bret Ridgway—How to Reinvent Your Business After 60, Use AI to Launch a New Idea, and Turn Books Into Marketing Tools That Actually Make Money
You sent your audience to Amazon to buy your book, and now you have no idea who bought it. That's a lot of readers and no way to follow up. Suzanne sits down with Bret Ridgway, a children's book author with a long career in publishing, speaking, and speaker fulfillment, to talk about what a book...
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Ep81 David McIlroy—Why Chasing Likes Is the Wrong Growth Strategy (and What Works Instead)
David McIlroy joined Substack in June 2023 with fewer than 200 subscribers who migrated over from another list. He never promoted it on social media. Today, 99% of his audience has come from inside the platform itself. Suzanne sits down with David, a Substack writer and creator who helps other...
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Ep80 Kevin Maney - How to Use the Category Creation Formula to Own Your Market and Make Competition Irrelevant
One pre-IPO company had been operating for 20 years. After one category design session with Kevin Maney, a veteran executive raised his hand in the conference room and said he felt embarrassed. The answer they'd found was so obvious in hindsight, he couldn't understand why it had taken two…
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Ep79 Marcia Martin - How to Lead With Your Own Voice and Break the Childhood Patterns Quietly Running Your Business
The patterns running your business right now were set before you turned 10. Before age 10, the brain operates in a theta state — the same state as hypnosis. Every decision a child makes about how to earn love, stay safe, or fit in gets locked in as an unconscious pattern. Marcia Martin has spent…
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Ep78 Scott Perry—How to Build a Loyal Audience and Hit Your Annual Income Goal Without Social Media or Funnels
What would happen to your business if you deleted every social media account tomorrow? Scott Perry did exactly that. His email open rate climbed back above 50%, his annual income goal was done by June, and he runs his entire business in under two hours a day. Suzanne sits down with Scott, author…
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Ep77 Ari Galper - How to Win Clients Through Trust Without Chasing Leads or Overcoming Objections
Ever hung up a sales call convinced you nailed it, only to hear nothing back? Ari Galper did. He also accidentally stayed on the mute line and heard exactly what the prospect was saying when they thought he'd left. Suzanne sits down with Ari Galper, the global authority on trust-based selling and...
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Ep76 Melanie Mitchell Wexler - How to Build Real LinkedIn Momentum Without Burning Out or Playing the Numbers Game
Ever feel like LinkedIn is just a firehose of automated pitch messages from people all working off the same template? Suzanne sits down with Melanie Mitchell Wexler, executive career coach, LinkedIn strategist, and co-creator of the LinkedIn Rockstar Academy, to get into what actually builds real...
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Ep75 Townsend Wardlaw—Why 99% of Coaches Are About to Be Left Behind — And the One Shift That Changes Everything
A massive wave is coming for the coaching industry, and most coaches have no idea it's heading their way. In this episode of Unlock Your Way with STK, host Suzanne Taylor-King sits down with Townsend Wardlaw — a coach to elite founders and the transformational coaches who serve them — for an...
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Ep74 Jack AM Austin - How to Turn LinkedIn Into Your Most Powerful Client Acquisition System Without Feeling Sleazy
Ever feel like LinkedIn outreach is just... icky? Like you're one step away from being that annoying person who pitch slaps strangers? Suzanne sits down with Jack AM Austin, founder of the Authentic LinkedIn Navigators, to completely flip the script on how you think about LinkedIn. Jack went from...
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Ep73 Sarah Chan - How a 26-Year-Old Copywriter Built a Six-Figure Business With $40 and Zero Family Connections
In this powerful conversation, host Suzanne Taylor-King sits down with Sarah Chan, a copywriter who started her business with just $40 in her pocket and no borrowed connections from her wealthy entrepreneurial family. Sarah breaks down exactly how she landed her first client within 48 hours of...
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Ep72 Catherine Sipher - From Homeschool Mom to Multi-Business Owner: How Journaling Changed Everything
Ever feel like you're living someone else's life instead of your own? Catherine Sipher knows that feeling intimately. After her entire world flipped upside down in 2019, she discovered something that changed everything... journaling. Not the "Dear Diary" kind you had as a teenager. Real,...
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Ep71 Rob Cressy - From AI Curious to AI Dangerous: How Two Coaches Are Revolutionizing Business Growth in Real Time
How to actually USE AI to transform your business without getting lost in the tech overwhelm... In this episode, host Suzanne Taylor-King sits down with AI enablement coach Rob Cressy for what might be the most practical AI conversation you'll hear all year. No fluff. No theoretical BS. Just two...
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Ep70 Charlie Hills - How to Build a 130K LinkedIn Following in One Year Using AI Without Losing Your Authentic Voice
What happens when a content strategist who helps entrepreneurs find clarity sits down with someone who scaled from 30K to 160K LinkedIn followers in just 12 months? Pure strategic magic. In this conversation, Suzanne Taylor-King explores the real mechanics behind authentic AI-assisted content...
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Ep69 Michele Kasl - How to Build a Website That Actually Converts: The Truth About Trust, Messaging, and Standing Out Online
As an experienced entrepreneur, host Suzanne Taylor-King knows that your website isn't just a digital business card... it's your trust builder, your authority establisher, and often your first (and only) chance to connect with potential clients. In this episode, Suzanne sits down with Michele…
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Ep68 Kevin Monroe - The Hope Science Framework: Why Your Best Breakthroughs Happen When You Stop Waiting
You're stuck. You know what you want, but the path feels impossible. Suzanne Taylor-King and Kevin Monroe break down why waiting for the perfect plan is actually killing your momentum—and reveal the framework that's boosted hope by 42% in a single hour with Fortune 500 leaders. This conversation...
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Ep67 Tom Burns - Surgeon by Training, Investor by Choice: Redefining Success Beyond Your Profession
You know that 3am anxiety spiral about your career? Suzanne Taylor-King knows it intimately. So when she sits down with Dr. Tom Burns—a retired orthopedic surgeon who walked away from medicine to build a real estate empire—something magical happens: two people who've actually lived the…
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Ep66 Jim Johnson - What Can 4 Minutes of Courage Teach You About Building an Unstoppable Team?
The moment that changed everything wasn't the 20 points in 4 minutes—it was when the coach finally stopped being the expert. Coach Jim Johnson had 400+ wins, a proven system, and all the answers. Then his team fell apart mid-season. Divided. Losing. And instead of tightening his grip, he did...
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Ep65 Jay Grosman - From Dealership Drama to Dream Business: How One Car Salesman Broke Free and Started Over
Ever felt trapped in a job that crushed your soul... even when the money was good? Jay Grosman's story will give you chills (literally - he gets them telling it). This former top 1% car salesman watched his income plummet from six figures to almost nothing when dealership politics changed the…
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Ep64 Aaron J. Weese - The Un-Social Media Truth: Why Your Best Clients Aren't Coming From Your Feed
Tired of spending hours crafting the "perfect" social media post only to get meaningless engagement from people who'll never become clients? This conversation will flip everything you thought you knew about LinkedIn marketing upside down. Marketing consultant Aaron J. Weese and host Suzanne...
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Ep63 Moin Katariya - Content That Converts: The 30-40-20 Framework for Marketing
You just got another "Hey hun!" message from someone who clearly wants to sell you something but pretends they care about your business first. In a world of fake profiles and AI-generated outreach, how do real entrepreneurs build genuine trust? In this episode of Unlock Your Way with STK, Suzanne...
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Ep62 Stephane Duret - From Broadway to Business: How Creating Space for Self-Expression Changes Everything
You've spent years trying to fit into someone else's definition of success, exhausting yourself with the performance of being "professional enough" – what if that struggle is actually blocking your greatest power? In this powerful episode of Unlock Your Way with STK, host Suzanne Taylor-King sits...
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Ep61 Eric Kaufmann - Lead with Wisdom, Love, and Power Without Losing Yourself
Is your ego blocking you from achieving true leadership potential? Suzanne Taylor-King and executive guide Eric Kaufmann explore how to shift from ego-driven actions to leading with wisdom, love, and power. Suzanne Taylor-King, known for her insightful interviews and ability to unlock actionable...
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Ep60 Behdad Jamshidi - Marketing Matchmaking: Get the Right Fit Without Wasting Money
Are you throwing money at marketing that feels like shouting into the void? This week, Suzanne sits down with Behdad Jamshidi, the "marketing matchmaker," to decode the secrets of finding the perfect marketing fit for your business. Learn how to stop wasting money on agencies that don't…
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Ep59 Thomas Eckschmidt - From Engineer to Purpose Architect: Leading with Conscious Capitalism
In this soul-stirring conversation, Suzanne Taylor-King connects with Thomas Eckschmidt, an engineer-turned-purpose pioneer who's written 24 books and dedicated his life to transforming business leadership through conscious capitalism. Their first-ever conversation feels like reconnecting with an...
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Ep58 Anastasia Gerali - The Alignment Advantage: How Spiritual Connection Drives Business Success
Is your hunger for more ruining your life? Suzanne Taylor-King sits down with Anastasia Gerali, a spiritual mentor and founder of Alignment Therapy, to discuss how to find real success by knowing yourself. Anastasia shares her personal story of how divorce and business failures led her to a path…
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Ep57 Craig Domann - Taking the Lid Off Your Greatness: How Authenticity Creates Success
Are you hiding behind a polished "professional" image that's actually holding you back? In this powerful conversation, Suzanne Taylor-King and sports attorney Craig Domann explore how our obsession with looking the part often keeps us from becoming our most successful selves. You'll hear…
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Ep56 Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD - Sacred Pivots: From Nun to Million-Dollar Mentor - A Raw Journey of Transformation
What happens when two transformation experts get real about the messy truth of reinvention? In this vulnerable episode of Unlock Your Way with STK, host Suzanne Taylor-King and legendary mentor Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville explore the raw reality of pivoting your life and business. "Most people…
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Ep55 Mary Shakun - Million-Dollar Coach Secrets: Why High-Value Clients DON'T Choose Based on Your Resume
What happens when two high-performance business mentors get real about landing premium clients? In this unfiltered episode of Unlock Your Way with STK, host Suzanne Taylor-King and elite business mentor Mary Shakun rip apart the myths about high-ticket coaching. "Most coaches are trying to look...
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Ep54 Mary Shakun & Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD - The Secret to Landing Million-Dollar Clients
Is landing a million-dollar client easier than finding someone to pay you $10,000? Prepare for a mind shift! Suzanne Taylor-King welcomes Mary Shakun, the original million-dollar coach, and Dr. Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, a transformational coach who has worked with Fortune 500 leaders, for a...
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Ep53 Tim Windsor - Curiosity Awakens the Lion: The Power of Productive Provocation
In this thought-provoking episode of Unlock Your Way with STK, host Suzanne Taylor-King connects with Tim Windsor, a self-proclaimed "provocateur" who challenges conventional thinking about leadership, authenticity, and personal growth. What began as a LinkedIn connection sparked by an intriguing...
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Ep52 Joe Blackburn - The Word-of-Mouth Revolution: Building Million-Dollar Relationships Without Technology
Sales legend Joe Blackburn sits down with host Suzanne Taylor-King to share raw insights about building genuine business relationships that last. As the creator of The Lion - Inner Circle, Joe transforms how professionals think about sales and networking. His approach? Skip the fancy tech and…
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Ep51 Darren Pallatina - Pink Gangsters & Professional Profiles: The Art of Standing Out on LinkedIn
Host Suzanne Taylor-King welcomes Darren Pallatina, founder of Darren Pallatina Designs, to share his fascinating path from military service to becoming LinkedIn's go-to profile designer. In this candid conversation, Darren opens up about his colorful past - from his punk band days to serving 14...
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Ep50 Paul Gordon - Why Your Authenticity Isn't Working
Most "authentic" content creators are actually boring - but it doesn't have to be that way. In this raw and candid conversation, host Suzanne Taylor-King welcomes performance expert Paul Gordon to expose the truth about scripted content and cookie-cutter formulas that plague the online business...
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Ep49 Terri Lonowski - The 5 Elements of Soulful Listening: Transform Your Leadership Impact
When a high school counselor told Terri Lonowski she'd get lost in a big city, her grandmother's wisdom changed everything. In this powerful conversation with host Suzanne Taylor-King, Terri shares her remarkable path from living above a chaotic restaurant to presenting workforce innovations at…
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Ep48 Steve Campana - The Leadership Blindspot That Changes Everything
In this powerful episode of Unlock Your Way with STK, host Suzanne Taylor-King welcomes Steve Campana, a former CPA turned business coach who shares his remarkable 43-year journey from technical expert to relationship-focused entrepreneur. Steve openly discusses his transformation from being…
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Ep47 Jonathan Troen - From Punk Rock to Mindfulness: Transform Your Inner Critic into Your Biggest Ally
Jonathan Troen spent 20 years interviewing the biggest stars in entertainment, living three blocks from the beach, and running LA Live. He had it all - except happiness. From interviewing Cher to owning a yoga studio, Jonathan Troen's transformation story kicks off this raw conversation about...
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Ep46 Gary Sanchez - Knowing Your Why Is Crucial - This Is How You Find It
The man who cracked the code to finding your Why spent eight months working directly with Simon Sinek - and still struggled. That's when Gary Sanchez knew there had to be a better way. After Simon Sinek's famous TED talk reached millions, Gary was one of many who tried to find their Why. But…
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Ep45 Darren Gibb - Why 90% of Your Audience Doesn't Know They Need You Yet (And What To Do About It)
Stop talking about your prospects' problems. Start talking about the symptoms of those problems. In this raw and honest conversation between Suzanne Taylor-King and Scottish marketing expert Darren Gibb, they break down why traditional marketing tactics are failing coaches and consultants. Key...
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Ep44 Ashley Bright - Strategic Storytelling Without Sacrificing Authenticity
Most public speaking coaches tell you to get rid of your fear. Ashley Bright, the Message Fixer, has a different take: train your butterflies to fly in formation. In this candid conversation with host Suzanne Taylor-King, Ashley breaks down how he helps technical founders and leaders tell better...
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Ep43 Machen MacDonald - Slowing Down to Succeed Faster and More Deeply
Your ego is lying to you about why you're overwhelmed. Business coach Machen MacDonald reveals why CEOs who claim "busy" as a badge of honor are actually feeding an addiction to chaos. In this raw conversation with host Suzanne Taylor-King, MacDonald shares his IMAGE framework for breaking free...
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Ep42 Christian Ray Flores - Shaking Sharks: The Secret to Entrepreneurial Success
Forget everything you thought you knew about entrepreneurship. Christian Ray Flores, a former pop star turned performance coach, reveals the shocking truth about success in this eye-opening episode of Unlock Your Way with STK. Host Suzanne Taylor-King dives deep into Flores' fascinating journey...
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Ep41 Joe Apfelbaum - The Simple 15-Minute Daily Habit That Can Transform Your Professional Network
LinkedIn isn't just a platform - it's a goldmine for business growth In this episode of Unlock Your Way with STK, host Suzanne Taylor-King sits down with Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union, LinkedIn maestro, and creator of evyAI to uncover the hidden power of the world's largest professional…
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Ep40 Cory Firth - The Dark Side of Willpower and Unlocking Hidden Powers
In this episode of Unlock Your Way with STK, host Suzanne Taylor-King sits down with human impact strategist Cory Firth to explore the frontiers of personal growth and consciousness. Cory shares his journey of breaking free from traditional mental health models after discovering he had a…
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Ep39 Gary Searle - How a Rare Brain Trait Became a Superpower and Business Idea
Gary Searle built a thriving business by harnessing an ability most people take for granted: being curious about others. In this episode of Unlock Your Way with STK, host Suzanne Taylor-King dives deep with Gary into how he turned his natural gift for connecting people into a revolutionary…
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Ep38 Eric Moore - The Hidden Superpower of Quiet People in Leadership
Introverts aren't just quiet wallflowers - they might be the secret weapon your company needs. In this episode of Unlock Your Way with STK, host Suzanne Taylor-King sits down with Eric Moore, a coach who specializes in helping introverts become powerful leaders. Eric shares surprising research…
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Ep37 Nicky Cuesta - Skyrocket Your Growth By Giving Yourself Permission
In this episode of Unlock Your Way with STK, host Suzanne Taylor-King sits down with Nicky Cuesta, founder of BALM Global and author of "Building a Leadership Mindset." Nicky shares her journey from a frustrated corporate employee to a thriving entrepreneur and leadership coach. She reveals how a...
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Ep36 Sean Murray - Olympic Secrets Reveal the Ultimate Teamwork Formula
Sean Murray, high-performance coach and author, shares insights from the 1984 US Men's Olympic Volleyball team that will transform how you think about leadership and teamwork. In this episode of Unlock Your Way with STK, host Suzanne Taylor-King and Sean Murray explore: - The surprising decision...
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Ep35 Deirdre Martin - Why Being Copyable Is Killing Your Business
The decision that changed everything. Deirdre Martin was down to her last penny. With an empty bank account and a desperate need to make her business work, she made a bold move that transformed everything. In this gripping episode of Unlock Your Way with STK, host Suzanne Taylor-King and guest...
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Ep34 Spencer Jones - The Life-Changing Power of Energy Sovereignty
Spencer Jones went from being a choir director to a personal growth expert on a mission to help people step into their light and shine bright. In this candid conversation with host Suzanne Taylor-King, Spencer shares his inspiring journey of hitting rock bottom, rediscovering his true self, and...
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Ep33 Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD - The Secrets to Leading Without Battling or Struggling
She was a sought-after therapist for over 20 years, running multiple successful businesses. But something was missing. Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville found her true calling when she pivoted to executive coaching. In this candid conversation, she reveals how she helps leaders ditch the struggle…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Unlock Your Way with STK is a founder development podcast for experienced CEOs who've hit a ceiling. Host Suzanne Taylor-King, founder and diagnostician for growing businesses, explores the invisible constraints that stall progress long after strategy and hustle stop working.Each week: a diagnostic conversation with a founder or leader who found the real constraint, not another tactic. Because the problem you're solving may not be the real problem.New episodes weekly for founders ready to see what they can't see from inside the business.
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Unlock Your Way with STK is a founder development podcast for experienced CEOs who've hit a ceiling. Host Suzanne Taylor-King, founder and diagnostician for growing businesses, explores the invisible constraints that stall progress long after strategy and hustle stop working.Each week: a diagnostic...
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