Business Growth Spotlight

Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Jim Floyd, founder of Ascent Total Performance, to discuss how physical therapy can play a much bigger role in transforming healthcare outcomes.Jim shares how his frustration with the traditional healthcare system inspired him to create a patient centered practice focused on prevention, performance, and long term wellness rather than reactive care. The conversation dives into leadership, company culture, healthcare innovation, AI in physical therapy, and why patients need to advocate for themselves.You will hear how Jim built a high performance culture rooted in accountability and continuous learning while creating an environment where both staff and patients thrive. He also opens up about the operational challenges of growing a healthcare business, navigating insurance limitations, and balancing premium care with sustainable growth.This episode is packed with insights for healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to better understand how movement, prevention, and personalized care can dramatically improve quality of life.Bio:Dr. Jim Floyd, DPT, CSCS, CSPS did not follow the traditional path to physical therapy and that is what sets him apart.Before earning his Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Jim built his foundation in marketing and advertising, gaining business acumen and communication skills most clinicians never acquire. When he entered healthcare, he saw a system comfortable with average and decided to challenge it.In 2016, he co-founded his first practice and in 2021 he launched Ascent Total Performance in Columbia, South Carolina, applying nearly a decade of lessons to build something done right. Today, ATP operates across two locations as the region’s premier destination for rehabilitation, performance, and wellness.Jim holds advanced certifications in dry needling, spinal manipulation, strength and conditioning, sports performance, and functional movement, but at ATP, credentials are just the baseline.What truly sets ATP apart is its culture. In an industry plagued by burnout and turnover, Jim has created an environment where practitioners grow, lead, and believe in something bigger than a caseload. Standards are shared, and every team member champions change, pursues excellence, and serves with dedication rarely demanded in traditional healthcare.  That culture transforms the patient experience.Now, Jim is expanding ATP into a full-spectrum performance and executive wellness hub for people who want more than recovery. They want optimization. It is not just a clinic. It is a movement led by a practitioner who refuses to accept the status quo.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:IG:  https://www.instagram.com/floyddpt/       https://www.instagram.com/ascentrehab/ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jim-floyd/FB:  https://www.facebook.com/ascentrehab Website:  www.achieveatp.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 powerful episode, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. Sage Breslin, a transformation psychologist and coach with 35 years of experience helping people get unstuck and rise above where they are. Dr. Sage opens up about her personal journey through toxic relationships, financial devastation, a bone marrow cancer diagnosis, and the breakthrough that changed everything, and how all of it shaped the work she does today with professional women leaders.The conversation dives deep into one of the most overlooked blind spots in business and personal life: the impact of narcissistic individuals on high-achieving women. From the workplace to intimate relationships, Dr. Sage explains why old soul women are especially vulnerable, how narcissists systematically dismantle confidence and clarity, and what leaders can do to protect themselves and their teams.Bio:Dr. Sage Breslin is a Breakthrough and Transformation Coach, Trauma Psychologist, Motivational Speaker, Screenwriter, and Best-Selling Author. Despite surviving extensive trauma—including sexual assault, paralysis, cardiac arrest, and a bone marrow transplant—she has turned her experiences into a force for helping others.She holds a BA in Behavioral Psychology from UCSD and an MA and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University and is certified in Mind/Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Her acclaimed books include Lovers & Survivors, The Secret to Conception, Daily Pearls: 365 Days of Sage Wisdom, and the best-seller Breaking Through: The Conscious Leader’s and Entrepreneur’s Guide to Amplify Intuition, Clarity, Vision, Motivation and Productivity. Her upcoming release, Ditch the Narcissist Magnet, is coming in 2026.Dr. Breslin also offers self-paced courses and transformational masterminds for leaders, and she is the founder of the ROSE System, helping high-achieving women reclaim passion, purpose, and joy. Learn more at SageBreslin.com and TheROSESystem.com.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsagebreslinnarcissistrecoveryexpert/https://www.facebook.com/SageWisdomInstitutehttps://www.youtube.com/@SageBreslinBreakthroughshttps://www.instagram.com/sagebreslin/https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.sage.breslinhttps://www.lemon8-app.com/@dr.sage.breslinhttps://www.amazon.com/author/sagebreslin 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:What does it take to build a pediatric therapy practice from zero to six locations over 26 years with no business degree, no roadmap, and more than a few moments of wanting to walk away? Sheree' Behrndt, founder of Sensory Solutions, has lived that story and she is still writing it.Sheree' is an occupational therapist who stumbled into pediatrics when the company she worked for was closing its doors. In April of 2000, with a new partner and a whole lot of belief, she launched Sensory Solutions out of the home health space in Missouri. Within the first few years, the business exploded to 50 contractors, then collapsed almost overnight when the state cut funding. She started an outpatient clinic, had no referral network, had no idea how to bill insurance, and by her own admission fell flat on her face more times than she can count.She kept going anyway.Today Sensory Solutions operates four clinics across the St. Louis metro area and has expanded into Paducah, Kentucky through a partnership with a longtime team member. The practice provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy for children from birth to age 18, with a specialty that sets them apart from nearly anyone in the region: children who cannot eat.Sheree' shares her passion for the zero to three age window, explaining the science behind neuroplasticity and why early, high frequency intervention can change the trajectory of a child's life permanently. She talks about the two year old who eats only Ritz crackers, the babies falling off growth charts and facing feeding tubes, and the college graduates who reach out years later to say they would not be where they are without her team.The conversation also gets honest about the hard stuff. Personal challenges in recent years led Sheree' to step back, turnover followed, and revenue took a significant hit. Rather than walk away, she is back out meeting with pediatricians, writing thank you cards to referral partners she had taken for granted, showing up at the office, and betting on herself againBio:Owner; Occupational Therapist at Sensory Solutions, LLC; Partner of Sensory Solutions-KY, LLC To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-behrndt-2471637/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SensorySolutionsLLC Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SensorySolutionsKYInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sensorysolutionsllc Website: https://sensorysolutions.org  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 of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. Roger Jahnke, founder of Health Action, a wellness and health maximization organization with over 35 years in business. Dr. Jahnke shares his deeply personal journey into integrative medicine, rooted in losing his father to cancer at just 10 years old, and how that experience shaped his life's mission of helping people unlock their body's natural capacity to heal.Dr. Jahnke breaks down why preventative and integrative medicine has been slow to gain adoption despite decades of conversation, pointing to societal addiction to convenience, the financial incentives embedded in the pharmaceutical and agricultural industrial complexes, and a healthcare system that profits from chronic illness rather than preventing it.The conversation dives deep into the staggering financial reality that over 80% of the current $5 trillion annual US healthcare spend goes toward preventable chronic disease, and how organizations that invest just $1 in health maximization practices can see a return of $3 to $6. Dr. Jahnke shares firsthand stories from his consulting work with the Veterans Administration, hospital systems, corporations, and school districts, and why even well-intentioned organizations fall short when it comes to implementing real wellness programs.He also touches on how Health Action is beginning to integrate AI into their strategic planning and content creation, while remaining grounded in human connection and nature-based wellness practices.Topics covered include the difference between "healthcare" as a financing system versus true health maximization, why the human body is always working to heal itself, how organizations can train teams to embed wellness naturally into their culture, and why breaking the traditional "target market" rule has worked for Health Action for over three decades.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerjahnke/Website:  https://healthaction.net/Email:   [email protected] 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:What does it really take to build a business that lasts decades, not just years.In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr Doug Long, co-owner of Renaissance Chiropractic Center, to unpack the real drivers behind sustainable growth in healthcareWith over 30 years in practice and a multi-generational chiropractic legacy, Dr Long shares what most practitioners never learn in school.  How to actually run a business.From navigating insurance challenges to building a referral driven practice, this conversation breaks down the operational and cultural decisions that separate thriving practices from struggling onesWhether you are in healthcare or any service-based business, the lessons here apply directly to retention, team building, and long-term growthBio:Co-owner of Renaissance Chiropractic Center with my brother.  15 chiropractors in the family including father, wife, daughter, son-in-law, brother and two sisters.  33rd year of practice. Served as President and Board member of Washington State Chiropractic Association and member of the Washington State Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission. Member of the Chiropractic Knights of the Round Table. Featured speaker at multiple chiropractic events.  Renaissance Chiropractic Center has 5 doctors, 3 massage therapists and mutliple support staff. We provide care to children/infants, pregnant moms, families, seniors, motor vehicle accident victims, injured workers, etc. incorporating chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, high intensity laser therapy, non-surgical spinal decompression therapy, spinal curve correction and rehab exercises.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-long-52457413/Instagram @douglongdc Website:  www.chirotacoma.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:What if the things you have been trying to fix about yourself are not flaws at all but hidden strengths?In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Gary Acevedo of Rise Leadership to unpack a radically different approach to personal and professional growth.Gary shares how decades of working in transformational leadership led him to one core belief: there is nothing wrong with people. The behaviors, doubts, and patterns we often criticize are often misunderstood strengths that, when properly understood, can unlock massive growth.This conversation dives into how leaders can shift from criticism to empowerment, why most people stay stuck in patterns, and how aligning with a higher purpose can accelerate both personal success and business results.You will also hear practical strategies around influence, leadership, sales, and mindset that can be applied immediately in business, parenting, and everyday life.This episode will challenge how you think about growth and what is actually holding you back.Bio:For over 40 years best-selling author Gary Acevedo has immersed himself in over 30 cutting edge empowerment innovations like NLP, Rapid Eye, TBM, Gestalt, Breath work, and many more.  He has combined and built on these to design the pinnacle of personal effectiveness and empowerment.  He has become recognized as a world-class trainer of trainers creating advanced training for some of the country’s best facilitators, coaches, healers and speakers.  He is the best-selling author of the book “Ignite the Gift You Are: 7 Master Keys to Awaken Your Passion, Power and Profits.”  Gary created “The Awakening” retreat grads say is the pinnacle of re-programming.  He has a Breakthrough Process that has helped Leaders create outstanding results.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyacevedo/ YouTube: The 7 Master Keys to How Life Really Works🌟 with Gary AcevedoYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@RiseLeadershipGroup/videos 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 of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Anthony Dispenziere, CEO of Reno Radiological Associates, to unpack what is really happening inside healthcare today.From physician shortages and industry consolidation to the role of AI and the power of culture, Anthony delivers a candid look at the pressures shaping modern medicine—and what it takes to build a sustainable, high-performing organization in the middle of it.This conversation goes far beyond healthcare. It is a masterclass in leadership, retention, and aligning incentives for long-term growth.Bio:What specific details are you looking for here? I’m originally from South Florida. Went to the University of Florida, have a masters in accounting. Worked in big 4 accounting and financial reporting before moving closer with each step into operations. Eventually was hired to help manage physician practices as a part-time executive resource. I’ve lived in many places in the US including FL, NYC, Dallas, Colorado, plus my girlfriend-then-later- turned-wife and I lived all around the western half of the country in a big RV and saw most of the national parks while I worked from the road. I’m now CEO of a midsize independent radiology group, and we love living in Reno, NV where there is so much natural beauty. I love golf and skiing in particular.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-dispenziere/Website:  http://www.renorad.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:Host Heidi Schalk, co-founder of HLH Growth Solutions, sits down with Gary Miller, an Olympic ski coach turned serial entrepreneur now based in Germany. Gary introduces American audiences to the Human Charger, a transcranial bright light therapy device that has been quietly transforming wellness, athletic performance, and sleep health across Europe for over a decade. Together they explore how this compact, portable device works, who can benefit from it, and how Gary is navigating the challenge of bringing it to the U.S. market.Bio:Entrepreneur and former Olympic Team CoachTo connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-miller-a2086614/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ValkeeHumanCharger/Website:  https://humancharger.usConnect 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 sits down with Phil Hixon, VP of Sales at Superior Supplement Manufacturing, a company he has helped build over nearly 10 years alongside his longtime friend and founder. Phil brings a rare insider perspective to one of the most misunderstood industries in consumer health: dietary supplements.From the regulatory realities that most brand owners never see coming, to the marketing truths that separate successful brands from the 95% who never reorder, this conversation is packed with hard-won wisdom for anyone building or considering entering the supplement space.Bio*With over a decade of experience in the dietary supplement industry, Phil Hixon serves as the Vice President of Sales at Superior Supplement Manufacturing and is a partner at Supplement Brand Builder. Throughout his career, Phil has consulted with over 25,000 brands, guiding formulation, product development, and manufacturing strategies. His collaborations include notable companies such as Bulletproof, Amway, SlimFast, and Onnit, helping them navigate the complexities of manufacturing, product launches, and market positioning.​Phil’s expertise spans various dosage forms, including capsules, tablets, softgels, gummies, liquids, and powders. He possesses in-depth knowledge of packaging solutions, ingredient sourcing, and staying abreast of industry trends. His insights have been featured on industry podcasts, and he actively contributes to discussions that shape the future of dietary supplementation.​Prior to his tenure in the supplement industry, Phil honed his sales skills in real estate, working with renowned real estate coach Tom Ferry. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in client relations and strategic planning, which he seamlessly integrates into his current roles. Phil’s educational background includes study at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he majored in Engineering. Beyond his professional endeavors, Phil enjoys fishing and walking in nature in his hometown of Austin, Texas. He also enjoys engaging in thoughtful discussions over a good glass of beer, delving into the latest topics and trends shaping our world.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-hixon/IG:   @bigphillyg1 IG: @superiorsupplementmfrWebsite:  www.superiorsupplementmfg.comConnect 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 of Business Growth Spotlight, Ryan Duncan, founder of MedFlix Plus, joins host Heidi Schalk to share how a personal healthcare crisis sparked an idea that became a fully live platform giving everyday people access to the same employee benefits large corporations use. Ryan walks us through the three tiers of MedFlix Plus, how the platform works, his entrepreneurial journey bootstrapping a startup, and his growth strategy using LinkedIn outreach, B2B partnerships, and investor conversations. If you've ever felt frustrated by the broken healthcare system or priced out of benefits, this episode is for you.Topics covered include telemedicine and Teladoc access, dental and vision discounts, prescription drug savings, mental health counseling, health advocacy services, pet telehealth, the gig worker and small business market, and how Ryan is scaling through associations and angel investors.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanduncanceo/Website:  Www.medflixplus.comEmail:  [email protected] 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:Matthew Myro Rothman, cannabis medicine expert and CannaLnx Chief Science Officer and Vice President of Marketing since its founding in 2018, joins host, Heidi Schalk, to break down the world of medical cannabis, how it fits into traditional healthcare, and what the future holds for reimbursement and integration.Matthew shares his journey from growing up in Cleveland to studying philosophy in San Francisco, where he was introduced to the medical cannabis industry in 2003. He spent 15 years as a cultivator and consultant before transitioning to the digital side, joining the team behind CannaLnx and its parent company EM2P2.Topics covered include the difference between medical cannabis, adult use/recreational cannabis, and hemp under federal law; why cannabis remains a Schedule I substance despite tens of thousands of research studies; and how President Trump's 2024 executive order is pushing to reclassify medical cannabis to Schedule III. Matthew explains how CannaLnx is working with the American Council of Cannabis Medicine (ACCM) and third party administrators (TPAs) to create alternative wellness stipends that allow patients to be reimbursed for cannabis medicine purchases through traditional health insurance bundles, making it the first platform of its kind to do so.The conversation also covers CannaLnx's business model (transaction fees from dispensary partners, always free for patients and physicians), the challenge of bootstrapping in a stigmatized industry, and the upcoming merger of CannaLnx with FitTech to launch CannaHealth, a biomonitoring platform that tracks real-time bioactivity data during cannabis use.Bio:Matthew Myro Rothman is a man of varied interest and expertise; counting musician, actor, writer, personal trainer, high-performance coach, and podcaster among his talents and skills. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, the values of hard work and education would become a mainstay in his life. After graduating with honors from Cleveland State University in 2003, Matthew moved to San Francisco to pursue a graduate degree in philosophy, cosmology and consciousness from the California Institute of Integral Studies. His introduction to the medical cannabis industry would come the following year while earning his Master’s degree. Matthew was hired by a fellow grad student as a plant care specialist for a medical cannabis nursery that provided clones to local dispensaries. The next 15 years were spent as an entrepreneur and consultant in cannabis cultivation—building or consulting on dozens of small-medium grows and owning a nursery that provided tens of thousands of clones to Harborside Oakland which, at the time, was the largest medical dispensary in the country.In 2018, Matthew joined the EM2P2/CannaLnx team and currently serves that organization as its Chief Science Officer and Vice President of Marketing. He is also the host of the Edge of Cannabis Medicine podcast where he interviews experts and innovators on the cutting edge of all things pertaining to medical cannabis.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-myro/Website:  www.cannalnx.comConnect 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:What if the single greatest skill standing between you and the career or business breakthrough you have been chasing is not strategy, not funding, not connections, but simply the ability to walk into a room and communicate with confidence, clarity, and conviction? In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Benjamin Thiele-Long, a UK trained barrister turned global communications consultant and newly published author, whose career reads like a masterclass in reinvention. From arguing cases in courtrooms to advising C-suite executives at companies like Target and Petco, Benjamin has spent over two decades studying what makes communication irresistible. And now he has put everything he knows into one remarkably practical book.Benjamin shares the courtroom philosophy that changed the way he thinks about persuasion, why most people stumble not because they lack ideas but because they lack structure, and what a Royal Shakespeare Company director taught him about feedback that every business leader needs to hear. He also gets refreshingly honest about the challenge of selling a book in 2026, why TikTok is now part of his marketing strategy whether he likes it or not, and how he almost forgot to count writing and publishing a book as an achievement when reflecting on his year.Bio:As both a qualified barrister and a communications consultant, BENJAMIN has over 20 years of experience as a trusted advisor to the leaders of some of the world’s largest organizations. With a career spanning time as a courtroom advocate, PR agency leader, and Chief Communications Officer, he is a respected industry expert known for his uniquely practical yet relatable approach that can instill the confidence to turn anyone into a compelling and persuasive public speaker.==Benjamin began his career as a barrister, completing pupillage and tenancy at 2 King’s Bench Walk and Furnival Chambers before joining the international law firm Pinsent Masons.He later moved into PR and communications, with agency roles including Pagefield and Cognito in London and the United States. He was initially based in New York before moving to San Diego to lead Cognito’s West Coast offering, working with founders and executives in the technology, professional services and finance sectors.He was appointed Managing Director of Financial Communications for international PR and communications consultancy Ketchum, serving as a strategic advisor and presentation trainer to C-suites and boards of multinational businesses in the retail, technology, FMCG, hospitality, and financial services sectors. He most recently served as Petco’s Chief ESG and Communications Officer based in California.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminthielelong/Website:  https://www.benjaminthielelong.com/Grab the book:  How To Be Utterly Brilliant at Public Speaking, Presenting and Talking to the MediaConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show NotesWhat happens when a recovering attorney with a front-row seat to the orthodontic industry decides the system needs a smarter solution? You get Clear Blue Smiles, a company quietly revolutionizing how Americans access affordable, high-quality clear aligner treatment. In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Kevin Dillard, co-founder of Clear Blue Smiles, to unpack the intersection of law, dentistry, technology, and entrepreneurship in a way that will leave you rethinking everything you thought you knew about orthodontics.Kevin shares his unconventional path from government affairs attorney at the American Association of Orthodontists to building a company that bridges the gap between traditional orthodontics and the disruptive (and often dangerous) direct-to-consumer aligner market. He breaks down why companies like SmileDirectClub ultimately failed, what general dentists are missing when it comes to occlusal health, and how AI is slashing treatment planning time by up to 80%.In this episode you will learn:The three pillars of oral health and why the third one is dangerously overlooked by most general dentistsWhy SmileDirectClub collapsed despite being valued at billions and what Clear Blue Smiles is doing differentlyHow AI is transforming 3D scanning and treatment planning in orthodontics and what used to take 25 minutes now takes under fiveThe legal landscape shaking up the DTC orthodontic industry and what nine states have now declared illegalWhy general dentists can and should be treating mild to moderate clear aligner cases and how Clear Blue Smiles makes that easy and profitableHow Clear Blue Smiles acquires clients including the accidental TikTok moment that generated hundreds of leads overnightKevin's vision for the next 12 months including a direct-to-consumer platform that connects pre-qualified patients with dentists in their networkThe myth he wants every patient and clinician to stop believing about clear aligner cost and qualityBio:CEO, Clear Blue Smiles, Inc., former General Counsel of American Association of OrthodontistsTo connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-dillard-985a5b8/                  https://www.linkedin.com/company/clear-blue-smiles/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/clearbluesmiles/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/clearbluesmiles  Website:   https://clearbluesmiles.com/Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:What would you do if a single medical bill arrived for $1.2 million and you had absolutely no idea where to turn? That moment of helplessness is exactly what patient advocate Emily Bernstein of Wheelhouse Health Navigation Services has built her career around solving. In this eye-opening episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Emily joins host Heidi Schalk to pull back the curtain on a profession most people never knew existed until the moment they desperately needed it.What you will learn in this episodeWhat a board-certified patient advocate actually does and why the distinction from a hospital case manager matters enormouslyHow Emily has eliminated over $1.3 million in medical debt for her clients and secured authorizations, transplant list placements, and essential medical equipmentThe shocking volume of errors on medical bills and why you should never pay the first bill you receiveWhere to find a qualified advocate through directories like Greater National Advocates and how Medicare and Medicaid recipients may qualify for free services through Umbra AdvocacyWhy having a third-party advocate removes the emotion from the process and dramatically speeds up resolutionHow Emily's business model shifted after a state Medicaid benefit cut and what she is building next in the patient education spaceHer core philosophy: be a squeaky wheel, lead with empathy, and never accept a denial as the final wordBio:Emily Bernstein is a Board Certified Patient Advocate and Community Health Worker from Rhode Island. Her background is in international education and customer service, and she pivoted to patient advocacy after her mom was diagnosed with CNS lymphoma in 2019. Her focus is on advocating for newcomers to the US healthcare system, and she has secured funding from the RI Department of Human services and RI Department of Health to create innovative strategies for supporting these communities.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/wheelhouse-health/Instagram:  @wheelhouse-healthConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this powerful episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Doug Cornfield, co-founder of Disability Dream and Do, to unpack a journey that blends purpose, resilience, and entrepreneurial grit.Doug shares how a life-changing moment, the birth of his son with disabilities, led him to an unexpected partnership with Dave Clark, a former professional baseball player who played on crutches. What started as curiosity turned into a mission: creating life-changing sports experiences for children with disabilities.Together, they’ve built a movement that delivers free sports camps, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable moments for families across the country.This conversation goes far beyond inspiration. It dives into real business lessons around revenue generation, pivoting through crisis, and building sustainable impact.Bio:DOUG CORNFIELD is an author, speaker, and former college athlete. He is the director of the Disability, Dream, and Do (D3Day) sports camps, created with Dave Clark. In college he was a top contender in track and field, and a scholarship athlete at the University of Georgia. His professional experience includes time spent in both the family entertainment industry and as a senior financial advisor for Merrill Lynch. More recently he partnered with Dave Clark to organize their company and run D3Day events, where the duo create opportunities for children and young adults with special needs to interact with professional sports players and compete with no limitations. Doug is the author of two books, a children’s book “A Pound of Kindness” and compilation book, “Pulling Each Other Along”.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougcornfield/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@D3Day-Dugout-Movement  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/D3Day, Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/d3day/,                      https://www.instagram.com/legacy_mile/,                      https://www.instagram.com/daveclarky4/ Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@d3day_dugout_movement, Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Coach Greg LeFever, founder of Impowered Fitness, to explore how fitness, mindset, and community intersect to create real transformation.Coach Greg shares his journey from corporate leadership in the automotive industry to building a purpose-driven fitness business focused on coaching rather than traditional training. His approach goes beyond workouts, integrating mindset, accountability, and lifestyle habits to help clients create sustainable results.This conversation dives into what it really means to build an anti gym environment, one that removes intimidation, fosters community, and prioritizes personal growth over performance metrics.Coach Greg also unpacks the importance of understanding your why, especially for high-performing professionals, and how fitness directly impacts leadership, resilience, and mental clarity.From building a business through grassroots visibility to navigating marketing challenges and scaling with intention, this episode is packed with insights for founders, operators, and anyone looking to elevate both their health and performance.Bio:You got it, Coach Greg! Here's your power-packed, high-energy snapshot:Coach Greg is the unstoppable force behind IMpowered Fitness and The 50-Strong Movement — a best-selling author, dynamic keynote speaker, MBA professor, and a powerhouse motivator. He's the coach busy parents, professionals, and purpose-driven youth look to when they’re ready to level up their lives. From crushing 30-minute workouts to sparking life-changing mindset shifts, he blends discipline, faith, and fun in everything he does. Whether he's launching or leading a 50-Strong movement, teaching teens character, or brining real life concepts to an MBA class, Coach Greg lives what he teaches: purpose, passion, and power.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/IMpoweredfitnesstustin  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/im.powered.fitness/Website: https://impoweredfitness.com/Books available on Amazon including Making Time for You and The Impowered LifeConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Cara Thurman, founder of Vinings Massage and Wellness, to explore how mission-driven growth can transform not only a business but an entire healthcare experience.Cara shares her deeply personal journey from navigating multiple open-heart surgeries to building a specialized oncology massage practice that now partners with major hospital systems across Georgia. What started as a solo practice has evolved into a multi-team operation delivering patient and employee wellness programs inside clinical environments.This conversation goes beyond traditional business growth. It highlights how purpose, persistence, and strategic partnerships can open doors in highly regulated industries like healthcare.Bio:Cara Thurman, CMT, NCBTMB, is a nationally certified massage therapist, NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider, and founder of Vinings Massage & Wellness in Atlanta. She specializes in oncology massage therapy and is a leader in developing and integrating evidence-informed massage programs within hospital systems. Since 2012, Cara has built and overseen patient-facing and employee-facing massage services in collaboration with major healthcare organizations, including Piedmont Healthcare and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, working directly with oncology and palliative care teams in infusion centers, inpatient units, and wellness settings. She has completed advanced oncology massage training with leading educators, including Tracy Walton, and through institutions such as MD Anderson Cancer Center, and is deeply committed to education and outreach for both medical professionals and massage therapists across the cancer care continuum.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/cara-thurman77Instagram @vinings_massageFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/viningsmassage/Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Muhammad Umer Sialvee, CEO of Evocare Billing and IT Solutions, to break down one of the most overlooked challenges in healthcare: revenue loss due to inefficient billing and operations.With a background in pharmacy and quality assurance, Muhammad shares how he identified critical gaps in medical billing and built Evocare to help clinics and hospitals streamline operations, reduce errors, and increase revenue through a hybrid model of AI and human expertise.This conversation dives into the real operational bottlenecks healthcare providers face today, from missed calls and incomplete patient data to claim denials and compliance challenges, and how AI is transforming the entire revenue cycle.Bio“I began my career as a Pharmacist and Quality Assurance professional, where I learned the weight of maintaining perfect standards while caring for patients’ well-being. Balancing, precision, and compassion showed me how demanding healthcare can be. However, in the medical billing world, I witnessed the hidden struggles providers face: endless paperwork, denials, compliance headaches, and financial stress. Their passion was being pulled away from what truly matters, patient care.Ten years ago, I founded Evocare Billings to make a difference. Our mission is simple: lift the administrative burden, restore clarity, and give providers the freedom to focus on their patients. Over the past decade, we’ve helped countless practices grow, stabilize revenue, and reclaim peace of mind. Evocare isn’t just a billing company; we’re a partner, advocate, and problem-solver, committed to building a healthcare system where providers can thrive.We continue to innovate, refine, and push the boundaries of what medical billing can be. Because when providers succeed, patients win, and that is the future we are building.“To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/evocare-billing/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/evocare.mb/Instagram:  https://instagram.com/evocare.it/https://www.evocarebillings.com/Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. Arlen Meyers, President and CEO of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs, to explore the evolving intersection of medicine, business, and innovation.Dr. Meyers shares his journey from academic surgeon to medtech entrepreneur and explains why traditional medical training leaves a critical gap in business and entrepreneurial education.The conversation dives into the fundamental mindset shifts physicians must make to succeed in entrepreneurship, the realities of failure and iteration, and why innovation in healthcare requires more than just great ideas.They also unpack how marketing, sales, and community-building play a crucial role in scaling both businesses and missions, and why AI, while powerful, is not the silver bullet for fixing healthcare.Bio:President and CEO, Society of Physician EntrepreneursTo connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameyers/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/SoPEVideo/featuredWebsite:  https://www.sopenet.orgConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Tyler Higgins from ClickTrain to unpack what it really takes to build high-performing marketing teams in today’s fast-moving, AI-driven landscape.Tyler shares how ClickTrain is redefining recruitment by combining performance marketing expertise, data-driven insights, and AI-powered matching to connect businesses with top-tier global talent.The conversation dives deep into why hiring based on mindset and culture fit often outperforms hiring based on experience alone, and how companies can rethink training, team structure, and visibility strategies to scale effectively.They also explore how AI is transforming recruitment, from intelligent talent matching to predictive salary benchmarking, and what businesses should be doing now to stay competitive.BioAt ClickTrain, I’m all about connecting top-tier Paid Media talent with businesses and agencies ready to scale. We meticulously vet paid media professionals, ensuring brands get the best in the industry to drive real growth. My passion lies in building powerful connections, helping companies find the right talent, and helping professionals land opportunities where they can truly thrive.From sourcing standout candidates to staying ahead of evolving recruitment strategies, I focus on making the hiring process seamless and practical. As a Talent Director, I’m always sharpening my expertise in talent management, HR operations, and business strategy, ensuring I positively impact the teams I work with.Let’s connect and build high-performing teams that fuel success! 🔥To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clicktrainplatform/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTbBJxZQwnzJ1f7syOFV9og?reload=9 Tyler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-higgins-52857415a/ Andrew LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blochify/Tyler Instagram: @tyhiggins96Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Shashi Subbarao, Founder and CEO of Activity Bees, a platform designed to help people connect locally through shared interests and activities.Shashi shares how a simple, real-life moment with a neighbor sparked the idea for Activity Bees and evolved into a tech-driven solution to combat isolation, increase activity, and build meaningful community connections.They dive into:👉How Activity Bees connects people based on location and shared interests👉The importance of solving a real problem before building a product👉Lessons learned from early-stage growth, including churn and scattered user acquisition👉Why hyper-local growth beats mass marketing for community platforms👉How instructors and coaches can leverage the platform for visibility and revenue👉The role of trust, safety, and verification in building a scalable platform👉Upcoming features including marketplace functionality, scheduling tools, and gamification👉The power of validation, feedback loops, and incremental progress in startupsShashi also shares candid insights on what didn’t work, including broad Google Ads campaigns, and how shifting to localized partnerships is unlocking more sustainable growth.Bio:Founder & CEO at Activity Bees with more than 20 years experience in technology development, technical and strategic leadership in social networking, large scale systems including biometrics and AI.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashi-s-43473a4/Website: www.activitybees.comConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Theo Crewe-Reed, co-founder of Race Car Classifieds, to explore how he turned a passion for motorsports into a rapidly growing niche marketplace.At just 24 years old, Theo shares how he and his co-founder built a platform designed specifically for high-caliber race cars by focusing on trust, relationships, and deep industry understanding rather than trying to serve everyone.This conversation dives into the realities of building in a tight-knit industry, the importance of community-driven growth, and why niching down can actually accelerate traction instead of limiting it.Bio:Theo is a co-founder of Racecar Classifieds and is currently launching his second company, a productivity-enhancing software tool. With a background in sales, he later re-skilled as a developer to build his latest venture from the ground up.He is driven by problem-solving, innovation, and optimisation — themes that run through all of his work. Outside of business and tech, his interests include sport (particularly running), cars, and mathematics.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/theo-crewe-read-866998242/Website:  www.racecar-classifieds.comConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. Cristin Dickerson, founder of Green Imaging, to unpack the realities behind healthcare pricing, insurance inefficiencies, and how employers and individuals can access high-quality care at a fraction of the cost.Dr. Dickerson shares her journey from practicing radiologist at the Texas Medical Center to building a nationwide imaging network operating across all 50 states with over 6,000 facilities and 3 million covered lives.This conversation dives deep into the broken incentives within traditional healthcare, the confusion between health insurance and actual care, and how innovative models like direct primary care and transparent imaging are reshaping the industry.Bio*Cristin A. Dickerson is the founding partner of Green Imaging. She is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School at Houston where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Dickerson completed her radiology residency at UT Houston, where she was a chief resident, with extensive training in cancer imaging at MD Anderson Cancer Center.Dr. Dickerson practiced for 13 years at the Diagnostic Clinic of Houston where she served as a two-term president of the 50 physician clinic and oversaw a self-funded health plan. Her clinical interests include oncologic (cancer) MRI and CT and PET/CT, breast imaging, and cardiac screening.She founded Green Imaging in 2011 to provide affordable, high-quality medical imaging for uninsured and high-deductible patients in Houston and rapidly expanded the company to provide services throughout most of the US and to employer-sponsored health plans. She loves being able to provide quality services to patients who otherwise couldn’t afford them and delivering significant imaging cost savings to patients with healthcare coverage and their employers without compromising quality. Dr. Dickerson is passionate about spreading the word that patients and employers do have great new nontraditional healthcare coverage options in the fast-growing alternative healthcare market.Dr. Dickerson serves as a Committee Member on the Independent Practice Committee of the Texas Medical Association, as a Member of the Validation Institute’s Certified Health Value Professional Board, Harris (HCMS) Alternate Delegate to the Texas Medical Association (TMA) House of Delegates, and is a Health Rosetta Benefits Advisor.Dr. Dickerson’s book, Aligned: How Patients, Physicians, and Employers Are Working Together to Transform Healthcare, was published last year.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristin-dickerson-md-a1a1b013/Website:  www.greenimaging.netConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Gabor Nemes, founder of Good People Everywhere, to explore what it truly means to build a purpose driven business in today’s world.This is not just a conversation about startups or visibility.It is a deep dive into how business can be used as a vehicle for meaning, impact, and real world change.Gabor shares the story behind Good People Everywhere, a platform built on one simple but powerful belief:There are good people everywhere, they just need better ways to find each other.At its core, Good People Everywhere is not just a tech company.It is a for profit, for purpose business model designed to:Connect people through shared values, not surface level interestsReduce loneliness by creating meaningful relationshipsEmpower individuals to take action on real world problemsSupport nonprofits and impact driven initiatives globallyThis episode challenges the traditional idea that businesses exist only to generate revenue.Bio:Co-founder & Chief Visionary Officer at Good People EverywhereTo connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabornemes0822/Website:  goodpeople.worldConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Kiran Pasavedala, CEO and co founder of Wexa AI, to explore how agent automation is transforming the future of work.Kiran shares his journey from working in the aerospace industry with Airbus to becoming a serial entrepreneur building emerging technology companies. Drawing from his experience across multiple industries, he explains how businesses today are struggling with complex systems, fragmented processes, and massive amounts of data that require manual decision making.Wexa AI was created to solve this challenge by introducing AI coworkers that can automate business processes, assist with decision making, and help organizations operate more efficiently while keeping humans in control.Throughout the conversation, Kiran explains why AI will fundamentally reshape the structure of organizations, how companies can adopt AI without replacing human employees, and why businesses must prepare now to remain competitive in an AI driven economy.He also discusses the potential for one person billion dollar companies, the challenges enterprises face when implementing AI, and the importance of clean data and realistic expectations when deploying AI solutions.If you are a business leader, founder, or entrepreneur looking to understand how AI automation will shape the next generation of companies, this episode offers practical insights and a powerful perspective on the future of work.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiranpasavedala/Website:  Wexa.aiConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Kevin Stubbs, founder of PubGenius, to talk about what it really takes to build and scale a tech company.Kevin shares his journey from working at Microsoft to launching startups, experiencing failure, pivoting multiple times, and ultimately building a successful development studio that helps companies bring new products to market faster.The conversation dives into the realities many founders face when building products, including the importance of validating ideas before investing heavily in development. Kevin also explains why trying to build a “better mousetrap” is often the wrong strategy and how focusing on quality and specialization helped PubGenius stand out in a crowded development market.Heidi and Kevin explore the challenges of pivoting a business, the lessons learned from early failures, and why speed to market and validation are critical for startups trying to reach product market fit.Kevin also shares insights from working with companies at every stage, from founders with early ideas to venture backed startups launching new products.If you are a founder, startup builder, or business leader looking to bring a product to life without wasting time or capital, this episode is packed with practical insights.Bio*Kevin has been working as a software developer for 15 years, initially at Microsoft before starting his own startup. pubGENIUS started in ad-tech and pivoted to becoming a development agency where we have found a lot easier successes as well as diverse opportunities to grow with our clients and in some cases even partner with them. When covid started, he became a full-time digital nomad in Europe & Asia and has built & managed an entire remote team ever since.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstubbs2/http://pubgenius.io/Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Verl Workman, founder of Workman Success Systems, to talk about building high performing teams, creating predictable success, and designing a business that supports the life you actually want to live.Verl shares the powerful story of being fired at age fifty after selling a company he helped build. Instead of seeing it as a setback, he used the moment as a catalyst to build a new company alongside his daughter. That company has since grown into an eight figure business that helps entrepreneurs and real estate professionals build systems for growth, leadership, and profitability.The conversation explores why greatness is predictable, how referral systems outperform expensive marketing strategies, and why profitability must be the focus for every entrepreneur. Verl also dives into the role of artificial intelligence in coaching, the importance of family and intentional life design, and how entrepreneurs can create businesses that support both financial success and meaningful relationships.If you are building a business, scaling a team, or searching for a better way to grow without sacrificing your life, this episode is packed with practical insights.Bio*Verl Workman is the co-founder and CEO of Workman Success Systems, a business coaching company that specializes in developing high-performing companies and teams, using his unique approach that focuses on the totality of the team or company, developing leaders at every organizational level.Verl knows that Greatness is Predictable and has built systems, processes, and procedures (tools, training, and trade secrets) to make Greatness Predictable by focusing on the right things, and developing greatness-predicting habits.As a father of 6, Verl believes that no other success can compensate for failure in the home. His focus on family is such that he co-founded Workman Success Systems with his oldest daughter Brianne to be the kind of place where his family would want to join in and add to the business. He’s succeeded in that: 3 of his 6 children have helped Verl build Workman Success into what it is today.Verl says his greatest success is measured by how he teaches his clients to have balance in their lives as they grow their businesses. For more than 20 years, Verl has led agents, brokers, and teams with enthusiasm, determination, unashamed optimism, and innovative systems that havecreated Greatness that is truly Predictable, building top producers and real estate millionaires who understand what’s really important in life and real estate.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:https://www.instagram.com/workmansuccesssystems/https://www.facebook.com/WorkmanSuccessSystems/https://www.facebook.com/VerlWorkmanWSShttps://www.linkedin.com/company/workman-success-systems/https://www.linkedin.com/in/verlworkman/https://verlworkman.com/Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk welcomes Kelly Fairbairn, Co Founder, President, and CEO of PPS International Limited. With more than twenty five years of experience in talent development and leadership consulting, Kelly shares insights into how organizations can build stronger leaders and improve performance across teams.PPS International works globally with organizations to deliver leadership assessments, training programs, and development solutions that help individuals and teams perform at a higher level. Kelly explains how the leadership landscape has evolved over the past two decades and why today’s leaders must develop new skills to navigate uncertainty and rapidly changing environments.Heidi and Kelly discuss the leadership gaps companies are facing today, how businesses can align leadership development with real business outcomes, and the trends shaping the future of corporate learning. Kelly also shares the strategies PPS uses to maintain strong client relationships, grow through referrals and thought leadership, and adapt to new technologies and hybrid work environments.If you are a business owner, executive, HR leader, or someone responsible for developing people within your organization, this conversation offers valuable insight into building leadership capacity and driving meaningful organizational growth.Bio*Kelly Fairbairn is co-founder, President and CEO of PPS International Limited, a consulting firm that partners with regional and global organizations to build leadership talent through customized training, assessments, coaching and more.Before co-founding PPS, Kelly was a Director of Human Resources and Manager of Instructional Design for several manufacturing, financial services and technology corporations.Kelly holds many certifications and she and her team have won awards related to the creation and implementation of learning, including several Brandon Hall, HCM Excellence Awards for Innovative Learning and Development Programs.PPS International Limited is a nationally certified, Women-Owned Small Business Enterprise, is Ecovadis certified for sustainability and a Fortune 5000-ranked organization.In addition to her work in talent development, for 20 years, Kelly has served as Vice Chair of the Board for Project HOPE Foundation, a nationally-recognized organization providing a lifespan of services for individuals with autism.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:PPS LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/pps-international-limitedKelly's LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylawasfairbairn/PPS YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/@ppsinternationallimited-sy4711Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk welcomes Justin Solms, founder of Index Solutions in South Africa. Justin shares his fascinating journey from aerospace engineering and missile guidance systems to building a successful investment management firm powered by advanced technology and machine learning.Justin explains how his engineering background helped him develop data driven investment strategies that outperform traditional benchmarks while keeping fees low for everyday investors. The conversation dives into how technology is transforming the finance industry, including the role of machine learning, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and large scale simulation tools.Heidi and Justin also explore the realities of building a business over more than a decade, the challenges of marketing highly technical services, and why founders must focus on their zone of genius while bringing in experts to support other areas of growth.If you are curious about the future of investing, the role of AI in finance, and how technology can empower everyday investors, this episode delivers valuable insights.Bio:Experienced software developer and systems engineer with a background spanningaerospace avionics, quantitative finance, and AI-driven automation. Founder and Chief Investment Officer of a successful investment firm with deep expertise in designing and deploying mission-critical systems using Python, SQLAlchemy, and the scientific stack with a host of other languages. Proven track record in working remotely, independently delivering robust, scalable solutions. Holds a Master's degree in electronic engineering.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsolms/Website:  www.indexsolutions.co.zahttp://www.itransact.co.za/Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Todd Smith, founder of QoreAI, to explore how artificial intelligence and clean data are transforming decision making in the automotive industry.Todd brings more than 30 years of experience across dealership operations, automotive technology, and entrepreneurship. After exiting his previous company, he began studying dealership workflows and discovered a major inefficiency. Employees were spending roughly thirteen percent of their day simply navigating between systems. Research from the Harvard Business Review suggests this constant switching can add up to five weeks per year of lost productivity.That discovery became the foundation for QoreAI.Todd explains how his company focuses on organizing dealership data, improving data hygiene, and creating a reliable data layer that allows AI to generate meaningful insights. Without clean and structured data, AI tools can produce inaccurate outputs, hallucinations, or poor customer experiences.The conversation dives deep into how businesses can use AI to move from reactive reporting to predictive decision making. Instead of only looking at past results, companies can forecast service demand, customer behavior, and operational needs.Todd also shares practical insights for entrepreneurs, including how to validate ideas before building products, why listening to customers is critical for growth, and how founders should focus on solving the most broken part of their business at any given time.For Todd, the future of AI in business is not just automation. It is about capturing organizational knowledge, improving customer experience, and creating smarter systems that help companies operate more efficiently.Bio*Todd Smith is a pioneer in automotive technology, transforming how dealerships harness data and AI to drive profitability. As CEO of QoreAI, he’s building the industry’s first AI-powered system of intelligence—turning dealership data into actionable insights that optimize sales, marketing, and operations. Previously, he founded ActivEngage, scaling it into the largest managed chat provider in automotive. He also advises and invests in emerging auto tech as Managing Director of Kyzor.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddlearsmith/Website:  https://www.qoreai.com/Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with South Florida entrepreneur and dentist Dr. William Balanoff, founder of Smile Perfected. With more than 43 years in dentistry and 13 years building a national whitening brand, Dr. Balanoff shares the unconventional lessons that fueled his growth.From being gifted a trademark by a patient to building a 20 minute whitening system that competes with industry giants, this conversation dives deep into customer clarity, relationship driven growth, market positioning, AI powered marketing, and resilience over time.You will also hear the remarkable story behind Dr. Balanoff’s open source Tourette syndrome appliance and how generosity and accessibility have shaped both his business and his life.Bio:William L. Balanoff, DDS, MS, FICD, is a seasoned healthcare executive, clinician-scientist, and entrepreneur with decades of leadership experience spanning clinical innovation, enterprise operations, and healthcare transformation. He has served in multiple senior executive roles including President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Clinical Officer, and Chief Medical Director across complex healthcare, dental, and life-science organizations. His career is distinguished by the ability to translate deep clinical expertise into scalable, evidence-based business and care delivery models.Dr. Balanoff has founded, scaled, and led healthcare companies operating in clinical services, medical devices, oral health products, and laboratory manufacturing, with global distribution and multi-channel go-to-market strategies. As President and CEO of Oral Care Perfected, Inc. and Impact Dental Lab, Inc., he directed product development, manufacturing partnerships, intellectual property strategy, and commercial execution while maintaining rigorous clinical and quality standards. Recognized for his leadership in clinical research, medical innovation, and regulatory advancement, Dr. Balanoff has acted as Chief Science Consultant to healthcare technology companies and has guided FDA 510(k) regulatory pathways. He holds multiple U.S. and international patents related to oral appliances and medical devices. His work connects scientific research, product development, and commercialization to ensure that innovation remains both clinically rigorous and commercially sustainable.He has served as an adjunct professor, visiting lecturer, and clinical instructor in the United States and internationally. He is a published author, an editorial board member for leading clinical journals, and a frequent lecturer on clinical innovation, healthcare strategy, and evidence based practice.Dr. Balanoff advises boards and executive teams on growth, transformation, and clinical excellence. He is known for building high performing multidisciplinary teams, fostering strategic partnerships, and guiding organizations through innovation while maintaining strong patient outcomes and clinical integrity.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:Website:  www.smileperfected.comLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-l-balanoff-dds-ms-618b6480/Dr. Bill’s Phone:  954-683-2693Smile Perfected Phone:  877-624-6674Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this powerful episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk of HLH Growth Solutions sits down with Maria Edelson, founder of Edelson IO and former executive at Procter & Gamble.With more than 35 years at Procter and Gamble and over 15,000 professionals trained across 86 countries, Maria shares how she transformed world class corporate sales frameworks into a scalable global training platform that delivers measurable ROI.This episode dives deep into:• Why selling is a life skill, not just a job • How to overcome resistance from experienced sales teams • Why real time case based practice outperforms role playing • The secret to sustaining growth in a crowded sales training market • How referrals built a global business • Why confidence and loving feedback change sales performance • What it really takes to stand out in a noisy industryIf you lead a sales organization, run a growing company, or want to improve revenue performance, this conversation is a masterclass in practical, measurable sales excellence.Bio:After dedicating 35 years to sales at P&G, I now train sales organizations to sell - to create solutions to solve customer problems so that they achieve consistent, profitable growth.When I left Procter & Gamble, I was responsible for $1Billion in revenue leading a team of over 250 people.  Now I share what I learned because I found others can benefit.Fortune 100, midsize and even startups have used our Sales Academy including our ‘Thinking Framework’. The Academy adds tools and skills to even the most experienced sales executive’s toolbox.We produce results as evidenced by our customers loyalty and longevity – some over 13 years.In 15 years in business we have:• trained over 14,000 sales people• in 86 countries• worked with over 1 dozed Fortune 100 companies training their global commercial organizationTo connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-edelson-8a36984/Website:  www.edelson.ioConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this powerful episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. David Thompson Jr., founder of the David's Loft Group, an integrated behavioral health organization serving Baltimore City.From growing up in Park Heights to leading a nearly 60 person team serving over 140 patients daily, Dr. Thompson shares the raw realities of scaling a mission driven healthcare organization. What started as a solo private practice evolved into a fully integrated system offering substance use treatment, mental health care, primary care, psychiatric rehabilitation, residential services, and withdrawal management under one coordinated model.This conversation explores leadership evolution, accountability, AI in healthcare, infrastructure building, and the hard decisions required to build something sustainable.Bio:David H. Thompson Jr., PsyD, LCPC, is a veteran behavioral health executive and clinician with more than 38 years in human services and over 25 years in senior executive leadership. As CEO and Chief Clinical Officer of the David’s Loft Group, with multiple programs and locations throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area.  Dr. Thompson provides strategic and operational direction to an integrated behavioral health organization, overseeing clinical quality, administrative performance, and partnerships across public and private systems of care.Throughout his career, Dr. Thompson has been repeatedly recruited into high-stakes leadership roles to stabilize complex service systems, improve outcomes, and implement data-driven, results-based accountability. He has led large multidisciplinary workforces, managed budgets ranging from $20 million to $647 million, and guided diverse divisions spanning child welfare, adult services, juvenile justice, entitlement programs, and community-based behavioral health.Dr. Thompson is widely recognized for building high-performing teams, establishing strong accountability systems, and delivering measurable improvements in care access, safety, permanency, and organizational sustainability. His leadership blends clinical excellence, pragmatic systems reform, and a steady commitment to community-centered outcomes.Dr. Thompson is neurodiverse, living and thriving with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Dr. Thompson was born and raised in the Park Heights neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. He attended Baltimore City Public Schools and graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar Community High School. Dr. Thompson holds a doctorate in psychology with a concentration in forensic psychology and behavioral health leadership. He is a licensed clinical professional counselor with additional certifications in forensic counseling. He is the father of four sons, 11, 12, 14, and 35. He is currently a full-time nursing student pursuing licensure requirements to become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-h-thompson-jr-psyd-lcpc-ccfc-ccjts-cccjs-670a8923/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/davidsloftclinicalprograms/Website:  www.davidsloft.comConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprintCheck out our AI Assistant Leah:  myhlhgrowthsolutions.com/leah

Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Mark Grech, founder and CEO of Pyaza, to explore the future of networking, community building, and digital growth in an increasingly fragmented online world.Mark shares his journey from leading product and tech in the iGaming industry to building a platform designed to eliminate the chaos of managing multiple networking apps. With deep experience in blockchain, crypto, Web3, and AI, he offers a candid perspective on what is broken in digital marketing today and why community driven growth is the future.Bio:A seasoned product expert and emerging tech advisor with over 10 years of experience in the iGaming industry, having worked with leading companies in Product, Marketing, and Technology. His last full-time role was as Chief Product & Technology Officer withing the iGaming industry.For the past 8 years, Mark has been deeply involved in the Crypto, Blockchain, and Web3 spaces, driving innovation and developing innovate solutions. Mark is also a frequent speaker and moderator at global panel discussions. As a versatile leader, Mark is now driving Pyaza, his innovative product idea, towards its full potential.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/m4rkgrech/https://x.com/m4rkgrechhttps://www.facebook.com/m4rkgrechhttps://www.instagram.com/m4rkgrech/https://pyaza.comConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode, Heidi Schalk interviews Sathya Elumalai, Founder and CEO of Aidar Health, a Johns Hopkins spin off health technology company transforming long term care through AI powered predictive monitoring.Sathya shares how his decade of experience at Johns Hopkins University exposed critical gaps in post acute and long term care, and how Aidar Health was built to answer one powerful question . . . How do we keep the people we love out of crisisThe conversation dives deep into AI in healthcare, long term care staffing challenges, regulatory rigor, scaling innovation, and what it really takes to drive adoption in a complex industry.Bio:Sathya Elumalai is the Founder and CEO of AIDAR Health, a clinical intelligence company redefining how chronic care and long-term care are delivered. He leads the development of MouthLab, a medical-tricorder–like device that captures multisystem physiological data in under a minute, and the AIDI predictive analytics platform, positioning AIDAR as the foundational data and AI infrastructure for next-generation care automation.A longtime healthcare innovator and Johns Hopkins–trained public health and business leader, Sathya has built multi-million-dollar initiatives with global health systems, insurers, and corporate partners. His personal experience caring for family members with chronic illness drives his commitment to advancing proactive, data-driven care models. Under his leadership, AIDAR is scaling across long-term care facilities and preparing for its Series A to expand nationally and internationally.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:Aidar Health:YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/AidarHealthInstagram https://www.instagram.com/Aidar.Health/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AidarHealth/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidar/Twitter https://x.com/AidarHealthSathya ElumalaiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sathyaelumalai/iNSTA - https://www.instagram.com/sathya.elumalai/X - https://x.com/SathyaElumalai:   Website:  https://www.aidar.com/Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Darshan Honali, founder of i2VC, to explore why deep industry expertise is becoming the true competitive advantage in today’s AI driven startup ecosystem.Darshan shares how i2VC connects industry experts across healthcare, financial services, renewable energy, space tech, and cybersecurity with venture capital firms and early stage startups. The conversation dives into what is actually driving growth right now, how founders should think about AI beyond the hype, and why narrowing your ideal customer profile accelerates traction.This episode is a practical guide for founders, operators, and investors who want signal over noise in a rapidly evolving AI market.Bio:Darshan Honale is a venture advisor and ecosystem builder working at the intersection of industry expertise, applied AI, and venture capital.He is the founder of i2VC, a platform focused on helping domain experts across healthcare, finance, energy, and enterprise technology, connect with startups, venture funds, and private capital in meaningful ways.Darshan advises startups, syndicates early-stage deals, and works closely with founders and investors on go-to-market clarity, capital strategy, and where AI actually creates value beyond the hype. He is particularly passionate about why industry expertise is becoming more important than software alone in an AI-driven world.He regularly speaks at investor and operator focused events and moderates panels across healthcare, private capital, and emerging technology.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  http://linkedin.com/in/hdarshanWebsite:  i2vc.comConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with David Saadia, Director of Operations at Rove Travel, to explore how luxury hospitality is evolving in a remote first, AI driven world.Broadcasting from Mexico City, David shares his global hospitality journey, from studying in Switzerland to leading hotel operations across major international cities, and how he transitioned from traditional hotel management into a fast growing luxury property management startup.This conversation dives into experiential travel, operational excellence, company culture, AI implementation, and what it truly takes to scale a hospitality brand without sacrificing service standards.Bio:I was born and raised in Mexico City from a French father and American mother. At 16 I attended a hospitality summer program at Cornell and knew this was the path I wanted. I studied at Les Roches in Switzerland and later completed a Bachelor of Arts in Food and Beverage and Revenue Management at Kendall College in Chicago.My career has taken me through several countries and brands. I worked in Barcelona at the Ritz Carlton, in New York at the Eventi Hotel, in Thailand, Italy, and Chicago. At 23 I moved to California to run operations for a 93 room hotel, overseeing housekeeping, front office, reporting directly to the General Manager.After 8 years abroad I moved back to Mexico City to be closer to family and stepped into the startup world. I joined WeWork in its early stage and worked across operations and sales. I eventually led all building openings across Latin America during a period of rapid growth. I later joined Oyo Rooms, where I led Sales Operations and helped build processes for a business development team of around 300 to 400 people.A few years later, my passion for hospitality brought me back when I got recruited as General Manager at Habitas. I managed their flagship hotel in Tulum and their new property in Bacalar, overseeing about 200 team members and 77 rooms.A year ago I joined Rove Travel as Director of Operations. I oversee the guest experience across multiple US markets and manage a fully remote concierge team. My work focuses on operational systems, quality control, vendor management, training, and building consistent hospitality standards across our luxury rental portfolio.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rove_travel?igsh=MTZvZDd3bXhtMGgzZg==Website:  www.rovetravel.comConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk welcomes Dolapo Adedayo, Founder of Trend Hijacking, to discuss how e-commerce can be repositioned from a side hustle into a structured, cash flowing investment vehicle.Dolapo shares how his journey began in 2017 when he acquired his first profitable e-commerce business, scaled it, and exited within two years. That experience reshaped his perspective on digital businesses, leading him to build a firm that helps investors buy, scale, and exit profitable e-commerce brands using institutional grade diligence and below market acquisition strategies.Rather than building from zero, Dolapo advocates skipping the zero to one phase and acquiring businesses that already have product market fit, infrastructure, teams, and cash flow in place. From there, the focus becomes operational optimization, margin expansion, global scalability, and structured exits within one to three years.Bio:Dolapo Adedayo is the Founder and Managing Partner of Trend Hijacking, an alternative wealth advisory helping high-net-worth individuals, professionals, and entrepreneurs diversify into digital assets, specifically e-commerce businesses, through structured acquisition, growth, and exit strategies.Under Dolapo’s leadership, Trend Hijacking has developed a proven model designed to create predictable and outsized returns:- Acquire profitable e-commerce businesses below market value.- Scale them using performance-driven frameworks to achieve 2–5× revenue growth within 12–24 months.- Exit at premium multiples of 3–5×, maximizing client ROI.Unlike traditional brokers, Dolapo and his team operate as buy-side advisors and operators, applying private equity discipline to every phase of the process, from sourcing and evaluation to negotiation, scaling, and exit execution.Through this model, Dolapo has helped investors generate consistent cash flow, mitigate risk, and build long-term wealth within the rapidly growing $6 trillion e-commerce sector.His mission is clear: To democratize the strategies used by private equity firms and make them accessible to individual investors seeking to diversify portfolios and build sustainable wealth through digital commerce.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:Personal Socials:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adedayo-dolapo/https://x.com/DolapoAdedayo3Business Socials:https://www.youtube.com/@TrendHijackingAcquisitionhttps://trendhijacking.com/bloghttps://trendhijacking.com/ecommerce-businesses-for-saleWebsite:  http://trendhijacking.com/Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint:  https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with James Hamet, CEO and Founder of Vistim Labs, to explore a breakthrough approach to neurological care.Vistim Labs is tackling one of the biggest challenges in neurology: knowing whether a treatment is actually working. While tools like PET scans and MRIs provide structural information, they are expensive, difficult to access, and not designed for frequent monitoring. James shares how Vistim Labs uses advanced EEG based brain imaging to deliver real time, non radioactive insights into brain function in just 30 minutes.The conversation dives into how this technology helps physicians personalize treatment plans for conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. With nearly 40 percent of patients potentially receiving therapies that do not produce results, having measurable feedback can dramatically improve outcomes. By providing objective data, doctors can adjust treatment sooner, build trust with patients, and accelerate progress.James also explains the science behind neurofeedback and how measurable feedback drives neuroplasticity. From retraining fall prevention responses in elderly patients to supporting cognitive recovery, feedback loops are central to measurable improvement in both medicine and performance.Beyond the science, this episode explores the realities of building a high tech medical company. James discusses regulatory hurdles, insurance reimbursement challenges, long sales cycles, and the importance of humility and generosity in scaling innovation. He shares why scientific conferences have been his most effective growth strategy and how physician education remains a critical focus.A powerful takeaway from this conversation is that Alzheimer’s disease is not necessarily a hopeless diagnosis. Emerging research and measurable treatment monitoring are changing what is possible.Key topics covered include• How EEG based brain imaging compares to PET scans • The importance of treatment monitoring in neurology • Personalized therapy for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease • Neurofeedback and brain plasticity • FDA approval and reimbursement challenges in medical innovation • Scaling a mission driven biotech startup • Increasing access to neurological diagnostics across the United StatesTo learn more or connect with James, visit vistimlabs.com.If you are a neurologist, physician, patient, or know someone navigating a neurological condition, this episode is one you will want to share.Bio:Serial neurotechnology entrepreneur, specialized in brain imagingTo connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jchamet/Website:  https://vistimlabs.comConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/🎁 Grab your Spotlight to Scale Blueprint: https://spotlighttoscale.com/blueprint

Show Notes:In this high energy episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Yancy Culp, Co Creator and Senior Director of Spartan DEKA, for a powerful conversation that connects fitness, leadership, mindset, and business growth.Yancy shares his journey from completing a grueling 72 hour Spartan Death Race to helping build a globally recognized fitness competition designed for all levels. What began as a bold idea inside the Spartan ecosystem has evolved into thousands of revenue generating events inside gyms, studios, and fitness communities around the world.This conversation goes far beyond physical fitness. Yancy explains why movement is foundational to high performance leadership and why training the body directly impacts clarity, decision making, resilience, and long term success in business and life.Bio:Yancy Culp is the Co-Creator and Senior Director of Spartan DEKA. A U.S. Navy veteran with more than 30 years in the health, wellness, and fitness industry, Yancy has built a career as a coach, business owner, and team leader. His journey with Spartan began during the 2013 Spartan Death Race, a 72-hour challenge that became a life-changing experience and sparked a lasting friendship and opportunity to work for Spartan founder and CEO Joe De Sena.Before joining Spartan and DEKA, Yancy spent over 15 years managing Fixed Base Operator (FBO) aviation facilities and military aviation contracts, leading large-scale operations and service teams on U.S. military bases and civilian airports. During this period and continuing today, he has coached more than 5,000 group exercise classes while managing his own fitness businesses.Ever the multitasker, Yancy has also developed a long-standing career in the health and wellness space. He serves as the Active Lifestyle Coach for the science-driven nutrition company Humann and as a Master Coach for Get Burly, which offers mental and physical conditioning camps focused on leadership and personal development.From day one, Yancy’s mission with DEKA has been to create a globally recognized sport for all fitness levels, offering fitness testing experiences that highlight the value of consistent training and caring for what he calls “our beautiful machine - our body.” He believes everyone is an athlete and that we should all train for the ultimate sport: life.Yancy says:“My fitness love tank is filled every weekend when I see DEKA gyms around the world hosting events and celebrating fitness with their members and communities. Gym owners are hanging DEKA finisher medals around the necks of first-time testers, elite athletes, and everyone in between. At 4,500+ events and counting, it’s safe to say we’ve created a globally recognized sport for all levels—and we’re just getting started.”To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/yancy-culp-b792b519b/Instagram: @yancyculp @deka.fit @spartan @dekaeurope Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Kylen Ribeiro, CEO of Defender Shield, to explore the intersection of business growth, digital wellness, leadership, and EMF protection.Kylen shares the powerful origin story behind Defender Shield, founded by a telecom engineer who discovered the potential health impacts of electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation long before it entered the mainstream conversation. What began as a solution to protect family members from laptop radiation has grown into a global digital wellness brand trusted by health-conscious consumers, parents, and clinicians alike.This conversation dives deep into EMF exposure, modern technology habits, leadership as a female CEO, education-first marketing, and how companies can scale while staying mission-driven. Kylen also offers practical, no-cost steps listeners can take immediately to reduce EMF exposure in their homes and workplaces.Whether you’re a business leader, parent, wellness advocate, or simply someone navigating life in a tech-heavy world, this episode delivers insight, clarity, and actionable guidance.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:facebook.com/defendershieldInstagram.com/defendershield tiktok.com/defendershielddefendershield.comhttps://defendershield.com/pages/biosConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/HeidiSchalk

Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Sam Palazzolo, founder of Tip of the Sphere and the Javelin Institute, to unpack what real business growth looks like heading into 2026.Sam brings decades of experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, consulting at Deloitte, private equity advisory, executive development, and scaling organizations from 25 million to 250 million in revenue. The conversation dives deep into go-to-market strategy, leadership decision making, AI driven growth, and why many companies stall at critical inflection points.Listeners will learn why most growth challenges are not one size fits all, but often stem from broken sales and marketing systems. Sam explains how his go to market operating system is designed to eliminate spray and pray tactics by creating repeatable market entry points, compressing sales cycles through AI, and building predictable revenue forecasting models.The episode also explores how leaders can set themselves up for success in the first 100 days in a new role. Sam shares the thinking behind his First 100 Days Play Call Sheet and why waiting too long to take action is one of the most common leadership mistakes.AI is another major theme throughout the discussion. Sam shares real examples of how AI has allowed his teams to do the work of sixteen people with just two high performers. He also explains why every company needs clear AI policies, internal accountability, and a willingness to test continuously.The conversation closes with practical advice on referrals, outbound strategy, inbound marketing, and why relying solely on referrals limits growth. Sam also outlines his 2026 plans including 30 day and 90 day scale sprints designed to rapidly accelerate revenue for growth focused organizations.This episode is a must listen for founders, CEOs, and revenue leaders who want to enter 2026 with clarity, momentum, and a scalable growth system.Sam's Bio:Most strategists stop at the whiteboard. I don't.I'm Sam Palazzolo—and I've been in your seat.- Led 2 tech startups from $0→$15M→Exit in under 18 months (COO/CRMO)- Advised a distribution company from $75M→$1B over 13 years- Run a family office focused on M&A since 2012- Ex-Deloitte (led billion-dollar retail transformations)- 8x author ("Leading at the Tip of the Spear" + "50 Scaling Strategies")Now I serve as Managing Director at Tip of the Spear Ventures and Fractional Chief Strategy Officer to companies scaling from $25M to $500M+.I don't just advise. I embed. I spend 78% of my time inside high-growth companies driving strategy, execution, and accountability.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/spalazzolo/https://tipofthespearventures.com/https://javelininstitute.org/🎁 Reach out to Sam to get your Business Growth Spotlight listeners a 30 minute working session that includes his First 100 Days Play Call Sheet, a diagnosis of top revenue blockers, and a 45 day acceleration roadmap designed to compress sales cycles by up to 25 percent.Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with leadership expert and founder of Berkshire Group, Janet Kendall White, for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to build strong leaders, resilient teams, and sustainable businesses.Janet shares her journey from corporate leadership into entrepreneurship at a young age, including the mindset shifts required to fully commit to building a business without a back door. With more than 30 years of experience developing leaders across industries, she explains why leadership success always starts with intentionality, emotional intelligence, and communication.The conversation explores how leadership has fundamentally changed over the past three decades, especially in the wake of COVID, remote work, and ongoing global uncertainty. Janet discusses why many leaders fail when they are promoted based solely on technical skills and how organizations can better support new leaders instead of setting them up for burnout or failure.Janet also walks through her proprietary leadership development process, including assessments, emotional intelligence mindsets, meeting effectiveness, problem solving, and creating cultures where productive conflict and innovation can thrive. Heidi and Janet dive into the realities of balancing leadership, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and redefining success in different seasons of life.They also discuss founder-led marketing, the power of referrals when done intentionally, and how Janet rebuilt her visibility after COVID through LinkedIn, speaking, and relationship driven outreach.The episode concludes with a discussion of Janet’s new book, Unshakable Leadership, and what the next chapter looks like for Berkshire Group, along with a candid reflection on what can hold even the most experienced leaders back.This episode is a must listen for founders, CEOs, and leaders who want to build stronger cultures, lead with confidence, and create lasting impact.Bio:Janet Kendall White is the founder and CEO of Berkshire Group, Inc., a WBE and WOSB certified, award-winning organization with a three-decade track record of transforming leaders, teams, cultures, and businesses. She is the author of Unshakeable Leadership: A Map for Unlocking Strength, Strategy, and Success and has been featured in Entrepreneur, Fortune, and Bloomberg BusinessWeek.A sought-after speaker and facilitator locally, nationally, and internationally, Janet helps leaders unlock their potential, enhance emotional intelligence, and create lasting impact. She is a Past President of NAWBO Northeast Ohio, serves on the Board of Directors of the NAWBO National, the Board of Stark State College Foundation, and the Board of Cuyahoga Valley Association of Talent Development.In her spare time you will find Janet volunteering as a Trailblazer for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, coordinating the scholarship fund for Rolling Thunder Ohio Chapter 2 or hiking and cycling. To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/berkshiregroup/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/berkshiregroupInstagram:  @janetkwhiteWebsite:  https://berkshiregroupinc.comGrab her Book:  Amazon.com: Unshakable Leadership: A Map For Unlocking Strength, Strategy, And Success eBook : Kendall White, Janet: Kindle StoreConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Victor Penev, founder and CEO of Edamam, to explore the powerful intersection of food, data, AI, and longevity.Victor shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur with over three decades of experience and explains how Edamam was built at the crossroads of two passions: nutrition and technology. The conversation dives deep into how structured food and nutrition data powers some of the world’s most recognizable platforms including Amazon Alexa, Food Network, Noom, Microsoft, Nestlé, and The New York Times Cooking.Together, Heidi and Victor unpack Edamam’s bold mission to help people live to 120 years without chronic illness by treating food as medicine. Victor explains why knowledge and accurate data are essential for better food choices and how AI is transforming that knowledge into intuitive, real time, personalized recommendations through what he calls a personal virtual nutritionist.The episode also explores how Edamam approaches growth with minimal traditional marketing, relying instead on partnerships, attribution, referrals, and long term thinking. Victor shares candid insights on selling into large enterprises, why persistence beats hype, and how staying focused on mission creates staying power in competitive markets.Victor closes with leadership lessons from mentoring over 200 companies, emphasizing passion, patience, and leading from behind as the keys to building purpose driven businesses that last.This episode is a must listen for founders, health tech leaders, and anyone curious about how AI, nutrition, and data are shaping the future of healthcare and longevity.Bio:Victor Penev is a serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Edamam. He is also a mentor and investor in food technology startups and advises early stage entrepreneurs. Previous to Edamam, Victor co-founded and sold Bulgaria’s largest Internet Company, NetInfo BG. Victor Penev also ran the international digital business of Playboy Enterprises, and was instrumental in starting the digital marketing efforts of BMG and in creating key e-commerce capability for Bertelsmann’s book clubs. Victor holds a MBA from Stanford.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/edamam/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorpenev/Website:  https://www.edamam.com/Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight host Heidi Schalk cofounder of HLH Growth Solutions sits down with Elvan Baker VP of Client Experience and Clinical Strategy at Rubato Life. Elvan shares her journey from hands-on speech therapy into executive leadership within a fast growing health tech startup and offers an honest look at leadership growth, burnout, resilience and innovation in healthcare.The conversation explores how Rubato Life is transforming dementia care through a music based non pharmacological intervention designed to reduce stress agitation and behavioral symptoms in patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s related diagnoses. Elvan explains how evidence based research transparency and clinician trust are central to scaling healthcare innovation successfully.Listeners will gain insight into leadership as a woman immigrant in healthcare, the importance of internal company culture, the realities of startup growth and how clarity, transparency and alignment drive long term success. Elvan also shares deeply personal advice for women navigating career pivots burnout and ambition while balancing life priorities.This episode is a must listen for healthcare leaders, founders clinicians and growth stage executives looking to scale with integrity, innovation and purpose.Bio:  Personal- born in San Jose, CA, fully grew up in Turkey, moved to US for college, stayed for grad school, married to a fellow therapist with a 2 year old daughter, live on an inland lake in Northern Michigan after having lived in CA, MT, CO Professional- my linkedin bio is super accurate for reference, clinician to corporate management ladder, pivoted out of bedside clinical work, to corporate compliance/clinical roles and now I am a part of the Team 1 management team for a health tech startup  as a VP of Client Experience and Clinical StrategiesTo connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvan-baker-ms-ccc-slp-cbis-466a3568/https://www.rubato.life/Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/

Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. Carlos Elizondo, founder of Elizondo Medical Group, to explore what it really takes to build and scale a private medical practice while staying deeply rooted in patient care.Dr. Carlos shares his journey from growing up in a family of physicians to expanding a solo practice into three thriving clinic locations serving underserved communities across Texas. He opens up about the realities physicians face when they step into entrepreneurship, including financial pressure, billing complexity, staffing challenges, and the emotional toll of burnout.This conversation goes beyond medicine and into leadership, mindset, and systems. Dr. Carlos explains how acknowledging burnout became a turning point in his life and business, why emotional intelligence is a critical leadership skill for physicians, and how coaching helped him transition from doing everything himself to building scalable systems that support people, not just profits.You will hear why primary care is at the heart of healthcare, how nurse practitioners and physician assistants are shaping the future of medicine, and why consistency, training, and culture are essential for scaling without losing quality.Dr. Carlos also shares what is working for visibility and patient education through video content and podcast guesting, why giving away knowledge creates greater impact, and how his long term vision includes expanding access to care through systemized clinics and well trained teams.This episode is a must listen for physicians, healthcare leaders, and founders navigating growth, burnout, and the challenge of balancing purpose with profitability.BioDr. Carlos Rafael Elizondo is a family physician, entrepreneur, and leadership-driven changemaker redefining how primary care is delivered in America. After experiencing burnout early in his career, he transformed his life and practice around a simple principle: true healing begins with balance, purpose, and growth.Today, Dr. Elizondo blends medicine, mindfulness, and business strategy to inspire others to lead from the inside out. His journey, from running a small-town clinic to building a thriving, people-centered healthcare organization, reflects his belief that systems and culture, not just medicine, create lasting wellness. Whether mentoring young leaders, building scalable models of care, or speaking about transformation and leadership, Dr. Elizondo’s mission is to help others grow without losing themselves in the process.Beyond medicine and leadership, Dr. Elizondo is a devoted husband of 25 years, a proud father of three sons—ages 24, 20, and 3—and a joyful grandfather to a 2-year-old granddaughter who reminds him daily of what matters most: family, love, and legacy.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:Facebook:   https://m.facebook.com/carlos.elizondo.353/Instagram:  @celizondo4488LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarloselizondo?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appWebsite:  elizondomedicalgroup.comConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/

Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Daniel Story, founder of HomeJoy of Kalamazoo, to unpack what it really takes to build and scale a care based business without sacrificing quality, trust, or humanity.Daniel shares how his 30 year career as a registered nurse shaped the way he built Homejoy and why caring has always come before systems, safety checklists, or scale. From starting the business with fifty dollars and a PO box to leading more than one hundred employees across multiple locations, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the operational realities of home care and service based businesses.You will hear how Daniel navigated economic downturns, near business failure, and capacity challenges by leaning into mentorship, systems, and core values. He explains why communication breakdowns are the most expensive mistakes businesses make, how technology and automation support growth, and why culture is the only way to scale people-led organizations.Daniel also shares what has not worked, including referral middlemen and misaligned marketing spend, and why deep community relationships continue to be Homejoy’s strongest growth driver.The conversation closes with a look at what is next for Homejoy, including the expansion into professional housekeeping services and Daniel’s upcoming book on compassion, conflict, and leadership in healthcare.This episode is a must listen for founders, operators, and service based business owners who are growing fast and want to do it the right way.Bio: Daniel Story has been the CEO of HomeJoy of Kalamazoo for over 20 years. HomeJoy has bought out two competitors, received Best of Care awards for employment and for client care, it has been on the Inc 5000 list, a Michigan 50 company to watch list, and has had other local awards. Outside of running HomeJoy Daniel has been the owner of a Property Management company and has established and later sold an assisted living and a non-profit organization serving the needs of persons with dementia. He is currently writing a book which is aimed at helping the healthcare industry deal with difficult behaviors which our patients often demonstrate during their engagement with our services.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-story-362a921a/Website:  HomeJoy.careConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Toby from 3Helix to explore how biotech startups move from breakthrough science to real world commercialization. Toby shares his journey as an MD MBA leader navigating venture capital, startup strategy, and regulatory complexity while helping 3Helix pioneer extracellular matrix based therapies that target disease by changing the cellular environment.This conversation dives deep into startup strategy, physician leadership, go to market execution, and why credibility matters more than trying to do everything at once. It is a masterclass in how innovation, discipline, and strategic focus drive sustainable growth in highly regulated industries.Bio:Toby is a Physician, Investor, and Entrepreneur specializing in healthcare who works closely with early-stage teams leveraging broad networks and experience to help them minimize risk and maximize value. Toby brings a perspective drawn from his experience as a provider but also from his work with payers, investors, and Innovators. He was a member of Centene’s international division where he researched and implemented value based care initiatives in the Middle East, South America, the UK, and Southeast Asia, served in roles like Vice President of Business Development, Chief, Medical Officer, and Chief Operations Officer at start-ups across digital health, biotech, med device, gene therapy, and health tech, and has investing experience across angel, Venture, and private equity. He currently sits on the physician advisory boards of several Venture funds in the Chicago area in addition to being a founding partner at Syndicate Health Healthcare Operations Consulting. Toby holds an MD from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg school of management.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-barrack-md-mba-5a1478104Website:  3Helix.comEmail:  [email protected] with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Dr. John Oberg, founder of John Oberg Advisory, to explore what truly drives sustainable organizational growth. With decades of experience as a CEO, advisor, and healthcare innovator, Dr. Oberg shares powerful insights on the intersection of people, performance, and leadership.The conversation dives deep into why responsibility and accountability are only the starting point for healthy professional relationships and how radical acceptance, trust, vulnerability, and empathy create the foundation for high performing teams. Dr. Oberg also challenges common misconceptions around authenticity and transparency in leadership, explaining why context and emotional maturity matter more than oversharing.Listeners will gain practical guidance on first line management, uncover common executive blind spots, and learn how to apply the right tools for coaching, accountability, and growth. The episode also explores scaling strategies, referral driven growth, and how leaders should think about AI as a lever for personalization rather than a shortcut.Dr. Oberg closes by sharing his vision for the future of advisory work, healthcare innovation, and why empathy may be the most undervalued leadership skill in business today.Bio:John Oberg is a Founder, CEO, Board Director, Advisor, Professor, and Investor trusted by organizations to navigate growth, conflict, and change. He founded Precina Health with Dr. Dustyn Williams and have developed the key to solving Type 2 Diabetes. Previously, John founded another Austin-based healthcare innovator, Sedera, a community-based medical cost-sharing organization (#193 on Inc 500). John serves on the board of directors of OnlineMedEd (which writes curricula for Medical and Physician’s Assistant schools globally) and Health Admins (Healthcare Business Process Outsourcing). Through John Oberg Advisory, John advises large institutions, healthcare industry leaders, professional services firms, and nonprofits. John received his doctorate from the University of Southern California (Social Work) and his MBA from the University of New Mexico (Policy & Planning and Management of Technology). He is currently an adjunct professor at USC. He has authored patents, started companies, and managed teams larger than 1,000 people. Over the last three decades, he has studied the behavior of individuals, communities, and systems. John was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He currently lives with his family in Austin, where he engages in many outdoor activities. When traveling, he also enjoys SCUBA diving and golf and has recently taken to hunting and fishing. He holds a second-degree black belt in orthodox karate.To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnoberg/Website:  http://johnoberg.com/Connect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/

Show Notes:In this episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk, Co-Founder of HLH Growth Solutions, welcomes Alex Brueckmann, Founder of Brueckmann Strategy Consultants, for a deep conversation on what strategy truly is and why so many organizations struggle to turn it into results. Alex draws from his experience building multiple international consulting firms to explain why strategy is often misunderstood and confused with planning or budgeting, and how that confusion creates execution breakdowns at the leadership level.Throughout the conversation, Alex introduces his Nine Elements of Organizational Identity framework and explains how strategy must be anchored in a company’s identity to be effective. He shares why culture, strategy, and execution cannot be treated as separate initiatives, and how leadership clarity directly impacts an organization’s ability to make decisions, align teams, and follow through. The discussion also addresses common leadership gaps that derail strategy implementation, including a lack of shared language, unclear priorities, and misaligned incentives.The episode also explores the growing role of artificial intelligence in business. Alex explains why AI is not a strategy in itself and cautions leaders against chasing technology trends without a clear strategic purpose. Instead, he outlines how AI can be used responsibly as a tool to support and accelerate strategy execution without replacing human judgment or decision-making.In addition to strategy and leadership, Alex shares how he has grown his consulting business by focusing on education-driven marketing through podcast guesting and LinkedIn thought leadership rather than relying on ads or outbound outreach. He reflects on how clarity, consistency, and long-term thinking have shaped his growth, along with the personal values that guide his decisions as a founder and parent.Listeners will walk away with a clearer understanding that strategy is fundamentally about making choices, not assembling project lists, and that culture is the result of leadership behavior rather than a standalone initiative. The episode reinforces that execution breaks down when strategy is unclear or poorly communicated, and that sustainable growth requires focus, alignment, and sufficient runway to experiment and evolve.Bio:Alex Brueckmann is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Strategy Legacy, which introduces the Nine Elements of Organizational Identity (9EOI), and creator of the 9EOI strategy certification for leaders. Brueckmann is a strategy master facilitator, executive coach for leadership teams, and keynote speaker. He has impacted thousands of business leaders across the world, from multinationals to start-ups. He holds degrees and certificates in management, leadership, and strategy from EBS European Business School (Germany), INSEAD (France), and Harvard Business School (USA). To connect with our guest, click on the links below:LinkedIn:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderbrueckmann/Website:  https://brueckmann.ca/https://9eoi.comConnect with me:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/