Interview
1345: Life in Bloom: How to Fix Company Culture and Stopping Negativity to Boost Team Performance with Corporate Skills Behavioral Coach Debbie Longo
Toxic culture doesn’t always show up with warning signs—it can creep in slowly, through unchecked gossip, lack of accountability, or subtle disrespect. Over time, even high-performing teams start to fray at the edges, with morale dropping and turnover quietly rising. The energy that once drove growth gets replaced with tension and mistrust, and suddenly the business feels heavy. It’s not always about strategy or systems—sometimes it’s the atmosphere that’s quietly pulling everything apart.
Debbie Longo is a corporate behavior coach with over two decades of experience helping leaders fix toxic work environments. She focuses on identifying and removing negative behaviors that quietly erode team morale and productivity. Toda, Debbie discusses how unchecked attitudes spread and hurt performance across entire organizations. She stresses that ignoring these patterns can kill profits and even sink a business. Her strategies are direct, practical, and built for real workplace results. Stay tuned!
Resources:
- Unlock Your Team’s Potential | Transform Skills and Behaviors for Workplace Success
- Subscribe to Debbie Longo on YouTube
- Follow Debbie Longo on Facebook
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1344: Focus.ceo: Crush Your Goals Faster by Doubling Your Productivity in 25 Minutes with Coach-Speaker-Host-Actor David Wood
Getting caught up in the whirlwind of daily tasks is easy, jumping from one project to the next, only to realize that nothing is really getting done. This scattered approach often leads to a sense of frustration, where even a full day of work feels like it’s been wasted. When you’re constantly shifting gears, it becomes harder to focus on the things that really matter and move the needle forward. In the end, it’s not about how many things you can juggle, but about being able to zero in on what truly drives progress.
David Wood, a high-performance coach, entrepreneur, speaker and actor, helps executives and entrepreneurs achieve extraordinary results. After creating the world’s largest coaching business, he now focuses on productivity strategies, including his “gamification” method for goal-setting and time management. David emphasizes breaking tasks into focused intervals to combat procrastination and boost productivity. He shares how this approach turns work into a more engaging and manageable process. His unique coaching experience, including work with prison inmates, reflects his versatile approach to personal development. Stay tuned!
Resources:
- Double your focus, Double your revenue.
- 5 Steps to Double Revenue
- DAVID IAN WOOD | Actor . Speaker . Host
- Follow David Wood on Facebook
- Connect with David Wood on LinkedIn
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1343: Boost Your Professional Brand in 30 Days by Marketing Yourself: The Ultimate Career Guide with Career Success Coach Sarah Makris
There’s a quiet frustration that builds when you’ve spent decades honing your skills, only to feel like you’re being overlooked just when you have the most to offer. It’s not always about talent or dedication—sometimes the system just stops paying attention after a certain age. That sense of invisibility can feel disorienting, especially when new paths seem uncertain and old ones are closing off. It’s a hard truth many professionals over 50 face, and it forces a kind of reflection that can be both scary and clarifying.
Sarah Makris is an executive coach and branding strategist who helps professionals make the leap from corporate jobs to business ownership. With a background in corporate communications, she now teaches clients how to build strong personal brands through her “Shine” program and Career Success Coach podcast. She focuses on clarity, visibility, and consistent messaging to attract the right clients. Today, she covers how to speak your audience’s language, push past fear of self-promotion, and stay consistent in your outreach. Stay tuned!
Resources:
- Are you ready to take back control of your career?
- Subscribe to Sarah Makris on YouTube
- Follow Sarah Makris on Facebook
- Connect with Sarah Makris on LinkedIn
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1342: Managing Annoying People: Solving Everyday Challenges with Bold Ideas and a Sense of Humor and the Ultimate Solution for Home Cooks Ilean-Pan with Ilene Marcus
It’s frustrating to pour energy into your work and relationships only to feel like you’re getting nowhere. Sometimes it’s not about pushing harder or adding more to your plate, but about stepping back and really seeing what’s going on inside you—and around you. Most people race through life without ever stopping to understand the patterns that keep them stuck. Real change often starts when you finally slow down enough to notice what’s been driving you all along.
Ilene Marcus is an entrepreneur, author, and problem solver with a sharp eye for innovation. She created the Ilean pan, a sloped cooking surface that lets you cook multiple ingredients at different temperatures. Ilene also wrote Managing Annoying People and has deep experience in leadership and consulting. Today, she shares how smart product design, clear decision-making, and strong relationships drive lasting business success. Stay tuned!
Resources:
- Clear Decisions. Better Reactions, Especially to Annoying People —Starting with You
- Follow Ilene Marcus on Facebook
- Connect with Ilene Marcus on LinkedIn
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1341: From Business Pro to Youth Advocate: Changing Lives One Child at a Time with Entrepreneur and Bestselling Author Sharyn Abbott
It’s heartbreaking to think about kids with no safe place to sleep while the world moves on around them. Every night, thousands of young people are left to figure out survival on their own, often with no one to turn to. It’s not just about homelessness—it’s about lost potential, broken trust, and futures slipping away before they even start. When communities come together, though, even small actions can begin to turn that tide and give these kids a real shot at something better.
Sharyn Abbott is an entrepreneur with decades of experience in businesses like graphic design, travel, and training. A former guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, she’s known for helping people build better businesses and lives. She also writes children’s books and advocates for community causes through her platform, Ultimate Business Univ. Today, Sharyn talks about tackling youth homelessness, focusing on building safe spaces and helping kids break free from poverty. Stay tuned!
Resources:
- The Ultimate Business University
- Follow Sharyn Abbott on Facebook
- Connect with Sharyn Abbott on LinkedIn
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1340: IRA Financial: Maximize Your Wealth with Self-Directed IRAs with Retirement Expert Adam Bergman
A lot of people pour years into building retirement accounts, only to feel trapped by choices that don’t really move the needle. Watching the market swing up and down can feel like handing your future over to chance. The idea of taking real control sounds risky at first, but it also feels like the only real way to build something solid. There’s something powerful about stepping outside the typical system and making your money work for you in ways most people never even consider.
Adam Bergman shares how self-directed IRAs are changing the future of retirement investing. He explains how individuals can use these accounts to invest in real estate, private companies, and even crypto while keeping tax benefits intact. Adam emphasizes that entrepreneurs can tap into retirement funds to fuel their own businesses without penalties. He also broke down the often-overlooked power of compound returns in building lasting wealth. Stay tuned!
Resources:
- Self-directing has never been easier | The smart way to invest your IRA or 401(k) in alternative assets.
- Subscribe to IRA Financial on YouTube
- Follow Adam Bergman on Facebook
- Connect with Adam Bergman on LinkedIn
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1339: eBusiness Institute: Escape the 9-to-5 with Online Business Deals with Website Investor and Educator Matt Raad
Starting from scratch sounds noble, but it’s often a recipe for burnout. People pour time and energy into building websites, only to watch them fade into internet oblivion. It’s frustrating when your big idea doesn’t pay off, especially after weeks or months of work. Sometimes the smarter move is stepping into something that already works—skipping the trial-and-error and finally seeing real returns from your effort.
Matt Raad is a seasoned online business investor with over 30 years of experience. Alongside his wife Liz, he co-founded eBusiness Institute, helping entrepreneurs invest in digital assets. He specializes in website investing, teaching strategies for due diligence, valuation, and identifying profitable online opportunities. Today, Matt shares his expertise on buying and selling websites, offering insights into transforming undervalued digital assets into profitable ventures. He discusses various business models worth exploring, from information sites to lead generation platforms, and emphasized the importance of market understanding for success. Stay tuned!
Resources:
- Digital Training Courses For Online Income & Assets
- Digital Education Made EASY!
- Follow Matt Raad on Facebook
- Connect with Matt Raad on LinkedIn
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1338: Writing Engaging Books for Kids (and their Parents) with Children’s Book Author Lisa M. Bell
Most educational material for kids ends up being either too dry or too confusing, leaving both children and parents feeling stuck. It’s frustrating when a topic feels important, but every attempt to explain it just leads to glazed-over eyes. The magic happens when a story can turn something dense into something fun—when kids are laughing, asking questions, and actually remembering what they learned. A good children’s book doesn’t just teach—it creates a shared moment between adult and child that sticks far beyond the last page.
Lisa M. Bell blends creativity with clarity, turning complex ideas into stories kids actually enjoy. From solar energy to school adventures, her books simplify big topics without talking down to young readers. After leaving a sales job behind, she found her stride as a full-time author, proving it’s never too late to rewrite your own story. Today, she shares how she crafts engaging narratives, markets her work, and navigates the publishing world. Her mission is to make learning fun—and help kids see the world through curious, confident eyes. Stay tuned!
Resources:
- Lisa Bell | Check out my children’s books & health & travel articles.
- Follow Lisa Bell on Facebook
- Connect with Lisa Bell on LinkedIn
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1337: Retire at 50? The Truth About Business Success and Happiness with Local and Micro Business Growth Champion Dennis Hall
It’s easy to blame outside forces when progress stalls, but sometimes the real slowdown happens inside our own heads. Constant second-guessing, perfectionism, and chasing too many ideas at once can quietly kill momentum. Business starts to feel like a loop—busy days with little real progress, and a creeping sense that something’s off. Often, the problem isn’t the plan or the tools—it’s the noise we create for ourselves that keeps us from moving forward.
Dennis Hall is an Australian entrepreneur, business growth champion, and author specializing in supporting micro businesses. He has written a book titled “If 70 is the New 50? When Do I Get to Retire?” and runs business expos throughout Southeast Queensland. He brings real-world experience to the table, helping small business owners stop working in their business and start building one that supports their life. Today, he unpacks how strong networks fuel growth, especially for micro businesses often operating in isolation. He highlights how fear stalls progress and why clear strategies and accountability are non-negotiable. Stay tuned!
Resources:
- Your Business Growth Starts Here! | Make more connections in one day than you could with THREE months of networking!
- Ausbizlinks | Connecting Local Business
- Dennis Hall | Local and Micro Business Champion | Author | Presenter
- Follow Dennis Hall on Facebook
- Connect with Dennis Hall on LinkedIn
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1336: Grab the Map: A Proven Strategy of 90 Days to $100K in Real Estate Investing with Real Estate Investor Dr. Johnoson Crutchfield
A lot of people follow the script—go to school, get the job, work hard—and still feel like they’re barely making it. You put in the hours, do what you’re told is “right,” but the numbers never seem to add up. It’s like chasing a finish line that keeps moving, while watching others take completely different routes and somehow end up ahead. At some point, it’s natural to wonder if the whole system was designed to keep you just comfortable enough not to question it. That quiet frustration builds, until you start looking for something that actually makes sense.
Dr. Johnoson Crutchfield went from school principal to full-time real estate investor after realizing his career wouldn’t fund the life he wanted. With over 300 properties under his belt, he now helps others do the same through his mentorship program, Grab the Map. Today, he discusses how to find and finance your first deal, even if you’re starting from scratch. He emphasizes mindset, persistence, and learning how to see opportunities others miss. For Johnoson, real estate isn’t just about money—it’s a tool for freedom, legacy, and rewriting your future. Stay tuned!
Resources:
- Grab the Map | Stop Guessing, Start Closing. Real Estate Consulting That Delivers.
- Get A Free E-Book Copy of “House Poor to Real Estate Millions” by Dr. John Crutchfield
- Achieve $100k in 90 Days with Our Real Estate Accelerator Program
- Follow Johnoson Crutchfield on Twitter
- Subscribe to Grab the Map | Real Estate BRRRR Investing
- Connect with Dr. Johnoson Crutchfield on LinkedIn
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