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1404: Bottleneck Distant Assistants: The Hidden System That Reduces Team Turnover by 80% with Delegation Expert and Author Jaime Jay
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you have to do it all yourself—especially when the stakes feel high and no one seems to care about the details like you do. But that mindset turns into a bottleneck fast, with every decision, email, and task running through you until there’s no space left to actually grow. What Jamie Jay brings to the table isn’t just about delegation—it’s about shifting the way you think about control, trust, and what leadership really looks like. Sometimes the real breakthrough isn’t working harder—it’s finally letting go.
Jamie Jay, a former 82nd Airborne paratrooper, now helps business owners scale through smarter delegation. As founder of Bottleneck Distant Assistants, he created the “Delegation Intelligence” framework to cut turnover and build stronger teams. Today, he breaks down the common struggles leaders face with delegation and offers practical tools to fix them. His approach blends clear communication, structure, and personal motivation to drive team success. It’s all about creating systems that actually work—and stick. Stay tuned!
Quotes:
“If you can delegate any task that's administratively supporting strategy, sales, and marketing, then you're on the right track.”
“A lot of people think they're leaders and visionaries, but quite frankly, they're not—because many people can't handle the challenges of entrepreneurship.”
“Even when you don't think it's possible to do something, and even when you mess up in the face of experiencing when everything's on the line. You just gotta take that leap.”
Resources:
- Reclaim 10+ Hours per Week: Stop being your company’s Bottleneck
- Follow Jamie Jay on Facebook
- Connect with Jamie Jay on LinkedIn
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1403: Ryze Agency: Build a Purpose-Driven Business in the Wellness Industry with Marketing Expert Mark Young
It’s exhausting trying to do everything “right” when every headline, product, and influencer tells you something different. One day it’s carbs, the next it’s cortisol, and somehow your to-do list now includes cold plunges, fasting windows, and niche supplements. For entrepreneurs especially, the pressure to optimize every part of life turns wellness into another hustle—measured, marketed, and rarely sustainable. And after all that effort, you’re still tired, still stressed, and quietly wondering if the whole system is just built to keep you chasing your tail.
Mark Young is the founder and CEO of Ryze Agency, a South Florida marketing firm for health and wellness brands, and leads a medical device company focused on blood pressure reduction. He’s also the author of Date Your Clients and host of the Performance Driven Living podcast where he shares practical health and business insights. Today, he explores how entrepreneurs can blend nutrition, storytelling, and AI to build stronger wellness ventures. He offers biohacking tips and marketing strategies that prioritize core health habits over quick fixes. His talk wove together tech, science, and narrative for lasting impact. Stay tuned!
Quotes:
“When people are not dealing with the healthiest version of themselves, they're living a life mostly subjugated to whatever health issues arise.”
“People don't care about you. They care about how you impact them.”
“People who are smart, understand critical thinking skills, and know how to adapt are going to be more productive and successful than ever imaginable.”
Resources:
- RYZE AGENCY | Every brand is built by a team. Yours is waiting for you.
- Mark Young | Lead with Passion
- Follow Mark Young on Facebook
- Connect with Mark Young on LinkedIn
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1402: Ending Global Poverty and Creating Economic Renaissance with Economist and Author Dominion Judah
It’s hard not to feel overwhelmed watching wealth pile up for a few while entire communities struggle just to get by. The current system rewards efficiency, but often at the cost of fairness, leaving billions stuck in cycles of poverty with no real path out. Big ideas like universal basic income or massive job creation sound impossible—until you realize how much money already exists, just locked in the wrong places. Rethinking where and how capital moves might not fix everything overnight, but it could finally start shifting the balance.
Dr. Dominion V. Judah is an economist and author focused on local economic growth and poverty eradication. He’s written multiple books on shared prosperity and sustainable development. Today, he introduces EGCR, a platform using AI and blockchain to fund economic renewal and fight poverty. He also shares his Global Peace Agreement initiative, aiming to unite 4 billion people behind peace and conflict resolution. His work blends innovation with a global mission for stability and growth. Stay tuned!
Quotes:
“We don't have to kill ourselves to prove someone is right or wrong. We don't have to shed blood to prove someone is right or wrong.”
“Every bankruptcy that is filed means people losing jobs. Every bankruptcy that is filed means families left without income.”
“We shouldn't lose because I won, and I shouldn't lose because you won. We all can win.”
Resources:
- dominionv.judah@wsandn.org
- JVD EGCR Economic Framework | The foundational framework of the Juvidoe Multiverse
- World Subnationals and Nations
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1401: Renaissance Park Corp: Blockchain, Hemp, and the Future of Clean Manufacturing with Environmental Sustainability and Leadership Development Expert Pankaj Srivastava
It’s wild to think how many everyday products are made from stuff that takes forever to break down—or worse, never does. Meanwhile, natural options like hemp have been pushed aside, not because they don’t work, but because they threatened the wrong profits. There’s this whole other version of progress that’s cleaner, smarter, and already possible—we just haven’t prioritized it. It makes you wonder how different things could look if we stopped betting on convenience and started backing what actually helps.
Pankaj Srivastava, CEO of Renaissance Park Corp, has built and scaled multiple companies, including a $1B cybersecurity firm. He’s now focused on replacing toxic materials with natural alternatives like hemp. Today, he emphasizes solving tough problems through curiosity, learning from failure, and pushing for better, sustainable products. His work spans sectors from skincare to batteries, all with a focus on performance and environmental impact. Stay tuned!
Quotes:
“Time is your worst enemy, and time is also the best test. If you can endure something for a long period of time, you've done something meaningful.”
“At the end of the day, all of us as human beings want to make an impact. Give your team the opportunity to create that impact.”
“Curiosity over experience. When you're curious, you do magic.”
Resources:
- RENAISSANCE PARK CORPORATION | Scaling Nature-Based Materials
- Connect with Pankaj Srivastava on LinkedIn
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1400: Stop the Revenue Rollercoaster: How AI Tools Can Skyrocket Your Fractional Business with AI Marketing Advisor John Lawlor
Leaving the structure of a corporate job sounds freeing—until you're alone, trying to explain what you do in a sea of people doing the same thing. Suddenly, you're not just the expert—you’re the brand, the marketer, the salesperson, all at once. The work might be solid, but getting noticed and landing clients starts to feel like a full-time hustle of its own. And the unpredictability—of income, of leads, of what comes next—can hit harder than expected when you're used to knowing where your next paycheck is coming from.
John Lawlor, AI Marketing Advisor and founder of Fractional Planet, helps fractional executives grow their businesses using smart, practical tools. With a diverse background from photography to tech, he now coaches professionals through career shifts and business growth. Today, he shares how AI tools like ChatGPT and Notebook LM can simplify workflows, boost visibility, and support client outreach. He introduces his “visibility flywheel” strategy to help independents stay top-of-mind and build consistent traction. His focus: making solo work smoother, smarter, and more scalable. Stay tuned!
Quotes:
“AI is either going to make things worse for you or better for you, and that is really up to you—especially if you don't put the human in the loop.”
“You can't have an AI book in an hour that's of any quality. It still takes time to do things.”
“If you talk about something different every single day, people don't know where to place you. But if you talk essentially about the same thing and find different angles to it, that's important.”
Resources:
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1399: Create the Future: The 5-Step Framework for Confident Business Decision Making with Leadership Success Expert Rick Williams
Running a business often means pretending you’re confident when, deep down, you’re not sure if the next move is genius or a mistake. There’s pressure to decide quickly, but the options feel murky, and everyone’s looking to you for answers. It’s not that leaders don’t care—it’s that there’s rarely a clear sign pointing in the right direction. And that constant guessing game can leave even the most capable people second-guessing everything.
Rick Williams blends a background in physics, leadership, and consulting to help leaders make smarter decisions. He’s the author of the Amazon bestseller Create the Future and reaches nearly 50,000 readers through his leadership newsletter. Today, he shares a five-step framework for confident decision-making—starting with spotting opportunities and ending with clear, strategic action. His approach helps leaders cut through complexity and align choices with long-term goals. Stay tuned!
Quotes:
“You create the future by the decisions you make today, by the choices you make today.”
“Give permission to put crazy ideas on the whiteboard. Give permission to say, “You know, actually, that's worth thinking about.””
“What I'm advocating is that you involve people other than just yourself, so that you also benefit from their experiences, their points of view, and the questions they're asking.”
Resources:
- Rick Williams | Helping Leaders Succeed
- Follow Rick Williams on Facebook
- Connect with Rick Williams on LinkedIn
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1398: Exploring Religious Differences: A Critical Analysis of Biblical and Quranic Scriptures with Navy Veteran and Author Charles R. Floyd
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by religion when so many teachings seem to contradict each other—not just across faiths, but even within the same tradition. You grow up hearing one version of truth, then stumble on verses or stories that shake what you thought was solid. Dig a little deeper, and you start to see how much of religion is shaped by culture, power, and interpretation, not just divine guidance. For some, that confusion becomes curiosity; for others, it sparks the kind of doubt that’s hard to say out loud.
Navy veteran Charles R. Floyd shares insights from his book Truth vs. Chaos, exploring key theological and historical differences between the Bible and the Quran. Drawing from his extensive background in ministry, law, and religious studies, he emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and personal examination in matters of faith. Charles discusses differing views on salvation, divine authority, and scriptural interpretation, encouraging respectful dialogue and deeper understanding of religious foundations. His mission centers on helping individuals navigate complex belief systems with clarity, conviction, and intellectual honesty. Stay tuned!
Quotes:
“I have to first love myself. I have to first have confidence in what I believe. I have to first be clear about what I believe. Then I can present it and love my neighbor.”
“It's time the world started doing a little bit of critical thinking. Get away from listening to the pundits, listening to the talking heads, and start thinking on your own.”
“If I never sell a book, the book is there for posterity. If they want to see it, it's there. I'm not here to defend anything; I'm just here to present facts.”
Resources:
- Discover Charles R. Floyd’s inspiring journey—Navy veteran, project manager, and author.
- Follow Charles R. Floyd on Facebook
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1397: From Domestic Violence Survivor to Social Entrepreneur: Transformative Journey of Empowerment, Advocacy, and Resilience with Award-Winning Documentarian and Entrepreneur Sola Adenekan
For many survivors, leaving isn’t just about walking away—it’s about risking safety, stability, and even the roof over their heads. People often ask, “Why don’t they just leave?” without realizing how tangled the reality is: money, fear, kids, isolation. The abuse doesn’t always look like bruises; sometimes it’s control so deep it seeps into every part of a person’s life. And when every option feels like a loss, staying can seem like the only thing that makes any kind of sense.
Sola Adenekan, award-winning documentarian and entrepreneur, shares how surviving domestic violence led her to launch Misiones Body Care, a business that empowers other survivors. She also ta;lsabout her work as a Housing Commissioner and filmmaker, using storytelling to spotlight injustice and drive change. Her award-winning film "Whistleblowers" reflects her commitment to truth and accountability. Through advocacy and art, Sola pushes for policy reforms and safe housing for abuse survivors. Her mission is rooted in healing, justice, and self-reliance. Stay tuned!
Quotes:
“The experience does not define the soul; rather, the soul defines the experience.”
“Oftentimes, survivors leave with nothing and are forced to rebuild their lives, but starting from scratch with nothing is a monumental task.”
“Entrepreneurism, for me, was my escape—to be able to gain my independence back.”
Resources:
- Vegan Body and Lip Care That Supports Domestic Violence Surivors | Misiones BodyCare
- Connect with Sola Adenekan on LinkedIn
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1396: Product Tranquility: The Brutal Truth About Freemium Models That Kill B2B Software Startups with Chief Pricing Officer Dan Balcauski
A lot of SaaS founders start with freemium because it feels like the easiest way to get users in the door—but then those users never really convert. You end up with a bloated free tier, server costs piling up, and barely enough paying customers to keep things going. It’s like giving away your best stuff and hoping someone eventually offers to pay for it. And the worst part is, by the time you realize what’s happening, it’s already eating into your runway.
Dan Balcauski, founder and Chief Pricing Officer of Product Tranquility, helps B2B SaaS companies fine-tune pricing to drive real growth. Today, he explains why freemium often fails in B2B, especially when customer value isn’t clearly defined. He shares how subscription models have matured and why pricing needs to reflect what users actually care about. His focus: use value-based metrics to build smarter, more profitable product strategies. Stay tuned!
Quotes:
“If you don't really understand how you're charging customers or haven't thought it through well, you're missing the highest leverage opportunities.”
“I would spend most of my time on what the price tag goes on, and little time on what number goes on the price tag.”
“Value, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. We need to understand it's not what we think; it's what those customers think, whom we're actually trying to sell this to.”
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1395: Zappi: How Multinational Companies Adapt and Succeed with Global Brand Strategist Nataly Kelly
Growing a brand across borders sounds exciting until you realize how easy it is to get it wrong. What clicks with one audience might feel tone-deaf or confusing somewhere else, and it’s not just about language—it’s about values, habits, even colors and timing. Big names like Nike and Starbucks didn’t just push the same message everywhere—they listened, adapted, and blended in without losing who they are. When companies miss that step, even the best ideas can flop, not because they weren’t good, but because they didn’t fit.
Nataly Kelly is the CMO at Zappi and a global brand strategist with deep roots in tech and cross-cultural marketing. Today, she breaks down how top brands like Nike and Kit Kat tailor their messaging worldwide without losing their identity. She emphasizes the need for clear goals, personal branding, and adapting to an AI-driven market. Nataly also shares tips on navigating big career shifts with purpose and resilience. Her message: success comes from blending global vision with local insight. Stay tuned!
Quotes:
“Building global teams is a big part of building a global brand. So hiring—and everything around hiring great people and building a team—is really the secret to success in any business, especially global business.”
“Whenever things get tough, whether it's a people problem or a budget problem, it always helps to zoom out and ask, ‘Okay, where are we headed, and what's the most important thing we need to do?’”
“It's okay to set the bar a little lower, as long as the focus is on progress.”
Resources:
- Born to Be Global | Nataly Kelly
- Create winning products with connected insights | Zappi
- Follow Nataly Kelly on Facebook
- Connect with Nataly Kelly on LinkedIn
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