𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆? (𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄.) In this episode of the Scale You Podcast, we’re joined by Brian Donovan—executive coach, leadership speaker, and co-author of The Gentle Art of Leadership. With over 40 years of experience in the tech world, including top roles at Telstra and the IT Skills Hub, Brian has seen what makes (and breaks) great leadership. He shares why the old model of ego-driven leadership is fading and how leading with dignity, respect, and humility is ...
𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆? 🤯 In this episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Phil Masiello—4x exit entrepreneur, 3x bestselling author, and host of Crunching Growth—to uncover why so many startups fail to stand out in crowded markets. As the founder of CrunchGrowth Revenue Acceleration Agency, Phil brings 20+ years of battle-tested experience scaling consumer brands through smart storytelling, bold positioning, and strategic digital marke...
Are you building your business or imitating someone else's? In this bold episode of the Scale You Podcast, we’re joined by Sid Mohasseb, famously known as the “Entrepreneur Philosopher.” A 2x TED speaker, bestselling author, and advisor to Fortune 500 leaders, Sid is on a mission to help entrepreneurs break free from the noise and build with intention. We unpack what it really means to lead with authenticity, why copying success won’t create fulfillment, and how to reconnect with you...
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁? In this episode of the Scale You Podcast, Frank M. Campbell—California’s go-to independent insurance analyst—uncovers the truth behind life insurance policies that don’t work when it matters most. With over 30 years of experience and advanced credentials like CLU and ChFC, Frank has reviewed thousands of policies—and found that 88% had serious issues most policyholders had no idea existed. As the founder of Stratu...
𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗥𝗦 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵? Here's how to stop it. 💰 In this episode, financial advisor and TOAMS Financial founder Mario Payne breaks down the hidden ways taxes can eat away at your wealth and what to do about it. Mario is a Dave Ramsey SmartVestor® Pro, Army veteran, and international best-selling author who’s helped countless families grow and protect their money through smart investing and personalized financial planning. In this conversation, he shares the tax strategies mos...
𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲? Dr. Bruno shares how empathy and tech can work together, not against each other. In this thought-provoking conversation, we talk with Dr. Bruno Roque Cignacco—TEDx speaker, business coach, and author of The Art of Compassionate Business. He breaks down the real risks of becoming too data-driven and why bringing heart into leadership isn’t a soft skill, it’s a smart one. We cover: ✅ How AI can amplify or erode human connection at wo...
Think creativity is only for artists? Nir Bashan will change your mind. Here’s how creative thinking can solve real business problems—fast. In this episode, we dive into how you can unlock The Creator Mindset—no paintbrush required. Whether you're building a business, launching a product, or just trying to solve messy, everyday problems, Nir’s frameworks prove that creativity isn’t fluff, it’s your most underrated business tool. Nir Bashan is the bestselling author behind The Creator ...
What if building trust mattered more than fixing behavior? That question changed everything for Dave Jereb—a paediatric occupational therapist with 20+ years of experience and co-founder of MoveAbout Therapy Services. In this episode, Dave shares why connection-first isn’t just a feel-good idea, it’s the foundation of real, lasting change. Whether you’re a parent, therapist, or team leader, you’ll walk away with practical ways to lead with empathy and support growth without forcing it. We ...
Want to grow your business without making cold calls? In this episode, we’re joined by Brandon Barnum, also known as the King of Referrals—a best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and referral marketing expert who has generated over $500 million in referral-based business. Brandon is the CEO of HOA.com, a high-trust referral network for home service pros, and the author of the “Raving Referrals” book series. He’s helped more than 250,000 real estate agents and entrepreneurs build ...
What does it really take to turn your expertise into a book that builds your brand and actually gets read? In this episode, best-selling author and book coach Stacy Ennis shares how she used her own knowledge to write a powerful book that opened doors in her career. With 15+ years of publishing experience (including ghostwriting for a Nobel Prize winner), Stacy breaks down what most experts miss when trying to write a book and how to make yours stand out. ✅ What makes a book actually...
Some business mistakes are loud and obvious. Others? You don’t see them until they’ve already cost you time, money, or momentum. In this episode, brand strategist and Tropoly founder Brady Dahmer shares the hidden pitfalls most entrepreneurs overlook and how to avoid them. With 25+ years of experience in design, storytelling, and strategy, Brady has helped startups and global brands turn blindspots into advantages. He’s also the author of Blindspots: The Marketing Handbook, a go-to guide f...
Write the book that builds your brand, grows your business, and opens doors—without the overwhelm. In this episode, we’re joined by Lucy McCarraher—author of 14 books and the UK’s most experienced business book mentor. She’s the founder of Rethink Press, Book Magic AI, and the Business Book Awards, and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs turn their expertise into bestselling books. We talk about how writing a book can position you as a thought leader, boost your business credibility, and o...
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? Shermin Kruse calls it Stoic Empathy and it might change how you lead forever. In this episode, author, executive coach, and TEDx producer Shermin Kruse shares insights from her upcoming book Stoic Empathy (Hay House, April 2025), a powerful guide that helps leaders navigate high-pressure decisions with clarity, calm, and connection. From growing up in war-torn Iran to becoming a successful lawyer and coach, Sher’s story is a ma...
𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟰 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! 🔥 We’re kicking off the first episode with the author of Scale You, Le-an! In this episode, Le-an will take you behind the scenes of writing her book and how it’s rooted in the same thing that helped her scale her business: 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡. 💪 Le-an will also be sharing real lessons from the early days of doing everything herself, the turning point that led her to let go, and the systems that helped her team thrive without her needing to be everywhere at once....
𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬—𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞? 🤔 In this episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Paul Malott, a visionary business strategy consultant and Co-Founder of Automations24. With over 15 years of experience in procurement and process optimization, Paul shares how he's helping companies cut through inefficiencies with the power of no-code and low-code automation. But this conversation goes deeper than tools and tech—Paul opens up about the mindset shi...
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 🌎 In this episode, we sit down with Ronnie Teja — a self-made entrepreneur who left India at 22 and went on to build multiple thriving businesses by the time he hit 30. Now managing 15+ eCommerce websites and leading a global remote team from wherever he is in the world, Ronnie shares what it really takes to build, scale, and sustain success. From the highs of business wins to the honest truths behind leading a remote...
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞? After surviving a near-fatal car crash at 26, Alan Lazaros began a journey that transformed his life—from chasing empty success to building a mission-driven global podcast, Next Level University. 🎙️ In this episode, Alan shares how Holistic Self-Improvement helped him find meaning, fulfillment, and the courage to lead with purpose. If you're feeling stuck, misaligned, or just searching for your “next level,” this one’...
𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮? 🤔 Running a business shouldn’t mean being stuck in the day-to-day grind. In this episode, Pete Mohr shares powerful frameworks to help business owners shift from operators to true leaders. As a Certified Exit Planner and Kolbe Coach, he’s spent 30 years refining strategies that cut through the chaos, boost efficiency, and create businesses that not only thrive but also give back. If you’re ready to take control, scale with co...
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬? In this episode, Apple Esplana-Manansala reveals how taking risks and seizing opportunities can drive success. With over 20 years of experience in media and empowering women, Apple shares her journey of overcoming challenges and creating opportunities for growth. Learn how embracing challenges has opened new doors for her and how it can help you grow both personally and professionally. Tune in for valuable insights on how being fearless and ready ca...
𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞? 🎯 Success isn’t just about talent, it’s about discipline, organization, and lifelong learning. ✨ In this episode, Karla Singson shares how she took control of her life, stayed organized, set ambitious goals, and continuously leveled up. From being overlooked by employers to becoming an award-winning writer, speaker, and entrepreneur, Karla’s journey proves that mastering your life is about mindset and strategy. Tune in to discover practical tips on ...