The Business Power Hour with Deb Krier

Stacey Brown Randall is the author of the new book, The Referable Client Experience, and the multiple award-winning book, Generating Business Referrals Without Asking. She is also the host of the Roadmap to Referrals podcast. Stacey teaches business owners how to generate referrals naturally...without manipulating, incentivizing or even asking. She has been featured in national publications like Entrepreneur magazine, Investor Business Daily, Forbes, and more. She received her master’s in organizational communication and is married with three kids.

Cherylanne Skolnicki is the trusted advisor ambitious women want in their corner. A former Procter & Gamble marketing executive turned entrepreneur, she has now taught thousands of women how to make brave choices so they can play bigger at work and at home, without burning out. As the Founder of Brilliant Balance and host of the top-rated Brilliant Balance podcast, Cherylanne offers a fresh perspective to women in business, medicine, law, science, entertainment, and academia. Her work has been featured on NBC, ABC, and CBS, and in Forbes, Working Mother, and The Huffington Post. With her Brave and Bold programs, and a signature framework called the Brilliant Balance Way, she is helping women redefine what it means to have it all. Click here to learn more about Cherylanne’s Brave community. Cherylanne lives in Cincinnati with her husband of 25 years and their three teen children.

Cory Dunham is a value-driven executive leadership coach and keynote speaker who helps high-performing executives lead with unshakeable confidence by aligning values with bold action, turning fear into purpose, and results into legacy. With over 30 years of business experience and a lifelong commitment to faith, family, and integrity, Cory empowers executives to lead themselves... without burnout, before they lead others, integrating who they are with how they lead.

Tiffany Boyle is a powerhouse in both business and government. As the Commissioner of Revenue for Newport News, Virginia, and the CEO of Emerge Initiatives, LLC, she combines her leadership in public service with her passion for entrepreneurship. Emerge Initiatives is a platform for business owners to access resources, learn, and gain exposure, offering services such as business documentation, social media management, and brand management. She also co-hosts the Emerge Radio Show & Podcast, where she interviews business owners and offers tips for CEOs. Elected in 2017, Tiffany became the first African American woman to serve as Commissioner of the Revenue in Newport News. She oversees a $2.8 million budget and leads a team responsible for tax assessment, correction, defense, and discovery. In recognition of her leadership and impact, Tiffany was chosen out of 12,000 nominees to be among 125 remarkable women by NewNation, with the award presented by Nexstar Media Group. Her community outreach, including the "Commissioners and Cans: Food and Fund Drive," has significantly reduced food insecurity in Newport News. Tiffany has also spearheaded Virginia’s first Minority Business Commission and led efforts to address economic equity and opportunity, making a lasting impact on her community and beyond.

Rod Khleif is a multiple business owner and philanthropist who is passionate about business, high performance, real estate and giving back. As one of the country's top real estate and peak performance luminaries, he has also owned over 2,000 properties. Rod has soared from humble beginnings as a young, impoverished Dutch immigrant to incredible success. Rod's experience involves both remarkable triumphs and spectacular failures, which he affectionately calls "seminars.” Rod explains the mindset required to recover from losing $50 million dollars in the crash of 2008 to the success he enjoys today, bringing authenticity and insight to his approach to real estate, mindset, success and life. Rod is the author of How to create Lifetime Cashflow through Multifamily Properties. Rod also founded The Tiny Hands Foundation. Click here for all of Rod’s links to his information.

Karl Maier, the founder of Abunden is an experienced CFO and business advisor, who has played a key role in doubling sales at five companies in just two years. Abunden is a company dedicated to helping businesses grow by understanding their numbers, building repeatable business systems, and organizing their team, particularly in today's challenging economy with inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions. Karl’s expertise spans expanding credit lines, leading multimillion-dollar acquisitions, and enhancing profitability through innovative pricing, systems, and financial strategies. He is the author of Surfing Economic Chaos: How American Businesses Can Prosper Despite Globalization’s Collapse.

Christina Lenkowski is a forward-thinking podcast publicist and educator for business owners, speakers, and authors looking to expand their credibility and go from “best-kept secret” to “go-to expert” in their industries through being a guest on other people’s podcasts. In 2019, after 13 years working in the PR realm, Christina discovered what being a guest on podcasts did for her online-based business—since then she’s dedicated her work to helping other business owners, particularly women, see the same kind of results. She’s been a guest on almost 100 podcasts, including Her Empire Builder, Brand Gravity and The Heather Sager Show, and helped her private clients get booked on over 1,000 top-rated shows, including Hello Seven with Rachel Rodgers, Superwomen Wellness, Cubicle to CEO, The Copywriter Club, and Get Paid with Claire Pelletreau, among others. Christina lives in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and daughter. Click here for a fun quiz to see if podcasting is a good fit for you!

Organizations and conference organizers hire William C. Davis to transform managers into true leaders who inspire, retain, and elevate their teams because most companies struggle with siloed departments, unresolved conflicts, and costly turnover, so he helps them to build relationship-driven leadership cultures where collaboration thrives, people stay engaged, and performance accelerates. Bottom line: William turns struggling managers into leaders people want to follow — creating happier, more productive, and future-ready teams that drive sustainable growth. He is the author of The Ultimate Leadership Blueprint: How to Lead Without Just Managing and Building Genuine Relationships: The Leader’s Guide to Connecting.

Dr. Rob Lion is a professor of human resource development at Idaho State University and co-founder of Black River Performance Management. With over 20 years of experience in leadership, organizational development, and performance improvement, Rob is recognized for his innovative, human-centered approach to developing stronger leaders and healthier organizations. Holding a PhD in Training and Performance Improvement, he draws on workplace psychology and behavioral science to simplify leadership complexities and provide practical, evidence-based strategies that drive meaningful results. Rob has appeared on over 40 podcasts, been featured in TD Magazine for his work on humanistic leadership, and has authored numerous academic publications. Celebrated for revolutionizing leadership development and organizational culture, Rob’s work equips leaders with a comprehensive lens and suite of approaches that are future-proofing organizations across industries. Click here to receive a complimentary copy of Rob’s ebook: The Science and Strategy of Soul: Practical Models for Real-World Business Success.

WARNING: Sexually Explicit Discussion After practicing emergency medicine for decades, Dr. Elliot Justin noticed a critical gap in men's health care: There was no objective way to monitor erectile health, meaning that diagnoses and treatment prescriptions were made in the dark. Now the founder of FirmTech, Dr. Justin has created the world's first FDA-registered device for monitoring and improving men's erectile health, pleasure, and performance, while also providing insights into other areas of men's health, such as cardiovascular function. FirmTech recently won the Healthcare Startup Business Award from the Science & Engineering Health Technologies Alliance.

John S. Couch is a visionary multi-hyphenate who straddles the intersection of writing, art, design and technology. His book, The Art of Creative Rebellion, encapsulates his professional and life philosophy—to unleash the creative potential of all people, as the world needs curiosity and courage more than ever. John is the head of Galvanize Studios, which most recently engaged with Amazon Prime Video, helping the product design team to envision the future of the experience. Prior to this, Galvanize Studios worked with Verses.ai on their product vision video and strategy. John was formerly Chief Experience Officer of Blockchain Creative Labs, a Fox company, and Former VP of Product Design at Hulu. Click here to purchase The Art of Creative Rebellion.

Drew Norton, known as The Everyday Sales Leader, is a dynamic self-development coach, sales consultant, and co-host of The Everyday Leader Podcast. With a background spanning sales, hiring, recruiting, leadership, and training across diverse industries, he's a seasoned expert in cultivating individual and organizational success. Interested in learning more from Drew about how you’re doing in sales? Text QUIZ to 928-928-5985.

Brian Truman has carved out a formidable niche in multi-family and investment sales, as well as business brokerage. As an advisor with SVN Accel, his dedication to helping clients achieve generational wealth is not just a passion—it’s a mission. Leveraging his deep understanding of business and building owner mindsets, Brian consistently delivers results that align with his clients' long-term financial goals. With an impressive 24-year track record in consultative sales and change management, Brian brings a wealth of experience to the table. He has negotiated numerous high-stakes deals in both the public and private sectors, often working with C-level executives and business owners on transactions worth hundreds of millions. His tenure in the public sector, serving as a City Councilman and Board of Zoning and Appeals member, further underscores his commitment to community service and strategic development. Brian has been in the business brokerage world since 2011 helping individuals and companies buy and sell.

Laurence Anthony is an executive coach and founder of Go Further Coaching. He has over a decade of experience coaching leaders and teams at Fortune 100 companies such as United Airlines, as well as world-class professional athletes, helping them build high-performance cultures and develop resilient leadership. As a former actor and performer, Laurence combines storytelling with practical strategies to empower individuals to overcome limiting beliefs, unlock their potential, and sustain lasting personal and organizational growth.

Juliet Ewing is rapidly becoming known as an exciting, masterful interpreter of the Great American Songbook. Equally at home in jazz clubs and on concert stages, she is following in the footsteps of Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee in that she can swing when she so desires, yet always stays connected to the rich and musically diverse songbook singing tradition that these great ladies of song exemplified. Fun yet elegant, Juliet enjoys singing the full spectrum of popular song, from the musical chestnuts of George Gershwin and Cole Porter to the contemporary stylings of Sting, Laufey, and Sade. Perhaps the word that best exemplifies Juliet’s artistry is “timeless.” Juliet regularly performs as a soloist or with her trio “The Juliet Set” in and around NYC in jazz clubs and private events. marked by a golden voice that resonates with warmth and clarity, captivating audiences with every note. On September 12, she released her album Simply 'S Wonderful-The Magic of Gershwin.

Susanne Ekström is a Swedish entrepreneur, world-renowned CEO coach, and #1 international bestselling author, as well as the founder of BeASmarterLeader and SEE Management. With a clear mission—to help CEOs lead with confidence, clarity, and impact—she’s guided over 6,500 leaders across the US, Canada, and Europe to stronger teams, sharper focus, and smarter results. Her signature offer, “Boost your bottom line by $499K in 99 days,” has helped clients unlock over $30 million in new profit in just the past five years. Susanne’s journey began in the aftermath of the 2001 DotCom tech crash, when her startup went bankrupt. That moment shaped her path forward: helping others build strong, sustainable companies that don’t just succeed—they last. Today, her work is featured in magazines as Brainz Magazine, HR Tech Outlook, The Enterprise World, and USA Wire. Her CEO roundtables, books, and CEO/leadership signature programs continue to shape how the next generation of leaders grow—by design, not default. Click here for Suzanne’s book, Leadership Development for Smarter Leaders: Confidently Build Lasting Habits, EQ & Team Motivation Skills You Need to Lead Successfully and Drive Results in 99 Days or Less.

Meet Dr. E.K. Mallela — founder and CEO of Transcend Mind, the results-driven coaching company redefining success for leaders and organizations. With a Doctorate in Health Information Sciences, certifications in Clinical Hypnosis and NLP, and executive leadership training from Harvard and MIT, Dr. E.K. fuses neuroscience, AI-driven nutrition and fitness plans, Eastern wisdom, and performance psychology into one powerful transformation system. Through his flagship BetterYOU Employee Wellness Program, Dr. E.K. has helped organizations with 50+ employees boost productivity, reduce turnover, and elevate performance cultures—using science-backed strategies that deliver measurable ROI. His programs have improved engagement scores, reduced absenteeism, and strengthened collaboration across teams, creating healthier, more profitable workplaces. Dr. E.K. is the author of Better YOU: The Fortunate Way to Success.

Sam Anthony possesses over two decades of expertise in the online media industry, propelled by his conviction that the internet would revolutionize traditional media and usher in a more vibrant and adaptable media landscape. He has played a pivotal role in designing and implementing technology that has enabled thousands of journalists to seamlessly transition into this new digital realm. As the founder of YourNews Media, Sam is dedicated to establishing a media platform that unveils the truth without censorship. His mission is to restore the power of the press to the people, where he firmly believes it rightfully belongs.

Amanda Taylor is an international speaker, author, and podcaster, as well as a real estate investor, business coach, and co-founder of Metropolis Business Development. She helps entrepreneurs and small business owners scale revenue, streamline operations, and secure funding through proven growth strategies, automation, and financial solutions. Click here for Amanda’s “What If” checklist.

Today’s guest is Nolan Bradbury, founder of Bradfield Accounting & Advisory. With over 25 years of experience, Nolan helps business owners make smarter financial decisions and build a business that supports the life they actually want. He’s the creator of the Numbers for Freedom framework, a practical approach that turns financial data into personal direction. His work is all about making accounting useful - not just accurate - so entrepreneurs can gain clarity, confidence, and real freedom.