Business Breakdown

Dr. Cree Scott is the Founder and CEO of Serenity Psy Consulting, a boutique leadership development firm that blends psychology, executive coaching, and facilitation. In this episode of Business Breakdown, Dr. Scott shares her journey from clinical psychologist to management consultant at Deloitte—and why she left it all to build a values-driven business rooted in peace, purpose, and impact. She unpacks how she designed her business around facilitation, coaching, and custom leadership programs, and explains how diversification became her growth strategy. LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creescott/Website: https://www.serenitypsyhealth.com/

Jennifer Fink is the CEO and Career Coach of Fink Development, a coaching agency helping mid-career professionals navigate inflection points with clarity and purpose. In this episode, Jennifer shares how she transitioned from higher education to full-time entrepreneurship and built an agency model that aligns with her values, strengths, and lifestyle. She unpacks lessons learned from testing multiple business models, why solopreneurs must prioritize fit over trend, and how thinking like a business owner—not just a coach—transformed her growth. Jennifer also reflects on building a coach collective, clarifying her ideal client, and defining success on her own terms. LinksWebsite: https://www.finkdevelopment.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfink/

Jason Frazell is the CEO of Jason Frazell Coaching, LLC, where he helps founders, executives, and high-performers unlock their potential through transformative coaching. In this episode, Jason shares his journey from tech sales leadership to entrepreneurship, and how he built a thriving facilitation and coaching business from the ground up. During this conversation, Jason ives into the mindset shifts required for solopreneurs, the importance of niching down, and the power of referrals and partners in a relationship-driven business.LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfrazell/Website: https://www.jasonfrazell.com/

Mike Kim is a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author and Consultant. In this episode, Mike shares his journey from Chief Marketing Officer to full-time entrepreneur, and how he built a thriving business rooted in personal branding, content creation, and strategic clarity. Mike unpacks the power of mastering one skill at a time, how to avoid shiny object syndrome, and why he favors simplicity over complexity in business design. He also offers a practical model for balancing experimentation with sustainable growth—and previews his latest book, Own Your Brand, Own Your Career. LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv/Website: mikekim.com

Ciela Hartanov is an Organizational Consultant and Coach at humcollective. In this episode, Ciela shares her journey from leading future of work initiatives at Google to launching her own consulting and coaching practice focused on transformation and foresight. She reflects on the challenges of redefining identity after leaving a corporate role, the slow pace of business development, and building offerings that blend organizational strategy with deep personal growth—especially for women navigating complexity and change. Ciela also introduces her “Sensitivity Paradigm,” a powerful framework designed to help individuals and organizations adapt in an AI-driven world.LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cielahartanov/