The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast

In this strategic episode, Dasha Tyshlek, CEO and Founder of StratCraft, shares how she prepares innovative companies to grow rapidly by equipping their leadership team with the practical tools and the essential discipline for executing winning strategies.You will discover:- What to do if you have a great product or service, but it’s not getting the attention it deserves.- The biggest strategic mistake most companies make- The biggest limiting resource for your company (and how to overcome it)
Growing up Dasha Tyshlek knew she wanted to become an entrepreneur: leading people to change the world through innovative products and services. Her love for technology and problem-solving lead her to study Engineering Science at the University of Virginia. Today, Dasha is the CEO and Founder of StratCraft, a strategic partner for growing technology companies. The StratCraft team teaches executive teams how to be more purposeful, structured, planful, and focused and assist them through the implementation of their most difficult projects. She is a recognized leader in the space and satellite communications industry.
Want to learn more about Dasha Tyshlek's work at StratCraft? Check out her website at https://www.strat-craft.com/

In this prodigous episode, Daniel Marcos, co-founder and CEO of Growth Institute, shares the wisdom he's gained in building a several hundred million dollar business in 4 years, losing it all in his next venture, and going on to coach and impact hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs and C-Suite leaders.You will discover:- The difference between the leaders you have and the executives you need- How to know if your leaders can make the leap so you can take your organization to the next level- The number 1 hindrance to scaling your organization
Daniel Marcos is the co-founder and CEO of Growth Institute, the leading online executive education company for C-level executives at fast-growing firms. It has with over 55,000 members from 11,000 companies across 70 countries. Daniel is a keynote speaker, columnist from INC magazine and a CEO Coach, with a mission to help 1 million entrepreneurs scale their impact and reduce drama in the process. He is a member of YPO and EO and is a certified coach in the Scaling Up methodology. He is a graduate of EO’s premiere CEO program, the “Birthing of Giants”, and he holds a BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from ITESM (Monterrey Tech) and an MBA from Babson College. 
Want to learn more about Daniel Marcos's work at Growth Institute? Check out his website at https://danielmarcos.co/homepage

In this compelling episode, Wendy Lieber, CEO & Co-Founder of ContentBacon, shares how she helps businesses grow and scale through effective content strategies.You will discover:- What is the role of inbound marketing in building a scalable company?- How COVID dramatcially changed the marketing world- How to use and how not to use AI for your content marketing
Wendy Lieber is a powerhouse with a ton of marketing knowledge and experience in the agency and entrepreneur space. She also serves on the board of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and recently was awarded at the 15th Annual IWEC Foundation awards ceremony. Wendy is one of the bests in the realm of content marketing. She is the CEO and Cofounder of ContentBacon: a custom content provider that helps companies across many industries increase traffic and brand awareness, generate leads, and convert leads into customers through amazing custom content that informs, educates, and inspires.
Want to learn more about Wendy Lieber's work at ContentBacon? Check out her website at https://www.contentbacon.com/

In this balanced episode, R. J. Campbell and Dustin Hoog, Co-founders of The Balanced Business Dad, shares how they help business dads create a thriving business that doesn’t control them, enjoy a passionate marriage and kids that adore them, and create healthy relationships that last a lifetime.Healthy relationships with friendship uses the 6 Pillars which are Faith, Health, Marriage, Fatherhood, Brotherhood, and Business to have a balanced family life.You will discover:- The surprising truth about what balance really is- Why it is so hard to achieve balance- What the six pillars of balance are
After 35+ years in corporate America, R.J Campbell have exited that path to focus fully on developing businesses as an entrepreneur and business owner. He currently owns multiple businesses like Arch City Photos which is a real estate photography business that he has built in the St. Louis, MO market. He is also the co-founder of The Balanced Business Dad movement along with The Balanced Business Dad podcast. The Balanced Business Dad is composed of business owner husbands and fathers who are coming together with the goal of helping each other balance our Six Pillars of Life. The DAD UP Council was created to encourage its members to "Be Better Tomorrow Than You Were Today."
Want to learn more about RJ and Dustin's work at The Balanced Business Dad? Check out their website and podcast at www.thebalancedbusinessdad.comand join their community of over 400 business dads at dadupgroup.com 

In this well rounded episode, John Hernandez, Founder of Alchemy Coaching Institute, shares his extensive experience in working in the wholesale and retail industries as well as his skills in negotiation, coaching, sales, and team building.You will discover:- What is alchemy and why does it matter for a busy leader like you- The importance of connecting your head and your heart- How to see the opportunity in every challenge
John has been a professional sales and management trainer since the mid-1980’s and a leadership trainer and coach for the past several years. He has managed several firms in the consumer and professional Audio-Visual industry throughout the western United States. Ten years ago, John and his business partner began their own company, building it into a multi-million-dollar corporation. Like many, he has experienced epic failures during his professional career; however, he continues to learn from them and choose to take risks. He learns from identifying his own blocks and seeing and acting upon his potential.
Want to learn more about John Hernandez's work at Alchemy Coaching Institute? Check out his website at https://www.alchemycoachinginstitute.com/and get a free 15 minute consultation by clicking on "Work with John" at the top of the page.

In this highly productive episode, Donna Dube, Founder, CEO of Productivity Plus, shares 6 game changing habits that fuel growth and allow entrepreneurs to get out of the weeds and day to day operations and become confident leaders in growing a thriving business. You will discover:- The difference between solopreneur and CEO- The most overlooked part of your job descriptions- Why the overwhelm you feel isn't necessary (and may actually be making things worse)
Donna is a certified Director of Operations and business growth strategist who works with established online service-based business owners who are ready to make a bigger impact and maximize their profit. By leveraging their time, talent and tactics Donna helps business owners go from solopreneur to confident CEO without sacrificing their life, health or relationships. She believes time is the most important asset you can have in your business. Being intentional and purposeful with how you use your time can really propel your business forward. No team, system, or automation can outperform a lack of focus.
Want to learn more about Donna Dube's work at Productivity Plus? Check out her website at https://ceoamplify.ca/

In this venturesome episode, Jennifer Drummond, Owner of Jenn Drummond, shares the lessons she learned climbing the tallest mountains (yes plural) in the world how she inspires her clients to live meaningful lives while becoming significant business leaders.You will discover:- How to find joy in every moment no matter how hard it is- Why turning back and quitting aren't the same- The best way you can lead your team starting today
A car accident in 2018 made Jenn Drummond realize you don’t get to choose when you leave this life, but you sure can choose how you live it. Inspired to climb a mountain for her birthday, her son raised the stakes by suggesting Mount Everest. During her training, her coach upped the ante and proposed that she go for a Guinness World Record and become the first woman to climb the 7 Second Summits. Today, Jenn is a world record holder who elevates others to master their own summit in life. She’s also an international speaker, an author, and Host of the Seek Your Next Summit podcast, who’s focused on inspiring others to go beyond success to a life of significance.
Want to learn more about Jennifer Drummond's work at Jenn Drummond? Check out her website at https://jenndrummond.com/

In this real life episode, Forest Tuff, Founder and CEO of One Vision Productions, shares how he trains and EMPOWERS leaders, entrepreneurs, technical subject-matter experts, professionals, and speakers to prepare for business growth, impactful presentations, and high-potential opportunities. .You will discover:- Why should an entrepreneur have a life coach- The surprising secret to balancing work and life as a founder- The number one thing holding you back
Forrest Tuff is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, film producer, business and life coach, and keynote speaker. He is the CEO and Founder of One Vision Productions, an award-winning media and branding agency whose clients range from small businesses and government agencies to Fortune 100 corporations. It was voted "Best of Georgia" in 2022 and listed since 2015 as one of Atlanta's "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" by the National Association for Business Resources. Recognized among Atlanta's Most Powerful Leaders and the Top 100 Transformational Leaders by the John Maxwell Team, he is a Master Life Coach and Master Certified Motivational Speaker.
Want to learn more about Forrest Tuff's work at One Vision Productions? Check out his website at https://www.forresttuff.com

In this accomplished episode, Thom Dennis, CEO of Serenity in Leadership, shares how he applies his 30 years of experience as an executive coach in creating safe, harmonious, productive and inclusive workplaces where leaders and their teams live and breathe the shared values of the business.You will discover:- How culture has shifted and the specific pressure that creates for leaders today- Why so many companies destroy the value of what they’re acquiring- How to know when and why your culture must change
Thom served as a Royal Marines officer for 17 years and since his retirement has brought their discipline and leadership ethos to all his projects. He has worked with a wide range of clients, including Citigroup, RBS, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, GSK, Altana, BP, Shell, Centrica, Subsea 7, ConocoPhillips and Transocean. He frequently facilitates multinational meetings in the UK, mainland Europe, the US, Africa and the Far East. Thom's expertise lies in executive coaching for personal and organizational change. Thom is passionate about building safe environments by making equity, inclusion and diversity central to helping both the business and its people thrive.
Want to learn more about Thom Dennis's work at Serenity in Leadership? Check out his website at https://www.serenityinleadership.com/and connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/serenityinleadership/.

In this inspirational episode, Ryan King, CEO of Ardent Mentoring, shares his passion for seeing lives, communities, and nations transformed by the love of Christ and a desire to be hands on with people making a difference.You will discover:- Why we need to stop looking at NPs like ministries - Why small business is the best hope for job creation globally- Who should be a mentor and why
Ryan King currently serves as Co-Founder and CEO at Ardent Mentoring, an organization dedicated to creating affordable access to world-class faith-based entrepreneurs who can help social entrepreneurs scale and multiply their impact. Ryan also serves as a Director of Philanthropy and Edification at Edify, an organization dedicated to improving and expanding Christ-centered education globally. Before Ardent & Edify, Ryan worked in educational development for Nexus Systems and was a Pastor at Inland Hills Community Church. He received a B.S. in Marketing from West Chester University in Pennsylvania, and a Masters in Theological Studies from the Seminary at Eastern University.
Want to learn more about Ryan King's work at Ardent Mentoring and find a mentor or maybe even become one yourself? Check out his website at https://www.ardentmentoring.org/