The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast

In this introspective episode, Kimberly Spencer, CEO of Crown Yourself Enterprises, LLC, shares how she is an award-winning high-performance coach, and an Amazon best-selling author.You'll learn: - Role of struggle in the life of an entrepreneur- Why we spend so much time doing so many things that don’t move the needle of success- The one thing that separates success from failure in entrepreneurs
Kimberly Spencer is an award-winning high-performance coach, Amazon best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com, helping visionary leaders transform their self- limiting stories, build their empire, stand out fearlessly, and make the income and the impact they deserve.
Want to learn more about Kimberly's work at Crown Yourself Enterprises, LLC? Check out her website at https://crownyourself.com

In this transformative episode, Jim Frawley, Founder of Bellwether, shares how he helps both individuals and organizations build resiliency, adapt to change and thrive in rapidly shifting contexts. - How do you prepare for change when you don’t know what’s coming- Why your org chart won't last 5 years- How to make time for you and your team to be more strategic
Jim is the Founder of Bellwether, an executive development community, dedicated to helping both individuals and organizations build resiliency, adapt to change and thrive in rapidly shifting contexts. Jim provides a range of services, including Keynote Speaking, Executive and Business Coaching and Workshop development and facilitation. He is the Host of the Bellwether Hub Podcast, building a library of resources for teams and individuals to continually develop themselves.
Want to learn more about Jim's work at Bellwether? Check out his website at https://www.bellwetherhub.com

In this tactical episode, Eric Crews, Founder and CEO of Crews & co, shares how he guided 100+ organizations to increased and sustainable profitability.You will learn the value of great business coaching in entrepreneurship and the characteristics of a good consultant.
Passionate about helping companies achieve their growth goals, Eric has guided 100+ organizations to increased and sustainable profitability while simultaneously optimizing their operations and instituting elevated quality of life for their leadership teams.
Want to learn more about Eric's work at Crews & co? Check out his website at https://www.crewsandco.com/Mentioned in this episode:Find Out How a Scale Architect Can Help YouMy team of Scale Architects and I enjoy the privilege of helping leaders like you achieve even greater results through our Individual Coaching and team Acceleration Program. If you’d like to scale your business or nonprofit, boost your profits, build a strong leadership team, or even simply become a better leader with less stress, schedule your free 15 minute call with me, at www.scalearchitects.com/15. 15 Minute Call

In this "self-regulating" episode, Khadirah Muhammad, Founder of Succeeding With Systems Academy, shares how she fell in love with systems and automation while helping her clients.You will learn the value of human touch in every business endeavor.
Khadirah Muhammad is a Systems Implementation Engineer, Marketing Automation Expert, and Founder of SucceedingWithSystems.com who went from breaking into the entrepreneurial world at 18 with the goal of retiring her parents, to falling in love with systems and automation while helping her clients. Her notable projects include taking a client’s 2 -person operation from $15,000 to $80,000 in revenue in 60 days and helping them triple their team in 8 months.Now Khadirah helps solopreneurs create 6 Figure Systems so they can gain back their time freedom and develop lifestyle freedom using Marketing Automation & Systems
Want to learn more about Khadirah’s work at Succeeding with Systems? Check out her website at https://succeedingwithsystems.com

In this thought-provoking episode, Courtney Lukitsch, Founder and CEO of Gotham PR, shares how she has helped some of the most prestigious firms in New York, Miami, and LA to achieve extraordinary results by winning at the long game of strategic PR.You'll discover why one-size-fits-all PR is a myth, how the PR goals and strategies of a startup should differ from those of an established brand, and what the incredible results of your PR strategy truly can be.
Prior to founding Gotham Public Relations Inc in 2002 where she signed many accounts as Agency of Record (AOR), Courtney Lukitsch was Vice President of Business Development at Rubenstein Public Relations, Management Supervisor at PepperCom and Account Supervisor at Technology Solutions/Interpublic; all based in New York. She has been honored in CEO Today Global 2022 and among the 'Best Women in the PR industry' in 2020 by PR News.
Want to learn more about Courtney's work at Gotham PR? Check out her website at https://www.gothampr.com.

In this eye-opening episode, Author, Business Coach, and Corporate Trainer, J Haleem, shares how he went from making minimum wage to helping business owners consistently land 6 and 7 figure contracts.You'll discover how much work is available that you never even knew existed, why a little patience goes a very long way with government contracts, and who is the ideal candidate to work with local, state or even federal government entities.
J Haleem Washington is a serial entrepreneur, business coach, motivational speaker, and corporate trainer who has worked with international brands like Nike, Save The Children Foundation, NFL, Amtrak & The WNBA. He’s also a 3-time best-selling author including his latest book Business Corner: What's Really Needed to Survive the Entrepreneurial Fight.
Want to learn more about J Haleem? Check out his website at https://www.jhaleem.com.

In this highly personalized episode, Tony Leonard, a career coach for creative professionals shares how over years he developed a coaching model for helping individuals enjoy a more fulfilling career.You’ll discover how to navigate the most challenging times in your career, whether it’s time to leave or double down and press forward, and the one most important thing you need to survive the early start up stages for your new business.
After working for six years at UC Berkeley as a PhD student advisor, Tony left to work at a nonprofit as a college and career coach for first-generation undergraduates. He opened his own coaching practice in 2019 and has worked with clients from age 25 to 65. He helps marketing professionals, opera directors, small business owners, nonprofit Executive Directors, data scientists, finance professionals, UX researchers, musicians, website developers, engineers, gardeners, puppeteers, writers, and many others to leave bad jobs, land good jobs, and get paid.
Want to learn more about Tony's work as a career coach? Check out his website at https://www.tonyleonardcoaching.com

In this energizing episode, Ron Ross, Co-Founder of Avant HR Solutions, shares what he has learned over 20 years of coaching entrepreneurs and teams.You’ll learn the difference between a coach and a consultant and which one you need now, how to show up with the right hat on, and the power of making people feel seen.
Ron co-founded Avant with his partner to create a rich laboratory to tinker and to help clients solve their most juicy organizational challenges. With an inventive spirit and knack for working with people, it’s no surprise Ron’s career trajectory led him to consulting. He’s spent the last 20 years developing, coaching and training leaders across various industries, making him an expert in how teams and organizations operate.
Want to learn more about Ron’s work at Avant HR Solutions? Check out his website at https://avanthrs.com/.

In this revealing episode, Dr. Victor Manzo, Founder & CEO of Empower Your Reality, shares how he made more money while working half as long by managing this one important resource.You’ll learn how to do more of the work you love, less of the work you don’t love and maximize the time value of your money.
Dr. Vic is a Business Mindset Coach, Certified Pediatric Chiropractor, 3x Author, Podcaster, and Speaker. Before being a Business and Mindset Coach, Dr. Vic has been a practicing Chiropractor for 11 years where After taking a 40% financial hit, he followed the principles of doing less. In just over a year, Dr. Vic’s business was back at its financial peak but this time, he was working 50% less. He had more time with his family, the things he loves to do, and much more.
Want to learn more about Vic’s work at Empower Your Reality? Check out his website at https://www.empoweryourreality.com.

In this pivotal episode, Danielle Levy shares how she took the best of what she’s learned working with some of today’s top influencers and uses it to help CEOs grow their 6 and 7 figure businesses like never before.You’ll learn the importance of defining your role as a CEO, when to grow or scale, and how to easily overcome the unique challenges faced by online businesses.
Danielle Levy is a sought after executive who helps 6 and 7-figure online business owners expand with clarity and efficiency. After her experience in the traditional business world, Danielle established the boardroom league to give other entrepreneurs a little black book of trusted industry professionals to help them grow their businesses without long-term overhead.
Want to learn more about Danielle’s work? Check out her website at https://danielleclevy.com/.