Guts, Grit & Great Business®

With Greg Merrilees, an entrepreneur and Founder & Director of Studio1Design.com – a world-leading Australia-based website design and branding agency that helps you convert cold visitors into hot leads and sales by designing good-looking websites. Studio1 has transformed over 2000 websites for some high-profile online marketers and brands, including Sylvester Stallone, Frank Oz (The voice of Yoda), Gary Goldstein (Produced Pretty Woman), GRIT BXNG, BookVIP, Numerologist.com, James Schramko, and many others. 

In our conversation, Greg shares some tips and secrets when it comes to having a great web design and a high performing website for your business, including some common mistakes that most people make in designing their websites and the must haves for website conversion. 

To listen to the podcast and access the show notes and any other resources mentioned in this episode, visit us at www.legalwebsitewarrior.com/podcast.

With Hesha Abrams, a master at turning high conflict into amicable resolutions and resolving delicate matters with diplomacy and skill, has resolved thousands of high profile or difficult matters, including mediating the case over the secret recipe for Pepsi. Hesha has worked with a wide range of clients, from large multinational companies to individual inventors, creating deals and solving cases. Her strategic ability to remain calm and balanced in complex situations leads to successful outcomes making her a leading name in her field, and an invaluable resource in any dispute resolution process. She specializes in crafting innovative solutions for complex or difficult matters in Intellectual Property, Commercial, Pharmaceuticals, Securities and “Deal Mediation”, which is driving a complex business deal to a successful signing. 

Hesha's popular new book, “Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing” is where she shares her secrets on how to read a situation to solve problems, eliminate conflict, and restore harmony. Learn these secrets and inspiring stories to resolve conflict and defuse tension.

Join our conversation where Hesha shares valuable insights on how you can settle disputes and create a business and life that you love while protecting yourself from being destroyed by one mistake. Additionally, she discusses VUCS - a four-step process she created for handling any situation and how to use it in the moment. You will also learn in this episode how recognizing early signs of fight, flight or freeze can shift power dynamics, and understand the concept of multiplexing, which enables deeper connections with other people.

To listen to the podcast and access the show notes and any other resources mentioned in this episode, visit us at www.legalwebsitewarrior.com/podcast.

With Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, an award-winning business growth strategist, multi-millionaire business mentor, disruptor, international speaker, 7-time best selling author, podcast host, and an iconic and incomparable Inc. 5000 CEO of Incredible One Enterprises, LLC – a multi-million-dollar coaching and consulting brand, is best known for transforming the lives of her business coaching clients and live event attendees. 

Darnyelle equips her clients to leverage and scale businesses that serve them financially and spiritually. Over the last 10 years, she has helped her clients generate more than $1/2B in sales and more than $365M in revenue. By teaching her award-winning Move to Millions® Method, she takes business owners from six figure years to six figure quarters, six figure months, six figure weeks and ultimately six figure days in record time all while deepening their connection to God and strengthening your faith. 

In our conversation, Darnyelle emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself to attract financial resources. She also discusses mindset lessons, including how forgiveness and obedience impact your business, and highlights her "Move to Millions Method" as a strategy for scaling a business to a million dollars with ease and grace.

To listen to the podcast and access the show notes and any other resources mentioned in this episode, visit us at www.legalwebsitewarrior.com/podcast.

With Dulcee Loehn, founder of FocalPoint Business Performance Inc and a certified business coach for over 18 years, where she brings extensive experience in all aspects of business management, organizational effectiveness and leadership to her clients. Dulcee partners with her clients, and together they improve all areas of the business, maximizing revenue, profitability, and return on investment. Using the FocalPoint system, powered by Brian Tracy, Dulcee introduces business concepts and then works with her clients to unearth effective ideas to apply those concepts to the business. 

Dulcee’s passion for what she does comes through to everyone she touches because through coaching, she can live her purpose of improving the professional and personal lives of business owners and executives to new levels of success, prosperity and fulfillment.

Join our conversation with Dulcee as she shares insights on transitioning from directing to coaching, including how to have difficult conversations with your team. We’ll also discuss the critical importance of building a supportive team for business leaders and the initial steps toward effective coaching. Additionally, we'll emphasize the significance of strong management skills and the benefits of having a coach or mentor for entrepreneurs and business leaders.

To listen to the podcast and access the show notes and any other resources mentioned in this episode, visit us at www.legalwebsitewarrior.com/podcast.

With Jim Carter III, a programmer for over two decades, coder, speaker, scalability & growth nut, startup junkie, Eagle Scout, a leader at heart & father of two, is a passionate Technology Coach with over 25 years of experience, specializing in advising Social Impact organizations, brands, and experts on maximizing growth using content and technology. He co-leads a Mastermind program that hosts both in-person and virtual events to teach entrepreneurs essential business skills and create a lasting impact. And with a focus on Al, tech expertise, and mentorship, Jim empowers entrepreneurs to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence in their daily lives and businesses.

In this enlightening conversation, Jim shares his insights on the future of AI, showcasing its potential impact on various industries. He also highlights creative applications of AI and discusses the utility of tools like ChatGPT for organizing thoughts. Moreover, Jim provides valuable guidance on assessing AI-generated content quality and preserving thought leadership while harnessing AI's capabilities.

To listen to the podcast and access the show notes and any other resources mentioned in this episode, visit us at www.legalwebsitewarrior.com/podcast.

With Ron & Josie Ross, a beautiful couple engaged in helping businesses succeed. Ron is a dynamic speaker, facilitator, consultant, an accomplished writer, and an expert on building successful culture and group dynamics. Prior to his career as a consultant and executive coach, Ron served as head of Learning for a national leader in the home healthcare industry, and has served as a consultant for healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotech firms based throughout the United States. 

On the other, Josie is a thoughtful and engaging speaker, and has served as a fractional Head of HR for several start-ups in the healthcare space. She brings her 15 years of successful business operations and leadership to her coaching and consulting engagements, and has led several high-performing teams to record sales, consistently the top performer, where she grew her division to 60 million in annual sales from scratch.

Ron and Josie co-founded Avant HR Solutions – HR and Leadership Development Consulting Company focused on small to mid-sized businesses, where Ron gets to create a rich laboratory to tinker and help clients solve their most juicy organizational challenges, while Josie gets to apply her operations lens, scientific mind, and passion for organization and talent development to help other businesses achieve success by scaling up their HR and people operations.

In this insightful conversation, Ron and Josie discuss the importance of courage and emphasize communication as a critical skill for entrepreneurs seeking success in dealing with difficult conversations, particularly in the context of our increasingly diverse world. Also, they highlight the advantages of inclusive teams and the need to question certainties that can lead to HR challenges. Furthermore, they share their individual journeys and how they transition into the field of HR.

With Deidre Sirianni, a TEDx speaker, spiritual guide, leadership strategist, love coach, an International Best Selling author of the book Turn Your Light On, and founder of Radically Aligned Academy. She is an activator & guide to visionaries, leaders, and impact-driven entrepreneurs who are ready to change the world in a big way, and aren’t willing to compromise when it comes to matters of the heart. 

Her mission is to awaken as many people in her life to wake up to the truth of who they are and who they are meant to be. Her work helps you master your inner world, so that you can actualize your genius into reality and make the biggest impact with your gifts.

Join us in our conversation where Deidre shares her insights on the power of listening to your soul, tips for quieting the noise in modern life, including setting intentions, and the importance of gaining a different perspective. We also explored around the four stages of turning your light on and its connection to one’s purpose and entrepreneurship, the biggest barrier people face when trying to step into their next level of self and work, and the primary goals why people come to her for their purpose-based businesses and how she helps them achieve these goals.

To listen to the podcast and access the show notes and any other resources mentioned in this episode, visit us at www.legalwebsitewarrior.com/podcast.

With Emilia Farrace, founder of Launch It By Simply Elaborate and WordPress Website Academy, an entrepreneur in the business of helping people follow their dreams and create organizations that impact their communities. Emilia helps entrepreneurs in the health, wellness and lifestyle space have a sustainable online presence so they can focus on their passions, impact and share their voice with the world. 

In her free time, Emilia loves to do yoga and explore the local trails and wineries close to their home in Niagara, Ontario with her husband and two young daughters, while connecting with other moms of neurodivergent children.

In this conversation, Emilia discusses the importance of confidence in business, her path into the world of design, and how to avoid becoming trendy in favor of longevity when designing a website for your business. She also discusses the impact of motherhood on her approach to business, how she has created a hybrid approach within her business (offering both templates and custom design), and how to approach a thoughtful design process that is in alignment with your business and your goals. 

To listen to the podcast and access the show notes and any other resources mentioned in this episode, visit us at www.legalwebsitewarrior.com/podcast.

With Robbie Samuels, a virtual event design consultant, a professional speaker, TEDx speaker, Harvard Business Review contributor, who has been featured in numerous leading business publications and business books, an Executive Zoom Producer, who helps organizations strategically move their in-person events online with less stress and greater participant engagement, is an out transgender owner of Robbie Samuels LLC, a certified LGBT Business Enterprise. Recognized as a “networking expert” by Harvard Business Review Ascend, Forbes, Lifehacker, and Inc, and as an “industry expert in the field of digital event design” by JDC Events, Robbie’s goal is to help you make the most of your virtual event experiences.

He is a Certified Virtual Convener and Certified Virtual Presenter. His event clients are national and statewide advocacy organizations, including Feeding America and California WIC Association. He is also the author of three books “Break Out of Boredom: Low-Tech Solutions for Highly Engaging Zoom Events,” “Small List, Big Results: Launch a Successful Offer No Matter the Size of Your Email List,” and “Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences.” Collectively they have received over 650 Amazon reviews and reached #1 best seller in 29 categories across four countries.

During our conversation, Robbie shares the secrets and tips around mastering virtual events, including strategies in designing more transformative, engaging, and inclusive online experiences, incorporating purpose-first design to create sessions, enhancing virtual presentations by utilizing improved online facilitation techniques, designing breakout rooms that foster intentional engagement, and applying these online facilitation and event design concepts to any virtual platform.

To listen to the podcast and access the show notes and any other resources mentioned in this episode, visit us at www.legalwebsitewarrior.com/podcast.

We welcome back a true luminary to our podcast for the second time – the renowned Dr. John Demartini. A polymath and globally recognized human behavior expert, Dr. Demartini's work has inspired listeners across 100 countries. As he shares his extensive wisdom, he empowers us to master every facet of our lives.He is also the CEO and Founder of The Demartini Institute, an education company focused on human behavior and the application of principles to assist people solve their personal and professional issues in order to grow and expand in all 7 areas of their lives.

With a mission to revolutionize personal growth, Dr. Demartini has synthesized over 30,650 books, crafting a curriculum that spans from transformative seminars to corporate empowerment. His groundbreaking Demartini Method has guided countless individuals to unravel hidden patterns within chaos, igniting profound life shifts.

This visionary genius has penned 40 self-development books, including the renowned 'The Breakthrough Experience®.' His insights, coupled with 100+ online courses, reveal a new paradigm for humanity based on universal laws.

Join us in our conversation as Dr. Demartini shares  insights on the resilient mind, the impact of dysmorphic perspectives, and his personal journey from reading challenges to empowering others through teaching. Discover the seven secret treasures that unlock your inner potential by living authentically, prioritizing what truly inspires you, and realigning with your values. And explore how comparing ourselves to others can hinder personal growth, the importance of understanding your own values, and insights into body dysmorphia.

To listen to the podcast and access the show notes and any other resources mentioned in this episode, visit us at www.legalwebsitewarrior.com/podcast.