The Whole Business Podcast
Welcome to The Whole Business, your go-to for developing success in all areas of life!
In each episode, we’ll dive deep into strategies and insights that drive success in business, family, health and finances. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a professional, or someone striving for whole-life success, our conversations are designed to provide practical advice and inspiration.
Join us as we explore topics like building and scaling your business, effective branding and marketing strategies, achieving financial independence and growth, maintaining optimal health and well-being and balancing family and professional goals. Featuring interviews with industry experts, successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders, The Whole Business aims to offer a comprehensive approach to success. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and knowledge needed to align your current self with your next-level version.
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Episode 33: How Successful People Start Their Day
Are you running your day—or is your day running you? In this powerful episode of The Whole Business, we dive into the real secret behind daily success: how you start and prepare your day. Discover the proven habits of high performers like Oprah, Tim Cook, and Barack Obama, and learn how to craft your own winning morning routine—even if you only have 20 minutes. Plus, we explore why your nighttime routine is just as important, with strategies to clear mental clutter and hit the ground running. Whether you’re building a business, leading a team, or just trying to create more structure and peace in your life—this episode is for you.
Episode 32: Spring Business Growth
Spring is here—and just like nature wakes up, your business might be ready for a fresh start too. In this episode, we explore how the energy of spring can inspire you to clear out what’s no longer serving your business, make space for aligned growth, and plant the seeds for your next-level success. You’ll learn how to identify the “weeds” in your business, why pruning back can actually lead to explosive growth, and how to intentionally plant and nurture new ideas. Whether you’re a solopreneur or leading a team, this season is the perfect time to reset and recommit to your mission.
Episode 31: Do You Have Dreams or Goals?
Everyone has dreams… but not everyone has goals. In this powerful episode of The Whole Business, we explore the critical difference between dreaming of success and strategically planning for it. Whether you’re dreaming of scaling your business, improving your health, deepening your relationships, or finally launching that big idea — this episode is the blueprint for turning dreams into done deals.
Episode 30: Lasting Legacy and Kingdom Minded Wealth Strategies with Sam Vadakekut
In this episode of The Whole Business, I sit down with wealth strategist, investor, entrepreneur, and strategic partner Sam Vadakekut. Sam is passionate about integrating people, processes, and technology to drive innovation and sustainable growth. But beyond business strategy, he’s also an author and thought leader on faith-driven financial stewardship. His book, About My Father’s Business, is a transformational guide that redefines success through Kingdom-minded stewardship. In this conversation, Sam shares practical tools and biblical insights to help entrepreneurs align their finances with God’s principles, achieve financial freedom, and build purpose-driven legacies.
Episode 29: Success Has A Gatekeeper: Are You Ready to Push Through?
Success often demands proof of your commitment before it reveals itself. In this episode of The Whole Business, we explore why success has an entrance and how it tests your patience, resilience, and determination. Steve Harris shares powerful stories of individuals who faced rejection, failure, and adversity but pushed through to achieve extraordinary success. If you’ve ever felt like quitting, this episode will inspire you to keep going.
Episode 28: Why Entrepreneurs Must Prioritize Health for Business Success
Are you building a business but neglecting your body? In this episode of The Whole Business Podcast, we dive deep into why your physical health is directly tied to your business success — and what happens when you ignore it. From scientific research to real-life entrepreneur experiences, we break down how fitness, nutrition, and sleep are the foundation of your energy, decision-making, leadership, and focus — the very things that grow your business.
Episode 27: The Power of Proximity – Why Your Inner Circle Matters
In this episode of The Whole Business, Steve Harris dives deep into the profound impact of your inner circle on your business and personal success. He unpacks the science behind social influence, shares practical strategies for evaluating your current relationships, and offers actionable steps to build a powerful network of supportive, growth-minded individuals.
Episode 26: It’s All Your Fault
If your business isn’t growing, your relationships are struggling, or your health is declining—guess what? It’s all your fault. But before you get defensive, hear me out. This isn’t about blame—it’s about power. The moment you take full responsibility for everything in your life, you take back control. In this episode, we’re breaking down how ownership in business, relationships, and health leads to whole-life success.
Episode 25: Authenticity in Business and in Life
In this episode of The Whole Business, we’re diving into the power of authenticity—how showing up as our true selves impacts our businesses, marketing, personal relationships, and even the way we relate to ourselves. In a world that rewards transparency and connection, trying to be someone you’re not is not only exhausting but also limits your success.
Episode 24: The Gratitude Effect
In this episode of The Whole Business, we’re diving into the transformative power of gratitude with Angie Cherry, CEO and Entrepreneur Lifestyle Coach at Gorgeous Business Solutions.
Angie shares how cultivating a gratitude practice can be a game-changer for entrepreneurs and business leaders navigating the highs and lows of their journey.
Episode 23: From TV to Business Empire
In this inspiring episode of The Whole Business Podcast, we sit down with Shari, a dynamic leader who transitioned from a high-profile career in television production to becoming the President and Co-Owner of AK Building Services, a thriving commercial janitorial company. Shari’s career trajectory is a testament to the power of reinvention, resilience, and embracing new opportunities.
Episode 22: The Power of Perseverance
In this episode of The Whole Business, we explore how to persevere when life feels like an uphill battle. Challenges are inevitable, but they are also the catalysts for growth, innovation, and resilience. Whether you’re facing obstacles in your business, personal relationships, finances, or health, this episode offers practical strategies and powerful encouragement to help you keep moving forward.
Episode 21: You’re Getting Distracted
Distractions are everywhere—social media, emails, urgent (but not important) tasks, and even our own thoughts. In this episode of The Whole Business, we dive into what happens when we get distracted from pursuing our goals and objectives.
We’ll explore why distractions occur, how they impact our progress, and practical strategies to refocus on what truly matters.
Episode 20: Mastering Your Mindset
In this episode we discuss the entrepreneur mindset, neuro-linguistic programming, and replacing old belief systems with CEO Warrior’s Master and Growth Advisor, Sandy Papavero. Sandy has a long and successful history of helping home service companies develop highly effective sales and leadership strategies. A certified life and mindset coach with a specialty in neuro-linguistic programming, Papavero aids in replacing old belief systems with what is achievable in business and personal life.
Episode 19: Mental Health for Entrepreneurs
On this episode we discuss mental health struggles, work-life balance and other struggles as an entrepreneur with guest, Jennifer Gray. Jennifer is a sought-after mental health therapist and EMDR-trained clinician helping entrepreneurs and professionals develop fulfilling businesses and profound work-life balance. Her expertise has been featured in Forbes, New York Magazine, the FPA Journal, and more.
Episode 18: The True Path To Freedom
In this empowering episode, we dive into why entrepreneurship is the ultimate route to achieving true freedom—personally, professionally, and financially. Learn how taking control of your destiny can unlock your potential, break barriers, and lead you to a life of purpose and independence.
“Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t, so you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t.”
Episode 17: Get Uncomfortable or Change Course
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kelvin Abrams, a visionary entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience who has navigated some of the toughest challenges in recent history. Kelvin shares his insights on thriving during the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 lockdowns. As the founder of Tiki’s Playhouse—a unique doggy daycare, coffee shop, and bar—he’s proven his ability to innovate in unexpected ways.
Episode 16: The Work Life Balance Myth
Work-life Balance…it’s the holy grail we’ve all been chasing, right? But what if I told you that “balance” is a myth? That the scales will never tip perfectly, no matter how hard you try. Instead, the secret lies in developing a flow, rather than pursuing balance across your whole life each day.
In this episode we dive into why work-life balance is a myth and why the pursuit should be what we call, work-life FLOW!
Episode 15: Power Couples in Business
In this episode, we sit down with Jodie Spears and Glenn Buercklin, the dynamic duo behind the popular podcast Couples Inc. and successful business Living Pink Communications.
We discuss the challenges and benefits that come with intertwining personal and professional lives, exploring what it takes to find balance, strengthen communication, and support each other through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
Episode 14: Five Keys to Greatness
We welcome guest, Ari Gunzburg, author of the award winning book “the little book of GREATNESS”. Ari is also a keynote speaker, adventurer, writer, high-impact coach and Podcast Host who harnesses his own experiences with adversity to inspire and motivate others.
As a master of positive mindset and resilience, he believes anything is possible and encourages others to do the same.
Episode 13: Is Fear of Success Keeping Your Small?
For many people, fear of success is a hidden roadblock that limits their potential and keeps them playing small. We often hear about the fear of failure, but few realize that the fear of success can be just as powerful, if not more so. It’s an insidious feeling that we might not even recognize at first, but understanding it can be a breakthrough on the journey toward achieving goals and fulfilling dreams.
Episode 12: You’re Chasing the Wrong Target
Too many people aren’t able to push through to the levels of fulfilling success they desire because they are pursuing a different success than what they were created for. On this episode we explore discovering and working within our dharma as we strive to achieve the success we were created to achieve. A success that serves the greater good, feels right within us, and provides success in all areas.
Episode 11: The First Sale Podcast Video
Whether you are a salesperson by job title or a salesperson with a different title (like real estate agent, insurance agent, small business owner) you will be negotiating with clients (or potential clients) every day that will be comparing your product or service to a competitor. Why would they choose you over your competition? You must be convinced YOU are the best solution for your client. This is the first sale.
Episode 10: Comfort is a Killer
In this episode, we’ll dive into how comfort can silently hinder your success in every major area of life—business, relationships, finances, and fitness. We’ll explore why growth happens outside the comfort zone and provide practical tips for breaking free from complacency to achieve real, lasting progress.
Episode 9: The Power of Collaboration
In this episode of The Whole Business, we dive into one of the most underrated yet critical components of business success—collaboration. As entrepreneurs and business leaders, we often focus on personal skill development and independent growth. But in today’s interconnected world, true success often lies in our ability to effectively collaborate with others.
Episode 8: If You Want to Go Fast, Go Together
As entrepreneurs we are often in the thick of our business. Putting out fires, running the day-to-day, analyzing data, pivoting, creating. Does this really give us an objective view of where we are heading? If an entrepreneur falls short on one area of their business, it suffers, and sometimes, there’s nobody else. This is why a coach or mentor is necessary.
Episode 7: Beginning with the End In Mind
When starting a new business, developing a new product or service or even planning your day-to-day tasks, knowing your ultimate destination is important for long-term success. In this episode we’ll unpack why this mindset matters and how it can transform the way you run your business and live your life. In the grand scheme of business and life, having a clear end goal is like having a GPS for your success journey.
Episode 6: Managing Stress for Whole Life Success
In this episode of The Whole Business, we explore the critical role of stress management in achieving success across all areas of life—business, health, family, and finances. We welcome certified life and health coach, E-RYT yoga instructor and entrepreneur Angie Cherry to uncover practical strategies to help you manage stress effectively, improve mental clarity, and maintain balance while pursuing your goals.
Episode 5: Follow Up – The Business Game Changer
Most businesses and salespeople (regardless of their title) are leaving so many sales, and so much success on the table simply due to the fact that they aren’t following up with their opportunities.
In this episode we discuss what follow up should look like, how to properly do it, and statistics about why so many business owners and sales people are not finding the success they are looking for.
Episode 4: Consistency Before Greatness
In the pursuit of the next level of success we are forced to change, forced to do things we’ve never done before. Many of these new things are going to require us to step into fear so we can write that new book, try public speaking for the first time, start a podcast or put ourselves out on social media more. In this episode we discuss 4 steps to conquering the fear, and being consistent in our pursuit of greatness.
Episode 3: The First Sale
Whether you are a salesperson by job title or a salesperson with a different title (like real estate agent, insurance agent, small business owner) you will be negotiating with clients (or potential clients) every day that will be comparing your product or service to a competitor. Why would they choose you over your competition? Until you are convinced your product or service is the best solution for the client, you will always be left negotiating on price. This is the first sale.
Episode 2: You’re Chasing the Wrong Target
Too many people aren’t able to push through to the levels of fulfilling success they desire because they are pursuing a different success than what they were created for. On this episode we explore discovering and working within our dharma as we strive to achieve the success we were created to achieve. A success that serves the greater good, feels right within us, and provides success in all areas.
Episode 1: Congruency with Your Next Level Self
If you are wanting to get to the next level in your business, your finances, your family, your current habits, mindset and actions will have to change.
Join me as we discuss living in congruency with next-level self while developing new habits and actions in order to achieve our future goals.