Interviews with successful women in the Central Kentucky area to help inspire and encourage you to achieve work-life harmony
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Welcome to Snapshots of Lexington, a podcast where we feature the stories and insights of the innovative and dynamic business owners in Lexington, Kentucky. From established businesses to startups, we’ll be diving into the challenges, triumphs, and unique perspectives that make these entrepreneurs and their businesses stand out. Whether you’re a fellow business owner, a Lexington resident, or just curious about the local business scene, join us as we explore the diverse and thriving landscap ...
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Hosted by award-winning Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Melissa Joy Dobbins, the Guilt-Free RD - "because food shouldn't make you feel bad!" Join Melissa’s conversations with a variety of experts on topics ranging from fad diets to farming and gain credible information to help you make your own, well-informed food decisions based on facts, not fear. For more information visit www.SoundBitesRD.com.
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Millionaire University is on a mission to help you build wealth, achieve financial freedom, and create a business that supports the life you want. We reveal proven strategies for business growth, personal finance, and investing—teaching you how to increase your income, build passive revenue streams, and take control of your money. You will learn how to start and scale a business, make smarter financial decisions, and build lasting wealth—all while creating a life of impact and fulfillment. G ...
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He Built a Sunglasses Brand for First Responders — While Still Working Firehouse Shifts | Mike Ettenberg
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#499 What if your side hustle could one day replace your full-time career — and give you your life back in the process? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Mike Ettenberg, a former firefighter turned full-time entrepreneur and founder of Frontline Optics, a sunglasses brand built specifically for first responders. Mike shares…
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23 - Reinventing Your Career: Jessica Lewis on Finding Purpose After Teaching and Motherhood
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Jessica Lewis is a former educator turned successful entrepreneur in the direct sales field. Jessica shares her journey from school administrator to stay-at-home mom, and how she found purpose and fulfillment building her business with Neora, a holistic skincare and wellness company. The conversation dives deep into overcoming imposter syndrome, ba…
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Embracing Fearlessness in Business: Why You Need to Be Charging More for Your Services With Robin Waite (MU Classic)
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#498 Are you unknowingly undercharging for your services? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we address the crucial topic of pricing and the mindset needed to succeed in business with our guest, Robin Waite. Robin shares his journey from running a successful marketing agency to becoming "The Fearless Business Coach." He reveals why charging …
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From Zero to 300: How Rolling Suds Became America’s Fastest-Growing Power Washing Franchise | Aaron Harper
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#497 What does it take to scale a franchise from zero to 300+ locations in just two years? In this episode, host Brien Gearin is joined once again by Aaron Harper, founder and now Chairman of the Board at Rolling Suds — America’s first and largest power washing franchise. Aaron breaks down how he fired himself as CEO, built a national brand from sc…
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From Zero to $50k MRR: Scaling a Local SEO Agency in 18 Months With James Lincoln (MU Classic)
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#496 Wish you could peek behind the curtain of a local SEO agency? Now's your chance! In this episode, host Brien Gearin interviews James Lincoln, owner of Goodly Growth, a digital marketing company specializing in local SEO, and founder of Digital Side Hustle Academy. James shares his raw, unfiltered journey from a psychology graduate to building …
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$10,000/Month Selling Ice Cream! Growing a Mobile Dessert Business from the Ground Up With Katherine O'Brien (MU Classic)
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#495 Would you have guessed that an ice cream sandwich could make you $10k per month? In this episode, host Brien Gearin dives into the entrepreneurial journey of Katherine O'Brien, owner of Cream Cruiser, a mobile dessert bike business in Baltimore, Maryland. Katherine shares how her creative side hustle turned into a full-time business, even afte…
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User-Generated Content: Facilitating Meaningful Conversations About Your Products in the New Age of Marketing With Scott Warner (MU Classic)
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#494 Could an endorsement from your customers possibly be your most valuable marketing asset? Scott Warner thinks so! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Scott speaks to the power of user-generated content (UGC) in modern marketing. Founder of Gigg Media, he shares his extensive knowledge of building community-driven marketing strategies and …
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$400K/Year Cleaning Cars?! The Truth About Detailing Success | Josh Belk
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#493 What started with a garden hose and a vacuum is now a thriving $400K+ detailing business! In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Josh Belk, founder of Belk Detailing in Springfield, Missouri. Josh shares how he went from reselling sneakers to building a full-service car detailing company with a growing team, strong brand, and daily inbo…
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How to Market for Maximum Influence and Real Growth | Rand Fishkin
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#492 What if your customers aren’t the only people you should be marketing to? In this powerful episode, Rand Fishkin — legendary marketer, Moz founder, and co-founder of SparkToro — joins host Kirsten Tyrrel to bust common myths about audience research and reveal what most entrepreneurs are missing. Rand explains the difference between your custom…
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Creating a Google Business Profile: Little-Known Strategies for Optimized Local Reach With Buddy Rathmell (MU Classic)
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#491 Did you know that Google could be delivering local leads to your doorstep? An optimized Business Profile is that powerful! In this episode, host Brien Gearin is joined by Buddy Rathmell, the owner of Map Winners, a digital marketing agency focused on managing Google Business Profiles. Buddy shares his expertise on why Google Business Profiles …
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Teachers Are Making Bank on TPT — This Is Their Playbook | Lindsay Bowden
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#490 What if your lesson plans could pay the bills? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by Lindsay Bowden, a former high school math teacher turned top 1% seller on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT). Lindsay shares how she replaced her teaching salary by selling classroom resources online — without fancy designs or tons of tech. She wa…
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290: Parenting Today: The Power of Science and Social Justice – Kavin Senapathy
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Parents are bombarded with and overwhelmed by complex cultural, environmental, economic and political issues that impact their parenting skills, choices and confidence. By approaching various parenting challenges and questions from a science and social justice lens and parenting based on values, we can be more aware of the systemic forces that harm…
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How a Police Officer Turned Planter Boxes Into a Thriving Side Hustle | Darryl Knight
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#489 What if planting flowers could grow a thriving business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Darryl Knight, founder of Front Porch Flora, to explore how he turned a seasonal idea into a subscription-based planter box business — all while holding down a full-time job as a police officer. Darryl shares the story behind his start, t…
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From Experimental Side Hustles to Liquidation Auctions: Unconventional Wealth Building Strategies With Shannon Jean (MU Classic)
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#488 Is boredom the key to building a multimillion-dollar empire? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with serial entrepreneur Shannon Jean, who has launched ten businesses, sold four, and learned to build wealth in totally unconventional ways — all driven by boredom and curiosity! Shannon reveals how he mastered the art of turning side hu…
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From Baking to Big Business: Sweet Loren’s Journey to 35,000+ Stores | Loren Castle
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#487 What if your love for a sweet treat could bring you sweet success? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, entrepreneur Loren Castle shares how she built Sweet Loren’s into the #1 natural cookie dough brand in the country — all without compromising on ingredients or flavor. From testing recipes at NYC farmers markets to landing in Whole Foods …
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How a Home Service Digital Marketing Agency Has Mastered Lead Generation With Sam Preston (MU Classic)
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#486 What if you could grow your business from zero to $2 million in under a year? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Sam Preston, founder of Service Scalers, to uncover the strategies, tools, and mindset that fueled the incredible success of his home service digital marketing agency. You'll get a front row seat as they dive into key…
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This Power Washing Empire Holds the Secret Blueprint to Franchising Your Business With Aaron Harper (MU Classic)
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#485 What does it take to grow a business to 207 locations in just two years? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Aaron Harper, CEO of Rolling Suds, the first and largest power washing franchise in the U.S. Aaron shares his journey into the world of franchising, revealing the secrets behind scaling a business, how to build systems for suc…
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9 Rules For Scaling Any Business With Justin Williams (MU Classic)
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#484 Want to turn your side hustle into a thriving, scalable business? In this episode, Justin sits down with Nick Loper of The Side Hustle Show to discuss exactly that! Together, they cover the nine powerful rules that helped Justin scale multiple ventures, from flipping houses to building a successful podcast, and everything in between. You'll ge…
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How Website Hosting Became a 6-Figure Passive Income Machine | Link Moser
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#483 What if your next income stream came from a quiet little corner of the internet — website hosting? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Link Moser, a 30-year veteran in the service-based business world, who built a recurring revenue machine by maintaining and hosting websites for hundreds of small businesses. Link shares how a $…
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Think SEO Is Dead? Here’s Why It’s Just Getting Started. The Truth About Ranking in 2025 | Kyle Roof
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#482 Think AI has killed SEO? Think again! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Kyle Roof — SEO expert, entrepreneur, and founder of PageOptimizer Pro — to uncover the science behind ranking in Google. Kyle shares his unconventional journey from trial attorney to teaching in Korea to launching an SEO SaaS company that grew out…
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Email Marketing Turned 6-Figure Membership: Leveraging a Low-Ticket Offer to Attract Customers and Build Community With Liz Wilcox (MU Classic)
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#481 Think you can't turn a low-ticket offer into a six-figure business? Think again! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with email marketing expert Liz Wilcox, who runs a $500k-per-year business through her $9-per-month email marketing membership. Liz shares her journey from travel blogger to successful membership creator, explaining how…
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He Quit Tesla, Bought a $3K Bus, and Turned It Into a 6-Figure Biz | Kevin Throop
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#480 What do you get when you mix a former Tesla sales star, a pandemic-era pivot, and a beat-up school bus turned boho lounge-on-wheels? You get Toasted Tours — a uniquely personal, wildly creative wine tour business built from the ground up by entrepreneur Kevin Throop! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrell, Kevin shares how he walked away fro…
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The Tech Stack That Scales Solopreneurs to 7 Figures | Ernesto Mandowsky
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#479 What if the secret to scaling your solopreneur business was hiding in your tech stack? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Ernesto Mandowsky — founder of MDM (Million Dollar Machine) — to explore how entrepreneurs can use tools like Notion, ConvertKit, and more to streamline operations, deliver five-star client experiences, and b…
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22 - Embracing Your Purpose and Supporting Others: Insights from Authentic Joy’s Joy Harris-Edwards
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Joy Harris-Edwards of Authentic Joy explores her journey from profound grief after her father's passing to finding purpose as a helper, therapist, and leader. Joy shares how personal loss inspired her to launch her business, write a book, and dedicate herself to mental health advocacy, especially for women and families overcoming addiction. The con…
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A Million-Dollar Grill Cleaning Service: Building a Niche Market, Franchised Business Concept With Michael Sutton (MU Classic)
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#478 When was the last time you really cleaned your grill? You probably can't remember! In this episode, host Brien Gearin speaks with Michael Sutton, founder of Grill Hero and franchising expert. Michael shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from a college summer job to growing Grill Hero into a successful business that cleans over 40,000 g…
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How Emotional Intelligence Can Unlock Your Wealth Potential | Shamina Taylor
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#477 What if your deepest success starts by unlearning everything you thought you had to be? In this powerful episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, attorney-turned-mentor Shamina Taylor shares how a breakdown on a yoga mat sparked a transformation that led her from survival mode to millions — and how she’s now helping hundreds of women do the same. You…
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How to Create Recurring Revenue Through a Productized Service With Russ Perry (MU Classic)
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#476 Feeling burnt out by freelance gigs? Tired of inconsistent income and trading hours for dollars? In this episode, host Brien Gearin is joined by Russ Perry, founder of Design Pickle, a subscription-based graphic design service. Russ shares his journey from being a struggling creative agency owner to scaling Design Pickle into an eight-figure b…
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