Experience Leadership - The Small Business Podcast

Marc Haine
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Each week we bring you, the small business owner, independent operator and entrepreneur, contentto help you work ON your business, not just IN your business.

  1. 3D AGO

    From Self-Sabotage to Superconscious Leadership with Victoria Shakoor

    Breaking the Invisible Handbrake by Stopping Self-Sabotage with Victoria Shakoor Is there an invisible handbrake on your business growth?  Most entrepreneurs don’t realize how their subconscious and “superconscious” programming limit their decisions—on pricing, hiring, partnerships, scaling—and quietly drain energy, revenue, and joy. 🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I chat with Victoria Shakoor (the “Superpower Activator”) about how high‑achieving entrepreneurs can:  • Recognize sabotaging identities (e.g. “I’m undeserving”) that secretly guide their choices  • Understand how their three minds (conscious / subconscious / superconscious) interact in business and life  • Use practical tools, micro‑practices, and journaling prompts to shift in real time  • Gain clarity on their true next step—not what others expect, but what lights them up If you’re struggling with burnout, self-sabotage, or growth plateaus—and you know something unseen is holding you back—this episode is for you. Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com About Victoria Victoria Shakoor, known as the Superpower Activator, is an intuitive life coach, speaker, and author who helps high-achieving professional women stop living from subconscious/unconscious sabotaging identities and start leading from their true feminine superpower. Twice certified for mindset coaching. A mother of four adult children, a grandmother, and proud fur-mom, Victoria brings both wisdom and warmth to her engagements. She has been featured in Business View Journal, (BVJ) magazine and was a guest on the Upgraded Mindsetz Media Podcast. Victoria has written two ebooks, taught a weekly intuitive class at a community center in Atlanta, GA, and hosted a successful blog talk radio show, “One Single Mother to Another.” And yet, what she’s most passionate about is her mission to guide 1% of the women population to detach emotionally from past and present traumas so they can expand their capacity to hold success.  Victoria offers a 'True'... and she means true complimentary 30-minute virtual sessions. Connect with Victoria Https://umasteryllc.com victoria@umasteryllc.com TT; IG; FB and YT @torilovesu2 LinkedIn: victoriashakoor ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932  🗓️  https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

    51 min

  2. FEB 10

    The 6-Step Formula for a Financially Healthy Business with Avi Pinsky

    Cash Flow vs. Profit: What Really Keeps Your Business Alive with Avi Pinksy Most business owners think they know their numbers… until their bank balance says otherwise. Running your business by gut instinct might feel natural, but it’s costing you time, profit, and peace of mind. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we’re diagnosing the silent killer of small business success: financial blindness. My guest, The Business Finance Doctor Avi Pinsky, helps us uncover what your numbers are really telling you—and how to use that data to make confident decisions, boost cash flow, and finally create a business that funds your life (not drains it). You’ll learn: ✅ The #1 reason most businesses fail—and how to prevent it. ✅ The 5 key numbers that drive revenue, profit, and cash flow. ✅ How to diagnose bottlenecks that are quietly sabotaging your growth. ✅ A simple 6-step system to strengthen your business’s financial health. Whether you’re growing fast, just starting out, or feeling stuck in “busy but broke” mode—this episode will show you how to take your business off life support and onto a path of sustainable prosperity. About Avi After over a decade as a public accountant, Avraham "Avi" Pinsky, CPA, MBT, saw firsthand that small business owners need more than just financial number-crunching; they need a trusted partner to diagnose challenges and provide actionable solutions. PinskyConsulting does just that: Avi helps business owners uncover financial roadblocks, gain clarity, and focus on what truly drives growth, profitability, and consistent, positive cash-flow. Known as the "Business Finance Doctor," Avi conducts Business Wellness Checks, analyzing key metrics to identify hidden issues. He then prescribes tailored Treatment Plans offering practical, results-driven strategies to move the business forward. By simplifying complex financial concepts, Avi empowers business owners to take control of their finances and build sustainable success. Avi's mission is to help owners turn their businesses into powerful tools for creating a better future: for themselves, their families, and their teams. Connect  with Avi  https://www.pinskyconsulting.com/ Avi@PinskyConsulting.com   / avrahampinsky   ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932  🗓️  https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

    52 min

  3. FEB 2

    How Low Engagement Drains 8% of Your Revenue—And How to Stop It with Ryan Englin

    Why Your Hiring Problem Is Really a Retention Problem with Ryan Englin In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I’m joined by Ryan Englin—Founder & CEO of Core Matters, bestselling author, and creator of the Core Fit Blueprint—to expose the truth: Most business owners think they have a hiring problem… but what they really have is a retention problem. About Ryan Ryan Englin is the Founder and CEO of Core Matters, Host of Titans of the Trades, the bestselling author of Hire Better People Faster, and creator of the Core Fit Blueprint. Growing up with an owner-operator father who worked gruelling hours, Ryan developed a deep passion for helping blue-collar business leaders solve their biggest problem: hiring and keeping the right people. With more than a decade of experience building systems, processes and culture, Ryan helps small- and medium-sized companies transform their recruiting and employee experience into a competitive advantage. His Core Fit Blueprint is used by businesses to stop chasing talent and start attracting it. When you bring Ryan into the conversation, you’re getting someone who doesn’t just talk theory, he delivers actionable strategies with real-world impact, especially for businesses running on tight margins, high expectations, and a need for reliable talent. Connect Ryan https://corematters.com/ ryan@corematters.com LinkedIn - Ryan:   / ryanenglin   LinkedIn - Core Matters:   / corematters   LinkedIn - Titans:   / titans-of-the-trades   Facebook:   / thecorematters   YouTube:    / @corefithiring   X: https://x.com/corematters Instagram:   / thecorematters   ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932  🗓️  https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

    56 min

  4. JAN 26

    Boost Retention and Loyalty with Culture Branding with Nader Safinya

    Boost Retention and Loyalty with Culture Branding with Nader Safinya Marketing isn’t your biggest problem. Operations aren’t either. The real troublemaker—the one quietly bleeding your business dry—is the gap between what your company says… and what it actually does. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I sit down with Nader Safinya—The Culture Branding Guy™—to explore a confronting but necessary question: Would YOU buy from you? Would YOU work for you? If your stomach just tightened a little… good. You’re in the right place. About Nader Nader Safinya is The Culture Branding Guy and founder of Blackribbit, where he helps companies close the gap between what they say and what they do. His pioneering Culture Branding methodology connects values to lived experiences across the employee and customer journey, building brands people actually want to work for—and buy from. A world citizen raised across continents, Nader blends psychology, design thinking, and organizational strategy with a vision to harmonize humanity by transforming our relationship with work itself. Connect with Nader https://blackribbit.com nader@blackribbit.com   / nadersafinya   ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932  🗓️  https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

    57 min

  5. JAN 19

    Why Gen Z is Quitting Management (And What To Do About It) with Christy Pretzinger

    Rethinking Leadership with Christy Pretzinger Today's workplace is in a trust crisis. Gen Z is arriving in full force—and they’re not buying into the same management models we grew up with. They’ve seen the burnout, the betrayal, and the BS. So they’re opting out. Not out of leadership, but out of management as we know it. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I sit down with Christy Pretzinger, the Chief Better Officer herself, to dive into a bold new vision for growing the next generation of leaders: The Better Leader Project. Forget IQ and EQ—Christy introduces us to BQ (the Better Quotient): our personal capacity for improvement, for showing up more human, and for building the kind of workplaces where people don’t just survive—they thrive. About Christy Christy has grown her first company, WG Content, from a modest freelance writing business into a nationally recognized healthcare content consultancy. But her greatest accomplishment is the company's culture, which rests on four core values — empowered, curious, kind, and fun. Under Christy's strategic and visionary leadership, WG Content is a place where employees are appreciated, respected and recognized for their contributions. A company where people grow professionally while building a meaningful life outside of work. In short, an organization where everyone knows they matter. Many years ago, Christy had a coach tell her, "Your business is you, and you are your business. It won't grow until you do." Those words led Christy on a path of continual learning, developing the vital skill of self-awareness and all that goes with it. That growth led to the creation of The BETTER Leader Project, a program designed to foster self-awareness and BETTER leadership in others. Christy is a popular podcast speaker and is co-author of the best-selling book, "Your Cultural Balance Sheet: Keys to creating an environment where people can thrive." She's also a longtime member of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), a global nonprofit comprising business leaders from 65 countries. Connect with Christy christypretzinger.com LI:  / christypretzinger   ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932  🗓️  https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

    58 min

  6. JAN 12

    How To Make People Trust You Fast! with Carrolee Moore

    The Visibility Fix: How to Stop Being the Best-Kept Secret with Carrolee Moore You’ve got the expertise. The credentials. The results. Yet somehow, the spotlight keeps finding someone else. Meanwhile, buying decisions are slowing down, and the trust gap between “the known” and “the capable” keeps widening. In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I sit down with Carrolee Moore — The Visibility Fixer — to uncover why the most visible providers keep winning, even when they’re not the best… and how YOU can flip that script. About Carrolee Carrolee Moore is an award-winning speaker, marketing strategist with over 15 years of experience, and CEO of The Podcast Pitching Society, where she helps experts get found, chosen, and paid using strategic storytelling on other people’s podcasts.  Connect with Carrolee https://www.carroleemoore.com/ LinkedIn:   / carroleemoore    Instagram:   / carroleemoore   YouTube:    / @carroleemoore      ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932  🗓️  https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

    58 min

  7. 12/29/2025

    How to Fix Digital Chaos Fast with Thurman Trotman

    The Secret to Productivity Hidden in Your Microsoft 365 Account with Therman Trotman Are your business tools running your business—or running you ragged? Most companies are drowning in digital clutter: Zoom here, Dropbox there, Google Drive somewhere—and no one can find the latest version of anything. In this episode of Experience Leadership: The Small Business Podcast, Marc sits down with Therman Trotman—aka Mr. SharePoint—to show you how to finally bring calm to your company’s tech chaos. Therman breaks down how Microsoft SharePoint can transform your workplace from a messy digital junk drawer into a streamlined, searchable, and automated hub. You’ll discover how to: Eliminate spreadsheet headaches Centralize files and communication under one roof Automate repetitive tasks Empower your team to actually use the tools they already pay for Stop letting your tech stack sabotage your productivity. Tune in and learn how “people over technology” can finally become your company’s new operating system. About Therman Therman Trotman is the Founder of The SharePoint Helpdesk, where he teaches people how to use SharePoint and other Microsoft 365 Suite technologies to improve their organization and job performance. With more than 20 years of IT expertise in both the public and private sector, he excels at demystifying technology and calming spreadsheet chaos while avoiding the typical "IT guy" vibe. Therman is a veteran, entrepreneur, and family man who also hosts the SharePoint Helpdesk Podcast. Connect with Therman Website: https://www.thesphelpdesk.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therman-trotman-15790b33/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesharepointhelpdesk ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932  🗓️  https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

    48 min

  8. 12/22/2025

    Regenerative Leadership: The New Path to Growth with Jordanna Eyre

    The Spiral Way to Sustainable Growth with Jordanna Eyre Ever feel like scaling your business just means carrying more weight? More stress, more pressure, more late nights? What if the problem isn’t you — it’s the way you’ve been taught to grow? In this episode of Esperience Leadership: The Small Business Podcast, we’re going beyond mindset with Jordanna Eyre, the Chief Sorceress of Life & Business and creator of the Spiral Leadership Methodology. Jordanna reveals why the traditional “hustle and grind” model of leadership is draining your time, energy, and impact — and how the Fibonacci sequence (yes, math!) can help you scale with more flow and less force. You’ll learn how to shift from pressure-driven growth to regenerative leadership — where time expands, creativity flows, and your team thrives. Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com About Jordanna Jordanna Eyre is the founder of Spiral Growth Systems and the creator of the Spiral Leadership Methodology — a transformational framework built on the Fibonacci sequence and the natural energetics of creation. Known as the Chief Sorceress of Life & Business, her methodology empowers visionary leaders to grow expansive movements without the weight — by aligning with the natural systems of creation, where time expands, energy regenerates, and authentic power becomes the fuel. She has worked with leaders from LinkedIn, Microsoft, Cisco, and Stanford, and has supported over 4,500 changemakers across six continents. Her mission is to awaken a global movement of authentic power in leadership — one that transcends broken systems and reconnects us to our innate wisdom.  People come to Jordanna when they’re standing at the edge of the next paradigm — awake to the fact that breaking through old limits in leadership, business, and their own evolution requires an equal breakthrough in the limits of their own consciousness. Connect with Jordanna https://spiralgrowthsystems.com/ jordanna@spiralgrowthsystems.com  LI: https://Linkedin.com/jordannaeyre     ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932  🗓️  https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

    47 min
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