Success Leaves Clues

Davis Nguyen
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Success Leaves Clues is a podcast spotlighting the stories, strategies, and transformations created by today’s top career, leadership, executive, and other coaches. Each episode dives into the real-world journeys behind coaching businesses, how they started, scaled, and succeeded, along with lessons learned, client success stories, and practical takeaways for aspiring or established coaches. Whether you’re helping professionals pivot careers, grow as leaders, or step into entrepreneurship, this show offers an inside look at what it takes to build a purpose-driven, profitable coaching practice.

  1. 2h ago

    Jessica Smith on Building Wealth with Purpose and Confidence

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Jessica Smith, Co-Founder and Principal Financial Advisor at Vitality Wealth, for an insightful conversation about financial planning, entrepreneurship, and building a life of confidence through smart financial decisions. Jessica shares her journey from becoming a CPA to discovering her passion as a Certified Financial Planner, and why she and her husband took the leap to launch Vitality Wealth. Together, they discuss serving high-income professionals, creating personalized financial plans, balancing wealth with well-being, and helping clients make confident decisions about retirement, investing, taxes, and lifestyle. Jessica also explains why AI can be a valuable financial tool—but why genuine human guidance, context, and trusted relationships remain irreplaceable. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-jo-smith/ Website: https://www.myvitalitywealth.com/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues You can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

    Jessica Smith on Building Wealth with Purpose and Confidence

  2. 6h ago

    Beyond the Job Title: The Human Side of Leadership with Rebecca Williams

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Rebecca Williams, leadership coach, career strategist, and professional development expert who helps individuals and leaders unlock their potential, navigate career growth, and create meaningful success in their professional lives. In this insightful conversation, Rebecca shares valuable perspectives on authentic leadership, personal growth, career development, effective communication, and the importance of aligning your work with your strengths, values, and purpose. We explore how leaders can build confidence, develop stronger relationships, overcome professional challenges, and create an environment where people can thrive and perform at their best. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, manager, or professional looking to take your career to the next level, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration to help you grow with intention, lead with authenticity, and make a meaningful impact. You can find her on: https://rebecca-williams.com/ https://medium.com/@SaltAndRebecca https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaWilliamsWorks https://www.instagram.com/realrebeccawilliams/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccawilliamsworks/ https://youtube.com/@rebecca-williams Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues You can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

    Beyond the Job Title: The Human Side of Leadership with Rebecca Williams

  3. 5d ago

    Amber Duncan on Scaling Businesses Through Operational Clarity

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Amber Duncan, entrepreneur, business operations coach, and founder of Life After Debt. After losing everything during the 2008 financial crisis, Amber rebuilt her life, created one of America's largest debt settlement operations, and now helps entrepreneurs increase profits through better systems, leadership, and operational clarity. Amber shares why most businesses don't have a revenue problem—they have an operations problem. She explains her hands-on three-month consulting process, how she identifies leadership bottlenecks, builds high-performing teams, and uses numbers to drive smarter decisions. The conversation also explores entrepreneurship, raising entrepreneurial children, why she rejects traditional budgeting, and how clarity creates confidence in business and life. Whether you're a business owner looking to scale, a leader struggling with team performance, or someone searching for clarity in your next chapter, this episode is packed with practical strategies and hard-earned wisdom. Connect with Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberdunc/ Website: https://www.reducemydebts.com/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues You can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

    Amber Duncan on Scaling Businesses Through Operational Clarity

  4. 5d ago

    How Gabe McManus Helps Professionals Write Books That Win Clients

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Gabe McManus, a former theater director turned message coach who helps financial advisors, coaches, founders, and business leaders transform their expertise into books that attract ideal clients and establish lasting authority. Gabe shares how storytelling builds trust, why most professionals underestimate the power of their own experiences, and how anyone—even someone who doesn't consider themselves a writer—can publish a compelling book without spending years behind a keyboard. He also reveals his "Greatest Hits" framework for podcast interviews, explains why authenticity beats memorized scripts, and discusses how books, podcasts, and YouTube work together to grow visibility in the AI era. Whether you're a coach, consultant, entrepreneur, or professional looking to stand out in a crowded market, this episode will show you how to sharpen your message, share your story, and become the obvious choice for your ideal clients. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemcmanus/ Website: https://influentialadvisor.com/Gabe/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues You can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

    How Gabe McManus Helps Professionals Write Books That Win Clients

  5. 6d ago

    How to Become the Person Your Goals Require with Anthony Trucks

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Anthony Trucks—former NFL player, American Ninja Warrior competitor, keynote speaker, and creator of the Dark Work Framework. Anthony shares how an unexpected transition from professional sports led him to build a coaching business focused on the one thing most entrepreneurs overlook: identity. He explains why success isn't determined by what you know but by who you become, how identity shapes business growth, and why high performers often hit invisible ceilings despite having the right skills. Anthony also discusses the lessons he carried from the NFL into entrepreneurship, the importance of embracing feedback, building consistency through "dark work," creating systems that scale, serving clients before chasing revenue, and why the best businesses are built on solving one problem for one person exceptionally well. Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, executive, or ambitious professional looking to unlock your next level, this conversation is packed with practical insights on performance, leadership, mindset, and sustainable business growth. You can find him on: https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/ https://speaktofreedom.com/ https://go.speaktofreedom.com/ https://bookedsolidchallenge.com/ https://linktr.ee/anthonytrucks https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyTrucks https://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonyTrucks1 https://www.anthonytrucks.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/anthony-trucks https://darkwork.com/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues You can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

    How to Become the Person Your Goals Require with Anthony Trucks

  6. 6d ago

    The Business of Building Leaders Without Burnout with Jen Ziegner

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Jen Ziegner, co-founder of Mountains and Marathons, who shares how a passion for leadership, adventure, and human transformation evolved into a global coaching business. Jen reveals why so many successful executives, entrepreneurs, and impact-driven leaders experience burnout despite achieving everything they once wanted, and how true leadership begins with aligning who you are before focusing on what you accomplish. She discusses the creation of the six-month Aligned Leadership Program, combining deep coaching with life-changing expeditions to destinations like Patagonia, Machu Picchu, Kilimanjaro, and Bhutan. Jen also shares valuable lessons about building a premium coaching business, trusting your own path instead of following industry formulas, using retreats to create lasting transformation, refining programs through client feedback, scaling with intention, and creating a community that extends far beyond coaching. Whether you're a coach, entrepreneur, executive, or someone seeking greater purpose, resilience, and authentic leadership, this episode is filled with practical business insights and inspiring life lessons. You can find her on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferziegner/ https://mountainsandmarathons.world/ https://www.instagram.com/jen.ziegner/ https://linktr.ee/jenziegner Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues You can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

    The Business of Building Leaders Without Burnout with Jen Ziegner

  7. Jul 17

    How Jill Phillips Helps CEOs Build Businesses from the Inside Out

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Jill Phillips, founder of Strategic Soul Solutions and Jill Phillips Coaching. Jill shares how a personal breakdown led her to discover her true calling as a coach and why authentic leadership starts with personal growth. Together, they explore the difference between treating symptoms versus addressing root causes, why business growth is directly connected to personal development, overcoming burnout, building sustainable success, and creating lasting transformation from the inside out. Jill also discusses her Leadershift Framework, the importance of mindset, leadership, and strategy, and the lessons she's learned from coaching entrepreneurs and CEOs for over a decade. Whether you're growing a business, leading a team, or striving to become a better leader, this conversation offers practical wisdom for building success without sacrificing your health, relationships, or purpose. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-phillips-ss/ Website: https://www.strategicsoulutions.com/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues You can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

    How Jill Phillips Helps CEOs Build Businesses from the Inside Out

  8. Jul 17

    Atta Emami on Executive Coaching That Actually Transforms Leaders

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Atta Emami, an executive coach, leadership development expert, and organizational transformation specialist who has spent years helping executives, founders, and senior leadership teams unlock better performance by transforming how they lead. Atta shares the pivotal breakfast conversation that changed the course of his career, how he overcame imposter syndrome, and why executive coaching is about far more than strategy—it's about helping leaders develop the mindset and self-awareness needed to execute effectively. Together, Pedro and Atta dive into executive coaching, organizational change, leadership under pressure, psychological safety, team alignment, accountability, burnout, coaching ethics, pricing, and why so many transformation initiatives fail. They also discuss the difficult conversations every executive coach must navigate when the real obstacle isn't the team—but the leader themselves. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/attaemami/overlay/contact-info/ Website: https://changefacilitator.com/ Support the show You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues You can also watch Success Leaves Clues Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe to Success Leaves Clues Podcast for more conversations with successful coaches, business leaders, and entrepreneurs sharing practical strategies, real experiences, and valuable insights.

    Atta Emami on Executive Coaching That Actually Transforms Leaders
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Success Leaves Clues is a podcast spotlighting the stories, strategies, and transformations created by today’s top career, leadership, executive, and other coaches. Each episode dives into the real-world journeys behind coaching businesses, how they started, scaled, and succeeded, along with lessons learned, client success stories, and practical takeaways for aspiring or established coaches. Whether you’re helping professionals pivot careers, grow as leaders, or step into entrepreneurship, this show offers an inside look at what it takes to build a purpose-driven, profitable coaching practice.

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  • Creator
    Davis Nguyen
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    777
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Success Leaves Clues
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