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. 12h ago

    Christopher Gray on the Psychology Behind Buying Decisions

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Dr. Christopher Gray, a consumer psychologist and founder of The Buycologist, who helps sales and marketing leaders understand customer behavior and influence buying decisions ethically. With more than 30 years of experience in psychology, sales, and marketing, Christopher shares how he moved from clinical psychology into consumer research and eventually built his own consulting business. He explains why understanding how people buy can be more powerful than simply trying to sell, and how authenticity helped him attract the right clients through referrals and long-term relationships. Christopher also discusses how to identify the real problems behind sales challenges, build trust with clients, create engaging workshops, and turn insights into practical action. He shares why business growth doesn't always mean hiring a team or scaling aggressively—and why continuous learning and curiosity remain essential to success. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchris Website: https://thebuycologist.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.

    Christopher Gray on the Psychology Behind Buying Decisions

  2. 16h ago

    Katherine Zobre on Turning Job Loss into a Successful Business

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Katherine Zobre, founder and CEO of The Founders Playground, a consulting firm that helps entrepreneurial support organizations, universities, and nonprofits develop and deliver effective entrepreneurship programs. Katherine shares how losing her job led her to build a business around her passion for helping entrepreneurs. Drawing on more than 16 years of experience, she explains how she found her market, built client relationships through conferences and professional networks, and used revenue and profit to guide her business decisions. She also discusses how to scale a founder-driven business, when to outsource administrative work, and how to find the right people for your team. One of the most meaningful moments in her journey came from helping aspiring entrepreneurs gain the confidence and skills to improve their lives and communities. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinezobre/ Website: https://www.foundersplayground.co/ 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.

    Katherine Zobre on Turning Job Loss into a Successful Business

  3. 20h ago

    David Babcock on Turning a Unique Talent into a Profitable Business

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes David Babcock, a professional Will Ferrell character impersonator and experiential marketing strategist who helps businesses stand out at trade shows and corporate events. With more than a decade of experience in creative and brand strategy, David shares how a Halloween costume contest unexpectedly led to a unique business impersonating iconic characters like Ron Burgundy, Ricky Bobby, and Buddy the Elf. David explains how he uses humor, memorable interactions, and genuine connections to attract attention, identify potential customers, and introduce qualified leads to sales teams. He also shares lessons on building a distinctive brand, understanding your value, and turning a creative side project into a profitable business. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willferrellimpersonator/ Website: https://ronburgundyimpersonator.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.

    David Babcock on Turning a Unique Talent into a Profitable Business

  4. Oct 22

    Mazdak Chinichian on Moving from Corporate IT to Entrepreneurship

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Mazdak Chinichian, a Montreal-based ICF-accredited self-leadership coach who helps independent IT consultants and high-performing professionals transition from an employee mindset to confident, self-led entrepreneurship. With more than 22 years of experience in engineering, IT, agile, and organizational change management, Mazdak shares how his corporate career led him to coaching and why technical expertise alone isn't enough to build a successful business. They discuss the challenges of leaving corporate life, overcoming imposter syndrome and perfectionism, setting boundaries, finding the right clients, and learning to communicate your value.  Mazdak also explains how self-awareness, clear positioning, and consistent business processes can help entrepreneurs create a business that supports both their goals and quality of life. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinichian/ Website: https://mazdak.ca/ 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.

    Mazdak Chinichian on Moving from Corporate IT to Entrepreneurship

  5. Oct 20

    Why Niching Down Can Grow Your Business with Josh Chernikoff

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Josh Chernikoff, an education entrepreneur and coach who shares his journey from building and exiting businesses to helping education companies create more consistent growth. He discusses the importance of finding the right client, niching down, charging for your value, and building a repeatable approach to generating leads and revenue. You can find him on: https://joshchernikoff.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuachernikoff/ https://www.facebook.com/joshua.chernikoff https://www.instagram.com/joshuadcdc/ Email at: jc@joshchernikoff.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.

    Why Niching Down Can Grow Your Business with Josh Chernikoff

  6. Oct 20

    From Medical Bills to Million-Dollar Community of Purple Cirecle with Davis Nguyen and Myrna King

    In this episode Myrna King sits down with Davis Nguyen, founder of Purple Circle. Davis shares his accidental journey into coaching — initially building a side hustle to pay off medical bills and how it evolved into an elite community for coaches and leaders focused on long-term impact, lifestyle freedom, and real client results. You can find Myrna on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myrnaking/ find Davis on https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdavisnguyen/ 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.

    From Medical Bills to Million-Dollar Community of Purple Cirecle with Davis Nguyen and Myrna King

  7. Oct 13

    How Sales Leader Steve Richard Built Two Companies While Raising Four Kids

    Most entrepreneurs think the trade-off is simple: build the business or be there for your family. Steve Richard says that’s a lie, and he’s brutally honest about what it cost him to find out. From failing 22 investment banking interviews and stumbling into sales, to building a service business, launching one of the earliest conversation intelligence products, and raising four kids in the middle of it all, Steve shares the real story behind the wins. Along the way, he breaks down the counterintuitive sales habits that turned him from a terrible rep into a top performer, the moment he realized his team needed software instead of more coaching, and why he believes most founders misunderstand what actually creates demand. He also opens up about the pressure of trying to scale while traveling constantly, the family moment that forced him to reassess his priorities, and the hard truth about the price of ambition. You can find him on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saleskickoffspeaker/ 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 Sales Leader Steve Richard Built Two Companies While Raising Four Kids

  8. Oct 13

    Mitch Tublin on Building a Business That Adds Real Value

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Mitch Tublin, a business consultant, executive coach, professional speaker, and founder of Wencroy International. Mitch shares his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, including the lessons he learned about building a consulting practice, choosing the right clients, and creating a business that delivers meaningful value. He explains why entrepreneurs need to understand the true cost of their time, avoid the limitations of hourly pricing, and focus on clients who are motivated to grow. Mitch also discusses how referrals, LinkedIn, storytelling, and public speaking can help coaches and consultants build their reputation and reach more people. Throughout the conversation, Mitch highlights the importance of mentorship, using AI to improve business efficiency, and focusing on the results clients want rather than simply labeling yourself as a coach or consultant. He also shares a powerful lesson from motivational speaker Les Brown about embracing nervousness as a sign that you care about the people you serve. Connect with Mitch Tublin on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchtublin/ Website: https://mitchtublin.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.

    Mitch Tublin on Building a Business That Adds Real Value
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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
    849
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Success Leaves Clues
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