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Learn from the founders and small biz pros whoā€™ve ā€œbeen there, messed that up, and figured it out anyway.ā€ šŸ˜‚ Each episode brings sharp advice, real stories, and smart strategies from people who actually walk the talk. Whether youā€™re bootstrapping or scaling, Inventive Expert helps you skip the fluff and get the good stuff. šŸš€

  1. šŸ”¬ Is Sound Healing Real or Placebo? The Neuroscience Behind Frequency-Based Recovery

    6D AGO

    šŸ”¬ Is Sound Healing Real or Placebo? The Neuroscience Behind Frequency-Based Recovery

    Is sound healing legitimate scienceā€”or just another placebo dressed up as wellness? In this episode of the Inventive Expert Podcast, host Devin Miller sits down with Marcie Dean to unpack the neuroscience, skepticism, and real-world results behind frequency-based recovery and nervous system regulation. Marcieā€™s journey into sound healing didnā€™t begin as a business ideaā€”it began with loss. After experiencing multiple profound personal tragedies alongside the collapse of a 20-year corporate career, she found herself searching for tools that actually worked. Traditional therapy, support groups, and familiar coping strategies fell short. What emerged instead was an unexpected path: sound, frequency, and music as a way to regulate the nervous system and release deeply stored trauma. In this conversation, Marcie explains how sound interacts with the nervous system, why chronic stress locks entrepreneurs into fight-or-flight mode, and how frequency-based interventions can help the body exit survival states faster than talk-based approaches alone. She shares why not all ā€œhealing frequencyā€ music is created equal, how many online claims fail basic frequency analysis, and why precision matters when working with sound as a recovery tool. Devin challenges common assumptions around placebo effects, legitimacy, and ethical concernsā€”raising the same questions many founders and professionals ask when evaluating alternative wellness tools. Together, they explore where skepticism is valid, where science is catching up, and how sound-based recovery fits responsibly alongside traditional medical and therapeutic care. This episode also dives into the business side of healing work: how to serve people experiencing grief or health challenges with integrity, how to avoid overpromising results, and why client readiness matters just as much as the method itself. Marcie shares insights on customization, nervous system awareness, and why regulationā€”not hustleā€”is often the missing ingredient in both healing and success. Whether youā€™re an entrepreneur battling burnout, a professional navigating chronic stress, or simply curious about the science behind sound healing, this episode offers a grounded, thoughtful exploration of why frequency-based recovery is gaining attentionā€”and where it truly belongs in modern wellness. To chat about this one-on-one, grab a free consult at strategymeeting.com

    31 min
  2. Strengthening Teams & Customer Experience

    12/03/2025

    Strengthening Teams & Customer Experience

    Unlock the secrets behind building stronger teams, improving customer experience, and identifying blind spots with Dave Molenda, founder of Positive Polarity and bestselling author of Growing on Purpose. In this episode of the Inventive Expert, host Devin Miller dives deep into team dynamics, hiring strategies, DISC profiles, customer experience training, and the hidden blind spots that keep leaders stuck. šŸš€ Whether youā€™re scaling a startup, hiring your first employee, or looking to elevate your leadership IQ, Dave breaks down what truly drives high-performing teamsā€”and what causes them to crash. From hiring missteps to customer experience breakthroughs, this episode delivers practical and actionable insights every entrepreneur needs. šŸ’” šŸ‘‰ Topics We Cover:ā€¢ The REAL motivators behind employees (hint: it's not always money!)ā€¢ Using DISC, StrengthsFinder, & Myers-Briggs to hire betterā€¢ How to fix blind spots you canā€™t seeā€¢ Why customer experience determines pricing powerā€¢ The danger of ā€œsquare peg in a round holeā€ hiresā€¢ How to build a rock-star team even with a limited budgetā€¢ Why two-thirds of your customers will pay more for a great experienceā€¢ The link between team culture and customer satisfaction Dave has spent decades helping leaders build healthier teams and deliver unforgettable customer experiences. His practical, Midwest-rooted approach makes this episode packed with straightforward strategies business owners can act on today. šŸ§­ šŸ“š Guest Links:ā€¢ Positive Polarity: positivepolarity.comā€¢ Book: Growing on Purposeā€¢ Contact Dave: Dave@positivepolarity.com If you're building a business or growing your team, this episode is an absolute must-watch. šŸ‘‡ Watch now, learn fast, grow better! #teamculture #customerexperience #leadershipdevelopment #inventiveexpert #startuppodcast

    33 min
  3. Design, Supply Chains, and Smart Systems ā€” Dan Abel Jr | Inventive Expert

    11/21/2025

    Design, Supply Chains, and Smart Systems ā€” Dan Abel Jr | Inventive Expert

    šŸ« Guest: Dan Abel Jr, CEO of BissingersšŸŽ™ļø Host: Devin Miller, Miller IP Law Dan shares the evolution of Bissingersā€”from handcrafted heritage to digital transformation. Learn how he unified e-commerce and POS systems, reduced supply chain risk, and redefined packaging to balance beauty, cost, and efficiency. šŸ’” Topics: Designing packaging that reflects quality Integrating NetSuite + Shopify Avoiding single-supplier failure Scaling handmade excellence Listen now and discover how legacy brands stay competitive in a digital-first economy.šŸ‘‰ strategymeeting.com

    32 min
  4. "The Rise of the Hybrid SaaS Model" Expert Advice For Entrepreneurs w/ Anthony Nitsos

    06/26/2025

    "The Rise of the Hybrid SaaS Model" Expert Advice For Entrepreneurs w/ Anthony Nitsos

    I wouldnā€™t say thereā€™s a major myth in the SaaS space, but rather a shift that many are falling behind on. A decade ago, it was all about subscriptions and annual recurring revenueā€”ARR was everything. But now, weā€™re seeing a rise in usage-based and transactional revenue models. Itā€™s evolving into what we call the hybrid model. The key is adaptabilityā€”being able to adjust to changes in the industry as they unfold, or better yet, anticipate them before they do.

    33 min
  5. "No Reset Button in Healthcare" Expert Advice For Entrepreneurs w/ Erkeda DeRouen

    06/19/2025

    "No Reset Button in Healthcare" Expert Advice For Entrepreneurs w/ Erkeda DeRouen

    One of the biggest myths I often come across in healthcare innovation is the belief that you can "move fast and break things" and simply fix it later. While that approach might work in other areas of tech, itā€™s dangerous in healthcareā€”because breaking things here means real people can get hurt. Weā€™re dealing with real-life situations, complex barriers, and the unpredictable nature of human health. Social determinants, for example, mean patients donā€™t always fit neatly into clinical models. We canā€™t just automate decisions based on a diagnosisā€”we have to use real-world data with care. Thereā€™s no reset button in healthcare, so speed cannot come at the cost of responsibility.

    30 min
  6. "The Fragility Illusion" Expert Advice For Entrepreneurs w/ Kevin Nowacki

    05/01/2025

    "The Fragility Illusion" Expert Advice For Entrepreneurs w/ Kevin Nowacki

    The biggest myth is that we are fragile. And honestly, we could go really deep into this, but we donā€™t even need to ā€” the idea that we're delicate is just wrong. A lot of things stem from this belief. For example, I mentioned chiropractic work earlier. I have many friends who are chiropractors ā€” people I trust, who do great work. But overall, thereā€™s a big misconception: the idea that someone can "crack" you back into alignment, like fixing a car that's out of place. It's as if your back just shifted a little and now it needs to be popped back into the right spot. If that were really the case, it would mean our bodies are basically made of Play-Doh ā€” and thatā€™s just not true.

    35 min
  7. "The Truth About Recruiting Agencies" Expert Advice For Entrepreneurs w/ Nichloas Sharp

    02/20/2025

    "The Truth About Recruiting Agencies" Expert Advice For Entrepreneurs w/ Nichloas Sharp

    There are actually two key points I want to address. First, I get this question all the timeā€”do recruiting agencies charge candidates? The answer is no, we donā€™t. We operate on a two-sided customer service model, ensuring a great experience for both candidates and the businesses that actually pay us.Second, a common myth is that all we do is pull resumes from a database and send them over. In reality, the value of our service comes from our proactive approach. We either actively seek out and engage with top talent for specific roles or leverage our long-term relationships with candidates weā€™ve worked with over time.

    30 min
  8. "Challenging the Status Quo in Medicine" Expert Advice For Entrepreneurs w/ Jacob Kendall

    02/13/2025

    "Challenging the Status Quo in Medicine" Expert Advice For Entrepreneurs w/ Jacob Kendall

    I recently started exploring AI, and there's some fascinating work happening in AI technology within healthcare. I wonā€™t dive into all the details, but one debate Iā€™ve noticed is whether AI will ever replace human therapists. People have strong opinions on this, and personally, I think the answer is yes.The reason I bring this up is that we need to keep innovating and adapting. Medicine has long been seen as a traditional field, resistant to change, but I believe weā€™re entering an era where that mindset needs to shift. Science isnā€™t always exact, and we must be willing to evolve. AI is just one example of how progress challenges the status quo, and we need to embrace that change. The real myth is thinking that the way things have always been done is always the best way forward.

    24 min
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Learn from the founders and small biz pros whoā€™ve ā€œbeen there, messed that up, and figured it out anyway.ā€ šŸ˜‚ Each episode brings sharp advice, real stories, and smart strategies from people who actually walk the talk. Whether youā€™re bootstrapping or scaling, Inventive Expert helps you skip the fluff and get the good stuff. šŸš€

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