Conversations That Build Better Businesses

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I'm Carleen Lamay, and this is the business podcast for service-based business owners who want real conversations, not surface-level advice. Because building a business is about way more than the numbers — and this show is proof. Each episode, I sit down with a business professional whose work helps owners build something stronger — coaches, consultants, creatives, and the people behind the scenes who actually move businesses forward. No scripts, no pitch decks. Just the kind of conversation you'd want to be a fly on the wall for. And because I can't help myself, I always bring it back to what it means for your bottom line — financial clarity, better decision-making, the numbers behind the story. That's my lane, and I love sharing it with you. If you're a service-based business owner building something that lasts, hit subscribe. New episodes drop bi-weekly.

Episodes

  1. Sep 10

    From Undercharging to Unstoppable: Nancy Quinn on Pricing with Confidence

    Nancy Quinn, founder of Profit Insiders Coaching, joins Carleen to talk about why so many interior designers stay busy but broke. They dig into the money stories behind chronic underpricing, why scope creep is quietly eating your margins, and how getting confident with your numbers changes everything, from what you charge to how many clients you actually need. If you've ever wondered whether you're worth what you're charging, this one's for you. Guest bio: Nancy Quinn (formerly Nancy Ganzekaufer) is the creator of Profit Insiders Coaching, where she helps interior designers build profitable, sustainable businesses through pricing strategy, systems, sales, and confidence coaching. Alongside associate coach Leslie Myrick, she developed The Key, a pricing tool built from a combined 40 years of industry experience. Connect links: Website: profitinsiderscoaching.comFreebie: Design Profit Checklist — https://nancyganzekaufer.activehosted.com/f/99Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancyquinncoach/

  2. Sep 10

    Busyness Isn't Business: Finding Your Zone of Genius with Lisa Crilley Mallis

    Being busy and being effective aren't the same thing, and Lisa Crilley Mallis is here to help you tell the difference. Carleen Lamay sits down with Lisa Crilley Mallis, founder of Impactive Strategies, to talk about the gap between being busy and being effective. They dig into what actually makes something your Zone of Genius, why business owners resist delegating email and money most, and how staying outside your genius zone shows up as lost revenue, not just lost time. Lisa shares how to find your own Zone of Genius and start delegating strategically, even without a big team. Connect with Lisa: ImpactiveStrategies.com Take her free Time Thief Audit: bit.ly/time-thief

  3. Sep 10

    Successful But Still Stressed (with Bridgette Simmonds, The Reset Queen)

    You did everything right. Hit the goals, built the business, checked every box. So why doesn't it feel like enough? In this episode of Conversations That Build Better Businesses, Carleen Lamay sits down with Bridgette Simmonds, the Reset Queen, to talk about the gap so many high-achieving women feel between looking successful and actually feeling it. Bridgette shares her own journey from chasing achievement to helping leaders redefine success through breathwork and sustainable performance, and the two of them get honest about the guilt, the money habits, and the identity questions that come with "making it." If you've ever felt the disconnect between what your numbers say and what you actually believe, this one's for you. Connect with Bridgette: Website: https://www.bridgette.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgettesimmonds/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgettesimmonds/ Take her free Success Reset Quiz: In under five minutes, discover the pattern that might be keeping you stuck in stress, overthinking, burnout, or pressure-driven performance, plus your first step toward success that feels as good as it looks. 👉 https://bridgetteco.typeform.com/ResetQuiz

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I'm Carleen Lamay, and this is the business podcast for service-based business owners who want real conversations, not surface-level advice. Because building a business is about way more than the numbers — and this show is proof. Each episode, I sit down with a business professional whose work helps owners build something stronger — coaches, consultants, creatives, and the people behind the scenes who actually move businesses forward. No scripts, no pitch decks. Just the kind of conversation you'd want to be a fly on the wall for. And because I can't help myself, I always bring it back to what it means for your bottom line — financial clarity, better decision-making, the numbers behind the story. That's my lane, and I love sharing it with you. If you're a service-based business owner building something that lasts, hit subscribe. New episodes drop bi-weekly.

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