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They gave you the roadmap to success. You followed it. It worked. And something still felt off. You are not broken. You are a Black Sheep. The Black Sheep Network is for people who never fully fit inside the approved version of success. The ones told to tone it down, follow the script, stay in their lane. Hosted by Aleasha Bahr, creator of Black Sheep Sales, this podcast features real conversations with disruptors who stopped performing and started building on their own terms. They did not pivot. They chose themselves. This is where mindset shifts, boundaries, and unconventional strategies lead to real results without self-abandonment. 🎙️ The Black Sheep Network Where genius thrives because we stopped following the crowd. 

Episodes

  1. From Near-Bankruptcy to Pure Profit: The Unfiltered Truth About Growing a Business with Kevin Roy

    2 APR

    From Near-Bankruptcy to Pure Profit: The Unfiltered Truth About Growing a Business with Kevin Roy

    Kevin Roy didn’t build Green Banana SEO by playing it safe. He built it by surviving a 50/50 partner who stopped working, a salesperson who sued him, a maxed-out line of credit, and a retirement fund he had to drain just to make payroll. In this episode, Kevin shares the hard-won lessons behind 17 years in digital marketing and how nearly losing everything became the best thing that ever happened to his company. He also breaks down what actually matters for SEO in the age of AI. The path forward is simpler and more doable than most people think. What you’ll walk away with: Why 50/50 partnerships are a trap and what to look for instead • The white label warning signs most agencies discover too late • How Kevin's team convinced him to fire bad clients and revenue actually increased • The two client red flags Kevin screens for on every sales call • A practical framework for ranking in AI search, including entity stacking and schema • Kevin’s take on the Dead Internet Theory Kevin has weathered the kind of setbacks that cause most founders to fold. A predatory salesperson. A disengaged partner. A business on the verge of collapse. He pushed through every one of them and came out the other side with zero debt, a high-performing team, and a business built entirely on his own terms. If you’ve ever been burned by a bad partnership, drawn into a deal that looked good on paper, or you’re trying to stay visible in an AI-driven search landscape, this episode belongs in your ears. Hit play.   👤 Guest Bio Kevin Roy is the founder and owner of Green Banana SEO, a performance-driven digital marketing agency based in Boston. With 15+ years in the industry, Kevin has generated tens of millions in revenue across diverse markets and has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal Fast 50 and Inc. 5000. He's known for building cross-functional teams, improving customer experience, and staying ahead of the curve as search evolves — from Google to AI. 🌐 https://greenbananaseo.com/author-kevin-c-roy-greenbanana-seo/ 🔍 Google "I just met Kevin" to find his page   3:15 How Kevin accidentally started his company (HTML classes, severance, and three free websites) 6:00 Sales, NLP, and the meeting where Kevin closed a client in two minutes 7:30 The 50/50 business partner mistake - what went wrong and why 11:30 What to look for in a business partner (grit, work ethic, hard conversations) 13:30 The white label salesperson who stole clients, took employees, and sued them 17:00 How firing bad clients and unprofitable white label accounts turned things around 19:30 A leadership moment 22:00 Kevin's two client screening red flags (and why the proposal edit rule works) 23:30 From near-collapse to zero debt: where Green Banana is now 24:30 SEO in the age of AI - the 80% that still matters 26:00 Entity stacking, schema, and how to build credibility for AI search 27:30 The Dead Internet Theory - Kevin's take #AISearch #AnswerEngineOptimization #SEOAgency #DigitalMarketing #OnPageSEO #LinkBuilding #BlackSheepNetwork #BusinessPodcast #MarketingPodcast #EntrepreneurPodcast #SearchEngineOptimization #KevinRoy #AleashaBahr

    29 min
  2. What Parenting Can Teach You About Marketing and Sales with Danielle Weil

    19 MAR

    What Parenting Can Teach You About Marketing and Sales with Danielle Weil

    What if the skills you use every day as a parent are the same sales and marketing skills that make a business successful? In this episode of Black Sheep Network, I sit down with marketing strategist, copywriter, and LaunchFlow creator Danielle Weil to explore the unexpected overlap between parenting and marketing. Danielle has written dozens of six- and seven-figure launches and helped generate more than $170 million in client sales. But the insight behind her latest work didn’t come from a marketing playbook. It came from parenting. Her podcast, Market Like a Parent and Parent Like a Marketer, explores the parallels between raising children and communicating with customers. Because both require empathy, clarity, boundaries, and the ability to guide someone toward a better decision without force. In this conversation, we unpack: Why empathy is the starting point for both parenting and marketing • Why choices outperform commands when it comes to influence • How understanding emotional triggers strengthens your message • Why clear boundaries and transparency build trust with customers • What kids reveal about negotiation, persuasion, and influence • Why urgency works best when it’s honest This episode pushes back on the idea that marketing has to be pushy or manipulative to be successful. The most effective marketing looks a lot more like good parenting: understanding people, communicating clearly, and helping them move toward what’s right for them. If marketing or sales have ever felt uncomfortable or inauthentic, this conversation offers a different lens. You may already have the skills. You just haven’t been calling them marketing. 02:00 – Why parenting skills translate surprisingly well into marketing 04:00 – The difference between marketing and sales conversations 06:00 – How offering choices increases cooperation in kids and customers 08:00 – Why empathy is the foundation of both parenting and marketing 10:00 – Understanding emotional triggers and the root cause of problems 13:00 – Why feeling understood helps clients trust solutions 16:00 – Removing shame and blame to create change 18:30 – Why pushy marketing tactics create resistance 20:30 – Negotiation lessons from kids and everyday life 23:00 – The importance of real urgency and honest boundaries in marketing 25:00 – Final thoughts on parenting, persuasion, and influence Danielle Weil is a copy and marketing strategist and the creator of LaunchFlow, where she helps expert business owners build profitable, sustainable launch engines.   You can listen to her podcast here: marketlikeaparent.podbean.com   For more conversations with disruptors who challenge the status quo in sales, leadership, and business: Website: https://aleashabahr.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleashabahr/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aleashabahr #BlackSheepNetwork #MarketingStrategy #EmpathyInMarketing #EthicalMarketing #Copywriting #MarketingPsychology #Entrepreneurship #SalesWithoutPressure #BlackSheepSales #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipConversations #LaunchStrategy #WomenInBusiness #MarketingPodcast #WomensMonth

    27 min
  3. Redefining Leadership for Women with Linda Fisk

    5 MAR

    Redefining Leadership for Women with Linda Fisk

    Linda Fisk spent two years listening to women describe earning their seat at the table, only to be handed a notepad and told to take notes. She was CMO of one of the most prestigious leadership organizations in the world when she launched a global listening tour to find out why women kept leaving. What she heard was consistent across chapters, across countries, across cultures. Women who had done everything to qualify were still being treated like support staff by the men around them. She brought the findings back. Leadership shrugged.  So, she moved to a CEO role at another organization and tried again. The founder told her directly he had hired a woman so the box was checked, and he had no interest in going further. She resigned the next day.  Then she built LeadHERship Global from scratch. It now has over 10,000 members. Inside this episode, you’ll hear: The cultural resistance to diversity within high-level leadership spaces How “member-led culture” is often used as a justification for inaction The moment Linda chose to resign rather than compromise her values The difference between transactional networking and transformational community Why women excel in trust-based, curated leadership circle This episode is not about complaining about broken systems. It’s about what happens when you design a better one. If you have ever earned your place but still felt like you did not truly belong, this conversation will resonate deeply. And if you are building something different in your own industry, this episode is proof that disruption is not rebellion. It is leadership.   About Linda Fisk: Linda is a multi-award-winning CEO, two-time Stevie International Business Award winner, two-time TEDx speaker, six-time international bestselling author, US Senator for the WBAF, and chairwoman of LeadHERship Global, a curated community for high-caliber women leaders.   05:00 – Why only 5–8% of members were women 06:30 – “We don’t need more women” – cultural resistance revealed 08:00 – The limits of member-led culture 12:00 – Being told diversity wasn’t a priority 14:00 – The decision to resign 15:30 – Why LeadHERship Global was created 18:00 – Inclusive vs. exclusive leadership models 20:30 – Transactional networking vs. transformational community 23:00 – The neuroscience of how women network differently 25:00 – Blending business mastery with wellbeing 28:00 – Why women need trusted circles, not just access 30:00 – Growing to 10,000+ members 32:00 – The power of building what doesn’t exist   Connect with Linda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindafisk/ For more conversations that challenge the norm and elevate what’s possible: Website: https://aleashabahr.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleashabahr/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aleashabahr #BlackSheepNetwork #WomenInLeadership #LeadHERshipGlobal #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveWomen #InclusiveLeadership #DisruptTheNorm #FemaleFounders #WomenCEOs #LeadershipPodcast #PurposeDrivenLeadership #WomenSupportingWomen #TransformationalLeadership #WomenEntrepreneurs #BusinessInnovation #DiversityInLeadership #ImpactDriven

    34 min

  4. 19 FEB

    Unlocking Flow State in Minutes: Applied Neuroplasticity with John Kennedy

    What if the key to better focus, faster decisions, and that elusive flow state… is more mechanics than “mindset work.”   In this episode of The Black Sheep Network, I talk with John Kennedy, creator of Combat Brain Training and a pioneer in applied neuroplasticity. His brain training method has helped Marines reduce combat casualties, athletes unlock peak performance, and founders break through the fog of overwhelm - all using simple, non-digital exercises that rewire the brain in minutes.   This isn’t about willpower. It’s not about trying harder.    It’s about changing how your brain processes information so you can lead, create, and respond from clarity instead of chaos.   Here’s what your brain’s about to pick up by listening:  How to train your brain to access flow state on demand Techniques to improve focus and reaction time under pressure Tools to strengthen intuition and make faster, smarter decisions How to break emotional patterns that keep you stuck The science behind simple brain training that actually works   If you’ve ever felt like your brain is moving slower than you’d like, this conversation will shift how you think about thinking.   Want to dive deeper into John’s work? Learn more at: www.combatbraintraining.com    🔥 If this episode sparks something and you’re ready to clear the mental clutter in your sales process, my Discovery and Audit Call is a zero-pressure space to get clarity on what’s not working—and where to go next. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/aleasha/salesteam-levelup    02:00 – John’s unconventional path and innovations in neuroplasticity 04:30 – How John helped Marines reduce casualties and heal trauma in just 3 months 07:45 – Rewiring the brain to improve intuition and decision-making 10:15 – How flow state becomes accessible (and trainable) through brain processing 13:00 – The simple paper-based exercises that rewire brain function 17:00 – Why these exercises impact not just performance, but emotional health 20:00 – Neuro-priming before big moments: what pro athletes and execs use 23:30 – Emotional breakthroughs: clients off medication, overcoming deep blocks 26:00 – John’s surprising weight-loss client story (and what made it work) 28:00 – How to access the training and apply it to different goals 30:00 – Final thoughts: changing your habits starts with how your brain processes Connect With Aleasha: Website - https://aleashabahr.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleashabahr/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aleashabahr  #Neuroplasticity #BrainTraining #FlowState #BlackSheepNetwork #EntrepreneurMindset #FounderFocus #LeadershipDevelopment #CombatBrainTraining #CognitivePerformance #JohnKennedy #AleashaBahr #SalesLeadership #MentalPerformance #EmotionalHealth #InnovativeThinking #ProductivityHacks #MindsetShifts #PodcastHighlights #BusinessClarity #HighPerformanceHabits

    31 min
  5. How to Build a Life You Don’t Need a Vacation From with Stephen Courson

    5 FEB

    How to Build a Life You Don’t Need a Vacation From with Stephen Courson

    One of the biggest myths about productivity is that better time management will fix burnout. But what if time isn’t the real problem? In this episode of The Black Sheep Network podcast, I sit down with Stephen Courson to unpack why so many high-performing, driven people still feel overwhelmed, distracted, and exhausted - even when they’re doing “everything right.” The issue isn’t discipline or effort. It’s the lack of a system that protects your most valuable resources. Stephen introduces his TEAMS method - Time, Energy, Attention, Money, and Soul. It’s a very Black Sheep approach to high performance that has nothing to do with doing more.  He explains how to design your days, work, and life in a way that actually supports well-being, focus, and long-term success. In this episode, you will discover: Why traditional time management and productivity hacks don’t work What’s really draining your energy and attention (and how to spot it fast) Why working harder or more efficiently won’t fix the wrong goal The difference between managing your life and intentionally designing it Why alignment and sustainability matter more than any revenue milestone If you’ve reached that uncomfortable middle ground where life looks “fine” on paper but feels flat, heavy, or uninspiring - this conversation will land. And if you want to go deeper into Stephen’s frameworks, tools, and real-world strategies for building a life around what you value (not just what’s expected), explore his podcast and resources at www.lifebuilder.co  - a practical life-design toolkit for high-functioning humans who are tired of being tired. 03:18 – The real cost of overinvesting in work 07:12 – The TEAMS framework explained 11:46 – How Parkinson’s Law quietly steals your time 16:10 – Why high achievers stop dreaming 20:34 – Attention is your most valuable asset 24:50 – How to audit where your life is actually going 29:15 – Success vs fulfillment 33:55 – Living on autopilot is a silent choice 38:25 – Redefining wealth beyond money 43:20 – Making intentional investments in your life 47:45 – Final reflections on fulfillment and purpose #BlackSheepNetwork #LifestyleDesign #TimeFreedom #BurnoutRecovery #EnergyManagement  #IntentionalLiving #HighPerformerProblems #LiveOnPurpose #WorkLifeDesign #TEAMSMethod #EntrepreneurLife #PerformanceWithoutBurnout #ConsciousSuccess  #TimeManagementTips #LifeOptimization #LeadershipGrowth #PurposeOverPressure  #AttentionIsCurrency #LifeBuilder Connect With Aleasha: Website - https://aleashabahr.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleashabahr/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aleashabahr

    31 min

  6. 18/12/2025

    AI-Free Customer Support Business with Andrew Bolton & Kareesha Carter

    If you’ve ever been told your idea was too risky, too emotional, or “would never work,” this episode of The Black Sheep Network is your reminder to trust your instincts.   I sat down with Andrew Bolton, founder of Tech Rescue, and Kareesha Carter, CEO of The Bougie Executive Agency, to break down how a so-called bad idea became a nearly $50M company built on human connection, not automation.   Andrew built Tech Rescue after watching his grandmother struggle to get basic tech help. Instead of bots, scripts, or outsourced call centers, he chose real people and real support. Even when everyone told him it would fail.   Kareesha came in to shape the brand’s voice and positioning, helping Tech Rescue scale quickly by prioritizing emotion, clarity, and trust over empty optimization tactics.   In this episode, we unpack: Why AI and over-optimization can actively damage trust How to scale without losing your values or your voice Why execution with integrity matters more than ideas What actually makes people trust a brand Why emotional connection drives sustainable growth   If you want a playbook to build something meaningful without selling out or stripping out the soul, press play.   Learn more about Tech Rescue at www.techrescue.io   And if you want marketing that delivers real ROI without manipulation, connect with Kareesha at www.kareeshacarter.com   🎙 The Black Sheep Network Where genius thrives because we stopped following the crowd.   #BlackSheepNetwork #TechRescue #StartupGrowth #HumanFirstTech #DisruptiveEntrepreneurs #RealConnectionsMatter #MarketingWithHeart #SeniorTechSupport #SalesWithSoul #AntiAIStartup #BlackSheepBusiness #FounderStories #FemaleFounders #SalesStrategy #BusinessPodcast

    32 min

  7. 18/12/2025

    Why the U.S. Healthcare System Is Failing and How You Can Opt Out with Jennifer Gligoric

    Let’s talk about the train wreck so many Americans are dealing with right now: the U.S. healthcare system is broken. Health insurance premiums are skyrocketing. Deductibles are impossible to navigate. Doctors are buried in bureaucracy. And despite spending more than any other country on healthcare, people are becoming less healthy.  In this episode of The Black Sheep Network, I sat down with Jennifer Gligoric - entrepreneur, healthcare disruptor, and one of the sharpest thinkers I know - to unpack how things got so wrong with healthcare in America, and how patients and providers can finally take their power back. We talk about what the system doesn’t want you to question - and what becomes possible when you do. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why the current health insurance model often keeps people sick instead of well What’s actually driving rising healthcare costs and insurance premiums How physicians are being pushed out of medicine by red tape and burnout Rapidly growing alternative models  What happens when you remove middlemen and put patients first How individuals and families can save thousands each year while getting better care This conversation is bold, honest, and deeply informative - and it may free up at least a few thousand dollars.  Because when a system is broken beyond repair, the real solution isn’t fixing it - it’s building something better. If this episode sparks a “there has to be another way” moment for you, you’ll want to keep listening to Jennifer.  Her podcast and platform, The Super Clinic Project, dives even deeper into how healthcare can actually work, for patients and providers, when we stop accepting the status quo: https://superclinicproject.com/  Click here for the healthcare alternatives mentioned. #BlackSheepNetwork #BlackSheepMindset #DisruptTheSystem #HealthcareCrisis #HealthcareReform #USHealthcare #HealthInsurance #HealthcareCosts #HealthcareSystem #InsuranceProblems #HealthcareExpenses #MedicalDebt #ConciergeMedicine #HealthAutonomy #MedicalEntrepreneurs

    34 min
  8. My Black Sheep Story

    18/12/2025

    My Black Sheep Story

    They told me to play nice, smile more and stop rocking the boat. I tried… for a while. But I’ve always known I was different - and eventually, I realized that was the whole point. In the first episode The Black Sheep Network, I share the real, raw origin story behind becoming the “Black Sheep” - in my family, in corporate America, and in nearly every space where I was told to tone myself down.  This episode dives deep into the moments that shaped me, the traits I once felt ashamed of, and how those very qualities became my greatest strengths. If you’ve ever been told you’re too intense, too honest, too emotional, or too much - or if traditional success, hustle culture, and cookie-cutter sales advice never quite fit - you are not alone. The Black Sheep Network was created for people like us: The disruptors. The rule benders. The ones who care more about impact than fitting into broken systems. The ones who’ve built success on their own terms - even when it makes other people uncomfortable. And if you’re still figuring it out? You belong here too. This episode tells the story behind Black Sheep Sales, the philosophy behind this podcast, and why doing business or life “the normal way” never worked for me - or for so many others. If you’re a disruptor, an outlier, a purpose-driven entrepreneur, or someone who’s tired of pretending just to succeed… Welcome home. #BlackSheepNetwork #OriginStory #PodcastLaunch #PurposeDrivenBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #BlackSheepSales #ModernSales #SalesLeadership #ValuesDrivenSales #HumanCenteredSales #MisfitMindset #RuleBreaker #BusinessPodcast #LeadershipPodcast #SalesWithIntegrity

    31 min

  9. 18/12/2025

    Black Sheep Network: The Trailer

    Hello Black Sheep - This podcast is for extraordinary people who want extraordinary results.  I’m your host Aleasha Bahr, creator of Black Sheep Sales, and here on Black Sheep Network, we dive into conversations with impactful disruptors who stopped following the rules, trusted themselves, and innovated something new because of it.  They’re sharing what led them to results most people only dream about - so you can take what fits and make it your own. Because genius thrives when we stop following the crowd. Welcome Home.

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They gave you the roadmap to success. You followed it. It worked. And something still felt off. You are not broken. You are a Black Sheep. The Black Sheep Network is for people who never fully fit inside the approved version of success. The ones told to tone it down, follow the script, stay in their lane. Hosted by Aleasha Bahr, creator of Black Sheep Sales, this podcast features real conversations with disruptors who stopped performing and started building on their own terms. They did not pivot. They chose themselves. This is where mindset shifts, boundaries, and unconventional strategies lead to real results without self-abandonment. 🎙️ The Black Sheep Network Where genius thrives because we stopped following the crowd. 

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    blacksheepnetwork
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
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