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. 29m ago

    How Experts Can Win More Clients Without Hard Selling with Bryan Mcdonald

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Bryan McDonald, partner at On Purpose Growth, where he helps entrepreneurs, consultants, and fractional executives build sales systems that create predictable revenue growth through trust, positioning, and authentic relationships rather than scripts and hard closes. With more than two decades of business development experience, Bryan shares the story of leaving corporate sales, “burning the ships,” and building a business focused on helping technical experts and service professionals who are exceptional at their craft but uncomfortable with selling. We explore differentiation, client-centered sales conversations, pricing and self-worth, building confidence through action, why objections are often a symptom rather than the real problem, and how simplifying your business can accelerate growth. Bryan also shares practical lessons on focus, consistency, delegation, and creating a business that gives you more freedom to think strategically and serve at a higher level. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, founder, or expert transitioning out of corporate life, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you sell more naturally, charge with confidence, and build a business that grows with purpose. You can find him on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcdonaldbryan/ https://paidwhatyouareworth.com https://www.onpurposegrowth.com/ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ6dazIdykKP07VAe2lE9CwPGLe-adYWl&si=vn6ILmNTd9nEcVgC 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 Experts Can Win More Clients Without Hard Selling with Bryan Mcdonald

  2. 1d ago

    How Great Leaders Grow Themselves Before They Grow Others with Jane Onoka

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, our guest is Jane Onoka, leadership coach, executive advisor, and professional development expert who is passionate about helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential through authentic leadership and intentional growth. Jane shares valuable insights on building confidence, strengthening leadership capabilities, developing emotional intelligence, and creating meaningful impact through effective communication and purposeful decision-making. We also explore the importance of resilience, continuous learning, coaching, and cultivating a leadership mindset that empowers both individuals and teams to thrive in today's evolving workplace. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, manager, or emerging leader, this conversation is filled with practical strategies and inspiring lessons to help you lead with authenticity, elevate your influence, and achieve sustainable success. You can find her on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeonoka/ https://www.facebook.com/Jane.Onoka/ https://www.instagram.com/janeonoka/ https://finsavvywoman.com/ Email: janeonoka@finsavvywoman.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 Great Leaders Grow Themselves Before They Grow Others with Jane Onoka

  3. 6d ago

    The Journey From Expert to Influential Leader with Dr. Marc Reynolds

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast our guest is Dr. Marc Reynolds, a professional leader and expert who shares valuable insights on career development, leadership, personal growth, and creating meaningful impact through your work. In this engaging conversation, Dr. Reynolds explores the lessons that come from building a successful career, developing expertise, navigating professional challenges, and turning experience into opportunities for growth and influence. We also discuss the importance of self-awareness, intentional leadership, continuous learning, resilience, and staying focused on the bigger picture when pursuing long-term success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, professional, or aspiring leader, this episode offers practical perspectives and inspiration to help you develop your capabilities, lead with greater purpose, and create a career that makes a lasting difference. You can find him on: https://drmarcconsulting.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@DrMarcReynolds https://foundyourvoice.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-reynolds-4076924/ Email: info@drmarcconsulting.com Phone no. : (818) 319-3813 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 Journey From Expert to Influential Leader with Dr. Marc Reynolds

  4. Jul 29

    Simone Fortier on Scaling a Business Without Burning Out

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Simone Fortier, a business and mindset coach with over 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and business owners unlock peak performance through neuroscience, brain health, and leadership. Simone shares her journey from entrepreneur to coach, explains how ADHD can impact business growth, and reveals practical strategies for overcoming self-sabotage, building high-performing teams, and scaling without burnout. She also discusses the power of AI, why relationships outperform hard selling, and the importance of creating systems that build businesses capable of long-term success. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonefortier/ Website: https://www.simonefortier.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.

    Simone Fortier on Scaling a Business Without Burning Out

  5. Jul 29

    Vasanthan Ramakrishnan on Building an Immigration Business Through Trust

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Vasanthan Ramakrishnan, founder and Principal Consultant of Ascend HSI Advisory Partners. After successfully navigating his own EB1A immigration journey when traditional legal paths fell short, Vasanthan built a fast-growing consultancy dedicated to helping highly skilled professionals achieve their U.S. immigration goals. In this insightful conversation, Vasanthan shares how he transformed personal adversity into a thriving business, the lessons he learned while scaling to a global team, why empathy and trust matter more than speed, and how technology can enhance—not replace—the human experience. He also discusses pricing, leadership, company culture, referrals, and the importance of giving clients hope during one of the biggest decisions of their lives. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasanthan-ramakrishnan/ Website: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm17859500/ 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.

    Vasanthan Ramakrishnan on Building an Immigration Business Through Trust

  6. Jul 29

    Why Reinvention Is the Secret to Sustainable Success with Andrea Morgan

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast our guest is Andrea Morgan, a leadership and career development expert who shares valuable insights on navigating professional growth, embracing change, and creating a career and life aligned with your strengths, values, and purpose. In this inspiring conversation, we explore the challenges and opportunities that come with career transitions, the importance of self-awareness and intentional decision-making, and how leaders and professionals can reinvent themselves while continuing to grow and make a meaningful impact. Andrea also shares practical lessons on leadership, personal development, resilience, confidence, and finding clarity when you're ready for your next chapter. Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, coach, or professional considering a career change, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable ideas to help you move forward with greater purpose and confidence. You can find her on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-devorah-morgan/ https://morganadvising.com/ Email: andrea@morganadvising.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 Reinvention Is the Secret to Sustainable Success with Andrea Morgan

  7. Jul 29

    The Leadership Lessons That Transform Teams and Careers with Jen Halpern

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast our guest is Jen Halpern, a leadership and professional development expert who shares valuable insights on building meaningful relationships, strengthening leadership skills, and creating lasting personal and professional growth. In this engaging conversation, we explore the importance of authentic connection, self-awareness, communication, trust, and emotional intelligence in helping leaders and professionals navigate challenges and reach their full potential. Jen also shares perspectives on developing confidence, fostering collaboration, and creating environments where people can thrive while achieving meaningful results. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, coach, manager, or professional looking to grow, this episode offers practical lessons and inspiration to help you lead with greater clarity, connect more authentically, and create a lasting impact. You can find her on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenhalpern/ https://softsellcoaching.com/ Phone no. : (832) 858-5832 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 Leadership Lessons That Transform Teams and Careers with Jen Halpern

  8. Jul 28

    How Tim Madden Built a Career Coaching Company That Changes Executive Lives

    In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro welcomes Tim Madden, Founder and CEO of Executive Career Upgrades, to discuss what it really takes to land executive-level roles in today's competitive job market. Tim shares how his own struggles transitioning from the military inspired him to build one of the fastest-growing executive career coaching firms in the U.S. The conversation explores personal branding, LinkedIn optimization, executive recruiting, salary negotiation, AI's growing role in career coaching, leadership, scaling a coaching business, and building systems that allow companies to grow beyond the founder. Tim also explains why executives often fail not because they lack talent, but because they don't have the right strategy, visibility, or interview process. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmadden83/ Website: https://execupgrades.com/about-tim-madden/ 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 Tim Madden Built a Career Coaching Company That Changes Executive Lives
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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
    785
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Success Leaves Clues
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