The Flex

Scott Herbst

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Welcome to The Flex podcast with host Scott Herbst!

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SE01 E50 Building a Team of Volunteers | Jennifer Nicholson on the flex

In this episode of The Flex, Jennifer Nicholson shares her powerful journey from working with children with autism to building impactful systems that truly support families in real life. As the Founder & CEO of Forward Integrated Services, she dives deep into leadership, disability inclusion, and why traditional approaches often miss what families actually need. Jennifer opens up about balancing personal and professional life with autism in her family, building a purpose-driven business after the pandemic, and creating a disability ministry from scratch. This conversation is packed with insights on leadership, community building, parent empowerment, and designing support systems that go beyond theory. If you're a leader, parent, or someone passionate about creating meaningful impact, this episode will shift your perspective. Keywords:leadership, autism support, disability inclusion, parenting with autism, ABA therapy, community building, personal growth, nonprofit leadership, family empowerment, entrepreneurship Hashtags:#TheFlex #Leadership #AutismAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #ParentingJourney #Entrepreneurship #CommunityBuilding #ABAtherapy #PodcastEpisode #PersonalGrowth I hope you enjoy this episode!Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.- Scott and The Flex podcast team Connect with Scott Herbst on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottherbst/Visit The Flex website here: https://theflexpodcast.com/ Listen to The Flex on these podcast platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hiMhQXqiopx65WclM5xarApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flex/id1815706197Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/82479a2b-41d3-48fe-bc40-94882d1a07f2/the-flex #TheFlexPodcast #ScottHerbst #LeadershipDevelopment #SalesTraining #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #BusinessStrategy #MindsetMatters #SuccessTips #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessMindset #SalesSuccess #CoachingTips #LeadershipSkills #MotivationalPodcast The Flex podcast with Scott Herbst is your weekly source of inspiration and practical advice for leaders, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving for personal and professional growth. Scott shares candid conversations, expert insights, and motivational stories to help you build confidence, develop winning sales strategies, and lead with impact. Whether you're looking to improve your mindset, boost productivity, or sharpen leadership skills, The Flex equips you with tools to flex your potential and succeed in today’s competitive business world.

45 min
MAY 6

SE01 E49 Growing From Hard Conversations | Amanda Cox on the flex

In this episode of The Flex, Scott Herbst sits down with Amanda Cox, owner of The Know Better Co, a boutique leadership and communication training company. Amanda shares her journey from competitive dancer to leadership development expert, and how a high-pressure, high-support environment at James Madison University transformed her approach to growth and leadership. Amanda dives into the power of timely, structured feedback, the role of mentors in helping you see your potential before you do, and why audacity—the belief in yourself to just try—is the key to personal and professional development. She also explains how her own experiences shape the way she now coaches leaders and teams to grow with confidence, accountability, and clarity. If you’re interested in leadership, communication, and building high-performing teams, this episode is packed with insights and actionable advice. #leadership #communication #coaching #personaldevelopment #mentorship #teamgrowth I hope you enjoy this episode!Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.- Scott and The Flex podcast team Connect with Scott Herbst on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottherbst/Visit The Flex website here: https://theflexpodcast.com/ Listen to The Flex on these podcast platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hiMhQXqiopx65WclM5xarApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flex/id1815706197Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/82479a2b-41d3-48fe-bc40-94882d1a07f2/the-flex #TheFlexPodcast #ScottHerbst #LeadershipDevelopment #SalesTraining #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #BusinessStrategy #MindsetMatters #SuccessTips #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessMindset #SalesSuccess #CoachingTips #LeadershipSkills #MotivationalPodcast The Flex podcast with Scott Herbst is your weekly source of inspiration and practical advice for leaders, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving for personal and professional growth. Scott shares candid conversations, expert insights, and motivational stories to help you build confidence, develop winning sales strategies, and lead with impact. Whether you're looking to improve your mindset, boost productivity, or sharpen leadership skills, The Flex equips you with tools to flex your potential and succeed in today’s competitive business world.

49 min
APR 29

SE01 E48 Taking the Risk Out of Leadership Development | Dr Rachel Taylor on the Flex

On this episode of The Flex, Scott Herbst sits down with Dr. Rachel Taylor, co-founder and owner of the Center for Applied Behavior Analysis (CABA), to explore her journey from early fieldwork to leading a family-owned organization across California. Rachel shares her experiences navigating leadership, building a company culture rooted in integrity, and creating opportunities that align employee growth with organizational goals. From launching CABA to guiding her team through COVID challenges, Rachel emphasizes transparency, intentional decision-making, and balancing personal values with professional responsibilities. If you’re a leader looking to strengthen your team culture, improve communication, or grow your organization with purpose, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and inspiration. #leadership #culture #ABA #teamdevelopment #transparency #careerjourney I hope you enjoy this episode!Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.- Scott and The Flex podcast team Connect with Scott Herbst on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottherbst/Visit The Flex website here: https://theflexpodcast.com/ Listen to The Flex on these podcast platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hiMhQXqiopx65WclM5xarApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flex/id1815706197Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/82479a2b-41d3-48fe-bc40-94882d1a07f2/the-flex #TheFlexPodcast #ScottHerbst #LeadershipDevelopment #SalesTraining #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #BusinessStrategy #MindsetMatters #SuccessTips #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessMindset #SalesSuccess #CoachingTips #LeadershipSkills #MotivationalPodcast The Flex podcast with Scott Herbst is your weekly source of inspiration and practical advice for leaders, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving for personal and professional growth. Scott shares candid conversations, expert insights, and motivational stories to help you build confidence, develop winning sales strategies, and lead with impact. Whether you're looking to improve your mindset, boost productivity, or sharpen leadership skills, The Flex equips you with tools to flex your potential and succeed in today’s competitive business world.

53 min
APR 22

SE01 E47 Asking the Questions that Open New Views | Ryan Jones on the Flex

On this episode of The Flex, Scott Herbst sits down with Ryan Jones, Regional Clinical Director at Lamplight Behavior Analysis, to explore Ryan’s journey into leadership and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Ryan shares how he navigated transitions, prioritized clinical quality over financial incentives, and developed his approach to effective communication and feedback. From opening a new clinic in Nebraska to building trust with his team, Ryan emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, understanding your leadership style, and putting the needs of your team and clients first. If you’re looking to strengthen your leadership skills, improve how you communicate with your team, or align your career with your values, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and inspiration. #leadership #communication #selfdevelopment #clinicalexcellence #teammanagement #careerjourney I hope you enjoy this episode!Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.- Scott and The Flex podcast team Connect with Scott Herbst on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottherbst/Visit The Flex website here: https://theflexpodcast.com/ Listen to The Flex on these podcast platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hiMhQXqiopx65WclM5xarApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flex/id1815706197Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/82479a2b-41d3-48fe-bc40-94882d1a07f2/the-flex #TheFlexPodcast #ScottHerbst #LeadershipDevelopment #SalesTraining #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #BusinessStrategy #MindsetMatters #SuccessTips #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessMindset #SalesSuccess #CoachingTips #LeadershipSkills #MotivationalPodcast The Flex podcast with Scott Herbst is your weekly source of inspiration and practical advice for leaders, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving for personal and professional growth. Scott shares candid conversations, expert insights, and motivational stories to help you build confidence, develop winning sales strategies, and lead with impact. Whether you're looking to improve your mindset, boost productivity, or sharpen leadership skills, The Flex equips you with tools to flex your potential and succeed in today’s competitive business world.

44 min
APR 15

SE01 E46 Rising to Leadership with Perspective Taking | Courtney Murawski on the Flex

In this episode of The Flex, host Scott Herbst sits down with Courtney Murawski, Clinic Director at Lifespeed Behavioral Support Services, for a thoughtful and deeply practical conversation on leadership, responsibility, and growth in behavioral health. Courtney shares her leadership journey from frontline therapist to BCBA to clinical director, reflecting on how each role expanded her perspective and reshaped how she approaches decision making, feedback, and accountability. She speaks candidly about the discomfort of leadership, learning to sit with uncertainty, and moving beyond blame, avoidance, and perfectionism toward curiosity, reflection, and responsibility. The conversation explores perspective taking across roles, balancing competing priorities, living in the gray space of leadership decisions, and why rupture and repair matter more than getting things right the first time. Courtney also discusses the importance of staying connected to frontline work, building trust through honest communication, and developing the professional skills that are often missing from formal training. A grounded and insightful episode for leaders, clinicians, and operators navigating growth, feedback, and the realities of leading people with integrity in complex environments. #theflex #leadershipdevelopment #behavioralhealth #clinicdirector #authenticleadership #peoplefirst #professionaldevelopment I hope you enjoy this episode!Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.- Scott and The Flex podcast team Connect with Scott Herbst on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottherbst/Visit The Flex website here: https://theflexpodcast.com/ Listen to The Flex on these podcast platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hiMhQXqiopx65WclM5xarApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flex/id1815706197Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/82479a2b-41d3-48fe-bc40-94882d1a07f2/the-flex #TheFlexPodcast #ScottHerbst #LeadershipDevelopment #SalesTraining #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #BusinessStrategy #MindsetMatters #SuccessTips #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessMindset #SalesSuccess #CoachingTips #LeadershipSkills #MotivationalPodcast The Flex podcast with Scott Herbst is your weekly source of inspiration and practical advice for leaders, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving for personal and professional growth. Scott shares candid conversations, expert insights, and motivational stories to help you build confidence, develop winning sales strategies, and lead with impact. Whether you're looking to improve your mindset, boost productivity, or sharpen leadership skills, The Flex equips you with tools to flex your potential and succeed in today’s competitive business world.

39 min
APR 8

SE01 E45 The Leadership of Hiring | Holli Beth Clauser on the Flex

In this episode of The Flex, host Scott Herbst sits down with Holli Beth Clauser, founder of ABA C.A.R.E.S., for a practical and thoughtful conversation on leadership, recruiting, and retention in the world of behavioral health. Holli explains why most hiring systems fall short before candidates even walk through the door — and how organizations can build stronger talent pipelines by first getting clear on who they truly are and what they really need. She reframes hiring as a science rather than a sales pitch, and shares how curiosity, structured evaluation, and authentic interviewing can dramatically improve retention. Scott and Holli dive into how to: Identify the real skills and traits needed to succeed long-term in a role Avoid generic job descriptions and attract candidates who fit the organization’s culture Listen beyond rehearsed interview answers and evaluate capabilities in a meaningful way Support people through recruitment by coaching candidates toward clarity Build intentional hiring systems that reduce turnover instead of masking it Whether you’re a founder, leader, HR partner, or clinician, this episode offers actionable insights on aligning recruiting with culture, strengthening workforce strategy, and leading with intention. #theflex #leadership #talentpipeline #recruiting #behavioralhealth #retention #ABACARES #workforcedevelopment I hope you enjoy this episode!Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.- Scott and The Flex podcast team Connect with Scott Herbst on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottherbst/Visit The Flex website here: https://theflexpodcast.com/ Listen to The Flex on these podcast platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hiMhQXqiopx65WclM5xarApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flex/id1815706197Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/82479a2b-41d3-48fe-bc40-94882d1a07f2/the-flex #TheFlexPodcast #ScottHerbst #LeadershipDevelopment #SalesTraining #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #BusinessStrategy #MindsetMatters #SuccessTips #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessMindset #SalesSuccess #CoachingTips #LeadershipSkills #MotivationalPodcast The Flex podcast with Scott Herbst is your weekly source of inspiration and practical advice for leaders, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving for personal and professional growth. Scott shares candid conversations, expert insights, and motivational stories to help you build confidence, develop winning sales strategies, and lead with impact. Whether you're looking to improve your mindset, boost productivity, or sharpen leadership skills, The Flex equips you with tools to flex your potential and succeed in today’s competitive business world.

44 min
APR 1

SE01 E44 Its About Authentic Self Care | Dr. Becca Tagg on the Flex

In this episode of The Flex, host Scott Herbst sits down with Dr. Becca Tagg, founder of the Del Mar Center for Behavioral Health, an organization providing diagnostic services, therapy, and school consultation for children with autism and their families in Southeast North Carolina. Dr. Tagg shares her personal and professional journey into psychology, leadership, and founding Del Mar after recognizing a deep misalignment between her values and the systems she was expected to work within. Drawing from her lived experience, clinical work, and leadership practice, she reflects on values based decision making, integrity, and what it truly means to live an integrated life. The conversation explores Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, identifying personal values, and the concept of “glimmers” as signals of alignment and wellbeing. Becca discusses honesty in leadership, the discomfort of growth, navigating power and privilege, and why being kind does not always mean being nice. Together, Scott and Becca unpack how clarity, self awareness, and ongoing reflection shape ethical leadership and long term fulfillment. A thoughtful and deeply honest episode for leaders, clinicians, founders, and anyone interested in values driven leadership, personal growth, and doing meaningful work with integrity. #theflex #leadershipdevelopment #valuesbasedleadership #authenticleadership #personalgrowth #mentalhealth I hope you enjoy this episode!Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.- Scott and The Flex podcast team Connect with Scott Herbst on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottherbst/Visit The Flex website here: https://theflexpodcast.com/ Listen to The Flex on these podcast platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hiMhQXqiopx65WclM5xarApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flex/id1815706197Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/82479a2b-41d3-48fe-bc40-94882d1a07f2/the-flex #TheFlexPodcast #ScottHerbst #LeadershipDevelopment #SalesTraining #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #BusinessStrategy #MindsetMatters #SuccessTips #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessMindset #SalesSuccess #CoachingTips #LeadershipSkills #MotivationalPodcast The Flex podcast with Scott Herbst is your weekly source of inspiration and practical advice for leaders, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving for personal and professional growth. Scott shares candid conversations, expert insights, and motivational stories to help you build confidence, develop winning sales strategies, and lead with impact. Whether you're looking to improve your mindset, boost productivity, or sharpen leadership skills, The Flex equips you with tools to flex your potential and succeed in today’s competitive business world.

43 min
MAR 25

SE01 E44 Leadership: Constantly Asking "What's Next?" | Jamie Currie on the Flex

In this episode of The Flex, host Scott Herbst sits down with Professor Jamie Currie, EdDc, LMFT, BCBA, founder and CEO of Hope, Inc., an agency providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities across Southern California. Jamie shares her deeply personal pathway to leadership, starting Hope, Inc. for her son with profound autism and growing it into a respected organization built on ethics, advocacy, and long term impact. With nearly two decades of experience, she discusses what it really takes to scale a mission driven business, navigate complex systems like insurance, education, and regional centers, and lead with both compassion and accountability. This conversation explores leadership through the lens of service, asking “what’s next?” at every stage of growth. Jamie dives into building teams, investing in people, maintaining quality and ethics under pressure, advocating for families, and designing programs that truly meet the needs of individuals across the lifespan. A powerful episode for founders, leaders, and professionals who care about building organizations that last, lead with integrity, and make a real difference. Hashtags:#theflex #leadership #founderjourney #missiondriven #ethicalleadership #personalgrowth I hope you enjoy this episode!Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.- Scott and The Flex podcast team Connect with Scott Herbst on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottherbst/Visit The Flex website here: https://theflexpodcast.com/ Listen to The Flex on these podcast platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hiMhQXqiopx65WclM5xarApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flex/id1815706197Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/82479a2b-41d3-48fe-bc40-94882d1a07f2/the-flex #TheFlexPodcast #ScottHerbst #LeadershipDevelopment #SalesTraining #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #BusinessStrategy #MindsetMatters #SuccessTips #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessMindset #SalesSuccess #CoachingTips #LeadershipSkills #MotivationalPodcast The Flex podcast with Scott Herbst is your weekly source of inspiration and practical advice for leaders, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving for personal and professional growth. Scott shares candid conversations, expert insights, and motivational stories to help you build confidence, develop winning sales strategies, and lead with impact. Whether you're looking to improve your mindset, boost productivity, or sharpen leadership skills, The Flex equips you with tools to flex your potential and succeed in today’s competitive business world.

38 min

Welcome to The Flex podcast with host Scott Herbst!

Creator

Scott Herbst
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

51
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© 2026 Scott Herbst