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This is the podcast that dives deep into the minds of small business owners and operators—the dreamers, doers, and risk-takers shaping our communities. Each week, we sit down with the incredible people behind local businesses to explore two powerful questions: 1) What keeps you awake at night? 2) Why sign up for these “sleepless nights?”

  1. FEB 2

    Building Community Through Business: Kyle McIntosh on Purpose, Profit & Conscious Capitalism

    In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Kyle McIntosh, co-founder of the MAC6 Entrepreneurial Center in Tempe, Arizona. Kyle and his father built one of the Southwest’s most vibrant startup communities by uniting purpose and profit—creating a campus where entrepreneurs don’t just rent offices, they find belief, connection, and the support to turn ideas into reality. From helping founders escape the “hamster wheel” to reshaping how nonprofits, investors, and communities work together, Kyle shares what really keeps him awake at night: people who don’t yet believe in their own potential—and how to help them discover it. 🎯 Inside This Episode: • Why entrepreneurship restores hope for people who feel stuck or disconnected • How MAC6 built a 100+ company campus designed around collaboration and growth • Conscious capitalism: serving customers, employees, investors, and community together • Why physical space and community accelerate startup success • Creating generational change by empowering underestimated entrepreneurs 📌 Work With / Connect: • MAC6 Entrepreneurial Center — coworking, offices & startup community in Tempe • Website: macsix.com • Email: kyle@macsix.com 🔔 Subscribe to WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV for more real conversations with entrepreneurs building businesses that matter. 📣 Drop a comment: Do you believe business should balance purpose and profit—or pick one? 🔑 Hashtags: #KyleMcIntosh #MAC6 #Entrepreneurship #ConsciousCapitalism #StartupCommunity #PurposeDrivenBusiness #TempeArizona #BusinessLeadership #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

    33 min

  2. JAN 26

    Elite Matchmaking for Entrepreneurs: Roseanne Higgins on Love, Strategy & Selective Dating

    In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Roseanne Higgins, founder of SPiES (Single Professional Introductions for the Especially Selective). After attending more than 15,000 events on behalf of busy entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals, Roseanne shares how she applies business strategy, intuition, and discipline to one of life’s biggest decisions: finding the right partner. From headhunting at galas and charity events to qualifying long-term compatibility beyond first impressions, Roseanne explains why dating should be intentional—and why successful people shouldn’t leave relationships to chance. 🎯 Inside This Episode: • Matchmaking as strategy: why entrepreneurs should approach dating like business—optimize time and quality • The SPiES process: headhunting at events, qualifying compatibility, and stacking the deck for success • Why apps and bars fail busy professionals—and what works instead • Screening for real alignment: values, lifestyle, ambition, politics, and “deal killers” • What keeps Roseanne awake: the clients she hasn’t found love for yet 📌 Work With / Connect: • SPiES — Single Professional Introductions for the Especially Selective • Website: especiallyselective.com • Connect via Instagram or LinkedIn, or inquire directly to see if you qualify 🔔 Subscribe to WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV for real conversations with entrepreneurs navigating business, life, and relationships. 📣 Drop a comment: Should dating be treated more like a strategy—or left to chance? 🔑 Hashtags: #RoseanneHiggins #EliteMatchmaking #EntrepreneurDating #EspeciallySelective #RelationshipStrategy #ProfessionalSingles #LeadershipLifestyle #EntrepreneurLife #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

    27 min

  3. JAN 19

    Fighting Pancreatic Cancer: Jeff Glazier on Breakthrough Trials, Purpose & Persistence

    In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Jeff Glazier, co-founder and CEO of General Oncology, a biopharmaceutical company advancing a promising treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer. What began as a deeply personal mission—helping a family member survive a diagnosis with a 0% survival rate—has grown into a decade-long journey through clinical trials, scientific risk, and relentless problem-solving. Jeff shares what truly keeps him awake at night: navigating the countless variables that can derail early-stage biotech, building the right team, and pushing forward when the stakes are measured in human lives. 🎯 Inside This Episode: • The origin story: how a family cancer diagnosis sparked the creation of General Oncology • Breakthrough science: developing a low-toxicity treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer • Clinical progress: nearing the end of a Phase 1 trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering • Quality of life focus: why fewer treatments and fewer side effects matter to patients • Leadership under pressure: surviving a decade of setbacks, surprises, and high-stakes decisions 📌 Work With / Connect: • Learn more about General Oncology and its clinical research: generaloncology.com • Hospitals, research partners, and organizations can connect through the website 🔔 Subscribe to WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV for real conversations with leaders tackling big problems and building mission-driven companies. 📣 Drop a comment: What challenge would be worth losing sleep over if it meant helping others? 🔑 Hashtags: #JeffGlazier #GeneralOncology #PancreaticCancer #Biotech #ClinicalTrials #CancerResearch #HealthcareInnovation #Leadership #StartupJourney #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

    19 min

  4. JAN 12

    Building Businesses That Win: Steve Feld on Exit Strategy, AI Tools & Smart Scaling

    In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Steve Feld—MBA, business marketing architect, TEDx presenter, serial entrepreneur, and business coach. Having owned, operated, bought, and sold seven companies, Steve shares what truly keeps him awake at night: helping small business owners beat the odds, build real businesses (not just income streams), and create sustainable paths to growth and exit. From early failures and hard-earned lessons to leveraging AI, automation, and disciplined planning, Steve breaks down what owner-operators must do differently to survive—and thrive. 🎯 Inside This Episode: • From idea to exit: why most businesses fail—and how planning backward changes everything • Learning from failure: turning setbacks into strategy, systems, and stronger foundations • AI & automation: using tools as leverage—not replacements—for smarter decision-making • Marketing clarity: defining your target market, brand voice, and message that actually converts • Owner mindset: why sales, systems, and coaching matter more than websites and business cards 📌 Work With / Connect: • Business coaching for small & medium-sized owner-operators (1–50 employees) • Programs for startups, growth-stage companies, and mastermind groups • Website: BizCoachSteve.com 🔔 Subscribe to WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV for real conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, and builders creating businesses that last. 📣 Drop a comment: What’s the biggest challenge keeping you awake right now—sales, systems, or strategy? 🔑 Hashtags: #SteveFeld #BusinessCoaching #EntrepreneurLife #ExitStrategy #SmallBusinessGrowth #AIForBusiness #Automation #MarketingStrategy #Leadership #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

    36 min

  5. JAN 5

    Stopping the Struggle: René Johnson on Profitable Leadership & Power Zone Growth

    In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with René Johnson, CEO and founder of Power Zone Coaching. A published author, international speaker, and trusted leadership advisor, René shares what truly keeps her awake at night: helping entrepreneurs stop choosing struggle and start leading from their “power zone.” With over two decades of experience, she breaks down how leadership—not hustle—is the greatest profit center in any business. 🎯 Inside This Episode: • Choosing struggle vs. choosing growth: why many entrepreneurs underfund, overwork, and under-delegate • Power Zone leadership: turning leadership into your most valuable profit center • The three “power leaks”: time, money/resources, and people alignment—and how to plug them • Systems before scale: building repeatable processes that drive profitability and freedom • Life-first business design: using your company as a vehicle to live your best life, not burn out 📌 Work With / Connect: • Power Zone Coaching — leadership development, business growth strategy, and executive coaching • Website: powerzonecoach.com • Programs include leadership training, hiring systems, business scaling, and Power Zone Mastery 🔔 Subscribe to WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV for real conversations with leaders and entrepreneurs building profitable, purpose-driven businesses. 📣 Drop a comment: Where do you see the biggest “power leak” in your business right now—time, money, or people? 🔑 Hashtags: #ReneeJohnson #PowerZoneCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #StopTheStruggle #ExecutiveCoaching #Profitability #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

    25 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    Escaping Entrepreneurial Poverty: Nicole Zeno on Growth, Alignment & Smarter Marketing

    In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Nicole Zeno, founder of CleverCow Media and co-host of What the Frack?. A three-time exited founder and fractional CMO, Nicole breaks down what really keeps business owners awake: misalignment between life and business, broken growth strategies, and the trap of entrepreneurial poverty. This is a practical, mindset-shifting conversation for founders who want freedom—not just revenue. 🎯 Inside This Episode: • Entrepreneurial poverty: why many founders trade a 40-hour job for a 160-hour grind—and how to escape it • Life-first strategy: architecting your business around the life you actually want • Fractional leadership: how part-time C-suite thinking unlocks scalable growth for small teams • Marketing myths: why execution alone fails without strategy, systems, and clear KPIs • AI + humanity: where automation helps—and why storytelling and emotional connection still win 📌 Work With / Connect: • CleverCow Media — fractional CMO services, growth strategy & marketing systems • What the Frack? — Nicole’s YouTube podcast teaching founders how to think strategically • Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn for insights on growth, leadership, and modern marketing 🔔 Subscribe to WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV for real conversations with entrepreneurs, operators, and leaders building businesses that support real lives. 📣 Drop a comment: Are you building a business around your life—or sacrificing your life for your business? 🔑 Hashtags: #NicoleZeno #CleverCowMedia #Entrepreneurship #FractionalCMO #SmallBusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy #AIinBusiness #FounderLife #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

    34 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    From Dot-Com to Design Mentor: Jennifer Whittingham on UX, Purpose & What’s Next

    In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Jennifer Whittingham, founder of Whittingham Creations, a UX and digital strategy firm born nearly 20 years ago out of motherhood, necessity, and the early dot-com era. From Silicon Valley startups to building a home-based business, stepping into corporate leadership, and now redefining her next chapter, Jennifer shares what keeps her awake today: purpose, growth, and helping others succeed. 🎯 Inside This Episode: • From dot-com boom to mom-preneur: how Jennifer launched Whittingham Creations to balance career and family • To scale or stay small?: the real trade-offs between creativity, growth, contractors, and employees • UX beyond screens: designing end-to-end experiences that actually serve users and businesses • AI in design today: where AI speeds up research, prototyping, and systems—and where human judgment still matters • The next chapter: shifting from “doing the work” to mentoring, consulting, and helping entrepreneurs and career switchers win early 📌 Work With / Connect: • Whittingham Creations — UX strategy, digital experience design & consulting • Email: jen@whittinghamcreations.com • New client availability beginning in 2026 🔔 Subscribe to WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV for real conversations with founders, creatives, and leaders navigating growth, change, and purpose. 📣 Drop a comment: Are you at a crossroads—scale up, pivot, or refine what you already have? 🔑 Hashtags: #JenniferWhittingham #WhittinghamCreations #UXDesign #EntrepreneurJourney #WomenInBusiness #DigitalStrategy #AIandDesign #Mentorship #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

    33 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    Shattering the Stigma: Francine Sumner on Youth Mental Health & Saving Lives

    In this episode of WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV, host David Hooser sits down with Francine Sumner, founder and CEO of Kid in the Corner, a youth mental health awareness and suicide prevention nonprofit. After the devastating loss of her youngest son, Francine transformed grief into action—building a program that meets kids where they are, breaks down stigma, and equips students with life-saving tools to support themselves and one another. From schools that resist mental health conversations to the power of peer-to-peer support, Francine shares what truly keeps her awake at night—and why normalizing mental health care as early as elementary school can change lives. 🎯 Inside This Episode: • Why stigma—not funding—is the biggest barrier to youth mental health support • The Penny Pledge program: teaching kids to care for themselves and each other • Reaching students as young as 4th grade with age-appropriate mental health tools • Turning personal tragedy into a statewide mission serving 5,000+ students yearly • Leadership lessons for mission-driven entrepreneurs: focus, team-building, and staying mission-tight 📌 Work With / Connect: • Kid in the Corner — youth mental health awareness & suicide prevention programs • Free in-school programming for elementary through high school students • Website: kidinthecorner.org • Social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn • Email: info@kidinthecorner.org • Annual fundraiser: Shatter the Stigma Gala — March 21 at the Legacy Ballroom (Phoenix) 🔔 Subscribe to WhatKeepsYouAwake.TV for more conversations with leaders turning purpose into impact. 📣 Drop a comment: How do you think we can better support youth mental health in schools and communities? 🔑 Hashtags: #FrancineSumner #KidInTheCorner #YouthMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #ShatterTheStigma #NonprofitLeadership #MentalHealthAwareness #WhatKeepsYouAwakeTV

    25 min
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This is the podcast that dives deep into the minds of small business owners and operators—the dreamers, doers, and risk-takers shaping our communities. Each week, we sit down with the incredible people behind local businesses to explore two powerful questions: 1) What keeps you awake at night? 2) Why sign up for these “sleepless nights?”

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  • Creator
    MBPS
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
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