The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Business

"Travel is such a person experience" according to guest Ruksana Hussain, an award winning travel journalist.  In addition to chatting about the amazing power of travel and curating bespoke experience…

Money can be a big barrier to starting a business and when you get it, it can also hamstring you in ways you can't even imagine.  So what is more important to have when starting a business if not mon…

"Every day that you don't go for it, you are losing time."  Wise words from a man that went from industrial product salesman to YouTube sensation by creating the kid friendly content that he wished t…

"Public Relations is the motherload of all marketing because it is all about relationship building" according to guest Renee Warren.  And she knows what she is talking about with over 22 years as an …

There is more that unites us than divides us.  At least, that is what guest Rick DellaRatta believes.  Rick is an accomplished jazz musician who has worked tirelessly to reach for peace and teach bus…

Would you want to live in a world with no cell phones?  What about your computer?  Maybe, you think, you could live without them.  But what about pharmaceuticals and medical devices like aspirin and …

Have you ever been laid off?  It can be a really awful experience, filled with shame, but imagine being fired when you are 8-months pregnant?!?!  That is exactly what guest Lauren Kwedar Cockerell ex…

Get ready to be inspired by Melissa Ricker's incredible journey from a nuclear engineer to a successful online business owner, as she shares the pivotal moments that led her to the prestigious Two-Co…

Do you know how many companies reach $1 Billion???  It is less than 0.02%.  Why is that?  Most business owners would love to reach that number yet so few do.  Enter Adam E. Coffey, the CEO Whisperer.…

America is a patchwork of cultures and nationalities, of immigrants seeking a better life.  Guest Mike Nguyen is a first generation American whose life has been shaped by the experiences of his paren…

Cancer is awful and negatively affects everyone it touches.  One group particularly affect are children whose parents have cancer.  In this episode, host Catryn Becker speaks with non-profit Executiv…

Have you ever met someone who just bubbles over with enthusiasm and zest for life? If you haven't yet, get ready - you are about to!  Roland "Gib" Stewart has done so much during his 76 years that he…

Do you like hearing the word "No"?  Particularly in the context of getting new business?  Very few of us have the mental and emotional resiliency to hear no over and over without giving up but it is …

Do you have a fear of public speaking?  If so, you are in good company because 3 out of 4 people experience anxiety or fear to some degree from the thought of speaking in front of a crowd.  But like …

Would you be able to starting a company in an industry that you nothing about in a country where you don't speak the language?  For most of us, this is a nonstarter but not for guest Luciana Passeri.…

Do you live full out?  Do you know what it truly means to be authentic?  For most of us, there is safety in blending in to the crowd but not for this episode's guest.  Jaymes Buckman is the lead sing…

"You can't skip the things that don't work" - wise words from author and creativity coach Eric Maisel. In this episode, Eric and host Catryn Becker discuss the idea of creativity and the differing ne…

When you think of sales, what comes to mind?  For many of us, it is the image of the sleezy used car salesman.  But why is that?  In truth, most of us are selling something all the time.  Sales are r…

Should the "hospitality industry" only apply to bars, restaurants, and hotels?  Hospitality is defined as "the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers" so …

Do you love tacos??  Of course you do!  Everyone loves tacos and for Wing Lam, co-founder of restaurant chain Wahoo's Fish Tacos, he was able to take his love of tacos, surfing, and people to create …