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Stephanie Hayes is a business strategist for established business owners who have built a viable, profitable business — yet feel stagnant, uninspired and maybe even a little directionless. Her clients are looking for ways to build wealth rather than just income, get their business working harder for them, and ultimately, position themselves for a successful exit.

Key Moments

[06:10] Entrepreneurial Journey: From Consulting to Mentorship

[07:51] Building Business Assets for Exit

[11:29] Strategizing Business Roles and Exits

[16:00] Managing Thoughts and Beliefs

[18:23] Enhancing Business Valuation Strategies

Find Stephanie Online

https://stephaniehayes.biz/9-types-of-assets

https://www.howtofounder.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniehayesstrategy/

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Thato Dadson is a business owner, award-winning videographer, and podcaster dedicated to telling powerful stories and helping creatives thrive. A graduate of Wilmington University with a degree in TV Studio Production and a minor in Multimedia and Design, Thato began his career in television as a camera operator, editor, and assistant for Positive Promotions in New Castle, Delaware, and later as a reporter and on-air talent for WHO?Mag TV. His portfolio includes filming major events such as the Philadelphia Flower Show and the Philadelphia Auto Show.

In 2013, Thato transitioned from television to branding and marketing, and by 2017, he left his corporate role at Verizon to launch his own business. Today, as founder of 23 Journeys, LLC, he specializes in photography, videography, and creative storytelling, while hosting the podcast 23 Journeys: A Network for Creatives. Thato’s work has earned him multiple local awards in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, including the 2024 Bucks Happening Award for Top Local Wedding Videographer.

Whether behind the camera or behind the mic, Thato’s passion is creating impactful visuals, building connections, and inspiring others to chase their creative goals.

Key Moments

05:00 Father’s Influence on Business Mindset

10:11 Valuing Personal vs. Corporate Work

12:05 Managing Photography’s Financial Uncertainty

14:47 Recognize Strengths and Build Gradually

Find Thato Online

https://www.tdadsonimages.com/about-us

https://www.23journeyscreative.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatod/

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Beth Knaus is an award-winning copywriter, messaging consultant, and owner of That’s A Spade Copywriting Services. She writes compelling, voice-driven content for female entrepreneurs so they can communicate with the audience they want to work with.

She’s also an author, creative writer, and speaker, and is available for creative workshops and speaking engagements that focus on copy and communication. In her previous life, she worked in the beauty industry as a hairdresser, salon owner, salon educator, and sales rep. She’s been writing personally since before the Millennium.)

Originally from New York, Beth lives near Boston, MA with her artist husband and sweet cat, Fifi. She has three amazing adult children who are off living amazing lives. When she’s not writing, she’s traveling, cooking, reading, hanging out in a city, and laughing. A LOT!

Find Beth Online

https://www.thatsaspade.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethknaus

https://www.instagram.com/thats_a_spade

https://www.instagram.com/bethknauswriter

https://substack.com/@bethknauswrite

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Maneeza Aminy is the CEO of Marvel Marketers, an award-winning global digital marketing agency known for building high-performing Marketing Automation Strategies, Demand Generation Systems and Producing Standout Event Marketing experiences.
With over 20 years of experience leading at the intersection of marketing, technology, and strategy, Maneeza is a sharp operator, a bold strategist, and someone who’s built a reputation for scaling what others call “too complex.” She’s advised some of the world’s most respected brands and leads with both empathy and edge.
In addition to her leadership in the marketing world, Maneeza is the founder of MPACT, Marvel Marketers’ charitable foundation dedicated to creating meaningful, sustained impact in underserved communities. MPACT reflects the same values that guide her business: equity, access, and transformation through action.
A former economics instructor and recognized thought leader, Maneeza is also the kind of leader who knows how to straighten her team’s superhero capes — empowering them to fully embody the superhero spirit on behalf of Marvel Marketers’ clients to transform their businesses.

Key Moments

[06:46] Economics Teaching Becoming Stagnant

[09:16] “Startup Passion: Education & Tech”

[11:23] Navigating Startup Role Confusion

[14:29] “Prioritizing Relationships at Marvel”

[18:03] Impact’s Global Contributions Highlighted

[21:39] Persistence in Problem-Solving

Find Maneeza Online

https://www.marvelmarketers.comhttps://linkedin.com/in/maminy

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Jake Smolarek is a high-performance coach and entrepreneur with over 20 years of business experience and 17 years of coaching high-achievers, including entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and professionals, ready to stop playing small and follow through.

After arriving in the UK in 2004 with just £150 in his pocket and barely speaking English, Jake built multiple businesses from scratch across construction, PR, digital marketing, and coaching while navigating some of life’s most brutal setbacks.

In 2007–2008, he lost everything during the financial crash: his business collapsed, he went into debt, his relationship ended, and he was told (twice) that he had only months to live. That rock-bottom moment became a reset, leading to the development of the no-BS frameworks he now teaches worldwide.

Jake is known for his raw honesty, sharp mindset work, and ability to turn chaos into clarity. He doesn’t do fluff, therapy language, or overused buzzwords. Instead, he delivers bold, clear, and actionable frameworks designed to get people moving and keep them executing.

Whether he’s coaching one-on-one, speaking on stage, or showing up on a podcast, Jake brings fire, focus, and fundamental tools that help people perform under pressure, take ownership, and finally follow through.

He’s currently active in three businesses:

A high-performance coaching practice (his core passion)

A digital marketing agency focused on SEO, PR, and paid ads

A lead generation business in the construction space

Jake’s message is simple: Stop waiting for clarity. Stop playing small. Get clear, get disciplined, and execute.

Key Moments

[06:03] Starting Fresh After Loss

[09:50] Rock Bottom Resilience

[10:28] “Embracing Freedom After Loss”

[13:47] “Worry Less, Balance More”

Find Jake Online

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakesmolarek/https://instagram.com/jakesmolarek/https://www.facebook.com/jake.lucas.smolarekhttps://tiktok.com/jakesmolarek

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Melissa Davis is a Foundational Clarity Coach and founder of Humanity Inc., where she helps impact-driven entrepreneurs align their values, unlock clarity, and build meaningful, collaborative businesses. She’s also the founder and co-leader of the Collaborative Entrepreneurship Incubator – a playful, trust-led incubator where entrepreneurs reimagine what’s possible when they create intentional partnerships for greater individual and collective prosperity, resilience, & impact.

Key Moments

[04:10] Startup Culture and Vision Divergence

[07:44] Discovering Self-Values After Layoff

[10:46] Foundational Clarity in Business

[14:17] Embrace Collaboration Over Self-Sufficiency

[17:56] Entrepreneurial Concerns

[22:05] “Incubator Update: LinkedIn Insights”

Find Melissa Online

https://www.humanityinc.world

https://www.humanityinc.world/incubator

https://www.humanityinc.world/lab

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-heisley-davis/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaborative-entrepreneurship-incubator

https://www.instagram.com/collaborate4impact/

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Isaac Saul is the Founder of Tangle, an independent, nonpartisan newsletter that presents a breakdown of the biggest news stories of the day, from both sides of the political aisle, to 125K+ subscribers in 55+ countries.

As an ambitious but broke political reporter, Issac was struggling with countless job rejections and uncertainty over his path in life when he decided to turn his passion for open-minded political discourse into a mission-driven business. In 2019, he bootstrapped Tangle.

In 5 years, Tangle has hit $1M in annual revenue through reader subscriptions alone and draws a wide audience on the Tangle podcast and YouTube. Its success landed Isaac on Forbes’ Next 1000 list in 2021 among other “upstart entrepreneurs redefining the American dream”.

Tangle’s credibility today as one of the most reliable and least biased news sources on the internet is matched by Isaac’s standing as a seasoned political news voice. He has written for TIME Magazine, Vox, HuffPost, and other leading publications.

– Recognized by notables like Dan Carlin, Elon Musk, Chris Anderson, Paul Graham for his viral analysis on the Israel-Hamas conflict, which had 20M+ views on X.

– Cited by Fox News, The New York Times, and The Washington Post for his reports.

– Delivered a TED Talk on how language shapes politics and ideas to communicate beyond the political divide in 2024.

– Named by Yahoo News as one of 16 people whose writing shaped the 2016 election.

Key Moments

04:28 Building a News Team Experience

07:48 “Why Not Try?”

10:06 Accidental Entrepreneurial Journey

15:09 Team Families and Responsibilities

Find Out More About Isaac

https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-saul/https://www.readtangle.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tangle/id1538788132https://www.youtube.com/@tanglenewshttps://www.forbes.com/next1000/https://adfontesmedia.com/tangle-bias-and-reliability/https://www.allsides.com/news-source/tangle-media-biashttps://www.isaacsaul.org/my-work.htmlhttps://x.com/Ike_Saul/status/1711780282725011520https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=543mYKKh1EEhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/16-people-who-shaped-the-2016-election-isaac-saul-175336283.html

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David Feinman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Viral Ideas, a Philadelphia-based productized video-editing agency on a mission to make creativity simple, impactful, and scalable. Over the past decade he has directed, produced, and edited thousands of videos for brands such as eBay and Johnson & Johnson—proving that great storytelling can be both artful and repeatable.

David’s entrepreneurial journey began with launching The Zombie Run, one of the first nationwide 5K obstacle races that gamified fitness by immersing runners in a post-apocalyptic chase. The event’s viral success taught him how to blend memorable experiences with smart marketing—principles he now scales for clients every day.

Under his leadership, Viral Ideas has become a seven-figure operation powered by a global team of editors, project managers, and AI-enhanced workflows that turn raw footage into scroll-stopping content at speed. Beyond steering daily operations, David hosts the “What It Takes” podcast, advises creative-service founders on systematizing their businesses, and is actively acquiring complementary agencies to expand Viral Ideas’ reach.

A lifelong Philadelphian, marathon runner, and champion of continuous learning, David pairs human imagination with cutting-edge technology so that big ideas spread faster and farther than ever before.

Key Moments

[04:10] “The Power of Specialization”

[10:12] Entrepreneurship: A Self-Improvement Journey

[12:29] Entrepreneurs’ Common Sleep Disruptors

[14:46] Evolving Business Structure

Find David Online

www.viralideamarketing.com

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