In this episode, we sit down with Amber Briggle — CEO of B-Well Enterprises and founder of the award-winning Soma Massage Therapy — to uncover her 5-step roadmap to franchising a business.

From starting as a solo massage therapist in 2004 to building a thriving multi-location, million-dollar business, Amber shares the hard-earned lessons, challenges, and strategies that led her to create one of the most exciting new franchise opportunities in the nation.

You’ll hear how she rebuilt after the pandemic, why her “people-first” approach drives success, and the steps any entrepreneur can follow to take their business from local to national. Whether you dream of scaling your business, becoming a franchisor, or buying into a franchise, Amber’s insights will give you the tools and mindset you need to succeed.

In This Episode:
- Amber’s personal journey from massage therapist to CEO & franchisor
- The 5 steps to successfully franchising your business
- Lessons learned from rebuilding after COVID-19
- How to lead with values, ethics, and compassion
- The unique “no-tipping” policy that transformed her business model
- Advice for aspiring franchisors & franchisees

📢 Connect with Amber Briggle
Youtube: [https://www.youtube.com/@amberbriggle427
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsbriggle/?hl=en

Are you constantly carrying everyone else’s load—feeling overwhelmed, undervalued, and drained? In this powerful episode, Dr. Ron Stotts joins the show to share practical strategies for reclaiming your energy and setting healthy boundaries.

Through somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and real-time exercises, you’ll learn how to release stress, stay centered, and create more balance in both your personal and professional life.

🎯 What You’ll Gain from this Conversation:
- Tools to regulate your nervous system in real time
- How somatic awareness can help you break old patterns
- Practical boundary-setting strategies
- Support to grow without burning out

✨ Bonus: Want a free workbook?
Email Dr. Ron at ron@ronstotts.com or Coach Kara Schug at kara@karaschug.com, and we’ll send it your way!

In this powerful episode, leadership expert and entrepreneur Jim Koetting shares his no-nonsense approach to fixing culture, sharpening influence, and building teams that actually perform—without clichés or corporate fluff.

Jim’s career spans decades of building companies, raising capital, and leading international ventures. He’s been invited to the Oval Office, spoken with U.S. Presidents, and coached executives who have doubled and tripled their revenues. But at age 50, he lost everything—his business, his home, and his savings. With over 35 years of sobriety, Jim rebuilt his life by helping others rise.

In this conversation, we discuss:
- Turning dysfunctional teams into high-performing cultures
- Why most leadership training fails (and what works instead)
- The link between self-awareness and influence
- Overcoming distraction, burnout, and hidden addictions in the workplace
- How losing everything reshaped his leadership philosophy

Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or someone navigating personal adversity, Jim’s raw honesty and actionable insights will inspire you to lead with clarity, courage, and purpose.

🎙 Watch now to learn how real transformation starts from within.

Find more from Jim below:
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jim.koetting.2025
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CEOMConsulting
- Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jkoetting1

#Leadership #OvercomingAdversity #CultureChange #SelfAwareness #TeamPerformance #LeadershipDevelopment

In this empowering episode, we sit down with Ally Meyers, Executive and Positive Psychology Coach and creator of the FLOURISH@WORK™ framework. With credentials from Yale and deep expertise in the science of well-being, Ally brings practical, science-backed tools to help professionals manage stress, boost resilience, and create a healthier work-life integration.

We dive into:
- Why burnout is a shared responsibility between employees and organizations
- The Five to Thrive model: key building blocks of resilience
- How managers can foster well-being without overhauling their entire workflow
- Simple strategies anyone can use to thrive in today’s urgency culture

Whether you're a leader, HR professional, or just feeling the weight of modern work life, this conversation offers real-world tools to help you shift from surviving to flourishing—at work and beyond.

🔗 Learn more about Ally Meyers:
🌐 Website: www.allisonmeyers.com
📧 Email: ally@allisonmeyers.com
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ally-meyers
📸 Instagram: @allison.m.meyers

🚨 FREE MASTERCLASS ALERT! 🚨
You Can’t Out-Hustle Your Wounds
with Coach Kara Schug & Dr. Ron Stotts

🗓 Wednesday, August 6, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM MST | 45-Min Class + 15-Min Q&A
📘 Free workbook by request: kara@karaschug.com or ron@ronstotts.com
🔗 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/p9Vi3iS8JRzGpz8B9R8KyQ#

In this episode, we sit down with Liam Cole — Director at Poppins, trusted advisor to bold brands, and a master connector — to explore how deep relationships, thoughtful details, and a long-game mindset are the real drivers of business and personal growth.

Liam shares powerful insights on:

- Why relationships are greater than transactions
- The small touches that make a big impact in client experience
- How wellness and longevity (especially sleep!) fuel high performance
- What it means to lead with intent and build meaningful connections that last

Whether you're building a business, a personal brand, or just want to live with more purpose — Liam's philosophy will change how you think about growth, connection, and showing up fully.

🚨 FREE MASTERCLASS ALERT! 🚨
You Can’t Out-Hustle Your Wounds
with Coach Kara Schug & Dr. Ron Stotts

🗓 Wednesday, August 6, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM MST | 45-Min Class + 15-Min Q&A
📘 Free workbook by request: kara@karaschug.com or ron@ronstotts.com
🔗 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/p9Vi3iS8JRzGpz8B9R8KyQ#

In this podcast episode, we sit down with Bridget Ann Stuart, a top-producing real estate agent turned business coach with MAPS Coaching. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Bridget shares how hiring a coach from day one not only transformed her career but also elevated every area of her life.

From closing 75+ homes a year to coaching agents into high-level success, Bridget reveals the mindset shifts, leadership strategies, and daily habits that drive results. Discover why even coaches need coaches, how attitude can outpace skill, and why going it alone in real estate is one of the biggest mistakes agents make.

🔑 Topics Covered:

- Why coaching is the best ROI for your career
- The 3 daily mindsets every agent needs: hungry, ready, grateful
- Why attitude is greater than experience in today’s market
- What it’s really like to work with a MAPS coach
- How to break into luxury real estate
- The power of accountability, clarity, and purpose

💡 Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, this episode is your blueprint to creating a real estate career you love — with less stress and more joy.

More from Bridget below:
- YouTube - https://youtube.com/@bridgetstuart?si=kBBnOE17oh2kz_mO
- Website - https://mapscoachforsuccess.com/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bridgetannstuart/?hl=en

👉 Watch now and learn how to build a fulfilling, purpose-driven business with the help of expert coaching.
📈 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more real estate mindset & success stories.

#realestatecoaching #mapscoaching #realtorsuccess

🎙️ In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Keren Gonen, who moved to the U.S. at age 13 from Israel and built an extraordinary life through grit, service, and unwavering determination. After two decades in the shipping industry, Keren pivoted into real estate at 39—now she’s the #1 real estate agent in Sussex County, NJ, closing nearly $24 million in sales volume in 2024.

Her story is a shining example of how the American Dream is still alive and possible, no matter where you begin.

If you're passionate about entrepreneurship, real estate, or personal transformation—this episode is for you.

🔗 Connect with Keren Gonen:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerengonenrealestatebroker/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keren-gonen-8b55286a/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KerenGonenRealEstate/

The Coaching Nexus Life & Transformational Coaching Division warmly invites you to our 2nd FREE Zoom Masterclass with Coach Kara Schug and Dr. Ron Stotts.

🔥 Class #2: “Avoiding Burnout Isn’t Enough—Here’s How to Reignite”

Feeling drained or stuck in survival mode? This session will help you reconnect with what truly fuels you—so you can stop pushing and start realigning with what really matters.

📅 Date: Wednesday, July 16
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST
⏰ Format: 45-minute class + 15-minute live Q&A
🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-bC3DpE4QdGXe3FsRPDl5Q#/registration

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain real insight and momentum for meaningful change.

See you there!

In this episode, we sit down with Ari Block—a tech prodigy turned global entrepreneur and startup mentor—who shares his remarkable journey and practical, no-nonsense advice for succeeding in both business and life.

From founding his first company at just 8 years old to selling his second by age 15, Ari’s story is a masterclass in early innovation, grit, and calculated risk-taking. With experience in military intelligence, digital forensics at Cellebrite, and as a mentor with Techstars, Ari has a one-of-a-kind perspective on how to build, scale, and lead in today’s fast-moving world.

🎙 Topics Covered:

- How to launch your entrepreneurial journey—no matter your age
- Ari’s life hacks and productivity tips for high performance
- How to develop a global mindset in business
- Mistakes to avoid and the mindset needed for long-term success

Find More from Ari here:
- https://www.facebook.com/people/Story-Samurai/100091822840295
- https://www.youtube.com/@storysamurai

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or just looking to level up your personal growth, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.

The Coaching Nexus Life & Transformational Coaching Division warmly invites you to our 2nd FREE Zoom Masterclass with Coach Kara Schug and Dr. Ron Stotts.

🔥 Class #2: “Avoiding Burnout Isn’t Enough—Here’s How to Reignite”

Feeling drained or stuck in survival mode? This session will help you reconnect with what truly fuels you—so you can stop pushing and start realigning with what really matters.

📅 Date: Wednesday, July 16
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST
⏰ Format: 45-minute class + 15-minute live Q&A
🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-bC3DpE4QdGXe3FsRPDl5Q#/registration

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain real insight and momentum for meaningful change.

See you there!