http://www.oomphfactor.comenEntrepreneurshipCopyright Debra Pearlmanhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bb2ad171f28d95a418849837f836cef0.jpghttp://www.oomphfactor.comTue, 20 Oct 2026 12:01:38 +0000Debra PearlmanDebra Pearlmandebra@debpearlman.comEntrepreneurial OOMPH!: Real talks on mindset, growth & success with bold business leaders.trueb8e66ca4-906f-5423-bec6-7e2a858f6b4btrueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-praver-fund-your-next-big-business-move--75730963
Coach Debra Pearlman welcomes Michael Praver of Funding Funding Funding, a former investment banker who turned a major setback during the 2008 financial crisis into a new career helping entrepreneurs explore access to capital. Michael shares his approach to business funding, including credit readiness, business credit products, and the long-term relationships behind his work.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Understand how lenders evaluate personal credit and risk
• Explore business credit cards and funding options
• Ask smarter questions before taking on debt
• Recognize why funding timelines and qualifications matter
• Turn uncertainty into a practical next step

Michael also discusses shelf corporations and staged applications across multiple banks. His examples describe his own approach, not guaranteed approvals or funding amounts. Assess costs, obligations, and eligibility with qualified advisers before deciding.

Explore more conversations:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04

Want clarity on your next leadership or business move? Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH!: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75730963Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000Debra PearlmanWhat could your business pursue if you understood your funding options—and what lenders really look for? Coach Debra Pearlman welcomes Michael Praver of Funding Funding Funding, a former investment banker who turned a major setback during the 2008...
Coach Debra Pearlman welcomes Michael Praver of Funding Funding Funding, a former investment banker who turned a major setback during the 2008 financial crisis into a new career helping entrepreneurs explore access to capital. Michael shares his approach to business funding, including credit readiness, business credit products, and the long-term relationships behind his work.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Understand how lenders evaluate personal credit and risk
• Explore business credit cards and funding options
• Ask smarter questions before taking on debt
• Recognize why funding timelines and qualifications matter
• Turn uncertainty into a practical next step

Michael also discusses shelf corporations and staged applications across multiple banks. His examples describe his own approach, not guaranteed approvals or funding amounts. Assess costs, obligations, and eligibility with qualified advisers before deciding.

Explore more conversations:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04

Want clarity on your next leadership or business move? Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH!: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2810business,capital,clarity,credit,entrepreneurship,expansion,finance,funding,growth,leadership,lending,mastery,mindset,oomph,opportunity,ownership,possibilities,resilience,startups,strategytrue64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kyle-eberts-when-the-plan-fails-go-to-work--75597597
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why tough markets create opportunity for adaptable entrepreneurs
• How Kyle’s father taught resilience without rescuing him
• Why restoration customers need speed and strong advocacy
• How trusted contractors protect homeowners during insurance claims
• Why changing markets reward continuous learning

Kyle also shares the painful business mistake that left him believing he had financially ruined his family—and the simple lesson from his father that changed how he thinks about failure forever.

If you’re building a business, leading through uncertainty, or facing a setback, this conversation is a powerful reminder that progress often begins with the next useful action.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75597597Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:04 +0000trueDebra PearlmanWhat do you do when the market shifts, a business bet goes wrong, or the path forward feels impossible? Kyle Eberts shares a grounded answer: get up, go to work, and keep figuring it out. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why tough markets create...
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why tough markets create opportunity for adaptable entrepreneurs
• How Kyle’s father taught resilience without rescuing him
• Why restoration customers need speed and strong advocacy
• How trusted contractors protect homeowners during insurance claims
• Why changing markets reward continuous learning

Kyle also shares the painful business mistake that left him believing he had financially ruined his family—and the simple lesson from his father that changed how he thinks about failure forever.

If you’re building a business, leading through uncertainty, or facing a setback, this conversation is a powerful reminder that progress often begins with the next useful action.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>2356accountability,adaptability,ai,business,construction,customerservice,entrepreneurship,familybusiness,growth,harmony,insurance,leadership,marketing,mastery,mindset,ownership,perseverance,possibility,resilience,restorationfalse63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daniel-roth-fix-the-system-not-the-effort--75463638
In this episode, Debra Pearlman talks with Daniel Roth, founder of Pangea Effect and author of The E3 Effect, about the gap between strategy and execution. Daniel shares practical ways leaders can define success, spot execution drift early, protect institutional knowledge, and build a culture that scales.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Define success before assigning the work
• Catch execution drift before results suffer
• Replace workarounds with stronger operating systems
• Measure culture instead of treating it as intangible
• Give capable leaders room to grow

If growth is making everything harder, this conversation will help you look beyond effort and examine what your business may have outgrown.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75463638Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000Debra PearlmanGrowth can expose weaknesses your business used to absorb—and more effort is not always the answer. In this episode, Debra Pearlman talks with Daniel Roth, founder of Pangea Effect and author of The E3 Effect, about the gap between strategy and...
In this episode, Debra Pearlman talks with Daniel Roth, founder of Pangea Effect and author of The E3 Effect, about the gap between strategy and execution. Daniel shares practical ways leaders can define success, spot execution drift early, protect institutional knowledge, and build a culture that scales.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Define success before assigning the work
• Catch execution drift before results suffer
• Replace workarounds with stronger operating systems
• Measure culture instead of treating it as intangible
• Give capable leaders room to grow

If growth is making everything harder, this conversation will help you look beyond effort and examine what your business may have outgrown.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2662accountability,alignment,business,communication,culture,entrepreneurs,execution,growth,leadership,management,momentum,operations,ownership,performance,scaling,strategy,success,systems,teams,transformationtrue62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adam-roach-stop-chasing-success-build-a-life-of-significance--75004155
Adam shares the question from John Maxwell that changed his direction, the legacy his father Bill left through coaching, the trust-ledger idea that keeps relationships ahead of transactions, and the quiet morning practice that helps him stay grounded.

• Separate identity from work and achievement
• Chase significance without rejecting meaningful success
• Make trust deposits with no strings attached
• Create space for reflection before reacting
• Let service shape the legacy you leave

More Entrepreneurial OOMPH! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75004155Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:03:27 +0000Debra PearlmanWhat happens when success stops being the destination? Adam Roach joins Debra Pearlman for a candid conversation about identity, legacy, service, relationships, and the difference between performing for success and living from a place of significance....
Adam shares the question from John Maxwell that changed his direction, the legacy his father Bill left through coaching, the trust-ledger idea that keeps relationships ahead of transactions, and the quiet morning practice that helps him stay grounded.

• Separate identity from work and achievement
• Chase significance without rejecting meaningful success
• Make trust deposits with no strings attached
• Create space for reflection before reacting
• Let service shape the legacy you leave

More Entrepreneurial OOMPH! on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>3115true59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kim-costa-atlanta-realtor-author-live-in-your-wheelhouse--75302074
In this episode, you’ll learn: - Match your environment to your real priorities - Spot when a life change requires change - Use self-awareness before making major decisions -

 Define whether to stay, go, or renovate - Build around what authentically works for you. Kim shares how her own career pivot, design background, and personal experiences shaped a deeper approach to real estate—one that starts with the person before the property.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04 Want a Touch of OOMPH? Book 15 minutes with Debra: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75302074Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:04 +0000Debra PearlmanA beautiful home can look perfect on paper—and still be completely wrong for the life you want to live. Kim Costa, Atlanta Realtor, author, and podcaster, joins Debra Pearlman to explore what it means to truly “live in your wheelhouse.” In this...
In this episode, you’ll learn: - Match your environment to your real priorities - Spot when a life change requires change - Use self-awareness before making major decisions -

 Define whether to stay, go, or renovate - Build around what authentically works for you. Kim shares how her own career pivot, design background, and personal experiences shaped a deeper approach to real estate—one that starts with the person before the property.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04 Want a Touch of OOMPH? Book 15 minutes with Debra: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2220alignment ",authenticity,business,coaching,"entrepreneurship,environment,fulfillment,growth,harmony,leadership,lifestyle,mastery,mindset,ownership,possibility,purpose,realestate,resilience,sales,successtrue61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/judy-annunziata-from-four-stores-to-1-in-new-york--75146500
• Reframe consolidation as strategic business growth
• Build teams that reduce owner dependency
• Handle challenges with calm problem-solving
• Use visibility to grow beyond one location

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH!: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph


This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75146500Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000trueDebra PearlmanJudy Annunziata, the Fruit Queen, shares how 20 years of entrepreneurship taught her to rethink growth, trust her team, and work smarter. After merging four Edible Arrangements locations into one while keeping her territories, she found greater...
• Reframe consolidation as strategic business growth
• Build teams that reduce owner dependency
• Handle challenges with calm problem-solving
• Use visibility to grow beyond one location

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH!: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph


This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>2913businessgrowth,courage,delegation,efficiency,entrepreneurship,franchise,franchising,growth,harmony,leadership,marketing,mastery,mindset,ownership,possibility,reinvention,resilience,socialmedia,success,systemstrue60fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frank-o-brien-stop-freaking-out-prepare-pivot-prevail--74785584
• Build resilience before pressure becomes panic.
• Let relationships create stronger business opportunities.
• Notice when success stops feeling aligned.
• Use VAPOR to create better options.
• Turn self-awareness into smarter business decisions.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH!: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74785584Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Debra PearlmanFrank O’Brien joins Debra Pearlman to talk about the real work of entrepreneurship: staying resilient, recognizing misalignment, making thoughtful pivots, and finding clarity when everything feels urgent. Drawing from his journey across advertising,...
• Build resilience before pressure becomes panic.
• Let relationships create stronger business opportunities.
• Notice when success stops feeling aligned.
• Use VAPOR to create better options.
• Turn self-awareness into smarter business decisions.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH!: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2321ai,alignment,authenticity,business,clarity,entrepreneurship,execution,growth,harmony,innovation,leadership,marketing,mastery,mindset,ownership,pivot,possibility,relationships,resilience,technologyfalse58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/irene-gutman-stop-the-thought-loop-and-reclaim-your-purpose--74718427
Takeaways:
• Notice negative thoughts before they become beliefs.
• Interrupt familiar loops and regain emotional choice.
• Reinvent your work around deeper personal alignment.
• Find purpose through meaningful service and contribution.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH!: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74718427Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Debra PearlmanIrene Gutman joins Debra for a warm, practical conversation about the stories we tell ourselves, the thought loops that keep us stuck, and the freedom that comes from interrupting those patterns. Irene also shares her journey back into therapy, the...
Takeaways:
• Notice negative thoughts before they become beliefs.
• Interrupt familiar loops and regain emotional choice.
• Reinvent your work around deeper personal alignment.
• Find purpose through meaningful service and contribution.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH!: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>3058awareness,beliefs,business,coaching,confidence,entrepreneurship,fulfillment,growth,harmony,leadership,mastery,mindset,ownership,possibility,purpose,reinvention,resilience,selfleadership,thoughts,transformationtrue57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/denise-horan-on-entrepreneurial-oomph-sell-with-trust--74320248

• Lead with curiosity before making the pitch
• - Build trust by listening with intention
• - Know the numbers behind your results
• - Grow a network that creates opportunity
• - Keep evolving when the market changes

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts

Listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04

Book a Touch of OOMPH!: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74320248Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:03 +0000Debra PearlmanDenise Horan joins Debra Pearlman on Entrepreneurial OOMPH! to explore what makes sales work over the long haul: trust, curiosity, relationships, resilience, and disciplined attention to the numbers. Denise shares lessons from more than 25 years in...

• Lead with curiosity before making the pitch
• - Build trust by listening with intention
• - Know the numbers behind your results
• - Grow a network that creates opportunity
• - Keep evolving when the market changes

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts

Listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04

Book a Touch of OOMPH!: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2856authenticity,business,coaching,connection,entrepreneurship,growth,leadership,listening,mastery,mindset,networking,opportunity,ownership,relationships,resilience,revenue,sales,strategy,trust,womenleadersfalse56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barry-jacobson-building-a-service-culture--73826559
Takeaways:
• Define a purpose people understand and use
• Build connection before focusing on the transaction
• Train for consistency across every customer interaction
• Learn from mistakes without losing momentum
• Make small details part of your culture

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH!: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73826559Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:03 +0000Debra PearlmanBarry Jacobson shares how leaders can build a culture of excellence by creating a clear purpose, modeling the right behaviors, staying connected to people, and paying attention to the details that shape every customer and employee experience....
Takeaways:
• Define a purpose people understand and use
• Build connection before focusing on the transaction
• Train for consistency across every customer interaction
• Learn from mistakes without losing momentum
• Make small details part of your culture

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH!: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2917businessgrowth,coaching,communication,connection,consistency,culture,customerexperience,employeeexperience,entrepreneurship,excellence,harmony,hospitality,leadership,mastery,mindset,ownership,possibility,purpose,service,teamworktrue55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-willis-ai-adoption-without-the-magic-wand-thinking--73505810
Takeaways:
• Match strategy to organizational readiness
• Build learning before scaling technology
• Keep leaders inside the transformation
• Prepare early for quantum opportunities
• Protect the brand through disciplined innovation

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH!: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73505810Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Debra PearlmanJohn Willis joins Debra Pearlman for a candid conversation about AI adoption, quantum computing, leadership, and organizational truth. Discover why technology transformation cannot succeed through mandates or magic-wand thinking—and why learning,...
Takeaways:
• Match strategy to organizational readiness
• Build learning before scaling technology
• Keep leaders inside the transformation
• Prepare early for quantum opportunities
• Protect the brand through disciplined innovation

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH!: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>3203adoption,ai,business,devops,executives,future,growth,innovation,leadership,learning,mastery,ownership,possibility,quantum,readiness,strategy,systems,technology,transformation,trusttrue54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-elbing-tell-your-customer-s-story-not-your-own--73238313
Key takeaways:
• Start with customer recognition
• Build trust before promotion
• Align your messaging across every channel
• Use AI to strengthen your narrative
• Focus on connection before conversion

Learn more:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Calendly: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73238313Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:04 +0000Debra PearlmanWhat makes a story memorable? According to John Elbing, it's not your story—it's your customer's. Key takeaways: • Start with customer recognition • Build trust before promotion • Align your messaging across every channel • Use AI to strengthen...
Key takeaways:
• Start with customer recognition
• Build trust before promotion
• Align your messaging across every channel
• Use AI to strengthen your narrative
• Focus on connection before conversion

Learn more:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Calendly: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2313ai,branding,business,communication,customers,entrepreneurs,growth,influence,innovation,leadership,marketing,messaging,podcast,positioning,sales,storybuilding,storytelling,strategy,trust,visibilityfalse53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ashley-schoborg-the-truth-about-sustainable-weight-loss-food-freedom-body-wisdom--73092117
Ashley Schoborg believes the real answer begins with your mindset.

In this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, Ashley joins Coach Debra Pearlman to discuss sustainable weight loss, body image, food psychology, mindful eating, emotional health, GLP-1 medications, and why lasting transformation comes from understanding yourself—not chasing another diet.

If you've ever struggled with emotional eating, food guilt, body shame, or finding a healthy balance, this conversation will leave you feeling hopeful, empowered, and inspired.

Connect with Ashley Schoborg 🌐 https://ashleyschoborg.com.

Follow Ashley on LinkedIn and Facebook.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092117Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Debra PearlmanMost weight loss programs focus on food. Ashley Schoborg believes the real answer begins with your mindset. In this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, Ashley joins Coach Debra Pearlman to discuss sustainable weight loss, body image, food psychology,...
Ashley Schoborg believes the real answer begins with your mindset.

In this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, Ashley joins Coach Debra Pearlman to discuss sustainable weight loss, body image, food psychology, mindful eating, emotional health, GLP-1 medications, and why lasting transformation comes from understanding yourself—not chasing another diet.

If you've ever struggled with emotional eating, food guilt, body shame, or finding a healthy balance, this conversation will leave you feeling hopeful, empowered, and inspired.

Connect with Ashley Schoborg 🌐 https://ashleyschoborg.com.

Follow Ashley on LinkedIn and Facebook.]]>2872behaviorchange,bodyimage,bodywisdom,businesspodcast,debrapearlman,emotionaleating,entrepreneurialoomph,entrepreneurship,foodfreedom,healthmindset,healthylifestyle,leadership,mindfuleating,nutrition,personalgrowth,selfworth,sustainableweightloss,weightlossjourney,wellness,womenshealthfalse5052fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guillermo-triana-why-growing-businesses-need-outsourced-hr-peo-solutions--73016219
In this episode of **Entrepreneurial OOMPH!**, Debra Pearlman sits down with **Guillermo Triana**, founder of PEO Marketplace, to discuss how Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) help growing businesses streamline HR, reduce compliance risks, improve employee retention, and create a stronger foundation for long-term success.

Guillermo explains the difference between traditional payroll providers and PEOs, the warning signs that it's time to outsource HR, and why investing in your people is one of the smartest business decisions you can make. Together, they explore onboarding, employee experience, multi-state compliance, workforce management, and how the right HR strategy allows business owners to focus on what they do best—growing their business.

Whether you're a business owner with 20 or 200 employees, this conversation provides practical insights to help you build a more efficient, scalable, and profitable organization.

**In this episode you'll learn:**
• What a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) really does
• When outsourced HR makes sense for your business
• How better onboarding improves employee retention
• Why employee experience drives customer experience
• Common HR mistakes that cost businesses time and money
• How growing companies can scale with confidence through better HR systems

Connect with Guillermo Triana:
🌐 https://peo-marketplace.com
💼 LinkedIn: Guillermo Triana

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another business owner who could benefit from these insights.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73016219Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:42:51 +0000Debra PearlmanWhat happens when your business outgrows its HR systems? In this episode of **Entrepreneurial OOMPH!**, Debra Pearlman sits down with **Guillermo Triana**, founder of PEO Marketplace, to discuss how Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) help...
In this episode of **Entrepreneurial OOMPH!**, Debra Pearlman sits down with **Guillermo Triana**, founder of PEO Marketplace, to discuss how Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) help growing businesses streamline HR, reduce compliance risks, improve employee retention, and create a stronger foundation for long-term success.

Guillermo explains the difference between traditional payroll providers and PEOs, the warning signs that it's time to outsource HR, and why investing in your people is one of the smartest business decisions you can make. Together, they explore onboarding, employee experience, multi-state compliance, workforce management, and how the right HR strategy allows business owners to focus on what they do best—growing their business.

Whether you're a business owner with 20 or 200 employees, this conversation provides practical insights to help you build a more efficient, scalable, and profitable organization.

**In this episode you'll learn:**
• What a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) really does
• When outsourced HR makes sense for your business
• How better onboarding improves employee retention
• Why employee experience drives customer experience
• Common HR mistakes that cost businesses time and money
• How growing companies can scale with confidence through better HR systems

Connect with Guillermo Triana:
🌐 https://peo-marketplace.com
💼 LinkedIn: Guillermo Triana

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In this inspiring episode of the Entrepreneurial OOMPH! Podcast, host Debra Pearlman sits down with Shawn Rabideau, whose remarkable career has taken him from celebrity event planning and national television appearances to creating beautiful homes through luxury home staging and interior design.

Shawn shares how an unexpected career transition became one of the greatest blessings of his life. Together, Debra and Shawn explore entrepreneurship, personal growth, resilience, creativity, and why the spaces we create have the power to transform how we live.

Whether you're navigating career change, building a business, or looking for inspiration to embrace your next chapter, this conversation offers valuable insights on finding purpose, trusting the journey, and creating spaces that truly feel like home.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How to successfully reinvent your career

• Lessons learned from 26 years in the event planning industry

• The power of home staging and interior design

• Why entrepreneurship is about continual reinvention

• Creating spaces that inspire, heal, and welcome

• How life's unexpected detours often lead to our greatest opportunities

• Why personal growth is the foundation of professional success

If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to start over, this conversation will remind you that your next chapter may become your best one yet.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72871422Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:04 +0000Debra PearlmanWhat happens when life forces you to reinvent yourself? In this inspiring episode of the Entrepreneurial OOMPH! Podcast, host Debra Pearlman sits down with Shawn Rabideau, whose remarkable career has taken him from celebrity event planning and...
In this inspiring episode of the Entrepreneurial OOMPH! Podcast, host Debra Pearlman sits down with Shawn Rabideau, whose remarkable career has taken him from celebrity event planning and national television appearances to creating beautiful homes through luxury home staging and interior design.

Shawn shares how an unexpected career transition became one of the greatest blessings of his life. Together, Debra and Shawn explore entrepreneurship, personal growth, resilience, creativity, and why the spaces we create have the power to transform how we live.

Whether you're navigating career change, building a business, or looking for inspiration to embrace your next chapter, this conversation offers valuable insights on finding purpose, trusting the journey, and creating spaces that truly feel like home.

In this episode you'll discover:

• How to successfully reinvent your career

• Lessons learned from 26 years in the event planning industry

• The power of home staging and interior design

• Why entrepreneurship is about continual reinvention

• Creating spaces that inspire, heal, and welcome

• How life's unexpected detours often lead to our greatest opportunities

• Why personal growth is the foundation of professional success

If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to start over, this conversation will remind you that your next chapter may become your best one yet.]]>2238businesscoach,businessgrowth,businesspodcast,careerreinvention,creativeentrepreneur,customerexperience,debrapearlman,entrepreneurialoomph,entrepreneurship,homedesign,homestaging,interiordesign,leadership,luxuryhomes,mindset,personaldevelopment,purposedrivenbusiness,realestate,shawnrabideau,smallbusinesstrue5050fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vance-morris-customer-retention-disney-inspired-customer-experience-building-raving-fans-for-life--72775803
In this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, Coach Debra Pearlman interviews Vance Morris, customer retention expert, business consultant, former Disney leader, and founder of Raving Fans 4 Life.

Vance explains why customer retention is one of the most overlooked profit strategies in business and shares the practical systems he uses to help business owners dramatically increase customer loyalty, referrals, and long-term profitability.

Together they discuss:

✔ Why retaining customers is significantly more profitable than constantly acquiring new ones

✔ The Disney approach to creating unforgettable customer experiences

✔ How systems and SOPs create business freedom

✔ Customer loyalty strategies every entrepreneur should implement

✔ Referral marketing that actually works

✔ Building emotional connections with customers

✔ Why consistency creates trust

✔ The importance of follow-up after the sale

✔ Using AI internally without losing the human touch

✔ Creating a business that can thrive without you

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, executive, sales professional, or team leader, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can implement immediately.

You won't profit unless you implement.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72775803Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:03 +0000trueDebra PearlmanAre you spending too much time chasing new customers instead of keeping the ones you already have? In this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, Coach Debra Pearlman interviews Vance Morris, customer retention expert, business consultant, former Disney...
In this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, Coach Debra Pearlman interviews Vance Morris, customer retention expert, business consultant, former Disney leader, and founder of Raving Fans 4 Life.

Vance explains why customer retention is one of the most overlooked profit strategies in business and shares the practical systems he uses to help business owners dramatically increase customer loyalty, referrals, and long-term profitability.

Together they discuss:

✔ Why retaining customers is significantly more profitable than constantly acquiring new ones

✔ The Disney approach to creating unforgettable customer experiences

✔ How systems and SOPs create business freedom

✔ Customer loyalty strategies every entrepreneur should implement

✔ Referral marketing that actually works

✔ Building emotional connections with customers

✔ Why consistency creates trust

✔ The importance of follow-up after the sale

✔ Using AI internally without losing the human touch

✔ Creating a business that can thrive without you

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, executive, sales professional, or team leader, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can implement immediately.

You won't profit unless you implement.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>3029business,coach,customer,debra,entrepreneur,entrepreneurial,executive,experience,growth,leadership,marketing,oomph!,owner,podcast,referral,retention,sales,service,small,systemsfalse4949fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jack-siney-on-ai-strategy-automation-business-roi--72690822
Key takeaways:
• Prepare data before deploying AI
• Understand workflows before automation
• Measure top-performer behaviors
• Improve operational efficiency
• Build sustainable AI strategies

Perfect for entrepreneurs, executives, sales leaders, business owners, consultants, and growth-focused organizations navigating the future of work.

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04

Calendly:
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Key takeaways:
• Prepare data before deploying AI
• Understand workflows before automation
• Measure top-performer behaviors
• Improve operational efficiency
• Build sustainable AI strategies

Perfect for entrepreneurs, executives, sales leaders, business owners, consultants, and growth-focused organizations navigating the future of work.

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04

Calendly:
https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2500ai,analytics,automation,coaching,data,digitalization,entrepreneurship,future,growth,innovation,leadership,performance,productivity,readiness,roi,sales,strategy,technology,transformation,workforcetrue4848fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sara-hanlon-sales-marketing-s-happily-ever-after--72563926
Takeaways:
• Revenue requires teamwork
• Customers value consistency
• Communication fuels success
• Action reduces anxiety
• Shared goals strengthen culture


Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book your Touch of OOMPH!:
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72563926Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:03 +0000Debra PearlmanSara Hanlon shares practical strategies for aligning sales and marketing to drive healthier revenue growth. Takeaways: • Revenue requires teamwork • Customers value consistency • Communication fuels success • Action reduces anxiety • Shared...
Takeaways:
• Revenue requires teamwork
• Customers value consistency
• Communication fuels success
• Action reduces anxiety
• Shared goals strengthen culture


Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book your Touch of OOMPH!:
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]]>2378action,alignment,business,collaboration,communication,customers,entrepreneurship,growth,leadership,marketing,mindset,momentum,oomph,ownership,results,revenue,sales,strategy,success,teamworktrue4747fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/corina-taban-the-human-side-of-ai-adoption--72439331
Key takeaways:
• AI adoption starts with human behavior
• Leadership modeling drives engagement
• Communication reduces resistance
• Different employees need different support
• Meaningful work remains essential

Listen now and explore how to lead transformation with confidence.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Calendly: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72439331Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:03 +0000Debra PearlmanAI adoption succeeds when organizations focus on people as much as technology. Corina Taban shares practical strategies for leaders navigating change, building trust, and creating meaningful work in an AI-driven future. Key takeaways: • AI adoption...
Key takeaways:
• AI adoption starts with human behavior
• Leadership modeling drives engagement
• Communication reduces resistance
• Different employees need different support
• Meaningful work remains essential

Listen now and explore how to lead transformation with confidence.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Calendly: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2168ai,automation,business,change,consulting,efficiency,entrepreneur,executive,futureofwork,growth,innovation,leadership,management,mindset,productivity,strategy,success,technology,transformation,workforcetrue4646fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/troy-olson-on-real-estate-growth-passive-income--72346847
Key takeaways:
• Build before making the leap
• Scale through delegation
• Invest with long-term vision
• Communicate consistently
• Create multiple income streams

Listen on YouTube and Spotify:
https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72346847Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:04 +0000Debra PearlmanTroy Olson shares how he built a thriving real estate business, expanded into investing and coaching, and continues creating new income opportunities through entrepreneurship. Key takeaways: • Build before making the leap • Scale through...
Key takeaways:
• Build before making the leap
• Scale through delegation
• Invest with long-term vision
• Communicate consistently
• Create multiple income streams

Listen on YouTube and Spotify:
https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04]]>2154business,coaching,communication,entrepreneurship,execution,flipping,growth,investing,leadership,mindset,momentum,networking,ownership,passiveincome,possibilities,realestate,rentals,sales,success,wealthtrue4545fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kalyn-rozanski-on-ai-innovation-trend-forecasting--72209386
Key takeaways:
• AI-driven innovation strategy
• Predicting future consumer trends
• Understanding trends vs fads
• Finding white space opportunities
• Building intentional business growth

Listen now:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72209386Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:03 +0000Debra PearlmanKalyn Rozanski shares how AI, innovation strategy, and trend forecasting are transforming the future of business. Learn how brands like Starbucks and Hershey’s identify consumer trends, predict future behavior, and create products that stay ahead of...
Key takeaways:
• AI-driven innovation strategy
• Predicting future consumer trends
• Understanding trends vs fads
• Finding white space opportunities
• Building intentional business growth

Listen now:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04]]>2017ai,branding,businessgrowth,consumerbehavior,creativity,entrepreneurship,forecasting,futures,innovation,kalynrozanski,leadership,manifestation,marketing,mindset,productivity,startups,strategy,success,trendforecasting,visiontrue4444fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aaron-hendon-train-your-brain-for-peace-presence-success--72100811In this insightful conversation, Aaron shares how mindfulness transformed both his personal life and business results, helping him shift from chronic stress and anxiety into intentional presence and focused action.
Key takeaways:
• Train your attention with mindfulness
• Reduce stress and improve clarity
• Build resilience through awareness
• Create presence instead of reactivity
• Develop a gratitude-based mindset
Aaron also shares insights from his upcoming book:
“How to Live a Grateful Life in a F*cked Up World.”
Listen now on YouTube and Spotify.
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book your Touch of OOMPH session:
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72100811Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:02 +0000Debra PearlmanAaron Hendon joins Entrepreneurial OOMPH! to discuss mindfulness, meditation, gratitude, stress, and how entrepreneurs and leaders can train their brains for greater peace, clarity, and performance. In this insightful conversation, Aaron shares how...In this insightful conversation, Aaron shares how mindfulness transformed both his personal life and business results, helping him shift from chronic stress and anxiety into intentional presence and focused action.
Key takeaways:
• Train your attention with mindfulness
• Reduce stress and improve clarity
• Build resilience through awareness
• Create presence instead of reactivity
• Develop a gratitude-based mindset
Aaron also shares insights from his upcoming book:
“How to Live a Grateful Life in a F*cked Up World.”
Listen now on YouTube and Spotify.
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book your Touch of OOMPH session:
https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph
]]>3180aaronhendon,awareness,businessgrowth,coaching,emotionalintelligence,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialoomph,gratitude,highperformance,leadership,meditation,meditationpractice,mentalhealth,mindfulness,mindset,personaldevelopment,presence,selfimprovement,stressmanagement,successmindsettrue4343fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jay-sapovitz-on-why-great-branding-still-wins-in-a-noisy-world--71992538
Takeaways:
• Branding supports stronger sales conversations
• Quality products build long-term visibility
• Curiosity creates entrepreneurial growth
• Great service beats commodity pricing
• Strong relationships create repeat business

Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04

Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71992538Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:03 +0000Debra PearlmanJay Sapovitz of Inked Stores joins Entrepreneurial OOMPH! to share why branding, promotional products, and customer experience are critical business growth tools. Takeaways: • Branding supports stronger sales conversations • Quality products build...
Takeaways:
• Branding supports stronger sales conversations
• Quality products build long-term visibility
• Curiosity creates entrepreneurial growth
• Great service beats commodity pricing
• Strong relationships create repeat business

Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04

Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts]]>2874branding,business,curiosity,customerexperience,entrepreneurship,gifting,growth,innovation,leadership,marketing,momentum,networking,podcasting,promotion,quality,relationships,sales,strategy,success,visibilitytrue4242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/randy-hux-on-retirement-planning-entrepreneurial-leadership--71893788
Key takeaways:
• Lead clients with trust and transparency
• Build culture through strong standards
• Protect your business with clear systems
• Create exceptional client experiences
• Never quit during difficult seasons

Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts

Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71893788Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:02 +0000Debra PearlmanIn this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, Debra Pearlman speaks with Randy Hux of Hux Capital Management about retirement planning, fiduciary leadership, entrepreneurship, and building businesses with integrity. Key takeaways: • Lead clients with...
Key takeaways:
• Lead clients with trust and transparency
• Build culture through strong standards
• Protect your business with clear systems
• Create exceptional client experiences
• Never quit during difficult seasons

Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts

Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04]]>2684business,coaching,culture,entrepreneurship,fiduciary,finance,growth,integrity,investing,leadership,mindset,motivation,planning,prosperity,resilience,retirement,service,strategy,success,wealthmanagementtrue4141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wellness-business-growth-build-without-burnout-gina-mcdonald--71781677
Takeaways:
• Grow a wellness or service-based business
• Set boundaries to avoid burnout
• Customize services for better client results
• Learn business fundamentals early
• Turn failure into future success

Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Book a session: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71781677Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:02 +0000Debra PearlmanWant to grow a successful wellness business without burnout? Gina McDonald shares how she built a thriving massage and wellness brand by combining passion, smart strategy, and strong boundaries. Takeaways: • Grow a wellness or service-based...
Takeaways:
• Grow a wellness or service-based business
• Set boundaries to avoid burnout
• Customize services for better client results
• Learn business fundamentals early
• Turn failure into future success

Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Book a session: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>1775boundaries,burnout,business,coaching,discipline,entrepreneurship,failure,growth,health,leadership,learning,massage,mindset,passion,resilience,service,strategy,success,wellnesstrue4040fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/know-your-numbers-own-your-life-with-kyle-harrison--71565998
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why knowing your numbers changes everything
• How to simplify financial tracking fast
• The danger of avoiding your financial truth
• Why separating accounts is a game-changer
• How mindset drives wealth and fulfillment

Kyle Harrison shares real, practical strategies for business owners who want clarity, control, and confidence. From financial basics to powerful life shifts, this conversation goes far beyond spreadsheets—it’s about ownership, alignment, and living with intention.

If you’ve been avoiding your numbers, this is your wake-up call.

Ready to step into clarity and momentum?
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book your Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71565998Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:04 +0000Debra PearlmanWhat if the key to growing your business—and your life—comes down to a few simple numbers? In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why knowing your numbers changes everything • How to simplify financial tracking fast • The danger of avoiding your...
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why knowing your numbers changes everything
• How to simplify financial tracking fast
• The danger of avoiding your financial truth
• Why separating accounts is a game-changer
• How mindset drives wealth and fulfillment

Kyle Harrison shares real, practical strategies for business owners who want clarity, control, and confidence. From financial basics to powerful life shifts, this conversation goes far beyond spreadsheets—it’s about ownership, alignment, and living with intention.

If you’ve been avoiding your numbers, this is your wake-up call.

Ready to step into clarity and momentum?
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book your Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2054abundance,business,clarity,coaching,confidence,discipline,entrepreneurship,finances,focus,growth,leadership,mindset,ownership,purpose,results,sales,simplicity,strategy,success,wealthtrue3939fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/executive-abundance-build-profit-with-purpose-with-mitchell-levi--71414003
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why profit-only thinking is broken
• How to build aligned, purpose-driven companies
• The real meaning of executive abundance
• How culture drives sustainable success

Mitchell Levy shares his journey from boardrooms and NASDAQ leadership to creating a new framework for business—one that balances profit with people, purpose, and legacy. This conversation challenges outdated thinking and offers a bold, practical path forward for leaders who want more than just financial wins.

Ready to lead differently? Tune in and rethink what success really means.


Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/
Book a 15-min Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71414003Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0000Debra PearlmanWhat if success wasn’t just about profit—but about people, purpose, and lasting impact? In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why profit-only thinking is broken • How to build aligned, purpose-driven companies • The real meaning of executive abundance...
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why profit-only thinking is broken
• How to build aligned, purpose-driven companies
• The real meaning of executive abundance
• How culture drives sustainable success

Mitchell Levy shares his journey from boardrooms and NASDAQ leadership to creating a new framework for business—one that balances profit with people, purpose, and legacy. This conversation challenges outdated thinking and offers a bold, practical path forward for leaders who want more than just financial wins.

Ready to lead differently? Tune in and rethink what success really means.


Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/
Book a 15-min Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2453abundance,alignment,business,ceo,culture,entrepreneurship,growth,impact,influence,innovation,leadership,legacy,mindset,people,purpose,strategy,success,transformation,visionfalse3838fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-hustle-to-global-impact-the-bni-growth-blueprint-with-frank-de-raffele--71215642
In this episode, Frank DeRaffele shares how he leveraged referral marketing, personal development, and persistence to grow from local entrepreneur to international business leader.

Key takeaways:
• Persistence drives long-term success
• Referral networks create exponential growth
• Focus beats distraction every time
• Personal growth fuels business results

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
🚀 Book a session: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71215642Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:05 +0000Debra PearlmanBuilding a successful business takes more than strategy—it takes grit, consistency, and the right relationships. In this episode, Frank DeRaffele shares how he leveraged referral marketing, personal development, and persistence to grow from local...
In this episode, Frank DeRaffele shares how he leveraged referral marketing, personal development, and persistence to grow from local entrepreneur to international business leader.

Key takeaways:
• Persistence drives long-term success
• Referral networks create exponential growth
• Focus beats distraction every time
• Personal growth fuels business results

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
🚀 Book a session: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2410business,coaching,discipline,entrepreneurship,focus,growth,hustle,leadership,marketing,mindset,motivation,networking,podcast,referrals,results,sales,scaling,strategy,successtrue3737fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-stress-to-clarity-the-power-of-breath-at-work-with-shalin-desai--71047594
Shalin Desai shares how breathwork and SKY breathing help leaders and professionals reduce stress, improve focus, and perform at a higher level.

Key takeaways:
• Breath directly impacts emotions and mindset
• Calm leaders make better decisions
• Meditation improves engagement and ownership
• Inner stability drives external success
• Happiness can be your starting point—not the goal

Explore more and take the next step:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Calendly: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71047594Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:36:20 +0000Debra PearlmanStress is inevitable—but staying stuck in it isn’t. Shalin Desai shares how breathwork and SKY breathing help leaders and professionals reduce stress, improve focus, and perform at a higher level. Key takeaways: • Breath directly impacts emotions...
Shalin Desai shares how breathwork and SKY breathing help leaders and professionals reduce stress, improve focus, and perform at a higher level.

Key takeaways:
• Breath directly impacts emotions and mindset
• Calm leaders make better decisions
• Meditation improves engagement and ownership
• Inner stability drives external success
• Happiness can be your starting point—not the goal

Explore more and take the next step:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Calendly: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>1974awareness,balance,breathwork,business,calm,clarity,energy,focus,growth,habits,leadership,meditation,mindfulness,mindset,performance,productivity,resilience,stress,successtrue3636fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-overwhelmed-to-financially-empowered-with-jessica-jessi-close--70897932
Key takeaways:
• Build consistent financial habits
• Create systems that reduce overwhelm
• Set and adjust realistic financial goals
• Review finances regularly for control
• Align money with your values

🎧 Listen now:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04

💥 Book your Touch of OOMPH:
https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70897932Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:03 +0000Debra PearlmanFeeling overwhelmed by money? Jessi Close shares how to simplify your finances with practical systems and habits that work. Key takeaways: • Build consistent financial habits • Create systems that reduce overwhelm • Set and adjust realistic...
Key takeaways:
• Build consistent financial habits
• Create systems that reduce overwhelm
• Set and adjust realistic financial goals
• Review finances regularly for control
• Align money with your values

🎧 Listen now:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04

💥 Book your Touch of OOMPH:
https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>1612accountability,business,clarity,coaching,discipline,entrepreneurs,finance,goals,growth,habits,leadership,mindset,money,planning,strategy,success,systems,womentrue3535fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-strategy-for-small-business-with-brent-hultman--70720273
Takeaways:
- Use AI as a support system
- Protect and manage your reputation
- Improve visibility in modern search
- Build practical systems for growth
- Keep leadership human and intentional

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70720273Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:03 +0000Debra PearlmanAI is changing how businesses get found, grow, and compete. In this episode, Debra Pearlman talks with Brent Hultman about how small business owners can use AI wisely without giving up the human insight that drives real results. Takeaways: - Use AI...
Takeaways:
- Use AI as a support system
- Protect and manage your reputation
- Improve visibility in modern search
- Build practical systems for growth
- Keep leadership human and intentional

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>1828adaptation,ai,business,clarity,coaching,entrepreneurs,growth,human,leadership,mindset,momentum,ownership,process,reputation,revenue,sales,strategy,systems,visibilitytrue3434fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-fight-denied-medical-claims-with-confidence-with-adria-gross--70610090
Takeaways:
• Spot denial patterns sooner
• Question confusing medical charges
• Escalate advocacy when needed
• Protect rehab coverage quickly
• Use experience to serve others

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70610090Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:04 +0000Debra PearlmanIn this episode, Debra Pearlman interviews Adria Gross about denied medical claims, billing overcharges, pre-authorization issues, rehab advocacy, and long-term care challenges. Adria shares how her insurance industry background now helps people fight...
Takeaways:
• Spot denial patterns sooner
• Question confusing medical charges
• Escalate advocacy when needed
• Protect rehab coverage quickly
• Use experience to serve others

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>1881advocacy,appeals,authorizations,benefits,billing,claims,denials,disability,healthcare,insurance,leadership,longtermcare,medical,medicare,overcharges,patients,rehab,resilience,savings,strategytrue3333fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reinventing-yourself-at-62-the-power-of-loving-connections-with-sheila-pearl--70444227
In this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, Debra Pearlman speaks with relationship coach and author Sheila Pearl about launching a new career at 62, staying present, and building deeper human connections.

Key takeaways:
• Reinventing yourself later in life
• Staying present instead of overthinking
• Receiving feedback without defensiveness
• Building stronger loving connections
• Growth and learning never truly stop

Listen now on Spotify or YouTube.

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts

Book your 15-minute Touch of OOMPH:
https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70444227Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:02 +0000Debra PearlmanReinvention is possible at any age. In this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, Debra Pearlman speaks with relationship coach and author Sheila Pearl about launching a new career at 62, staying present, and building deeper human connections. Key...
In this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, Debra Pearlman speaks with relationship coach and author Sheila Pearl about launching a new career at 62, staying present, and building deeper human connections.

Key takeaways:
• Reinventing yourself later in life
• Staying present instead of overthinking
• Receiving feedback without defensiveness
• Building stronger loving connections
• Growth and learning never truly stop

Listen now on Spotify or YouTube.

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts

Book your 15-minute Touch of OOMPH:
https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2096authenticity,business,coaching,communication,connection,empowerment,entrepreneurship,growth,inspiration,leadership,learning,mindset,presence,purpose,reinvention,relationships,selfawareness,success,transformation,wisdomfalse3232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/connection-before-conversion-the-sales-skill-ai-can-t-replace-with-molly-sargent--70271783
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why intention and impact often misalign
• The micro-skills that build instant trust
• How breathwork strengthens sales conversations
• The “double click” method for objections
• Why curiosity beats control every time

Molly Sargent, founder of ProImpress, shares four levels of listening, the power of playing back what clients really mean, and the simple word that signals true connection: “exactly.” You’ll discover how grounded presence, curiosity, and feedback transform not only sales results—but leadership, culture, and even life at home.

AI can support your workflow. It cannot create resonance. That’s your edge.

Ready to sharpen your skills and elevate every conversation?
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-min Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70271783Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:03 +0000Debra PearlmanWhen markets tighten, rates rise, or AI reshapes the landscape, one truth remains: relationships win. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why intention and impact often misalign • The micro-skills that build instant trust • How breathwork...
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why intention and impact often misalign
• The micro-skills that build instant trust
• How breathwork strengthens sales conversations
• The “double click” method for objections
• Why curiosity beats control every time

Molly Sargent, founder of ProImpress, shares four levels of listening, the power of playing back what clients really mean, and the simple word that signals true connection: “exactly.” You’ll discover how grounded presence, curiosity, and feedback transform not only sales results—but leadership, culture, and even life at home.

AI can support your workflow. It cannot create resonance. That’s your edge.

Ready to sharpen your skills and elevate every conversation?
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-min Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2727alignment,breathwork,coaching,communication,culture,curiosity,entrepreneurship,feedback,growth,influence,leadership,listening,mastery,mindset,performance,presence,relationships,resilience,sales,trusttrue3131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/entrepreneurial-oomph-repositioned-autonomy-leadership-profitable-growth-with-joseph-fili--70150174
This podcast is now intentionally focused on one powerful mission:

Autonomy. Leadership. Profitable Growth.

In this next chapter, you’ll hear real conversations about:
• Career pivots into entrepreneurship
• Building profitable service businesses
• Scaling small businesses sustainably
• Leadership mindset and ownership
• Consistency that compounds into success

This is not hype. Not hustle culture. Not fluff.

It’s real business stories, real strategy, and real momentum.

If you are a business owner, executive, sales leader, or aspiring entrepreneur ready to take ownership of your results — this is your space.

🎧 Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04

📅 Book your 15-Minute Touch of OOMPH:
https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70150174Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:02 +0000Debra PearlmanEntrepreneurial OOMPH! is evolving. This podcast is now intentionally focused on one powerful mission: Autonomy. Leadership. Profitable Growth. In this next chapter, you’ll hear real conversations about: • Career pivots into entrepreneurship •...
This podcast is now intentionally focused on one powerful mission:

Autonomy. Leadership. Profitable Growth.

In this next chapter, you’ll hear real conversations about:
• Career pivots into entrepreneurship
• Building profitable service businesses
• Scaling small businesses sustainably
• Leadership mindset and ownership
• Consistency that compounds into success

This is not hype. Not hustle culture. Not fluff.

It’s real business stories, real strategy, and real momentum.

If you are a business owner, executive, sales leader, or aspiring entrepreneur ready to take ownership of your results — this is your space.

🎧 Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04

📅 Book your 15-Minute Touch of OOMPH:
https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2401autonomy,businessowner,coaching,consistency,entrepreneurship,executive,growth,leadership,mindset,momentum,ownership,performance,pivot,profitability,resilience,sales,scaling,smallbusiness,strategytrue3030fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-target-exec-to-restoration-entrepreneur-with-matt-nizzi--69977945
In this episode, Debra Pearlman sits down with Matt Nizzi, former Target senior director turned founder of Lowcountry Remediation, to unpack his intentional pivot from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How early leadership training accelerates long-term success
• Why values alignment matters more than speed or scale
• How to grow a business without sacrificing family or sanity
• What “slow, steady growth” looks like in real life
• How to think about exits before you ever need one

Matt shares how managing a $600M market prepared him for entrepreneurship, why he chose the restoration industry, and how he’s building a recession-resistant business with purpose.

If you’re navigating a career pivot, building a business, or redefining success on your terms, this conversation will give you clarity and confidence.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69977945Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:02 +0000Debra PearlmanWhat does it really take to walk away from a high-level corporate role and build a business on your own terms? In this episode, Debra Pearlman sits down with Matt Nizzi, former Target senior director turned founder of Lowcountry Remediation, to...
In this episode, Debra Pearlman sits down with Matt Nizzi, former Target senior director turned founder of Lowcountry Remediation, to unpack his intentional pivot from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How early leadership training accelerates long-term success
• Why values alignment matters more than speed or scale
• How to grow a business without sacrificing family or sanity
• What “slow, steady growth” looks like in real life
• How to think about exits before you ever need one

Matt shares how managing a $600M market prepared him for entrepreneurship, why he chose the restoration industry, and how he’s building a recession-resistant business with purpose.

If you’re navigating a career pivot, building a business, or redefining success on your terms, this conversation will give you clarity and confidence.]]>2375balance,business,clarity,entrepreneurship,execution,freedom,growth,leadership,mindset,ownership,pivot,purpose,resilience,scale,strategy,values,visionfalse2928fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/healing-women-holistically-fitness-food-and-mental-health-with-amy-land--69787515
In this powerful episode, Amy Land—fitness trainer, nonprofit founder, and recovery advocate—shares how Purple Place is changing women’s lives by integrating fitness, nutrition, and mental health into one accessible, affordable model.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why trauma and addiction are deeply connected
• How movement and nutrition support emotional healing
• What Internal Family Systems (IFS) teaches about our “parts.
• Why caretakers and teachers need care too
• How community accelerates recovery and resilience

Amy opens up about her own sobriety journey, her daughter’s recovery, and why middle-class families often can’t access the help they desperately need. From metabolic psychiatry to group-based healing, this conversation challenges the way we think about wellness.

If you’re a business owner, leader, or woman feeling stretched thin, this episode will inspire you to rethink support, healing, and possibility.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69787515Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:00:02 +0000Debra PearlmanWhat if healing didn’t live in silos? In this powerful episode, Amy Land—fitness trainer, nonprofit founder, and recovery advocate—shares how Purple Place is changing women’s lives by integrating fitness, nutrition, and mental health into one...
In this powerful episode, Amy Land—fitness trainer, nonprofit founder, and recovery advocate—shares how Purple Place is changing women’s lives by integrating fitness, nutrition, and mental health into one accessible, affordable model.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why trauma and addiction are deeply connected
• How movement and nutrition support emotional healing
• What Internal Family Systems (IFS) teaches about our “parts.
• Why caretakers and teachers need care too
• How community accelerates recovery and resilience

Amy opens up about her own sobriety journey, her daughter’s recovery, and why middle-class families often can’t access the help they desperately need. From metabolic psychiatry to group-based healing, this conversation challenges the way we think about wellness.

If you’re a business owner, leader, or woman feeling stretched thin, this episode will inspire you to rethink support, healing, and possibility.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>1515balance,community,empowerment,entrepreneurship,healing,leadership,mentalhealth,movement,nonprofit,nutrition,purpose,recovery,resilience,sobriety,trauma,wellness,womenfitnessfalse2828fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leadership-drives-culture-and-results-with-steve-woods--69666477
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why leadership happens through everyday conversations
• How culture actually creates sustainable profitability
• What “walk-around leadership” really looks like
• Why behavior matters more than words
• How to spot leaders who are—or aren’t—teachable

Debra Pearlman sits down with leadership veteran Steve Woods, former Chief Human Resources Officer and international business leader, to unpack what most companies get wrong about culture, accountability, and performance.

Drawing from decades at organizations like American Express, Whirlpool, and Crayola, Steve shares practical insights for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and executives who want real results—not just good intentions. 

If you’re tired of choosing between “being nice” and “hitting the numbers,” this conversation reframes the entire debate. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how great leaders create environments where people—and profits—thrive.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69666477Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanStrong businesses don’t win by accident—they win because leadership drives culture, and culture drives results. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why leadership happens through everyday conversations • How culture actually creates sustainable...
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why leadership happens through everyday conversations
• How culture actually creates sustainable profitability
• What “walk-around leadership” really looks like
• Why behavior matters more than words
• How to spot leaders who are—or aren’t—teachable

Debra Pearlman sits down with leadership veteran Steve Woods, former Chief Human Resources Officer and international business leader, to unpack what most companies get wrong about culture, accountability, and performance.

Drawing from decades at organizations like American Express, Whirlpool, and Crayola, Steve shares practical insights for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and executives who want real results—not just good intentions. 

If you’re tired of choosing between “being nice” and “hitting the numbers,” this conversation reframes the entire debate. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how great leaders create environments where people—and profits—thrive.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2431accountability,business,culture,entrepreneurs,executives,growth,leadership,management,mindset,performance,results,teams,trusttrue2727fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shepherding-souls-leadership-beyond-the-p-l-with-peggy--69559392
In this episode, Debra Perlman sits down with Peggy, Messianic Rabbi and spiritual leader, for a deep, human conversation about leadership that transcends traditional business models.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why leadership always starts with inner work
• How presence builds trust and influence
• The real cost of avoidance, pride, and distraction
• What faith, forgiveness, and accountability have to do with results
• Why purpose-driven leadership changes everything

This conversation weaves together entrepreneurship, spirituality, and lived experience—reminding us that every leader is, at their core, a steward of people.

If you lead a team, a family, a community, or a business, this episode will challenge how you think about success—and invite you to lead with more intention, humility, and OOMPH!

🎧 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
📅 Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69559392Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:00:09 +0000Debra PearlmanWhat if leadership wasn’t about revenue, scale, or titles—but about responsibility, presence, and purpose? In this episode, Debra Perlman sits down with Peggy, Messianic Rabbi and spiritual leader, for a deep, human conversation about leadership that...
In this episode, Debra Perlman sits down with Peggy, Messianic Rabbi and spiritual leader, for a deep, human conversation about leadership that transcends traditional business models.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why leadership always starts with inner work
• How presence builds trust and influence
• The real cost of avoidance, pride, and distraction
• What faith, forgiveness, and accountability have to do with results
• Why purpose-driven leadership changes everything

This conversation weaves together entrepreneurship, spirituality, and lived experience—reminding us that every leader is, at their core, a steward of people.

If you lead a team, a family, a community, or a business, this episode will challenge how you think about success—and invite you to lead with more intention, humility, and OOMPH!

🎧 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
📅 Book a 15-minute Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>5058accountability,business,clarity,coaching,entrepreneur,faith,forgiveness,growth,humility,impact,leadership,ownership,presence,purpose,service,spirituality,stewardship,trustfalse2626fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-job-to-asset-scaling-a-trades-business-that-runs-without-you-with-kyle-hudson--69454827
Key takeaways:
• Systems create freedom
• Delegation increases value
• Coaching sharpens decisions
• Time management drives growth

Listen now and build a business that works for you.
🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69454827Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanKyle Hudson reveals how trades and home service owners can scale their business without burning out. Key takeaways: • Systems create freedom • Delegation increases value • Coaching sharpens decisions • Time management drives growth Listen now...
Key takeaways:
• Systems create freedom
• Delegation increases value
• Coaching sharpens decisions
• Time management drives growth

Listen now and build a business that works for you.
🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04]]>1760businessgrowth,coaching,delegation,entrepreneurship,freedom,leadership,mindset,ownership,sales,scalability,systems,tradesfalse2525fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/selling-with-integrity-growth-grit-women-in-sales-with-denise-horan--69372872
Key takeaways:
• Trust drives results
• Platforms create freedom
• Women thrive through collaboration
• Networking fuels opportunity

Listen now and book a Touch of OOMPH!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Calendly: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69372872Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:00:09 +0000Debra PearlmanSales leader Denise Horan joins Debra Pearlman for an honest conversation about selling with integrity, building platforms, and why relationships still matter. Key takeaways: • Trust drives results • Platforms create freedom • Women thrive...
Key takeaways:
• Trust drives results
• Platforms create freedom
• Women thrive through collaboration
• Networking fuels opportunity

Listen now and book a Touch of OOMPH!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
Calendly: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2846authenticity,coaching,collaboration,entrepreneurship,growth,influence,integrity,leadership,mindset,networking,opportunity,platform,resilience,revenue,sales,trust,visibility,womeninbusinesstrue2424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-baseball-to-the-big-stage-lessons-in-leadership-communication-with-skip-weisman--69307035
In this episode, Debra Pearlman sits down with retired professional speaker and former baseball executive Skip Weisman to unpack a powerful journey of reinvention, communication mastery, and intentional decision-making. From running minor league baseball teams to speaking on national stages, Skip shares the moments that shaped his two distinct careers.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why communication failures destroy trust at work
- How life decisions shape leadership credibility
- What Toastmasters really teaches professional speakers
- How to find your signature message
- Why awareness beats talent every time

This conversation is honest, reflective, and packed with wisdom for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone considering a career pivot. If you’re navigating change, refining your message, or leading people, this episode delivers clarity and confidence.

🎧 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
📅 Book a 15-min Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69307035Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanWhat if your biggest leadership breakthroughs came from your hardest life lessons? In this episode, Debra Pearlman sits down with retired professional speaker and former baseball executive Skip Weisman to unpack a powerful journey of reinvention,...
In this episode, Debra Pearlman sits down with retired professional speaker and former baseball executive Skip Weisman to unpack a powerful journey of reinvention, communication mastery, and intentional decision-making. From running minor league baseball teams to speaking on national stages, Skip shares the moments that shaped his two distinct careers.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why communication failures destroy trust at work
- How life decisions shape leadership credibility
- What Toastmasters really teaches professional speakers
- How to find your signature message
- Why awareness beats talent every time

This conversation is honest, reflective, and packed with wisdom for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone considering a career pivot. If you’re navigating change, refining your message, or leading people, this episode delivers clarity and confidence.

🎧 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EntrepreneurialOOMPH/podcasts
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2U62KV2JaciJm47ECPga5W?si=6d0ad51a89a04
📅 Book a 15-min Touch of OOMPH: https://calendly.com/debrapearlman/touch-of-oomph]]>2454awareness,careers,coaching,communication,confidence,decisions,entrepreneurship,growth,influence,leadership,mindset,reinvention,speaking,trusttrue2323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-time-more-money-loriel-keaton-s-leap--69100680
Key takeaways:
- Solve problems people actually have
- Keep goals simple: “make it pay for itself.” 
- Build margin for the unexpected
- Stay grounded, open to advice, and have faith


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69100680Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanDebra Perlman interviews L’Oreal Keaton of Keaton Cottages Vacations about going from intense nonprofit leadership to entrepreneurship—and building more freedom and family time along the way. Key takeaways: - Solve problems people actually have -...
Key takeaways:
- Solve problems people actually have
- Keep goals simple: “make it pay for itself.” 
- Build margin for the unexpected
- Stay grounded, open to advice, and have faith


]]>1800balance,customerservice,entrepreneurship,faith,family,freedom,growth,hospitality,leadership,learning,legacy,mindset,oomph,problemsolving,propertymanagement,realestate,resilience,shorttermrentals,wealth,womeninbusinessfalse2222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-teacher-to-100-parties-a-year-lisa-koppelman-s-oomph-pivot--69100643
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to take a calculated leap (not a reckless one)
- How to evolve your offer as life seasons change
- How “we’re a team” reduces mom overload at home
- How Lisa designs parties with flow, purpose, and joy
- Why “don’t wait until it’s perfect” creates momentum]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69100643Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanWhat happens when a first-grade teacher swaps the classroom for entrepreneurship—and builds a business that runs on creativity, systems, and heart? In this episode, Debra sits down with her niece, Lisa Koppelman, CEO of Party Time Events in...
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to take a calculated leap (not a reckless one)
- How to evolve your offer as life seasons change
- How “we’re a team” reduces mom overload at home
- How Lisa designs parties with flow, purpose, and joy
- Why “don’t wait until it’s perfect” creates momentum]]>1950balance,community,confidence,creativity,education,entrepreneurship,growth,leadership,mindset,mompreneur,parenting,parties,pivot,planning,resilience,systems,teamworktrue2121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-hiding-start-getting-featured-with-kj-blattenbauer--69058280
Takeaways:
- Earn trust with third-party validation
- Align your website + social bios
- Pitch editors and local media for free
- Start a “proof of awesomeness” folder
- Speak up without dimming your light

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69058280Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanPublicist KJ Blattenbauer joins Debra Pearlman to break down what PR really is (earned credibility), how it differs from paid marketing, and the simple steps entrepreneurs can take to get noticed—starting with consistent messaging across every...
Takeaways:
- Earn trust with third-party validation
- Align your website + social bios
- Pitch editors and local media for free
- Start a “proof of awesomeness” folder
- Speak up without dimming your light

]]>1737branding,confidence,consistency,credibility,earnedmedia,entrepreneurs,founder,marketing,media,messaging,mindset,pitch,pr,press,publicity,publicrelations,smallbusiness,storytelling,visibility,womeninbusinesstrue2020fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adam-roach-spreaker--68944446
You’ll learn:
• The REAL framework for powerful coaching
• Why passion must match your market and problem
• How to leave a survivor job and go all in
• The mindset shift from control to surrender
• Practical next steps for aspiring and active coaches



This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68944446Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:08 +0000trueDebra PearlmanAdam Roach joins Entrepreneurial OOMPH to share how his journey from tennis pro to real estate owner to founder of the I Love Coaching Community was fueled by surrender, sales, and a deep commitment to serve. He unpacks the REAL Coach Method and what...
You’ll learn:
• The REAL framework for powerful coaching
• Why passion must match your market and problem
• How to leave a survivor job and go all in
• The mindset shift from control to surrender
• Practical next steps for aspiring and active coaches



This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>2121authenticity,businessgrowth,calling,clarity,coaching,community,entrepreneurialoomph,entrepreneurship,experience,focus,freedom,impact,leadership,legacy,mindset,realcoach,relevance,sales,strategy,surrenderfalse1918fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/economic-growth-with-heart-inside-orange-county-s-smart-development-with-bill-fioravanti--68818274

• Use incentives to drive long-term community benefit  
• Treat culture and values as real site criteria  
• Address traffic and infrastructure fears with facts  
• Help small, local businesses grow with big projects  
• Lead with authenticity, transparency, and conversation  
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68818274Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:07 +0000Debra PearlmanHow do you bring in future-ready industries without losing the small-town feel people love? In this episode, Debra Pearlman interviews Bill Fioravanti, CEO of the Orange County IDA in New York, on balancing bold economic growth with culture,...

• Use incentives to drive long-term community benefit  
• Treat culture and values as real site criteria  
• Address traffic and infrastructure fears with facts  
• Help small, local businesses grow with big projects  
• Lead with authenticity, transparency, and conversation  
]]>2511biotech,businessgrowth,careers,community,culture,economicdevelopment,entrepreneurship,futureready,innovation,leadership,legoland,life_sciences,logistics,manufacturing,microchips,newyork,orangecounty,site_selection,smallbusiness,tourismfalse1818fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-entrepreneur-mindset-that-builds-real-momentum-with-frank-de-raffele--68657290
Frank shares how he went from running multiple side jobs while building a video production company with $5 in his pocket to becoming an international consultant, speaker, and leader in the BNI world.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to build grit through consistency and personal ownership  
• Why clarity of vision guides every opportunity and pivot  
• How to surround yourself with the right people at the right time  
• The mindset required to grow from solopreneur to CEO  
• Why personal development fuels long-term business success  
If you’re growing a business—or preparing to—this episode will ground you, fuel you, and give you the OOMPH! to move forward with confidence.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68657290Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanWhat does it really take to build a business from scratch—and keep it growing with purpose? In this episode, Frank De Raffele, Executive Director & Franchise Owner of BNI Mid-Hudson Valley, gets real about the discipline, clarity, and perseverance...
Frank shares how he went from running multiple side jobs while building a video production company with $5 in his pocket to becoming an international consultant, speaker, and leader in the BNI world.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to build grit through consistency and personal ownership  
• Why clarity of vision guides every opportunity and pivot  
• How to surround yourself with the right people at the right time  
• The mindset required to grow from solopreneur to CEO  
• Why personal development fuels long-term business success  
If you’re growing a business—or preparing to—this episode will ground you, fuel you, and give you the OOMPH! to move forward with confidence.

]]>2402businessowners,ceo,clarity,coaching,consistency,development,discipline,entrepreneurship,focus,grit,growth,leadership,learning,mindset,momentum,perseverance,purpose,solopreneur,strategy,successtrue1717fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-family-and-fortitude-johanna-gervais-on-resilience-real-estate-and-rising-through-adversity--68541005
In this deeply moving episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, host Debra Pearlman speaks with Johanna Gervais, a Texas real estate professional whose story embodies courage, perseverance, and faith. From supporting her paralyzed father and losing her brother, to her own cancer diagnosis and rebuilding her business while healing, Johanna shows what true resilience and entrepreneurial heart look like. This conversation is about more than real estate. It’s about family, faith, mindset, and the systems that help you rise again when life brings you to your knees.

Tune in for an unforgettable reminder that life happens in moments — and each one gives us the chance to choose strength, gratitude, and purpose.


🎧 Listen now on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.
💬 Subscribe & share this episode to help more entrepreneurs find their OOMPH!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68541005Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanWhen life delivers challenge after challenge, how do you keep your business — and your spirit — alive? In this deeply moving episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, host Debra Pearlman speaks with Johanna Gervais, a Texas real estate professional whose...
In this deeply moving episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, host Debra Pearlman speaks with Johanna Gervais, a Texas real estate professional whose story embodies courage, perseverance, and faith. From supporting her paralyzed father and losing her brother, to her own cancer diagnosis and rebuilding her business while healing, Johanna shows what true resilience and entrepreneurial heart look like. This conversation is about more than real estate. It’s about family, faith, mindset, and the systems that help you rise again when life brings you to your knees.

Tune in for an unforgettable reminder that life happens in moments — and each one gives us the chance to choose strength, gratitude, and purpose.


🎧 Listen now on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.
💬 Subscribe & share this episode to help more entrepreneurs find their OOMPH!]]>2349breastcancersurvivor,couragetorise,debrapearlman,empoweredwomen,entrepreneurialoomph,entrepreneurmindset,faithfamilyfocus,growthmindset,inspiringstories,johannagervais,leadershipjourney,lifebydesign,mindsetmatters,overcomingadversity,podcastinspiration,realestatelife,resilience,texasrealtor,womeninbusiness,worklifebalancefalse1616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/selling-smart-how-business-brokers-sba-loans-incubators-drive-growth-peter-gregory--68449518
You’ll learn:
• How brokers prepare sellers and value businesses effectively
• NDA and proof-of-funds best practices for serious buyers
• How SBA loans empower business buyers and sellers
• Why simple, scalable models attract executive investors
• How incubators transform startups into job creators]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68449518Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanIn this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, host Debra Pearlman sits down with Peter Gregory, Business Broker at First Choice Business Brokers Westchester, to explore the real mechanics behind selling or buying a company — from valuation and buyer...
You’ll learn:
• How brokers prepare sellers and value businesses effectively
• NDA and proof-of-funds best practices for serious buyers
• How SBA loans empower business buyers and sellers
• Why simple, scalable models attract executive investors
• How incubators transform startups into job creators]]>1923businessbrokerage,businessincubators,businessstrategy,businessvaluation,buysellabusiness,communityimpact,confidentiality,debrapearlman,entrepreneurialoomph,entrepreneurship,executives,financialstrategy,leadership,mergersandacquisitions,networking,petergregory,sbaloans,scalingsuccess,smallbusinessgrowth,startupsfalse1515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-real-estate-to-coaching-mastery-with-fritz-pollard--68365261*Takeaways:*
• Coach–Recruit–Train: a durable leadership trio
• Mentorship & shadowing compress the learning curve
• Stamina comes from daily habits of mind and body
• Choose joy and relationships over status symbols]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68365261Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:00:07 +0000Debra PearlmanDirector of The Coaching Nexus, *Fritz Pollard* unpacks decades of lessons on leadership, mentorship, and the routines that power high-impact coaching. *Takeaways:* • Coach–Recruit–Train: a durable leadership trio • Mentorship & shadowing compress...*Takeaways:*
• Coach–Recruit–Train: a durable leadership trio
• Mentorship & shadowing compress the learning curve
• Stamina comes from daily habits of mind and body
• Choose joy and relationships over status symbols]]>2272accountability,coaching,entrepreneurship,focus,growth,habits,happiness,innovation,leadership,mentorship,mindset,performance,purpose,realestate,resilience,sales,strategy,systems,teamculturefalse1414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-cpa-to-dream-team-builder-assistants-culture-by-design-scaling-smart-with-rob-levin--68266310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68266310Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:09 +0000Debra PearlmanWhat happens when a CPA turns publisher, face-plants in print at the wrong time, and then builds one of the fastest-growing talent companies serving small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs)? Rob Levin, co-founder and CEO of Work Better Now, joins Debra...1776assistant,culture,delegation,entrepreneurship,focus,growth,hiring,kpis,leadership,mindset,offshoring,operations,playbook,productivity,recruiting,remote,sales,smallbusiness,strategy,talentfalse1313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lawsuit-proof-your-business-with-devora-lindeman--68179041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68179041Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanFrom dancer to defender of growing companies—employment lawyer Devora Lindeman shares how proactive counsel helps leaders sleep at night. We unpack real HR curveballs (the soap-opera kind), what to do before you’re sued, and how to turn culture from...2496ceo,compliance,culture,employmentlaw,entrepreneurship,founders,governance,handbooks,hiring,hr,leadership,mindset,operations,policies,retention,risk,scaling,smallbusiness,strategy,workplacefalse1212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-shredding-to-scaling-judith-papo-on-legal-shred-medical-waste-relationship-driven-growth--68091814Judith also gets real about being a woman leader in a male-dominated industry—owning her presence, leading with listening, and turning authenticity into a competitive advantage. Plus: hiring realities post-COVID, setting boundaries when you work with your spouse, and the mindset that keeps her scaling: “Life is a daring adventure—be open with kindness and compassion.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68091814Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanWhat does it take to grow from a single shredding truck to a multi-market operation that competes head-to-head with industry giants? In this candid conversation, Judith Papo shares the journey from Hudson Valley Shred to Legal Shred, which has...Judith also gets real about being a woman leader in a male-dominated industry—owning her presence, leading with listening, and turning authenticity into a competitive advantage. Plus: hiring realities post-COVID, setting boundaries when you work with your spouse, and the mindset that keeps her scaling: “Life is a daring adventure—be open with kindness and compassion.”]]>2303bni,branding,compliance,datasecurity,entrepreneurship,franchise,growth,hudsonvalley,leadership,legalshred,medicalwaste,mindset,operations,relationships,resilience,sales,scaling,shredding,trust,womenleadersfalse1111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-military-precision-to-business-success-john-klassen-s-leadership-playbook--68001391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68001391Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:15:07 +0000Debra PearlmanIn this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, host Debra Pearlman sits down with John Klassen, a business leader whose military discipline and banking precision shaped his management and sales philosophy. John shares powerful insights on leadership,...2524accountability,business,communication,delegation,discipline,entrepreneurship,growth,leadership,management,mindset,motivation,performance,planning,resilience,sales,strategy,success,succession,teamwork,visionfalse1010fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jazz-legacy-the-billion-dollar-idea-that-redefined-life-insurance-with-steve-simon--67896834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67896834Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanSteve Simon shares how compassion sparked the Living Benefits movement, forever changing life insurance. At nearly 80, he’s still innovating—building companies, creating music, and proving that passion and perseverance drive a true legacy.2041automotive,business,entrepreneur,finance,growth,innovation,inspiration,insurance,intuition,jazz,leadership,legacy,mindset,motivation,perseverance,philanthropy,resilience,startups,success,visionaryfalse99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ordinary-greatness-shirley-ann-felder-from-65m-waste-business-to-women-s-empowerment--67822244In this powerful conversation, Shirley (Chief Inspirational Officer, Ordinary Greatness Consulting) shares how she built and led a team in a male-dominated industry, employed over 150 people, helped women transition from welfare to work, and why she now helps women release, recycle, and rise.

In this episode:

• Building a woman-led brand in a “trash” industry (and why the trucks were purple)
• $65M revenue over 23 years, 150+ employees, and family as culture
• The 2009 crash, Chapter 11, and what “failure” really teaches
• Standing up inside yourself: confidence, conviction, and voice
• Workshops & retreats: Putting the Pieces of Your Puzzle Together and more

Connect with Shirley Ann Felder: search “Shirley Ann Felder” on LinkedIn/Instagram/TikTok/Facebook
Host: Debra Pearlman, Entrepreneurial OOMPH! — new episodes on Tuesdays.
Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and iHeart to never miss an episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67822244Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanFrom painting garbage trucks purple to signal “professional service for women,” to leading a $65M multi-state operation, to surviving Chapter 11 and rising again—Shirley Ann Felder embodies ordinary greatness. In this powerful conversation, Shirley...In this powerful conversation, Shirley (Chief Inspirational Officer, Ordinary Greatness Consulting) shares how she built and led a team in a male-dominated industry, employed over 150 people, helped women transition from welfare to work, and why she now helps women release, recycle, and rise.

In this episode:

• Building a woman-led brand in a “trash” industry (and why the trucks were purple)
• $65M revenue over 23 years, 150+ employees, and family as culture
• The 2009 crash, Chapter 11, and what “failure” really teaches
• Standing up inside yourself: confidence, conviction, and voice
• Workshops & retreats: Putting the Pieces of Your Puzzle Together and more

Connect with Shirley Ann Felder: search “Shirley Ann Felder” on LinkedIn/Instagram/TikTok/Facebook
Host: Debra Pearlman, Entrepreneurial OOMPH! — new episodes on Tuesdays.
Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and iHeart to never miss an episode.]]>1778empowerment,entrepreneurship,founders,growth,inspiration,leadership,mindset,perseverance,reinvention,resilience,smallbusiness,womenleadersfalse88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-shadows-to-scale-revops-speed-smart-systems-with-mark-heinsman--67723795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67723795Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:00:09 +0000Debra PearlmanSeventeen years “in the shadows” supporting marquee brands—and now stepping into the spotlight. In this episode, Mark Heinsman, owner of Imagative (IMAGATIV.com), shares how he shifted from custom web builds to Revenue Operations: assembling fast,...1893abtesting,analytics,automation,branding,content,crm,data,email,entrepreneurship,funnels,gotomarket,growth,leadership,leadgen,mindset,optimization,paidmedia,revops,scaling,smsfalse77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-healing-hands-to-ceo-gina-mcdonald-s-massage-experience--67636161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67636161Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanGina McDonald grew Massage Experience from a single spa into a thriving collective. She shares how she empowers other entrepreneurs, mentors providers in financial savvy, and builds a business rooted in growth, resilience & purpose.1774bni,boundaries,business,ceo,coaching,collective,community,empowerment,entrepreneur,finance,growth,leadership,mentorship,networking,ownership,resilience,strategy,success,vision,wellnessfalse66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/resilience-wellness-leadership-with-carole-hurst--67544643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67544643Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanCarole Hurst, a 75-year-old wellness educator, entrepreneur, and team leader, shares her powerful story of resilience, health transformation, and leadership. From overcoming major health challenges and living with muscular dystrophy to building a...2091entrepreneurmindset,gratitudepractice,healthyliving,lifebydesign,longevitymindset,purposedriven,resilientleader,teamleadership,wellnessentrepreneur,womeninbusinessfalse55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/know-your-numbers-know-your-business-with-kyle-harrison--67469938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67469938Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:00:09 +0000Debra PearlmanReal estate coach & numbers expert Kyle Harrison shares how clarity in your financials transforms business, leadership, and life. Vulnerability, alignment, and success—beyond the spreadsheets.2050bookkeeping,business,clarity,coaching,entrepreneurship,finance,growth,inspiration,investing,leadership,mindset,motivation,numbers,productivity,profit,purpose,realestate,strategy,success,wealthfalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/still-scaling-at-83-coaching-feedback-emotional-alchemy-with-sheila-pearl--67418184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67418184Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanAt 83, Sheila Pearl is still coaching, growing, and inspiring. She shares powerful lessons on leadership, emotional alchemy, and feedback in this unforgettable episode.2089coaching,emotionalalchemy,entrepreneurialoomph,leadership,sheilapearl,stillscalingfalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/focus-failure-financial-freedom-with-eric-egeland--67332942

• How to spot cracks in your business foundation before they break you.
• Why key employees can make or break your growth.
• The art of creating recurring revenue that runs without you.
• Lessons from failure that fuel long-term success.

Whether you’re a solopreneur, team leader, or CEO-in-the-making, this episode delivers the mindset shifts and practical strategies to future-proof your business and your income.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67332942Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanWhat can a former rock star teach you about building sustainable businesses? In this candid and insightful conversation, Debra Pearlman sits down with Eric Egeland, founder of Capacity Consulting and Capacity Bookkeeping, to unpack decades of...

• How to spot cracks in your business foundation before they break you.
• Why key employees can make or break your growth.
• The art of creating recurring revenue that runs without you.
• Lessons from failure that fuel long-term success.

Whether you’re a solopreneur, team leader, or CEO-in-the-making, this episode delivers the mindset shifts and practical strategies to future-proof your business and your income.

]]>2125bookkeeping,business,coaching,consulting,entrepreneurship,focus,freedom,growth,hustle,innovation,inspiration,leadership,mindset,motivation,productivity,resilience,revenue,scaling,strategy,successfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scaling-with-support-the-coach-mentor-advantage--67246996
Kyle shares the pivotal moments in transitioning from hands-on fieldwork to operational independence, leveraging systems, processes, and effective delegation to scale sustainably. Inspired by Mike McAllist’s Clockwork, Kyle reveals how implementing SOPs and structured training empowered his team to deliver year-round, high-quality service.
This conversation dives into:

    •    🌱 Scaling Strategies: Moving from technician to business leader
    •    🛠 Business Autonomy: Building systems for self-sustaining operations
    •    📈 Coaching & Mentorship: Why coaching accelerates growth for tradespeople
    •    🔄 Diversification: Adapting services for seasonal demand
    •    ⏱ Time Mastery: Valuing time, delegation, and productivity tools

Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and trades professionals, this episode offers actionable insights to grow smarter, not just harder.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67246996Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:08 +0000Debra PearlmanIn this episode of Entrepreneurial OOMPH!, host Debra Pearlman sits down with Kyle Hudson, successful entrepreneur and BNI Director Consultant, to explore how he and his brother grew their Charleston-based landscaping company from a small family...
Kyle shares the pivotal moments in transitioning from hands-on fieldwork to operational independence, leveraging systems, processes, and effective delegation to scale sustainably. Inspired by Mike McAllist’s Clockwork, Kyle reveals how implementing SOPs and structured training empowered his team to deliver year-round, high-quality service.
This conversation dives into:

    •    🌱 Scaling Strategies: Moving from technician to business leader
    •    🛠 Business Autonomy: Building systems for self-sustaining operations
    •    📈 Coaching & Mentorship: Why coaching accelerates growth for tradespeople
    •    🔄 Diversification: Adapting services for seasonal demand
    •    ⏱ Time Mastery: Valuing time, delegation, and productivity tools

Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and trades professionals, this episode offers actionable insights to grow smarter, not just harder.]]>1758autonomy,bni,coaching,contractors,delegation,diversification,entrepreneurship,landscaping,leadership,mentorship,mindset,scaling,serviceindustry,sops,timemanagementfalse11full