Episodes

  • Find Your Freedom Point with Jenn Piper, Volare AI

    Find Your Freedom Point with Jenn Piper, Volare AI
    Apr 15 2026
    Ep.20 If your business can’t run without you… it’s not an asset. “As soon as you walk out the door, so does your business intelligence.” Jazzy T sits down with Jennifer Piper of Volare AI to break down an unpopular truth: if you’re building a business that depends on your presence, your decisions, and your constant involvement… you have created a high-paying job—not a transferable asset. You didn’t start your business to work 60-hour weeks with nothing to show for it. With proven scaling experience and AI-powered insights, Volare AI helps uncover the hidden gaps holding you back—so you can finally step into the role of visionary, not overworked operator. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: ✔️ Define your freedom point (and why it matters from day one) ✔️ Measure your business value using a real health score ✔️ Understand why “10X” doesn’t mean what you think it does ✔️ Build systems that allow your business to scale—and eventually run without you 🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS ✨ Stop Guessing Your Business Value Use Jenn’s assessment tool to calculate your business health score across leadership, recruiting, sales, marketing, financials, and productivity. ✨ 10X Is Based on Profit—Not Revenue Your valuation is tied to EBITDA (earnings before interest and taxes)—not top-line revenue. Your multiple depends on industry, systems, and risk. ✨ Your KPIs Should Lead to Freedom If your metrics don’t tell you how close you are to stepping away, you’re tracking the wrong numbers. RESOURCES 🔗 Connect with Jennifer Piper on LinkedIn 🔗 Visit Volare AI - Take the Business Health Assessment 🔗 Connect with Jazzy T on LinkedIn: Learn more about Podcast Advertising | JazzCast Pros Chapters: 00:00 Build a Business That Doesn’t Depend on You 06:02 How to Increase Your Business Value with a Health Score 08:04 Why Business Assessments Feel Scary (and Why You Need One) 09:41 Systems & SOPs for Creative Entrepreneurs 12:39 Turning Your Business into a Transferable Asset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Public Speaking Pro Tips with Candice Kellogg

    Public Speaking Pro Tips with Candice Kellogg
    Apr 10 2026
    “There’s no transformation without transparency.” That's why I’m pulling back the curtain on my own journey into public speaking. Ep. 19 Elevating Enterprise, I'm flipped from interviewer to student when Candice Kellogg, Master Trainer with Dale Carnegie, turns our interview into a live coaching session at the Women Empowering Women Conference. No notes. No prep. Just my experience. And in that moment, I realized what so many of us struggle with:Confidence in private doesn’t always translate to confidence in public. Candace walks me (and you) through how to speak with authority—without hiding behind a script—and proves that your lived experience is more than enough. 🎤 The 3 Essentials of Public Speaking You must earn the right to speak You must be excited about your message You must be eager to share the value 🔗 Resources: Connect with Candice Kellogg | LinkedIn Learn more about Dale Carnegie public speaking training 🎤 Podcast Movement Conference: https://podcastmovement.com Ready to use your voice as a business asset? Start as a guest, advertiser, or launch your own show with JazzCast Pros. 👉 Connect with me on LinkedIn ⁠Jazzy T Williams ⁠ 🌐 Visit: ⁠https://jazzcastpros.com⁠ Subscribe, share, and send this to someone who needs the push. Chapters: 00:00:00 – The Broadcaster's Fear of Public Speaking 00:01:34 – Meet Candice Kellogg (Dale Carnegie Master Trainer)00:02:04 – Purpose vs Position: Aligning Your Work00:04:32 – “No Transformation Without Transparency”00:05:09 – The Coaching Begins00:06:43 – Speaking Without My Notes00:07:06 – Podcasting vs Broadcasting00:08:48 – The Power of One Clear Message00:09:27 – The Breakthrough: I Just Gave a Talk?!00:10:54 – “You’re Ready Right Now”00:11:39 – My 3 Takeaways to Elevate Your Enterprise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Sponsorship as a Leadership Strategy | Taletha Best, YMCA

    Sponsorship as a Leadership Strategy | Taletha Best, YMCA
    Apr 2 2026
    Ep. 18 Event sponsorship can be transactional or transformational. At the Women Empowering Women Conference, the presenting sponsor the YMCA did more than put their name on the event. They brought their team, created space for growth, and treated this experience as an extension of their leadership development strategy. In this live conversation, Chief People & Culture Officer Taletha Best breaks down how the Y builds culture from the inside out—through employee engagement, leadership development, and real community connection. Because strong organizations don’t just invest in marketing, they invest in their people. 🎯 Key Takeaways: The difference between sponsorship and active investment The evolution of the YMCA—from the Young Men’s Christian Association to an inclusive organization serving the unique needs of each community. Why putting your team in the right rooms accelerates growth How culture drives long-term impact Hear more from our Women's Empowerment Series 5-Step Cycle for Organizational Change Management | Jacqueline Phichith | Podcasts Why 45% More Women Work in Construction | Jenna Tatar, Riedman | Podcasts Soundbites + Highlights | Media Training from Women Empowering Women | Podcasts 9th Annual Women Empowering Women Conference March 18, 2027 Learn more here Chapters: 00:00 Sponsorship vs Just Visibility 00:45 Meet Taletha Best, YMCA Chief People & Culture Officer 01:20 What “People & Culture” Really Means02:15 Leadership, Engagement & DEI in Action 03:15 What Does YMCA Stand For?5:00 Serving Neighborhood Needs 6:00 Why the YMCA Sponsors Women Empowering Women7:00 Filling Your Team’s Cup vs Just Expecting Output 8:00 Conference Takeaways: Growth, Failure & Mindset9:00 “You Haven’t Failed If You’re Not Done” 9:30 Final Thoughts + What’s Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • 5-Step Cycle for Organizational Change Management | Jacqueline Phichith

    5-Step Cycle for Organizational Change Management | Jacqueline Phichith
    Mar 30 2026
    You bought the system. You held the meeting with your team. So why isn’t anything changing? Ep. 17 Jazzy T sits down with Jacqueline Phichith to break down the real reason change fails inside organizations, and it has nothing to do with the technology. It’s about where people get stuck. Jacqueline introduces the ADKAR framework, a simple but powerful way to understand how people actually move through change. Awareness – You know the change is happening Desire – You actually want to engage with it Knowledge – You understand how to use it Ability – You can apply it in real life Reinforcement – It becomes part of how you work This conversation will help you identify exactly where the breakdown is—and how to move people forward with clarity, not frustration. 🌐 Resources: Jacqueline Phichith, Communications & Change Leadership | CCMP, 📍 CooperCompanies, Rochester, NY 🔗 LinkedIn: Jacqueline Phichith | LinkedIn Hear more from our Women's Empowerment Series Why 45% More Women Work in Construction | Jenna Tatar, Riedman | Podcasts 9th Annual Women Empowering Women Conference March 18, 2027 Learn more here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Why 45% More Women Work in Construction | Jenna Tatar, Riedman

    Why 45% More Women Work in Construction | Jenna Tatar, Riedman
    Mar 26 2026
    "Development isn't just about building buildings. It's about shaping how people experience their environments and their communities." — Jenna Tatar In this kickoff episode of our Women’s Empowerment Series, Jazzy T sits down with Jenna Tatar, Operational Excellence Manager at Riedman, to unpack why now is the time for women to step into real estate development. 🔑 Key Takeaways: The pay gap is shrinking in the real estate development industry. There's a 45% increase in women's participation in construction over the last decade How operational roles translate vision into real-world impact Media training from JazzCast Pros helps you practice your voice, refine your message, and show up confidently in high-stakes rooms 🎧 Listen to High Vibe Table Talks ep 142 with Merchon and Jazzy T for our biggest takeaways from the sold-out Women Empowering Women Conference—including behind-the-scenes media training moments. 🌐 Resources: 👩🏽‍💼 Jenna Tatar, Operational Excellence Manager, Riedman📍 45 East Ave, Rochester, NY 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-tatar-pmp-1630875/ 9th Annual Women Empowering Women Conference March 18, 2027 Learn more here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • The City Needs Vendors! Are You Registered? | MWBE Conference Updates

    The City Needs Vendors! Are You Registered? | MWBE Conference Updates
    Mar 22 2026
    Stop Missing Out on Government Contracts. Get in the Room! Ep. 15 Tymothi Howard—the man responsible for overseeing purchasing for the City of Rochester and promoting minority, and women-owned enterprise participation reveals the secret to procurement deals. He’s not just explaining the system—he’s showing you where the opportunities are and how to position your business to access them. Join us at the 4th Annual Upstate NY MWBE Conference 📍 Location: Rochester Riverside Convention Center📅 Dates: March 30 – April 1 🎟️ Register here This isn’t just another networking event. This is where you go to: ✔️ Learn the State MWBE certification process ✔️ Meet prime contractors looking for subcontractors ✔️ Understand how to find and respond to real City opportunities ✔️ Get clarity on capability statements, bonding, and requirements ✔️ Build relationships that can lead to paid contracts—not just contacts If you’re serious about doing business with your local New York municipalities, you need to be in this room. Jazzy T will be hosting the success panel on Day 3 with top-tier MWBE firms. Read this👉 2026 Upstate NY MWBE Conference Preview Learn how to get MWBE certified in New York State, connect with prime contractors actually awarding work and understand how to start doing business with the City of Rochester… all in one room! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Clarity Is Profitable | Mental Fitness for Leaders with Jill Peterson

    Clarity Is Profitable | Mental Fitness for Leaders with Jill Peterson
    Mar 13 2026
    Ep. 14 Ever delayed firing someone you knew wasn’t the right fit, or second-guessed a big business decision for weeks? Growth strategist Jill Peterson explains how strengthening your mental fitness can help you make clearer, more profitable decisions. On this episode of Elevating Enterprise with Jazzy T + RJ Williams you’ll learn how to regulate emotional decision-making, document scalable systems, and use data—not fear—to guide your next business move. About Our Guest: Jill Peterson is the Founder and Chief Growth Strategist of Clover Insights, where she helps corporate executives and growth-stage founders remove the hidden leadership and structural barriers limiting their next stage of growth. Through her proprietary 4P Pathway — People, Process, Profits, and Purpose — Jill integrates mental fitness with operational strategy so organizations can scale without sacrificing culture or clarity. A Positive Intelligence® Coach and TriMetrix practitioner, she equips leaders with the mindset and systems needed for sustainable expansion. Her clients have achieved up to 300% growth, stronger engagement, reduced turnover, and tighter team alignment. 📧 Connect with Jill Peterson Email: Info@FindYourClover.com Phone: 585-705-8977 🔗 Resources & Links Download Jill's free Decision Making Tool 📬 Join the I Heard It on a Podcast Newsletter on LinkedIn Get the FREE Procurement Ready Checklist👉https://www.jazzcastpros.com/enterprise Discover more show on your personal and professional development journey Podcasts | JazzCast Pros ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Why your nervous system belongs in your profit margin02:05 – What mental fitness really means for business leaders04:56 – The hidden financial cost of emotional decisions07:20 – Using data instead of fear to guide business choices11:06 – Why clarity and dashboards make leadership easier12:18 – Understanding the “Judge” mindset and leadership saboteurs17:14 – The importance of documenting SOPs for scaling22:07 – 8 Peanut butter & Jelly SOPs25:59 – Simple nervous-system regulation tactics 30:08 – The 9 leadership saboteurs that influence decision-making33:59 – Turning challenges into opportunities for growth36:23 – Why aligning People, Process, Profits & Purpose drives sustainable growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Where's the Money? How to Get SBA Funding for Your Business

    Where's the Money? How to Get SBA Funding for Your Business
    Mar 5 2026
    Ep. 13 If you’ve ever hit a wall trying to access capital, this episode of Elevating Enterprise breaks down how SBA loans can help you start, stabilize, or scale your business. Mary Stone, Senior Vice President and SBA Manager at M&T Bank is here to break down what SBA loans really are, why they exist, and how programs like the SBA 7(a) loan help entrepreneurs secure funding when traditional lending may feel out of reach. This conversation gives you the inside track on how to approach lenders, prepare your application, and leverage the resources available to small business owners. Because sometimes the difference between stuck and scaling is simply knowing which financial doors to knock on. 🔑 In This Episode • What the SBA 7(a) loan program is and who it’s designed for • How SBA loans help businesses that may not qualify for traditional lending • What lenders actually look for when reviewing your application • How long approvals can take—and what impacts the timeline 🔗 Resources Mentioned • SBA Loan Programs: https://www.sba.gov • Small Business Development Centers: https://americassbdc.org • SCORE Mentorship: https://www.score.org • M&T Bank: https://www.mtb.com 🎧 Listen now and learn how to turn access to capital into a tool for real business growth. About the Guest: Mary Stone is the Senior Vice President and SBA Manager at M&T Bank. Responsible for more than $700 million in SBA lending, she leads a team dedicated to providing small businesses with access to necessary capital. Her career is marked by deep-rooted passion for empowering "Main Street America," particularly in her hometown of Rochester, New York. Under her leadership, M&T Bank remains a top ten SBA lender nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins