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Success is Weird and Messy

Success is Weird and Messy

By: Gabriel HR
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From the outside, most success stories look like a straight line. In this podcast, host Kathleen Gabriel pulls back the curtain on what truly happens behind the scenes of business success. Drawing from her extensive background as a Human Resources consultant, Kathleen explores the messy, unpredictable path entrepreneurs actually travel. Interviewing a new business owner every week, she uncovers the strategic thinking, resilience, and adaptability that transform initial setbacks into ultimate triumphs.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Hilary Dolbee, founder of VisionPath CFO
    Jul 17 2025

    Join us for an insightful conversation with Hilary Dolbee, founder and CEO of VisionPath CFO, a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of experience who has served in CFO and COO roles across multiple industries. In this episode, Hilary shares her expertise on when and why businesses should consider working with a fractional CFO, reveals common financial pitfalls that can derail growth, and provides actionable strategies for making smart pivots. Whether you're a startup founder or seasoned entrepreneur, this conversation delivers practical financial wisdom to help you optimize your company's value and make better business decisions.

    https://visionpathcfo.com/

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    34 mins
  • Orly Zeewy
    Jul 10 2025

    In this episode, we dive deep into the world of branding with Orly Zeewy, founder of Zeewy Brands and author of "Ready, Launch, Brand." Orly shares her proven strategies for helping business owners amplify their company brands and transform their LinkedIn profiles into powerful lead generation tools. With her unique ability to turn complex branding concepts into clear, actionable steps, she reveals how solopreneurs can shift from being invisible in their market to becoming memorable industry voices in just three weeks. Throughout the conversation, Orly demonstrates her signature superpower of “making messy clear” by offering practical insights that you can immediately implement to elevate your professional presence and attract ideal clients.

    Orly’s book: Ready, Launch Brand: https://bit.ly/readylaunchbrand

    Free Discovery call: https://calendly.com/zeewyo/20min-discovery-call

    Brand Clarity Breakthrough session: https://calendly.com/zeewyo/90-minute-clarity-session

    Free brand clarity checklist: https://crafty-thinker-1809.kit.com/brand-clarity-checklist

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    31 mins
  • Kristin Gravitt
    Jul 3 2025

    Running a business shouldn't mean drowning in spreadsheets or losing sleep over cash flow. In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Gravitt, CPA and fractional CFO, who specializes in helping business owners simplify their finances, increase profits, and reclaim personal time. Kristin breaks down why setting clear financial goals is the foundation of business success, the critical difference between high sales and actual profitability, and practical strategies for getting professional financial guidance even when you're managing your own books. Tune in to discover how the right financial strategies can free you to focus on what you do best – growing your business.

    Go to https://kristingravitt.com for a free month of financial teaching and Q&A so that even if you’re doing your own books, you have expert advice when you need it!

    https://kristingravitt.com/

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

    https://www.instagram.com/kristingravitt/

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    30 mins

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