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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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  • 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!

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  • Siobhan Barros-Limón
    Jun 26 2025

    In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Siobhan Barros-Limón, founder of SBL Advantage Consulting, who specializes in building high-performance teams and helping businesses serving underrepresented communities scale their impact to create lasting legacies. Siobhan shares candid insights about the real challenges of entrepreneurship, from overcoming initial hurdles to developing the resourcefulness needed to grow a business without breaking the bank. She also dives deep into the crucial mindset shifts required to see yourself as a true entrepreneur and leader, offering practical strategies for anyone looking to build something meaningful while making a difference in their community.

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  • Karin Volo
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    What do you do when life gives you curve ball after curve ball? In this episode I talk with Chief Joy Bringer Karin Volo about the necessity of integrating AI into your business, how to stay ahead of technology, and how to make giant pivots at the right time. She shares the hair-raising stories of when she was falsely accused of fraud and when she survived cancer, and how these dramatic challenges changed her life and way of doing business.

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