How Follow-Up Strategy Can Boost Success

How Follow-Up Strategy Can Boost Success

In this episode of Claim Your Career Crown, host Lynn Whitbeck welcomes Wanda Allen, follow-up sales expert and speaker, to discuss how a powerful follow-up strategy can transform your results. Wanda explains how this overlooked area in business communication is often the missing link between interest and conversion—and how to change that. The Fortune Really Is in the Follow-Up Strategy …

How Personal Transformation Inspires Successful Coaching

How Personal Transformation Inspires Successful Coaching

In this episode of Claim Your Career Crown, Lynn welcomes transformational life coach and bestselling author Laura Rinnankoski to explore how personal transformation lays the foundation for meaningful, impactful coaching. With a global background and multilingual approach, Laura shares how embracing personal growth—flaws and all—can empower both coaches and clients to create authentic, lasting change. Watch this conversation on how …

Toxic Ingredients: How Bad Are They and Why Should We Avoid Them?

Toxic Ingredients: How Bad Are They and Why Should We Avoid Them?

In this episode of Claim Your Career Crown, Lynn Whitbeck sits down with Kim Zangar, better known as Non-Tox Nana, to explore the hidden dangers of toxic ingredients in everyday personal and household products. As someone who’s spent over a decade helping others live cleaner, healthier lives, Kim shares her personal story, practical insights, and the surprising ways these ingredients …

How to Build a World Champion Business

How to Build a World Champion Business

In this episode of Claim Your Career Crown, Lynn is joined by Laura Armstrong, a three-time world champion martial artist and creator of Wealth Mastery Systems. Together, they unpack the steps to build a world champion business, blending Laura’s hard-earned insights from the competitive world of martial arts with her strategic business expertise. Whether you’re scaling a company or just …

AI Productivity Secrets: How to Instantly Boost Your Efficiency

AI Productivity Secrets: How to Instantly Boost Your Efficiency

In this episode of Claim Your Career Crown, Lynn Whitbeck welcomes Katerina Rothman, entrepreneur, marketing expert, and business coach, for a powerful discussion on AI Productivity Secrets: How to Instantly Boost Your Efficiency. Drawing from her extensive experience helping businesses streamline operations and scale, Katerina shares how AI productivity tools can cut your work time in half—without sacrificing results. Whether …

The Empowering J3=E Formula: Redefine Your Perspective on Challenges

The Empowering J3=E Formula: Redefine Your Perspective on Challenges

In our latest Claim Your Career Crown episode, we’re joined by Laura Ballet, creator of the transformative J3=E Formula. Laura shares how this powerful mindset tool can help you redefine your perspective on challenges, unlocking new pathways to growth and empowerment. Whether you’re facing career hurdles, personal setbacks, or day-to-day stress, Laura’s insights will inspire you to embrace challenges with …

Twice the Profit: How to Double Your Income in 90 Days or Less

Twice the Profit: How to Double Your Income in 90 Days or Less

For our latest Claim Your Career Crown episode, we’re joined by Chuck Blakeman, a renowned business expert who reveals powerful strategies to help you double your income in just 90 days. Chuck dives into the key mistakes traditional sales methods make — and how to turn them around for better results. Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or sales professional, …

Optimize and Automate: How to Embrace Efficiency in Your Business

Optimize and Automate: How to Embrace Efficiency in Your Business

In this episode of Claim Your Career Crown, Mayo Best, head of Blitz Business Development Firm, talks all things optimization, automation, and how to embrace efficiency. He shares how business owners can free themselves from overwhelm and reclaim their genius zones—without getting buried in buzzwords or chasing the latest shiny tech trend. Whether you’re drowning in digital tools or still …

Making Fantasy a Reality: How to Find Success as a Self-Published Author

Making Fantasy a Reality: How to Find Success as a Self-Published Author

In our latest Claim Your Career Crown episode, we’re joined by Claire E. Jones, an author and expert in guiding writers — both published and aspiring — to successfully bring their books to readers. Claire shares valuable insights into navigating the world of self-publishing, from crafting compelling stories to marketing strategies that grab attention. Whether you’ve got a manuscript tucked …

How to Use Guerrilla Publicity to Create More Visibility, Leads, and Profits

How to Use Guerrilla Publicity to Create More Visibility, Leads, and Profits

This week’s Claim Your Career Crown episode features our special guest, Jill Lublin, a publicity expert who reveals powerful strategies for using guerrilla publicity to grow your business. Jill shares creative, low-cost tactics that anyone can use to boost visibility, attract leads, and increase profits — even without a big marketing budget. Whether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or …

Confidence Boost: How to Overcome Self-Sabotage in Your Career

Confidence Boost: How to Overcome Self-Sabotage in Your Career

For our newest Claim Your Career Crown episode, we’re joined by Simone Fortier, an expert in unlocking potential and overcoming barriers to success. Simone dives into the tricky world of self-sabotage — especially how it shows up for women and entrepreneurs with ADHD. If you’ve ever struggled with second-guessing yourself, procrastination, or feeling stuck in your career, this episode is …

More Than Just a Job: Beyond Your Title, Who Are You Really?

More Than Just a Job: Beyond Your Title, Who Are You Really?

In our latest Claim Your Career Crown episode, we sit down with LaQuincia Nichols to explore a powerful question: Beyond your title, who are you really? LaQuincia brings her wealth of experience to unpack how embracing your full identity — beyond what you do for a living — can empower your career, relationships, and overall well-being. If you’ve ever felt …

Songs Sell How to Stand Out with Music in Your Sales and Marketing

Songs Sell: How to Stand Out with Music in Your Sales and Marketing

Remember the jingles in TV ads? For decades, music has been instrumental (pun intended) in capturing listeners’ attention and tuning them into a product or service that can benefit them. Today is no different. How can you use music in your sales and marketing? When songs sell, what songs will do the trick for your business? In this episode of …

Successful Branding: How to Craft an Effective Business Growth Tool

Successful Branding: How to Craft an Effective Business Growth Tool

In today’s market, a strong, authentic brand is essential for business growth. In this episode of Claim Your Career Crown, branding expert Liz Johnson shares key steps to crafting a brand that reflects your values while attracting and retaining customers. From understanding your audience to building a cohesive identity, Liz’s insights will help you create successful branding that stands out …

Stagnant Communication Syndrome: What it Is and How to Overcome It

Stagnant Communication Syndrome: What it Is and How to Overcome It

Communication is vital for success, but what happens when it feels stale? In this episode of Claim Your Career Crown, communication expert Grace C.W. Liu explains “Stagnant Communication Syndrome”—how it shows up in work and life, and how to overcome it. Whether due to burnout, misunderstandings, or routine habits, Grace shares strategies to re-energize conversations and create more meaningful connections. …

How to Focus on Valuable Lessons Learned When Client Mistakes Happen

How to Focus on Valuable Lessons Learned When Client Mistakes Happen

We’re all human, and sometimes mistakes are made. It can be easy to fall into feeling like a failure when things go sideways, but remember that none of us is perfect. Instead, consider how you can move forward from this. What are the lessons learned? How will this small hiccup make you an even better salesperson in the future? In …

Why Appointments with Yourself Are Vital and How to Get Started

Why Appointments with Yourself Are Vital and How to Get Started

In today’s busy world, it’s easy to prioritize others over ourselves—but what if scheduling time for yourself was the key to greater productivity and well-being? In this episode of Claim Your Career Crown, time management expert Stacy Braiuca explains why self-appointments are essential for balance and success. She shares practical strategies for carving out time for self-care, focus, and reflection—even …

Want Speaking Gigs? Get Tips & Strategies on How to Get Started!

Want Speaking Gigs? Get Tips & Strategies on How to Get Started!

If you’ve ever wanted to step on stage and share your expertise but don’t know where to start, this episode of Claim Your Career Crown is for you! Speaker and expert Leisa Reid shares actionable tips on breaking into the speaking world—from finding your unique voice to building your network and marketing yourself. Whether you’re new or experienced, Leisa will …

What Roaches Can Teach on How to Stand Out and Spark Connection

What Roaches Can Teach on How to Stand Out and Spark Connection

What do roaches have to do with outreach and sparking connection? It’s a lesson learned from the San Antonio Zoo’s wildly popular Valentine’s Day promotion to “Name a Roach After Your Ex.” This annual event is a huge draw for people with bad exes, and it helps the zoo raise a ton of money that goes towards keeping the animals fed …

7 Practical Steps to Overcome Toxic Perfectionism and Gain Confidence

7 Practical Steps to Overcome Toxic Perfectionism and Gain Confidence

Perfectionism can quietly hold us back, making us feel like nothing is ever good enough. In this episode of Claim Your Career Crown, Michele Molitor, a master coach, shares seven practical steps to break free from toxic perfectionism. By embracing progress over perfection, you can reclaim your confidence and take action without the fear of falling short. Tune in to …