Expert In You

In today’s episode, Ann dives deep into the critical mistakes that hold many talented professionals back when launching their coaching, consulting, or advisory business. Drawing from her journey - transitioning from a multi-business owner to a seven-figure consultant, Ann shares the costly missteps she made, how she overcame cookie-cutter systems, and why leveraging your unique expertise is the fastest route to building a high-end,...

In this episode, host Ann Carden sits down with Michael G. Neece, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and advocate for kindness-driven leadership. With a career that spans five industries—including a surprising start in planetariums—Michael has built a unique business around the transformative power of kindness, trust, and authentic human connection in the workplace.

In this inspiring conversation, Michael shares his journey fro...

In this episode, host Ann Carden sits down with Samantha Newman, a multi-talented marketing consultant, social media guru, podcast host, and business broker. Samantha shares her journey from running a marketing agency for over 20 years to helping businesses prepare for successful exits and sales. Together, Ann and Samantha dive deep into the essential strategies needed to make your business more marketable, whether you’re looking t...

In this episode, host Ann Carden sits down with the incredible Rai Cornell, CEO and founder of Cornell Content Marketing. Rai brings a unique blend of expertise to the table—not only is she a seasoned marketing leader and fractional CMO, but her background in psychology sets her apart as a true marketing psychology strategist.

Ann and Rai dive deep into how understanding human behavior and leveraging psychological frameworks can re...

In this episode, Ann Carden dives deep into the real reasons why even the most seasoned entrepreneurs can find themselves stuck and playing smaller than they’re capable of. Ann pulls back the curtain on the three major mindset blocks—success paralysis, the expert identity trap, and isolation at the top—that hold brilliant business owners back from leveling up, hitting those bigger goals, and getting paid what they’re truly worth.

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In this episode, host Ann Carden welcomes Chris Miles—known as the “anti-financial advisor”—for a conversation packed with practical insights, hard-won experience, and a fresh perspective on creating true financial freedom. Chris shares his journey from college dropout to successful entrepreneur, the hard lessons learned through boom, bust, and recession, and how he discovered that real wealth comes from making work optional throug...

In this episode, host Ann Carden dives into the game-changing strategy of creating a $50,000 “rinse and repeat” offer for consultants, agency owners, coaches, and B2B experts. Ann shares her personal journey from uncertainty about high-ticket offers to helping clients scale their businesses with premium packages that unlock extraordinary growth and financial freedom.

You’ll hear compelling stories of clients who transformed their b...

In this episode, host Ann Carden sits down with Christopher Filipiak, a renowned sales expert who’s made waves working with major corporations and large enterprises. If you’ve ever wondered how to break into the world of enterprise clients or scale your consulting, coaching, or expert business to new heights, this conversation is for you.

Christopher shares his fascinating journey from working at Ford Motor Company to selling into ...

In this episode, Ann dives into why so many speakers, coaches, and consultants love getting on stage, guesting on podcasts, or running virtual rooms—but struggle to turn those speaking opportunities into consistent, predictable revenue. 

She challenges you to rethink your approach: Are you just inspiring your audience, or are you influencing buyers and building a true marketing and sales engine for your business? Ann uncovers the m...

In this episode, Ann Carden sits down with award-winning designer Michael Pila, the creative force behind No Nonsense Web Design. Michael shares how he transforms websites into powerful marketing tools that do more than just look pretty—they actually help businesses connect with their ideal customers and stand out in the marketplace. The conversation delves into Michael’s unique experience working with nonprofits, local theaters, a...

In this episode, Ann dives into one of the most common challenges faced by professional entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and agency owners: missing out on the biggest opportunities sitting right in front of them. 

Drawing from real-life client success stories and her own experience coaching experts for over 15 years, Ann reveals why scaling your business and increasing your revenue often isn't about chasing more leads or adding...

In this episode, host Ann Carden dives deep into the world of podcasting with special guest Travis Chappell—one of the top names in the business podcasting space and the creator of the popular "Travis Makes Money" show. Travis shares his incredible journey from uncertain beginnings and door-to-door sales to building a successful media company, gaining thousands of listeners, and landing lucrative sponsorship deals.

In this conver...

In this episode, host Ann Carden dives deep into a critical issue plaguing many talented consultants, coaches, and expert entrepreneurs—undervaluing themselves and undercharging for their brilliance. Ann shares real-life stories from her experience working with top-tier consultants who are truly the best at what they do, yet their income doesn’t reflect their expertise.

You’ll discover how powerful positioning, strategic sales conv...

In this episode, Ann Carden is joined by Mitchell C. Beinhaker, an experienced business attorney with over three decades of practice in New Jersey and New York. Mitch specializes in helping business owners start, grow, and protect their ventures through proper legal procedures, business agreements, and strategic estate planning.

Together, Ann and Mitch get into the often-overlooked legal pitfalls that small and family-owned busin...