From a Joke to an AI Search Company: Michael Buckbee’s Startup Journey

From $150K in Debt to Building a Thriving SEO Agency: Senthilkumar's Story of Resilience, Reinvention, and Purpose

What do you do when years of hard work leave you with debt, burnout, and uncertainty? In this episode of Telling My Story, entrepreneur and SEO expert Senthilkumar Subramanian shares his powerful journey from building multiple businesses and accumulating over $150,000 in debt to creating a thriving SEO agency that helps businesses grow through Google and AI search. We discuss entrepreneurship, resilience, business pivots, the impact of COVID-19, the future of SEO, and why true success comes from purpose rather than profit alone. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone navigating a major life transition, this conversation offers valuable lessons on perseverance, reinvention, and creating meaningful impact. you can view Senthilkumar's work on: https://seowithsenthil.com/seo-crash-course/

Leadership in Action: Driving Growth, Innovation, and Lasting Impact with Christopher Swing

What does it take to successfully lead across multiple industries while driving innovation, growth, and lasting impact? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with executive leader, board director, investor, educator, and healthcare innovator Christopher Swing. With experience spanning healthcare, logistics, finance, manufacturing, consulting, and private equity, Christopher shares the lessons he's learned from leading organizations through growth, transformation, and complex business challenges. We discuss leadership, operational excellence, mentorship, healthcare innovation, private equity, continuous improvement, and what it takes to build high-performing teams in an ever-changing business environment. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, aspiring leader, or business professional, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately. You can view Christopher work on: https://www.swingceo.com

The Game of Ten®: Overcoming Self-Doubt, Leading with Awareness, and Unlocking Your Highest Potential with Steve Barton

What if the biggest obstacle to your success isn't a lack of skill, knowledge, or opportunity—but hidden patterns of fear, self-doubt, guilt, and shame? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with executive coach, author, and creator of The Game of Ten®, Steve Barton, to explore how awareness can transform the way we lead, perform, and live. Drawing on nearly five decades of business experience and leadership development, Steve shares how high achievers can move beyond reactive thinking and access a state of clarity, confidence, and intentional action. We discuss the hidden psychology behind peak performance, why success doesn't always create fulfillment, how intuition strengthens leadership, and practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt and stress. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, aspiring leader, or someone seeking greater purpose and peace of mind, this conversation offers actionable insights that can help you elevate every area of your life. You can view Steve work on: https://www.stevebartoncoaching.com

Building a Business That Runs Without You: Leadership, Systems, and Scaling with Dan Brault

In this episode of Telling My Story, entrepreneur and business strategist Dan Brault shares how business owners can build companies that grow without becoming completely dependent on them. Drawing from more than 15 years of experience in leadership, sales, business development, and over $100 million in real estate transactions, Dan explains why many entrepreneurs become the bottleneck in their own businesses and how they can break free through better systems, leadership, operational leverage, and AI-powered solutions. We discuss founder dependency, scaling challenges, leadership development, business systems, and practical strategies for creating a company that delivers both growth and freedom. Whether you're a startup founder, small business owner, or experienced entrepreneur, this conversation provides actionable insights to help you build a stronger, more scalable business. Learn more about Dan Brault: https://leaderos.co/

Delegate, Elevate & Accelerate: Building Smarter Businesses with AI and Virtual Assistants with Louis Swart

How can entrepreneurs stop being the hardest-working and lowest-paid people in their own businesses? In this episode of Telling My Story, Louis Swart—entrepreneur, business coach, speaker, author, and Founder of Ironbrij—shares lessons from more than 35 years of building, scaling, and selling businesses. We discuss the power of delegation, how AI and Virtual Assistants can transform productivity, the leadership principles behind successful teams, and why many business owners unknowingly create bottlenecks that prevent growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, business owner, or leader looking to reclaim your time and scale more effectively, this episode is packed with practical strategies and real-world insights to help you work smarter, grow faster, and build a business that supports the life you want.