#135: Real Talk on Capitalism, Consulting, and Client Work

#144: Why Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness Matter in Business and Life

In this recap episode, Ashlan and Tory reflect on their conversation with leadership coach Vicki Semanie and dive deeper into the role emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and consistency play in building successful businesses and careers. Drawing from their own experiences in corporate environments and entrepreneurship, they discuss why strong leadership starts with understanding yourself and how showing up consistently creates long-term trust and opportunity. The conversation also explores networking, relationship-building, and the difference between transactional interactions and meaningful connections that can support business growth for years to come. If you're building a business, leading a team, or trying to grow your professional network, this episode offers practical insights into the human side of leadership. Ashlan and Tory share real-world examples of effective and ineffective leadership, why emotional intelligence matters, and how entrepreneurs can build stronger relationships with clients, employees, and collaborators. Key Takeaways * Emotional intelligence and self-awareness are foundational leadership skills. * Great leadership requires understanding your strengths, blind spots, and impact on others. * Being technically skilled does not automatically make someone an effective manager. * Small business owners benefit from leading differently than large corporations. * Consistency builds trust with clients, employees, and professional networks. * Showing up regularly creates opportunities even when immediate results aren't visible. * Networking is about building relationships, not collecting leads. * Long-term business success often comes from being remembered and recommended by others. * People want to work with businesses they know, trust, and feel connected to. * Relationship-building should focus on mutual support rather than transactional outcomes. This episode references our conversation with Vicki Semanie, episode #143 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. You can catch our first episode with Vicki #063. Host information: * Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing * Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies Connect: * On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today [https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today]  * On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today [https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today]  * With Ashlan: * https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg [https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg/]  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson/]  * With Tory: * https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies [https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies/]  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe [https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe/]  Like our content? Be sure to subscribe and review! Want to keep in touch? Find us on: Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2n9_liL1RTjpVTO21kb2Q] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today/]

#143: Stop Controlling, Start Trusting: A New Way to Grow Personally & Professionally

In this episode, we catch up with returning guest Vicki Semanie as she enters year three of her business. Vicki shares how her work has evolved beyond coaching into consulting, speaking, and leadership development, and how embracing uncertainty has opened unexpected opportunities. We also dive into emotional intelligence, the power of purpose, and why trust, not control, is shaping her vision for 2026. If you’ve ever felt like you need everything figured out before taking the next step, this conversation is your reminder that growth happens through action, not perfection. Key Takeaways * You don’t need everything figured out to start, clarity comes through action. * Business evolution is normal and often leads to better alignment with your strengths. * Emotional intelligence, especially confidence and self-awareness, is key to effective leadership. * Consistency (like weekly content or networking) builds trust and long-term opportunities. * Networking isn’t about instant results, but showing up and being known. * Trusting the process can open doors you didn’t plan for but are fully capable of walking through. * Negative self-talk can limit growth, but it can be reframed with intentional practice. * Building a business takes time, success often comes from patience, planning, and persistence. Guest & Host Information: * Guest, Vicki Semanie, Master Certified Professional Coach at Seven Stones Life Coaching * Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing [https://ashbeanpdx.com/] * Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies [https://imaginemarketingstrategies.com/] Connect with Vicki: * Visit her website: https://www.sevenstoneslifecoaching.com/ [https://www.sevenstoneslifecoaching.com/]  * Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561743214060 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561743214060]  * Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-semanie-sevenstones [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-semanie-sevenstones]  Connect with us: * On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today [https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today]  * On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today [https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today]  * Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn:  * https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg [https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg/]  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson/]  * Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn  * https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies [https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies/]  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe [https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe/]  Like our content? Be sure to subscribe and review! Want to keep in touch? Find us on: Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2n9_liL1RTjpVTO21kb2Q] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today/]

#142: Permission to Let Go of What’s Draining You in Your Business

In this recap episode, Ashlan and Tory reflect on their conversation with Peya and explore what it really means to build a business that aligns with your values, energy, and goals. They discuss the importance of letting go of work that no longer serves you, recognizing when clients or offers are no longer a good fit, and creating a business that supports your life instead of draining it. The conversation also touches on personal and business systems, the impact of AI on entrepreneurship, and why entrepreneurs need to pay attention when opportunities keep presenting themselves. If you've ever struggled to let go of a client, continued offering something you no longer enjoy, or felt stuck doing business a certain way because you think you "should," this episode is a powerful reminder that you have permission to change course. Ashlan and Tory share honest reflections about boundaries, alignment, business evolution, and trusting yourself to build something that works for you. Key Takeaways * It's okay to stop doing work that no longer feels aligned with your goals or values. * Not every client relationship is meant to last forever, and that's okay. * Offboarding clients respectfully can preserve relationships and open doors for future opportunities. * If an offer, platform, or marketing tactic isn't working, you don't have to keep forcing it. * Pay attention to activities that consistently drain your energy and reassess whether they belong in your business. * Clients can often sense when you're no longer excited about an offer or service. * Personal systems and business systems are deeply connected because you are the same person in both spaces. * Entrepreneurs benefit from building businesses that support their lives instead of compartmentalizing everything. * Sometimes repeated signs and feedback are invitations to finally take action. * Alignment often requires letting go of old expectations about how business "should" be done. This episode references our conversation with Peya Robbins, episode #141 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. You can catch our other conversations with Peya #022 and #088. Host information: * Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing * Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies Connect: * On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today [https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today]  * On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today [https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today]  * With Ashlan: * https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg [https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg/]  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson/]  * With Tory: * https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies [https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies/]  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe [https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe/]  Like our content? Be sure to subscribe and review! Want to keep in touch? Find us on: Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2n9_liL1RTjpVTO21kb2Q] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today/]

#141: Stop Building a Business That Drains You

In this return conversation with Peya Robbins, we talk about what it means to stop running your business from obligation and start building it around joy, boundaries, and actual capacity. Peya shares how intentional rest helped her clear space, release clients and commitments that no longer fit, and reconnect with the parts of her business that feel energizing instead of draining. This episode is a reminder that entrepreneurship is not just about doing more. It is about deciding what deserves your time, protecting your energy, and remembering that you are allowed to build a business that supports the life you actually want. Key Takeaways: * Rest can create the clarity you need to make better business decisions. * Clearing physical, emotional, and professional clutter can open space for better opportunities. * Boundaries apply to client relationships, not just personal relationships. * You are allowed to stop renewing work that no longer feels aligned. * Your business should support your life, not consume it. * If you are constantly drained by your clients or offers, it may be time to reassess what you are building. * Taking action matters more than endlessly saving ideas, making plans, or waiting for the perfect moment. * Your personal systems and business systems are connected because you are the same person in both spaces. Guest & Host Information: * Guest, Peya Robbins, Peya Robbins Business Support * Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing [https://ashbeanpdx.com/] * Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies [https://imaginemarketingstrategies.com/] Connect with Peya: * Find her online: https://www.peyarobbins.com/ [https://www.peyarobbins.com/]  * Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peypeyeveryday [https://www.instagram.com/peypeyeveryday]  Connect with us: * On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today [https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today]  * On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today [https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today]  * Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn:  * https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg [https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg/]  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson/]  * Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn  * https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies [https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies/]  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe [https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe/]  Like our content? Be sure to subscribe and review! Want to keep in touch? Find us on: Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2n9_liL1RTjpVTO21kb2Q] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today/]

#140: Why Failure is a Skill Worth Building

In this recap episode, Ashlan and Tory reflect on their conversation with Lindsey Pope and explore the connections between entrepreneurship, resilience, health, and personal growth. Drawing inspiration from Lindsey’s experiences with strength training, business ownership, and community building, they discuss how failure can become a skill, why action creates clarity, and how sustainable success requires taking care of yourself first. The conversation also dives into the importance of relationship-building in business, learning to embrace imperfection, and recognizing that rest is often one of the most productive things entrepreneurs can do. If you've been overthinking your next business move, struggling with perfectionism, or feeling guilty about taking time off, this episode offers practical reminders that progress comes from action—not perfection. Ashlan and Victoria share candid stories about entrepreneurship, health challenges, networking, and the lessons that come from simply showing up consistently. Key Takeaways * Failure is a skill that can be developed through practice and resilience. * Strength training and entrepreneurship share many of the same principles: consistency, growth, and incremental improvement. * Clarity comes from taking action, not endlessly planning or overthinking. * Perfectionism often delays progress more than mistakes ever will. * Building genuine relationships remains one of the most important parts of growing a business. * Marketing works best when it is supported by strong human connections. * Taking time away from work fuels creativity, problem-solving, and better decision-making. * Sustainable success requires prioritizing your physical and mental health. * Entrepreneurs need to build recovery time into their routines just as intentionally as work time. * Patience is often required when opportunities, proposals, and projects take longer than expected to develop. This episode references our conversation with Lindsey Pope, episode #139 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Host information: * Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing * Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies Connect: * On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today [https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today]  * On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today [https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today]  * With Ashlan: * https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg [https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg/]  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson/]  * With Tory: * https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies [https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies/]  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe [https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe/]  Like our content? Be sure to subscribe and review! Want to keep in touch? Find us on: Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2n9_liL1RTjpVTO21kb2Q] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today/]