Lead Like a Compassionate Warrior

Million-Dollar Relationships with Kevin Thompson (Mar. 28, 2025)

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2459011/open_sms] From Alaskan Fishing Boats to Million-Dollar Relationships with Kevin Thompson Let’s talk about how one man built a wildly successful marketing strategy—not through hacks, hype, or hustle—but by showing up, giving first, and playing the long game. In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Thompson of Maximum Response [https://www.maximum-response.com/] and The Million Dollar Relationship Podcast. Kevin’s story is anything but typical. We’re talking commercial fishing in Alaska, carpet cleaning, and a publishing company… and that’s just the beginning. Back in the late ‘90s, Kevin answered an ad—yep, old-school style—and discovered Joe Polish. That single move changed everything. It set him on a path of building real relationships in business, rooted in trust, generosity, and doing the right thing. Kevin drops powerful insight on what it really takes to grow a business in a way that feels good and works. He’s been behind the scenes of six-figure partnerships and has helped countless others do the same—just by being who he is: genuine, generous, and smart as hell. Here’s what people say about Kevin: > "He’s the real deal. I even picked up his system for my son!" —Bill Harris, Centerpointe > > "We made $66K from a single project and it took me 10 minutes." —Tim Larkin, Target Focus Training > > "He lives by the principle: always show gratitude—monetarily, when possible." —Joe Polish This episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and practical advice on building a business that lasts—one real relationship at a time. 🎙️ Listen in—you’ll walk away inspired to lead with heart and rethink how you show up in your own business. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 🛡️ About Lead Like a Compassionate Warrior Podcast This bi-weekly podcast is for bold visionaries who are building businesses, leading teams, and making a difference—and who don’t want to burn out in the process. Hosted by Michelle Silva, fractional CMO and founder of The Savvy CMO—a boutique marketing consultancy—and co-founder of The Savvy Business Woman community, this podcast is where smart strategy meets soulful, values-led leadership. Through honest conversations and real-world reflections, we explore what it means to grow with intention, lead with compassion, and stay grounded when the path gets messy. Whether you’re building a business, running a nonprofit, mentoring a team, or simply trying to hold it all together—this podcast offers space to reconnect with your mission, your clarity, and your whole self. Ditch hustle culture, lead with heart, and build something that lasts—on your terms. 🎧 Support the Podcast: If this episode resonated, please subscribe, rate and leave a review. Your support helps other leaders find their way here—and feel less alone in the process. 👭Join The Savvy Business Woman [https://www.skool.com/the-savvy-business-woman/about?ref=df36fcb295ec4a15a0eec0681bb42143] community - where smart women grow together. #LeadLikeACompassionateWarrior #TheSavvyCMO #TheSavvyBusinessWoman #CompassionateLeadership #WomenInBusiness #EmotionalIntelligence...

The $600K Marketing Mistake (Mar. 14, 2025)

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2459011/open_sms] What would you do if you discovered your company had been unknowingly wasting $600,000 on an ad that had been running unchecked for FIVE years? That’s exactly what happened during one of my routine marketing audits. A LinkedIn ad, buried deep in the system, had been quietly charging the CFO’s corporate credit card $10K per month—without oversight. 🚩 The company had hired a marketing agency before I came onboard—but they never flagged it. 🚩 My predecessor, reportedly a marketing “whiz,” either never knew about it or never caught it. 🚩 Leadership didn’t want to discuss it. If the CEO found out, heads would have rolled. In this episode, I break down: ✅ How I uncovered this costly mistake ✅ Why agencies aren’t always looking out for your best interests ✅ The actions I took to stop the financial bleed ✅ How we redirected $120K annually into higher-performing marketing ✅ Lessons learned to prevent these costly errors 💡 Marketing oversight isn’t optional—it’s essential. Whether you’re working with an agency or managing your own campaigns, this episode will help you rethink how you track your marketing spend. 🔎 When was the last time you audited your marketing budget? 🎧 Listen now and learn how to protect your business from costly marketing mistakes. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 🛡️ About Lead Like a Compassionate Warrior Podcast This bi-weekly podcast is for bold visionaries who are building businesses, leading teams, and making a difference—and who don’t want to burn out in the process. Hosted by Michelle Silva, fractional CMO and founder of The Savvy CMO—a boutique marketing consultancy—and co-founder of The Savvy Business Woman community, this podcast is where smart strategy meets soulful, values-led leadership. Through honest conversations and real-world reflections, we explore what it means to grow with intention, lead with compassion, and stay grounded when the path gets messy. Whether you’re building a business, running a nonprofit, mentoring a team, or simply trying to hold it all together—this podcast offers space to reconnect with your mission, your clarity, and your whole self. Ditch hustle culture, lead with heart, and build something that lasts—on your terms. 🎧 Support the Podcast: If this episode resonated, please subscribe, rate and leave a review. Your support helps other leaders find their way here—and feel less alone in the process. 👭Join The Savvy Business Woman [https://www.skool.com/the-savvy-business-woman/about?ref=df36fcb295ec4a15a0eec0681bb42143] community - where smart women grow together. #LeadLikeACompassionateWarrior #TheSavvyCMO #TheSavvyBusinessWoman #CompassionateLeadership #WomenInBusiness #EmotionalIntelligence...

Funnel Strategies with Sharon Hunt (Mar. 7, 2025)

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2459011/open_sms] Special Guest Sharon Hunt – Funnels & Systems for Business Growth In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Sharon Hunt, founder of Funnels Are Us and Super OBM School! Sharon is a powerhouse when it comes to building scalable systems and high-converting funnels that help entrepreneurs grow their businesses without burnout. 💡 What you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ The ONE marketing strategy that transformed Sharon’s business ✅ How to build smart, scalable funnels that drive real results ✅ The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when setting up systems (and how to avoid them!) ✅ Actionable insights you can implement right away Connect with Sharon Hunt: 🌎 https://funnelsareus.com [https://funnelsareus.com] 📌 https://superobmschool.com [https://superobmschool.com] #Funnels #MarketingStrategy #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #SavvyBusinessWoman __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 🛡️ About Lead Like a Compassionate Warrior Podcast This bi-weekly podcast is for bold visionaries who are building businesses, leading teams, and making a difference—and who don’t want to burn out in the process. Hosted by Michelle Silva, fractional CMO and founder of The Savvy CMO—a boutique marketing consultancy—and co-founder of The Savvy Business Woman community, this podcast is where smart strategy meets soulful, values-led leadership. Through honest conversations and real-world reflections, we explore what it means to grow with intention, lead with compassion, and stay grounded when the path gets messy. Whether you’re building a business, running a nonprofit, mentoring a team, or simply trying to hold it all together—this podcast offers space to reconnect with your mission, your clarity, and your whole self. Ditch hustle culture, lead with heart, and build something that lasts—on your terms. 🎧 Support the Podcast: If this episode resonated, please subscribe, rate and leave a review. Your support helps other leaders find their way here—and feel less alone in the process. 👭Join The Savvy Business Woman [https://www.skool.com/the-savvy-business-woman/about?ref=df36fcb295ec4a15a0eec0681bb42143] community - where smart women grow together. #LeadLikeACompassionateWarrior #TheSavvyCMO #TheSavvyBusinessWoman #CompassionateLeadership #WomenInBusiness #EmotionalIntelligence...