How Feras Alhlou Built, Scaled, and Sold an 8-Figure Business

From Losing His Voice to Coaching Leaders — Donnie Hill’s Story

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, Pedro sits down with Donnie Hill, founder and CEO of Live Maximizer, for a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, identity, and building a meaningful life beyond work. Donnie opens up about being diagnosed with a neurological voice disorder at 19, losing his voice for months, and how that experience shaped his journey into coaching leaders under pressure. Together, they explore what it means to lead with confidence without losing yourself in toxic workplace cultures, why “quiet leaders” often struggle inside highly competitive environments, and how burnout, layoffs, grief, and personal challenges can completely reshape how we view success. Donnie also shares how his work as a certified cancer coach changed the way he thinks about purpose, relationships, and legacy. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelifemaximizer/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelifemaximizer/] Website: https://thelifemaximizer.com/ [https://thelifemaximizer.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2466506/support] You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues [https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues] If you are a coach looking to grow your business, you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com [https://joinpurplecircle.com/]

“From Burnout to Breakthrough with Vera Ilnyckyj”

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, host Pedro sits down with Vera Ilnyckyj to explore the realities of entrepreneurship, burnout, pricing, mindset, and building a business that actually aligns with your life. Vera shares her journey from corporate burnout, divorce, and job loss to becoming a successful coach helping women solopreneurs overcome overwhelm, gain clarity, and grow with confidence. They dive deep into visibility fears, self-worth, boundaries, scaling a coaching business, pricing psychology, and why entrepreneurs must learn to honor their own energy before helping others. Vera also reveals how weekly CEO check-ins, strategic scheduling, and intentional self-care transformed the way she runs her business. If you're a coach, entrepreneur, or anyone trying to grow without burning out, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and honest insights. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verailnyckyj/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/verailnyckyj/] Website: https://www.createyourbestchapter.com/ [https://www.createyourbestchapter.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2466506/support] You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues [https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues] If you are a coach looking to grow your business, you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com [https://joinpurplecircle.com/]

Why So Many Professionals Feel Stuck in Their Careers | Fred Webster

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro sits down with Fred Webster, a Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur's Source, to discuss why so many professionals feel stuck in their careers and how entrepreneurship can become a pathway to greater freedom, fulfillment, and control over their future. Drawing from more than 25 years of experience building and leading high-performing sales teams, Fred shares his journey from corporate leadership to coaching aspiring business owners. He opens up about the moment he realized that climbing the corporate ladder was no longer enough, how he discovered entrepreneurship through franchising, and why helping others find clarity around their next chapter has become his mission. Pedro and Fred dive into career ownership, franchising, entrepreneurship, coaching, sales, business discovery, and the mindset shifts required to move from employee to business owner. They also explore how coaches can scale their businesses, leverage AI and automation, avoid burnout, and focus on creating a lifestyle that aligns with their personal goals. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-webster/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-webster/] Website: https://fwebster.esourcecoach.com/ [https://fwebster.esourcecoach.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2466506/support] You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues [https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues] If you are a coach looking to grow your business, you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com [https://joinpurplecircle.com/]

From a 12-Year-Old Entrepreneur to Business Mentor | Angie Martin

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro sits down with Angie Martin, founder of The Growth Manager, to explore her remarkable journey from launching her first business at just 12 years old to becoming a trusted mentor for entrepreneurs around the world. Angie shares how her background in fashion, digital marketing, and business development shaped her unique approach to mentoring business owners. She opens up about the life-changing accident that left her with a brain injury, forcing her to completely rethink how she works, values her time, and serves her clients. The conversation dives into authentic marketing, pricing confidence, money mindset, strategic partnerships, building sustainable businesses, and why consistency matters more than being the loudest voice in the room. Angie also reveals how she balances multiple businesses, supports entrepreneurs through practical mentoring, and continues to grow despite significant personal challenges. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-martin-the-growth-manager/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-martin-the-growth-manager/] Website: https://thegrowthmanager.com.au/ [https://thegrowthmanager.com.au/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2466506/support] You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues [https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues] If you are a coach looking to grow your business, you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com [https://joinpurplecircle.com/]

How Feras Alhlou Built, Scaled, and Sold an 8-Figure Business

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues Podcast, host Pedro sits down with Feras Alhlou, entrepreneur, consultant, author, and founder of Startup with Feras. Having built and sold multiple companies, generated over $70 million in sales, and achieved an eight-figure exit, Feras shares the lessons he's learned from decades of entrepreneurship and helping aspiring consultants build successful businesses. Feras opens up about the layoff that unexpectedly pushed him into entrepreneurship, the realities of building a business from scratch, and why success is rarely as fast or easy as social media makes it seem. He discusses the importance of developing sales skills, finding your ideal client, creating content that attracts the right audience, and building a consulting business that delivers real value. Pedro and Feras also dive into pricing strategies, overcoming scarcity mindset, the sacrifices required to build a successful business, and why coaches should view themselves as problem-solvers rather than salespeople. They explore the balance between ambition and sustainability, the role of continuous learning, and how entrepreneurs can avoid common mistakes while accelerating their growth. Whether you're a coach, consultant, entrepreneur, or professional considering the leap into business ownership, this episode is packed with practical advice and hard-earned wisdom on building a thriving business from the ground up. Connect with LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferasalhlou/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferasalhlou/] Website: https://www.startupwithferas.com/ [https://www.startupwithferas.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2466506/support] You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues [https://www.youtube.com/@thesuccessleavesclues] If you are a coach looking to grow your business, you can find out more about Purple Circle at http://joinpurplecircle.com [https://joinpurplecircle.com/]