Tracy Dickey - Empty Hand Open Heart

Tracy Dickey - Empty Hand Open Heart

Empowerment through action: How one nonprofit is restoring lives. True growth often lies just past the things that frighten us most . On this episode of Growing Your Business, host Buddy Broyles sits down with Tracy Dickey, founder of Empty Hand Open Heart . Drawing from over 23 years of martial arts experience and her own personal story of overcoming trauma, Tracy leads an official foundation dedicated to helping survivors of human trafficking, domestic abuse, and violence rebuild their confidence and sense of safety through specialized self-defense and karate . Empty Hand Open Heart partners directly with local police departments, crisis centers, and foster youth programs to offer these transformative services free of charge . Discover how Tracy is creating a global model for survivor empowerment and how female martial artists and supporters everywhere can join the movement . GUEST CONTACT and SOCIALS linkedin.com/in/tracy-dickey-942996324 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-dickey-942996324/] https://emptyhandopenheart.org/ [https://emptyhandopenheart.org/] Key Takeaways * Rebuilding Confidence After Trauma: Empty Hand Open Heart provides self-defense and karate training to survivors of human trafficking and abuse, helping them overcome fears of physical touch and step back into the world with confidence . * A Foundation Supporting Foundations: Operating entirely free of charge to participants and partner shelters, the foundation collaborates with local organizations like Treasure Vessels, New Beginnings, Jim Riley Outreach, and local police departments to reach those in need . * Gradual, Safe Exposure: Training is carefully tailored so survivors feel protected—incorporating protective gear, keychain safety alarms, and a gentle progression so participants never feel overwhelmed or re-traumatized . * A Unique Global Model: Empty Hand Open Heart is currently one of the only organizations of its kind operating this specific model, and Tracy is actively seeking female martial artists and schools worldwide to expand the movement . * Support and Operational Needs: To continue offering free uniforms, protective gear, and training spaces, the foundation relies on volunteers, community awareness, and financial donations . * Leading by Example: Training over 20 hours a week at age 65, Tracy demonstrates firsthand that overcoming fear and committing to personal physical strength is a lifelong journey . Your story deserves more than just a conversation—it deserves impact. At Blue Mic Studios, we help businesses like Matrix Software Solutions turn expertise into authority through high-quality podcast production. From 4K video and crystal-clear audio to social media-ready clips that drive engagement, we make it easy to showcase your value and attract your ideal customers. 👉 Be the voice your audience trusts. 👉 Build credibility at scale. 👉 Turn conversations into customers. Book your podcast experience with Blue Mic Studios today. www.bluemicstudios.com [https://www.bluemicstudios.com] Podcast Production provided by Blue Mic Studios, the podcast production arm of Visual Learning Solutions, LLC Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios: https://www.bluemicstudios.com/ [https://www.bluemicstudios.com/] https://caddooffices.com/ [https://caddooffices.com/] #EmptyHandOpenHeart #GrowingYourBusiness #TracyDickey #EmpowermentThroughAction #SelfDefense #NonprofitImpact #SurvivorSupport #MartialArtsForGood #OvercomeFear # CommunitySafety Tracy Dickey, Empty Hand Open Heart, Buddy Broyles, Growing Your Business, Self Defense for Survivors, Human Trafficking Recovery, Female Martial Artists, Trauma Informed Karate, Community Empowerment, Nonprofit Foundation

Alan Thompson - Get Better Bookkeeping

Are you working in your business or on your business? Many talented small business owners get trapped by the day-to-day grind—baking the bread, fixing the pipes, or managing fires—while completely losing track of the financial foundation that keeps them afloat . In this episode of Growing Your Business, host Buddy Broyles sits down with Alan Thompson, Account Success Manager at Get Better Bookkeeping . Originally from Zambia, Alan brings a global perspective and an MBA background to the financial challenges facing American entrepreneurs . At Get Better Bookkeeping, the goal isn't just to prepare you for tax season; it's to provide the strategic "time-outs" and required financial reviews that actively educate you on margins and cost of goods sold . Discover how true financial partnership can take a business out of debt and turn chaos into long-term, stable growth . https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-thompson-mba-588127152/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-thompson-mba-588127152/] https://getbetterbookkeeping.com/ [https://getbetterbookkeeping.com/] Key Takeaways * The Trap of the Small Business Owner: Entrepreneurs frequently find themselves stuck working in the business doing tasks they didn't anticipate—like running numbers and problem-solving—instead of working on growing their actual passion . * Working Out of a Job Through Education: A successful financial partner values client education . By teaching clients about margins, cost of goods sold, and cash flow, they empower the business owner to become self-sufficient and grow steadily . * Mandatory Financial Meetings: Get Better Bookkeeping sets itself apart by requiring recurring financial meetings . Rather than just handing over statements, they take strategic time-outs to break down labor costs, cost of goods sold, and upcoming investments . * Sales Don't Solve Systemic Issues: When facing a cash flow fire, creative entrepreneurs often assume that driving more sales is the answer . However, long-term stability requires stepping back, analyzing the data, and tweaking operational efficiencies . * Focusing on the Basics: Financial stability does not require over-complicated strategies; it comes from consistently getting the simple things right—adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing transparently . * A Safe Place for the Dream: Small business owners frequently have no one to wrestle through ideas with . A dedicated bookkeeping advocate provides a secure sounding board to evaluate risky investments (like major equipment purchases) safely before spending cash . Your story deserves more than just a conversation—it deserves impact. At Blue Mic Studios, we help businesses like Matrix Software Solutions turn expertise into authority through high-quality podcast production. From 4K video and crystal-clear audio to social media-ready clips that drive engagement, we make it easy to showcase your value and attract your ideal customers. 👉 Be the voice your audience trusts. 👉 Build credibility at scale. 👉 Turn conversations into customers. Book your podcast experience with Blue Mic Studios today. www.bluemicstudios.com [https://www.bluemicstudios.com] Podcast Production provided by Blue Mic Studios, the podcast production arm of Visual Learning Solutions, LLC Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios: https://www.bluemicstudios.com/ [https://www.bluemicstudios.com/] https://caddooffices.com/ [https://caddooffices.com/] #GetBetterBookkeeping #GrowingYourBusiness #FinancialClarity #SmallBusinessGrowth #KnowYourNumbers #BusinessMentorship #AccountingBasics #CashFlowManagement #EntrepreneurAdvice #StableGrowth Alan Thompson, Get Better Bookkeeping, Buddy Broyles, Growing Your Business, Account Success Manager, Small Business Numbers, Mandatory Financial Meetings, Cost of Goods Sold, Client Education, Cash Flow Strategy

Jodie Wallace - 3D Perspectives, LLC

What story are you telling yourself about your business? When entrepreneurs face stagnation, the barrier often isn't the market or the product—it's the subconscious limiting beliefs built up over a lifetime . In this episode of Growing Your Business, host Buddy Broyles sits down with Jodie Wallace, founder of 3D Perspectives, LLC, a business and life coach with over 25 years of experience . As a Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner trained directly under industry pioneer Christina Hall, Jodie breaks down her "3D" methodology: Discovery, Direction, and Decision . Learn how internal conflict resolution can dismantle procrastination, align your mind and spirit, and provide tangible, measurable growth for your business journey . Contacts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiewallace/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiewallace/] https://jodiewallace.com/ [https://jodiewallace.com/] https://www.facebook.com/3dperspectivesllc [https://www.facebook.com/3dperspectivesllc] Complimentary Discovery Session: Accessible by reaching out directly to explore NLP and coaching options with zero sales pressure. Jodie also loves to communicate via text messages. Key Takeaways * The Power of the 3Ds: True transformation requires three phases: Discovery (where you are vs. where you want to go), Direction (the strategy to get there), and Decision (the absolute commitment to change) . * Subconscious Stories Dictate Success: Procrastination and business stagnation are rarely about the external situation; they are driven by subconscious, limiting beliefs (e.g., "I'm not good enough") formed between ages 2 and 14 . * Internal Conflict Resolution: Instead of treating internal friction as one side being right and the other wrong, effective NLP uncovers the positive purpose of both sides (like safety) and integrates them to create a unified path forward . * The Importance of an Evidence Journal: Subconscious conditioning relies on proof . By tracking actions and logging exactly how calm and confident you felt afterward, you build a written catalog of success that trains the brain for future wins . * Measurable Value Scales: Utilizing a 1-to-5 clarity scale at the end of a session ensures clients leave with a concrete sense of value, allowing the coach to pivot immediately if the client doesn't yet feel at a top "5" . * A Spiritual, No-Pressure Lane: Operating purely out of a calling rather than financial strain or competition changes the coaching dynamic entirely . Discerning who truly fits your practice—and referring out those who need clinical counseling—builds deep professional trust Your story deserves more than just a conversation—it deserves impact. At Blue Mic Studios, we help businesses like Matrix Software Solutions turn expertise into authority through high-quality podcast production. From 4K video and crystal-clear audio to social media-ready clips that drive engagement, we make it easy to showcase your value and attract your ideal customers. 👉 Be the voice your audience trusts. 👉 Build credibility at scale. 👉 Turn conversations into customers. Book your podcast experience with Blue Mic Studios today. www.bluemicstudios.com [https://www.bluemicstudios.com] Podcast Production provided by Blue Mic Studios, the podcast production arm of Visual Learning Solutions, LLC Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios: https://www.bluemicstudios.com/ [https://www.bluemicstudios.com/] https://caddooffices.com/ [https://caddooffices.com/] #3DPerspectives #GrowingYourBusiness #NLPTraining #MindsetCoach #InternalConflictResolution #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowthTips #SubconsciousReprogramming #FaithBasedBusiness #CelebrateYourWins #ProcrastinationHacks 3D Perspectives LLC, Jodie Wallace, Buddy Broyles, Master NLP Practitioner, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Business Coaching, Internal Conflict Resolution, Evidence Journal, Limiting Beliefs, Subconscious Mindset

Harley Liechty - - Get Better Bookkeeping

How well do you actually know your numbers? Many small business owners are busier than ever and charging competitively, yet still find themselves asking: "Why am I not making money at the end of the day?" In this episode of Growing Your Business, host Buddy Broyles sits down with Harley Liechty, founder of Get Better Bookkeeping. Transitioning from business coaching to financial services, Harley has scaled his firm to support over 125 businesses nationwide using a simple but rigorous approach: weekly account updates and mandatory financial review meetings. Discover how moving past basic "number crunching" to strategic advisory can boost your net profitability by 4% year-over-year—and how human-led consulting will remain irreplaceable in the age of AI. Guest Contacts: https://getbetterbookkeeping.com/ [https://getbetterbookkeeping.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-harley-liechty/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-harley-liechty/] Key Takeaways * The Power of Weekly Touchpoints: Keeping books updated at least once a week ensures business owners get the real-time facts they need to make immediate, critical decisions instead of waiting months for outdated reports. * Review Meetings are Mandatory: Data is worthless if it isn't analyzed. Requiring regular financial review meetings (via Zoom or in-office) bridges the gap between raw numbers and strategic action. * A Profitability-First Approach: While sales might stagnate during tough economic cycles, Get Better Bookkeeping's typical clients see an average net profitability improvement of 4% year-over-year simply by optimizing overhead and understanding their margins. * The Shift from "Number Cruncher" to Advisor: The accounting industry is evolving. Modern firms must elevate their services to consultative advisory, especially as automation tools handle the basic transactional minutiae. * AI is a Tool, Not a Replacement: While AI technologies (like ChatGPT or Claude) can process thousands of financial transactions in minutes, they cannot replace the human interaction, trust, and customized advice that business owners rely on. * Take Control of What You Can: In unpredictable economic climates (what Harley calls the "Screaming 20s"), the single best move an entrepreneur can make is to take absolute control of their business financials and stay humble enough to ask for expert help. Your story deserves more than just a conversation—it deserves impact. At Blue Mic Studios, we help businesses like Matrix Software Solutions turn expertise into authority through high-quality podcast production. From 4K video and crystal-clear audio to social media-ready clips that drive engagement, we make it easy to showcase your value and attract your ideal customers. 👉 Be the voice your audience trusts. 👉 Build credibility at scale. 👉 Turn conversations into customers. Book your podcast experience with Blue Mic Studios today. www.bluemicstudios.com [https://www.bluemicstudios.com] Podcast Production provided by Blue Mic Studios, the podcast production arm of Visual Learning Solutions, LLC Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios: https://www.bluemicstudios.com/ [https://www.bluemicstudios.com/] https://caddooffices.com/ [https://caddooffices.com/] #GetBetterBookkeeping #GrowingYourBusiness #CFO #SmallBusinessAccounting #KnowYourNumbers #FinancialClarity #BusinessGrowth #BookkeepingServices Get Better Bookkeeping, Harley Liechty, Buddy Broyles, Growing Your Business, Virtual CFO, Small Business Bookkeeping, Net Profitability, P&L Statement, Financial Review, Business Consulting, AI in Accounting

Barbara Giesing of BAGHR Consulting and Traci Poe of Public Speakers Growth Hub

Are you an introvert who dreads putting yourself out there? Or a business owner trapped in survival mode, just trying to hire anyone who can help? You need to hear this episode of Growing Your Business with Buddy Broyles . In this powerful conversation, host Buddy Broyles brings together two incredible female leaders: Barbara Giesing, HR Consultant at BAGHR Consulting, and Traci Poe, founder of the Public Speakers Growth Hub and Communicate Great . Together, they share the raw truth about moving past fear, embracing collaboration over cutthroat competition, and launching their highly anticipated collaborative book, "Oh Yes, I Did!" . From Traci's journey of transforming from a timid introvert to a college public speaking professor, to Barbara's practical secrets on how clear job descriptions act as a company "drama exterminator"—this episode is packed with absolute gold for any entrepreneur looking to rise . Tune in to discover why your story is worth taking the stage for, and how to start speaking truth into your business! https://communicategreat.online/ [SOCIALShttps://communicategreat.online/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/traci-poe-communicate-great/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/traci-poe-communicate-great/] https://www.baghrconsulting.com/ [https://www.baghrconsulting.com/] linkedin.com/in/barbaragiesing [https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaragiesing/] * Key Takeaways * The Power of "Oh Yes, I Did!": Born out of the mastermind group "Oh Yes, I Can," Traci Poe partnered with publisher Amy Vogel to create a collaborative book featuring diverse women entrepreneurs . Officially launching at their Summer Summit on July 17th, the project features distinct strategies and stories to help women flourish and rise to their dream businesses . * Overcoming the Introvert Barrier: Both Barbara and Traci openly identify as deep introverts who faced intense anxiety about putting themselves visible in the market . They emphasize that your message and story matter enough to overcome fear and "take the stage," whether virtually or physically . * Shifting from Competition to Collaboration: Real growth happens when entrepreneurs view each other as collaborators rather than competitors . Teaming up allows business owners to support one another, share resources, and respectfully borrow each other's audiences to propel both brands forward . * Job Descriptions as "Drama Exterminators": Barbara highlights that failing to write clear job descriptions is a massive small business mistake . Putting expectations in writing eliminates workplace drama, establishes baseline measures for success, and helps you accurately determine if you truly need full-time, part-time, or seasonal skillsets . * The High Cost of Survival-Mode Hiring: Hiring an employee out of pure survival mode without a clear, written plan quickly drains your time and money . If the arrangement doesn't work out, a clear structure allows both parties to part ways respectfully and transparently, rather than letting silent frustrations build up to a blowout firing . * Communicating with Curiosity: When an employee handles a task unexpectedly, a leader should address it immediately with curiosity rather than anger . Asking, "Can you explain your thought process?" keeps lines of communication open and prevents employees from solidifying bad habits . * Delegating Your Business Deficits Early: To successfully build confidence when launching a business, Barbara advises identifying your personal weaknesses immediately . Delegating technical IT security and hiring a bookkeeper early on frees up an owner's mental capacity to excel in their actual zones of genius . Your story deserves more than just a conversation—it deserves impact. At Blue Mic Studios, we help businesses like Matrix Software Solutions turn expertise into authority through high-quality podcast production. From 4K video and crystal-clear audio to social media-ready clips that drive engagement, we make it easy to showcase your value and attract your ideal customers. 👉 Be the voice your audience trusts. 👉 Build credibility at scale. 👉 Turn conversations into customers. Book your podcast experience with Blue Mic Studios today. www.bluemicstudios.com [https://www.bluemicstudios.com] Podcast Production provided by Blue Mic Studios, the podcast production arm of Visual Learning Solutions, LLC Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios: https://www.bluemicstudios.com/ [https://www.bluemicstudios.com/] https://caddooffices.com/ [https://caddooffices.com/] #WomenInBusiness #OhYesICan #FemaleEntrepreneurs #SmallBusinessHR #CollaborationOverCompetition #PublicSpeakingTips #IntrovertLeader #BusinessMastermind #GrowingYourBusiness # PodcastForBusiness Women entrepreneurs, collaborative mastermind, HR consulting tips, job descriptions, small business hiring, public speaking fear, introvert business leader, workplace communication, professional network community, business growth strategy