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How CEOs Build Visibility in the Age of AI: LinkedIn, YouTube & Growth Strategies That Work Now | Jimi Gibson

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/fan_mail/new] AI is changing the way businesses are discovered online and most leaders are completely unprepared for what is coming next. In this powerful episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with marketing strategist, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, and Thrive Agency VP of Brand Communication, Jimi Gibson to unpack one of the biggest business shifts happening right now: AI visibility. Search engines are evolving into answer engines. Platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and Perplexity are changing how customers discover businesses, leaders, and experts. The companies and executives who understand this shift early will dominate attention, authority, and revenue over the next three years. Jimi shares groundbreaking research from a 400-company visibility study revealing: * Why invisible businesses are projected to lose millions * How CEOs and founders directly impact company revenue through visibility * Why LinkedIn has become one of the most important AI trust signals * The difference between SEO, GEO, and Answer Engine Optimization * How YouTube transcripts help AI understand your expertise * Why personal branding is no longer optional for business growth * How to use AI tools without sounding generic * The simple visibility actions every leader should start immediately This conversation is essential listening for CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, consultants, coaches, franchise owners, podcasters, and thought leaders who want to remain relevant and discoverable in the age of AI. If you want your business, brand, and expertise to stand out instead of becoming invisible online, this episode gives you the roadmap. Connect with Jimi Gibson: 🌐 Business Visibility Index: businessvisibilityindex.com 🌐 Thrive Agency: thriveagency.com Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/support] Your network is more than contacts. It is your greatest catalyst for opportunity. If you are ready to elevate your business, expand your relationships, and create real momentum, here is your next step: Book a private strategy call: Let’s map your next level of growth Book a Strategy Call [https://scheduler.zoom.us/jaclyn-strominger/unstoppable-discovery-call] Join the Unstoppable Success Community: Surround yourself with high-performing leaders and real conversations Skool Community: Unstoppable Success [https://www.skool.com/unstoppable-success-9143/about ]  Get the Book: Charting True North [https://amzn.to/4jzYoJv ] Stay connected and visible: Unstoppable Success Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-success-podcast/id1770778356?i=1000764174870] Connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstrominger/]

The Hidden Leadership Skill Every CEO Needs: How Vulnerability Builds Stronger Teams & More Revenue

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/fan_mail/new] What happens when leaders stop trying to do everything alone? In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Success, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with entrepreneur, former banking executive, and Quade founder Mark McFatridge to discuss leadership, peer learning, relationship capital, and why the most successful CEOs surround themselves with trusted circles of growth-minded leaders. Mark shares his remarkable journey from transforming one of the worst-performing banking regions in the country to building Quade, a fast-growing organization designed to help CEOs, founders, and executives grow through authentic connection, accountability, and peer support. This conversation dives deep into: * Why leadership can feel isolating * The power of CEO peer groups * How vulnerability creates trust * Why authentic relationships matter in business * The difference between networking and genuine connection * Relationship capital and long-term business growth * Why leaders need allies, advisors, and advocates * The importance of growth-minded communities * How trust accelerates business success * Why great leaders don’t grow alone Mark also shares how joining a CEO peer group completely transformed both his business and personal life — and why he believes every leader needs trusted people around them who challenge, support, and sharpen their thinking. This episode is packed with leadership insights, networking wisdom, and practical strategies for entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, and professionals who want to grow their business and their influence through stronger relationships. If you are building a company, leading a team, growing a business, or looking to elevate your leadership through meaningful connection, this conversation is for you. Connect with Mark McFatridge: 🌐 https://quadecircle.com/ [https://quadecircle.com/] 💼 LinkedIn: Mark McFatridge [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mcfatridge/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/support] Your network is more than contacts. It is your greatest catalyst for opportunity. If you are ready to elevate your business, expand your relationships, and create real momentum, here is your next step: Book a private strategy call: Let’s map your next level of growth Book a Strategy Call [https://scheduler.zoom.us/jaclyn-strominger/unstoppable-discovery-call] Join the Unstoppable Success Community: Surround yourself with high-performing leaders and real conversations Skool Community: Unstoppable Success [https://www.skool.com/unstoppable-success-9143/about ]  Get the Book: Charting True North [https://amzn.to/4jzYoJv ] Stay connected and visible: Unstoppable Success Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-success-podcast/id1770778356?i=1000764174870] Connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstrominger/]

Why Your Thought Habits Are Blocking Your Growth | Amy Kemp on CEO Mindset & Subconscious Performance

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/fan_mail/new] What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your strategy… but your subconscious thought habits? In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Success, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with leadership coach, author, and Habit Finder expert Amy Kemp for a deep conversation about the hidden mental patterns shaping entrepreneurs, executives, and high achievers every single day. Amy shares how subconscious habits of thinking can quietly drive burnout, overworking, anxiety, people-pleasing, catastrophizing, perfectionism, and even relationship struggles — often without us realizing it. From leading large national sales teams to coaching hundreds of female executives and entrepreneurs, Amy has spent years helping leaders uncover the invisible thought loops keeping them stuck. This episode dives into: * Why high achievers struggle to slow down * The subconscious patterns behind burnout * Fantasy vs. catastrophe thinking * How entrepreneurs become attached to their ideas * Why overthinking destroys presence and confidence * The hidden cost of always being “on” * Leadership and emotional intelligence * The power of relationship capital and authentic connection * Why you can’t outwork unhealthy thought habits * How to build more influence, impact, and income without working more hours Amy also shares the emotional story behind her bestselling book, I See You, and the powerful realization that many successful leaders are deeply seen publicly… but rarely truly understood personally. This conversation is honest, insightful, practical, and incredibly relatable for entrepreneurs, executives, coaches, leaders, and growth-minded professionals. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, disconnected, or trapped in overthinking, this episode may completely change the way you understand yourself. Connect with Amy Kemp on Linked In [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amykempinc/] 🌐 AmyKemp.com 📚 Book: I See You [https://amzn.to/4eJp8bm] 🎧 Audible available narrated by Amy Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/support] Your network is more than contacts. It is your greatest catalyst for opportunity. If you are ready to elevate your business, expand your relationships, and create real momentum, here is your next step: Book a private strategy call: Let’s map your next level of growth Book a Strategy Call [https://scheduler.zoom.us/jaclyn-strominger/unstoppable-discovery-call] Join the Unstoppable Success Community: Surround yourself with high-performing leaders and real conversations Skool Community: Unstoppable Success [https://www.skool.com/unstoppable-success-9143/about ]  Get the Book: Charting True North [https://amzn.to/4jzYoJv ] Stay connected and visible: Unstoppable Success Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-success-podcast/id1770778356?i=1000764174870] Connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstrominger/]

How She Went from $700 to $280 Million Without Losing Herself | Joyful Ambition & Anti-Burnout for CEOs

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/fan_mail/new] What happens when your business is thriving… but your personal life is falling apart? In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Success, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and Pretty Damn Ambitious founder Bianca King for an honest conversation about ambition, burnout, relationships, business growth, and building a life that actually feels good to live. Bianca shares her incredible journey from walking away from corporate commercial real estate with just $700 and a laptop to building a marketing agency that has helped generate more than $280 million in client revenue. But this episode goes far deeper than business success. Bianca opens up about burnout, inherited ambition, redefining success, and the life-changing moment that forced her to rethink everything after her husband unexpectedly collapsed in their kitchen and later underwent open-heart surgery. Together, Jaclyn and Bianca unpack: * The difference between inherited ambition and true purpose * How relationships built Bianca’s business * Why community is essential for growth * The hidden dangers of hustle culture * How to scale without burnout * The “Dual Seasons” framework for navigating life and business * Why awareness and alignment matter more than grind * How to build success with more joy and ease * Why your business should support your life — not consume it This conversation is deeply honest, incredibly insightful, and filled with practical wisdom for entrepreneurs, leaders, women in business, and anyone trying to build meaningful success without sacrificing themselves in the process. If you’ve ever questioned your path, felt disconnected from your work, or struggled to balance ambition with fulfillment, this episode will resonate deeply. Connect with Bianca King on Linked In [https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancahenryking/]  🌐 BiancaBKing.com 📈 AmbitionAxis.com Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/support] Your network is more than contacts. It is your greatest catalyst for opportunity. If you are ready to elevate your business, expand your relationships, and create real momentum, here is your next step: Book a private strategy call: Let’s map your next level of growth Book a Strategy Call [https://scheduler.zoom.us/jaclyn-strominger/unstoppable-discovery-call] Join the Unstoppable Success Community: Surround yourself with high-performing leaders and real conversations Skool Community: Unstoppable Success [https://www.skool.com/unstoppable-success-9143/about ]  Get the Book: Charting True North [https://amzn.to/4jzYoJv ] Stay connected and visible: Unstoppable Success Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-success-podcast/id1770778356?i=1000764174870] Connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstrominger/]

How One Layoff Built a Million-Download Business

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/fan_mail/new] Losing his job during the Great Recession could have ended Lance Cayko’s career. Instead, it became the catalyst that launched a thriving design-build company, multiple businesses, and a podcast approaching one million downloads. In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Success, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with visionary architect, entrepreneur, and co-founder of F9 Productions, Lance Cayko, to unpack the mindset, grit, marketing strategies, and leadership principles that helped him transform adversity into opportunity. Lance shares how starting as a teenage “gopher” on roofing crews taught him business fundamentals, why getting laid off pushed him into entrepreneurship, and how unconventional marketing strategies helped his company stand out in a crowded industry. From Craigslist lead generation to relationship-based referral systems, Lance reveals the real strategies that helped grow F9 Productions into a sustainable, people-first business without layoffs. You’ll also hear: * How to build a referral-based business * Why nurturing relationships creates long-term success * The power of thinking differently in marketing * How leadership culture impacts retention * Why service creates opportunity * The systems behind sustainable business growth * Lessons from building a podcast with nearly one million downloads * How entrepreneurs can create stability during uncertainty This episode is packed with practical business insights, leadership wisdom, and powerful reminders that your greatest setbacks can become the foundation of your biggest breakthroughs. If you are an entrepreneur, leader, creator, architect, consultant, or growth-minded professional looking to build a resilient business and meaningful relationships, this episode is for you. Connect with Lance Cayko: LinkedIn: Lance Cayko [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-cayko-1227031a/] Website: F9Productions.com Podcast: Inside the Firm Podcast Your network is more than contacts — it’s your greatest catalyst for opportunity. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/support] Your network is more than contacts. It is your greatest catalyst for opportunity. If you are ready to elevate your business, expand your relationships, and create real momentum, here is your next step: Book a private strategy call: Let’s map your next level of growth Book a Strategy Call [https://scheduler.zoom.us/jaclyn-strominger/unstoppable-discovery-call] Join the Unstoppable Success Community: Surround yourself with high-performing leaders and real conversations Skool Community: Unstoppable Success [https://www.skool.com/unstoppable-success-9143/about ]  Get the Book: Charting True North [https://amzn.to/4jzYoJv ] Stay connected and visible: Unstoppable Success Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-success-podcast/id1770778356?i=1000764174870] Connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstrominger/]