The Inspired Choice
Authentic Stories, Surprising Lessons, and Practical Takeaways for Business Starters empowering you to make impactful choices for both your personal and professional life.
Episodes
July 16, 2025 • 17 mins
Caroline Biesalski welcomes Ross Pitcoff to the podcast, where they delve into his journey and specialization in business litigation. Ross shares strategies for law firm growth and outlines his upcoming goals. The conversation highlights common pitfalls in contracts and entity structuring, providing insights for minimizing legal risks. Ross emphasizes the importance of mentorship in the legal field. The episode concludes with Ross ...
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July 15, 2025 • 23 mins
Caroline Biesalski opens the episode by welcoming Mona Bavar, setting the stage for a conversation on balancing AI innovation with the human touch. They explore the importance of authenticity in branding and how to merge tradition with technology while staying true to entrepreneurial values. The discussion highlights the role of coaches and mentors in entrepreneurship, offering insights into Mona's journey. Mona shares details abou...
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July 14, 2025 • 19 mins
Caroline Biesalski introduces Greg Bennick, who shares his journey emphasizing the importance of feeling valued and being seen. Greg discusses overcoming fears of public speaking and the power of connecting through effective communication. The conversation explores the universality of motivation and desires across different cultures, highlighting storytelling as a crucial tool for leaders and teams. Greg reflects on the impact of i...
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July 13, 2025 • 30 mins
Caroline Biesalski welcomes Tim Branyan to discuss his journey from early beginnings to empowering content creators. Tim shares insights on navigating changes in platforms and offers valuable advice for new creators. The conversation explores how he defines success and overcomes personal challenges. Tim highlights the importance of setting goals and writing them down, sharing his upcoming projects. The episode wraps up with reflect...
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July 12, 2025 • 27 mins
Caroline Biesalski introduces Doug Thorpe, who shares a pivotal early career lesson that shaped his leadership journey. The discussion highlights key leadership lessons, emphasizing the significance of communication, clarity, and vision. Doug shares insights on building trust with high-level leaders and reflects on his passion for mentoring, drawing from his inspirational journey. He discusses the profound impact mentors have had o...
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July 11, 2025 • 18 mins
Caroline Biesalski opens the episode with a thought-provoking discussion on writing your eulogy, featuring insights from Steve Perry. Steve shares his transformative journey from a lucrative career to discovering a new calling, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's life with purpose. The conversation touches on financial lessons and how they intertwine with living a purpose-driven life. Steve offers advice on recognizing the...
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July 10, 2025 • 23 mins
Caroline Biesalski introduces the episode with guest David Sauers, exploring his unique journey in the portable restrooms industry. David shares his origin story, highlighting how his innovative approach has made a significant community impact. The discussion shifts to the personal side, where David discusses the benefits of Kruger Bush Campers. He emphasizes the importance of fostering strong relationships with franchisees and the...
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July 9, 2025 • 25 mins
Caroline Biesalski introduces Bryan Charleau, emphasizing the significance of a positive sales mindset. Bryan shares his transformative journey from mentorship to achieving sales mastery, offering valuable strategies for handling rejection and overcoming fears in the sales field. The discussion explores the evolving landscape of the sales industry, with insights on how to adapt to changes. Bryan discusses ways to connect with his w...
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Caroline Biesalski introduces Petar Krastev, who shares his inspiring journey from adversity to success. The discussion delves into the themes of resilience, purpose, and the role of faith in business, highlighting how these elements have shaped Petar's life and career. Petar offers insights into guiding clients towards resilience and personal transformation, emphasizing the importance of personalized coaching and mentorship in ach...
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July 7, 2025 • 20 mins
Caroline Biesalski introduces Carl Barney, discussing the multifaceted concept of happiness and the experiments that shed light on its nature. Carl elaborates on his role as a happiness coach, offering a fresh perspective on redefining happiness in daily life. The conversation transitions to the pursuit of success, highlighting the essential role that friendships play in achieving genuine fulfillment. Carl shares details about his ...
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Caroline Biesalski introduces the concept of boundaries and cultural messaging within relationships, welcoming Lauren Hayes to the episode. Lauren delves into trust-building in ethically non-monogamous relationships, sharing effective communication strategies and techniques for setting healthy boundaries. They discuss challenges like dealing with non-communicative partners and explore the dynamics of ethical non-monogamy. Lauren of...
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July 5, 2025 • 16 mins
Caroline Biesalski introduces Mark A Preston, who shares valuable insights on fostering business relationships. The discussion addresses common misconceptions and effective strategies for customer growth, highlighting the importance of understanding client needs. Mark offers unconventional strategies and emphasizes the role of mentorship in achieving business success. They explore the significance of setting clear goals and Mark di...
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July 5, 2025 • 16 mins
Caroline Biesalski introduces Freddie Rappina, who shares insights on learning from mistakes in financial management. The discussion explores the analogy of checkers versus chess in finance, emphasizing strategic thinking and the benefits of using loans to acquire assets. They address common financial pitfalls and the importance of shifting perspectives on taxes, as well as navigating the challenges of starting with limited resourc...
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July 4, 2025 • 28 mins
Caroline Biesalski is joined by David Sidoni to explore the myths and realities of home buying. Caroline shares her personal home buying journey, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs she encountered. The discussion highlights the crucial role professionals play in the home buying process and provides practical tips for first-time buyers. David reflects on his influences and aspirations, emphasizing the significance of...
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July 3, 2025 • 28 mins
Caroline Biesalski opens the episode by introducing Erich Archer and delving into AI's transformative impact on storytelling and technology adoption. The conversation highlights the importance of experimenting with AI in podcast production, exploring its creative potential while addressing imperfections in creative outputs. Caroline and Erich discuss AI's future in filmmaking and content strategies, as well as Erich's personal goal...
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July 2, 2025 • 23 mins
Caroline Biesalski introduces Michael Levitt, diving into a discussion about burnout and its prevention. The episode delves into understanding burnout, with Caroline sharing her personal experience and highlighting the significance of mentorship. Emphasis is placed on the power of goal setting and the importance of writing goals down. The conversation explores embracing the unknown as a catalyst for personal growth. Michael shares ...
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July 1, 2025 • 19 mins
Caroline Biesalski welcomes Jon Ostenson to explore franchise success stories and tackle misconceptions about franchise ownership. Jon provides guidance on matching individuals with the right franchises and highlights current trends and unique opportunities in the industry. He shares valuable tips for aspiring franchisors, drawing from his personal experience. The conversation emphasizes the importance of due diligence and Jon's co...
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June 30, 2025 • 15 mins
Caroline Biesalski introduces Shaurya Jain, who shares his personal challenges in the business world and how he navigates mindset and negative emotions. The conversation highlights common link building mistakes and the "Cobra Effect" in SEO strategies. Shaurya provides practical SEO tactics for beginners, offering insights into improving online presence. He discusses his future projects and ways for listeners to connect with him fo...
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June 29, 2025 • 21 mins
Caroline Biesalski interviews Sam Mizrahi, exploring the role of imagination in business. Sam shares insights from his luxury real estate background, emphasizing craftsmanship and quality. He discusses collaborating with architects for timeless design and likens a developer's role to an orchestra conductor. Sam also shares his views on the future of luxury real estate in Canada and outlines upcoming projects. The episode wraps up w...
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June 28, 2025 • 21 mins
Caroline Biesalski welcomes Marcus Norman to discuss mindset in business and his journey from military service to entrepreneurship. Marcus shares insights on the importance of identity beyond one's profession and explores opportunities in the CBD industry. The conversation highlights the role of podcasting in building connections and the value of addressing taboo topics. Marcus emphasizes the impact of mentors and coaching, sharing...
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