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May 20, 2025 46 mins

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Welcome back to the Level Up and LIVE Podcast, where we sit down with Montgomery County’s boldest business owners who are building more than just companies — they're designing lives they don’t grow to hate. Today’s guest is Kristi Thornton, CEO of KOO Recruit, national speaker, award-winning community leader, and a fearless entrepreneur helping companies build teams and cultures that win. In this episode, we go deep into: Her gritty early days of building a business from scratch Why so many leaders struggle with isolation — and how to fix it The emotional moment of hiring her first employee Her journey from heartbreak to national stages How she’s built a people-first brand that’s changing lives What it takes to lead with courage, clarity, and consistency If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure what’s next, this one’s for you. 🎧 Tune in now and get inspired by someone who turned loss into leadership and setbacks into serious momentum. 👇 Don’t forget to: ✅ Subscribe to the podcast ✅ Join the Level Up and LIVE newsletter ✅ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn @LevelUpAndLIVE ✅ Connect with Kristi Thornton and her work at KOO Recruit at

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