In this uplifting episode of Paradigm Playbook, host Steve Cook sits down with Marcella Miciano, CEO and founder of Vivid Motivation and a certified John Gordon trainer. Marcella shares her journey from running swim schools and youth camps to launching Vivid Motivation — a company dedicated to helping teams thrive through positivity, energy, and purposeful culture-building.

Together, Steve and Marcella explore the principles behind John Gordon’s bestselling book “The Energy Bus,” breaking down its 10 rules for leading stronger teams and building a successful business. They discuss how positivity directly impacts productivity, staff retention, and the bottom line — and why mindset is one of the most powerful tools a leader can cultivate.

Marcella will also take the stage as a keynote speaker at the upcoming Signature Business Workshop in Orlando, where she’ll share actionable steps for applying these principles in real time.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with energy, insight, and practical takeaways you can bring back to your team today.

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🎙️ In this episode of Paradigm Playbook, host Steve Cook sits down with Frank Sahlein, CEO of 3rd Level Consulting, to dive into the details of the upcoming Signature Business Workshop. Together, they break down the true value behind the investment — highlighting how the event delivers actionable strategies, expert insights, and measurable returns for business owners in the child development industry.

Covering everything from marketing and HR to financial management and risk reduction, the workshop addresses every key area needed to grow and scale your business. With top industry presenters and powerful networking opportunities, this event is designed to help you strengthen operations, elevate culture, and ensure lasting success.

If you're serious about taking your business to the next level, this is one episode — and one event — you don’t want to miss. 🚀

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🎙️In this episode of Paradigm Playbook, host Steve Cook sits down with John Mitchell, an Australian entrepreneur driven by an insatiable curiosity and passion for learning. John shares valuable lessons on scaling businesses, leveraging AI and technology, and building strong teams through effective leadership and delegation.

💡 Tune in for insights on scaling businesses, the role of curiosity, and creating impactful organizational structures.

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