Special Guest Karen Rands

https://bit.ly/12-secrets-of-wealth

In this episode of Podcast Profits Unleashed, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Karen Rands—widely known as The Compassionate Capitalist. And yes, two Karens in one conversation 😉—but more importantly, a powerful discussion about money, impact, access, and rewriting the rules of wealth creation.

This conversation really stayed with me.

Karen Rands shared her journey from corporate America into the world of angel investing, and what she uncovered was a massive gap in the capital ecosystem—one that continues to hold entrepreneurs, women, and people of color back from scaling ideas that deserve to exist. She broke down why angel investing is such a critical (and often hidden) bridge between an idea and a bankable business, and how lack of access—not lack of talent—is often the real issue.

What truly hit home was her insight into bias in funding decisions. Hearing firsthand examples of how confidence is judged differently depending on who’s pitching was confronting, but necessary. It reinforced something I see often with my own clients: mindset and belief are just as important as strategy and numbers.

We also explored the other side of the table—everyday people who believe investing is “not for them.” Karen challenged the idea that wealth-building is only about stocks, real estate, or starting a business from scratch. She shared how investing in entrepreneurs—through angel investing or crowdfunding—can be a powerful way to build wealth and create meaningful impact, even without quitting your job or risking financial security.

This episode is a reminder that wealth doesn’t have to be disconnected from values, and that purpose and profit don’t have to compete.

Key Takeaways from This Episode (From Me to You):

• I was reminded that access to capital—not capability—is the real bottleneck for many founders
• I learned why angel investing is one of the most misunderstood but powerful tools for scaling innovation
• I saw clearly how mindset and confidence influence funding outcomes, especially for women
• I realized investing doesn’t have to be “all or nothing”—there are accessible entry points
• I believe more than ever that when we fund people we believe in, everyone rises

If this conversation sparked something for you, check the show notes for Karen Rands’ books, podcast, and resources. And as always, if you’re a coach or expert looking to grow your business through podcast guesting, head to podcastprofitsunleashed.com/free to access my training.

I’ll see you next week 💛

All her social media links:

http://facebook.com/TheKarenRands

http://linkedin.com/in/karenrands

http://x.com/karen_rands

https://www.tiktok.com/@compassionatecapi

https://www.instagram.com/compassionatecapitalist

@Compassionalist.bsky.social

http://youtube.com/@angelinvesting

Website link: http://kugarand.com

Special Guest: George Rivera

https://buybacktimeformula.com

Welcome back to the Profits Unleashed Podcast — where podcasting meets purpose and profit. In this powerful episode, I sat down with George Rivera, a father, founder, executive coach, and creator of the Buyback Time Formula. And honestly? This is one conversation every founder needs to hear.

George has spent over 30 years in direct response marketing, e-commerce, and real estate coaching. From the outside, his success looked impressive — multi–seven figure businesses, scale, momentum. But behind the scenes, the cost was high: his health, his energy, and most importantly, his time with family.

What really moved me was the story that sparked George’s pivot. As a child, his father — a successful medical doctor — missed nearly all of his basketball games. Decades later, shortly before his father passed away, George received a simple but life-altering message: “Don’t miss Leo’s games.” That moment forced George to confront a hard truth — he was repeating the same pattern in his own life.

Despite growing his business to $20M, George found himself trapped as the bottleneck, working 60–90 hour weeks, exhausted, resentful, and stuck in what he now calls “founder prison.” That breaking point led him to redesign his role, his team, and his systems — not to slow growth, but to accelerate it. The result? A business that scaled to nearly $50M while he reclaimed his time, worked fewer hours, and became fully present as a father.

In this episode, we dive deep into the mindset shifts, delegation frameworks, and practical systems that allow founders to step out of the weeds and lead from their zone of genius — without guilt or fear. George doesn’t sugarcoat it. Buying back time isn’t magic. It’s intentional, structured, and deeply personal.

If you’ve built something powerful but feel trapped inside it, this conversation might just change everything.

• I learned that burnout isn’t a badge of honor — it’s a warning sign
• I saw how poor delegation creates bottlenecks, not protection
• I was reminded that 80% done by the right person often beats 100% done by me
• I realized time audits reveal freedom opportunities hiding in plain sight
• I believe scaling doesn’t require sacrifice — it requires systems
• I’m convinced that buying back time is one of the highest ROI decisions a founder can make

🎧 Listen in and start buying your time back — today.

Connect with George through the links below:

buybacktimeformula.com

https://www.facebook.com/georgerivera77

https://www.instagram.com/georgerivera1977

https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-rivera-53b3296/

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Special Guest Curt Tueffert

www.peaksalesstrategy.com

Welcome back to Podcast Profits Unleashed — the show dedicated to helping coaches turn podcasting into a powerful client attraction system, whether you’re behind the mic or showcasing your expertise as a guest.

Today, I’m joined by sales leader, keynote speaker, and author Curt Tueffert, whose mission is simple: help people close more deals with confidence. His book, Five Stones for Slaying Giants, is built on the idea that, just like David and Goliath, we’re all facing “giants” in our business — fear of selling, unclear messaging, or believing no one wants what we offer.

Curt shares how these “stones” — Passion, Excellence, Vision, Value, and Confidence — become tools we can actually use to eliminate the inner blocks that keep us stuck.

What I love most about Curt’s approach is that he doesn’t try to turn coaches into stereotypical pushy salespeople. Instead, he helps them become curious problem-solvers whose goal is understanding — not convincing. Using assessments like DISC and Sales IQ, Curt helps individuals and teams pinpoint where their confidence and communication skills need strengthening, then builds progress through small, repeatable wins.

One of the biggest insights from this episode? Today’s buyers are already far down the decision path before they ever speak to us. Technology and AI are handling the early research and comparisons — which means that when a prospect finally shows up, what they need most is a human conversation.

Curt shows us how to leverage AI as a support tool — for prep and research — while relying on our emotional intelligence, listening skills, and trust-building to guide the sale across the finish line.

Key Takeaways:

• I realized that our biggest sales giant is often our own self-doubt — not the market or the competition.

• Shifting from transactional sales to consultative conversations is the real difference-maker.

• Discovery is the one step AI can’t replace — human curiosity creates trust.

• Asking open-ended, behavior-aligned questions unlocks motivation and momentum.

• Your personal uniqueness — your voice, your story, your insight — is what helps you stand out in crowded markets.

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📌 Connect with Curt: www.peaksalesstrategy.com

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👉 Start here:https://podcastprofitsunleashed.com/free