Expert In You

In this insightful episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Mindy Flanigan, CEO and Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspiring HR, to reveal how growing businesses can build strong, scalable HR systems - without hiring a full-time HR team.
With nearly 20 years of experience, Mindy shares how founders can move from reactive people management to proactive, people-first infrastructure that supports growth, culture, and retention.
From navigating compliance across states to building remote teams and choosing the right systems, this conversation breaks down HR in a way that’s practical, simple, and actionable for small business owners.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
When and why growing businesses need structured HR support
How to build people operations systems that scale with your company
The role of culture and core values in team performance and retention
How to manage remote teams while maintaining alignment and engagement
How the right HR partner can help you avoid costly mistakes during growth
Whether you’re transitioning from solopreneur to team leader or scaling beyond 10–50 employees, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to building a business where people, culture, and performance align.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how to simplify HR, strengthen your team, and scale your business the right way.
Key Moments: 
04:19 "Fractional HR Support Model"
08:41 "PEO Job Shaped My Career"
12:21 "Core Values and Leadership Roles"
13:18 "Team Dynamics and Client Focus"
18:28 "Service Plans and Add-Ons"
21:24 "5 Questions Transformed Workplace Turnover"
24:06 "Cybersecurity Policies for Handbooks"
28:55 "Optimizing Payroll System Features"
32:19 "Generational Workplace Panel Prep"
35:12 "HR Docs Built for Culture"
 
About the guest : 
Mindy Flanigan loves simple. After 20 years of working in the HR Outsourcing Industry, she
grew impatient and concerned about the stigma that small businesses had about Human
Resources: HR was too complex. Mindy was inspired to change that and saw an opportunity to
un-complicate the complicated.
In 2007, she founded Inspiring HR with a focus on simplifying HR down to add value
personalized solutions for small businesses. Where you work with a person, not a call center or
a module.
Always sensing that HR was far more art than science, Mindy now leads a team of business
professionals, skilled at HR, who understand that the best HR infrastructure should not only be
labor law compliant, but aligned with the culture that a company wishes to achieve or stay true
to.
With PHR and SHRM-CP certifications, Mindy’s diverse background and passion for small
business HR has transformed her into someone who loves to keep learning and believes in
leading reflectively and with authenticity.
 
How to connect Mindy : 
Website: https://inspiringhr.com/
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inspiringhr/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspiringHR
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Inspiringhr
 
About the host: 
Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, and #1 Bestselling Author, with over 41 years of experience helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and coaches scale their success. As a Professional Speaker and three-time published author, Ann has coached and consulted hundreds of professionals across more than 80 industries.
 
Why Choose Ann Carden? 
With a diverse background that spans over four decades, Ann has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in business growth, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship. She spent 13 years in corporate management before launching her own businesses, where she thrived for 35 years. Ann’s entrepreneurial journey began out of financial necessity, and she successfully grew her first business to an international level - even before the Internet era.
 
Work with Ann Carden
 If you're ready to take your business to the next level, Ann offers customized solutions to help you grow. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or small business owner, Ann’s proven strategies can drive significant growth in revenue and market reach. 
Get Free Resources:
➡️ Access Ann's Free Training: www.expertinyou.biz 
➡️ Read the latest edition of Expert in You Magazine: https://expertinyoumagazine.com/magazine
 
Ready to grow your business? 📞 Book a strategy call today: https://acarden.com 🔗 
 
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In this powerful episode of Expert In You, Ann Carden challenges one of the biggest myths in business growth: that success comes from doing more.
Instead, she reveals how true 10X growth happens by elevating your positioning, targeting higher-level opportunities, and competing for bigger contracts - not more clients.
Inspired by concepts from 10x Is Easier Than 2x and real-world experience, Ann breaks down how established experts and service providers can break through revenue ceilings and move into a completely different league of business.
🚀 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Why working harder (or even smarter) won’t get you to 10X growth
How to shift from volume-based business to high-value opportunities
The key to attracting multi-six figure contracts and premium clients
How to reposition your expertise to stand out in crowded markets
What it really means to “work higher” instead of doing more
If you’re an experienced consultant, coach, or service-based entrepreneur who feels stuck despite doing everything “right,” this episode will give you a new lens on growth - and a smarter path forward.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how to elevate your business, capture bigger opportunities, and achieve 10X results without burnout.
About the host: 
Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, and #1 Bestselling Author, with over 41 years of experience helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and coaches scale their success. As a Professional Speaker and three-time published author, Ann has coached and consulted hundreds of professionals across more than 80 industries.
 
Why Choose Ann Carden? 
With a diverse background that spans over four decades, Ann has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in business growth, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship. She spent 13 years in corporate management before launching her own businesses, where she thrived for 35 years. Ann’s entrepreneurial journey began out of financial necessity, and she successfully grew her first business to an international level - even before the Internet era.
 
Work with Ann Carden
 If you're ready to take your business to the next level, Ann offers customized solutions to help you grow. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or small business owner, Ann’s proven strategies can drive significant growth in revenue and market reach. 
Get Free Resources:
➡️ Access Ann's Free Training: www.expertinyou.biz 
➡️ Read the latest edition of Expert in You Magazine: https://expertinyoumagazine.com/magazine
 
Ready to grow your business? 📞 Book a strategy call today: https://acarden.com 🔗 
 
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In this insightful episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden is joined by David Saxby, accomplished speaker, coach, and CEO of Spark Communications, to explore how speaking can become one of the most powerful drivers of business growth.
With more than 2,500 presentations delivered worldwide, David shares how entrepreneurs and experts can leverage their voice - on stages, podcasts, webinars, and virtual rooms - to attract clients, build influence, and create consistent revenue opportunities.
Together, Ann and David break down the modern speaking landscape and how professionals can move beyond one-off keynote fees to build sustainable client acquisition systems through speaking.
🎤 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
How speaking can drive predictable revenue and client opportunities
The difference between keynotes, workshops, and small-room speaking
How podcasts and virtual speaking opportunities generate real business growth
When to focus on immediate ROI vs. long-term relationship building
How to position your voice and message for maximum influence and opportunity
If you’re an expert, consultant, coach, or entrepreneur who wants to turn speaking into a strategic growth engine not just a visibility tool this episode delivers practical insights you can implement immediately.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how to leverage your voice to speak, sell, and scale your business.
About the guest : 
CEO of Spark Communications Inc. David is an international speaker. He has delivered over 2500 presentations on creativity and innovation, business strategy, sales and marketing and leadership. 
 
David has been an entrepreneur for 40+ years and has founded 7 companies. His first company grew from a one-man studio to a full-service advertising agency in two years. He followed that success, during a major recession, to create a full-service marketing company with a staff of 23. 
 
A founding member of CAPS (the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers) David is a  Past National Director. David is a co-author of four books on the topics of Innovation, marketing and sales.  He is motorcycle enthusiast and is the Chair of the Motorcycle Ride for Dad and a professional musician.
 
Website: http://sparkcommunications.com
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-saxby/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.saxby.2025
Twitter: https://x.com/davidsaxby
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/davidsaxbyspeaker
 
About the host: 
Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, and #1 Bestselling Author, with over 41 years of experience helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and coaches scale their success. As a Professional Speaker and three-time published author, Ann has coached and consulted hundreds of professionals across more than 80 industries.
 
Why Choose Ann Carden? 
With a diverse background that spans over four decades, Ann has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in business growth, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship. She spent 13 years in corporate management before launching her own businesses, where she thrived for 35 years. Ann’s entrepreneurial journey began out of financial necessity, and she successfully grew her first business to an international level - even before the Internet era.
 
Work with Ann Carden
 If you're ready to take your business to the next level, Ann offers customized solutions to help you grow. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or small business owner, Ann’s proven strategies can drive significant growth in revenue and market reach. 
Get Free Resources:
➡️ Access Ann's Free Training: www.expertinyou.biz 
➡️ Read the latest edition of Expert in You Magazine: https://expertinyoumagazine.com/magazine
 
Ready to grow your business? 📞 Book a strategy call today: https://acarden.com 🔗 
 
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In this powerful episode of Expert In You, Ann Carden reveals how to turn speaking opportunities into serious revenue drivers - without relying on volume, email lists, or hope marketing.
If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, or B2B expert who wants more than visibility from the stage, this episode breaks down how to engineer every speaking engagement for high-ticket client conversions and six- to seven-figure business growth.
This isn’t about speaking for exposure. It’s about building a strategic speaking model that creates predictable, premium opportunities.
🎤 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
The difference between “visibility speaking” and revenue-engineered speaking
How to align your offer before you ever step on stage
Why low-ticket funnels slow growth - and what works faster
How to stack speaking avenues (podcasts, webinars, stages) strategically
How to position yourself to attract high-end clients ready to invest
Whether you speak virtually or live, this episode will help you shift from random opportunities to a repeatable revenue system that turns your voice into your most powerful growth asset.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how to leverage speaking for your next major business leap.
 
Key Moments:
00:00 "Speaking for Revenue Growth"
06:17 "From Email Chaos to Sales"
07:19 "Strategic Speaking for Revenue Growth"
11:59 "Sell Services at Highest Level"
13:34 "Speak, Sell, Scale Revenue"
 
About the host: 
Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, and #1 Bestselling Author, with over 41 years of experience helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and coaches scale their success. As a Professional Speaker and three-time published author, Ann has coached and consulted hundreds of professionals across more than 80 industries.
 
Why Choose Ann Carden? 
With a diverse background that spans over four decades, Ann has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in business growth, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship. She spent 13 years in corporate management before launching her own businesses, where she thrived for 35 years. Ann’s entrepreneurial journey began out of financial necessity, and she successfully grew her first business to an international level - even before the Internet era.
 
Work with Ann Carden
 If you're ready to take your business to the next level, Ann offers customized solutions to help you grow. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or small business owner, Ann’s proven strategies can drive significant growth in revenue and market reach. 
Get Free Resources:
➡️ Access Ann's Free Training: www.expertinyou.biz 
➡️ Read the latest edition of Expert in You Magazine: https://expertinyoumagazine.com/magazine
 
Ready to grow your business? 📞 Book a strategy call today: https://acarden.com 🔗 
 
🌐Website: https://annlcarden.com
 📞Contact Us: www.acarden.com
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In this forward-thinking episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Scott Talley, founder of Network in Action (NIA), to explore how business networking is being reimagined for modern entrepreneurs and decision-makers.
If you’re tired of outdated networking models, weekly meetings, repetitive elevator pitches, and pressure-based recruiting this conversation will open your eyes to a smarter way to build referral partnerships.
Scott shares how Network in Action blends technology, monthly in-person meetings, and a powerful digital platform to eliminate inefficiencies and create meaningful, revenue-generating connections.
🚀 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Why traditional networking groups often fall short for business owners
How hybrid online-offline networking multiplies referrals
The power of gamification and referral rewards in driving engagement
How monthly structured meetings create deeper trust and better results
Opportunities to build community and even run your own networking franchise
Whether you're a consultant, entrepreneur, or local business leader looking for smarter referral systems and stronger partnerships, this episode offers practical insight into the future of relationship-based growth.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how technology and community are reshaping the way successful business owners connect and grow.
Key Moments: 
06:25 "From Email to Networking App"
09:11 "Efficiency in Networking Meetings"
11:28 Innovative Profile Video System
14:50 "Tax Code Insights for 2026"
18:06 Networking Commitment Dynamics Explained
22:06 "Referral Network with Nonprofit Impact"
26:40 "Redefining Networking Through Reciprocity"
29:09 Networking Challenges and Time Drain
31:57 "Embracing Digital Connections"
35:01 "Building Connections Through Vulnerability"
38:11 "Introverts Thriving Through Networking"
About the guest : 
Scott Talley, proud father of four and the founder of Network In Action Franchise INTL. , an international business networking organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and professionals grow through structured relationships, accountability, and collaboration. A visionary entrepreneur, Scott has built a global platform that redefines how business owners connect, learn, and succeed together.
 
He is also the creator of NIAX, an innovative revenue-share business model that rewards individuals for driving real, closed business, and the founder of Trades Together, a specialized networking community designed for contractors and blue-collar business owners.
 
In addition, Scott is the founder of International Network Day, a worldwide initiative celebrating the power of networking through a 24-hour global virtual event featuring leaders from around the world.
 
Known for his forward-thinking leadership and passion for building communities with purpose, Scott Talley continues to launch new models that empower entrepreneurs, elevate professional relationships, and transform the future of business networking.
 
How to connect Scott: 
 
Website: https://www.networkinaction.com/
https://www.franchise.networkinaction.com/
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-talleynia/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.talley.564
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinaimprovco/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NetworkinactionIntl
 
About the host: 
Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, and #1 Bestselling Author, with over 41 years of experience helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and coaches scale their success. As a Professional Speaker and three-time published author, Ann has coached and consulted hundreds of professionals across more than 80 industries.
 
Why Choose Ann Carden? 
With a diverse background that spans over four decades, Ann has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in business growth, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship. She spent 13 years in corporate management before launching her own businesses, where she thrived for 35 years. Ann’s entrepreneurial journey began out of financial necessity, and she successfully grew her first business to an international level - even before the Internet era.
 
Work with Ann Carden
 If you're ready to take your business to the next level, Ann offers customized solutions to help you grow. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or small business owner, Ann’s proven strategies can drive significant growth in revenue and market reach. 
Get Free Resources:
➡️ Access Ann's Free Training: www.expertinyou.biz 
➡️ Read the latest edition of Expert in You Magazine: https://expertinyoumagazine.com/magazine
Ready to grow your business? 📞 Book a strategy call today: https://acarden.com 🔗 
 
Relevant Links: 
🌐Website: https://annlcarden.com
 📞Contact Us: www.acarden.com
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In this high-impact episode of Expert In You, Ann Carden reveals how to transform speaking engagements into a predictable revenue engine for your business.
If you’ve ever wondered how entrepreneurs generate $50,000 or even $100,000 days from a single stage, Ann breaks down the strategy behind it. With over 40 years of speaking experience, she shares how to move beyond “hope marketing” and engineer every speaking opportunity for maximum conversion and long-term client growth.
This isn’t about visibility alone - it’s about turning your voice into a scalable, high-ticket client acquisition system.
🎤 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
How to position speaking as a revenue strategy, not just brand awareness
The difference between exposure speaking and strategic speaking
How to choose the right rooms and audiences for premium conversions
How to set your minimum engagement value before stepping on stage
How to build a repeatable system that converts speaking into high-ticket clients
Whether you speak on podcasts, webinars, live stages, or virtual summits, this episode will show you how to speak, sell, and scale - without relying on luck.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how to turn every speaking opportunity into a high-value growth asset for your business.
About the host: 
Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, and #1 Bestselling Author, with over 41 years of experience helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and coaches scale their success. As a Professional Speaker and three-time published author, Ann has coached and consulted hundreds of professionals across more than 80 industries.
 
Why Choose Ann Carden? 
With a diverse background that spans over four decades, Ann has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in business growth, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship. She spent 13 years in corporate management before launching her own businesses, where she thrived for 35 years. Ann’s entrepreneurial journey began out of financial necessity, and she successfully grew her first business to an international level - even before the Internet era.
 
Work with Ann Carden
 If you're ready to take your business to the next level, Ann offers customized solutions to help you grow. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or small business owner, Ann’s proven strategies can drive significant growth in revenue and market reach. 
Get Free Resources:
➡️ Access Ann's Free Training: www.expertinyou.biz 
➡️ Read the latest edition of Expert in You Magazine: https://expertinyoumagazine.com/magazine
 
Ready to grow your business? 📞 Book a strategy call today: https://acarden.com 🔗 
 
Relevant Links: 
🌐Website: https://annlcarden.com
 📞Contact Us: www.acarden.com
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In this strategic episode of Expert In You, Ann Carden breaks down why your business growth today depends on how well your offline relationships and online positioning work together.
Even if your best clients come from referrals, networking, or in-person conversations, decision-makers are still validating you online. Ann explains how to make sure what they find positions you as the only logical choice - not just one of many options.
This episode reveals how to turn your online presence into a 24/7 silent sales rep, shorten sales cycles, and multiply opportunities without working harder or chasing prospects.
🚀 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why your online reputation matters - even if you sell offline
How to align networking, referrals, and digital positioning for exponential growth
Why clarity and certainty beat credentials in today’s buying decisions
How to position yourself so prospects pre-sell themselves before the call
Practical ways to build a pipeline by merging systems with relationships
If you’re an expert, consultant, or entrepreneur who wants to get chosen more often, close faster, and scale with less friction, this episode gives you a clear, modern framework for combining human connection with digital leverage.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how to become un-ignorable, trusted, and consistently in demand - online and offline.
About the host: 
Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, and #1 Bestselling Author, with over 41 years of experience helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and coaches scale their success. As a Professional Speaker and three-time published author, Ann has coached and consulted hundreds of professionals across more than 80 industries.
 
Why Choose Ann Carden? 
With a diverse background that spans over four decades, Ann has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in business growth, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship. She spent 13 years in corporate management before launching her own businesses, where she thrived for 35 years. Ann’s entrepreneurial journey began out of financial necessity, and she successfully grew her first business to an international level - even before the Internet era.
 
Work with Ann Carden
 If you're ready to take your business to the next level, Ann offers customized solutions to help you grow. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or small business owner, Ann’s proven strategies can drive significant growth in revenue and market reach. 
Get Free Resources:
➡️ Access Ann's Free Training: www.expertinyou.biz 
➡️ Read the latest edition of Expert in You Magazine: https://expertinyoumagazine.com/magazine
 
Ready to grow your business? 📞 Book a strategy call today: https://acarden.com 🔗 
 
Relevant Links: 
🌐Website: https://annlcarden.com
 📞Contact Us: www.acarden.com
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 💟Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anncardenconsulting/
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In this eye-opening episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Jasmine Jonte, CEO of a leading done-for-you course creation company - CRE8TION , to uncover the real truth behind turning expertise into profitable, scalable digital offers.
If you’ve ever wondered whether online courses truly create passive income - or why so many experts struggle to make them work - this conversation delivers an honest reality check. Ann and Jasmine break down what it actually takes to productize your expertise, move beyond one-on-one services, and build long-term business assets that scale.
💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why most experts fail with courses and how to avoid costly mistakes
When you’re actually ready to productize your services
The difference between DIY courses and done-for-you, scalable programs
How AI supports course creation (and where human expertise still wins)
Pricing, launching, and marketing strategies that drive real revenue
Why hybrid programs are becoming the future of online education
With real-world examples - including how a cosmetic dentist transformed his specialty into a high-demand group program - this episode gives you a clear framework for deciding whether course creation is the right next move for your business.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how to turn your expertise into a profitable, scalable asset - without falling for the passive income fantasy.
Key Moments: 
03:48 "Building a High-Touch Dental Practice"
08:30 "Scaling Strategies for Success"
10:53 "Client-Focused Program Development Process"
13:44 Streamlined Course Support & Marketing
17:59 "ChatGPT as a Thought Partner"
21:38 "Sales Strategies Under $2000"
25:17 "No Easy Button in Marketing"
27:37 "Expanding Offers Strategically"
30:27 "Hybrid Learning Drives Success"
About the guest : 
Jasmine Jonte is the founder and CEO of CRE8TION, where she helps top experts turn their knowledge into transformational, revenue-generating programs. She began as a 1st-grade teacher in one of Detroit’s lowest-performing schools, where she learned to make complex ideas simple and engaging. In the online business world, she saw creators struggle with learning design, not expertise, and built CRE8TION to solve that gap. Her Course Flow to Cash Flow™ Method blends instructional design with business strategy to make programs powerful and profitable. Jasmine and her team ghostwrite courses end-to-end, from scripts and slides to workbooks and portals, so clients can stay in their zone of genius. Over six years, she has produced 120 programs and 1,500 lessons for 100,000+ students, generating millions in revenue for leaders like Candy Valentino, Nick Bradley, SUCCESS Enterprises, and Thought Leaders Institute.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
Website: www.cre8tion.co 
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasminejonte 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminejonte/ 
 
About the host: 
Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, and #1 Bestselling Author, with over 41 years of experience helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and coaches scale their success. As a Professional Speaker and three-time published author, Ann has coached and consulted hundreds of professionals across more than 80 industries.
 
Why Choose Ann Carden? 
With a diverse background that spans over four decades, Ann has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in business growth, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship. She spent 13 years in corporate management before launching her own businesses, where she thrived for 35 years. Ann’s entrepreneurial journey began out of financial necessity, and she successfully grew her first business to an international level - even before the Internet era.
 
Work with Ann Carden
 If you're ready to take your business to the next level, Ann offers customized solutions to help you grow. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or small business owner, Ann’s proven strategies can drive significant growth in revenue and market reach. 
 
Get Free Resources:
➡️ Access Ann's Free Training: www.expertinyou.biz 
➡️ Read the latest edition of Expert in You Magazine: https://expertinyoumagazine.com/magazine
 
Ready to grow your business? 📞 Book a strategy call today: https://acarden.com 🔗 
 
Relevant Links: 
🌐Website: https://annlcarden.com
 📞Contact Us: www.acarden.com
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In this episode, host Ann Carden is joined by Gina Trimarco, organizational health strategist and founder of Carmen Communications, to explore an unexpected but powerful advantage in business success: improv comedy skills.
Gina shares how she blends improv principles with consulting and leadership strategy to help organizations strengthen culture, improve decision-making, and create workplaces where people actually want to show up, yes, even on Mondays.
Together, Ann and Gina unpack what it really takes to stand out as an expert in a crowded consulting and coaching market, why selling outcomes not skills changes everything, and how becoming a trusted advisor leads to long-term, high-value client relationships.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
How improv skills improve leadership, collaboration, and workplace culture
Why unique expertise is your biggest advantage in consulting and coaching
How to overcome analysis paralysis and make faster, smarter decisions
The difference between DIY thinking and true strategic partnership
Insights from Gina’s book The New Choice Effect on growth through decisive action
If you’re a consultant, coach, or expert entrepreneur looking to differentiate your brand, elevate your client relationships, and build a business rooted in trust and results, this episode delivers practical insights with a refreshing twist.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how creativity, collaboration, and confident decision-making can unlock your next level of growth and the expert in you.
Key Moments: 
05:54 "Improv's Role in Corporate Success"
07:04 "Improv and Selling Outcomes"
11:51 "Breaking Decision-Making Paralysis"
15:42 "Embracing Constraints, Choosing Progress"
19:16 "Leaders Help Overcome Blind Spots"
21:37 Consulting Growth Spurs Fierce Competition
24:51 "Align Actions with Strategy"
28:33 Crafting Six-Figure Client Offers
30:46 From Workshop to Comprehensive Consulting
34:47 Understanding Work Styles Effectively
36:14 "Establishing Business Value Standards"
39:50 Unlocking Hidden Professional Value
43:44 Upselling Benefits and Gratitude
 
About the guest : 
Gina Trimarco is an Organizational Development Strategist, Senior Master Sales Trainer with Sales Gravy, and the founder of Carmine Communications and Carolina Improv Company. Known for leading with humor, heart, and direct truth, Gina helps organizations get unstuck - culturally, operationally, and interpersonally.
With over 20 years of experience, she blends emotional intelligence, improv comedy, and sales strategy to transform disengaged teams, struggling leaders, and outdated sales approaches into aligned, high-performing cultures. Her work focuses on leadership development, communication, team cohesion, conflict resolution, change management, organizational health, and full-cycle sales execution.
Gina is also the author of The New Choice Effect and is passionate about helping leaders make better decisions, build trust faster, and create workplaces where people actually want to show up - even on Mondays.
How to connect Gina : 
Website: https://ginatrimarco.com/carmine-communications/
https://carolinaimprov.com/
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginatrimarco/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gtrimarco
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinaimprovco/
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About the host: 
Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, and #1 Bestselling Author, with over 41 years of experience helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and coaches scale their success. As a Professional Speaker and three-time published author, Ann has coached and consulted hundreds of professionals across more than 80 industries.
 
Why Choose Ann Carden? 
With a diverse background that spans over four decades, Ann has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in business growth, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship. She spent 13 years in corporate management before launching her own businesses, where she thrived for 35 years. Ann’s entrepreneurial journey began out of financial necessity, and she successfully grew her first business to an international level - even before the Internet era.
 
Work with Ann Carden
 If you're ready to take your business to the next level, Ann offers customized solutions to help you grow. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or small business owner, Ann’s proven strategies can drive significant growth in revenue and market reach. 
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➡️ Access Ann's Free Training: www.expertinyou.biz 
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In this visionary episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden is joined by Aurora Winter - award-winning screenwriter, TV producer, and CEO of Same Page Publishing - for a powerful conversation on how experts can stand out, scale, and thrive in the age of AI.
Aurora shares how storytelling remains the ultimate differentiator as technology evolves and how experts can combine human creativity with AI tools to amplify their message, authority, and income. From her innovative spoken-author method for book creation to AI-enhanced video strategies, Aurora reveals how to turn words into wealth without burnout or complexity.
✨ In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Why storytelling + AI is the future of expert branding
How to create a million-dollar message that cuts through the noise
The power of focus - and why saying no can 10× your impact
How books, video, and AI work together to build authority faster
How premium human expertise thrives even as AI disruption accelerates
If you’re a coach, consultant, speaker, or thought leader looking to future-proof your brand, simplify your business, and become the go-to expert in your space, this episode delivers insight, inspiration, and practical strategy for 2026 and beyond.
🎧 Tune in now to unlock your expert stardust - and learn how to lead with clarity, creativity, and confidence in an AI-driven world.
Key Moments: 
06:27 "Streamline for Business Growth"
07:10 "Strategic Basics and Expertise"
11:44 "Future of Consulting: Premium Focus"
15:05 "Build Wealth and Brand Strategy"
20:07 "Discover Your Unique Blueprint"
23:42 "Boost Your Business Workshop"
24:24 "Reserve Spot for Success"
About the guest : 
Aurora Winter, MBA, is a successful entrepreneur, bestselling author, TV writer-producer, and the founder of www.SamePagePublishing.com. Her award-winning books include "Turn Words Into Wealth" and “Magic, Mystery, and the Multiverse.” Using her expertise in film and neuroscience, she helps people tell memorable stories that build brands, books, and businesses. 
 
How to connect Aurora: 
Website https://www.aurorawinter.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aurorawinter/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AuroraWinter
 
About the host: 
Ann Carden is a highly sought-after Business Growth Consultant, Marketing Strategist, and #1 Bestselling Author, with over 41 years of experience helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and coaches scale their success. As a Professional Speaker and three-time published author, Ann has coached and consulted hundreds of professionals across more than 80 industries.
 
Why Choose Ann Carden? 
With a diverse background that spans over four decades, Ann has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in business growth, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship. She spent 13 years in corporate management before launching her own businesses, where she thrived for 35 years. Ann’s entrepreneurial journey began out of financial necessity, and she successfully grew her first business to an international level - even before the Internet era.
 
Work with Ann Carden
 If you're ready to take your business to the next level, Ann offers customized solutions to help you grow. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or small business owner, Ann’s proven strategies can drive significant growth in revenue and market reach. 
Get Free Resources:
➡️ Access Ann's Free Training: www.expertinyou.biz 
➡️ Read the latest edition of Expert in You Magazine: https://expertinyoumagazine.com/magazine
 
Ready to grow your business? 📞 Book a strategy call today: https://acarden.com 🔗 
 
Relevant Links: 
🌐Website: https://annlcarden.com
 📞Contact Us: www.acarden.com
 💟Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ann.carden.509
 💟Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anncardenconsulting/
 💟LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anncarden-business-consultant-coach