You do not want to miss this combo! James O'Brien is a singer and aspiring piano player, James moved to Nashville over a decade ago to pursue music and still enjoys cooking, reading fantasy novels, and spending time with friends and family. James is the co-founder and COO of Ducky, a customer support AI designed to collaborate with humans and help them perform at their best.

Before Ducky, he was the COO of Valkyrie Investments, helping launch the U.S.’s second bitcoin futures ETF and growing assets to over $1 billion. As the first hire at AltoIRA, a fintech specializing in self-directed IRAs, he helped scale the company from pre-seed to Series A, expanding the team from 2 to over 100 employees.

Alyssa Young is the visionary behind The Unlimited Refills Blog and founder of Katurah Inc. A #1 best-selling author, Alyssa empowers individuals to prioritize self-care with the same dedication they give to their morning coffee. Through her blog, she inspires readers to nurture their emotional and mental well-being, drawing parallels between refilling a coffee cup and replenishing personal reserves.

As the leader of Katurah Inc., Alyssa champions "An Executive Supporting Executives," blending professional development with personal growth. Her holistic approach emphasizes resilience, empowerment, and the interconnectedness of well-being and success. Alyssa's mission is a steadfast reminder to prioritize self-care in a fast-paced world.

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A preview of this week's show:

• Discovery day for people to work for a day if they like it, then a two-week trial period, before hiring - Turnover has to do with culture
• Franchising help
  Focusing on processes and the power of linear workflows
  Death to micromanaging
• "You can't make a zebra a racehorse"

Ryan Wimpey is the founder of Tip Top K9 Dog Training. Over the last 18 years, Ryan has personally trained over 5,000 dogs and has a passion for both training dogs and teaching others how to train.

Despite being obsessed with dogs and wanting to spend all day training them, he currently manages three businesses: Tip Top K9 Franchising, which boasts 20 locations across the United States; Tip Top K9 Tulsa, an Oklahoma-based dog training facility with a staff of 32 people; and Tip Top International, a wholesaler of pet products.

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A preview of this week's show:

-How to reach the top of your field
-Lessons CrossFit provides in entrepreneurship
-Making his client's sessions “the best hour of their day”
-The power of word of mouth
-Why building a meaningful community means fewer locations

Dan is the Founder of King William District CrossFit, a Texas-based gym he built from the ground up, where the values of fitness and community come together to inspire healthier, happier living.

For 11 years, Dan’s gym has actively spearheaded San Antonio’s fitness scene. He has established it as a “collective republic” where people across fitness levels and age groups uplift each other to achieve their athletic goals and feel a sense of community. It has been featured on local news outlets KENS 5 and the San Antonio Report.

Dan’s coaching approach involves personalized training based on age, ability, and activity levels for optimal strength-building. He guides people who don’t want to take it easy as they get older and are pursuing new fitness goals intensely.

Dan earned his CrossFit certification in 2008 and has participated in the CrossFit Open for 13 years in a row.

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