Expert In You

• From Corporate to Consultant: How Moms Can Build Thriving Businesses & Charge What They’re Worth | Ellie Hobert & Ann Carden

  In this empowering episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Ellie Hobert, independent consultant and leadership coach, to share the real roadmap for leaving corporate life and building a thriving consulting business - especially for moms ready to redefine success on their own terms. With over a decade of experience in management consulting, Ellie reveals how she made the leap from corporate to entrepreneurship and how she built a profitable business without a website - just through authentic conversations, premium offers, and consistent value delivery. Ann and Ellie dive deep into mindset shifts, pricing confidence, and practical business development strategies that help consultants and coaches grow even in uncertain markets. 🌟 You’ll Discover: How to transition from corporate professional to successful independent consultant The power of premium pricing and how to stop undervaluing your expertise How to win clients through relationships, not cold pitching Mindset tools for overcoming fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome Real business strategies that help you scale sustainably and confidently Whether you’re a corporate leader ready for freedom or a consultant looking to grow faster, this episode will help you turn your experience into a profitable, purpose-driven business. 🎧 Tune in now and learn how to leverage your expertise, build resilience, and confidently charge what you’re worth! Key Moments:  05:49 "Confidence and Expertise Drive Success" 06:37 Value Comes From Outcomes 11:17 Valuing Expertise and Pricing Growth 13:32 "Premium Pricing Enhances Client Value" 18:34 "Ellie's Business Journey" 22:59 "Lead or Referral Connection?" 24:04 LinkedIn Outreach and Lead Strategy 27:38 "One Page CRM Benefits" 33:08 "Don't Wait, Take the Leap" 36:20 Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Perseverance 38:28 Managing Emotions as a Business Owner 41:50 "Embracing Fear as Motivation" 43:34 "Business Coaching for Moms" 46:39 Private Transition to Entrepreneurship   Ellie Hobert is the Founder of Empact Advisory Services and a strategic advisor who helps remote-first companies transform team dysfunction into high performance. After years in management consulting, Ellie realized that most organizations focus on tools and tech—but overlook the human systems behind execution. Today, she partners with executive and people leaders to build the invisible infrastructure that makes performance scalable—clarity, accountability, fast decisions, candid feedback, and leadership habits that drive real results. Her clients have achieved outcomes like $4.5 million in added value, 11× revenue growth, and 0 % regrettable turnover for over 18 months. Ellie also runs a growing coaching practice that empowers moms and caregivers to leave corporate life and build profitable consulting or coaching businesses, creating both financial freedom and family balance. Beyond her advisory work, Ellie is a mom to a lively toddler, an avid reader, and a lifelong learner committed to bold, imperfect action—and a little magic along the way. How to connect Ellie : LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-holbert-1b661147/ 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

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• From Chaos to Profit: Fractional CFO Secrets for Scaling Healthcare Businesses | Stas Sukhinin & Ann Carden

  In this powerful episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Fractional CFO Stas Sukhinin to demystify the financial side of business growth - especially for healthcare entrepreneurs and clinic owners. With years of experience helping multi-million-dollar healthcare businesses scale profitably, Stas reveals how to build strong financial foundations, cut unnecessary expenses, and finally understand the story your numbers are telling. From his early career in corporate banking in Moscow to becoming a trusted advisor to U.S. business owners, Stas shares the biggest financial mistakes entrepreneurs make and the strategies to avoid them. You’ll Discover: The most common financial blind spots that keep clinics from growing profitably The difference between accountants, bookkeepers, and CFOs (and when to hire each) Smart ways to manage cash flow and leverage debt for sustainable scaling How to shift from chasing revenue to mastering profit and predictability The top CFO strategies every entrepreneur can use - no matter your industry Whether you’re a clinic owner, service-based entrepreneur, or expert consultant, this episode will help you make smarter financial decisions and unlock long-term profitability. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to go from chaos to clarity and turn your business into a well-oiled, profitable machine. Key Moments:  00:00 Early Passion for Business Finance 04:27 Small Business Financial Challenges 09:24 "Accountants Holding Businesses Back" 12:15 "Honest Business Advice Needed" 14:42 Debt Requires Financial Clarity 18:45 Strategic Debt Usage Advice 20:24 "Equity Costs and Long-Term Strategy" 23:44 "Importance of Gross Profit Margins" 29:11 Fractional CFO Services Challenges 31:31 "Prioritize Financial Insights Early" 34:10 Understanding Revenue vs. Profit   About the guest :  Stas has over 19 years of experience in the financial sector, having held investment banking and corporate lending positions at internationally recognized institutions, including UniCredit and Société Générale. He played a key role in creating and establishing mezzanine loan products and helped shape the market in Eastern Europe.   At the age of 29, Stas became a senior partner at one of the largest mezzanine loan providers in Eastern Europe, where he was responsible for managing a team of 20 finance professionals and overseeing a $450 million loan portfolio.   Stas has served on the board of directors for several large private companies and has extensive experience in alternative asset management. Stas has been a CFA Charterholder since 2013.   Social Media Accounts: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-sukhinin/ X:https://x.com/Stan_3s Website: http://www.thesorso.com   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

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• Six Strategies to Break Your Revenue Ceiling | Repackage, Reposition & Scale with Ann Carden

  In this high-impact episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden reveals the six powerful strategies that help entrepreneurs and consultants break through their revenue ceiling and finally scale beyond inconsistent income. If you’re tired of working hard but not growing fast enough, this episode is your roadmap to higher profits and better clients. Ann unpacks why so many experienced experts get stuck underpricing their offers, selling time instead of results, and depending too much on referrals and shows you how to shift your positioning to attract premium clients and predictable revenue. 🚀 You’ll Discover: The 6 most common revenue roadblocks keeping experts stuck How to repackage your services for higher-value offers Why better positioning helps you scale faster and charge more Smart marketing shifts to attract ideal, high-paying clients How to stop relying on referrals and build a predictable growth system Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or service-based entrepreneur, this episode gives you a proven blueprint to elevate your brand, boost your income, and unlock your expert potential. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to move from stuck to scaling and take your business to the next level with Ann’s expert strategies. Key Moments:  04:02 Sell Value, Reflect Expertise 07:14 "Marketing Requires Strategic Focus" 10:19 Scalable Systems for Predictable Growth 15:19 "Build Your Brand, Attract Success" 18:16 Boost Business, Influence, Potential 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

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• Be, Do, Have: How to Become Before You Succeed | Dr. Brian Arnold & Ann Carden on Purpose-Driven Growth

  In this deeply transformative episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden sits down with Dr. Brian Arnold (Dr. B) to unpack the powerful “Be, Do, Have” principle - a framework that reshapes how entrepreneurs and leaders approach growth, purpose, and fulfillment. Dr. B shares his journey from chasing validation and “doing more” to realizing that true success begins with who you become, not what you achieve. Together, Ann and Dr. B explore how aligning faith, identity, and purpose creates lasting impact - in business, relationships, and life. ✨ In This Episode, You’ll Discover: What the Be, Do, Have mindset really means for entrepreneurs and experts How to stop chasing results and start becoming the person who attracts them The spiritual connection between faith, purpose, and abundance Lessons from mentors like Jim Rohn and Myron Golden on character-driven success How to serve others, lead with authenticity, and grow from the inside out If you’ve ever felt stuck “doing” without seeing the results you want, this conversation will reignite your belief in what’s possible when you focus on becoming before achieving. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to build your success from the inside out - and unlock the expert in you! Key Moments:  04:48 "Personal Growth and Perseverance" 08:58 "Restoring Family and Connection" 11:04 "Entertainment vs. Living Fully" 14:14 Pursuing Dreams Takes Real Work 18:38 "Efficiency in Purposeful Service" 20:49 "Hurting People, Hurt People" 25:39 Podcast Coaching & Book Presales   About the guest : Brian Arnold has a deep background in community. His past role in Financial Planning and leadership coaching make him Ideal for providing mortgage lending in this market. Brian lives in the Denver metro area were he serves seeking to preserve life, health and stability. He believes that stable housing and home ownership for all is one of the most important rights we have as citizens no matter age, race or economic status. Brian has become a leading expert on housing and as sought-after speaker, he shares his insights on housing and the creation of generational wealth Brian specializes in the power of Reverse Mortgages & Down Payment Assistances programs. He is Licensed several states states and Host two Podcast. The Black wealth experience, and The Mile Hight Real estate Spotlight, in addition to a daily Mindset Daily social media post. These can all be found at http://BrianEArnold.com Brian Believes that God has called him to be a compassionate resilient coach, because he loves people that have not had access to catalytic resources. Social Media Accounts: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianearnold/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianearnold Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianearnold Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brianearnold1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianearnold1 X: https://x.com/DrBearnold Website: https://www.brianearnold.com/   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

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• How Architecture Shapes Emotion, Culture & Performance | Laura Neri Baebler on Purpose-Driven Design

  In this thought-provoking episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden talks with Laura Neri Baebler, Founder & CEO of LNB Studios, about the hidden connection between architecture, human emotion, and performance. With over 30 years of experience and more than 800 projects completed, Laura reveals how purpose-driven, human-centered design can transform commercial spaces into environments that inspire connection, culture, and operational excellence. From her immigrant journey in Argentina to leading an award-winning boutique firm, Laura shares how emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and intentional design intersect to shape happiness, productivity, and ROI. 🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How architecture impacts mood, behavior, and collaboration in workspaces Why emotional and cultural design drives measurable business performance The neuroscience behind designing for well-being and engagement How boutique firms deliver deeper connection and value than large agencies Laura’s entrepreneurial path from passion to purpose-driven success Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or creative, this episode will open your eyes to how the spaces we build and the values behind them can elevate both people and performance. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how design can become your most powerful business strategy.   Key Moments:  04:10 "Business Dreams Sparked Abroad" 07:10 "Purpose-Driven Design Insights" 13:06 Client Focus Fuels Innovation 14:07 Client Praise Inspires Design Excellence 18:43 "Expert in You Magazine" 22:21 Workplace Happiness Boosts Performance 26:14 Neuroscience's Impact on Architecture 28:37 Puzzle of Purposeful Exploration 31:55 "Integrity Defines True Experts"   About the guest :  Laura Neri Baebler Laura brings over 40 years of architectural experience to her role as principal and founding partner of LNB Studio. A native of Argentina, Her multicultural background inspires her interest and sensibility to the psychology of architecture and its effects on people. Her focus is understanding clients deeply as a means to create a concept narrative that influences and shapes the user experience and defines spaces for meaningful engagements through the built environment.  Her success stems from her ability to see multiple perspectives, connect with people and becoming a trusted advisor.    Social Media Accounts: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laura-neri-baebler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laura.baebler.3 Website: https://www.lnbstudio.net/   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

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