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As an entrepreneur, you have a TON on your mind… but is building business credit one of them?   In this episode, we dive deep into the discussion on actionable strategies for business owners to optimize their funding options and build sustainable business credit.    Amanda Webster joins The Kelly Roach Show to share her expertise on structuring business credit, separating personal and business finances, and setting realistic expectations when navigating funding processes.    Whether you're just starting or looking to scale, this episode is packed with essential takeaways to position your business for long-term success and financial stability. Key Takeaways: Understanding the Process: The importance of separating personal and business credit for financial health and scalability. How a prequalification process ensures you meet criteria before investing in funding services. Typical timelines and expectations for building business credit. Phased Funding Approach: Business credit is built in phases, with three rounds of funding over a year. Initial funding often provides a significant chunk, with growth over subsequent rounds. Timestamps: 04:12 – Why separating personal and business credit is essential. 09:25 – How the prequalification process works and what it entails. 14:35 – Common misconceptions about business credit. 19:18 – Addressing expectations and the importance of consultations. 20:07 – Key metrics: Retention rates and money-back guarantees. 20:48 – Phased funding explained: Three rounds over 12 months. Resources: Book a Free Consultation: FundandGrow.com/Kelly Connect with Amanda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-webster-coo/    Business Reinvention Bundle: https://thekellyroach.com/bundle  KAIROS Mentorship Waitlist: https://thekellyroach.com/kairos2024  Bigger Than You Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Bigger-Than-You-Audiobook/B0DMR2FB2P?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp  SUBSCRIBE TO THE KAIROS NEWSLETTER: Faith leadership strategies to bulletproof your business and life that are delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. https://thekellyroach.com/kairosnewsletterorganic  

The truth is… you CAN have it all.    Massive business growth… a thriving family life… and a nurtured relationship with God.    In this thought-provoking episode of The Kelly Roach Show, Kelly dives deep into the intersection of faith, leadership, and entrepreneurship.    Discover how to use your business as a pulpit to inspire positive change, live out your values, and lead with purpose. Learn why integrating faith into your daily business practices can transform your impact on the marketplace and beyond.    Kelly shares her personal journey of aligning her faith with her business and invites you to reimagine the legacy you want to leave behind. Key Takeaways: Understanding the Trust Recession: Consumer trust in businesses and leaders is at an all-time low. Learn how to exceed customer expectations and rebuild trust through authenticity and integrity. Faith in the Marketplace: Why integrating faith into your business practices is essential to uplifting culture and society. The Role of Small Businesses: How small businesses drive innovation, solve meaningful problems, and serve as the backbone of local and global economies. Living Your Faith Daily: Practical ways to bring faith into your business—from team interactions to customer relationships. Kairos Mentorship: Explore Kelly’s year-long mentorship program designed to help leaders build multi-million-dollar empires while prioritizing faith and family. The Ripple Effect of Leadership: How your leadership and values can create a lasting impact on your team, clients, and the world. Timestamps: [0:18] The trust recession and its implications for leaders [1:22] Bringing faith into the marketplace and business [2:35] Small businesses as the fabric of society [3:13] Aligning your faith with your entrepreneurial journey [7:24] The significance of leadership and faith integration [10:48] Practical examples of incorporating faith in daily business practices [13:28] Recognizing your unique pulpit and potential for influence Resources: Business Reinvention Bundle: https://thekellyroach.com/bundle  KAIROS Mentorship Waitlist: https://thekellyroach.com/kairos2024  Bigger Than You Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Bigger-Than-You-Audiobook/B0DMR2FB2P?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp  SUBSCRIBE TO THE KAIROS NEWSLETTER: Faith leadership strategies to bulletproof your business and life that are delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. https://thekellyroach.com/kairosnewsletterorganic  

Being physically in shape is a statement of discipline that can branch into how you act as a leader in your business, market, and family.  In this eye-opening episode, we’re joined by Dr. John Jaquish, creator of the revolutionary X3 Bar training system, to discuss why traditional weightlifting may not be the best solution for achieving optimal health and fitness – especially for busy entrepreneurs.    Dr. John shares the research that led to the creation of X3, why variable resistance training is a game-changer, and how small business owners can prioritize their health without spending hours in the gym. Whether you’re looking to build strength, lose weight, or simply improve your fitness routine, this episode delivers practical advice and insights backed by science.     What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Origins of X3: How Dr. John’s work with bone density devices inspired a revolutionary approach to fitness. Why Weightlifting Falls Short: The science behind variable resistance and why most people fail to see results with traditional weight training. Efficiency Meets Effectiveness: How a 10-minute daily workout can transform your health and strength. Portable Fitness: The X3’s space-saving design and how it fits into a busy lifestyle. Fitness and Business Success: Why being in shape is a statement of discipline and character that can enhance your professional image.     Timestamps: 0:20 – Why health is the ultimate wealth for entrepreneurs. 0:48 – The research journey: from bone density to variable resistance training. 3:00 – The problem with traditional weightlifting and its lack of results. 5:50 – How genetic differences impact fitness results—and how X3 overcomes them. 9:05 – Why fitness is a reflection of discipline and character in business. 13:06 – The X3 workout: only 10 minutes a day, six days a week. 14:11 – Addressing the myths around weightlifting and fitness success.     Connect With Dr. John Jaquish: Dr. John’s Website: https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/doctorj/  Follow Dr. John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjaquish/ X3 Bar System: https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/products/x3-bar/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA6t-6BhA3EiwAltRFGMFNjxDOsPwQOy3oLMoNLmZJnxnPp086XjVGeEwEUt1q_ECsk5oXNhoCkd0QAvD_BwE  Weightlifting is a Waste of Time (book): https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Lifting-Waste-Time-Cardio/dp/154450893X/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dqE7zEPwYOr5-lNzxg5VjXQOKSsjtSL-3LFwRgHqr1xUofjVD_dezVXxrF_mGWcZG0H0R2dN1uZ1e0OQk3Kog3tznL0GqDpovi4eJZwJDTNPmhID0A4sd2Rf5bnZwuIUZ8wR5Mi5OpT44rt5BbfoqO7Sa0l3RDI349fgBUNxtEoHlRl5RnV7e5GsBXfuqSgIlkfrGi6gY-iq-dDJP1zVJTGDrvepNmC1SPJ-zHvQpfw.6zsJdW5wcwohnaAM1FYscjTihYN42BiTfBQbrf9JjsM&dib_tag=se&hvadid=456481909142&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9192306&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2971839718964064484&hvtargid=kwd-943283989852&hydadcr=16095_9872408&keywords=weightlifting+is+a+waste+of+time&qid=1733852519&sr=8-1      Resources:   Business Reinvention Bundle: https://thekellyroach.com/bundle  KAIROS Mentorship Waitlist: https://thekellyroach.com/kairos2024  Bigger Than You Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Bigger-Than-You-Audiobook/B0DMR2FB2P?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp  SUBSCRIBE TO THE KAIROS NEWSLETTER: Faith leadership strategies to bulletproof your business and life that are delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. https://thekellyroach.com/kairosnewsletterorganic   

Wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly what to focus on to grow your business peacefully this next year? Well, here they are.  In this episode of The Kelly Roach Show, Kelly dives into her top three metrics for achieving business success in 2025. Learn how to simplify your approach, streamline operations, and balance acquisition with retention for a thriving, peaceful, and purpose-driven business. Kelly shares actionable insights based on her experience leading multiple companies, providing a roadmap to build a sustainable and scalable business model. If you're ready to elevate your business strategy and achieve a peaceful yet profitable operation, this episode is packed with timeless principles and practical advice to help you succeed.     Key Takeaways: Simplicity is Key to Scaling Focus on fundamental business practices instead of adding unnecessary complexity. Avoid “franken businesses” that are hard to scale and replicate. Limit the number of KPIs to maintain clarity and direction. Balance Acquisition and Retention Success isn’t just about gaining customers—it’s about keeping them. Track and grow your weekly active customer count to ensure consistent growth. Focus on the 4 R’s: Renewals, Referrals, Reactivations, and Results (plus Upsells). Daily Sales Discipline Build a predictable and sustainable business by ensuring daily sales activity. Utilize the Dream 1000, Call Bookings, and the Miracle Hour framework to drive consistent sales. Sales behaviors should be embedded as a daily discipline across your team. Care for the Back End of Your Business Customer retention requires systems that deliver outstanding results and experiences. Regularly evaluate and improve service standards through the Care More Model. Retention strategies build long-term profitability and peace for your business.     Timestamps: [1:03] The importance of focusing on fundamentals for sustainable growth. [4:14] The critical role of balancing customer acquisition with retention. [7:02] How to calculate your ideal customer count and track weekly growth. [13:13] The five buckets of sales and their impact on growth. [16:03] Over-delivering customer promises through the Care More Model. [16:27] Top strategies: live launch, referral marketing, and social selling.     Resources: Miracle Hour Training: https://go.virtualbusinessschool.com/the-miracle-hour-5437?am_id=ashlyn4153  Business Reinvention Bundle: https://thekellyroach.com/bundle  KAIROS Mentorship Waitlist: https://thekellyroach.com/kairos2024  Bigger Than You Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Bigger-Than-You-Audiobook/B0DMR2FB2P?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp  SUBSCRIBE TO THE KAIROS NEWSLETTER: Faith leadership strategies to bulletproof your business and life that are delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. https://thekellyroach.com/kairosnewsletterorganic   

If you knew that 5 minutes of daily breathwork would radically enhance your business and personal life, would you prioritize it?  In this episode of The Kelly Roach Show, we sit down with Samantha Skelly, the founder of Pause Breathwork and a leading expert in breathwork, to discuss the profound impact that breathwork can have on personal and professional growth. Samantha shares her journey with breathwork, its powerful healing properties, and how it can be used to enhance leadership, emotional well-being, and intuitive clarity.  Whether you're a leader looking to cultivate deeper self-awareness, a business owner seeking clarity, or simply someone wanting to feel more connected to yourself, this episode will give you the practical tools you need to become the next level of yourself.     Timestamps: 08:01 – 12:00 The initial shock factor of breathwork and why it’s so effective in triggering healing. 12:01 – 17:00 Building discipline in breathwork practice and its benefits for emotional clarity and leadership. 17:01 – 22:00 How breathwork helps us identify and heal hidden traumas within the body. 22:01 – 25:00 Using breathwork to heal and clear emotional triggers, including personal examples. 25:01 – 28:00 Breathwork’s role in unlocking intuition and improving self-leadership. 28:01 – 32:00 The growing integration of breathwork in corporate America and its potential to change the healthcare and leadership industries.     Key Takeaways: Breathwork as a Healing Tool: Samantha explains how breathwork is a powerful, natural way to heal physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds. By tapping into the body’s innate ability to heal, breathwork provides a safe and simple practice to process and release stuck energy. The Power of Discipline in Breathwork: While breathwork is an evolving journey of discovery, consistency, and discipline are essential for long-term benefits. Even just a few minutes a day can lead to profound changes in mental clarity, emotional health, and spiritual connection. Stages of Healing: When integrating breathwork into your life, you may experience an initial sense of curiosity followed by a deeper awareness of hidden traumas. Breathwork helps you process and release these emotions, often providing emotional breakthroughs and clarity. Breathwork for Leaders: Samantha discusses the importance of self-leadership and intuition in today’s world. Leaders who can reconnect with their inner wisdom and practice self-care through breathwork will make better decisions, lead with authenticity, and inspire others to do the same.     Resources: Pause Breathwork App: Samantha’s personal app to help you integrate breathwork into your daily routine. https://www.pausebreathwork.com/app/  Pause Breathwork Certification Program: Become a certified facilitator and help others harness the healing power of breathwork. https://www.pausebreathwork.com/facilitator-training-program/  Follow Samantha Skelly on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/samanthaskelly/   Business Reinvention Bundle: https://thekellyroach.com/bundle  KAIROS Mentorship Waitlist: https://thekellyroach.com/kairos2024  Unstoppable: 9 Principles for Unlimited Success in Business & Life https://www.audible.com/pd/Unstoppable-Audiobook/B01JJNWMA4?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp  SUBSCRIBE TO THE KAIROS NEWSLETTER: Faith leadership strategies to bulletproof your business and life that are delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. https://thekellyroach.com/kairosnewsletterorganic

If you’re going to win in 2025, you need to become the faith leader that your market, business, and family require you to be.  In this episode of The Kelly Roach Show, we dive into the critical need for reinvention in today’s fast-paced business environment. As 2025 approaches, leaders must learn the art and science of self-disruption to stay ahead. We explore why relying on fleeting trends can damage your credibility and what it takes to build trust and authority in competitive markets. You’ll discover: Why timeless strategies are your strongest foundation. The key differences between panic pivoting and strategic reinvention. How to blend creativity (the art) with execution (the science) for lasting impact. The role of faith and leadership in guiding your next evolution. Plus, learn why continuity in your messaging creates trust, and get insights into maintaining alignment in a rapidly changing marketplace. Tune in for actionable tips on how to prepare for a standout 2025!     Timestamps: [01:02] Why competitive markets are where the real opportunities lie. [02:54] How to make timeless strategies relevant and fresh. [04:39] Avoiding the feast-or-famine cycle caused by trend-chasing. [07:48] Lessons from the AI hype of 2024 – and why credibility matters. [09:23] Building trust through intentional, strategic reinvention. [11:43] Accelerating the pace of reinvention without burnout. [13:08] Details on the Live Training in January: Register now! [15:23] How faith anchors leadership and fuels empire-building.     Key Takeaways: Reinvention as a Leadership Skill Embrace reinvention not as a reaction but as a proactive strategy. Trust and credibility are built on delivering results rooted in timeless principles. Why Trend-Chasing is Risky Jumping on fleeting trends can erode trust. Instead, focus on nuanced updates to proven strategies that align with your long-term vision. The Art and Science of Reinvention Art: Capturing attention through fresh aesthetics, messaging, and energy. Science: Executing strategies that align with your goals and market needs. Faith as Your Foundation Let faith guide your leadership, enabling you to disrupt yourself confidently and align with a higher purpose in business and life.     Resources:   Business Reinvention Bundle KAIROS Mentorship Waitlist Unstoppable: 9 Principles for Unlimited Success in Business & Life  SUBSCRIBE TO THE KAIROS NEWSLETTER: Faith leadership strategies to bulletproof your business and life that are delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning.   

In this episode of The Kelly Roach Show, Kelly dives into the transformative power of self-care, somatic healing, and nervous system regulation, offering essential tools for female entrepreneurs and leaders navigating high-pressure business environments and personal responsibilities. Keri Ford, a renowned expert in somatic healing, shares her journey from fitness and nutrition to leadership coaching, revealing how subconscious factors can limit professional success. Kelly and Keri discuss the importance of aligning mental health practices with business strategies for sustainable growth, highlighting how understanding trauma, self-care, stress management, and meditation can unlock new levels of performance.    Book a Call: Get personalized guidance and achieve your goals by booking a call with Kelly Roach: https://kellyroachcoaching.com/book-now/   About Guest Keri Ford, former award-winning Creative Director, is the CEO & Founder of Elevate with Keri, a global luxury brand transforming leadership for top female founders. As the Holy High Council for women in business, she uses advanced nervous system regulation, somatic strategies, and peak neuroscience performance to help clients achieve unparalleled success. Recognized as a Top 100 Global Visionary, Keri empowers her clients to expand their potential while cultivating greater peace, profit, and productivity.   Join The Champagne Club by Keri Ford: Elevate your network and connect with powerhouse female founders and investors at exclusive in-person dinner events. Designed for women with $2M+ in annual revenue, personal net worth, or recent exits, these gatherings are the perfect blend of inspiration, collaboration, and celebration. Learn more and reserve your spot here. Unlock Your Next Level of Success: Access the Limitless Leader Playbook, a transformative 3-part video series. Discover how to break through performance blocks and amplify your impact using the Somatic Success® Method. Shift from self-sabotage to legacy-building with proven nervous system strategies. Get your free resource now.   Also in this episode: Somatic healing involves working with the nervous system to manage trauma and improve business success. High-performing leaders must prioritize self-care practices like meditation and stress management to maintain mental health and leadership effectiveness. Avoidance and trauma, many successful leaders unknowingly display avoidance behaviors due to unresolved trauma; addressing these propels business growth.   Stay Connected With Kelly Roach:  Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Youtube

In this episode of The Kelly Roach Show, Kelly kicks off a new season focused on Reinvention Strategies, emphasizing that in today’s rapidly evolving market, reinvention is a critical, not optional, strategy for business success. She cautions against "panic pivots" and advocates for a more deliberate, strategic approach that aligns with a company’s core mission and market demands. As consumer behavior and technology continue to evolve, businesses must constantly reinvent themselves to stay competitive. Kelly explains that reinvention goes beyond tweaking the business model—it's about aligning internal processes with external opportunities.    Book a Call: Get personalized guidance and achieve your goals by booking a call with Kelly Roach: https://kellyroachcoaching.com/book-now/   Reinvention Playbook: Discover The Reinvention Playbook by Kelly Roach—a transformative guide designed to help you pivot, adapt, and thrive in today’s ever-changing world. This step-by-step resource equips you with actionable strategies to redefine your path, overcome challenges, and build a life and business aligned with your highest potential. Learn more at thekellyroach.com/reinvention.   Also in this episode: Reinvention is essential in adapting to rapidly changing market conditions, keeping your business relevant and competitive. Avoiding panic pivots, entrepreneurs should avoid rash decisions and instead make strategic changes that align with their brand and market demands. Aligning business goals should reflect both internal company goals and external market conditions to maintain brand authority and growth.   Stay Connected With Kelly Roach:  Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Youtube

In this episode of The Kelly Roach Show, Kelly answers the common question, "How to build a dream team?" She shares her proven strategies for creating an autonomous, growth-focused team that aligns with your company’s vision and drives exponential growth. Kelly reveals the key elements of team-building, including reinforcing a visionary mission, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and implementing structured accountability. She emphasizes the importance of offering career progression to prevent stagnation and reduce turnover. Through real-world examples and her leadership blueprint, Kelly shows how aligning your team's personal aspirations with your organization's goals is the key to retaining top talent and achieving unparalleled success.   Book a Call: Get personalized guidance and achieve your goals by booking a call with Kelly Roach: https://kellyroachcoaching.com/book-now/   Listen to the BRAND NEW Bigger Than You audiobook on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Bigger-Than-You-Audiobook/B0DMR2FB2P?qid=1731594266&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=68WZ5DQ9QYRDRQ67Z701&pageLoadId=X7bxRdXEx58OO09e&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1   Also in this episode: Vision casting should be a daily activity to motivate and align team efforts with broader organizational goals. Enabling team members to learn and grow, ensures personal development and translates into business success. Providing clear growth paths prevent stagnation and retains talented team members.     Stay Connected With Kelly Roach:  Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Youtube

In this episode of The Kelly Roach Show, Kelly explores transforming underperforming teams by implementing strategic leadership solutions to address core business challenges. She encourages listeners to approach leadership with clarity, focusing on identifying the root causes of team underperformance and fostering long-term growth. Moving beyond surface-level symptoms, Kelly emphasizes the importance of directly solving underlying issues to help teams thrive through all business seasons. She also introduces her newly expanded audiobook, Bigger Than You: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Building an Unstoppable Team, featuring seven new chapters and exclusive resources. Kelly explains how leaders can enhance team performance by assessing both the quality and quantity of inputs and actively diagnosing problems. By asking the right questions and adopting a strategic approach, leaders can transform underperforming teams into productive, proactive units that drive business success.   Listen to the BRAND NEW Bigger Than You audiobook on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Bigger-Than-You-Audiobook/B0DMR2FB2P?qid=1731594266&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=68WZ5DQ9QYRDRQ67Z701&pageLoadId=X7bxRdXEx58OO09e&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1   Book a Call: Get personalized guidance and achieve your goals by booking a call with Kelly Roach: https://kellyroachcoaching.com/book-now/   Also in this episode: Differentiate between addressing symptoms and solving the root problems in business. Focus on input quality and quantity when assessing team performance. Turn underperforming teams around by providing better leadership and strategic guidance.   Stay Connected With Kelly Roach:  Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Youtube