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Live More Show

Melanie Sikma

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/3d. Total Eps: 11

💼 Helping entrepreneurs build freedom, not just businesses
💡 Real talk. Practical tips. Big impact.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - entrepreneurship
02/05/2026
#57
🇬🇧 Great Britain - entrepreneurship
01/05/2026
#38
🇬🇧 Great Britain - entrepreneurship
30/04/2026
#25
🇬🇧 Great Britain - entrepreneurship
29/04/2026
#20
🇬🇧 Great Britain - business
29/04/2026
#79
🇬🇧 Great Britain - entrepreneurship
28/04/2026
#12
🇬🇧 Great Britain - business
28/04/2026
#46
🇬🇧 Great Britain - entrepreneurship
27/04/2026
#8
🇬🇧 Great Britain - business
27/04/2026
#29
🇺🇸 USA - entrepreneurship
27/04/2026
#91

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Build Wealth in “Ugly” Industries and Design a Life You Love

Episode 9

Thursday, April 23, 2026 • Duration 46:17

David Sauers scaled Royal Restrooms into a national franchise by turning an overlooked niche into a premium brand. In this episode, he breaks down franchise growth, customer experience strategy, data-driven decision making, and building a scalable business that funds freedom. If you want profitable growth without losing your life, this is required listening.

Key Takeaways

How frustration sparked innovation and turned an overlooked niche into a national brand
The licensing pivot that turned demand into multi-state expansion
Why trying to do everything yourself limits scale and slows momentum
Why reporting, CRM systems, and conversion tracking changed everything
How building with intention creates freedom, family time, and long-term durability

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About David Sauers
David is the co-founder of Royal Restrooms Nationwide and Director of Nationwide Franchise Sales. Since launching the company in 2004, he has helped transform an overlooked necessity into a premium national brand through innovation, franchising, and customer-focused design. Based in Savannah, Georgia, David combines entrepreneurial drive with a commitment to family, travel, and building businesses that support a meaningful life.

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Website: Royal Restrooms
LinkedIn: David Sauers

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How to Hire Right and Reclaim Your Time as a Business Owner with Mike Mccloskey

Episode 8

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 • Duration 47:51

Most business owners don’t need a bigger company. They need a clearer vision. In this episode, Mike McCloskey explains why life design must come before hiring, how to delegate using will, skill, and capacity, and why scaling without clarity only multiplies stress. Build a business that supports your life, not one that runs it.

Key Takeaways

Why hiring mistakes usually start with an unclear personal and business vision
How “vision extraction” helps leaders stop scaling chaos
The Start–Stop–Delegate exercise every CEO should complete
The difference between delegation and abdication
How the Predictive Index removes emotion from hiring decisions

About Mike McCloskey
Mike is the CEO of Humanlytics and a leadership strategist who helps business owners build a clear vision, hire the right people, and design teams that actually work. A former VP of Operations and Director of Learning for globally recognized companies, he specializes in talent optimization and data-driven hiring tools like the Predictive Index. His work focuses on aligning personal vision, business strategy, and team structure so leaders can scale without chaos.

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Website: Humanlytics
LinkedIn: Michael McCloskey

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Why Most Founders Burn Out and How to Avoid It

Episode 7

Thursday, April 16, 2026 • Duration 49:09

Most startups don’t fail from bad ideas. They fail from burnout, bad hiring, and costly blind spots. In this episode, Andrew Ackerman breaks down what actually kills early companies, how founders should think about money and runway, and when to push through versus walk away before the business consumes your life.

Key Takeaways

Why early startup years are designed to be intense, and why expecting balance too soon backfires
When buying back your time actually makes sense, and how delegation protects focus
How perfectionism slows momentum and delays real market feedback
Which mistakes are survivable, and which ones quietly kill a business
How the pre-mortem method helps founders test decisions before committing

About Andrew Ackerman
Andrew is a serial entrepreneur, early-stage investor, and startup mentor with two decades of experience building and backing companies. He’s founded multiple startups, invested in over 70 companies, and mentored hundreds of founders through accelerators and venture platforms. Andrew is the author of The Entrepreneur’s Odyssey and brings a practical, hard-earned perspective on building businesses without burning out.

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Website: Andrew Ackerman
LinkedIn: Andrew Ackerman | LinkedIn
Instagram: @andrewbackerman
X: @andrewackerman
Book: The Entrepreneur's Odyssey| Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover
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How to Scale Your Business and Still Have a Life

Episode 6

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 • Duration 57:16

Scaling fails when everything depends on the founder. Josh Ax shares how he built teams, systems, and cash-flow-driven businesses that work without constant oversight. This episode dives into delegation, hiring decisions, and why execution beats perfection when you’re building for freedom, not ego.

Key Takeaways

Why speed of execution matters more than perfect planning when building a business
How real estate becomes a long-term wealth vehicle when paired with systems and cash flow discipline
When to hire, what roles to delegate first, and how to avoid becoming the bottleneck
How to build teams that own their roles instead of needing micromanagement
What sustainable growth looks like beyond revenue and deal volume

About Josh Ax
Joshua Ax is the CEO and owner of NEPA Cash Offer LLC. He got into real estate in 2014, working in property management. He recognized the value of quick communication and follow-through on commitments while helping the company he worked for grow. In 2016, he and his wife, Lauren, moved to Kingston, PA, so she could attend King’s College. Josh branched off on his own and started his first real estate investment company in 2017, and quickly let go of his real estate license. He has since flipped over 200 properties and is always looking to help the next seller who needs tailored real estate solutions.

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Website: NEPA Property Buyers | NEPA Cash Offer
LinkedIn: Joshua Ax

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How Entrepreneurs Recover From Burnout And Regain Time Freedom

Episode 5

Thursday, April 9, 2026 • Duration 49:40

Burnout isn’t a failure. It’s feedback. Kaci Janson shares how hitting her breaking point forced her to redesign her life, not just her business. This conversation explores why hustle eventually stops working, how better systems create real freedom, and what success looks like when time, family, and presence come first. Listen if you’re done surviving and ready to build something that actually lasts.

Key Takeaways

Why burnout is often the cost of building a business without designing your life first
How simplifying to one core focus can unlock more profit and peace than adding more opportunities
What turns entrepreneurship into freedom, instead of a higher-paid job you can’t escape
When working in seasons, it creates momentum instead of chasing a balance that never arrives
Where success quietly shifts once time, health, and family stop being the trade-offs

About Kaci Janson
Kaci Janson is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and President of FosterED Connection, where she advocates for and supports youth in the foster care system through education and connection. As a single mom, Kaci built a real estate portfolio of over 200 doors using creative financing strategies, demonstrating how unconventional approaches can create significant opportunity and financial independence. She is also the owner of A Boy and His Dog Inc., where she focuses on acquiring and managing real estate assets. Kaci is passionate about helping others, especially women and single parents, understand creative financing, build wealth through real estate, and create stability for their families and communities.

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Website: FosterED Connection
Instagram: @kacijanson

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How To Scale A Business Without Sacrificing What Matters Most

Episode 4

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 • Duration 42:53

Many entrepreneurs don’t fail; they burn out. They build businesses that demand more time, attention, and presence than they can give. In this episode, Jason Seward shares how he left a secure career to build a growing real estate business without sacrificing family, health, or peace. If your business feels like it’s running you, this conversation will help you reset what “success” really means. Press play and choose one change you’ll make this week.

Key Takeaways

How building a business around your life, not your ego, changes every decision you make
Why control over your time matters more than revenue growth alone
What “zooming out” actually looks like when you feel buried in the grind
How clear lanes and partnerships reduce mental load and decision fatigue
Why protecting family time requires systems, not willpower

Resources / Links Mentioned

Scaling Up by Verne Harnish | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover
Skylight Calendar
Legacy Family – Mastermind

About Jason Seward
Jason is the Founder and Managing Partner of 608B Capital, a real estate debt fund providing short-term lending for fix-and-flip and buy-and-hold investors. After 17 years in insurance sales and leadership, Jason transitioned into real estate full-time in 2022. He is also the host of the Burning The Ships Podcast and is deeply focused on building businesses that support family, freedom, and long-term fulfillment.

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Website: 608B Capital
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Why Cash Flow Matters More Than Net Worth For Entrepreneurs

Episode 3

Friday, March 27, 2026 • Duration 51:25

High income does not automatically create freedom. Many entrepreneurs build impressive net worths while remaining tied to their businesses. In this conversation, Chris Miles explains why cash flow matters more than accumulation and how rethinking money changes what freedom actually looks like.

Key Takeaways

Why high income often creates a bigger rat race instead of freedom
How cash flow beats net worth when it comes to real financial security
What “work optional” actually means and why it’s more achievable than you think
The hidden danger of locking money inside equity, retirement accounts, or businesses
How stewardship, not saving or spending, creates long-term abundance

Resources / Links Mentioned

Profit First by Mike Michalowicz | Kindle, Audio Book, and Hardcover
The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss | Kindle, Audio Book, and Hardcover

About Chris Miles
Chris is a cash flow strategist and the founder of Money Ripples. Known as the “anti–financial advisor,” he helps entrepreneurs and high-income earners shift from net-worth chasing to cash-flow creation. After retiring twice, losing everything, and rebuilding, Chris now teaches clients how to free up money, fix cash leaks, and build passive income so work becomes optional.

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Website: Money Ripples

Why Focus Beats Hustle For Business Owners Who Want Real Freedom

Episode 2

Friday, March 27, 2026 • Duration 37:19

Being busy doesn’t mean you’re building the right life. Dan Rivers shares how spreading himself thin looked productive but quietly drained his peace, focus, and presence. This episode challenges the belief that more opportunities equal more success and offers clarity for entrepreneurs ready to simplify, realign, and move forward with confidence.

Key Takeaways

Why staying busy often masks avoidance, not progress
How focusing on one core business can increase both profit and peace
How time blocking protects momentum instead of restricting freedom
Why FOMO fades once you commit deeply to one direction
What it really takes to build a business that supports family, health, and presence

Resources / Links Mentioned

The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss | Kindle and Hardcover
Build with Leila Hormozi - Podcast
My First Million | Podcast

About Dan Rivers
Dan Rivers is a real estate investor, REALTOR®, and the founder of Rivers Capital Group and a leader at Maven Realty. He specializes in acquiring, repositioning, and managing residential and small multifamily assets, with a focus on value-add strategies and long-term portfolio growth. Through Rivers Capital Group, Dan works with investors to identify and execute real estate opportunities, while his role at Maven Realty enables him to provide expert guidance on buying, selling, and investing. Known for his hands-on approach and market insight, Dan combines investment expertise with brokerage experience to help clients build sustainable wealth through real estate.

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Why Your Life Feels Constrained Even When You Earn More

Episode 1

Friday, March 27, 2026 • Duration 31:23

You can earn seven figures and still feel financially stuck if your tax strategy is backward. CPA Byron McBroom reveals how entrepreneurs unknowingly overpay by default and how intentional tax planning creates freedom, optionality, and time. If taxes feel like a constant drag, this episode resets the frame. Press play and start using taxes as a lever, not a loss.

Key Takeaways

Why high earners often overpay taxes even with a CPA in place
How reactive tax filing quietly limits cash flow and future options
What separates tax compliance from true tax planning
How small structural decisions create outsized long-term impact
Why the right tax strategy supports family, freedom, and flexibility

Resources / Links Mentioned

Rainmaker Academy

About Byron McBroom, CPA
Byron is a CPA with over 40 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and business owners think differently about taxes. As a partner at One Stop Tax Strategists, he specializes in advanced tax planning, income deferral, and systematized strategies that turn tax savings into long-term opportunities. His perspective is shaped by decades of real-world cases and family-run business leadership.

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Website: One Stop Tax Strategist
Instagram: @onestoptaxstrategists

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Turn Words Into Wealth: Crafting Your Million Dollar Message

Episode 10

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 • Duration 40:09

Your strategy isn’t the bottleneck. Your message is. In this episode, Aurora Winter reveals how seven words unlocked $3 million in a week and why clear, compelling communication attracts clients before you ever sell. From neuroscience to authority positioning, this episode shows how to replace hustle with leverage and turn your words into wealth.

Key Takeaways

How a seven-word “pattern interrupt” turned a struggling offer into $3 million
Why most intelligent entrepreneurs fail at communication (without realizing it)
The three brain-based stages of persuasion: attention, trust, decision
Why storytelling converts better than data alone
How books, videos, and authority positioning qualify leads before sales calls

About Aurora Winter
Aurora is a creative entrepreneur, author of Turn Words Into Wealth, and founder of Same Page Publishing. She helps experts refine their “million-dollar message” using neuroscience, storytelling, and authority positioning to attract premium clients. Through books, videos, and strategic messaging, she teaches leaders how to turn clear communication into scalable influence and revenue.

Connect to Aurora

Website: Same Page Publishing | Thought Leader Launch
YouTube: Strategic Basics
Book: Turn Words Into Wealth | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover

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