The Authority Business Show
Business & Finance
About
The Authority Business Show helps authors, speakers, coaches, and experts turn their message into a profitable, authority-driven business. Hosted by Stacey Chillemi , each episode delivers practical strategies to build authority, grow visibility, strengthen your personal brand, and monetize your expertise—without burning out or chasing algorithms. You’ll learn how to position yourself as the go-to expert, attract premium clients, grow your platform through content and podcast strategy, and create income through offers, funnels, sponsorships, and partnerships. New episodes weekly.
Episodes
- Can't Talk in an Emergency? This Could Save Your Life
Host Stacey Chillemi interviews Michele Bolton, CEO of MY911 Inc., about emergency preparedness. The episode covers essential health information, how to protect family members, and the role of healthcare technology in emergency communicati…
- The Future of the Workforce: How AI Is Rewriting Jobs
This episode of The Authority Business Show explores how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the workforce and job roles. Host Lisa Urbanski speaks with talent acquisition and AI implementation strategist April Elias about the…
- High Achievers Don't Burn Out From Ambition—They Burn Out From This
Susan J. Schmitt Winchester, former Chief HR Officer and author, joins Stacey Chillemi to discuss how unresolved childhood experiences and perfectionism fuel workplace burnout. The episode explores "Bumper Car Moments" and offers tools for…
- Lead Boldly: Break Free From Imposter Syndrome & Own Your Voice (Nicole Salta)
In this episode, Stacey Chillemi talks with leadership coach Nicole Salta about how women can overcome imposter syndrome and lead boldly. They discuss self-awareness, authenticity, the confidence method, setting goals, sharing stories, pro…
- Stop Hiring the Wrong People: Why AI Resumes Are Fooling Companies
Hiring expert David Cohen discusses with host Lisa Urbanski how AI-generated resumes can mislead companies, emphasizing the need to evaluate candidates beyond their resumes to assess cultural alignment, behavioral indicators, and emotional…
- AI Replacing Jobs? Future-Proof Your Career Now
Host Lisa Urbanski and guest April Elias discuss the impact of AI on the workplace, including job disruption, hiring trends, and the enduring importance of human skills. They explore strategies for professionals to future-proof their caree…
- Big Budget Doesn't Win | Strategy Does
Osnat Lidor discusses with host Stacey Chillemi how startups and small businesses can gain visibility and attract better leads by employing strategic marketing and focusing on where their audience pays attention, rather than simply outspen…
- Injured? Don’t Settle Too Soon After an Accident
Host Stacey Chillemi talks with guests Reid Zeising and Eric Schulle about the risks of accepting early settlement offers after an accident. They discuss how quick settlements can negatively impact recovery, the pressures leading to accept…
- Universal Business Model: 9 Principles to Sell More, Know Your Numbers, and Grow Profitably (Roger Knecht)
Stacey Chillemi interviews Roger Knecht, President of Universal Accounting Center, to discuss the Universal Business Model. The discussion covers essential principles including sales, marketing consistency, and financial management for pro…
- Wheel of Life & Wheel of Business: Reduce Overwhelm, Restore Balance, and Grow a Self-Sustaining Company (Roger Knecht)
In this episode of The Authority Business Show, Stacey Chillemi talks with Roger Knecht about the Wheel of Life and Wheel of Business tools. They explain how these tools can help business owners address personal distractions, manage overwh…
- Chaos Isn’t the Problem—Your Mindset Is
Stacey Chillemi and Ted Santos discuss how your relationship with chaos, not chaos itself, is the issue. They explore mindset shifts for adapting to uncertainty, turning problems into growth opportunities, and building stronger teams.
- Turn Your Business Around Using Financial Numbers: Cash Flow, Profit Margins, ROI & Smart Decisions (Roger Knecht)
Stacey Chillemi and Roger Knecht discuss using financial statements, cash flow analysis, and key metrics like profit margins and ROI to make informed business decisions and drive growth. The episode focuses on leveraging financial data for…
- Is AI Killing Creativity? How to Stay Relevant
In this episode, Dr. Andre Walton joins Lisa Urbanski to discuss how individuals can remain creative, resilient, and mentally sharp as AI evolves. The conversation aims to help listeners navigate the integration of AI into their lives and…
- The PR Strategy That Helps You Get Seen and Trusted
Host Stacey Chillemi interviews media strategist Erin Saxton on The Authority Business Show. They discuss why smart individuals are often overlooked and how effective positioning builds trust, offering actionable visibility shifts.
- The Business Pressures Behind Healthcare Costs, Delays, and Denials
Stacey Chillemi and Reid Zeising discuss the business and financial pressures impacting healthcare, leading to increased patient costs, delays, and denials. The conversation covers provider challenges, insurance reimbursement, administrati…
- Scared to Invest? How to Start Building Wealth Now
Stacey Chillemi and Adiel Gorel discuss how to overcome the fear of investing and start building wealth now, focusing on real estate as a tool for long-term financial growth. The episode covers the costs of waiting, the role of mindset, an…
- He Was Performing, But Internally It Was a Different Story | Inside the Executive Mind (with Geof Sargeant)
George Haymaker III interviews Geoff Sargeant about understanding and changing patterns of burnout, depression, and stress. They discuss how pressure and isolation affect mental health and what is needed for healing and resilience, particu…
- 4 Business Growth Strategies: Marketing, Operations, Customer Engagement & Scaling Smarter (Roger Knecht)
In this episode of The Authority Business Show, host Stacey Chillemi interviews business expert Roger Knecht about four key strategies for business growth. They cover improving marketing to attract better customers, streamlining operations…
- Is Your Wealth Plan Outdated? Fix It Before It Fails
Stacey Chillemi discusses with Susan Lindeque how to update wealth plans for the digital age, protect assets, and create a strategy for the future. Key topics include digital security, the impact of women-led wealth, financial data analysi…
- Private Money Made Simple: Real Estate, Legacy, and Impact
This episode of The Authority Business Show features LeAnn Lyon discussing private money and real estate-backed strategies. Listeners will learn how investors and professionals can build wealth and create impact without needing to be full-…
- Burned Out? Build Mental Strength Before You Crash
This episode of The Authority Business Show features host Stacey Chillemi and Mike Iwasiow discussing how to build mental strength to prevent burnout. They cover why high performers ignore warning signs, how stress increases with success,…
- Burnout Isn’t Just Stress: How Self-Awareness Helps You Heal
This episode discusses burnout, explaining it as a result of working against natural patterns. Executive coach Kimberly Collins shares how self-awareness and the Enneagram can help uncover stress patterns, improve decision-making, and fost…
- Stop Workplace Drama: 3 Leadership Moves That Instantly Improve Team Dynamics (Brenda Neckbottle)
Stacey Chillemi and Brenda Neckbottle discuss how leadership gaps cause workplace drama. They cover three key leadership actions: listening more, asking better questions, and following up, to transform team dynamics and build a thriving cu…
- Hidden Motives in Leadership: What’s Driving You?
Host Lisa Uranski and Jill Macauley discuss how hidden motives in leadership, such as achievement, affiliation, and power, can lead to blind spots. The episode explores how increased self-awareness can help leaders make better decisions an…
- From Addiction to CEO: Rebuild Your Life Step by Step
This episode features Stacey Chillemi interviewing Reid Zeising, CEO of Gain Servicing, about his recovery from addiction and subsequent success in building his company. The discussion covers how transformation occurs, the importance of da…
- Brand Credibility & Customer Loyalty: Build Trust Fast and Keep Customers Coming Back (Roger Knecht)
This episode of The Authority Business Show features Roger Knecht discussing strategies to build brand credibility and customer loyalty. Key topics include fostering trust through transparency, consistent communication, and delivering exce…
- How to Sell With Confidence Without Feeling Pushy
In this episode, Stacey Chillemi and Ray Higdon explore how to improve sales performance by focusing on buyer needs and ethical practices, rather than pushy tactics. They discuss strategies for leading conversations and leveraging AI in sa…
- When Success No Longer Feels Right: Finding Career Alignment and Clarity
This episode features career coach Tina Roe discussing how to find career alignment when success feels off. Topics include recognizing outgrown roles, distinguishing burnout from misalignment, and moving towards confident action.
- Work-Life Balance for Entrepreneurs: Stop Sacrificing Everything and Grow Smarter (Roger Knecht)
Host Stacey Chillemi and business expert Roger Knecht discuss how entrepreneurs can escape the 'always on' cycle and achieve work-life balance. They cover identifying overwhelm patterns, improving time management, and building a sustainabl…
- Want More Wealth? Stop Trying to Time the Market
Host Lisa Urbanski speaks with Andrew Parrillo about simplifying investing. They discuss how patience, consistency, and lower fees can lead to calmer and more effective wealth building over time.
- How High Achievers Stop Hustling for Worth and Find Sustainable Success
This episode addresses the trap of "hustling for worth" that many high achievers fall into, leading to burnout and disconnection. Paul Crick explains how the Grace Framework can foster clearer thinking and emotional intelligence, enabling…
- How to Avoid Costly Mistakes in Private Money
In this episode of The Authority Business Show, host Lisa Urbanski and guest LeAnn Lyon discuss how private money brokers help borrowers and lenders avoid costly mistakes by providing the right structure and guidance. They cover potential…
- Burnout Isn’t the Whole Story: How to Recover from Deep Stress
Stacey Chillemi and Laurinda Calongne discuss how cumulative stress, nervous system overload, and moral injury impact high performers, caregivers, and leaders. The episode covers identifying signs of overload, Laurinda's personal recovery…
- Vision Board Goals That Work: SMART Goal Setting, Positive Focus, and Accountability (Roger Knecht)
Business expert Roger Knecht explains how to effectively use vision boards and SMART goal setting to achieve objectives. This episode details strategies for clear vision, breaking down goals, fostering a positive mindset, and establishing…
- The Attention Economy: What Investors Should Ignore to Build Wealth
In this episode of The Authority Business Show, financial advisor Will Young explains how developing 'selective ignorance' can help investors build wealth. The discussion covers why frequent portfolio checking can harm performance, the inf…
- Breaking Invisible Ceilings: How to Overcome Hidden Barriers to Leadership
This episode of The Authority Business Show features leadership expert Rich Ashton discussing invisible ceilings, which are hidden beliefs and internal patterns that limit confidence and leadership potential. The conversation covers how en…
- Total Scaling Up: The 1-Page Tools + Leadership Team System to Scale Faster (Herb)
Lisa Urbansky interviews Herb Cogleaniano, "the Scaling Up guy," about his Total Scaling Up Solution. The episode details systems for scaling leadership teams, overcoming common business challenges, and using one-page tools to improve prof…
- Private Money Lending: How to Reduce Risk
This episode of The Authority Business Show features LeAnn Lyon discussing private money lending. Topics include how to reduce risk, differences between institutional and individual lending, identifying warning signs, the importance of str…
- Stuck as a Leader? Break Scarcity Thinking Fast
This episode features executive coach Matt Williams discussing how leaders can overcome scarcity mindsets. Learn how shifting identity, thinking clearly, and making better decisions can boost leadership confidence and effectiveness.
- Time Blocking to Beat Anxiety: Plan Your Week, Prioritize Better, and Get More Done (Roger Knecht)
In this episode of The Authority Business Show, Stacey Chillemi and Roger Knecht discuss the benefits of time blocking and strategic planning for reducing anxiety and increasing productivity. They explain how this practical system helps pr…
- Hiring Mistakes? Fix Your Interviews With One Shift
This episode discusses how traditional interview questions often fail to predict job performance. Hiring expert David Cohen explains how behavioral interviewing can lead to clearer hiring decisions and stronger teams by focusing on skills…
- What If Your Marketing Problem Isn’t Marketing at All?
This episode of The Authority Business Show discusses why small businesses struggle with marketing. Host Stacey Chillemi and marketing strategist Vi Wickam explore issues beyond typical marketing, focusing on message clarity, common mistak…
- Cold Outreach Failing? Win Clients Using Handwritten Notes
Host Stacey Chillemi interviews Rick Elmore, founder of Simply Noted, about using handwritten notes for client outreach. They discuss how this method builds trust, outperforms digital outreach, and helps businesses stand out in a crowded m…
- Trapped in Your Business? Build Real Freedom
Stacey Chillemi and Bobby Mascia discuss how entrepreneurs can build businesses that run without them, leading to long-term wealth, independence, and life balance. They cover the mindset shift needed for real freedom, the role of delegatio…
- Scale Your Business Without Chaos: Build Leaders, Execution Habits & a Real Growth Plan (Herb)
Stacey Chillemi talks with entrepreneur Herb about scaling a business effectively. They discuss building leadership, establishing execution habits, and creating growth plans to move from working 'in' the business to working 'on' it.
- Success Without Burnout: How Much Sacrifice Is Too Much? 5 Keys to Thrive (Roger Knecht)
This episode features Stacey Chillemi and business expert Roger Knecht discussing the concept of success without burnout. They address the amount of sacrifice that is considered too much and explore methods for balancing personal and busin…
- Wall Street Secrets? Here’s How to Build Wealth Smarter
Host Lisa Urbanski talks with investor Andrew Parrillo about building wealth smarter. Learn strategies to grow savings, reduce fees, invest like institutions, and stay calm during market downturns.
- Feeling Misunderstood or Burnt Out? Identity Blind Spots Could Be Why
This episode discusses how identity blind spots, rather than strategy issues, often lead to burnout, conflict, and leadership challenges. Guests Lisa Urbanski and Jill Macauley explore how identity formation influences behavior and communi…
- Overconfident Investing? Protect Your Wealth Using These Behavioral Finance Tools
Host Lisa Urbanski and Will R Young discuss how intelligence can lead to financial blind spots and expensive money mistakes due to brain biases. They cover types of overconfidence, information adequacy bias, panic selling, and offer a bias…
- Feeling Stuck in Your Career? How to Reinvent Yourself Without Starting Over
This episode discusses how professionals can reinvent their careers when they feel stuck. Host Lisa Urbanski and guest Jamie Sylvian cover recognizing a career mismatch, repackaging experience for new opportunities, and shifting mindsets t…