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In this compelling episode of The Refinery Podcast, host Rick Burris welcomes back Laurel Johnson, a master negotiator and sales expert with over 40 years of experience in sales, negotiation, and business brokerage. Laurel, often called the “deal whisperer”, has spent nearly two decades training negotiators worldwide, helping individuals and businesses navigate high-stakes deals with confidence and strategy.
Join us as we explore:
✔️ The key differences between sales and negotiation—and why mastering both is crucial for success.
✔️ How emotional intelligence and strategic communication transform negotiations.
✔️ Why most people unknowingly negotiate poorly—and how to turn the tables in your favor.
✔️ Real-world negotiation insights from Laurel’s career in corporate sales, business brokerage, and global deal-making.
✔️ Practical techniques to disarm conflicts, uncover mutual goals, and lead negotiations to win-win outcomes.
Laurel shares her journey from being an award-winning sales professional to becoming a sought-after negotiation trainer, working with global corporations and small businesses alike. Her approach isn’t about manipulation, it’s about clarity, leadership, and creating lasting agreements that benefit all parties.
🎧 Listen now and elevate your negotiation game!
📌 Connect with Laurel Johnson🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurel-johnson-3465b0/
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TED Talk:https://youtu.be/AJqsL45gVGE?si=IA8NLFln3qq5bLy0
Website:www.UltimateVisionaryMind.com
In this powerful episode of The Refinery Podcast, Rick Burris sits down with internationally recognized hypnotist, speaker, and author Scott Schmaren to discuss the transformative power of the mind. Scott shares his deeply personal journey from struggling with obesity and self-doubt to becoming a leading expert in hypnosis and human potential.Scott reveals the techniques he used to lose nearly 200 pounds and keep it off for over 15 years, how he rewired his subconscious mind for success, and how hypnosis can help you break through mental barriers to achieve your goals. His insights have been featured on Oprah, The Howard Stern Show, Fox News, Coast to Coast Radio, and more.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to level up, an athlete seeking peak performance, or someone battling personal limitations, Scott’s wisdom will help you reprogram your mindset for lasting success. Tune in for a life-changing conversation that might just be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for!
Connect with Scott Schmaren:
🌐 Website: www.ScottSchmaren.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 847-331-5848🎧 Listen now and start your journey to transformation!
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We sit down with Diane Burton, a dedicated Women’s Coach and motivational speaker. Diane shares her inspiring journey from being bullied as a child due to her weight to becoming an empowering coach who has helped countless women embrace their wholeness in Christ.
Diane, a TEDx speaker and author of The Master’s Masterpiece, provides insights into her 54-year weight-release journey, overcoming toxic thoughts, and building a fulfilling spiritual, emotional, physical, and financial life. She also discusses her innovative programs like the Wisdom Board Workshop and the 31-Day Women’s Wisdom Walk, designed to help women grow in God’s wisdom and embrace their identity as His masterpiece.
🎧 Tune in to hear Diane's story of resilience, faith, and transformation, and learn practical tips on releasing limiting beliefs, cultivating gratitude, and finding your purpose.
Connect with Diane Burton:
🌐 Website: www.coachdianeburton.com
📘 Facebook: Diane Petty Burton
🔗 LinkedIn: Coach Diane Burton
📸 Instagram: @coachdianeburtonBe sure to subscribe and leave a review to help others discover this inspirational episode!
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Welcome Naomi and Rami Bareket, Master NLP Trainers, entrepreneurs, and authors of the Meta Thinking Persuasion book series. Originally from Israel, Naomi and Rami share their journey from running a successful eight-figure business to dedicating their lives to helping entrepreneurs and leaders unlock their full potential through Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
With over 30 years of entrepreneurship experience and a deep understanding of Kabbalah wisdom, they discuss how NLP can transform communication, eliminate limiting beliefs, and create a more resourceful mindset. Learn how to overcome internal conflicts, break through mental barriers, and lead with clarity and purpose. Naomi and Rami also explore the role of ethical persuasion and the importance of aligning personal and professional values.
🎧 Tune in to discover practical NLP techniques to enhance health, wealth, and spirituality and hear inspiring stories of transformation.
Connect with Naomi and Rami Bareket:
🌐 Website: https://neurosuccessology.com/
📘 Facebook: Successology.Neuro
🔗 LinkedIn: Naomi Bareket
📸 Instagram: @neurosuccessology
📚 Books: Meta Thinking Persuasion SeriesBe sure to subscribe and leave a review to help others discover this insightful episode!
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In this compelling episode of The Refinery Podcast, Ricky and Gracie Boyter take us on a journey through their extraordinary lives, weaving together stories of resilience, faith, and love. From their unique role as great-grandparents raising their great-grandchildren to their battles with serious health challenges, Ricky and Gracie offer a heartfelt testament to the power of hope and perseverance.
Ricky shares vivid recollections of his time as a combat photographer during the Vietnam War, reflecting on the life-altering experiences that shaped his perspective and fueled his unwavering faith. Gracie opens up about her courageous fight against a rare and aggressive blood disease, detailing her experience with stem cell transplants, intense treatment regimens, and the profound strength she found in her faith.
The episode also highlights an innovative part of Gracie’s recovery journey: her experience with Lifewave patches, a breakthrough in wearable wellness technology. The Boyters explain how these patches, which use phototherapy to promote healing and energy, became an integral part of Gracie’s path to renewed vitality after her transplant journey presented daunting challenges.
Together, Ricky and Gracie discuss how faith carried them through the darkest days, the life lessons they’ve gleaned, and the legacy they aim to leave for their family. They share insights into overcoming adversity, cultivating gratitude, and living with purpose, making this episode a powerful source of inspiration.
Tune in for a deeply personal and transformative conversation about health, family, and the relentless pursuit of hope.
Reach Gracie Boyter to learn more at [email protected]
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In this episode, The Refinery Podcast welcomes Matt Green, founder of Ledger Medial Accounting, to discuss his unique path from aspiring musician to successful entrepreneur in the accounting world. Matt shares stories of his early passion for music, his time in Nashville honing his craft, and the pivotal moments that led him to a career in accounting.
Matt reveals how his creative background influenced his approach to building a client-focused, transparent, and innovative business. The conversation dives into his dedication to simplifying accounting for small businesses, lessons learned in scaling a company, and strategies for blending process efficiency with personalized client care.
Matt also opens up about the challenges of transitioning careers, the power of networking, and the importance of core values in building a sustainable business. Whether you’re a creative professional, an entrepreneur, or simply interested in inspirational stories of reinvention, this episode is packed with actionable insights and engaging anecdotes.
Keywords: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Music Industry, Business Growth, Small Business Finance, Networking, Core Values, Transparency in Business.
Contact Matt Green here:
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In this powerful episode of The Refinery Podcast, Lizette Cloete, an innovative dementia care expert and founder of Think Different Dementia, shares her journey from occupational therapy to becoming a leading voice in Christian dementia caregiving.
Drawing from over 30 years of experience, Lizette discusses:
✅ How her faith uniquely informs her approach to dementia care.
✅ The difference between being forgetful and early dementia warning signs.
✅ Why traditional medical models fall short and how coaching fills the gap.
✅ Practical tips for caregivers to manage stress and improve their well-being.Lizette also explains the importance of diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management to reduce cognitive decline and shares her approach to supporting family caregivers with compassion and biblical wisdom.
If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia or seeking hope and practical solutions on this challenging journey, this episode is for you.
🔗 Listen to Lizette's Podcast: Dementia Caregiver Support on YouTube
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In this heartfelt episode of The Refinery Podcast, Seth and Jacob Buckley, the inspiring father-son duo behind Fire Pit Ranch, share their mission to transform young lives and strengthen communities through mentorship, faith, and outdoor experiences.
🔥 What you'll discover:
The powerful story of how Fire Pit Ranch was born. Why fatherhood and positive male role models are vital for today’s youth. How fireside conversations create trust, break barriers, and heal wounds. A moving reflection on legacy, leadership, and the importance of intentionality.The Buckleys explain their unique mentorship program that reaches hundreds of boys weekly during school hours, teaching life skills, leadership, and faith in an environment that fosters honesty and transformation. Whether you’re a parent, mentor, or someone longing to make a difference, this episode will inspire you to take action.
About Fire Pit Ranch:
Fire Pit Ranch empowers young men to rise above challenges through connection, mentorship, and life-changing outdoor activities.🔗 Learn more about Fire Pit Ranch: https://firepitranch.com/
🎧 Connect with Fire Pit Ranch and get involved:
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This episode of The Refinery Podcast features guest Thomas Bookhammer, founder of Leaders Factor, Inc., and co-creator of the Grow Karma platform. The episode delves into Thomas's journey as a serial entrepreneur and executive coach, tracing his evolution from building and selling businesses to his current focus on fostering environments of growth and belonging.
Key highlights include:
Entrepreneurial Origins: Thomas shares his early experiences in the tech world, including his innovative ventures in shareware distribution, early internet access services, and his transition into consulting and coaching.
The Grow Karma Platform: Thomas introduces Grow Karma as a Community Management System (CMS) designed to create transformation through shared experiences and community-driven strategies. He explains the five foundational pillars of the platform:
Shared Journey: Starting with the entrepreneur's passion and creating a collective goal.
Community: Building a purposeful environment for collaboration and shared experiences.
Actions: Driving change through intentional steps.
Participation: Encouraging engagement and contribution within the group.
Accountability: Establishing responsibility and consistency for lasting transformation.
Purpose and Vision: Thomas emphasizes the need for fostering a sense of belonging and innovation in contrast to the "cover-your-back" corporate cultures he has observed. He articulates his mission to create spaces where individuals can thrive and grow.
Impact of the Platform: The discussion underscores how Grow Karma's structure not only enables transformation and recurring revenue for entrepreneurs but also nurtures personal and professional growth for community members.
The episode provides practical insights into creating effective, value-driven communities and demonstrates Thomas's passion for enabling others to succeed through innovative coaching and supportive environments.
Growkarma.io
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This episode of The Refinery Podcast features guest Lance Cummins, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Nectafy, a content marketing agency. The conversation provides a candid exploration of Lance’s entrepreneurial journey, from his early ventures in website design to his leadership at Nectafy, where he has focused on high-quality, human-written content.
Key Highlights:
Entrepreneurial Roots: Lance shares his background, starting with small entrepreneurial efforts in college during the early internet era and his transition into content marketing.
Pivot to Human-Centric Content: Nectafy shifted its focus to creating authentic, human-written blogs, white papers, and case studies. Lance discusses the value of originality and vulnerability in content, emphasizing the importance of writing that connects on a deeper level with the audience.
The Value of Thought Leadership: Lance discusses how genuine thought leadership comes from taking unique stances and crafting content that provides meaningful solutions to the audience.
Challenges in Business: He reflects on the ups and downs of running a business, including periods of declining revenue and the lessons learned from maintaining profitability and aligning team goals during tough times.
Insights on Creativity and Human Connection: Lance emphasizes the growing demand for genuine human interaction and creativity in a technology-driven world, predicting a resurgence of value in in-person connections and creative processes.
Marketing and Content Strategy: The conversation dives into strategies for making impactful content, such as understanding your audience's needs and crafting web copy that feels like a personal conversation.
The episode offers a mix of practical business insights, thought-provoking ideas on creativity, and reflections on navigating the emotional and strategic aspects of entrepreneurship. It’s an inspiring listen for entrepreneurs and professionals looking to refine their approach to marketing and leadership.
Nectafy.com
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🌍✨ In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Rick Cross, founder of Acorn Global Advance, who shares his journey of transforming business for a greater purpose. If you’ve ever wondered how your work can have a deeper impact, this conversation is for you! Rick opens up about his mission to empower entrepreneurs to advance the gospel worldwide, his passion for corporate prayer, and amazing “boat stories” 🚤 where he’s witnessed God’s hand at work across continents. With practical insights and awe-inspiring experiences, you’ll learn how to incorporate faith-driven initiatives into your own business and life. ✨🙏
🌱💼 Tune in to explore the blend of faith, business, and purpose!
www.acornglobal.org
Email Rick at [email protected] for a free copy of The Case of United Prayer.
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In this episode of the Refinery Podcast, 🎙️ Rick interviews Andy Sharp – a nutritionist, fitness expert, and advocate for gut health 🌱💪. Andy shares his journey from being the smallest kid in school, struggling with bullying, to discovering strength training and eventually finding his passion in helping others improve their health. He talks about his wife’s severe health challenges, which standard medical treatments couldn’t solve, and how this led them both to explore nutrition-based healing. 🍏🧘
Now, Andy and his wife run a business focusing on sustainable lifestyle changesinstead of quick fixes, helping clients transform their physical and mental health through the power of food. 🥗💫 Their journey emphasizes the importance of personalized health guidance, with Rick sharing his own experience of achieving substantial weight loss and renewed vitality thanks to Andy’s program. The conversation highlights how food can be a true source of wellness and energy, fueling not just the body but also mental clarity and confidence. 🌟✨
Overcoming Challenges: From personal battles with weight and health 🏋️♂️ to finding purpose in helping others 🌈 Gut Health Matters: How nutrition and gut health can lead to mental clarity and physical transformation 🌱🧠 Lifestyle, Not Diets: Why real change comes from sustainable, long-term approaches to food 🕰️🍽️🔗 Tune in to be inspired by this journey of resilience, growth, and empowerment!
#RefineryPodcast #GutHealth #NutritionJourney #TransformYourHealth #SustainableWellness #MindBodyConnection #LifestyleChange #FitnessMotivation #HealthTransformation #ListenNow 🎧
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In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, 🎙️ host Rick sits down with the founders of MJ Senior Living, Jason Lang and Mary Lynn Bolden, to dive into their journey of building a compassionate and thriving senior living community 🏠💖. They talk about MJ Senior Living’s origins from a single facility to a network of nine 🌱➡️9️⃣, their “people-first” philosophy, and a leadership approach that prioritizes connection, purpose, and resident-focused care 🧓👵. Through inspiring stories and real-world examples, Jason and Mary Lynn share how they’ve cultivated a unique workplace culture that celebrates well-being for both residents and employees 🤝. With insights into scaling a values-driven business 📈 and redefining leadership in senior care 🩺, this episode offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs and anyone looking to make a meaningful impact.Join us for an episode about growth 🌟, challenges, and the powerful legacy of values-driven entrepreneurship!
#SeniorLiving 🏡 #Leadership 💼 #HealthcareInnovation 🩺 #Entrepreneurship 💡 #CompanyCulture 👥 #MJSeniorLiving #TheRefineryPodcast 🎙️ #ResidentCare #MissionDriven #CompassionateCare
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In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, we are honored to welcome Lonnetta Albright, an Executive Director of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team. Certified to facilitate, speak, train, and coach individuals and groups, Lonnetta brings extensive experience in leadership development, professional skills, and personal growth. Trained by John Maxwell and his world-class faculty, she offers exclusive content and tools to boost your team's productivity and profitability. Whether you need a facilitator for workshops, corporate training, or a keynote speaker, her expertise will help you achieve your goals.
Lonnetta is also a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Teacher, and Speaker, offering workshops, seminars, and coaching that inspire action and forward movement. With a passion for helping the “Next Generation,” she has over 16 years of experience as Executive Director of a multi-state training organization and has spoken and consulted internationally. She holds credentials including a Bachelor’s degree in Education, graduate studies in Public Administration, certification by the American Management Association, and a Certificate of Law for Community Developers. Tune in for transformative insights from a seasoned expert dedicated to inspiring others to discover their unique purpose as leaders.
Learn more: https://lonnettaalbright.com/
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Join host Rick Burris on The Refinery Podcast as he welcomes Jan Dégallier, a corporate finance and accounting expert with over 30 years of strategic experience. As a certified public accountant with a passion for adding value and inspiring growth, Jan has a proven track record of driving transformative growth in businesses.
Discover the results a business can achieve with an advisor who combines deep financial expertise with a commitment to developing high-performance cultures of clarity, efficiency, and collaboration. With a career leading global corporate teams and shaping growth strategies within multi-billion-dollar companies, Jan understands what it takes to maximize financial success.
Today, as CEO of Dégallier Leadership Solutions, Jan helps business leaders and their teams become laser-focused through an effective KPI-driven strategic planning process. This approach builds synergy and momentum, aligning people and processes for optimal results.
In this episode, we’ll dive deep into Jan’s new book, which will be the main focus of our conversation. She shares her insights on overcoming business challenges, achieving desired outcomes, and creating high-performance organizations.
Tune in to hear Jan’s valuable advice and learn how her book can help elevate your business to new heights. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to drive transformative growth and success.
Learn More: https://www.degallierleadershipsolutions.com/
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In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, we sit down with Philip Haywood, the legendary head football coach at Belfry High School in the small town of Belfry, Kentucky. Coach Haywood holds the title of the all-time winningest high school coach in Kentucky, boasting 472 career victories and eight state championships over an impressive 48 seasons, 39 of which have been at Belfry.
Coach Haywood's remarkable career has earned him numerous accolades, including being voted USA Today’s Best High School Football Coach in 2013 and named National High School Football Coach of the Year by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association in 2017. His contributions to the sport were further recognized with his induction into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016.
Join us as Coach Haywood shares insights from his new book, "Climb the Mountain," released in May 2023, where he reflects on the highs and lows of his path to success. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the dedication and resilience required to achieve greatness.
Tune in and get inspired by Coach Philip Haywood’s journey!
Coach Haywood: https://www.facebook.com/haywoodpl1/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Climb-Mountain-Philip-Haywood/dp/1961472112
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This episode of The Refinery Podcast features a conversation with Sensei Joe Beckham, an eighth-degree black belt and the founder of Beckham Martial Arts and Fitness and Beckham Hoshiki Aikido.
Join me as we discuss Sensei Beckham's journey in martial arts and gain insights from a respected instructor and friend.
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In this episode of The Refinery Podcast, I interview Justin Adams, the owner of Adams and Co Roofing. We delve into how Justin's strong integrity influences his business decisions and shapes his approach to customer service. You'll gain valuable insights into how ethical practices can lead to success in the business world.
https://adamscoeroofing.com/
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This episode features two inspiring guests!
First, we chat with Sean Tario, owner of mark37.com. Sean brings his experience in big tech to the table, offering valuable insights you won't want to miss.
Next, we connect with Jimmy Sorrells, founder of Liberty Networking. Jimmy shares the motivations behind creating this unique network for entrepreneurs who value liberty and integrity.
https://www.libertynetworking.org/
https://mark37.com/
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Join us for our exciting premiere episode!
I'm thrilled to be talking with the one and only, Paul Martinelli. A powerhouse in the coaching world, Paul has trained more coaches than anyone else. He's the founder of the John Maxwell Team and Empowered Living, and I've had the incredible honor of being his writing partner and calling him a friend and mentor.
https://paulmartinelli.net/
https://yourempoweredlife.com/
