Igniting Souls Podcast with Kary Oberbrunner

Addi Melvin is a young entrepreneur. She began her riding journey at the age of five. She was a passionate young rider; however, reputable and affordable trainers were limited, and she ended up only being able to ride during the summer months at a local stable. When she turned fifteen, Addi finally got her own horse, Novari. Unfortunately, her family was unable to trailer Novari to a trainer for lessons. For nearly three years, Addi struggled to progress in her and her horse's training and began to feel frustration at their lack of accomplishment. Eventually, Addi became connected with two USDF gold medalists who took her under their wing and helped train her into the professional she is today. What Addi experienced as a young equestrian in not uncommon among riders today. Riders everywhere are becoming discouraged at their lack of progression in their journeys and want solutions. Addi founded Achiever's Equine Academy, fondly known as AEA, to help these riders accomplish their dreams. 

Dana Hartman is a certified Holistic Nutrition and Health Coach. She's the founder of Hartman Holistic. In her own words, "For most of my life I struggled with health issues, for which I had no answers. I felt unheard and unsupported by traditional medicine. After feeling let down time and time again, I made the decision to turn to food and lifestyle changes as medicine. Through this journey of healing and self-discovery, I uncovered the profound impact that balancing my hormones could have on my overall well-being, and was able to get pregnant naturally. I created the Hormone Harmony Circle to be a place for women who are interested in learning and implementing the foundations of supporting general hormonal balance with the long term goal of supporting fertility. My goal is to help you achieve hormone harmony so you can make peace with your body, regulate your cycles, and improve your ability to get and stay pregnant when that time comes, so you can make peace with your body, regulate your cycle, and improve your fertility. 

An award winning entrepreneur, Greg McAfee has a passion for helping fellow HVAC owners take their businesses to new heights. In 1990 Greg started McAfee Heating and Air with $274 and a used truck. Today, Greg runs one of the most successful HVAC companies in the Midwest and has taken his company to #1 in the residential market. He is called upon to share his expertise with other business owners all over the US. He is a regular columnist in DucTales Magazine and the HVACR Business Magazine. Greg is the inventor of the business game TOBGOB, an innovative board game entrepreneurs use to teach their teams how to act like an entrepreneur and boost productivity in the process. Greg McAfee’s company, McAfee Heating and Air has twice been named “Best Place to Work” in Dayton, Ohio. 

Meet Heather. Here's what she says about herself.  I am a former therapist turned online business enthusiast. I’ve worked with countless service based providers to help them bring their work online so they can help more people, work more efficiently, and start making enough money to breathe a little easier and take that vacation they have dreamed of. I work with people who want to serve others but maybe feel overwhelmed with tech and all the bells and whistles of the online space. I’ve been told I’m great at making complicated things easy and fun... 

The secret to entrepreneurship is seeking to be valuable and not visible. Crack that code and you're in business—literally. Just ask Nick Hutchison. He stands as the visionary force behind BookThinkers, a growing 7-figure marketing agency that seamlessly bridges the worlds of authors and readers.In just over 7 years, he has organically built a platform that reaches over 1,000,000 people each month. Nick’s podcast, BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books, is a global top 2% show that features captivating interviews with world-class authors such as Grant Cardone, Lewis Howes, and Alex Hormozi. Listen closely and you’ll catch his secrets to success.   

In Treating People Not Patients, Dr. Michael Sonick provides an invaluable look into the principles that have allowed him to create a state-of-the-art patient centric practice. His back and front stage processes are not only applicable to the practice of dentistry, but to any business that serves people. His insights will empower you to grow your practice or business by changing how you view the people you serve and your role as a professional. 

Entrepreneurs often need capital. Author and founder Steve Distante has a solution. The Private Investor Network (PIN) is an alchemic playground for both seasoned entrepreneurs ready to invest in new ideas and relatively new entrepreneurs who have the ideas but need capital. PIN allows entrepreneurs to play the ultimate game of entrepreneurship with a live business by investing. On the flip side, investable entrepreneurs will be able to find experienced entrepreneurs to back their businesses. PIN was created to make the painful process of raising capital and tracking those investments easier on everyone. 

Could pastors learn valuable lessons from the business world that can be applied to their ministry? Entrepreneurs are known for their creativity, innovation, and risk-taking abilities. Great entrepreneurs are also skilled at managing resources, building teams, and developing strategies. Should pastors develop a more entrepreneurial mindset that can help them navigate the challenges of ministry and create a more vibrant and dynamic church community?

Entrepreneurship and international missions pair well together. Katie Wiseman shares how. Entrepreneurs can gain exposure to new markets and customers, which can help them expand their business and increase their revenue. Secondly, they can learn about new technologies, business practices, and cultures, which can help them improve their products and services. Thirdly, they can network with other entrepreneurs and investors, which can help them find new opportunities and sources of funding. Finally, they can gain a better understanding of global trends and challenges, which can help them make more informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

Gino Wickman is the author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling book “Entrepreneurial LEAP” (E-Leap) is a platform that provides content, tools, and resources from experienced entrepreneurs to help aspiring entrepreneurs build a successful business. The platform offers a transformative experience that provides clarity, confidence, and a supportive community to help entrepreneurs increase their odds of business success E-Leap also offers a free tool library to help entrepreneurs avoid common mistakes when starting out.