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Welcome to Becoming a Sleep Consultant with Jayne Havens. On this podcast, I’ll be discussing the business side of sleep consulting. You’ll have an insider’s view on launching, growing, and even scaling a sleep consulting business. This is NOT a podcast about sleep training. This is a podcast about business building and entrepreneurship. Join our Facebook Group Becoming a Sleep Consultant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant Follow Jayne on Instagram: https://www.instagram ...
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Welcome to Nikonomics—the show for entrepreneurs and Wantrapreneurs, ready to tackle the toughest roadblocks to their first million. Nik brings firsthand experience, having bought and sold over a dozen businesses, achieved multiple 7-figure exits, and generated over $100 million in revenue. Each week, he blends humor with real insights from successful entrepreneurs, sharing growth strategies, deal insights, and unique business ideas you won’t find elsewhere. Ready to turn your entrepreneuria ...
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Welcome to the HIGHER! Career Podcast everyone. A show full of wicked stories from the job market and brilliant guest experts showing us how to succeed in it. Because we've all been there haven't we? It's time to get unstuck and make our dream careers happen. Let's go get it! -- With Nikki Symmons and Tom Zamzow This show is all about exploring ways to navigate one's career with ease and how the seemingly secret language of the job market is not one we have to each learn by ourselves through ...
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Like many parents, Amy Jo was totally against sleep training. She believed the common misconceptions and never thought she’d consider it. But after struggling with her own child’s sleep, she took a leap and hired a sleep consultant—and it completely changed her perspective. Not only did Amy Jo see the benefits firsthand, but she was so inspired by …
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Click Here to Become a Certified Sleep Consultant Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Jayne Havens, who built a 7-figure sleep consulting business from her kitchen. Jayne shares how she transitioned from event planning to helping parents with their children's sleep, initially through Facebook groups. She now runs an online s…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Anne's Podcast: How I Built My Small Business https://www.annemcginty.com/how-i-built-my-small-business Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Anne McGinty, who shares her journey from a demoralizing sales job selling toothpaste to building a successful Ch…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Michael Girdley (https://x.com/girdley), a serial entrepreneur and investor, about building a business, avoiding common mistakes, and identifying future opportunities. Michael shares insights from his diverse experien…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we discuss the world of self-help gurus, focusing on the controversial Dan Pena. We discuss Pena's background and his claims of building a massive oil company and hosti…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with James Camp (https://x.com/JamesonCamp), a serial entrepreneur who shares his journey from doing SEO as a teen to building and exiting multiple companies. James discusses his strategy of buying "unsexy" internet busine…
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In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast I’m chatting with Inbal, a sleep consultant who truly does this work from the heart. For her, helping families isn’t about making sales—it’s about sharing a gift that changed her own experience as a mom. Inbal opens up about how becoming a mother without her own mom by her side shaped her j…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Sean O’Dowd (https://x.com/SeanODowd15), who runs the real estate fund Scholastic Capital. Sean shares how he went from consulting to building a fund that buys single-family homes in good school districts. He explains…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we discuss the world of sales and unexpectedly profitable business models, such as pest control, a field Chris has personal experience in. We examine how high incomes c…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Craig Fuller (https://x.com/freightAlley), a prolific entrepreneur who has built multiple successful businesses in the transportation and media industries. Craig shares his journey from trying to build a futures marke…
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In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m joined by Emily, a recent graduate of the CPSM program and a thriving new sleep consultant. Emily shares her journey from enrolling in CPSM in April 2024 to launching her consulting business just three months later. We discuss her transition into entrepreneurship, how she balances her …
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we explore how AI is changing the world and uncover exciting AI business ideas. We discuss the rise of digital detox, the impact of po*nography addiction and phone addi…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Casey McDaniel (https://x.com/pestctrlguy), a 25 year old entrepreneur who co-founded a rapidly growing pest control company. Casey shares his journey from door-to-door sales to building a multi-million dollar busines…
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When I asked the Becoming a Sleep Consultant Facebook community for ideas about what I could share on the podcast, people came out of the woodworks to request that I share more client success stories. This recent story is a good one! I was hired by a mom who was 37 weeks pregnant and already had a two year old and four year old at home. The two yea…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Daryna Kulya (https://x.com/darynakulya), founder of OpenPhone, a business phone system empowering over 50,000 businesses. Daryna shares how her personal frustration with expensive phone bills sparked the idea for Ope…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we explore the legacy of Frank Kern, the "OG" internet marketing guru. We break down his 8-step sales framework, from creating scarcity to overwhelming with value, and …
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Peter Lohman (https://x.com/pslohmann), the owner of a residential property management company in Columbus, Ohio. Peter discusses his 11 years of experience managing rental homes and apartments, detailing how he grew …
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In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, we dive into the transformative power of "putting yourself in the right room." I recorded this episode from my hotel room while attending the Birthworker Retreat in Clearwater, Florida, where a community of doulas and sleep consultants, including graduates from the Center for Pediatric Sle…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Connor Gross (https://x.com/c_gro), a serial entrepreneur who shares his experiences building multiple businesses, including his latest venture, a recruiting company called Constant Hire. Connor discusses his journey …
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we explore business concepts inspired by viral Instagram content. We analyze various opportunities from experiential retail to mobile businesses and unique products, d…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Spencer Humiston (https://x.com/BowTiedLimeBoss), a lawyer turned entrepreneur who is the founder of Night Lights (https://nightlightsevent.com), a company that organizes sky lantern festivals across the United States…
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In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I dive into a topic inspired by a comment on a recent Facebook post. While someone admired my life and career, it gave me pause and reminded me of the hard work, challenges, and sacrifices that have shaped my journey. I share my personal story, from my stressful career as an event planner …
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Scott Zalkind (https://luckydoghotsauce.com/), the founder of Lucky Dog Hot Sauce, to explore his journey from a horticulturalist to IT professional to hot sauce entrepreneur. Scott shares his unique story, detaili…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we discuss how AI agents can automate tasks, focusing on their potential to revolutionize both business and personal productivity. We brainstormed various ideas for us…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik) as I sit down with Jas Singh (https://x.com/CreatingJas), to discuss his journey into local newsletters and how he grew his to 50,000 subscribers in just six months. Jas shares how he transitioned from an AI newsletter to a local newsl…
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Nas is the Founder of Next Level Up CEO and the Easy Yes Method. Over the last 13 years she’s worked with over 400 coaches, consultants and healers to 2-5x their revenue, and turn strangers and lurkers into premium clients in just seven days. She also happens to be MY business strategist and Business BFF. On this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Con…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik) as I sit down with Kelie Morgan (https://x.com/keliemorgan), founder of 10th Street Talent, an executive recruiting firm that spun out of Permanent Equity, to discuss how she built her company and how it operates. Kelie shares her jour…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! We talk about our absolutely transformative 2024. It was a year of big wins and some pretty big fails, and we're breaking …
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Alanna is a Boston-based mom of two, an occupational therapist, potty training consultant, and certified pediatric sleep consultant through the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management. For over three years, she has been helping families navigate their sleep journeys through her business, Big Picture Sleep Solutions. What began as a side hustle alongs…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik) as I sit down with Dennis Unrein (https://x.com/dennis_unrein), a micro VC and SMB-focused investor, to discuss the evolving world of micro private equity and self-funded searchers. Dennis shares his journey from JP Morgan to launching…
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As a sleep consultant, you will come up against challenging cases—and that’s OK! This week on the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m sharing a story about parents who pushed back on safe sleep guidelines—something I had never experienced in 12 years of working with families. Navigating this situation tested me in ways I didn’t expect, but it …
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Connor Boyack (https://x.com/cboyack), the creator of the Tuttle Twins (https://tuttletwins.com) and president of the Libertas Network. Connor shares how he turned a simple idea into a $15M nonprofit, selling over …
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every week we get together to brainstorm new busine…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Mitchell Sorkin, aka “The ATM Guy” (https://x.com/Mitchell_Sorkin), to talk about the world of ATM businesses. Mitchell shares his journey from e-commerce and software to acquiring 900 ATMs and building a business …
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Ruth's passion for sleep began when she discovered the profound impact healthy sleep habits can have on our lives. As an adult, she recognized the toll that sleep deprivation takes on our well-being, which led her to wonder about its effects on young children. After working in childcare for over 16 years, and with the support of her husband, Ruth d…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Emily Holdman (https://x.com/emilyleldridge), managing director at Permanent Equity. Emily shares her journey from journalism and economics to becoming a leader in acquisitions with a no-intention-to-sell philosoph…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every week we get together to brainstorm and share …
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Nathan Yap (https://x.com/nathanyap), founder of Support Zebra, to dive into his journey of building a $1.2M MRR business with over 1,000 employees. We talk about scaling an outsourcing company, surviving the 2008 …
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Abbey is a board certified health & life coach who helps women quiet their inner mean girl and create the habits, the confidence and the life they love. After years of struggling with body image, Abbey decided to stop listening to that negative little voice inside of her head - and it completely transformed her body, her mind and her health. She un…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Chris’s Book: https://www.christophershillier.com/its Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Chris Hillier to dive into his incredible journey. Chris shares why he left a $16M employee benefits business he built to focus on family and personal growth. W…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every week we get together to brainstorm and share …
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I talk with Mike Myler, who built an e-commerce store (https://wildbiome.dog/) focused on helping dogs with leaky gut syndrome. Mike describes how he went from experimenting with products during COVID-19 lockdown to launching a un…
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In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m trying something new—recording on the go! Inspired by last week’s guest, Amber Lilyestrom, I reflect on how I designed my sleep consulting business around my dreams. From starting as a stay-at-home mom wanting to feel productive to creating a flexible business that lets me prioritize f…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I talk with Steve Wiesner (https://x.com/SteveWiesnerSMB), who spent 20 years in investment banking and private equity before diving headfirst into entrepreneurship. Now the owner of Watershed Associates, a top negotiations traini…
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Amber is a business mentor, branding expert, author and speaker. Her work has been featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur, SUCCESS, mindvalley & Working Mother Magazine. She is the host of The IGNITE Your Dream podcast and author of books Master Your Money Mind and Paddle Home. Amber’s transformational mindset work helps her clients to bring meaningful e…
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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we bring you Part 2 of our discussion from last week (check out Part 1 - Episode #84 if you missed it!). In this episode, we continue brainstorming creative business i…
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