Ever wondered why it's so hard to get business leaders interested in team wellness? In this conversation with Alex Cartmill, operator of Vibrant Yoga, Cam and Otis explore the fascinating intersection of wellness and business leadership.

"If the leader doesn't have a personal issue, they're likely not going to recognize an issue in the team," Alex explains, revealing one of the biggest challenges in bringing yoga and wellness practices into corporate environments. From discussing how to "open the door" with skeptical executives to exploring what happens when team members discover their purpose (and sometimes leave), this episode offers rare insights into the human side of business wellness.

The conversation takes an unexpected turn when Otis suggests "Hard Rock Yoga" as a potential way to break through to resistant clients—and Alex doesn't immediately dismiss the idea. There's a genuine exploration of how wellness practices need to meet people where they are, not where wellness professionals wish they would be.

Whether you're a business leader curious about team wellness or a wellness professional trying to break into the corporate world, this episode offers practical wisdom about building bridges between these often-disconnected domains.

More About Alex:
Alex has been an entrepreneur his entire life and now runs a business as an operator for other growing organizations -- through both hands-on & advisory work. Alex is currently helping manage Vibrant Yoga, a corporate & private wellness company based out of Chicago. After a short stint as a Personal Trainer, Alex began managing a business development program and mentorship for health professionals, building a team of more than 10 and taking in over 6,000 students during his 4-year stint there. Since then, Alex has been managing businesses and projects for a variety of remote organizations, from General Manager of Personal Trainer certification body Fitness Mentors, to Director of Operations of marketing consultancy Forget The Funnel, to continuously growing and adapting his own business as an operator. Alex resides in Portland, OR, with his furry companion, Charlie.

Join their live session on September 25 on https://www.instagram.com/vibrant.yoga/. Here's the link to the event on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7368338232104665090


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Chapter Times and Titles:

The Entrepreneurial Journey [00:00 - 10:00]
Introduction to Alex Cartmill
From personal trainer to business operator
Building wellness businesses that scale

Breaking Down Wellness Barriers [10:01 - 20:00]
The challenge of introducing yoga to businesses
"Opening the door" with skeptical executives
Meeting clients where they are

Hard Rock Yoga? [20:01 - 35:00]
Otis's unexpected business suggestion
Adapting wellness practices for different audiences
The balance between tradition and innovation

When Leaders Don't See Team Issues [35:01 - 45:00]
"If the leader doesn't have a personal issue..."
The challenge of pre-qualifying clients
How stress manifests in teams

Purpose Beyond the Paycheck [45:01 - 50:00]
What happens when team members find purpose
The risk and reward of helping people grow
Long-term benefits of purpose-driven teams

Connecting with Vibrant Yoga [50:01 - End]
How to reach Alex at vibrant.yoga
Final thoughts on wellness in business
Standard outro with Camden


Alex Cartmill
https://vibrant.yoga/
https://www.facebook.com/VibrantYogaChicago
https://www.instagram.com/vibrant.yoga/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vibrant-yoga

Ever worked with a leader who treated everything as "urgent" until nothing felt important anymore? In this conversation with Drew Lints, founder of Revflow Growth Partners, Cam and Otis explore the human side of business systems and how the right tools can actually help leaders care for their people better.

"At the end of the day, we want to accomplish the thing that I was so bad at early on—keeping track of everyone, making sure that they're cared for," Drew explains, revealing how his own leadership journey shaped his approach to CRM and business systems.

From discussing the fine line between genuine urgency and manufactured pressure to exploring alternatives to expensive enterprise solutions like Salesforce and HubSpot, this episode offers practical insights for leaders looking to grow without losing the human connection. Drew shares how simple tools—even just an Excel spreadsheet with names and personal details—can transform how leaders engage with their teams and clients.

Whether you're scaling a business, leading a team, or just trying to bring more intentionality to your work, Drew's approach to "efficiency creates clarity, and clarity unlocks growth" offers a refreshing perspective on how technology can enhance rather than replace human connection.

More About Drew:
I help organizations unlock growth by building smarter systems, clearer strategies, and more efficient workflows. As Founder & CEO of Revflow Growth Partners, I bring over 25 years of experience in coaching, consulting, and revenue leadership.

My journey began in 1999, leading people, building teams, and driving mission-focused growth. Those years shaped my passion for aligning vision with strategy and creating systems that help people flourish.

In 2023, I launched Revflow to scale that mission. Today, we design CRMs, automations, and growth systems that eliminate waste, create clarity, and drive lasting results. I also provide fractional CRO services, helping companies accelerate revenue and scale without the cost of a full-time executive.

At my core, I believe efficiency creates clarity, and clarity unlocks growth.


#10xyourteam #LeadershipWithHeart #HumanCenteredGrowth #BusinessSystems #TeamEngagement #IntentionalLeadership #EfficiencyUnlocksGrowth #ClarityInAction #SmartWorkflows #LeadWithPurpose #ScalingWithCare


Chapter Times and Titles:

The Technology Struggle Is Real [00:00 - 05:00]
Cam's equipment troubles and planning lessons
Introduction to Drew Lints and Revflow
Setting the stage for systems discussion

Finding the Balance in Urgency [05:01 - 15:00]
The challenge of determining what's truly urgent
"I'm always everything is urgent" - Drew's honest admission
How leaders can better prioritize for their teams

Keeping Track of Everyone [15:01 - 25:00]
Drew's early leadership struggles
From simple spreadsheets to robust CRMs
The core purpose: making sure people are cared for

Right-Sized Tools for Growth [25:01 - 35:00]
Alternatives to expensive enterprise solutions
"They cost a lot and they have a lot of stuff that as a small business you don't need"
Finding the right tool for your specific situation

When Systems Meet Ego [35:01 - 45:00]
The irony of mission-focused leaders getting wrapped up in themselves
How good systems can keep the focus on people
Balancing process with purpose

Connecting with Revflow [45:01 - End]
RevflowPartners.io introduction
How to schedule time with Drew
Final thoughts on creating systems that serve people


Drew Lints
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-lints-45bb9045/
https://revflowpartners.io/

Ever notice how some business owners keep hitting the same revenue ceiling year after year? In this episode with James R. Brown, founder of Business Accelerator Institute, we explore what's really happening when a business gets stuck at $950,000 and can't break through to seven figures.

"It's usually the owner's mindset," James reveals, sharing stories of breakthrough moments when clients finally see what's been holding them back. From walking away from his own successful $8 million law practice to helping over 350 business owners achieve significant growth, James brings both legal analytical thinking and practical business wisdom to the conversation.

There's something uniquely satisfying about that moment when you can "auditorily hear it over the phone. That aha moment... You can hear the switch flip," as Otis puts it. James shares how these transformations happen and why relating stories to clients helps them "see themselves in that" and find the power to move forward.

Whether you're hitting a ceiling in your business or helping others break through theirs, this episode offers insights into how analytical thinking, contingency planning, and the right mindset can create quantum leaps in business performance.

More About James:
James is the CEO/Founder of Business Accelerator Institute and Perseverance Squared, where he is a business consultant with a strong background in law. He launched his first business in 1994 and rapidly expanded to multiple top-performing locations, reaching $8M in annual revenue. In 2014, James transitioned to coaching, guiding over 350 business owners to significant growth through strategic management and marketing. As a fractional CEO/SLFU Program Manager at How To Manage a Small Law Firm, he launched Small Law Firm University, growing it to $3 million in revenue within a year, and developed a C MO program that generated an additional $2 million annually. With a Business degree from Lindenwood University and a JD from St. Louis University, James is a recognized industry expert and co-author of the best-selling book Shift Happens. He has earned numerous accolades for his legal expertise and business acumen.


#10xyourteam #BusinessGrowth #RevenueCeiling #MindsetMatters #BreakthroughBusiness #BusinessAcceleration #EntrepreneurInsights #StrategicGrowth #SmallBusinessTips #ShiftHappens #LeadershipMindset #BusinessPerformance #QuantumLeaps #BusinessSuccess #GrowthStrategies #FractionalCEO #BusinessTransformation


Chapter Times and Titles:

From Law Practice to Business Coaching [00:00 - 10:00]
Introduction to James R. Brown
Walking away from an $8 million law practice
The transition to business coaching

The "Aha Moment" in Business Coaching [10:01 - 20:00]
Recognizing when clients have breakthroughs
"You can auditorily hear it over the phone."
How these moments lead to quantum leaps

Breaking Through Revenue Ceilings [20:01 - 30:00]
The business owner who kept hitting $950,000
Why is mindset usually the limiting factor
Strategies for pushing past plateaus

How Legal Thinking Enhances Business Leadership [30:01 - 40:00]
The analytical approach from law school
Planning for contingencies in business
Different perspectives on problem-solving

Relating Stories That Resonate [40:01 - 50:00]
Using personal experience to connect with clients
"I guarantee you, 99% of the time, I've already been through it."
Helping clients see themselves in your stories

Key Takeaways and Resources [50:01 - End]
James's insights on leadership development
How to connect at businessaccelerator.institute/CEO
Final thoughts and closing


James R. Brown
https://businessaccelerator.institute/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/businessacceleratorinstitute/
https://www.facebook.com/businessacceleratorinstitute