79% of consumers prefer to engage with brands that foster a sense of community (HubSpot).

Yet many businesses still focus on transactions over relationships, missing the deeper loyalty and growth that come from connection.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Will Bartholomew, Founder and CEO of D1 Training.

From playing alongside Peyton Manning at the University of Tennessee to building one of the fastest-growing fitness franchises in the country, Will has spent his career proving that community and accountability drive performance both on and off the field.

🎙️ Hosted by Tullio Siragusa and Mike Liwski

🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa

🧭 In this episode, we explore:

• How lessons from Division 1 athletics shaped Will’s leadership philosophy

• Systems that allow D1 Training’s culture of accountability to scale across 150+ locations

• Stories of athletes and communities transformed through D1’s model

• Why community and compassion are essential to long-term business success

🎧 Whether you’re leading a startup, scaling a franchise, or growing your team, this conversation shows why community is the ultimate competitive advantage.

A Deloitte study found that organizations with strong cross-functional collaboration are 60% more likely to exceed performance expectations.

Yet many marketing teams still operate in silos, leading to missed opportunities, duplicate work, and inconsistent customer experiences.

In this week’s Marketing With Purpose Kit from The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Laura Rice, CMO at Celebree School. Laura brings extensive experience in franchise marketing and brand growth, and she shares how breaking down silos across teams can unlock creativity, efficiency, and purpose-driven impact.

📅 Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 🕗 8:00 AM PDT

🎙️ Hosted by Michele Brasfield

🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

🧭 In this episode, we cover:

• Why silos persist and the hidden costs they create

• How shared purpose aligns marketing, sales, and operations

• Practical steps to improve communication and collaboration

• Examples of how cross-team integration drives better results for brands

🎧 Whether you’re leading a startup, scaling a franchise, or running a corporate team, this conversation will help you reimagine collaboration as your ultimate marketing advantage.

Companies that redesign work models for agility and adaptability see 30% higher performance compared to peers (McKinsey).

Yet many organizations still rely on outdated structures that cannot keep pace with the integration of AI and the need for more human-centered, flexible teams.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Liza Adams, AI Advisor, Go-to-Market Strategist, and CEO of Growth Path Partners. Recognized as one of the 50 CMOs to watch in 2024 and a Pavilion Fractional/Advisor of the Year Finalist, Liza brings over 20 years of experience leading transformations at Smartsheet, Juniper Networks, Pure Storage, and more.

Today, she helps executive teams design human-AI organizations that achieve breakthrough results.

🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Mike Liwski

🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa

🧭 In this episode, we explore:

• Why traditional work models no longer fit the AI era

• Systems that empower human-AI collaboration at scale

• Real-world examples of innovative work models in action

• How purpose and empathy guide responsible AI adoption

🎧 Whether you’re leading a startup, scaling a team, or preparing for AI transformation, this conversation will give you strategies to design the future of work with intention.