The season 2 finale! In our final episode of the season Hannah and Dave discuss A.I. and it's emphasis as a tool in the work place. It's not meant to be a monster but asset.

Thank you all for joining us this season. We had a phenomenal guest line up and we want to say thank you to all who joined us and shared their knowledge.

Please continue to follow and reference this podcast whenever you need help in your business. Don't be afraid to reach out! See you in Season 3!

To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.com

Hosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski

Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith

Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith

Coordination: Katie Newell

Trigger Warning & Explicit Content Advisory

This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including abuse, sexual assault, and childhood trauma, which may be triggering to some listeners. Additionally, explicit language is used throughout the conversation. Listener discretion is advised.

This week we get vulnerable with our guest Deevo Tindall. Deevo isn't afraid to discuss what can get in a clients way. In this episode we discuss how you can be safely vulnerable, the future of branding and how knowing yourself can open you up to what you have been searching for.

As a renowned business & personal brand strategist, Deevo offers personal branding service and business branding service in Charlotte and nationwide that help business owners and individuals turn confusion into clarity – crafting brand messages that resonate and marketing strategies that deliver. He calls it like he sees it, mixing intuition, pragmatism, data and storytelling to get to the heart of a brand. Let's call him the Jedi Master of branding! From climbing the corporate ladder to becoming a personal brand strategist and master storyteller in Charlotte, NC, he's seen it all. With 20 years of experience, hundreds of success stories, and a hit podcast, Deevo knows exactly what it takes to turn a brand into a thriving business.

If you would like to stay up to date with Deevo, follow the links below:

Deevo's Website

Deevo's Podcast: The Branding Laboratory

To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.com

Hosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski

Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith

Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith

Coordination: Katie Newell

Work, Life, Domination. Words our guest Mac Lackey likes to live by but don't let it fool you. It's still about balance. In this episode Mac discuss his success in starting and selling six businesses, the idea of reverse engineering your mindset to scale and the importance of keeping your priorities in the midst of work.

Mac Lackey is an American entrepreneur who has started, scaled, and sold six companies. Mac and his companies have been featured on CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Business North Carolina, USA Today and The New York Times. Notable ventures include KYCK (acquired by NBC Sports), Mountain Khakis (acquired by Remington), and InternetSoccer Network (acquired by a division of News Corp/Sky). He additionally served as a member of the Board of Directors for Lending Tree (NASDAQ: TREE) for over six years and is an angel investor in over 50 companies.

Mac is currently focused on mentoring entrepreneurs via his proprietary platform, ExitDNA. He is also the proud owner of the 115-year-old Spanish soccer team, Algeciras CF.

If you would like to stay up to date with Mac, follow the links below:

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ExitDNA

Mac's Website

To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.com

Hosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski

Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith

Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith

Coordination: Katie Newell

This week we invited on Wendi Held to discuss getting the right pieces in place for exiting your business, making those hard choices on who to take with and who to leave behind and the difference between delegation and adoption.

Wendi Mathis Held leads In The Black Retail as a Fractional Revenue Officer, supporting SMBs with strategic insights and growth-oriented guidance. A passionate advisor and investor, she partners with businesses to help them unlock their potential and achieve sustainable growth.

Previously, Wendi founded True Hero, a full-service Amazon agency that successfully grew premium brands on the largest e-commerce platform for over 14 years. In 2024, the company was acquired by Channel Key where she continues to serve as SVP with a focus on sales development and strategy.

With 25+ years of experience in e-commerce and retail, Wendi is skilled in new business development, customer relationship management, and retail marketing. Her expertise enables her to navigate the ever-changing retail landscape and deliver impactful strategies.

To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.com

Hosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski

Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith

Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith

Coordination: Katie Newell

This week we bring on fashion pioneer Ashlyn Greer. She shares insight on the highs and lows of growth, giving yourself space to enjoy what you have achieved so far and staying ahead of trends in your industries.

Ashlyn Greer spent 10 years in the fashion industry before launching Fashivly officially in 2021. After obtaining her Master’s degree in Luxury Fashion Management and Marketing from Savannah College of Art and Design, she worked in events and PR, in creative strategy, partnerships, social media, brand management, and creative production, eventually leading the styling team and overseeing over 300 brands at Belk’s. Ashlyn quit her job in 2020 to start her company. Fast forward to 2024 and Fashivly has grown to over 20 industry experienced stylists serving over 3,000 clients worldwide. Today, Ashlyn is focused on building the future of shopping by personalizing and curating the over 1 billion options of apparel online.

If you would like to stay up to date with Ashlyn and her company follow the link below:

Fashivly Website

@fashivly on Instagram, Tiktok, and Pinterest

To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.com

Hosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski

Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith

Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith

Coordination: Katie Newell

In this weeks episode Hannah and Dave discuss the IFFY problem that companies run into. "If I can just..." The feedback loop all leaders find themselves in when trying to solve complex problems. Hannah and Dave share their advice on where to start and how to get ahead of solving problems in the future. They might also mention baby goats and a wedding! Happy Spring!

To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.com

Hosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski

Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith

Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith

Coordination: Katie Newell

This week we discuss the steps you should consider when exiting a business. Our expert, Tyler Jefcoat, goes into details regarding discipline when making an exit, warning signs to look out for and giving yourself time to sit with decisions.

Tyler Jefcoat is the Founder of Seller Accountant, which he recently sold, and now dedicates his energy to leading The Sellers Roundtable, an exclusive mastermind for founders of 7 and 8-figure e-commerce businesses. He also serves on the board of a private equity fund and provides consulting services to select clients. Before founding Seller Accountant, Tyler co-founded Care to Continue, a home healthcare company that he scaled and later sold.

If you would like to follow up with Tyler follow links below:

Seller Accountant Website

Tyler's Podcast: Return on Podcast

Tyler's LinkedIn

To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.com

Hosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski

Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith

Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith

Coordination: Katie Newell

This week is all about marketing! In this episode featuring Katie Lantukh, we discuss first steps in marketing, testing your audience through social media and best practices for growing your and sustaining your audience.

Katie Lantukh is a writer who understands that most people don’t take time to read.

Through her work at Murphy Marketing, Katie helps organizations multiply their impact by translating complex ideas into compelling marketing messages.

If you would like to follow up with Katie, check the links below:

Murphy Marketing

Katie's LinkedIn

To find more information on The Five Facets and Evolve Leadership Consulting visit the link here or email us at info@theevolvedifference.com

Hosts: Dave Newell & Hannah Pniewski

Produced by: Dave Newell, Hannah Pniewski and Christopher Paul Smith

Edited by: Christopher Paul Smith

Coordination: Katie Newell