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Welcome to The Libby DeLucien Podcast, where we go beyond surface-level conversations to uncover the raw, real, and powerful layers of business, family, and entrepreneurial life. Rooted in the One Layer Deep principle from Libby’s groundbreaking book, this podcast challenges you to think deeper, lead smarter, and live with purpose. Whether you’re scaling a business, balancing family, or navigating the chaos of entrepreneurship, each episode delivers candid insights, actionable strategies, an ...
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Get ready for an adorable journey with “Yaya & Libby’s Big Heart Adventures”! 🌈💖 In our very first episode, six-year-old Yaya and Libby talk about life, laughter, and a few unexpected “meditations” (or maybe just naps 😴) along the way! Plus, we’re diving into some of our favorite children’s books by inspiring entrepreneurs. 📚✨ 📢 Yaya’s got a BIG heart and plenty of giggles to share, and we’re so excited for you to join us on this adventure. So, grab a cozy seat and tune in for some heartwarm ...
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The Shades of Entrepreneurship™

The Shades of Entrepreneurship™

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The Shades of Entrepreneurship™ is a top-tier entrepreneurial podcast featuring real conversations with entrepreneurs, founders and small business owners. Tune in for startup success stories, actionable business growth strategies, and honest reflections on the entrepreneurial journey. Each episode is packed with entrepreneurship tips and tricks, startup funding tips, and founder insights to help you build, scale, and lead with confidence. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just gettin ...
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The next level of your life doesn’t require more input, it requires subtraction. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to delete. Not delegate. Not reschedule. Delete. Because overwhelm isn’t always a time problem. It’s an alignment problem. It’s carrying things you were never meant to hold, saying yes to things you don’t actually val…
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If someone talked to your kids the way you talk to yourself, you'd punch them in the face. But when it’s your voice, in your own head, you let it slide. You call it “motivation.” You call it “honesty.” But it’s not. It’s sabotage. And it’s the reason you’re stuck. In this episode, I’m going 1 Layer Deep on the real enemy most high performers are fi…
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Most leaders are running their lives from a reactive state. They change the business because of someone’s complaint. They shift a decision because of pressure. They say yes because of guilt. And they call it leadership. But it’s not. In this episode, Chris and I share what it looks like to flip the script, to stop reacting and start leading with in…
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Jen Rodgers is the founder of Just Peachy Clean, a million-dollar residential cleaning company. But when I walked into her home, what needed cleaning wasn’t just her space; it was her head, her patterns, her permission to live differently. This episode is about what happens when high-performing women stop hiding behind their success and start telli…
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If your marriage is tense, your team is unmotivated, and your growth feels stuck, it’s not a business issue. It’s an alignment issue. In this episode, Chris and I talk about the hardest season we’ve had in a long time. We almost lost momentum in our business, in our relationship, and in our rhythm. Not because something broke… but because we drifte…
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We’ve all said it. “I’m not ready.” “I’ll start when…” “Someday.” But what if that mindset is the very thing keeping you from living? In this episode, I go 1 Layer Deep with Hussein Hallak, entrepreneur, author of The Dark Art of Life Mastery, and mentor to over 6,000 startup founders, to dismantle the illusion of “someday” and challenge what we th…
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This is the episode I wish I had years ago. Because no one tells you what influence actually costs. Not the highlight reel. Not the headlines. The nights you can’t sleep. The kids you’re still raising. The pressure that builds while you're building. On this Date Morning, Chris and I go there. We talk about the heaviness that doesn’t make it into yo…
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I didn’t want to show up for this Date Morning. Everything felt off. Nothing was working. But we showed up anyway, and this is the real, raw conversation that came out of it. This episode isn’t polished. It’s what it sounds like when two people are trying to lead a life, a marriage, and a business, and admit that alignment isn’t automatic. We talk …
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Writing a book was never about checking off a box for me. It was about pulling truth out of chaos. About organizing pain into purpose. About building something so clear, it would still speak for me long after I’m gone. In this episode, I bring on Michaela (Kayla) Fair, the ghostwriter who helped me do exactly that. Together, we go 1 Layer Deep into…
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This isn’t about coffee. It’s about why, 500+ mornings in, Chris and I still wake up, sit down, and meet, even when it’s uncomfortable. Even when it’s easier not to. Date Morning has become more than a routine. It’s how we get back in alignment. How we call each other out without blowing everything up. How we lead from the same layer, not just the …
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Chris Schwab scaled a fully remote cleaning business across multiple countries. He built the systems. Delegated everything. Stepped out of the day-to-day. And still something felt off. In this episode, we go 1 Layer Deep into what actually keeps founders stuck. Because it’s not the lack of systems. It’s the lie we keep telling ourselves that “busyn…
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I used the 1 Layer Deep Framework on myself, and it broke everything wide open. This wasn’t a podcast we planned. It was the moment Chris and I stopped and asked: Are we actually aligned… or just busy? We were building momentum. Saying yes to everything. But deep down, we knew: We were moving forward in the wrong direction. This episode is the real…
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Let me ask you something: Are you in preseason, game time, or off season? Most entrepreneurs are stuck in the wrong one, and it’s why you feel tired, off, or like you’re always behind. In this solo Firestarter episode, I’m breaking down what season you’re in... and why that answer could change everything. ► Why always being in “prep mode” is really…
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You’re not underpricing. You’re underbelieving. Let me be real with you: If you’re undercharging, it’s not about the price; it’s about your belief. In this episode, I sat down with Bill Wilson, pricing genius, SaaS builder, and the guy who’s helped 400+ founders stop playing small, and we went all the way 1 Layer Deep on: 💥 The Good–Better–Best pri…
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They said “date night” was impossible. So we made date morning our ritual. 500+ mornings later… our life and business will never be the same. In this raw, hilarious, and totally unfiltered episode, Chris and I go 1 Layer Deep on how our daily morning dates became the glue that keeps our relationship thriving—and our business scaling. ☕️ Real talk o…
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In this episode of the Profit Roadmap, we welcome back Libby DeLucien, a successful entrepreneur, to discuss the intersection of leadership and technology. Libby shares her insights on effective communication during uncertain times, the importance of transparency, and the role of automation in enhancing business efficiency. She emphasizes the signi…
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What’s keeping so many women stuck in burnout? Control. Overcommitting. Guilt. In this episode, I sit down with Angela Chanowsky—serial entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Unique Genius—for a raw, layered convo about how women overcomplicate business and motherhood… and how to finally let go without losing your edge. We go deep on: 🔥 Why women resi…
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What happens when you share your transformation with pride… and get body-shamed for it? This episode hits harder than usual. Chris and I go 1 layer deeper into the story behind a post that sparked backlash — and how it ignited a fire in me to rise higher, louder, and hotter than ever. We’re talking: 🔥 Turning shame into fuel 🔥 What to do when your …
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In this episode, I sit down with Caden Hutchens, CEO of O2V and host of ISSA’s Hard Refresh podcast, to talk about what it really takes to grow into leadership—especially when you didn’t start at the top. Caden’s story is one of deep ownership, vision, and long-term investment. We talk about what it means to be an intrapreneur inside someone else’s…
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This episode is probably one of our most honest Date Mornings yet. Chris and I talk about burnout, deep reflection, and the uncomfortable truth that you can’t be coached if you won’t own your mistakes. From calling each other out (with permission) to rewriting personal stories we were too ashamed to share—we get real about what it actually takes to…
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In this episode, I sit down with Naylor Taliaferro—better known as the Lawn Care Rookie—to talk about what happens when you stop trying to 2X your life… and start building a 10X one. From burnout in retail to hosting the LCR Summit and running multiple businesses, Naylor shares what it really took to create momentum. We dive into coaching, letting …
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This episode is straight from a recent live workshop where I walk through exactly how to fix broken recruiting systems—and stop wasting time on interviews that go nowhere. I’m sharing the real numbers: time, money, and energy most business owners lose when using outdated hiring methods. Then I walk you through the Stacked Interview strategy we’ve u…
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This special Libby Live presentation—“The CT Fingerprint”—is about changing the way we hire, forever. I’m sharing the official launch of the CT Fingerprint: a first-of-its-kind framework to identify what actually makes a great residential cleaning technician. This is based on real data, real interviews, and the real traits we’ve been missing. But t…
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How do you build a remote work powerhouse and scale a global team while leveraging human capital and AI for business growth? In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship™, host Gabriel Flores sits down with Pranav Dalal, founder and CEO of Office Beacon, to explore how he pioneered remote staffing long before it became mainstream. Pranav share…
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We hit 200 hours of intense work in two weeks—and totally forgot how to stop. In this episode, Chris and I talk about the sprint we just pushed through, the burnout we didn’t expect, and how we’re learning (the hard way) to build in real rest. We go deep on managing energy over time, embracing the idea of a “minimum viable product” even outside of …
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On this episode of the Profit Roadmap, we sit down with two experts from Mediagistic: Eddie Childs (Director of Corporate Marketing) and Michelle Caston (Director of Media Planning and Buying), to discuss how field service businesses can stand out in a crowded market and effectively generate leads. Key Takeaways Wrapping your trucks for better visi…
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How do you rebuild and scale multiple businesses after losing everything—and turn real-world experiences into entrepreneurial success? In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship™, host Gabriel Flores sits down with Libby DeLucien, multi-business owner, software founder, and children’s book author. From growing up around North America’s large…
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This one isn’t polished. It’s personal. I’m coming to you solo after one of the toughest weeks I’ve had in business in a while. A long-time employee turned competitor. Clients lost. Lies exposed. And a hard truth I had to face: I saw the signs, and I didn’t act. If you’ve ever been burned by someone you trusted… if you’ve ever felt that gut-punch b…
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How do you turn hands-on experience in logistics into a thriving business that keeps America’s grocery aisles stocked? In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship™, host Gabriel Flores sits down with Colby Varley, Vice President and Co-owner of ATS Salinas, a 40-year-old logistics firm specializing in refrigerated transportation. From driving…
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What if I told you the way you're interviewing right now is costing you over $80,000 a year? In this Deep Dive episode, I’m walking you through the real math behind recruiting inefficiency, and exactly how we do it differently at WootRecruit. From quality control to time-wasting interviews, to why your HR team might be sabotaging scale in the name …
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On this episode of the Profit Roadmap, Matt Green of Blue Duck Lawn Care shares his journey of transforming his business by strategically scaling back services to achieve greater efficiency and profitability. Here's a summary of the key takeaways: Efficiency and profitability are crucial in service offerings, especially during challenging times. Un…
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How do you transition from agency employee to owner while mastering profitability, team culture, and digital marketing success? In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship™, host Gabriel Flores sits down with Corey Morris, CEO of Voltage and author of The Digital Marketing Success Plan, to explore his journey from managing operations to acqui…
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In this Date Mornings episode, Chris and I are talking about something that’s wrecked deadlines, team trust, and even self-worth—confidence bias. It’s that little voice in your head that says “Yeah, I can get it done,” even when you’re already maxed out. It’s the reason we overcommit, underdeliver, and stay stuck in burnout. And we’re seeing it eve…
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How can founders scale their business without sacrificing creative freedom? In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship™, host Gabriel Flores sits down with Jonathan Ronzio, Co-Founder and CMO of Trainual, to explore how systems, structure, and documented processes are essential for scaling a business. Jonathan shares his journey from adventu…
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This episode hits deep. From a resort in Mexico (yes, kind of in a bathing suit again — you’ve been warned 😏), I’m getting real about one of the hardest lessons in business: putting the wrong person in charge. We’ve all done it—hired or promoted someone too fast, out of burnout, desperation, or straight-up hope. And when it backfires, it doesn’t ju…
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How can entrepreneurs use purpose-driven marketing to scale effectively and navigate digital advertising challenges? In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship™, host Gabriel Flores sits down with John Horn, CEO of StubGroup, a digital marketing agency built on strategy-first advertising. John shares his journey of growing StubGroup from the…
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This Firestarter episode is all about cutting the noise and getting clear. Chris and I discuss what "1 Layer Deep" really means, not as a tactic or a checklist but as a way of thinking. It’s about simplifying how you lead, make decisions, and show up when everything feels messy. We share how we use this lens in life, business, parenting, and team l…
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On this episode of the Profit Roadmap, we're talking with Tommy Mello, founder of A1 Garage Door Service, the largest garage door company in America. Tommy is also the host of the popular podcast "Home Service Expert" and a successful author. Tommy explains how he transformed from a hustler to an entrepreneur. He shares the importance of branding, …
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How can entrepreneurs streamline global e-commerce fulfillment and improve operational efficiency? In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship™, host Gabriel Flores sits down with Izzy Rosenzweig, founder and CEO of Portless, to explore how he’s reimagining the e-commerce supply chain. Izzy shares his journey from struggling brand owner to in…
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We thought this would be a quick couples planning session… and two weeks later, here we are. 😅 In this Date Mornings episode, Chris and I go deep on the Time Value Matrix we created to help business owners like us figure out where their time is actually going—and where it SHOULD be. If you’ve got multiple ventures, side hustles, or locations, this …
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How can entrepreneurs evaluate franchise opportunities and set themselves up for long-term success? In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship™, host Gabriel Flores sits down with James Hilovsky, CEO of The Fran Dream, to explore the world of franchise ownership. James shares his journey from the fast-food industry to franchise consulting, o…
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In this Firestarter episode, we’re lighting up one of the biggest lies in business: that more meetings will fix broken teams. The truth is, if you’re scheduling meeting after meeting trying to “align” people, you’re just covering up deeper leadership gaps. Systems won’t save you. Checklists won’t make your team care more. And processes won’t replac…
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Let’s talk about delegation that actually works. If you’re still micromanaging your inbox or triple-checking what your assistant’s allowed to touch, I hate to break it to you—but you don’t have an assistant. You have a task-taker. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal Delegation Framework—the same one that helped me go from “doing everything” to…
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How is direct mail evolving to stay relevant—and more effective—in a digital-first world? In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship™, host Gabriel Flores sits down with Wilson Zehr, Founder of Zairmail, to explore how modern automation, precise audience targeting, and hybrid mail solutions are transforming the way businesses connect with cu…
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This Date Mornings episode with Chris is a must-listen if hiring feels harder than ever. We’re breaking down what’s being called The Great Stay — a shift where people aren’t leaving jobs, pay bumps aren’t enough to move them, and turnover is slowing down across the board. Inside this episode: 🔸Why your job postings aren’t getting traction 🔸How infl…
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How can open source software become a powerful engine for entrepreneurial growth and business scalability? In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship™, host Gabriel Flores sits down with David Young, Founder of Federated Computer, to explore how open source infrastructure is reshaping the way entrepreneurs build, customize, and scale their b…
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We need to talk about automations… because y’all, it’s gotten out of hand. Everyone's selling the “automate your business and gain your freedom” dream, but if your systems suck, you’re just automating chaos. In this Firestarter🔥 episode, I’m breaking down why most automations fall flat, how the GHL reseller craze is turning into an MLM vibe, and wh…
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How do you turn a vision for creative services into a scalable business that solves real problems for clients? In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship™, host Gabriel Flores sits down with Johnathan Grzybowski, Founder of Penji, to discuss his journey of building a subscription-based creative service that provides graphic design, web devel…
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The Great Resignation is over... welcome to the Great Stay. In this solo episode, I break down what’s actually happening in today’s hiring market—and why it feels so hard to find (and keep) great people right now. From inflated wages and hiring hangovers to the shift from leaders to doers, this is a must-listen for any business owner feeling stuck.…
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