Welcome to the Atomic Business Coaching Podcast! Join your hosts, Adam T. Hurd (Business Advisor) and Tom Marino (Life Coach), as they delve into the world of small business owners and their unique challenges. With a perfect blend of personal growth and business leadership insights, Adam and Tom share real-world experiences from their coaching practice, effective tactics for overcoming obstacles, and practical methods to achieve success. Featuring expert guests on occasion, the duo covers cr ...
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The stories behind the folks who represent the American people.
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Hear in-depth interviews with the people running for Colorado's biggest offices. The candidates explain how they plan to address the issues that matter most to you.
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In this powerful, no-nonsense episode, Tom and Adam pull back the curtain on the real reason behind all the business-building activities like podcasting, content creation, and networking. They tackle a question every entrepreneur eventually asks themselves: "Why am I doing all this?" From social media posts to podcast episodes, newsletters, and net…
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The Power of Trust: Navigating the Next Step in Business and Life
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34:52In this deeply insightful and candid episode, Tom and Adam explore the emotional and strategic challenges entrepreneurs face when standing at the threshold of “what’s next.” The conversation organically weaves through the realities of coaching, the trust-building process, how hesitation and fear block business moves, and why intuitive action is oft…
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Change, Opportunity & The Birth of the First M Club
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41:04In a world full of change, how do we evolve with intention—and not get swept up in noise? In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Tom Marino and Adam Thomas Hurd (yes, he’s officially using his full name now!) take you inside the journey of transformation that led to the launch of the First M Club. They share how superficial networking and uni…
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Submitting to Reality and Being Your Purpose
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17:00In this episode, Adam and Tom dive deep into the fogginess that entrepreneurs experience when they lose clarity in their businesses. They explore how to clear that fog — not with Benadryl, but with truth, intention, and aligned action. The conversation is a powerful reflection on the importance of letting go of excuses, embracing reality, and fully…
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Consistent Follow-Up, Saboteurs, and Conversations That Close
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20:36In this episode, Tom and Adam dive deep into what really makes sales happen — and it’s not just slick tactics or great networking. It’s about consistency, mindset, and mastering the simple selling system that turns casual conversations into paying clients. You’ll hear stories from their 5WH program, real client breakthroughs, and how combining exec…
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The Grass is Greener Because It’s Full of Sh*t” — The Reality of Growth, Comparison, and Staying the Course
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27:27In this candid episode, Tom and Adam unpack the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship and why so many business owners feel like they're always starting over. From podcast inspiration to coaching revelations, they discuss the importance of patience, trusting your intuition, and resisting the temptation to constantly compare your journey to oth…
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Stop Outgrowing Your Growth: Learning, Stabilizing, and Scaling Wisely
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27:30In this episode, Tom and Adam explore one of the biggest mind traps for entrepreneurs and business owners: the pressure to grow constantly. They discuss the value of repetition in learning, the importance of sustainable progress, and why stabilizing your success may be your most strategic move this year. From learning fatigue to cash flow struggles…
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The Power of Board Meetings for Business Owners
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20:10In this insightful episode, Tom and Adam explore the essential role of board meetings in both corporate settings and entrepreneurial ventures. Whether you’re running a billion-dollar organization or operating as a solopreneur, board meetings provide the structured time and space necessary to evaluate your business performance, plan strategically, a…
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Overcoming the Controller Saboteur & Mastering Problem-Solving as a Business Owner
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30:09In this episode, we dive deep into the impact of the Controller saboteur on business owners and their teams. We discuss how a need for control can stifle growth, prevent effective delegation, and create unnecessary stress. We also explore how shifting from a controlling mindset to a curious and open approach can improve leadership and team dynamics…
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In this episode, Tom and Adam dive into a common challenge business owners face—achieving success but still operating as if they’re struggling. Many entrepreneurs have built thriving businesses, yet they hesitate to fully embrace their success, still holding onto old fears and habits from when they were starting out. Using an insightful “new comput…
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Breaking the Cycle: Money Mindset, Business Success & the Art of Selling
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30:11In this episode, Tom Marino and Adam Hurd dive into the psychology behind common business challenges, from overused phrases that drive them crazy to deeper discussions on financial management, mindset shifts, and the long game of sales. They break down why some business owners struggle with cash flow, how a lack mindset leads to financial missteps,…
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Unlocking Opportunities: Shifting Mindsets for Growth
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26:28In this episode, we return to our roots with a free-flowing conversation, tackling some of the biggest mindset shifts necessary for success in business and life. If you've ever felt stuck in your business, struggled with limiting beliefs, or found yourself trapped in familiar but unhelpful habits, this episode is for you. We dive deep into the impo…
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The Power of Clarity, Commitment & Prospecting with Carson Hoffman
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29:10Welcome to Episode 101 of the Atomic Business Coaching Podcast! If you tuned in last week, you caught our milestone 100th episode. Today, we’re kicking off a fresh chapter with a special guest: Carson Hoffman. Carson recently completed the 5WH process and gained incredible insights into his business, himself, and entrepreneurial journey. What You’l…
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Finding Balance as a New Entrepreneur with Ben Bresloff
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24:41This week, we’re focused on tackling one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs—time management. Hosts Adam and Tommy are joined by Ben Bresloff, owner of Inspect Ova, a residential and commercial property inspection company based in New York. Ben is not just starting his first business but is also balancing his inspection work with a full-tim…
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Episode 100: Celebrating Our Journey, Community, and Impact
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58:58We Made It to 100 Episodes! Welcome to the 100th episode of the Atomic Business Coaching Podcast. In this milestone episode, Adam and Tom reflect on their journey, the evolution of the podcast, and the incredible community that has grown around it. What started as a way to provide value to business owners who couldn’t yet afford coaching has transf…
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The Key to Structure, Success, and Steak – Prepping for Episode 100
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27:21Welcome to Episode #99! We’re just one step away from the big 100, and today’s episode is all about structure, success, and, surprisingly, steak! What’s Inside This Episode? Celebrating 99 episodes and looking ahead to our special 100th episode! Guest Claire O’Connor shares her struggles as a business owner navigating structure and flexibility. The…
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Hard Questions, Simple Solutions | The Power of Strategic Partnerships & Managing Business Growth
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23:58Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into the realities of managing business growth, balancing opportunities, and strategically forming partnerships. Our guest, Kristie Wilkerson, CEO and Chief Content Creator of Innovate to Elevate LLC, joins us to discuss her experience with AI-driven content creation and the challenges of forming partnershi…
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Hard Questions, Simple Solutions | Navigating Change and Finding Your "When" with Mike Bucci
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27:20In this engaging and thought-provoking episode, Tom and Adam dive deep into the nuances of coaching, career transitions, and personal growth with special guest Mike "Bucci" Buccialia. Mike, the founder of Mindworx, shares his journey from anxiety and self-doubt to a transformative career in coaching, helping individuals reconnect with their core va…
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Hard Questions, Simple Solutions | Brad Voorhees & Adele Viola
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29:18Welcome to the first episode of 2025! This isn’t just another “Happy New Year” – it’s the beginning of a year filled with intentional growth and smart decisions. In this episode, Tom and Adam reflect on the new year, the value of taking breaks, and the critical lessons learned from leadership and business ownership. Special guests Adele Viola and B…
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As we approached the end of 2024, we decided to take a moment to reflect on the year that has passed. We have been on this podcasting journey for almost two years, and it feels like the perfect time to share our insights and experiences with you. This year has been incredibly productive, filled with accomplishments we set out to achieve and unexpec…
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Atomic Business Coaching kicks off 2025 with a very special episode as Adam is joined by his daughter Lilly to discuss her work in the Junior Achievement program and her understanding of business practices. Lilly shares what she learned from a business-focused day at school, articulates the differences between jobs, careers, and businesses, and des…
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Hard Questions, Simple Solutions | Chelle Shapiro
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25:54Adam and Tom welcome back Chelle Shapiro for this post-Christmas edition of Hard Questions, Simple Solutions. Chelle is a LinkedIn engagement expert and self dubbed LinkedIn Cheerleader who brings plenty of great questions to Tom and Adam who never fail to deliver simple actionable solutions. This week's conversation tackles topics like burnout rec…
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Hard Questions, Simple Solutions | Claire O'Connor
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28:25Adam and Tom give you the gift of Hard Questions, Simple Solutions. This week they welcome back Claire O’Connor who brings not only great questions but also showcases her continued growth as part of the Project 2740 community. Adam and Tom dive deep into Claire's journey of building a successful coaching business and her unwavering commitment to em…
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Hard Questions, Simple Solutions | Ross Lawrence & Oforma Chineke
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30:40Adam and Tom, alongside members of the Project 2740 community, bring you a new episode of Hard Questions, Simple Solutions. You’ll meet Ross Laurence, a creative production agency owner from Los Angeles, and Oforma Chineke, a business analyst consultant based in Canada. The episode explores the evolution of the 5WH system for pattern recognition an…
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Hard Questions, Simple Solutions | Kristie Wilkerson & Arthur Sionov
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28:49Adam and Tom bring you a pre-Thanksgiving episode of Hard Questions, Simple Solutions. You’ll meet Kristie Wilkerson, an A.I. content expert, and Arthur Sionov, General Manager of Crown Auto Leasing. Kristie and Arthur bring new questions and challenges for Tom and Adam to help them navigate. Kristie unveils her challenges in transitioning her mess…
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Hard Questions, Simple Solutions | Thomas Isernia & Carson Hoffman
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28:51Adam and Tom are joined by two members of the Project 2740 community for this week’s Hard Questions, Simple Solutions episode. You’ll meet Thomas Isernia, owner of Sole Secure, and Carson Hoffman, a Meta ad strategist who previously appeared on the podcast. Thomas starts by introducing his unique product aimed at athletes, and we dive deep into the…
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Hard Questions, Simple Solutions | Bernie DeSantis & Shlomo Homnick
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28:17Adam and Tom are joined by the returning Bernie DeSantis, who previously appeared on LinkedIn LinkUps, and Shlomo Homnick from the Project 2740 community for this week’s Hard Questions, Simple Solutions episode. Listen in as Bernie and Shlomo introduce their businesses and pose thought-provoking questions about balancing creativity with business de…
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Hard Questions, Simple Solutions | Curt Sassak & Will Hedgpeth
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36:31For this week's episode of Hard Questions, Simple Solutions, Adam and Tom are joined by guests Will Hedgpeth and Curt Sassak from the Project 2740 community. They discuss the crucial topic of understanding and proving value in both personal and business contexts. We'll explore the journey from offering initial free services to securing substantial …
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Hard Questions, Simple Solutions | Hunter Mestman & Bobby Romadka
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33:17Welcome to Episode 3 of Atomic Business Coaching's Hard Questions, Simple Answers series. In today's episode, we'll dive deep into the principles of commitment and perseverance to unlock business success. Your hosts, Adam Hurd and Tom Marino, are joined by special guests Hunter Messman, a Long Island studio artist, and Bobby Romadka, a fractional b…
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Hard Questions, Simple Solutions | Claire O'Connor & Stephanie Staub
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35:13The Atomic Business Coaching podcast has a new episode of Hard Questions, Simple Solutions. They are joined by Project 2740 community members Claire O'Connor and Stephanie Staub. In this episode, Adam and Tom tackle pressing business challenges alongside their Project 2740 Community members, such as gaining client commitment, navigating agency comp…
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Hard Questions, Simple Solutions | Chelle Shapiro & Carson Hoffman
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32:56Hard Questions, Simple Solutions The Atomic Business Coaching podcast is bringing the audience along this week for its Q&A segment with members of the Project 2740 community. They are joined by Project 2740 community members Chelle Shapiro and Carson Hoffman, who bring plenty of questions for Adam and Tom to answer. Adam and Tom explore the art of …
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This week, you're getting a very different type of episode of the Atomic Business Coaching podcast. Adam and Tom recorded this week's episode during a NY Mets game, and you'll get to be alongside them as they experience the highs and lows of NY Mets high drama in real-time. They'll discuss the rollercoaster of emotions they are feeling as fans and …
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River Gassen, Fifth Congressional District candidate
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24:42The Who's Gonna Govern? podcast features interviews with candidates for Colorado's elected offices.
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Jeff Crank, Fifth Congressional District candidate
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Jeff Hurd, Third Congressional District candidate
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Adam Frisch, Third Congressional District candidate
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Yadira Caraveo, Eighth Congressional District candidate
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Gabe Evans, Eighth Congressional District candidate
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Trisha Calvarese, Fourth Congressional District candidate
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Lauren Boebert, Fourth Congressional District candidate
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This week, Adam and Tom discuss a rarely discussed but deeply impactful topic: the loneliness of being a business owner. Both Adam and Tom share personal anecdotes about their journeys and the unique challenges they've faced as they've grown their businesses. They explore how feeling lonely can be a natural part of being exceptional and how growth …
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In this week's episode, Adam and Tom discuss the challenges facing new business owners, particularly those who emerged post-pandemic. They discuss the common pitfalls of neglecting basic business fundamentals, the importance of prioritizing essential tasks, and the critical role of commitment over mere interest in achieving success. Through engagin…
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Welcome to Atomic Business Coaching, Episode 75! In this week’s episode, Adam and Tom delve deep into the complex world of money and financial mindset. Starting with a heartfelt gratitude from Tom to Adam for a remarkable piece of financial wisdom, this conversation explores how upbringing and personal experiences shape our relationship with money.…
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This week on LinkedIn LinkUps, Adam welcomes Ty Hoesgen. Ty discusses the challenges many adults face with speaking, which can be traced back to childhood experiences and fear of judgment. Drawing from personal anecdotes, he explains how a lack of practice and confidence hindered his communication skills and shares his journey of improvement throug…
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In today's episode, Tom and Adam explore the strategies and mindsets necessary for leveraging the fourth quarter of the year to set your business up for success. With the approach of Q4 2024, they highlight how different business stages—from startups to well-established enterprises—can optimize their efforts during this critical time. Tom underscor…
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Welcome to another insightful and educational episode of LinkedIn LinkUps! In this episode, Adam sits down with Bernie DeSantis III, a leader in training and development. Bernie shares his journey of embracing vulnerability on social media, stemming from a poignant personal experience, and discusses how this openness has fostered genuine connection…
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In this episode of the Atomic Business Coaching podcast, Tom and Adam explore the often challenging transitions that come with seasonal changes, especially for business owners. As summer wraps up and the school year begins, schedules shift, and new routines must be adopted. Tom and Adam delve into how these changes can either be seen as obstacles o…
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03: LinkedIn LinkUps | Steve DeAngelis In this week's LinkedIn LinkUps episode, Adam is joined by the multifaceted Steve DeAngelis from MMP Creations for an inspiring discussion on low-budget filmmaking, the power of video storytelling, and overcoming fears in content creation. Adam and Steve's conversation covers a wide range of topics related to …
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Adam is back from vacation, and he and Tom discuss what truly matters in both business and life. Adam reinforces that the things we stress over are inconsequential and don't bring us closer to our goals. Together, Adam and Tom explore the power of simplicity and the pitfalls of unnecessary complexity, offering real-life examples and actionable advi…
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Atomic Business Coaching's new LinkedIn Linkups series is back this week. Adam sits down with Danny DelVecchio for an in-depth discussion on personal branding and leveraging video marketing for your business. As a renowned copywriter and video marketing expert, Danny shares his journey of growing his niche video marketing agency and how creating vi…
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