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Love, Business, and Luggage

Love, Business, and Luggage

By: Clayton Smith and Monica McKitterick-Smith
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Love, Business & Luggage is where marriage, entrepreneurship, and travel meet. Join Monica and Clayton Smith as they share the real stories behind running businesses together, raising a family, and exploring the world. With humor, honesty, and plenty of adventure, each episode inspires you to build a life you love and pack it into your carry-on.Clayton Smith and Monica McKitterick-Smith Economics
Episodes
  • Episode 12- Everyone’s in Sales (Even Your Kids)
    Jun 14 2026

    Think you’re not in sales? Think again.

    In this episode of Love, Business & Luggage, we break down what sales and marketing actually mean, how they work together, and why these skills are used every day in business, relationships, and even parenting.

    We explain the difference between marketing (getting attention) and sales (driving action), how they work together to grow a business, and why understanding both is essential for entrepreneurs and healthcare providers. We also dive into the difference between B2B and B2C sales, and why one is a quick decision while the other requires trust, time, and multiple decision-makers.

    If you’ve ever said “I’m not a salesperson,” this episode will change how you think about communication, influence, and business growth.


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    29 mins
  • Episode 11- Busy ≠ Successful (The Lie We Keep Buying Into)
    May 25 2026

    Is being “busy”really a sign of success… or just a fast track to burnout?

    In this episode ofLove, Business & Luggage, we break down the truth behind hustleculture and why being busy has become a badge of honor for entrepreneurs,business owners, and working parents. We talk about why we say yes to too manycommitments, how overbooking your schedule leads to overwhelm, and why busyseasons never actually end.

    We also sharepractical ways to set boundaries, protect your time, and focus on what trulymatters in both business and family life.

    If you feelconstantly busy but not fulfilled, this episode will help you rethinkproductivity, success, and balance.


    Please read Chad's book: Win The Battle Against Burnout

    https://www.forwardpartners.net/battle

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    28 mins
  • Episode 10- DPC Dream Job or Total Disaster? (From Cruise Ship to Course Launch)
    Feb 21 2026

    What happens when a nurse practitioner decides she does not want to open another clinic… but still wants to make a bigger impact?


    In this episode of Love, Business & Luggage, Monica shares the real story behind her book “DPC Dream Job or Total Disaster” and how it evolved into The DPC Formula, an online course and consulting program for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians who want to start a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice.

    Recorded from a cruise ship right after hosting the DPC Launchpad conference for NPs and PAs, this episode dives into:

    • The honest risks of starting a Direct Primary Care clinic

    • Provider burnout and the shift to practice ownership

    • How to know if DPC is the right fit

    • The difference between reading about DPC and actually launching

    If you are researching how to start a DPC clinic, exploring healthcare entrepreneurship, or considering leaving insurance-based medicine, this conversation will give you clarity before you take the leap.


    Because DPC is not the easy path. It is the aligned path. 🚀

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    28 mins
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