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The Heart-Led Business Show

The Heart-Led Business Show

By: Tom Jackobs
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Welcome to The Heart Led Business Show, where compassion meets commerce and leaders lead with love! Join us as we spotlight visionary business leaders who defy the status quo, putting humanity first and profits second. From heartfelt strategies to inspiring stories, this podcast is your compass in the world of conscious capitalism. Tune in and let your heart guide your business journey!© 2026 JackobsEffect, Inc. Alternative & Complementary Medicine Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • Heart Over Scalpel with Dr. Connor Ziegler

    Heart Over Scalpel with Dr. Connor Ziegler
    Jul 2 2026

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    Why would someone walk away from a successful business?

    Not because it was failing, but because it no longer aligned with their purpose.

    In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, I sit down with Dr. Connor Ziegler, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Vitality Orthopedics and Biologics, who left a thriving medical practice to build one centered on exceptional patient care.

    We explore what it really means to build a heart-led business, one that puts people first without sacrificing profitability. Connor shares why delivering extraordinary value, taking calculated risks, and staying true to your mission became the foundation of both his impact and his success.

    If you're an entrepreneur, healthcare professional, or business owner wondering whether you can build a business that's meaningful and profitable, this conversation is for you.

    🎧 Watch now and discover why leading with heart might be your greatest competitive advantage.

    📌Key Takeaways
    ✔️What a heart-led business looks like in modern medicine
    ✔️Why “industrialized orthopedics” leaves patients underserved
    ✔️The leap from insurance-based care to a concierge model
    ✔️Risk tolerance vs. responsible planning
    ✔️Delivering outcomes patients actually care about, not just procedures
    ✔️Why over-delivering makes price objections fade
    ✔️The future of hybrid healthcare models

    📌About the Guest
    Dr. Connor Ziegler is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Vitality Orthopedics and Biologics. He specializes in concierge orthopedic care, regenerative orthobiologics, and advanced non-surgical and surgical treatments. Inspired by his humble upbringing, Dr. Ziegler is passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that helps people move better and live healthier lives.

    📌Additional Resources
    👉Website: www.connorzieglermd.com | www.vitalityorthopedics.com
    👉LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/connor-ziegler-3b1334b
    👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/vitalityorthopedics
    👉Instagram: www.instagram.com/connorzieglermd
    👉Free Live Webinar: Avoid Surgery. Reclaim Your Mobility

    ✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Unearth the insights within! Tap HERE: https://tomjackobs.com/heart-over-scalpel-with-dr-connor-ziegler/ to delve into the profound wisdom woven throughout our conversation.

    ✨Up Next…
    ~Tim Thomas, a former Special Forces Commando and founder of Breathwork in Bed, helping people reduce stress, sleep better, and improve their well-being through the power of breath.

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    Teasers & Announcements:

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    24 mins
  • Resilience in Heart-Led Entrepreneurship with Dawn Staudt

    Resilience in Heart-Led Entrepreneurship with Dawn Staudt
    Jun 25 2026
    Send us Fan MailCan a yoga studio become more than a business and turn into a true community lifeline?In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, I sit down with Dawn Staudt, founder of Heart and Light Yoga, a Nashville-area yoga studio built around connection, accessibility, and heart-led service.Dawn’s journey is anything but ordinary. She opened her studio right before 2020 changed everything, navigated the reality of running a brick-and-mortar business, balanced a day job, leaned on her marketing background, and kept showing up even when growth felt slow.We talk about the real side of entrepreneurship: building community, managing fear, staying resilient, letting go of control, and finding momentum through small, consistent action.Dawn also shares how Heart and Light Yoga became more than a place for yoga classes. It became a space where people can gather, feel supported, and reconnect with themselves and others.🎧Watch or listen to this episode if you want an honest, inspiring look at what it really means to build a business with both heart and purpose.If this conversation inspires you, please like, share, and subscribe to The Heart-Led Business Show so more entrepreneurs can learn how to build profitable businesses without losing their heart. 📌Key Takeaways✔️What heart-led business really means ✔️Opening a yoga studio in March 2020✔️Marketing without a $10K ad budget ✔️Building community through book swaps, bees, and barre ✔️Navigating scarcity mindset and financial fear ✔️Planning vs. surrender: when less control creates more growth ✔️Why action beats anxiety every time 📌About the GuestDawn Staudt is a 200hr E-RYT®, 500hr RYT®, and YACEP® yoga teacher, life coach, and founder of Heart and Light Yoga. With years of teaching experience, she blends mindful movement with personal growth. Known for her warm, free-spirited nature and love of nature and animals, often called “Snow White”, she creates a safe, inclusive space where students can grow with confidence on and off the mat.📌Additional Resources👉Website: www.heartandlightyoga.com👉LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dawnstaudt👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/heartandlightyoga👉Instagram: www.instagram.com/heartandlightyoga✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Unearth the insights within! Tap HERE: https://tomjackobs.com/resilience-in-heart-led-entrepreneurship-with-dawn-staudt/ to delve into the profound wisdom woven throughout our conversation.Up Next…~Dr. Connor Ziegler, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Vitality Orthopedics and Biologics PLLC, specializes in concierge orthopedic care, regenerative orthobiologics, and advanced treatment solutions. Support the showConsider supporting the continued efforts of the show in bringing great free content to you every week click SUPPORT THE SHOW to become a monthly supporter and get a shout-out on the next episodeNext Steps:Subscribe to The Heart-Led Business Show on SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeConnect with me on social media:Facebook Tom Jackobs Business PageInstagramLinkedInX (Formerly Twitter)Teasers & Announcements:Get my FREE SALES TRAINING here: https://go.tomjackobs.com/linktree-pageLove the episode? Your review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify fuels our mission. Need some recommendations on great tools to help with sales? Check out my preferred tools here: https://tomjackobs.com/resources
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    25 mins
  • Why Alignment Beats Strategy in Business Growth with Melanie Benson

    Why Alignment Beats Strategy in Business Growth with Melanie Benson
    Jun 18 2026
    Send us Fan MailWhat happens when alignment, sales, and heart-led leadership collide? You get a conversation that might just reframe how you see business forever.In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, I sit down with Melanie Benson, authority amplifier for expertpreneurs and creator of a top 1% podcast, Amplify Your Success. Melanie has spent decades helping coaches and service professionals turn invisible brilliance into powerful, profitable businesses—without losing their authenticity in the process.We go deep into what it really means to build a heart-led business in a noisy, AI-driven world—and why she believes the future will swing back toward real human connection. She also shares the behind-the-scenes evolution of her own business, including the uncomfortable moments that forced her to rethink success, money, and alignment.If you’ve ever felt torn between purpose and profit, or wondered how to scale without selling your soul, this episode will land.🎧 Tune in now to hear how heart, strategy, and sales can actually work together, and why your voice matters more than ever.👉 Listen/watch the full episode and don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations that put humanity back at the center of business.📌Key Takeaways✔️What a heart-led business really means ✔️Why AI can’t replace an authentic human connection✔️The hidden resistance that keeps entrepreneurs from making money✔️Turning “salesy” into service-driven conversations✔️Recognizing when your business is out of alignment ✔️The power of intentional pauses vs. stuck stagnation✔️Building prosperity as a spiritual practice✔️Why selling something that doesn’t light you up is a hard no📌About the GuestMelanie Benson is an Authority Amplifier and visibility strategist who helps coaches, experts, and thought leaders become the go-to voice in their industry. As host of the Top 1% podcast Amplify Your Success, she has spent over 25 years helping entrepreneurs turn visibility into profitable growth. 📌Additional Resources✔️Website: www.melaniebenson.com✔️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/success✔️Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachmelaniebenson✔️Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachmelaniebenson✔️YouTube: www.youtube.com/melaniebenson✔️Podcast: Amplify Your Success ✔️Messaging Cheat Sheet & ✔️Profitable Visibility Method: https://coach.melaniebenson.com/rocs-method✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Unearth the insights within! Tap HERE: https://tomjackobs.com/why-alignment-beats-strategy-in-business-growth-with-melanie-benson/ to delve into the profound wisdom woven throughout our conversation.✨Up Next: Dawn Staudt, a 200hr E-RYT®, 500hr RYT®, YACEP®, and owner of Heart and Light Yoga, is passionate about guiding students through mindful movement and personal growth. She creates a safe, supportive space where people can explore their practice and expand their potential on and off the mat.Support the showConsider supporting the continued efforts of the show in bringing great free content to you every week click SUPPORT THE SHOW to become a monthly supporter and get a shout-out on the next episodeNext Steps:Subscribe to The Heart-Led Business Show on SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeConnect with me on social media:Facebook Tom Jackobs Business PageInstagramLinkedInX (Formerly Twitter)Teasers & Announcements:Get my FREE SALES TRAINING here: https://go.tomjackobs.com/linktree-pageLove the episode? Your review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify fuels our mission. Need some recommendations on great tools to help with sales? Check out my preferred tools here: https://tomjackobs.com/resources
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    29 mins
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