In episode 20 of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica welcomes a guest who's redefining the recipe for entrepreneurial success—Bennett Maxwell, the powerhouse behind the wildly disruptive cookie empire, Dirty Dough.

From high-stakes ventures to viral growth, Bennett shares the raw, real story behind building a brand that challenges industry norms and sparks national conversation. His journey is packed with lessons on grit, growth, and thinking way outside the (cookie) box.

If you’re a current or aspiring business owner, this episode is your masterclass in bold leadership, brand building, and creating impact with purpose.

Don’t miss it. This one’s got layers.

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What do you do when the next chapter of your leadership journey demands something different?

In this candid conversation, Monica May Dunn sits down with Joe Cusack, Managing Director of Northern Arizona Business Brokers and former global sales leader at Microsoft and Cisco. With a career spanning Fortune 50 leadership, and now business brokerage, Joe shares powerful lessons on reinvention, emotional intelligence, and how letting go can lead to success.

You’ll hear:

• How to lead others through uncertainty—even when emotions are running high

• Why “doing the right thing” in business still matters, even when it's not easy

• What seasoned founders get wrong about preparing for a business exit

• How leaders can embrace change and stay relevant in fast-moving industries

Whether you’re growing, transitioning, or just thinking about your next act, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and perspective you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode, Monica sits down with Rachel Platt, founder of PLATTinum Consulting, to unpack the real issues leaders face behind closed doors: burnout, disengagement, culture cracks, and hiring misfires.

Rachel doesn’t just talk theory—she brings battle-tested strategies from the front lines of HR and leadership coaching. You’ll hear why most leaders overlook the human side of performance, how financial literacy impacts retention, and what it actually takes to build a team that sticks around and shows up.

If you're tired of surface-level advice and ready for practical, people-centered strategies that work, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

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