In this episode, Carl speaks with Jon Ostenson about franchising, business ownership, and the shift happening in today's workforce.

As AI reshapes jobs, many professionals are exploring ways to build their own income streams. Jon shares what he sees across the market and what separates successful business owners from those who struggle.

Key takeaways include:
• Why following a proven system matters
• The role of mindset in business success
• How "non-sexy" businesses can drive strong returns
• What to expect when transitioning from employee to owner

This episode gives a clear look at risk, opportunity, and long-term income strategy.

Listen now and start thinking about your next move.

Connect with Jon:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonostenson/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JonOstenson1

Book Non-Food Franchising: https://www.amazon.com/Non-Food-Franchising-Better-Business-Ownership/dp/B0BJNDCGN4

Website https://franbridgeconsulting.com/

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J. Cox speaks with Dr. Tracy Gapin, founder of the Gapin Institute and a leading expert in executive health and performance.

After years of success in traditional medicine, Dr. Gapin realized that many high-performing professionals were neglecting their own health while pursuing business success.

The conversation explores how stress, poor sleep, hormones, and lifestyle habits affect leadership performance and long-term health.

Key takeaways include:

• Why many entrepreneurs wait until health problems appear
• How small daily habits can improve energy and focus
• The role of sleep, hormones, and stress in performance
• Why leaders must align their health with their purpose

If you lead a business, team, or organization, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you measure success.

Listen now and start building a strategy for both business and health.

Connect with Tracy:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracygapin/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drtracygapin/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drtracygapin/

Twitter https://x.com/DrGapin

Book Male 2.0 and Codes of Longevity

Book Link https://www.amazon.com/Male-2-0-Cracking-Limitless-Vitality/dp/0578605961 , https://www.amazon.com/Codes-Longevity-Leading-Potential-Optimized/dp/1735373850

Website https://gapininstitute.com/

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J. Cox sits down with business strategist and performance coach Ashley Shaw.

Ashley shares how she transitioned from the fitness industry into entrepreneurship and built a thriving business focused on helping entrepreneurs scale smarter through systems, recurring revenue, and AI-driven processes.

Key insights from this episode include:

• Why entrepreneurs must deeply understand their ideal customer
• How recurring revenue creates financial freedom
• The role mindset plays in scaling a business
• How Ashley reduced marketing costs by $384,000 using AI

Ashley also shares lessons from her entrepreneurial journey, including moving to Vietnam to start an online business and building a seven-figure company.

Listen to the full episode to learn how strategy, systems, and AI can transform the way you run your business.

Connect with Ashley:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/theashleyshaw/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theashleyshaw

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theashleyshaw/

Website https://ashleyshaw.ca