My Interview With… EP111 – Chip Webster – Responsible Citizen

What does it mean to be a good citizen? It means engaging in civic responsibility and strengthening our community. Let’s discuss government and ethics in a democracy, and how to boost civic participation.

He is a seasoned leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for civic engagement. As the former president of Vistage Florida, he spent over 25 years mentoring CEOs and driving business growth, and is the current Chairman of the Board of Tampa Bay Watch. Beyond the corporate world, he recently founded Unity in Service Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to rebuilding trust through volunteerism and civic action. His latest book, Unity in Service: A Pathway to Responsible Citizenship, explores how service can bridge divides and strengthen democracy. Chip continues to mentor young entrepreneurs and champion the power of responsible citizenship.

Unityinservice.org 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipwwebster

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My Interview With… EP110 IAP with Dr T – Fascinating Chat on Communication

Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva, aka “Dr. T,” is a psychotherapist, author, and founder of Advocate2Create. In her book, Why Are We Fighting?, she introduces the IAP Model: Intention, Action, Perception, a “Google Translate” for communication. With over 12 years of experience, she specializes in grief, trauma, and couples therapy, integrating research-backed strategies to improve relationships. She also provides clinical evaluations for immigration cases, combining her mental health expertise with her background in immigration law.

Reach out to Dr. T – https://Advocate2Create.com

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My Interview With… EP109 – COD to CRM with Mike Stott

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Mike Stott, a WordPress veteran whose journey from writing an ebook about being terrible at Call of Duty to becoming a key player at Automatic will captivate entrepreneurs and developers alike.

For more information, head to https://manananomas.com

Check out this hilarious reaction video! These unexpected encounters are truly something else. This episode covers social skills and the art of conversation, plus a dash of comedy for good measure, and a lot of funny moments.

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My Interview With… EP108 Derek Ashauer Product Chat

Hey there, Manana No Mas! fans! We recently had a blast chatting with Derek Ashauer, a WordPress wizard with over two decades of web-building magic under his belt. In our latest podcast episode, Derek spilled the beans on his game-changing plugin, Conversion Bridge, and shared some golden nuggets about thriving in the WordPress ecosystem.

Want to connect? Find him on X @DerekAshauer

Check out his products at WPSunshine.com, including ConversionBridgeWP.com and SunshinePhotoCart.com.

For more information, head to https://manananomas.com

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My Interview With… ep107 – Toby Cryns – Reluctantly Crouched

A Candid Conversation with Toby Cryns on the Manana No Mas Podcast!

Kurt von Ahnen sits down with the incredibly insightful Toby Cryns… You might know them as co-hosts of “Whose WordPress Agency is This Anyway?” on The WP Minute, but in this exclusive interview, Kurt and Toby dive deep into the unexpected twists and turns of entrepreneurship, the surprising realities of building a business, and the often-unspoken truths of professional life.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

* The surprising path Toby took from political aspirations to WordPress agency owner.
* Kurt’s eye-opening experiences with leadership and the realization that a simple office space could triple his business.
* A no-holds-barred discussion on the true meaning of “uncertain economy” and the impact of sales on a company’s morale.

And for a truly unique twist, find out Toby’s unexpected take on conspiracy theories and his secret passion for jazz and a Cake cover band!

Connect with Toby Cryns at themightymo.com or on LinkedIn. You can also catch Kurt and Toby together on “Whose WordPress Agency is This Anyway?” on The WP Minute!

For more information, head to https://manananomas.com

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My Interview With… EP106 Building Biz in WP with Mark Szymanski

Mark Szymanski is the Founder and Lead Digital Strategist at FindIT Tech, a web design, digital marketing, and automation agency based in Pittsburgh, PA. He helps brands build smarter systems and better online experiences. Outside client work, Mark shares insights as a content creator and educator, breaking down tech, business, and strategy via his YouTube channel and other social media platforms.

Contact Mark at: https://mjs.bio

For more information, head to https://manananomas.com

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My Interview With… EP105 – Deb Krier

In this inspiring episode of the Manana No Mas! Podcast, host Kurt interviews Deb Krier, a resilient cancer survivor, entrepreneur, and founder of “Trying Not to Die.” Deb shares her remarkable journey through three distinct cancer diagnoses over a decade, including stage four triple-positive metastatic breast cancer, with a blend of humor, grit, and unwavering determination.

http://tryingnottodie.live/
http://thebusinesspowerhour.com/

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My Interview With… EP104 – A Joyful Conversation with Cancer Thriver Diana Fritz

Get ready to be inspired by the radiant Diana Frisk on this uplifting episode of the Manana No Mas! Podcast. Diana, a proud cancer thriver, mom of two boys, and servant leader, joins host Kurt to share her incredible journey of overcoming a rare form of cancer with resilience, positivity, and purpose.

Referred by a mutual friend, Noemi Beres, Diana’s story is a perfect fit for the show, brimming with lessons that uplift and empower. Diana’s book, “Uniquely Imperfect, Uniquely Qualified”, captures the powerful lessons from her decade-long cancer journey, including multiple surgeries and radiation, all while balancing life as a single mom and executive.
Connect to Diana:https://grituiuq.com/

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My Interview With… EP103 Agency AI with Zach Hendershot of Miruni io

Zach Hendershot is the founder and CEO of Miruni, a tool built to streamline how WordPress professionals manage website change requests by using AI to automate the resolution of those requests instantly. He has over 20 years of hands-on experience in building digital products and a background leading both enterprise teams and digital agencies. Today, he’s focused on using AI to reduce the manual work agencies face every day. Based in Denver, he’s also a longtime cyclist, husband, dad. In between those things he is always looking for his next adventure.

For more information, head to https://manananomas.com

Also check out https://miruni.io

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