What defines success? Every person has their own answer to this question. In this podcast, we're going to meet innovators, industry leaders, and thriving entrepreneurs who have found their own paths to success. What is it that they do that makes them successful? What motivates them? And what advice do they have for you?
Success Is Success Is Growth Through Challenge w/ Alisa Sparks (S03E01)
The first episode of Season 3 is now available to watch.
In this conversation, Alisa Sparks, Founder and CEO of Linden Creek, shares how she turned a side-hustle home staging business into a 20-location luxury franchise. Her journey from managing multi-million-dollar defense budgets to building a luxury design brand is a powerful story of vision, courage, and leadership.
We talk about what success really means beyond titles and money, and how growth, resilience, and intentional leadership play a role in building something meaningful over time.
In this episode we discuss: • Scaling a business from a side hustle to a national brand • Redefining success as a lifelong journey • Leadership and building a purpose-driven company • The courage it takes to pursue a bigger vision
If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or someone looking to redefine success on your own terms, this episode is worth the watch.
Connect with Alisa Sparks & Linden Creek:
Website: www.linden-creek.com (http://www.linden-creek.com)
Instagram: @lindencreek_Instagram: @Alisa_Sparks_
LinkedIn (Company): www.linkedin.com/company/linden-creek (http://www.linkedin.com/company/linden-creek)
LinkedIn (Alisa Sparks): www.linkedin.com/in/alisasparkslc/ (http://www.linkedin.com/in/alisasparkslc/)
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LindenCreek (http://www.youtube.com/@LindenCreek)
Connect with Phil Portman:
Website: https://www.philportman.com (https://www.philportman.com)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philportman (https://www.facebook.com/philportman)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil.portman (https://www.instagram.com/phil.portman)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philportman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/philportman)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successispodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@successispodcast)
14 Jan 2026
Success Is Turning What You Know Into Authority w/ Andrew Chesnutt (S02EP20)
📌PODCAST EPISODE S02EP20 - Andrew Chesnutt
In this episode of Success Is…, I sat down with Andrew Chesnutt, founder of The Authority Forge, to unpack what it really means to build authority without feeling salesy.
We talked about clarity, focus, and why most entrepreneurs already have everything they need they just haven’t simplified it yet.
Andrew shares how to turn expertise into impact, cut through the noise, and grow a brand that feels authentic and human.
If you’re an entrepreneur, coach, or creator trying to stand out without burning out, this conversation is for you.
Know more about Andrew:
www.theauthorityforge.com (http://theauthorityforge.com)
Free Authority Playbook eBook: https://theauthorityforge.com/playbook (https://theauthorityforge.com/playbook)
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-authority-forge/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/theandrewchesnutt/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/andrewchesnutt
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewchesnutt/
Connect with Phil Portman:
Website: https://www.philportman.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philportman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil.portman
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philportman
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successispodcast
17 Dec 2025
Success Is Growing with Intention w/ Pat Ahern (S02EP19)
📌PODCAST EPISODE S02EP19 - Pat Ahern
In this episode of Success Is, I sit down with Pat Ahern, Managing Partner at Intergrowth, a marketing agency helping B2C brands acquire more customers through SEO, content marketing, and Meta Ads.
Pat shares what it really takes to scale sustainably in today’s crowded digital landscape from building long-term organic growth systems to balancing ambition, leadership, and life as a new dad. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Pat brings a global perspective on growth, discipline, and designing success beyond revenue alone.
We talk about marketing strategy, entrepreneurship, and how success evolves as your responsibilities and priorities change.
In this episode, we cover:
• How B2C brands can drive predictable growth with SEO
• The role of content in building trust and authority
• When paid ads make sense and when they don’t
• Building a business that supports life, not replaces it
• Redefining success as a founder, leader, and parent
Whether you’re a founder, marketer, or entrepreneur looking to grow with intention, this episode delivers practical insight and grounded perspective.
🎧 Watch now and subscribe for weekly conversations on what success really means.
Connect with Pat Ahern:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pahern/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_intergrowth
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@intergrowth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intergrowth_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intergrowth
Connect with Phil Portman:
Website: https://www.philportman.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philportman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil.portman
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philportman
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successispodcast
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