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  • Ep. 28 - Plan the Perfect Exit: How to Sell a Business
    Feb 19 2026

    🎙️ In this episode of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica May Dunn sits down with Jennifer Armstrong — business broker and advisor with Transworld Business Advisors of Phoenix — for a clear-eyed conversation about what it takes to exit a business intentionally and successfully.


    From increasing a company’s value before it hits the market to navigating the emotional and financial complexities of selling, Jennifer offers smart, actionable guidance for business owners at any stage of the exit journey.


    🎧 Tune in for practical tips, expert perspective, and empowering advice for any entrepreneur considering their next chapter.

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    13 min
  • Ep. 27 - Lessons in Leadership with Monica May-Dunn
    Jan 26 2026

    In this episode, Monica May Dunn, CEO of Arizona Escrow & Financial, reflects on two years of The Practical and Positive Leadership podcast.

    Each guest over the past two years has brought something meaningful to the table—and now, Monica shares her own insights. This grounded reflection explores what it really means to lead with clarity, intention, and heart—especially when the pace is fast and the pressure is real.

    Whether you’re in escrow, commercial real estate, law, or business leadership, this message is for you.

    Because leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about how you show up for people.


    🎧 Tune in for real world insights on trust, integrity, and how to lead people through change with practicality and positivity.
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    9 min
  • Ep. 26 - The Key to Momentum in Business
    Dec 17 2025

    In this episode of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica May Dunn sits down with Chip Higgins — author of The Bizzics Way and founder of Bizzics — for a dynamic conversation on what it really takes to lead with clarity, momentum, and integrity through seasons of change.


    From unpacking the idea that a small business can actually be massive, to exploring how physics-driven principles like energy, velocity, and momentum can transform teams, Chip shares a refreshingly grounded approach to leadership and growth.


    🎧 Tune in for real-world insights on trust, momentum, and leading people through change with purpose and compassion.

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    15 min
  • Ep. 25 - Business in Transition
    Nov 17 2025

    In this episode of Practical and Positive Leadership, host Monica May Dunn sits down with Karl Frye, Principal at Frye Practice Sales, to explore what it really takes to lead with integrity through major transitions.


    From guiding medical, dental, and veterinary professionals through the emotional and financial complexities of buying or selling their practices to building lasting trust in high-stakes moments, Karl shares a refreshingly human approach to business leadership.


    He and Monica discuss how empathy, transparency, and process-driven strategy can turn even the most stressful transitions into opportunities for growth — both professionally and personally.


    🎧 Tune in for practical insights on leadership, trust, and guiding people through change with confidence and compassion.

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    20 min
  • Ep. 24 - The Leadership Lens: Capturing Authenticity
    Oct 13 2025

    In this episode of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica May Dunn sits down with Karianne Munstedt, Founder and CEO of Strategic Impact Partners, to explore the vital role of visibility in leadership.


    Karianne, a seasoned expert in executive photography and visibility strategy, shares how mission-driven companies can use authenticity to build credibility and lasting influence. From aligning leadership values with visual storytelling to unlocking professional growth through strategic visibility, Karianne’s insights help leaders understand why visibility isn’t vanity—it’s a powerful strategy for creating connection, confidence, and trust.


    If you’re a business leader looking to elevate your personal and organizational brand, this episode is a roadmap for using photography and storytelling to amplify your leadership impact.

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    11 min
  • Ep. 23 - The Truth Behind Company Culture
    Sep 15 2025

    In episode 23 of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica May Dunn sits down with nationally recognized speaker and culture strategist Stephanie Angelo to unpack the power of intentional workplace culture.


    As the creator of Ethiture® and the innovative board game Company Culture, Stephanie brings a fresh and actionable take on how leaders can move beyond buzzwords and actually measure the impact of culture. From aligning ethics with behavior to gamifying growth in the workplace, her insights help organizations of all sizes create cultures that attract, retain, and activate top talent.


    If you’re a business leader trying to navigate change, build accountability, or lay the groundwork for legacy, this episode is a practical roadmap for making culture your competitive advantage.


    🎧 Tune in and discover why culture isn’t just a “soft skill”, it’s a strategic asset.

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    14 min
  • Ep. 22 - Commercial Real Estate in the West Valley
    Aug 19 2025

    In this episode of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica May Dunn talks with Bobbie Lorraine Mastracci, CCIM, Designated Broker and Founder of Phoenix West Commercial, about leadership, mentorship, and navigating Arizona’s evolving commercial real estate market.


    From empowering others in a competitive industry to spotting growth opportunities in mixed-use, industrial, and emerging suburban markets, Bobbie shares practical strategies for cultivating resilience, building strong teams, and leading with purpose.


    🎧 Tune in for actionable takeaways on leadership, market trends, and seizing new opportunities in CRE.

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    21 min
  • Ep. 21 - Psychology Meets M&A: Negotiating with Heart
    Jul 15 2025

    In episode 21 of Practical and Positive Leadership, Monica welcomes a guest who's reshaping how we lead through high-stakes decisions—Paloma Goggins, mergers & acquisitions attorney and founder of Nocturnal Legal.


    From Big Law boardrooms to Main Street business deals, Paloma shares the unfiltered truth about guiding clients through emotionally charged transactions with strategy, empathy, and razor-sharp legal insight.


    If you're navigating complex deals or leading in pressure-filled environments, this episode is your masterclass in trust-building, decision-making, and protecting what matters most.

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    17 min