The Crystal Clear Business’s Podcast

Why Vulnerability Makes Better Leaders

What does it really take to build a successful business without losing yourself in the process?In this episode of the Crystal Clear Business Podcast, Crystal sits down with Wes Marshburn of North County Tree for a conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, networking, work-life balance, and the lessons that only come through failure and experience. Wes shares his journey from working in tree care to becoming a certified arborist and business owner, along with the mindset shifts that helped him grow both personally and professionally.Crystal and Wes explore why entrepreneurship is more than just a job, how vulnerability creates stronger leadership, and why building meaningful relationships matters just as much as building revenue. They also discuss BNI, client trust, burnout, healthy boundaries, mentorship, emotional resilience, and the importance of creating a business that supports your life instead of consuming it. If you are an entrepreneur trying to grow while staying grounded, this episode delivers practical wisdom and honest perspective.

Beat Loneliness with Tech: Gerald Lacey II Explains

Today on the Crystal Clear Business Podcast, Crystal sits down with Gerald Lacey II to unpack a journey that runs from the Crenshaw district to the University of Hawaiʻi gridiron—and into purpose-driven tech entrepreneurship. Gerald shares how Where We All Meet (WWAM) aims to be an algorithm-free, privacy-first community platform that encourages authentic meetups, led by local ambassadors and VIP Connects to foster high-trust gatherings. He then introduces Dash Ops, a one-hour local delivery network designed to help small businesses compete by keeping dollars circulating in the neighborhood—along with a philanthropic give-back. Beyond products, Gerald talks mindset: pausing before reacting, leaning into your strengths, and giving teens tangible tools through the Junior Visionary workbook. If you’re building community, launching a local marketplace, or looking for a better way to connect IRL, this conversation delivers a playbook for doing it with love, education, and integrity.

Suzanne Armstrong | Heal Faster with Gentle MLD | Crystal Clear Business Podcast

What if better sleep, less inflammation, and a calmer nervous system were one gentle treatment away? Suzanne Armstrong (Bodywork by Suzanne) explains how manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) supports recovery, reduces stress, and helps you show up better at work and at home. In this Crystal Clear Business Podcast episode, Crystal talks with Suzanne Armstrong—massage therapist and MLD specialist—about how a head-on motorcycle collision led her to a calling in manual lymphatic drainage and holistic bodywork. Suzanne breaks down what the lymphatic system does, why gentle pressure can move fluid and reduce inflammation, and how MLD may support sinus relief, post-operative recovery, autoimmune conditions (e.g., MS), and nervous-system regulation (great for high-stress founders and those with PTSD). You’ll learn simple posture and driving tweaks for busy entrepreneurs, when to schedule sessions around travel or surgery, and what to expect on your first visit. We also discuss how joining BNI helped her solo practice grow through community, accountability, and referrals—plus tips for service pros who want to build a sustainable, values-first business.