Podcast
Conquer the Chaos
Hosted by Clate Mask · EN
Conquer the Chaos takes you behind the scenes with entrepreneurs and thought leaders as they share the vulnerable moments that changed them and real advice on how to grow a successful small business. What can look like smooth growth on the outside is often chaotic on the inside. Host Clate Mask, CEO of Keap, has seen both hockey-stick growth and the damage the dark side of entrepreneurship can do on relationships and business success. He shares his own experiences, his six keys to success, and lessons of his own in this engaging conversation that will give you the real stories behind successful companies, and what it took to get there.
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Big Changes Coming: More Tactics, More Training, New Host, with Matt Vosburgh | S2 E7
Jan 2700:29:41Tap to summarizeIn this pivotal episode of the Conquer the Chaos podcast, host Clate Mask makes a major announcement about the future of the show. After guiding listeners through the principles of building a great business and a great life, Clate is officially passing the hosting torch to long-time entrepreneur, coach, and partner, Matt Vosburgh. Matt is stepping into the role of Brand Ambassador for Conquer the Chaos, bringing with him over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience and a deep, practical mastery of the "Six Keys to Success." *In this episode, you'll discover:* • The New Era: Why Clate is stepping back from the microphone and why Matt is the perfect person to lead the podcast forward. • More Tactics & Training: Matt reveals his vision for upcoming episodes—expect a shift toward actionable, "in-the-weeds" training, micro-lessons, and practical tactics you can apply immediately. • Clate's Strategic Pivot: Insight into Clate's decision to niche down and focus exclusively on software entrepreneurs and the "Phoenix Forward" mission. • Mastering the Personal Keys: A candid discussion on why Mindset, Vision, and Rhythm are often the missing ingredients for struggling entrepreneurs, and how focusing on them has changed Matt's life. Whether you are a long-time listener or new to the community, this is a can't-miss episode that sets the stage for the exciting growth and practical wisdom coming your way. Follow Matt Vosburgh and MVP Creative Solutions: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-vosburgh-333013113/ • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580258917665 *About Conquer the Chaos:* The Conquer the Chaos podcast, hosted by Clate Mask with co-host Matt Vosburgh, features inspiring business owners who share what it takes to build a great business and a great life. That means more money, more time, more control, more impact, and more freedom. Subscribe for more episodes on how to conquer the chaos of entrepreneurship. *Get the Conquer the Chaos Book* The principles discussed in this episode are from Clate Mask's book. You can find the complete book here: https://amzn.to/4pAaIgn #ConquerTheChaos #ClateMask #MattVosburgh #SixKeysToSuccess #SmallBusinessSuccess #BusinessStrategy #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipDevelopment #Mindset #Vision #BusinessRhythm #PhoenixForward #SoftwareEntrepreneurs #NewEpisode #PodcastAnnouncement #BusinessPodcast #TacticalTraining #MicroLearning
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The Offer Ladder: How to Scale Your Service Business with AI and Automation, with Sarah Watz
Dec 500:39:29Tap to summarizeAre you a business owner who feels like you are drowning in manual, repetitive tasks? In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, we are joined by Sarah Watz, Co-Founder of Business Heroes®, to discuss how to move from overwhelm to clarity and action. We dive deep into the specific strategies that allow service-based businesses, like coaches and consultants, to free up time immediately. Sarah shares her expertise on Keap and automation tools, revealing the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when they first invest in software and how to ensure you get a real return on that investment. In this episode, we cover: • SOPs to SAPs: How to convert Standard Operating Procedures into Standard Automated Procedures. • The Human Touch: How to use automation to build relationships rather than creating distance between you and your clients. • AI as a Teammate: "Onboarding" AI to help conquer the chaos of marketing and sales. • The Offer Ladder: Guiding potential customers from small engagements to premium services without being pushy. • Beyond Marketing: Using automation for operations and team management to scale your impact. Sarah Watz is a business coach, international speaker, and the co-founder of Business Heroes®, dedicated to empowering service-based entrepreneurs to grow with clarity, structure and a powerful client experience. With a career that spans leadership roles, digital agency ownership and strategic consultancy, Sarah now runs three businesses and brings decades of insight to the entrepreneurs she guides. Her signature framework, the Business Heroes Grid, acts as an operating system for business growth, helping founders map what's working, plug leaks, and build client journeys that scale. She also speaks and trains globally on entrepreneurship, AI, automation, and leadership, helping business owners simplify delivery, reclaim time, and build a business they love. She was honoured as MVP of the Year 2024 by Keap (now Thryv) in the UK/EMEA region. Her signature program, Business Heroes® Academy, is a global online mentorship and training program helping service-based entrepreneurs grow their business with clarity, structure and AI-powered systems. Sarah hosts the Boost Your Business podcast where she pulls back the curtain on what truly moves growth: intentional structure, strategic execution and human-centred service. Sarah's Links: • Free Business Heroes® Grid Worksheet → https://www.businessheroes.io/free-resources/bh-grid • Design your client-delivery experience → https://businessheroes.io/courses/hybrid-edge • Website → https://businessheroes.io • LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahwatz/ • Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sarahwatz/ • Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/sarahwatz/ • Podcast → https://businessheroes.io/podcast #ConquerTheChaos #SmallBusinessAutomation #Keap #BusinessStrategy #AIforBusiness #ScaleYourBusiness #SarahWatz #Entrepreneurship *About Conquer the Chaos:* The Conquer the Chaos podcast, hosted by Clate Mask with co-host Matt Vosburgh, features inspiring business owners who share what it takes to build a great business and a great life. That means more money, more time, more control, more impact, and more freedom. Subscribe for more episodes on how to conquer the chaos of entrepreneurship. *Get the Conquer the Chaos Book* The principles discussed in this episode are from Clate Mask's book. You can find the complete book here: https://amzn.to/44YYIND
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Mindset Over Everything: A Leader's Framework for Conquering Chaos, with Dobbin Buck
Oct 300:47:36Tap to summarizeWhat is the single most critical factor that separates thriving entrepreneurs from those who remain stuck in the chaos? It isn't strategy, funding, or market timing—it's mindset. In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, Clate Mask sits down with Dobbin Buck, Co-owner of GetUWired. Dobbin shares his direct and powerful story of rebuilding his life from the absolute bottom—homeless and in a hospital—to becoming the leader of a successful agency. It's a practical lesson in the power of mindset. This conversation moves past theory and into the real, day-to-day work of developing the mental toughness required to succeed in business. In this episode, you will learn: • The critical difference between a destructive ego and true self-confidence. • The framework Dobbin used to go from a place of desperation to a life of purpose and success. • Daily practices like meditation and cold plunging that build the clarity needed for effective leadership. • How to observe your thoughts to gain control, instead of being controlled by them. • How to build a resilient culture where your team feels safe to "fail forward" and grow. If you are working to manage the chaos of running your business, this episode provides a clear path to regaining control by strengthening your mindset. Connect with Dobbin & GetUWired: • Website: https://getuwired.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dobbinbuck/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getuwired/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@getuwiredinc #EntrepreneurialMindset #ConquerTheChaos #BusinessResilience #MentalFortitude #SmallBusinessLeadership #ComebackStory #EgoIsTheEnemy #MindfulnessForEntrepreneurs #ClateMask #GetUWired *About Conquer the Chaos:* The Conquer the Chaos podcast, hosted by Clate Mask with co-host Matt Vosburgh, features inspiring business owners who share what it takes to build a great business and a great life. That means more money, more time, more control, more impact, and more freedom. Subscribe for more episodes on how to conquer the chaos of entrepreneurship. *Get the Conquer the Chaos Book* The principles discussed in this episode are from Clate Mask's book. You can find the complete book here: https://amzn.to/44YYIND
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The Five Proven Steps To Make Every Sale, with Wes Schaeffer
Sep 1700:39:20Tap to summarizeAre you ready to transform your approach to sales and build a business that thrives on genuine service? In this episode of Conquer The Chaos, host Clate Mask sits down with the legendary "Sales Whisperer," Wes Schaeffer, to uncover the secrets to ethical and effective selling. In this discussion, you'll learn how the role of the modern salesperson has changed due to the internet, social media, COVID, and AI, and how you can leverage these changes to stop closing deals and start opening new accounts without gimmicks or high-pressure tactics. This will enable you to sell more, faster, at higher margins, with less stress, and closing deals more predictably. Wes also reveals how to shift your mindset from a manipulative salesperson to a trusted expert who genuinely serves your customers. Learn how to ask the questions your prospects can't answer, proactively address objections with the "sales dog" method, and build unwavering belief in the value you provide. Whether you're a business owner, sales manager, or salesperson, this conversation will provide you with the actionable strategies you need to master the art of sales and drive consistent growth. Connect with Wes: • Website: TheSalesWhisperer.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesaleswhisperer/ • X: https://x.com/SalesWhisperer • Instagram: https://instagram.com/saleswhisperer • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesWhispererWes #Sales #SalesTraining #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #ConquerTheChaos #ClateMask #WesSchaeffer
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How to Build a Marketing Machine That Works While You Sleep, with Jennifer Orechwa
Aug 2600:28:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Clate Mask and marketing expert Jennifer Orechwa provide a masterclass on how to build a marketing machine that works while you sleep, giving you back your time and scaling your impact. Jennifer, founder of Salt Marketing, reveals how to leverage organic, story-based automated systems to double your leads and boost client retention without burning through your budget on ads. Learn how the strategic use of automation is not just about efficiency, but about creating powerful, personalized client connections at scale and turning one-time customers into lifelong fans. This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur ready to master the key of Automation and build a business that serves them. In this episode, you will learn how to: • Build an automated marketing machine that works for you 24/7. • Transform one-time clients into lifelong advocates through automated follow-up. • Use automation to differentiate your brand and build authority. • Implement effective lead funnels that convert new customers automatically. About Jennifer Orechwa: Jennifer Orechwa is the founder of Salt Marketing and a StoryBrand Certified Coach with nearly three decades of digital marketing experience. As a leader who has built and exited a multi-seven-figure company, she now helps wellness practitioners attract loyal clients and grow sustainably through robust automation and story-based systems. She is also the host of the "Worth Your Salt" podcast. Connect with Jennifer: • Website: https://jenniferorechwa.com • YouTube: youtube.com/@saltmarketingco • LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jenniferorechwa • Facebook: https://facebook.com/saltmarketingteam • Instagram: https://instagram.com/saltmarketingco #ConquerTheChaos #MarketingAutomation #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #DigitalMarketing #Automation #LeadGeneration #BusinessSystems #MarketingTips #ScaleYourBusiness #JenniferOrechwa #SaltMarketing #StoryBrand #WellnessBusiness #HealthAndWellness #MarketingStrategy
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Mastering Sales and Scaling Your Business with Eric Lofholm
Aug 600:47:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Conquer the Chaos, host Clate Mask sits down with master sales trainer and author, Eric Lofholm, to discuss how entrepreneurs can overcome the chaos of sales and achieve massive success. Eric shares his proven strategies for lead generation, closing deals, and building a high-performing sales team. If you're a small business owner or entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level, this episode is a must-listen. You'll learn how to develop a winning mindset, create a systematic approach to sales, and leverage technology to grow your business without going crazy. Tune in to discover: Eric Lofholm's journey from sales failure to sales champion. The three keys to mastering the "inner game" of sales. Actionable tips for generating a steady stream of qualified leads. Proven techniques for closing more deals and increasing your revenue. How to build and lead a sales team that gets results. Find out more about Eric Lofholm and his work at ericlofholm.com . #sales #salestraining #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #leadgeneration #closingdeals #ConquerTheChaos #EricLofholm #ClateMask
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Why Your Business Gets Stuck (And How to Break Through) with Clate Mask
Jul 3100:25:51Tap to summarizeWelcome to Season 2 of the Conquer the Chaos podcast! In this special solo episode, host Clate Mask kicks things off by diving deep into one of the most critical concepts for entrepreneurial success: The Stages of Small Business Growth. Ever wonder why your business growth hits a wall at certain revenue milestones? Clate breaks down the predictable plateaus that occur at the "ones and threes of revenue" ($100K, $300K, $1M, $3M, etc.) and reveals the three key areas—People, Process, and Product—that cause them. Listen to learn how to identify your current stage, anticipate the challenges ahead, and build the right strategies to break through to your next level of growth, freedom, and impact. #ConquerTheChaos, #ConquerTheChaosPodcast, #ClateMask, #MattVosburgh, #Entrepreneur, #SmallBusinessOwner, #StartupFounder, #BusinessCoach, #Entrepreneurship, #BusinessGrowth, #Scaling, #EntrepreneurialOverwhelm, #BusinessChaos, #FounderBurnout, #SystemizeYourBusiness, #BusinessAutomation, #MarketingAutomation, #SalesAutomation, #LeadGeneration, #SalesPipeline, #CRM, #Leadership, #EntrepreneurialMindset, #WorkLifeBalance, #GetYourTimeBack, #SmallBusinessTips, #Keap
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Become a Goal Digger with Jenna Kutcher
Dec 12, 202400:41:25Tap to summarizeFrom photographer to the CEO of a multi-million dollar empire, Jenna Kutcher joins us on stage at Let's Grow Summit to share how achieve your goals and get freedom to focus on what truly matters. In this Episode of Conquer the Chaos, she uncovers a structure to prevent burnout, increase creativity and productivity, and achieve a healthy work-life balance. By prioritizing your personal vision, mission, and goals, you can keep your business growing and maintain authenticity. Mentioned in this episode: JennaKutcher.com The Goal Digger Podcast Let's Grow Summit
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Fostering Creativity, Sparking Ideas, and Dressing as a Pickle with Russ Perry
Dec 5, 202400:48:53Tap to summarizeRuss Perry's creativity knows no bounds. That's why he dressed up as a pickle and came to Keap's Ikon user conference to promote his business. The business he was promoting was Design Pickle, and it's thriving today, connecting teams with creatives who can bring their ideas to life. In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, Russ and Clate discuss Design Pickle's revolutionary approach, the importance of creativity no matter what role you're in, and how to generate more creativity in and outside of your work. Plus, you'll hear the entire (hilarious) story about how and why Russ transformed into a human-size pickle. Mentioned in this episode: Design Pickle website Follow Russ Perry on Instagram Connect with Russ Perry on LinkedIn Follow Russ Perry on TikTok "Conquer the Chaos" book The Let's Grow Summit by Keap Radical Candor by Kim Scott
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Becoming an Influencer, Growing Your Impact and Finding Balance With Elliot Clark
Nov 14, 202400:43:09Tap to summarizeElliot Clark got the entrepreneurial itch, and he never looked back. He followed that instinct and it led him to become an influencer before influencers were a thing, launch Apartment Bartender (80K+ followers), be featured on Good Morning America and so much more. Elliot's living the dream, but it takes balance and hard work. In this episode of Conquer the Chaos, you'll learn how Elliot finally made the leap to start a business, the ways his influencer business has evolved and grown, and what he does to maintain balance while scaling his following. Mentioned in this episode: "Let's Do Drinks" by Elliot Clark Apartment Bartender on Instagram Apartment Bartender on X Apartment Bartender on YouTube Apartment Bartender on Pinterest "Conquer the Chaos" book The Let's Grow Summit by Keap
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