MAC Moments™

MAC Moments™ is a podcast for business owners who want clarity, focus, and confident leadership.Conversations that respect your time, your intelligence, and where you are going. Real strategy and leadership for business owners who are building with purpose.Built With Intention is not just the series name. It is how every episode is made.Hosted by Melissa A. Chavez, Founder and CEO of MAC Growth Partners™ and MAC Global Promotions®, with 25+ years in marketing, business strategy, and leadership. Bailor™ Certified Coach.Follow the show and visit www.macgrowthpartners.com to learn more.

MAC Moments™ is a business podcast hosted by MAC Growth Partners™, with 38 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

MAC Growth Partners™ hosts MAC Moments™, a business show with 38 episodes published.

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  Episode #26

  Episode 27: The Right Clients Change Everything

  Sep 22, 202626 minS2

  What happens when someone says yes before they've figured everything out?In this episode of MAC Moments™, Melissa Chavez sits down with Courtney Willoughby, owner of MAVE Marketing, to discuss entrepreneurship, marketing, relationships, growth, and building a business that aligns with your values. From landing her first client before having a company name to growing a marketing agency serving businesses across multiple states, Courtney shares lessons learned through adaptability, consistency, and intentional growth. Topics include: Building a business from scratch Finding your ideal client Marketing in the age of AI Scaling with systems and processes Hiring and leadership Why relationships continue to matterIf you're building a business and trying to determine what growth should actually look like, this conversation is full of practical insights and honest lessons.MAC Growth Partners™: www.macgrowthpartners.com

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  Episode #26

  Episode 26: Be Willing to Fail Publicly

  Sep 15, 202625 minS2

  What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next step is overthinking? In this episode of MAC Moments™, Melissa Chavez sits down with Dianne Churillo, founder of Lunar Womb Chattanooga, to discuss entrepreneurship, authenticity, self-leadership, and the courage to start before everything feels ready. From building a holistic wellness hub to creating systems, processes, and community, Dianne shares what she's learned in the earliest stages of business ownership. Key themes include: Paralysis by analysis Authentic marketing Self-leadership Building with intention The power of connection If you've been waiting for the perfect moment to begin, this conversation is your reminder that action creates clarity. MAC Growth Partners™: www.macgrowthpartners.com

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  Episode #25

  Episode 25: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms

  Sep 8, 202627 minS2

  Tonya Ross had the idea for Southern Kitchen & Home more than 20 years before she opened the doors. The dream stayed with her through different careers, moves, raising children and major changes in her personal life. Then came the question: What’s next? In this episode of MAC Moments™, Tonya joins Melissa Chavez to talk about finally starting the business she had imagined for decades and everything she has learned since. They talk about learning the realities of business ownership, knowing your weaknesses, saying no to opportunities that do not fit your business, supporting other small businesses, finding the right community and showing up even when you are tired or unsure. Tonya also shares one of the biggest lessons from her journey: if there is something you genuinely want to build, start. You are never guaranteed the perfect time. Success does not have to happen on anyone else’s timeline. It begins when you finally decide what success means to you. MAC Growth Partners™: www.macgrowthpartners.com

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  Episode #24

  Episode 24: Do Not Build a Business You Do Not Want to Live In

  Sep 1, 202627 minS2

  What if the business you are building is not aligned with the life you actually want? In this episode of MAC Moments™, Melissa sits down with Joe Martin, founder of Relentless Positivity, to discuss the connection between business ownership, health, and long-term success. From discipline and consistency to mindset and accountability, this conversation highlights how the same principles apply to both business and personal growth. If you are building something but feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or misaligned, this episode will challenge how you define success and what you are working toward.

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  Episode #23

  Episode 23: Focus is not a limitation. It is a decision.

  Aug 25, 202629 minS2

  In this week’s MAC Moments™, I sat down with Adam Chalmers, and what stood out most was not what he is building…it is how he is building it. Most people rush to launch. Most people feel pressure to prove something quickly. What we talked about instead is restraint. Taking the time to build something before announcing it. Making decisions without needing constant validation. Understanding that leadership is not about being liked…it is about being respected. If you try to do everything, you will dilute your impact. Focus is not about doing less. It is about doing what actually matters.

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