Paul Conley

Start a Side Business Not a Side Hustle

I was doing fine.Good actually. About 71 out of 100.I lived in a great city, had just gotten married, bought a house, and had a good career. On paper, everything worked.But I kept asking myself, is this it?Go to work. Come home. Eat dinner. Do it again. Nothing was wrong, but something was missing.So I started exploring. I hired a coach. We focused on my career because surely that was the problem.It wasn’t.What I wanted was freedom. To do what I wanted, when I wanted to do it.So I started building on the side using the skills I already had, working with clients. It stayed small because I was scared.Then my son was born. January 23rd 2024. I knew one day I would tell him to live up to his potential. I also knew the question he’d ask me back:"Why didn’t you?"So we made real decisions. We chose the life first and then figured out the revenue.Now almost daily the version of me from 4 years ago reaches out to me. Successful dads. Comfortable. Doing well. Knowing and wanting more.Here’s what I know:71% isn’t failure. It’s postponement  The work you actually want.The business you keep thinking about.The time you want back.The Dad your kid grows up watching.I help high-achieving dads stop postponing, ask the real questions, and take action on the thing they’ve been putting off.I’d love for you to join High Achievers, it’s a community for Entrepreneurial Dads. The outcome for joining is simple. You’ll become a better Father, Husband, Professional and man.  It’s the High Achiever Promise. PaulP.S. If something here hit, DM me, the stories are the reason I show up on LinkedIn everyday

District Executive Director

Effectively lead a diverse team of 130+ associates and 100+ volunteers in leading a $2.8M operation. 
•	Led the Tampa market in sales in 2019 and improved sales by 15% YTD.
•	Fundraising of $300K cumulatively and highest fundraising year in 2021. 
•	Increased revenue by 10% in 2019 and improved net margin position by 8% YTD.

Tara LaFon Gooch, MBA

Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, International Best-Selling Author | Elevating Businesses, Brands & Leadership Potential | 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙈𝙮 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

On a Mission to Help Thought Leaders Rise as Global Voices of Impact 🎤

In 2022, my life changed forever.
What once terrified me—speaking—became the spark that ignited my calling. That moment wasn’t just about finding my voice. It was about helping others discover theirs.

Today, I help thought leaders grow influential brands, land TEDx talks, and become global voices of transformation.

As a Forbes-featured entrepreneur, International TEDx Speaker, 2× Bestselling Author, Podcast Host, and Award-Winning Speaker, I’ve built a proven system to help speakers, consultants, and CEOs elevate their message and confidently lead movements that matter.

Whether you're launching a podcast, applying for TEDx, or building your authority in a crowded space, I bring both strategy and soul to your success.


What I Do:

• Help entrepreneurs + speakers become TEDx speakers

• Build magnetic brands that drive revenue to your business

• Land TV interviews and launch profitable podcasts

• Coach leaders using my GRASP™ Method (Gratitude, Responsibility, Action, Sight, Purpose)

• Host the globally ranked GRASP Confidence podcast


I believe confidence is a calling, not a personality trait and that leadership grounded in faith, strategy, and action can change the world.

From rural Maryland as the youngest child of five raised by a single mother to global stages, I’m proof that when you bet on yourself anything is possible.

My purpose is to help others rise in their God-given identity and pursue their callings with confidence. ❤️



𝘼𝙨 𝙖 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 & 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩:
I deliver high-impact keynotes and workshops on leadership and personal growth, blending confidence with business strategies that create lasting transformation and success. 

𝘼𝙨 𝙖 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨:
I help thought leaders refine their messaging, position their brands for success, land TEDx talks, build global influence, and turn their stories into movements. My clients step onto world-class stages and lead businesses with clarity, purpose, and conviction.


Are you ready to elevate your impact, brand, leadership, and confidence? Let’s build something extraordinary together!


𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳: 
🎙️ Podcasting
❌ TEDx Coaching
📈 Marketing & Branding Options
🎤 Speaking Engagements & Workshops


‣ My Website: www.TaraLaFonGooch.com
‣ Company Website: www.BestBranding.Solutions

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