Going Beyond the Deal
Episodes
40 | Keith Zubchevich – How to Win Big in the Shocking AI Economy Shift
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what will separate tomorrow’s winners from the lost in an economy shaken by AI?In this urgent, eye-opening episode, J. Michael Fisher Jr...
39 | How to Triumph Over Deal Fatigue and Win Big
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest financial decision of your life is the one you’re least prepared for?In this solo episode, J. Michael Fisher Jr., Managing Direc...
38 | Don't lose your leverage
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you secretly worried your next big business move might happen to you instead of because of you?J. Michael Fischer Jr. breaks the silence on a pain...
37 | John Sutton – How Wine Got Too Expensive (And Can It Come Back?)
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with stagnation, searching for an edge that lasts beyond the next big deal?This week, J. Michael Fisher Jr. sits down with John Sut...
36 | Ian Wishingrad – How to Love the Hustle: Lessons for Building Brands That Win
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to lasting business growth isn’t the deal you close, but the people you connect with next?In this episode, J. Michael Fisher Jr. ...
35 | Confidentiality in a Sales Process
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you terrified that even considering selling your business could unleash chaos or expose your intentions to the wrong people?This episode is a must...
34 | Vanessa Quigley | The Emotional Breakthrough That Changed Her Business
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What would you give to build a business that actually supports your life, not competes with it?Vanessa Quigley, co-founder of Chatbooks and mother of ...
33 | Nio Queiro | Stop Losing Value: Uncommon Tools for Building a Buyer Magnet
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why some businesses become buyer magnets while others stay stuck in chaos? If you crave real transformation, scalable process, robust cult...
32 | Carlos Sanchez | New Community-Driven Tactics That Crush Contractor Stereotypes
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you secretly frustrated by “trust issues” in the contractor world, wondering if it’s possible to build a business where clients genuinely lo...
31 | TJ Schier – How To Survive the Copycat Trap in Entertainment
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why some entertainment businesses create obsession while others fizzle out? Are you craving a smart way to reinvent guest spaces, thrill...
30 | David Esposito | Army Secrets For Business Leaders On The Brink
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an executive or business owner secretly wrestling with doubt, fatigue, or fear that your leadership might not be enough in the next storm? Wha...
29 | Jean Fallacara | Biohacks for High Achievers Who Want a Life They Really Love
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could add a decade or more of vibrant, high-performance living to your life, starting now? In this electrifying episode, J. Michael F...
28 | Eric Frankel | How Top Execs Escape Burnout and Build Something That Lasts
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt trapped by your own success, secretly craving a reboot but fearing what’s next?This isn’t just another ex-exec startup story. Eric Frank...
27 | Earl Foote | How Creativity and Culture Drove 40%+ Growth
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to scaling a tech business wasn’t just strategy but soul?In this deeply human conversation, Michael sits down with Nexus IT Consu...
26 | Jeff Silbert | The Secret To Sustainable Growth With People, Process, Passion
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your next business opportunity wasn’t about building from scratch, but building smarter?In this conversation, Michael reconnects with longti...
25 | No Asshole Rule: Refuse The Wrong People, Win Big Anyway
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to long-term success isn’t about who you can work with but who you refuse to?In this candid solo episode, Michael J. Fischer brea...
24 | Why Your 40s Might Be Your Most Important Decade Yet
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your greatest opportunity for growth starts the moment your comfort zone ends?In this powerful solo episode, J. Michael Fischer, Jr. shares a ...
23 | Amos Bar Joseph | How to Leverage AI for 100x Business Growth
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the future of business isn’t just about hiring more people, but about creating organizations where humans and AI collaborate to unlock 100x ...
22 | Chase Ramey | How to Transition from Corporate to Startup Life
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would make someone leave a high-paying Big Four accounting career, take a 50% pay cut, and join a four-person startup with no systems in place? A...
21 | Reggie Ford | How to Create Impact by Being Your Authentic Self
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you achieve everything you thought would bring happiness — and still feel empty?In this episode of the Going Beyond the Deal Podca...
20 | Blake Balsamo | How to Avoid Burnout While Reinventing Your Career
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to walk away from a secure, successful career in commercial banking to pursue something entirely new?In this episode of Going Beyond...
19 | Abe Kasbo | How to Make Better Marketing Decisions Today
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build a brand in the digital age without falling for hype, gimmicks, or empty metrics?In this episode of the Going Beyond the Deal podcast,...
18 | George Alifragis | How to Leverage Private Credit for Business Growth
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if financing your business didn’t feel like being capped by traditional bank constraints or compromising majority control and equity? In this i...
17 | TJ Bongiorno | How to Turn ADHD into an Entrepreneurial Advantage
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a high-performing sales engineer with ADHD launches a nootropics company from scratch and actually makes it work?In this episode of ...
16 | Trent Steele | How to Choose Purpose Over Profit in Your Career
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to build a business around purpose instead of profit?In this episode of the Going Beyond the Deal podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. sp...
15 | Jeff Parnell | How to Prepare Your Business for the Next Generation
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Going Beyond the Deal podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. speaks with Jeff Parnell, a seasoned CEO, advisor, and author with deep e...
14 | John Carpenter | How to Optimize Vendor Contracts for Better Profitability
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Going Beyond the Deal podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. welcomes John Carpenter, National Practice Partner at ERA Group and a str...
13 | Chris Murphy | How to Treat Every Role as Essential in Your Firm
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build a law firm that runs like a high-performance business—not just a legal practice? In this episode of the Going Beyond the ...
12 | Michael Johnson | How to Cultivate Essential Habits for Success
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to transform innovation from buzzword to impact? Michael Johnson, PhD, has built his career around bridging the gap between ideas an...
11 | Zach Kuehne | How to Lead a Legacy Business into the Future
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what it takes to keep clean water flowing to millions of homes—day after day, year after year? For Zach Kuehne, it’s more than a job. ...
10 | Darek Hahn | How to Build Authentic Leadership in a Tech-Driven World
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can business owners thrive in a tech-driven world without losing human connection?In this episode of Going Beyond the Deal podcast, J. Michael Fis...
09 | Buddy Valastro | How to Build a Business That’s Both Famous and Grounded
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the defining moment of your life came at 17, and you had to grow up overnight?In today’s episode of the Going Beyond the Deal podcast, J. Mi...
08 | Charles Scott | How to Embrace Discomfort for Personal Growth
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the real pivot in your life isn’t about chasing more, but choosing growth over comfort?In today’s episode of the Going Beyond the Deal pod...
07 | Bill Duerr | How to Lead a Family Business into the Digital Age
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Going Beyond the Deal Podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. sits down with Bill Duerr, President and CEO of Hatteras, a leading ...
06 | Manuel Aczualdez | How to Build a Sustainable Brand in the Spirits Industry
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What drives an entrepreneur to leave a successful corporate career and start something entirely their own? In this episode of Going Beyond the Deal po...
05 | John Ziss | How to Transition from Family Business to Venture Capital
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to transition from family business leadership to venture capital, M&A, and sustainable investing? In this episode of Going Beyon...
04 | Kyle Shroufe | How to Scale Your Business Without Debt or Investors
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build a multi-eight-figure company from scratch without taking on debt or investors? In this episode of Going Beyond the Deal podcast, I si...
03 | Ted Stone | How to Bridge the Gap Between Tech and Executive Teams
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you blend the precision of engineering with the strategic thinking of finance? In this episode of Going Beyond the Deal podcast, I s...
02 | Steve Poliseo | How to Maintain High Performance in Accounting
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a trusted advisor in accounting truly exceptional? In this episode of Going Beyond the Deal Podcast, Michael Fisher interviews Steve Polise...
01 | Joe Furey | How Legacies Thrive and Soar in Modern Business
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it takes to turn an iconic architectural firm into a global powerhouse? Imagine navigating the complexities of succession planning,...
00 | Welcome to Going Beyond The Deal Podcast!
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Going Beyond the Deal Podcast, where real conversations about strategy, leadership, personal growth, and long-term success take center stag...