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1279: The "Nvidia-like" Business Model That Built a Top 30 Most Fundable Company w/ Benjamin Shapiro

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From a tenured engineering professor at University of Maryland to the CEO of a revolutionary deep tech company, Benjamin Shapiro’s journey is a mast...

1278: The 10% Rule: How to Fuel Your Business Growth with Advertising w/ Tyler Martin

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what separates an ad that gets ignored from one that builds a loyal customer base? It’s not about flashy templates or massive budgets—...

1277: The Empathy Edge... How to Lead Through Change Without Resistance w/ Rebecca Dhrimaj & Adine Stone

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode, we're joined by Rebecca Dhrimaj and Adine Stone, the dynamic duo behind The Empathy Collective. They share their incred...

1276: He Left a Cushy Wall Street Job to Fix Our Broken Education System w/ Nitin Gour

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After nearly two decades in the corporate world of tech and finance, Nitin Gour felt a calling for something more meaningful. He realized that traditi...

1275: This AI Replaces Your Follow-Up (And Works 24/7) w/ Fitzgerald Light II

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of leads slipping through the cracks because you’re too busy to follow up? This episode is your solution. We sit down with Fitz Light, a forme...

1274: What happens when it's NOT YOU, but it's them!? (Here's why your marketing might not be working...)

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you're pouring money and effort into marketing, only to hear crickets? Do you immediately blame your offer, your copy, or y...

1273: The #1 Reason Traditional Industries are Ripe for AI Disruption w/ Zachary Farkas

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Army veteran and nation-leading mortgage lender Zachary Farkas saw firsthand the chaos of real estate transactions and decided to do something about i...

1272: The #1 Reason Your Strategic Plan Is Failing (And How to Fix It) w/ Rebecca Shah

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneurs are idea factories, but even the best ideas are worthless without execution. This episode tackles the massive gap between having a visio...

1271: How This Dual PhD is Connecting the Music Industry with AI and Gamification w/ Alan Hegron

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Alan Hegron, a dual PhD scientist who traded the research lab for the startup world to solve a major problem in the ...

1270: Reid Hoffman Says Your Job is Extinct by 2034... Here’s Your Escape Plan w/ Jess Lane

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling stuck, burned out, or trapped by the "golden handcuffs" of a corporate job? This episode is your permission slip to design a new fut...

1269: Why Being Your Own Stakeholder is a Superpower w/ Mike Conway

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After nearly two decades in the high-stakes tech and finance industries, Mike Conway traded his corporate career for the entrepreneurial grind. He’s...

1268: Growth Isn't Guesswork: The Blueprint for Predictable Revenue w/ Jen Manswell

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerhouse episode, revenue growth architect Jen Manswell dismantles the myth that business growth is a game of chance. With the powerful mant...

1267: Is it all plugged in? This is the truth about successful vs. unsuccessful entrepreneurs, podcasters, authors, etc...

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why some entrepreneurs can launch a podcast, website, or social media channel and see immediate traction, while others do the same things ...

1266: Stop Frankenstein-ing Your Tech Stack... Here's A Guide to Custom Solutions w/ Victoria Balkissoon & Matthew Proetsch

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian sits down with Victoria Balkissoon and Matthew Proetsch, the co-founders of NightShift Codes, a software engineering company th...

1265: Your Next AI Engineer is an AI: The Future of Automation & Custom Models w/ Eshan Chordia

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a world saturated with general AI tools like ChatGPT, Eshan Chordia is carving a new path for entrepreneurs. As the founder and CEO of Impulse AI, ...

1264: From Pennies a Day to a $2M/year Business (and the REALITIES of growth!) w/ Tim Cassidy

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Cassidy shares his incredible journey from a 14-year career as a "clipboard commando" for the federal government to co-founding Online C...

1263: The Counterintuitive Secret to Attracting Everything in Business w/ Garrett Paul

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of only talking to your accountant during the stressful tax season? Garrett Paul is here to completely change your perspective. With a powerhous...

1262: The Hidden Leak Sinking Your Business (And How AI Can Plug It) w/ Sandra Bustos

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every business, regardless of size, struggles with a costly disconnect between their sales and finance systems. This gap leads to revenue leakage, del...

1261: From Firefighter to Founder: How a Side Hustle Became a Lighting Empire w/ Chris Rios

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From firefighter and paramedic to the CEO of a multi-location lighting company, Chris Rios shares the gritty details of how he turned a simple side hu...

1260: This frustrated me... and I know you'll get it!

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever had a no-show for a big call, a proposal go unanswered, or a launch fall flat, leaving you feeling utterly frustrated? In this raw and real Solo ...

1259: The Scrappy Founder's Playbook: Turning Cultural Identity into a Viral Brand w/ DevRaj Patel

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this raw and inspiring conversation, Brian sits down with DevRaj Patel, the first-generation Indian American founder behind Jivati, the first India...

1258: The Hospitality Secret to Sales That Don't Feel "Salesy" w/ Shelley Mann

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of the constant pressure to be "salesy"? This episode flips the script on traditional sales by revealing how a hospitality-first minds...

1257: How to Blend Corporate Structure and Entrepreneurial Spontaneity for Unstoppable Growth w/ Carrie & Sam Mayers

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features a truly unique and inspiring story: the mother-daughter duo behind Corporate Coach & Co. (C3), a business that’s been thri...

1256: The Bitcoin Boat Hasn't Sailed (Yet!)... Here's Why You're Not Too Late w/ Matthew Halfacre

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Halfacre, a 25-year trading veteran and multi-time entrepreneur, joins the show to completely demystify the world of Bitcoin and digital asset...

1255: From 5 to 50 Employees: Your Guide to Scaling People & Culture w/ Melanie Parrish

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of thinking of HR as just paperwork and a necessary evil? In this episode, 20-year HR veteran Melanie Parrish flips the script, revealing how to...

1254: Become a MASTER OF YOUR CRAFT and authority figure in your industry (and achieve 40+ years of relevance and success!) w/ David Drucker

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of hearing that your industry is "dead"? In this episode, David Drucker, a 42-year veteran of the printing world, proves that mastery ...

1253: NOTHING works.

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever find yourself saying (or thinking) that a certain strategy just “doesn’t work anymore”? Whether it’s Facebook Ads, SEO, or cold outreach,...

1252: How to Stop Being the Busiest Person in Your Business (and STOP Being the Bottleneck!) w/ Christy Cox

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you building a business or just creating a high-stress job for yourself? Christy Cox, founder of VeriScale, joins the show to share how she went f...

1251: From NBA Coach to AI Pioneer: The Secret to Making Every Rep Count w/ Wesley Horne

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former NBA shooting instructor Wesley Horne reveals the gritty, unglamorous truth behind elite performance and entrepreneurial success. He shares his ...

1250: The Future of AI is Video! Here's How to Get Ahead of the Curve w/ Sagar Gandhi and Vishal Gandhi

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian sits down with brothers and co-founders Sagar and Vishal Gandhi to explore the next frontier of artificial intelligence: video....

1249: Is Your Business Ready to Sell? This M&A Expert Reveals All... w/ Brad Bostic

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever dream of selling your business for a life-changing sum or acquiring another company to fast-track your growth? This episode demystifies the intim...

1248: The 100x Question That Will Break (and Remake) Your Business w/ Justin Wilhelms

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a successful business owner who feels stuck, overworked, and trapped in the day-to-day operations? This episode is your guide to breaking free...

1247: DON'T Write Your Own Book! Do This Instead... w/ Kristin Clark

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of hearing "content is king" but have zero time to create it? This episode is your solution. We sit down with expert ghostwriter and p...

1246: Forget about EVERYTHING ELSE. This is it.

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you’re waiting for perfect conditions, overthinking every decision, or blaming things outside your control for your lack of progress?...

1245: Ditch the AI Hype and Focus on AI Readiness w/ Brittney Hannah

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of the endless hype around AI and ready for a real strategy? This episode cuts through the noise with Brittney Hannah, an AI strategist with a &...

1244: Unleash Your Inner Rebel: The Secret to True Innovation + Creativity w/ Michael Glatts

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of the corporate grind and bureaucratic creep? Michael Glatts, a self-proclaimed "corporate survivor," joins the show to reveal how he...

1243: How an MIT Astrophysicist Hacked His Own Depression with Data... and How it Can Transform Your Productivity w/ Jake Hartman

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we sit down with Jake Hartman, an astrophysicist-turned-entrepreneur who transformed his personal struggle with depression int...

1242: This tattoo artist + death doula reveals how EGO is killing your business w/ Arville Persons

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a truly unique conversation, we sit down with Arville Persons, a multidisciplinary artist who bridges the worlds of tattooing and death doula work....

1241: How This Founder is Creating "Brain Superpowers" for Kids through Languages w/ Anissa Bouderraoui

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anissa Bouderraoui, a multilingual mom of three and former CFO, shares her journey of transforming a personal passion into LingoCircle, a cutting-edge...

1240: The "Grounded Growth" Secret to Sustainable GROWTH Marketing w/ Cody Gillund

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into the art and science of sustainable business growth with Cody Gillund, the founder of Grounded Growth Studio. Cody b...

1239: NINE unconventional entrepreneurial truths + lessons

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you’re spending too much time planning, overcomplicating, or waiting for the “perfect moment” to act? This Solo Sunday is extra s...

1238: The Contractor Who Treats Every Project Like a Client’s Life Savings (Because It Is) w/ Angel Ortiz

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to build a business with true care and integrity? Angel Ortiz, founder of Zitro Construction Services, joins us to share his incredi...

1237: How to be successful in the world of AUDIO ADVERTISING (and how to be EFFECTIVE rather than annoying) w/ Buck Robinson

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why some ads get stuck in your head but never make you buy? In this episode, we sit down with Buck Robinson, a serial entrepreneur and aud...

1236: Are You a Leader? This Simple Definition Will Change Everything w/ Kelly Kienzle

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of feeling like you're constantly fighting fires in your business? This episode is your guide to shifting from a reactive founder to a stra...

1235: AI Isn’t Stealing Creatives' Jobs... It’s Giving Them Superpowers w/ Roger Baldowski

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian sits down with Roger Baldowski, a 16-year creative industry veteran and founder of Wildcraft, a new kind of creative agency bui...

1234: Are you DATA RICH but INSIGHT POOR? Here's the AI Solution You're Missing w/ Harsha Mokkarala

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you drowning in data from countless dashboards but starving for actionable insights? In this episode, we tackle the all-too-common problem of bein...

1233: Setting Revenue Goals That Actually Matter... And Hitting Them! w/ Noelle Curtis

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode, Brian sits down with Noelle Curtis, a visionary leader and "connector of dots" who has navigated everything from a...

1232: I lost :-(

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like throwing in the towel after just a few losses? This Solo Sunday, I share what buying Powerball tickets taught me about entrepreneurship...

1231: Using Verifiable Data to Build a Business That Matters w/ Jeff Lumpkin

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you're drowning in data but starving for wisdom? In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Lumpkin, a 15-year Microsoft veteran who l...

1230: The Real Reason SEO Isn't Dead (And How to Win With AI) w/ David Black

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of marketing strategies that feel like you're just throwing money at a wall? This episode cuts through the noise with David Black, founder ...

1229: This company is BEATING THE GIANTS while using AI to streamline payroll w/ Lorenzo Di Stefano

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of the soul-crushing complexity of payroll? In this episode, we sit down with Lorenzo Di Stefano, a seasoned entrepreneur who turned his biggest...

1228: The Scalpel vs. The Sledgehammer: How to Break Through Walls in Your Business w/ Anthony Brown

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian sits down with Anthony Brown, a second-generation entrepreneur who is revolutionizing a highly technical and niche industry. An...

1227: Revenue is a Lie! A CFO's Guide to What Really Matters w/ Kelly Goode

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling anxious, guilty, or just plain confused about your business finances? You're not alone. This episode tackles the money taboo head-on with...

1226: This 6-Time Producer of the Year Reveals How to Craft a Killer Brand Video w/ Bobby Holbrook

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In an era where content is king, video reigns supreme. But how do you cut through the noise and create video content that actually grows your business...

1225: From 401ks to 3D printed homes... how to look for and FIND SOLUTIONS w/ Chris Stemler

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you’re missing out on the financial stability of a 9-to-5? This episode tackles the often-ignored (but crucial) conversation about lo...

1224: The Counterintuitive Secrets to More Time, Freedom, and SCALE w/ Rebecca Whitney

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this game-changing episode, Rebecca Whitney shares over 30 years of experience helping businesses scale from millions to nearly $100 million. She r...

1223: Building your company's second brain NATIVELY in Slack w/ Tomas Franc

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of answering the same questions over and over? Frustrated that your team's valuable knowledge gets lost in endless Slack channels? In this ...

1222: The 5-Step CLIMB to Financial Freedom for Entrepreneurs w/ Peter Waitzman

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Financial wellness expert Peter Waitzman joins the show to completely reframe how you think about money on your entrepreneurial journey. He reveals wh...

1221: How designing for EVERYONE helps EVERYONE win in interior design (+ business!) w/ Rachel Jackson

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian sits down with Rachel Jackson, an interior designer who has carved out a powerful niche by creating wellness-centered, sensory-...

1220: The entrepreneur delivering a cybersecurity engineer in a box straight to YOUR home WiFi w/ Erik Barnett

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cybersecurity isn’t just for big businesses anymore—it’s something every entrepreneur, household, and solopreneur needs to think about. In this ...

1219: Reactivating old leads, getting people to COME BACK to your biz, and crushing with local marketing w/ Lee Thompson

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Thompson of ClickSense pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed as a local business today. He reveals why local SEO is a complete...

1218: The ACCIDENTAL NICHE that grew a 7-figure business, and how to lead with heart & scale with ease w/ Nadine Keller

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode, Brian sits down with Nadine Keller, who scaled her first consulting business to over seven figures. Nadine shares her transp...

1217: The CFO generating MORE revenue with LESS resources... and also building automations & AI workflows for small businesses w/ Mike Paradise

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian sits down with Mike Paradise—CFO of Chirocare of Florida and founder of Paradise Automation Solutions—to uncover how he’s...

1216: Stop shipping CRAP! Here's how to build with QUALITY rather than hype w/ Megan Maloney

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of the "move fast and break things" mantra leading to broken products and unhappy customers? This episode is your antidote. We sit dow...

1215: From Flipping Homes to Flipping the Script on Repairs w/ Eric Schell

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Schell didn’t just flip homes—he flipped the script on how property repairs are handled. In this episode, you’ll meet the founder and CEO o...

1214: These AI agents will FIND YOUR NEXT CLIENT exactly when they're ready to buy w/ Anish Chopra

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if AI could find your next customer before you even know they exist? That’s exactly what Anish Chopra is doing with Intently—an AI-powered pl...

1213: The Sales Whisperer’s #1 Rule: Stop Selling and Start Building Trust w/ Wes Schaeffer

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of feeling like sales is a full-contact sport you’re losing? In this episode, Wes Schaeffer, aka "The Sales Whisperer," demystifies ...

1212: She built 50 companies(!) after the age of 40... and here are the secrets to her success w/ Caroline Breeding

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerfully inspiring episode, Caroline Breeding shares how she went from being an occupational therapist to founding and scaling over 50 healt...

1211: Using STRENGTHS-BASED leadership to be the best YOU w/ Mike Vincent

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Vincent’s journey spans 20 years as a Marine officer to co-founding Kaleo Coaching, a leadership coaching company rooted in strengths-based dev...

1210: How this 19yo entrepreneur is CRUSHING paid ads + digital marketing w/ Andre Lokuszta

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At just 19 years old, Andre Lokuszta has already built a digital marketing agency that’s helping businesses generate millions in revenue. In this ep...

1209: The AI Tool That Turns 40-Hour Proposals into 2-Day Wins w/ Shelley Simkins

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of spending endless hours on proposals that go nowhere? In this episode, multi-time entrepreneur Shelley Simkins shares how a ruined Christmas v...

1208: Why your tech stack starts with the PEOPLE behind your business w/ Jack Murphy

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jack Murphy, founder of Motion 3 Technology, shares his unorthodox path from the nonprofit camping industry to building a tech consul...

1207: Surrounding yourself with SMARTER people, getting 1,000 cups of coffee to grow, and innovating with tech & AI w/ Ian Newell

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Newell brings a rare blend of battlefield intelligence, technical leadership, and entrepreneurial grit to the table. As the founder of Golden Hour...

1206: Solving a problem for 10s of MILLIONS of people!? Here's how she's doing it through systems thinking w/ Rukmini Banerjee

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode, Rukmini Banerjee shares how she’s using technology to solve one of the most pressing challenges facing modern families: ca...

1205: Why and how every business can benefit from EXPERIENTIAL marketing w/ Ana Arguello

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ana Arguello—founder and CEO of Taylor Jean Marketing—dives deep into the power of experiential marketing and how it can create e...

1204: Bought companies, sold companies, & building companies through RELATIONSHIPS in the IT space w/ Darek Hahn

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Darek Hahn isn’t your typical tech CEO—he’s a relationship-first entrepreneur who's redefining how businesses experience IT. In this episod...

1203: Building a community of over 8,000 parents and turning it into a THRIVING APP and business w/ Lucie Thome

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lucie Thome turned the overwhelming experience of feeding her first baby into a mission-driven tech platform that’s changing the game for modern par...

1202: How MERCH can build your brand and be mini-billboards EVERYWHERE w/ Kris McAlavey

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kris McAlavey—founder of Merch Dept—pulls back the curtain on how merchandise can transform your brand visibility, deepen loyalty...

1201: IS EVERY COMPANY SAVABLE? Maybe... with the power of the 6 P's w/ Tra Pippin

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tra Pippin is an entrepreneur, attorney, and turnaround specialist who has saved more than 50 companies across 20 industries. In this episode, he brea...

1200: Delivering on champagne dreams for clients REGARDLESS OF THEIR BUDGET w/ Taylor Lewis-Costa

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Lewis-Costa made a bold leap from litigation consulting to launching her own interior design firm, TLC Home—and she’s proving that high-end...

1199: How CONVERSATIONAL UIs are the future – AND the present! w/ Yogesh Nagarkar

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the mind of Yogesh Nagarkar, the brilliant founder behind UNpkl—a next-gen network device that gives everyday users co...

1198: Making WELLNESS more accessible... AND building a franchise-ready model w/ Ann Edwards

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ann Edwards, founder of TherAnnu Restorative Spa and a seasoned physical therapist, shares her journey from solo practitioner to visionary wellness en...

1197: This guy RETIRED thanks to an AI stock trader he built! Here's how YOU can use it too w/ Rick Cockerham

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could build an AI powerful enough to beat the stock market—and retire because of it? That’s exactly what Rick Cockerham did. In this e...

1196: How REAL-TIME AI is changing the job market (and the world!)... and it's ALREADY HERE w/ Congxing Cai

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Congxing Cai, founder of Synco AI and former engineering leader at Snap and Google, breaks down how real-time AI is transforming job ...

1195: Creating MEMORABLE customer experiences through partnership, creativity, and STRATEGY w/ Tyler Hinsley

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler Hinsley, Napa Valley native and founder of Hinsley Consulting, is on a mission to revolutionize the wine industry—not through grapes, but thro...

1194: AI cold calling agents!? Personalized outreach!? Here's how to grow FAST with AI w/ Mike Ali

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Ali, founder of OnPath Marketing, shares how he’s revolutionizing the cold outreach game with AI-powered voice agents and personalized email sy...

1193: RADICAL SELF-INQUIRY to succeed in life and business w/ Candy Hipple

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Candy Hipple, founder of Limenelle, joins the show to unpack the deep inner work that drives sustainable success—not just in business, but in life. ...

1192: START BEFORE YOU'RE READY (and you just might have a business that can be acquired!) w/ Reece Calhoun

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Reece Calhoun shares how his background as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst led him to build a business that was so effective, it a...

1191: The truth about WEBSITE TEMPLATES... and why STRATEGY is the missing ingredient in design & creativity w/ Kelsey Hart

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kelsey Hart, founder and CEO of Creative Honey Badger, joins the show to share how she turned her creative passion into a thriving design and digital ...

1190: From the ARMY to the FBI, here's how you master RESILIENCE as an entrepreneur w/ Sarah Draper

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it truly mean to thrive—not just survive—as a leader or entrepreneur? Sarah Draper brings decades of high-pressure leadership experience...

1189: Quit Pepsi. Spent $20K on an app. Then COVID hit. Here's how to PERSIST and build a successful company w/ Chris Randall

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Randall left a promising corporate career at Pepsi to follow a bigger calling—and built an innovative app-based cleaning company called Sweep....

1188: This AI model outperforms ChatGPT (and others) in Financial Planning(!!) and is bridging the wealth gap w/ John Kanalakis

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the intersection of AI, fintech, and financial literacy with John Kanalakis, founder and Head of AI at Tendi. With exper...

1187: This entrepreneur built a business around getting ETHICAL reviews the consistent way w/ Adam Melenkivitz

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adam Melenkivitz, founder of Test Squared, reveals how he’s building trust in the chaotic world of Amazon reviews by helping brands...

1186: Leveraging PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT lessons to ease cognitive loads for developers (and enabling more SaaS opportunities!) w/ Claire Knutson

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Claire Knutson, founder of Bold Minds and creator of Traverzer, shares how they're transforming the way software engineers work ...

1185: SPEED of execution, results, and profitability through PARTNERSHIPS, AI, and strategy w/ Jason Vazquez

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian sits down with Jason Vazquez—an ex-Deloitte M&A strategist turned serial entrepreneur and startup ecosystem builder. Jaso...

1184: From HGTV to using AI to revolutionize interior design AND great business systems w/ Rebecca Zajac

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca Zajac is a powerhouse in the world of interior design with a rich background spanning TV production on HGTV and A&E, high-end home renovat...

1183: How the Digital Dentist became THE go-to person in his industry w/ Dr. Lorne Lavine

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a former periodontist brings his lifelong passion for technology into one of the most overlooked corners of the healthcare industry?...

1182: THIS HIDDEN METRIC is the one that will ensure your business doesn't fail! Here are the customer success foundations w/ Beth Thornton

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beth Thornton, founder of Thornton Advisory Solutions, shares her journey of building a career around customer success and how it bec...

1181: How to build CONVICTION for your ideas (AND make them better with AI!) w/ Chad Vavra

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you have a million-dollar idea but don't know the next step? Chad Vavra, a designer and developer with over 20 years of experience...

1180: The tech CEO who operates at SCALE and whose company launched an AI receptionist w/ Artie Chang

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian sits down with Artie Chang, President & CEO of PanTerra Networks, a pioneer in unified cloud communications and AI-powered ...