Driven: Unscripted Success

In this episode, we sit down with Logan Harris from Spotter Global to explore the rapidly evolving world of drone detection and airspace security.

Drones over 250 grams are now required by the FAA to broadcast Remote ID — essentially a “license plate” for drones. But what does that mean for pilots, property owners, and security professionals?

We discuss:

• How Remote ID works • How drone operators can be identified • FAA fines and ...

In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, Michael Mannino sits down with Kate Zolock, founder of Dnipro Biz Accounting, LLC, to break down real-world tax strategy for business owners and real estate investors.

Kate explains why bookkeeping is more important than tax preparation and how the right financial foundation creates powerful tax opportunities.

In this episode, we cover:

• LLC vs. S Corp vs. C Corp explained • Why bookk...

Today, we talk with Oscar Hedaya, serial entrepreneur and founder of SafeSpace, the most advanced smart safe on the market. From a family burglary to breakthrough innovation, Oscar shares the story of how necessity became the mother of invention.

In this episode, you’ll learn: • How Oscar came up with the idea for SafeSpace • The importance of first-to-market and product quality • Challenges of merging hardware and software in a st...

In this episode of Driven: The Unscripted Success Podcast, hosts Mike Mannino and Nareman Hamdan sit down with Mike Karp, co-founder of Zoozah, to discuss disrupting the home services industry through technology.

With a background in FinTech and enterprise software, Mike shares how he’s combining licensed home inspections, concierge services, and proprietary tech to build a scalable, SaaS-enabled property management model.

On this episode of Driven: The Unscripted Success Podcast, hosts Mike Manino and Nareman Hamdan sit down with Maribeth Martorana, co-founder and CEO of Sapient Advisors. With over 20 years in tech, financial services, and AI, Maribeth shares her journey, leadership lessons, and insights on building empowered teams and passive income.

Topics Covered:

• Maribeth’s career journey and lessons learned

• Navigating career challenges ...

In this episode, Michael sits down with franchise expert Tom DuFore, a 22-year veteran in the franchising world who has helped over 600 companies expand and advised more than 10,000 business owners.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• Is my business ready to franchise?

• How do I scale without losing control?

• What’s stopping me from growing?

This episode breaks it down.

✔️ The 3 signs your business could ...

In this powerful and insightful episode, Mike sits down with Daniel Strohli—a systems strategist, business builder, and lifelong learner who’s on a mission to optimize and scale businesses through simplicity and clarity.

From flipping plastic trinkets in grade school to managing properties and transforming warehouses into retail goldmines, Daniel shares his early entrepreneurial journey and how genuine curiosity became his greatest...

In this inspiring episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, host Mike Mannino chats with Sara Quintero, founder of Karma Chic Marketplace, a unique multi-vendor e-commerce platform dedicated to empowering independent businesses, artisans, and service professionals.

Sara shares the personal journey that led her from owning a high-end consignment boutique in South Tampa to launching her own online marketplace. What started as a passion ...

Can your genes predict how you’ll react to medications? This week, Dr. Melissa Smith joins the show to share how she's redefining pharmacy through precision medicine and genetic testing. From retail pharmacy burnout to launching her own consulting practice, Melissa opens up about her pivot from traditional pharmacy into the world of pharmacogenomics (PGX).

She dives into why the current “one-size-fits-all” medical model falls short...

Alexander Koster is a driving force behind strategic innovation at Nemours Children’s Health, one of the largest pediatric systems in the U.S. In this insightful and grounded conversation, he shares how his upbringing shaped his mission-driven career, how setbacks like the dot-com crash taught him the power of relationships, and why clarity around success is key to driving results.

Alexander talks about his approach to team leaders...

What really happens behind the scenes when business partnerships fall apart? How do you protect yourself before a contract dispute ever starts? In this episode, attorney Yasir Billoo joins the Driven Podcast to dive deep into what smart business owners need to know about legal risks, contracts, business “divorces,” and how mindset shapes success.

As the Managing Partner at International Law Partners LLP, Yasir brings over 20 years ...

In this compelling episode, Dr. Gesenia Sloan-Peña takes us inside the world of forensic neuropsychology. As a bilingual clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, she breaks down what her work looks like—evaluating everyone from infants with birth injuries to elderly adults with dementia, and testifying in civil litigation cases like medical malpractice and personal injury.

Dr. Sloan-Peña discusses her unique journey into the niche ...

In this fascinating conversation, Stefano Gulbalis shares how his mission to humanize technology led him to launch Nebulai—a digital transformation company combining AI, blockchain, and smart contracts to build a better future. With roots in education, real estate, and enterprise innovation, Stefano brings a visionary perspective on the intersection of emerging tech, purpose, and leadership.

What we covered:

• How Stefano’s ear...

What happens when a former Amazon exec takes a leap into the dental world? In this episode, Daniel Jimenez shares how he's transforming dentistry through cutting-edge tech, high-performance leadership, and a bold, patient-first approach.

• Why Daniel left a lucrative career at Amazon to co-found Stride Dental Group

• How he’s using AI and automation to eliminate admin burden and elevate the...

What does it take to build an unforgettable brand presence at a convention or trade show? In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, Mike and Nareman sit down with Scott Maheu, COO of Exhibit Experience, to explore the creativity, logistics, and leadership that go into building world-class exhibit booths.

Why Should You Listen? Scott shares how his unique blend of military discipline, Amazon operational excellence, and creative...

In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, hosts Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan sit down with Dr. Paola Ballester, a board-certified pediatrician and co-founder of EasyPA. With over a decade of clinical leadership experience and a strong background in healthcare operations, Dr. Ballester is on a mission to solve one of the biggest frustrations in modern healthcare: prior authorizations.

Dr. Ballester explains how EasyPA is...

What happens when a cardiologist and a frustrated dad teams up with tech experts and a pediatrician friend to fix a broken part of healthcare? You get Blueberry Pediatrics—a revolutionary telehealth solution putting pediatric care in your pocket.

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Kahan joins Mike Mannino to share how his personal parenting struggles led to founding a tech-driven healthcare company that offers unlimited pediatric care f...

In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, hosts Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan sit down with tech consultant and former Google engineer, Javier Cortavitarte. From humble beginnings in Caracas, Venezuela to Silicon Valley boardrooms, Javier shares how he navigated his path to success through curiosity, community, and calculated risks.

Javier dives into how his early fascination with technology and communication systems led...

In this inspiring episode, Mike sits down with Nick Abbott, a driven nursing student turned medical product entrepreneur, to unpack how an everyday problem in dermatology sparked a business idea that became the Cut to Fit Bandage. With no formal business background, Nick shares his story of launching a medical product from scratch—from testing fabrics in dermatology clinics to navigating the hurdles of Amazon sales, branding, and p...