Success in Motion Podcast

In this inspiring episode of The Success in Motion Podcast, host Michael Bishop sits down with Heath Hayes, a mental health and addiction consultant with over 15 years of experience. Heath’s journey is one of resilience and transformation—starting as a case manager supporting homeless individuals, to now leading his own firm that consults with major government and education institutions.

Heath shares how his personal challenges wit...

From making hospital deliveries to advising medtech teams—Ryan Lundquist’s path is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Ryan shares how curiosity, humility, and real human connection helped him rise from the OR floor to the consulting boardroom.

Expanded Description Ryan Lundquist joins host Michael Bishop to talk about his incredible transformation from an instrument setup and delivery driver to a full-line sales rep at Zimmer,...

In this inspiring episode, biotech entrepreneur Elaine Hamm shares her journey from a PhD microbiologist to a leader in early-stage drug development. With over a decade of experience in building and managing biotech ventures, Elaine dives deep into her passion for tackling unmet medical needs—especially in hearing loss, tinnitus, MS, endometriosis, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Elaine talks candidly about the realities of managin...

In this episode of The Success in Motion Podcast, guest host Michael Bishop sits down with John Wijtenburg, a seasoned real estate consultant and asset manager who made a major pivot from hotel investing to helping real estate entrepreneurs scale smarter. John shares his evolution from a Fannie Mae economist to building multi-million dollar hotel portfolios, and ultimately to launching his own consulting venture designed to solve a...

What does it really take to turn a book idea into a bestseller? In this episode of The Success in Motion Podcast, host Alex Burhoe sits down with Lisa Marie Garcia—7-time published author, founder of CEO Book Publishing, and seasoned entrepreneur—to explore the power of professional editing, effective promotion, and leadership in the book publishing world.

Lisa shares her journey from tech CEO to publishing powerhouse, diving into ...

In this episode of The Success in Motion Podcast, host Alex Burhoe sits down with Daniel Cook, CEO of Covest Properties, to explore an innovative approach to homeownership that helps renters transition into equity partners. Daniel breaks down how his unique joint-venture program empowers individuals—especially those who don’t qualify for conventional loans—to build equity, reduce student debt, and secure stable housing.

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In this powerful episode, retired Lieutenant Colonel and structural engineer Shane King joins the show to share how he's overcome fear and doubt to achieve success in life and business. Shane talks about his transition from military service to structural engineering, the importance of facing fear head-on, and how he turned a tough real estate challenge into a thriving passive income stream.

He also dives deep into how a constructio...

In this inspiring episode of The Success in Motion Podcast with Alex Burhoe, we’re joined by Paola Bianchi Delp, President of CareNu and CEO of Secure Health Plans. Paola shares her journey of launching groundbreaking healthcare solutions during one of the most challenging times in history — the COVID-19 pandemic.

She dives into the story behind launching a new Medicare Advantage plan, Secure, and why taking bold action during time...

Dr. Alrick Drummond, a Tampa-based pediatrician, opens up about her path into medicine and the pivotal moments that shaped her career. From her early days at Tampa Bay Tech and Florida State University, to returning home to work alongside the very doctor who inspired her, Dr. Drummond shares real talk on mentorship, health equity, and finding meaning in your work.

She dives into the power of representation in medicine, the unique p...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kelvin Pruitt, the founder of Montego Bay Tour—a vibrant excursion and transportation company based in Jamaica. Though Kelvin is based in Tampa, Florida, he’s made a huge impact on the tourism space in Jamaica through a business built on service, safety, and local connection.

Kelvin shares how a vacation led to an unexpected business partnership and a journey into entrepreneurship—one tha...

What does it take to build a successful real estate career from scratch? In this inspiring episode, Joshua Adlam shares how grit, mindset, and consistent personal development shaped his path in real estate and life. From humble beginnings to spearheading development and acquisitions at Atrium Property Management, Joshua opens up about pivotal lessons, practical tips, and powerful mindset shifts that fueled his success.

In this episode, Alex sits down with Marci Wilhelm, the retired president of MedPartners HIM, to uncover her journey from struggling college graduate to building and exiting a successful healthcare staffing company. Marci shares raw, inspiring insights into what it really takes to become a leader, the value of partnerships, and the hard-earned wisdom of transitioning out of your business—and into the next phase of life.

From negoti...

What does it take to go from bartending to becoming the president of a global tech education company? In this inspiring episode, Breanna Leuze shares her remarkable journey from dropping out of college to leading CareerFoundry — a company that’s helped over 16,000 people change their careers.

Breanna gets real about her early struggles, the hard-won lessons from the service industry, and how saying “yes” to opportunities helped sha...

In this fast-paced and insightful episode, host Alex Burhoe sits down with Ryan McGuinness, founder of RPM Realty Investments — the 14th fastest-growing privately held company in 2024. Ryan pulls back the curtain on the world of direct asset-based lending, a unique lending model that focuses solely on the value of the property, rather than borrower credit or income.

Ryan shares how RPM has streamlined the entire lending process, of...

In this episode, Alex Burhoe is joined by Ben Bridwell, President of Chargebacks911, a leader in the complex and often misunderstood world of payment disputes. Ben dives into the mechanics of chargebacks, how merchants can minimize fraud-related losses, and what it takes to scale a tech-driven, product-led company in the fintech space.

From humble beginnings to leading a global company with over 350 employees, Ben shares his journe...

In this episode of The Success in Motion Podcast, host Alex Burhoe sits down with Steve Ricke, President and CEO of Federal Contracts Corporation. Steve shares his incredible journey—from working as a contract driller to climbing the corporate ladder in equipment sales, eventually becoming the CEO of a company specializing in helping manufacturers sell to the Federal Government.

Steve dives into what makes his business stand out, t...

In this episode of The Success in Motion Podcast, host Alex Burhoe sits down with Jackie McIntosh, Executive Vice President and Market President at Cogent Bank. With nearly three decades of experience in the banking industry, Jackie has built a reputation for integrity, strong financial partnerships, and a commitment to helping businesses grow.

Jackie shares her journey in banking, how she built Cogent Bank’s presence in the Tampa ...

Success in business doesn’t happen overnight, and no one knows that better than Scott Peper, founder and CEO of Mobilization Funding. In this episode of The Success in Motion Podcast, Scott shares his journey from a sales career to building a successful lending business that helps contractors and small businesses access capital when traditional financing falls short.

Scott dives into:

• How he went from doubting the idea of Mobi...

In this episode of The Success in Motion Podcast, host Alex Burhoe sits down with health and wellness coach Tess Cheng to explore how high-performing professionals can achieve sustainable wellness. Tess, with a background in nutrition and years of experience as a health coach, shares how she helps business leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives create customized health strategies that fit their demanding schedules.

From nutrition a...