Nice To Meet You | Behind The Scene Stories of Busy Professionals
This isn’t just another podcast, it’s your backstage pass to personal branding brilliance. Hosted by Rob Pene, this show is the ultimate cheat code for busy professionals and entrepreneurs looking to harness storytelling as their secret weapon.
Episodes
In this powerful episode, we sit down with entrepreneur Frank Scarso, who shares his incredible transformation from addiction to building a thriving business in the cash advance industry.
Frank opens up about his personal struggles, the lessons learned along the way, and how his experiences shaped his approach to business and helping small business owners succeed. This conversation is packed with raw honesty, practica...
What happens when you shake a soda can and never release the pressure? It explodes. Pastor's daughter turned women's empowerment coach Ehmandah Ramsey reveals why successful women are having public breakdowns - and how to spot the warning signs before it's too late.
In this raw conversation, Ehmandah breaks down the "soda can effect" destroying women's lives, shares how to see through perf...
Isabella Bedoya went from 2,000 to 13,000 followers in ONE WEEKEND with a single post that hit 1.2 million views. Now she's building AI agents that replace entire sales teams and licensing technology that could make her millions.
In this explosive conversation, she reveals the exact formula she used to spot trends before they blow up, the 3-step AI agent system that creates her content automatically, and why she ...
Think posting boring real estate content is the key to social media success? Renee Gillette is about to flip everything you know about marketing upside down.
Renee has built a massive following and thriving real estate brokerage using nothing but an iPhone and her pet zebras. But here's what shocked us most: her random video of cleaning pool bugs got 13 million views while her carefully planned content barely reac...
Think grief is something you just "get over" with time? Phil Cohen is about to flip everything you know about healing upside down.
Phil has helped thousands navigate their darkest moments after losing his 14-year-old son in a tragic boating accident 10 years ago. But here's what shocked us most: he argues that avoiding grief actually imprisons you, while facing it head-on sets you free.
In this deeply mov...
Think buying one rental house is safer than investing in apartment buildings? John Casmon is about to flip everything you know about real estate investing upside down.
John has helped families invest in over $100 million of multifamily real estate and is about to go "full cycle" on deals that could change his family's life forever. But here's what shocked us most: he argues that owning ONE rental ho...
In this explosive episode, we dive deep with Christian Rios, who started his real estate journey at just 17 years old and hit six figures by 20. But here's the kicker – his secret weapon isn't spreadsheets or market analysis... it's COMMUNITY.
Christian reveals how New Wealth Advisors Club operates more like a church than a traditional brokerage, with prayer before meetings, Bible studies, beach days, an...
Sammie Ray is a full-time actress, musician, and artist based in Los Angeles. Half Filipino, half Swedish, she's been professionally acting for 10 years and recently got baptized in April after a profound spiritual transformation. She's also a newly certified Pilates instructor launching her business "Take 45."
Key Topics Discussed
Spiritual Journey & Transformation
- Baptism in April 2024 - Maj...
Melissa Hostutler - Business Acquisition Advisor specializing in blue-collar businesses (construction, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pool companies, etc.)
- Nearly 20 years of experience in business acquisitions
- Handles deals typically under $5M, with largest acquisition at $110M
- Website: BlueCollarBusinessAdvisors.com
The Reality of Business Acquisitions
- Business acquisitions are emotionally and financially deman...
When anxiety hijacks your words and attachment wounds sabotage your relationships, what's the path back to authentic connection?
The Journey from Broadway Dreams to Brain Rewiring
Meet Michelle Roberts, a licensed speech-language pathologist turned communication coach who's cracking the code on why we struggle to say what we mean, and mean what we say. From panic attacks that lasted for hours to helping perfor...
In this powerful conversation, Rob sits down with content creator and worship leader Rachel to discuss faith, relationships, and the journey of self-discovery. Fresh off a year of personal transformation that she describes as a "rebirth," Rachel opens up about navigating boundaries in Christian dating, breaking generational patterns as a single mom, and finding her calling in ministry.
Key Topics Discussed
Per...
Join Rob Pene as he sits down with transformational coach Renata Barletto for a deep dive into emotional wellness, self-discovery, and the radical shift from fear-based to heart-centered living. Renata shares her powerful journey of transformation and reveals the coaching methods that help her clients break through limiting beliefs and step into their authentic power.
https://www.instagram.com/renatabarletto
About Renat...
Episode Summary: Neuroscientist-turned-publishing mogul Aurora Winter shares her radical midlife reinvention, moving from "safe and boring" to creative powerhouse at 50+. She reveals the brain science behind feeling stuck, her exact formula for helping authors make $250K per speech, and why your story might be worth millions.
🎙️ About This Episode
What happens when a successful neuroscientist decides that &qu...
Join Rob Pene as he sits down with Amazon FBA expert Pedro Bermudez to explore the dynamic world of e-commerce and selling on Amazon. This comprehensive discussion covers everything from the fundamentals of Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program to navigating the challenges of tariffs, product sourcing, and building a sustainable online business.
Pedro shares invaluable insights on the evolution of Amazon se...
Amber Fuhriman: Success Architect, Author, Speaker, Attorney
- Website: successdevelopmentsolutions.com
- Social Media: @AmberrayFuhriman (all platforms)
- Podcast: Break Your Bullshit Box
Episode Highlights
The Netflix Special Question (1:00) Amber opens up about her challenging year, describing it as "Down But Never Out" - a raw look at overcoming trauma while maintaining resilience.
The Shooting Inciden...
From $10M to Bankruptcy: The Raw Truth About Losing Everything
Neal Thakkar built a $10 million supplement company, then lost it all overnight. Bankruptcy, 40 creditors, living at his parents' house at 31. But his comeback strategy will change how you think about failure forever.
What You'll Learn:
- Why being your own worst enemy keeps you stuck in failure
- How to "rewrite your past" and escape the s...
In this conversation, Rob Pene interviews Austin Holmes, co-founder of Signal Raptor, a PR agency that aims to make public relations more accessible and efficient.
Austin shares insights into his journey from the Navy to the PR industry, the innovative strategies his agency employs, and the importance of community and relationships in building a successful brand. The discussion also covers the role of podcasts in PR a...
What if your biggest breakthrough isn’t in a book, a guru, or a new habit... but already inside your head?
In this raw, unfiltered episode, Rob sits down with longtime friend Chris Bolger, a world-record-breaking hypnotherapist and mental performance advisor to CEOs, elite sales teams, and everyday people ready for more.
Chris shares how a cat video, an armchair, and a deep desire to change turned his life from homeless...
Caleb shares his journey from "glorified freelancer" to business leader, discussing the challenges of building a team and letting go of control.
He explains how his agency niched down to exclusively serve painting contractors after noticing their success in this space.
Key insights:
- Personal growth directly impacts business growth
- Leading by example rather than micromanaging
- Specialization allowed deeper ind...
In this podcast, Alexis Schomer discusses how she co-founded Your Startup Operations with Jenna after they met at a women's entrepreneurship event and bonded over their shared love of motorcycles.
Their business provides virtual assistant services with a focus on creating comprehensive SOPs for small businesses, particularly in the home services, entertainment, and financial sectors. They also offer influencer ma...
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