The Mark Haney Podcast
Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and media personality who has founded or funded a portfolio of 30+ Sacramento-based companies across various industries including: new media, tech, consumer products, real estate, construction, transportation, distribution, and security. Mark's accomplishments include successfully exiting a Rocklin, CA based enterprise that maintained hundreds of employees and generated over $200M in annual revenues. Having scaled the entrepreneurial mountain and achieved many of his lifelong dreams, Mark has turned his attention and resources to helping entrepreneurs succeed. He is currently CEO for HaneyBiz, an investment platform he designed to help entrepreneurs be entrepreneurs by providing one-stop access to capital, expertise, and a strong community. When Mark is not company building, he can be found in his studio igniting the Entrepreneurial Revolution as host of The Mark Haney Show podcast and radio program. Mark also serves as President of the Sacramento chapter of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) and on various corporate and non-profit boards and he and his family devote time to helping military veterans through his "Allegiant Giving" non-profit. You can learn more about Mark at www.HaneyBiz.com.
Episodes
December 10, 2025 • 57 mins
Kids today don’t just need places to play — they need positive environments where they can learn, compete, and grow. That’s what the National Academy of Athletics is trying to restore.
In this episode, CEO Aaron Locks and Area Captain Marcus Tolibas break down how their talk.teach.PLAY!® method gives kids the same lessons many adults learned growing up on playgrounds, parks, driveways, and neighborhood courts — life s...
In this episode, CEO Aaron Locks and Area Captain Marcus Tolibas break down how their talk.teach.PLAY!® method gives kids the same lessons many adults learned growing up on playgrounds, parks, driveways, and neighborhood courts — life s...
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December 3, 2025 • 55 mins
Dive into the incredible story of Sub Sea Systems — a family-owned company in Northern California that creates some of the most innovative underwater attractions in the world.
In this episode, Mark Haney sits down with Jim Mayfield and the next generation of leaders — Hannah de Bie, Kyle Mayfield, and Keenan Mayfield — to explore how this remarkable family built SeaTREK, Aquaticar, SolarCat, and a suite of attractions...
In this episode, Mark Haney sits down with Jim Mayfield and the next generation of leaders — Hannah de Bie, Kyle Mayfield, and Keenan Mayfield — to explore how this remarkable family built SeaTREK, Aquaticar, SolarCat, and a suite of attractions...
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November 26, 2025 • 62 mins
Today on The Mark Haney Show, we sit down with Ryan Duey — Co-Founder & CEO of Plunge — the Sacramento-built wellness company that went from a garage prototype during COVID to one of the fastest-growing cold-plunge and sauna brands in the world.
In this episode, Ryan walks us through:
🔥 The float-tank experience that changed his life
🔥 How COVID shut everything down — and sparked the idea for Plunge
...
In this episode, Ryan walks us through:
🔥 The float-tank experience that changed his life
🔥 How COVID shut everything down — and sparked the idea for Plunge
...
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November 19, 2025 • 52 mins
Meet Jordan Darling, a serial entrepreneur whose journey spans from building the first electric stand-up jet ski to disrupting the $200B building materials industry with his new company, Supersede.
In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, Jordan shares how he turned his early passion for engineering into a successful startup that was acquired by Nikola, what he learned during hyper-growth, and why he’s now on a mission...
In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, Jordan shares how he turned his early passion for engineering into a successful startup that was acquired by Nikola, what he learned during hyper-growth, and why he’s now on a mission...
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November 11, 2025 • 54 mins
Today, on Veteran’s Day, we’re honoring the men and women who never stopped serving.
In this conversation, we sit down with Jeremy Thompson and Ian Boeye from the Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) — an organization fighting to ensure America’s elite warfighters are never forgotten, neglected, or left behind after their service.
SOAA is doing what most people don’t realize still needs to be done...
In this conversation, we sit down with Jeremy Thompson and Ian Boeye from the Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) — an organization fighting to ensure America’s elite warfighters are never forgotten, neglected, or left behind after their service.
SOAA is doing what most people don’t realize still needs to be done...
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November 5, 2025 • 43 mins
What if you actually knew where every sprinkler line, valve box, tree, drain, wire, and irrigation zone was on your property?
That’s the problem that Arik Levy set out to solve when he built YardPro — a GPS-based property mapping and maintenance app designed for homeowners, landscapers, and property managers who are tired of guessing what’s underground.
Arik isn’t new to solving real-world problems.
He’s ...
That’s the problem that Arik Levy set out to solve when he built YardPro — a GPS-based property mapping and maintenance app designed for homeowners, landscapers, and property managers who are tired of guessing what’s underground.
Arik isn’t new to solving real-world problems.
He’s ...
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October 29, 2025 • 55 mins
Sacramento State is thinking differently — and it’s changing the game for the entire region.
In this conversation, Mike Reza, Vice President for University Advancement at Sacramento State, shares how the university is taking an entrepreneurial approach to higher education. From fundraising and alumni engagement to athletics, AI, and new campuses, Sac State is proving that innovation doesn’t just belong in Silicon Vall...
In this conversation, Mike Reza, Vice President for University Advancement at Sacramento State, shares how the university is taking an entrepreneurial approach to higher education. From fundraising and alumni engagement to athletics, AI, and new campuses, Sac State is proving that innovation doesn’t just belong in Silicon Vall...
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October 22, 2025 • 50 mins
Placer County isn’t just growing — it’s thriving.
In this episode, Supervisor Bonnie Gore breaks down what’s fueling that momentum: strong local businesses, great schools, strategic leadership, and a community that actually shows up for one another.
This conversation dives deep into what makes this region a magnet for entrepreneurs, families, and builders who want to be part of something bigger.
🔥 What y...
In this episode, Supervisor Bonnie Gore breaks down what’s fueling that momentum: strong local businesses, great schools, strategic leadership, and a community that actually shows up for one another.
This conversation dives deep into what makes this region a magnet for entrepreneurs, families, and builders who want to be part of something bigger.
🔥 What y...
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October 15, 2025 • 54 mins
AI is completely changing how people find and engage with brands — and traditional marketing strategies aren’t enough anymore. In this episode, I sit down with Josh Hanosh, VP at Three29, to unpack how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and new AI tools are reshaping marketing, search, and lead generation.
We talk about the rise of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) — why it’s different from SEO, how AI “thinks,...
We talk about the rise of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) — why it’s different from SEO, how AI “thinks,...
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October 8, 2025 • 54 mins
This week on The Mark Haney Show, I sat down with Dr. Luke Wood, President of Sacramento State, and I’ll tell you — this conversation will change how you think about higher education.
Dr. Wood isn’t just running a university. He’s rebuilding what college looks like. Under his leadership, Sac State has launched the nation’s first Black Honors College, introduced a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a con...
Dr. Wood isn’t just running a university. He’s rebuilding what college looks like. Under his leadership, Sac State has launched the nation’s first Black Honors College, introduced a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a con...
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October 1, 2025 • 56 mins
Thinking about selling your company — now or in the next few years?
In this episode, Bradley Frisk (Cypress Creek Capital Group / Raymond James) lays out the full exit playbook every founder should hear before taking a call from a buyer.
We cover:
• Prep that creates real enterprise value (often adding millions before you ever go to market)
• How the deal process actually works — IOIs, LOIs, diligence...
In this episode, Bradley Frisk (Cypress Creek Capital Group / Raymond James) lays out the full exit playbook every founder should hear before taking a call from a buyer.
We cover:
• Prep that creates real enterprise value (often adding millions before you ever go to market)
• How the deal process actually works — IOIs, LOIs, diligence...
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September 24, 2025 • 64 mins
What does it take to go from CIA officer to founder of one of the world’s fastest-growing AI startups?
In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, I sit down with Brian Raymond, Founder & CEO of Unstructured.io, to unpack his remarkable story and the explosive growth of his company.
• Brian’s journey from UC Davis → CIA → Investment Banking → Startup Founder.
• Why 90% of enterprise data is useless for AI...
In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, I sit down with Brian Raymond, Founder & CEO of Unstructured.io, to unpack his remarkable story and the explosive growth of his company.
• Brian’s journey from UC Davis → CIA → Investment Banking → Startup Founder.
• Why 90% of enterprise data is useless for AI...
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September 17, 2025 • 43 mins
Amy Berry, CEO of the Tahoe Fund, shares how her team is driving sustainability at Lake Tahoe through innovative partnerships and community support. The Tahoe Fund has raised $30M in private donations to unlock $200M+ in public funding, fueling projects that protect the lake, improve access, and inspire eco-friendly travel. From the East Shore Trail to large-scale forest restoration, Amy explains how environmental stewardship ...
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September 10, 2025 • 43 mins
Donation Link: https://capitalcup.mightycause.com/event/L5investments-2025
The L5 Investments Capital Cup isn’t your average golf tournament — it’s Sacramento’s Ryder Cup–style showdown where 32 business leaders compete head-to-head while raising millions for local charities.
Now in its 11th year, the Capital Cup has crossed $20 million raised, with more than $2 million this year alone. Players fundraise for...
The L5 Investments Capital Cup isn’t your average golf tournament — it’s Sacramento’s Ryder Cup–style showdown where 32 business leaders compete head-to-head while raising millions for local charities.
Now in its 11th year, the Capital Cup has crossed $20 million raised, with more than $2 million this year alone. Players fundraise for...
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September 3, 2025 • 50 mins
In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, I sit down with Derek Chase, founder of OnSight Technology and now VP of Robotics & AI at Nextracker, following OnSight’s recent acquisition.
Derek reveals how his team developed AI-powered robots that are changing the way we manage solar farms—from inspecting millions of panels to predicting failures and reducing costly maintenance. He also explains how the breakthrough Owl...
Derek reveals how his team developed AI-powered robots that are changing the way we manage solar farms—from inspecting millions of panels to predicting failures and reducing costly maintenance. He also explains how the breakthrough Owl...
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August 27, 2025 • 52 mins
Is AI already in a bubble, or are we just in the first inning of something bigger than the internet, railroads, or electricity?
This is Episode 3 in our continuing series on artificial intelligence and venture capital, where Rick Spencer and Ali Mackani join the conversation to explore the AI hype cycle, the rise of large language models (LLMs), and why the real moat isn’t just data but context.
We cover:
...
This is Episode 3 in our continuing series on artificial intelligence and venture capital, where Rick Spencer and Ali Mackani join the conversation to explore the AI hype cycle, the rise of large language models (LLMs), and why the real moat isn’t just data but context.
We cover:
...
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August 20, 2025 • 58 mins
Your brain is wired for greatness—you just have to find the right highway.
In this episode, Melissa Ortiz, Founder & CEO of Activate Human Capital Group, reveals how our brains are built with natural talent pathways—what she calls super highways. By age 15, these highways are already paved. The problem? Most people spend their careers on the wrong road.
Melissa breaks down how to identify and leverage you...
In this episode, Melissa Ortiz, Founder & CEO of Activate Human Capital Group, reveals how our brains are built with natural talent pathways—what she calls super highways. By age 15, these highways are already paved. The problem? Most people spend their careers on the wrong road.
Melissa breaks down how to identify and leverage you...
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August 13, 2025 • 48 mins
n this episode of The Mark Haney Show, we sit down with Gabriel Covarrubias, CEO of MSC Integration—a company transforming how businesses secure their people and property with cutting-edge technology.
Gabriel’s story is remarkable: from navigating a challenging upbringing in foster care to building a national security firm that deploys AI-powered surveillance trailers, cloud-based systems, and integrated protection fo...
Gabriel’s story is remarkable: from navigating a challenging upbringing in foster care to building a national security firm that deploys AI-powered surveillance trailers, cloud-based systems, and integrated protection fo...
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August 6, 2025 • 47 mins
What if one of the most advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in America was quietly being built in Sacramento?
In this episode, Jay Shukla, founder and CEO of Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, shares the incredible story of how he went from a broke student with a borrowed plane ticket to leading a fast-growing pharma company reshoring production in the U.S.
This is more than just a business success story —...
In this episode, Jay Shukla, founder and CEO of Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, shares the incredible story of how he went from a broke student with a borrowed plane ticket to leading a fast-growing pharma company reshoring production in the U.S.
This is more than just a business success story —...
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July 30, 2025 • 54 mins
AI is no longer just a buzzword — it’s fueling a productivity revolution that’s reshaping how companies are built, how people work, and how investors make decisions. In this episode, the discussion dives into what the AI boom means for the future of work, startups, and venture capital.
🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why productivity per employee is the new gold standard for business success
• How AI agents...
🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why productivity per employee is the new gold standard for business success
• How AI agents...
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