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Episodes
Maureen Paley used to avoid budgeting like the plague. Now she helps other people take control of their money and rewrite the stories that hold them back.
In this episode, she shares how she cracked her own code. Paying off student loans. Becoming a financial advisor. Launching her own wealth advisory firm.
From social work to Wall Street... Maureen’s story is a mix of mindset shifts, systems thinking, ...
Heather Ferrari grew up in a family-run restaurant. She jumped into sales before most people had a résumé. And she built a top-producing insurance agency by 23.
But even after 25 years in business, she’s still facing moments that almost make her quit.
In this episode, Heather gets real about burnout, money mistakes, and the emotional weight of launching her first book.
From high heels at golf outings t...
Gary Grewal didn’t grow up in poverty. But seeing the gap between the “haves and have-nots” shaped how he thinks about money.
Now a financial planner and author of Financial Fives, Gary talks about frugality without feeling deprived. Building side businesses that actually last. And why saving too much can mess you up just as much as overspending.
This episode digs into the psychology of money. The myths...
Andre Young never set out to be a leadership speaker. He didn’t even want to write or talk in public. But after a tough divorce and burnout from 19 years in mental health, he built a global business helping leaders lead better.
In this episode, Andre shares how personal struggles shaped his mission. Why most promotions go sideways. And the “Leader’s 7” languages that unlock real team performance.
A raw,...
He’s made billions in revenue for brands... from the edit bay.
Paul Morrell’s journey started in a music studio and led to launching Fluxcap AI, a creative agency built for the age of AI.
In this raw, high-energy conversation, Paul opens up about navigating divorce, burnout, and the brutal reality of creative work in a post-AI world.
He breaks down the new rules of attention. How editors can survive by...
He built a marketing agency from scratch... right after losing his job and his biggest client.
In this episode, Anthony Chiaravallo shares how he went from cold calls and corporate burnout to leading a multi-million dollar firm built on leverage, loyalty, and smart delegation.
We dive into the messy early days, the rollercoaster of landing clients, and why giving his team freedom was the best move he ev...
Born and raised in New Jersey, Mustafa Ladha didn’t take a straight line to success. From dreams of politics to dropping out of med school to becoming a wealth strategist, Mustafa shares why he walked away from traditional paths... and how he built financial freedom by helping others invest in real estate. We dive into why most people misunderstand money, how Mustafa raised $40M+ without a big brand, and ...
Seth Marlatt knows where the real opportunity hides. In industries no one’s talking about. From launching six startups to growing Altair into a 65-person AI-powered product studio, Seth shares how deep trust, invisible systems, and non-trendy markets can build unstoppable businesses. In this episode, we dig into how to protect your company from AI pitfalls... why slow scaling wins in the long run... and the new rules for building c...
He burned out in the music industry. Got fired while battling a rare illness. And fell into SEO almost by accident. Today, Michael Forgie runs Next Step Connect, an agency that helps local businesses rank fast. No fluff. No filler. In this episode, Michael shares how he rebuilt from rock bottom, why AI isn’t a threat to local search, and how “drafting” off other businesses gave him a head start. Raw, tact...
Chris Rodriguez left the corporate ladder behind. But not in the way you’d think. After years in a high-paying engineering role, he and his wife took a five-month sabbatical across Latin America to dive into coding, design, and entrepreneurship. What came next was the launch of Solstice Web Studio, a boutique agency built on speed, security, and hand-coded precision. In this episode, Chris shares how they...
Tomas David Ye left a lucrative software engineering job at Amazon to solve one very specific problem. How warehouses pack boxes.
What started with him sleeping on a warehouse floor turned into Perseuss, a fast-growing SaaS company helping operators cut shipping costs and make fulfillment more efficient.
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After surviving a brutal case of COVID and restarting his business from scratch, Jonathan Goodman didn’t just pivot. He rebuilt everything.
Once a web developer and SEO guy, he now builds AI voicebots so real, people yell at them.
In this episode, Jonathan shares how a health scare pushed him to reinven...
Most people think fintech is all sleek software and billion-dollar exits. Sebastian Burtone sees the trenches.
After 35 years in financial services, he now helps early-stage fintechs land real customers. Before the runway runs out.
In this episode, Sebastian shares how he and his partner built a lean sales agency for fintech startups. The overlooked tool that saves him hours a day. And why AI still can’t replace real relationship-b...
Most business owners chase revenue. These two chased clarity—and built a system around it.
Chris and Jason scaled through chaos, eliminated debt, and turned their hard-earned lessons into a software tool that now helps other founders do the same. In this episode, they unpack how Profit First changed everything—and why most growth plans ignore the one thing that really matters: cash flow you can trust.
Gene Godick scaled G-Squared Partners from a one-man show to a 40-person firm serving over 80 clients—without chasing hustle culture. In this episode, he shares how building systems, hiring early talent, and staying present helped him create long-term growth. If you're a founder juggling scale and sanity, you’ll want to hear this.
He built his agency without a sales team. And without being glued to his desk. In this episode, Tom Slocum shares how he scaled from scratch using cold calls, community, and some clever AI workflows. We unpack his playbook for automating outbound, using VAs across continents, and the real reason he’s working to remove himself from the business entirely. If you’re a founder looking to grow lean and smart, ...
Most founders treat culture like a soft skill. Cedar Pruitt sees it as a strategic system for scaling faster and keeping great people longer. In this episode, she breaks down how to actually measure and improve culture—and why getting it wrong quietly kills growth. Whether you lead a lean team or a fast-scaling org, her approach is a game-changer.
In this episode, I chat with John Marks, a best-selling author and the visionary founder of Search for Common Ground, the world's largest peacebuilding NGO.
We explore the rewarding yet challenging journey of starting a nonprofit and the balance between purpose and profit.
John shares valuable insights on patience in entrepreneurship, emphasizing that building credibility takes time and flexibility is k...
Curious about the keys to leadership success?
In this episode, I chat with business journalist and leadership expert, Sally Percy.
We dive into the habits and mindsets that top leaders use to thrive in challenging times.
From navigating uncertainty to building resilience, Sally shares actionable insights from her years of research and writing on leadership.
Whether you're leading a team or running you...
In this episode, Maria Ross shares her inspiring journey from corporate life to becoming an entrepreneur, speaker, and author.
We dive into her new book, The Empathy Dilemma, where Maria explains how empathy can fuel success in leadership and business.
Maria also opens up about overcoming challenges, including her recovery from a near-fatal brain aneurysm and how it shaped her career.
If you're looking for insights on using empathy...
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