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In this powerhouse episode, Brian sits down with May Guevara, the founder of Guevara Group and GalaxiTron, who is revolutionizing one of business's most dreaded tasks: compliance. May explains how a childhood spent spotting clothing defects for her mom wired her brain for quality control and led to a career ensuring excellence in high-stakes industries like aerospace and defense. This episode is a masterclass in building a bus...

Feeling overwhelmed by the AI revolution? In this episode, Luka Anic, co-founder of the AI transformation firm Fox + Spindle, demystifies the world of artificial intelligence for entrepreneurs. Luka shares his accidental journey into AI and explains how it became the secret weapon for launching his own business. He breaks down the difference between AI hype and practical reality, offering a clear roadmap for how you can start lever...

In this episode, Brian sits down with Justine Lafond, a two-time founder who has mastered the art of building premium brands. Drawing from nearly 20 years in the luxury space, Justine shares how she translated her expertise from running a luxury interior design firm, Jaunty J Interiors, into launching Étoile Agency, a boutique media agency. This conversation is a masterclass in applying high-end principles to any business, focusing...

Ever felt like you’ve thrown money at paid ads with nothing to show for it? You’re not alone. In this episode, Kayla Bravo, the founder of Maverick Advertising, pulls back the curtain on why most ad campaigns fail before they even start. She reveals that success isn't about having the biggest budget or the cleverest ad copy; it's about building a rock-solid business foundation first. This episode is a masterclass for any ...

In his first Solo Sunday of 2026, Brian Lofrumento shares his biggest and most urgent prediction for the year: AI is no longer an early-adopter advantage; it’s rapidly becoming the bare minimum for business viability. Using a powerful analogy from the rise of the internet, Brian explains how we’ve reached a tipping point where not using AI won't just slow you down—it will actively penalize you and leave you behind. He breaks d...

Meet Dr. Peter Bonutti: a surgeon, inventor, professor, author, and powerhouse entrepreneur who operates a 40,000-square-foot medical device incubator from a town of 13,000 people. In this episode, Dr. Bonutti unpacks his incredible journey from a resident inspired by an inventive mentor to an innovator with over 500 patents to his name. He reveals his core philosophy: identifying problems from the patient's perspective and re...

To kick off 2026, Brian is joined by his good friend and fellow entrepreneur, Ian Westermann of Essential Tennis, for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the real journey of a long-term creator. They pull back the curtain on the emotional highs and lows of building a content-driven business, from the thrill of growth and scaling a team to the painful reality of market saturation and the need to pivot. This episode is a must-listen...

In a world full of transactional businesses, Justin Weinstein has built a law firm that thrives on deep, meaningful relationships. As the founding partner of Weinstein Legal Team, he’s scaled his practice across Florida by making legal representation more accessible, transparent, and human. This episode is a masterclass in building a powerful company culture that goes far beyond ping pong tables and free snacks. Justin reveals how ...

Tired of health apps that just throw data at you without helping you change? Deniz Binay, a former Google product manager who helped launch iconic products like Google Assistant and Gemini, is here to fix that. In this episode, Deniz shares how he’s building Lemon, an AI health companion designed to help you take action rather than just drown in insights. He breaks down his journey from early entrepreneurial side hustles to leading...

In this episode, Brian sits down with Keith Smith, a 7-time founder who is now tackling a $13 trillion problem with his AI-first platform, GoodStream. Keith shares his incredible journey from being a self-proclaimed "unemployable" kid to deploying over $6 billion in private credit, and how living that pain firsthand led him to build a game-changing solution. This isn't just a story about tech; it's a masterclass...

As we close out the year, it's time for one of the most anticipated Solo Sunday episodes: Brian's one word for 2026. For the eighth year in a row, Brian is ditching the long list of easily-forgotten New Year's resolutions for a far more powerful approach — choosing a single word to serve as a theme, a filter, and a guide for the entire year. In this episode, he walks through his words from the past seven years (like ...

This is Operate Week – a special Christmas-week series on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast celebrating the release of my second book, OPERATE: Escape the Finisher’s Trap and Build a Business That Runs Without You.

For the next seven episodes, I’m gifting you something I’ve never done before on this show: one full pillar per day from the OPERATE framework, straight from the audiobook.

No fluff. No teasers. Just the core opera...

This is Operate Week – a special Christmas-week series on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast celebrating the release of my second book, OPERATE: Escape the Finisher’s Trap and Build a Business That Runs Without You.

For the next seven episodes, I’m gifting you something I’ve never done before on this show: one full pillar per day from the OPERATE framework, straight from the audiobook.

No fluff. No teasers. Just the core opera...

This is Operate Week – a special Christmas-week series on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast celebrating the release of my second book, OPERATE: Escape the Finisher’s Trap and Build a Business That Runs Without You.

For the next seven episodes, I’m gifting you something I’ve never done before on this show: one full pillar per day from the OPERATE framework, straight from the audiobook.

No fluff. No teasers. Just the core opera...

This is Operate Week – a special Christmas-week series on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast celebrating the release of my second book, OPERATE: Escape the Finisher’s Trap and Build a Business That Runs Without You.

For the next seven episodes, I’m gifting you something I’ve never done before on this show: one full pillar per day from the OPERATE framework, straight from the audiobook.

No fluff. No teasers. Just the core opera...

This is Operate Week – a special Christmas-week series on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast celebrating the release of my second book, OPERATE: Escape the Finisher’s Trap and Build a Business That Runs Without You.

For the next seven episodes, I’m gifting you something I’ve never done before on this show: one full pillar per day from the OPERATE framework, straight from the audiobook.

No fluff. No teasers. Just the core opera...

This is Operate Week – a special Christmas-week series on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast celebrating the release of my second book, OPERATE: Escape the Finisher’s Trap and Build a Business That Runs Without You.

For the next seven episodes, I’m gifting you something I’ve never done before on this show: one full pillar per day from the OPERATE framework, straight from the audiobook.

No fluff. No teasers. Just the core opera...

This is Operate Week – a special Christmas-week series on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast celebrating the release of my second book, OPERATE: Escape the Finisher’s Trap and Build a Business That Runs Without You.

For the next seven episodes, I’m gifting you something I’ve never done before on this show: one full pillar per day from the OPERATE framework, straight from the audiobook.

No fluff. No teasers. Just the core opera...

Meet Andrew Safnauer, a serial entrepreneur who proves that the pattern of success isn't about luck—it's about execution. From winning an Emmy and launching a seven-figure apparel brand to building a luxury vehicle wholesale organization from scratch, Andrew has mastered the art of turning ideas into reality. In this episode, he breaks down the single biggest obstacle holding most wantrepreneurs back: the fear of making d...