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From Scotland to Silicon Valley: Garry Drummond on Bootstrapping, Security Startups & Buying Back Time

On the Your Message Received podcast, host John Duffin interviews Scottish entrepreneur and Loch Technologies founder Garry Drummond about his journey from early adversity and a teenage “Kiddo Video” venture to building security-focused startups in Silicon Valley.

Drummond shares lessons in persistence, execution ov...

Adam Olsen on Speed, Systems, and Staying Ahead

On the Your Message Received podcast, host John Duffin interviews Texas real estate leader Adam Olsen, who has completed over 5,000 transactions and built the Adam Olsen Team and The Commercial Professionals.

Olsen shares how he started in real estate at 18, took seven months to close his first deal, then grew through consistent presence, follow-up, and a willingness to adapt as socia...

Join us on the Your Message Received podcast as host John Duffin interviews Aurora Winter—MBA, award-winning author, TV executive producer, and strategic brand showrunner—about why “the message sent is not the message received” and how concise messaging can transform a business and a life.

Aurora shares how seven words (“five weeks of sun, fun, and tax shelter”) generated $3 million in one week i...

Laurent Cohen (GetOblic) on Trust-First Voice AI, Authenticity, and Building Through Crisis

Host John Duffin interviews Laurent Cohen, founder of GetOblic, about developing a trust-first approach to voice AI and finding an authentic business voice. Cohen shares how living in France, the U.S., and Israel shaped his mindset around craftsmanship, efficiency, and urgency, and discusses feeling safe in Israel despite wartime uncertainty....

Host John Duffin welcomes Josh Klaris, Executive Director of North 10 Philadelphia, to discuss leadership, nonprofit strategy, and place-based community revitalization in Hunting Park/East Tioga (often a neglected neighborhood in Philadelphia).

I've personally attended several North 10 Philadelphia events and have seen firsthand the critical work being done. While I interviewed Josh, you'll hear the passion, mission, and purpose in...

Host John Duffin interviews Ivan Radovic, president and CEO of Novaces and author of Trust 360, about how trust enables teams to tackle major challenges across corporate, military, healthcare, disaster recovery, and federal work.

Ivan shares how growing up amid the Yugoslav conflicts shaped his view that distrust is a root cause of conflict, and how he built trust after immigrating to the U.S.

They discuss resilience after Hurrican...

Are you in need of building a resilient business? Do you ignore cash flow warning signs, risk mitigation, or the urgency of systems strategy? Then today's episode with Sonya Corkery is for you.

Business consultant Sonya Corkery discusses building resilient businesses through strong financial foundations, systems, and risk mitigation. Sonya shares how early work in her family’s struggling service-station businesses taught her ...

On the Your Message Received podcast, host John Duffin interviews multiple-published author and former active-duty/National Guard officer Richard Spegal about authenticity in storytelling and his path from military service to writing.

Spegal explains how reading Anne Rice led him to write adult vampire/paranormal fiction and why he prioritizes realism—characters should act like real people and never pander to the audience&mda...

Overcoming Adversity: From War Zones to Wings 4 Heroes—Featuring Lyubim KoganIn this impactful episode of 'Your Message Received,' host John Duffin sits down with Lyubim Kogan, founder of 'Wings4 Heroes.' They dive deep into Lyubim's incredible journey, from surviving 9/11 to competing as an Olympian, and his profound mission to support veterans affected by war.

The conversation covers how Lyubim navigated the annexation of C...

In this episode of Your Message Received, hosted by John Duffin, we are joined by Kelly Schuknecht, Chief Elevation Officer of Two Mile High Marketing.

Kelly has had documented, transformational success in converting business vision into impact. Kelly shares her journey from losing her job after her company was acquired to starting her own successful marketing firm.

With over 17 years of experience, Kelly delves into the importance...

Living the Expat Dream Life: Transitioning to a New Life Overseas.

Have you ever dreamed of living abroad? Sounds incredible and may feel daunting, too. In this episode of 'Your Message Received', host John Duffin speaks with Guillermo Salas, a successful real estate agent who shares his journey of moving his family from Philadelphia to Spain.

Despite initial resistance and challenges, Guillermo discusses the benefits of pursuing o...

In this episode of Your Message Received, host John Duffin welcomes Dennis McCurdy, a financial advisor, entrepreneur, multiple-time author, Air Force veteran, and Vietnam Vet. Dennis shares insights on overcoming challenges and achieving success by discussing his book, 'Suck It Up, Cupcake!,' his journey of personal and professional growth, and the value of persistence and accountability. I personally love the title of this book!

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Mastering Golf with Systems: Bob Labbe's Pioneering Approach

In this episode of 'Your Message Received', host John Duffin speaks with engineer and author Bob Labbe about his innovative system for improving long-distance putting in golf. Labbe, who enjoyed a successful career in air pollution control, applies his engineering background to the game of golf, developing a unique method called 'Individual Power Factor' (IPF) to enhance p...

In this episode of Your Message Received, host John Duffin sits down with Russell Van Brocklen, known as the "Dyslexia Professor," to discuss his revolutionary methods for helping individuals with dyslexia improve their reading and writing skills.

Russell shares his personal journey of overcoming dyslexia, his experiences in law school, and his groundbreaking research, which was funded by the New York State Education Department. By...

In this episode of 'Your Message Received,' host John Duffin welcomes digital marketing expert Matt Bailey. Matt shares his journey and insights on maintaining fresh and engaging presentations, overcoming imposter syndrome, and understanding the fundamentals of marketing strategy.

As you watch and listen to this episode, you’ll quickly realize that Matt Bailey walks the walk. Matt, who has delivered over 1,500 keynote speeche...

What do you do when you've lost it all?

In this inspiring episode of the Your Message Received podcast, host John Duffin interviews Anil Gupta, best-selling author and renowned speaker, about his incredible journey from losing everything in the stock market crash to finding true happiness.

Anil shares the transformative moment with his wife that changed his perspective, his struggles, and ultimately led to his ultimate triumphs. Lea...

In this episode of 'Your Message Received,' host John Duffin welcomes back guest Tommy Kenyon for a third time for a "greatness" conversation.

Any fan of my podcast will know the name Tommy Kenyon. Tommy has played a very active role in the growth of my podcast. You probably already know that Tommy has guested on my program twice before. They say the third time is the charm; I say, in this case, it's true.

The idea regarding this ep...

In this episode of 'Your Message Received' podcast, host John Duffin interviews John Morris, an accomplished entrepreneur who transformed a $10,000 business plan into a $40 million digital agency, Rise Interactive. Morris shares his journey from being a mediocre student to thriving on skepticism, his unique incremental business approach inspired by marathon training, and the importance of resilience, data-driven decision-making, an...

In this episode of the Your Message Received podcast, host John Duffin sits down with Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, published author, and successful business leader.

We get right to “the short and the sharp” of the situation, early on. Wes shares his journey from studying graphic design and multimedia in Australia to becoming an expert in web design and SEO for trades people and construction businesses.

JD & Wes...