Entrepreneur Episodes

Dan Schlund believes the moments that bring us crashing down can also become the foundation for building something greater. Known around the world as “The Rocketman,” Dan is an entrepreneur, paramedic, stunt performer, author, speaker, and one of the few people to master the extraordinary art of Rocketbelt flight. For more than a decade, he completed hundreds of flights across 26 countries and six continents, taking his career from Hollywood stunt work and live-action productions to major international events. But Dan’s story reaches far beyond the spectacle of flying. His career has crossed professional stunt work, pyrotechnics, film and television production, and emergency medical services, giving him a unique understanding of both high-risk environments and the responsibility of protecting the people working within them. That perspective became deeply personal after Dan survived catastrophic injuries, including severe burns that cost him 185 square inches of skin and a lat…

Robert Fojo on Career Reinvention and Starting Over in Your 40s | 1,627 Robert Fojo believes starting over is not the end of your story. It can be the beginning of building something you truly own. A former attorney turned payments entrepreneur, Robert's career is a powerful story of reinvention. After graduating from Harvard Law School, he spent 17 years practicing law at major firms and eventually running his own practice. But when that chapter came to an abrupt end in 2021, Robert found himself in his 40s facing the challenge of rebuilding his career from the ground up. He entered the payments industry with no shortcuts, knocking on doors, learning the business firsthand, and developing the skills required to succeed in an entirely new field. Within a year, he became the number one representative on his sales team and eventually founded Max Value Processing. Today, Robert helps business owners use payment technology as a tool for growth while mentoring people who are na…

Matt Estrin on Entrepreneurship, Faith, and Building a Business | 1,626 Matt Estrin believes it is never too late to take a leap of faith and build something meaningful. An entrepreneur, speaker, author, and founder of 477 Distilling, Matt spent 15 years as a pastor before stepping into an entirely new chapter as an entrepreneur. Since making that transition, he has launched seven businesses, created jobs, strengthened communities, and experienced firsthand both the challenges and rewards of building companies from the ground up. In his book, I Know the Owner: From Holy Water to Happy Hour, Matt shares the failures, victories, and unexpected lessons that shaped his journey from ministry to business ownership. Today, he uses those experiences to help aspiring and established entrepreneurs build stronger businesses, develop healthy company cultures, and lead with greater purpose and integrity. Although his career has evolved, Matt's faith remains at the center of how he appr…

William Sullivan on Cybersecurity and Post Quantum Encryption | 1,620 William Sullivan believes sustainable growth is built through operational discipline, aligned teams, and the ability to execute when the stakes are high. An executive builder with 25 years of experience across federal contracting and commercial technology, William has built and scaled multi-billion-dollar business units at some of the world's leading technology companies, including IBM/Tivoli, PeopleSoft/Oracle, SAP, Informatica, and AWS. Throughout his career, William has specialized in transforming underperforming divisions into market leaders. By aligning sales and technical teams, strengthening operational systems, and creating greater accountability around execution, he has delivered consistent revenue growth exceeding 100% year over year. Today, William leads the U.S. operations of Iothic, bringing decades of experience in government technology, cybersecurity, and enterprise growth to the rapidly e…

Barbara Kvelstein on Skincare, Wellness, and Natural Beauty | 1,617 Barbara Kvelstein believes beauty and wellness are most powerful when they enhance who you already are. Founder of Nordic Clinic and creator of the Scandinavian inspired skincare brand Norderm, Barbara brings a global perspective to beauty, aesthetics, and wellbeing. After traveling to more than 90 countries as a professional tennis player and model, she developed a deep appreciation for skincare and the connection between feeling confident and feeling well. Originally from Northern Europe, Barbara created Nordic Clinic to bring an authentic Scandinavian philosophy of care to Seattle, one centered on natural beauty, quality, and thoughtful approaches designed with long term results in mind. Her entrepreneurial journey also extends into hospitality and wellness. Together with her husband, former professional tennis player Hans Podlipnik, Barbara co-founded Earthlight Villas, a luxury hospitality and wellnes…

Bruce Ashford on The Power of Clarity in Business and Leadership | 1,613 Bruce Ashford believes meaningful growth begins with clarity, not complexity. A strategic advisor, author, and founder of The Ashford Agency, Bruce helps nonprofit leaders and founder led businesses bridge the gap between the impact they are making and the growth they are capable of achieving. By combining clear messaging with practical strategy, he equips leaders to build organizations that are both mission driven and sustainable. Drawing on more than two decades of executive leadership experience, Bruce has advised nonprofits, universities, businesses, and CEOs across local, national, and international organizations. As a certified StoryBrand Guide and Small Business Flight Plan® advisor, he specializes in helping leaders communicate with greater clarity, strengthen their strategy, and lead with confidence. A prolific author of nine books and hundreds of articles, Bruce has also served as a speechwr…

Reed Nyffeler on Entrepreneurship and Purpose Driven Business | 1,592 Reed Nyffeler believes business is at its best when it creates opportunity, develops people, and serves a purpose beyond profit. A lifelong entrepreneur, Reed has dedicated his career to building companies that empower others to lead, grow, and make a meaningful impact. As the founder and CEO of Signal, an international security services franchise, he has helped create a business centered on giving people peace of mind so they can focus on what matters most. His entrepreneurial vision extends beyond one company. Reed also founded Filtergo, a commercial air care franchise, and Framebrand, a technology and analytics company that helps franchise organizations scale with greater clarity and efficiency. Across every venture, his focus remains the same: equipping entrepreneurs with the tools, systems, and leadership they need to build businesses that strengthen their communities. As the author of Transform Thr…

Julia Hurley on Single Mom Success and Overcoming Adversity | 1,590 Julia Hurley believes your circumstances may shape your beginning, but they never have to define your future. A nationally recognized real estate broker, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and former elected official, Julia has built a career defined by resilience, leadership, and reinvention. Becoming a single mother at just 15 years old, she learned early that success is not determined by where you start, but by the choices you make along the way. Through determination and relentless perseverance, Julia earned a college degree, built award winning businesses, achieved national recognition in real estate, and became a trusted voice in entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Along the way, she has continued to launch new ventures, mentor others, and inspire people to pursue bigger possibilities for their lives. More than her accomplishments, it is Julia's journey that resonates. She has turned adver…

Dr Tim Newman on Public Speaking and Communication Skills | 1,584 Dr. Tim Newman believes great opportunities rarely go to the best ideas. They go to the people who communicate them best. A communication coach, podcast host, and self described recovering college professor, Dr. Newman has spent more than 20 years helping professionals speak with greater confidence, clarity, and influence. His practical approach removes the mystery from public speaking, replacing fear with simple, repeatable systems that help people connect with any audience. Creator of The Formula for Public Speaking and the Confident Connection Formula, Tim equips leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the tools to deliver memorable presentations, craft compelling elevator pitches, and communicate in ways that inspire action. As the host of the Speaking with Confidence Podcast, he continues to share practical strategies that help people stand out in business and life. Beyond communication, Tim brin…

Rita Rai on Business Strategy and Operational Excellence | 1,582 Rita Rai has spent her career solving the complex challenges that keep organizations from reaching their full potential. A senior executive and strategic advisor, Rita has led high impact transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, helping executive teams navigate growth, operational complexity, and organizational change. Her expertise spans strategic planning, operational excellence, process optimization, technology strategy, program leadership, and change management. Known for her ability to connect big picture vision with practical execution, Rita helps organizations improve performance, streamline operations, reduce costs, and create better experiences for both customers and teams. At the heart of her work is a simple belief: sustainable success comes from aligning strategy, people, and execution. Through thoughtful leadership and a talent for solving complex problems, Rita helps organizations m…

How Cody Lee Helps Small Businesses Grow Locally | 1,573 Cody Lee is building more than a marketplace. He's helping local entrepreneurs thrive, one event at a time. As the founder and CEO of Food Truck Club, Cody has transformed the way businesses and communities connect with local food vendors. Under his leadership, the company has coordinated thousands of events, served hundreds of thousands of meals, and created new opportunities for independent food truck owners across the country. Before launching Food Truck Club, Cody built his career in sales, an experience that shaped his practical approach to entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth. Today, he shares real world insights on building marketplace businesses, scaling startups, developing high performing sales teams, and navigating the challenges every founder faces. At the heart of Cody's work is a simple belief: when small businesses succeed, entire communities benefit. His mission is to empower entrepreneur…

Todd A. Krause on Scaling a Business with Better Systems | 1,572 Todd A. Krause believes businesses don't struggle because they lack opportunity. They struggle because they outgrow the systems that once made them successful. A CPA, MBA, entrepreneur, and business strategist, Todd has spent his career helping organizations scale with clarity and purpose. As the owner of The Cleaning Authority in Fishers, he grew the business from $1.8 million to more than $4 million in revenue while creating an award winning workplace culture built on strong leadership and engaged teams. Today, through Silversun Consulting, Todd helps home service business owners overcome the challenges that prevent sustainable growth. His work focuses on building leadership, creating scalable systems, and developing healthy workplace cultures that allow companies to grow without relying on constant owner involvement. Drawing from decades of experience across finance, banking, entrepreneurship, and operatio…

Anthony Moreno on Fitness That Actually Works | 1,564 Anthony Moreno is challenging everything people have been taught about fitness. A former British Army soldier, Royal Air Force firefighter, entrepreneur, and author of Fitness Sucks!, Anthony has spent more than 15 years helping people break free from the cycle of extreme diets, unrealistic expectations, and all or nothing thinking that keeps so many stuck. As the founder of The Fusion House, he has coached thousands of clients, trained competitive athletes, mentored future fitness professionals, and built thriving businesses around one core belief: lasting health should fit your life, not take it over. Anthony's message stands in sharp contrast to today's fitness culture. Instead of chasing perfection, he teaches consistency. Instead of guilt, he promotes sustainability. Instead of punishing workouts and impossible standards, he helps people build habits they can maintain for a lifetime. His practical, no nonsense a…

Nikki Cruise on Living with Purpose and Joy | 1,561 Nikki Cruise believes joy is not the reward for overcoming life's challenges. It is the strength that carries us through them. An international speaker, coach, and founder of Joy Inspired, Nikki has dedicated her life to helping people reconnect with purpose, resilience, and authentic joy. Her message is rooted in lived experience, not theory. After overcoming profound personal adversity, including a season that left her in a wheelchair, she discovered that lasting fulfillment is not found by waiting for life to become easier. It is created through the choices we make every day. Today, Nikki equips leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals to build lives that are aligned from the inside out. Through her signature message, The Joy Factor, she challenges the belief that joy comes after success, showing instead that it is the foundation for stronger leadership, deeper relationships, greater creativity, and meaningful impact. W…

Ramiro Moreno on Cleaner Air Healthier Living | 1,559 Ramiro Moreno has spent nearly three decades solving a problem most people do not realize they are living with every day. As the founder and president of DWD2 Clean Air, Ramiro has built his career around improving the quality of the air people breathe by addressing contamination where it actually begins, inside the HVAC and air conditioning systems that power homes, vehicles, and commercial buildings. Long before indoor air quality became a mainstream concern, Ramiro recognized a critical gap in the industry. While many solutions focused on treating symptoms at the surface, the root causes, mold, bacteria, and accumulated contamination within evaporator systems, often remained untouched. Determined to change that, he introduced non-invasive evaporator cleaning technology to the United States, creating a more effective approach that challenged conventional industry practices. Today, his work continues to help organizati…

Christopher McKeithen on Avoiding Costly Cyber Breaches | 1,542 Christopher McKeithen learned in combat that the most dangerous threats are often the ones you never see coming. After serving in the U.S. Army, including a combat deployment to Iraq, he carried a simple lesson into the cybersecurity world: the difference between a manageable problem and a catastrophic failure often comes down to identifying vulnerabilities before an adversary does. That philosophy became the foundation of Aegis Cyber Defense. As founder and CEO, Christopher built Aegis to help organizations uncover the security exposures hiding in plain sight. His platform provides security and IT leaders with a clear understanding of their attack surface, prioritizing real world threats based on active exploitation data rather than overwhelming teams with endless alerts and noise. Built as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Aegis Cyber Defense specializes in helping lean security teams and r…

Matthew Fornaro on Avoiding Costly Business Mistakes | 1,530 Matthew Fornaro helps business owners navigate legal challenges before they become costly problems. With more than two decades of experience serving businesses throughout South Florida, Matthew has built a reputation for providing clear, practical legal counsel in areas where entrepreneurs often need it most, contracts, disputes, negotiations, risk management, and business growth. Rather than overwhelming clients with legal jargon, he focuses on helping business owners make confident, informed decisions that protect what they have built and position them for long term success. Whether advising startups taking their first steps or established companies managing complex business issues, Matthew brings a strategic mindset that balances legal protection with real world business objectives. His philosophy is straightforward: the best legal strategy is not just about solving problems. It is about helping businesses …

Dr Alison Pattison on Turning Vision Into Action | 1,528 Dr. Alison Pattison thrives at the intersection of education, leadership, entrepreneurship, and advocacy. As a professor, Senior Doctoral Chair at Grand Canyon University, entrepreneur, podcast host, speaker, and advocate, she has dedicated her career to helping people turn ideas into impact. Her work spans health and human services, leadership development, higher education, and developmental disability advocacy, all connected by a common mission: empowering others to create meaningful change. Known for her ability to bridge academic excellence with real world application, Dr. Pattison mentors emerging leaders, researchers, and professionals who want to make a difference in their communities and industries. Whether guiding doctoral candidates, launching innovative projects, or leading conversations that inspire growth, she brings a unique blend of strategic thinking, compassion, and vision. At her core, Dr. Pattison …

Chris McManus on Building a Business from the Ground Up | 1,504 Chris McManus built GC Landscaping Inc. from the ground up with grit, loyalty, and a vision bigger than landscaping. What started as mowing lawns at 19 years old has grown into a trusted hometown company transforming backyards into places where families gather, memories are made, and life happens outdoors. Born and raised in Morganton, North Carolina, Chris leads with the same values he was raised on: hard work, honesty, creativity, and treating people right. From custom pools and outdoor kitchens to patios and full property transformations, GC Landscaping is known for bringing big ideas to life with craftsmanship, heart, and a team that takes pride in every single project. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎧 Love our show? Show some love! 👉 Check out today’s guest: www.gclandscapinginc.com 🎬 Need stunning videos, clean audio, or scroll-stopping designs? Check out our media services at https://www.kmmedia.pro/ — Top-tier …

Jessie Tylre Williams on Healing and Finding Purpose | 1,497 Jessie Tylre Williams is an author, entrepreneur, musician, and philanthropist whose life and work are defined by resilience, reinvention, and impact. With roots spanning Mexico and Canada, she has built a multi faceted career on the Riviera Nayarit, leading ventures across real estate, creative work, and philanthropy. She is the founder of Second Faze Real Estate and Property Management, as well as Planetary Persuasion, an organization dedicated to meaningful social impact. Jessie also created the National PTSD Benefit and Galas, taking her mission across Canada to raise awareness and funds for veterans and first responders living with PTSD. Her work earned her a Commendation Medal from the Minister of Veterans Affairs, one of the country’s highest civilian honors. An award winning musician and co author of the number one bestselling book Transforming Pain Into Purpose, Jessie brings a voice that is direct, live…

Troy Perkins on Smart Investing in Gold and Diamonds | 1,496 Troy Perkins is a premier estate jewelry expert and entrepreneur known for bringing clarity and transparency to an industry often built on confusion. With over 20 years of experience handling millions in estate jewelry, diamonds, and precious metals, Troy has seen every side of the market, from rare heirlooms to costly mistakes. His work is centered on one mission. Give people the truth so they can make smarter, more confident decisions. While many in the industry benefit from information gaps, Troy built his business on the opposite approach. Education, honesty, and full transparency. He breaks down what dealers do not say, where hidden markups exist, and how buyers can avoid overpaying on everything from engagement rings to gold investments. Beyond consumer education, Troy brings a powerful entrepreneurial perspective. Starting with no background in jewelry, he built a seven figure business by doing what most w…

1,476 | Jake Robbins on Becoming a Stronger Version of You Jake Robbins, known as “The Modern Alchemist,” is a coach, entrepreneur, and speaker focused on deep, identity-level transformation. Based in Minneapolis, he is the owner of High Caliber Records, Built Different Music Group, and A Better Life Living, a growing platform designed to help individuals step into their next level of life and leadership. His work centers on helping high-functioning individuals break subconscious patterns, expand their internal capacity, and move beyond surface-level change. Through A Better Life Living, he also provides courses that address mental health and addiction at the root, creating lasting and sustainable transformation. Jake’s approach is shaped by lived experience. After navigating mental health and addiction challenges from a young age, he rebuilt his life through a combination of inner work, discipline, and self awareness. Today, he integrates that experience with modern coaching…

1,474 | From Breakdown to Breakthrough Gretchen Schoser Gretchen Schoser, known as G Rex, is a mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and podcast host redefining how individuals and organizations approach well being. She is the co host and business manager of the award winning podcast Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads, a globally recognized show with over 2 million downloads across more than 100 countries. The podcast creates space for real, unfiltered conversations around mental health, blending honesty, humor, and lived experience to remind people they are not alone. Gretchen’s work is rooted in her own turning point. After facing one of the most difficult chapters of her life, she made the decision to reach out for help, a moment that shifted everything. What followed was not just recovery, but a complete redefinition of purpose. Today, as the owner of Schoser Talent and Wellness Solutions, she works with small and midsize businesses to build healthier, more human centered …

1,452 | Brimstone Shares His Journey in Entertainment and Media Brimstone is a multi-talented entertainer and entrepreneur whose career spans more than four decades across a wide range of industries. His work includes professional wrestling, radio and podcast hosting, acting, voice acting, writing, music, philanthropy, food criticism, and appearances in horror, comic books, animation, children’s media, and video games. Often described as a modern Renaissance figure, Brimstone has built a reputation as a seasoned entertainer and dynamic personality who continues to evolve and expand his impact across entertainment and media. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎧 Love our show? Show some love! 👉 Check out today’s guest: www.therealbrimstone.com 🎬 Need stunning videos, clean audio, or scroll-stopping designs? Check out our media services at https://www.kmmedia.pro/ — Top-tier quality without the agency price tag. Perfect for creators, coaches, and brands ready to level up. 👍 Like t…