Business Growth & Scaling Episodes

Anissa Bouderraoui, a multilingual mom of three and former CFO, shares her journey of transforming a personal passion into LingoCircle, a cutting-edge bilingual education platform. She reveals how she combines live, human-led classes with personalized AI-powered games to create an engaging learning experience for children. This episode is a masterclass for entrepreneurs on how to execute a big idea step-by-step, build a mission-driven company, and strategically navigate both B2C and B2B markets....

What does it mean to build a business with true care and integrity? Angel Ortiz, founder of Zitro Construction Services, joins us to share his incredible journey from helping rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina to leading one of the premier construction companies in the region. This episode is a masterclass in turning a crisis into a mission-driven business, honoring a family legacy, and embedding quality into every aspect of your operations. Angel reveals how he navigates difficult clie...

Tired of feeling like you're constantly fighting fires in your business? This episode is your guide to shifting from a reactive founder to a strategic and confident CEO. Leadership expert Kelly Kienzle joins the show to break down her research on the top three challenges every leader faces today: confusion, reactivity, and burnout. More importantly, she provides a clear, data-backed roadmap to move toward clarity, proactivity, and renewed energy. This episode is packed with tangible tools and mi...

In this episode, Brian sits down with Anthony Brown, a second-generation entrepreneur who is revolutionizing a highly technical and niche industry. Anthony shares the incredible story of growing up in his father’s lubrication systems business and how a strategic partnership led him to launch APEX Lubrication, a tech-forward company using machine learning to solve major industrial problems. This conversation is a masterclass in long-term vision, proving that the seeds you plant today can lead to ...

Ever feel like you’re missing out on the financial stability of a 9-to-5? This episode tackles the often-ignored (but crucial) conversation about long-term financial planning for entrepreneurs. We're not just talking to a financial expert; we're learning from Chris Stemler, a true serial entrepreneur who has built an impressive portfolio of seven different companies, from an event venue to a 3D home printing business. Chris breaks down complex topics like ERISA and 401ks in a way that’s actually...

In this episode, Brian sits down with Rachel Jackson, an interior designer who has carved out a powerful niche by creating wellness-centered, sensory-friendly spaces. Rachel shares her incredible journey of turning personal experience—navigating her own ADHD and her son’s sensory needs—into a thriving business that supports neurodiverse households. This conversation is a masterclass in finding your unique value proposition, serving an underserved market, and building a business fueled by a power...

In this powerful episode, Brian sits down with Nadine Keller, who scaled her first consulting business to over seven figures. Nadine shares her transparent and inspiring journey, from the early struggles and devastating setbacks of entrepreneurship to the personal tragedy that prompted a major pivot. She reveals how she shifted from helping wealthy institutions get wealthier to building a heart-centered business dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs thrive. This episode is packed with value, ...

In this episode, Brian sits down with Mike Paradise—CFO of Chirocare of Florida and founder of Paradise Automation Solutions—to uncover how he’s helping small businesses scale smarter through automation and AI. With a finance background from PwC to Ryder, Mike blends strategic thinking with tech implementation in ways that increase revenue while decreasing headcount. Whether you're a solopreneur or managing a small team, this episode reveals how to rethink workflows, align expenses with outco...

Tired of the "move fast and break things" mantra leading to broken products and unhappy customers? This episode is your antidote. We sit down with Megan Maloney, a 20+ year Quality Assurance (QA) veteran and founder of Maloney and Associates, who has built a career on making sure good products see the light of day. Megan unpacks why "quality" isn't a stuffy corporate term, but a vital business strategy for earning trust and scaling successfully. She reveals how her experience, from the military ...

Eric Schell didn’t just flip homes—he flipped the script on how property repairs are handled. In this episode, you’ll meet the founder and CEO of OneTap, a smart repair request system designed to eliminate the bottlenecks and inefficiencies that plague maintenance workflows. With a background in construction and real estate, Eric brings a rare blend of hands-on experience and visionary thinking to tech entrepreneurship. Whether you're a solo founder or running a team, this conversation will insp...

In this powerfully inspiring episode, Caroline Breeding shares how she went from being an occupational therapist to founding and scaling over 50 healthcare businesses across seven states. But this isn’t just a story about success—it’s a masterclass in servant leadership, adaptability, and creating real impact through entrepreneurship. Caroline’s ability to merge healthcare expertise with business savvy has helped her revolutionize post-acute care, and now she’s disrupting continuing education wi...

Ian Newell brings a rare blend of battlefield intelligence, technical leadership, and entrepreneurial grit to the table. As the founder of Golden Hour Technologies, Ian is solving critical infrastructure problems in maritime autonomy and secure communication systems—pioneering solutions that affect national security, logistics, and global operations. In this episode, you'll learn how his military deployment, Space Force work, and AI-driven innovations shaped his founder journey. Whether you're j...

In this powerful episode, Rukmini Banerjee shares how she’s using technology to solve one of the most pressing challenges facing modern families: caring for aging loved ones while juggling careers and children. As the founder of CuroNow, Rukmini is building a mobile platform that reduces cognitive overload for caregivers by organizing tasks, enabling collaboration, and enhancing communication. Her career spans leadership roles at high-growth startups and global corporations, but her entrepren...

Darek Hahn isn’t your typical tech CEO—he’s a relationship-first entrepreneur who's redefining how businesses experience IT. In this episode, Darek shares his path from watching his mom build a business to leading, acquiring, rebuilding, and launching multiple IT companies. Now at the helm of AffinIT, he’s proving that the secret to lasting client success isn't tech—it's trust. Whether you're scaling a service business or stepping into leadership for the first time, Darek’s insights on team b...

Lucie Thome turned the overwhelming experience of feeding her first baby into a mission-driven tech platform that’s changing the game for modern parents. In this episode, she shares how Bébé Foodie was born from a place of empathy, research, and a desire to support guilt-free parenting. Lucie didn’t just build an app—she built a movement, complete with expert guidance, personalized tools, and a rapidly growing community of over 8,000 parents. This conversation is a masterclass in how to turn per...

Tra Pippin is an entrepreneur, attorney, and turnaround specialist who has saved more than 50 companies across 20 industries. In this episode, he breaks down exactly how he assesses whether a business is fixable—and what makes one worth saving. From his early days hustling for candy money at age five to leading companies with over $100M in revenue, Tra brings a lifetime of real business wisdom. This episode is packed with timeless fundamentals, powerful turnaround insights, and a philosophy a...

Taylor Lewis-Costa made a bold leap from litigation consulting to launching her own interior design firm, TLC Home—and she’s proving that high-end design doesn’t require high-end budgets. In this episode, she shares how she built a business rooted in transparency, affordability, and integrity, while transforming her lifelong passion into a growing brand. You’ll learn how Taylor turned a modern-day apprenticeship into a full-blown business, and how she empowers clients to achieve their “champagne...

Ann Edwards, founder of TherAnnu Restorative Spa and a seasoned physical therapist, shares her journey from solo practitioner to visionary wellness entrepreneur. In this episode, she unpacks how she turned a one-room office into a rapidly growing wellness brand, now entering the franchising space. Her story is filled with valuable lessons on business model evolution, customer obsession, and balancing hands-on healing with high-impact leadership. If you’ve ever dreamed of building a scalable, ser...

Tyler Hinsley, Napa Valley native and founder of Hinsley Consulting, is on a mission to revolutionize the wine industry—not through grapes, but through unforgettable guest experiences. In this episode, Tyler shares how he's helping boutique wineries bridge the gap between digital storytelling and in-person hospitality to build brands that last generations. His story is filled with creative insight, strategic execution, and deeply human moments that will inspire any entrepreneur looking to elevat...

In this episode, Reece Calhoun shares how his background as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst led him to build a business that was so effective, it attracted acquisition interest just weeks after launching. Reece opens up about his love for behavioral therapy, his mission to empower clinicians, and the behind-the-scenes story of how he built Review Gather Consult (RGC). From imperfect beginnings to principled decision-making, his story is a masterclass in intention, action, and purpose. This...

Chris Randall left a promising corporate career at Pepsi to follow a bigger calling—and built an innovative app-based cleaning company called Sweep. In this episode, he shares how a single idea during a long commute sparked a mission to create a frictionless, tech-powered cleaning solution for busy people. Chris dives into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, from investing $20k into app development right before COVID hit, to cleaning homes himself while knocking on doors to survive. This ...

In this episode, Brian sits down with Jason Vazquez—an ex-Deloitte M&A strategist turned serial entrepreneur and startup ecosystem builder. Jason’s ability to go from ideation to profitability in record time isn’t just impressive—it’s a masterclass in execution. He shares how he launched a luxury men’s skincare brand, co-founded a full-service marketing agency, and is now scaling Founders Feed, a game-changing community platform for startups and investors in New York City. This episode is jam-pa...

Rebecca Zajac is a powerhouse in the world of interior design with a rich background spanning TV production on HGTV and A&E, high-end home renovations, and now—tech entrepreneurship. In this episode, Rebecca shares how she’s using 3D scanning and AI to make beautifully designed renovations accessible to homeowners without big design budgets. Her approach blends creativity with operational brilliance and offers a blueprint for how entrepreneurs can stay ahead of the curve in disrupted industries....

What happens when a former periodontist brings his lifelong passion for technology into one of the most overlooked corners of the healthcare industry? In this episode, you'll meet Dr. Lorne Lavine—also known as The Digital Dentist—who turned a niche IT consulting idea into a multi-decade business serving over 350 dental offices nationwide. This conversation is a masterclass in niching down, providing peace of mind as a service, and building long-term credibility in a highly specialized indust...