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Episodes

Nov. 7, 2025

1293: From Therapist to Tech CEO: The Future of Mental Health is Here…

Dr. Carlos Castañeda is revolutionizing the mental health industry by bridging the gap between clinical expertise and cutting-edge technology. In this episode, he shares his journey from licensed counselor and professor to th...

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Nov. 6, 2025

1292: Why Curiosity, Not Coding, is Your Greatest Tech Advantage w/ C…

In this powerhouse episode, Brian sits down with Chandra Brubaker, the founder and CEO of Brainchild Technologies and a true "Olivia Pope of tech fires." Chandra shares her incredible journey from a curious kid taking apart c...

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Nov. 5, 2025

1291: Your Local Grocer Will Soon Have Its Own AI Team... Here's Why …

Tired of hearing about AI in theoretical terms? This episode is your antidote. We sit down with Yehoyada (Yoyo) Mandeel, an AI implementation expert who is bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and traditional, non...

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Nov. 4, 2025

1290: The 10 Timeless Patterns That Govern All Successful Businesses …

After a panic attack in a six-star hotel ended his glamorous-on-the-outside corporate consulting career, Victor Costa set out on a journey to find meaning, studying philosophy, religion, and even filmmaking. This exploration ...

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Nov. 3, 2025

1289: Stop Scrolling, Start Watching: The Entrepreneur Solving Your B…

Tired of endlessly scrolling through streaming services only to give up and rewatch The Office for the tenth time? You’re not alone. In this episode, we sit down with Chris Pearcey, the founder of Decisio Media, who is tackli...

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Nov. 2, 2025

1288: Oh no! They keep growing! (An unintentional lesson I've learned…

What can watering flowers teach you about building a successful business? As it turns out, everything. In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian shares a powerful analogy that started in his front yard and applies directly to your e...

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Nov. 1, 2025

1287: From Bride-to-Be to CEO: How Wedding Stress Built a Thriving Co…

Frustrated by her own overwhelming wedding planning experience filled with endless spreadsheets and email threads, Hannah Roze turned her pain point into Plannerd, a modern wedding planning platform. This episode is a masterc...

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Oct. 31, 2025

1286: SEO is Dead? Think Again. How AI Supercharged the Fundamentals …

In a marketing world filled with Lambo-driving influencers and "get rich quick" schemes, Francois Bergeron and James Binda are a breath of fresh air. The brothers and co-founders of Digital Aspect Marketing join the show to c...

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Oct. 30, 2025

1285: Stop Solving Problems... and Start Making Things Better! Here’s…

Ever feel like you have too many ideas and not enough time? Multipreneur Andrea Finck is here to show you how to turn that creative energy into a thriving business ecosystem. In this episode, Andrea shares her incredible jour...

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Oct. 29, 2025

1284: From GED to Harvard: How this Founder is Using AI to Disrupt Co…

In this episode, Brian sits down with Jane Alexander, the founder and CEO of Emma Advisor, an AI-powered platform transforming the chaotic college admissions process. Jane shares how her own unconventional journey—from homesc...

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Oct. 28, 2025

1283: Why Waiting 15 Years Was His Best Move... and How He Built a 40…

In this powerful episode, Troy Fine, co-founder of Fine Assurance, shares his incredible journey from a 15-year career in cybersecurity to launching his own firm. Motivated by a desire to honor his entrepreneurial father and ...

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Oct. 27, 2025

1282: The Lost Art of the Business Plan... How to Tell a Story That G…

Tired of thinking of your business plan as just another piece of bureaucratic paperwork? In this episode, 30-year business veteran and planning expert Claire Pickens flips the script, revealing how your business plan is actua...

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Oct. 26, 2025

1281: The 7-Pillar Framework That Runs My 5 Businesses (And Yours Too)

Ever wonder if your business could survive, let alone thrive, if you took two weeks completely offline? In this game-changing Solo Sunday episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on the single biggest difference between a busine...

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Oct. 25, 2025

1280: Unlock SCALE & Growth by Fixing Your Financial Foundation w/ Au…

Aubrey Merritt, a serial entrepreneur and financial expert, joins the show to demystify the numbers side of your business. She breaks down why waiting for tax season to look at your finances is a recipe for disaster and revea...

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Oct. 24, 2025

1279: The "Nvidia-like" Business Model That Built a Top 30 Most Funda…

From a tenured engineering professor at Caltech to the CEO of a revolutionary deep tech company, Benjamin Shapiro’s journey is a masterclass in calculated risk and strategic innovation. In this episode, Ben pulls back the cur...

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Oct. 23, 2025

1278: The 10% Rule: How to Fuel Your Business Growth with Advertising…

Ever wonder what separates an ad that gets ignored from one that builds a loyal customer base? It’s not about flashy templates or massive budgets—it’s about psychology and storytelling. In this episode, we dive deep with Tyle...

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Oct. 22, 2025

1277: The Empathy Edge... How to Lead Through Change Without Resistan…

In this powerful episode, we're joined by Rebecca Dhrimaj and Adine Stone, the dynamic duo behind The Empathy Collective. They share their incredible journey from being laid off from their corporate roles (where Adine was Reb...

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Oct. 21, 2025

1276: He Left a Cushy Wall Street Job to Fix Our Broken Education Sys…

After nearly two decades in the corporate world of tech and finance, Nitin Gour felt a calling for something more meaningful. He realized that traditional education was failing to prepare youth for the real world, leaving a m...

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Oct. 20, 2025

1275: This AI Replaces Your Follow-Up (And Works 24/7) w/ Fitzgerald …

Tired of leads slipping through the cracks because you’re too busy to follow up? This episode is your solution. We sit down with Fitz Light, a former investment banker and venture capitalist turned AI founder, who became obse...

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Oct. 19, 2025

1274: What happens when it's NOT YOU, but it's them!? (Here's why you…

Do you ever feel like you're pouring money and effort into marketing, only to hear crickets? Do you immediately blame your offer, your copy, or your strategy? In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian shares a crucial perspective sh...

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Oct. 18, 2025

1273: The #1 Reason Traditional Industries are Ripe for AI Disruption…

Army veteran and nation-leading mortgage lender Zachary Farkas saw firsthand the chaos of real estate transactions and decided to do something about it. In this episode, he shares the journey behind founding Relos, an AI-powe...

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Oct. 17, 2025

1272: The #1 Reason Your Strategic Plan Is Failing (And How to Fix It…

Entrepreneurs are idea factories, but even the best ideas are worthless without execution. This episode tackles the massive gap between having a vision and making it a reality. Rebecca Shah, an expert in implementation and st...

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Oct. 16, 2025

1271: How This Dual PhD is Connecting the Music Industry with AI and …

In this episode, we sit down with Alan Hegron, a dual PhD scientist who traded the research lab for the startup world to solve a major problem in the music industry. Alan shares the incredible story behind Rhythmeet, his new ...

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Oct. 15, 2025

1270: Reid Hoffman Says Your Job is Extinct by 2034... Here’s Your Es…

Feeling stuck, burned out, or trapped by the "golden handcuffs" of a corporate job? This episode is your permission slip to design a new future. Guest Jess Lane, founder of The Full Cup Co., shares her powerful story of being...

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