Episodes

Ever feel like you’re stuck trying to build an audience from scratch, wondering where your next customer will come from? In today's episode, Brian continues his special 7-day solo series by revealing one of the most powerful (and underrated) growth strategies he’s used across every business he’s built over the past 17 years. In this episode, he takes you all the way back to his dorm room days—starting with just three readers—and walks you through how leveraging other people’s audiences became th...

Ever feel like you’re lost in a sea of conflicting advice, trying to compete with millions of others on social media? This week, Brian is kicking off a special 7-day series, pulling back the curtain on the unconventional, timeless strategies that have actually worked to grow his businesses over the past 17 years. In this first episode, he shares the powerful story of how he and his business partner went from awkwardly walking into a local sandwich shop to cracking the code on client acquisition....

Ever felt so frustrated by your day job's inefficiencies that you wanted to build a solution yourself? That’s exactly what Colin Green did. As an institutional asset manager, Colin was tired of dealing with fragmented data and manual reporting in the multifamily real estate world. Instead of just complaining, he spent his nights and weekends building what would become BubbleGum BI, a game-changing business intelligence and AI platform. This episode is a masterclass in turning deep industry exper...

Ever wonder if you should be running more than one business? In this episode, we dive into the incredible journey of Akash Singel, an immigrant entrepreneur who turned a single truck into two thriving business empires: an award-winning trucking company and a nationwide real estate investment firm. Akash reveals his deeply practical philosophy: don't bet everything on one business. This episode is packed with value for any wantrepreneur or entrepreneur, as Akash breaks down how to strategically d...

In an era where no industry is safe from disruption, attorney-turned-entrepreneur Eric Hoffman is leading the charge in one of the most change-resistant sectors: the legal world. He joins the podcast to break down how he founded AI Esquire, a purpose-built AI voice and automation platform that solves a massive, invisible problem for law firms—the fact that they miss a staggering 64% of their calls. This episode is a masterclass in identifying a costly pain point and building a niche, credibility...

In this episode, Megan Goddard, CEO and co-founder of Kizuna, shares her powerful journey from being personally impacted by the justice system to building a tech company that’s transforming it from the inside out. She reveals how she identified a critical gap in the background screening process and built an "infrastructure" business that provides a decision-making layer for companies, rather than another complex platform. This episode is a masterclass for any entrepreneur looking to turn a deep-...

Tired of throwing money at marketing tactics that don't deliver? This episode is your antidote to marketing frustration. Full-stack marketer and agency founder Mary Bevins breaks down why a "strategy-first" approach is the only way to achieve sustainable growth. She dismantles the chaos of modern marketing and provides a clear, holistic framework that connects all the pieces—from paid ads and SEO to email marketing and lead conversion. For any entrepreneur who feels like they're just checking ma...

Ever have one of those weeks where you feel like you’re just spinning your wheels, replying to emails, and tweaking your website, but not actually making real progress? This raw, unfiltered Solo Sunday episode, recorded mid-move in an empty, echoey room, is the reality check you need. Brian shares a powerful quote that completely reframes the dreaded "no" and reveals the one question he asks himself to ensure he's not just staying busy, but actually building momentum. If you’ve ever let the fear...

Tired of juggling a dozen different software tools just to run your business? In this episode, Peter Gustafson, founder of coachstack, breaks down how to build a fundamentally solid business by simplifying your operations and focusing on what truly matters. After leaving a six-figure career in the tech world, Peter saw a massive gap in the market for coaches overwhelmed by clunky tech stacks and a lack of business acumen. This conversation is a masterclass in strategic thinking, from validating ...

Shawn “Greybeard” Davis, a three-time seven-figure founder, pulls back the curtain on his incredible journey from bankruptcy to building empires in finance, real estate, and energy. He shares his core philosophy of “imperfect action over perfect inaction” and reveals the overlooked marketing channel—radio—that he used to create an instant audience and dominate local markets. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, unconventional growth strategies, and knowing when to accelerate versus when ...

Ever feel like your big entrepreneurial vision is stuck in the clouds? This episode is your ground control. We sit down with Dennis Monagle, a retired U.S. Naval Aviator turned founder of Ash Bishop David Consultants, who bridges the gap between ambitious dreams and the disciplined execution required to make them a reality. Dennis shares how his high-stakes military career taught him the critical importance of structure, process, and ownership—skills that are often the missing link for visionary...

Ever wonder how giants like Salesforce scale products from $5 million to over $100 million? In this episode, we pull back the curtain with Mike Jones, a former Salesforce product manager and the brilliant mind behind ProductGrowth Labs. Mike breaks down the critical difference between building what customers want versus what they truly need —and how getting this right is the key to explosive growth. This isn't just a tech talk; it's a masterclass in turning your product into the central engine f...

In this powerful episode, Brian sits down with Carolyn Berg, a former civil engineer and public servant turned entrepreneur who is tackling society's most complex challenges. Carolyn shares her incredible journey from a stable government career to launching Koble Collaborative, a firm dedicated to helping communities solve massive issues like water scarcity, affordable housing, and climate resilience through facilitation and strategy. This episode is a masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurs...

Ever wonder why some networking calls feel electric while others fall flat? Or why some sales pitches land perfectly while others feel desperate and "salesy"? In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian Lofrumento is kicking it old school, taking us back to his college philosophy class to uncover a powerful principle from Immanuel Kant that is surprisingly relevant to every entrepreneur. He breaks down the idea of treating people and activities as "ends in and of themselves" rather than just "means to an...

Tired of chasing the latest marketing tactic with nothing to show for it? This episode is your antidote to the chaos. Tristin Smith, founder of Boundless Growth Partners, demolishes the idea that growth is a guessing game. He reveals how to stop treating marketing, sales, and customer experience as separate functions and instead integrate them into a single, powerful "revenue engine." This episode is a masterclass for entrepreneurs who are ready to move beyond short-term hacks and build a sustai...

In the whirlwind of running a business, it's easy to get lost in the complexity and chaos. Michael McGinty, founder of FP360, joins the show to reveal how the most successful entrepreneurs transform that complexity into crystal-clear clarity. Drawing from his fascinating career path—from fisheries observer to a manufacturing "firefighter"—Michael shares his powerful "go and see" philosophy for getting to the root of any business challenge. This episode is a masterclass in strategic execution, te...

Are you constantly dealing with "people problems" in your business? According to Nissim Maimon, most organizational challenges trace back to one root cause: misalignment at the top. In this episode, Nissim unpacks his Conscious Architecture Framework, revealing how your inner state as a leader directly impacts your team’s performance, culture, and bottom line. This isn't just theory; it's a practical guide to making the inner and outer shifts required for sustainable growth and a culture where p...

Forget AI that just writes emails or creates images. What if AI could build the physical products around you? In this mind-blowing episode, we sit down with Bobby Ng, a veteran hardware engineer from innovation powerhouses like Tesla and Zoox, who is pioneering the next frontier of artificial intelligence. Bobby’s company, Transfigure, is teaching AI to create manufacturing-ready 3D designs from simple sketches, bridging the gap between a great idea and a tangible product. For wantrepreneurs and...

In this episode, Jason Roland, CEO of Varex Solutions, bridges the gap between the strategic mindset of a gamer and the structured world of enterprise-level IT. Jason reveals how his love for games like Dungeons & Dragons taught him resource management and system thinking, skills he now uses to uncover hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for his clients. For wantrepreneurs and entrepreneurs, this episode is a masterclass in building a business on a solid foundation. You'll learn why peopl...

We’ve all heard the advice: “Just do it!” In a world where starting a business, a podcast, or a new marketing channel has never been easier, that advice seems to make perfect sense. But what if it’s dangerously incomplete? In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian shares a story from a recent entrepreneur meetup that completely reframes our understanding of action versus strategy. He uses the powerful analogy of an iceberg to reveal why focusing only on what’s visible—the easy-to-start tactics—is the f...

Ever wonder how to build a business that offers a truly high-touch, concierge-level experience that actually scales? In this episode, Jill Dillingham, founder of Tight Ship Advisors, pulls back the curtain on how she did just that. It all started when she identified a critical need within her own family—a gap between traditional wealth management and the day-to-day financial and lifestyle administration people desperately need. Jill transformed this personal problem into a national company that ...

In a world full of empty claims and digital noise, how do you get customers to truly believe in your product? Matt Cauthorn, co-founder of the bootstrapped tech company Full Duplex Media, has mastered the art of "showing, not telling." He joins the show to break down how he built DemOS, a game-changing platform that allows companies to prove their value through immersive, real-world demonstrations. This episode is a masterclass for any entrepreneur looking to accelerate their sales cycle, build ...

In a world overflowing with powerful but confusing AI tools, how do you separate the shiny objects from the systems that truly scale your business? This episode cuts through the noise with Doby Lanete, the founder of DobotAI, an automation and AI systems agency. Doby shares his incredible journey from a computer science grad with zero clients to scaling an agency in just a few months by focusing on action over perfection. This episode is packed with value for any entrepreneur feeling stuck in ma...

Ever clicked "I Agree" without reading a single word? You're not alone, and our guest is on a mission to change that. In this episode, we sit down with Shikha Soneji, PhD, the brilliant mind behind ConsenTerra, an AI startup that translates complex privacy policies into plain, understandable English. Shikha shares her incredible journey from a PhD researcher and enterprise data scientist to a first-generation founder, turning years of academic work into a product that empowers everyday people. T...