Episodes

Ever feel like your grand vision is stuck on the drawing board? This episode is your roadmap to closing the gap between brilliant ideas and real-world execution. We're joined by Robert Carmona, a strategic leader who has guided nearly a billion dollars in complex projects by mastering the art of turning vision into reality. Robert shares his incredible journey from a top public sector executive to a purpose-driven entrepreneur, revealing how he built a "people-first" strategy firm, the Carmona C...

A Note From Brian This episode features Marc Broidy, who references his past “justice involvement” during our conversation. For full context: Marc was convicted of financial misconduct related to his work in the financial services industry and served prison time. Prior to recording, Marc was fully transparent about this history. It is also publicly documented, and at his request, we referenced it at the very beginning of the episode so listeners would have that context upfront. We believe ther...

Ever feel like you’re stuck in execution mode—checking boxes, completing tasks—but not actually innovating or creating anything new? In this episode, Brian shares a powerful strategy borrowed from companies like 3M and Google that can completely change how you and your team operate: build your own “labs” time. From Post-it Notes to Gmail, some of the world’s most impactful products came from intentional space to experiment—and Brian is now implementing this exact concept inside his own businesse...

Tired of feeling like your brain is a browser with too many tabs open? In this episode, former senior tech executive Lisa Larson pulls back the curtain on a silent performance killer that affects every entrepreneur: cognitive overload. She shares her journey from leading multi-million dollar practices in high-pressure corporate environments to founding Mindful Corporate Mastery, a company dedicated to helping leaders make better decisions. This isn't your typical "woo-woo" mindfulness chat; Lisa...

In this powerful episode, Brian sits down with Chippy Morina-Stark, a mechanical engineer turned multi-company founder who is revolutionizing the world of building sustainability. Chippy shares her incredible journey from Kosovo to New York City, revealing how her childhood experiences and immigrant grit forged an unbreakable persistence that fuels her entrepreneurial drive. This isn't just a story about decarbonization; it's a masterclass in turning highly technical expertise into a scalable bu...

Tired of marketing and sales feeling like two separate, warring departments? In this episode, Derek Bryant, founder of Vantage Analytics Group, dismantles the siloed thinking that creates "leaky pipelines" in so many businesses. He reveals how to build a unified business "nervous system" where data isn't just noise, but the very foundation of predictable growth. For any entrepreneur who feels like they're just putting out fires, Derek provides a masterclass in systems thinking, showing how integ...

Ever wonder what separates enterprise-level giants from the rest of us? It often comes down to access to high-level strategic thinking. In this episode, Mario Damasceno of MainSquare pulls back the curtain on the world of private equity and value creation, translating complex, big-business strategies into an actionable playbook for wantrepreneurs and entrepreneurs. Mario explains how to diagnose your business like a living organism, uncover tens of millions of dollars in hidden value, and build ...

Are you a "Chief Everything Officer" drowning in the day-to-day chaos of your business, pushing finances and taxes to the back burner? This episode is your lifeline. Shannon Sheridan, founder of The CEO Edge, joins us to demystify the money side of your business and transform it from a source of stress into your greatest tool for growth. She reveals why waiting until tax season is a "tax crisis" and how proactive financial leadership is the key to unlocking true scale. If you're ready to stop bl...

Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things—trying strategies, launching ideas, taking action—but nothing seems to “work”? In the final episode of Brian’s special 7-day solo series, he shares the most important (and least exciting) truth behind every successful business: there is no magic strategy—only consistency paired with constant tweaking. Drawing from 17 years of experience across multiple businesses, Brian breaks down why most people quit too early, why results don’t come quickly, an...

Ever feel like you’re holding back your best ideas, worried that if you give away too much, no one will ever pay you? In this episode of Brian’s special 7-day solo series, he shares a counterintuitive strategy that made selling easier, not harder: give away the farm. From his early agency days generating custom SEO reports for free to building trust at scale through value-first outreach, Brian breaks down why generosity isn’t a risk—it’s a growth accelerator. This episode will challenge how you ...

Ever feel like you’re spending weeks—or even months—building something, only to launch it and hear… crickets? In this episode of Brian’s special 7-day solo series, he shares one of the most powerful (and uncomfortable) strategies he’s used across nearly every business he’s built: sell it before you create it. From his early days of online courses to launching Ops+AI, Brian breaks down how pre-selling not only saves time and money, but gives you the ultimate form of market validation—real people ...

Ever feel like you’re doing “all the right things”—sending emails, following up, staying consistent—but still not seeing real traction? In this episode of Brian’s special week-long solo series, he reveals what he believes is the ultimate growth unlock that most entrepreneurs completely miss: unconventional follow-ups. Drawing from real stories across his businesses—from goofy green screen proposal videos to personalized video messages and unexpected outreach—Brian shows how breaking the mold in ...

Ever feel like you’re chasing vanity metrics—followers, rankings, bestseller lists—only to realize none of it actually translates into real business growth? In this episode of Brian’s special 7-day solo series, he breaks down one of the most unconventional strategies he’s never shared publicly before. Instead of optimizing for status, he reveals how intentionally giving away his book for free became the foundation for building his audience, generating raving fans, and ultimately creating a six-f...

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 ex...

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...