What happens when an entrepreneur builds a thriving practice by deliberately ignoring every conventional business rule? In this compelling conversation, host Chris Yap explores the remarkable journey of attorney Nat Nickele , whose approach challenges everything we think we know about professional success. Raised with three foundational principles—people matter more than possessions, the world is endlessly fascinating, and anyone can learn anything—Nickele discovered that genuine care and curios...
Jun 23, 2025•46 min
What happens when a Hollywood dreamer walks away from the spotlight and ends up building one of the country’s most sought-after branding agencies? In this inspiring episode, host Chris Yap sits down with Rani Sweis , founder of AtticSalt , to explore how a passion for storytelling, identity, and purpose reshaped his life and business. Rani shares his journey—from acting and modeling to top roles at Yelp and Google, and finally building a branding agency with soul. Discover how his creative roots...
Jun 07, 2025•44 min
In this episode of From Zero to Revenue , host Chris Yap sits down with Ian Thurbon , founder of Ethos Advisory Services and a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience building, acquiring, and scaling technology companies. Ian recounts his journey from leading IT professional services firms to launching Ethos Advisory Services —a consultancy that acts as a "force multiplier" for growth, helping small-to-medium professional services and software businesses thrive. He offers candid i...
May 01, 2025•37 min
In this episode of From Zero to Revenue , host Chris Yap interviews Dr. Matt Hernandez , co-founder of Ethos Integrative Medicine . Matt shares his journey from aspiring pharmacist to naturopathic doctor, and how he and his wife Alex built Ethos with just $10,000. Ethos focuses on optimizing health through strong doctor-patient relationships, thorough consultations, and personalized plans. Matt also discusses the challenges of balancing medicine and entrepreneurship, from self-funding to learnin...
Apr 04, 2025•50 min
Growing a business is a lot like landscaping—you need the right systems, a solid work ethic, and a commitment to customer service to see real growth. In this episode of From Zero to Revenue, Chris Yap sits down with Eli Hall, Owner at AMS Landscaping , an entrepreneur who turned a small, one-truck operation into a thriving business. Through smart automation, strong values, and a relentless focus on communication, he built a company that stands out in a competitive market. From taking over a fami...
Mar 26, 2025•42 min
Is your business running you, or are you running your business? Many businesses are reliant on the owner to operate, but in this episode, Chris Yaps sits down with Todd Clarke, Founder and Managing Partner at Ensign Partners , as he shares advice on how to transform your team into an asset that helps your business grow. Todd and Chris discuss building an adaptable leadership team, financial strategies, and tips for navigating a better business outcome. He further reveals how integrating legal, i...
Feb 04, 2025•51 min
Ever wondered how to build a thriving business from the ground up, even when life throws curveballs? In this episode, Chris Yap interviews Anna Ratiu, founder of Active Real Estate . Anna shares her raw and inspiring story – from financial struggles and career pivots to launching a successful brokerage. Discover: Overcoming setbacks: Hear Anna's candid account of facing repossessions and navigating a market crash. Building genuine client relationships: Learn how Anna prioritizes connection over ...
Nov 25, 2024•44 min
Tired of the corporate grind? Dreaming of building your own empire? Then you need to hear Ed Drummond's story. In this episode, Chris Yap, CEO of Gabtech Global, sits down with Ed Drummond , the owner and founder of Capstone Realty Professionals . Ed reveals how he transformed his property management business from zero to managing over 650 single-family homes. You'll discover how he: Navigated the 2008 Recession: Discover Ed's secret to turning a market downturn into a growth opportunity. Found ...
Nov 08, 2024•52 min
Join us as we explore the inspiring journey behind Monument Hobbies . Founded in 2016, our guest shares his story of turning a lifelong passion for creativity into a thriving business. Starting as a child with a love for LEGOs and drawing, he pursued computer science and engineering but never let go of his artistic side. Discover how Jason Craze 's diverse experiences—from being a creative genius to taking up engineering, and product development—shaped his entrepreneurial path. Our guest reflect...
May 29, 2024•45 min
In this podcast episode, we dive into the world of entrepreneurship with a seasoned business growth guru who shares insights from his journey and offers game-changing advice for fellow entrepreneurs. Our guest was immersed in the entrepreneurial spirit, influenced by his grandfather's ventures. He attributes his drive for success to the burning desire for freedom to shape his path and make a difference. As an EOS Implementor, Chris Spear specializes in strategic planning and developing a culture...
May 15, 2024•38 min
In this episode, Chris Yap featured the CEO of Global Chamber, Doug Bruhnke. Doug discussed how expanding globally can be safe and easy by having the right partners. Doug emphasized that age does not matter when starting a business. This episode will provide business owners and leaders an education on how Global Chamber can help connect with trade partners worldwide. Global Chamber® is a fast-growing community of CEOs, executives and leaders in 525 metro regions around the world… connecting memb...
Jan 31, 2021•44 min
In this episode, Chris Yap featured the Managing Director of HR & Co, Ticki Favaroth. Ticki discussed the importance of awakening company leaders while enabling talents to transform organizations and optimize growth. Ticki emphasized the importance of inclusion and diversity in any organization, as well as the importance of awarding and recognizing the performances of people. This episode will provide leaders in private and government organizations an overview of how leadership awakening and...
Dec 21, 2020•43 min
In this episode, Chris Yap featured the Co-Founder and CEO of FBC Asia Pacific, Siva Subramaniam. Siva described the evolution of the customer experience industry from his early years in Pan-Am Airlines working as a booking agent 40 plus years ago to leading an outsourcing operation of over 14,000 employees. Siva emphasized the importance of customer service transformation to keep customers happy and how advantageous it is for companies to operate customer service from the Philippines. This epis...
Dec 13, 2020•38 min
In this episode, Chris Yap featured the CEO of Pycap Venture Partners, Stuart Browne. Stuart described how his experience as a CFO of a multinational company prompted him to establish his own VC company were evaluating multiple investment opportunities excited him versus focusing on only one. Stuart articulated what entrepreneurs need to be mindful of when trying to raise capital from Venture Capitalists. Stuart emphasized the importance of having revenue traction prior to pitching to VCs. This ...
Oct 26, 2020•40 min
In this episode, Chris Yap featured the Founder of Founders First, Aaron Houghton. Aaron described what prompted him to establish Founders First despite having a $169 million dollar exit with one of his tech companies back in 2012. Aaron articulated how Founders First Community can help entrepreneurs and business leaders optimize themselves as human beings while optimizing the growth of their companies. This episode will remind all business leaders and business owners that we can be a successful...
Oct 13, 2020•45 min
In this episode, Chris Yap featured the Chief Revenue Officer of ServRX Breck Rice. Breck articulated how their love for their clients opened up huge business opportunities for ServRX during the pandemic. This episode will remind all business leaders and business owners how being genuine in serving our clients opens doors for new business opportunities. The focus at ServRx, Inc . for more than 10-years, has been to take care of injured workers and get them back to work safely while mitigating th...
Sep 29, 2020•44 min
In this episode, Chris Yap featured the Best Seller Author, Investor, and Professor, Sid Mohasseb, also known as the Entrepreneur Philosopher. Sid made a strong point that all human beings are innately entrepreneurs. What we do with this natural ability depends on which Personal Entrepreneurship Philosophy we identify ourselves with. Everyone, I mean EVERYONE, regardless of age, race, or occupation must listen to this episode as Sid will enlighten us that we are all in fact, entrepreneurs and th...
Sep 11, 2020•48 min
In this episode, Luke Ford, CEO of My Computer Works discussed the importance of staying true to your purpose and mission as an entrepreneur, especially during difficult times, and how by helping technologically challenged clients, he was able to grow MCW to a multi-million dollar company despite all the challenges he went through over the years. Entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs will learn how to grow a company from scratch and learn important lessons on hiring, firing, and leading a tea...
Sep 01, 2020•41 min
Dr. Amit Mehta strives to modernize the world around him by guiding founders of antiquated industries through growth challenges and seed to series B funding opportunities. Amit combines practical knowledge across the value-chain with entrepreneurial experience to lead the health-IT investment practice as Partner at Builders VC . Additionally, he has led Intrinsic Imaging to operate clinical trials in 64 countries globally for both pharma and biotech sponsors as Founder and Chief Medical Officer....
Aug 20, 2020•25 min
JuanTax is the Philippine’s first BIR-Accredited Tax Solution Provider under the Electronic Tax System Provider Program (eTSP) of the Bureau of Internal Revenue that was launched last December 6, 2018. JuanTax is a digitized Business to Business (B2B) tax platform that enables Accountants and Bookkeepers to automate their tax preparation, bookkeeping, and Financial Reports. Taxpayers benefit with an easy, cost-efficient & seamless way to file and pay taxes through cloud-based technology. A U...
Aug 13, 2020•52 min
Tony Mangat is a serial entrepreneur based in Glendale, Arizona. Originally from Punjab, India, Tony immigrated to the USA on asylum due to religious and political threats in India. Arriving in the US with only $20 in his pocket, Tony has transformed this $20 to multi-million dollars in annual revenue through his group of companies. Through sheer grit, resiliency, perseverance, commitment, and absolute faith in God’s will, Tony has realized his ideas into revenues on multiple occasions. Tony’s M...
Jul 29, 2020•50 min
While there are many Arizona firms that practice in the areas of estate planning, debt settlement, probate and real estate; not many are like the office managed by Nathaniel “Nat” Nickele . Most legal issues arise from non-legal causes. The legal team uses multiple disciplines and a wide variety of tools to address both the legal problem and the “problem under the problem.” This methodology draws successful, elegant and simple outcomes from complicated, unusual and difficult situations. Nathanie...
Jun 25, 2020•56 min
2Actify helps career seekers find a job faster through a career strategy and learning how to network for generating job referrals. Their programs include working with a career strategist to develop a career plan and a step-by-step process with a focus on articulating skills and achievements, building a value-based resume and an online profile, conversational and written communication skills, interview preparation and relationship building. 75% of action-taking clients that follow their program f...
May 31, 2020•58 min
The key to transforming ideas into a reality is by persevering, surrounding yourself with the right people, and developing the right culture within the organization. In our first episode of From Zero 2 Revenue, we discuss company culture, hiring the right people and the importance of key performance metrics with Simer Mayo with Valor Global and Roy Palomo with HotFoot Recruiters. Valor Global is a leader in providing Call Center solutions to customers around the world. Valor is the industry lead...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 5 min
