In this special episode of the Purposeful Prosperity Podcast, we feature captivating conversations exploring the world of purpose-driven businesses by selected Inc. 5000 leaders and their impact on prosperity. This episode equips you with actionable insights and inspiring stories from successful, purpose-driven entrepreneurs and industry trailblazers. Discover how these leaders align their actions with their mission, navigate challenges, and create prosperous futures for themselves and their com...
Dec 27, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this episode of Purposeful Prosperity, we feature Liz Steblay, the Co-Founder and Chief Advocate of the Professional Independent Consultants of America (PICA). Liz shares how her previous success in building the Proko Agency led her to create PICA, a platform where aspiring entrepreneurs can learn and support one another to achieve their career goals. Liz discusses the advantages of self-employment, such as increased flexibility, minimized time wastage, and lower tax rates. Liz also emphasize...
Dec 20, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this special episode of Purposeful Prosperity, we feature Ingrid Thibodeux, the CEO of Citi Approved Enterprise, a full-service general contracting firm. Ingrid shares her journey from starting a construction company after Hurricane Katrina to expanding her business into new industries. She discusses the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry and how she overcame them. Ingrid also shares her passion for educating and giving back to the community, particularly in the real...
Dec 13, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode of Purposeful Prosperity, we feature Bobby Mesmer, CEO of RMG Erectors and Constructors. Bobby discusses his journey as a business leader and his passion for giving back. He shares his experience in the pre-engineered building industry and how he turned his company into the world's largest pre-engineered building erector. Jack and Bobby delve into the importance of mentorship and how Bobby is using his knowledge to support and coach other entrepreneurs. Bobby also shares his pass...
Dec 06, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Unlock the keys to prosperity in todays episode of Purposeful Prosperity Podcast with financial guru, Mackey McNeill. Join entrepreneur, investor and founder, Jack Smith, in a deep and enlightening discussion with his friend, Mackey, the founder of The Prosperity People and author of 'The Prosperity Playbook.' This episode takes us on a journey through Mackey's financial philosophy and explains how she shifted her financial advisory approach. Mackey also passionately shares about helping entrepr...
Nov 29, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Dive into an inspiring podcast episode that uncovers the dynamic role of passion in women leadership and entrepreneurship, featuring Melissa Washington, CEO of the Women Veterans Alliance. The discussion revolves around how passion ignites a fire beyond profit, serving as the catalyst for genuine impact. Melissa's journey echoes this sentiment, showcasing her evolution from passion to purpose, culminating in her national organization supporting women veterans – a testament to the profound influe...
Nov 22, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Featuring Kumar Vijayendra, Founder of Footsteps LLC and author of "The Sustainable Entrepreneur" in the latest episode of the Purposeful Prosperity Podcast with Jack Smith. Kumar shares insights into the four P's of sustainability and how small business owners can embrace them as their North Star. He passionately advocates for expanding our responsibility beyond narrow circles, encouraging listeners to consider the broader implications of their decisions on employees, customers, the environment...
Nov 15, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode of the Purposeful Prosperity Podcast, Jack Smith interviews Merritt DeGraw, a digital transformation leader and Chief Technology Officer of Fortuna BMC. Merritt highlights the crucial need for individuals and businesses to shift their mindsets in response to today's rapidly changing business landscape. He emphasizes embracing new thinking patterns in the face of technological advancements such as AI, automation, and robotics, allowing for a focus on impactful activities while als...
Nov 08, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Join us for another episode of Purposeful Prosperity, featuring James Barrood, founder and CEO of Innovation Plus. James shares his journey in the entrepreneurship world and discusses the importance of community building and elevating organizations. James delves into the role of AI for Good and the challenges and opportunities surrounding AI, including misinformation and ethical considerations. James also highlights the significance of entrepreneurship and the impact of immigrant entrepreneurs o...
Nov 01, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 22
The latest episode of Purposeful Prosperity with Jack Smith features Diana Potts, the Chief Operations Officer at Fortuna BMC. Diana talks about her military background, living overseas, and the unique perspective it gave her. She emphasizes the importance of making a difference and living a fulfilled life. Diana discusses her experience as a business owner, her success in disaster response, and her passion for helping underdog businesses thrive. She also delves into her expertise in water filtr...
Oct 25, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The latest episode of Purposeful Prosperity with Jack Smith features Michael LeJeune from RSM Federal, an award-winning coaching and consulting firm that works with small, mid-tier, and large companies to accelerate their understanding of the government market and learn how to position for and successfully win government contracts with exceptional results. In this episode, Michael shares his journey and explains how RSM Federal has helped their clients acquire over $14 billion in government cont...
Oct 18, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode of Purposeful Prosperity with Jack Smith, we feature Matthew Thrush, a military veteran and the founder of Empire Publishing. Matthew shares his journey from being a fiction writer to becoming a successful ghostwriter, helping over 1,500 authors write best-selling books. He discusses his initial struggles and how he found purpose and fulfillment in serving others through his ghostwriting business. Matthew emphasizes the importance of mindset, belief, and going all-in with one's p...
Oct 11, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this thought-provoking episode of Purposeful Prosperity with Jack Smith, we feature the remarkable Ryan Berman, Co-Founder of Courageous. We delve into the essential role of purposeful leadership, underscoring the paramount need for leaders to possess a clear understanding of their values and goals. The episode explores the profound impact of courage on effective guidance and goal-setting for teams, emphasizing how a lack of authenticity from leaders hampers their teams' ability to provide wh...
Oct 04, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this insightful episode of Purposeful Prosperity with Jack Smith, we feature Ranil Piyaratna, Co-Founder of Human Bees and CFO of PulsedIn. Ranil emphasizes the transformative power of managing one's mindset in achieving both personal and leadership success. Drawing inspiration from Bruce Lee's philosophy of Jeet Kune Do and Qigong, the discussion underscores the importance of adaptability, composure, and responsiveness as key qualities for effective leadership and accomplishment in various l...
Sep 27, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Join us as we explore the journeys of Larry Sprung, a renowned founder and financial advisor. Larry shares insights from his book, Financial Planning Made Personal , emphasizing the importance of finding joy in the financial planning process and aligning it with individual goals. We delve into the challenge of quantifying joy and how success in financial planning can be measured by helping clients achieve their unique joyous moments. Larry explains that joy differs for each family he works with,...
Sep 20, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode of the Purposeful Prosperity Podcast, we feature Veronica Rozier, a career consultant and business solutions representative for NC Works Career Center. Veronica shares her insights on helping individuals find their passion and building purpose-centered businesses. She emphasizes the importance of connecting with people's hearts and creating win-win-win opportunities for the community, customers, and facilitators. Veronica also discusses how NC Works assists businesses in gaining ...
Sep 13, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, we feature veteran advocate, Robert Novotny, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran himself and the president of the New York Veteran-Owned Business Association. Robert discusses the challenges faced by veterans transitioning out of the military and the importance of finding purpose and fulfillment in civilian life. He emphasizes the need for better education and support systems for veterans, particularly in the realm of business development. Robert shares his experience of feeling unprepa...
Sep 06, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this week’s episode, Neelima Parasker, CEO of SnapIT Solutions, captivates the audience with her story of personal growth and overcoming challenges in her life by highlighting the transformative power of an inclusive community in technological progress. For Neelima, the focus should lie in bridging the divide within the tech community to ensure that creators represent everyone. She believes that understanding how users will interact with the technology they create is crucial in making it trul...
Aug 30, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, we have an exciting interview with Bryan Verduzco, the Chief Growth Officer at Clapself. Get ready to gain valuable knowledge and learn from his entrepreneurial journey. We dive deep into the purpose behind Clapself, which goes beyond just being a staffing company. Bryan shares invaluable advice on embracing failure and using it as a stepping stone to future success. We discuss the importance of putting people first and creating a culture of learning and growth. Bryan also share...
Aug 23, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week, we have another engaging episode of the Purposeful Prosperity Podcast with Dr. Gina Anderson, the CEO and co-founder of Luma Brighter Learning Center. By recognizing a critical issue in the trucking industry, Dr. Gina shares the story behind Luma Brighter Learning, her motivation for creating a mobile training platform specifically for the trucking industry, and the importance of acting and learning for purposeful leaders. She reveals game-changing insights into how she saw an issue a...
Aug 16, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Get ready to be inspired as this episode features Alex Demczak, former Missouri quarterback turned CEO of Streamline Books. Alex shares his story of vulnerability and his transition through the challenges, discovering the true essence of leadership. We dive deep into the power of vulnerability, how it shapes our purpose, and the importance of building relationships through authenticity instead of striving for perfection as the key to success. Alex discusses the significance of perseverance for p...
Aug 09, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode of the Purposeful Prosperity Podcast, Leah Caplanis, CEO of Social Sparkling Wines, serves as an inspiration as she shares her story of overcoming thyroid cancer, and her passion for social connection. As we delve deeper into how Leah recognized a problem and took steps to gradually be the positive change she wanted to see in the world, she also discusses how she turned her passion into prosperity by creating clean alcohol options and supporting various causes through her busines...
Aug 02, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this latest insightful episode of the Purposeful Prosperity Podcast, we had an engaging conversation with Matt Peters, a distinguished Inc. 5000 member. Matt's journey is truly as diverse as one can imagine - from film industry professional to viral marketing entrepreneur. Matt also shares his deep passion for scuba diving and ocean stewardship, which led him to become the proud owner of the largest dive boat in the northeastern US. It's a fascinating example of entrepreneurship, blending bus...
Jul 26, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode of the Purposeful Prosperity Podcast, we feature the incredible Shadonna McPhaul. ShaDonna is an Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, and community activist with a passion for making a difference. Throughout the episode, Shadonna shares her inspiring journey and discusses her purpose in bridging the gap between generations and facilitating communication. She also talks about her role in supporting prosperity in her community through small businesses and marketing, including her own m...
Jul 19, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this engaging episode of Purposeful Prosperity, we are joined by Michael Walters, the dynamic CEO of Studio 503. Michael shares his innovation-driven journey from launching Studio 503, a nurturer of entrepreneurial ideas, to actively challenging conventions and hurdles faced in business. From discussions around the commitment to create a positive paradigm shift, the importance of mental health, and thee volution of Studio 503, to a groundbreaking project that can improve the quality of life f...
Jul 12, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Unlock the keys to prosperity in todays episode of Purposeful Prosperity Podcast with financial guru, Mackey McNeill. Join entrepreneur, investor and founder, Jack Smith, in a deep and enlightening discussion with his friend, Mackey, the founder of The Prosperity People and author of 'The Prosperity Playbook.' This episode takes us on a journey through Mackey's financial philosophy and explains how she shifted her financial advisory approach. Mackey also passionately shares about helping entrepr...
Jul 05, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome to another captivating episode of Purposeful Prosperity Podcast with Jack Smith. Today, we share the story of Antonio Bestard, a passionate green energy advocate, and founder of Planned Capacity. This time, we dive deep into Antonio Bestard's unwavering passion for green power and the fascinating world of dispatchable power and crypto mining. Learn how Antonio and his team at Planned Capacity are on a mission to revolutionize the energy industry by building demand response data centers c...
Jun 28, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this captivating episode of the Purposeful Prosperity podcast, Jack Smith interviews Natasha Miller, a talented and inspiring musician, Founder and Chief Experience Designer of Entire Productions, an award-winning Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and a three-time Inc. 5000 entrepreneur. Natasha shares her remarkable journey of building Entire Productions and her journey of self-discovery through writing her book "Relentless." More than an entrepreneur, Natasha has authored Relentless, ...
Jun 21, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this insightful episode of Purposeful Prosperity, Jack Smith and Matt Sitter continue their engaging conversation. Discover valuable insights on how to make a difference in our constantly evolving society. Dive deep into the world of transactional communication, organizational leadership, and harnessing the power of digital technology to achieve your goals. Let intellectual curiosity guide your way to achieving your goals with insightful tips on embracing experimentation and leaving a lasting...
Jun 14, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Are you ready to listen to a podcast that is both uplifting and informative? Then you don't want to miss the pilot episode of Purposeful Prosperity Podcast! In this episode, we are featuring Matt Sitter, Founder and CEO of Advantage Foundry Network (AFN), a global community of high-performing CEOs supporting each other to make a global impact. The conversation covers a range of topics, from Sitter's love of water polo as a workout and a team sport, to his personal life and unique interests. The ...
Jun 07, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1
