Trevor McCandless is the Founder and Chief Entrepreneurial Officer at Fusion CPA, a boutique financial advisory firm specializing in tax planning, accounting, and business advisory services for growth-minded entrepreneurs. Under his leadership, Fusion CPA has grown into a dozen-CPA powerhouse, delivering tailored financial strategies through its proven three-step framework — Stabilization, Strategy, and Scaling. Trevor holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Florida and a ...
Jul 23, 2025•40 min
Kevin Poole is the CEO of Newport LLC, a national business advisory firm specializing in helping middle-market companies accelerate growth, improve profitability, and prepare for successful exits. Before joining Newport, he spent nearly two decades at General Electric during the Jack Welch era, holding senior roles, and later led a $100 million consulting practice at Capgemini. Kevin holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Miami and an MBA in finance and marketing fr...
Jul 18, 2025•41 min
Mark Worster is the Founder of The New Mysteries, a personal transformation initiative that blends ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic practices to help individuals access deeper levels of consciousness. Previously, he founded Novation IT Services and served as CEO of Unitel, a two-time Inc. 500 honoree, which he later sold to his brother, marking a pivotal transition in his professional journey. Known as "nurseMARK," Mark is a sought-after speaker and coach, offering insights on mental healt...
Jul 16, 2025•46 min
Catie King is the Co-founder of Stradia Partners, a consultancy that empowers companies to optimize operations through low-code, no-code, and AI-powered technology solutions. Stradia Partners specializes in building scalable internal tools using platforms like Airtable and Retool to streamline workflows, consolidate data, and boost team efficiency across industries. With over a decade of experience in product management, Catie previously served as Head of Product at flyExclusive, one of the larg...
Jul 11, 2025•34 min
Carrie Schochet is the Founder and CEO of Purple Squirrel Advisors, a boutique executive search firm specializing in senior-level placements for private equity and family businesses. Purple Squirrel Advisors is renowned for its personalized, "white glove" recruitment process, emphasizing cultural fit and long-term success in placements. Beyond her professional endeavors, Carrie founded CFO Next in 2013 to support transitioning senior financial executives through networking and resources. She als...
Jul 09, 2025•40 min
John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, an author, and a former White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Since 2012, John has been the host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, where he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors, and entrepreneurs, including Peter...
Jul 07, 2025•19 min
Brian Smith is the Founder of UGG, the globally recognized sheepskin boots brand. Originally from Australia, he transitioned from a career in accounting to entrepreneurship after studying at the UCLA School of Management. Brian launched UGG Imports in 1978 with minimal capital and a bold vision to introduce sheepskin boots to the American market. Over the course of two decades, he built the brand into a cultural icon renowned for its comfort and quality — before eventually selling it to Deckers ...
Jul 04, 2025•36 min
David Meyer is a Partner at Spoke Marketing, LLC, a full-service marketing agency specializing in sales-driven brand storytelling and scalable marketing strategies. With a career spanning over 16 years at Spoke Marketing, David has been instrumental in guiding the agency through various economic challenges, including the 2008 financial crisis. An early adopter of Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), he now leverages his expertise to help clients implement the same framework, focusing on goal-...
Jul 02, 2025•43 min
Braydan Young is the Co-founder and CEO of SlashExperts, a leading peer-conversation platform that helps B2B companies accelerate revenue by connecting prospective buyers with real customers. Under his leadership, SlashExperts announced $2M in seed funding in April 2025, marking a significant milestone for the company. Braydan has a background in entrepreneurship, having previously co-founded Sendoso, a successful company that is a leading sending platform simplifying direct mail, gifting, and c...
Jun 27, 2025•35 min
TJ Pitre is the Founder and CEO of Southleft, LLC, a front-end application design and development agency based in New Orleans. With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, he has grown Southleft into a multimillion-dollar agency, partnering with global brands such as IBM, Google, Caterpillar, and PetSmart, as well as community-driven organizations—all without relying on traditional sales or marketing methods. Before founding Southleft, TJ held prominent roles, including Director of Int...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Nathan Whittacre is the Founder and CEO of Stimulus Technologies, a managed IT services provider specializing in internet services, cloud computing, and VoIP solutions across multiple US states. With a bachelor's and master's degree in computer science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nathan has been at the forefront of the tech industry for over 30 years. He is an accomplished author of The CEO's Digital Survival Guide, host of the Stimulus Tech Talk podcast, and frequent keynote speak...
Jun 20, 2025•29 min
Rich Schuette is the Founder and CEO of Avalan Wealth Management, a firm based in Santa Barbara that specializes in personalized financial, business, and investment planning for entrepreneurs and affluent individuals. Rich brings over 25 years of experience in the financial industry and is known for his relationship-first, truth-over-tact approach to advising. He also hosts The Road Already Traveled podcast, where he explores the entrepreneurial journeys of his peers and shares practical financi...
Jun 18, 2025•37 min
John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, an author, and a former White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Since 2012, John has been the host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, where he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors, and entrepreneurs, including Peter...
Jun 13, 2025•20 min
Brandon Hatton is the President and Chief Investment Officer of Conscious Wealth, a values-driven wealth management firm dedicated to helping clients achieve financial well-being while fostering meaningful family connections, personal health, and perspective. He brings a diverse background in international education and finance, having begun his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management before continuing at Raymond James. Brandon is also the author of Conscious Wealth: Money, Investing, and a Fi...
Jun 11, 2025•34 min
Dave Parker is the CEO of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), a global nonprofit network dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs. EO supports founders through peer groups, learning programs, and mentorship to help grow their businesses and themselves. With over three decades of experience in entrepreneurship, Dave has built five companies and successfully exited three, with one scaling to $32 million in revenue. He's also a venture capitalist, author of Trajectory: Startup, and advocate for incl...
Jun 06, 2025•50 min
Elizabeth Yang is the CEO and Founder of Yang Law Offices and a Partner at OptiNizers. Yang Law Offices specializes in intellectual property and family law, while OptiNizers provides top-tier Filipino virtual talent to US businesses. Elizabeth is a best-selling author of six books and serves as the Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member for District 2 in Monterey Park, California. She holds a degree in electrical engineering and computer science from UC Berkeley and formerly worked with Raytheon and N...
Jun 04, 2025•30 min
Daniel Shemtob is the CEO and Founder of Snibbs, a company that creates ergonomically designed, slip-resistant footwear for professionals in healthcare and hospitality. He also created the acclaimed food truck brand, The Lime Truck, which gained national attention by winning Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race twice. Building on his culinary success, Daniel opened Hatch Yakitori + Bar in Downtown Los Angeles, offering a modern take on Japanese skewers. After losing his home in the 2025 Paci...
May 30, 2025•47 min
Charlie Garcia is the Managing Partner at R360, a global invite-only community for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. R360 is dedicated to helping members and their families flourish across six capital dimensions: financial, intellectual, social, human, emotional, and spiritual. Charlie is a decorated United States Air Force veteran and has advised six US presidential administrations. He also founded Sterling Financial Investment Group, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, and ...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Sean Bourquin is the President and Founder of Full On Lighting, a premium lighting company specializing in high-performance mountain bike lights. With over two decades in the lighting industry, he previously founded First Light Technologies, a solar-powered outdoor lighting firm that became one of Canada's fastest-growing companies. Full On Lighting blends Sean's technical engineering expertise with his passion for cycling, while XLYNX Materials, another of his ventures, focuses on pioneering mo...
May 23, 2025•43 min
Henish Pulickal is the Founder and CEO of CalHomeCo, a San Diego-based full-service real estate company. CalHomeCo specializes in investment property acquisition, fix-and-flip, pre-foreclosure acquisitions, and property management. Henish has over a decade of experience in real estate and is known for his integrity-driven approach, creative financing strategies, and commitment to empowering both clients and agents. He is also affiliated with ARO Real Estate of America and is an active Entreprene...
May 21, 2025•28 min
Kathy Weidner, known professionally as Kathy Mills Chang, is the CEO and Founder of KMC University, a company specializing in comprehensive consulting, training, and support services designed to help chiropractic practices streamline operations and improve profitability. Her team — composed of certified specialists with over 250 years of combined experience — offers a wealth of knowledge to the chiropractic community. Kathy holds multiple certifications, including Certified Medical Compliance Sp...
May 16, 2025•27 min
Alexandra Gabriele Kaplan is the Founder and CEO of Kaplan Interpreting Services, a leading provider of certified medical and court interpreting services across the United States. With over 17 years of experience as a certified Spanish court interpreter, she is renowned for her precision in high-stakes environments, including courtrooms, hospitals, and corporate negotiations. In 2017, Alexandra founded Kaplan Interpreting Services, which now offers services in over 200 languages, supported by a ...
May 14, 2025•36 min
Ethan King is the Co-founder of Zeus' Closet and Stuff4GREEKS, two custom apparel companies known for their creative designs and advanced embroidery for fraternities, sororities, and the entertainment industry. He is a TEDx speaker, global keynote presenter, former president of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Atlanta chapter, and communications expert for EO US East. Ethan is recognized internationally for his leadership and innovation in business. He is also the author of ChatGPT to Double...
May 09, 2025•36 min
Josh Dunn is the Founder and CEO of Premier Media Group, a full media company with print, digital, social, and live event marketing. Since its inception in 2001, Premier Media Group has grown to include several publications, including 425 Magazine, 425 Business, South Sound Magazine, South Sound Business, and Northwest Travel & Life. Josh has been recognized for his volunteer work, including being named Community Volunteer of the Year by the Master Builders Association of Pierce County. He a...
May 07, 2025•38 min
John Corcoran is a recovering attorney, an author, and a former White House writer and speechwriter to the Governor of California. Throughout his career, John has worked in Hollywood, the heart of Silicon Valley, and ran his boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Since 2012, John has been the host of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, where he has interviewed hundreds of CEOs, founders, authors, and entrepreneurs, including Peter...
May 06, 2025•15 min
Steve Zehngut is a seasoned entrepreneur and technologist with over 30 years of experience in digital strategy, technical leadership, and business development. He founded Zeek Interactive, a Huntington Beach-based digital agency specializing in web, SaaS, and mobile development, which he sold in February 2024 at a 3.5x EBITDA multiple. Steve later founded SnapCTO, where he helps founders align their technology with their business vision. He also serves as the Membership Chair for the Orange Coun...
May 02, 2025•52 min
Blake Underhill is the President and Co-founder of Industrial Safety & Rescue, a Massachusetts-based company that provides specialized safety and rescue services for high-risk industrial environments. At IS&R, he oversees all financial, legal, and contractual matters, ensuring the company's operations align with industry standards and client expectations. With over 20 years of experience in construction and safety, he has earned multiple certifications — including OSHA 500 Outreach Const...
Apr 30, 2025•39 min
Brad Costanzo is the Founder and CEO of Accelerated Intelligence AI, a consultancy that helps businesses integrate artificial intelligence to drive growth, innovation, and efficiency. With a background in investment advisory at Prudential Investments and a Certified Investment Management Analyst designation from The Wharton School, he brings a wealth of experience to his ventures. Brad has a history of successful entrepreneurial endeavors, including strategic exits and the founding of Costanzo M...
Apr 25, 2025•40 min
W. Michael Hsu is the Founder and CEO of DeepSky, a pioneering virtual CFO firm that functions as the accounting department for entrepreneurs. He was the first professional in the US to adopt and become certified by Xero and the inaugural recipient of the Bill.com Guru Certification. Beyond DeepSky, Michael is the creator of MEASURE x HACK, a methodology designed to help entrepreneurs achieve more while working less. His insights and work have been featured in esteemed publications, including In...
Apr 23, 2025•36 min
Donald Bielen is the Managing Director of Capital Eleven Advisors, an investment firm specializing in private equity, early-stage venture capital, and real estate development. Donald has completed over 300 business transitions and exit plans for clients across the United States. Before joining Capital Eleven Advisors, he led the Business Transition Services team as Principal at Perkins and Co., was the Director of Business Advisory Services at the Rainier Group, Inc., and was an Operations Manag...
Apr 18, 2025•41 min
