Ed O'Keefe is the CEO of EOK Media, a company that helps experts and entrepreneurs sell masterminds, coaching programs, and premium-priced offers through strategic marketing and messaging. Ed has founded multiple seven- and eight-figure businesses — including a supplement brand that generated nearly $30 million in its best year and was among the first to introduce large-scale, condition-specific lead generation to the dental industry. He is also the creator of Offer Wingman, author of Time Colla...
Nov 05, 2025•46 min
Dr. Craig Kaplan is the Founder and CEO of iQ Company, a leading consulting firm specializing in the ethical and safe development of advanced AI and Superintelligent systems. With over 20 years at the helm, Dr. Kaplan has published a book, numerous patents, and ten whitepapers on Safe Superintelligence. His former company, PredictWallStreet, earned top recognition for outperforming major financial institutions like NASDAQ and TD Ameritrade. In this episode… As artificial intelligence continues t...
Oct 31, 2025•37 min
Shannon Swift is the CEO and Founder of Swift HR Solutions, a consulting firm that provides strategic HR and talent solutions to early-stage and growth-stage companies with a focus on startup and emerging sectors. For over 20 years, Swift HR Solutions has partnered with hundreds of clients, including Zillow, thriving as a primarily referral-based business with minimal marketing. Passionate about building strong foundations for startups, Shannon excels in fast-paced environments and brings a uniq...
Oct 29, 2025•37 min
Adam Pontrelli is a Professional EOS Implementer at Apex Coaching, where he helps entrepreneurial leadership teams use the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to gain clarity, accountability, and growth in their businesses. A retired serial entrepreneur and Founder of AP World Marketing, Adam built a company that developed strategic partnerships with major retailers such as Costco, Walmart, Target, and Amazon. Under his leadership, the firm achieved sustained double- and triple-digit growth, ...
Oct 24, 2025•29 min
Yuko Tsuchida is the Founder of Hito, LLC, a Newport Beach–based tax consulting firm specializing in strategic tax planning, credits, and incentives for multinational corporations. With over 15 years of experience, Yuko has helped clients, including Fortune 500 companies, save millions of dollars by navigating complex tax credits and exemptions. She brings a global perspective to her work, having studied and worked in the US, Spain, and South Africa. Yuko is also an advocate for solo motherhood ...
Oct 22, 2025•32 min
Tristan Bordallo is the Founder of Fr8topia, a brokerage focused on transparency and smarter logistics solutions, and the Founder and CEO of Iamfr8, an asset-based trucking company built on a driver-first culture. Under his leadership, he has guided both companies through significant growth, successfully scaling asset-based operations from scratch. He also serves as a venture partner with Blue Impact Supply Chain Ventures, helping drive innovation in supply chain technology. Passionate about lev...
Oct 17, 2025•36 min
Marc Stöckli is an entrepreneur, board member, and investor based in Switzerland. He co-founded and led Totemo AG, a leading cybersecurity company, for over two decades before its successful sale. Marc also served as Global Chair of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, guiding strategy and governance for 20,000 members worldwide. He is the author of the forthcoming book Make Boards Work, which helps entrepreneurs turn their boards into powerful assets for growth. In this episode… Most entrepreneurs ...
Oct 15, 2025•48 min
Jeremy Ames is the Co-founder and CEO of Guidant Financial, a firm that helps entrepreneurs access capital via retirement-fund rollovers, SBA loans, and administrative services. He co-founded the company in 2003 with just $10,000 and a laptop. Over the years, Guidant has helped over 30,000 people start or buy small businesses and franchises across the US. Jeremy also has experience owning franchise operations himself and has launched additional ventures in media and business services. In this ep...
Oct 10, 2025•45 min
Collin Stewart is the Founder and CEO of Predictable Revenue, a sales outsourcing company that helps B2B businesses build repeatable, scalable sales development teams. Under his leadership, Predictable Revenue has become a recognized leader in sales consulting, delivering over 10,000 booked meetings and scaling outbound sales for more than 55 companies. Recognized for his data-driven, practical approach to solving sales challenges, Collin also hosts the Predictable Revenue podcast, which boasts ...
Oct 08, 2025•37 min
Brennah Davis is the Founder of The Marketing Matchmakers, a service that helps small businesses connect with the right marketing agencies. With over a decade of experience running her own agency and scaling teams, she has developed a proven process for creating successful partnerships across North America and the Caribbean. Brennah combines her financial savvy and people-centered approach to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships. In this episode… The marketing world is changing fast, ...
Oct 03, 2025•31 min
Desmond Clark is the President of Bear Down Logistics, a company that provides reliable freight and transportation services across the United States. He leads the team in delivering efficient supply chain solutions for businesses of all sizes. Before founding Bear Down Logistics, Desmond built a successful career in professional football as a former NFL tight end for the Chicago Bears. He now combines leadership skills from sports and business to drive growth and excellence in logistics. In this...
Oct 01, 2025•33 min
Joaquin Cordero is the Founder and President of Lumen, a communications company that provides creative and advertising services including media commercialization, 360-degree agency work, BTL, print, and point-of-purchase services. He founded Lumen in 2009 in Guatemala, expanding it into El Salvador and Honduras and serving both local and global brands. Joaquin has also founded over eleven companies, and serves in leadership roles in the Entrepreneurs' Organization, including Global Board Directo...
Sep 26, 2025•37 min
Ghazenfer Mansoor is the CEO of Technology Rivers, a Virginia-based firm that helps startups and healthcare organizations build compliant, AI-powered software through a structured product strategy approach. Under his leadership, the company has developed nearly 60 apps across industries, with a focus on healthcare and AI-driven productivity. Originally from Pakistan, Ghazenfer's early adoption of emerging technologies such as Java led to a career in the US, pioneering roles in mobile app develop...
Sep 24, 2025•34 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 Pete...
Sep 19, 2025•16 min
Matt Zemon, MSc, is an educator, author, and leader in psychedelic wellness who focuses on the impact of psychedelics on mental health. He is the best-selling author of Psychedelics for Everyone , Beyond the Trip , and The Veteran's Guide to Psychedelics . His work centers on expanding access to psychedelic therapies, supporting veterans, and helping people find purpose, connection, and healing. In this episode… Psychedelics have moved from counterculture to boardroom, and more entrepreneurs are...
Sep 17, 2025•43 min
Dave Burnett is the CEO and Founder of AOK Marketing, a digital marketing agency specializing in AI-driven SEO, paid media, and lead generation. AOK Marketing helps companies grow by optimizing their online presence through modern tools and strategies. Dave is a digital transformation expert who has mentored over 1,000 businesses and trained professionals through the Canadian Marketing Association. He previously co-founded Achievers.com, which was acquired for $110 million, and has started multi...
Sep 12, 2025•31 min
Jason Barnard is the CEO and Founder of Kalicube, a digital brand consultancy operating in France and the US. Kalicube helps business leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers understand how search engines and AI platforms interpret and display online information. With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing, Jason is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and best-selling author. In this episode… AI-generated summaries and chatbot answers are quickly changing how people search, spar...
Sep 10, 2025•51 min
Dr. Jonathan Knaul, PhD, CD, is a retired Royal Canadian Air Force test pilot with over 30 years of service, including 23 years in flight testing on helicopters, UAVs, and specialized aerospace systems. He now serves as a Rotary-Wing Flight Test Pilot Instructor and Safety Manager at the National Test Pilot School in Mojave, California, where he trains the next generation of test pilots and engineers. An Associate Fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots and licensed Professional Engine...
Sep 05, 2025•44 min
Rani Dabrai is a Certified EOS® Implementer and the only one currently based in Ireland. She is a seasoned entrepreneur who started her first business at 25 and went on to lead ventures ranging from a global virtual assistant company to coordinating international trade missions for US governors and senators. After a successful exit, Rani served as Director of the World Trade Centre in Dublin, driving FDI and international trade. She now sits on UNICEF Ireland's advisory council and is a Senior P...
Sep 03, 2025•33 min
Michael Richman is a Professional EOS Implementer with EOS Worldwide, a company that helps entrepreneurial leadership teams gain clarity, traction, and results through a proven operating system. With a background as a fifth-generation entrepreneur, he brings decades of firsthand experience in building and scaling businesses. Before becoming an EOS Implementer, Michael owned and operated a second-generation multimillion-dollar custom manufacturing company, culminating in a successful exit. He hol...
Aug 29, 2025•30 min
Nitin Pachisia is the Founding Partner of Unshackled Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in immigrant founders while providing visa and employment support. Originally from India, he immigrated to the US in 2005 and built a career that spans Deloitte and experience as VP of Finance at ed-tech startup Kno, Inc., acquired by Intel. In 2014, Nitin co-founded Unshackled Ventures to help entrepreneurs overcome immigration barriers and accelerate growth. Under his leadership, the firm has inv...
Aug 27, 2025•46 min
Pete Martin is the Founder and CEO of Vestara Advisors and the author of Scale Up Faster. Vestara Advisors specializes in helping tech and B2B service companies scale strategically and maximize valuation. A serial entrepreneur and expert advisor, Pete has closed over $1 billion in software deals and founded six companies, selling four of them, including one to KPMG. His book distills proven strategies from the fastest-growing bootstrapped companies into practical frameworks for scaling quickly w...
Aug 22, 2025•44 min
Peter Lang is a seasoned entrepreneur and M&A strategist who helps agencies and digital businesses grow through smart acquisitions and integration. He co-founded Uhuru Network in 2010, building it into a seven-figure digital sales and inbound marketing agency before exiting in December 2022. Peter is now Founder of Digital Agency Business, Owner of Digital Mastermind Group, and a board member at Lang Acquisitions, where he supports leaders and portfolio companies in driving growth through st...
Aug 20, 2025•41 min
Clay Unicorn is the Founder and former CEO of Unicorn.Love, a venture studio that empowers entrepreneurs to build, scale, and exit high‑impact B2B companies. Under his leadership, Unicorn reached a $1.25 billion valuation and became known for its innovations in AI, technology, and venture development. Clay has been a consultant for some of the biggest names in tech: Google, Samsung, Facebook, and Comcast. He has played a pivotal role in launching and scaling ventures like Bowery, iPondr, and ReV...
Aug 15, 2025•37 min
Travis Hoechlin is the CEO of RizeUp Media, an agency specializing in helping law firms generate new clients, increase revenue, and grow their businesses through online marketing strategies. With over 15 years of experience in legal marketing, he has significantly contributed to the company's rapid success, including making the Inc. 5000 list two years in a row. His expertise lies in managing various aspects of marketing, from website development to SEO and pay-per-click advertising. Travis prev...
Aug 13, 2025•40 min
Kyle Ewing is the Founder of TerraSlate Inc., a company specializing in waterproof and tear-proof paper solutions designed for high-durability environments, such as the military, medical, and restaurant industries. He has helped innovate the centuries-old paper industry by creating materials that resist water, chemicals, and tearing, positioning TerraSlate as a go-to brand for extreme-use cases. Kyle previously founded and sold Guerrilla Tags ID Systems, launched an all-electric rideshare startu...
Aug 08, 2025•38 min
Chanie Gluck is the Founder and CEO of 4D Global, a medical billing and healthcare outsourcing company specializing in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). 4D Global helps US-based medical billing companies scale by providing experienced offshore teams based in India, delivering cost-effective and efficient solutions. She has over two decades of experience in the industry, has led two successful companies, and has been recognized by the Titan 100, Forbes Next 1000, and Enterprising Women of the Year ...
Aug 06, 2025•36 min
Mike Ghaffary is a General Partner at Burst Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in marketplace, software, and AI companies. With an impressive background spanning roles at Canvas Ventures and Social Capital, as well as co-founding Stitcher, he has been instrumental in the growth of companies like Yelp and Eat24, demonstrating his expertise in scaling businesses. Mike has a background in computer science and holds both a JD and MBA from Harvard, and he's invest...
Aug 01, 2025•39 min
Eduardo Montano is the Founder and CEO of Colegio Montano, a pioneering educational institution with two in-person campuses and a fully online school based in Guatemala City. A serial entrepreneur, he launched his first business at age 18 and has since founded more than a dozen companies across tech, education, and services — including Publinet, Prointel, MAC, S.A., and Escolaris. He is the bestselling author of Foro Familiar and EXTRAordinarios and a sought-after speaker who has addressed audie...
Jul 30, 2025•43 min
Ashish Patel is the CEO and Founder of Simpat Tech, a custom software consulting firm based in Austin, Texas. Simpat Tech specializes in custom software development, implementation, and consulting services, focusing on delivering straightforward and manageable software solutions for clients. Since its inception, Ashish has led Simpat Tech from a one-client operation to a fast-growing enterprise recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies. He holds a BS in comp...
Jul 25, 2025•38 min