The David Guttman Podcast
The David Guttman Podcast features conversations with C-Suite Executives and high-profile leaders who balance professional achievements with integrity, purpose, and a moral compass. Host David Guttman, an entrepreneur with multiple 8- and 9-figure exits, provides actionable insights and life lessons for building wealth and a fulfilling life. Topics include navigating business challenges, fostering relationships, and personal growth. The podcast aims to inspire listeners to lead with authenticity and embrace a well-rounded approach to success.
Episodes
#78 What 5 Exits Taught Me About Business | Mike Koenigs
Mike Koenigs has exited five companies, written 19 bestselling books, and built entire businesses in a single week using AI, and in this episode, he explains exactly how a book you give away for free can make a million dollars in a day. Now you know the system behind building faster, partnering smarter, and using AI before everyone else figures out it’s already too late. I’ll see you in the next v
#77 How to Hire Right (Most Founders Get This WRONG) | Maddie Thompson
At 13, Maddie Thompson cold-messaged 150 fashion brands, got one reply, flew to Calgary with her mom, and spent three years having her designs manufactured and sold in stores before she could drive. That same willingness to do the obvious thing everyone else overthinks is exactly how she scaled Mad Social Agency to 30 people and 120 clients in six years with no degree, no investors, and no roadmap
#76 How AI Rewrote Its Own Code To Survive | David Avrin
Anthropic reportedly ran kill-switch tests on its own AI and in over 70% of cases, the AI rewrote its own code to stay alive. I sat down with David Avrin to unpack what that means for your career, your kids, and the legacy you're leaving behind.
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#75 The Partner Red Flags Nobody Warns You About | Alan Hidalgo
Alan Hidalgo built four businesses across rideshare, marketing, e-commerce, and online education before turning 28 and got screwed over enough times along the way to build a brutal screening system for who he'll ever partner with again. In this conversation, he hands me the entire playbook.
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#74 Stop Saving Your Kids From Failure | Trystan Trenberth
You think rescuing your kids is love? Trystan Trenberth spent years thinking the same thing, until a therapist friend's single question forced him to see that his daughters didn't want him to solve their problems. They wanted to be heard. Trystan unpacks why failure isn't off the road to success but is the road, and how that same contrast principle reshaped his approach to fatherhood, fitness, and
#73 The Side Hustle That Took Over Her Life | Chloe Kosco
At 20, Chloe Kosco was just making things for herself in the corner of her college apartment. Then her first drop sold out in seconds, and everything changed.
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#72 Why Being a Business Owner Doesn't Make You an Entrepreneur | Vince Ricci
There’s a moment Vince Ricci describes where time froze: a gun in his back outside his own home, his wife and newborn daughter inside, and two armed strangers waiting for him to open the door. Untrained and outnumbered, he made a choice that went viral hundreds of millions of times over. But the real story isn’t the shootout; it’s what he learned about getting “civilized,” the Rocky-esque warning
#71 How to Overcome Addiction Through Faith | Roger da Silva
There’s a moment in most people’s lives when something so raw and undeniable happens that they can no longer pretend the old version of themselves is working. For Roger da Silva, that moment came at two in the morning in one of Rio’s most dangerous neighborhoods, high and staring at a man running toward him screaming “Lucifer.” In this deeply personal conversation, Roger walks me through a spiritu
#70 What Poker Teaches You About Risk Management in Business and Investing | Jaymes Rosenthal
Before you play a single hand of poker, before you take a single golf swing, Jaymes Rosenthal already knows who you are. In this episode, we explore how elite-level pattern recognition, developed through years of live poker and trading, becomes a lens for navigating every area of life. We go deep on humility, momentum, servant leadership, equity structures, and why the soft skills nobody talks abo
#69 How to Identify a Winning Business Offer Before You Invest | Tanner Chidester
Tanner Chidester spent over $3 million on coaches, masterminds, and mentors, and he has zero regrets. In this episode, he shares how he used to evaluate which investments in himself were worth making, why he fired coaches after 30 days if results weren’t materializing, and how a chance lunch with a family friend changed the entire direction of his life. What’s the one investment in yourself you’ve
#68 Growing Up in a Religious Bubble: What It Does to Your Identity | Travis Chappell
Most people spend their entire lives waiting for others' approval, never stopping to ask what they actually want. Travis Chappell grew up inside a fundamentalist Baptist world so insular that he graduated kindergarten through college on the same 140-acre campus, committed to full-time ministry at age 12. In this episode, Travis and I unpack how radical self-awareness isn’t something you’re born wi
#67 Why the Smartest Move He Made Was Leaving the Family Business | David Temko
There’s no dress rehearsal for the moments that define you, and David Temko has lived that truth more than once. In this episode, I’m with the founder and CEO of C2 Financial to unpack a life shaped by entrepreneurial parents, a starter marriage, his father’s passing, and the unexpected clarity that comes when everything converges at once. David shares how traveling through 20 countries, cutting h
#66 What Working Side-by-Side with My Father Taught Me About Life and the Law | Frank Ioppolo
Growing up in the shadow of a celebrated father isn’t a head start, it’s a gauntlet. Frank Ioppolo built his legal career largely to prove something to himself, channeling that chip on his shoulder into becoming the youngest partner at Greenberg Traurig and eventually running his own firm, with his father in the office right beside him. The three years they spent working desk-to-desk taught Frank
#65 How to Build Residual Income with Payment Processing | Seve Ortale
Six hundred rejections in six weeks sounds like failure, but Seve Ortale called it his education. In this episode, Seve shares the unexpected journey from philosophy major and volunteer firefighter to founding a payment processing company, and what wrestling, fire scenes, and door-to-door sales all have in common when it comes to building real character. What does it actually mean to stay coachabl
#64 How to Build a $2 Billion Digital Marketing Business From Scratch | Josh Aven
Most people use AI to write emails, Josh Aven is using it to build entire financial models, generate 90-day marketing plans, and reshape how companies operate from the inside out. As the founder of Curio, a marketing agency that’s managed and advised on roughly $2 billion in ad spend over the past decade, Josh has a front-row seat to why AI hallucinations are a real danger and why the smartest ent
#63 From No Money, No Education, to Inc. 5,000 Company | Rick Niemi
Nobody who built something real ever had a business plan that went according to plan. Rick Niemi stumbled into entrepreneurship through a casual comment to a business broker, bought his first pharmacy at 24 with no industry experience, and became an Inc. 5,000 CEO. We break down why overthinking is the silent killer of entrepreneurial momentum, why "plan a little, work a lot" actually gets results
#62 How to Build a Social Media Marketing Agency With No Diploma | Sergio Mendez
At 15, Sergio Mendez was offered $11,000 a week and said “no” because of his upbringing. This 19-year-old Peruvian-American entrepreneur founded Influx. Media at 14, now manages a team of 12, and built his journey from cutting grass to running a social media marketing agency, all without finishing high school.
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#61 How to Hire a Fractional CFO for Your Startup and Prepare for Exit | Rick Sanchez Jr.
Every entrepreneur faces the same brutal question: how much capital should I raise, and at what valuation? Rick Sanchez, fractional CFO and transformation specialist, breaks down the capital raising process with refreshing honesty about financial narratives, investor psychology, and the critical difference between strategic and financial buyers. This isn’t theoretical finance; it’s battle-tested w
#60 Why Authenticity Beats People-Pleasing in Business | Reef Colman
What if the chaos you survived as a child was actually preparing you for entrepreneurial success? Reef Colman was smuggled into the US at age three, grew up in hardship, and discovered that his brain had created a “chemical screenshot” that made chaos feel like home. In this raw conversation, he reveals how recognizing this pattern transformed his relationships and business approach, and he shares
#59 The Business Fundamentals Every Musician Needs to Know | Spencer Handley
What if the biggest barrier to creative success isn’t talent, it’s business literacy? Spencer Handley spent two years hitting a plateau as a professional guitarist before discovering that mastery in any field follows identical principles, whether music, coding, or company building. Now leading Sonora, which has graduated 5,000 students including Grammy winners, he’s revolutionizing music education
#58 The Mindset Shift That Turned Me into Tony Robbins’ #1 Salesperson | Eli Wilde
The most dangerous belief isn’t that you’re bad at selling, it’s that your words don’t matter. In this conversation, Eli Wilde shares his personal journey from scarcity to abundance, how meaning is created through intention, and why real persuasion comes from alignment, self-awareness, and belief-shifting experiences rather than pressure or manipulation. As you listen, notice where your intent is
#57 Former CNN Anchor on Cancel Culture, Media Control, and Finding Truth in Journalism | Rick Sanchez
If ratings don’t determine who keeps their job in mainstream media, then what does? Veteran journalist Rick Sanchez pulls back the curtain on his experiences at CNN, Fox News, and MS Now, revealing how pharmaceutical companies and defense contractors don’t just buy advertising, but actually sit on network boards. After being canceled before “cancellation” was even a term, he explains the mathemati
#56 Teen CEO Builds AI Company That Replaces Human Sales Reps | Joey Seeman
He had $300, no tech experience, and a mother willing to take out a loan on faith. Within months, Joey Seeman was generating five figures and building an AI company that enterprise veterans couldn’t have imagined at his age. In this episode, I’m with the 17-year-old CEO and Founder who shared his entrepreneurial journey from affiliate marketing hurdles to founding Nova Echo AI, revealing how relen
#55 How I Built A Business While Paralyzed After A Massive Stroke | Khurram Bukhari
I sat down with Khurran Bukhari to discuss his incredible journey from a childhood of poverty and addiction to surviving a life-altering stroke at age 35. We explore how he broke the cycle of his upbringing to build a thriving business with his wife and how he used the "Batman rises" moment in his recovery to transform from a victim into a resilient leader.
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#54 Building the Quest Bars and Legendary Foods Empires | Bruce Cardenas
The marketing lesson that helped build two food empires wasn’t about viral campaigns or celebrity endorsements, it was about getting products into people’s hands and letting transformation do the selling. Bruce Cardenas shares the inside story of Quest Nutrition’s rise and Legendary Foods’ leading growth nationwide. What legacy are you building with the work that you’re doing?
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#53 How I Built A 8-Figure TikTok Shop Marketing Business at Age 24! | Riley Garcia
What separates the entrepreneurs who build lasting success from those who flame out chasing quick wins? Riley Garcia went from selling bookmarks at six years old to co-founding an eight-figure health products empire on TikTok Shop by 24, not through traditional education, but by mastering a skill the business establishments couldn’t teach him. His journey challenges everything we’ve been told abou
#52 How to Build Discipline When You’ve Lost Your Job, Relationship, and Home | Jarvis Leverson
The most successful people in the world share one thing in common, they’re awake before the competition even opens their eyes. Jarvis Leverson built a successful and authentic brand, rekindled the love of his life, and achieved the best physical shape he’d ever been in, all by mastering one simple formula he calls, “W. I. N.,” Wake up early, set your Intentions, and commit to No days off. It’s tim
#51 One Act of Kindness Turned into $57 Million | Henry Coy-Burt
What if the path to ownership wasn’t buying more shares, but strategically eliminating everyone else’s? Starting with just 5% equity in a struggling photography company, Henry Coy-Burt proposed using the company’s own profits to buy out disinterested family shareholders at a locked $10 million valuation, dissolving those shares and watching his stake multiply as the company grew. This single finan
#50 What Billionaire Investors Look to Spot Winners | Brian Goldstein & Makan Mostafavi
What does a special education student who refused to work for anyone and a 19-year-old facing three lawsuits on his first real estate deal have in common? They both understood early on that traditional paths weren’t built for them. Brian Goldstein’s defiant moment in freshman English, standing up to a teacher who told special education students they’d have to work for others, mirrors Makan Mostafa
#49 How Professional Athletes Transition to Successful Business Careers | Mike Lemaire
What separates world champions from everyone else isn’t just physical talent, it’s the ability to rise after every fall and never surrender to self-doubt. Former Muay Thai World Champion Mike Lemaire reveals how he maintained an 80-0 amateur record and a 29-5 professional career by mastering the mental game that most fighters never learn. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to push beyond
#48 How to Escape Career Drift and Take Control of Your Life | John Gafford
What happens when you refuse to let someone else write your story? John Gafford transformed himself from a bar manager trapped in hospitality’s golden handcuffs into a real estate powerhouse leading Vegas’ second largest brokerage. His journey reveals a fundamental truth most entrepreneurs miss: genuine value creation makes success inevitable. His upcoming book, “Escaping the Drift,” distills hard
#47 How AI is Changing Veterinary Medicine | Dr. Ori Eizenberg Weinger
Why do some vets treat pets like widgets while others create genuine excitement? Dr. Ori Eizenberg Weinger reveals how building trust, not maximizing revenue, transformed his practice. By refusing unnecessary tests, investing time in each appointment, and choosing honest communication over profit, he’s created something rare: a veterinary clinic where both pets and people actually want to be.
#46 TikTok Live Shopping Is The $600B Opportunity Most Entrepreneurs Are Missing! | Andrew Schaberg
While everyone obsesses over AI and crypto, a $600 billion market shift is happening right under their noses on TikTok, and Andrew Schaberg positioned himself at the center of it before most people even understood what live shopping was. As CEO of one of the first live shopping companies in the US, Andrew has built the infrastructure that could make his business the perfect acquisition target for
#45 Giving Back to Thousands of Kids with the World’s Largest Toy Drive! | Dan Fleyshman
Ever wonder what it takes to go from working three high school jobs to becoming the youngest founder of a publicly traded company in history? Dan Fleyshman didn’t follow the traditional path; he skipped college, bet everything on a clothing convention, and turned local print shop t-shirts into a $9.5 million licensing deal before most people finished their degree. If you’re tired of surface-level
#44 How I Grew My Marketing Agency from 38 to 380 People in 15 Months! | Brandon Bowsky
Brandon Bowsky breaks down his unconventional path through the info product and online marketing space, from selling RuneScape guides as a teenager to scaling multiple companies past eight and nine figures in revenue. Despite the success he has achieved throughout his businesses, he now prioritises fulfilment over revenue.
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#43 Launching “No Days Off” Beverage Business in the Most Challenging Market | Manning Sumner
Most entrepreneurs panic when disaster strikes, but Manning Sumner has made a career of responding with faith instead of reacting with fear. After career-ending back fractures derailed his Auburn football dreams, he discovered that obstacles aren’t roadblocks, they’re redirections toward your real purpose. This conversation explores how a former college linebacker built Legacy Fit from an abandone
#42 How to Find a Mentor That Changes Your Life | Via Ramirez
What if the worst moments of your life were actually disguised gifts waiting to transform everything you thought you knew about success? I’ve had this raw conversation with entrepreneur and trader Via Ramirez who shared how going broke and nearly losing her health became the catalyst for mastering a gratitude mindset that turns obstacles into opportunities. From having a victim mentality, she now
#41 I Built a 30,000+ Trading Community After Amazon Fired Me | Luis Izquierdo
How do you maintain a successful business partnership after your romantic relationship ends? CEO of TradersMrk, Luis Izquierdo and his ex-girlfriend have cracked the code that destroys most entrepreneurial partnerships. Instead of letting personal conflicts torpedo their trading education company, they’ve proven that putting team welfare above individual emotions creates stronger business outcomes
#40 How to Attract Venture Capital for Your Startup Today! | Kelly Reeser
Most venture capital firms operate from a position of superiority…founders need them more than they need founders. Kelly Reeser from Tech Farms Capital has built her entire investment philosophy around the opposite approach: coming alongside entrepreneurs as a support system first, investor second. In this conversation, we dive deep into how her background in economic development shaped her unique
#39 The Truth About Why Marriages Fail and How to Beat the Odds | Julie Nise
What if everything I've been taught about relationships and communication is completely backwards? I sat down with relationship expert Julie Nise who exposes why 93% of college-educated women file for divorce and she shares the counterintuitive secrets of manipulation that actually strengthen marriages rather than damage them. Additionally, you’ll learn why traditional therapy fails most people an
#38 From War Refugee to Makeup Artist for Meryl Streep & Angelina Jolie | Matin Maulawizada
Can you really pivot from a pre-med track to Hollywood glamour and find deeper purpose? Matin Maulawizada proved that unconventional career changes aren’t just possible, they’re often essential for discovering your true calling. After fleeing Afghanistan at 17 without speaking English, he pursued molecular biology at UC Berkeley before a chance encounter led him into the beauty industry. His scien
#37 How a Pastor Built the Most Successful Chick-fil-A Leadership Program | Donnie Petersen
True leadership isn’t about getting people to follow you because of your title, it’s about earning follower-ship through character, and Donnie Petersen embodies this principle in ways that will reshape how you think about influence. His journey from the life of the party to servant leadership demonstrates that the most powerful leadership flows from genuine love and truth rather than manipulation
#36 How to Build a Team Without Money | Yash Daftary
What if the biggest risk isn't starting a business, but waiting until you're "ready"? At just 25, Yash Daftary has already built FanBasis into a multi-million dollar platform that helps digital entrepreneurs 2-3x their revenue within a year. From starting his first business at 13 to raising a $20 million Series A, Yash reveals the mindset shifts that separate successful entrepreneurs from those wh
#35 How to Defer Capital Gains Taxes Legally! | Brett Swarts
I thought I was interviewing Brett Swarts about capital gains tax strategy, instead, I got a masterclass on how financial planning reveals our deepest values about life, legacy, and what truly matters. His story of forgiving his father at 14, working nights at Cheesecake Factory while building an empire, and raising five kids with intentional daily questions showed me that the best wealth strategi
#34 Max Inhouse: How a 19-year old CEO Built a Successful Business After Facebook Banned Him
Wisdom has nothing to do with age. This has been proven by Max Inhouse, a 19-year-old entrepreneur who built a successful business serving 320+ clients. He chose to build something over college, proving that real-world experience often trumps traditional education when you’re genuinely curious about solving problems. What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned from someone younger than you?
#33 Mark Bustos: Why Humility Built His Multi-Million Dollar Celebrity Clientele Business
What if the secret to finding real success isn't climbing higher, but serving deeper? My conversation with Mark Bustos, the celebrity hairdresser who cuts hair for both A-listers and homeless individuals, completely shifted my perspective on what it means to build a meaningful career. You'll learn why the most successful people often find their greatest fulfillment not in what they achieve, but i
#32 Aaron Williamson: Marine Corps Veteran Reveals Mental Toughness Secrets for Success
When I asked this ex-Marine who went from homelessness to training Hollywood stars where his strength comes from, his answer cut straight to my core: ”I have a responsibility to do something with my life because, I lost friends who don’t have the opportunity now to do things that I’m able to do.” His resilience isn’t rooted in personal ambition or military training — it’s anchored in survivor’s re
#31: Justin Cross: Navy Veteran Reveals How to Build Unbreakable Mental Toughness
Many men are drowning in content, but starving for transformation. Justin Cross’s True North retreats cut through the noise by demanding something radical — actual commitment through rigorous applications, physical challenges, and vulnerability without judgment. Sometimes, the most masculine thing you can do is admit you need help becoming the man you’re meant to be. Real transformation requires b
#30 Jakob Carmichael: How AI Will Transform Emergency Response Forever
24-year-old CEO of RescAlert, Jakob Carmichael, just reminded me why age is irrelevant when you’ve found your purpose — he’s built an AI emergency response platform while many of us are still overthinking our next move. What struck me wasn’t his success, but his clarity. He saw Hurricane Harvey responders wasting resources because their systems couldn’t communicate, so he locked himself in his roo
#29 Megan Weddle: Single Mom of 4 Becomes Top Salesperson – Here Is How She Did It
I just finished an incredible conversation with Megan Weddle — a top salesperson who turned a potential disaster into career-defining success through one simple act. Picture this: She’s sitting in a cafe with her company president when the client texts, “Sorry, we need to cancel today.” Most people would’ve just accepted it, but Megan called the client and said something that changed everything, “
#28 Bridger Rogers: The Shocking Truth Why God Wants You Wealthy
Can you build massive wealth while staying true to biblical principles, or do you have to sell your soul to succeed in business? My guest Bridger Rogers answers this question definitively after his own journey from spiritual wandering back to faith-centered entrepreneurship. He shares his vision of becoming "the biblical Andrew Tate," bringing traditional masculine values and authentic leadership
#27 Zahra Raheb: Afghan Family's Journey from Soviet Invasion to American Dream
What happens when a successful Afghan family loses everything overnight and must rebuild from nothing in a foreign country? In this powerful interview, I sit down with my mother-in-law Zahra Raheb to explore one of the most remarkable survival stories you'll ever hear. From Soviet invasion and refugee camps to single motherhood and military service in combat zones, Zahra's journey reveals how ordi
#26 Agustina Visconti: Why She Doesn't Trust Banks And You Shouldn't Either
What if I told you that losing everything financially could actually accelerate your path to success? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Agustina Visconti, CEO of Infinite Brands, who opens up about how her family's devastating loss during Argentina's banking crisis shaped her fearless approach to business. You'll discover why immigrants often possess an entrepreneurial advantage and
#25 Jesse Deutscher: How to Kill Your Old Self and Build the Life You Actually Want
“I’m not my old story. I’m not the old me.” — Powerful insights gained from my conversation with Jesse Deutscher. His story tells of the courage to completely transform your life, especially when addiction has defined you for decades. What resonates most is Jesse’s honesty about the messy middle — the therapy, the failed partnerships, the struggle to build legitimate businesses while breaking old
#24 Chris Dalton: How I Sold a Startup to Salesforce in Just 29 Months
What makes a great leader in today’s shifting landscape? In this episode, I’ve had a fascinating conversation with serial entrepreneur-board member Chris Dalton, about purpose-driven leadership, ‘It is not a role, it’s a relationship.’ This shift in perspective is powerful and timely, as it challenges us to view leadership as an emergent property of connection, not hierarchy. He also shared the im
#23 Moncy Trejo: How to Grow Your Social Media Presence with Authenticity
What happens when you finally listen to your heart instead of following expectations? In this episode, Moncy Trejo, CEO and Founder of Exposure Digital, explores the courage it takes to pivot from a “secure” career path to pursuing your genuine passion. Moncy spent seven years studying physical therapy to fulfil her mother’s dream of having a child in healthcare, only to discover her true calling
#22 Mauricio Rauld: How to Build a Business That Survives When You Can’t
What happens when a routine surgery turns into a near-death experience with a 30% chance of survival? For Mauricio Rauld, this moment became the pivotal point that transformed his entire approach to business and life. What struck me wasn’t just the health crisis, but the profound business insights it revealed: business model revelation, new perspective on wealth, and mentorship as purpose. What si
#21 Shaun Godinez: How Military Discipline Transformed This Entrepreneur’s Life
The military discipline of waking up at 4AM when nobody’s watching transformed Shaun Godinez from homeless veteran to successful trader and mentor. In this episode, Shaun Godinez (a.k.a. Shaun Bankz) reveals his remarkable journey through devastating setbacks, including homelessness and living in a shed. Through hard work and resilience, he now leads Elite Trader Academy as a Chief Revenue Officer
#20 Andrew Sallee: The Millionaire Who Hated Retirement (Finding Purpose After Succes
Discovering someone’s unique motivation button can transform a life hanging in the balance, as proven by real estate mogul Andrew Sallee’s remarkable journey. Andrew shares how he saved his brother from certain death with a $10,000 bet when doctors gave him just six months to live. You’ll also discover Andrew’s raw insights on entrepreneurship, building wealth through corporate real estate and var
#19 Douglas James: How a Navy Vet Turned Trauma into a 9-Figure Business
“The people who achieve the most extraordinary success are often the ones who’ve faced the darkest demons.” Douglas James’ journey from a troubled childhood to building a successful coaching empire reveals the hidden psychology of extraordinary achievement. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Douglas shares how he transformed childhood trauma into entrepreneurial fuel, gamified his military adva
#18 Tristan Ross Dlabik: ‘I Was Always Coachable’ - How Mentorship Fueled His Success
What if your biggest setbacks are actually setting you up for a breakthrough? Tristan Ross Dlabik’s journey from poverty to 7-figure success at just 26 years old proves that your circumstances don’t determine your destiny. At 17, he was supervising people twice his age at UPS; by 18, he was making six figures selling insurance; and by 21, he was leading teams and doing $2M in sales. But his journe
#17 Sapphire Achilles: How to Choose the Right Partner for a Lasting Relationship
In a world where dating often revolves around status and superficial qualities, my conversation with Sapphire Achilles reveals a refreshing perspective that challenges modern relationship norms. This young wisdom-keeper shares insights about character, femininity, and authentic connection that transcend her years and offer valuable lessons for all of us navigating the complex landscape of modern r
#16 Cris Munoz: Ideas Go to the Grave - Why Urgency is the Missing Ingredient in Your Success
“An idea is just an idea without actions. You need urgency. So many ideas go to the grave.” In this episode, Cris Munoz shares his journey coming from Washington Heights with a single mom and facing daily threats of violence, and his choice to not just survive, but to thrive. This conversation reminded me that most of us operate at a fraction of our capacity, either lacking urgency or direction. W
#15 Luke Infinger: The Truth About Entrepreneurial Burnout Nobody Tells You
Is the pursuit of entrepreneurial success slowly killing you? In this episode, I’ve had a conversation with Luke Infinger, and we’ve tackled the hidden mental health crisis entrepreneurs face while chasing success. He also shared his personal journey through stress and burnout after spending $1 million on coaching and mentorship. This conversation goes beyond business strategy to explore the profo
#14 Brady Edwards: Former Mr. Beast Producer Shares Secrets to Authentic Viral Content
In a landscape where algorithms and AI are reshaping content creation, your authentic voice is becoming your most powerful asset. In this episode, I had a very interesting talk with Brady Edwards, former Mr. Beast producer for two years, revealing the transformative power of vulnerability in modern media. The conversation also covers controversial topics like financial incentives behind modern nar
#13 Via Ramirez: Female Trader Reveals Her Success With Zero Trading Background
Can you skip college, start with a 2.0 GPA, and still become a successful trader? In this episode, Via Ramirez shares her journey which proves that your past doesn’t define your future in the trading world. She provided deep insights about combining technical trading skills with the right psychology, and why mindset matters more than your educational background. What would you be willing to give u
#12 Todd Clark: The Future of Credit Unions & Banking (from a 30-Year Veteran)
Many entrepreneurs chase ideas, but true success lies in what happens after the initial spark. In this episode, I sit down with Todd Clark, former CEO of Co-Op for 3 decades in the financial services industry, who turned a failed startup into a $1.9 billion financial powerhouse. He shares the one quality that separates successful entrepreneurs from the rest - curiosity. This conversation reminded
#11 Josh Marsden: I Chose My Son Over Security - Building an IPO-Bound Company as a Single Dad
What if the most powerful entrepreneurial lessons come not from business books, but from the raw moments of being a single parent? In this episode, Josh Marden reveals how fatherhood shaped his journey from struggling freelancer to scaling an IPO-bound company that’s raised $8.2 million through crowdfunding. In an era where entrepreneurship glorifies the hustle and grind, Josh’s story cuts through
#10 Adam Williams: The Power of Second Chances in Business and Life
Many entrepreneurs chase success through hustle and grind. But after a raw, honest conversation with Adam Williams, founder of Elevest Capital, I learned a profound truth - true success comes from healing your past. From witnessing violent childhood trauma to navigating failed businesses and a challenging divorce, Adam’s journey reveals that honesty and personal growth play a crucial role in both
#9 Cody Sperber: The Unconventional Mentor Who Made Me Practice Cold Calls in a Cemetery
True success means balancing health, relationships, spirituality, and business. In this episode, I had a deeply personal conversation with the Founder of Clever Investor, Cody Sperber, who shared his raw story of hitting rock bottom before finding his path to purpose. After burning through $30K in credit card debt chasing real estate dreams, Cody was ready to quit, but his friend convinced him to
#8 William Lam: Master NLP Trainer Approach To Transforming Your Scarcity Mindset
Most success gurus preach hustle culture and the illusion of “the grind,” but William Lam shares a radically different view that deeply resonated with me. From my personal journey of battling burnout to discovering a completely different paradigm of achievement, this discussion with William opened my eyes to the profound truth: the path to extraordinary results often requires less force and more f
#7 Patrick Carroll: Self-Made Real Estate Mogul Shares His Success Secrets
Most people think success requires the “right” credentials, but sometimes, the unconventional path leads to extraordinary results. In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Patrick Carroll, who became a self-made real estate titan without even going to college. He opens up about the mindset that allowed him to walk into rooms full of Harvard graduates with unwavering confidence, his s
#6 Marvel Bishop: How This CEO Lost Everything in 30 Days & Bounced Back Stronger
Most entrepreneurs glorify the highlights but hide their darkest moments, but success comes from how you handle rock bottom. In this episode, Marvel Bishop reveals how he built a 7-figure security company from scratch, saw it destroyed in 30 days during COVID, and used that devastating loss to build something even greater. His journey from nightclub security guard to CEO, and back to ground zero,
#5 Matthew Liberto: CEO Who Values Heart Over Harvard & Makes Everyone an Owner
What if building a billion-dollar company was more about saving lives than making money? In this episode, David Guttman sits down with Matthew Liberto who tells of his near-death experience with cerebral malaria that transformed him from a regular entrepreneur into a mission-driven business leader. Now with Napkin, a global digital business acquisition firm, he shares his humble beginnings and how
#4 Maria Opdycke: C-Level Executive Breaks The First Rule in "48 Laws of Power"
“You never regret firing someone - you only regret not doing it sooner.” This surprising truth is just one of many counterintuitive leadership lessons from this interview with Maria, a C-level executive who’s built her career by breaking conventional wisdom. She has also shared the link between parenting and executive leadership; and how breaking the first rule of “48 Laws of Power,” never outshin
#3 Kian Sarreshteh: Why Most CEO Advice Is Wrong
What if the strongest leaders aren't the ones with the biggest egos, but those who master the art of genuine human connection? In this conversation with successful entrepreneur Kian Sarreshteh, we discuss the unexpected truths about building sustainable businesses. From sleeping on couches to securing multi-million dollar funding rounds, Kian's journey reveals why traditional "hustle culture" migh
#2 David Guttman: Power of Humility, Cross-Industry Values, Company Culture, Mentorship
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