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Our Most Recent Episodes

Stearns Financial's Founder & CEO Dennis Stearns on Strategic Growth and Resilience

"Strategy is as much about anticipating future challenges as it is about solving today’s problems."

Marquel Russell’s Journey from Drug-Selling Dropout to Mogul

"Overcoming adversity starts with mindset shifts, radical focus, and surrounding yourself with the right people."

Apurva Desai’s Journey from Silicon Valley to Global Impact

"Storytelling isn’t just a tool for content creation—it’s essential for leadership and team-building."

Breaking Cycles and Building Freedom: Crystal Ball’s Journey from Cult Survivor to Entrepreneur

Jeff Gardner, a PGA Award-Winning Innovator and Golf Gear Entrepreneur

"Never give up until all hope is lost."

Bruce George, Peabody & Tony Award Winning co-founder of Def Poetry Jam on HBO & of Genius is Common

Jessica Gonzales, Founder of Happen Venture and Global Pioneer on "Beneficial Reuse" of Waste

Sarah Hurley, Global Brand Creator and Founder of SH Brands Group & Sarah Hurley Academy

“You don’t need millions to start a business—just grit, determination, and belief in yourself.” - Sarah Hurley

Bernadette McClelland, Rated among Top 35 Women in Sales Globally by Sales Hacker, Author, Speaker

"Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s the willingness to move forward despite it." - Bernadette McClelland

Joe Huss, Founder of Supply Chain BEST and personal development thought leader

"I’ve learned that a company’s culture is a shadow of its leadership. The people you surround yourself with are a reflection of your heart." - Joe Huss

Adam Kroener, Founder of Carbliss, the #1 Fastest Growing Low-Carb Brand of Hand Crafted Cocktails

"Resilience is about not sprinting but finding a sustainable pace for the long haul." - Adam Kroener

Monte Holm, co-founder of World Financial Group and author of "Expect to Win"

“Deep down, most people expect to fail but hope to surprise themselves and win. Those who win, do so because they prepare and learn to ‘Expect to Win’.” - Monte Holm

Ayeshah Abuelhiga, Founder and CEO of Leading Comfort Food Brand Mason Dixie Foods

"What have you ever failed at that you tried your hardest?" - Ayeshah Abuelhiga

Nadine Chammas, Singer, Actor, Founder of 'The Life Director' and author of 'The Stage is Yours'

"On the stage of life, be the director of your own story." - Nadine Chammas

Alessandro Tronco, Best-Selling Author of "The Buddah Who Drove a Bentley"

"If you're not all in, you're in the way." - Alessandro Tronco

Christopher Guerrera, two-time Shark Tank Winner, Founder & CEO of Modern Inventor

"Success is about persistence, grinding, and working with the right people, but in the end, always bet on yourself." - Christopher Guerrera

Grace Vandecruze, Inspirational Founder of GGC and International best-selling author of "Homeless to Millionaire"

Grace is a board member of BXPE Fund, Link Logistics REIT, PIMCO Closed End Funds, Resolution Life and The Doctors Company. She also serves on the Wharton Graduate Executive Board.

Shellye Archambeau, Author of "Unapologetically Ambitious" and Tech Icon & Pioneer

Shellye currently serves on the boards of Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies, and Okta and is a strategic advisor to Forbes Ignite

Dr. Mathew Knowles, Author, Professor, Founder of Music World Entertainment, and father of Beyonće & Solange

Mathew has authored several notable books, primarily focusing on personal development, the music industry, and social issues

Dave Noll, Emmy Award Producer of Chopped and many more

Dave is also a sought-after speaker and author of "The Visionary In Charge."

Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, 7-time Best-Selling Author and CEO of Incredible One Enterprises

Dr. Harmon is also host of the MOVE To Millions Podcast and a two-time Inc. 5000 selectee. 

Eric Liedtke, Long-time Adidas Brand President and Founder of UNLESS Collective

"Stepping away from a secure, successful career to pursue a passion for sustainability was the bravest decision of my life." - Eric Liedtke

Dr. Marie Helene Pelletier, Workplace Mental Health Expert and Author of "The Resilience Plan"

"People yearn for reasons in their actions; understanding this can pivot how we influence and interact." - Dr. Marie Helene Pelletier, PhD, MBA

Carl Grant III, CEO of Capital Raise and Connexa, Author of "How to Live an Abundant Life"

"Carrying burdens alone will weigh you down. Looking beyond oneself can illuminate the path to resilience." - Carl Grant III

Coach Dan Gordon: From Emotional Breakdown to No Douchebag Selling

"Failure isn't the opposite of success; it's the pathway to it. Embrace each setback as a step forward."  - Coach Dan Gordon

Mike L. Murphy, Animation Director on blockbusters Harry Potter, Iron Man, Fast & Furious, and LOTR

""Success only happens to those who keep taking steps, even when the journey seems endless." - Mike L. Murphy

Ray Higdon, bestselling author, esteemed keynote speaker, and CEO of The Higdon Group

"The reason people aren't consistent is always based on an observation they made as a kid." - Ray Higdon

Steve Siebold, Author of “How Rich People Think” “Secrets Self-Made Millionaires Teach Their Kids”

"Mental toughness and critical thinking are the twin engines of entrepreneurial success." - Steve Siebold

Peter Goldstein, Founder of Grandview Capital and Exchange Listing, Forbes Finance Council member

 ""Adapting to market trends while maintaining core values has been the cornerstone of my success."

- Peter Goldstein

Joe Roberts, Famed Canadian Entrepreneur and Philanthropist known as the 'Skidrow CEO'

"Embrace the belief in possibility; it can reshape your business, dreams, and impact on the world."   - Joe Roberts

Bill Harper, founder and CEO of BrandBoss and wmHarper Marketing Agencies

 "The most effective work comes from simple ideas executed elegantly."

- Bill Harper

Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment, and CEO of Metan Global Entertainment Group

""Innovation isn't just about technology; it's about reimagining how we tell stories."

- Larry Namer

Todd Crandell, The 'Original Sober Triathlete' and founder of Racing for Recovery

"Life, like the markets, is filled with never-ending 'noise' that will try to shake you out. You have to have Conviction that keeps you in the game.” 

- Todd Crandell

Terace Garnier: Journalist, Ms International World 2023, Entrepreneur and author of No Longer Silent

"Never give up. Your journey is uniquely yours, and the power to overcome lies within." 

- Terace Garnier

Steve Werner, Entrepreneur, Mentor, Founder of Hour Of Champions

"How am I? I am as good as I let myself be!" - Steve Werner

Cara Lockwood Tanamachi, Best-selling RomCom Novelist & Founder of Edit My Novel

"'Fall down seven times, get up eight'.” - Cara Lockwood Tanamachi

Fred Cary, CEO of 'Super VC' IdeaPros and Visionary Founder of 10+ Companies Worth Billions

"Your background isn't where your journey ends; it's where it begins. Success or failure depends on your mindset and your willingness to lear “No idea is imagined perfectly - if you want to be a winner, you must be willing to pivot, sometimes repeatedly.” - Fred Cary

Alla Bardov - Founder of Sell Yourself for Success and Author of 'Get Out of the Rabbit Hole."

"The key to greater self-confidence and unlocking new opportunities is to step out of your comfort zone, keep moving forward, and escape the rabbit hole of negative thinking." - Alla Bardov

Brian Will, bestselling author of "The Dropout: Multi-Millionaire" and "NO!... The Psychology of Sales and Negotiations."

"Your background isn't where your journey ends; it's where it begins. Success or failure depends on your mindset and your willingness to learn." - Brian Will

Famed Producer of Massive Hollywood hits like 'Platoon' 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Mortal Kombat' and author of the new book 'A Touch of the Madness'

The necessity of taking risks, the art of persistence, and the power of 'Embracing the Madness'

Grammy & Emmy Award-winner Skip Martin of Kool and the Gang

'Nothing Is Impossible Because Possible Came First!'

Season 2 Episode 1: "King of Exits" Eddie Wilson Shares the Art of Systematic Business Exits

Final Episode of Season 1: Tal Zlotnitsky Interviews Co-Host & Executive Producer PJ Benoit

Globally Recognized Celebrity Party Planner, Award Winning Event Designer Edward Perotti

Jordi Negre, Founder/CEO of Dantex & Master of the Art of Resilience

Special Episode with Israeli Business Journalist Eytan Avriel and Tech Entrepreneur Daniel Dayan on Israel's People and Economy in the Aftermath of October 7

Brandon Pipkin, Top Leadership & Sales Trainer, Motivator, Author of "21 Questions for 21 Millionaires: How Ordinary People Create Extraordinary Success"

Rich Hopkins, Hollywood Stunt Superstar and President of "Thrill Seekers Unlimited"

James Henderson, Founder of Mindzie; as President, Led $1 Billion Sale of Avigilon to Motorola

Alan Cohn, Peabody & Emmy Award Winning Journalist, and CEO of Term Limit the Court

Pete Moores, Founder & CEO of PBM Consulting, Empowers Founders to Create Million & Billion-Dollar Science, Business, and Technology Startups

Earlier Episodes

Xavier Scruggs, ESPN Baseball Tonight & Commentator, Former MLB Player, Founder & CEO of Xtraordinary Athletes

Francisco Sanchez, U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Trade under President Obama and Co-Head of International Trade at Holand & Knight

General Leslie Smith, 66th Inspector General of the United States Army

Blaine Bartlett, #1 International Best Selling Author of Compassionate Capitalism

Buddy Jericho, Founder & CEO of Indago, Former Intelligence Operative, Hunter of Sex Traffickers

Erez Avramov, Resiliency Expert, Founder of Life Rebuilder Academy, "The Man Who Refuses to Die"

Inaugural Episode, Interview of Host Tal Zlotnitsky by co-host PJ Benoit

Alex West Steinman, Co-Founder & CEO of The Coven and Inc. 100 Female Founder

Kristin Fitch, Top 5% Podcaster & ZiggityZoom Founder

Ken Bogard, Know Honesty Founder & CEO

Heather Dawson, Technology Entrepreneur with 3 Exits of $60-500M

Lesley Hunter, Entrepreneur, Influencer & Beauty Queen

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