Entrepreneurs Visiting Victor

Interview with Irishman Conor Cunneen, who is a former Marketing Vice-President who now earns a crust as a keynote speaker, business humorist and consultant who leaves audiences with: a smile on the face, a spring in the step and memorable, actionable takeaways to Improve People, Performance, & Productivity – with a Smile! Conor is a Chicago Humorous Speaker of the year - for a speech (would you believe?) on Customer Service in San Quentin Prison. He is also a recipient of the President's Gold Medal for Volunteer Service for his work with the unemployed. Conor's web site is https://irishmanspeaks.com/

Interview with Matt Peale, who is a Health, Wellness, & Fitness Expert, Executive Health & Wellness Trainer, and author of The Athlete in the Game of Life.  Matt Peale is a Corrective Exercise Specialist, Sports Performance Coach, and host of The Peale Appeal Podcast.  His certifications include (A) NASM: Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) and (B) American Heart Association: Heartsaver CPR AED, Stretching and Flexibility Coach. (C) From the Health Sciences Academy he is a Nutritional Therapist. Matt has been in the fitness industry since 2008 and worked with clients of all ages across multiple states. His experiences and insights allow him to be entertaining and informative whether he's interviewing other health, fitness, and wellness experts, clients, or sharing science-based facts to help you make the best decisions for where you are now in your life. Matt's web site is https://www.mattpeale.com/

Interview with Joshua Lee, who is the founder of First Light Studios, an Amazon and eCommerce growth agency that helps legacy brand owners bring their products online with integrity and impact. Joshua works with business owners who’ve built trusted brands over decades — often found on the shelves of REI, Walgreens, and CVS — but haven’t yet cracked the code on Amazon, Walmart, or social shopping. His team helps these businesses protect their legacy while expanding online the right way. They only partner with companies led by thoughtful founders — leaders who care about quality, sustainability, and doing right by their customers and their team. Brands that push culture forward, not just push product. Joshua's web site is https://flstudios.website/

Interview with Stanley Bronstein, who is an attorney, CPA, life coach, and multi-book author focused on two big missions: helping people reach their maximum potential and helping those who need it, to lose weight permanently through healthy, sustainable lifestyle change — without drugs or surgeries. Stanley created The Way of Excellence, a structured personal development system centered on living excellence as a way of life, and he’s written several books on it, including The Way of Excellence Journal, The Way of You, The Way of Us, and The Way of AI. He also founded the Million Pound Weight Loss Challenge, a free global health movement with thousands of members worldwide. Stanley’s own story is remarkable — he lost over 220 pounds, going from 367 to the 140s, and has maintained that transformation for nearly 17 years. Stanley talks about what really drives lasting change — including willingness, belief, discipline, and commitment — and how to align mindset, healthy eating, and healthy movement for a life that keeps getting better. His web site is https://thewayofexcellence.com/

Interview with Max Emma, is a Certified Franchise Executive with over two decades of hands-on experience in the franchise world. From providing bookkeeping services to over 100 franchise brands across the U.S. through BooXkeeping, to building his own bookkeeping franchise, to guiding aspiring entrepreneurs as a franchise consultant, Max is a seasoned expert in all things franchising. His journey is anything but conventional. As an immigrant from the former Soviet Union, Max arrived in the U.S. over 32 years ago, barely speaking English. Through his own creative “know-how,” he mastered the language, graduated with honors, and climbed the ranks of corporate America—only to leave it all behind 23 years ago to follow his entrepreneurial calling. Max’s path hasn’t always been smooth. After facing significant challenges, including bankruptcy, he rebuilt and now leads three thriving businesses, all rooted in franchising and entrepreneurship. His story resonates with resilience, reinvention, and the power of betting on yourself. His web site is https://www.franchisewithmax.com/

Interview with Fuquan Bilal, who is a trailblazing entrepreneur with 25 years of real estate experience, specializing in building wealth through innovative investments in Class B multifamily properties and luxury single-family assets. As the CEO and Founder of NNG Capital Fund, Fuquan has redefined how investors approach real estate by focusing on creative strategies, value-added projects, and community-driven impact. With an impressive track record of successfully raising over $50 million in real estate capital, Fuquan has earned his place among the top thought leaders in the industry. His portfolio spans high-performance assets in thriving markets, including North Jersey and Southeast hotspots like GA and AL. Known for identifying untapped opportunities, Fuquan blends his real world expertise with a commitment to educating and empowering others. As the creator of the NNG Real Estate Opportunity Fund, Fuquan has built a platform that offers accredited investors access to lucrative Residential fix-and-flip, ground up construction, and multifamily opportunities. His mission is clear: to help investors achieve passive income, financial freedom, and generational wealth. His web site is https://nngcapitalfund.com/

Interview with George Rivera, who helps 7, 8, and 9-figure founders buy back 10-20 hours a week and scale profits, without becoming the bottleneck. He’s the creator of the Father-First Owner OS and author of Buy Back Time Formula. George watched his dad miss his games and later regret it, and he gave George one piece of advice: “Don’t miss Leo’s games.” After grinding through 80-hour weeks, George rebuilt his companies to run without the founder using three levers, people who own outcomes, systems that create consistency, and AI that multiplies efficiency... the core of his $10K/Hour Filter. George shares how to end key-person dependency, delegate outcomes (not tasks), and pass the Two-Week Vacation Test, because no one on their deathbed says, “I’m glad I skipped my kid’s game for a client meeting.” His web site is https://buybacktimeformula.com/book/

Interview with Larissa Schneider, who is the Co Founder and COO of Unframe, where she leads global strategy and operations. She has more than a decade of experience in enterprise tech and has helped drive growth and partnerships for fast scaling companies through IPO and M&A. Before Unframe, Larissa held senior roles at Nutanix, Noname Security and PernixData, and brings a global perspective shaped by her career and studies across North America, Europe and APAC. At Unframe, she and her team have raised $50M from top tier investors like Bessemer and Craft to build a platform that helps enterprises turn AI into real results. Larissa's web site is https://www.unframe.ai/contact

Interview with Stuart White, whose company We Are Our World (WAOW) is purpose-driven and looking to make a difference in your life and the lives of others by simply shopping! By shopping on weareourworld.com you will not only get great prices and discounts on designer and luxury brand products, but also simultaneously be able to contribute to any of the Forbes top 100 largest charities for absolutely free! His web site is https://weareourworld.com/ If you're a brand/manufacturer, distributor or supplier and want to participate in making a difference and having your product(s) on wearareourworld.com and giving back to charity for absolultely free reach out to Stuart at info@weareourworld.com Also, Stuart welcomes any marketing, advertising or promtional ideas. Reach out to him at that same email: info@weareourworld.com Lastly, Stuart is offering my audience an exclusive promotion: Receive a total of 15% off your first purchase. 5% Coupon, 5% Cash-Back and an additional 5% Coupon totalling a 15% Discount on your very first purchase on weareourworld.com. Go directly onto We Are Our World through this exclusive link: weareourworld.com/ref/ventrepreneurs1

Interview with Matthew Peck, who builds and scales performance-driven companies at the intersection of finance, technology, and lifestyle. With a focus on automated systems, strategic brand development, and data-backed decision frameworks, he creates companies engineered for efficiency, longevity, and profitable scale. Matthew's web site is https://www.boardroomcapital.io/

Interview with Cynthia Lee, who is an entrepreneur and founder of Tree, a platform helping everyday creators turn their talents into thriving businesses. She offers bold, unconventional strategies that inspire listeners to think differently, take action, and build ventures that reflect their true selves. Her web site is https://anappnamedtree.com/

Interview with Patrick Van Der Burght, who assists businesses and professionals to be ethically more persuasive, and he is a business partner of Dr Robert Cialdini. Dr Cialdini is the New York Times best-selling author who published the first edition of ‘Influence’ back in 1984, which has sold 7 million copies and is regularly found at the top of recommended business books lists. Again this year, in the Forbes article ‘Six Timeless Books for 2025’, INFLUENCE can be found in the number 1 position. Patrick has been teaching ethical persuasion since the year 2000, is a Founding Member of the Cialdini Institute, a Cialdini Certified Trainer and Coach, and author of the book ‘How to Hear YES More Often’. Patrick will share some insights into the science of ethical persuasion with references to easy-to-understand research and case studies. His aim today is to give you an understanding of the science of human decision-making and some strategies you will be able to use and profit from immediately. His web site is https://ethicalpersuasion.com.au/free-influence-persuasion/ 

Interview with Jon Morris, who built Rise Interactive from a $10K business plan competition win into a nearly $40 million digital agency before selling it. He now runs Fiscal Advocate, where they help business service companies turn financial data into a growth engine.  Jon shares practical insights on scaling, the KPIs that actually matter, and how to free up cash to fuel marketing and growth — so you can build a more profitable, sustainable business. His web site is https://www.fiscaladvocate.com/ 

Interview with Kasim Aslam, who  has built five 7 & 8 figure businesses with two successful exits. He's the co-founder of Driven Mastermind, the top marketing mastermind in the world. He's written 3 bestselling books including You vs Google which was ranked #1 internationally for both marketing and advertising. Kasim is the creator of Digital Marketer's Paid Traffic Certification and was named one of the top 50 Digital Marketing Thought Leaders in the United States by UMSL. His web site is https://kasim.me/

Interview with James Donovan, who is the driving force behind Nine Two Media. James Donovan specializes in streamlining B2B interactions, offering concise insights, and demystifying the power of LinkedIn. Featured on top podcasts, James is your go-to authority for maximizing growth in the accounting industry. His web site is https://accountingleadsnow.com/40k

Interview with Len Ward, who is the Managing Partner of Commexis, specializing in AI consulting and digital transformation. With over 20 years of experience, from Wall Street to founding and scaling digital marketing firms, he now helps businesses leverage AI-driven solutions like chatbots and Custom GPTs to stay ahead. Len is passionate about how AI is reshaping marketing and business operations. His web site is https://commexis.com/

Interview with Devin Sizemore, who is a serial entrepreneur and whose superpower is making high-impact connections that open up huge opportunities for those being connected.  He is the author of Connection Expansion: You Are One Connection Away From Massive Success In Your Life And Business. Devin is driven by a passion for meaningful experiences, both personally and professionally, he has spent his career building and growing businesses that align with his values. From launching his first marketing agency right out of college to creating innovative consulting practices and a cat cafe, his journey has been defined by a commitment to "adding value" and making a positive impact. As a firm believer in the power of connections, he is dedicated to helping others succeed through the art of building relationships. The next chapter of his life is focused on fostering a community where one million connections can create lasting, transformative change. Devin's web site is https://devinsizemore.com/

Interview with Dr. Michael Neal, who is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Build My Team. He is a practicing Optometrist in private practice in Hawley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Neal founded Build My Team to solve his own hiring struggles in his practice by modeling how companies like Disney and the Four Seasons hire. The process worked so well he expanded it to help friends and now Build My Team services clients in 8 different health care professions in over 40 states and Canada. Dr. Michael's web site is https://www.buildmyteam.com/get-started-with-outsourced-healthcare-hiring

Interview with Genevieve Skory, who is a Serial Entrepreneur, Resilience Coach and C Suite Executive in the corporate world. Her email is Gskory@gmail.com and her Facebook profile is https://www.facebook.com/DoTheDoToday/ 

Interview with Marty Strong, who is a retired Navy SEAL officer and combat veteran who's currently serving as a middle market healthcare CEO. He also serves as a director on three corporate boards. While Marty's is the author of nine novels, his passion is leading dynamic organizations. His considerable insights are captured in his three business books - Be Nimble, Be Visionary, and his newest book Be Different. Marty's web site is https://martystrong.com