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Most podcasts focus on current success stories but rarely focuses on the people of tomorrow.
This show talks about how the mission and vision of a startup, small business, organization, or even an individual CAN and WILL make a strong impact in the future. It emphasizes the wonder of possibilities in the future through these interviews and how these entities can help shape the future.
This show talks about how the mission and vision of a startup, small business, organization, or even an individual CAN and WILL make a strong impact in the future. It emphasizes the wonder of possibilities in the future through these interviews and how these entities can help shape the future.
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Grocery shoppers today are dealing with rising prices, confusing promotions, and very little transparency around where they can actually save money. For everyday families, comparing costs across stores can be time-consuming, frustrating, and often ineffective — especially when the system has long favored retailers over shoppers. Andy Ellwood is bringing transparency and real savings back to the grocery experienceAndy is the Founder and CEO of Stretch, launching the first shopping intelligence platform to bring transparency and real savings to everyday grocery shoppers. He has a Texas upbringing as the oldest of four, started his first successful lawn care business at 12, and later sold private jets for Warren Buffett. After jumping into tech, he drove teams that led to Facebook and Google acquisitions. But it was co-founding Basket, the pioneer in grocery price transparency, where Andy saw firsthand how challenging and critical it is to disrupt old industries for the benefit of real people.You can connect with Andy and Stretch through these platforms.Website: https://stretchgroceries.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stretchgroceriesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stretchgrocerieshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andyellwood/
Many organizations still rely on manual inventory tracking—counting items by hand, estimating usage, or entering data after the fact. This often leads to inaccurate reporting, wasted inventory, and costly operational blind spots.That’s the problem Countifi and it's founder David Hailey are solving by using AI and computer vision to automatically track inventory and provide real-time insights.David is the Founder and CEO of Countifi, an Atlanta-based company transforming how organizations manage inventory through artificial intelligence and computer vision.Countifi replaces manual inventory counting with AI-powered visual recognition technology that can automatically track and manage assets in real time. By simply using cameras or mobile devices, organizations can capture images of their inventory and instantly generate accurate counts, analytics, and reports that help forecast demand, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency. You can connect with David and Countifi through these platforms: Website:https://countifi.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/countifihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hailey-3954a8162/
Mark Roesler, President and Chief Revenue Officer at HubSpark, a fast-growing SaaS/fintech platform that empowers small and mid-sized businesses by simplifying operations, automating customer communications, driving local SEO visibility, and centralizing CRM and marketing tools into one unified experience--and bye the way, they don't charge you for it. Which is definitely outside of the norm.At HubSpark, Mark leads revenue strategy and growth, bringing over three decades of experience in scaling business solutions and helping entrepreneurs unlock their business potential. As someone deeply passionate about how technology and automation can transform day-to-day business workflows, Mark is here to share insights on what small businesses really need to thrive, the power of integrated platforms like HubSpark, and how leaders can leverage data-driven tools to win in today’s competitive environment.You can connect with Mark and Hubspark through these platforms: Website: https://hubspark.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.roesler.5/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hubspark LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roeslermark/
Manufacturers and distributors today are under pressure from every direction — outdated legacy systems, disconnected sales and marketing teams, rising customer expectations, and competitors who are moving faster online. Many are investing in eCommerce but struggling to see real ROI, operational clarity, or sustainable momentum.Ethan Giffin, Founder and CEO of Groove Commerce, helps manufacturers and distributors modernize how they sell online and build the infrastructure they need to scale with confidence. By aligning systems, teams, and strategy, he turns fragmented digital efforts into cohesive revenue engines.You can connect with Ethan through these platforms: Website: https://www.groovecommerce.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethangiffin/
Dave Gulas transitioned from a successful, twenty-year executive career in the medical and pharmaceutical industries to co-founding EZDC 3PL , a Kentucky-based third-party logistics firm specializing in reliable warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation for manufacturers and e-commerce companies. Driven by a commitment to personalized service and quick response times, EZDC 3PL focuses on providing an outstanding customer experience to simplify the fulfillment headache for its clients. Parallel to scaling his logistics business, Dave hosts the popular Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, a weekly interview show that explores the real challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned on the entrepreneurial journey.You can connect with Dave through these platforms: Website: https://ezdc3pl.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegulas/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondFulfillmentPodcast
If you recall our previous guest from Episode 123, Nick Jain, who was the CEO of IdeaScale, he has now sold the company and started a new venture and I've invited him back on to talk about it, which is Eagle Rock CFO Services. Nick is the co-founder of Eagle Rock CFO Services, helping small businesses get elite financial advice without the Fortune 500 price tag. He trained as a mathematician and physicist before getting an MBA at Harvard and spending a decade in private equity. He's been the turnaround CFO or CEO at three companies — trucking, software, eCommerce — including one he scaled past $100M. Nick is someone looking forward to help solve major issues in companies with their financial issues and you can connect with him through these platforms: Website: https://www.eaglerockcfo.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickmjain/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EagleRockCFOServices
Here's a recap episode of one of our previous guests: Mark Herscheberg. Mark is the author of the book, he Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You and creator of the Brain Bump app, which is a platform that helps you retain what you read and hear.Writers, podcasters, speakers, and other content creators have provided the tips and other highlights from their content. It may be a book you've read and want to remember, or a podcaster that looks interesting and you want to explore. Pick that content that is right for you. The tips have been created for you, you just need to look at them.You can connect with Mark and Brain Bump through these platforms: Website: https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/https://brainbumpapp.com/index.htmlFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCareerToolkitBook/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecareertoolkit/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CareerToolkitBk/
Recognized as the media’s go-to cybersecurity expert and creator of The Strategic Human Firewall™, Robert Siciliano is a private investigator, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), and the CEO of Protect Now, LLC. As one of the nation’s most trusted voices on cybercrime and identity theft, he has built an unparalleled media track record, appearing on over 500 television shows, contributing to over 1,000 radio programs, and being featured as an expert source in over 3,000 articles.A fierce advocate for personal and professional security, Robert is the architect of the CSI Protection certification and a bestselling author who strips away technical jargon to deliver "straight talk" solutions. His expertise is regularly sought by every major network—including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and The Today Show—where he empowers millions of viewers to protect their data, privacy, and wealth from modern threats.You can connect with Robert through these platforms: Website: https://protectnowllc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyberAwarenessExpertSpeaker/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/stungundotcom/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertsiciliano/?hl=en/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsiciliano/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robert_siciliano/
In this episode, we sit down with Liana Zavo — a global PR powerhouse, personal branding expert, and founder of ZavoMedia PR Group. Liana has spent over a decade helping entrepreneurs, startups, and leaders amplify their voice, build unshakable credibility, and craft compelling narratives that resonate in a crowded digital world. She’s a member of the Forbes Business Council, a featured thought leader, podcaster, author, and a champion for women in business.Liana joins us to explore how authentic storytelling and strategic communication can be the difference between being heard and being remembered. We dive into her journey from rising PR strategist to international brand builder, her insights on personal reputation management, and how today’s leaders can harness narrative to break through noise and create meaningful cultural impact. You can connect with Liana through these platforms: Website: https://zavoventures.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officiallianazavo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianazavoprpro/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prmediamogul/
In this age of AI, a lot of large enterprises need ways to continue operating and they need fast solutions. Larissa Schneider is someone willing to showcase it. Larissa is the Co-Founder and COO of Unframe.ai which is an enterprise-focused AI platform and managed AI delivery company that helps large organizations build and deploy tailored, production-ready AI solutions quickly and securely — often in days rather than months Instead of one-size-fits-all tools, Unframe helps companies rapidly assemble custom, secure AI solutions tailored to real business workflows—often in days, not months. We break down how modular AI building blocks, deep system integration, and enterprise-grade governance are changing what “AI at scale” actually looks like.You can connect with Larissa through these platforms: Website: https://www.unframe.ai/LinkedIn: https://www.unframe.ai/
Prediction markets turn uncertainty into probabilities. By aggregating thousands of independent signals—data, behavior, and human judgment—these markets have repeatedly shown higher accuracy than polls and expert forecasts, especially in complex or rapidly changing environments. In this episode, Michael Ulin delves deeper into how his company is making a big impact in this space. Michael is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tenki AI, an AI forecasting infrastructure company bringing rigorous probabilistic reasoning to prediction markets and strategic business decisions. With over a decade of experience in artificial intelligence and company building, Michael has a track record of scaling AI startups from zero to millions in revenue and collectively raising over $78 million.You can connect with Michael and Tenki AI through these platforms: Website: https://trytenki.ai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelulin/
Matt Dorman is the Co-Founder and President of Ndevr, a digital infrastructure partner helping manufacturing companies modernize outdated websites and CMS platforms to support business growth, product marketing, and operational efficiency.With 30 years of experience, Matt has built enterprise-grade platforms for brands like Time Inc., Johnson & Johnson, and Fox News. He specializes in bridging the gap between technology and business, helping operations and product teams streamline workflows, eliminate friction, and future-proof their digital strategy.You can connect with Matt and Ndevr through these platforms: Website: https://www.ndevr.io/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ndevrinc/ X: https://x.com/ndevrinc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdorman/
David Homan connects people. His primary skill in life is learning about people, helping them reframe and pitch themselves better, and then creating long-lasting relationships based on the premise that for everyone for whom he connects the dots, they would be described as an action oriented, natural giver with high integrity. His book, Orchestrating Connection, published in 2025 is a USA Best-Seller, and his community of over 2300 global “superconnectors” represents family offices, venture capitalists, impact investors, entertainers, athletes, CEOs/Founders, community organizers, and a myriad of other incredible “occupations” that do little to describe how amazing each individual in this community of communities is. He launched his tech company, SOAR Connect in July 2024 and will be bringing out of beta to change the way we build relationships at scale with trust.You can connect with David through these platforms:Website: https://orchestratedconnecting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Homanmusic1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrhoman/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_connection_orchestrator/
DriverAI is redefining the future of brick-and-mortar retail through AI-powered in-store behavior analytics.Founded by Cary Tantlinger, DriverAI helps retailers understand how customers actually shop—from the moment they enter the store to the moment they check out. Using advanced computer vision, machine learning, and sensor intelligence, DriverAI delivers real-time insights on foot traffic, product engagement, dwell time, aisle flow, and shopper decision patterns.Instead of relying on outdated surveys, limited POS data, or guesswork, DriverAI gives retailers a crystal-clear picture of what’s happening on the floor:Which products draw attention—and which go unnoticedWhere customers hesitate, explore, or abandonHow store layout affects movement and conversionWhat behaviors drive purchase decisionsHow staff engagement impacts the shopping experienceBy translating shopper behavior into actionable data, DriverAI empowers stores to optimize layouts, improve merchandising, reduce friction points, and ultimately boost sales.In this episode, we sit down with founder Cary Tantlinger to explore:Why physical retail is experiencing a data revolutionThe power of computer vision in understanding human behaviorHow to design stores that “think” in real timeThe impact of AI on merchandising, staffing, and customer experienceThe future of hybrid AI-driven shopping environmentsDriverAI isn’t just helping retailers see more—it’s helping them understand more, and build shopping experiences that truly work for the modern consumer.You can connect with Cary through these platforms: Website: https://www.driverai.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-tantlinger-34487827/
After decades spent as a General Contractor, Brent Lindstrom put together a 10 year plan that helped him reposition himself into the uncertain artistic world of being an independent writer and filmmaker.With a strong background in finance, he was able to use those ten years to go from earning $45k a year to learning how to become a master storyteller and become financially stable enough to focus entirely on his writing and filmmaking.Brent is currently developing his own film studio. While he;s building that, he's writing books and screenplays, and publishing my journey to YouTube also.You can connect with Brent through these platforms: Website: https://www.lightmindedarts.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightMindedArts/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCosUlYjbzVQ4_Zv9xFNVOqQ/
Everywhere you go these days, whether it is a party or a business event, the one thing they serve is alcohol which makes the social scene pretty uncomfortable for those who don't want to get drunk. Michelle Houston is someone looking to change that. Michelle is the the Founder & Visionary of To Be Honest Beverage Co., where she’s creating mindful, sophisticated moments in drinking culture with non-alcoholic functional spirits. She helps listeners explore the sober curious movement, discover a way of drinking that suits their lifestyle, and see what really goes into building a purpose-driven brand. With a desire to ensure every consumer feels like the main character of their story, she inspires other female entrepreneurs to create the kind of brands that shake up the industry and reflect the change they want to see in the world.You can connect with Michelle and To Be Honest Bev through these platforms: Website: https://www.tobehonestbev.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellepualanihouston/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tobehonestbev/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tobehonestbev/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobehonestbev/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-pualani-houston/
For those who love to drink wine but having difficulty understanding the different types available, Jeff Gillis is someone who is the ultimate wine experr who can help educate you and is building a platform that can help people become wine enthusiasts as himself. Jeff, who began his career in the hospitality industry, is the founder of Winelikes which is the ultimate app for wine enthusiasts of all levels! Whether you’re a curious beginner, seasoned sommelier, or wine business owner, Winelikes creates a space to explore, learn, and enjoy wine in great company. We have gamified wine!Why Choose Winelikes?Connect & Explore: Sip, socialize, and share wine discoveries through a sleek, user-friendly interface. Winelikes caters to ages 25-55 and reaches 174 countries. Our goal? To make wine an everyday experience with our tagline: Sip, Socialize, and Share!Interact Authentically: Learn and develop your palate while discovering new wines and places. Share your wine journey with photos and videos. Connect with friends, sommeliers, and winemakers. Look out for the purple grape next to a username—it’s the mark of a certified sommelier. Soon, a green grape will indicate winemakers!Learn & Play: Sharpen your wine knowledge with fun quizzes and challenges. Play Winedle to expand your wine vocabulary, and join in on Winelikes Bingo to win cash and prizes!Personalized Pairings: Discover perfect wine matches for home-cooked meals or dining out. Need recipes? We’ve got those too!A Place for Wine: The app has local wine events, & you can book wine tours, tastings, & restaurant reservations directly in the app!Tailored Recommendations: The palate wizard fine-tunes wine suggestions to match your unique taste preferences.You can connect Jeff and Winelikes through these platforms. Website: https://winelikes.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070034221304/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winelikesapp/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winelikesceo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@winelikes?_t=ZP-8y7lrwzLPbS&_r=1/
In 2013, Regnault Sanders was taking college classes and working part-time. Juggling both was exhausting and made him realize that school is like a full-time job. Well, if school is like working a full-time job, then why not get paid for it? This insight sparked an idea that led to a revolutionary product. Regnault founded Schoolconomy in 2022. Schoolconomy is an education technology company that rewards students and teachers with enriching experiences and products to incentivize good grades and behavior in school. Reganult believes that every student and teacher deserves to be recognized for their hard work and achievements, and he has developed a unique platform that connects local and global brands directly to students, helping them create lasting relationships with impressionable youth.You can connect with Regnault and Schoolconomy through these platforms. Website: https://schoolconomy.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Schoolconomy-Inc-100093920390887/?paipv=0&eav=AfbtocqXLKQbd8q4clegUrAvwAYZ_repnp-1oNCIZrVYbYQshI7TjthPTbVE_bYFv-c&_rdr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolconomy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/schoolconomy/?viewAsMember=true/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Schoolconomy/
In this episode, Wes Towers joins the show to share how real marketing wins happen far away from lecture halls—and deep in the trenches of running a business.Wes has spent over 20 years building Uplift 360, helping builders and trades transform their websites and SEO into engines for real, qualified work. No fluff. No jargon. Just proven strategies that deliver results you can see on the calendar and in the bank.He opens up about the lessons learned from building an agency from scratch, breaking things, fixing them, and doubling down on what works. Wes also talks about why authenticity matters more than ever in today’s AI-driven world, and how trades and construction brands can stand out without sounding like everyone else.Expect straight talk, practical takeaways, and plenty of field-tested tactics you can apply right away. If you want real strategies for growing your business—especially when the boots are muddy and the phones need to ring—this episode is for you.You can connect with Wes through these platforms: Website: https://uplift360.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Uplift360Aus/X: https://x.com/uplift_360/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uplift_360/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/westowers/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-1F5MUZ-gg&list=PLGKD2858ZbchGyKnj86vh8s-yog7gQwI9/
Daniel Scalisi is the Chief Growth Officer at Wendi and Managing Partner at Luminal, where he specializes in helping private, venture-backed, and institutional startups scale from 0→1 to sustainable growth. Known for turning chaos into clarity, Daniel drives rapid SaaS and AI adoption by spotting early patterns and applying visionary leadership to unlock transformation.As both an architect and operator, he builds scalable systems across AI, SaaS, B2B, mobile, web, social, and IPTV. At Wendi, his leadership delivered:412% ARR growth in under a year with a 380% lift in average contract value.300% customer base expansion with the company’s first true product-market fit.90%+ customer retention, shifting from churn-prone to high-value clients.50% faster product development cycles and entry into 15 new customer segments.300% increase in website traffic and lead generation in the first year.Daniel is passionate about making a major impact in both the health space and the broader startup ecosystem.You can connect with Daniel and Luminal and Wendi through these platforms. Website: http://www.getwendi.com/https://www.theluminal.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielscalisi/https://www.linkedin.com/company/getwendi/
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