Renee Speaks

Mario Lanzarotti went from co-founding a luxury custom shoe brand in New York City with celebrity clientele to hitting severe burnout—until a pivotal shift transformed how he built and scaled companies.Now the founder of the Sovereign Advisor Group, TEDx speaker, and advisor to over 2,000 founders across 15 countries, Mario joins us on Renee Speaks to break down why so many business owners get trapped as the bottleneck in their own operations. Together, we explore the transition from everyday operator to strategic architect, the unconscious psychology behind needing to be needed, and how clear operating standards and defined scope protect both your team and your bottom line.Connect with Mario:Website: https://www.mariolanzarotti.com/foundersroomLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanzarottimarioPresented and powered by Livestream Editors

What happens when you stop chasing hyper-growth and build a business that actually fits your life?Jen McFarland, founder of Women Conquer Business, is redefining sustainable growth through "slow marketing"—capacity-aware, ethical strategies designed to support your life instead of consuming it. Known for taking bold stances against predatory growth tactics, Jen’s viral critique of ClickFunnels landed her in the documentary Click the Link Below, championing integrity in an industry full of shortcuts.In this conversation on Marketing Reset, Jen breaks down how to cut through digital noise, build genuine credibility, and prove that doing less marketing can actually produce greater, lasting results.

What does sustainable scale actually look like when the hype clears?We welcome Mickey Anderson, Co-Founder and CEO of LoyaltyOps. From scaling organizations past the $30M mark to overhauling go-to-market engines and advising on M&A, Mickey brings twenty years of operational mastery alongside the clinical insights of an executive coach.In this episode, she shares how leaders can move past chaotic hustle and build the resilient systems required to turn high velocity into long-term impact.

What does it take to turn a dormant CRM into a predictable revenue driver?Tune in as we welcome Mark Gordon, founder of Integrated Go‑To‑Market Solutions. Backed by experience scaling companies from $1M to $30M, Mark helps founders ditch improvisation in favor of structured, repeatable growth systems.Catch the full conversation for a masterclass on cross-team alignment, sales clarity, and scalable go-to-market execution.

Raising millions in real estate isn’t a pitch game, it’s a trust game.And Jullion Cooper, founder of Properties by JMC, is here to prove it. In 2023, he turned an unexpected life reset into a passive income machine—rapidly scaling from single-family houses in Michigan to closing a 23-unit apartment complex in Lansing without ever stepping foot inside.In this episode, Jullion pulls back the curtain on how airtight due diligence and genuine investor connections unlock high-level deals anywhere in the country.