In this episode, we sit down with Adam Coffey — a former executive turned private equity empire builder who’s led billions in exits. Adam reveals why most entrepreneurs sell too early and leave massive wealth on the table. He breaks down the mindset shift from “building to sell” to “selling smart” — turning one sale into three paydays. You’ll learn how private equity really works, what makes a business sellable, and how to create true generational wealth that lasts beyond the exit.
On this Episode of Scale with Pros we sit down with Greg Nowacki. He tells us how he risked everything when HR discovered his secret side hustle — and his 6-figure career came crashing down overnight. With only $1,000 left and no plan B, he was forced to face the terrifying truth about chasing freedom. Greg reveals how losing it all became the best — and scariest — decision of his life. If you’ve ever feared taking the leap, this story will hit hard.
On this Episode of Scale With Pros we sit down with Josh Marsden and how he went from being one of the top managers at a major company — to fired, broke, and unsure what came next. Burned out and pushed to the edge, he risked everything to rebuild his life from scratch. In this episode, Josh exposes the brutal reality behind entrepreneurship — the burnout, the bad deals, and the legal mistakes that nearly destroyed his business. He shares how one decision changed everything and turned chaos into a multimillion-dollar empire. If you’ve ever thought about leaving your job to chase your dream, this conversation might make you think twice. Because success isn’t just about what you build — it’s about what you survive.
In this episode of Scale with Pros, Arielle Cohen shares how she went from failed startups to running a multi–seven figure marketing agency. She reveals the painful mistakes most entrepreneurs make when scaling and why doing everything yourself is a recipe for burnout. Arielle explains how delegation, virtual assistants, and tracking the right numbers can make or break your business growth. She also uncovers the hidden danger of serving “everyone” instead of niching down. You’ll hear her strategy for keeping profit margins strong, building teams that actually work, and why most businesses never break $1M. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to grow past six figures, this episode is your wake-up call.
In this episode of Scale With Pros, Amy Sangster — CEO and co-founder of Member App — shares the tough lessons most entrepreneurs don’t want to face. From moving across the world with nothing to building multiple 7-figure companies, Amy reveals what really separates successful founders from the 96% who never break $1M. She explains why ignoring your business data is a silent killer, how poor hiring can destroy your culture, and the traps that make most partnerships implode.If you’ve ever feared being stuck, making the wrong hire, or building something that collapses under pressure, this conversation will show you how to avoid the mistakes that sink most entrepreneurs — and scale smarter instead.
In this episode I sit down with Jordan Armstrong, founder of a seven-figure operations agency that helps purpose-driven coaches and info-product entrepreneurs fix their back end and scale sustainably. Jordan shares his journey from corporate America to betting on himself with $70K in credit cards, to becoming the “operator behind the visionaries” — helping entrepreneurs turn chaos into clarity.
In this episode, Nick Luevano shares his journey from the hustle of multi-level marketing to building a thriving real estate business. Nick opens up about the skills he carried over from MLM, how he made his first million in real estate within 18 months, and the mindset shifts that allowed him to scale with freedom and purpose.
In this episode, Cody sits down with Tyler Bonds — a third-generation stonemason turned luxury pool builder, entrepreneur, and soon-to-be father. Tyler shares his journey from the construction trades to building thriving pool companies, navigating acquisitions, and scaling to multi-million-dollar revenues.He opens up about the chaos of the pool industry, why most contractors fail, and how focus and vision can set you apart. From managing teams and keeping top talent, to marketing, sales, and the importance of communication, Tyler gives a candid look at what it really takes to build a successful business.
In this episode, we sit down with Jakoby Moore, owner and GM of McClain’s RV in Kerrville, Texas. His journey is anything but ordinary — from broke college kid chasing network marketing dreams, to losing everything he owned in a car fire on the way to Texas, to now running and growing a multi-million dollar family RV business.Jakoby shares the raw and real side of entrepreneurship: the risks, the setbacks, and the lessons he’s learned building a dealership that just had its best month ever. We dive deep into leadership, hiring struggles, family business dynamics, and what it really takes to scale a company without losing yourself in the process.
In this episode, we sit down with Jesse, an entrepreneur who went from aspiring golf instructor to building, scaling, and selling a SaaS company for eight figures.Jesse opens up about the real challenges behind the glossy headlines — the sleepless nights, the mistakes that nearly cost him the deal, and the sacrifices required to make a business truly sellable.
From pizza delivery boy to “Business Broker King,” Michael Steinberg has closed over 1,000 deals and built a company that now sells 300+ businesses a year. In this episode, Michael shares how a chance encounter with a black card changed his life, why buying a business often beats starting one, and the seller financing strategies that make deals happen when banks say no. Plus, hear his tips for growing through social media, building trust with sellers, and turning struggling businesses into profitable success stories.
In this episode of Scale with Pros, Cody sits down with real estate investor and attorney Mark Laverdiere, who went from house hacking a duplex in Maine to owning 250+ rental units, flipping large multifamily buildings, and renovating boutique hotels — all while working full time as a commercial real estate attorney.
In this episode we sit down with Templeton Walker a serial Entrepreneur who defied all odds in Life & business. From being a Teen dad to becoming one of Arizona's Top real estate agents and Fix & flippers, a while being the best father & partner his family could ask for. This is a deep episode where we talk about the balance between the Monk or Mogul mindset!
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Buchanan — a relentless entrepreneur who did a 7 figure exit from a pest control company & turned cleaning jobs into a profitable, growing company. He shares his raw journey from door knocking and cold calling to landing long-term clients and building systems that now drive his cleaning business forward. If you're thinking about starting a service business — or you're just in the hustle phase — this episode is packed with motivation, real talk, and actionable tips.
In this episode, I sit down with real estate investor, sales expert, and entrepreneur Greg Helbeck, who built a 7-figure real estate business by his late 20s — all through relentless self-education, mindset mastery, and sales skills that actually work.Greg shares how he got started doing cold calls, what finally helped him break through, and why sales skills are the #1 asset for anyone trying to scale their business. We also dive deep into real estate investing, discipline vs. motivation, overcoming self-doubt, and how Greg turned hard lessons into real growth.
In this episode we sit down with Derrick Boone, a Philadelphia-based real estate investor who found his lane through trial, learning, and relentless self-awareness.Derrick opens up about his journey—from starting as a real estate agent (because that’s “what everyone thinks you’re supposed to do”) to becoming a true investor who helps others rethink their business models and strategies. What makes Derrick’s story powerful isn’t just the wins—it’s how intentional he’s been about unlearning the fluff, choosing what actually fits, and being in rooms where real conversations happen.
Kevin Marron is a blue-collar entrepreneur with 35+ years of experience building and scaling businesses in landscaping, gutter services, real estate, and beyond. He’s the founder of the Blue Collar Millionaire Facebook group, home to over 230,000 members learning how to grow and thrive in the home services space.
In this episode, we sit down with Jason Payne, founder of the multimillion-dollar company State 48 Roofing. Jason shares how he went from hustle mode to building a systems-driven business that dominates the Arizona roofing market. From the mindset shifts that helped him grow, to the marketing strategies that actually work in home services, this is a must-listen for any business owner looking to scale.
In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur and real estate developer George Yu, who shares his extraordinary journey from a small rural town in Georgia to closing multi-million dollar development deals. Shark Tank entrepreneur, George opens up about the pivotal life lessons he’s learned—from immigrant grit and startup burnout to mastering scalable systems and building generational wealth through real estate.
Cody Barton sits down with Ryan Clogg, a powerhouse in the info-coaching world, to break down how he helped grow a business from humble funnel-building beginnings to over $30 million in annual revenue.Ryan pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to scale — from transitioning product offers, optimizing VSL call funnels, and managing large-scale sales teams to knowing when (and when not) to add more services. This is a no-fluff conversation packed with lessons for anyone looking to take their business beyond seven figures.