Best Mike Mosby Podcasts (2025)

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“Beyond Football: Saving Lives on and off the Field” with Coach Mike Mosby 1:28:22

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In this episode, I sit down with Coach Mike Mosby from Oakhaven High, an inner-city Memphis school, to talk about what it means to lead beyond football. When a wealthy East Memphis school stepped in to buy his team 30 new helmets, the gap was on full display. Mosby shares hard truths about the community he serves—where father figures are scarce, cr…

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“Why We’re Still Getting Homelessness Wrong — and How to Fix It” with Jarad Bingham 1:19:51

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In this episode, I sit down with Jared from The Hospitality Hub in Memphis to talk about redesigning how they serve people experiencing homelessness. He shares what it takes to build real solutions, from private studios to trauma-informed care, and why preserving dignity should be the starting point. Episode Highlights: Why People Really Become Hom…

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“From $20 Million in the Red to a Vision for Memphis Healthcare” Dr. Reginald Coopwood 1:09:27

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Reginald Coopwood, CEO of Regional One Health, to talk about how he and his team led one of the most significant healthcare turnarounds in Memphis history. He shares what it took to step into a hospital losing $20 million a year and rebuild it—without ever losing faith in the people who showed up every day to se…

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Field Norris on Turning a Problem into a Brand: The Birth of Chene Gear 1:31:15

4M ago1:31:15

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In this episode, I sit down with Field Norris, co-founder of Chene Gear, to talk about how a frustration in the duck blind turned into a premium outdoor brand. He shares the story of what it takes to build something from the ground up, and how he and his team have scaled without losing sight of their values. From early challenges to staying custome…

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From Greyhounds to Third Street: The Wild Story of Mark Goodfellow 1:13:41

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In this episode, I sit down with Mark Goodfellow — a man who’s lived life at full speed and with no filter. We cover from the trailer park in West Memphis to the car lots and the flash people in the city know him for today. Along the way, he talks about gambling, second chances, hard lessons, and big swings. This isn’t a polished story — It’s a con…

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"Faith, Fear, and Calling: A Missionary’s Story from Russia" 1:16:36

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In this episode, I sit down with Dana Evans—missionary, adoptive mother, and advocate—to discuss her journey of faith, calling, and resilience. She shares what led her to Russia, the challenges of adoption, and the lessons she’s learned about trust, fear, and perseverance. Episode Highlights When a Calling Won’t Let Go: From childhood dreams to a l…

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"An Operator At Heart" with Stephen Shannon Entrepreneur, Investor, and Family Office Operator 1:53:52

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In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Shannon—entrepreneur, investor, and family office operator—to discuss his journey across private equity, real estate, and capital management. We explore the principles behind his investment strategy, the challenges of building credibility, and the hard lessons he’s learned about leadership, trust, and execut…

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"Burnout, Funding, and Impact: The Realities of Nonprofit Leadership" with Jonathan Torres and Danny Song 1:30:51

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In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Torres, former CEO of Memphis Athletic Ministries and Frase Protection, and Danny Song, founder of Believe Memphis Academy and CEO of Give Services, to discuss everything nonprofit leadership. With years of experience serving communities in need, they share their journeys, the realities of leading nonprofit…

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Breaking Down the Business of Medicine with Daniel Shumate 1:04:31

9M ago1:04:31

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In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Shumate, CEO of Campbell Clinic, to discuss delivering patient-centered care in a country with the most expensive healthcare in the world. We explore the challenges patients face and the bold decisions that need to be made. Episode Highlights: Staying Independent: Maintaining autonomy in a landscape dominated…

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The Art of Impact: The Legacy and Vision of Arts Memphis with Elizabeth Rouse 55:35

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Hear my conversation with Elizabeth Rouse, the President and CEO of Arts Memphis, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the arts in Memphis, Tennessee. With over 60 years of impact, Arts Memphis has played a pivotal role in fostering creativity and connection in the Memphis, TN community. Episode Highlights Historical Context: Learn how Arts Memphis e…

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"The Steakhouse In The Middle of Nowhere" with Randall Swaney 1:17:57

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Hear my conversation with Randall Swaney, the entrepreneur behind Marshall Steakhouse, named the #1 Steakhouse in Mississippi by the Food Network. Located in rural Mississippi, Randall turned what was supposed to be a feed store into a bustling restaurant. Episode Highlights From Feed Store to Steakhouse: How Randall’s idea turned into a steakhouse…

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"The Only Woman There" with Nancy Knous 1:12:08

12M ago1:12:08

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Enjoy my conversation with Nancy Knous, Executive Partner at Benchmark Wealth Management. Nancy built her firm from the ground up, tackling the unique challenges of being a woman in a predominantly male industry. Episode Highlights Building from Scratch: How Nancy structured her business for growth and planning for the next generation. Lonely in th…

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“Desperation Makes You Do Wonderful Things” with David Wedaman 1:29:58

1y ago1:29:58

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My guest today is David Wedaman. David began his career as an accountant at Arthur Anderson. He then left to go into the transportation industry, and after his first stop, David was a co-founder in Mark VII, which he and his partners grew to $800 million in annual revenue. After this business was taken public and sold in the late 1990’s, David foun…

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“Rise Above The Fray” With Memphis Mayor Paul Young 49:34

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Memphis, TN is where I call home. A city that has much momentum, but also a city that has significant challenges. This episode is outside my normal focus of business and entrepreneurship, but I wanted to sit down with Mayor Paul Young to discuss his journey and these things head on. Discover his vision for transforming Memphis, a city rich in histo…

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"Veteran Owned and Air Force Made" with Rich Johnson C.E.O. and Founder Viaquest 50:25

1y ago50:25

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Hear my conversation with Rich Johnson and learn how he went from Air Force airman to CEO, building ViaQuest into a leading healthcare provider with 3,500 employees across Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Episode Highlights Care Trends: Evolution of managing disabilities, mental health, and hospice. 2008 Banking Crisis: How Rich steered ViaQuest th…

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“We Create The Trends” with Hal and Julie Lansky 1:17:45

1+ y ago1:17:45

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Our guests today are Hal and Julie Lansky. Lansky Bros. opened as an army surplus and uniform store in 1946. It then pivoted when supplies ran out after WW2. Bernard Lanksy hit the jackpot when a young man with no money, Elvis Presley, walked into his store before the one and only Ed Sullivan show. Today, 78 years later, Lansky Bros. is an internat…

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“Politics, Investment Banking, Fiscal Responsibility, Childhood Pain” with Steve Laffey 1:44:26

1+ y ago1:44:26

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Here is my conversation is with Steve Laffey. Steve is a politician and businessman who ran for Mayor of his hometown of Cranston, Rhode Island and won. Steve is a former executive at Morgan Keegan and Company, author, and filmmaker. After serving as Mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island, Steve ran for the Republican primary for United States Senate and …

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“Know Us, Like Us, Trust Us” with Chris Mercer 1:02:10

1+ y ago1:02:10

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Hey everybody, my guest this week is Chris Mercer. Forty-two years ago, Chris Mercer left investment Bank Morgan Keegan and launched Mercer Capital. Mercer Capital provides Business Valuation and Financial Advisory Services to clients worldwide. To date, Chris says they have served over 15,000 companies. Today, Mercer Capital has 57 associates and …

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"A Calling, Not A Job" with Dr. Kevin Reed 39:01

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This family doesn’t care about taking Private Equity money and selling. They are all in on their 75-year history and 3rd generation family business. This family business started with Generation 1. Dr. Lloyd Reed founded this family business right after WW2. 75 Years later, Generation 3 is now running it with Generation 2, and they have no plans on …

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Passion, Discipline, and Opportunity with Entrepreneur Bill Courtney 55:45

1+ y ago55:45

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My guest this week is Bill Courtney. Bill is the CEO and founder of Classic American Hardwoods. An 80 Million a year global lumber company based out of Memphis, TN. Bill started this company out of his living room in 2001. Bill is also the host of the Army of Normal Folks Podcast, a former High School Football Coach, Featured in the Award Winning D…

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“So You Want To Rethink High School?" with Ryan Pryor of Crosstown High School 1:14:14

2y ago1:14:14

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My guest this week is Ryan Pryor. Ryan is an educator with Crosstown High School based out of Memphis, Tennessee. The Public School system in the United States is broken. To better understand this why I did a podcast with an educator that’s not scared to do something different. Crosstown High School was started out of the XQ Institute which works d…

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“Build A Better Mousetrap” with Vital Records Control CEO Danny Palo 1:13:39

2y ago1:13:39

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My guest this week is Danny Palo. Danny is the CEO of Vital Records Control. This company started in 1988 at $300,000.00 in annual revenue and today is at $300,000,000.00. Windjammer Capital now owns VRC and is in 80 markets with 2,000 employees. What’s even more impressive is that Danny’s only job prior was flipping hamburgers. He then started as …

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“Small Town Values And Big Time Success” with Andy Heck 1:12:25

2y ago1:12:25

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My guest this week is Andy Heck. Andy is the Co-owner and President of Alpin Haus, an outdoor recreation powerhouse out of Amsterdam, New York. Alpin Haus has 300 employees and does 100 Million in revenue It is a third-generation private family business that started like many other great American companies with entrepreneurs and a dream. The outdoo…

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"We're Stewards Of The Land: Alma Del Jaguar Tequila" with McCauley Williams 1:36:38

2y ago1:36:38

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Hey Everybody, my guest this week is entrepreneur and founder of Alma Del Jaguar McCauley Williams. This episode was a blast. McCauley, a former corporate attorney and C.E.O. of Bluenote Bourbon and he went all in on this new tequila company earlier this year. As McCauley says, we’re overloaded with options as consumers, and authenticity and transp…

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"You Have To Maintain The Muscle" with Bill Proctor, Nexair President 1:11:26

2y ago1:11:26

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My guest today is Bill Proctor. Bill is the President of Nexair. Nexair has been one of the largest independent packaged gas distributors in the United States and has a rich 73-year history. In early 2023, Nexair was acquired by Linde, the thirty-three billion dollar global multinational chemical company. Bill remains president through this acquisi…

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"The Past, Present, and Future of Orthopaedics" with Dr. Frederick Azar 50:36

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Hey everybody, I hope you're having a great summer. Today's podcast is one I produced for one of the largest privately owned orthopaedic organizations in the United States. Campbell Clinic is based out of Memphis, Tennessee, and has been a leader nationally and internationally in orthopaedics since 1909. And my guest this week is their Chief of Sta…

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"The Opportunity of A Lifetime" with Oscar Subirats 1:36:16

2+ y ago1:36:16

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Hey Everybody, I hope you're having a great start to the summer. My guest today is Oscar Subrats; a previous guest suggested Oscar, and the more I looked into him, the more I was interested. Oscar is the President of College Prospects of America, a company that has helped over 35,000 students get an education and play college sports in the United S…

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“In God We Trust, All Others Bring Data” with Doug McGowen 1:05:24

2+ y ago1:05:24

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My guest this week is the CEO of the nation’s largest three-service municipal utility service Doug McGowen. Former Top Gun Pilot, Navy Captain, City of Memphis COO, (plus more stops along the way) and now CEO of MLGW. I’ve heard many times that Doug simply knows how to get stuff done so it was a privilege to record this with him. His reputation did…

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“No One Else Is Doing Something Like This ” with Shane Young 1:34:46

2+ y ago1:34:46

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Who would have thought an English mid-19th-century sport would empower inner-city students to overcome? My guest today is Shane Young. Shane co-founded Memphis Inner City Rugby and is a former Teach for America Educator. After working in the inner city school system and knowing there had to be a new way to additionally transform lives, Shane and hi…

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“They Didn’t Put Us In A Box” with Candace Steele Flippin, DM 1:02:51

2+ y ago1:02:51

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My guest today is Candace Steele Flippin, DM. Candace is currently the chief communications officer for Acuity Brands- a 4 Billion dollar revenue organization, and previously served as Chief Communications Officer of First Horizon Bank, a 3.49 Billion dollar revenue bank. Acuity has 11,500 employees, and First Horizon has 7,000 plus employees. She …

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"We're Standing In The Gap" with Fire Chief Gina Sweat 1:06:42

2+ y ago1:06:42

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My guest this week is Memphis Fire, Chief Gina Sweat. Chief Sweat was selected to be the first female director of fire services in Memphis, TN, and there were only a handful of female fire chiefs nationally when she was selected. The world of fire departments is changing. Chief Sweat says in this episode 80% of their calls are medical, so gone are …

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“I'm Not Here To Live In A Utopia” with John Carroll 1:12:29

2+ y ago1:12:29

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My guest this week is John Carroll. Lately, I’ve wondered how do you confidently promote a city with significant issues. John is behind the highly successful grassroots nonprofit Choose 901 and City Leadership out of Memphis, TN. What started as a bootstrapped nonprofit over a decade ago has now evolved into one of the top promotional brands in Mem…

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"Who’s Going To Fill The Void?" with Will Chase 18:18

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My guest today is Will Chase. This is the second time Will is on this podcast. I’ve heard great feedback about his episode #62, so check it out. This episode will be different and much shorter, and I am looking forward to it. Full disclosure, I was hired to produce work for this venture and this interview. But I was not hired to release it here on …

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“Assets Happen” with Bob Fockler 1:29:51

3y ago1:29:51

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My guest today is Bob Fockler, former investment banker turned Community builder and asset allocator. Americans gave away just over 484 billion dollars last year, so I wanted to know what this looks like when it's done right. Bob is currently the President of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, which, as he says, is a billion-dollar financ…

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We Were Built For This with Pat Lawler 50:58

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My guest, today for the 2nd time, is Youth Villages CEO Pat Lawler. When someone has led an organization from less than 100 kids a year, a handful of staff, and evolved into an impact of more than 32,000 kids a year and over 3,600 staff and counting, they are going to have something to say that’s important to listen and learn from. It’s energizing …

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Life As An Underdog and Enjoying the Fight with Frank Cianciola 1:10:06

3y ago1:10:06

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My guest today is Frank Cianciola. I’m fortunate to interview many people across the country for the corporate interviews I produce. If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the last few years, it’s that if something works in one market, those principles will work in every market. It’s an absolute pleasure to release today’s episode with Banking entr…

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She Didn't Take The Easy Way Out with Duncan Williams 1:24:56

3y ago1:24:56

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My guest today is Duncan Williams. I wanted to have Duncan on this podcast because What started as a small regional municipal bond firm in 1969 grew to be one of the largest female-owned bond broker-dealers in the United States. In addition to this work, this family has a strong presence as a holding company in farmland, apartments, and senior livi…

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Beating the Odds and Building a 4th Generation Business with Scott Felsenthal 1:18:48

3y ago1:18:48

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My guest today is Scott Felsenthal. I wanted to have Scott on this podcast because he and his family are obviously doing something right. Only 3% of companies make it to the 4th generation, and their company Whitmor is one of them. Scott is the CEO of Whitmor, and it's a privilege to have him on this podcast. Whitmor started in Brooklyn, New York, …

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Building It From The Ground Up with Eric Barnes 1:27:50

3+ y ago1:27:50

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My guest today is Eric Barnes. Eric is the CEO of the Daily Memphian, the largest single market digital-only local news site in the United States. Starting his career as a staff reporter and worked his way up as an editorial assistant, editor, publisher, and now CEO, Eric has seen the downward spiral of traditional print firsthand and the digital g…

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Big Ideas, Big Challenges, and Making Them Happen with Tim Belk 54:52

3+ y ago54:52

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My guest today is Tim Belk. Tim, his wife Sarah, and his children operate Wild Hope Farm out of Chester, South Carolina. This is a fantastic episode about leveraging your skill sets to make a true family affair. As Tim says, while being CEO of Belk, he and his wife Sarah were like two ships passing in the night. This organic farm allowed them to do…

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The Ultimate Entrepreneur's Game with Mason George [RE AIR] 2:00:18

3+ y ago2:00:18

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My guest today is Mason George. Mason is an entrepreneur and business executive with IMC Companies. IMC Companies was started by his Father, Mark George, 40 years ago with just one driver. Today, it is one of the top Intermodal Carriers in the United States. At close to a billion dollars in revenue, it’s quite the story to take a company from one d…

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Building A Well Tuned Machine with Rick Spell 1:18:43

3+ y ago1:18:43

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My guest today is Rick Spell. Rick is the owner of Spell Restaurant group. Before acquiring and operating restaurants around the Southeastern United States, Rick spent decades building a highly successful career as an investment banker for Morgan Keegan (now Raymond James). Rick employs over 500 people through their ownership group. As you may know…

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"The Country That Raised Me" with Sandra Xing 1:35:44

3+ y ago1:35:44

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My guest this week has a story that’s nuts! So far in my life, I have yet to meet someone who has overcome more obstacles in their life to become an entrepreneur in the United States and benefit from capitalism. My guest this week is Sandra Xing. Sandra’s parents were taken away by Mao Zedong’s red party when she was 8. She raised her brother and h…

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Doing What You Love Again with Doug Barron 58:55

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My guest today is PGA Tour Champions Golfer Doug Barron. Doug turned pro on the PGA Tour in 1992, played for nine years, and then was out of the game professionally for seven years. In 2019, when everyone thought he was crazy, Doug flew to Europe, qualified, and finished 5th at the Senior British Open. Since then, he has won the Dick’s Sporting Goo…

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You're either all in or you're all out — with Will Chase 1:37:23

3+ y ago1:37:23

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My guest today is Will Chase. Will is the former CEO of Triumph Bank. Triumph Bank was started right before the Financial crisis of 2008 with just a few million dollars and sold for over 130 million dollars. The number of new banks opening around the United States has drastically changed since the 2008 financial crisis, and I wanted to find out why…

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Are Stick Built Homes A Thing Of The Past? with Steve Glenn 1:22:56

3+ y ago1:22:56

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My guest today is Steve Glenn. Steve is an entrepreneur and CEO of Plant Prefab. After closing its series B round at $30 Million, Plant Prefab is locked in on changing the game of how homes are built... Plant Prefab is backed by high-profile investors, including Amazon, Asahi Kasei, Gerdau Paris Ventures, and Obvious Ventures. They recognize the ma…

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Crowdfunding Done Right with Adam Kaufman 1:00:03

3+ y ago1:00:03

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Who says crowdfunding has to be sketchy? There's a new way to access investment opportunities since the jobs act of 2012, and this real estate family is bringing direct access to the marketplace. My guest today is Adam Kaufman. Adam is the co-founder of ArborCrowd. Based out of New York City, ArborCrowd is the only commercial real estate crowdfundi…

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The Ultimate Entrepreneur's Game with Mason George 1:58:50

3+ y ago1:58:50

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I couldn’t think of a better way to kick off 2022 than with an interview like this! My guest today is Mason George. Mason is an entrepreneur and business executive with IMC Companies. IMC Companies was started by his Father, Mark George, 40 years ago with just one driver. Today, it is one of the top Intermodal Carriers in the United States. At clos…

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Transforming Agriculture: One Deal At A Time with Garrott McClintock [RE AIR] 1:12:02

3+ y ago1:12:02

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My Guest today is Garrott McClintock. Garrott is the COO of AcreTrader. AcreTrader is a hot new start-up out of Fayetteville, Arkansas, that recently finished a series its 12 Million Dollar funding round. AcreTrader matches investors with farmland while giving Farmers the land they need to grow their operation. Did you know that In 1935, there were…

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Managing Through Chaos and Investing In The Future with Gary Wunderlich 1:14:34

4y ago1:14:34

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My Guest today is Gary Wunderlich. Gary is an entrepreneur and investor. At the age of 26, Gary founded Wunderlich Securities and he and his team turned Wunderlich into a national full service and investment banking firm. 400+ employees and two decades later, Wunderlich Securities sold to B. Riley for 67 Million Dollars. In 2020, Gary Co-Founded Li…