Welcome to this podcast episode where we delve into the fascinating journey of Bobak Tavangar, the co-founder and CEO of Brilliant Labs. This innovative company is making waves by developing an open-source AR glasses hardware platform, seamlessly integrated with cutting-edge generative AI models. The result? A groundbreaking approach to enhancing your interaction with the real world. Bobak's academic journey is nothing short of impressive, spanning institutions such as George Washington and...

Delta CX Founder AKA the CX/UX Mary Poppins. Debbie's insights go beyond conventional design teams, emphasizing the need for a collaborative effort across various departments to create a truly holistic customer experience. Debbie guided our listeners through the crucial importance of adopting customer-centric approaches and integrating them into the very fabric of organizational culture. Debbie's engaging dialogue prompted a paradigm shift, urging businesses to prioritize customer...

Pavel is a professional cyclist turned serial 7-figure entrepreneur and investor. He is also a Breathwork Guide Expert and a conscious DJ/Producer who’s on a mission to spread love through immersive workshops, products, and experiences worldwide As an entrepreneur, Pavel made his first million before the age of 21 and successfully launched, scaled, and exited many brands, including Orange Theory Fitness in 7 different locations. Currently, Pavel’s mission is to bring people back to their...

Co-founder of CAMP and Community Fitness Industry Entrepreneur. Jamie is curating THE collection of group fitness + yoga studios that isn't just a place to train and practice, it’s a place to play. Jamie has created the environment for ADULTS where working hard and playing hard live, HARMONIOUSLY. The team is on the verge of their Grand Opening in Santa Monica following the success of their home-base Tampa location. The business model backbone is built on humanizing fitness and experiential...

Corp Dev Manager w/ Cybeats - Regulatory and Compliance in Application Security Software. The leader in software supply chain security, enabling organizations to build certainty into any software, connected device or enterprise with continuous end-to-end security. Cybeats' SBOM Studio revolutionizes cybersecurity risk management, addressing global cyber warfare and the severity of the crisis in North America. SBOMs play a crucial role in combating software supply chain attacks, and their...

EQ Digital Founder and Business Technology Entrepreneur. Nathaniel's mission is to provide businesses owners the ability to maximize the value of their tech stack in order to reach their organizational goals. We explore the crucial role of technology in unlocking new opportunities and markets for businesses, while also acknowledging the potential negative impact of poorly implemented tech on operations, customer experiences, and team morale. Nathaniel's mission is to help businesses extract...

Chipoys Co-Founder and Better-For-You CPG Entrepreneur. Erick's jump from International Marketing Director for Monster Energy to Product and Brand at Chipoys is a masterclass in CPG execution. Erick and his co-founder share the complimentary dichotomy synergy, when aligned properly, can build a product that redefines a category for consumers. Think Andrew Carnegie and Charles Schwab or Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak... perfect harmony, well most of the time! The team is building the first...

Integrated Business Financing President. In the last 14 years, Jonathan has helped thousands of entrepreneurs to the beat of ½ a billion dollars in funding. How to Get the Best Financing Possible Without Stepping Foot in a Bank Getting the right financing for a new business or to grow a business can be difficult, and banks are not very flexible in this regard. Jonathan has great advice to share to get around the bank and get the financing plan they are looking for. How to Cut Payment...

Director of FE Battery Metals Corp and Professional Geoscientist. There are very few Lithium Mining projects and even fewer Industry Vets like Craig moving the lithium-powered needle.  The state of the electric vehicle union and clean energy as we know it has been fueled by Lithium over the last decade. How is this possible when there is only a single Lithium mine in the United States and Canada alone? Where is Tesla and the BIG 3 automakers getting their supply?  The major transition from...

CEO of Idea Grove and Author of Trust Signals. The internet blog pioneer, full spectrum brand strategist, and award-winning journalist we can rely on when building relationships and trust with customers. In 2005, after Scott's last corporate job, he went out on his own and started his first business. The coming months would be plagued with tragedy and shortcomings... Scott thought he was cursed. He created one of the 1st business blogs, especially in Dallas, Tx... Idea Grove began ranking #1...

World Renowned Escoffier Chef Instructor and Food Industry Entrepreneur. Chef Steve has harnessed the power of unapologetically being himself, all the while formulating his own approach as an entrepreneur, creating a unique recipe for success. Whether it was following his passion of being a ballet dancer, acting on broadway, becoming an award winning and celebrated chef or opening his own bed and breakfast and complimentary bakery... He's undoubtedly seizing opportunity and taking control of...

Authors of The Founder and The Force Multiplier. Entrepreneurs and Executive Assistants achieving more, together. Adam Hergenrother and Hallie Warner explain that Force Multipliers, also known as Executive Assistants or Chiefs of Staff, are strategic partners who help entrepreneurs achieve their goals and scale their businesses.  However, they also highlighted the importance of keeping Force Multipliers involved in the conversation and avoiding burnout. The updated version of their book...

AI Entrepreneur and Louder Co. Founder. Andrew is keeping pace with AI to help streamline your business’s efficiency and productivity so you don't have to. Andrew Louder is the founder of Louder Co., a company that specializes in helping businesses grow with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). With his expertise in AI, Andrew has developed customized solutions that help businesses improve their operations, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Andrew's unique approach involves using...

Legendary Multidisciplinary Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing. David very publicly pioneered the $0 to $100MM to filing bankruptcy, then back to the millionaire status playbook via his very transparent entrepreneurial career. We cover the breaking through of that $1-2MM range for goods and service-based businesses, the art of personal branding (and monetization), as well as some of his personal story and routine.  Leave Some Feedback: Who should we have on the show next?...

Author of Pancakes for Roger and Insurance Brokerage Entrepreneur. An expert in her line of boutique insurance coverage for the weird and unusual. Susan has packaged life and career-long lessons in her latest book. Insights contained in these pages come from family, friends, colleagues, and life in general. The most important teachings are from her late father. It was his steady guidance in life that set Susan’s foundation and it was his passing that inspired her new movement, Pancakes...

Founder of Soulful Marketing and Entrepreneurial Coach/Marketer. Julianna helps purpose driven entrepreneurs clarify their message, grow their audience and attract high quality clients by getting exposure. Julianna teaches timeless approach to marketing that (consistently) attracts ideal prospects who are READY to invest, regardless of the platform you use. Individually based on who you are and a strategy that works for YOU, not what “others” are doing. Leave Some Feedback: Who should we...

Amazon E-comm Entrepreneur and Author of Ride the Amazon Wave: The Pro Seller's Guide to Private Label Success. How an Amazon Consultant would launch a NEW Brand on Amazon today. We are joined by self-taught, Amazon Mastermind Coach, The FOUNDER OF TOP DOG GLOBAL  -  consultant to some of the biggest names in the online sales industry, and one of the most sought-after speakers at Amazon seller events throughout the world. Leave Some Feedback: Who should we have on the show next? Please...

Uniquely Normal CEO and Best-Selling Author of "Unsatisfied: When Less is More". Matt is helping the status quo proactively tackle "unengaged teams" and "quiet quitting" in the workplace and daily life.  In "UnSatisfied", Matt dares you to question society’s definition of success. Packed with insights gained from years of coaching and mentoring business leaders, this guidebook plots a path of personal growth. It challenges you to pursue a life of meaning and purpose, inviting you to find and...

Internet Entrepreneurs, Jeff and Clarke McKinnon bought The.com the world's first site builder where creators build, collaborate, and remix their work. The brothers pioneered their entrepreneurial careers at age 15, and have since worked across multiple startups in roles from operations to leadership, including co-founding the web design agency AFJ. They have built the first “low-code, website building platform” that aims to ditch the template-based approach that’s become an industry...

Author of "The 12 Laws of the Jungle: How to Become a Lethal Entrepreneur" and Founder of Soltara. The journey hasn't been easy... after breaking every bone in his body, fighting for his business's survival during Covid and now thriving amidst clearing smoke to tell about it. In short, Dan is a badass and is doing badass things. He started his own ayahuasca-based retreat in a new country after spending some much needed alone time in the Amazon. Dan's has an awesome story, he's the real...

Coach and Author of "Emotional Intelligence 3.0: How to Stop Playing Small in a Really Big Universe". Dr. Tomi is a systems thinker that uses systems-perspective to guide individuals, teams, and organizations to a more balanced way of being. In her new book, she redefines emotional intelligence as we know it, far from the intelligence and creative-limiting capacity it has plagued doers and entrepreneurs alike.  Leave Some Feedback: Who should we have on the show next? Please let us know...

Performance Psychology Entrepreneur and Author of "The Habit Mechanic". Dr. Finn has instilled the feel-better/do-better approach to the BIGGEST and most MEANINGFUL goal habits in over 10,000+ professionals worldwide.  Today we cover some of the book that took 20+ years to write - a true fruit of labor. Talks of Improving work life balance, dismantling destructive habits, supercharging motivation, and reducing stress. Leave Some Feedback: Who should we have on the show next? Please let us...

Forbes Council Coach and Author of "Spark Brilliance". Jackie is a highly sought after expert coach, specializing in cognitive psychology & interpersonal dynamics for high-level executives and teams alike. Jackie shares exactly how she has helped 1000s of leaders and teams focus on unique strengths and authentic connection in order to increase performance, results, and fulfillment around the world. Leave Some Feedback: Who should we have on the show next? Please let us know in the...

Author of "Exit Rich" and Mergers & Acquisitions Entrepreneur. Michelle has been helping business owners reverse engineer their exits for over two decades. Michelle Seiler Tucker knows starting your company with the intent to sell big eventually is a lot easier said than done. The GPS coordinates and your roadmap are a good place to start but learning the 6 P Method as described in "Exit Rich" help give exact directions along the way that help reveal those double white lines to keep you...