In this episode of The Omada Podcast, Russell Faucette delivers business advice and entrepreneurship insights on the housing affordability crisis. This business podcast explores why 50-year mortgages and banning institutional investors won't solve real estate's problems—and reveals what actually will. Chapters: 0:00 - Housing Affordability Crisis Explained 3:30 - 50-Year Mortgage Pros and Cons 10:00 - Banning Institutional Investors Analysis 17:00 - Why Lower Payments Drive Prices Up 22:00 - Real Solutions for Housing Supply 28:00 - Keeping the American Dream Alive Russell Faucette is the Broker and Owner of Omada Real Estate, a Utah brokerage serving the Salt Lake City and Wasatch Front markets. An experienced real estate professional skilled in buyer representation, negotiation, and business development, Russell leads The Stern Team and is a trusted voice on Utah's housing market.Connect with Russell Faucette: 🔗 Website: omadarealestate.com 🔗 Instagram: @RussellFaucette 🔗 Facebook: Russell Faucette About The Omada Podcast: The Omada Podcast delivers real estate investing insights, mortgage tips, and property investment strategies from industry experts. Host Russell Faucette brings you actionable advice for building wealth through real estate, featuring successful entrepreneurs who share their business success stories and secrets to success in the real estate industry. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #omadapodcast #housingaffordability

In this episode, Thad Barnes and Amir Elain discuss how an entrepreneur can leverage AI coding and vibe code to build products faster than ever. Get practical business advice on AI implementation and innovation methodology. This real talk conversation delivers frameworks you can apply today for product management and overall business success. Amir Elain is a former Amazon Web Services executive who led customer training and ran AWS's Digital Innovation Program in the Nordics. With 25+ years of experience spanning Motorola, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and director of products roles at two startups (VR/AR training and learning technologies), Amir now runs Think Big Leaders—an AI and innovation consulting firm based in Stockholm helping organizations from 200-year-old enterprises to fast-moving startups build systematic approaches to innovation using Amazon's Working Backwards methodology. Chapters: 0:00 - From Board Games to Amazon Web Services 8:00 - Why VR Will Never Hit Mass Adoption 16:00 - Inside Amazon's Leadership Principles Culture 24:00 - Working Backwards Innovation Methodology 32:00 - Building Full Stack Apps in Hours with Vibe Coding 40:00 - Reducing AI Hallucinations Through Context Connect with Amir Elain: 🔗 Website: thinkbigleaders.com 🔗 Product: gloryhack.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Amir Elain About Ready Fire Aim: Ready Fire Aim is a business podcast hosted by Thad Barnes that brings you unfiltered conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who share real stories about building companies, overcoming adversity, and achieving financial freedom. No polished scripts—just real talk about what it takes to succeed in business. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #readyfireaim #aiforentrepreneurs

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:59 - It Costs $2M Per Year (Minimum) to Race NASCAR Full-Time 03:35 - 80-90% of Time Finding Sponsors, 10-20% Training to Drive 06:19 - The Question Teams Ask Women: "Are You Planning to Have a Baby Soon?" 08:13 - No Age Limit: Denny Hamlin's Best Season in His Mid-40s 11:01 - When Identity Shifts: From "Just a Race Car Driver" to Entrepreneur 13:59 - Dream Sponsors: Magic Spoon & Khloe Kardashian's Cloud Popcorn 📋 In this podcast, we discuss the cost of NASCAR racing, self-funding a motorsports career, gender barriers in male-dominated sports, building sponsorship relationships, being taken seriously as a female driver, team sports versus individual athletes, pregnancy and career timing for women in racing, physical training in 130-degree heat, 75 Hard challenges, and building multiple revenue streams as an athlete-entrepreneur. Amber Balcean, third-generation NASCAR driver, reveals why she spends 80-90% of her time finding sponsors instead of training, how teams ask female drivers about pregnancy plans, why she can't afford $20,000 practice sessions, what male drivers get to do that women have to sacrifice, and why she's writing a book while building businesses to help drivers who were in her position 10 years ago. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Follow Your Fire!: https://youtube.com/shorts/2borYVv6pKI Woman Racer Beating Sexism & Earning Respect in Motorsports: https://youtube.com/shorts/zkT8ivWIA5Y Women in Racing And The REAL Sacrifices They Make: https://youtube.com/shorts/aCgnBD4YgOI 🔗 Connect with Amber Balcean: Social Media: @AmberBalcean Merchandise & Sponsors: [Website] 🔗 Connect with Rhonda Klch: The UnFiltered Podcast Website: rhondaklch.com Instagram: @rhondaklch #nascar #womeninracing #entrepreneurship #sportssponsorship #amberbalcean ℹ️ About The UnFiltered Podcast with Rhonda Klch: The UnFiltered Podcast explores the journey of entrepreneurs, athletes, and business leaders who share their stories without filters. Hosted by Rhonda Klch, we ask the uncomfortable questions and dive deep into what it really takes to succeed—including what you have to give up along the way. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: Most Owners Don't Own a Business—They Own a Job They Can't Quit 01:03 - From Big Six Accounting to Buying 15 Businesses 05:11 - First Business: Traded My Lexus for a Pickup Truck 09:51 - Why Keeping the Real Estate Was the Smartest "Accidental" Decision 14:53 - What to Look For: The 10-Year Rule That Never Fails 19:37 - The Stats Don't Lie: 90% Success Buying vs 75% Failure Starting 21:04 - The One That Failed: When Ego & Emotion Cost Everything 24:14 - Why You Must Hire an Outside CPA (Even If You Are One) 26:34 - How I Saved Someone from a $1.5M Bankruptcy in 15 Minutes 31:05 - One Thing for Sellers & One Thing for Buyers 📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, host Trevor Muir sits down with Paul Lajoie, CPA and serial entrepreneur who's bought, scaled, and exited over 15 businesses—from flooring to oil and gas, sandblasting to trash hauling. This CEO interview delivers brutally honest real talk about why most business owners are trapped in jobs they can't quit, the shocking statistics (90% success rate acquiring existing businesses vs 75% failure rate starting from scratch), and the life-changing moment he fell in love with a company and ignored every red flag. Paul shares inspiring success story lessons on trading his Lexus for pickup truck #5, why the "10-year rule" predicts business survival better than anything else, and how removing ego and emotion from acquisitions is the difference between bankruptcy and building wealth. Learn entrepreneur advice on why accounting classes are non-negotiable (even if you're a doctor or ditch digger), how he analyzed a trash hauling company in 15 minutes and discovered it was making $250K not $500K (saving the buyer from disaster), and why hiring an outside CPA is critical even when you ARE a CPA. Get business tips on building systems that allow you to exit, understanding that if a company survived 10 years it'll survive another 10, and recognizing the 30 hats you must wear as an owner (but you're only good at 10—so hire for the rest). This mindset for success conversation proves that business expert wisdom comes from 1,500 underwritten deals, multiple failures, and understanding that the most successful startup came from $150K seed money and now profits $1.8M annually—but the risk is real. 🔗 Connect with Paul Lejoie: Website: bizbuypro.com Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Exit-Plan-Escaping-9-Profitable/dp/B0FFWSJD5F Free Webinars: https://bizbuypro.com/deal-review/ 🔗 Connect with Trevor Muir - Lean Into Lead: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trevor.muir.585 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-muir-b7231356/ ℹ️ About Lean Into Lead: Join Trevor Muir for heart-centered conversations with entrepreneurs and business leaders who've stepped on rakes, learned hard lessons, and come out successful on the other side. Get entrepreneur advice, business tips, and inspiring success stories from experts who understand that true freedom comes from building businesses that run without you—not jobs you can't quit. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

Welcome back to the Ready, Fire, Aim podcast! This episode features Ruth Berman of Disrupt Digital, discussing exciting advancements in artificial intelligence and the future of digital marketing as an entrepreneur. They explore how innovation in machine learning and fine tuning models are shaping the digital business landscape, leading to significant digital transformation. Ruth Berman is the Founder of Dysrupt Digital, a Canada-based consultancy helping businesses build secure, modular AI workflows that don't lock them into vendors or unpredictable token pricing. With over a decade of AI implementation experience and a background spanning service design, UX, product management, and front-end development on award-winning teams, Ruth helps companies modernize legacy systems while empowering their people rather than replacing them. Video Chapters: 00:11 AI Implementation for Legacy Business Systems 07:48 Building Modular AI Workflows That Scale 14:37 Vibe Coding and Rapid Product Development 21:50 Context Windows and AI Cost Management 29:36 Data Privacy and Self-Hosted AI Models 37:00 The Future of AI and Knowledge Work Connect with Ruth Berman: 🔗 Website: dysrupt.digital Connect with Thad Barnes: Website: epochdm.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thad.e.barnes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thadbarnes/ About Ready Fire Aim: Ready Fire Aim brings you unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs and business leaders who share real-world strategies for building wealth and achieving success. Host Thad Barnes delivers actionable business advice and success stories from founders who've been in the trenches. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network #thenxcpodcastnetwork #readyfireaim #aiimplementation

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Why Entrepreneurs Are Starving for Execution 07:10 - The Superpower: Knowing Exactly What NOT to Do 14:38 - When Business Problems Are Emotional Problems in Disguise 29:31 - How AI & Automation Will Separate Winners from Losers 38:03 - What Being Unapologetically Savage Really Costs You 📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, host Rhonda Klch sits down with business expert Paul Clewell, author of Unapologetically Savage, for real talk about what it takes to scale a successful business. This CEO interview delivers the raw truth about entrepreneur success—exposing why most business owners create jobs with overhead instead of building real assets. Paul shares entrepreneur advice on mindset for success, revealing that being "unapologetically savage" isn't about aggression—it's about ruthless accountability at an uncomfortable level. Learn the secrets to success from a business leader who's made every mistake, sat in every seat, and built a reputation for helping entrepreneurs win in business. This inspiring success story proves that hard work without structure is just glorified struggle, and the only way to build an elite business empire is to stop being a victim and start thinking like an owner-investor. Get business tips on scaling, leadership, team building, and creating a winning mindset that separates average from exceptional. 🔗 Connect with Paul Clewell: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclewell22/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_clewell21/ Get the book!: https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Savage-Business-Stopped-Unfiltered-ebook/dp/B0DZ76KR1L🔗 Connect with Rhonda Klch: The UnFiltered Podcast Website: rhondaklch.com Instagram: @rhondaklch#ceointerview #businessadvice #entrepreneuradvice #mindsetforsuccess #businessexpert #businesssuccess #winningmindset #entrepreneurmotivation #secretstosuccess ℹ️ About The Unfiltered Podcast: Join Rhonda Kilch for unfiltered conversations with successful entrepreneurs and business leaders who share real talk about the messy middle, strategic growth, and what it really takes to build a business empire. Get entrepreneur advice, business tips, and inspiring success stories from experts who've walked the path and emerged as winners. No sugarcoating—just the raw truth about personal growth, elite leadership, and scaling a successful business. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

In this episode of Ready Fire Aim Podcast, we sit down with Paul Lajoie (CPA and business acquisition expert) to reveal entrepreneurship secrets and business advice for buying a business without losing your wealth. If you are looking for success stories about small business ownership or entrepreneur mindset strategies, this unfiltered conversation exposes the truth about business acquisitions. Chapters: 0:00 - Small Business Acquisition Success Stories 08:15 - Buying a Business Due Diligence Mistakes 18:30 - Business Valuation Methods That Work 32:45 - Entrepreneurship Cash Flow Management 47:20 - Starting a Business vs Buying a Business 58:10 - Business Advice for First-Time BuyersAbout Paul Lajoie: Paul Lajoie is a CPA, serial entrepreneur, and founder of BizByPro, a community helping people acquire and operate small businesses. After acquiring 15+ businesses over 25 years (with a 90%+ success rate), Paul wrote the best-selling book "The Exit Plan" and now teaches entrepreneurs how to create generational wealth through strategic business acquisition. He hosts live deal reviews every Monday and Q&A sessions every Wednesday. Connect with Paul Lajoie: 🔗 Website: BizBuyPro.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Paul Lajoie 🔗 Instagram: @PaulLajoie 🔗 Book: "The Exit Plan" https://www.amazon.com/Exit-Plan-Escaping-9-Profitable/dp/B0FFWSJD5FAbout Ready Fire Aim: Ready Fire Aim brings you unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs and business leaders who share real-world strategies for building wealth and achieving success. Host Thad Barnes delivers actionable business advice and success stories from founders who've been in the trenches. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network #ReadyFireAim #BusinessAcquisition #Entrepreneurship

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: When Was the Last Time What You Wore Changed How You Showed Up? 01:07 - The Breaking Point: "If I Don't Go, My Soul Will Die" 04:53 - Writing "I Don't Do Vanilla": The Healing Power of Sharing Your Story 06:08 - Why a Kettlebell Coach Created a Fragrance Line (And It Makes Perfect Sense) 13:58 - "It's Okay If You Can't Look in the Mirror and Say 'I Love You'" 18:06 - Mindset + Movement: Why You Need Both to Truly Transform 26:23 - Your Word to Yourself: The One Thing You Can't Compromise 28:30 - The Intention Behind Intention: Coming Home to Who You're Meant to Be 📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, host Trevor Muir sits down with Jodi Barrett, kettlebell training specialist, best-selling author of I Don't Do Vanilla, and creator of Intention by Jay perfume. This CEO interview delivers raw, vulnerable real talk about the moment she realized staying would cost more than leaving—packing up her entire life with three kids, publishing her memoir, and moving across the country because "if I don't go, my soul will die." Jodi shares inspiring success story lessons on building a fragrance brand that's not about smelling good for approval—it's about showing up with presence, power, and falling in love with yourself again. Learn entrepreneur advice on why mindset and movement must be married (not separated), how a stuffed bunny during divorce became the inspiration for a perfume line about energy and security, and why your word to yourself is the foundation of transformation. Get business tips on starting where you are (not where you think you should be), understanding that 12 minutes is better than zero, and recognizing that blending in costs you something far greater than standing out ever will. This mindset for success conversation proves that business expert wisdom comes from honoring all versions of yourself—past, present, and future—and understanding that true leadership means coming home to you first. Jodi reveals secrets to success in her KB Stronger training platform and the life-changing power of pausing, breathing, and anchoring yourself before stepping into any room. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: 🔗 Connect with Jodi Barrett: Website: kbstronger.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbstronger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbstronger_/ 🔗 Connect with Trevor Muir - Lean Into Lead: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trevor.muir.585 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-muir-b7231356/ #EntrepreneurPodcast2026 #CEOInterview #BusinessAdvice #EntrepreneurAdvice #MindsetForSuccess #InspiringSuccessStory #BusinessExpert #PersonalGrowth #EntrepreneurMotivation #SelfLove #LifeChanging #womensempowerment ℹ️ About Lean Into Lead: Join Trevor Muir for heart-centered conversations with entrepreneurs and leaders who choose courage over comfort, presence over perfection, and showing up on purpose over blending in. Get entrepreneur advice, business tips, and inspiring success stories from experts who understand that true impact starts with coming home to yourself first. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

In this episode of The ReForge Podcast, Matthew Chang sits down with Mitch Carlson (CEO of Green Corridors) for a leadership and executive interview about entrepreneurship in autonomous freight technology. If you are looking for business advice on how to start a business in logistics or success stories about scaling a business with robotics, this business podcast reveals the truth about innovation in American manufacturing. Chapters: 0:00 - Presidential Permit for Autonomous Freight Technology 05:30 - Green Corridors Solving Border Congestion Problem 12:45 - Autonomous Shuttle Design and Manufacturing Strategy 20:15 - American Truckers and Workforce Impact Solutions 26:40 - Supply Chain Innovation Lowering Logistics Costs 31:20 - Future Plans for Port of Houston Project About Mitch Carlson: Mitch Carlson is CEO and founder of Green Corridors, a Texas-based autonomous freight technology company that received a rare presidential permit from the White House to build elevated freight corridors between Monterrey, Mexico and Laredo, Texas. As an exited technology entrepreneur from the oil and gas industry, Mitch is pioneering the fusion of civil engineering and robotics to solve freight corridor congestion with autonomous shuttles and 100% cargo scanning at the US-Mexico border. Connect with Mitch Carlson: 🔗 Company: Green Corridors 🔗 LinkedIn: Mitch Carlson Connect with Matthew Chang: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewachang/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/matthewachang Chang Robotics: https://www.changrobotics.ai/ Chang Robotics Fund: https://www.cr.fund/ About The ReForge Podcast: The ReForge Podcast explores robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, and American manufacturing with forward-thinking entrepreneurs and business leaders. Host Matthew Chang delivers insights on Industry 4.0, the future of work, and how technology will reshape the American economy while creating opportunities for innovation and growth. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network #nxcnetwork #autonomousfreight #entrepreneurship #deeptech

Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Brittain's Track Record: Predicting Amazon & Whole Foods 10:00 - Tesla FSD vs Waymo: The Robotaxi Revolution 18:35 - OpenAI is the New BlackBerry - Google Wins 22:20 - The Buggy Whip Moment: AI Replacing Jobs 26:00 - Reshoring American Manufacturing Strategy 35:30 - The Future of AI: Local Computing vs Data Centers In this AI podcast, host Matthew Chang sits down with Brittain Ladd, the futurist who predicted Amazon acquiring Whole Foods years before it happened. Brittain shares his bold predictions for 2026 including why OpenAI will fail, how Google's Gemini will dominate, and why 12-15% of American jobs will be replaced by AI agents. This entrepreneur podcast explores business success in the age of AI disruption, featuring insights on Tesla's full self-driving technology reaching parity with Waymo, Uber's future in autonomous delivery, and the secrets to success for reshoring American manufacturing. Learn about innovative solutions including taxing AI agents as employees, creating manufacturing enterprise zones, and why the future of AI computing is local rather than massive data centers. Brittain reveals his entrepreneurial mindset on business strategy, discusses the future of work, and explains how AI tools will transform every industry while exploring what happens when automation makes traditional jobs obsolete. 🔗 Connect with Brittain Ladd: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittainladd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bcladd Website: https://brittainladd.com/ 🔗 Connect with Jason Engelhardt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonengelhardt/ Website: https://xzactly.ai/ 🔗 Connect with Matthew Chang: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewachang/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/matthewachang Chang Robotics: https://www.changrobotics.ai/ Chang Robotics Fund: https://www.cr.fund/ #AIPodcast #EntrepreneurPodcast #BusinessSuccess #AITools #FutureOfWork #TeslaFSD #EntrepreneurAdvice #CEOInterview #Manufacturing #Automation ℹ️ About The ReForge Podcast: The ReForge Podcast explores robotics, automation, AI, American manufacturing, and workforce development. Host Matthew Chang delivers forward-thinking insights on Industry 4.0, featuring business experts and entrepreneurs who discuss the future of work, AI innovation, and how technology will reshape the American economy while creating new opportunities for growth and success. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Why Entrepreneurship: The Natural Born Leader Who Didn't Know It Yet 08:14 - Vulnerability Isn't Being a Blubbering Idiot (What It Really Means) 16:27 - 50 Years of Not Feeling Enough: The Truth Behind Success 21:36 - Who You Are Is How You Lead: Why This Changes Everything 28:24 - Leading Your Family: The Legacy Most People Never Think About 35:00 - The Pebble in the Ocean: Your Impact Is Bigger Than You Know 41:35 - Most Important Life Advice: Be True to Yourself 📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, host Trevor Muir sits down with Corliss Rassyle, best-selling author, inspirational speaker, and founder of the Called to Lead Certification Program and Lead Conference Canada. This CEO interview delivers raw, vulnerable real talk about spending 50 years not feeling good enough despite outward success—and the journey to discovering that true leadership starts from within. Corliss shares inspiring success story lessons on why entrepreneurship is the best personal growth program available, how "who you are is how you lead" transformed her understanding of influence, and the life-changing question every entrepreneur must ask: "What do I need right now?" Learn entrepreneur advice on building identity that matches your vision, understanding that vulnerability means awareness (not weakness), and why your impact ripples far beyond what you can see—like a pebble creating tsunamis across oceans. Get business tips on leading from the inside out, stopping the search for external validation, and recognizing that whether you're selling candles or leading companies, your real work is changing lives. This mindset for success conversation proves that business expert wisdom comes from embracing both triumphs and failures, owning your full story, and understanding that every person you meet takes part of you with them. Corliss reveals secrets to success in the Called to Lead Certification Program, designed to help people grow from the inside out—because you cannot effectively lead, coach, or mentor others unless you've done the inner work yourself. 🔗 Connect with Corliss Rassyle: Website: corliss.ca LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corliss-rassyle-63107a77/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corlissco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corlissco 🔗 Connect with Trevor Muir - Lean Into Lead: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trevor.muir.585 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-muir-b7231356/ #EntrepreneurPodcast2026 #CEOInterview #BusinessAdvice #EntrepreneurAdvice #Leadership #MindsetForSuccess #InspiringSuccessStory #BusinessExpert #PersonalGrowth #EntrepreneurMotivation #LifeChanging #businesssuccess ℹ️ About Lean Into Lead: Join Trevor Muir for heart-centered conversations with entrepreneurs and leaders who choose courage over comfort, embrace vulnerability as strength, and understand that true leadership begins within. Get entrepreneur advice, business tips, and inspiring success stories from experts who've done the inner work to create outer impact. This is about humanity, authenticity, and the audacity to go after what matters. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:20 - The Extreme Work Ethic That Built an Empire05:15 - Building Corporate Culture Around Human Connection11:12 - Mentorship: Learning from Restaurant Legends16:08 - Why Writing Was a Passion, Not a Strategy22:26 - The Undeniable Truth: Your Stress Isn't Unique📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, host Rhonda Klch sits down with Robert Esposito, award-winning author of Nobody Move (Without Reading This) and founder of Relocators Service Inc.This CEO interview delivers real talk about building a successful business with heart, navigating emotional life transitions, and understanding that moving is one of life's biggest stressors alongside death and divorce. Robert shares his inspiring success story—from starting with a single used box truck in 2008 to building a multi-division business empire serving families during major life transitions.Robert reveals entrepreneur advice on creating corporate culture, the power of mentorship, and why being human-first in business creates elite results. Learn the secrets to success from a 2025 International Book Award Winner who's built a reputation for treating people with dignity during their most vulnerable moments. Get business tips on scaling with purpose, mindset for success, and how to turn passion into profit while making a real impact. This life-changing conversation proves that the most successful business leaders combine extreme work ethic with genuine empathy and never forget the human element.🎥 Watch More From This Episode: [Full Interview - Robert Esposito on Building Relocators] [How to Navigate Major Life Transitions] [Business Growth Through Human Connection]🔗 Connect with Robert Esposito: YouTube: @usrelocators Instagram: @respo_tdia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Respo.tdia TikTok: @respo_tdia🔗 Connect with Rhonda Klch: The UnFiltered Podcast Website: rhondaklch.com Instagram: @rhondaklch#EntrepreneurPodcast2026 #CEOInterview #BusinessAdvice #RealEstate #successstory #entrepreneurmotivation #businessexpert #businesssuccess #lifechanging #mindsetforsuccess #personalgrowthℹ️ About This Show: Join Rhonda Klch for unfiltered conversations with successful entrepreneurs and business leaders who share the raw truth behind their success stories. Get entrepreneur advice, business tips, and life lessons from inspiring stories about resilience, mindset shifts, and what it really takes to build a business empire with purpose. No polish, no hype—just real talk about the human side of business success.⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

Timestamp Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:33 - Architecture Background and Real Estate Transition14:30 - Client-First Business Philosophy27:00 - Finding Yourself: The Foundation Analogy42:00 - High School Football vs Drama: Wearing Masks51:00 - Being Present with Grandkids and Finding PeaceIn this entrepreneur podcast, Justin Critchfield sits down with Kirk Baumgartner, an architect turned real estate expert who shares his inspiring success story of building a thriving business while discovering authentic happiness. Kirk reveals how his 30+ years of architectural experience translates into providing elite service for real estate clients, discusses the entrepreneurial mindset needed to succeed in business, and opens up about his personal growth journey from burnout to fulfillment.This powerful conversation explores business success, mental health, gratitude practices, and the secrets to success that go beyond just making money. Learn how to build a successful business while staying true to yourself, the importance of being present, and why your inner foundation determines your outer success.🔗 Connect with Kirk Baumgartner:Website: RedwigsSpeaking.comWebsite: KirkBaumgartner.com Public Speaking & Personal Development🔗 Connect with Justin Critchfield: Instagram: @realdealutah Facebook: Justin Critchfield#RealEstatePodcast #EntrepreneurAdvice #BusinessSuccess #CEOInterview #PersonalGrowth #RealEstateInvesting #EntrepreneurMotivationℹ️ About The Omada Podcast: The Omada Podcast delivers real estate investing insights, mortgage tips, and property investment strategies from industry experts. Host Russell Faucette brings you actionable advice for building wealth through real estate, featuring successful entrepreneurs who share their business success stories and secrets to success in the real estate industry.⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

In this entrepreneur podcast, host Matthew Chang sits down with Dr. S.P. Bowers, robotic surgeon and founder of Suture Shield Inc., for real talk about jumping from a 20+ year surgical career into medical device innovation. This CEO interview delivers inspiring success story lessons on how one surgeon's frustration with losing needles during robotic surgery (3% non-retrieval rate = 40 minutes of searching) led to inventing a platform-independent device that saves 45 minutes per surgery and eliminates anxiety for 30,000+ surgeons. Dr. Bowers shares entrepreneur advice on the rapid adoption of robotic surgery (50%+ penetration in abdominal surgery, 2027 inflection point when robotics surpasses traditional laparoscopy), mastering new technology in months instead of years (10 proctored cases to expertise vs 18 years of laparoscopy experience), and why AI in healthcare and automation are enabling technologies that make surgeons better faster. Learn business expert secrets on scaling medical innovation from prototype to FDA approval, building clinical advisory boards of influential surgeons, and why manufacturing in the USA (currently North Carolina) protects against supply chain disruptions. Get business tips on the startup journey from idea to commercialization, raising capital through venture competitions (won Jacksonville 2025), and how cycle time analysis reveals massive efficiency gains (1.5 minutes per needle x 10 needles x 3 surgeries = time to have dinner with your kids). This mindset for success conversation proves that the best innovations come from domain experts who experience problems firsthand and have the audacity to solve them at scale—turning 400 patients helped per year into millions through scalable technology. 🔗 Connect with Dr. S.P. Bowers & Suture Shield: Website: www.suture-shield.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sp-bowers/🔗 Connect with Matthew Chang: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewachang/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/matthewachang Chang Robotics: https://www.changrobotics.ai/ Chang Robotics Fund: https://www.cr.fund/ ℹ️ About The ReForge Podcast: Join Matthew Chang for conversations about automation, AI, and the American worker. Explore how technology like robotics and artificial intelligence are reshaping American manufacturing, healthcare, and creating new opportunities for skilled workers. Get entrepreneur advice, innovation strategies, and real talk about building the future of American industry. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - The Internal Conflict: When Success Isn't Enough 06:42 - The Messy Middle: Navigating Identity Shifts 10:02 - Gratitude as a Survival Skill for Entrepreneurs 14:21 - Building a Business with Your Spouse 16:06 - The Motion of Gratitude: Creating the First Positive Diagnosis 📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, Rhonda Klch dives deep into an inspiring success story with Matt Meisner, author of "The Paradox of Having Your Shit Together". This CEO interview explores real talk on burnout, the messy middle of entrepreneurship, and how a life-changing mindset shift transformed everything. Matt shares entrepreneur advice on navigating career transitions, building a business with your spouse, and discovering that gratitude isn't just a soft skill—it's a survival skill. Learn the secrets to success through personal growth, mindset for success, and understanding the science behind gratitude. This business expert reveals how to get off autopilot, embrace the underdog mentality, and create a life that feels aligned and intentional. If you're an entrepreneur struggling with work-life balance or seeking business success through mindset motivation, this powerful conversation will transform how you approach resilience and leadership. Connect with Matt Meisner: Get the Book! https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Having-Your-Together-Awakening/dp/1963793277 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.missimer.90 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthew__missimer/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmissimer/ 🔗 Connect with Rhonda Klch: The UnFiltered Podcast Website: rhondaklch.com Instagram: @rhondaklch #ceointerview #businessadvice #mindsetforsuccess #entrepreneurmotivation #successstory #personalgrowth #businessexpert #mindsetshift #lifechanging

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Why This: From Personal Addiction to Building Red Road Recovery 07:25 - The Universe Honors Doing the Right Thing 13:12 - The Bathroom Floor Moment: Pleading to Anything That Would Listen 18:07 - What the Red Road Means: Walking a Life of Purpose 20:09 - Six-Month Waitlist with ZERO Marketing (The Problem & The Solution) 23:00 - Why Secondary Care Matters: The Missing Link in Recovery 30:13 - Manifestation, Energy & Creating Your Reality 34:32 - Most Meaningful Life Wisdom: You Are Not Alone 📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, host Trevor Muir sits down with Scott Tremblett, founder of Red Road Recovery, for the most vulnerable, heart-centered conversation about addiction, purpose, and building a business that saves lives. This CEO interview delivers an inspiring success story—from four failed treatment attempts and drinking 40 ounces of vodka daily to creating a recovery network with 110 beds across British Columbia. Scott shares raw, unfiltered entrepreneur advice on hitting rock bottom, the moment everything changed, and why he feels like he's on "borrowed time" to do this work. Learn the secrets to success from a business expert who built Red Road Recovery by blending evidence-based therapy, Indigenous cultural programming, and 12-step recovery—creating a six-month waitlist with zero marketing campaigns purely through word of mouth. Get business tips on manifestation, removing barriers to help people, scaling with purpose, and why the opposite of addiction isn't sobriety—it's connection. This life-changing conversation proves that heart-centered leadership means being an open book about mental health, personal struggles, and understanding that your greatest pain can become your greatest purpose. Scott's journey from atheist on his knees pleading to die to recovery CEO expanding nationwide shows that when you focus on "how can we help more people," the universe opens the right doors. 🔗 Connect with Scott Tremblett & Red Road Recovery:Website: redroadrecovery.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedRoadRecoveryTreatment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redroadrecovery/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@redroadrecovery🔗 Connect with Trevor Muir - Lean Into Lead: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trevor.muir.585 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-muir-b7231356/ #entrepreneurpodcast #ceointerview #addictionrecovery #mentalhealth #businessadvice #successstory #entrepreneurmotivation #personalgrowth #lifechanging #businessexpert #mindsetforsuccess #EntrepreneurAdvice ℹ️ About Lean Into Lead: Join Trevor Muir for heart-centered conversations with entrepreneurs and leaders who choose courage over comfort, vulnerability over perfection, and true impact over applause. Get entrepreneur advice, inspiring success stories, and real talk about mental health, addiction recovery, and building businesses with purpose. This is about humanity, empathy, and the audacity to go after what matters. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - How a Back Injury Led to a 20-Year Mortgage Career 01:16 - Why Flight Financial Was Born from Frustration 04:06 - The Controversy: Why NOW Is the Best Time to Buy 08:28 - What Is a 2-1 Buy Down? ($650/Month Savings Explained) 12:40 - Credit Score Myths: Why 650 Isn't a Problem 14:43 - QM vs Non-QM: Why Non-QM Loans Are Taking Over 17:49 - DSCR Loans: Buy Investment Property with ZERO Income Verification 18:39 - How to Get in Touch with Flight Financial 📋 In this real estate podcast, host Greg Kirkham sits down with Brad Barton, founder of Flight Financial, for real talk about why the media and government want you to believe it's a bad time to buy a home—when it's actually one of the best markets in 20 years. This CEO interview delivers game-changing entrepreneur advice on mortgage strategies most buyers don't know exist, including the 2-1 buy down program (saving borrowers an average of $650/month with the SELLER paying for it), buy-before-you-sell programs that use equity as down payments, and why credit scores rarely disqualify anyone at Flight Financial. Brad shares his inspiring success story—from a back injury forcing him out of construction sales to discovering his passion for mortgages during a "temporary 90-day gig" that turned into founding a company specializing in helping self-employed borrowers, those with tax deductions, citizenship issues, and anyone who "doesn't fit the box." Learn business expert secrets on Non-QM loans (now MORE popular than qualified mortgages), bank statement loans for business owners who don't show income on tax returns, DSCR loans that require ZERO borrower income verification (just property cash flow), and why waiting for rates to drop will cost you MORE when prices skyrocket and competition returns. Get business tips on building a wholesale mortgage brokerage with amazing pricing, why hiring ex-underwriters as processors changes everything, and how engineering backgrounds help entrepreneurs write software that keeps expenses low. This mindset for success conversation proves that the best opportunities come when everyone else is scared—and right now, it's a total buyer's market with reasonable prices, lower rates than two years ago, and sellers offering massive concessions. 🔗 Connect with Brad Barton & Flight Financial: Website: flightfinancial.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/flitefinancialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flitefinancialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-barton-a115017a/🔗 Connect with Omada Real Estate Podcast: Website: omadarealestate.com Instagram: @RussellFaucette Facebook: Russell Faucette #RealEstatePodcast #MortgageBroker #HomeLoans #RealEstateInvesting #EntrepreneurAdvice #BusinessExpert #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #InvestmentProperty #MortgageTips #BuyersMarket #NonQMLoans ℹ️ About This Show: Join The Omada Podcast for conversations with real estate experts, mortgage professionals, and business leaders who share insider strategies for buying, selling, and investing in property. Get entrepreneur advice, mortgage tips, and real estate investment strategies from experts who understand that the best deals happen when you have the right knowledge and the right team. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:19 - Free Book Offer: Connected to Goodness (Email david@dmeltzer.com) 04:17 - Lost $100M: When Dave's Wife Threatened to Leave Over Toxic Friends 06:30 - How to Fire Toxic People When You Feel Trapped or Alone 09:38 - The Four Kids: Three Daughters and Miles, the "Best Miracle" 12:19 - Building Community: Make Money, Help People, Have Fun 15:59 - The Four Pillars of Team Culture: Values, Practices, Execution, Incentives 📋 In this podcast, we discuss removing toxic relationships from your life, building values-aligned business teams, the difference between people who feed you versus bleed you, how to be a receiver not just a giver, culture building through values and incentives, community building across platforms, and balancing entrepreneurship with family. Dave Meltzer, sports agent and author, reveals how losing over $100 million forced him to fire toxic childhood friends, why his wife's ultimatum saved his life, the framework he uses to evaluate relativity and association of people in your life, why his late mother bled him dry but fed his soul more than anyone, and how he's giving away his book "Connected to Goodness" for free while launching "Don't Do Business with Dicks" at the Super Bowl. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: David Meltzer's Transformation, An Ultimatum's Impact: https://youtube.com/shorts/gCK-QzPYj-Y Escape Toxic Traps Leave Bad Friends & Find Your Greatness! https://youtube.com/shorts/aMsRJ-7l5Qg Stop Buying Boring Books, The Secret to Selling Titles! https://youtube.com/shorts/ySrnND5wgiQ 🔗 Connect with Dave Meltzer: Email: david@dmeltzer.com (Free book offer!) All Platforms: @DavidMeltzer Pre-Order: Don't Do Business with Dicks 🔗 Connect with Rhonda Klch: The UnFiltered Podcast Website: rhondaklch.com Instagram: @rhondaklch #davemeltzer #toxicrelationships #entrepreneurship #booklaunch #communitybuilding ℹ️ About The UnFiltered Podcast with Rhonda Klch: The UnFiltered Podcast explores the heart of business, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Hosted by Rhonda Klch, we deep dive into expertise and skillsets to add value to business owners and entrepreneurs—going beyond the surface to uncover the lessons that matter most. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - Leaving the Great Job: When Comfort Isn't Enough 06:08 - The Fulfillment Factor: Why Success Felt Empty 12:11 - Anxiety & Mental Health: The Breaking Point 18:10 - Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything 26:01 - What Is a Custom Barbecue Trailer? (You Won't Believe This) 34:27 - The Future of Gordyville Customs: Legacy & Family 37:41 - Most Important Life Advice: Your Name Is Everything 📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, host Trevor Muir sits down with Randy Gordy, founder of Gordyville Customs, for real talk about leaving a successful career to chase fulfillment. This CEO interview delivers an inspiring success story—from anxiety-filled nights and feeling empty despite professional achievement to building a thriving business creating custom crew trucks and viral barbecue trailers. Randy shares entrepreneur advice on the "3-truck rule" that gave him permission to quit his comfortable office job, why he jumped in with no safety net, and how mindset shifts transformed his life and business. Learn the secrets to success from a business expert who went from managing stress in corporate roles to building custom fabrication masterpieces that earned 250,000 views in one week. Get business tips on manifestation, removing negativity, understanding when fulfillment matters more than paychecks, and why being good to people is the foundation of legacy building. This life-changing conversation proves that heart-centered leadership starts with being honest about anxiety, mental health, and knowing when comfort zones are holding you back from your purpose. Randy's journey from blue-collar crew truck operator to award-winning custom fabricator shows that entrepreneurial success isn't just about profit—it's about happiness, family, and creating something meaningful that lasts generations. 🔗 Connect with Randy Gordy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GordeyVilleCustoms Website: https://www.gordeyvillecustoms.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gordeyville_customs?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 🔗 Connect with Trevor Muir - Lean Into Lead: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trevor.muir.585 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-muir-b7231356/ #EntrepreneurPodcast2026 #ceointerview #businessadvice #entrepreneuradvice #mindsetforsuccess #successstory tory #businessexpert #entrepreneurmotivation #personalgrowth #mentalhealth #businesssuccess #lifechanging ℹ️ About Lean Into Lead: Join Trevor Muir for heart-centered conversations with entrepreneurs and business leaders who choose courage over comfort, risk over routine, and true impact over applause. Get entrepreneur advice, business tips, and inspiring success stories from leaders who embrace vulnerability, lead with empathy, and build businesses with purpose. This is about audacity, humanity, and going after what matters. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Why Tesla Isn't Building 50,000-Pound Electric Airport Equipment 04:48 - When Atlanta Airport Went Dark: The Mobile Power Solution 08:08 - Chicago O'Hare Has 180 Snow Vehicles That Could Power 25% of the Airport 11:08 - Buy America Compliant: From Batteries to Software, All Made in USA 17:30 - Demo Season: Kodiak Tech Hitting Airports This Winter 21:27 - Autonomous Operation Below -40°F When Humans Can't Work 📋 In this podcast, we discuss electric vehicle manufacturing in Detroit, airport power redundancy solutions, Buy America compliance for federal funding, snow removal equipment electrification, microgrid assets for airports, autonomous vehicle operation in extreme cold, liquid-cooled battery technology, and energy independence for critical infrastructure. Marc Manning, CEO of Kodiak Tech, reveals how 60 electric snow removal vehicles could provide 60 megawatts of backup power (enough for four skyscrapers), why airports need 2.5X more power as they electrify ground support equipment, how his vehicles operate autonomously at minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and why every component from batteries to software is made in the USA to qualify for federal funding. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Hidden Tech That Keeps Your Holiday Flights ON TIME!: https://youtube.com/shorts/HHXwPOot5xg Made in USA Detroit Auto Heart & Federal Funding Power!: https://youtube.com/shorts/QniN7puLdok Airport Chaos Solved Mobile Power for Stranded Travelers!: https://youtube.com/shorts/HBbfukscYGE 🔗 Connect with Marc Manning: Website: kodiaktech.com LinkedIn: Kodiak Tech 🔗 Connect with Matthew Chang: Chang Robotics Fund [Website/Social Media] #electricvehicles #airporttech #madeinusa #microgrids #autonomousvehicles ℹ️ About Chang Robotics Fund Podcast: The Chang Robotics Fund Podcast explores manufacturing technology, robotics innovation, and faith-driven entrepreneurship. Hosted by Matthew Chang, we feature conversations with engineers, investors, and industry leaders building the future of American manufacturing—including portfolio companies solving critical infrastructure challenges. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:14 - Building Your Personal Brand on Social Media 11:38 - Understanding the Algorithm & Consistency 23:23 - Lead Generation vs Brand Building Strategy 32:39 - The Power of Thumbnails & Watch Time 42:10 - Your Digital Footprint & Personal Brand 📋 In this entrepreneur podcast, Russ Faucette sits down with social media expert Brooke Zimmerman to discuss winning strategies for building your brand online. This CEO interview delivers the best business advice on mastering Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for entrepreneurs in 2026. Learn the secrets to success with social media marketing, from understanding algorithms to creating content that drives real results. Brooke shares real talk on the mindset for success in digital marketing, including how to avoid common mistakes, leverage paid ads for business growth, and build an elite online presence. Whether you're a solopreneur or scaling an ai business, this inspiring success story proves that consistency and authentic content creation are the keys to winning in the digital space. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: B-Roll Magic: Viral Content Without The Grind!: https://youtube.com/shorts/UDyLKNDiuCA Thumbnails Are KEY to Going VIRAL! 🤯: https://youtube.com/shorts/Jco7k3Aer-g Influencer Trap: Don't Just Chase Followers, Build Trust!: https://youtube.com/shorts/L8z5SHMD8cg 🔗 Connect with Brooke Zimmerman: Website: omadarealestate.com 🔗 Connect with Russ Faucette: Website: omadarealestate.com Instagram: @RussellFaucette Facebook: Russell Faucette #entrepreneurpodcast #businessadvice #entrepreneuradvice #mindsetforsuccess #AITools #businesssuccess #realestate #businessexpert #personalgrowth ℹ️ About The Omada Podcast: Join host Russ Faucette for real talk with business leaders and successful entrepreneurs who share their secrets to success. Get entrepreneur advice, mindset motivation, and business tips from inspiring success stories that will help you win in business and build your own business empire. Learn how to scale your business, develop a growth mindset, and achieve entrepreneurial success. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Robots Don't Destroy Jobs: They Empower the Workforce 08:06 - COVID Supply Chain Shock: Baby Formula Cartels & National Vulnerability 15:54 - 10 New Patents in 4 Weeks: The IP Innovation Flywheel 24:22 - Zero Employees Lost: Acquisition Strategy That Prioritizes Retention 29:09 - The Adoption Barrier: Why CEOs Are Frozen with Too Many Options 36:42 - Go-ECO: Removing Microplastics from Food Packaging Globally 📋 In this CEO interview and entrepreneur podcast, we discuss business advice for manufacturing automation, how robots empower workers instead of replacing them, building an ELITE team through acquisition strategy, the secret to success in robotics investment, real estate empire comparison (Apple vs Amazon inventory intelligence), dad entrepreneur bootstrapping with zero outside funding, life lessons from supply chain shocks, winning mindset for 2026 reindustrialization, billionaire-level IP strategy (10 patents in 4 weeks), and mindset for success through employee retention. Matthew Chang, CEO and billionaire mindset entrepreneur, shares his business success story including how robotics reduce workers' compensation by 60%, why nurse shoulder injuries drive hospital automation, the most powerful electric vehicle ever built (airport snow blowers that provide backup power), and Go-ECO technology removing microplastics from every paper cup at Starbucks through graphene oxide coating. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Airport Electric Snowblower: More Than Just Snow!: https://youtube.com/shorts/-b3v--KRsCg Robots Do the Heavy Lifting, Humans Do What Matters!: https://youtube.com/shorts/6WHN2svTG_s AI & Robots CAN'T Do YOUR Job (Yet!): https://youtube.com/shorts/OE3YhMnbLAA 🔗 Connect with Matthew Chang: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewachang/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/matthewachang Chang Robotics: https://www.changrobotics.ai/ Chang Robotics Fund: https://www.cr.fund/ 🔗 Connect with Greg Kirkham: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nxc-podcast-network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nxcpodcastnetwork/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/NxcStudios Website: https://nxcpodcaststudios.com/ #ceointerview #roboticsinnovation #manufacturingautomation #entrepreneuradvice #businesssuccess ℹ️ About The NXC Podcast Network: The NXC Podcast Network features entrepreneur success stories, business expert interviews, and CEO insights on building successful businesses. Hosted by Greg Kirkham, we discuss life lessons, mindset for success, and how to build an ELITE team through innovation and technology that empowers people rather than replaces them. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - Homeless at 15: Survival & Mindset 09:24 - Sniper School & Box Breathing Technique 18:59 - Combat Stories & Mental Resilience 31:04 - Leadership Lessons from the Marines 40:32 - Embrace the Suck: Life Philosophy 📋 In this podcast, we discuss an inspiring success story with Marine veteran Manny Maez, who went from being homeless at 15 to becoming a Marine sniper with four combat tours. This CEO interview dives deep into entrepreneur advice on mental toughness, leadership lessons, and the mindset for success that transforms challenges into opportunities. Manny shares real talk on embracing adversity, building elite teams, and applying military discipline to business success. Learn the secrets to success from someone who's faced life's toughest battles and emerged as a winner. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Homeless at 15, STILL Breathing, Living, and HAPPY!: https://youtube.com/shorts/OoS2-FLxdis Military Sergeant Sleeps Through An Attack Before Battle: https://youtube.com/shorts/GbvXi8bI4zk Soldier's Mindset & Strength Makes College Easy: https://youtube.com/shorts/Mg6z2k9ppR0 🔗 Connect with Manny Maez: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manny-maez-6b8bb9188/ 🔗 Connect with Russ Faucette: Website: omadarealestate.com Instagram: @RussellFaucette Facebook: Russell Faucette #entrepreneurpodcast #ceointerview #businessadvice #mindsetforsuccess #entrepreneurmotivation ℹ️ About The Omada Podcast: Join host Russ Faucette as he sits down with business leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and inspiring success stories to discuss real talk on building winning mindsets, scaling businesses, and achieving personal growth. Get the best entrepreneur advice and life lessons from those who've mastered resilience, discipline, and the secrets to success. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - The Blinding Problem: Why Construction Lights Shine in Your Eyes 06:20 - One Blue Vigil Drone = Two Light Towers (in a Station Wagon) 14:24 - 30% More Expensive, Half the Operating Cost, Two Times the Output 18:12 - Beyond Construction: Soccer Fields, Ice Fishing, FEMA Disaster Relief 28:20 - The I-66 Traffic Jam That Sparked a Multi-Billion Dollar Idea 31:52 - How to Get Involved: Customer or Investor 📋 In this podcast, we discuss tethered drone technology, construction site lighting innovation, OSHA lighting requirements, portable power solutions for disaster relief, autonomous drones for first responders, LED efficiency versus traditional light towers, Part 107 drone licensing for construction sites, and disrupting a $2 billion market with 60-year-old technology. Robert Schumann, CEO of Blue Vigil, reveals how he watched a worker blinded by 200,000 lumens while guiding a 60-ton beam at night, why one 100-pound suitcase replaces two 2,000-pound light towers, how you can fit 104 Blue Vigil systems in one shipping container for FEMA disaster response, and why rental companies and construction crews are already testing this technology for Q1 2025 launch. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Stop Construction Site Blindness Drone Lights Shine Down: https://youtube.com/shorts/cNctpBRcmTs Traffic Jam IDEA Drones Replace Construction Lights: https://youtube.com/shorts/KOKuCpTS1ew AI Detects Collisions Live Safety is Priceless: https://youtube.com/shorts/kwlhwyJRN8g 🔗 Connect with Robert Schumann: Email: rob@bluevigil.com Website: bluevigil.com 🔗 Connect with Matthew Chang: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewachang/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/matthewachang Chang Robotics: https://www.changrobotics.ai/ Chang Robotics Fund: https://www.cr.fund/ #constructiontech h #BlueVigil #SafetyInnovation #DisasterRelief ℹ️ About Chang Robotics Fund Podcast: The Chang Robotics Fund Podcast explores manufacturing technology, robotics innovation, and faith-driven entrepreneurship. Hosted by Matthew Chang, we feature conversations with engineers, investors, and industry leaders building the future of American innovation—including portfolio companies disrupting multi-billion dollar markets. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - What is Kid Company AI? The Keep It Dreaming Device Demo 06:03 - The Screen Time Tantrum Problem Every Parent Faces 09:12 - Beta Testing: 10 Families Already Using It Daily 13:26 - Safety Features: No Internet, Mom-Approved Content Filters 18:47 - Social Network for Kids: Safe Sharing Between Device Users Only 22:26 - Call to Action: Get It Before Christmas (3,000 Units Available) 📋 In this podcast, we discuss kid-safe AI devices, screen time addiction solutions, YouTube Kids alternatives, parental controls for AI technology, educational AI chatbots for children, hardware manufacturing challenges, freemium vs subscription models for children's products, and beta testing with families. Kenoa Perman (Co-Founder) and Clarissa LoCascio (Co-Founder, Kid Company AI) reveal how they self-funded a device that replaces addictive doom-scrolling with creative AI tools, why 10 beta families report zero tantrums when the device is taken away, how parents can upload math worksheets and create custom educational chatbots, and why 3,000 families are getting this round-screen AI device for Christmas instead of tablets or phones. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: This Unique Gadget Is Going Viral! Everyone Wants It: https://youtube.com/shorts/ocHRXgCezUc Unleash Imagination AI Creativity Platform for Kids: https://youtube.com/shorts/yv33lq5Ia9k Self Funded R&D Battling Kids' Screen Time Addiction: https://youtube.com/shorts/Z3gLT1tNAR4 🔗 Connect with Kid Company AI: Website: KidCo.AI Available Now - Ships First Week of December 🔗 Connect with Matthew Chang: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewachang/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/matthewachang Chang Robotics: https://www.changrobotics.ai/ Chang Robotics Fund: https://www.cr.fund/ #kidaisandai #screentime #parentalcontrols #YouTubeKidsAlternative #educationalai ℹ️ About Chang Robotics Fund Podcast: The Chang Robotics Fund Podcast explores manufacturing technology, robotics innovation, and faith-driven entrepreneurship. Hosted by Matthew Chang, we feature conversations with engineers, investors, and industry leaders building the future of American innovation—including AI devices that protect childhood while empowering creativity. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 03:55 - The 3-Month Reserve Rule: Don't Be a Landlord Without It 06:30 - Pet Policy Reality: 67% of Renters Have Pets (Say Yes or Lose Half Your Market) 12:15 - Emotional Support Animals: The $75K Lawsuit That Changed Everything 18:45 - Pricing Strategy: Why $50/Month Makes a Huge Difference in Applications 24:30 - Never Have Carpet Touching Carpet: The Replacement Strategy That Saves Money 📋 In this podcast, we discuss real estate investment advice for entrepreneurs, property management business tips, landlord insurance requirements, pet-friendly rental strategies, emotional support animal laws, accidental landlord mistakes, vacancy reserve funds, rental pricing strategies, carpet versus laminate flooring decisions, and out-of-state landlord management. Nate Linnell, owner of Advantage Property Management, shares business success secrets including why 67% of renters have pets (making pet restrictions costly), the $75,000 emotional support animal lawsuit he faced, why you need a 3-month mortgage reserve before becoming a landlord, his "bees to flowers, flies to crap" property presentation philosophy, and the carpet replacement rule that saves thousands when tenants move out. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Never Be a Landlord Without This Crucial Financial Cushion: https://youtube.com/shorts/uzxUmD9jPe0 Pets in Rentals Dog Lover vs Landlord Rules: https://youtube.com/shorts/tmrd9QNH_Xw Landlord Secrets Keep Emotions OUT of Real Estate Investing: https://youtube.com/shorts/m9Zg6_MA3Qg 🔗 Connect with Nate Linnell: Instagram: @nathanlinnell Website: https://www.advantagemanage.com/ 🔗 Connect with Russell Faucette: Website: omadarealestate.com Instagram: @RussellFaucette Facebook: Russell Faucette #realestateinvestment #propertymanagement #landlordadvice #passiveincome #businesstips ℹ️ About Omada Podcast: The Omada Podcast delivers entrepreneur advice and business success strategies for real estate investors, agents, and business owners. Hosted by Russell Faucett, principal broker of Omada Real Estate, we share life lessons and winning mindset strategies to help you build wealth through real estate while achieving work-life balance. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Why You Have a Credit Card's Worth of Plastic in Your Body 04:26 - What is Graphene Oxide and How Does it Work? 12:52 - 70 Companies Want GoECO: Who's Testing This Technology Right Now 21:49 - Is Graphene Oxide Safe? FDA Testing and Toxicity Studies 31:25 - Matthew 25:35 and the Biblical Why Behind GoECO 📋 In this podcast, we discuss microplastics in the human body, PFAS chemicals in food packaging, graphene oxide as a plastic replacement, FDA approval processes for food contact materials, Biblical entrepreneurship and Matthew 25:35, virtual R&D centers for technology development, and scaling sustainable packaging to developing nations. Dr. Tim Wei, founder of GoECO and former Dean of Engineering at University of Nebraska, reveals why every Starbucks cup is lined with plastic, how microplastics bind with cholesterol to clog arteries, why baby bok choy stayed fresh for two weeks in graphene oxide packaging, and how 70 companies including multinational grocery chains are now testing this technology to eliminate plastic from meat trays, produce containers, and Amazon boxes. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: [Link 1 - How Graphene Oxide Works] [Link 2 - The Plastic in Your Body Problem] [Link 3 - Biblical Risk-Taking in Business] 🔗 Connect with Dr. Tim Wei: Go-ECO 🔗 Connect with Matthew Chang: #Microplastics #PFAS #GrapheneOxide #foodsafety #sustainablepackaging ℹ️ About Chang Robotics Fund Podcast: The Chang Robotics Fund Podcast explores manufacturing technology, robotics innovation, and faith-driven entrepreneurship. Hosted by Matthew Chang, we feature conversations with engineers, investors, and industry leaders building the future of American manufacturing while putting Christian values into practice through engineering. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - The Three Priorities: Family, Health, Business (Can You Do All Three?) 05:44 - How Stephanie Includes Her Kids in Her Real Estate Business 09:30 - From Solo Agent to Stern Team: Learning the Power of Leverage 14:20 - Setting Client Expectations: The "I'm a Mom First" Conversation 18:45 - The One Client Who Called Her "Too Much of a PTA Mom" 22:30 - Advice for New Agents: Get a Coach, Set Boundaries, Show Up Daily 📋 In this podcast, we discuss work-life balance for real estate agents, leveraging showing agents and transaction coordinators, time blocking strategies for busy parents, setting client expectations and boundaries, the progression from solo agent to team member, cold calling as a business strategy, including children in entrepreneurship, and mentorship for new agents. Stephanie Grable, a top 500 real estate agent and member of the Stern team at Omada Real Estate, shares how she started with three preschoolers in the car doing showings, why her kids chant "go sell a house" when she leaves, how she doubled her income by learning leverage, and the exact script she uses to tell clients she's unavailable after 5 PM without losing their respect. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Family, Health, & Business The Ultimate Balance Struggle: https://youtube.com/shorts/T8UQBYuKzYc Family Business Kids Grew Up Knowing My Clients & Work Life: https://youtube.com/shorts/ekLw0UjX8Qs Honest Real Estate Agent Reveals Client Secrets: https://youtube.com/shorts/TOnFDhSMLFU 🔗 Connect with Stephanie Grable: Instagram: @StephGrableRealEstate Facebook: Stephanie Grable / Grable Real Estate 🔗 Connect with Russell Faucette: Website: omadarealestate.com Facebook: Russell Faucette Instagram: Russell Faucette #realestateagent #worklifebalance #mompreneur #realestatecoaching #LeverageYourBusiness ℹ️ About Omada Podcast: The Omada Podcast, hosted by Russell Faucette, explores real estate success, entrepreneurship, work-life integration, and building businesses without sacrificing what matters most. We sit down with top producers, team leaders, and business owners to uncover the strategies behind thriving careers and fulfilled lives. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - From Civil Engineering to Professional Engineer to Robotics President 07:05 - Autonomous Mobile Robots: How They Navigate Around Workers and Obstacles 09:04 - Worker Acceptance: Why 95% Love Robots After 6 Weeks 13:28 - Favorite Investment: Restaurant Grease to Biodiesel Technology 15:03 - Running a Christian Robotics Company: Prayer, Tithing, and Respect 18:56 - Career Advice: Data Security and AI Skills for Tomorrow's Engineers 📋 In this podcast, we discuss autonomous mobile robots (AMR), civil engineering in robotics, professional engineer credentials in tech, worker acceptance of factory automation, Christian business principles in technology companies, manufacturing reshoring trends, biodiesel from restaurant grease, and career preparation for young engineers. Kate McAfoose, President of a robotics company and professional engineer, shares her journey from designing airfields to leading robotics implementations in factories and hospitals, why workers initially fear but ultimately love autonomous robots, how civil engineering skills translate perfectly to mobile robotics systems, and why the next generation needs expertise in AI and cybersecurity to succeed in manufacturing automation. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: Christian Company's Faith Based Practices Prayer, Tithing & Respect: https://youtube.com/shorts/LEF1EII7kTY New Hires MUST Learn AI FAST or Get LEFT BEHIND: https://youtube.com/shorts/2qf6KrE59co Future Careers! Robotics & Manufacturing Data and Cybersecurity are KEY: https://youtube.com/shorts/67NCirugWzg 🔗 Connect with Kate McAfoose: https://www.curabotics.com/ Chang Robotics - Automation & Robotics Design 🔗 Connect with Matthew Chang: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewachang/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/matthewachang Chang Robotics: https://www.changrobotics.ai/ Chang Robotics Fund: https://www.cr.fund/ #AutonomousRobots #ManufacturingTech #ChristianBusiness #RoboticsEngineering #amr ℹ️ About Chang Robotics Fund Podcast: The Chang Robotics Fund Podcast explores manufacturing technology, robotics innovation, and faith-driven entrepreneurship. Hosted by Matthew Chang, we feature conversations with engineers, investors, and industry leaders building the future of American manufacturing while staying true to their values. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

⏱️ Timestamp Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 03:05 - What is GEO? The New SEO for ChatGPT and AI Search Engines 07:11 - Salesforce Layoffs: How AI is Replacing Entire Marketing Teams 12:38 - The 4 Ways to Get More Business: Warm, Cold, Paid, and Content 18:20 - Stop Being the Hero: The 7-Step Story Framework That Converts 31:09 - Biggest Marketing Mistakes: Shiny Objects and Inconsistency 📋 In this podcast, we discuss generative engine optimization (GEO), AI replacing marketing jobs, the four pillars of lead generation, buyer persona creation using ChatGPT, why businesses fail by making themselves the hero, balancing marketing budgets between content and lead generation, competing with Zillow and billion-dollar aggregators, and the lag time between marketing investment and ROI. Jonathan Enders, owner of All Things Marketing and Omada Marketing, reveals how his agency went from 10 people to 4 using AI systems, why ChatGPT doesn't know who the best real estate agent is, and the critical mistake entrepreneurs make when they chase shiny objects instead of staying consistent with what works. 🎥 Watch More From This Episode: GEO The New SEO Mastering AI Search for Viral Content!: https://youtube.com/shorts/yrpmorx_V-8 Why AI is So Addictive The Secret of Time Saving Tech!: https://youtube.com/shorts/P1aoiFQ7I3E Marketing Patience Why Your Results Take Months To Appear!: https://youtube.com/shorts/KE46lIu6yE8 🔗 Connect with Jonathan Enders: Website: omadamktg.com All Things Marketing 🔗 Connect with Russell Faucette: Website: omadarealestate.com Facebook: Russell Faucette Instagram: Russell Faucette #GEO #AIMarketing #RealEstateMarketing #ChatGPT #leadgeneration ℹ️ About Omada Podcast: The Omada Podcast, hosted by Russell Faucette, explores real estate marketing, entrepreneurship, business growth strategies, and the future of AI in marketing. We sit down with industry experts, marketing professionals, and business leaders to uncover what's working today and what's coming tomorrow. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network

What if your company had only THREE resignations in nearly 10 years? Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics and the Chang Robotics Fund, joins Nathan Vaughn on the NXC Podcast Network to reveal the secret behind building a workplace culture where employees don't want to leave.In this candid conversation, Matt opens up about integrating family values into business, creating purpose-driven work environments, and empowering employees with ownership opportunities that transform their careers.Key Topics Covered: ✅ How Matt achieved a 3-resignation rate in 8.5 years (and why he's still upset about it) ✅ The flat organizational structure that gives every voice equal weight—regardless of age or tenure ✅ Why bringing your kids to business meetings is encouraged at Chang Robotics ✅ The SPV program that lets employees become co-founders of new ventures ✅ How a moonlighting policy (yes, they WANT you to have side hustles) increases loyalty ✅ Why Gen Z employees thrive in purpose-driven companies over traditional corporate structures ✅ Transitioning from corporate America to entrepreneurship after being part of a mass layoff ✅ The two reasons people become entrepreneurs: customer obsession or getting firedMatt's approach challenges everything traditional business teaches about employee management, work-life balance, and corporate hierarchy. If you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or someone considering starting your own venture, this conversation will completely shift how you think about building company culture.Connect with Matthew Chang: LinkedIn & X (Twitter): Search "Matthew Chang" Chang Robotics: ChangRobotics.ai Chang Robotics Fund: cr.fundAbout the NXC Podcast Network: The NXC Podcast Network supports over 1,500 shows with sponsorship opportunities, guest placements, and access to more than 14 million monthly viewers. Want to start a podcast or be a guest? Reach out to us!

In this episode of Ready Fire Aim, host Thad Barnes sits down with Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, to explore how cutting-edge robotics and AI are transforming American manufacturing, healthcare, and infrastructure.Matt shares the incredible story behind the nation's first autonomous hospital, where robots achieve 90-second delivery times with a 96% nurse approval rating. Discover how his team is tackling everything from autonomous mass transit in Jacksonville to revolutionary snowblowers that can power entire airports during emergencies.Key Topics Covered: ✅ The first fully autonomous hospital in America and its game-changing impact on nursing ✅ How robotics are helping U.S. manufacturers compete globally against China's automation surge ✅ Autonomous mass transit systems replacing traditional light rail at a fraction of the cost ✅ Electric snowblowers designed to work at minus 40°F that double as mobile power plants ✅ The future of autonomous ports and their role in transforming logistics ✅ The Chang Robotics Fund and investing in the next generation of manufacturing technologyWhether you're interested in healthcare innovation, advanced manufacturing, or the future of American infrastructure, this conversation offers an inside look at how robotics are reshaping entire industries.Connect with Matt Chang: LinkedIn & X (Twitter): Search "Matthew Chang" or "Chang Robotics" Website: ChangRobotics.aiAbout Ready Fire Aim: Ready Fire Aim brings you conversations with thought leaders and industry experts driving innovation in business and technology today.Powered by NXC Podcast Network Supporting over 1,500 shows with sponsorship opportunities and access to 14+ million monthly viewers. Interested in starting a podcast or being a guest? Reach out to us!

Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - From Inventing WebChat to Building Safe AI for Kids 04:32 - Taking On Big Tech: Why YouTube Kids is Failing Families 10:13 - How the Kid Device Uses AI for Creativity, Not Addiction 18:00 - Saving Childhood Memories and Aging Out of the Device 24:51 - Personal AI vs Large Language Models: The Future of Technology In this podcast, we discuss AI safety for children, the Kid Device, WebChat invention history, YouTube Kids addiction problems, autonomous creative AI tools, parental controls for technology, personal AI models versus large language models, and protecting kids from harmful digital content. Rob LoCascio, founder and CEO of LivePerson and Kid Company, shares how he invented WebChat in 1998, built a multi-billion dollar company, and left to create a revolutionary AI device that empowers children aged 4-12 to be creators instead of doom scrollers in a safe, parent-controlled environment. 🎥 Watch The Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FSuXF_p4hAs 🔗 Connect with Rob LoCascio: Kid Company Website - kidco.ai #KidDevice #AISafety #ParentalControls #YouTubeKids #CreativeAI ℹ️ About Ready Fire Aim Podcast: Ready Fire Aim features conversations with thought leaders and industry experts about what's driving innovation in business today. Hosted by Thad Barnes, we explore breakthrough technologies, entrepreneurship, and the future of work. Powered by NXC Podcast Network

Catch this pulse-pounding FundFocu$ highlight with host Forrest Hayes and Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, blasting open infrastructure deep tech: Why VCs miss robotic freight gold like Green Corridors—autonomous single cars ditching roads for dedicated lanes, Texas A&M/DOT-backed, White House/Trump border-approved for U.S.-Mexico hauls. Chang's engineer squad underwrites first: Civil tech meets AI robotics, slashing truck chaos for passenger priority. Healthcare twist: Surprise cluster in robotic surgery aids (Suture Shield), portable X-rays (Oxos), metabolic AI (Hibiscus), nurse bots (Cure)—filling workforce gaps amid silver tsunami, no layoffs, upskilling via hands-on engineering. Chang Robotics' edge: Prototype-to-scale in 20 disciplines, agile vs. SaaS spin—first VC checks for character founders, fast exits preserving equity. From EV/renewable ports to factory redesigns, this rant exposes VC blind spots in mechanical engineering tech, industrial AI, and automation. Robotics freight or nurse bots—your top infra bet? Comment below—subscribe for more! Disclaimer: The views expressed in these videos are for informational purposes only and reflect personal opinions, not investment advice. Nothing presented constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities. Investments in Chang Robotics Fund portfolio companies involve risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Always conduct your own due diligence and consult with licensed legal, financial, or tax professionals before making investment decisions.

What does it take to quadruple your income in real estate while maintaining work-life balance? Justin Critchfield, owner of Omada Real Estate and nicknamed "The Real Deal Critchfield," shares his 20-year journey from selling 45 deals solo to building a 175-transaction team—and why he eventually partnered with Russell Faucette's Omada Real Estate.In this raw and inspiring conversation, Justin reveals the mindset shifts, sacrifices, and strategies that transformed his career, including the bold "burn your boats" moment that changed everything.Key Topics Covered: ✅ How Justin went from $70K to $300K in one year by risking everything on a house build ✅ The power of finding a mentor who's further ahead than where you want to be ✅ Why Justin was doing video tours of properties all the way back in 2009 (before it was cool) ✅ Building a real estate team that closed 175+ transactions at its peak ✅ The #1 KPI Justin tracks: resignation rate (and why it matters more than revenue) ✅ How to maintain work-life balance as a real estate entrepreneur with family ✅ Why Justin left his own brokerage to partner with Omada Real Estate ✅ The difference between paying for coaching vs. leveraging systems that already work ✅ Understanding splits as leverage, not expense—and why time is more valuable than moneyJustin also shares powerful lessons learned from watching his father build passive income through rental properties, the mistakes agents make when building teams, and why getting your family on board with your goals creates unstoppable momentum.Whether you're a new agent looking for direction, a solo agent ready to scale, or a team leader wanting to optimize operations, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom from someone who's been through every phase of the real estate business.Connect with Justin Critchfield: Instagram: @realdealutah Facebook: Justin Critchfield Phone: Google "Justin Critchfield" to find contact infoConnect with Russell Faucette: Website: OmadaRealEstate.com Facebook & Instagram: Russell FaucetteAbout Omada Real Estate: Omada (Greek for "team") provides real estate professionals with proven systems, leverage, and partnership opportunities to scale their businesses without sacrificing family time or profitability.Powered by NXC Podcast Network Supporting over 1,500 shows with sponsorship opportunities and access to 14+ million monthly viewers. Interested in podcasting or being a guest? Reach out to us!

In this explosive FundFocu$ highlight, host Rhonda Klch grills Matthew Chang of Chang Robotics on VC frustrations: Top 50 firms snag 70% funds, sidelining 20M accredited investors in a concentrated mess of 8-10 year lockups and SaaS-era underwriting failing AI robotics, mechanical engineering tech, and deep tech. Chang's fix? AIM Company: First $5K accredited portal (aimcompany.us) for Main Street bets on manufacturing revival—AI compliance agent streamlines, early exits payout per deal in a 5-year fund. Inspired by his nurse mom's slim accreditation and neighbor enthusiasm, Chang flips the script: Engineer-led scouting for character-driven founders in industrial AI, energy efficiency, and robotics (cr.fund for institutions). No more crypto/Tesla roulette—diversify bonuses/tax refunds into U.S.-made deep tech scaling factories, slashing dilution via project prototyping. From underwater portfolios to "backstage pass" updates, this rant calls out VC's anti-democratic gatekeeping. Perfect for mechanical engineering tech enthusiasts, deep tech VCs, AI robotics investors. What's your VC gripe? Comment below—subscribe for more!Disclaimer: The views expressed in these videos are for informational purposes only and reflect personal opinions, not investment advice. Nothing presented constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities. Investments in Chang Robotics Fund portfolio companies involve risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Always conduct your own due diligence and consult with licensed legal, financial, or tax professionals before making investment decisions.

Robert LoCascio, founder of LivePerson and inventor of website chat technology, left his multi-billion dollar company to build KidCo—an AI-powered device that gives kids ages 4-12 the creative power of AI without YouTube's toxicity, addiction, and harm. In this conversation with Rhonda Klich on Unfiltered, Rob shares why YouTube Kids is "poison," how one five-year-old was nearly expelled from school because of aggressive behavior learned from YouTube, and why he's calling for 5,000 families to join the movement. Inside This Episode: ✅ How YouTube Kids taught his four-year-old the F-word and changed his children's personalities ✅ The KidCo device with no camera, no internet access, and no addictive scroll features ✅ How one parent used KidCo AI storytelling to save their child from school expulsion due to YouTube-learned aggression ✅ Building the "Dreamers Club" movement of 5,000 families to take down YouTube Kids ✅ Why this hits oxytocin (creativity/connection) instead of dopamine (addiction) in kids' brains Whether you're a parent concerned about screen time, looking for safe technology for your children, or want to be part of a movement to protect kids from Big Tech, this conversation reveals why one tech billionaire walked away from his empire to fight back. Get KidCo Device - $30 OFF: https://www.kidco.ai/NXC-UNFILTEREDPODCAST USD $30 off selected products: KID Creativity and Education Device LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE - Limited to one use per customer About Unfiltered with Rhonda Klich: Unfiltered brings conversations with innovative entrepreneurs sharing their journeys and solutions for making the world better. Powered by NXC Podcast Network Supporting over 1,500 shows with sponsorship opportunities and access to 14+ million monthly viewers. Interested in starting a podcast or being a guest? Reach out to us!

What does it take to go from working power lines 24/7 to closing 60+ real estate transactions per year while raising five kids? Jeremy Martin, co-founder of Omada Real Estate, shares his incredible journey from construction lineman to successful real estate investor, team leader, and business owner.In this raw conversation with business partner Russell Faucette, Jeremy reveals the sacrifices, mindset shifts, and "big or broke" mentality that transformed his life—and why he believes surrounding yourself with talented people is the secret to massive success.Key Topics Covered: ✅ Working 600+ overtime hours per year while building a part-time real estate business ✅ How Jeremy closed 9 transactions his first year while working full-time construction ✅ The decision to leave a six-figure career with benefits for 100% commission ✅ Why joining a top-performing team accelerated his success from 20 to 60+ deals per year ✅ The "big or broke" commitment Jeremy made with his wife when going full-time ✅ How Jeremy and Russell became partners and started flipping houses with credit cards ✅ The CHILL values framework: Community, Hard Work, Integrity, Loyalty, Lifestyle ✅ Why ego gets in the way of success and partnership is the path to scale ✅ Learning to create work-life balance in real estate (spoiler: it's possible!) ✅ Building a legacy: Teaching your kids about wealth creation and businessJeremy's story is proof that you don't need a college degree, a sales background, or even a love for people to build a thriving real estate career. What you need is commitment, work ethic, willingness to learn from those ahead of you, and the courage to bet on yourself.The CHILL Values Explained:Community - Doing this together, showing up as your best self every dayHard Work - Outperforming talent through effort and consistencyIntegrity - Doing the right thing when nobody's looking, keeping commitmentsLoyalty - Being true to your goals, family, and valuesLifestyle - Money is the tool, not the goal—live your dreamWhether you're considering real estate as a career, looking to scale from solo agent to team leader, or wondering if it's possible to balance family and business, Jeremy's insights will reshape how you think about success.Connect with Jeremy Martin: Website: OmadaRealEstate.com Facebook & Instagram: Jeremy Martin LinkedIn: Jeremy MartinConnect with Russell Faucette: Website: OmadaRealEstate.com Facebook & Instagram: Russell FaucetteAbout Omada Real Estate: Omada (Greek for "team") provides real estate professionals with proven systems, partnership opportunities, and a values-driven culture designed to help agents build profitable businesses without sacrificing family time. Based on the CHILL values framework, Omada supports agents who want to scale through leverage rather than burning out solo.Powered by NXC Podcast Network Supporting over 1,500 shows with sponsorship opportunities and access to 14+ million monthly viewers. Want to start a podcast or be a guest? Reach out to us!Quotes from Jeremy: "It's big or broke. There is no in-between. There is no middle ground, there is no mediocre.""I'm humble enough to realize I don't have all the strengths. Why pretend and drag myself through the mud when I can partner with somebody?""Hard work will outperform talent every day of the week.""Money allows you to do the things you dream about. The dream is not the money."

Tune into FundFocu$ with host Rhonda Klch interviewing Matthew Chang, founder of Chang Robotics, on deep tech VC for manufacturing revival. As a mechanical engineering powerhouse, Chang scouts character-driven founders for scout-to-scale investments: Technical underwriting across 20 disciplines, slashing dilution via project-based AI robotics prototyping—SpaceX/Tesla support sans billions.Explore 9 deep tech bets: Autonomous factories, driverless buses, AI e-commerce pharmacies, nurse-helper robotics (96% approval, 15% productivity surge). 5-year fund with early payouts (no recycling)—democratize for 20M accredited investors at cr.fund (institutional) and aimcompany.us ($5K portal, SEC-licensed). Faith-based: 10% profits to ministry, U.S.-made exporting via industrial AI.Myths busted: Robotics upskills (zero layoffs in 8.5 years), counters obsolescence with system thinking. Upcoming: "Risk Taking is Biblical" book on founder journeys. Family-integrated: Kids at labs, travel as team-building.Produced by The NXC Podcast Network, must-watch for mechanical engineering tech, deep tech venture capital, AI robotics funding. What's your VC integrity test? Comment below! Disclaimer: The views expressed in these videos are for informational purposes only and reflect personal opinions, not investment advice. Nothing presented constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities. Investments in Chang Robotics Fund portfolio companies involve risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Always conduct your own due diligence and consult with licensed legal, financial, or tax professionals before making investment decisions.

Host Thad Barnes fires up Episode 2 of Ready, Fire, Aim! with Russell Faucette, founder of Omada Real Estate, unpacking a gritty real estate saga. Dive into Russell's 2007 investor entry amid the boom—wholesaling flips—then the brutal crash: From 5-6 monthly buys to two in six months, short-sale pivots requiring a license, and partnering with law firms to juggle 250 files for Utah's top agents. Rock bottom? Defaulted loans, caulking baseboards till 1 AM, coin jars for groceries—yet Russell rebuilt: Joined #1 Stern Team as ops director, flipped 32 homes (pandemic-proof on credit cards), and in 2021 bought the legacy to launch Omada. It's an ecosystem: Low-fee brokerage with mentorship (10% post-close), lead gen for newbies (95% dropout fix), team-lead paths, and broker opps—rev-share on real estate and vetted home services (plumbing to PM). AI future? Facilitator for valuations/bookings, but humans win on trust, validation, security—hedge via maintenance residuals. Expansion: Broker nationwide, starting Nevada. Powered by The NXC Podcast Network, this ready-fire-aim blueprint screams value: Systems over SOI, relationships tech. Resources: omadarealestate.com; follow @russellfaucette on IG, LinkedIn, FB. What's your crash comeback? Comment below—subscribe for entrepreneurial fire!

In the premiere episode of FundFocu$, hosted by Forrest Hayes, Matthew Chang—founder of Chang Robotics and the AIM Company—dives deep into tapping $2 trillion in untapped productivity through AI technologies and automation. Drawing from PwC and McKinsey insights, they explore how the U.S. can catch up in industrialization, focusing on worker-centric robotics like Curabotics' hospital helper bots that slash nurse fetch time by 40%, boost productivity 15%, and cut injuries.Discover AIM Company (American Innovation and Manufacturing), a faith-based venture democratizing seed-stage investing for accredited investors starting at $5K. Highlights include portfolio gems like Blue Vigil's autonomous drones for construction safety and GoECO's PFAS-free food packaging via graphene oxide partnerships with Northwestern University. Matthew shares engineering-led incubation, reducing dilution and accelerating market fit.Produced by The NXC Podcast Network, this episode unpacks energy efficiency, labor shortages, and community impact via Jacksonville's Venture Competition. Resources: Explore investments at www.cr.fund and aimcompany.us. Perfect for investors eyeing robotics, AI automation, and U.S. manufacturing revival.

In the premiere episode of the Omada Podcast, host Greg Kirkham sits down with Russell Faucette, co-owner of Omada Real Estate, for a raw, inspiring origin story. From a Colorado kid dreaming of big homes (his "vision board" neighbor's mansion) to BYU business grad juggling psych, accounting, and real estate classes, Russell shares his wild path: A mission to Spain, easy 2007 home buy gone wrong in the crash, maxed student loans, and rock-bottom shoebox change for groceries, learning how short-sale hustles, late-night caulking gigs, and joining the powerhouse Stern Team ignited his comeback—replacing income fast, automating ops with key hires, and flipping homes on credit cards. Fast-forward to 2021: Russell and partner Jeremy buy the Stern legacy, birthing Omada's rev-share model—low-fee brokerage with mentorship (10% post-close), lead gen for newbies, team-building paths, and broker opps without franchise buys. No more 95% dropout agents; Omada's apprentice-style career ladder from TC to owner, scalable assets over handshake DB handoffs. Produced by The NXC Podcast Network, this episode equips agents and dreamers with action-first grit: Reserves, budgets, systems for sustainable wins. Watch for ROI-tracking tips and why "go big or bankrupt" built empires. Subscribe for more real estate truths—what's your rock-bottom pivot? Comment below!

Join host Thad Barnes on the Ready FireAim Podcast as he sits down with John Fontenot, co-founder and chief product officer of Path2Product.io. John shares his journey from struggling to break into product management to creating a platform that helps aspiring PMs gain hands-on experience and land their dream roles. Discover how Path2Product cuts through the noise with a practical curriculum, portfolio projects, and AI-driven tools to bridge the experience gap. Whether you’re pivoting careers or starting fresh, this episode is packed with insights to kickstart your product management journey! Connect with John on LinkedIn or at john@path2product.io. #ProductManagement #CareerChange #Path2Product This episode is proudly part of The NXC Podcast Network, bringing you authentic stories and inspiring conversations from creators worldwide. Check out more shows at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVySgc5F5ugEcFwaETrhdHg. Subscribe for more entrepreneurial insights and stay ready to fire and aim!

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In this episode, Greg Kirkham meets with John Fontenont, who is with Path2Product.io and discusses the struggles of getting a product that is a market fit in today.Path2Product.io is a platform dedicated to empowering aspiring product managers by bridging the experience gap. It offers hands-on training, portfolio-building projects, and a supportive community to help you gain the skills and confidence needed to land your first PM role. Perfect for career switchers and new grads, Path2Product provides practical insights and real-world experience to accelerate your path to product management success.

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From having almost a near-death experience, to taking a 50% pay-cut to save his company, Trevor talks about how it took him 39 years to finally have a truthful conversation about where he was at mentally & emotionally and how that directly changed the direction of his business, his personal, and future life. Trevor goes into how building that person-to-person connection is what ultimately let his company succeed and saved his life with host Thad Barnes on The NXC Podcast Network