The Playbook

In today’s episode, I sit down with J Johnson Jr, founder and CEO of High Frequency Highway, a young entrepreneur blending neuroscience, sound, and intention to shift human performance. We talk about discovering frequency through early study and meditation, then applying it beyond spirituality into athletics, business, and daily focus. J shares how binaural beats, pure tone Hertz, and bone conduct...

In today’s episode, I sit down with serial entrepreneur and investor Terry Knight, whose mission is to help people grow, scale, and live with purpose. We talk about faith, family, and what it really means to help a billion people be happy. I share why “I am” is my favorite verse, how doing your best, learning lessons, and having fun shapes my parenting, and why non-negotiable time for sleep, healt...

In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Charles Schoenhoeft, CEO of Neural AI, to talk about a brain-like approach to computing that changes how data is sensed, processed, and acted on. We break down neuromorphic technology, including a neural “nose” that treats smell as usable data, and why parallel processing on hardware matters for speed, energy use, and real-world applications. Charle...

In today’s episode, I break down what a goal actually is and why it should function as a direction, not an outcome. I share how losing everything forced me to rethink success through purpose, behavior, and daily discipline rather than attachment to results. We talk about aligning goals with time, setting non-negotiable habits, finding the right people to learn from, and staying consistent instead...

In today’s episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Charles Yeomans, CEO of Atombeam Technologies, to talk about a real data bottleneck hiding in plain sight. We break down why most machine generated data never makes it through the network, how Atombeam’s Nerpak software moves far more information without new hardware, and why that matters for defense, mobility, storage, and edge computing. Charles e...

In this episode, I share why the heartbeat of your brand isn’t your logo or your polish — it’s your story and your frequency. People don’t buy what you say; they buy how you make them feel. Your brand is story plus truth plus the experience you create, and when those three are aligned, trust compounds. I explain why energy speaks before words. When your story is clear, your energy is aligned. When...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Rob Gill to break down why so many people stay stuck financially and how to stop interfering with their own progress. We talk about moving from nothingness to real possibility by getting clear on what you want, who can help you get there, and how to build systems that work for you instead of trapping you in busywork. I share why the mistakes of the past do not nee...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Tanner Courtney, founder of Ready & Forward, a veteran and spinal cord injury survivor who found purpose through service after losing everything he thought defined him. We talk about what it means to be called to something bigger than yourself, how faith shifts through doubt and loss, and why alignment often shows up after plans collapse. Tanner shares his j...

In today’s episode, I answer rapid-fire questions on breakthroughs, scaling, and relationships. I share how my first financial leap came nine months after law school by betting on sales skills early, and how my real life shift hit at 38 with a painful lesson that changed my perspective. We talk about building culture that can survive fast-moving markets, why success often moves slowly then suddenl...

In today’s episode, I talk with Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, about a plant based approach to appetite management built on years of research in New Zealand. We break down how her capsule works in the upper intestine to stimulate the body’s own appetite suppressing hormones, why that differs from synthetic GLP 1 drugs, and what the clinical results show around hunger, cravings, and ca...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Ruben Dua, CEO and founder of Dubb and host of the Connection Loop Podcast, to talk about video, fear, and purpose. We get into why most people hold back from sharing their stories, how confidence is built through repetition, and why other people’s opinions are none of your business. I share the moment that pushed me into content creation, what video has changed...

In today’s episode, I sit down with business broker and entrepreneur Matt Uhler, who’s been self-employed since 17 and has been part of more than 800 business transactions. We talk about the real challenge after success: keeping your purpose once the deal is done. Matt breaks down how buyers think about a company like a recipe, why clean financials and repeatable systems raise valuation, and how r...

In this episode, I talk about why transforming your life starts with who and what you allow around you. Toxicity doesn’t just come from obvious negativity — it shows up when we cling to comfort, tolerate misalignment, or listen to fear-based advice. I share why surrounding yourself with values-aligned people, diverse thinkers, and strong mentors accelerates growth and protects your vision. When yo...

In today’s episode, I break down why health is the real number one asset, and why chasing goals without asking “for the sake of what?” leads people off track. I share how losing everything forced me to reframe the meaning I gave my past, and how behavior either aligns with where I want to be or interferes with it. I walk through practical daily practices like non negotiables for sleep and health,...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Michael Doherty, founder and CEO of Verifyfaces, to break down how facial recognition can be affordable, fast, and practical without relying on expensive AI. We talk about his shift to facial geometry, turning faces into mathematical data that runs on existing cameras while cutting costs by up to 90%. Michael explains how this approach improves search speed, red...

In today’s episode, I break down why so many founders stay stuck even when they have ambition, intelligence, and a work ethic. The real problem is confusing motion with momentum, creativity with execution, and effort with results. I explain how pain, setbacks, and churn are feedback, not punishment, and how reframing that feedback turns detraction into traction. From clarity before velocity to bui...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Michael Bitonti, CEO of Get Liquid.io , to talk about building real world asset backed lending the disciplined way. We unpack why institutional grade compliance matters, how fractionalized debt creates stability where equity often adds volatility, and what it takes to bridge traditional finance with blockchain without sacrificing trust. Michael shares why he cho...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Josh Zolin, CEO of Windy City Equipment Service, to talk about why even high performers feel stuck despite success. We unpack how the meaning we assign to our past quietly limits potential, fuels imposter syndrome, and creates interference through fear, separation, and the need to be right. I share how presence and ambition coexist, why non negotiable daily beha...

In today’s episode, I share a hard lesson about identity, money, and the people we choose. From negotiating a billion dollar deal on day one to losing everything in 2008, I explain how tying self worth to money distorted my decisions and my circle. I talk about frequency, awareness, and why teams and positions matter more than chasing status. I break down how knowing what you want, reframing the m...

In this episode, I share why effective communication starts with knowing your growth zone and staying in the learning space where clarity, empathy, and accountability live. I explain how content, conversations, and preparation compound over time when we lead with value and listen to understand, not to win. We talk about matching the message to the medium, being fully present, and replacing resista...

In today’s episode, I sit down with James Maslow and endurance athlete Alvaro Nunez to talk about devotion over motivation, thinking bigger than other people’s limits, and starting with what you already have. We unpack power versus force, reverse engineering goals, and why consistency compounds when belief gets out of the way. Alvaro shares lessons from extreme challenges, including ultradistance...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Mark and Lisa Murphy, a purpose-driven power couple who blend financial leadership, wellness, and coaching to help people level up in real life. I share how I moved from scarcity and ego into service, including the slow build to an “all at once” collapse that forced me to face my behavior, repair my marriage, and rebuild from the inside out. We talk worthiness,...

In today’s episode, I break down the difference between power and force, and why pushing harder often creates resistance instead of results. I explain how ego, attachment, anxiety, and the need to control interfere with the infinite energy we already have access to. Using the idea of calibration, I walk through how to identify the frequency you’re tuned into, clear interference, and replace force...

In today’s episode, I share how growing up with a single mom shaped my relationship with faith, money, and purpose. I explain why skills and knowledge are only your basement, not your destiny, and how chasing approval, wealth, and status leaves a God sized hole that never fills. I reflect on losing and rebuilding everything after realizing discipline without intention falls short. When discipline...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Steven Rivera, founder of MindfulWizard, a mindfulness consultant, behavior coach for NYC Department of Education schools, published author, and educator with two master’s degrees. We talk about the spiritual and practical laws behind creating value, attracting opportunity, and charging with confidence. I break down my attention plus intention framework, how dis...