Don't Suck

Sometimes the best stories come from taking a different path. In this episode, we sit down with David Foley to talk about his journey into law, why he didn’t become an attorney until after 30, and the experiences that shaped both his career and perspective on business and life. We dive into the challenges of changing directions later in life, building a respected law practice, lessons learned alon...

In Episode #9 of the Don’t Suck Podcast, we sit down with Jeremiah Velasquez, founder of Steel City HRT in Pueblo, CO.Jeremiah’s journey is far from typical. After years as a Nurse Practitioner, he made the leap into entrepreneurship—a path he never expected to take. We dive deep into how he scaled his practice, the mindset shift required to go from "clinician" to "CEO," and hi...

What happens when you take the meticulous eye of an aircraft mechanic and point it toward the world of entrepreneurship and high-performance racing? You get Bill Armstrong. In this episode of the Don’t Suck podcast, we sit down with the man behind Pro Home Colorado and the inventor of the legendary BangShift Billy products. Bill shares his journey from wrenching on flight lines to navigating the c...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Nathan Cape a Credit Union CEO as he pulls back the curtain on leading a financial institution with a team of 50 employees. In this interview, we dive into the unique challenges and triumphs of running a smaller, community-focused credit union in today's fast-paced financial landscape. The CEO shares actionable strategies and lessons learned on topic...

Don't Suck Podcast | Featuring Josh Herman of Novus Glass – Pueblo, COIn this episode, James Schauer sits down with Josh Herman, the owner of Novus Glass in Pueblo, Colorado. 🛠️✨Josh shares his story of buying his cousin’s business and stepping into the world of automotive glass repair and replacement. From navigating ownership transitions to managing customers and staff, this episode covers...

In Episode 5 of the Don’t Suck Podcast, host James Schauer sits down with Coltin Thompson, the owner of Divine Fleet & Auto Repair in Pueblo, Colorado. Coltin shares his inspiring story of growing from a young mechanic into a business owner, and what it really takes to run a successful fleet and auto repair shop today. They dive deep into the challenges of building a business, leadership lesso...

Welcome to another episode of the Don’t Suck Podcast, hosted by James Schauer, where we sit down with real people making real moves. In this episode, James chats with Kevin Belisiro, the proud owner of Car Pros Muffler Masters, a well-respected auto repair shop located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Kevin shares his journey of buying an existing automotive shop and transforming it into a high-perf...

From Accounting Degree to Multi-Business Owner: Tyler’s Raw Journey into Entrepreneurship, Tax Strategy, A Solor Company & the Future of Indoor Golf.🚀 What does it really take to build multiple successful businesses in today’s world? In this powerful sit-down interview, Tyler shares his unfiltered story—from his unexpected start in accounting to becoming a serial entrepreneur across industrie...

From acquisition to innovation—Brock Graves of Quick Drive Racing shares the journey of taking over a legacy product and transforming it into one of the most elite motorsports solutions on the market. Whether it's drag racing, monster trucks, or high-performance boating, Quick Drive’s torque converter drive units set the standard for versatility and tunability. In this episode of Don't Suck, we di...

The very first Don't Suck Podcast with guest Andrew Diaz owner of Shiver and Shake and how he has successfully grown from a couple food trucks to a storefront making shaved ice and milkshakes into some of the craziest desserts you've seen or tasted!