Management Blueprint | Steve Preda

Danielle Hayden , CEO of Kickstart Accounting , shows business owners how to become a clear-eyed visionary founder by building financial literacy from the ground up. A former corporate CFO, Danielle created an education-first accounting firm that helps entrepreneurs understand their numbers, make confident decisions, and grow stronger businesses. In this conversation, Danielle introduces The Finan...

Tom Pugh , Founder and former CEO of Pugh Associates , shows experienced professionals how to build a supergroup of retired experts by staying in their swim lane, recruiting seasoned peers, and pursuing complex opportunities years in advance. After 35 years in Navy and defense engineering, Tom started his consulting business at 60 to use his expertise while staying home to support his wife. In thi...

Christy Setzer , President of New Heights Communications , shows leaders how to build a high-EQ business through flexible work, manageable client loads, and culture-fit hiring. After years in politics and strategic communications, Christy built a consistently profitable firm where emotional intelligence supports workplace culture and attentive client service.  In this conversation, Christy introdu...

David Goldberg , CEO and Voice Director of Edge Studio , helps leaders cure their speaking blind spots by improving their words, speaking patterns, and nonverbal presence. Driven by a lifelong passion for the sound and nuance of language, David has recorded voice actors, celebrities, politicians, and media personalities while helping people communicate with greater credibility and authority. In th...

Mimi Banks , Founder and CEO of MB Social , helps beauty brands create digestible & resonant content while building social media communities where every customer feels heard. Drawing on 15 years at L’Oréal USA and her experience leading social media for Lancôme, Mimi built a fully distributed agency around warmth, attention, honesty, and genuine community engagement. In this conversation, Mimi...

Doug Kremer , CEO of Terra M ax, Inc. , helps growers discover how to Make Your Crops Bigger, Healthier & Cheaper through scientifically validated microbial products for seeds, crops, lawns, and turf. Driven by scientific curiosity and a desire to reduce agriculture’s reliance on chemical inputs, Doug has spent more than 40 years exploring how beneficial bacteria can improve nutrient efficienc...

Bradley Kugler , Founder and CEO of DirectMail2.0 , helps marketers uncover 15 Ways to Boost Your Direct Mail by combining physical campaigns with digital tracking, targeting, and attribution technologies. Driven by a desire to help others, Bradley shares the experience and lessons he has gained from building businesses, navigating disruption, and reinventing his career. His goal is to help market...

Randy Perkins , CEO and Co-Founder of FreightPro.ai , is helping commercial transportation move From “Fill-the-Seat” to Trust-Based Recruiting by connecting quality drivers with quality carriers. Driven by a desire to support underrepresented people, Randy built FreightPro.ai to give drivers a stronger voice, help carriers create safer workplaces, and raise standards across the transportation indu...

Debbie Howard , CEO of Senior Living SMART , helps senior living operators build a sense of belonging while guiding older adults and their families through complex, emotional decisions. After working at the community, regional, divisional, and national levels, Debbie founded the agency to make senior living easier to understand, more transparent, and more centered on the consumer. Her mission is t...

Jay Berkowitz , Founder and CEO of Ten Golden Rules , helps law firms implement the Law Firm Success Formula to attract qualified prospects, convert more opportunities, and build five-star operations. Driven by a strong desire to win, Jay applies his competitive nature to helping clients rank higher, sign more cases, earn stronger reviews, and generate valuable referrals. In this conversation, Jay...

https://youtu.be/lrnG7ydEErk Saul Marquez , Founder and CEO of Outcomes Rocket , helps medtech and healthtech companies get closer to revenue through healthcare-focused marketing strategy and execution. Driven by a desire to be a source of love and inspiration, Saul supports healthcare innovators whose work helps people live healthier, longer lives. He believes companies improving healthcare deser...

https://youtu.be/rBR5_jK8fIA Dan Salganik , Founder and CEO of VisualFizz , helps established B2B companies plug all the holes in your marketing through integrated, outcome-focused strategies. Driven by a desire for freedom, travel, and creative expression, Dan built a fully remote agency that allows him to explore the world while helping clients create distinctive campaigns, strengthen their mark...

https://youtu.be/0U9tQ5D2MCk Parry Headrick , Founder of Crackle PR , is helping B2B technology companies offer LLM-digestible messages through earned media, human-centered writing, and strategic communication. Driven by the belief that where people start does not determine where they finish, Parry has built an empathetic, senior-led agency that works exclusively with good companies and empowers i...

https://youtu.be/1xVHNhjP1AY Denis O’Shea , Founder of Mobile Mentor , helps organizations pursue a clear goal to simplify your tech environment while strengthening security and empowering employees to remain productive. Driven by the joy of learning and intellectual adventure, Denis left a 15-year career at Nokia to build a company that learns about emerging technologies, translates them into bus...

https://youtu.be/35oNXqlEVf4 Dave Goyal , Founder and CEO of Think AI Corporation , is driven to Turn Disabilities into Unique Abilities by using technology to empower disabled entrepreneurs and help businesses unlock the value of their data. After contracting polio as an infant, Dave transformed physical limitations and early adversity into a passion for solving business problems, building compan...

https://youtu.be/1ixNS0eJX-0 Carlos Corredor , Co-Founder and CEO of Condor Digital Marketing , is driven by a passion for interpreting data and helping marketing leaders Generate and Measure Your Pipeline with greater accuracy. ith a background in sports analytics and journalism, Carlos helps B2B companies identify which marketing activities generate qualified leads, clients, and revenue so they...

https://youtu.be/B9j1nlRifHM Alex Fernandez , CEO of Synergy Orthopedic Specialists , is driven by a mission to help physicians Build a Multi-Site Medical Practice that creates wealth, equity, and independence beyond their personal labor. By bringing independent physicians together, building scalable organizations, and expanding access to integrated services, Alex helps doctors operate as entrepre...

https://youtu.be/7yugccgcgs8 Justin Nassiri , Founder and CEO of Executive Presence , is driven by the power of human connection and a mission to harvest CEO stories that reveal authentic experiences and valuable insights. By serving as thought partners to C-suite executives, Justin and his team transform personal perspectives, mistakes, and lessons into compelling LinkedIn content that builds tru...

https://youtu.be/jPTlkjF8M-c Tanner Taddeo , CEO and Co-Founder of Stable Sea , is driven by a mission to bring Wall Street-grade financial services to Main Street while embodying the principle Stay Put in Your Convictions. By combining blockchain technology, stablecoins, tokenized capital markets, and AI advisory services, Tanner helps businesses access investment opportunities, put idle cash to...

https://youtu.be/eXF5DVyddJ8 Zane Keller , CEO of Ducere Wealth Management , is driven to Lead, Guide, & Educate clients and employees by helping them solve meaningful problems and achieve their goals. Through personalized financial guidance and a culture of empowerment, Zane supports clients with complex financial needs while giving employees the tools, trust, and opportunities they need to g...

https://youtu.be/_OpJcRFbACk Abhi Jadhav , Founder and CEO of Bay Leaf Digita l and Founder of Brazenly , helps B2B SaaS leaders create operational rigor while embracing AI, innovation, and disciplined execution. Driven by the freedom to experiment, anticipate change, and take the road less traveled, Abhi builds businesses that combine human expertise with AI-powered systems to help teams remain c...

https://youtu.be/XA9qR5WnmnA Sheldon Poon , Founder of Drive Marketing , helps established brands go from Wholesale to D2C through performance-driven advertising grounded in data, technology, and human expertise. He is driven to build a company that reflects his values—one where people enjoy their work, have flexibility and autonomy, and continuously learn from and teach one another. In this conve...

https://youtu.be/eUqMjIq3r2U Brian Hong , Founder of Infintech Designs , Flowbots.ai , and BigEasyData.ai , is driven to Build AI Revenue Engines that create freedom by helping businesses generate more leads, sales, and revenue while increasing the productivity of their teams. By combining SEO, AI automation, business intelligence, and human expertise, Brian helps companies improve their marketing...

https://youtu.be/Hbw3xtIiJRQ Jay Larson , Executive Coach, Facilitator, Sales Leader, and Founder of Lights On Coaching & Consulting , is driven by a mission to Turn on the Lights for Others by helping individuals unlock their potential through coaching, leadership development, and transformative experiences. By combining executive coaching, experiential learning, and decades of leadership exp...

https://youtu.be/90smCXY7mHY Victor Penev , Founder and CEO of Edamam LLC , is on a mission to help people make healthier food choices by organizing the world’s food knowledge, while building a Zero-Spend Marketing Engine that fuels sustainable growth through a proprietary semantic food database. By combining food science, nutrition expertise, and AI-powered technology, Victor has built Edam...