Risky Business

On this episode of The Risky Business Podcast, Sam Stone interviews serial entrepreneur and investor Todd Earwood, a man who treats business like a sport—testing over 150 ideas, launching 18 companies, and selling three, including a major exit in 2023. From founding a web video company before YouTube to co-launching a VC fund with over 100 AI investments, Todd shares the bold bets, brutal lessons,...

In this episode of The Risky Business Podcast, host Sam Stone sits down with his father, Dave Stone—former Senior Pastor of Southeast Christian Church, one of the largest churches in America. With over 30 years of ministry experience, Dave opens up about the risks and leadership challenges of guiding a massive organization through seasons of change. Together, Sam and Dave also explore what it mean...

Going All In with Peyton Siva: From Player to Coach to Entrepreneur In this episode of Risky Business, Sam Stone sits down with Louisville basketball legend Peyton Siva to talk about what it really means to go all in. From winning at the highest level as a player to taking the leap into coaching under Pat Kelsey at the University of Louisville, to launching his own basketball training facility — S...

Brad Pierce is the Founder - Loudlux (2018-today) which is a well recognized film production company serving clients like Celsius, Michelob Ultra, Anheuser-Busch, Toyota, AirBnB. He is also the Co founder - Human sync (2022-today) which focuses on longevity medicine. Building the first all in one preventive healthcare model. Sam Stone and Brad Pierce spend this episode discussing how Brad has achi...

Roger Short sits down with Sam Stone to discuss the Risk of moving to America to start a phone book company. After building a successful brand and company he saw the change IPhones and Google were going to be to the Phone Book industry and took a risk again, jumping into Insurance sales. Roger has grown that to now having 2000+ agents at his company (Lasting Mark) and host a podcast for insurance...

From a 9 year old knocking doors with his brother to cut lawns to a 7 figure business - 20 years of experience in lawn care - and now a successful podcast host, Scotty Scearce’s story is the perfect reminder that YOU ARE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO TAKE A RISK! Scearce Lawncare https://www.scearcelawncare.com/ The Life In Stride Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3hAyALRNhRA7UfKPVpX2IU?si=iAmmSuZVT2Ktpy...

From Federal Prison to Attorney/ Pilot/ Millionaire. Aaron Murphy sits down with Sam Stone on the Risky Business Podcast to share his story from getting caught making counterfeit $100 bills in college to going to law school, passing the bar, starting his own law practice and now investing in real estate, flying planes and living a true life on mission. You won’t want to miss this one.

In this episode, Sam Stone sits down with the 62nd Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky MATT BEVIN. You would think a conversation with the former Governor would lean towards political risks etc. but Gov. Bevin’s knowledge on all things Business/ Entrepreneurship/ and Risk made this a must listen for all entrepreneurs, political or not. Thanks for listening. Please share with a friend!

Sitting down with Joey Wagner. Joey is the owner of the J Wagner Group, a Louisville-based agency specializing in Events, Experiential Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations and Graphic Design. Joey speaks about the Risks he took in life that led him to becoming the leading name in his market. He shares fun stories from his Kentucky Derby Events, life lessons and the two things he challenges hi...

Welcome to Risky Business, the podcast that’s all about stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing the power of taking risks! 🎙️ Hosted by Sam Stone, each episode dives into the stories of individuals who’ve taken bold steps, faced challenges head-on, and transformed their lives in extraordinary ways. From entrepreneurs and adventurers to creatives and everyday heroes, you’ll hear firsthand a...

Sam sits down with Country Music Singer/ Songwriter Connor Hicks to discuss the risk of moving to a new city to pursue a dream.