Vision With Execution

In this episode, I sat down with John P Carter of Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting, and honestly, this was one of those conversations where I walked away thinking differently about leadership in healthcare. I went into this wanting to understand why healthcare leadership feels strained right now, and John immediately reframed it. He pushed back on the idea that leadership is failing and instead expl...

This episode was one of those conversations that sounds simple… and then you realize it’s the stuff that actually decides who gets a premium multiple and who just “gets acquired.” I brought on Brian Znamirowski because he’s been inside private equity-backed companies doing the under-the-hood work most founders avoid: operational infrastructure, people programs, and the real-world drivers of EBITDA...

This episode was a fun one for me because Noelle Pikus Pace and I didn’t meet through business—our paths crossed through track, which made the conversation feel instantly personal. We kicked things off talking about our kids (my son serving in Frankfurt, her daughter heading to Munich), and I loved how naturally faith and family were part of the background without turning the episode into som...

This was one of those conversations where I knew about five minutes in that we were going to have to resist turning it into a two-hour episode. I brought Sabrina onto the show because her background hits a rare intersection: she’s been in the clinical trenches, she’s been burned out by the system, and she’s now on the investor and operator side helping companies not implode under their own weight....

In this episode of The Vision with Execution Show, I sit down with Dr. Lorne Lavine, DMD—better known as The Digital Dentist—and we talk about the thing that quietly determines whether an independent dental practice thrives or spirals: technology you can actually trust. Dr. Lavine isn’t just “the IT guy.” He’s a dentist who built his own computers, understands practice workflows from the inside, a...

Why Ron Ladner? I brought Ron on because I’d seen a line in his book about the “symbolic and literal role of a cheeseburger in shaping identity, comfort, and joy,” and I needed to know if that was just clever copy—or a real operating system. Spoiler: it’s the latter. From Katrina to Culture Ron told me Shaggy’s began almost by accident after Hurricane Katrina leveled his hometown of Pascagoula/Bay...

In this episode of The Vision with Execution Show, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Tom Cooke, an entrepreneur from Leeds, UK, who has made it his mission to help people break free from the 9–5 lifestyle and step into business ownership with confidence. Tom’s journey started with what many would consider a dream setup: a solid upbringing, good education, a degree in civil engineering, and a...

Why 5AM Matters I launched into this episode with Michael Klassen because I love the premise of the 5AM Podcast—mornings as a launch pad. Michael grew up in a Christian farming family and eventually made TV his career, with plenty of zigs and zags along the way. That background shaped a deep respect for hard work, responsibility, and character. It also explains his love for quiet, intentional earl...

In this episode of The Vision with Execution Show, I had the privilege of speaking with Alessandro Grampa, a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Whole Grain Wisdom. From the very start, our conversation was both personal and eye-opening. Alessandro and I dove into a topic that resonates with so many entrepreneurs but is rarely discussed openly: the deep connection between neurodiversity, trauma...

When Jon Cheney joined me on The Vision with Execution Show, I had a feeling we were in for something different. The moment we connected, it felt like chatting with an old friend. He was relaxed, sitting on his office couch, talking about pianos, Aragorn’s sword, and his rural Utah lifestyle. Not exactly what you expect from a guy who built a tech company that raised $13 million. He told me about...

In today’s episode of The Vision with Execution Show, I had the honor of speaking with Dr. Laurie Emery. From the moment our tech actually worked (which surprised both of us), I could tell this was going to be one of those meaningful, soul-level conversations. Dr. Emery shared her journey of leaving behind the traditional mental health field in 2012. Even after achieving major milestones like earn...

In this episode of The Vision with Execution Show, I sat down with Nicholas Eckman—a young founder whose story honestly floored me. We barely scratched the surface of what he's accomplished, but what we did get into was unforgettable. Nick grew up in a Russian orphanage until he was adopted at almost five years old by a single dad from rural Idaho. That same dad, a farmer and serial tinkerer with...

This episode almost didn’t happen. I forgot to send Tanner the recording link until 20 minutes before, and on a Friday afternoon, getting someone to respond is always a gamble. Thankfully, he jumped in mid-monologue as I rambled about my daily ritual of watching TV episodes. When Tanner popped on, we had a brief tech hiccup—robot voice issues, lag—but once the connection stabilized, we dove straig...

When I invited Dr. Foojan Zeine onto Vision with Execution, I thought we’d talk theory. I didn’t expect to get emotional, or go through a mini therapy session right on the show. But that’s exactly what happened, and honestly, I’m grateful it did. Dr. Zeine is a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, and she created a system called Awareness Integration Theory (AIT). It combines cog...

When Kevin Palmieri joined me on the show, I had no idea it would be one of the most insightful, personal, and downright fun conversations I've ever had. He opened by casually referencing my a cappella background—something no other guest has ever brought up. That immediately told me he’d done his homework, and he later revealed his “hack”: listening to two minutes of five podcast episodes to quick...

In this episode of Vision with Execution, I had the privilege of speaking with David McKee—a multifaceted coach who blends business, psychology, and spirituality into a refreshingly human-centered approach. Right off the bat, I could tell this wasn’t going to be a typical coaching interview. David shared that he started in the music industry, driven by a deep personal connection with his mother, w...

n this episode of The Vision with Execution Show, I had the pleasure of sitting down with entrepreneur and business coach Jake Smolarek. From the moment we started chatting, Jake’s bookshelf-lined background hinted at what was to come—a conversation packed with insight, experience, and actionable advice for anyone serious about turning their vision into reality. Jake shared how he’s been a busines...

This episode with Tim Stout blew me away. I knew he had a fighter’s background, but I didn’t expect how well that mindset would translate into business. From the moment we started chatting, I could tell Tim was the kind of guy who takes full ownership—of his past, his mistakes, and especially his successes. We talked about his journey from growing up in a small, poor town in East Tennessee to beco...

Today’s conversation with Ash Shukla honestly blew my mind. We kicked things off lightheartedly, with Ash suggesting I should try wearing a kurta—might need to give that a shot! But then we quickly dove into some seriously deep territory. Ash shared his journey into mindset coaching, and it became clear right away that his approach goes far beyond surface-level advice. He emphasizes the need to un...

I’ll be honest, when I hit record for this conversation with Bubba Page, I had no idea we’d go as deep as we did. What started as a casual catch-up turned into one of the most honest discussions I’ve had about life, faith, coaching, and becoming our best selves. Bubba is not only a wildly successful entrepreneur and investor, he’s also a dad to 8 amazing kids and a man who unapologetically leads w...

Welcome back to The Vision with Execution Show! I’m Adam Torkildson, and today’s episode is packed with inspiration, strategy, and a little bit of surprise. My guest, Brittany Hansen, is a powerhouse—balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. She’s on a mission to change the way businesses communicate and is taking big steps toward a TED Talk stage in 2025. We dive into her j...

Adam: Hey everyone, welcome back. I have to be honest—this is one of the most important conversations I’ve ever had, and I want to take you inside the experience as it unfolded. Because what started as a simple check-in turned into a deep confrontation with fear, love, and personal transformation. A week ago, I found myself in a place I hadn’t been in years—rock bottom emotionally. I felt complete...

On this episode of Vision with Execution, we go deep into what it really means to be ready for disaster—whether it’s a wildfire, a power grid failure, or, as I often think about, the biblical end times. Jennifer doesn’t just preach survival—she’s lived through family members losing everything, and now she’s on a mission to make sure the rest of us don’t have to learn the hard way. Here’s what I le...

1308"> Coaching is transactional—you pay someone to help you achieve a specific goal. Mentorship is transformational—it’s about giving without expecting anything in return. This distinction really resonated with me because, through my own experiences in addiction recovery, I’ve seen firsthand how mentorship is about connection. As Deborah put it, humans are wired to help each other. Mentoring i...

I had no idea what I was walking into when I invited Jim Marshall onto my podcast. The guy claimed to have discovered a system—a mathematically structured framework—that could explain and predict human behavior. I’d heard a lot of big claims before, but this one? It sounded like something straight out of a sci-fi novel. "Septemics," he called it. The study of how nearly every aspect of human behav...