The Amazing Authorities Podcast

In this episode, Sheldon Wolf shares how AI-powered automation is changing the real estate customer journey by turning online inquiries into qualified business opportunities. Instead of simply handing agents a list of names, phone numbers, and email addresses, Sheldon's system focuses on identifying genuine customer needs. Through an AI assistant named Chloe, buyers and sellers engage in two-w...

What if you could lose your entire audience, start from zero in a new market, and still build a five-figure business in just six months? In this episode, Suria Sparks reveals how she rebuilt her online presence, used AI to understand her ideal audience, and turned short-form videos into a powerful business growth strategy. After losing ten years of Facebook contacts, friends, content, and connecti...

What would you risk leaving behind to create a life that truly belongs to you? In this inspiring conversation, Nataliya Falevich shares her journey from Moscow to New York, the challenges of starting over in a new country, and how she found the courage to pursue a creative dream while building a family and career. Originally from Moscow, Nataliya arrived in New York at just 22 years old, expecting...

What if the key to better leadership isn't doing more, but learning how to pause, breathe, and see reality more clearly? In this insightful conversation, we explore Zen practice, leadership, meditation, and the power of bringing awareness into everyday life. After moving to Japan in 1995, our guest developed a deeper curiosity about Zen through cultural experiences, martial arts, and meditatio...

What does it take to build an audience, turn content into business opportunities, and stay authentic in an increasingly crowded digital world? With nearly two decades of podcasting experience, Tracy explains why download numbers alone don't determine a show's success. Audience retention, listener behavior, content packaging, and consistent promotion all play an important role in growing a podcast....

What happens when the life you once knew no longer serves you, and you finally begin to believe you're worthy of something better? In this powerful conversation, Bryan Blackmon shares his sobriety journey, the personal experiences that inspired Crab Crew Life, and how a viral TikTok story helped shape a framework for resilience, recovery, and personal transformation. Bryan’s journey began with...

What if a simple idea, combined with AI and a little market testing, could become a profitable business? In this episode, Tracy Brinkmann shares insights from nearly two decades in podcasting and explores how creators can build stronger audiences, improve listener engagement, and use AI to create new business opportunities. With podcast downloads holding in the 300,000–320,000 range, Tracy emphasi...

What if the book you’ve been putting off writing could become the foundation of your speaking career, coaching business, and personal brand? In this episode of Amazing Authorities , Mitch Carson speaks with Mike Acker , an author, communication coach, and public-speaking expert, about turning a message into a book, building credibility, and creating opportunities on stage. Mike shares his journey...

Do you really know where your food comes from—and how the way it’s raised affects what ends up on your plate? In this episode of Amazing Authorities , Mitch Carson speaks with a guest who shares firsthand experiences raising cattle and sheep, choosing more natural farming practices, and questioning the standards behind modern food production. The conversation explores the differences between grass...

What happens when artificial intelligence can do the work of thousands of distributors—and the entire network marketing industry is forced to rethink its business model? In this episode of The Amazing Authorities Podcast, Mitch Carson sits down with Randy Gage , bestselling author, entrepreneur, and thought leader, to explore the future of direct selling, AI, entrepreneurship, and building authori...

What if you could make your first million selling digital products without printing books, shipping inventory, or handling physical fulfillment? In this episode of Amazing Authorities , Mitch Carson explores the entrepreneurial journey of a digital publishing pioneer who turned carefully researched ebooks into a thriving online business. Starting with a £20 ebook about property investment in Bulga...

What happens when a pastor trades the pulpit for the FBI—and discovers that the skills used to help people can also uncover the truth behind some of the darkest crimes? In this episode of Amazing Authorities , Mitch Carson sits down with Eric Robinson , a former FBI agent with 24 years of service, to explore his extraordinary career transition from senior pastor to federal investigator. Eric share...

What does it take to leave a nearly 30-year corporate career and build a successful business around leadership, relationships, and real-world impact? In this episode of Amazing Authorities , Mitch Carson sits down with Dr. Kevin Gazzara , who spent nearly three decades at Intel and helped train more than 40,000 managers before transitioning into entrepreneurship and leadership development. Dr. Gaz...

What happens when you sell hundreds of thousands of dollars from the stage, only to discover that the money can be delayed, refunded, or even lost? In this episode of Amazing Authorities , Mitch Carson sits down with speaking industry veteran Brett Ridgway for a candid conversation about the business realities behind professional speaking, event sales, publishing, and building a reputation that la...

What happens when you have the expertise, the passion, and the message, but nobody can find you? In this episode of Amazing Authorities , Mitch Carson shares the lessons behind his journey from manufacturing and finance into television, marketing, podcasting, and personal branding. From pitching products to millions of Home Shopping Network viewers to helping experts build authority in the age of...

Most businesses don’t have a lead problem—they have a follow-up problem. In this episode of Amazing Authorities , Mitch Carson sits down with Jason Buckner to break down the systems behind high-converting follow-up, from the power of 7–10 touchpoints to the surprisingly high engagement of SMS. Jason reveals why persistence beats charisma, how AI-powered SMS bots can automate sales conversations, a...

What happens when a successful founder becomes the biggest bottleneck in their own business? In this episode, Mitch Carson sits down with Derek Fredrickson to explore how founders can move from being the person who does everything to becoming the owner who leads, delegates, and builds a business that can operate without them. Derek explains the role of a fractional COO as the bridge between a CEO’...

From immigrating to the United States after the collapse of the Soviet Union to building and rebuilding multiple businesses, Max Emma’s journey is a powerful story of resilience, adaptability, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Mitch Carson sits down with Max Emma to explore the realities of franchising, what actually makes a franchise successful, and how entrepreneurs can avoid costly mistake...

Building authority isn't just about having expertise—it's about believing you're worthy of being seen, surrounding yourself with the right people, and consistently putting your knowledge into the world. In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson and Rochelle Callard explore the mindset and strategies behind becoming more visible, building lasting authority, and adapting to th...

Your skills might get you the job—but your reputation can determine how far you go. In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson explores with David Kennington why reputation is one of the most valuable assets a tradie can build. They discuss how reliability, problem-solving, professionalism, communication, and going the extra 10–15% can help tradespeople stand out, earn greater trust, and...

Writing the story is only the beginning—getting it published, marketed, and into the hands of readers can be the real challenge. In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson interviews author T.A. Thompson about his journey from a childhood passion for fiction to becoming a published author. T.A. shares the inspiration behind The Mark, a dystopian novel set 500 years in the future, his upc...

Workplace bullying can damage confidence, relationships, careers, and wellbeing...but staying silent isn't the only option. In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson interviews Colleen McAvoy, therapist, advocate, and author of the upcoming book Bullies Be Gone, to explore the realities of workplace bullying and how people can respond without losing themselves in the process. Collee...

Great customer service isn't just about answering calls—it's about understanding why customers call in the first place and fixing the problems that keep them coming back. In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson interviews Tom Vander Well , customer experience expert, founder of Intelligentics, author, and speaker. Drawing on more than three decades of experience and over 100,0...

Play isn't a distraction from work—it may be one of the most powerful tools for building happier teams, reducing burnout, and unlocking creativity. In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson interviews workplace play expert, speaker, and author Jodi Salmond to explore how leaders can transform company culture through the power of play. Jodi shares practical strategies for reducing wo...

Getting featured in the media isn't about luck—it's about telling the right story to the right audience at the right time. In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson interviews Liz H Kelly —award-winning publicist, entrepreneur, author, and founder of Goody PR. Liz reveals the proven publicity strategies behind securing 54 television interviews in just 8½ months during the 2024 s...