Inside Man with Gary Kadi

Most conversations about delegation start with mechanics: what to hand over, to whom, and in what order. My guest today says that is the second question. The first one is harder. What actually belongs on your plate in the first place? Remy Meraz is the co-founder and president of Zella Life, a coaching and behavioral analytics platform that received funding from Google's Latino Founders Fund. She...

Most people in logistics will tell you the problem is speed. Quote faster, book faster, move faster. My guest today thinks that is the wrong diagnosis. Going faster without better judgment just moves the mistake further down the line. Chris Condon started out driving a forklift in a container yard in Kent, Washington in 1995. He spent 16 years at Expeditors, took over a freight company that was $5...

My guest today lost his brother to a misdiagnosis. His brother was a cardiologist. Think about that for a second: a physician inside the system, with every advantage, and the system still missed it. Dr. Steven Charlap is a surgeon trained at NYU with an MBA from Harvard. He spent 21 years co-founding and running HealthDrive, a mobile medical company that served over five million patients across 13...

Every founder I know has had the same instinct at least once. Growth stalls, so we lean in. Work harder, do more. More meetings, more approvals, more of you. My guest today did exactly that and watched it make things worse. Vlad Podoliako started out as a researcher finding sales leads in Kyiv. Two years later he was chief data officer. In 2017 he founded Belkins, now one of the highest rated B2B...

Eight years. Tens of millions of dollars. Not one unit sold. That is what it took Cody Simmons and his team to get DermaSensor through the FDA, the first automated skin cancer detection device cleared for primary care doctors. And the first three people on the team are still working together nine years later. Cody is the co-founder and CEO of DermaSensor. Time named it one of the best inventions o...

What if I told you that you could build a $5 million company at 70% EBITDA with no employees? Not a few. None. When Gus put that to me, it broke my brain. But the number is the wrong place to start, and this episode is about why. Underneath it is a belief most founders carry without ever naming it: if I did not touch it with my own hands, I did not earn it. If I can't justify it, I can't receive i...

Season 1 was Inside Man. We spent a year asking what success was costing the man behind it. Season two is DelegAIte, and now we go outside. Same heart, new game: how do you redesign the business so success no longer requires the founder, the team, or the family to suffer? In this episode I sit down with Gus Waite, my partner in crime and the founder of Independent Brokers Collective. Gus spent 20...

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the routines of daily life—wake up, work, dinner, TV, repeat—you know how quickly connection can fade into automaticity. Weeks turn into months, and before you know it, the roll of toilet paper is spinning faster toward the end. In this episode of Inside Man, Gary Kadi explores what it takes to be a courageous couple: stepping off your home turf, into new spaces, and i...

If you’ve ever avoided a hard conversation—telling yourself you’re “protecting” your spouse, your business partner, or even yourself—you know the truth: silence doesn’t save you, it robs you. In this episode of Inside Man, Gary Kadi shares the personal story of bottling up the decision to exit his company after 30 years—and how withholding communication created sleepless nights, tension at home, a...

If you’ve ever thought self-care was selfish, you’ve been lied to. In this raw and practical episode, Gary Kadi breaks down why neglecting yourself isn’t sacrifice—it’s sabotage. For high-achieving men grinding for their families, teams, and businesses, the real danger isn’t slowing down—it’s running on fumes. Burnout, resentment, and disconnection are the hidden costs of playing the martyr. Gary...

Ever look at something totally harmless, and convince yourself it’s a threat? In this episode, Gary Kadi shares the story of a Cape Cod lawn ornament that flipped his perspective upside down and revealed one of the most freeing lessons of his life:  you are not your thoughts—you’re the thinker of your thoughts. 🎯  What You’ll Learn: How ego hijacks your reality and spins harmless events...

What if fear isn’t your enemy but your doorway to greatness? In this powerful Inside Man episode, Gary Kadi sits down with Akshay Nanavati, US Marine , polar explorer, ultra-runner, and author of Fearvana to explore how embracing suffering can unlock joy, meaning, and purpose. From surviving PTSD and addiction to solo expeditions in Antarctica, Akshay shares raw, transformative lessons on reframin...

Most high achievers believe logic and strategy are enough to lead. But what if the very tools you rely on to control your world are keeping you from the truth? Discover the power of visual models to unlock clarity and transform your leadership. Subscribe now for more insights that bridge business success with personal fulfillment. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why traditional logic-driven lead...

"Don't give up on people until the miracle happens."   In this heartfelt episode of Inside Man, Gary and his son Rome open up about autism, healing strained relationships, men’s mental health, and the power of simply showing up as a dad. This is a must-watch conversation for every father and son. Hit Subscribe now to join the movement of men transforming themselves, their families, and their...

What if growing a dental organization didn’t mean sacrificing your relationship, but actually strengthening it? Discover how visionary leadership and aligned values in business can help you scale a dental practice and a marriage. Subscribe now to learn how to grow without burnout. What You’ll Learn: The emotional toll of scaling a business and how to manage it How couples can thrive as married bus...

The soul of your business is not your brand. It's your voice. Discover how to unlock it with Michael Fishman. Subscribe now! What You’ll Learn: • What the "soul of a business" actually means—and why it matters now more than ever • How to articulate your business’s true voice to build trust and emotional connection • The power of brand authenticity, emotional resonance, and founder alignment • Real...

You’re scaling your business but is your legal foundation rock solid? Learn how to avoid costly missteps with attorney and strategist Peter Hoppenfeld.  What You’ll Learn: Why “don’t give up equity” could save your business (literally) The critical contracts every founder needs before scaling Why most email marketing is dying—and what’s replacing it The mindset shift that turns lawyers into t...

When your spouse becomes more like your CEO, what happens to love? This powerful, transparent episode will move you—and maybe even save your relationship. What You’ll Learn: The hidden cost of being a high-achieving entrepreneur on your marriage How to reconnect with your partner when the business never shuts off Real-world tools for balancing ambition, love, parenting, and healing The transformat...

What happens when numbing out stops working—and the path to emotional healing, self-love, and true belonging begins? What You’ll Learn: • How childhood trauma and adoption impacted Andrew's sense of identity and worthiness • The emotional cost of numbing through addiction, alcohol, and drug abuse • Turning points in recovery and the role of gratitude, service, and spiritual growth • The process of...

Feeling unheard in your marriage? Learn how to communicate without blowing up—or shutting down—with expert coach Dave Adamusko. In this powerful episode of Inside Man , Gary Kadi (GK) is joined by marriage and family therapist Dave Adamusko—aka “The Coach’s Coach”—to tackle one of the biggest struggles high-achieving men face: how to communicate in marriage without chaos. You’ll learn why traditio...

Wish your marriage felt more connected—even after the arguments? Learn how to repair, reconnect, and deepen intimacy with expert Dave Adamusko. In Part 2 of this deep-dive conversation, Inside Man host Gary Kadi continues unpacking real-world marriage struggles with renowned therapist and “coach’s coach” Dave Adamusko. Together, they explore why emotional awareness—not just communication tactics—i...

Burnout doesn’t mean you're broken—it means you're out of alignment. Discover how high achievers can reset, without burning it all down. Subscribe now! In this episode of Inside Man , Gary Kadi (GK) tackles one of the most misunderstood challenges faced by high performers: burnout. If you’re exhausted, running on empty, or feel like your success comes at too high a cost—you’re not alone. GK explai...

What if reaching success leaves you feeling empty? Discover the truth behind the "success hangover" and how to fix it. Subscribe now! In this powerful episode of Inside Man , Gary Kadi (GK) uncovers the unexpected emotional crash many high achievers face—what he calls the "success hangover." You finally hit the goal, build the business, achieve the dream… but it feels hollow. Why? GK shares real s...

In this episode of Inside Man , Gary Kadi (GK) reveals the hidden leadership trap that causes even the most confident men to burn out: control. If you're a high-performing man who feels the constant weight of having to do it all, this episode is your wake-up call. GK shares his personal story, a powerful client case study, and introduces the "traffic signal" model for healthy control. You'll learn...

What happens when a strong woman sets non-negotiable standards—and a high-performing man rises to meet them? ❤️ Don’t miss this powerful, real conversation. In this deeply personal episode of Inside Man , Gary Kadi is joined by his wife Judith Kadi to share the raw, behind-the-scenes journey of their 22+ year marriage.  From their unexpected first meeting to navigating addiction, raising a ch...