I’m An Artist, Not A Salesman Podcast

In this powerful episode of  I’m an Artist, Not a Salesman , host  Luis Guzman  sits down with tattoo artist and gallery owner  Yosh , the creative force behind  The Ink Gallery  in Staten Island and  Sacred Ink Gallery  in South River, New Jersey. What unfolds is not just a conversation about tattooing, but a deep dive into  risk, legacy, fatherhood, authenticity,  and what it really means to bui...

In this episode of  I’m an Artist, Not a Salesman , host  Luis Guzman  sits down with  DJ Drewski  for a raw, wide-ranging conversation about longevity, identity, and what it really takes to build a meaningful career in hip hop without losing yourself.  This isn’t a highlight reel interview. It’s an honest look at the grind behind the titles, the responsibility that comes with influence, and the q...

In this powerful episode of  I’m an Artist, Not a Salesman , host  Luis Guzman  sits down with one of the most inspiring power couples in the health and wellness space:  Anthony and Tereza Lolli . This isn’t just a conversation about losing weight—it’s about  reclaiming life, rebuilding love, and redefining health  from the inside out. Together, the Lollis have gone from struggling with obesity an...

In this gripping, brutally honest episode of  I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman ,  Luis Guzman  sits down with reality TV icon  Renee Graziano —and nothing is off limits. Best known from  Mob Wives , Renee has lived through a storm of public scrutiny, personal battles, and deeply private traumas. But today? She’s standing in her truth. This episode is not about the glamor of TV. It’s about the rea...

What happens when you walk away from a high-profile, Emmy-winning career and decide to tell the truth— your  truth—for the first time? In this powerful episode of  I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman , host  Luis Guzman  sits down with  Jamie Tompkins , a former Fox 13 Seattle news anchor turned truth-teller, survivor, and soon-to-be podcast host of  Respectfully . Known for her poise in front of th...

What happens when a former SWAT officer, detective, and BMX pro turns his full attention to health, fitness, and hormone optimization?  In this powerful episode of  I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman , host  Luis Guzman  sits down with  David Lindberg —CEO and founder of  Hanobi , a cutting-edge peptide and hormone research company based in Las Vegas. What starts as a deep dive into wellness turns...

What does it take to rebuild after losing everything—not once, but  twice —and come back stronger each time? In this episode of  I'm An Artist, Not a Salesman , host  Luis Guzman  sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and performance coach  Dan Sachkowsky  for a brutally honest conversation about  failure, faith, and fierce reinvention . From surviving bankruptcy in his twenties to recovering...

In this episode of  I’m an Artist, Not a Salesman , host  Luis Guzman  sits down with  Richard Davis , a self-described Wall Street middleman whose story cuts far deeper than finance headlines and market chatter. What unfolds is a raw, layered conversation about ambition, identity, risk, loss, and the real cost of chasing success in high-stakes environments. Richard’s journey begins far from tradi...

What happens when you blend raw talent, Puerto Rican pride, and years of lived experience into one unstoppable character? You get  Tio —the wildly popular, side-splitting, mustache-wearing alter ego brought to life by the multi-hyphenate creative force,  Geovany Sepulveda . But there’s a deeper story behind the laughs—and in this episode of  I’m An Artist, Not A Salesman , we sit down with Geovany...

In this deeply inspiring episode of *I’m An Artist, Not A Salesman*, host Luis Guzman sits down with Eddie Orengo, a name you might recognize from the ring, but a story you won’t forget once you hear it. Known to WWE fans as a sharp, dependable referee on Monday Night Raw and Smackdown, Eddie shares the full arc of his journey—from a wrestling-obsessed kid in Newark, New Jersey, to standing in the...

In this powerful and introspective episode of  I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman , host  Luis Guzman  sits down with award-winning filmmaker, director, and lifelong creative  Jordan Crafton  for one of the most vulnerable and inspiring conversations of the season. From his early years as a restless kid searching for belonging, to finding artistic refuge in jazz and storytelling, to becoming a  Tri...

Cuban Link  is more than just a name in hip hop—he’s a storyteller, a survivor, and an artist with a legacy rooted in both pain and perseverance. In this raw, unfiltered episode of  I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman , host  Luis Guzman  sits down with  Cuban Link  to trace the incredible journey from  escaping Cuba as a child during the Mariel boatlift  to becoming a lyrical force in the Bronx dur...

From graffiti tags in Queens to cakes for J.Lo, Aerosmith, and the Mets, Don Donerunno’s story is anything but ordinary. In this milestone 50th episode, we sit down with The Cake Don himself—a true late bloomer who found his calling at 41 and built a thriving custom cake business from the ground up. Born and raised in Whitestone, Queens, Don Donerunno always knew he was an artist. But it wasn’t un...

In this powerful and deeply human episode of I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman, host Luis Guzman sits down with a returning guest who’s more than just a local legend—he’s a living symbol of resilience, authenticity, and craftsmanship. Meet Al Santillo, the owner of Santillo’s Brick Oven Pizza in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a family business with over a century of history and flavor baked into every sli...

In this deeply personal and powerfully inspiring episode of I’m an Artist, Not a Salesman, host Luis Guzman sits down with a powerhouse couple who’ve turned personal pain into professional purpose— Harry and Liz Paige, the founders of Team Aggressive, one of New Jersey’s most resilient and successful real estate teams. Their story is not one of overnight success. It’s one of rock bottom moments, s...

What does it take to balance leadership, family, and community while guiding a diverse city into its next chapter? In this episode of I’m an Artist, Not a Salesman, host Luis Guzman sits down with Mayor Raymond Giacobbe of Rahway, New Jersey, for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about resilience, service, and vision. Mayor Giacobbe shares his journey from growing up as a lifelong Rahway...

In Episode 46 of I’m an Artist, Not a Salesman , Luis Guzman chops it up with New Jersey-based food content creator Eric Hammer , a guy who left a safe, full-time job in marketing to go all-in on a dream that mixes two of his favorite things—food and sports. Eric’s not your typical content creator. He didn’t grow up as a foodie. In fact, he was a super picky eater as a kid. But family dinners arou...

Welcome to another episode of I’m an Artist, Not a Salesman , the podcast for creatives and entrepreneurs who want to build careers without selling out. This week, Luis sits down with Steve Lequerica — the COO of LiveRecover, a startup that's recovered over $13 million in abandoned carts for ecommerce brands in just the past 90 days. But this episode isn’t just about sales and conversions — it...

In this inspiring and high-energy episode of I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman, host Luis Guzman welcomes back a returning guest whose journey has captured listeners’ hearts. Juan “Fat Juan” Alzate, the mastermind behind FJ Films, is more than just a talented videographer—he’s a storyteller who turns life’s most meaningful moments into lasting memories. From sweet sixteens to weddings, nightlife event...

In this episode of I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman , Luis sits down with someone who knows what it feels like to rise fast, fall hard, and come back stronger. Former WWE wrestler, Tough Enough season 1 winner, and current YouTube powerhouse Maven Huffman joins the pod for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about fame, loss, hustle, and personal reinvention. You might remember Maven for...

Some people talk about discipline. *Alison Douglas lives it.*In this raw and unfiltered episode of *I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman*, Luis sits down with CrossFit Games athlete and founder of *Nutrition Kitchen*, *Alison Douglas*—a certified force of nature who went from getting fired from her 9–5 to becoming one of the top 30 fittest women in the world… all while running a meal prep company tha...

What does it take to go from hustling on the streets of Elizabeth, NJ to sitting courtside at NBA games while running a successful sports betting business? Two words: discipline and belief. In this episode of I’m an Artist, Not a Salesman , host Luis Guzman sits down with Julian Saavedra—founder of The Parlay Plug—for an unfiltered, emotional, and wildly inspiring look at how he turned his life ar...

What do you get when you cross a pro soccer player, a marketing strategist, a drone-operating fugitive hunter, and a guy who’s helped move hundreds of millions in ad revenue — all before 30? You get Cameron Saunders . And no, we didn’t make him up. In this episode of I’m an Artist, Not a Salesman , Luis sits down with Cameron Saunders — the 26-year-old Chief Revenue Officer at Youngry, former pro...

Welcome back to I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman, where creativity meets real life, and hustle gets a human face. In this milestone 40th episode, host Luis Guzman reconnects with a returning guest who’s not just part of the IAANAS origin story—he’s been riding shotgun since the mustard-seed days of the show: John Ramsay , co-founder of Paramount Gym in Matawan, New Jersey. This ain’t your typical “gy...

In this episode of I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman , Luis Guzman sits down with viral content creator, actor, and fashion-forward media personality Dave Disci . What starts as a discussion about digital content quickly turns into an honest, deep-dive conversation about trauma, identity, burnout, creativity, and purpose . Dave shares his powerful origin story —growing up in poverty in New York Ci...