Social 333 Podcast

The Fake Life Trap: Why So Many Fall Into It | Courtney Stough #social333podcast #167 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Courtney Stough, author of Reclaim Prana Rising, to discuss authenticity, success, spirituality, energy, burnout, and what happens when the life you built no longer feels like the life you want. Courtney shares her journey from becomi...

The Real Work Happens When Nobody's Watching | Chris Hutchins #social333podcast #166 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Chris Hutchins, author of Beneath the Signal: What AI Can’t Replace The Leadership Work That Makes Healthcare Data Matter, to discuss the future of healthcare, artificial intelligence, leadership, and the human side of medicine. Chris...

Should We Be Giving A.I. This Much Control? | Akhil Verghese #social333podcast #165 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Akhil Verghese, co-founder and CEO of Krazimo, to explore how artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots and content creation and becoming a powerful tool for running entire businesses. Akhil draws from his experience at Google,...

Direct Mail Works Better Than You Think | Travis Lee #social333podcast #164 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Travis Lee, founder of 3D Mail Results, to discuss why direct mail remains one of the most powerful and underused marketing strategies in today’s digital world. Travis shares how businesses can use direct mail to create stronger relationships,...

Why Most K9 Handlers Make These Critical Training Mistakes | Wes Keeling #social333podcast #163 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Wes Keeling, a retired police officer and founder of a nonprofit focused on rescuing and training dogs for detection work. Wes shares his experience working with K9 units, law enforcement, and building a program that rescues...

The Money Problem Nobody Admits They Have | Richard Greco #social333podcast #162 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Richard Greco to discuss financial literacy, budgeting, money habits, and why so many people struggle to make smart financial decisions—even when they earn good money. Richard shares insights from his career as a senior financial executive...

The Dark Side of Being an Entrepreneur Nobody Talks About | Igor Vainshtein #social333podcast #161 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Igor Vainshtein, a serial entrepreneur, author, and startup builder, to discuss the side of entrepreneurship that rarely gets talked about: failure, financial pressure, burnout, starting over, and the mindset required to...

The Truth About Bankruptcy and Debt Elimination | Steven Wallace #social333podcast #160 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Steven Wallace, founder of Wallace Law and author of The Fresh Start Blueprint, to discuss bankruptcy, debt elimination, business restructuring, and how individuals and entrepreneurs can recover from serious financial setbacks. Stev...

The DeFi Investment Framework That Actually Works | Vadim Voss #social333podcast #159 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Vadim Voss, founder of Nexo DeFi, to discuss decentralized finance (DeFi), passive income, cryptocurrency, and how everyday investors can better understand opportunities beyond traditional banking. Vadim breaks down DeFi in simple ter...

They Don't Teach You This In The Employee The Handbook | Jared Pope #social333podcast #158 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Jared Pope, founder of WorkShield, to discuss workplace culture, employee complaints, hiring challenges, and the hidden issues that can create serious problems inside a company. Jared shares insights from his legal and entreprene...

The Death of Independent Lawyers: Private Equity's Takeover | Angel Reyes #social333podcast #157 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Angel Reyes to discuss the changing landscape of the legal industry, the growth of private equity, and what these changes could mean for independent lawyers and law firms. Angel shares insights from his experience in person...

Art Exhibits Are About to Explode—Here's Why | Norman Renglich #social333podcast #156 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Norman Renglich to discuss why local art exhibits and community-focused galleries may be entering a major period of growth—and why the traditional way people discover and purchase art is beginning to change. Norman shares the journey...

The Love You More Strategy: The Counterintuitive Truth | Toye Penny #social333podcast #155 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Toye Penny to discuss the counterintuitive idea behind the Love You More Strategy—why taking better care of yourself can actually make you a stronger leader, parent, entrepreneur, and partner. Toye is the creator of The Love You...

Why Fame Doesn't Guarantee Business Success | Tarra Stubbins #social333podcast #154 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Tarra Stubbins to discuss why fame, followers, attention, and public recognition do not automatically translate into a successful business. After spending years working behind the scenes with internationally recognized musicians and ent...

Generous Listening vs Active Listening | Jenn Farrer #social333podcast #153 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Jenn Farrer to discuss the difference between active listening and generous listening—and why appearing to listen is not the same as creating a conversation where someone feels genuinely understood. Jenn explains how leaders, managers, coaches,...

The Cybersecurity Breach Tsunami Will Destroy Many Companies | Craig Taylor #social333podcast #152 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Craig Taylor to discuss the growing wave of cybersecurity breaches and why many companies remain dangerously unprepared for what is coming. Cybercriminals are becoming faster, more convincing, and more effective. At the s...

Don't Make This Scaling Mistake With Your Payroll | Paul Swainey #social333podcast #151 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Paul Swainey to discuss one of the most dangerous mistakes business owners make while scaling: increasing payroll before the company has the revenue, systems, and cash flow to support it. Hiring more people can feel like progress, b...

The Mad Men Mistake That Ruined Advertising | Andrew Stadelberger #social333podcast #150 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Andrew Stadelberger to discuss the outdated advertising mindset that continues to hurt agencies, brands, and business owners today. For years, the advertising industry celebrated the “Mad Men” model—big personalities, expensive off...

The Real Founders Path Looks Nothing Like You Think | Seva Ustinov #social333podcast #149 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Seva Ustinov to discuss what the founder’s journey actually looks like behind the polished success stories, funding announcements, and business headlines. Seva shares lessons from more than two decades of entrepreneurship, includi...

Food Trucks vs Restaurants: What They Won't Admit | Tim Tobitsch #social333podcast #148 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Tim Tobitsch to discuss the realities of operating food trucks and traditional restaurants—and why neither business model is as simple or inexpensive as it may appear. Drawing from experience across both brick-and-mortar restaurants...

Trauma Isn't Your Fault But Staying Comfortable Is | Darius Ross #social333podcast #147 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Darius Ross for an honest conversation about trauma, personal responsibility, healing, and the danger of remaining comfortable in patterns that no longer serve you. Darius explains that the painful experiences people endure are not...

Your Biggest Problem? Your Surroundings | Bridgette Bello #social333podcast #146 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Bridgette Bello to discuss how your surroundings can become either your greatest advantage or the biggest obstacle standing between you and success. Bridgette shares insights on leadership, personal growth, relationships, and the importanc...

Avoiding Burnout with the Rest Archetype | Brieanna Lightfoot Smith #social333podcast #145 In this episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Brieanna Lightfoot Smith to discuss burnout, the Rest Archetype, and why high achievers often struggle to slow down even when their health, relationships, and well-being begin to suffer. Brieanna explains how rest is more than si...

Making Money Work In Two Places | Ethan Heisey #social333podcast #144

How Banner House is Enhancing Members' Wellness | Hannah Wood Rice #social333podcast #143