Killer Growth

In Episode 41, Samuel sits down with Stephanie Boswell — the creative mind behind Dueling Llamas, the card game that started with cardstock, hand-drawn llamas, and a lot of encouragement from her husband Brian. Stephanie's story doesn't start with entrepreneurship. It starts with writing stories as a kid, falling in love with sewing in high school, designing and producing a full fashion li...

In Episode 40, Samuel sits down with Dr. Brandon Alleman, co-founder of Antioch Med (Antioch Direct Primary Care) in Wichita — a practice built from scratch with $30,000, no debt, and a conviction that the current healthcare system isn't broken, it's just optimized for the wrong people. Brandon's path to medicine was anything but linear. Math and physics degrees in three years, a Fulbr...

In Episode 39, Samuel sits down with Tim Jordan, founder of Service Catalyst and a serial entrepreneur who built and exited five companies before his 30s. Tim's journey started at 21 with an SBA loan and a business he found on BizBuySell — and it never really slowed down from there. Tim shares the moment that changed everything: standing frozen in a flower shop on February 13th, 2013, with 300...

In Episode 38, Samuel McVay, co-founder of KillerGrowth, sits down with Mark Sabbagh — serial entrepreneur, founder of Diamond Trading Group, and co-founder of Diamond Appliance Group. Mark grew up on the factory floor of his father's Brooklyn manufacturing business, hustled through the insurance industry in his early 20s, and pivoted his way into building a $30M sourcing and trading operation...

In Episode 37 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Mike Proctor , founder of StewardRight , to unpack a deeper, more intentional approach to money, investing, and what it actually means to build wealth. From starting his career during the 2008 financial crisis to navigating an identity shift that led him to launch his own advisory firm, Mike shares the real story behind building a v...

In Episode 36 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with D. Kellogg , founder of D’s Spot , for one of the most unique—and wild—episodes yet. Joined by multiple reptile guests (including a 14-foot Burmese python), this conversation is equal parts business, mission, and unforgettable experience. After a 35-year career as a truck driver, D’s life took a dramatic turn following a heart attac...

In Episode 35 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Dave Shaw , owner of Shaw’s Pest Control , for a conversation that blends blue-collar grit, long-term discipline, and what it really takes to build a business the right way. Dave shares his journey from an 18-year-old answering a newspaper ad to spending 30 years mastering his craft before taking a leap of faith to start his own com...

In Episode 34 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Dan Kreis, founder of Circle Consulting, for a deep conversation about business ownership, systems thinking, and the difference between owning a job and owning a company. Dan shares his unconventional journey—from dropping out of college and becoming an aircraft mechanic to building and eventually selling a ServiceMaster franchise w...

In Episode 33 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Ryan Murry , CEO of ICI Insurance , to talk about leadership, legacy, and building one of Kansas’ most respected insurance brokerages. Ryan shares his path from El Dorado to Chicago and back again, where he unexpectedly stepped into leadership after the passing of his father, longtime ICI leader Tom Murry. What followed were some of...

In Episode 32 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Matt Carselowey of Walnut Valley Packing to unpack the business of meat processing, retail expansion, and building a vertically integrated brand in rural Kansas. Matt shares how he grew up selling pork at farmers markets in fifth grade, watched his dad purchase a struggling processing plant in 2004, and learned the business from the...

In Episode 31 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Jason Garraway , founder of 316 Health Insurance , for one of the most transparent conversations we’ve had about healthcare, business ethics, and building trust in a broken system. Jason shares his journey from ministry to commission-only insurance sales, and how a pivotal life shift in 2015 reshaped both his faith and his business...

In Episode 30 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel takes the show to the streets — literally. Standing in the middle of Times Square with a cardboard sign that reads, “Business Owner? Be on my podcast!”, Samuel spends 90 minutes interviewing complete strangers about their businesses, their growth challenges, and the realities of entrepreneurship. What follows is part experiment, part psychology le...

In Episode 29 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Andy Brickley , owner of AJ Services and Lighthouse Drilling , for a deep dive into the realities of the Kansas oil field. A fifth-generation oilfield operator, Andy shares how he started a pipe testing business straight out of high school, grew it through trial and error, and expanded into roustabout services, production ownership,...

In Episode 28 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Kristin Bogner of Learning Lab Wichita to explore one of the most important and debated topics in America today: how we educate our kids. Kristin shares her journey from earning a journalism degree to teaching high school for 12 years, launching a healthy vending startup, and ultimately stepping into nonprofit leadership in the educ...

In Episode 27 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Noah Sims for one of the most intense and unconventional conversations we’ve ever recorded. Noah shares his story from growing up in Georgia to working brutal factory jobs, managing a Cold Stone Creamery, going through culinary school, and eventually becoming a Top 4 finalist on MasterChef . But what happens after reality TV fame is...

In Episode 26 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Dustin Stanfield , owner of Stanfield Roofing and El Dorado Building Systems , to talk about leadership, commercial construction, and what it really takes to grow a blue-collar company without losing your standards. Dustin shares his journey from training cutting horses across multiple states to working feedlots, riding pens, and ev...

In Episode 25 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Miguel Johns , founder of Milton AI , for an inspiring deep dive into entrepreneurship, fitness, and building a real software product through years of trial, pivots, and persistence. Miguel shares how a career-ending college football injury forced him to rethink his future, leading him into health science, entrepreneurship, and even...

In Episode 24 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Troy Trussell , founder of Trussell Media and host of the Strategic Motion podcast, for a practical conversation on content creation, video production, and why trust is the real currency in marketing. Troy shares his journey from graduating with a graphic design degree to unexpectedly stepping into video production when his agency b...

In Episode 23 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Syndee Scribner , co-owner of Scribner Property Management , to explore what it takes to build a scalable, trust-based service business in the real estate world. Syndee shares her path into property management, how Scribner Property Management grew from a small operation into a multi-market firm, and why systems, communication, and...

In Episode 22 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Kaytlan Berry , owner of BrewCo Coffeehouse , to unpack what it really takes to build and sustain a local, independent coffee business in a small-town market. Kaytlan shares her journey from studying entrepreneurship at Wichita State to launching Dilly Deli, expanding into BrewCo Coffeehouse, and eventually opening BrewCo To Go to m...

In Episode 21 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Tyler Norris , COO and strategy lead at Killer Growth, for a deep, reflective conversation on building businesses, learning the hard way, and staying adaptable across decades of technological change. Tyler shares his journey from growing up around entrepreneurship to building websites in the late ’90s, launching early agencies, winn...

In Episode 20 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Zach Dinicola, aka "Mr. Mixer," to explore what happens after internet fame—and how to turn attention into a sustainable, values-driven business. Zach shares the story behind his rise through viral content, what it’s like navigating sudden visibility, and the pressure that comes with building a brand in public. He opens up...

In Episode 19 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with BJ Hunt , co-founder of Walnut River Brewing Company , to unpack what it really takes to build a craft brewery from the ground up—and keep it thriving for more than a decade. BJ shares his personal journey from early missteps in college to running a family business, earning his MBA, and eventually betting on himself to start a brewe...

In Episode 18 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Timothy Shenk , General Manager of Egg Cart’n , to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, regenerative agriculture, and designing products that actually last. Timothy shares his unconventional path—from teaching and earning a music degree to helping run a family manufacturing business focused on high-quality chicken tractors...

In Episode 17 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Brian Boswell , owner of Reliable Dirt Works and Sunflower Plumbing , to unpack one of the most honest and hard-earned entrepreneurial journeys on the show. Brian shares how he went from trade school and refinery shift work to restaurant ownership, product invention, service-based entrepreneurship, and eventually building a multi-en...