The Vault Unlocked

From Navy uniform to nine figures, and nearly losing it all. In this episode of The Vault Unlocked, Kayvon Kay talks with Douglas James, a Navy veteran turned digital entrepreneur who built a $100M coaching business and now leads LeadFi.ai, a data-driven SaaS company transforming how businesses qualify leads. Douglas shares his rise, crash, and comeback, from early SEO experiments and Google penal...

Most companies struggle to hire top talent not because they lack opportunity—but because they rely on outdated, expensive recruiting models. In this episode of The Vault Unlocked , Kayvon Kay sits down with Walter Sabrin , founder of HireFinder and executive at Venture Employer Solutions , to uncover how small and mid-sized businesses can finally compete with Fortune 500 firms in the war for talen...

Most consultants and coaches burn out not because they lack expertise, but because they undervalue it. In this episode of The Vault Unlocked, Kayvon Kay sits down with Ann Carden, a six-time business builder and seller who specializes in helping service-based entrepreneurs make million-dollar leaps with just a handful of premium clients. Ann reveals why charging $50,000+ isn't just possible—it's e...

In this episode of The Vault Unlocked, Kayvon Kay sits down with Jess Garcia, recruiter and staffing manager in the biotech space, to uncover the truth about hiring in today's market. Jess shares her journey from selling cell phones to becoming one of the top recruiters in San Diego. She breaks down how the economy, post-COVID trends, and shifting workplace culture are reshaping recruiting and why...

Most agents don't fail due to housing market fluctuations; they fail because they don't treat real estate as a full-time business. In this episode of The Vault Unlocked, Kayvon Kay interviews Leigh Brown, broker, speaker, and author with 25 years of experience in real estate. Leigh shares her no-nonsense take on why commitment beats gimmicks, how to serve every client with professionalism, and why...

Most home builders don't fail because they can't build homes. They fail because they can't build systems. In this episode of The Vault Unlocked, Kayvon Kay interviews Grant Fuellenbach of Go First Consulting, who helps builders and remodelers integrate AI, CRMs, and practical operations tools to streamline their businesses. Together, they delve into why 90% of contractors go out of business, how t...

Most coaches think sales confidence comes from scripts. Jeanne knows it comes from self-worth. While others obsess over objection handling and clever closing lines, she's mastered the internal game, showing high-ticket sellers how to own their value so powerfully that prospects feel it before they hear it. Her clients aren't just learning to "sell", they're learning to embody the identity of a tru...

Most business owners know AI is the future, but for most, that future feels paralyzing. Between flashy AI tools, confusing jargon, and headlines about mass layoffs, they freeze… or worse, plug in automation they barely understand. Jeff MacPherson isn't selling AI as magic. He's building future-proof companies by turning their real-world data, systems, and people into scalable intelligence assets....

In this episode of The Vault Unlocked, Kayvon Kay sits down with Ken Cox, founder of Inlink.com, to reveal how small business owners can stop missing 65% of their calls and finally take control of their tech stack. Ken shares how he built Inlink, a CRM + office suite designed for solopreneurs and small businesses who are drowning in SaaS costs and disconnected tools. But the real game-changer? His...

In this episode of The Vault Unlocked, Kayvon Kay is joined by Jill Lublin, internationally known publicity strategist and bestselling author of Guerrilla Publicity. Together they explore how entrepreneurs can build credibility, attract clients, and get seen, without spending massive budgets on ads or pay-to-play media. Jill draws from decades of PR experience to explain why perception is everythi...