Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , Kim Miller-Hershon sits down with Kevin O'Neill — a multi-business owner who has built and scaled several seven-figure lifestyle businesses in the water sports industry. Kevin brings a raw, unfiltered, and refreshingly honest perspective on entrepreneurship, sharing the highs, the failures, and the unconventional path that led hi...

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In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , Kim Miller-Hershon sits down with Dusty Goldson — CEO of Tectonic, a company he built over 25+ years without outside funding, hype cycles, or chasing trends. Dusty shares a grounded, no-nonsense perspective on leadership and growth, shaped by real-world experience scaling teams, navigating five acquisitions, and building business...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , Kim Miller-Hershon sits down with Paul Shrater — an entrepreneur who has built and scaled over a dozen companies across e-commerce, manufacturing, third-party logistics, and emerging digital markets. Paul shares a powerful and unconventional take on business growth, challenging the long-standing belief that success comes from foc...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , Kim Miller-Hershon sits down with Angelo D’Amico, a CEO leading a multimillion-dollar manufacturing company. Angelo brings a rare combination of real-world executive experience and deep thinking, shaped by his background in economics and philosophy. Instead of offering surface-level leadership advice, he challenges the way we thi...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , Kim Miller-Hershon sits down with Ken Cox for a conversation that goes way beyond surface-level AI talk. From running massive data systems to doing stand-up comedy, Ken breaks down what most people are missing: → AI can already replace most computer-based tasks → The real risk isn’t AI — it’s blind trust in it → And the biggest s...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , Kim Miller-Hershon sits down with Kurt Uhlir — CMO, growth operator, and a leader who’s helped scale companies through hypergrowth, acquisitions, and even an $880M IPO. But here’s the twist… Kurt challenges the very idea of what leadership is supposed to look like. Conventional wisdom says: 👉 Leaders must always be certain 👉 Gr...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , Kim Miller-Hershon sits down with Joel Miller, co-founder of The Sky Floor, a boutique marketing agency he runs with his identical twin brother. Joel shares a refreshingly honest take on business growth, challenging the “scale or die” mindset that dominates today’s entrepreneurial world. While many chase rapid expansion, Joel and...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , Kim Miller-Hershon sits down with Matt Levenhagen, founder of Unified Web Design and host of The Builders Podcast . Matt has been building online since the early 2000s—starting with affiliate sites and digital products before evolving into a full-service web agency. Today, his company serves clients globally, with a strong focus...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , Kim Miller-Hershon sits down with Dave Gli, co-founder of Easy DC 3PL, a Kentucky-based logistics company providing warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation services to manufacturers and e-commerce businesses. Dave also hosts the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast , where he explores the entrepreneurial journey and the mindset behind...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , Kim Miller-Hershon sits down with Ben Wong, a seasoned product and strategy executive, fractional Chief Product Officer, and founder of Blue Harmony Advisory—a boutique firm helping companies grow with purpose, clarity, and measurable impact. Ben shares insights from nearly two decades of experience guiding growth-stage technolog...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom, i sits down with Clint Rush, a decorated combat veteran and business executive currently serving as president and Managing Partner of Cabinetry and Millwork Concepts. Clint shares his unconventional journey—from studying at the University of Wisconsin to enlisting in the U.S. Army following 9/11, serving nearly a decade with overs...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , I sit down with Shirley Wantland , CEO of Recovery Consultants, a company providing bespoke recovery support for individuals and families navigating addiction, mental health, and behavioral health challenges. Shirley shares her journey growing up as the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants in Oklahoma, where fitting in felt like sur...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , I sit down with Jerry, an entrepreneur who has built, bought, and sold over a dozen businesses, generating more than $450 million in revenue. Jerry shares his journey from growing up in extreme poverty as one of nine children to building a life and career from nothing no degree, no safety net, and no shortcuts. Through it all, he...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , I sit down with Michael Black , founder and CEO of Success Tutoring , one of Australia’s fastest-growing education franchises, and author of the bestselling book Millionaire Tutor . Michael shares his journey from starting a tutoring business in a spare room as a teenager to building a global education brand with over 100 locatio...

In this milestone episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , I’m celebrating a moment that feels both exciting and a little surreal— Episode 50 . In less than a year, this podcast has grown into a space where leadership clichés come to retire and honest conversations about growth, business, and being human can actually take center stage. And while a podcast might look like a solo...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , I sit down with Diane Wheeler, founder and CEO of Home Hub AI, a tech startup building an ecosystem that helps homeowners track, protect, and grow the value of their homes. After spending more than 25 years in banking, Diane took an unexpected turn into entrepreneurship when she realized how little support homeowners receive afte...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , I sit down with Tori Barker , founder of Creative Marketing , a digital marketing agency focused on helping coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs increase their visibility and grow their businesses. Tori shares her journey from spending 15 years in corporate marketing to accidentally becoming an entrepreneur in 2019. What start...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , I sit down with Evelyn Ackah , founder of Ackah Business Immigration Law , a cross-border immigration law firm supporting professionals and businesses across Canada and the United States. Evelyn shares her journey from starting her legal career at major firms in Toronto to building her own practice while adopting twins as a singl...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , I sit down with Maitjian Welke, founder and co-owner of CMI Solutions , a Silicon Valley based managed IT services and cybersecurity company she founded in 2008. Maitjian shares her journey from growing up in Indonesia to becoming a software engineer in Silicon Valley, leading global engineering teams at companies like IBM, Cisco...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , I sit down with Arash Shokouh, founder and managing principal of Off Tech , a managed IT services company supporting small businesses across the West Coast. Arash shares how cybersecurity has become one of the most urgent priorities for modern businesses and why “zero trust” is no longer optional. From business email compromise t...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom, I sit down with Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, a digital agency helping builders and trades create smarter websites and measurable growth through practical SEO and clear strategy. Wes shares how real progress in business often starts with a different question: What would this look like if it were easy? From cold plunges and br...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , I sit down with Rob Broadhead , a veteran software architect, entrepreneur, and mentor with over 30 years of experience in technology and business. Rob is the founder of RB Consulting and the voice behind the Develop podcast, where he helps developers and business leaders turn ideas into real-world results. Rob and I talk about t...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , I sit down with Jacopo Iasiello , an entrepreneur who went from chasing a professional soccer career in Italy to rebuilding his life after a career-ending injury — and eventually creating success in business and real estate. Jacopo shares how failure shaped his mindset, including the moment he slept on the floor of his first fail...

In this episode of Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom , I sit down with Mike Barefoot , a longtime entrepreneur and former staffing firm owner who has spent more than two decades placing professionals, leading teams, and navigating the realities of business growth. Mike shares how his career evolved from corporate recruiting into building his own IT staffing firm and why he’s now shif...