Beyond Fulfillment Podcast

In this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, host Dave Gulas sits down with Brian Herriot, founder of Herriot Financial and financial advisor to entrepreneurs. Brian shares his unique journey from engineering and management consulting to building a business that empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners to gain real time freedom without needing to retire early or sell their company. D...

In this episode, host Dave Gulas sits down with Van Tucker, a seasoned entrepreneur and founding team member of Harbor Locker. Van introduces Harbor Locker as a nationwide public marketplace locker network designed to provide flexible solutions for package delivery, returns, storage, and even unique uses like bag storage at nightclubs. Unlike proprietary locker systems like Amazon’s, Harbor Locker...

In this episode of Beyond Fulfillment, host Dave sits down with Kevin Thompson, entrepreneur, connector, and host of the Million Dollar Relationships podcast. Kevin shares his real-world business journey, from saving up as a fisherman in Alaska to launching a cleaning and restoration company, and eventually building a multi-million dollar publishing business through strategic partnerships and auth...

In this episode, Dave Gulas sits down with Jason Hennessey, founder and CEO of Hennessey Digital, to dive into the real journey of entrepreneurship, from humble beginnings as a mobile DJ to building and selling multiple digital agencies. Jason reveals how he taught himself SEO in the early 2000s, and how this skill evolved from a need into a passion that led him to start, scale, and sell successfu...

In this episode, Curtis McCollum, founder and CEO of Bespoke Human Potential Coaching, sits down with host Dave Gulas to share his inspiring journey from a top financial services sales professional to a sought-after performance coach. Curtis pulls back the curtain on what truly holds entrepreneurs, business owners, and founders back, including the hidden mindset patterns and early childhood belief...

In this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, Dave Gulas sits down with renowned global supply chain strategist Jim Tompkins for an eye-opening discussion on the current turbulence in trade, tariffs, and international commerce. Dive deep into the global ramifications of USMCA updates, Canada’s tariff changes, and the evolving dynamics between the US, EU, India, China, and Brazil. Jim sheds li...

In this episode, host Dave Gulas interviews Amir Haramaty, president and co-founder of aiOla, a speech AI company that’s taking the tech and logistics world by storm. With four successful exits and a history as a serial problem solver, Amir shares his journey building aiOla, starting long before AI was a hot topic. Discover how Iola helps Fortune 500 companies, like United Airlines and leading log...

In this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, Dave Gulas sits down with Jonathan Domsky, veteran entrepreneur and founder of Untangled Coaching, for an inspiring conversation tailored to fellow entrepreneurs, business owners, and startup founders. Jonathan walks us through his transformative journey—from building a successful children's accessories brand (Kidorable) to realizing his true pass...

In this episode, Dave Gulas sits down with Andrew Maffettone, founder and CEO of BlueTuskr, for an insightful conversation tailored for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and start-up founders looking for real-world growth strategies. Andrew dives into the challenges of building and scaling an e-commerce digital marketing agency in today’s fast-moving marketplace, addressing critical topics lik...

In this episode, Dave sits down with Kimberly Spencer, founder of Crown Yourself and Communication Queens, to share her honest journey through entrepreneurship, the wins, tough moments, and everything in between. Kimberly dives deep into the realities small business owners face, from struggling with self-doubt and “financial bulimia” (a cycle of earning and immediately spending) to learning how mi...

In this episode, entrepreneur and tax expert Mike Jesowshek sits down with Dave Gulas to share his journey of building multiple businesses from the age of 14, navigating setbacks, and innovating in the world of cloud-based accounting. Mike reveals actionable strategies for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup founders looking to keep more of their hard-earned money through smart tax p...

In this episode, Nick Schrock, founder and CEO of Valoroo, returns to share proven strategies for nearshoring and outsourcing in the logistics industry—valuable insights for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and start-up founders looking to scale their businesses while managing costs. Nick and host Dave Gulas go deep on how nearshoring in countries like the Philippines, Belize, and Mexico enab...

In this episode, Travis Lee, founder of 3D Mail Results, sits down with host Dave Gulas to share his entrepreneurial journey and the real story behind building a thriving business in direct mail marketing. Travis reveals how an idea born from a family-run mastermind group turned into a multimillion-dollar direct mail fulfillment company. Listen in as Travis breaks down how creative, tangible marke...

In this episode, Dave Gulas sits down with Jim Tompkins, founder of Tompkins Ventures, for a deep dive into the realities of tariffs, trade policies, and their direct impact on entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup founders. Recorded on the heels of a major tariff deadline, Jim shares clear, actionable strategies businesses are using to adapt, beyond the hype and headline noise. Jim ex...

In this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, host Dave Gulas sits down with international trade consultant Cindy Allen for a timely deep dive into the realities facing entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup founders who navigate the global marketplace. With over 35 years of experience, Cindy shares valuable, real-world insights on U.S.-China trade relations, the ongoing impact of...

In this episode, Dave Gulas sits down with renowned logistics recruiter Charlie Saffro to give entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup founders a real-world perspective on the state of the job market in logistics and supply chain as of July 2025. If you’re building a business and want the inside scoop on hiring, talent retention, and what employers and candidates are really looking for p...

In this powerful episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, host Dave Gulas sits down with entrepreneur and coach Chad Ackerman to discuss his real-world journey from launching a passion project to building, scaling, and selling his successful business, Left Field Investors, to BiggerPockets. Chad shares: ✅ How to recognize business burnout and overcome chaos ✅ The pivotal role of coaching and m...

In this episode, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Richard Blank, CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center. Richard reveals how he went from a Spanish major in Philadelphia to building a thriving business in Central America’s vibrant BPO industry. Richard shares honest insights on overcoming early career uncertainty, breaking free from societal expectations, and capitalizing on his passion f...

In this episode, Dave Gulas sits down with Jim Tompkins to break down the latest developments in global tariffs and what they mean for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and founders navigating today’s unpredictable landscape. Get insight on President Trump’s negotiation style, the impact of new reciprocal tariffs set for August 1st, and how economic shifts are directly affecting the supply cha...

In this episode, Dave Gulas sits down with Ted Santos, the seasoned founder of Turnaround Investment Partners, to explore fresh approaches to growth, innovation, and company culture that matter to every entrepreneur, small business owner, or founder. Ted shares candid stories from his 20+ years guiding leaders, including how a lesson from American Express’s radical reinvention sparked his own comm...

In this episode of Beyond Fulfillment, host Dave Gulas sits down with Brett Swarts, founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, to dive deep into the entrepreneurial grind and real strategies for thriving through tough times. Brett shares his personal story, from weathering the financial storm of 2008 to building a unique firm that helps entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and business owners defer...

In this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, Adam Koehler shares his journey from co-founding DotLoop, sold to Zillow for a nine-figure sum, to launching Content Credits, an innovative solution to the publishing industry’s struggles. Host Dave Gulas dives deep with Adam into the realities of startup life, why launching DotLoop during the 2008 housing crisis was a strategic move, and what led...

In this episode, industry veteran Jim Tompkins dives into timely strategies for navigating tariffs, international trade, and the fast-changing global supply chain. Jim shares his predictions on U.S. trade policies, breaks down the real impact of tariffs on manufacturers and importers, and explains why political and economic factors are shaping today’s trade deals. This discussion goes deep on risk...

In this episode, Dave sits down with Justin Snyder, founder of Forest Superfoods, to explore Justin’s remarkable journey from packing orders in his spare bedroom to building an 8-figure superfoods brand in Australia. Justin shares how a fascination with health foods, cultivated during travels in India, led him to launch Forest Superfoods, despite limited resources and zero experience in the supple...

In this episode, host Dave Gulas sits down with Bill Carlin, co-founder and CMO of Racklify, to dig into the behind-the-scenes story of building a digital marketplace in the 3PL (third-party logistics) industry. Bill shares how his journey started as an e-commerce seller, evolved into running a fulfillment warehouse, and led him to create Racklify—a free, ad-supported platform connecting merchants...