Bolder Business with Paul Fontanelli

Paul shares one of his favorite quotes from Henry Ford and why mindset is often the starting point of everything you build. A lot of people decide they can’t do something before they’ve even tried. They focus on what they lack, whether it’s time, money, or the right circumstances, and that belief alone becomes the reason they stay stuck. In this mini episode of Bolder Stories , Paul explains why y...

In this episode of Bolder Business Podcast , Paul sits down with one of Bolder’s rising stars, 20-year-old manager Gustavo Escobar — known for his electric energy and relentless positivity. From earning $15 an hour at Walgreens to stepping into leadership at Bolder Adventure Park, Gustavo shares how a move from New Jersey to Texas reshaped his mindset, how a life-altering car accident tested his r...

In this episode of the Bolder Business Podcast , Paul sits down with Ryan DeJoy to talk about the unexpected path that led from helping one struggling student to building Windham Woods School — a mission-driven organization that has grown through trust, community, and purpose. Ryan reflects on nearly two decades in education, the decision to step into uncertainty, and how one conversation opened t...

In this follow-up conversation, Paul Fontanelli and Todd Jenkins reflect on how leadership changes as a business grows. Drawing from experiences in both a multi-generation legacy company and a young, fast-moving business, they explore the balance between caring deeply and letting go, using parenting as a lens for what it really means to lead. The discussion moves into practical ground, covering ho...

In this episode, Paul sits down with Todd Jenkins to explore what it takes to step into a 50-year family business overnight and lead it forward the right way. Todd shares how his background in insurance, Fidelity Investments, and a high-end lead generation startup shaped the systems-first approach he brought into Jenkins Roofing after his father’s passing. They break down how modern process; from...

In this episode, Duke Dennis walks us through the bold mission to bring Z ig Ziglar’s story to the big screen — from securing life rights to raising capital and packaging real Hollywood talent. What starts as a lifelong dream turns into a masterclass in networking, persistence, and understanding investors. Then the conversation shifts back to Bolder, where Paul shares the real challenges of runnin...

In this follow-up episode , Paul Fontanelli is joined by securities expert B rett Cenkus , along with Jake and Lance , to uncover the legal and financial realities behind raising capital. They break down what actually counts as a security, how exemptions like 506(b), 506(c), and Reg CF really work, and why your investor type determines everything from disclosures to strategy. From choosing the rig...

In this episode, Paul Fontanelli talks with investor Jake Jenkins and strategist Lance Broadway about the mindset and structure behind successful fundraising. Together, they unpack how Paul raised capital from 55 investors, the lessons learned through delays and a pandemic, and how conviction, story, and strategy turn belief into real checks.  Learn how to make your pitch “kitchen-table repeatable...

What if the most valuable business skill isn’t brilliance, but the courage to care? In this episode, host Paul Fontanelli connects with Phillip Sack , who shares his journey from humble beginnings in government housing to building teams, scaling real estate ventures, and designing a 75-acre adventure park that brings families together. Phil reveals how emotional intelligence (EQ) became his founda...

In this pilot episode , host Paul Fontanelli launches Bolder Business Podcast with the story behind Bolder Adventure Park — and a look back at a virtual conversation with Ron Lotti recorded five years ago that helped spark it all. From leaving a high-earning corporate career to building a 66,000-square-foot indoor adventure park, Paul shares the lessons, pivots, and mindset shifts that shaped the...