Builders of Authority

Reinvention changes you if you let it. This conversation is a reminder that growth is rarely loud and almost never linear. I sat down with Aaron Mansfield to talk about rebuilding after disruption, redefining success, and staying disciplined when responsibility gets heavier. We talked about business, but we also talked about life. About building something stable without losing yourself in the proc...

200 episodes later and the biggest lesson has nothing to do with downloads. This milestone episode goes deeper than a celebration. It’s a real look at what 200 episodes have required, what they’ve created, and why most people never get to experience the best part of podcasting… because they stop before the real impact ever begins. I share what this podcast has done for my life, my business, my net...

Most people think short term rentals are just about listings, bookings, and hoping for great reviews. The truth is, the right strategy, structure, and management can completely change how that investment performs. I sat down with Jeffrey Lage, to talk about how STR owners can think smarter, operate better, and create real returns while protecting their time and sanity. We get into strategy, accoun...

Building a business is easy compared to building one that actually lasts. In this episode, I sit down with Corey Lewis, CEO and Owner of Xtra Mile Fitness, to talk about leadership, resilience, and what it takes to grow through hard seasons without losing your values. We unpack what it means to build a business around people, culture, and long-term thinking instead of quick wins. Corey founded Xtr...

Tommy and Tara Holstein didn’t just build an outdoor living company. They built a partnership that works, in business and in life. In this conversation, we explore what it really looks like to grow a company together, navigate roles, communicate effectively, and evolve a business model with intention. What this episode covers:  • Running a company with your spouse  • Building high-end outdoor livi...

This episode breaks down what the last twelve months have actually looked like as I rebuilt Builders of Authority into a multi million dollar agency. Not the surface level story, the reality of growth, pressure, rebuilding, clarity, and proving to myself what was possible. This year reshaped me as a leader, as a business owner, and as a person. Here’s what it really took. This is a preview of what...

Choosing the right financial advisor can make or break your long term financial future. I sat down with Brian Bachelier of Hawthorne Capital to talk about the decisions that create real financial security, the red flags people miss, and the qualities every great advisor should have. Brian’s background is unique, Chicago Board of Trade, hedge fund management, equity trading, strategy development, a...

Most people talk about business growth but ignore the mental and physical toll that comes with it. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dustin Adamo to unpack the real foundation of high performance: mental clarity, quality sleep, movement, nutrition, and learning to manage stress instead of pushing through it. Dustin takes a holistic approach to mental health by combining traditional therapy with...

In this episode, I sit down with Alex Vaughn, a Worksite Benefits Specialist with Globe Life Liberty National Division and Assistant Wrestling Coach at Fox High School. Alex’s story is one every entrepreneur and professional can relate to. From working multiple jobs, chasing stability, to finally finding clarity by taking a leap of faith. He shares how a single decision reshaped his career, built...

In this episode, I talk with Ashley Taylor-Maland, creator, speaker, and host of This Is Where We Heal Podcast. Ashley empowers men and women healing from abuse, using her story to inspire others to find strength and self-worth. We dive into how storytelling can become a tool for healing, how to create content with compassion, and why honesty is the foundation of trust and influence online. Ashley...

Today, I’m joined by a guest who’s doing some really innovative things in the trades industry, Nate Keller, the Co-Founder and Chief Sales Officer of Free2Grow. Free2Grow is transforming how contractors handle customer communication by using AI-powered CSRs built specifically for home service businesses. Before launching the AI side, Nate and his team actually ran a live call center, so they under...

In this episode, I sits down with Pat Imig, founder of Imig Communications, a St. Louis based video marketing agency that helps brands and local businesses create content that actually converts. Pat shares his journey from hosting shows for CBS Sports Radio and the New England Patriots to launching a creative agency that blends storytelling, authenticity, and strategy. They discuss: The importance...

On this week’s episode, I’m joined by my good friend Todd Liscombe, owner of Liscombe Tree Service in St. Charles, Missouri, and a returning guest whose first episode remains one of our most-watched to date. Todd is a serial entrepreneur who has built multiple successful businesses, including tree services, storage facilities, and even a go-kart track. Beyond business, he’s someone who continues t...

We are live here at Adventure Unknown in Fenton, MO. I’m joined by a returning guest, Brad Starnes, with Talent Fuze, to talk about a major announcement we both made a couple of weeks ago. Builders of Authority has officially acquired Screamin Cow Marketing Group. Brad and I first connected back in 2021 when he joined our BOA Mastermind and became one of my first 1-1 coaching clients. Over the pas...

In this episode, I sat down with someone who doesn’t just coach entrepreneurs, he helps transform them from the inside out. Mike Kitko is a performance coach, speaker, and author who believes that your inner world creates your outer world , and he’s got the life experience to back it up. Mike went from chasing success in the corporate world to facing personal rock bottom. That turning point led hi...

In this episode, I sat down with someone who brings serious heart, hustle, and leadership into everything he does, Rocky Aliberti, Co-Founder of NEUAGE Health + Wellness. Rocky’s story is about more than just business. It’s about building something real, something rooted in purpose, relationships, and results. From coaching a national champion college hockey team to scaling a fast-growing wellness...

In this episode, I sat down with John Morgan, co-owner and General Manager of Premium Kitchen & Bath, to talk about what it really means to scale a service-based business the right way. John runs the company alongside his wife, Candice, and together they've grown it into a $7M+ remodeling business known for its quality, speed, and high-touch service. From the outside, it might look like t...

In this episode, I sat down with someone who brings depth, perspective, and intentionality to everything he does, Dan Luigs. Dan is a successful business owner, coach, and speaker who's made it his mission to help entrepreneurs build thriving businesses without sacrificing what matters most. Whether it's family, faith, health, or impact, Dan believes that business shouldn't just be...

In this episode, I sat down with someone who’s built a business that’s less about policies and more about people, Ed Fogelbach. Ed is a Farmers Insurance agent based in Eureka, Missouri, but what he’s really known for is building trust, relationships, and community. While most people think of insurance as something you only deal with when something goes wrong, Ed takes a proactive and deeply perso...

In this episode, I sat down with someone who brings a deep and proven perspective to the world of digital marketing, Bob Mastis. Bob is the Principal and Founder of Digital Intersection, an integrated marketing communications agency that helps clients across both nonprofit and for-profit industries create marketing that actually works. While most agencies talk about creativity, Bob and his team ar...

In this episode, I sat down with Greg Berney. Greg went from a full-time career in healthcare administration to building a multi-million dollar real estate investment business in just a few years. He didn’t just create income. He built personal freedom. As the 2023 Franchisee of the Year at Joe Homebuyer Triad Group, Greg led his company to nearly two million dollars in revenue while staying deepl...

In this episode, I sat down with someone who’s built a wildly successful brand by doing things on her own terms, Jamie Thurber. Jamie is a business and lifestyle coach who’s known for cutting through the noise with her no-BS approach to execution, energy management, and alignment. She’s been helping entrepreneurs and high performers redefine what success looks like, not based on hustle and burnout...

In this episode, I got to sit down with someone who’s changing the way people think about healthcare, performance, and long-term pain relief—Dr. Ian McIntosh. Ian is a chiropractor, rehab specialist, and founder of Health & Performance Center, and what he’s built is completely different from the traditional crack-you-and-send-you-on-your-way model. His approach blends chiropractic care, streng...

In this episode of the Builders of Authority podcast, I got to sit down with someone I’ve looked forward to connecting with for a while, Bob Houchin. If you're in or around the home services space, there’s a good chance you’ve heard his name before. Bob’s the host of The Successful Contractor podcast and has been in the industry for over two decades. He’s interviewed more top-performing contr...

In over 175 episodes since launching this podcast, I’ve never had a repeat guest, until now. I’m excited to welcome back David Marks. David and I met in 2020, when I created a local STL Facebook group to support businesses during Covid — while I was still in medical device sales. He was one of the first people I interviewed. That video is still floating around YouTube, and it’s wild to see how far...