Chasing The Insights

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Matthew Le Merle.  Matthew talks to us about how DeFi is reshaping banking, payments, and asset management. Matthew Le Merle is a 30-year veteran of Silicon Valley, who is shaping the future of digital finance by driving investment in some of the most transformative fintech-blockchain ventures to exist today. As Co-Founder and CEO of Blockchain Co...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Daryl Black.  Daryl talks to us about order to chaos. Daryl Black eliminates toxic leadership and micromanagement in high-growth organizations by empowering leaders of leaders to bring order to chaos in their professional and personal lives. With over 35 years of battle-tested leadership experience in high-stakes, uncertain, and rapidly changing e...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Vincent Villani.  Vincent talks to us about How to Build a 6-Figure Airbnb Business From Scratch—Without Buying Property. Vincent Villani is the co-founder of Airpreneur, a mentorship company helping 9–5 professionals build profitable Airbnb businesses—without owning a single property. In just 12 months, Adam and Vincent each scaled their own Airb...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Aaron Helton.  Aaron talks to us about Stress Management. Aaron Helton is a leadership consultant, executive coach, and author of The Path to Permission. Through his work, Aaron partners with mid-sized companies to develop strong, resilient leadership teams and transform workplace cultures. Drawing on years of experience helping businesses improve...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to James Donovan.  James talks to us about Local Market Domination using Google. James Donovan is the founder of Nine Two Media, author of Booked Solid: Marketing Strategies for Accounting Firms, and host of the podcast CFO Chronicles: The Secrets Behind Success. He helps accounting firms and service-based businesses stop chasing leads—and start conv...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Donald Barclay.  Donald talks to us about how digital technology has changed the way people obtain and understand information. Donald Barclay worked as an academic librarian from 1990 until his retirement in 2022, holding positions at New Mexico State University, the University of Houston, the Texas Medical Center, and the University of California...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Mathew Kerbis.  Matthew talks to us about the benefits of the subscription model for business. Mathew Kerbis is widely known as The Subscription Attorney —a trailblazer transforming how legal services are delivered. A recipient of the James I. Keane Award for innovative virtual law firms and named one of the Top 40 On the Rise Leading Lawyers by t...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to John Whitt.  John talks to us about Leading with Generosity and Authenticity. John Witt is a seasoned business coach, author, and trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and business leaders around the world. Known for blending strategic insight with practical wisdom, John has spent his career helping business owners create scalable, purpose-driven compa...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Jon P. Moffitt.  Jon talks to us about The 3-Legged Stool: A Mindset Framework for Starting, Running, and Exiting a Business. Jon P. Moffitt is a business strategist, investor, and founder of Next Age Wealth — a platform built to help entrepreneurs prepare, position, and prosper through capital access and legacy-driven transitions. With more than...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Andy Ide.  Andy talks to us about bringing tech to a traditional business type. Andy Ide is a Software Engineer by training and married into a horse family. Founder and Director of HorseRecords. One morning his wife expressed her dissatisfaction with storing records in notebooks or on whiteboards. Notebooks degrade and filing them can be difficult...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Paul Musson.  Paul talks to us about what truly leads to long-term success for a business. Paul Musson spent 25 years as a professional investor, managing $10 billion in assets, primarily with Mackenzie Investments in Toronto. Today, he runs his own investment consulting firm, Paddington Capital Management, and writes a weekly blog, Paulitical Eco...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Lisa L. Levy.  Lisa talks to us about How to Build a Business That Runs Without You. Lisa L. Levy is a dynamic business leader, best-selling author, and the founder of Lcubed Consulting. With a passion for helping organizations streamline operations, increase efficiency, and drive strategic success, Lisa has spent over two decades working with bus...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Richie Breaux.  Richie talks to us about Who's Your Captain? Entrepreneurial Leadership Lessons from the Bridge of a Warship. Richie Breaux is an entrepreneur, author, podcaster, wellness coach, and U.S. Navy veteran, known for blending business success with faith and purpose. Born in Peoria, Illinois, Richie survived a devastating house fire at a...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Jeanne Omlor.  Jeanne talks to us about how a broke single mom got from $0 to $1M in 17 months at 92% profit. Jeanne Omlor is a Business Strategist, multi 7-Figure Online Business Coach, and Certified Servant Leadership Executive Coach. At 54 years old she was a solo parent in deep debt and got herself online and to $1M in 17 months, without ads,...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Rich Kozak.  Rich talks to us about Getting Credit for What Makes You Unique and Outstanding. Rich Kozak is The Voice of Impact Driven Branding. After decades languaging & launching brands, he founded RichBrands specifically to serve heart-centered entrepreneurs & professionals – Evolving individual's Brands with a foundation of clarity, longevity...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Amber Gaige.  Amber talks to us about 4 Ways to Improve Your Marketing Fast. Amber Gaige is a third-generation entrepreneur, certified StoryBrand Guide, and a marketing strategist with a knack for thinking outside the box. With a proven track record of success, Amber has navigated competitive industries like manufacturing, home services, and techn...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Dr. John Oberg.  Dr. John talks to us about breaking free of the mindsets holding people back from showing up as a thought-leader. Dr. John Oberg is a Founder, CEO, Board Director, Advisor, Professor, and Investor trusted by organizations to navigate growth, conflict, and change. He founded two Austin-based healthcare innovators: Sedera, a communi...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Ciara Azam.  Ciara talks to us about taking on the big guys. Ciara Azam is a passionate software developer and the creator of Eventist, an innovative ticketing platform designed to make events more affordable and accessible. With a mission to simplify the event experience, Ciara aims to lower the barriers to entry, allowing more people to connect...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to PR Expert Josef Schinwald.  Josef talks to us about podcast guesting for high ROI. Josef Schinwald has a background in Public Relations, Media, and Marketing, he has had the privilege of serving as the Associate Publisher & Vice-president of a newspaper spanning 16 countries and as a professor at three universities. His experiences have also led h...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Nichole Daher.  Nichole talks to us about How to Turn a Personal Mission Into a Scalable, Profitable Brand. Nichole Daher is the franchise founder purpose-driven professionals turn to when they're ready to leave burnout behind and build something that truly matters. An autism mom with a healthcare background, Nichole launched Success On The Spectr...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Michael Erath.  Michael talks to us about Essential Strategies for Leaders to Build Elite Teams. Michael Erath doesn't just teach entrepreneurs how to build elite organizations—he's lived it, lost it, and built it back stronger. In his late 20s and early 30s, he scaled a business to a $45 million global enterprise. However, in 2009, the housing ma...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Caitlyn Mackrell.  Caitlyn talks to us about fraud, AI, the real "hidden but not-so-hidden" benefit of post secondary. Caitlyn Mackrell is the CEO of AuraData, a leading company specializing in providing accurate, efficient, and reliable education verification services for graduates seeking employment opportunities. Recognizing the critical role t...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Toby Potter.  Toby talks to us about Mastering Wealth Through Discipline, Not Hype. Toby Potter is a speaker, entrepreneur, and unflinching truth-teller built from the ashes of rock bottom. After losing everything — money, marriage, purpose — he didn't rebuild with motivation; he rebuilt with fire. His story isn't one of easy wins — it's forged fr...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Andrew Hall.  Andrew talks to us about Living a Remarkable Life. Andrew Hall is the co-founder of No Story Lost, a company dedicated to helping families preserve their loved ones' stories in beautifully designed books. With a passion for storytelling and a commitment to preserving legacies, Andrew's work empowers families to capture memories that...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to @Doctor Persuasion, Dr. Yaniv Zaid.  Dr. Yaniv talks to us about how to make people talk about you and your company. Known to the world as "Doctor Persuasion", economist and attorney Dr. Yaniv Zaid acts as a business consultant to government departments, private firms, and public organizations. He holds a PhD in law and utilizes his rich knowledge...