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In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, John Andrade sits down with Ron Granado, an experienced leader in the title insurance industry, to break down one of the most misunderstood, yet critical, components of real estate transactions: Title Insurance. Whether you’re acquiring commercial real estate property, investing in real estate, refinancing, or structuring a complex deal, title insurance plays...

In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, John Andrade sits down with Hannah Bauer, former CEO, Board Chair, and one of only twenty Maxwell Leadership Global Faculty Members, to explore what it truly takes to build resilient leadership cultures that drive sustainable performance. Hannah’s journey from CEO to board leadership gives her rare insight into what separates thriving organizations from those...

In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, John Andrade sits down with Leah Nurik, CEO and Co-Founder of Brandi AI, to unpack one of the most important shifts happening in business visibility today: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).If your brand doesn’t show up inside AI answers, you may already be invisible. Entrepreneurs have spent decades learning SEO to rank on Google. Today, decision-makers a...

In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, John Andrade sits down with Pete Sacco, Founder and President of PTS Data Center Solutions, visionary entrepreneur, technologist, and leader in the evolving world of hybrid infrastructure and digital transformation. Pete has spent over two decades designing, building, and operating mission-critical data center facilities, from enterprise and cloud environment...

What happens when success no longer feels like success? High achievers, founders, and driven professionals often wake up one day feeling disconnected from their work, their purpose, even themselves. Outwardly everything looks impressive. Inwardly, something feels off. In this powerful conversation with identity and transformation coach Jackie Leon, we unpack:• Why high performers lose their sense...

In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Gwilliam, Founder of PodUp, to break down how podcasters can turn their show into a real business asset, not just a passion project. Nathan shares proven strategies for podcast growth, audience building, and distribution systems that help creators, founders, and business owners scale reach, authority, and monetization without burning out or chasing vanity m...

In this episode of GO4CEO, I sit down with Bobby James, Founder of BoTecha, to challenge one of the most broken assumptions in small and mid-sized business: that IT has to be unpredictable, reactive, and frustrating. Bobby is leading a new conversation around a simple but powerful belief—SMB IT can be reliable, predictable, and people-centered. His flat-fee, consolidation-first approach flips the...

In this episode, William Davis leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker with nearly four decades of corporate leadership experience, shares deep insights on conscious leadership, organizational transformation, and building high-trust cultures that drive sustainable success. William breaks down:What conscious leadership really means in today’s business environmentHow leaders can shift from ma...

Starting a nonprofit doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or overwhelming. In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, John P. Andrade sits down with Christian Le Fer, Founder & CEO of Instant Nonprofit, to break down exactly how entrepreneurs, founders, and mission-driven leaders can launch a nonprofit the right way without unnecessary legal headaches or wasted time. Christian shares:The big...

In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, I sit down with AJ Cassata, entrepreneur, founder of Revenue Boost, and a leading voice in B2B sales, lead generation, and personalized outreach. AJ has helped 400+ businesses scale by replacing spammy cold emails with human-first, highly personalized outreach systems that drive real conversations and predictable revenue. In this conversation, we break down w...

In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, John P. Andrade sits down with Chanda Coston, founder of Chanda Co., to unpack what it really takes to build a business that aligns with your life not one that burns you out. Chanda helps women entrepreneurs harness their experience and create businesses that fit their current season, especially after years spent supporting others, serving in demanding roles,...

In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, John P. Andrade sits down with Forrest K. Derr, Fractional COO, integrator, and operations coach, who helps small and mid-sized business owners regain control, build structure, and scale sustainably. With over 28 years of experience across industries including tech, SaaS, telecom, construction, and landscaping, Forrest brings a rare blend of hands-on leadersh...

In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, John P. Andrade sits down with Tommie Jo Brodie, a powerhouse advisor whose career blends legal expertise, C-suite leadership, and hands-on experience guiding business owners through today’s most complex workplace challenges. Tommie Jo has spent decades working across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, helping organizations navigate compliance, mitigate...

In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, John P. Andrade sits down with George Essex, founder of BRANDED, to unpack how he scaled a B Corp marketing agency into a multi-million-dollar business in under three years, starting with nothing more than a cold LinkedIn message that landed GameStop as a marquee client. George shares the real story behind expanding a 40-year-old UK heritage brand into the U....

In this powerful episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, John P. Andrade sits down with Bishop Kevin Foreman, Ph. D. a nationally recognized pastor, entrepreneur, author, and community builder whose life is a masterclass in turning vision into meaningful action. Recognized both locally and nationally, Bishop Foreman was inducted into the Colorado Gospel Music Hall of Fame and named Colorado’s Pastor of the...

Most people talk about exits. Anthony Franco has actually lived them—six times, including multiple exits to public companies. In this candid GO4CEO conversation, Anthony goes far beyond the highlight reel. He breaks down what really happened behind the scenes at Mc Squares, why the company ended up on Shark Tank, and what life looked like after closing a deal with Kevin O’Leary. Just as important,...

In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jeff Frank and Kristy Frank, husband-and-wife founders and business partners behind Spex Expressions Optometry. Together, Jeff and Kristy share what it’s really like to build a growing healthcare practice while also building a life together. From leadership alignment and role clarity to culture, communication, and long-term vision, this c...

Jake Isham, Founder of Creative Minds, breaks down how Amazon brands and Inc. 100 companies use content to build trust, visibility, and long-term brand equity even without massive audiences or viral reach. Jake shares how his background in film and storytelling shaped his approach to digital marketing, helping brands stand out in crowded marketplaces by making their expertise clear, credible, and...

In this powerful conversation, Jordan Solender shares his journey from hustling snow shovels at 13 years old, scaling a DJ business in high school, to building a technology advisory firm that ultimately reached an eight-figure exit. But this episode isn’t about overnight success or flashy wins. It’s about the patterns, systems, and decisions Jordan used repeatedly to help founder-led businesses sc...

In this powerful interview, Tyler, Founder of Authors Unite, breaks down how he built one of the most trusted platforms helping thousands of authors publish, market, and scale their books into real businesses. Tyler shares the real story behind growing Authors Unite from early challenges and market gaps to creating repeatable systems that guide writers through publishing, branding, launch strategy...

Unlock the systems behind scalable, efficient, high-performing businesses. In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast, John Andrade sits down with Justin Lund, Business Systems Architect, Entrepreneur, Coach, Speaker, and Founder of Propel, to break down the operational frameworks that separate struggling companies from systemized, self-sustaining organizations. Justin has spent his career helping foun...

In this episode of the GO4CEO Podcast , John Andrade sits down with Jake Holmes the AI Strategist and part-time CTO behind Grow Fast, who is helping business owners finally separate AI reality from AI hype. Jake isn’t another vendor selling shiny tools. He’s a former software engineer and founder with 5+ years of hands-on experience building real AI solutions from scratch . His mission: help busin...

In this GO4CEO Founder Spotlight, Jody Jankovsky, founder of Blackline IT, breaks down what it really takes to build a resilient, high-trust, high-value technology company in today’s fast-changing digital environment. With more than 30 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, compliance, and managed services, Jody shares: ✔ How he built Blackline IT from scratch using service-first principles ✔ W...

In this powerful GO4CEO founder interview, Brandon Lolkus, the founder of Redleg Guns & Gunsmithing, shares his journey from military roots to building one of the most trusted and craftsmanship-driven firearms and gunsmithing brands in the Midwest. Brandon opens up about: ✔ His transition from the military to entrepreneurship ✔ How Redleg Guns became known for elite-level gunsmithing and custo...

Vijay Rajendran has spent his career on the frontlines of global venture building, as a startup builder, founder, executive coach, author of The Funding Framework, and a leader within 500 Global, one of the most influential accelerator networks in the world. In this powerful GO4CEO conversation, Vijay breaks down what founders really need to succeed today, not just to raise capital, but to lead wi...