High Stakes With Steve Rozenberg

Most people think failure is the end of the story, but Casey Fabling proved it can be the beginning of a better one. For more than 25 years, Casey has helped homeowners turn houses into homes they truly love, but after growing his company to nearly $10 million, Casey watched it disappear when the market shifted. Instead of letting that define him, he rebuilt from the ground up, with better systems...

Most people measure success by what they build. Christopher Bolio measures it by who they become along the way. As the leader of Alair Homes Houston, Christopher has built a reputation for transparency, disciplined systems, and delivering an exceptional client experience. Beyond the job site, he's an entrepreneur, industry advocate, Ironman athlete, and President of the Greater Houston Builders As...

Most entrepreneurs believe growth is about working harder, Eric Fortenberry believes it's about building better. What started as a mission to help one construction company has grown into a platform serving thousands of contractors across the industry. But despite the growth, the message remains the same: great businesses aren't built by doing everything yourself. In this conversation with Steve, E...

Can you build a successful business without sacrificing your family, freedom, and health? In this episode of High Stakes with Steve Rozenberg, Steve sits down with Stacey Hylen, business coach, AI consultant, former Vice President of Consulting for Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes, entrepreneur, speaker, and new grandmother. Stacey shares her journey from sales and corporate success to building a busi...

Nick Peret shares his journey from growing up in a family of tradespeople to becoming a systems and operations specialist for contractors. Drawing from his experience in marketing, sales automation, and working alongside successful roofing businesses, Nick explains why most contractors don't have a lead problem, they have an operations problem. The conversation explores the importance of systemizi...

Most people wait for the market to improve. Kevin Davidson isn't most people. A professional with 5 years of experience in property management, 3 years in Real Estate Title Insurance & Presidents Club award winner in 2025, shares with Steve the key to tackling and mastering new industries and the strive for success that comes with hard work. While others are sitting on the sidelines talking ab...

— Eric's story is a masterclass in embracing the unknown. Ever wondered what it takes to navigate uncharted waters in all areas of life? 🚢✨ Drop a 🔥 if you're ready to embrace the adventure, no matter how risky it looks. Eric sailed for 7 years — through storms, new cultures, and endless horizons — and shared how those lessons shaped his success today. He learned to let go of the certainty that...

Too many people are chasing the finish line… and missing the whole point This episode is about the journey. The lessons. The pivots. The pain nobody sees. And what it really takes to build a business and a life that actually feels worth it. I sat down with Chris Picciurro and we talked about: ✅ why the journey is the destination ✅ building a business without losing yourself ✅ letting go of peop...

🚀 High-Stakes Business Transformation 🚀 This week on the Steve & Daniel Bennett Podcast, we dive into JobTread, the next evolution in construction business efficiency. Join Steve, Daniel, and their team at the Rosenberg Group as they share how decades of industry expertise are being supercharged with cutting-edge software. Don’t miss this masterclass in scaling smarter! Tune in now! 🎙️ #Stev...

Failure isn’t the end—it’s training. 💥 Peter Burns has built 150+ businesses and faced it all… COVID, legal battles, setbacks. His mindset? 👉 Failure = tuition. Diversify. Start small. Keep moving. It’s not about never falling—it’s about getting back up smarter every time. 💪 Drop one if you believe resilience makes the difference 👇 What’s a failure that turned into your biggest lesson?

Join a group of elite business owners, and finally create the life, freedom, and wealth you’ve dreamed of! 👉🏼 Sign up for the 2 Day Takeoff Business Summit here: takeoffsummit.com __________________________________ https://steverozenberg.com/ __________________________________ Steve Rozenberg, originally aspiring to be an international pilot, navigated a challenging shift in his career trajector...

Everybody has a story. The problem is, most people never stop long enough to ask. In this episode of High Stakes, Steve Rozenberg sits down with Gabrielle Dolan to talk about curiosity, human connection, and why some of the most powerful conversations in life happen when you ask one simple question: “What’s your story?” From chance conversations around the world to meaningful lessons in business a...

The NFL Dream That's Almost Unreachable—Until It Wasn't 🏈✨ Ever felt like your big goal was just... too far out of reach? Drop a 🔥 if you've ever been told "it's not possible." Folks, my guest Kyle's story is proof that you don't need to be the star to shine. Coming from a non-scouted college walk-on to signing with the Arizona Cardinals — his journey was fueled by relentless belief and a refus...

Tag someone who needs to hear this today 👇 You never know what someone is carrying inside until you stop to ask. That brief moment of curiosity can reveal a past or a future they’ve never shared. In a world where we're constantly rushing, taking time to genuinely connect can change everything—for them and for you. Casual conversations often hide stories of resilience, failure, and growth. When I...

Ever wonder what truly keeps us grounded during a crisis? It’s not just skills—it's the mindset we train for every day. ✈️ Drop a 💥 if you’ve ever faced an emergency and stayed calm enough to handle it. In both flying a plane and running a business, the same rules save the day: take a breath, establish roles, identify the problem, then act. That's what separates amateurs from pros—practice like y...

In the latest episode of High Stakes with Steve Rozenberg, two dynamic entrepreneurs, Andy Weins and Lynn Corazzi, share their unique journeys and the critical role that numbers play in business success. The conversation delves into their experiences, challenges, and the importance of data-driven decision-making in today’s entrepreneurial landscape. Andy Weins, a fourth-generation entrepreneur, be...

Drop a 🔥 if you’re ready to unlock the mindset secrets that can push you past your limits. I've learned that success isn't just about skills or knowledge—it's about changing the stories we tell ourselves. From childhood beliefs of scarcity to the fears of standing out, I’ve seen how those stories keep us stuck. But here’s the truth: you can de-hypnotize yourself and rewrite your beliefs. It’s lik...

From Losing $50M to Rebuilding Success | Rod Khleif on Mindset, Resilience & Real Estate | High Stakes Podcast What would you do if you lost $50 million… and had to start over from scratch? In this powerful episode of High Stakes with Steve Rozenberg, Steve sits down with real estate investor, entrepreneur, and mentor Rod Khleif to talk about resilience, mindset, and what it really takes to bu...

🎙️ New Episode – High Stakes with Steve Rozenberg 🎙️ This one goes deep. Steve sits down with Aaron Chapman for a raw conversation about adversity, reinvention, legacy, and what success really means. From oil fields and mining… To losing everything in 2008… To rebuilding, writing a book, and redefining wealth beyond money. They talk about: 🔥 The “cheat code” to life 📚 Why most people ignore the...

What if you could skip 10 years of mistakes… And buy cash flow instead of building from scratch? This week, Steve sits down with Paul Lajoie — CPA turned serial entrepreneur who has bought and sold 20+ businesses over 25 years. They dive into: 💰 How to buy a business with as little as 5% down 📉 The costly mistakes most first-time buyers make 🧠 Why ego kills wealth 🚀 Scaling vs. diversification...

🚨 LIVE TOMORROW: High Stakes with Steve Rosenberg 🚨 Tomorrow we’re going deep. On this episode of High Stakes with Steve Rosenberg, Steve sits down with Mahesh M. Thakur — former executive at Microsoft, Amazon, GoDaddy, and Intuit — now an executive coach helping leaders win in high-pressure environments. 💥 From competing against Google in the early Bing days 💥 To leading through COVID as a fi...

In this episode of High Stakes with Steve Rozenberg, Steve sits down with Dr. Bushra Khan —professor, speaker, entrepreneur, and leader—to talk about the chapters that actually shape us. Everyone has a story. Most people never tell it.   From being kicked out of university (twice) to becoming a professor… From self-doubt and imposter syndrome to purpose, faith, and leadership… From survival mode t...

Success isn’t just about achievements — it’s about the stories we share and the space we create for others to grow. ✨ For years, I chased constant achievement. But the real breakthrough came when I learned to slow down, embrace solitude, and allow vulnerability to guide me. During a challenging swim, I stopped and found myself surrounded by schools of stingrays. In that quiet moment, it hit me: s...

Every person has a story—we just rarely stop long enough to ask. In this episode, Steve sits down with Dr. Michelle Johnston, leadership professor, author, and connection expert, for a powerful conversation about identity, leadership, and why connection is the missing link in business and life. From growing up constantly moving, to redefining leadership beyond titles and résumés, this episode dive...

In this High Stakes conversation, Saahil Mehta breaks down what most leaders get wrong about success. Saahil is a global entrepreneur, bestselling author, and elite leadership coach who works with founders and CEOs across 25+ countries — many running multi-million-dollar enterprises. His mission is simple but uncommon: scale without sacrifice. In this episode, we go beyond tactics and talk about t...