High Voltage Business Builders Podcast

Paid ads are expensive and crowded. The brands that stand out today know how to blend organic marketing, referrals, and authentic word-of-mouth… online and offline. In this episode, Neil Twa sits down with Ashley Stanford, digital strategist and co-founder of Ice Cream Social, to unpack how entrepreneurs can lower acquisition costs, create authentic content, and turn every customer into an influen...

Starting a business is hard.  The secret to success isn’t chasing easy money. It’s aligning your business with the life you want to create.  In this episode, Neil Twa sits down with Jason, founder of the Goal Crazy Planner and author of Dream Driven . Jason shares how he turned a personal struggle into a product people love, why market validation kept him going, and how he balances e-commerce with...

Margins are razor-thin on Amazon. Reimbursements are one of the easiest places to lose money. In this live session, Neil Twa and Lisa from GETIDA break down what reimbursements are, why they matter, and the major Amazon policy changes every seller needs to know. They cover how lost and damaged inventory impacts your bottom line, why new claim deadlines are shrinking from 18 months down to as littl...

Most Amazon sellers brag about revenue. But revenue doesn’t pay the bills… profit does.  David Schomer, co-host of the Firing the Man podcast, breaks down what it really takes to build a sustainable Amazon business. From managing TACoS and uncovering hidden Amazon fees to choosing the right products and using accrual-based accounting, he shares hard-earned lessons from his own journey. David expla...

Most entrepreneurs hit a wall when scaling past a few million. Phil Case has been there, AND he broke through. From 80-hour weeks to building multi-million-dollar agencies, Phil reveals the systems, leadership shifts, and client strategies that allowed him to grow from scrappy startup to powerhouse. Neil Twa sits down with Phil to unpack what it really takes to scale agencies to $10M–$50M+, the ha...

Industrial real estate has exploded in value, fueled by e-commerce growth, onshoring, and shifting supply chains. Neil Twa sits down with Joel Friedland, an industrial real estate syndicator, to talk about the surge in warehouse demand, why Chicago is a manufacturing powerhouse, and how no-debt investing keeps deals stable even in downturns. They cover the rise of onshore manufacturing, the countr...

If you haven’t updated your website in years, it’s probably costing you more than you think. Neil Twa sits down with Clayton, Shopify expert and DTC strategist, to unpack how AI is transforming e-commerce, what’s hype vs. what’s real, and how to protect your brand in a marketplace flooded with fake reviews and copycat stores.  In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ How AI is changing website design, market...

You won’t lose your job to AI. You’ll lose it to someone who knows how to use it. Neil Twa sits down with John Gargiulo, AI entrepreneur and founder of AirPost, to unpack how AI is transforming video marketing, content creation, and business at scale. From gigawatt data centers to ugly ads that convert, they explore what’s real, what’s hype, and how you can actually use AI to grow your brand witho...

You might think you’re making conscious decisions. But most of your reactions? They’re driven by your survival brain  AND they’re sabotaging your success. In this episode, Neil sits down with educator, author, and mindset strategist Mitch Weisburgh to unpack the science of mind shifting. Mitch reveals how to stop reacting on autopilot, build real resilience, and train your brain to make smarter, m...

You don’t need 100 doors. You just need a plan and a 30-year fixed mortgage. In this episode, Neil sits down with Adiel Gorel, real estate investor and founder of ICG, who has helped thousands of people build wealth through single-family rentals. Adiel reveals how he went from a Silicon Valley engineer to buying 22 homes in a single year and why the key to long-term wealth isn’t timing the market…...

Forget “growth hacks.” Understand your numbers. In this episode, Neil sits down with Jeremy Reeves to break down the economic engine behind real business growth. Jeremy shares how he scaled a supplement brand to $1 million per month and helped 8-figure companies fix cash flow and profitability by mastering one thing: the math. From customer acquisition costs to lifetime value, he explains how to d...

A single fake review could tank your entire launch In this episode, Neil sits down with Shane, founder of TraceFuse, to unpack the dark side of Amazon reviews and how sellers can legally and ethically fight back. With 500+ clients served, Shane breaks down what’s actually allowed under Amazon’s terms and what you can do to protect your listings from sabotage. In This Episode, We Cover ✅ What kind...

Your brand doesn’t need more content… it needs more connection. In this episode, Neil sits down with Axel Arzola, a filmmaker-turned-brand strategist who has helped scale content for companies, influencers, and major YouTube channels like Impact Theory . They unpack what’s really working in content today, from “FaceTime-style” ads and emotional storytelling to using data to drive massive reach on...

What if the biggest Amazon threat isn’t competition but ignorance? In this episode, Neil sits down with Pasha, a veteran Amazon seller and agency owner with over 13 years of experience. They dig into what’s actually happening behind the scenes on Amazon and why so many sellers are quietly exiting the platform. Pasha shares how he went from flipping goods on eBay to building and exiting a seven-fig...

What if the water in your home is doing more harm than good? In this episode, Neil sits down with Nelson, a U.S. manufacturer and founder of Sentry H2O, to unpack the dirty truth about most filtration systems and what clean water actually looks like in the 21st century. Nelson shares how his decades in product manufacturing led him to build a water filtration company that’s not only beating cancer...

In This Episode We Cover: ✅ The one email that launched a multimillion-user marketplace ✅  What really happens when big brands say no (and how G2A pivoted) ✅ Why culture beats strategy (and how to build it) ✅ What G2A looks for in acquisitions today ⏱️ Chapters: [1:58] The Origins of G2A: An Email That Started It All   [5:41] Why Passion, Not Profit, Drives G2A   [9:22] The Real Job of a CEO:...

  In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why your first 10–20 reviews are everything ✅ How to ethically boost reviews using funnels, inserts, and education ✅ What gets sellers flagged by Amazon’s Terms of Service ✅ The truth about Vine—and why it often backfires ✅ How review removals work (and what actually gets Amazon to take action) Chapters: [00:00] Intro: Welcome to the Review War Zone [01:47] The...

In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why most marketing efforts don't lead to clients ✅ The 4 steps of client attraction: Connect, Engage, Pre-Offer, Sell ✅ How to create lead magnets that warm people up for your offer ✅ Why selling should feel like inviting, not convincing Chapters: [03:00] Understanding Autoimmune Triggers [06:00] The 4 Phases of Client Attraction Explained [09:45] The Right Way to...

In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ How Brian lost it all in 2008—and came back smarter ✅ The rise of co-investing clubs and passive real estate deals ✅ What syndications are and how to access them for as little as $5K ✅ How Spark Rental helps investors diversify by deal type, timeline, and geography ✅ What "asymmetric returns" really mean and how to find them ✅ The new path to tax-advantaged real...

In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why perfectionism slows founders down (and what to do instead) ✅ How to scale a service business without outside capital ✅ The hiring trap most entrepreneurs fall into after 20 employees ✅ How fractional CFO services are disrupting traditional finance teams ✅ The power of reorganization and how internal structure drives external success ✅ Why fast, flexible teams...

In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why micro influencers convert better and cost far less ✅ What makes influencer outreach fail and how to fix it ✅ How founders can build brand trust by showing their face ✅ Why automation can help but never replace human connection ✅ The smart way to reuse influencer content across platforms ✅ How Afluencer helps small brands connect with verified creators   Chapt...

In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ How to test your personal brand using the "Five Words" method ✅ Why consistency in how you show up builds trust (yes, even your clothes) ✅ The difference between building a brand and becoming the brand ✅ What happens when you want to step back from the business ✅ Why Rick is focused on a 20-hour work week and what he’s doing to make it work ✅ How his "castle" met...

  In this episode of High Voltage Business Builders, Neil Twa sits down with Paul to talk all things subscription boxes—what works, what flops, and why this model still holds untapped potential for e-commerce brands. If you’re looking to add recurring revenue, improve retention, or break into new sales channels, this one’s for you.   In This Episode, We Cover: 📦 How subscription boxes evolved fro...

In This Episode, We Cover: Why mindset matters more than tactics when scaling a business   How Athin pivoted from corporate to entrepreneurship and the lessons that nearly cost him everything   His 9 Keys to Business Growth Mastery   The most underrated skill that multiplies sales: authentic speaking   What happens when you burn the wrong bridge and how to protect your relationships moving forward...

In This Episode, We Cover: What success looks like for entrepreneurs in 2025 How to build real wealth (hint: it's not about 7 figures—it’s about freedom) The core marketing principles that still outperform AI gimmicks The power of email, data, and owning your audience How to build and scale community in a disconnected digital world How Moola is helping the next generation become financially savvy...