Inner Edison Podcast by Ed Parcaut

In this episode of Inner Edison Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Mike Deaton for a conversation about layoffs, entrepreneurship, land investing, and reinventing life after corporate America. Mike shares how he spent more than two decades in big tech operations and supply chain before getting laid off, then deciding not to jump back into another W-2 job. Instead, he and his wife stepped into the...

In this episode of Inner Edison Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Kira Shishkin, founder of Informed Now, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, media trust, and the challenge of building a better way to consume news. Kira shares how her life experience across Ukraine, Israel, and the United States shaped her perspective on information conflict and why she became convinced that bad informatio...

In this episode of Inner Edison Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Mike Jesowshek for a practical conversation about small business taxes, proactive planning, and the financial mistakes that keep entrepreneurs stuck. Mike explains why most business owners think about taxes too late, why tax prep is not the same as tax planning, and how better bookkeeping, better structure, and better strategy can...

In this episode of Inner Edison Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Randy Gage for a powerful conversation about failure, prosperity, mindset, and reinvention. Randy shares the hard truth of his early life, including poverty, addiction, arrest, and the painful wake-up calls that forced him to change direction. From there, he walks through the long process of rebuilding himself through daily self-de...

In this episode of Inner Edison Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with John DeDakis for a wide-ranging conversation about journalism, media, fiction writing, personal loss, and reinvention. John shares stories from a 45-year journalism career that included covering the White House and spending 25 years at CNN, including his final years on The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer. He talks about what chang...

In this episode of Inner Edison Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Evan Poling, founder of BizRetire, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, startup friction, and what it really takes to build a marketplace business. Evan shares the story behind BizRetire, a platform designed to connect business buyers and sellers more directly and reduce the bottlenecks of the traditional broker-driven proces...

In this episode of Inner Edison Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Aubrey Amatelli, founder and CEO of PayRio, to talk about what it takes to build a company in a highly regulated and often misunderstood industry. Aubrey shares her path from startup life in Silicon Valley to a long career at J.P. Morgan, and how that background in payments and banking gave her the foundation to launch PayRio. The...

In this episode of Inner Edison Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Chad Link and Rob Brower to talk about the idea behind Swivel and why they believe the real estate industry is overdue for disruption. Chad brings nearly two decades of real estate experience, including brokerage ownership, agent training, and thousands of transactions. Rob brings a background in digital media, technology, and busi...

Join Ed Parcaut as he sits down with Téa Phillips, inventor and founder of MetaFlex Glove, for an inspiring discussion on creativity, resilience, and the realities of building a mission-driven startup. In this episode, Téa Phillips shares her journey from growing up in a family of tinkerers and makers to developing a Class 1 medical device designed to help people with hand pain and mobility challe...

Join Ed Parcaut, host of the Inner Edison Podcast, for a dynamic conversation with Catrina Mitchum and Vincent Weberink as they explore the world of online course creation, learning design, and the evolving landscape of adult education. In this episode, Catrina Mitchum shares her journey from higher education to building her own business focused on helping entrepreneurs and educators create effect...

Join hosts Seth and Ed Parcaut as they sit down with serial entrepreneur Vincent Weberink, whose journey spans 14 startups across Europe and the cutting edge of tech, AI, and filmmaking tools. Discover the lessons learned from decades of entrepreneurship, how to avoid common pitfalls, and why controlling technology is crucial for creators today. Vincent shares insights from his new book, explains...

Ed Parcaut's Inner Edison Podcast brings you insider stories from entrepreneurs, innovators, and thought leaders who turn obstacles into opportunities. In this episode, Seth sits down with Gerry Hays, seasoned venture capitalist and founder, to explore the rapidly evolving world of AI app development, venture capital trends, and startup strategy. Discover how advances in AI "no-code" tools are rev...

Join host Ed Parcaut for a candid conversation with entrepreneur and former Marine, Dave Wolcott, as they explore how our greatest accomplishments often spring from our greatest defeats. In this inspiring episode, Dave shares his transition from military service to the world of entrepreneurship and investing, revealing how losing more than half his wealth in the dot-com crash prompted a relentless...

Join Seth as he welcomes Tony Bradshaw—a digital innovator, entrepreneur, and first-generation millionaire—on this episode of the Ed Parcaut podcast. Tony shares his transformative journey from working alongside Dave Ramsey to launching his own educational brands and coaching program. Delving into the evolution of radio, podcasting, and the impact of technology like AI on content creation, Tony an...

Join host Seth as he sits down with RaterHQ, also known as Darin Roberge, President of Motor Works Companies, for an energetic conversation blending passion, entrepreneurship, and the evolution of automotive culture. In this episode, you'll hear Darin's journey from a youth immersed in a car- and motorcycle-loving family to touring the country in hardcore punk bands, and ultimately landing in the...

On this episode of the Inner Edison podcast, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Justin Snyder, founder of Forest Superfoods, for a revealing conversation about the supplement industry and what it really means to pursue health today. Justin Snyder shares eye-opening stories about the risks of synthetic vitamins and why sticking to whole food sources makes a difference in our wellbeing. You'll hear abou...

In this episode of the Inner Edison Podcast, host Ed Parcaut sits down with William Holsten, a self-described "business mistake prevention specialist" and former brand manager and innovator with nearly 40 years in corporate America. William shares the behind-the-scenes story of launching a family side-gig that invented and patented "Pitch Burst," a water balloon party game that took off—with some...

Unlock the secrets to mastering LinkedIn and harnessing the power of AI with "Inner Edison," hosted by Ed Parcaut. In this insightful episode, Ed sits down with Al Kushner, author of The AI LinkedIn Advantage, to dive deep into proven strategies for business growth, personal branding, and maximizing results on LinkedIn. Discover Al's journey from the insurance industry to becoming a LinkedIn exper...

Join Ed Parcaut as he sits down with Jeff Holman, CEO and seasoned attorney, for a deep dive into the evolving world of fractional legal services, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Discover how Jeff Holman turned his engineering background into a unique law practice focused on startups and scalable legal solutions. The conversation explores the challenges of specializing in a niche, the benefits o...

In this episode, Ed Parcaut welcomes Dr. Roger Wu to the Inner Edison Podcast, joined by co-host Mike Kelly. Dr. Wu shares his journey from childhood dreams of becoming an aeronautical engineer to establishing himself as a successful optometrist in Los Angeles. He discusses his experience working in busy pathology-focused clinics, his move into entrepreneurship, and how he weathered economic downt...

In this episode of the Inner Edison Podcast, host Ed Parcaut welcomes pioneering entrepreneur Joshua Onysko, founder of Pangea Organics, Alpine Provisions, and several other planet-friendly brands. Discover Joshua Onysko's journey from dropping out of school at 15 and backpacking across Asia, to building successful, sustainability-driven businesses. They dive into topics like ADHD and entrepreneur...

Host Ed Parcaut sits down with Mike Peterson, author of Leading in the Age of Digital Disruption and founder of Apex Consulting Partners, to explore how modern leaders can turn setbacks into setups for success. Mike shares his journey from wildland firefighter to HR and IT leadership, including the life-changing moment that inspired him to become an entrepreneur. Tune in to hear Mike's approach to...

What does it take to turn your setbacks into true success? In this episode, Ed Parcaut sits down with Marianne Hickman—international speaker, coach, and mentor—who went from being a single mom on food stamps to becoming a millionaire entrepreneur and sought-after speaker on stages in 17 countries. Dive into the honest conversation about resilience, overcoming personal and financial struggles, boun...

In this inspiring episode, Ed Parcaut sits down with brand visionary, storyteller, and serial entrepreneur Jorge Olson. Jorge's incredible journey took him from growing up in Tijuana without running water or electricity, to building five public companies, raising over $100 million, and authoring five books—including "Marketing Karma." Tune in as Ed Parcaut and Jorge Olson discuss how creativity ou...

Join Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly each morning for your daily dose of real estate market insights—served up with humor and straight talk. In this episode, they break down the latest numbers on home sales, rates, and market inventory, plus offer practical advice on buying, refinancing, and navigating today's real estate landscape. You'll get the inside scoop on national and local trends, current legis...