Million Dollar Flip Flops

📝 Episode Summary In this episode, Rodric sits down with Fuquan Bilal — real estate developer, fund manager, and self-described “superhero” to his kids — to talk about identity, resilience, and building wealth with intention. Fuquan has been in real estate since 1999, has survived multiple market cycles (including the ’08 crash), and now runs a fund focused on luxury spec homes in New Jersey and...

📝 Episode Summary In this episode, Rodric sits down with Chris Majer, founder of the Human Potential Project, to talk about AI, leadership, and what it actually takes to transform individuals and organizations. Chris has spent 35+ years working with elite athletes, special forces, and corporate leaders, blending eastern practices (like Aikido and meditation) with western psychology and performanc...

📝 Episode Summary In this episode, Rodric sits down with Venchele Saint Dic , founder of Pathway Coach Writing , to talk about how to turn jargon-heavy ideas into clear, human writing— without burning out in the process. Venchele combines her background in public health with her work as a writing coach, ghostwriter, and editor to help entrepreneurs, experts, and organizations use writing as a bra...

📝 Episode Summary In this episode, Rodric sits down with Brandon Liebowitz, founder of SEO Optimizers, to unpack what actually works in SEO now that AI, ChatGPT, and LLMs are changing how people search. Brandon has been doing SEO since 2007, back when you could rank by stuffing a few keywords on a page and blasting low-quality backlinks. Those days are gone. He breaks down why SEO is not instant,...

Episode Summary In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with David Webb, better known as “The No Money Millionaire.” David grew up in inner-city Detroit with a single mom on welfare, surrounded by people who believed you trade hours for dollars, hope for overtime, and pray it’s enough. No one talked about cash flow. No one modeled passive income. Today, David buys real estat...

Episode Summary What if you stopped living in fear, stopped buying the story you’ve been fed, and actually designed the life you want — on purpose? In this episode, Rodric sits down with Dennis Meador (DM), a lifelong entrepreneur who now lives on an island in San Pedro, Belize , running a seven-figure business largely from his laptop. Dennis has been in marketing for 30+ years , with over 22 year...

Episode Summary If LinkedIn still feels like “that place bankers go to hire people,” this episode will change how you see it. Rodric sits down with Al Kushner , author of The AI LinkedIn Advantage , to break down how to use AI + LinkedIn together to save time, show up strategically, and position yourself as a thought leader — without living on the platform 24/7. Al has been on LinkedIn for over 20...

Episode Summary In this episode, Rodric sits down with entrepreneur and former teacher Billy Sammons , founder of Live Local Warm Marketing , to talk about ditching cold leads and building a business on relationships instead. Billy shares how a simple decision to film a free commercial for a local brewery turned into a repeatable strategy for meeting business owners, becoming the “mini mayor” of h...

Episode Summary In this powerful conversation, Holly Porter shares the near-death experience that completely rewired her life, business, and beliefs.  After 70 days in the hospital with COVID, multiple intubations, sepsis, and a trach, she left her body, visited what she calls “the stadium,” met an entity in the in-between, and came back with a simple but life-altering message: “Love them whe...

Episode Summary In this episode, Rodric sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and financial literacy coach Angela Goodman to unpack the truth behind “money problems.”  Angela shares the hard-won lessons from leaving corporate HVAC, surviving (and choosing to exit) the restaurant world, and coaching business owners who are great at their craft but broke on paper. They dig into discernment, bou...

Ryan Fahey (pronounced “Foy”) — consultant, speaker, and author of four books helping educators launch and scale as entrepreneurs. Big ideas & highlights Authentic > algorithmic: why clear opinions outperform beige, AI-generated content. The “last 20%” of growth: being fully yourself so the right people follow. Teachers → founders: turning buried skills into offers, pricing with confidence....

Scott Kelly, founder/CEO of Black Dog Venture Partners, shares 30 years of lessons helping tech and consumer brands fund, sell, and scale.  We dig into why “sales is a lost art,” why your network is your real funding source, and how to build relationships that lead to opportunities.  Plus: keystone habits, outworking 21-year-olds at 61, and why you should love practice as much as the gam...

In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops , Rodric sits down with Mark Regan — co-founder of Poop Away , a residential and commercial pooper scooper service that turned a $5 Craigslist ad into a thriving national franchise. Mark’s story is part hustle, part humor, and full of hard-earned lessons. What started as a wild idea between two furniture salesmen became a systemized business that now gi...

Highlights The most important shift in business isn’t software, hustle, or the next hire — it’s identity (owner vs. operator). “Herb’s Burger Shack” vs. McDonald’s : why systems, not a superior burger, scaled a global enterprise. The Operator’s Trap : “no one can do it like me,” “I can’t afford help,” and becoming the most expensive employee in your own company. Growth makes operator-mode more mis...

Summary: In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops , Rodric sits down with Garr Russell — serial entrepreneur, author of My His-Story , and champion for Christian entrepreneurs. Garr’s journey from a failed anniversary trip to leading a 67-location RV rental franchise is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and faith-driven business. Together, they dive deep into: How a failed RV weekend a...

On Rodric’s launch day for his latest #1 best-selling book, The Magnet, The Method & The Machine , he and Aurora Winter jam on books as lead magnets, why early reviews matter, and how to pick (and win) Amazon categories.  Aurora shares her “push/pull” framework for finally finishing your book, the niche-first logic behind standout messaging, and why AI makes your human story more valuable...

In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops , Rodric sits down with Stephen “Steve” Seidel — founder of The Seidel Agency , creator of Gents Journey , and the mind behind the Journey Deck , a tool designed to help men reconnect, reflect, and lead with authenticity. Steve’s mission is simple yet profound: to make connection our true currency — in business, in family, and in life. Through his work,...

John Whiting, CEO of Bulletproof Entrepreneur and Rodric’s own coach, brings a raw, data-driven take on scaling coaching businesses and life itself.  From dropping out of college golf to pro sales, to building a company that helps online coaches scale to $50K–$100K/month in profit, John shares how tracking ratios, reverse-engineering results, and asking better questions create competitive adv...

Leigh Feldman, CEO of Youth Franchise Brands, joins Rodric to share his journey from teacher and franchisee to leading a private equity group invested in youth-focused franchise concepts like Flower Power Studios and Young Chefs Academy. With nearly two decades in franchising and experience across mergers, acquisitions, agency work, and education, Leigh has a unique perspective on what makes a gre...

Designer-turned-entrepreneur Phil Franks (Nucleus Creative; Owl & Key) joins Rodric to unpack what he learned building for brands like Hilton, Panda Express, and Victoria’s Secret—and why the real unlock in any business is people, process, and presence. Phil shares how becoming a dad pushed him to leave agency life, the SOP mindset he now “lives and dies by,” and why modular construction has h...

Overview Grant Bowen, Founder & CEO of Peak Projects, breaks down what an Owner’s Rep actually does, why “durable decisions” de-risk high-end residential builds, and how true collaboration saves time, money, and sanity for clients and builders alike. We get into fixed-price vs. cost-plus mindsets, boots-on-the-ground networking, and the role of tech vs. human trust in ultra-premium projects. T...

In this energizing episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops , Rodric welcomes Dr. Ryan Williamson — neurologist, former Navy physician, and author of The Incredible Brain .  With his book launch just days away, Ryan shares how small, intentional lifestyle changes can radically improve brain health, prevent chronic disease, and help you live with more vitality. From “exercise snacks” that take jus...

In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops , Rodric sits down with Blake Stratton — coach, consultant, dad, and self-proclaimed “pivot artist.”  Blake helps moms and dads escape the golden handcuffs of unfulfilling careers or rigid business models so they can reclaim time, freedom, and impact during the fleeting “good old days” of raising a family. Together, Rodric and Blake dive deep into:...

Episode Summary In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops , Rodric sits down with Jess Jensen , founder of Co-Pilot Communications and executive communications strategist for leaders from growth-minded founders to C-suite executives. Jess shares her five-step framework for helping leaders show up as real humans online—building trust, attracting opportunities, and standing out in a noisy digital...

Episode Highlights: Stephen shares how he went from an accounting background to running a $30–$50M custom home building business in Raleigh, NC — in just four years. Why he believes hiring is about attitude over resume , and how training and clear systems turn good hires into great ones. The role of time audits in freeing up energy and identifying tasks to delegate. His mindset on hiring: why ever...