Million Dollar Flip Flops

In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric talks to Real Estate Investor, Developer, Educator and Speaker Ahmed Seirafi. Ahmed and Rodric talk about his journey from entering the real estate industry out of college, to building the business as it stands today, with multiple 9-figure developments underway.  They also open up about the challenges of scaling and hiring at t...

Nell Derick Debevoise, is a Speaker, Coach, Facilitator, and Author with a focus on maximizing human potential, well-being and impact. Nell talks about the six spheres of impact, and how leaders can unlock greater potential within their teams and themselves. If you’re ready to make changes in your life and business, but you’re not quite sure how, Nell has some questions for you! Like - have you fo...

In this episode, Roderick interviews Kat Connect, a seasoned business coach, about her journey from conflict resolution in the postal service to successful entrepreneurship coaching. They delve into the importance of aligning business goals with personal values, finding the right niche and prioritising your business skills as well as your coaching skills. What You Will Learn In This Episode: The I...

In this episode, entrepreneur and motivational speaker Michael Devous Jr. joins the show to discuss navigating life and business with authenticity and ‘making fear your friend.’ Michael’s passion is guiding leaders and visionaries to conquer their fears, break barriers, and level up their career. Michael shares insights on overcoming limiting beliefs, redefining success, and embracing vulnerabilit...

Join Rodric as he sits down with Isaac Stegman, business owner, coach, speaker and consultant with a varied career marked by some major transitions.  Isaac shares valuable insights on self-leadership and how to navigate life's pivotal moments.  Learn how his experiences shaped his niche in coaching, where he focuses on helping leaders transition through identity shifts. The two coaches g...

In this episode, Rodric talks to Mike Phillips. Mike is a podcaster, author, motivational speaker and leadership coach. The two explore how leadership lessons from the corporate world can also be helpful to entrepreneurs and solopreneurs. They also vent about the myth of overnight success, talk about how to pick the right coaches and mentors for where you are in your journey and explore how learni...

In this episode of the Partnerpreneur series, our hosts Rodric and Nichole open up about the mission and progress of their charitable foundation, SASLA (Send A Student Leader Abroad).  Getting the chance to travel was a truly life-changing opportunity for Rodric as a young man and this foundation seeks to multiply that impact - by sending one million kids abroad!  Discover how this initi...

In this episode, Rodric has the pleasure of talking to the joyful force of nature that is Sandy Joy Weston. Sandy recalls her journey from humble beginnings in the projects to becoming a motivational speaker, coach, author, entrepreneur and media personality. Determination and passion have been the twin driving forces behind her success in life and business. Sandy discusses the power of resilience...

In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric talks to Founder and CEO of Proven Chaos, Jerry Macnamara. Jerry helps CEO’s scale without stress and high growth companies create alignment in their vision, values and actions. Together, Rodric and Jerry talk about the concept of proven chaos, how to foster sustainable success through balance and the ‘Four C’s’ of success. They also discuss Jer...

In this episode Rodric talks with Daniel Den; co-creator of the X-Factor Effect methodology and author of ‘Ideas That Influence’. Daniel talks about his journey from being the first to create a unique marketing moneyspinner - to watching as dozens of copycat sites sprang up around him -  to devising a marketing formula that would prevent him and his clients from suffering the same fate again....

In this episode, Rodric and Nichole are talking about the difficult topic of managing change. In business this can be a difficult area, but what if the person it affects is your life partner? The two discuss how to deal with unsupportive partners as well as how to be more supportive toward your partner in their entrepreneurial journey.  As ever, open lines of communication in a relationship h...

Sam Drauschak is a process scientist and Co-founder of Truvle, a knowledge and software company helping to democratize and automate best practice consulting knowledge through accessible tools. Rodric and Sam sit down to talk about why Sam is so passionate about process in general, and bust some myths about process along the way. Plus Sam reveals why - if you’re working longer hours than you’d like...

In this episode Rodric talks about a telling encounter after a speaking engagement, and addresses the blunt question he was asked, which was… “How do I stop working for a**holes who don’t want to pay me?!” As always in business, the solution starts with you. Rodric goes into some of the telltale symptoms and causes you should look for - and then drops some solutions that can help you put an end to...

In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric speaks to entrepreneur, recording artist and friend Gregers Mogstad. Gregers talks about his journey from artist to entrepreneur - to now integrating both roles into his life. Together they explore how musicians and artists can learn the skills needed to build a personal brand, a business - and a life - that sustains you over the lon...

In this episode, Rodric sits down with seasoned marketing expert Anne Laffin, who brings over two decades of industry experience to the table. Anne specializes in working with startups, and together she and Rodric explore the unique nature of her work in this niche, and how she balances the need for a consistent strategy with the importance of remaining nimble. Anne emphasizes the pivota...

In this episode Rodric sits down with long time friend, custom home builder and co-founder of Bannister Homes, Ken Smith. Together with his family, Ken has built new homes and transformed existing ones in many of Charlotte’s established neighborhoods. Ken and Rodric talk about the challenges and rewards of building a family business, the importance of holding true to your values and the power of t...

In this episode Rodric sits down with Sabine Kvenburg, a communication and confidence coach who helps entrepreneurs and small business owners become better communicators so they can connect with their ideal audience, convey their message more effectively, and turn prospects into paying clients.   Together they discuss Sabine’s journey from acting and directing to public speaking and coac...

Rodric and Nichole share their insights on navigating the delicate balance of working “with” or working  “for” your partner in business, and their 3 keys to success on that journey: setting boundaries, maintaining healthy communication and respecting each others’ working styles. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why ‘working for’ and ‘working with’ come with very different challenges. The...

In this episode Rodric catches up with Jamie Hallman, author of ‘The Expectation Gap’ and owner of transaction company 'Consider It Closed', a thriving business that specializes in real estate transaction coordination. Together Rodric and Jamie dive into some of the phases of the entrepreneur's journey that resonate with her, discussing the challenges and personal growth they‘ve both experienced....

In this candid episode, Rodric opens up about the challenges and realities of building a new business, particularly the emotional toll it can take. He discusses the struggles of maintaining motivation and purpose while navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Rodric shares his personal experiences of burnout and the self imposed pressure to always be pushing to greater heights of success...

In this episode, Rodric sits down with Camila Kaul. Camila is a branding expert and creativity master and ‘citizen of the world’ with a career that spans working for Google with big brands around the world, to working with coaches and entrepreneurs helping them elevate their brands. Rodric and Camila delve into the branding process, Camila gives some tips for coaches still building their brand, an...

Join hosts Rodric and Nichole as they delve into the transformative power of following your excitement in both business and life. Nichole walks us through the ‘Follow Your Excitement’ formula, revealing the five essential steps and uncovering the principles behind them. From navigating entrepreneurial decisions to fostering self-awareness and fulfillment, this episode offers invaluable insights fo...

In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops Rodric talks to Jennifer Sullivan, owner of Sullivan CPA.  Jennifer takes us on her entrepreneurial journey as she moves from Showman to Anxious Philosopher, highlighting the crucial role mindset plays in avoiding burnout while juggling multiple responsibilities and the need for maintaining boundaries to build the life you want and balance all thos...

In this episode, Rodric continues the rundown on his top decision-making hacks. These cover practical techniques to seek feedback effectively, break down big decisions into smaller steps, and use the five whys technique to uncover deeper motivations.  Rodric also shares the importance of practicing mindfulness, setting boundaries, and keeping a decision journal to improve decision-making skil...

In this episode, Tony Fields shares his journey from a successful career that had left him unsatisfied, to the more aligned and fulfilled path he finds himself on today. Rodric and Tony share their similar missions to help professionals find fulfillment and purpose, the often misunderstood role of a coach and why - even when things are going well - the work of self discovery and improvement is vit...