Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Tae-Seung Lee, Corporate Attorney at Maynard Nexsen PC, during the Korea Conference in Marina del Rey. Tae discusses his work guiding Korean companies through mergers, acquisitions, and U.S. market expansion. He also shares cultural insights into Korean business communication and his mission to help innovators connect, collaborate, and grow a...

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres  interviews Sienna Lewis, Pacsun Youth Council Member (PacSun) at the PacSun Purpose Partner Summit in Los Angeles. Sienna discusses how the Youth Council informs brand decisions, her approach to authentic collaborations, spotting scams, and why inclusive representation matters in fashion and campus life. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagra...

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Valera Djordjevic, Influencer & Model, at the PacSun Purpose Summit in Los Angeles. Valera shares how a viral TikTok Shop video led to a PacSun Fall ’24 campaign, her checklist for evaluating brand deals (values fit, audience relevance, fair compensation), tips to avoid scams, and why authenticity and inclusive product drive real results. Fol...

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Rich Orosco, Chief Brand Officer at Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), live from the Pacsun Purpose Partner Summit in Los Angeles. Rich explains how LAFC led with purpose—uniting the city through soccer—while focusing on relationships, brand consistency, and community impact. He also teases a transformational player signing aimed at keeping LA...

In this episode of Mission Matters, host  Adam Torres sits down with Heidi Zuckerman, Founder and CEO of the Orange County Museum of Art, to discuss her lifelong mission of making art accessible to all. Heidi shares how art can build community, foster creativity, and empower individuals to live authentically. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date infor...

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres sits down with Neil Saunders, Managing Director and Retail Analyst at GlobalData Retail, to unpack the findings from PacSun’s new youth consumer report. Saunders explains how Gen Z and Gen Alpha are challenging old assumptions, demanding authenticity from brands, and reshaping industries with their democratic approach to consumption. Follow Adam on I...

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Brieane Olson, CEO of PacSun, live at the PacSun Purpose Partner Summit in Los Angeles. Brie discusses the company’s first Youth Report exploring Gen Z and Gen Alpha insights, the creation of PacSun’s Youth Council, and the brand’s mission to champion purpose-driven partnerships with companies like Formula One and Adidas. Through data, collab...

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Richard Cox, Chief Merchandising Officer at Pacsun, during the Pacsun Purpose Partner Summit in Los Angeles. Richard discusses Pacsun’s transformation into a purpose-driven brand, unveiling insights from the company’s Youth Report on Gen Z and Gen Alpha. He also reflects on iconic collaborations with ASAP Rocky, The Met Museum, and Formula On...

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Todd Vande Hei⁠ (CEO of Stark Health) and ⁠Dr. Alice Nguyen⁠ (Director of Naturopathic Medicine at Stark Health). They explain why sex hormones are central to brain function, how individualized HRT can improve focus and sleep—especially during perimenopause/menopause—and how movement, targeted nutrition, and lab-driven protocols elevate me...

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Brett Swarts⁠, Founder and CEO of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, on the Deferred Sales Trust (DST)—a flexible strategy to defer capital gains beyond the constraints of the 1031 exchange. Brett explains DST use cases across real estate, businesses, stocks, and Bitcoin, addresses common myths, and shares how clients use DSTs to diversify, avoid forced debt re...

In this episode, Adam Torres and Phillip Cantrell, founder of Benchmark Realty and author of Failing My Way to Success, on how he built a thriving real estate business from the ground up. Phillip shares his 4–4–2 record of wins, losses, and ties, along with his proven Four Cornerstones of Success — Delegation, Observation, Working Smart, and Compassion — offering a roadmap for entrepreneurs ready...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Kathleen Tepley back for LACG’s monthly briefing, covering October’s stacked calendar: SF & LA Tech Week activations, a flight/aviation investor update, Nasdaq-partnered programming at Cal Poly Pomona, Opal Group’s Napa Wealth Conference with private LACG gatherings, and a Bay Area real-estate roundtable. Kathleen also shares LACG’s “give-to-give” mission an...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Damian Serrano, Phi Iota Alpha Chapter President at Michigan State University, on navigating college far from home, finding community through fraternity leadership, and channeling challenges into creativity with his Lion5arted initiative. This interview is part of our Young Leaders Spotlight coverage series. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagr...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres talks with Bejal Patel, Managing Partner at Arthur Lawrence, about the rise of contingent labor, practical use cases (from software rollouts to niche expertise), and why AI should augment—not replace—human work as part of Arthur Lawrence’s mission to improve lives. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on boo...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Alex Halkin, Founder & CEO of Competera. Alex explains how Competera’s AI pricing platform helps retailers move beyond static rules and elasticity tables to model-driven pricing that lifts margin and frees teams’ time. He also shares his founder journey—from early tech hustles to building a profitable AI company through global shocks—guided by a mission t...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Matt DeLorenzo, Author of Mercedes-AMG: Race-bred Performance. Matt explains AMG’s beginnings with engineers Aufrecht and Melcher, breakthrough race moments like the “Red Pig,” the Hammer’s impact, and how AMG became Mercedes’ performance brand—while sharing how he sourced photos and deep archival history. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Dan Henry⁠, Founder of GetClients.com. Dan shares how he built an eight-figure business and generated over $35 million selling digital products. From his bestselling books ⁠Digital Millionaire Secrets⁠ and ⁠The Pocket Guide to High Ticket Selling⁠ to his mission of empowering entrepreneurs, Dan reveals how digital products can transform...

In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews with Boe Bowen, Managing Attorney at The Bowen Law Firm, PLLC, about celebrating their first anthology audiobook and Boe’s approach to law: empathetic, options-driven, and focused on keeping families together across family law, estate planning/probate, and personal injury. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamt...

On this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Ryan Schwartz, Attorney & Owner of Schwartz Trial Law, LLC. Ryan shares his journey from consulting to prosecution to personal injury, why he runs a referral-based, client-first firm, and how victims can pick the right lawyer, navigate care, and avoid “file mill” pitfalls. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ f...

On this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Andrew Llewellyn⁠, Founder & CEO of Super Stays. Andrew shares how he built a new kind of hospitality experience designed for large groups visiting Louisville, from milestone celebrations to corporate retreats. With properties tailored for togetherness and unique behind-the-scenes access to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Andrew’s mission i...

On this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Axel Meierhoefer⁠, Founder of IdealWealthGrower™. Axel explains his turnkey approach to owning 1–4 unit rentals—buy renovated properties, keep third-party management, and focus on cash-flow performance over flashy locations. He shares how to invest out of state, keep your day job, and diversify thoughtfully (including why he views Tesla...

On this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Kurt Ranka, Managing Principal at Ducker Carlisle. Kurt explains how OEMs and manufacturers can rethink pricing amidst cooling inflation by moving away from cost-plus models toward value-based strategies that better reflect product value, services, and customer perception. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres...

On this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Nomi Khedawala, Sr. Technical Program Manager at Reddit. Nomi shares his journey from rural Georgia to Silicon Valley, his growth at top tech companies, and how gratitude and perspective fuel his mission to give back while investing in ethical innovation. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to da...

On this episode of Mission Matters,⁠ Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Paul Barry⁠, Ikigai Whisperer at Dreaming for a Living. Paul shares the inspiration behind his new comedy-magic show Continuum, weaving together storytelling, illusion, and the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai to help audiences rediscover purpose and joy. Get tickets to the show at The Illusion Magic Lounge in Santa Monica on October 1st a...

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Aleksandra Gajer, Founder at The Gajer Practice. Aleksandra shares why she left emergency medicine to focus on metabolic optimization, hormone balance, sleep, movement, and whole-person care—helping high performers achieve longevity and everyday vitality. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on bo...