Mission Matters Startup Garage with Adam Torres

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Joannus (John) Nieuwenburg⁠, Business Coach at W5 Coaching Inc. John discusses the leadership challenges facing small business owners, explains the importance of moving beyond the "hub-and-spoke" model, and shares actionable strategies for improving time management, team performance, and business growth.   Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagr...

In this episode,  Adam Torres interviews Melvin Gatewood, President & Founder of Operation Continue Service. Melvin shares how his experiences in Iraq inspired the creation of Operation Continue Service, discussing the organization's work to honor fallen service members, combat veteran isolation, and connect veterans with resources through community outreach and grassroots initiatives.  Follow Ada...

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Ana Valdivia, Founder of IntelliChoice Solutions, about the importance of building strong financial foundations for growing businesses. Ana explains how financial systems, reporting, and internal controls must evolve alongside a company's growth to improve profitability, visibility, and long-term scalability.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagra...

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Scot Cohen⁠, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Wrap Technologies. Scot shares the story behind building innovative non-lethal public safety technology, discusses the importance of training and de-escalation, and explains how Wrap Technologies is helping law enforcement and security organizations improve safety outcomes worldwide.  Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠h...

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Poorvi Mehta⁠, Co-Founder & CEO of Mikloset. Poorvi shares her entrepreneurial journey, discusses building an AI-powered digital wardrobe platform, and explains how Mikloset helps users organize, style, and shop smarter using the clothes they already own.  Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information o...

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Bobby Mascia⁠, Founder of Green Ridge Wealth Planning and author of ⁠Unchained⁠. Bobby shares his journey in family business, entrepreneurship, and how he helps owners build exit-ready companies that create freedom and long-term value.   Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and...

In this episode,  Adam Torres interviews Jason Wong, Founder & CEO of Paking Duck. Jason shares his entrepreneurial journey, how he helps brands rethink packaging, and lessons from scaling a beauty brand from $500 to $15 million.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: h...

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Matt Raad⁠, CEO & Founder of eBusiness Institute. Matt shares his journey from traditional business ownership to online business investing and explains how individuals can buy, build, and scale digital assets. He also discusses where to find online business deals, how to start small, and why niche websites and passion-based industries present strong oppo...

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Julie Colombino-Billingham⁠, humanitarian entrepreneur, founder of Deux Mains, and author of From Loss to Legacy. Julie shares how her experience responding to the 2010 Haiti earthquake inspired her to launch Deux Mains, a fair-trade company creating jobs and economic opportunity through handcrafted products made by Haitian artisans.   Follow Adam on Ins...

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Alec Broadfoot⁠, Founder & CEO of VisionSpark and author of ⁠Hiring Your Right #2 Leader⁠. Alec discusses how entrepreneurs can use science, structure, and better hiring processes to find the right leadership talent, avoid costly hiring mistakes, and build businesses that scale with greater time, income, and impact. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://w...

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠Danny Yeung⁠, CEO and Co-Founder of Prenetics and IM8. Danny walks through his journey from early ventures in F&B and furniture to leading Groupon East Asia, then building Prenetics into Hong Kong’s largest COVID PCR testing provider with over $800M USD in revenue. He then explains how IM8, a science-backed daily essentials drink co-founded with David Beckham,...

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and  ⁠Jose Berlanga⁠, Owner, Founder, Author, and Serial Entrepreneur. Jose reflects on his 40-year journey in business, from exporting oil and gas machinery to building a real estate and land portfolio in Houston and beyond. He explains why understanding land is the foundation of every real estate deal and discusses the risks, leverage, and market cycles investors...

On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Cliff Nonnenmacher⁠, CEO of Franocity and bestselling author of ⁠Beyond the Brand: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Fearless Franchising⁠, about how franchising can create scalable income streams, why certain sectors are more resilient to AI and economic shifts, and how his firm helps professionals evaluate and own the right franchise opportunities. Follow...

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ speaks with ⁠Simone Knego⁠, Keynote Speaker at Simone Knego LLC, about her mission to help women build lasting confidence through authenticity and self-acceptance. Simone discusses her R.E.A.L. framework, her upcoming book ⁠Real Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable⁠, and how experiences like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro have sh...

On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Ron Belldegrun⁠, CEO & Co-Founder of ByHeart. Ron shares how ByHeart built its own U.S. supply chain, ran a landmark clinical trial, and created a cleaner, breast-milk-inspired formula (alpha-lactalbumin + lactoferrin, organic grass-fed whole milk; no corn syrup, maltodextrin, soy, or palm). He discusses advancing standards with federal partners and hi...

On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Frank Sondors⁠, CEO of Salesforge, on combining human sellers with AI agents to maximize pipeline coverage, improve speed-to-reply, and reduce costs—including where AI fits best and when to stick with humans.    Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to...

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Adam O’Connor, Chief Commercial Officer at Gear Inc. Adam shares his journey from hospitality to leading global sales and operations, managing teams across 24 offices and 75 languages. He explains how Gear Inc helps companies scale with global talent, the importance of servant leadership, and why strong processes—not just AI—unlock sustainabl...

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Michael Bernstein⁠, Founder of Bernastic. Michael shares his journey as an inventor and entrepreneur, explaining how his patented material combines apparel waste with HDPE to create sustainable pallets. With applications across supply chains worldwide, Bernastic’s innovation reduces waste, strengthens products, and helps companies meet car...

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Doug Willmore⁠, CEO of World Tree. Doug shares how the company has transformed $17M in investor capital into $300M in sustainable lumber assets by planting a unique fast-growing hardwood that regenerates after harvest. Partnering with over 375 small farmers, World Tree creates long-lasting products, sequesters carbon, and provides investor...

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Gary Engels⁠, CEO of MyGig, about how his platform serves small businesses, gig workers, and entrepreneurs through vetted services like health insurance, IT solutions, and tax credits. Gary explains how My Gig’s referral program allows certified resellers to earn one-time and recurring commissions, creating sustainable income while helping...

In this episode of Mission Matters, host ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Wiotee Kargbo⁠, Founder of Students Excel & Serve, a nonprofit supporting teachers and students in underserved and special education environments. Wiotee shares her origin story, the lessons from her volunteer experience, and how she's building a mission around empathy, service, and real community needs. Follow Adam on Instagram at...

On this episode of Mission Matters, host ⁠Adam Torres⁠ sits down with ⁠Starlessly Orji⁠, Founder of Bless Bloom and Flow, a menstrual health education platform designed for young girls. Inspired by her own experience and fueled by community insight, Starlesle is building a safe, digital space for girls to learn about their bodies with confidence and clarity. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://ww...

In this Mission Matters episode, host Adam Torres speaks with Rachel Onile, Founder of ReMIND, a stroke recovery app designed to support marginalized communities. Born from her mother’s experience with stroke and the inaccessibility of ongoing care, ReMIND combines speech therapy tools, emotional health tracking, and peer support in one affordable platform. Rachel shares her journey from pitch com...

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ speaks with ⁠Phil Farinacci⁠, Director of Philanthropy at the Grant Cardone Foundation, about their youth pitch competition and impact programs. From awarding over $12,000 to providing access to elite sales training, Phil shares how the foundation is redefining what it means to support at-risk youth and equip them with the tools to succeed. Follow Ada...

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews student entrepreneur Nihan Lobo Huerta, who pitched her innovative housing app, HAFE (Housing Accessible For Everyone), during a competition at Grant Cardone’s headquarters. Drawing from community stories and personal passion for public service, Nihan’s mission is to help marginalized families stay close to their roots by improving housing...