OTC: After Hours

This episode of OTC After Hours zooms in on a single idea—freedom in business—and what it really costs to get there. Featuring Travis Bertram alongside Captain Austin (Marine Rescue CDA), Michael (North Star Seafoods), and Sam, the conversation pulls from different stages of the same path—building, figuring it out, and pushing forward. It’s easy to want control over your time, your money, and your...

In Episode 7 of OTC After Hours, we’re back in the studio with Travis and the group reflecting on a recent Off The Clock meeting at Terroir Fine Wine. Joined by Matthew, Austin, Brad, and Georgia, the conversation centers around young entrepreneurs and a simple question—how do you actually get a seat at the table when you’re just starting out?  From there, it opens up into real experiences. First-...

This OTC: After Hours Bonus Episode features Connor DeVries, financial advisor and featured member of Off The Clock. Connor didn’t take a traditional path into finance. His background spans journalism, insurance investigation, and years of hands-on experience in the markets—each step shaping how he thinks about risk, decision-making, and responsibility when it comes to other people’s money. In thi...

Most businesses don’t fail because of bad ideas. They fail because of bad hires, unclear roles, and broken culture. In this episode of OTC: After Hours, Travis is joined by Alex Donnolo, Brandy Cree, Brian Horan, and Connor DeVries to break down what it actually takes to build a team that works. From personality-based hiring and leadership blind spots to the hidden cost of “cheap” employees and mi...

In this OTC After Hours  Bonus Episode , Travis sits down with Coeur d’Alene financial professional Brian Horan for a deeper, more personal conversation focused on mindset, leadership, and the realities behind money. Brian shares how early life experiences—including the loss of his father and seeing his family taken advantage of financially—shaped his mission to help others build security and avoi...

In this special  OTC After Hours bonus episode , Travis sits down with  Isadore Sigmund Elvis Goldstein  for a conversation about purpose, discipline, entrepreneurship, and the journey that shapes who we become. Isadore shares the powerful story of how faith helped him rediscover purpose during one of the lowest points in his life. From growing up in poverty in Minneapolis to rebuilding his life i...

Self-employed vs. business owner: can your company run without you? This episode dives into the blurry line between owning a job and building a system. From tattoo shops to marine rescue to The Racketeer, we unpack scalability, delegation, and the hard truth about freedom in entrepreneurship. If your income stops when you stop, you don’t own a business — you own a responsibility. Unscripted. Unfil...

Balancing business, purpose, and parenthood. Alex Donnolo, Brian Horan, Austin Munda, Isadore Goldstein, and host Travis Bertram sit down for a full-room conversation on work-life balance, fatherhood, blended families, pressure, therapy, and mental health. From building businesses to becoming better men, this one gets honest about what it really means to lead at home and at work. Unscripted. Unfil...

In this episode of OTC: After Hours, we unpack the real meaning of “The Client Filter.” It’s not about judging people or chasing the perfect customer—it’s about boundaries, expectations, and protecting your time as a business owner. Travis, Brian, and Isadore break down how the best business relationships start before the first dollar changes hands: through clarity, communication, and filtering th...

The Off the Clock entrepreneurs break down what worked, what failed, and how they’re leveling up in 2026 — without the filters, fluff, or fake hustle. 2025 was a year — and not always an easy one. In this episode of  OTC: After Hours , the crew sits down to talk honestly about what went well, what didn’t, and what every entrepreneur eventually faces: growth, overwhelm, burnout, breakthroughs, and...

Our very first episode does exactly what OTC does best — real conversations, unscripted energy, and entrepreneurs finally getting  off the clock . Travis, Nathan, Brian, and Captain Austin sit down to unpack why traditional networking feels broken, how Off The Clock flips the model, and why the best ideas happen when the pressure’s gone. From hilarious stories (some that probably  shouldn’t  be re...