Problems to Profit

Let me ask you something… Would you sit through a movie where nothing goes wrong, no one struggles, and everything turns out just fine? Of course not. That’s not a story—it’s a snoozefest. So why are so many entrepreneurs trying to build a business like that? In this episode, I’m sharing why controversy isn’t something you should avoid. It’s something you should leverage. Controversy is human. It’...

Get FREE actionable strategies and insights to scale your business in today’s economy—straight to your inbox each week. - Join Newsletter! Alright, let’s get real for a second. You’ve probably heard the chatter. Hiring women is “risky,” or it’s a legal minefield, or maybe you’ve just been burned by a toxic hire and swore off the idea. I get it. But here’s the thing: that’s a load of crap if you kn...

Get FREE actionable strategies and insights to scale your business in today’s economy—straight to your inbox each week. - Join Newsletter! Let’s talk about something that’s been bugging me for a while. You’ve seen it. The viral reels, the TikToks, the fake flexes, the business coaches who haven’t built a single thing but want to charge you $10K to “unlock your potential.” Yeah, I’m over it. And ho...

Get FREE actionable strategies and insights to scale your business in today’s economy—straight to your inbox each week. - Join Newsletter! The idea of starting a business sounds exciting—freedom, flexibility, and financial upside. But there’s one truth no one wants to tell you. Most people don’t fail because the idea was bad; they fail because they skipped the work before the work. In this episode...

Get FREE actionable strategies and insights to scale your business in today’s economy—straight to your inbox each week. - Join Newsletter! Everyone talks about data, but few actually know what to do with it. Matthew Barnes, founder of Proteus Digital Lab, is the guy top-tier businesses turn to when they need their analytics to work for them, not against them. Matthew helps the biggest brands on Sh...

Get FREE actionable strategies and insights to scale your business in today’s economy—straight to your inbox each week. - Join Newsletter! The economy isn’t slowing down. It’s shifting fast. If you’re not watching closely, you’re already behind. Today, I will share the latest economic shakeups under Trump’s administration—what’s happening with government layoffs, what new tax codes could mean for...

Get FREE actionable strategies and insights to scale your business in today’s economy—straight to your inbox each week. - Join Newsletter! Most people think banks are these mysterious giants with endless cash. But in reality? They’re businesses—just like yours. And no one understands that better than Ray Owen. Ray grew up working on farms, pulling cotton, and watching his dad manage a cattle feed...

Get FREE actionable strategies and insights to scale your business in today’s economy—straight to your inbox each week. - Join Newsletter! Some politicians make promises. Others get things done. And then there’s Renard Johnson, a businessman-turned-mayor who built a thriving company from the ground up before stepping into public service. Renard didn’t need this job. He had already built a multi-mi...

Get FREE actionable strategies and insights to scale your business in today’s economy—straight to your inbox each week. - Join Newsletter! Some people talk about business. Others build it. And then there’s Mike Fata—who sells it multiple times for hundreds of millions of dollars. Mike went from dropping out of high school at 14 to selling his health food company twice—first for $132 million, then...

Get FREE actionable strategies and insights to scale your business in today’s economy—straight to your inbox each week. - Join Newsletter! Entrepreneurs don’t fail from lack of opportunity—they fail from choking on too much of it. After scaling 18 companies, I’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, and what really moves the needle. In this episode, I’ll show you my 10 hardest-won lessons for scaling an...

Get FREE actionable strategies and insights to scale your business in today’s economy—straight to your inbox each week. - Join Newsletter! Government layoffs. Tariffs. AI breakthroughs. The economy is shifting fast, and you're already behind if you’re not paying attention. In this episode, I break down the biggest economic moves in Trump’s first two weeks, from mass government layoffs and their im...

Get FREE actionable strategies and insights to scale your business in today’s economy—straight to your inbox each week. - Join Newsletter! What if the key to thriving in life and business isn’t working harder—but loving yourself more? Today’s guest, Justin Nault, is a visionary who has transformed his chaotic, ego-driven lifestyle into one of balance, polarity, and profound emotional intelligence....

Get FREE actionable strategies and insights to scale your business in today’s economy—straight to your inbox each week. - Join Newsletter! Are you feeling trapped by failure, weighed down by toxic partnerships, or afraid to take the leap—wondering if success in business is even possible? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Aria Boushehri, a powerhouse entrepreneur who turned repeated failures...

Get FREE actionable strategies and insights to scale your business in today’s economy—straight to your inbox each week. - Join Newsletter! What happens when a top Hollywood executive leaves the glitz and glamour behind to dive into the world of real estate syndication? This week, I sit down with JP Newman, a visionary leader who went from producing iconic films to managing $2 billion in real estat...

Get FREE actionable strategies and insights to scale your business in today’s economy—straight to your inbox each week. - Join Newsletter! What’s the real difference between a thriving business and one that’s stuck in neutral? In this solo episode, I break down the mindset shifts every entrepreneur needs to scale, grow, and finally escape the chaos. I dive into some controversial topics because, h...

Get FREE actionable strategies and insights to scale your business in today’s economy—straight to your inbox each week. - Join Newsletter! What if I told you capitalism isn’t the monster it’s made out to be but, instead, the ultimate superhero? In this no-holds-barred episode, I sit down with Ryan Daniel Moran, entrepreneur, investor, and the unapologetic voice behind Capitalism.com . Ryan pulls n...

Get FREE actionable strategies and insights to scale your business in today’s economy—straight to your inbox each week. - Join Newsletter! Are your biggest challenges holding you back, or are they the keys to your success? In this first episode of Problems to Profit, we’re diving into how your problems could be your greatest opportunities. I’m Preston Brown, and today, I’m joined by David Bayer, a...

If your business feels more like a job you can’t quit, then welcome to the podcast aimed at finally solving that problem. Welcome to Problems to Profit Podcast. Each week, join serial entrepreneur, investor, and your host, Preston Brown, for answers to questions like: - How do I build a team and culture programmed to find and fix problems in the business? - What is happening in the economy? How is...