Proven Podcast

Charles sits down with Mark Roberge, tech entrepreneur, Harvard Business School professor, and founding Chief Revenue Officer of HubSpot, to break down what AI is actually doing to sales, scaling, and the way companies get built. From the real numbers behind AI adoption to the frameworks that separate companies that scale successfully from the ones that stall out, Mark shares why growth isn't abou...

In this eye opening episode, Charles sits down with Garrett Gunderson, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and financial educator to challenge the conventional wisdom surrounding money, taxes, and wealth creation. Growing up in a coal mining town and learning painful lessons from his first bad investment at just 18, Garrett spent the next two decades uncovering why so many of the beliefs people hold...

Garrett Gunderson grew up in a coal mining town, made his first bad investment at 18, and spent the next two decades figuring out why almost everything people believe about money is wrong. Now he's written the books, built the business, and works with the entrepreneurs and high earners who are tired of being told to just wait it out. Charles and Garrett get into the real problems with how most peo...

Jeff Byers turned a $1.8 million Department of Defense contract into a sports nutrition brand trusted by every NFL team, nearly every pro and college sports program in the country, and a long list of operators inside the world's most performance-driven environments, all while disrupting a $200 billion supplement industry where the average competitor is winning on hype and losing on quality. Now he...

Cem Atik built a portfolio that generated over two billion dollars in revenue without founding a single company from scratch, scaled a SaaS business from barely seven figures to forty-five million in twelve months, and now runs one of Europe's most active acquisition and growth operations buying distressed e-commerce and SaaS businesses and turning them exit-ready. Now he is pulling back the curta...

Victor Damasio built one of Brazil's longest-running masterminds, grew an audience of 700,000 on Instagram, and helped hundreds of professionals turn their expertise into high-ticket income, all without recording a single polished course. Now he is bringing that playbook to the United States for the first time. Charles and Victor get into the real mechanics of monetizing what you already know, fro...

As a co-founder of Hims and Hers, Joe helped take a direct-to-consumer healthcare brand public at a $1.6 billion valuation. Now as CEO of Dutch, he is reshaping how pet owners access veterinary care through telemedicine. Joe has spent 15 years learning what it actually takes to build something that lasts, and in this episode, he holds nothing back. Charles and Joe dig into the real mechanics of bu...

Most people think cybersecurity is complicated. MK Palmore disagrees. With 32 years in the federal government, two decades as an FBI special agent, and executive roles at both Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks, MK has seen every angle of the threat landscape, and his message is simple: the basics will save you. Charles and MK go deep on what everyday consumers and small business owners are getti...

In this thought, provoking episode, Charles sits down with Nir Eyal, author, behavioral design expert, and investor, to explore the psychology behind why people become attached to certain products, ideas, and habits. Nir unpacks the core principles from his bestselling book Hooked: How to Build Habit, Forming Products, revealing the behavioral frameworks that the world's most successful companies...

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Charles sits down with Paul Hutchinson, founder of The Child Liberation Foundation, to explore how purpose, courage, and conviction can transform unimaginable darkness into a mission for global impact. Paul opens up about his journey from entrepreneur and investor to undercover operative helping rescue children from human trafficking networks around the...

In this energetic episode, Charles sits down with Robin Thurston, CEO of Outside Interactive, Inc. to explore how technology, health, and human connection intersect in a world increasingly dominated by screens.  Robin shares the vision behind building an integrated outdoor ecosystem designed to inspire people to step outside, reconnect with nature, and reclaim their physical and mental well-being....

In this forward thinking episode, Charles sits down with Steve Brown, a leading force in the conversation on artificial intelligence. A former executive at Google DeepMind and Intel, he helps people understand AI, its potential, and how it will shape the future of business, education, and society. His clients include Nike, Comcast, Bank of America, PepsiCo, and Disney, and he has been featured on...

In this high-performance episode, Charles sits down with Dan Lawrence. Human Performance Optimization coach and founder of Perform 365, to explore how elite mindset, data-driven science, and identity transformation fuel the success of top tier athletes and CEOs.  Dan breaks down his philosophy of start where you stand, revealing how the application of knowledge, rather than just the information it...

In this candid and empowering episode, Charles sits down with Jade Warshaw, co-host of The Ramsey Show and personal finance expert, to explore how mindset, communication, and values shape our financial lives and relationships. Jade unpacks why money problems are rarely about math and almost always about behavior, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves. From navigating debt and budgeting to al...

In this high impact episode, Charles sits down with Robert Glazer, entrepreneur, Inc. and Forbes columnist, sought, after speaker, and founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, to explore how leadership, culture, and values, driven growth create sustainable, high performing organizations. Robert unpacks the principles behind scaling a global performance marketing firm while staying anchored in pur...

In this dynamic episode, Charles sits down with Ann Kaplan Mulholland. Canadian entrepreneur, business executive, author, and television personality, to explore how bold vision, adaptability, and unapologetic ambition drive success across business, media, and life. Ann shares her unconventional path to building influence and impact, revealing how resilience, reinvention, and strategic risk taking...

In this thought-provoking episode, Charles sits down with Chris Van Dusen—investor and managing partner at Solyco Capital—to explore how disciplined thinking, long-term vision, and operational focus drive enduring business value. Chris unpacks his journey into private investing, sharing how Solyco Capital partners with founders and management teams to scale companies with intention, not hype. From...

In this insightful episode, Charles sits down with Jessica Kriegel, culture strategist, author, and former Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture at Culture Amp, to explore how values, leadership, and intentional culture drive sustainable performance in modern organizations. Jessica unpacks what workplace culture really is, challenging the idea that it's about perks or slogans, and revealing how sha...

In this powerful and deeply human episode, Charles sits down with Brent Gleeson—Navy SEAL combat veteran, bestselling author, and leadership expert—to explore how discipline, resilience, and radical accountability shape high-performance cultures both on the battlefield and in business. Brent pulls back the curtain on his journey from SEAL Team missions in Iraq and Africa to becoming a sought-after...

In this eye-opening episode, Charles sits down with Chris Naugle—former pro snowboarder turned wealth strategist and founder of The Money Multiplier—to unpack the unconventional mindset behind true financial freedom. From humble beginnings in Buffalo to building a career on Wall Street and beyond, Chris shares how a series of hard-won lessons led him to one radical idea: become your own bank. Toge...

In this candid and fast-moving episode, Charles sits down with Richard White—founder and CEO of Fathom AI, the top-rated AI note-taking platform on G2 and HubSpot—to unpack the truth behind the AI gold rush. Richard shares why only 5% of internal AI initiatives actually succeed, and what separates innovation from illusion in today's hype-driven market. Together, they dig deep into the harsh realit...

In this powerhouse episode, Charles sits down with Setema Gali—former NFL Super Bowl champion turned elite coach, speaker, and entrepreneur—to unpack the raw truth about what it really takes to win in business, leadership, and life. Setema shares his transformation from professional athlete to purpose-driven mentor, revealing how the same mindset that wins championships also builds unstoppable lea...

In this thought-provoking episode, Charles sits down with Jennifer Edwards—executive coach, speaker, and author of Bridge the Gap—to explore how curiosity, connection, and psychological flexibility can transform both leadership and life. Jennifer unpacks the power of showing up "clean" in every interaction, revealing why most people fail to connect not because of others—but because they haven't fi...

In this high-energy episode, Charles sits down with Kris Dehnert—founder of Dehnert Media Group and the driving force behind Dugout Mugs—to unpack how creativity, resilience, and systems thinking can turn simple ideas into multi-million-dollar brands. Kris shares the origin story of Dugout Mugs, where a concept sketched in a kitchen grew into $55M in sales, MLB licensing deals, and a brand loved b...

In this mind-expanding episode, Charles sits down with Naveen Jain—visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of Viome—to explore how audacious thinking, curiosity, and counterintuitive parenting can transform not just businesses, but entire lives. Naveen shares his journey from building multibillion-dollar companies to tackling humanity's biggest challenges, from space exploration to rev...