Relationships & Revenue Podcast

John continues his conversation with Dr. Nelva Lee. In this episode they talk about the importance of pain and purpose in life, why avoiding hard moments can keep you stuck, learning from mistakes, and much more! In Part 1, they discussed the traditional model of public education and the need for new approaches to prepare the kids for real life or careers. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00...

We've hit a huge milestone with our 300th episode! This episode is a very special conversation as John opens his heart about the podcast, where we've been, where we are, and where we are headed. John also takes time to say thank you. Thank you to the listeners/viewers who've been there, all the guests, the team behind the scenes, and all the people involved with the podcast for supporting us over...

John talks with Dr. Nelva Lee — author of several Christian-based books, entrepreneur, wife, mom, and candidate for Georgia Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Lee is the founder and CEO of Concrete Build Financing, former CEO of a vocational school for 20 years, and served as an adjunct professor for 10 years teaching healthcare administration. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00...

John continues his conversation with Howard Pearl. They discuss how hard times are not our enemies, but opportunities to grow stronger and more compassionate and why mistakes are some of our best teachers. In Part 1, they talked about the importance of the right workplace culture, and how trust, respect, and integrity are the backbone of any successful organization. Listen to this episode to learn...

John talks with Howard Pearl — CEO of CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services), longtime C-Suite executive with over three decades of leadership experience, Harvard Business School OPM alumnus, serial entrepreneur and turnaround specialist. CARS is a nonprofit organization that helps other nonprofits raise money by running vehicle donation programs for them. Listen to this episode to learn more: [...

John talks with Lorraine K. Lee — speaker, trainer, entrepreneur, founding editor at LinkedIn, first editor at Prezi, LinkedIn Learning and Stanford Continuing Studies instructor, founder of RISE Learning Solutions, and author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:03] - Lorraine's bio and backstory [...

John continues his conversation with Walker Kimberly Brandt. In this episode, they discuss how forgiveness sets you free, improvisational cooking, and Walker's journey from acting and modeling to speaking and coaching.  In Part 1, Walker shares her backstory, her faith journey, and why her book AWAKEN: Discovering Yourself Through the Light of Your Innocence is so important to her. Listen to this...

John talks with Walker Kimberly Brandt — actress, model, spokesperson, voiceover artist, coach, speaker, entrepreneur, author of AWAKEN: Discovering Yourself Through the Light of Your Innocence, and loving wife and mom. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [03:27] - God is the greatest artist [06:58] - John and Walker's daily gratitude habit [08:52] - Walker's background [09:38] -...

John and Kurt continue their conversation. In this episode, they discuss how strong relationships help in both business and family life, why it's important for entrepreneurs to be good on camera, the value of personal branding, and how Kurt's company uses data to help businesses and political campaigns. In Part 1, they talked about Kurt's journey into political campaigns, how he built a successful...

Episode 292 Reaching the $5 Trillion Market of Liberty Spenders with Kurt Luidhardt (Part 1) John talks with Kurt Luidhardt — CEO of The Prosper Group (an Inc. 500 fastest-growing company) and founder of Mustard Seed Interactive, expert in Liberty Spenders market segment, author of Liberty Spenders: How to Reach the $5 Trillion Market of High-Value, Conservative or Faith-Based Clients to Grow Your...

John and Steven continue their discussion. They talk about why relationships matter so much in life and business, not just with others, but also with yourself. Steven explains how social media steals your time, why staying true to your goals is so important, and how the Sukha app helps people focus and get into a flow state. In Part 1, Steven shared his journey to Hollywood and leaving it all behi...

John talks with Steven Puri — 3x CEO, former Vice President of Production at 20th Century Fox and Executive Vice President at DreamWorks during the eras of major films like Braveheart, Independence Day, Se7en, Transformers and Star Trek. Steven is also Founder & CEO of The Sukha Company, which helps people overcome procrastination & distraction so they can be focused, happier & healthier, and is a...

John talks with Michael Erath — entrepreneur, business coach, speaker, founder of Next Level Growth, author of Five Obsessions of Elite Organizations: Take Your Business and Your Life to the Next Level, The Path to the Pinnacle: Using Customized Business Operating Systems to Drive Growth, Rise: The Reincarnation of an Entrepreneur, and husband, father, and grandpa. Listen to this episode to learn...

John talks with Dr. Jen Fry — TEDx speaker, tech founder, educator, author of "I Said NO: How to Have a Backbone and Boundaries Without Being a Jerk", former NCAA Division I volleyball coach with 15 years of experience at various competitive levels, Sports Geographer with a PhD focusing on the racial experiences of professional Black female volleyball players in Europe, and proud cat parent. Liste...

John continues his conversation with Dr. Subra Mukherjee. In Part 1, Dr. Subra shared her journey of becoming a mind mapping coach, explained what mind mapping is, who it is useful for, and how it can be done. In this episode, she talks about her C.O.C.P. framework (Clarity, Organization, Creativity, Productivity), how mind mapping helps in daily life, her TEDx journey, and much more! Listen to th...

John talks with Dr. Subra Mukherjee — India's leading mind mapping coach, founder of Map Your Mind,  college professor, executive coach, corporate trainer, consultant, author of The Invisible Yoke: Will the women identify their inner yokes and set themselves free? and The Power of Self-Awareness: Your Doorway to a Balanced Life , TEDx speaker, wife and mom. Listen to this episode to learn more: [0...

John continues his conversation with Dr. Rachel Fox. In this episode, Dr. Rachel talks about the inspiration behind her nonprofit, You Go Girl, which empowers girls and women by helping them with self-love & awareness, physical & mental health, and education.  In Part 1, they discussed the struggles she faced, building a blended family, overcoming her daughter's serious illness, and how these expe...

John talks with Dr. Rachel D. Fox — author of Back to Me: Evolved & Unshaken - a New Awakening , certified leadership coach, speaker, entrepreneur, founder of the nonprofit You Go Girl Omaha, owner of Catapult Consulting Solutions, proud wife and mom. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [04:08] - Dr. Rachel's bio and background [05:07] - 12 years of marriage and family life [10:0...

John continues his conversation with Bunny Young. They discuss setting healthy boundaries, asking for help, and balancing work and family life. They also share why saying "no" is sometimes the best choice and what it means to grow, heal, and build strong relationships at home and at work In Part 1, they talked about Bunny's marriage, family, career choices, and living with purpose. Listen to this...

John talks with Bunny Young — founder of A Better Place Consulting, coach, therapist, retired stuntwoman, TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, author, wife, and mom. Bunny discusses her husband Steve's supportive role in her life, including his recent career shift to support her, making non-traditional choices, and teaching their kids through real-life experiences. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00...

John shares his raw feelings after the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, in Utah. He talks about the disbelief, anger, and sadness that followed—and asks the bigger question: where do we go from here as a nation? This episode isn't about politics or blame. Instead, John turns tragedy into a call for hope and change, encouraging us to practice empathy, real listening, an...

John talks with Nancy Finley — author of Finley Ball: How Two Baseball Outsiders Turned the Oakland A's into a Dynasty and Changed the Game Forever, Major League Baseball historian, former model, and daughter of Carl Finley, who served as VP of the Oakland Athletics for 22 years. In this episode, Nancy discusses the history of the Oakland Athletics and her unique place in it. Listen to this episod...

John continues his chat with Austin Armstrong. They discuss the evolving role of AI in education and business, strategies for integrating AI into your workflow, the upcoming AI Marketing World Conference, and the AI tools Austin recommends. In Part 1, Austin shared his journey from MySpace to building Syllaby, an AI startup that helps content creators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders create an...

John talks with Austin Armstrong — CEO of Syllaby, lifelong digital marketer, co-founder of AI Marketing World Conference, and International speaker with over 4 million followers across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Syllaby is an AI startup that helps content creators create, schedule, and publish videos in minutes. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:09] - Austin...

John talks with Gary Chupik — founder of Elite Mindset, mental performance and leadership coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and ordained minister. Gary has worked with amazing organizations like the Houston Texans, Washington Huskies, Stanford University, USA Figure Skating, Seattle Mariners, the FBI, Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, and more. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:30] -...