The Amazing Authorities Podcast

In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson sits down with AI marketing leader and founder of AI Professionals University, Sam Blake. Sam shares how his company grew from zero to 25,000 students, why they’re on track to hit 100,000 in the coming months, and how they could realistically reach one million students within the next year through a digital-first strategy. Sam reveals the shift...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson talks with rising financial educator and new podcast host Rodney Bull, creator of The Rodney Rodney Show. Rodney shares his mission to bring financial literacy to everyday working people—especially those in mining and manual labor roles—by simplifying wealth-building principles and exposing the gaps in traditional financial education. Rodney exp...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson sits down with persuasion expert Patrick Van Der Burght to break down how appearance, social cues, subtle authority signals, and ethical influence shape client behavior and business outcomes. Patrick reveals the science behind why people respond differently to status cues, how to establish authority without bragging, and why ethical persuasion c...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities, host Mitch Carson sits down with Michael Callan — Go High Level specialist, systems strategist, and founder of a forensic-process–driven support team helping businesses simplify automation, onboarding, and client communication. Michael reveals how his team removes the confusion around Go High Level by using detailed checklists, investigative workflows, clien...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities, host Mitch Carson sits down with Liz Leonard — franchise consultant, bestselling author, and former owner of a $1.2 million childcare center — to break down the real costs, risks, and advantages behind franchising versus starting a business independently. Liz shares her personal journey from running a 140-child daycare with 22 teachers, to advising franchise...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities, host Mitch Carson sits down with Joe Rockey — sales trainer, author, and industry leader whose relationship-first sales methodology is transforming how professionals sell across 32 industries, including automotive, real estate, casinos, insurance, and tech. Joe breaks down why high-pressure tactics are failing in today’s market and reveals how genuine connec...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities, host Mitch Carson sits down with Matt Bailey — bestselling author, international marketing trainer, analytics expert, and founder of SiteLogic. With over 25 years of experience teaching companies like Microsoft, IBM, Disney, Marriott, and the U.S. State Department, Matt has become one of the world’s most in-demand digital marketing educators. Matt reveals ho...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities , host Mitch Carson speaks with HR Huntsman — business consultant, leadership strategist, and creator of the immersive six-systems methodology that transforms companies from the inside out. HR is known for embedding directly inside organizations for a full year, diagnosing purpose, people, strategy, performance, processes, and profit — and then coaching leade...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities , host Mitch Carson sits down with Doug Brien — author, NLP educator, storytelling expert, and creator of Essential Coaching Skills. Doug has built a unique ecosystem of books, courses, and trainings that help people master NLP, sleight of mouth patterns, storytelling, and hypnosis through clear, structured, and highly practical methods. Doug explains his phi...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities, host Mitch Carson sits down with Dave Bookbinder — valuation expert, consultant, author of three business books, and host of the global podcast Behind the Numbers . Dave breaks down why most business owners misunderstand what their companies are truly worth, the hidden pitfalls in valuation, and why deal structure can make or break a seller’s financial futur...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities, host Mitch Carson sits down with Carly Pepin — senior facilitator, business strategist, and creator of the Values Assessment, a powerful tool designed to reveal what truly drives human behavior. Carly breaks down why understanding core values is the key to productivity, engagement, communication, and lasting growth — both personally and professionally. Carly...

In this episode, Mitch Carson speaks with Bryan Kwok Le — food scientist, PhD, consultant, and author — about his extraordinary journey blending chemistry, product innovation, and mental resilience. Bryan shares how he carved out a niche helping small to mid-sized food businesses develop scalable products, including AI-driven restaurant concepts. He opens up about his 2,000-mile walk across Americ...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities, host Mitch Carson sits down with Betsy Pepin — real estate entrepreneur, brokerage owner, crypto investor, author of Breaking Boxes, and founder of a vertically integrated real estate enterprise spanning brokerage, title, mortgage, management, education, and nonprofit services across Florida. Betsy shares how she built multiple revenue streams, adapted her b...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities , host Mitch Carson speaks with Ayesha Hussein , digital marketing coach and founder of Western Soul Revival , who specializes in helping women—especially revert Muslim women—build flexible, sustainable online businesses using AI, automation, and mindset mastery. Ayesha breaks down how AI is transforming business operations by reducing staff costs, improving...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities , host Mitch Carson talks with Anne Corbin , mentor, podcaster, and creator of Quantum Growth and Connection . Anne shares her evolution from teacher to coach and how the pandemic pushed her to expand her impact through mentoring and podcasting. She breaks down why she rebranded her show from Mind, Body, Spirit Connection to appeal beyond “new age” labels and...

In this episode, Mitch Carson sits down with Adam Kingl — leadership expert, global speaker, and bestselling author — to unpack the real business behind books. Adam reveals why successful authors can’t rely on publishers for marketing, how persistence and personal networks drive real sales, and how a book can become a launchpad for international speaking income. He also shares insights from his up...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities , host Mitch Carson sits down with Lance Cayko , co-founder of F9 Productions, F12 Development, and F14 Construction — a vertically integrated firm that designs, builds, and develops luxury homes in Colorado. Lance shares how he and his partner started with just two people in 2010 and grew into a tight-knit team across architecture, contracting, and developme...

In this explosive episode, Mitch Carson speaks with Dr. Hakam Bhullar — the veterinarian whose unprecedented 20-year legal battle exposed systemic racism inside British Columbia’s veterinary regulatory body. Dr. Bhullar reveals how discriminatory English tests, racist conduct, undercover tapes, political resistance, and $2 million in personal legal costs led to the world’s first proven case of sys...

Daryl Dittmer’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, sobriety, and the long game of rebuilding a meaningful life. After more than 20 years of sobriety, he has transformed inner conflict into lasting peace — a shift that shapes his writing, business success, and daily habits. He shares the evolution of his career, from tens of thousands of failures to becoming a major shareholder in a com...

Chris Capuano shares how he scaled from a physically demanding six-figure union job to building a payments company that now processes over $1 billion in three months and $150 million annually . He breaks down how he helps small businesses save 20–30% on processing fees , offers personalized white-glove support that giants like Stripe and PayPal don’t provide, and how his service model boosts clien...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities , host Mitch Carson sits down with Kirk Spahn , CEO of ICL Academy, to explore how his groundbreaking school is reshaping education for the next generation of global leaders, athletes, and performers. Kirk shares how ICL evolved from a civic leadership institute into a fully accredited, passion-driven online academy now serving over 1,000 students from 49 cou...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities , host Mitch Carson sits down with Dave Valentine — global agency founder, marketing strategist, and CEO of Finch, a firm serving clients from Fortune 500 brands and professional sports teams to small businesses with limited digital ad budgets. Managing teams across the U.S., Europe, and APAC, Dave has built a reputation for delivering transparent, measurable...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities , host Mitch Carson sits down with Matt Bailey — bestselling author, international marketing trainer, analytics expert, and founder of SiteLogic. With over 25 years of experience teaching companies like Microsoft, IBM, Disney, Marriott, and the U.S. State Department, Matt has become one of the world’s most in-demand digital marketing educators. Matt reveals h...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities , host Mitch Carson speaks with Kate Lowry — executive coach for mission-driven startup CEOs, former Fortune 500 strategist, leadership psychology expert, and author of the upcoming book Unbreakable: How to Thrive Under Fear-Based Leaders . Kate breaks down the rise of fear-based leadership across industries, why 70% of leaders now use fear as their primary m...

In this episode of Amazing Authorities, host Mitch Carson speaks with Jason Van de Vere — entrepreneur, real estate investor, creator of the Goal Crazy planner, coach, and author of the upcoming book Dream Driven . Jason shares how leaving his fourth-generation family business sparked a journey toward building ventures aligned with passion, purpose, and mental well-being. From scaling a 34-unit lu...