The Andrew Holland Podcast

Clay Staires, a nationally recognized business coach, shares his transformation through various life experiences, from teaching and coaching to taking over his family's business and entering politics. He discusses the emotional volatility of change and the importance of managing emotions and having a strong sense of identity. He also reflects on the challenges of the political system and the...

In this episode of the Andrew Holland Podcast, we welcome Jason Kruger, the president and founder of Signature Analytics. Jason discusses the importance of robust financial infrastructure for small to mid-market companies and shares strategies to enhance cash flow, profitability, and business valuation. Learn how to transition from working in your business to working on it with actionable financia...

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Monique Porras, founder and CEO of the Kempington Group, shares her journey from journalism to recruiting and starting her own business. She discusses her upbringing, her parents' influence, and the challenges she faced along the way. Monique emphasizes the importance of honesty, transparency, and building relationships in the recruiting industry. She also opens up about the hardships she has...

Sherman Cawley, founder of Cawley Architects, shares his journey as an architect and entrepreneur. He discusses his passion for architecture from a young age and how he never wavered in his career choice. He talks about the challenges he faced during the savings and loans crisis in the early 1990s and how he ultimately decided to start his own firm. Sherman also explains the concept of design-buil...

In this episode, Don Hurzeler, an executive in C-Suite positions through much of his career in the insurance industry, working at Allstate and Zurich Financial Services, and now an adventurous entrepreneur in the photography industry, co-owning Lava Light Galleries, with his wife, Linda, and business partner, CJ, joins Andrew in studio. Andrew and Don discuss his background, his career path, all o...

Walter Clarke, the owner and founder of Family CFO, a firm that helps families navigate sudden wealth, shares his journey with Andrew. They discuss Walter's entrepreneurial journey, his mother's influence, and the importance of tenacity and consistency. They also talk about the economic models of different industries, the challenges of the financial services industry, and the need for un...

Ryan Joiner, founder of JLink Technology Solutions, shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights into the technology industry. He discusses his early interest in technology and how he started his own company, JLink Communications, focusing on voice over IP (VoIP) phone systems, and eventually becoming JLink Technology Solutions. Ryan emphasizes the importance of reliability and customer service...

Traci Beagley, founder and CEO of Sunland Home Care and Sunland Medical, shares her journey as an entrepreneur and her passion for helping seniors. She discusses her family's history of entrepreneurship and how she developed leadership skills from a young age. Traci talks about starting and selling a window company before venturing into the home care industry. She emphasizes the importance of...

GUEST: Alex Prasad, an early-stage business and M&A attorney with a deep entrepreneurial background. Alex’s Contact Info: Aprasad@AegisLaw.com | Linked In: in/AlexPrasad As CEO of a startup sports technology company, Alex brings a unique perspective to his legal practice, blending his experiences as both an entrepreneur and a legal professional. The conversation delves into Alex's journey...

Nick Morrison, a founding member and partner of Potere Search, an executive recruiting firm, shares his unique journey into the executive recruiting industry and how he started his own company. Andrew and Nick discuss various topics related to job loyalty, finding one's dream job, the impact of company culture, the role of AI in hiring, and the risks of overusing AI. They emphasize the import...

Jorge Trueba, owner of Valley 48 Carpentry, shares his journey from his parents immigrating to this country to start a new life for themselves to Jorge starting his own carpentry business. He discusses his childhood, his parents' immigration story, and his early experiences in the construction industry. Jorge also talks about his time working for a large organization and the lessons he learne...

Jonathan Keyser, founder and managing partner of Keyser Commercial Real Estate, shares his journey from a ruthless approach to business to a selfless and authentic one. He discusses the challenges he faced in aligning his core values with his career and the realization that there was a better way to succeed. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of visible examples of selflessness in business and the...

Jennifer Lee, founding partner of Modern Wealth, discusses her journey in the financial industry and her focus on helping women in financial transition. She shares her childhood experiences with her father, who was a financial advisor, and how it influenced her career path. Jennifer also talks about the importance of understanding one's money story and helping clients become more comfortable...

Join Cody Schneider, founder of Swell AI, as he chats with Andrew Holland about his startup journey and experiences in the AI industry. From flipping sneakers to scaling companies in the B2B space, Cody shares insights on transitioning to software solutions and driving rapid growth. Discover how Cody's work at Rupa Health led to the inception of Swell AI, leveraging AI to automate content cre...

Carrie Masters, CEO of St. Joseph the Worker, shares her incredible journey from a childhood of poverty and homelessness to becoming a successful businesswoman. She opens up about her challenging upbringing, taking on the role of a parent at a young age, and the loneliness she felt despite her professional success. Carrie ultimately made the difficult decision to leave her thriving business and pu...

In this episode, Andrew discusses the book 'Think and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill. He emphasizes the importance of reading and self-education for personal and professional growth. The book outlines the 13 steps to riches, including the power of thought, desire, faith, specialized knowledge, imagination, and decision-making. Andrew highlights the six steps to achieving goals, which involv...

In this episode, Arash Vossoughi shares his journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship and the importance of choosing optimism over victimhood. He emphasizes the power of adversity in personal growth and the need to build a positive self-image. Arash discusses the commitment and discipline required to achieve success and offers advice for breaking the cycle of starting and stopping. He al...

In this conversation, Andrew Holland interviews Joshua Hayes, a CPA, a Partner and the Tax Practice Leader for the West Region at Eide Bailly, about his expertise in mergers and acquisitions and working with high-net-worth individuals. Josh shares his background growing up in a family construction company and how it shaped his understanding of entrepreneurship. He shares insights on the impact of...

Jeffrey Cordone, the acting president of the Desmond Doss Foundation, shares his journey and the principles espoused by Desmond Doss. He discusses his background, including his work in Hollywood and his involvement in the production of the documentary 'The Conscientious Objector' and the film 'Hacksaw Ridge.' Cordone explains the importance of Desmond Doss's story and the...

Garth Stevens, an M&A attorney, shares his background and journey to becoming an attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions. He discusses the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and the emotional aspect of selling a company. In this conversation with Andrew, Garth shares insights and advice on the due diligence process, reasons for walking away from a deal, dealing with difficul...

In Part 2 of Andrew's conversation with Akshay Nanavati, a former Marine and Founder and CEO of Fearvana, Akshay discusses his upcoming expedition to Antarctica, where he will attempt a solo ski crossing of the entire continent. Through his journey, Akshay aims to awaken his own inner divinity and bring back wisdom to help others who are suffering. Akshay Nanavati discusses finding motivation...

Akshay Nanavati, a former Marine, and the Founder and CEO of Fearvana, shares his journey from a troubled youth to finding purpose and meaning through his experiences in the military. He discusses the impact of the movie Black Hawk Down on his decision to join the Marines and the intense and paradoxically peaceful nature of war. Akshay opens up about his struggles with alcoholism and the turning p...

In this episode, Andrew shares Part 2 of his conversation with Bobby Vossoughi, the President and Founder of Starry Starry Night Consulting and the Starry Foundation. Bobby highlights the challenges and rewards of fundraising and building relationships and offers advice for those seeking to raise capital.  He shares his experiences in running a foundation and organizing fundraising events. He emph...

In this episode, Bobby Vossoughi, the President and Founder of Starry Starry Night Consulting and the Starry Foundation, joins Andrew in studio. Bobby shares his personal journey and the lessons he learned from his father's entrepreneurial experiences. He emphasizes the importance of embracing failure and learning from past mistakes. Bobby also discusses the influence of his immigrant parents...