The Bulldogs Podcast

What does it take to build billion-dollar infrastructure and lead across the world’s most iconic companies? In this episode, James Danley sits down with JP Clausen, global manufacturing executive and former VP at Tesla, Google, GM, and LEGO. From his humble beginnings on a Danish fish farm to transforming some of the world’s most complex operations, JP shares stories of resilience, innovation, and...

In this episode of The Bulldogs Podcast, host James Danley sits down with entrepreneur Sargam Patel — the founder behind Agent18, one of the earliest and most successful mobile accessory companies in the Apple ecosystem. From a chance elevator ride with Steve Jobs to securing a game-changing PO from Apple, Sargam's journey is packed with hustle, guts, and game-time decisions. He opens up about imm...

In this episode, I sit down with Northern Michigan's real estate phenom, Austen Lobenherz — a top-producing luxury agent, developer, and adventurer who’s helped shape one of the fastest-growing luxury markets in the country. We talk about how he turned summer Zillow leads into $10M lakefront listings, his journey through COVID and stem cell recovery, and what it means to design a life around freed...

Matt Adler is one of the top-performing mortgage loan officers in the nation — with over $2 billion in closed loans. But his path wasn't a straight line. In this episode, Matt opens up about the defining moments that shaped his career — from childhood adversity to building a thriving practice by serving first-time homebuyers, even through the 2008 financial collapse. We also explore how music, men...

If you’re building, buying, or scaling a small business, this episode is a must-watch. In this conversation, I sit down with Andrew Simon—one of the most respected SBA lenders in the game. Andrew breaks down how SBA loans really work , the strategies smart entrepreneurs use to leverage funding , and how he evaluates businesses beyond just the numbers. We also dive into Andrew’s wild journey from s...

In this episode of The Bulldogs Podcast, host James Danley sits down with Brandon Rubenstein, a loan expert who has closed over $1 billion in deals. Brandon shares his non-traditional path to success, the secrets to building a high-net-worth client base, and why personal relationships still matter in today’s digital world. 🔹 How did Brandon scale to 400+ transactions a year**? 🔹 What’s the bigge...

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Join us for an insightful interview with Evan Lyons, Senior Director at Encore Real Estate Investment Services and a leading expert in commercial real estate investment strategy. With over $200 million in commercial real estate transactions closed and a proven track record of achieving 94% of list prices, Evan shares his expertise on transforming real estate portfolios into dynamic investment vehi...

Armando Giuseppe is a Michigan home builder commanding a $40,000,000 volume track record in the Metro Detroit area. He grew up around the trades and has garnered a prestigious reputation for his bold designs and hands on approach. Armando Giuseppe IG | @Armandogiuseppeinc armandogiuseppe.com ----- FOR BIRMINGHAM REAL ESTATE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL JAMES DANLEY https://www.liveworksell.com (248) 67...

Join us as we sit down with Rick Merlini, a home developer with an incredible story. From his humble beginnings as a first-generation Italian immigrant to building nearly 2,000 homes, Rick’s career is nothing short of legendary. He’s been featured twice on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, holds the record for the fastest home build, and weathered the 2008 mortgage crisis without declaring bankruptc...

Antonio Lombardo is a serial entrepreneur that has launched 7 businesses in 15 years in real estate, insurance, property management and crypto investments. He is an entrepreneur that moves fast and always looks for new and unique opportunities in other markets that others would consider unsexy. He currently owns and operates LOMBARDO TEAM REALTY, FINITY RISK INSURANCE and BAYTOWN PROPERTY MANAGEME...

Dan Lynch is a successful real estate developer and builder. He has built and sold over $100,000,000 in residential homes since founding his company and has become one of the most trusted voices in his market. Lynch Custom Homes 248-361-8226 https://www.lynchcustomhomes.com/inde ...