The Inner Compass with Andy Petranek

What does it take to spend 25 years fighting for people who cannot fight for themselves — and still love what you do? In this episode, Andy sits down with Anthony Lanzone, founding partner of Lanzone Morgan LLP, for an honest conversation about a career built on justice, a philosophy built on discipline, and a life built on relationships. Anthony has spent over two decades going up against powerfu...

What does it look like to build a career around truth — and then take those same principles home? In this episode, Andy sits down with Paul Nelson, certified family law specialist and founding partner of Nelson Kirkman LLP, for a conversation that starts in the courtroom and ends somewhere much deeper. Paul has spent over three decades guiding high-net-worth clients through the most difficult tran...

What does it look like when discipline isn’t a strategy — it’s just who you are? Andy sits down with Jay Tanjuan, Director of Development for Scannell Properties’ Southern California office. Jay opened the SoCal office in January 2022, right as the industrial market began its correction. Instead of pulling back, he doubled down on what he could control: mindset, routine, faith, and daily effort. T...

What does it take to step into the pocket under pressure — and then spend your life helping others do the same with their finances? In this episode, Andy sits down with Shane Foley, wealth advisor at Capstone Partners and former starting quarterback at USC, for a real conversation about adversity, preparation, and what actually matters when the stakes are high. Shane has spent decades guiding succ...

What does it really mean to lead well when the stakes are high and the path forward isn’t clear? In this episode of The Inner Compass , Andy sits down with Tom Sherlock , co-founder of Talonvest Capital, to explore leadership, integrity, and decision-making across four decades in commercial real estate finance. Tom has spent his career helping people navigate uncertainty — market cycles, financial...

When life hits its hardest moments, most people turn to family and friends. But when those relationships are the ones breaking apart, they turn to someone like Brett Berman — a highly respected family law attorney who’s spent over 20 years guiding people through some of the most emotionally charged chapters of their lives. In this conversation, Brett pulls back the curtain on family law: the press...

The Person to See: Tim O’Brien on Freedom, Failure, and Forward Motion How a late-blooming lawyer built Rainmaker U — and why resilience beats perfection What really defines success? For Tim O’Brien , it isn’t one big win — it’s the relentless forward motion, the courage to take imperfect action, and the freedom to choose his own path. In this conversation, host Andy Petranek sits down with the fo...

The Inner Compass spotlights highly successful people who have it all together —leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals admired for their achievements. But behind every win are struggles with pressure, doubt, and the deeper questions success alone can’t answer. Host Andy Petranek dives into their real stories of growth, challenge, and what fulfillment truly means.