The Michael Peres Podcast

Catching up on another episode with Jesse Favre – global trainer, keynote speaker, and leadership coach helping professionals build workplaces where well-being and performance go hand in hand. From a decade in healthcare leadership to running her own business, Jesse shares how redefining success through balance, boundaries, and energy management is key to sustaining long-term growth. In this conve...

Catching up on another episode with Devin Bramhall – Chief Growth Officer, former CEO of Animals, and a leading voice in the art of storytelling for business. With over 15 years of experience driving growth for startups, agencies, and large organizations, Devin shares what it takes to turn content strategy into a company’s greatest growth engine. From doubling revenue to $12 million at Animals to...

Michael Peres sits down with Neil Tunnah — CEO of The Performance Chain and founder of the 24-Hour Leader program — on translating elite sports principles into boardroom results. With careers spanning construction, community and professional sport, and international markets (Australia, US, UK), Neil breaks down how Saturday-to-Saturday performance cycles, communication cadence, and culture design...

Catching up with Craig Klein — founder and CEO of SalesNexus.com , CRM visionary, and author of Inside Out Selling — to unpack how automation, adaptability, and AI are reshaping the sales landscape. From his early days managing energy sales teams in Houston to building one of the most flexible CRM platforms for businesses worldwide, Craig shares how staying close to customers — not just scaling fa...

Catching up on another episode with Dr. Evan P. Nadler – pioneering pediatric surgeon, obesity researcher, and former co-director of the Children’s National Obesity Programs – as he unpacks the origins of America’s obesity crisis and what it really takes to reverse it. From his “aha moment” by a Disney hotel pool to decades of treating childhood obesity, Dr. Nadler breaks down why ultra-processed...

Catching up with Chris Bilyk — founder of State of Gratitude, a purpose-driven lifestyle brand born from his own recovery journey and built around the power of intention, community, and giving back. What started with a $1,200 stimulus check and a logo sketched on a napkin has grown into a national brand featured in Bryant Park, Union Square, and Chelsea Market—offering intention-wrapped bracelets...

Catching up with Nicole Hall — founding team member at Marketing Car — as she breaks down how small business owners, therapists, and licensed trades can cut through the noise and build marketing systems that actually work. Known for her clarity-driven approach and ethics-first playbooks, Nicole helps local service businesses turn messy marketing footprints into simple, repeatable growth engines th...

Catching up with Nathan Miller – founder and CEO of Rentec Direct, one of the largest independent property management software companies in the U.S. A self-taught programmer and real-estate investor, Nathan shares how he bootstrapped his side project into a thriving SaaS platform that now supports thousands of property managers and over 600,000 rental units nationwide — without a dollar of outside...

Catching up on another episode with Josh Case — Austin-based entrepreneur, energy developer, and founder of Sober.buzz — as he opens up about hitting rock bottom, walking away from a Fortune 500 executive role, and rebuilding his life through recovery, purpose, and crypto mining. From leading renewable-energy projects acquired by global giants to finding meaning in sobriety, Josh shares how vulner...

Breaking down the real power of mentorship with Tina Fox — first-generation college graduate, founder, and CEO of Tern Mentoring. From navigating higher education as the first in her family to building a platform that connects students with alumni, Tina is reimagining how young people approach success—by graduating with mentors, not just degrees. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why Tina built Ter...

Catching up hith Todd Hagopian — “the Stagnation Assassin,” founder of the Stagnation Intelligence Agency, and a transformation leader who’s driven billions in product sales and shareholder value across global manufacturers (Berkshire Hathaway, Illinois Tool Works, Whirlpool, JBT, and more). Todd unpacks how a bipolar diagnosis nearly derailed his career—and how he “weaponized” it by codifying inn...

Michael Peres sits down with Kris Brumley — President & COO of Revenue Enterprises — on building patient-first healthcare collections at scale. With 20+ years in the space and deep data analytics chops, Kris explains how aligning strategy with execution can improve experience, boost financial performance, and drive innovation in a change-resistant industry. She also shares the customer-servic...

In this episode, Michael Peres sits down with Alexis Haselberger, a time management and productivity coach who has helped thousands of people—and companies like Google, Lyft, Capital One, Workday, and Upwork—do more while stressing less. From her 15 years in Bay Area startups to building a thriving coaching practice, Alexis shares her journey of creating sustainable systems that help people avoid...

Catching up on another episode with Pristine Beers – entrepreneur, community builder, and owner of White Lilac Cleaning in Alaska. From running a local business and building a dedicated team to launching her new venture, Living Water Family Home, Pristine shares how her journey in small business prepared her to serve individuals with intellectual disabilities in a meaningful way. In this episode,...

Catching up with Rhett Power — CEO and co-founder of Accountability, six-time founder, bestselling author, and Forbes/Rolling Stone columnist — on the leadership habits that actually move teams, why intuition beats inertia, and how “team think” can transform culture. From USAID postings in Central Asia to keynotes at SXSW, TEDx, Web Summit, and Davos, Rhett breaks down what top performers do diffe...

Catching up with Alan Katz, founder of Great Officiants, one of Southern California’s largest and most-reviewed officiant companies — on the craft of unforgettable ceremonies, reputation flywheels, and commanding any room. With 22+ years, thousands of weddings, and 4,000+ five-star reviews (“King of Reviews”), Alan shares how Toastmasters, TV moments, and relentless personalization shaped a busine...

Michael Peres sits down with Kim Prince, founder of Proven Media and creator of Meet the Cannabis Press — on the realities of building PR and media narratives in a fast-evolving, often misunderstood industry. Kim shares how she transitioned from tech marketing back into PR, why MJBizCon 2014 was a turning point, and what consolidation across cannabis outlets means for brands trying to reach both B...

Michael Peres with Pamela Hopkins—touring singer-songwriter, dueling pianist, and multi-business entrepreneur based in Arkansas who performs across the globe. Classically trained on cello and later a self-taught pianist, Pamela blends an ’80s/’90s country-rock influence with a powerhouse vocal style while gigging from cruise ships to military bases—and running brick-and-mortar ventures back home....

Catching up with Jacob Aldridge, portfolio entrepreneur, international business advisor, and keynote speaker who has worked with 400+ businesses across 14 countries generating $1B+ in new revenue. Speaking from Tunisia, Jacob explains how being a “deep generalist,” remote since 2010, and planning travel 14 months ahead enable a full-time, worldschooling life with his family. He shares why intentio...

Michael Peres sits down with Annie Appleby, founder and CEO of YogaForce, creator of the patented A-Line alignment mat, and wellness educator featured on The Big Bang Theory and in The New York Times. She shares how a serious car accident inspired an ergonomic, alignment-guided mat now used in yoga, Pilates, and rehabilitation; why golfers with back pain are embracing it; and how she built a TV pr...

Michael Peres with Corey Dissin—high-performance and life coach, business strategist, and author of “Going the Diss-tance”—on building structure, momentum, and clarity with a no-fluff, all-action approach. Corey breaks down his QTL (“Quality Time Left”) mindset, why consistency beats intensity, and how 4 a.m. mornings and accountability systems turn potential into performance. He also shares how r...

Catching up with Jeff Mahony, CEO of Neft Vodka, on the finance-to-spirits pivot, the craft behind a two-ingredient vodka distilled in Austria, and the leadership choices that helped the company navigate COVID while supporting its bartender community. From family-office investing to building a global footprint with headquarters in El Segundo, Jeff explains how quality, sustainability, and “sippabi...

Michael Peres with Rebecca Krauthamer—technologist, entrepreneur, and co-founder/CEO of QSecure, a leader in post-quantum cryptography. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science and serving on the World Economic Forum’s Global Futures Council on Quantum Computing, Rebecca is on a mission to make cutting-edge technology secure, accessible, and ethical. We dive deep into: •Rebecca’s journey from AI res...

Catching up with Dawn LaFontaine — lifelong animal lover, creator of Cat in the Box, and writer of the Kitty Contemplations blog — as she shares how a career crossroads sparked a mission to design cat‑first products that enrich indoor cats’ lives. From the science behind “why cats love cardboard boxes” to turning whimsical designs (milk cartons, cheese wedges, gingerbread houses) into award‑winnin...

Michael Peres sit down with Andre Walton—TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and social psychologist—to explore how creativity, resilience, and emotional intelligence can help us overcome burnout and build healthier lives and businesses. Andre shares his deeply personal journey of severe burnout, how creativity became both his refuge and solution, and why resilience is the foundation of sustainable...