The Vince Perri Podcast

The way to win in business is to stay in business long enough to win. And the way to stay in business long enough to win is to love what you are doing and have a sustainable, repeatable model. Graham Cochrane is a USA Today bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and multi-seven-figure entrepreneur who runs his entire business working less than 5 hours per week. He helps coaches, consultants, and solopr...

She was launching the iPhone 12 during the pandemic. Supply chain chaos across multiple countries, 16 to 18 hour days, and an enormous amount of stress. Then she lost her hair. All of it. In eight weeks. That was the moment Vivian Yip decided to bet on herself. Five months after quitting Apple, she made $600,000 on a single real estate deal. Today she runs Crew Homes and Hestia 360, a property man...

You should not pay to get paid. That is the premise behind PaymXnts and once you hear it, you cannot unhear it. Bobby Poole and Clay Weger are serial entrepreneurs who between them have owned paintball parks, international jellyball distribution, and now a payment processing company built by business owners for business owners. When they found out they were paying $30,000 a year in credit card pro...

She Built and Sold 7 Businesses Ann Carden on Pricing, Positioning and the Premium Market by The Vince Perri Podcast

We are for-profit. State Farm is for-profit. I want them to be profitable. I just want them to be profitable with morals and ethics at the same time. Jack Hanks is the president of VPA Claims, a public adjusting firm operating in 44 states with 57 employees. Last year they did $248 million in claims. This year they are projecting close to $400 million. He is also the second guest I ever had on thi...

In this episode, we talk about the dream about death that started everything, what it actually means to design your days instead of reacting to them, why thoughts are energy and why that changes how you show up as an entrepreneur, and the GPT-powered My Why framework Nathan uses with his clients and shared with our mastermind.

What happens when you and your spouse decide to build not one, not five, but 16 businesses together—and actually make it work? Ryan and Chantel Finch sit down to share the raw, unfiltered truth about entrepreneurship, marriage, and what it really takes to scale multiple companies without burning out or breaking up. From the harsh reality that only 1% of entrepreneurs become millionaires, to why mo...

In this insightful episode, host Vince Perry, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Business Broker, sits down with strategic advisor Jason Bush of Linville Team Partners to break down one of the most overlooked components of business exits: commercial real estate. Jason is a CEPA who operates at the intersection of M&A, commercial real estate (CRE), and exit planning. In this conversation, h...

What separates companies that scale smoothly from those stuck in constant firefighting mode? Hector Sanchez, founder of PCK Partners with 18 years leading supply chain and procurement teams at GE Healthcare and major aerospace manufacturers, reveals it's not the processes—it's the people, and more specifically, how you lead them. In this conversation with Vince Perry, Hector breaks down how he sla...

Scott Bushkie has facilitated over $2 billion in business sales—and he's seen it all. From founders accepting lowball offers to sellers leaving millions on the table because they didn't prepare, Scott breaks down exactly what it takes to maximize your exit. In this episode, we cover: ✅ Why most business owners are worth 30-40% LESS than they think ✅ The "$500K mistake" that could have been avoid...

In this episode, I sit down with David Gritz, Co-Founder of InsureTech New York, to break down what it really takes to build, scale, and commercialize an insurance startup. David works at the intersection of technology, venture capital, and insurance, helping founders go from idea → first policy → real distribution. We dive deep into how modern insurance companies are built, why most fail, and whe...

In this episode, Vince sits down with YouTube strategist Tony Guerrieri to break down how YouTube actually works in 2026—and why most creators and business owners grow the wrong way. Tony reveals the truth about going viral, building the right audience, and turning long-form videos into real revenue. From interest-based media to the MrBeast analytics framework, this episode is packed with actionab...

In today’s episode, Vince Perri sits down with Ian Kofford — founder of Rep2Owner — to break down one of the biggest shifts a sales rep can ever make: the transition from “high-earning rep” to true business owner. Ian shares his unbelievable journey from selling buckets of dirt as a kid… to making $7,000 in a single day at 18… to recruiting and building sales teams… all the way to launching Rep to...

This episode features an in-depth conversation with business advisor and author Jason Hendren about his extraordinary exit journey. Jason shares the raw, real-life experiences behind his book, detailing how he scaled his energy-efficient lighting company, ILP, from a small venture to a highly valuable asset. The discussion covers: The initial risk of buying out his original partners using personal...

In this powerful interview, Vince Perri sits down with María Carmen Ruiz, founder of Psicología María Carmen, to unpack her journey from traditional psychologist to global online coach serving hundreds of thousands. María Carmen shares how she built a 430,000-follower platform, scaled her business using content, mentorship, and high-ticket offers, and overcame deep fears around public speaking and...

Every high-performing business has one thing in common: reliability. Hospitals cannot afford mistakes. Neither can you. In this episode of Beyond The Claim, Vince Perri sits with Anay Moscu, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, ACRP-CP, Director of Pharmacy for Outpatient Infusion Centers at Moffitt Cancer Center, to uncover the systems that literally save lives and show how you can use them to scale your company...

Async care is redefining healthcare. Dr. Moe explains how lifestyle medicine, virtual care, and AI-driven systems give high achievers true health freedom and sustainable performance. Meet Dr. Maureen “Dr. Moe” Gibbons — a board-certified physician who left the ER to build a remote-first, lifestyle medicine practice that gives high achievers total health freedom. In this conversation with Vince Per...

Learn how immigrant founder Jonathan Lamer raised $8M, built 5 startups, and scaled across borders without any tech background. Jonathan Lamer’s story proves that you don’t need a Silicon Valley background to build something big. From Quebec to Miami, he’s raised over $8 million, built five companies, and helped founders worldwide launch in the U.S. In this episode of Beyond The Claim, host Vince...

If you're a contractor or home service pro tired of wearing every hat in your business, this episode is for you. In this week’s Beyond The Claim, Vince Perri sits down with Brandon Smith, CEO of New Vision Projects and host of The Open Concept Podcast. Brandon reveals how he turned a small contracting startup into a systemized, scalable company that thrives without chaos — even after cutting half...

Welcome back to Beyond the Claim with host Vince Perri, your business broker and exit strategist. Today’s guest is Claudio Vilas, a roofing business broker and owner of The Roofing Biz Broker. We break down exactly how to sell a roofing company for maximum value, what really drives roofing valuation and EBITDA multiples, why private equity loves fragmented blue-collar industries, and how rollups,...

Join Vince Perri and Katie Nelson in this engaging discussion, sharing their combined experience and offering valuable business tips. Learn how to sell effectively and implement winning sales strategies, drawing from their 16 years of entrepreneurship. Get ready for actionable business advice and proven sales techniques. Whether you are an entrepreneur, public adjuster, contractor, or small busine...

How to Build a Virtual Assistant (Ultimate Guide) with Cole Kline Are you interested in learning how to build a virtual assistant business from scratch, even with no experience? This ultimate guide will walk you through the entire process, from getting started to providing top-notch virtual assistant services to clients. We'll cover the essential virtual assistant tools and training you need to su...

Christian Bonnier reveals how he built ListKit into a $600K/month lead generation business using cold email, personal branding, and viral content. If you’ve ever wondered how to get consistent B2B leads, scale a coaching business, or grow your personal brand online, this episode is packed with actionable insights. We break down: ✔ The cold email framework that actually gets replies ✔ How to avoid...

Restaurant margins are razor thin, often just 3 to 4 percent. In this episode, Brady Lowe of Taste Network reveals why most restaurants fail, how to design unforgettable customer experiences, and how AI in hospitality must evolve without losing human connection. Brady has spent more than 20 years building a 20 city culinary empire, paying over 1.2 million dollars directly to farmers, and helping b...

The Shocking Truth About AI in Marketing That Small Business Owners Need to Know - Beyond The Claim with Victoria Shepherd AI is rewriting the rules of marketing and most small business owners have no idea what just happened. In this episode of Beyond The Claim, Vince Perri sits down with Victoria Shepherd (CEO of Welcome Place Marketing) to reveal the shocking truth about AI, Google AI Overviews,...