TOOLS TALENTS AND TECHNIQUES with Dustin Sutton

Bill Douglas has had more than one moment that changed the trajectory of his life. In this episode, he shares the wild story behind one of them, and how it shaped the way he thinks about resilience, risk, and building a business that lasts. Bill is the CEO of OpticWise and co-author of Peak Property Performance , a Fast Company Press bestseller. His company helps commercial real estate owners take...

🏢 AI Is Disrupting Commercial Real Estate. Here's What That Actually Looks Like. Dan Mosher has been early to almost every major tech wave of the last 25 years. Food delivery. Electric vehicles. Programmatic advertising. Now he's setting his sights on commercial real estate, and the timing could not be better. Dan is the CEO and co-founder of DealGround, an AI-native data platform that combines f...

Here are the full optimized RSS show notes: Peter Quinn has seen commercial real estate from every angle. IBM sales training, land development, market crashes, and the digital transformation reshaping how deals get done today. Through all of it one thing has remained constant. The fundamentals work if you work them. In Episode 111, Dustin sits down with Peter Quinn of Kidder Matthews to unpack a c...

Joshua Volen did not stumble into commercial real estate. He built toward it, one lesson at a time, starting from childhood ventures that taught him more about business than any classroom ever could. In Episode 110, Dustin sits down with Joshua Volen, co-founder of CIRE Equity, to unpack how authenticity, vulnerability, and a fundamental shift from scarcity to abundance mindset transformed his app...

Jonathan Hawkins built a legal practice most lawyers never considered. He represents law firms themselves, navigating breakups, partnership disputes, and business divorces that tear firms apart from the inside. In Episode 109, Dustin sits down with Jonathan to unpack how he went from engineering to law, found one of the most underserved niches in the legal industry, and built a practice around ser...

What does the future of retail actually look like? In this episode, Dustin sits down with Andy Weiner, President of Rockstep Capital, to break down the real story behind retail’s evolution. While many headlines focus on the rise of e-commerce, Andy explains why physical retail is not only surviving, but in many cases thriving. From shifting market dynamics to smart investment strategies, this conv...

Employee recognition and leadership are two of the most important drivers of employee engagement and workplace culture. In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques , Dustin Sutton sits down with management expert Dr. Bob Nelson and leadership advisor Mario Tamayo to discuss how meaningful recognition improves motivation, performance, and team loyalty. Dr. Bob Nelson, named the #1 management...

***Text “BISHOP” to 55498 to receive 10% off any of Bishop Foreman’s books and select items.*** Bishop Kevin Foreman shares how faith, entrepreneurship, mindset, and execution unlock your full potential. In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques, we explore spiritual leadership, business growth, personal development, and the discipline of taking action. Known as “The People’s Bishop,” Bis...

What does it take to successfully pivot your career and create meaningful impact? In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques , Dustin sits down with Alex Waters , a leader in the San Diego startup community and a key force behind Program Labs , an organization that designs and operates entrepreneurship programs that expand opportunity and strengthen communities. Alex shares the unconventio...

In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques , I sit down with Eric Kapitulik, founder of The Program, to unpack what it truly takes to build elite teams and durable leaders. Eric shares his journey from military service to working with professional sports teams and corporations across North America. At the core of the conversation is a simple but demanding idea. Success comes from consisten...

Overcoming adversity changes everything. In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques , I sit down with marathon runner, author, and podcast host Bishoy Tadros to explore resilience, endurance sports, parenting, empathy, and personal growth. Bishoy shares his powerful story of battling leukemia as a child and how that experience shaped his mindset, values, and lifelong commitment to pushing...

Building a company is hard. Building one with the right culture while scaling fast is even harder. In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques , I sit down with David Walker , Co-founder and CEO of Spara , to talk entrepreneurship, AI, sales, and what it really takes to build a company that lasts. David shares how his early influences shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, why his first startu...

In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques , I sit down with Mitch McDermott , founder of Talent Ascension, to unpack what is really happening in today’s job market and why so many candidates and companies feel stuck. Mitch shares his unconventional journey from the car business to building a successful executive search firm, including a bold move to Australia that reshaped his career and...

In this special 100th episode milestone, Dustin sits down with his 12-year-old son, Charlie Sutton, for a fun and insightful conversation about growing up, youth sports, public speaking, and the world kids navigate today. Charlie reflects on how his early public speaking experiences in elementary school built his confidence and why he enjoys presenting ideas more than doing skits or dances. He tal...

In this episode, Dustin Sutton sits down with Neil Soskin, a veteran in commercial real estate with nearly 40 years of experience as an advisor, coach, and leader. Neil shares his journey from CPA to trusted CRE advisor, opening up about the mentors, lessons, and mindset shifts that shaped his career. His approach blends the technical world of real estate with mindfulness, personal growth, and a d...

In this episode, Dustin Sutton sits down with Kameshia L. Freeman , Senior Vice President at JLL and a nationally recognized leader in commercial real estate, government advisory, and organizational development. With more than two decades of federal service and an award-winning career in the private sector, Kameshia shares a powerful perspective on what it truly means to connect , lead , and creat...

In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques, I sit down with PGA Tour veteran, storyteller, and golf insider Jay Delsing for one of the most inspiring and entertaining conversations we’ve had on the show. Jay opens up about growing up as a blue-collar kid in St. Louis, discovering golf as a teenager, chasing the dream of professional sports, and building a career that led him to the PGA Tou...

In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques , Monica Marquez shares her incredible journey from a first-generation college graduate in Texas to senior executive roles at Google, EY, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs -and now as a serial entrepreneur empowering organizations to thrive in the AI-driven future of work . Monica explains how FlipWork helps employees at every level adopt and int...

In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques , host Dustin Sutton sits down with Ken Ashley , Executive Director at Cushman & Wakefield, founder of the CREi Summit , and one of the most respected voices in commercial real estate. With over 30 years in the industry, Ken has built his reputation on combining strategic business acumen with a deep commitment to leadership, gratitude, and com...

In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques , Dustin Sutton talks with Amber Hollingsworth — addiction recovery specialist, counselor, and creator of Put The Shovel Down — about how empathy, family dynamics, and AI are transforming the path to addiction recovery. Amber shares her journey from therapist to online educator, the challenges of working with high-functioning alcoholics, and how t...

In this episode, Dustin Sutton sits down with Joel Steele, entrepreneur, author, and lifelong athlete, to unpack the powerful life lessons that come from failure, resilience, and self-discovery. From running a restaurant to building success in financial services, Joel opens up about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, what it takes to pivot, and how sports shaped his mindset along the way. He a...

In this episode, Dustin Sutton sits down with Vijay Rajendran , startup advisor, entrepreneur, and author, to explore the art of fundraising, mentorship, and building resilient startups. Vijay shares his journey across entrepreneurship and investing, breaking down how founders can leverage storytelling, resilience, and strong relationships to raise capital and scale effectively. We dive into his p...

In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques , host Dustin Sutton sits down with Colin Weatherwax , former CEO of Cars for Kids , to share an incredible story of resilience, hard work, and community-driven leadership. Colin takes us on his journey from humble beginnings in Dallas to leading one of the most impactful nonprofits in the country. From his first jobs at a water park to stepping i...

In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques , host Dustin Sutton sits down with Steven “Mac” McKeon — founder of MacGyver Tech, ethical hacker, musician, and AI innovator. Mac shares his journey from dismantling a Commodore 64 as a kid to leading a software company focused on AI implementations, automation, and AI agent control towers . Together, we explore: 🤖 Why 95% of AI projects fail a...

In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques , Dustin Sutton sits down with Garry Ridge, former CEO of WD-40, to discuss what it really takes to build a thriving workplace culture. Garry shares his leadership journey, the principles of servant leadership, and why values and behaviors must be aligned to create a culture where people feel they truly belong. He opens up about lessons from mento...