Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast 2.0

What if burnout isn’t your breaking point… but your wake-up call? In this unforgettable episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with Army veteran, entrepreneur, Ironman athlete, inventor, and author Scott Lackey to explore how life’s greatest setbacks can become the foundation for your greatest comeback. After serving in the military, building and losing multimillion-dollar...

How do you heal from trauma without letting it define the rest of your life? What if the anxiety, fear, self-doubt, relationship struggles, or emotional pain you’ve been carrying aren’t signs that you’re broken, but evidence that your nervous system has been stuck in survival mode? In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with trauma expert, e...

ARE YOU BURNING OUT? What if the stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout you’re experiencing aren’t signs of weakness, but signals from a nervous system that’s been stuck in survival mode for far too long? In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with author, speaker, and performance coach Jason Alan Bohrer to discuss one of the most overlooke...

What if the business you’ve sacrificed so much to build is actually costing you the very freedom you set out to achieve? In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with CEO mentor Rajesh Nagjee to uncover the truth about CEO Freedom, how to stop being the bottleneck, build high-performing teams, create systems that scale, and design a business that gives y...

Success doesn’t happen by accident, it happens through discipline, clarity, and the courage to become the person your dreams require. In this powerhouse episode of the Vertical Momentum Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with Business Advisor, entrepreneur, and Certified High Performance Coach Jens Nielsen to unpack the mindset, systems, and leadership principles that separate those who merely sur...

Most people dream about building a successful business. Very few are willing to survive what it actually takes to scale one. In this powerhouse episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with entrepreneur and Source It Local CEO Phillip Krough for a raw and honest conversation about what separates businesses that survive from businesses that dominate. This isn’t...

Sometimes the biggest battle in life isn’t money, success, or status… it’s finding CLARITY. In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur, author and mentor Pratiqk Jaani, a leader who has impacted hundreds of businesses and lives through coaching, advising, and helping people design a better life and mindset. Together we unpack how to cut throu...

What does it really take to operate at an elite level when lives are on the line, pressure is crushing, and failure is not an option? In this absolutely powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with Air Force Combat Controller and Special Operations leader Jared “PEACHES” Pietras to unpack the mindset, discipline, leadership, accountability, and mental toughness req...

What does it really take to build a successful business from nothing? In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, CEO Rei Vardi shares his incredible journey from sleeping in a minivan and losing investors to building a thriving national EV company from a college dorm room. This conversation dives deep into entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership, risk-taking, automation...

What would you do if you built millions… and then lost it all overnight? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Rod Khleif, a real estate powerhouse who owned over 2,000 properties, lost tens of millions during the 2008 crash, and came back stronger than ever to rebuild a massive multifamily empire. We break down the real strategies behind building wealth through multifamily real estate, the mi...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with leadership coach and podcast host Jim Burgoon to unpack what it really takes to level up your life, from the inside out. Jim, a transformational coach and creator of The Unshakable Life has spent over 20 years helping leaders break free from burnout, rediscover their calling, and take bold, aligned action. Together, we dive into the mindset shifts, faith-d...

This one isn’t surface-level. I sat down with executive coach and The Dad Nation Podcast host Mitchell Osmond, and we went straight into the fire. Trauma. Addiction. Broken moments. Funerals that force you to face your own legacy. The kind of truths most men avoid… but desperately need. This is a conversation about what it really takes to rebuild your life, lead your family, and become a man of pu...

What if the only thing standing between you and success… is your willingness to stay in the fight? In this powerful episode, author and entrepreneur Scott Scovill, who went from rock bottom to working with icons like Garth Brooks and The Rolling Stones, breaks down what it truly means to be TENACIOUS. This isn’t theory… this is real-world grit, resilience, and the mindset required to win when ever...

You’re not tired… you’re burned out from chasing things that don’t actually matter. In this powerful episode, John Mollura—former NASA leader turned executive coach, reveals why high performers crash, how burnout silently destroys your momentum, and the exact mindset shifts needed to take your life back. If you’ve been running on empty, overwhelmed, or questioning your direction… this conversation...

What does it really take to become an unforgettable speaker? In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, host Richard Kaufman sits down with Kevin McIntyre, Ph. D., ECC , TEDx coach, professional speaker, professor of business communication at Georgia State University, and FEMA-certified crisis communication instructor , to break down the science and strategy behind world...

What if the reason most entrepreneurs struggle financially isn’t lack of income, but lack of strategy? In this powerful episode, I sit down with financial strategist and Fortress Credit Pro founder Rondi Lambeth, a former firefighter and Army National Guard medevac crew chief who has helped over 100,000 entrepreneurs build business credit, reduce taxes legally, and protect their wealth. After losi...

Burnout is quietly destroying the focus, health, and leadership potential of high performers everywhere, but it doesn’t have to. In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and leadership expert Bianca Best shares how ambitious entrepreneurs and leaders can achieve big impact without burnout. After building a career as a global executive...

What if you could double your income and reclaim your time at the same time? In this powerful episode, high-performance coach David Ian Wood shares the mindset shifts, focus strategies, and bold decisions entrepreneurs must make to increase revenue without sacrificing freedom. If you’re ready to work smarter, earn more, and design a life on your terms, subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Resiliency...

The Psychology Of Money. From earning $7 an hour as an invoice clerk to building an Inc. 5000-recognized consulting firm, Natalia Zacharin proves that wealth starts in the mind before it shows up in the bank. In this powerful episode, we unpack the psychology behind money, profit, and decision-making, and why understanding your numbers is the ultimate power move for entrepreneurs. If you’re ready...

What if the real key to leadership, influence, and long-term success isn’t how smart you are, but how well you understand people? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Melissa Robinson Winemiller international bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of EQ via Empathy, to break down why emotional intelligence (EQ) consistently outperforms IQ in leadership, business, and life. Drawing...

In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Donovan Rittenbach Jr a serial entrepreneur, AI marketing strategist, and author of Prompt Virtuoso, to unpack The Rise and Fall of AI. With nearly three decades of experience in programming, copywriting, and digital transformation—and having worked with Fortune 500 companies and major institutions, Donovan breaks down why AI isn’t truly “intellig...

In this episode, I sit down with JR Butler Founder & CEO of The Shift Group, to break down how elite athletes and military veterans can translate discipline, resilience, and coachability into high-performance careers. From mindset shifts to leadership, sales, and life after the uniform, JR delivers real-world insight on how to stop feeling stuck and start winning again, subscribe, share this with...

In this raw and unforgettable episode, Richard sits down with Matt Melvin author of Bullied Behind Bars, who shares the brutal reality of what he endured while incarcerated and the inner transformation that followed. Matt opens up about bullying, identity, faith, mental health, and how one life-altering mistake forced him to confront who he was and who he needed to become. This is a powerful conve...

Feeling stuck isn’t a lack of motivation,it’s a system failure. In this powerful episode, Richard sits down with Todd Hagopian as the “Stagnation Assassin,” a business transformation expert who has helped generate billions in shareholder value, doubled and exited his own manufacturing company, and developed proven frameworks to eliminate what he calls Stagnation Syndrome. Todd breaks down why comf...

From Navy SEAL to CEO What does it take to transition from the elite world of Navy SEALs to becoming a successful CEO, without losing purpose, discipline, or identity? In this powerful episode, Jeff L. Gonzales, former Navy SEAL, combat veteran, and founder & CEO of Trident Concepts, shares how the leadership, decision-making, and mental toughness forged in Special Operations became the foundation...