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Jessica Valenzuela, co-founder of GoGoGuest and the new AI marketing platform Mowie, joins the show to pull back the curtain on the future of marketing—which is happening right now. Jessica breaks down how AI is moving beyond generalized tools like ChatGPT into specialized platforms that can analyze millions of your business's unique data points (even the messy, "unstructured" ones)...

Dr. Joshua Guttman, a nationally recognized expert in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), shares his incredible journey of transforming his deep medical expertise into a thriving consulting firm, Peachtree POCUS. He reveals how he identified a massive gap in the healthcare market where over 5,800 hospitals lacked the operational systems to implement cost-saving, life-improving technology. This episo...

In this mind-bending episode, we dive into the world of game design with Jules Wordcraft, a self-proclaimed “polymath autodidact” who is revolutionizing tabletop role-playing games. Jules shares how unique life experiences—from growing up with a bipolar mother to being the “white sheep” in a family of criminals—fueled a lifelong obsession with physics, psychology, and storytelling. This isn't...

Is "vibe coding" making programmers obsolete? In a world buzzing with AI-powered development tools, it's easy to think you can build a complex, secure application with just a few prompts. Andrew Stabeno, a business-minded developer and digital nomad, joins the show to reveal why that's a dangerous misconception. He explains that while AI is a powerful tool, it’s accelerating th...

In a world overflowing with AI-generated content, how do you turn the noise into revenue? Carol Zhu, CEO of DecodeNetwork. AI, has the answer. Drawing from her high-level experience at tech giants like AWS AI, TikTok, and Credit Karma, Carol breaks down the massive, untapped opportunity in the AI creator economy. She reveals how her company is building the "monetization layer" for AI, co...

Ever had someone give you "helpful" advice that left you feeling small, annoyed, or full of self-doubt? You’re not alone. On this Solo Sunday, Brian dives deep into one of the ugliest human behaviors that every entrepreneur faces: unsolicited advice. He unpacks why this seemingly innocent act can be more damaging than outright criticism, planting seeds of doubt that can derail your progr...

Kevin Kertes, a former senior music executive turned founder of advanceMen Coaching, joins the show to discuss the transformative power of vulnerability, connection, and purpose for male entrepreneurs. He shares his journey from a high-stakes corporate career to building a coaching practice dedicated to helping men lead with more confidence and intention. This episode is a must-listen for any entr...

In this powerhouse episode, Brian sits down with May Guevara, the founder of Guevara Group and GalaxiTron, who is revolutionizing one of business's most dreaded tasks: compliance. May explains how a childhood spent spotting clothing defects for her mom wired her brain for quality control and led to a career ensuring excellence in high-stakes industries like aerospace and defense. This episode...

Feeling overwhelmed by the AI revolution? In this episode, Luka Anic, co-founder of the AI transformation firm Fox + Spindle, demystifies the world of artificial intelligence for entrepreneurs. Luka shares his accidental journey into AI and explains how it became the secret weapon for launching his own business. He breaks down the difference between AI hype and practical reality, offering a clear...

In this episode, Brian sits down with Justine Lafond, a two-time founder who has mastered the art of building premium brands. Drawing from nearly 20 years in the luxury space, Justine shares how she translated her expertise from running a luxury interior design firm, Jaunty J Interiors, into launching Étoile Agency, a boutique media agency. This conversation is a masterclass in applying high-end p...

Ever felt like you’ve thrown money at paid ads with nothing to show for it? You’re not alone. In this episode, Kayla Bravo, the founder of Maverick Advertising, pulls back the curtain on why most ad campaigns fail before they even start. She reveals that success isn't about having the biggest budget or the cleverest ad copy; it's about building a rock-solid business foundation first. Thi...

In his first Solo Sunday of 2026, Brian Lofrumento shares his biggest and most urgent prediction for the year: AI is no longer an early-adopter advantage; it’s rapidly becoming the bare minimum for business viability. Using a powerful analogy from the rise of the internet, Brian explains how we’ve reached a tipping point where not using AI won't just slow you down—it will actively penalize yo...

Meet Dr. Peter Bonutti: a surgeon, inventor, professor, author, and powerhouse entrepreneur who operates a 40,000-square-foot medical device incubator from a town of 13,000 people. In this episode, Dr. Bonutti unpacks his incredible journey from a resident inspired by an inventive mentor to an innovator with over 500 patents to his name. He reveals his core philosophy: identifying problems from th...

To kick off 2026, Brian is joined by his good friend and fellow entrepreneur, Ian Westermann of Essential Tennis, for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the real journey of a long-term creator. They pull back the curtain on the emotional highs and lows of building a content-driven business, from the thrill of growth and scaling a team to the painful reality of market saturation and the need to p...

In a world full of transactional businesses, Justin Weinstein has built a law firm that thrives on deep, meaningful relationships. As the founding partner of Weinstein Legal Team, he’s scaled his practice across Florida by making legal representation more accessible, transparent, and human. This episode is a masterclass in building a powerful company culture that goes far beyond ping pong tables a...

Tired of health apps that just throw data at you without helping you change? Deniz Binay, a former Google product manager who helped launch iconic products like Google Assistant and Gemini, is here to fix that. In this episode, Deniz shares how he’s building Lemon, an AI health companion designed to help you take action rather than just drown in insights. He breaks down his journey from early entr...

In this episode, Brian sits down with Keith Smith, a 7-time founder who is now tackling a $13 trillion problem with his AI-first platform, GoodStream. Keith shares his incredible journey from being a self-proclaimed "unemployable" kid to deploying over $6 billion in private credit, and how living that pain firsthand led him to build a game-changing solution. This isn't just a story...

As we close out the year, it's time for one of the most anticipated Solo Sunday episodes: Brian's one word for 2026. For the eighth year in a row, Brian is ditching the long list of easily-forgotten New Year's resolutions for a far more powerful approach — choosing a single word to serve as a theme, a filter, and a guide for the entire year. In this episode, he walks through his wor...

This is Operate Week – a special Christmas-week series on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast celebrating the release of my second book, OPERATE: Escape the Finisher’s Trap and Build a Business That Runs Without You . For the next seven episodes, I’m gifting you something I’ve never done before on this show: one full pillar per day from the OPERATE framework , straight from the audiobook. No...

This is Operate Week – a special Christmas-week series on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast celebrating the release of my second book, OPERATE: Escape the Finisher’s Trap and Build a Business That Runs Without You . For the next seven episodes, I’m gifting you something I’ve never done before on this show: one full pillar per day from the OPERATE framework , straight from the audiobook. No...

This is Operate Week – a special Christmas-week series on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast celebrating the release of my second book, OPERATE: Escape the Finisher’s Trap and Build a Business That Runs Without You . For the next seven episodes, I’m gifting you something I’ve never done before on this show: one full pillar per day from the OPERATE framework , straight from the audiobook. No...

This is Operate Week – a special Christmas-week series on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast celebrating the release of my second book, OPERATE: Escape the Finisher’s Trap and Build a Business That Runs Without You . For the next seven episodes, I’m gifting you something I’ve never done before on this show: one full pillar per day from the OPERATE framework , straight from the audiobook. No...

This is Operate Week – a special Christmas-week series on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast celebrating the release of my second book, OPERATE: Escape the Finisher’s Trap and Build a Business That Runs Without You . For the next seven episodes, I’m gifting you something I’ve never done before on this show: one full pillar per day from the OPERATE framework , straight from the audiobook. No...

This is Operate Week – a special Christmas-week series on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast celebrating the release of my second book, OPERATE: Escape the Finisher’s Trap and Build a Business That Runs Without You . For the next seven episodes, I’m gifting you something I’ve never done before on this show: one full pillar per day from the OPERATE framework , straight from the audiobook. No...

This is Operate Week – a special Christmas-week series on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast celebrating the release of my second book, OPERATE: Escape the Finisher’s Trap and Build a Business That Runs Without You . For the next seven episodes, I’m gifting you something I’ve never done before on this show: one full pillar per day from the OPERATE framework , straight from the audiobook. No...