What Are You Working Towards?

What does it take to walk away from job security, face rejection, and build a thriving 30+ lawyer law firm from scratch? Eric Gros-Dubois, founder of EPGD Business Law, joins me to share his remarkable story — from graduating into two recessions to growing a Miami-based practice with 65 employees and 30 lawyers. Eric reveals how he turned early doubts into entrepreneurial drive, why he doubled dow...

Download our “Tell a Better Story, Win Better Clients” E-book at https://working-towards.com/ What if we could eliminate plastic water bottles and produce safe, clean drinking water right where it’s needed? Ulf Stenerhag, Founder and Chairman of Wayout, joins me to share his mission to revolutionize the future of water through decentralized, plug-and-play microfactories. With a background in life...

What does it take to build one of the fastest-growing marketing consultancies in the U.S.? Erik Huberman, Founder & CEO of Hawke Media, joins me to share his journey from launching and selling two e-commerce startups by age 26 to scaling a $150M+ marketing empire that’s helped over 5,000 brands grow. From his early experiments sending 1,000 outfits to bloggers (turning $20K into $1.2M in sales...

What does it take to go from Fortune 1000 executive to commercial astronaut and CEO of a multibillion-dollar space company? Dylan Taylor, Chairman & CEO of Voyager Technologies (https://voyagertechnologies.com/), joins me to share his incredible journey—from leading global companies to becoming one of the world’s most active space investors, to flying aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard as the 60...

What if your best marketing asset isn’t your funnel or ad spend — but your values? Darren Magarro, founder and president of The DSM Group (https://thedsmgroup.com), joins me to unpack how he built one of New Jersey’s top marketing agencies from scratch — starting with just his gut instincts, a deep belief in community, and zero cold calls. Darren’s story is raw, real, and refreshingly grounded. Fr...

What does it really take to build a thriving business that reflects your values — without burning out, selling out, or losing yourself in the process? In this refreshingly honest and deeply personal conversation, Chris Brewer, co-founder of OMG Commerce, shares his journey from radio ad salesman to co-running one of the most respected performance marketing agencies in e-commerce. But beyond the gr...

What do ESPN mobile games, NHL jumbotrons, and pharma cleanrooms all have in common? Ben Davis. In this episode, Ben Davis — serial entrepreneur and CEO of Phizzle — shares how he went from selling CAD software in Silicon Valley to pioneering the future of drug manufacturing automation. From building ESPN’s first branded mobile games pre-iPhone, to engineering a cleanroom-compliant hardware device...

Can you dress better, boost confidence, and reduce waste — without shopping or doing laundry? Anya Cheng, Founder & CEO of Taelor, joins Chris to share how her AI-powered menswear rental startup is making life easier for busy professionals while transforming the future of fashion. A former product leader at Meta, eBay, and McDonald’s, Anya reveals how she turned a simple Shopify MVP into a $2....

How do you grow a digital agency from a scrappy startup to powerhouse — while staying lean, global, and ahead of the AI curve? Ivan Vislavskiy, co-founder and CEO of Comrade Digital Marketing, joins me to share his journey from Ukraine to the U.S., from architect to entrepreneur, and how he’s built one of the most quietly successful and innovative agencies in the country. In this wide-ranging conv...

What does it take to transform a painful injury into a nationwide movement redefining physical therapy? Dr. Josh Funk — former D1 lacrosse player, physical therapist, and founder & CEO of Rehab 2 Perform (https://rehab2perform.com/) — joins me to share his journey from avoiding surgery to building one of the fastest-growing healthcare companies in the U.S.With 12 locations and 100+ staff, Dr....

What does it take to go from CIA and FBI operations to protecting the world’s most influential executives, families, and enterprises? Kris Coleman, Founder & CEO of Red5 Security (https://red5security.com), joins me to share his extraordinary journey from national security service to building one of the most trusted names in executive protection and risk intelligence. From early days protectin...

What would it take to build a smarter, more human alternative to Airbnb? Eric Goldreyer, a serial entrepreneur and the founder of BedandBreakfast.com, returns to the short-term rental space with Savvy (https://www.staysavvy.com) —a new platform designed to prioritize guests, hosts, and local communities alike. In this episode, Eric joins me to break down what’s broken in the current vacation renta...

What if your company could literally save lives—and you built it from scratch with no outside funding? Jeff Patterson, Founder & CEO of Gaggle, joins me to share the extraordinary 26-year journey of turning a simple idea—safe email for students—into a national force in student safety and suicide prevention. In this episode, Jeff reveals: • How a conversation with a teacher sparked the creation...

What does it take to turn hand-drawn dog toy sketches into a globally beloved pet brand? Jen Glaser, co-founder of ZippyPaws, joins me to share her journey from college graduate with a dream to leading one of the world’s most design-forward pet toy companies — alongside her dad and their growing team. From creating the now-iconic Donutz toy (which has sold over 10 million units!) to navigating a r...

What does it take to turn a family tea startup into a global brand, beloved by customers worldwide? Mike Harney, Vice President and Master Tea Buyer of Harney & Sons, joins me to share the extraordinary journey of growing one of the world’s most respected tea companies — without ever taking outside investment. From tasting trips in Kenya and Mozambique to supplying major retailers like Barnes...

Dillon Widdows ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-widdows-75a30884/ ) is a Senior Wealth Advisor at Accelerated Wealth who steers $85 million in client assets with a fiduciary mindset shaped by Fisher Investments and hard-won lessons from the 2008 crash. He now helps “millionaire-next-door” retirees turn disciplined saving into durable income and true financial contentment. In this episode, Chri...

Tired of clunky, outdated banking systems? Chris Michael, Co-CEO of Ozone API, helped design the UK’s original open banking standards — now copied and adapted worldwide. Today, Ozone provides banks and regulators with the infrastructure to make open banking and open finance work seamlessly, securely, and at scale. In this episode, Chris shares the journey from engineering and digital marketing to...

Most women are told to “just wait” when struggling with fertility, miscarriages, or perimenopause. Dr. Amy Beckley — scientist, survivor, and Co-Founder of PROOV — is changing that narrative. After facing her own infertility and recurrent miscarriages, Amy uncovered how little the medical world understood about hormones. Today, her company PROOV empowers women to track their hormone health at home...

Tired of slow, outdated background checks? Andrew McLeod, Co-Founder & CEO of Certn, is on a mission to reimagine trust in hiring, identity verification, and global mobility. Under his leadership, Certn has grown into one of Canada’s fastest-scaling tech companies — backed by Deloitte’s Fast 50, LinkedIn Top Startups, and KPMG’s Canadian Tech Innovator awards. Andrew shares how Certn is transf...

Tired of TurboTax and outdated accounting software? David Kang, Founder & CEO of Keeper — a tech-enabled tax preparation service pairing clients with top accountants while using AI to automate the busywork. David shares how Keeper has grown to serve 40,000+ clients a year, why 75% of accountants retiring soon is a massive opportunity, and how their platform helps high-earners and small busines...

Bastian Bergmann ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/bergmannbastian/⁠ ) fuses psychological science with AI to help global brands truly understand their customers. As Cofounder and COO of Solsten, he turns deep audience insights into healthier, high‑performing experiences. In this episode, Chris and Bastian discuss: Slashing user‑acquisition costs by 25% with psychology‑led ads The new moderation trend...

Jim Dubensky ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimdubensky/ ) is the creative force behind Get Real Content, where he turns Fortune‑500 storytelling into scroll‑stopping video. With two decades on shows for Apple+, Discovery, MTV/VH1, and YouTube Red, Jim now helps brands capture that same binge‑worthy magic—on any budget. In this episode, Chris and Jim discuss: TV “act‑break” tricks that hook viewers...

Download Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/    Andrew Betts ( https://bickling.com/ ) is a Certified Financial Planner and is a Partner and a Financial Advisor at Bickling Financial Services. Bickling Financial Services, located in Lexington, Massachusetts, was founded in 1984 to provide financial advisory and asset management services to indi...

Stephen Nelson ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-nelson-cfp/ ) is Partner & Senior Wealth Manager at Mills Wealth Advisors, guiding business owners through complex financial decisions with a $450 million AUM perspective. His fiduciary mindset, deep investment discipline, and process-driven approach turn entrepreneurial success into generational security. In this episode, Chris and Stephen...

Nev Kraguljevic, MBA, CSLP® ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/nevkraguljevic/ ) is a Serbian-born financial planner at Elephant Corner Financial who spent 25 years inside higher-ed before pivoting to personal finance. Today Nev combines deep knowledge of student-loan rules, small-business cash flow, and inclusive planning to help medical-practice owners, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ families convert six-fig...