WillPower Podcast

In this episode of the WillPower Podcast, Will sits down with Giuseppe Grammatico, also known as “GG the Franchise Guy” — a franchise veteran, coach, author, and speaker who has helped countless individuals break out of the traditional 9–5 and step into business ownership. GG shares how franchising can be one of the most overlooked paths to building wealth and achieving the American Dream. We dive...

In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, host Will Holdren sits down with real estate investor and technologist Neal Bawa, widely known in the industry as the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily.” Neal is the founder and CEO of Grocapitus Investments, a data-driven real estate investment firm with a portfolio spanning thousands of units and hundreds of millions of dollars in assets across the United St...

What does it really take to scale from your first deal to over 1,500 units? In this powerhouse episode of the WillPower Podcast, I sit down with Rick Segal and John Casmon, host of the Casmon Capital Podcast and founder of Casmon Capital Group. John has built a multifamily portfolio exceeding 1,500 units and now helps busy professionals break into commercial real estate the right way — with strate...

What does it really take to build a business that creates true freedom? In this episode of the WillPower Podcast, I sit down with John Lee Dumas, founder and host of Entrepreneurs on Fire , one of the most successful business podcasts of all time with over 4,000 episodes and millions of listeners worldwide. Instead of covering the same questions he’s answered hundreds of times, we dive deeper into...

How do you go from the classroom to building a 7-figure consulting business? In this episode of the WillPower Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Erica Jordan Thomas, CEO of 7 Figure Educator, a business development company that is shifting power in education by helping educators build scalable, profitable consulting businesses. Dr. Erica is on a mission to equip teachers, administrators, and education l...

In this episode of the Will Power Podcast, Will Holdren sits down with real estate investor, certified money coach, entrepreneur, and podcast host Gino Barbaro . Gino has scaled his multifamily portfolio to over 1,900 units and more than $450 million in assets under management — but his mission goes far beyond real estate. Through Barbaro 360, he is focused on empowering families to build lasting...

In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, host Will Holdren sits down with entrepreneur and investor Damion Lupo for a wide-ranging conversation on business, investing, and building real wealth. Damion is the Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of FrameTech, a construction technology company focused on transforming the future of framing and the way buildings are constructed. Over the course of h...

In this powerful episode of The Willpower Podcast, host Will Holdren is joined by co-host Rick Siegel and special guest Ryan Dewey Smith, founder and CEO of Inperium, Inc.. Ryan leads a billion-dollar nonprofit operating across 20 states, focused on mental health services and helping organizations scale while preserving their core mission and values. Prior to founding Inperium, Ryan served as CEO...

In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Hoffman, co-founder of Priceline / Booking.com, to break down what it really takes to build, scale, and lead world-class companies. Jeff shares behind-the-scenes lessons from building Priceline into a global travel powerhouse, along with the timeless principles he’s learned about entrepreneurship, leadership, company culture, and serv...

AI is moving faster than most entrepreneurs can even comprehend… and today’s conversation proves it. In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, I’m joined by returning guest Rick Segal and special guest Dirk Liebich — an engineer born and raised in Germany who started his career programming microchips as an electrical engineer before diving into the world of advanced AI development. Dirk is now bui...

In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, I’m joined by Tiffanie Janowitz, CEO of Limitless Society, where she helps entrepreneurs create the personal and business infrastructure needed to scale success without sacrificing their peace. We dive deep into mindset mastery, habit architecture, and the systems required to become the kind of entrepreneur who can sustain momentum—without burnout. If you’...

In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, I sit down with Joey Jenkins, the CEO of Vooks — an ad-free, kid-safe streaming platform that turns children’s books into animated read-aloud story experiences designed to make screen time more meaningful and educational. We talk about what it really takes to build a mission-driven company, how Vooks is helping shape early literacy through storytelling, an...

In this episode of The WillPower Podcast, Will sits down with Rick Segal to unpack why so many entrepreneurs hit a plateau — and what it actually takes to break through to the next level. Drawing from years of experience working with founders and business owners, Rick shares the patterns he sees in entrepreneurs who stall versus those who continue to scale. This conversation explores the mindset s...

In this episode of The WillPower Podcast, Will sits down with Pater Maher , CEO of Flote , the fast-rising fintech company redefining how money moves in the modern world. Pater is leading Flote’s bold expansion across the U.S. — building what many insiders are calling the next generation of payment processing . We dive into how Flote is simplifying the way businesses get paid, why legacy payment r...

In this episode of the WillPower Podcast, Will sits down again with cohost Rick Segal to unpack one of the most underrated skills in business: the ability to read people and close deals through authentic relationship building — not pressure or tactics. Rick breaks down: How elite dealmakers read emotional cues, motivations, and unspoken fears Why deals are rarely won on spreadsheets — they’re won...

In this episode of The WillPower Podcast, Will and co-host Rick Siegel dive deep into the true meaning of legacy — not just the wealth you leave behind, but the mindset, values, and systems you build along the way. Will and Rick explore how founders can build businesses that stay in their control as they scale, avoid the traps that cause entrepreneurs to give ownership away too early, and create c...

In this episode of The WillPower Podcast, we sit down with Patrick Henry to unpack a journey that spans early engineering roles, launching and leading multiple companies, culminating in taking one public with a $1.2 billion valuation and raising over $200 million in equity financing. Patrick shares: How he made the leap from senior executive roles at firms like AMD and C‑Cube Microsystems to CEO o...

In this episode of The WillPower Podcast, Will Holdren sits down with Albert Howard, co-founder of MiniBranch, a cutting-edge digital solutions company helping community banks and credit unions modernize through AI and automation. Albert shares how MiniBranch is transforming traditional banking by integrating smart tools like AI-powered chatbots, digital onboarding, and personalized customer exper...

In this episode of The WillPower Podcast, Will Holdren and Rick Segal dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence and how it’s transforming business as we know it. They explore how forward-thinking founders are already integrating AI into their companies — not just to save time, but to make better decisions, scale faster, and create new competitive advantages. From practical use cases to m...

In this episode, Will and Rick Segal unpack the patterns, principles, and mindset that set the world’s best founders apart from the rest. Drawing on Rick’s decades of experience as a venture capitalist, mentor, and faith-driven entrepreneur, the two dive deep into the lessons learned from working with hundreds of startups — from billion-dollar exits to failed ventures — and the defining traits tha...

In this episode, Will sits down with Johnnie Garmon , founder of The Perissos Group , a mission-based consulting and investment firm helping leaders align purpose with performance. Johnny shares powerful lessons from his new book, Failure Disrupted: Clear Milestones for Entrepreneur and Business Leader Success , unpacking how true growth often comes through our greatest setbacks. Together, they di...

In this powerful three-way conversation, Will sits down with venture capitalist Rick Segal and Mary Ellen Beliveau, former CEO of Knowledge to Practice , a health-tech startup that raised millions in funding before ultimately going bankrupt. Mary Ellen opens up about the highs and lows of leading a fast-growing company, the pressure that comes with raising significant capital, and the tough realit...

In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Talmage Erickson —a faith-based entrepreneur, published speaking coach, and the CEO of Speak Powerfully . Even while finishing his college degree, Talmage has built a mission-driven business that helps leaders and aspiring speakers communicate with confidence and impact. We talk about his journey of combining faith with entrepreneurship, the lessons...

In this episode of The Willpower Podcast , I’m joined by Corey Corpodian , CEO of Unleash Success , host of a top podcast, and a leader who has interviewed hundreds of successful entrepreneurs. With over 100,000 YouTube subscribers , Corey is on a mission to help leaders develop mental toughness and powerful communication skills that inspire action. We dive into: How entrepreneurs can strengthen t...

In this episode of The Willpower Podcast , I sit down once again with investor and entrepreneur Rick Segal to unpack two of the most common documents founders encounter when raising capital: the term sheet and the SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) . Rick breaks down what each document means, how they work in practice, and the key differences that every founder and investor should understan...