The David Guttman Podcast

Brandon Bowsky breaks down his unconventional path through the info product and online marketing space, from selling RuneScape guides as a teenager to scaling multiple companies past eight and nine figures in revenue. Despite the success he has achieved throughout his businesses, he now prioritises fulfilment over revenue.  Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the...

Most entrepreneurs panic when disaster strikes, but Manning Sumner has made a career of responding with faith instead of reacting with fear. After career-ending back fractures derailed his Auburn football dreams, he discovered that obstacles aren’t roadblocks, they’re redirections toward your real purpose. This conversation explores how a former college linebacker built Legacy Fit from an abandone...

What if the worst moments of your life were actually disguised gifts waiting to transform everything you thought you knew about success? I’ve had this raw conversation with entrepreneur and trader Via Ramirez who shared how going broke and nearly losing her health became the catalyst for mastering a gratitude mindset that turns obstacles into opportunities. From having a victim mentality, she now...

How do you maintain a successful business partnership after your romantic relationship ends? CEO of TradersMrk, Luis Izquierdo and his ex-girlfriend have cracked the code that destroys most entrepreneurial partnerships. Instead of letting personal conflicts torpedo their trading education company, they’ve proven that putting team welfare above individual emotions creates stronger business outcomes...

Most venture capital firms operate from a position of superiority…founders need them more than they need founders. Kelly Reeser from Tech Farms Capital has built her entire investment philosophy around the opposite approach: coming alongside entrepreneurs as a support system first, investor second. In this conversation, we dive deep into how her background in economic development shaped her unique...

What if everything I've been taught about relationships and communication is completely backwards? I sat down with relationship expert Julie Nise who exposes why 93% of college-educated women file for divorce and she shares the counterintuitive secrets of manipulation that actually strengthen marriages rather than damage them. Additionally, you’ll learn why traditional therapy fails most people an...

Can you really pivot from a pre-med track to Hollywood glamour and find deeper purpose? Matin Maulawizada proved that unconventional career changes aren’t just possible, they’re often essential for discovering your true calling. After fleeing Afghanistan at 17 without speaking English, he pursued molecular biology at UC Berkeley before a chance encounter led him into the beauty industry. His scien...

True leadership isn’t about getting people to follow you because of your title, it’s about earning follower-ship through character, and Donnie Petersen embodies this principle in ways that will reshape how you think about influence. His journey from the life of the party to servant leadership demonstrates that the most powerful leadership flows from genuine love and truth rather than manipulation...

What if the biggest risk isn't starting a business, but waiting until you're "ready"? At just 25, Yash Daftary has already built FanBasis into a multi-million dollar platform that helps digital entrepreneurs 2-3x their revenue within a year. From starting his first business at 13 to raising a $20 million Series A, Yash reveals the mindset shifts that separate successful entrepreneurs from those wh...

I thought I was interviewing Brett Swarts about capital gains tax strategy, instead, I got a masterclass on how financial planning reveals our deepest values about life, legacy, and what truly matters. His story of forgiving his father at 14, working nights at Cheesecake Factory while building an empire, and raising five kids with intentional daily questions showed me that the best wealth strategi...

Wisdom has nothing to do with age. This has been proven by Max Inhouse, a 19-year-old entrepreneur who built a successful business serving 320+ clients. He chose to build something over college, proving that real-world experience often trumps traditional education when you’re genuinely curious about solving problems. What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned from someone younger than you? Con...

What if the secret to finding real success isn't climbing higher, but serving deeper? My conversation with Mark Bustos,  the celebrity hairdresser who cuts hair for both A-listers and homeless individuals, completely shifted my perspective on what it means to build a meaningful career. You'll learn why the most successful people often find their greatest fulfillment not in what they achieve, but i...

When I asked this ex-Marine who went from homelessness to training Hollywood stars where his strength comes from, his answer cut straight to my core: ”I have a responsibility to do something with my life because, I lost friends who don’t have the opportunity now to do things that I’m able to do.” His resilience isn’t rooted in personal ambition or military training — it’s anchored in survivor’s re...

Many men are drowning in content, but starving for transformation. Justin Cross’s True North retreats cut through the noise by demanding something radical — actual commitment through rigorous applications, physical challenges, and vulnerability without judgment. Sometimes, the most masculine thing you can do is admit you need help becoming the man you’re meant to be. Real transformation requires b...

24-year-old CEO of RescAlert, Jakob Carmichael, just reminded me why age is irrelevant when you’ve found your purpose — he’s built an AI emergency response platform while many of us are still overthinking our next move. What struck me wasn’t his success, but his clarity. He saw Hurricane Harvey responders wasting resources because their systems couldn’t communicate, so he locked himself in his roo...

I just finished an incredible conversation with Megan Weddle — a top salesperson who turned a potential disaster into career-defining success through one simple act. Picture this: She’s sitting in a cafe with her company president when the client texts, “Sorry, we need to cancel today.” Most people would’ve just accepted it, but Megan called the client and said something that changed everything, “...

Can you build massive wealth while staying true to biblical principles, or do you have to sell your soul to succeed in business? My guest Bridger Rogers answers this question definitively after his own journey from spiritual wandering back to faith-centered entrepreneurship. He shares his vision of becoming "the biblical Andrew Tate," bringing traditional masculine values and authentic leadership...

What happens when a successful Afghan family loses everything overnight and must rebuild from nothing in a foreign country? In this powerful interview, I sit down with my mother-in-law Zahra Raheb to explore one of the most remarkable survival stories you'll ever hear. From Soviet invasion and refugee camps to single motherhood and military service in combat zones, Zahra's journey reveals how ordi...

What if I told you that losing everything financially could actually accelerate your path to success? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Agustina Visconti, CEO of Infinite Brands, who opens up about how her family's devastating loss during Argentina's banking crisis shaped her fearless approach to business. You'll discover why immigrants often possess an entrepreneurial advantage and...

“I’m not my old story. I’m not the old me.” — Powerful insights gained from my conversation with Jesse Deutscher. His story tells of the courage to completely transform your life, especially when addiction has defined you for decades. What resonates most is Jesse’s honesty about the messy middle — the therapy, the failed partnerships, the struggle to build legitimate businesses while breaking old...

What makes a great leader in today’s shifting landscape? In this episode, I’ve had a fascinating conversation with serial entrepreneur-board member Chris Dalton, about purpose-driven leadership, ‘It is not a role, it’s a relationship.’ This shift in perspective is powerful and timely, as it challenges us to view leadership as an emergent property of connection, not hierarchy. He also shared the im...

What happens when you finally listen to your heart instead of following expectations? In this episode, Moncy Trejo, CEO and Founder of Exposure Digital, explores the courage it takes to pivot from a “secure” career path to pursuing your genuine passion. Moncy spent seven years studying physical therapy to fulfil her mother’s dream of having a child in healthcare, only to discover her true calling...

What happens when a routine surgery turns into a near-death experience with a 30% chance of survival? For Mauricio Rauld, this moment became the pivotal point that transformed his entire approach to business and life. What struck me wasn’t just the health crisis, but the profound business insights it revealed: business model revelation, new perspective on wealth, and mentorship as purpose. What si...

The military discipline of waking up at 4AM when nobody’s watching transformed Shaun Godinez from homeless veteran to successful trader and mentor. In this episode, Shaun Godinez (a.k.a. Shaun Bankz) reveals his remarkable journey through devastating setbacks, including homelessness and living in a shed. Through hard work and resilience, he now leads Elite Trader Academy as a Chief Revenue Officer...

Discovering someone’s unique motivation button can transform a life hanging in the balance, as proven by real estate mogul Andrew Sallee’s remarkable journey. Andrew shares how he saved his brother from certain death with a $10,000 bet when doctors gave him just six months to live. You’ll also discover Andrew’s raw insights on entrepreneurship, building wealth through corporate real estate and var...