The More Smarter Show

In Episode 44 of The More Smarter Show , Jake and Dylan sit down with founder of Credibility Nation, published author of hundreds of books, and TedX speaker , Dr. Mitchell Levy, to break down what actually makes someone credible in business and in life. After interviewing 500 thought leaders, Dr. Levy shares the biggest lessons he’s learned about trust, clarity, and why most people completely miss...

What if a 30-second voice note could tell you what’s actually going on inside your body? In Episode 43 of The More Smarter Show , Jake and Dylan sit down with Alex Fredericks, founder of ToneWell, a company turning short voice clips into detailed wellness reports. No bloodwork, no wearables, no guesswork. Alex breaks down how your voice reflects your nervous system, stress levels, and overall phys...

In this solo episode, Jake and Dylan take a step back and talk through the evolution of the show after 42 episodes. They break down what’s working, what’s not, and where things are headed next. From bringing on higher-level guests across the country to rethinking the structure of each episode, this is a real look behind the scenes of building a podcast from the ground up. They also get into: Why b...

In this episode of The More Smarter Show , Jake and Dylan sit down with Baltimore-based real estate agent Taylor Sevik to break down what it actually takes to build a thriving real estate business from scratch. Taylor shares his journey from working in higher education to becoming a full-time agent, how COVID pushed him to rethink his career path, and how he scaled to over $17M in annual sales — a...

Episode 40… and our first ever no-show guest. So yeah… Jake took that personally. In this solo episode of The More Smarter Show , things start off a little different when a scheduled guest completely ghosts the podcast. No text. No email. Nothing. And Jake? He’s not exactly letting it slide. From declaring the mystery guest “dead to me” to debating whether that reaction is justified (or slightly i...

In Episode 39 of The More Smarter Show , Jake and Dylan sit down with Angelo Cirinelli, co-founder of Sterling Adams Wealth Management, to talk about building a financial planning business from zero to 30+ clients in just a few years. Angelo shares how he transitioned from molecular biology to advising real estate investors, the systems and workflows that helped him grow, and why networking, mento...

In episode 38 of The More Smarter Show , Jake and Dylan sit down with Greg Silverman, formerly in the real estate development spaced, turned tech innovator. Greg shares how he pivoted from traditional real estate to revolutionizing building infrastructure with low-voltage, AI-ready electrical systems as Chief Revenue Officer of MHT Technologies. They dive into the challenges of scaling a niche tec...

Hiring your first employee isn’t just a business decision. It’s an identity shift. In this episode of The More Smarter Show, we sit down with Ryan Kuhn of Kuhn Family Home Inspections to break down what it really looks like to go from solo operator to business owner. The fears, the control issues, the financial pressure, and the moment you realize you can’t grow without letting go. We talk about:•...

In Episode 36 of The More Smarter Show, Jake and Dylan sit down with New Jersey real estate leader John Schlaffer to unpack what it really takes to grow from agent… to broker… to visionary leader. John shares his 9-year journey in real estate, including:Starting at a big-box brokerageJoining a 9-agent boutique firmAcquiring that brokerage just 3 years into his careerTaking over on January 1, 2020…...

In this special Presidents Day episode, Jake and Dylan sit down with 18-year-old high school senior Clinton to talk about one big question: Is college still worth it in 2026? Clinton is in his second semester of senior year, recently accepted into Georgia State, considering trade school, and seriously questioning whether taking on debt is the right move in a world dominated by AI, entrepreneurship...

In this episode of The More Smarter Show , Jake and Dylan sit down with Andrew Stadelberger , founder of PlayerCoach , to break down how modern advertising actually works. Andrew explains his philosophy of “hitting it where they ain’t,” why great marketing is a long game, and how his Jersey Shore-based agency competes with big-city firms by using a fractional team of world-class talent from Google...

Okay Puerto Rico is technically US land, but you know what we mean. In this episode of The More Smarter Show , Jake and Dylan sit down with Marc Weisi , owner of a 16-room boutique hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Marc breaks down his journey from Wall Street to full-time real estate and hospitality, sharing what it really takes to run a high-touch, operationally intensive hotel business. They dive...

In this episode of The More Smarter Show , we sit down with Michael Czar , owner of Safeway Home Inspections in North Jersey. Michael didn’t set out to build a company. He was a carpenter who saw a broken system, learned the craft, and kept taking the next obvious step. No master plan. No MBA. Just experience, honesty, and doing the work the right way. We talk about: How Michael went from solo ins...

In this episode of The More Smarter Show , Jake and Dylan go solo to break down a real, in-progress house hack. Dylan just got an offer accepted on a 3-family property at 23 years old , putting only 8% down , and plans to live for free by renting out the other units. We walk through the actual numbers, the mindset behind the deal, and why “the numbers don’t work” is usually the wrong way to think...

In this episode, we sit down with Tyler DellaRatta, owner of Morning Mugs Coffee in Baltimore, to break down what it really means to build a business people care about. Tyler shares how opening a coffee shop during the height of COVID forced him to start small, stay scrappy, and focus on experience over perfection. From the now-famous color guessing game to building a "cult-like" communi...

In this episode of The More Smarter Show, we sit down with Thomas Romanelli, founder of Local Social Marketing, to break down what modern local marketing actually looks like in practice. Thomas shares how he built a marketing agency from scratch in a new state, why he believes local presence still matters in a digital world, and how social media really drives business growth even when ROI feels ha...

Nick Benevento went from working in the field for 20 years to building an electrical company (and pizzeria investor!) that runs without him being on every job. In this episode, Nick breaks down what it actually takes to hire, train, and retain good employees in the trades, why reliability is the real competitive advantage, and how to remove yourself from day-to-day work without losing control of q...

In this solo episode, Dylan and Jake reflect on the first full year of The More Smarter Show, from the early spring training days and technical mishaps to finding their rhythm, systems, and purpose. They break down what worked in 2025, what did not, and why chasing views, money, and sponsorships was not the answer. The conversation covers setting better standards, working more smarter instead of h...

In this episode of the More Smarter Show, Jake and Dylan sit down with Ben Trageser of Nashional Tax Planning to talk about partnerships, mergers, and what actually drives scale in a professional services business. Ben breaks down how going from solo operator to the right partnership helped the firm grow 12x, why systems matter more than hustle, and how aligning roles and incentives makes growth s...

In this episode of the More Smarter Show, hosts Jake and Dylan welcome Kyle Kramer, owner of A Brilliant Solution, a power washing and Christmas light installation company. The conversation delves into the challenges of running a seasonal business, including hiring reliable staff, managing finances, and maintaining a positive mindset. Kyle shares insights on his sales strategies, the importance of...

In this episode of The More Smarter Show, Jake and Dylan sit down with Mark Woodward, owner of RCR Designer Flooring. Mark shares how he built a flooring business over 20 years, why he left a Wall Street career, and what it really takes to move from doing the work to running the business. We get into mindset, delegation, scaling, and why trades can be one of the most scalable paths for a new entre...

In this episode we talk about the moment every entrepreneur hits once their business finally runs smoothly. The work gets easier, things are stable, and suddenly the “shiny object” ideas start showing up. Is it boredom or a real desire for change? Is it time to double down on what already works or chase the next big thing? We get into why the pull toward new opportunities feels so strong, how to t...

In this episode we sit down with Josh Stankard, the founder of NotaryLive. We get into what it takes to build a real company from scratch, what the early chaos looked like, and how he turned a simple idea into a national platform. We discuss something most founders avoid, the mindset part. The pressure, the identity shift, and the moment you realize your company cannot be the only thing that defin...

Why do people love watching the top fall off? Whether it’s binging a Netflix series about rich-people scandals or rooting against the Chiefs because they’re “too good,” there’s something about success that makes everyone want to see a crack in the armor. In this episode, we dig into why that happens, what it says about us, and most importantly how you actually get to the top and stay there.

In this episode of The More Smarter Show , Jake and Dylan sit down with Dr. Joe , a physical therapist turned real estate investor who now manages over 70 rental units across New Jersey, including a unique portfolio of licensed rooming houses. Dr. Joe shares how he went from balancing a full-time healthcare career to scaling a diverse investment portfolio, all while managing a family and multiple...