Welcome to the latest episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster! In this episode, David sits down with Blake Mischley, the CEO and co-founder of MeetYourClass. In a world where classmates are scattered across various social media platforms, MeetYourClass aims to simplify the process of connecting with your entire class through one profile. David and …

Join David Ezell as he sits down with Jamie Dendy, founder of Jamie Dendy Consulting. Jamie specializes in working with entrepreneurs, helping them scale their businesses, optimize their accounting practices, and develop strategic plans for long-term success. In this episode, Jamie discusses some of the most common challenges entrepreneurs face and…

In this episode, David sits down with Cary Prejean, Founder of Strategic Business Advisors. Cary shares valuable insights on streamlining financial practices and setting businesses up for success. Whether you're a startup or an established business, this episode offers practical tips and strategies to enhance your financial management skills and dr…

In this episode of "How To Ride A Roller Coaster," David is joined by Andy Neary, founder of Complete Game Consulting. Andy, a former Professional Baseball Player and a two-time Iron Man finisher, is on a mission to help business and insurance professionals succeed in their careers and lives. Drawing from his experiences in professional sports and …

Join David Ezell as he sits down with Kat Weaver, founder of Power To Pitch, a company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs craft winning investor pitches. In this insightful episode, Kat shares valuable tips for navigating the fundraising process. Learn how to approach investor meetings strategically, understand the crucial elements of a pitch deck …

Welcome to another thrilling episode of "How To Ride A Roller Coaster" with your host, David Ezell. In this episode, David is joined by Jeremy Ryan Slate, the founder of Command Your Brand. Together, they delve deep into the world of podcasting. Jeremy shares his journey into the industry, offering insights into where the podcasting landscape is he…

In this episode of "How to Ride a Roller Coaster," David Ezell sits down with Max Weider, co-founder of Celcy, a company that's changing the game with their Smart Oven & Freezer for Autonomous Cooking. Max shares the ah-ha moment that led to the creation of Celcy and discusses how their innovative technology is saving people time and energy in the …

Join David Ezell as he sits down with Andy Williams, founder of Momentum Collection, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and men's coach. In this episode, they delve into the challenges of starting a business, the importance of consistency and hard work, and how Andy finds inspiration and energy through his connection with the outdoors. Wheth…

Embark on a transformative journey into the realm of Managed Service Providers (MSP) as David sits down with Shane Mishler, the Chief Operating Officer of SD Tech, a trailblazing MSP breaking conventional barriers in the tech support landscape. In this exclusive interview, Shane unveils the cutting-edge strategies and innovative solutions that rede…

Join David in a compelling conversation with Aditya Varanasi, the visionary founder behind Awarity, a groundbreaking platform reshaping how businesses cultivate awareness without the high costs of conventional advertising. In this episode, they delve deep into the realm of marketing, exploring innovative ad targeting methodologies, cost-effective s…

Join David in an insightful conversation with Mark Murphy, CEO of Northeast Private Client Group, as they delve into the world of financial thinking for entrepreneurs. Mark shares a treasure trove of strategies and tactics aimed at creating passive income streams, allowing you to earn while you sleep. Discover invaluable insights on transitioning f…

In this engaging podcast episode, David engages in an enlightening conversation with Damon Burton, the esteemed founder of SEO National, to unravel the complexities of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Damon sheds light on crucial aspects of SEO strategies, providing valuable insights for both novices and seasoned professionals alike. Tune in as Da…

Join us in this insightful episode as we delve into the world of sports branding with Cody Worsham, the Chief Brand Officer for LSU Athletics. In this exclusive interview, Cody shares invaluable insights on the intricate process of crafting an iconic brand that transcends both sports and academia. We explore the dynamic challenges of managing brand…

Join us for an insightful conversation as David sits down with Chris Knudsen, the esteemed CEO of Stoic Yeti and a seasoned consultant with a wealth of experience. In this engaging interview, we delve into the world of consulting, uncovering valuable insights on professional growth, client acquisition strategies, and the art of excelling in the con…

In this inspiring episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, we sit down with Catie Harris, the visionary Founder and CEO of Nursepreneur. With her unwavering passion for nursing and an incredible mission to change the perception of healthcare, Catie has empowered thousands of nurses to venture beyond the hospital setting and monetize their invaluabl…

In this episode, David sits down with the remarkable Admiral Mike Manazir, a distinguished graduate of Top Gun, retired two-star admiral, accomplished executive, and author. Together, they dive into the art of leadership and what it means to lead by example. Admiral Manazir shares invaluable insights on how to extract the full potential from your t…

In this engaging episode, we sit down with Karl Swanepoel, the visionary founder of Revolancer, a groundbreaking platform that is transforming the way freelancers operate and succeed in the gig economy. Join us as we delve into the innovative world of Revolancer and discover how it's simplifying the path for freelancers to expand their businesses b…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David is joined by Brandon Johnson, CEO and co-founder of VERY Health. Here they talk about how to put processes in place for scaling, how and when to raise capital and how VERY is disrupting the industry. Show links: https://very.health/https://very.health/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podca…

The mission at OriginClear is to launch amazing new ventures that transform the water industry and improve our most precious asset: life-giving water. Listen as CEO, Riggs Eckelberry talks about how OriginClear is doing this, one startup at a time. Follow Riggs and OriginClear below: Website Facebook LinkedIn --- Send in a voice message: https://po…

Trying to strike the right balance of creativity and productivity can be challenging as remote work grows. Some people may be more proactive at 2am vs 2pm. How do we ensure that culture grows, creativity flourishes, but that deadlines are also met? Listen below as Steve Liang, founder of Real Estate IQ talks about how he balances life for his team …

Growing a podcast is tough and there definitely isn't a silver bullet. Listen as Trevor Houston from the @WhoYaKnow show talks about how he grew his podcast, took ownership of his content, and was eventually able to get people like @GrantCardone as guests. Be sure to follow Trevor below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/ Want to go deeper …

" I get a lot of that work ethic and discipline to work really hard from my mom." You won't want to miss this chat with the one and only Tiffany Becerra, founder of Genesis Resume Company. Here, she talks about her early days as an entrepreneur as well as a few things to avoid when first starting. Be sure to follow Tiffany belowhttps://www.linkedin…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell chats with Jessica Bahlman, co-founder of iOpen Innovations. iOpen Innovations is an on-demand and easy next-gen experience. Here, Jessica breaks down the mindset that helped her navigate the company through the COVID-19 shutdown as well as how her intentional focus is a learned habit. Sh…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell chats with Melanie Wells, founder of Lifeologie. Lifeologie is a multi-location counseling center that focuses creative solutions to stuck problems. In this episode, David and Melanie chat about what it was like to start the first location, how she knew when to scale, and some of the hurd…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell sits down with businessman, ultra-endurance athlete and founder, Shawn Leamon. Shawn is the founder of LaGrande Marketing, which specializes in digital marketing for law firms. Show links: https://lagrandemarketing.com/ https://shawnleamon.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnleamon/ htt…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Barbie Atkinson. Barbie is a therapist and founder of Catalyst Counseling. Be sure to follow and leave a review :) Show links: https://www.catalyst-counseling.com/ https://www.instagram.com/CatalystCounselingHTX/ https://www.facebook.com/CatalystCounselingHTX/ --- Send in a v…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Jeremy Gaston. Jeremy is the CEO and co-founder of TRAINR, an all-in-one software for sports trainers and athletes. Be sure to follow and leave a review :) Show links: https://heytrainr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/heytrainr/ https://www.tiktok.com/@heytrainr https://www.li…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Meg McCabe. Meg is a certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, Founder of The Recovery Collective, and host of the Full and Thriving podcast. Be sure to follow and leave a review :) Show links: https://www.meg-mccabe.com/ https://recoverycollective.mykajabi.com/ https://www.i…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Pierce Brantley. Pierce is a best-selling author, speaker, entrepreneur and tenured startup executive. He is also a leading expert on digital product strategy and is a sought-after consultant for F500s and series-funded startups. His thoughts on teams and technology are featu…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Colt Colletti, founder of The Jungle Gym. Colt is a professional trainer who uses unorthodox workouts to strengthen not only the body of his clients, but also the minds. He's worked with high school, college, and professional players like Odell Beckham Jr, Saquan Barkley, Alv…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Jessica Vittorio, founder of The Law Office of Jessica Vittorio. Jessica helps businesses navigate legal from inception to exit, and every step in between. In this episode, David and Jessica chat through some of the main legal sticking points that entrepreneurs face, what to …

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Andrew Denton, founder of Glia Health and ProsperAI. Be sure to follow and leave a review :) Show links: https://www.gliacare.com/ https://www.joinprosper.ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdenton07/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Hannah Taylor, co-founder of Delta Awesome. Delta Awesome is an executive strategy agency for entrepreneurs, CEO’s, and c-suite executives who are actively trying to scale their company or offerings to new heights. Be sure to follow and leave a review :) Show links: https://w…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Nick Bonanno, co-founder of Simple Media. Simple is a digital consultancy that prepares clients to level up and stay up. In this episode, David and Nick talk everything from entrepreneurship, to ChatGPT, to he and his wife starting Simple Media a month after getting married. …

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Maxie Taylor, founder of Goodieboxx. Goodieboxx is the efficient way for brands and retailers to offer products in non-traditional retail locations. Stores are custom-branded, self-service retail stores that combine the luxury of online shopping with the gratification of trad…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Jeannie Barsam, founder and CEO of Gifting Brands. Gifting Brands is a unique online nonprofit marketplace dedicated to creating beneficial & meaningful connections between brands, consumers and charities. They improve the lives of women, children, and families through a uniq…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Kimberly Borges, co-founder of PWR WMN. PWR WMN was created by two best friends who wanted a simple thing: pockets in our blazers. We grew tired of never having the tools we needed to be 100% ready for business at all times, because we never had the pockets for those tools. W…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Sofia Babool, founder of Bright Owl. Bright Owl is a virtual and physical tutoring environment for K-12 students. Show links: https://www.bright-owl.com/ https://www.facebook.com/brightowl1/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-owl/ --- Send in a voice message: https://pod…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Josh Booty, co-founder of Bula. Josh had one of the most prolific high school football careers in history. He played quarterback in college at LSU, under head coach Nick Saban. He played in both the NFL and MLB. He was on the Florida Marlins 1997 World Series team. After spor…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Charlie Lass, Founder and CEO of Humble.inc. Here they talk about the importance of mental health for entrepreneurs, what the statistics say, and how Humble is starting with mental health as a basis for their work. Show links: Humble.inc Connect with Charlie --- Send in a voi…

In this episode I'm joined by Stacey Woods, Creative Director at OOOG Brand. As a fashion company, OOOG Brand has connected with a lifestyle in such a way that it defines their business. They have in fact developed an extremely strong bond between the brand and a particular sub culture of society. They've achieved this because OOOG Brand understand…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, I'm joined by Ari Winters, composer, sound designer, and Partner at Heavyocity. Here, Ari talks about the early days of Heavyocity as well as what it’s like to work with some of the top composers in the industry. Follow Ari and Heavyocity below: Web: https://heavyocity.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtu…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, I'm joined by Landon Ledford, founder of Double L Brands. Here, Landon talks about the tragic accident that reshaped his view on entrepreneurship, and life. This is definitely an episode that you won't want to miss. Follow Landon below: Web: https://doublelbrands.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, I'm joined by Morgan Denton, CEO of Event Finders. Created by ticketing professionals with vast industry knowledge, Event Finders redefines client engagement. They offer a cost-effective, transparent, one-stop shop for all of your event management needs. Follow Event Finders below: Web: https://event…

In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, I'm joined by Matty Schirle, CEO of Skinkick. SkinKick delivers clear skin + confidence to let the best YOU shine through every day! Made with exclusive naturally smart® formulas, their high-performance skincare is beyond clean – it’s clean + natural! Here Matty talks about all things Skinkick as wel…

In this episode I'm joined by Gabrielle Bosché. Gabrielle is the Co-Founder of The Purpose Company and is also an author, keynote speaker, and TEDx speaker. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realdavidezell/message

In this episode I chat with Ford Baker, CEO of BacoTech. BacoTech is a revolutionary new way of handling your accounting. Be sure to Follow Ford and BacoTech below. Ford Baker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fordbaker/ BacoTech website: https://www.bacogroup.com/bacotech --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…

In this episode, we talk all things travel with Sangeetha Duraisamy, CEO of Cubby. Cubby is an on-demand luggage storage platform to make traveling easier. You can follow Cubby on: Web: https://choosecubby.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosecubby/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/choosecubby LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/…

Jazmine is a writer, career coach, and all around change maker! Be sure to follow her on Instagram and LinkedIn at @jazminereedclark. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realdavidezell/message

In this episode, I chat with Rickey McCoy, founder of Clear Card and Product Owner of Consumer Experience at Playstation. Books referenced: Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill 10X - Grant Cardone 4-hour Workweek - Tim Ferriss Richest Man In Babylon - George Clason --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realdavidezell/m…