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Dive into The Heart of Leadership Podcast for a unique blend of tips, insights, and interviews with leading figures in human-centred leadership. This platform is designed for leaders eager to navigate their challenges with strategies rooted in empathy, strategic insight, and behavioural science. Each episode brings you closer to mastering the art of leading with authenticity and purpose, ensuring you and your team not only succeed but thrive together. Subscribe for a journey that transforms ...
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MICRO SPY

Erik Ratensperger

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MICRO SPY is a podcast that takes a closer look at the lives and work of the musicians and creatives I admire. Be sure to rate, review, and share the podcast if you like what you hear. Hosted and produced by Erik Ratensperger (drummer of Jeromes Dream). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/microspy/support
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Entrepreneur Magazine calls Justin Donald “The Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing.” Imagine being able to earn passive income, long-term equity, and achieve financial freedom while gaining total freedom from your business or a job. That’s what Lifestyle Investing is all about. Justin Donald has mastered the low-risk cash flow investment principles he shares with entrepreneurs around the world. His alternative investing principles center on creating passive income and significant wealth wh ...
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Just because it’s fiction doesn’t mean it’s not true. Host & novelist, Amy Impellizzeri, interviews the biggest authors of this year’s best sellers and gets down and deep to reveal the true inspiration behind the stories. From Bangles Co-Founder & Debut Novelist, Susanna Hoffs, to New York Times Best-Selling Authors, Marie Benedict, E. Lockhart, and Kristy Woodson Harvey, just to name a few. Tune in to hear this week’s guest admit: “No one’s ever asked me that before!”
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Kip Sowden is the CEO and Chairman of RREAF Holdings who has over 37 years of experience in commercial real estate. Kip has been involved in the financing of over $8 billion in commercial real estate loans and has brokered the sale of over $10 billion in commercial real estate transactions. He has also acquired, developed, and renovated over 5 bill…
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Today, I’m excited to sit down with Ferd Niemann, an attorney by trade who’s turned what was a side gig investing in mobile home parks (MHPs) into a thriving business. Ferd was making as much as 50% returns buying and flipping single-family homes, but he soon realized that there was an even bigger opportunity in alternative assets like MHPs. With 2…
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In today’s episode, I’m talking with Stephanie Postles, the CEO & founder of Mission, an award-winning podcast network designed to create, publish, and market meaningful experiences that influence the hardest-to-reach executives in the world. Before launching Mission, Stephanie worked at Fannie Mae and later at Google, where she managed a $1 billio…
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Don Wenner is the Founder and CEO of DLP Capital, a private real estate investment and financial services firm dedicated to building thriving communities. Since founding DLP Capital in 2006, Don has led the company through significant growth. The firm earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of “Fastest Growing Private Companies in America” for 11 conse…
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In this episode, I speak with Kip Ulhorn, singer and guitarist of the seminal hardcore band, The Red Scare. Hailing from Knoxville, The Red Scare had a profound impact on the sonic landscape of punk and hardcore in the late 90s. In this conversation, Kip and I discuss: A shared love for California Social and governmental neglect The importance of c…
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Today's guest is Ivan Brescic, a standout in Australian real estate. With nearly two decades of experience, Ivan has coached and mentored many of Sydney's top real estate agents, helping them advance their careers significantly. Over his career, Ivan has logged over 60,000 hours in real estate, selling more than 2,000 properties and listing over 2,…
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Today’s guest, Nick Bradley, is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert. Over the last 15+ years, Nick has completed over 100 acquisitions, 26 exits, and has created $5 billion in value for Private Equity Firms. Today, he helps entrepreneurs and owners build super successful businesses that scale and sell beyond 8 and 9-figures…
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Ivan Barratt is a 20-year veteran of the real estate industry who currently serves as founder and CEO of The BAM Companies. Since 2015, he’s raised nearly $400M in equity, acquired over 6,300 units, and amassed a staggering $1 billion in assets under management. Under his leadership, The BAM Companies became a three-time Inc 5000 Best in Series pri…
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After a 5 year hiatus, novelist Cathy Lamb is back with a new, self-published novel, inspired by her own childhood, with a cast of characters that are both inspired and imagined. Find out what she is learning about a return to art on her own terms in this no holds barred episode!By Jamie Anderson
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Carie Croteau, Chief Operating Officer at Magic Clinic, shares her insights on heartfelt and servant-style leadership. She discusses the importance of supporting her team, creating a patient-centric culture, and hiring the right people dedicated to their mission. Carie emphasizes accessibility, mentoring, and career advancement for her team members…
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In today’s rapidly changing world, it’s important to have a plan B for yourself and your family – one that offers a safer place to live in times of crisis, while also providing you with greater access to global business and lifestyle opportunities. That’s why I’m excited to be speaking with Dominic Volek, Group Head of Private Clients at Henley & P…
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Today, I’m talking with my friend, and one of the original members of The Lifestyle Investor Mastermind group, Asim Hafeez. Asim is also the owner and president of Empower Energy Solutions – a solar panel business that’s brought in over $200 million in revenue to date. While that’s definitely impressive, his success didn’t come without having to ov…
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Maddie Dawson is the pen name of Sandi Shelton (just wait until you hear WHY she picked this name!) who is the author of the newest Amazon First Reads Pick, LET'S PRETEND THIS WILL WORK. With its true life inspiration, quirky characters, and thought-provoking premise, this new novel will take you on a ride you won't expect. Don't miss this conversa…
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Summary: In this conversation, Nicole Du Guay shares her journey from being a flight attendant to diving into the wellness industry. She discusses the importance of self-care, understanding your why, and finding your brand voice. Nicole also emphasizes the need for adaptability and self-awareness in business and leadership. She provides tools such …
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Today, I’m talking to Jim Dew, who is the CEO and Founder of Dew Wealth Management – a firm that builds virtual family offices, specifically for entrepreneurs. You may be wondering, what exactly is a virtual family office? Well, entrepreneurs and investors typically have a number of professionals in their corner to help manage their wealth – attorn…
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Last time we talked to Tricia Blanchet, writing as TM Blanchet, she had just released her debut novel in 2022. Now, TM Blanchet has just finished the HEATH TRILOGY with the newly released Herrick's Key and what an ending! We talk about how the original ending of The Trilogy changed and Tricia makes a confession about which was the hardest book to w…
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Today, I'm speaking with Nick Najjar, an investor, entrepreneur, and the CEO of ACS Communities and Elephant Capital Partners. His company manages five mobile home parks with over 270 lots across Missouri and Illinois. They specialize in securing excellent deals for clients while streamlining the process, saving them significant time and effort. In…
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When IKHTBE Host/Creator Amy Impellizzeri received an advance copy of a book from an unknown author, Catherine Mack, she dove right in and was anxious to meet the author. Turns out she already did! Catherine McKenzie, Canadian lawyer turned bestselling author of 20 novels (largely psychological suspense) surprised everyone by revealing that she was…
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In today’s episode, we’re flipping the script! If you tuned in to last week’s episode, you would have heard me interviewing my friend, Cal Callahan, where we talked all about the major shift he’s made to his investing strategy, focusing less on building his net-worth, and more on cash-flow and passive income strategies that will allow him to achiev…
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Nicole Moleti and Krista Wells, who together write as Addison McKnight sit down with I KNOW HOW THIS BOOK ENDS to talk about what it's REALLY like when 2 friends write a book a together (hint: it's not easy!) and why they went from writing about women's issues in the non-fiction world separately to writing novels together. There's a sneak peek abou…
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Join Kip, an experienced applied behavioural scientist and executive coach, as he unveils the S and Ps framework—a powerful tool developed over two and a half decades to revolutionize your approach to leadership and personal development. This video will guide you through enhancing self-awareness, connecting deeply with your team, aligning your acti…
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Today’s guest is Cal Callahan, a retired trader and founder of Unlearn Ventures, an incubator and investment fund that prides itself on backing bold and innovative projects. He also hosts the Great Unlearn Podcast, where he helps men and women unlearn their old ways of thinking that no longer serve them and build a life of integrity and meaning. In…
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Today, I’m talking with Charles Gaudet, founder of Predictable Profits and recognized as the go-to business coach for 7 and 8-figure entrepreneurs. Charles’ strategies for creating company growth and building scalability are regularly featured in publications such as Inc., Forbes, Success, Entrepreneur, and International Business Times. His distinc…
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Award-winning Author, Sarah Beth Durst, has just released a novel that reviewers say “Go into this one blind!”Written from the perspective of a character who simply doesn’t exist, THE LIES AMONG US is a clever, unusual, atmospheric and gripping novel about lies, grief, and family. Don’t miss this episode as we talk about how this novel came to be a…
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Today, I'm thrilled to be talking with Ann Hiatt – a seasoned Silicon Valley veteran boasting 15 years of invaluable experience serving as the right hand to some of the tech world's most prominent figures – including Google’s Eric Schmidt, Yahoo!’s Marissa Mayer, and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. Ann now consults with executives and companies around the wor…
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Today’s guest, Brock Fortner, is an investor, cash-flow specialist, and the founder of StoneCentury Financial who’s carved a niche for himself by specializing in wealth protection and helping clients understand how they can achieve their financial ambitions. What’s incredible about Brock is that he’s the youngest-ever member of The Lifestyle Invest…
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Today, I’m talking with the one and only, Jay Abraham – who is known as The “$21.7 Billion Dollar Man” and the highest paid marketing consultant in the world! As Founder and CEO of The Abraham Group, Jay has spent his entire career solving complex problems and fixing underperforming businesses. He has significantly increased the bottom lines of ove…
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Today, I’m talking with Jedidiah Collins. Jed is a former NFL player turned Certified Financial Planner. The moment he got his first NFL paycheck was the moment he had already spent it! This interaction with money and his perspective of how he saw money woke him up to the reality that he was financially illiterate. Never in school nor in his family…
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Today, I’m speaking with Bobby Castro. Bobby started his entrepreneurial journey with a modest ninth-grade education and a small but significant $1,700 gift from his mother-in-law. This initial capital became the seed for founding Bankers Healthcare Group (BHG) in 2001, a venture that would grow his net worth to over $500 million. Under his guidanc…
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Alex Day is a real estate tech entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Modus, a venture capital-backed, tech-enabled title insurance and escrow business, which he successfully sold to Compass in October 2020. In today's conversation, Alex shares his vast experience scaling startups. Between 2014 to 2018 he played a pivotal role at Peach – an SMS-based lu…
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In this Season 4 Premiere, 4-Time Emmy-Nominated Jon Lindstrom (of General Hospital and True Detective fame) takes us behind the curtain of Hollywood - for the good, bad, and ugly, as we deep dive into the story behind the story of his debut novel (and new USA Today Bestseller) HOLLYWOOD HUSTLE. Tune in to hear secrets spilled, character inspiratio…
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Today, I’m talking with Noah Kagan. Noah’s an entrepreneur, author, and the founder and CEO of AppSumo. His journey in the tech industry began with roles at Intel, Facebook (where he was the 30th employee), and Mint.com, but it was his entrepreneurial ventures that truly defined his career. Despite some initial setbacks and ventures that didn't pan…
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Levi Benkert is the founder and CEO of Harbor Capital, a real estate private equity shop focused on industrial properties in Texas. Levi has bought, managed, and developed over $400M in real estate properties in his 20+ year career – and in this episode, he’s going to share the secrets to his success! You’ll learn why he prefers Class B industrial …
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Today’s guests, Jay and Steph Rose, are the powerhouse couple behind Phase SiX, a fitness media brand that’s focused on athletic performance, education, entertainment, and content creation. Fueled by a vision and what little savings they had, two immigrants embarked on a six-month journey across the US, to absorb as much knowledge as they possibly …
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Dave Durand is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Best Version Media, a top 20 fastest-growing media company in North America. A best-selling author and professional speaker, Dave has mentored over 150,000 individuals, including entrepreneurs, sales teams, Fortune 500 executives, and CEOs, to grow successful, thriving businesses. Over the yea…
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Daven Michaels is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of 123Employee, known for pioneering remote business solutions and his influential role in the music and digital finance industries. Today, we dive deep into Daven’s incredible journey, starting from his early days working with rock music icons at only 15. His story only escal…
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Today, as a part of the Lifestyle Investor member spotlight series, I’m speaking with Ryan Williamson. In our conversation, Ryan shares his incredible journey from being a NAVY vet and board-certified neurologist to a prolific entrepreneur and investor who’s disrupting the healthcare staffing field. Ryan details his tax and investment strategies th…
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Today, I’m talking with Chris Board. Chris is an NFL linebacker who plays for the New England Patriots. But his talents aren’t limited to football. Off the field, Chris channels the same intensity and commitment to his financial planning. As a proud member of The Lifestyle Investor Mastermind, he stands out from the traditional professional athlete…
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Jeff Socha is a financial consultant and Founder of Socha Capital who has helped many entrepreneurs and executives, especially those who earn $1 million annually, navigate the complexities of wealth management and grow and protect their wealth using unique tax strategies. During our conversation, Jeff shares his perspectives on how vital it is for …
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Jhana Li is the founder of Spyglass Ops, a digital startup COO and operations consultant with an impressive track record, including being the COO of two 7-figure startups and serving as an operations consultant to over thirty 7 & 8-figure online businesses. Today, we take a hard look at the greatest bottlenecks founders face in their businesses tha…
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Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Mark W. Yusko, the visionary Founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer of Morgan Creek Capital Management, renowned for his forward-thinking investment strategies and sharp eye for identifying emerging trends. Mark is confident about the big shift toward a blockchain-centric future. You'll hear his thoug…
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Today, as a part of the Lifestyle Investor member spotlight series, I’m speaking with Ryan Thacker. In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into Ryan's journey, particularly his impressive rebound after a huge setback during the pandemic. Since joining the Lifestyle Investor Mastermind, Ryan's strategies have really taken off, and we're going to …
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Today, I’m talking with Kamal Ravikant – a serial tech entrepreneur and Managing Partner at Evolve VC, an early stage Silicon Valley Venture Capital fund. He’s also the author of the bestselling books, “Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It”, “Rebirth”, and “Live Your Truth”. Kamal has been building companies in Silicon Valley since the late 9…
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Today, as a part of the Lifestyle Investor member spotlight series, I’m speaking with Pasha Esfandiary. Pasha has been a part of our mastermind group for a few years now and has brought a ton of wisdom, experience, and opportunities to our community of investors. In this episode, I wanted to chat with him about his investing journey. You’ll hear ho…
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Today’s guest is my dear friend Brooke Nichol. Brooke is the heart and brains behind Saving Face in Austin, Texas – a full service aesthetics practice specializing in anti-aging injectables and lasers. Brooke went from being an overworked ICU and OR nurse to building Austin's premier spot for feeling and looking fantastic. Trained by world-famous p…
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In this episode. I speak with Brandon Evans, member of the bands City of Caterpillar and pageninetynine. Brandon and I discuss the magic of music, DIY ethos, Richmond’s vibrant hardcore scene, and how playing in City of Caterpillar and pg99 is the same, but entirely different. We also talk about friendship, and the wild nature of connection and com…
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Today, I’m talking with Joe Stolte. Joe is a former Inc 500 entrepreneur and 5-time technology founder with three successful exits, including Lottery.com, which went public for $526M, and GrowFlow, which sold for $62.5M. Joe is now the CEO of Daily.ai, an AI company that helps brands and thought leaders publish AI automated email newsletters in les…
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I speak with Sonny Kay, vocalist of the bands Angel Hair and The VSS. He’s also the founder of the seminal record label, Gold Standard Laboratories, having released albums by The Locust, Melt Banana, The Rapture, Arab on Radar, Mohinder, and The Mars Volta, just to name a few. Sonny and I discuss the perception of time, nostalgia, leading a creativ…
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Today’s guest, Jim Sheils, is known as the “Crazy Glue” for entrepreneurial families. His celebrated “Family Board Meeting” strategy has empowered thousands of business leaders globally to foster stronger bonds with their families. But beyond that, Jim is also known for his real estate brilliance. Leveraging the “Build-to-Rent” strategy, he grew hi…
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