Best Aaron Spatz Podcasts (2024)

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#174: Real estate industry innovation with Ryan Wehner 35:31

1+ y ago35:31

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Real estate industry innovator and entrepreneur Ryan Wehner joins the show to discuss his pursuits in the real estate industry and businesses that serve the industry. It's a fascinating discussion that explores several different sides to the business, and is an inspiring story!By Aaron Spatz, Ryan Wehner

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#175: Enjoying the entrepreneurial journey with Rob Cressy 31:43

1+ y ago31:43

31:43

Rob Cressy is a coach and motivational speaker, having spent a great deal of time in the podcast space, creating compelling content and helping others. His focus and emphasis on coaching harnesses his experiences and learnings to inspire others to grow and succeed.By Aaron Spatz, Rob Cressy

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#173: Rascal Flatts' coach shares his story with Phil Towle (Part 2) 25:41

2y ago25:41

25:41

In the second part of this two-part interview with performance coach Phil Towle, Phil shares his fun and exciting journey to coaching icons and greats like NFL Super Bowl winning head coach Dick Vermeil, Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, Metallica, and Rascal Flatts. Part one of the interview was a real coaching session he did with me, in ho…

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#172: Metallica's coach coaches you and I with Phil Towle (Part 1) 47:01

2y ago47:01

47:01

Phil Towle is a performance coach, coaching icons and legends like NFL Super Bowl winning coach Dick Vermeil, Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, Metallica, Rascal Flatts, and many others. In this first part of a two-part interview, Phil asks me to sit in the hot seat. He interviews me, coaches me, challenges me, in hopes that not only it will …

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#171: Getting that book published with Andy Symonds 26:46

2y ago26:46

26:46

Founder and CEO of Ballast Books, Andy Symonds joins the show to discuss the publishing world. He answers a lot of my obvious questions that are questions everyone has related to getting published. Listen in to learn how the publishing journey works whether you've published a book previously or are looking to get your first book in to print!…

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#170: Using blockchain to power investing with Josh Emison 21:44

2y ago21:44

21:44

Sansbank co-founder Josh Emison joins the show to discuss how the blockchain is enabling companies to innovate incredible ways for people to confidently and safely invest with much less than money than typical in industries like real estate. He also shares some amazing detail about the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey, and raising capit…

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#169: Working the system with Josh Fonger 20:48

2y ago20:48

20:48

CEO of WTS Enterprises, Josh Fonger joins the show to discuss why it's important and how to establish systems in your business, regardless of product, service, or industry. Incredibly practical and insightful advice.By Aaron Spatz, Josh Fonger

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#168: Living off rentals with Kirby Atwell 32:35

2y ago32:35

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Kirby Atwell is the CEO of Living Off Rentals and Green Vet Homes, as well as the host of the podcast, "Living Off Rentals". He has spent a career in real estate, first as a flipper, and second as an investor of short-term vacation rental properties. Kirby shares various elements of his journey and some incredible encouragement to those in their ca…

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#167: Thoughtful manufacturing with Versa CEO Chris Laudadio 30:32

2y ago30:32

30:32

Chris Laudadio is the CEO of the internationally renowned company Versa, which manufactures all types of standing desks and related products. Chris has had a phenomenal career in this space and talks to us about the challenges businesses face, how to adapt, and the most important lessons learned as an entrepreneur. A must-listen! To learn more abou…

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#166: The grit of entrepreneurship with Gresham Harkless Jr. 26:16

2y ago26:16

26:16

Gresham Harkless, Jr. is the CEO of Blue 16 Media, and leads all things CB Nation through blogs and podcasts. Learn more about Gresh by going to https://iamgresh.com and his other websites, https://blue16media.com and https://cbnation.co. You will learn a TON in this session and will really enjoy this entrepreneurial conversation.…

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#165: Challenging the focus of America's Entrepreneurs with Tristan Wright 27:22

2y ago27:22

27:22

Australian, Tristan Wright, joins the show to discuss his incredible journey of entrepreneurship and how he started Evolve to Grow (https://www.evolvetogrow.com.au/). You will be encouraged and challenged in this fun conversation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristandwright/By Aaron Spatz, Tristan Wright

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#164: Building the team with CFL Hall of Famer Nik Lewis 24:07

2y ago24:07

24:07

Nik Lewis is the All Time Leading Receiver in CFL History in Receptions and 2021 inductee into the Canadian Football League Hall of Fame. Nik is the CEO of AO Sports, which features content created by sports professionals and those in the sports business. To follow more about Nik and AO Sports, visit https://aosports.tv/ or https://www.linkedin.com…

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#163: The mental health battle with Dr. Mary Beth Janke 30:00

2y ago30:00

30:00

Friend of the show, Dr. Mary Beth Janke returns to discuss mental health in detail. We cover a variety of mental health topics, including some of the biggest themes and struggles folks are facing today, and what we can all do about it! This is a real, raw, but encouraging discussion. You absolutely need to follow Dr. Mary Beth and all that she's up…

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#162: The fastest entrepreneurship education with Brian MacMahon 25:36

2y ago25:36

25:36

Buckle your seatbelts and get your note-taking gear ready, because this episode is literally one of the fastest primers on entrepreneurship I've ever hosted in the last 2 years. Brian MacMahon is an accomplished business leader, entrepreneur, and visionary, and he shares an IMMENSE amount of lessons learned and experiences that has helped him get t…

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#161: Acquisition entrepreneurship with Jon Stoddard 22:06

2y ago22:06

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Jon Stoddard is a military veteran, former corporate sales exec, entrepreneur, and podcast host. Jon shares the movement from corporate into the entrepreneurial world, and we spend a good deal of time discussing the acquisition of a company and growing it to the next level. Jon is also the host of the Top M&A Entrepreneurs Podcast. Links: https://w…

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#160: Entrepreneurs don't give up with Timber Barker 23:09

2y ago23:09

23:09

Timber Barker, CEO and Founder of Boom Interactive, Sneak on the Lot, and Quark Games, shares his entrepreneurial journey, including some serious setbacks, but the grit and determination required to take steps forward. We review the exciting work he's doing through Boom Interactive, a whole new way to model spaces in 3D. https://boominteractive.io/…

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#159: Living your best life with "Sunny" Peiming Sun 17:41

2y ago17:41

17:41

Microbiologist turned lifestyle coach, Sunny joins the show to discuss her journey from the world of science and how to make the most of your life! https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnylifesolutions/By Aaron Spatz, Peiming Sun

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#158: Overcoming shyness to live a bold life with Fred Joyal 19:27

2y ago19:27

19:27

Fred was the co-founder of Futuredontics, the parent company of 1-800-DENTIST, which, over 30 years, generated over $1 billion in revenue. His latest book, Superbold: From Under-Confident to Charismatic in 90 Days, is an Amazon and Wall Street Journal bestseller. He is also the author of two books for the dental industry, Everything is Marketing: T…

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#157: Helping without an agenda with David Salinas 22:12

2y ago22:12

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David Salinas is a serial entrepreneur and investor. In 2007 he co founded Digital Surgeons and served as its CEO for over a decade. Under his leadership, the agency delivered award-winning results for clients like Lady Gaga and the U.S Open. Today, Digital Surgeons continues to thrive, having won dozens of awards including the coveted Webby Award …

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#156: Growing and leading a company with Joel Stevenson 30:23

2y ago30:23

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Joel Stevenson is the CEO of Yesware, software that helps high-performing sales teams do meaningful email outreach at scale. Joel shares with us a bit of his corporate journey before assuming his present role, sharing about the challenges associated with leading and scaling a business.By Aaron Spatz, Joel Stevenson

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#155: The venture capital journey with Renny McPherson 33:35

2y ago33:35

33:35

Renny McPherson is the Managing Partner of First In, an early stage venture capital firm focused on cybersecurity, data intelligence, and dual use technology. Their investment team is comprised of company founders, technical experts, and military veterans. They partner with mission-driven founders and invest primarily in data and security companies…

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#154: Owning a cybersecurity niche with Christian Espinosa 33:25

2y ago33:25

33:25

Christian Espinosa was the CEO of Alpine Security, a highly successful cybersecurity firm, before selling the company to Cerberus Sentinel in 2020. Christian is also the author of the book, "The Smartest Person in the Room: The Root Cause and New Solution for Cybersecurity". Christian talks about the challenges of running your own business, pushing…

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#153: Startup and co-founder relationships with Sonny Tai 32:58

2y ago32:58

32:58

Sonny Tai is the co-founder and CEO of Actuate, a software platform that turns existing security cameras that can automatically identify threats and occupant behavior patterns to support security and facilities management teams. Sonny shares a riveting immigration story and his adventures in the military, along with advice for co-founders and those…

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#152: The power of the legacy business with Mike Fransen 39:30

2+ y ago39:30

39:30

Author, entrepreneur, and accomplished businessman, Mike Fransen joins the show to discuss his journey through the U.S. Army, his experience as a Yale MBA, and the breadth of responsibility he ultimately assumed when working in the commercial real estate asset management industry. Mike has written a powerful and impactful book called The Legacy Bus…

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#151: The impact of VR lifesaving training with Carla Bond 33:51

2+ y ago33:51

33:51

Founder and CEO of Upskill VR, Carla Bond joins the show to discuss and detail her journey, as well as a financially costly mistake she made in the process. You will be inspired by her resilience, determination, and vision for creating a more compelling and effective experience for those going through life-saving training courses. For more on Carla…

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#150: Comedy is powerful with David Morgasen 36:57

2+ y ago36:57

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David Morgasen is a long-time Hollywood writer, producer, and director for TV, film, and digital video. His writing credits include the hit Disney film Princess Protection Program. He has worked on many shows and has served as co-creator, writer, and Executive Producer, along with Howard Stern, for all three seasons of FX Network's Son of the Beach…

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#149: Matching skills to roles with Matthew Louis 32:24

2+ y ago32:24

32:24

Matthew Louis re-joins the show to catch us up on what he's been up to. From his book, Mission Transition, and moving to help lead the charge at Purepost. Purepost translates skills to job postings in a very effective and intelligent way. Learn more at https://www.purepost.co/. To learn more about Matt and his books, go to https://matthewjlouis.com…

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#148: Growing through adversity with Regina Koetters 30:12

2+ y ago30:12

30:12

U.S. Navy veteran, entrepreneur, business owner, and all-around terrific human, Regina Koetters joins the show to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, the opportunities she seized, the vision she had, and the challenges associated with the business. She tells her story in raw, but uplifting, detail that will inspire and encourage you in your journe…

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#147: From CO to CEO with William Toti 33:52

2+ y ago33:52

33:52

Former CEO, U.S. Navy submarine squadron commander, and author, William Toti, joins the show to discuss the tremendous transition that a lot of senior military leaders face when transitioning out, joining the private or defense contractor world, and attaining certain rank in those organizations. In a very articulate and helpful book that JUST RELEA…

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#146: Intelligence that fights human trafficking with Samuel Curet 35:38

2+ y ago35:38

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COO of Zero Trafficking (https://www.zerotrafficking.com/), Samuel Curet (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-curet-76a9384/) joins the show to talk about the work his organization is doing to combat human trafficking and the intelligence they collect. Many references and things he referred to in the show: https://polarisproject.org/ https://www.ncp…

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#145: Making the pivot with Ian Sephton 33:13

2+ y ago33:13

33:13

Co-Founder and CEO of Funnel9 Marketing, Ian Sephton rejoins the show to discuss the latest, and covers some really fun topics including: making a pivot in business, raising capital, and what investors are looking for when evaluating a possible investment.By Aaron Spatz, Ian Sephton

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#144: From corporate career to BBQ startup with Greg Fischer 25:42

2+ y ago25:42

25:42

Co-Founder of Burn Pit BBQ, Greg Fischer, joins the show to discuss how he went from a predictable corporate career to jumping into a BBQ product and information business. Some great information and insight! https://burnpitbbq.comBy Aaron Spatz, Greg Fischer

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#143: The story of Bellatorum fraud with Chris Bentley 53:56

2+ y ago53:56

53:56

The former founder and CEO of Bellatorum Resources, Chris Bentley, joins the show to discuss his career and the circumstances surrounding the decisions made that led to the loss of millions of dollars. In this episode you will hear Chris accept full responsibility for the situation and poor decisions, and the actions he took that ultimately brought…

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#142: A cybersecurity startup with Stan Golubchik 33:02

2+ y ago33:02

33:02

CEO of cybersecurity startup ContraForce (https://contraforce.com), Stan Golubchik joins the show to discuss his family's riveting immigration story, his path to technology, and how his company is addressing an underserved market in the cybersecurity landscape.By Aaron Spatz, Stan Golubchik

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We're coming back! Quick update 2:42

2+ y ago2:42

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So excited to announce that new episodes of the show will be airing later this month. After a nice break, combined with a January loaded with sickness, I'm so excited to announce that show is coming back and we're bringing the guests, the knowledge, and the fun. I am so incredibly grateful to you if you're listening or reading this, for being there…

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Quick Note on the Show! 3:45

3y ago3:45

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#141: From the SEAL Teams to post-military purpose with Ryan Parrott 47:15

3y ago47:15

47:15

Ryan "Birdman" Parrott joins the show to discuss his time in Naval Special Warfare and his transition into his continued service as the founder of Songs of the Flag (https://sonsoftheflag.org) and the Birds Eye View Project (https://www.birdseyeviewproject.org). You will absolutely love his story and the purposes he is working on through these orga…

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#140: From professional baseball to business with Daniel McCutchen 48:31

3y ago48:31

48:31

A fun discussion with former Major League Baseball pitcher Daniel McCutchen. Daniel details a bit of his baseball journey, dealing with constant change, and how to maintain a level head. He talks about how he transitioned out of baseball and into business, with his growing car wash business, Big League Car Wash, out of the New Braunfels, TX area. L…

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#139: Machine learning and AI business with Ted Willich 51:44

3y ago51:44

51:44

NLP Logix co-founder and CEO Ted Willich joins the show to talk about a very exciting and rapidly developing technology in the marketplace: artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Ted talks about his upbringing into business and his decisions to enter the business world on his own following family business work. We get to hear some …

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#138: Growing yourself and your business with Chris Nelson 54:08

3y ago54:08

54:08

Chris Nelson, Founder at Helios Energy, joined the show and discussed a bit of his military transition and some AMAZING lessons learned. Chris articulates his story exceptionally well and shares many words of advice and wisdom about the entrepreneurial journey and the sales approach and mindset. Chris talks about the psychology of sales, the psycho…

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#137: The Warrior Entrepreneur with Zachary Green 45:01

3y ago45:01

45:01

Serial entrepreneur, USMC veteran, firefighter, author, city councilman Zachary Green joins the show to talk about his raw journey of entrepreneurship. He discusses the real difficulties entrepreneurs face with cash, the sales grind, the stress of putting your house up as collateral, and the three pillars necessary for successful entrepreneurs. We …

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#136: Learning and growing a startup with Mike McAlinden 46:04

3y ago46:04

46:04

Green Light National Founder and CEO Mike McAlinden joined the show to discuss his amazing entrepreneurial journey. We covered his time working for other companies and his ability to overcome his fear of sales. He shared such great insight into how the company was started, the initial challenges, and other things he has learned in the journey. http…

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#135: From the U.S. Secret Service to Psychologist with Dr. Mary Beth Janke 51:19

3y ago51:19

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So honored to have former U.S. Secret Service agent and clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Mary Beth Janke. We discuss a number of topics, including her story in the USSS and her transition to psychology. We had a great discussion about elements of psychology and how it interacts with entrepreneurship. Incredibly enlightening discussion! Go buy…

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#134: Navy SEAL sniper to successful entrepreneur with Brandon Webb 52:15

3y ago52:15

52:15

SOFREP Media Founder and CEO Brandon Webb joins the show to discuss the entrepreneurial journey, including his challenges and successes. Incredible insights and wisdom to be gleaned from his journey. https://brandontylerwebb.com/ https://sofrep.com/ #business #leadership #entrepreneurBy Aaron Spatz, Brandon Webb

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#133: NASA rocket science to commercial drones with Bill Fredericks 47:01

3y ago47:01

47:01

NASA rocket scientist turned Founder and CEO, Bill Fredericks, joins the show to discuss his entry into NASA and his experiences there, as well as his entry into the military, and his eventual leaving of NASA to start Advanced Aircraft Company and the exciting work he and his team are doing to advance drone technology. Incredible discussion! Refere…

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#132: Tactical medicine and an amazing non-profit with JB Soles 54:22

3y ago54:22

54:22

JB Soles revisits the show where we catch up on all things related to Contra Group and Carry On. Contra Group offers world-class tactical medical training solutions for law enforcement and military. Carry On is a non-profit founded by United States Marine Corps Veterans to honor the legacy and sacrifices of our nation's fallen military, law enforce…

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#131: Building confidence as a leader with Max Garcia 52:46

3y ago52:46

52:46

Max Garcia, public speaker, coach, and retired Marine SgtMaj, shares some incredible insight on gaining traction with your life's situation and building confidence as you develop your leadership skills. He shares truths and principles that will resonate, regardless of level of seniority, that is sure to make an impact on your own leadership develop…

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#130: Raw and practical entrepreneurship advice with Aron Phillips 54:14

3y ago54:14

54:14

Texas business attorney Aron Phillips joined the show to talk about his own career and journey from law school to employee to starting his own firm. Aron shares a very raw and genuine perspective on entrepreneurship, networking, and the constant work on growth. If you're an entrepreneur or an aspiring entrepreneur, this is a must listen/watch! Link…

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#129: Growing a startup and situational awareness with Brian Searcy 50:26

3y ago50:26

50:26

Brian Searcy, Founder and CEO of Paratus Group, joins the show to share a bit of his military background and journey and details for us his post-military business exploits. Brian shares his challenges, wins, and big areas of growth over the last several years. A very informative and insightful conversation! https://paratus.group #business #leadersh…

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#128: A real estate entrepreneurship story with Grant Pruitt 56:12

3y ago56:12

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Whitebox Real Estate CEO Grant Pruitt joined the show to discuss many aspects of his real estate career, the twists and turns of his journey, and the accidental and riveting journey that led to his entrepreneurial venture. You will laugh, learn, and be inspired all at once.By Aaron Spatz, Grant Pruitt

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