Season 4, Episode #11: Justin Kuyper
Justin Kuyper is the co-founder of OpenVest.co, a fiduciary, actively-managed investing platform built to tear down the velvet rope around private-equity and hedge-fund-style strategies. After an MBA at Columbia and years inside New York’s finance world, he set out to democratize access—so everyday investors can start with as little as $300 and benefit from compounding, curation, and low, flat pricing.
Season 4, Episode #10: Steve Frazier
Steve Frazier is the author of Release the Coffee Cuffs and a self-sabotage coach who helps entrepreneurs and everyday high-performers renegotiate their relationship with caffeine. After decades as a restaurant owner and a chronic caffeine user, Steve turned deep research and real-world experience into a practical framework for cutting back (or quitting) without crashing your life or your business.
Season 4, Episode #9: Jason VanDevere
Jason VanDevere walked away from a fourth-generation family car dealership in Akron, Ohio to build Goal Crazy—an e-commerce brand creating paper planners that turn dreams into daily action. He’s also the author of Dream Driven, a #1 new release on Amazon, and a real-estate investor with 34 apartments. Jason matters because he shows what it looks like to trade a “golden ticket” for a purpose-built life—and then systematize that journey so others can do it, too.
Season 4, Episode #8: Scott Gilbert
Scott Gilbert is the founder of Aesthetic Flight, a growth partner dedicated to helping med spas scale sustainably. With a decade in medical sales, a successful med spa exit, and deep exposure to plastic surgery through his wife’s practice, Scott’s perspective blends clinical insight with hard-nosed business discipline. In this episode, he shows brick-and-mortar owners how to stop selling “treatments” and start delivering outcomes—so cash flow, not debt, drives growth.
Season 4, Episode #7: Mike Swenson
Mike Swenson, founder of CrisisTrack.com, brings decades of experience in journalism, public relations, and government communications to the forefront of crisis management. From his early career as a broadcast journalist to becoming a PR leader, Mike has developed a proven framework for helping businesses prepare for and navigate unexpected challenges. His insights show entrepreneurs how preparation and strategic communication can safeguard reputations and unlock resilience in times of crisis.
Season 4, Episode #6: James Hilovsky – The Fran Dream
Who he is: James Hilovsky is the founder of The Fran Dream, a franchise matchmaker who’s helped launch and scale brands—from taking a restaurant concept from 1 to 100 locations in 3.5 years to partnering with NFL players on multi-unit plays.
Season 4, Episode #5: Kelly Mason – Kula Paradise
Kelly Mason is a groundbreaking filmmaker with 30 years in the industry and founder of Kula Paradise, an educational platform focused on personal transformation. After surviving a near-fatal horse riding accident that awakened her healing abilities, she channeled her creative vision into environmental advocacy, creating the documentary “Pave the Road” that sparked real legislative change in Costa Rica. Her unique blend of spiritual insight and entrepreneurial action makes her a compelling voice for purpose-driven business.
Season 4, Episode #4: Bridget Brick – Get Brick Capital
Bridget Brick is the founder of Get Brick Capital, a brokerage specializing in DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans for real estate investors. A former tech COO-turned-mortgage pro, Bridget is on a mission to help everyday Americans—especially single mothers—escape the “matrix” of paycheck-to-paycheck living by acquiring cash-flowing assets and building durable freedom.
Bridget matters because she blends hard-won financing expertise with a builder’s mindset: transparent terms, multiple capital partners, and solution-first deal structuring. In this episode, she breaks down market cycles, shows how DSCR lending actually works, and shares practical playbooks for turning limited liquidity into sustainable income.
Season 4, Episode #3: Al Kushner – Author of The AI LinkedIn Advantage
Al Kushner, author of The AI LinkedIn Advantage, is helping professionals and entrepreneurs transform their LinkedIn presence with the power of artificial intelligence. With decades of experience in networking and outreach, Al blends tried-and-true LinkedIn strategies with cutting-edge AI tools to help business owners scale their influence, connect with ideal clients, and stand out in a crowded digital space.
Season 4, Episode #2: Kate Viana – Founder of Viana Communications
Kate Viana, founder of Viana Communications, is on a mission to revolutionize how nonprofits communicate, grow, and sustain their impact. With nearly 15 years of experience in the nonprofit world, Kate has seen the cultural and internal communication struggles that hold organizations back—and she built a company to solve them. Through her ecosystem of four specialized brands, she empowers small and midsize nonprofits to strengthen their culture, improve their communications, and scale their impact.