Season 4, Episode #10: Steve Frazier
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 #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.
Mark Graban — My Favorite Mistake
Mark Graban is a serial author, consultant, and host of the podcast My Favorite Mistake. He’s written multiple books—including Lean Hospitals, Healthcare Kaizen, and Measures of Success—and helps leaders translate “lean” from a buzzword into practical, people-first improvement. Mark matters because he shows founders and operators how to make work easier so safety, quality, and productivity rise as outcomes—not as compromises.
Episode #236: Jordan Hinsch
Jordan Hinsch — Never Jordanary (Blogger & Travel Creator) Jordan Hinsch is a native New Yorker turned Miami-based sales and business development pro who channels his “thoughtful risk-taking” into a thriving travel-and-lifestyle blog, Never Jordanary. By pairing a steady W-2 career in commercial real estate and live events with smart side hustles, Jordan shows how creators can build durable income streams without abandoning stability. A data-driven marketer, avid traveler (39 U.S. national parks and counting), photographer, and paddleboarder, Jordan built an audience with practical, list-style posts (“weekend getaways,” “best paddleboard spots”) and an authenticity that attracted brands—while staying selective about partnerships. Key Takeaways: Thoughtful risk-taking beats reckless leaps. Jordan plans moves analytically—even taking a career pause to realign—while keeping the benefits of a W-2 (income, insurance) as a strategic base. Blogs are real businesses. Listicles and evergreen guides are highly consumable and can monetize through AdSense and affiliate links—if you publish consistently. If a post ranks, hands off. Resist the urge to “improve” a winner; unnecessary edits can tank SEO. Avoid year-stamped titles that age out fast. Make time your advantage. Treat a “half-day” like 12 hours and squeeze value from your 1,440 minutes—create, learn (he’s tackling Portuguese), and still leave room to unwind. Never run out of first times. New experiences keep life, relationships, and business fresh—whether it’s a new workout, a date spot, or a bold travel itinerary. Catch the full story on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XfVtZe_dRw Memorable Quote: “Never run out of first times.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Jordan Linkedin Globe Youtube Instagram
Episode #235: Shawn Shewchuk
Shawn Shewchuk, Change Your Results — Turning Fear Into Fuel Shawn Shewchuk is “THE Productivity Speaker” and a results-driven advisor to high achievers. With 28+ years in the trenches, 43 companies launched, and two bestselling books, he helps leaders trade busywork for outcomes and build businesses that run on systems—not stress. If you’ve ever felt stuck firefighting instead of scaling, Shawn’s mindset-first, results-always approach will hit home. Why he matters: Shawn’s philosophy is simple and surgical: fear lives only in your head, and progress starts the moment you make an irrevocable decision. From breaking audacious goals into hourly actions to designing teams for peak productivity, he shows entrepreneurs how to create their own economy—on purpose. Key Takeaways: Fear is mental, not material. Move from your head to your heart, make one decisive first step, and walk through the “paper-mâché” terror barrier. Results over titles. “Coach” is meaningless without measurable outcomes. Everything—business, career, relationships—goes on the table to remove hidden anchors. Decisions drive destiny. Success is the compounding effect of conscious choices; default mode equals drift. Know where you’re going, then reverse-engineer yearly → monthly → daily → hourly actions. Productivity is precision. It’s any action that moves you toward your goal. One extra hour of high-productivity per person, per day, can transform the bottom line. Lead people, design systems. Put players in roles where they win, cross-train for context, and build a company that functions if you step away for 90 days. Catch the full story on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZnpXiY0U0E Memorable Quote: “Fear exists nowhere except in your head—make an irrevocable decision to move forward.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Shawn Linkedin Globe Globe
Episode #208: Tim Kerin, Casa Dare To Dream — From DC Cleaning Boss to Costa Rica Luxury Villa Builder
Tim Kerin, Casa Dare To Dream — From DC Cleaning Boss to Costa Rica Luxury Villa Builder Tim Kerin is a multi-business entrepreneur who built and ran large commercial cleaning and construction companies before launching a high-touch luxury villa brand in Costa Rica. He’s also the author of 10 Lessons Learned… How to Build a Successful Business, and his story is packed with real-world tactics on cash flow, networking, and scaling the smart way. If you want a playbook for moving from “in the trenches” to owner/operator—and knowing when to pivot—this episode delivers. Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode: Niche and proximity win. Tim and his wife started in residential cleaning by hosting a rooftop mixer at a high-income DC building, then stacked clients in the same tower to cut travel time and boost margins. Work in the business before you work on it. Early on, they cleaned themselves—then hired, documented, and backed away as they grew into commercial accounts. Learn via franchise, then graduate. He used a commercial cleaning franchise to grasp operations, later negotiated to take over vulnerable accounts and phase out royalties as his team out-performed. Scale adjacently. After reaching 4M+ sq ft/night and 135 employees, Tim added commercial construction for the same customers—“if we’re in the building mopping, we can be in the building painting.” Costa Rica play: concierge, pre-sell, debt-free. They bought/finished a villa, ran it like a full-service experience (manager, chef, driver, tours), exited profitably, and are building a larger, wedding-ready property—pre-booked and funded in cash to keep cash flow strong. Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7klVS_aQqR0 Memorable Quote: “Cash flow is king.” Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Tim Kerin Linkedin Globe Envelope