Entrepreneurs Visiting Victor

Interview with Kasim Aslam, who  has built five 7 & 8 figure businesses with two successful exits. He's the co-founder of Driven Mastermind, the top marketing mastermind in the world. He's written 3 bestselling books including You vs Google which was ranked #1 internationally for both marketing and advertising. Kasim is the creator of Digital Marketer's Paid Traffic Certification and was named one of the top 50 Digital Marketing Thought Leaders in the United States by UMSL. His web site is https://kasim.me/

Interview with James Donovan, who is the driving force behind Nine Two Media. James Donovan specializes in streamlining B2B interactions, offering concise insights, and demystifying the power of LinkedIn. Featured on top podcasts, James is your go-to authority for maximizing growth in the accounting industry. His web site is https://accountingleadsnow.com/40k

Interview with Len Ward, who is the Managing Partner of Commexis, specializing in AI consulting and digital transformation. With over 20 years of experience, from Wall Street to founding and scaling digital marketing firms, he now helps businesses leverage AI-driven solutions like chatbots and Custom GPTs to stay ahead. Len is passionate about how AI is reshaping marketing and business operations. His web site is https://commexis.com/

Interview with Devin Sizemore, who is a serial entrepreneur and whose superpower is making high-impact connections that open up huge opportunities for those being connected.  He is the author of Connection Expansion: You Are One Connection Away From Massive Success In Your Life And Business. Devin is driven by a passion for meaningful experiences, both personally and professionally, he has spent his career building and growing businesses that align with his values. From launching his first marketing agency right out of college to creating innovative consulting practices and a cat cafe, his journey has been defined by a commitment to "adding value" and making a positive impact. As a firm believer in the power of connections, he is dedicated to helping others succeed through the art of building relationships. The next chapter of his life is focused on fostering a community where one million connections can create lasting, transformative change. Devin's web site is https://devinsizemore.com/

Interview with Dr. Michael Neal, who is is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Build My Team. He is a practicing Optometrist in private practice in Hawley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Neal founded Build My Team to solve his own hiring struggles in his practice by modeling how companies like Disney and the Four Seasons hire. The process worked so well he expanded it to help friends and now Build My Team services clients in 8 different health care professions in over 40 states and Canada. Dr. Michael's web site is https://www.buildmyteam.com/get-started-with-outsourced-healthcare-hiring

Interview with Genevieve Skory, who is a Serial Entrepreneur, Resilience Coach and C Suite Executive in the corporate world. Her email is Gskory@gmail.com and her Facebook profile is https://www.facebook.com/DoTheDoToday/ 

Interview with Marty Strong, who is a retired Navy SEAL officer and combat veteran who's currently serving as a middle market healthcare CEO. He also serves as a director on three corporate boards. While Marty's is the author of nine novels, his passion is leading dynamic organizations. His considerable insights are captured in his three business books - Be Nimble, Be Visionary, and his newest book Be Different. Marty's web site is https://martystrong.com 

Interview with Melissa Snow, who is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. After growing two other successful businesses, she founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with a supportive community and tons of resources essential for business growth.  Melissa is on a mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. Her web site is https://powerfulwomenrising.com/events/

Interview with Damon Lembi, who is a 2x bestselling author, the host of The Learn-It-All Podcast, and CEO of Learnit – a live learning platform that has upskilled over 2 million people. Drawing from his prior baseball career, Damon brings an athlete's perspective to leadership. Through his journey, he has gained invaluable insights into what helps organizations grow, how great leaders learn, and why learn-it-all companies outpace their competitors every time. Damon's web site is https://www.thelearnitallleader.com/

Interview with Mark A.Preston, who is a Customer Growth Coach and Speaker who's been empowering established small businesses since 2001. With over 1 million new customers unlocked for established UK and US businesses, Mark has cemented his place as a leader in customer growth strategies. He's an author of four business marketing books, a sought-after trainer and professional speaker, and he is the host of the Talk About Digital Podcast.  Mark's web site is https://www.markapreston.com/customer-growth-blog

Interview with Ken Cox, who is deeply passionate about empowering small businesses and solopreneurs, and has made it his mission to support entrepreneurs of all sizes. Ken Cox is the President of Rivercity Internet Group and the visionary behind InLink.com—a platform built specifically to provide every tool you need to be successful in business. InLink.com offers an Office suite that includes email, spreadsheets, documents, and cloud storage, along with a robust CRM that supports unlimited users—eliminating costly per-user fees. Ken is here to share his expertise on how small businesses can use these tools to streamline operations, boost productivity, and achieve new levels of success. His web site is https://inlink.com/

Interview with Jared Jennings, who is an entrepreneur and online coach. He is the founder of Phantom Brands, where he's created brands for high-profile athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs. Jared has created brands for the likes of NBA star Marvin Bagley III, Jalyn Armour-Davis on the Baltimore Ravens, and other existing brands.  His web site is https://www.jaredjennings.com/

Interview with Merag Shahzad, who is like a Michelin-star chef crafts exquisite recipes, Merag Shahzad designs marketing strategies that are nothing short of a masterpiece. With over 12 years of experience consulting for businesses, brands, and influencers, Merag brings a wealth of knowledge and insider insights. He's ready to share the freshest techniques, clever tactics, and even a bit of industry gossip to keep your audience engaged and informed. You can connect with Merag at https://www.linkedin.com/in/immerag/ 

Interview with Evgeniy Kharam, who has worked with some of the largest enterprises across Canada, the U.S., and Europe, including time spent working alongside industry leaders like Robert Herjavec. As a cybersecurity consultant, he helped major companies tackle complex technical challenges, but along the way, he realized that success isn't just about technical know-how. To truly make an impact, you need to connect with people—whether they are customers, teammates, or executives.  In his book, The Art of Soft Skills in Technical Sales, Evgeniy shares these insights to help professionals combine technical expertise with human connection, making them more successful leaders and communicators. His web site is https://www.softskillstech.ca/

Interview with Max Emma, who is a Certified Franchise Executive with extensive experience in franchising ranging from providing bookkeeping services to over 100 franchise brands in the US to creating and growing his own Bookkeeping Franchise brand called BooXkeeping to providing franchise consulting to individuals who either want to franchise their business or to buy an existing franchise. As an immigrant coming from the former Soviet Union almost 32 years ago, Max has come a long way from learning English using his own "know-how" to graduating with honors and working for corporate America. 22 years ago Max left the corporate world, became an entrepreneur, and has never looked back. With ups and downs that included bankruptcy, Max is the CEO of 3 companies built all about franchising and entrepreneurship.  His web site is https://www.booxkeepingfranchise.com/

Interview with Freddie Rappina, who is a Financial Advisor and a Chartered Financial Consultant as well as an Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ who founded Opta Financial. Freddie helps clients examine their current financial situation, financial goals, completes a financial analysis, provides recommendations, implements and reviews plans for clients. In addition to experience in the financial services industry, Freddie also has experience in law enforcement and is retired from The Fairfax County Police Department in Virginia.  His web sites are https://www.optafinancial.com/ and https://calendly.com/freddierappina  

Interview with Alex Montas, who's driven over $200 million in revenue growth for major US brands over the last decade.  As a fractional CMO/head of growth, he brings 20 years of hard-won insights to the table. His first client Hedge Fund Alpha, is up 50% YoY since the time he joined him in April. Connect with Alex here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/almontas/

Interview with Brian Fleming. Lots of entrepreneurs & podcasters don't know how to say what they do in a clear, compelling way that gets them noticed by the right people and they're losing business. Brian Fleming is the host of the PodGasm Marketing podcast where he shows podcasters & entrepreneurs how to clarify their brand messaging so they can stop struggling to grow and get more people to listen and buy from them! His web site is https://www.podgasmshow.com/

Interview with Charlie Riley, who is the first Head of Marketing at OneScreen, a measurable outdoor adverting platform, and has been the first marketing hire at 6 organizations, leading marketing and sales at seed stage startups up to $200 million organizations. A father of 3 and former CMO, thisTop 50 B2B Marketing Influencer to Follow by TopRank Marketing is able to discuss how mastering internal marketing is almost as important that external communication while helping Go To Market teams better understand how to use outdoor marketing executions like billboards and conference branding to deliver revenue revenue growth. Charlie's web site is https://www.onescreen.ai/ 

Interview with Jim Jacobs, who is an entrepreneur, starting a multimillion-dollar business from zero, self-funded to a multiple-time Inc 5000 winner. He is also an expert in recruiting people for all sorts of studies for consumer products and B2B services. Jim also loves America, the opportunities it affords us, and the opportunities it gives. His web site is https://focusinsite.com/

Interview with Matthew Stafford, who is the mad scientist behind the data and the development of the BGS “Revenue Optimization” system as well as the Revenue Optimization BGS team of over 40 full-time experts. Although he won't tell you himself, he's also become known as the top Shopify optimization expert in the game and spends a ton of time turning away people that want to work with him. Matt has a keen eye for impediments to the customer journey and is great at interpreting the data to find the diamonds in the rough. He also has the ability to see things from a business owner's perspective, having run his own companies for the past 27 years. Almost every other “expert” in the ecommerce education industry has been influenced by the “No-B.S.” data-driven results and insights shared by Matthew Stafford and Build Grow Scale!  Matt's web site is https://buildgrowscale.com/

Interview with Luis Hernandez, who despite being born into an immigrant family with little resources in under-privileged, inner-city communities,  was the first in his family to graduate go to college and get out of "the hood" and become a successful businessman and family man. He broke the cycle of poverty for his future generations and gave back by inspiring others to pursue their dream life with my podcast "The Wayfinder Show". After building a wildly successful real estate investment empire in Baltimore, MD during my 20s, Luis lost it all during the 0809 housing collapse.  His kids were 1 and 3 years old at the time and they lost their home and had to start all over. They did so in Colorado where I took a step back to learn more about business by pursuing an MBA and focusing on being a good father and husband. Then Luis founded a boutique real estate firm in Denver, CO called Pioneer Group Realty. Along the way, he also got into long-distance running which taught him so much about what it takes to be successful, helped me build an amazing community of friends, and took him all over the world. Luis recently earned my sixth star of the World Marathon Majors.  His web site is https://the-wayfinder-show.ck.page/ec129cce46

Interview with Rob Giardinelli, who is an introvert who has spent the past 15 years attending over 2,000 business, social, and networking events. Before this, Rob spent 16 years in the technology industry in various national and global client-facing roles. Along the way, he has learned that the key to any successful event is having a mix of introverts and extroverts. Rob founded Event Mindset to empower others to realize that they do not have to be the life of the party to belong, make a positive impact, and have fun at business, social, or networking events. His web site is https://eventmindset.com/

Interview with Roger Martin, who has built a 30-year career in sales, marketing, and C-level leadership. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of two national franchise brands, RockBox Fitness and beem® Light Sauna, as well as various other businesses. Roger has led teams as large as 500 people, and knows the importance of clear and high impact communication. He has extensively studied human behavior and persuasion and influence throughout his career, and has trained thousands of people on how to communicate more effectively and inspirationally. He is the host of the ThriveMore with Roger Martin podcast and recently launched his book, "An Insider's Guide to Business: Secrets from An Entrepreneur's Playbook.  Roger's web site is https://linktr.ee/thrivemorewithrogermartin

Interview with John Burdett, who is the CEO and Founder of Fast Slow Motion, a consulting firm specializing helping businesses grow & scale using technology. Burdett founded FSM in 2014, it has grown to a fully remote team of more than 130 people, & has completed more than 2,000 projects for 900 clients & counting across the U.S. For five consecutive years, Fast Slow Motion has appeared on Inc. 5000 list fastest-growing private companies in U.S.  His web site is https://www.fastslowmotion.com/ 

Interview with Kisha Wynter, who is a leadership consultant, executive coach, and trailblazer in women's leadership strategy, and has over two decades of corporate experience in Fortune 500 companies. As the visionary Founder and CEO of Wynter Rich Enterprises, she has an impressive track record of developing and training leaders in over 50 countries. Kisha is dedicated to guiding organizations in creating inclusive cultures where every individual can thrive, regardless of their background. Kisha is passionate about helping leaders recognize and leverage what makes them distinctive so that they can break through perceived limitations and reach their full potential.  She is also the author of the upcoming book, "Your Power Unleashed: How Savvy Women Use Courage to Get Promoted, Get Paid, and Find Fulfillment." Her web site is https://www.yourpowerunleashed.org/bookresources

Interview with Barb Davids, who is the founder of Compass Digital Strategies since 2018, is a digital marketer with over 25 years of experience. She's not here for the fluff – Barb's passion lies in providing direct, results-oriented digital marketing solutions for ambitious business owners. When she's not behind the laptop, she's out running with her dog, Stone, in whatever city she's in at the time.   Her web site is https://compassdigitalstrategies.com/

Interview with Mickie Kennedy, who is an expert at helping small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility through tier-1 press release distribution. Mickie founded eReleases 25+ years ago after realizing that small businesses desperately need a press release service they can actually afford, giving them access to the media and to a national newswire – all with a personal touch. Mickie lives in Baltimore County with his family and two feuding cats. He enjoys British science fiction and acknowledges an unhealthy addiction to diet soda. Mickie holds an MFA in Creative Writing with an emphasis in Poetry from George Mason University. He still writes poetry most Monday nights (virtually) with a group of fellow misfits. His web site is https://www.ereleases.com/plan/

Interview with Philip Blackett,  who is an author, consultant and entrepreneur who previously has worked with FedEx, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Chick-Fil-A. He got his Masters of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, his MBA from Harvard Business School and his Bachelor's Degree majoring in Political Science and Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Philip has previously been featured in Business Insider, Entrepreneur magazine, Forbes and LinkedIn, as well as a number of podcasts. When Philip is not fulfilling his purpose to Grow God's People, Grow God's Businesses and Grow God's Kingdom, he enjoys reading, cheering on his Tar Heels, and raising his twin daughters with his wife Mayra. His web site is https://www.PhilipBlackett.com

Interview with Philippa Gamse, who owners and marketing executives of small to medium-sized companies hire to find actionable insights in their digital analytics, and to make recommendations that will grow their business and reduce wasted spending, because many are missing those “hidden gems”. She has over 20 years of experience in translating the metrics into creative ideas to move the business forward and creating effective, data-driven digital strategies designed to achieve goals and maximize return on investment - and all in understandable English, not techy jargon! Philippa's web site is https://www.websitesthatwin.com/ebook/

Interview with Debra Bowers, who is a seasoned marketing guru with decades of experience in all forms of advertising and marketing. She specializes in creative strategy, creating campaigns that drive business & sales coaching. Her spiritual healing journey has been crucial to her success. Debra is committed to sharing her struggles and helping other women develop emotional strength and confidence. She is passionate about women's issues and Co-hosts a podcast titled Deals with Heels Where Female Entrepreneurs Thrive where she discusses marketing & Sales Strategy, Mindset & Personal Growth. Her web site is https://dealswithheels.com

Interview with Ed Kowalski, who is a BPO/REO Specialist, Team Builder, Lead Generation Expert, Realtor Coach. With unwavering determination and a resilient spirit, Ed rose to become one of the top REO agents in the Northeast region, consistently achieving sales figures exceeding $10 million annually for over five consecutive years. Ed's journey is marked by milestones, having completed over 20,000 Broker Price Opinions (BPOs) and selling over 1000 homes as a listing agent for investors, hedge funds, banks and government institutions. His web site is https://toptierrealtor.com/

Interview with Bandhul Bansul, who is an investor, advisor, entrepreneur, speaker and mentor. He is a blockchain maximalist who believes and endorses the power of decentralization and community-driven initiatives in every sphere of life. Bandhul is a driven, self-motivated professional with deep expertise in growth, engagement and marketing, management consulting, and corporate strategy. He has proven P&L ownership and leadership skills, with a track record in managing cross-functional teams and clients from various industries.  His web site is https://bandhulbansal.com/

Interview with Marilyn Jenkins, who is a digital marketing veteran with over 16 years of experience, is the founder of MJ Media Group, LLC and Law Marketing Zone. Her expertise lies in leveraging paid advertising and SEO, particularly for optimizing Google Business Profiles, to propel business growth. Ms. Jenkins has a proven track record of success, having helped numerous businesses achieve significant growth through her strategic marketing programs. Many of her clients have surpassed the 7-figure mark in sales, with some experiencing impressive returns on investment (ROI) as high as 14x.  Her web site is https://maximizeyourgbp.com

Interview with Jason Barnard, who is an entrepreneur and CEO of Kalicube. Jason specialises in Online Brand Management and his superhero skill is his ability to influence and reshape Google's focus on an individual or a company. Jason is also a conference speaker, author and podcast host. Jason Barnard is both the CEO and the founder of Kalicube, a groundbreaking software company that, through the Kalicube Pro SaaS platform, helps clients optimise their Brand SERP and manage their Knowledge Panel. His web site is https://kalicube.com/about/invite-jason/invite-jason-barnard-on-your-podcast/

Interview with Greg Mohr, who is a visionary entrepreneur, Wall Street Journal Best Selling author, and the driving force behind Franchise Maven.  As the CEO and founder of Franchise Maven, Gregory has been a guiding force for hundreds of individuals and business owners, helping them navigate the complex world of franchising. His track record speaks volumes – 260 people empowered to open 500 franchise territories under his guidance. His web site is https://gregmohr7-franchisemaven.zohobookings.com/#/franchisemaven

Interview with Mark Wonderlin, who  is the visionary founder of Mosaic Media Films, a leading force in the world of video production and marketing. With a passion for crafting creative business videos that don't just captivate but convert, Mark has carved a niche for himself in the video marketing industry. As the driving force behind Mosaic Media Films, Mark brings more than expertise in video production – he brings a strategic marketing mindset. What sets his company apart is the unwavering focus on the marketing side of video content. Mark collaborates closely with clients, delving into the sales & marketing strategies of their businesses and funnels. This deep understanding allows him to create videos strategically tailored to drive traffic and boost sales.  His web site is https://mosaicmediafilms.com/resources

Interview with Chris Lautenslager, who is a seasoned sales and business veteran with a Masters in Finance and Economics from Northwestern University. His forty-year career began on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, where he started his first business in partnership with his brother Curtis. With the introduction of electronic trading, he transitioned to Wall Street to participate in this disruptive new technology. As a Senior Sales Executive with some of the world's most prominent financial institutions, Chris learned the business practices that can propel or crush a company's potential for success. He was able to apply those lessons as a Founder and Board Member of a small business which developed into a publicly listed company on NASDAQ. Driven by an unshakable desire to partner with the leaders of small and medium businesses, Chris founded GET LOOPED, LLC as a platform to showcase the value and benefits of a collective prosperity for people, businesses and communities. Today, he helps businesses and CEOs incorporate prosperity in collaboration with profitability into their business practices. His web site is https://get-looped.com/

Interview with Alan and Angie Thomas.  On March 2, 2017, at the age of 55, Alan Thomas stepped on his scale and it read 304 pounds. Literally panic set in. It was the day after his 31st wedding anniversary, and 3 thoughts ran through his mind. First, he could not recall ever meeting a 65-year-old man that was more than 100 pounds overweight. His experience as a life insurance professional told him that he had less than 10 years to live. Second, he would likely be known as his wife Angie's first husband since he would probably be dead in less than 10 years. Third, that all the dreams he hoped to accomplish in the future would be cut short by his obesity. In that state of panic, while still standing on the scale, Alan reached for his cell phone and snapped a picture, because at that moment he made the decision to never see those numbers on a scale that he stood on again... Fast forward 260 days, Alan stepped on the same scale and weighed 175 pounds. He conquered a lifelong battle with obesity in 260 days. His wife,Angie, also lost 63 pounds in 190 days. Alan and Angie had been on dozens and dozens of diets and exercise plans and never been able to take off the weight. Today, Alan and Angie coach their clients to lose weight. The process, known as "Rethink Dieting," gets incredible results but Alan and Angie never tell anyone what to eat or what exercises to do but their clients unlock their potential as the weight releases. According to Alan, "If a diet or exercise plan were the answer, everyone would already be at their ideal weight. "The solution is never a diet it's a decision. Their web site is https://transformmyfuture.com/victor  

Interview with Jeff Altgilbers, who is a consistent 7 figure earner in the network marketing industry, and who has 45 years experience in the industry. Jeff also has 200 people on his team who have made a million dollars, so he is great at helping others succeed. He has a lot of awesome wisdom to share. You can reach out to Jeff on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.altgilbers His web site is https://jeffaltgilbers.com/

Interview with Drewbie Wilson, who has done over $13 million in sales through sheer grit, no gimmicks. He is also a Weight Loss Warrior.  He dropped a whopping 100+ pounds the hard way, and it was all about transforming his mindset before his body followed suit.  Drewbie is also a Brand Builder and Best-Selling Author. From tech support in a software startup to Vice President of a multi-million dollar consulting company, Drewbie understands what it means to start at the bottom and work his way to the top. He is also a podcast host. Drewbie's web site is https://callthedamnleads.com/freebookoffer  

Interview with David Ask, who is a standout in the world of entrepreneurship and product development. David is the driving force behind StatGuardPlus.com, a product showcased in over 3,000 retail giants like The Home Depot and Lowe's. Alongside this success, he spearheads two mastermind groups under the prestigious "ISI Mastermind" banner. David is passionate about personal growth, overcoming obstacles and dialing in on uniqueness of purpose. David is the lead coach for Dr. Andy Garrett's True North Blueprint which helps people become the most resilient people on earth. His web site is https://statguardplus.com/  

Interview with Brook Bishop, who has 20+ years in the business of Personal Development and human elevation. Brooks experience spans Business Consulting, Practice Management, Personal and Business Coaching, Live Events, and Product Development/Launches. Brook has had the privilege to work with the biggest names in Personal Development, from the largest Real Estate Coaching company in the world (Buffini and Company) as their Director of Sales to working alongside Tony Robbins for 15 years as his Executive of Business Solutions. In addition, Brook has partnered and supported the Chiropractic community with Dr Timothy Gay, Dr. James Sigafoose and Dr Reggie Gold. In the world of Coaching Brook has worked with over 50,000 individual coaching clients from every walk of life in virtually every country on Earth. He's created coaching training, corporate coaching programs, and coaching sales strategies from his vast experience and coaching studies.  His web site is https://www.closeeveryone.com/optin

Interview with Staeven Frey, who is the adorkable Founder and the Chief Brand Scientist at Quantum Branding. He helps brands become authentic and memorable category leaders through the power of BrandScience™. BrandScience is the core of what fuels a successful brand's growth, sales, and marketing. Staeven's web site is https://bit.ly/brandsciencechecklist His Linktree is https://linktr.ee/staevenfrey

Interview with Kieron James, who is an entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in launching and scaling start-up businesses in the ICT sector He is the CEO and Founder of Wonderful, a company that provides simple, fast, and secure instant bank payment technology. By leveraging Open Banking and at just 1p per transaction, Wonderful payments are much cheaper than debit and credit card processing. Kieron is also a Non-Executive Director at the Fundraising Regulator, where I contribute to the regulation and promotion of ethical fundraising practices in the UK.  His web site is https://wonderful.co.uk

Interview with Steve Anderson, who is an expert in strategic risk and business growth. Drawing on decades of experience in the insurance industry, he wrote The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, which has become a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller. With hundreds of thousands of followers, Steve has been handpicked by LinkedIn as one of the world's most influential thought leaders. His web site is https://www.TheBezosLetters.com

Interview with Jake Stahl, who is a pioneer in conversational dynamics and a highly regarded fractional Chief Learning Officer. He is revolutionizing sales through his 'Adaptive Conversational Blueprint,' turning sales professionals into relational architects capable of forging profound connections with prospects. Integral to his approach is the 2/10 Rule, which challenges traditional perspectives on conversation and emphasizes the importance of rhythm and cadence. With a rich background spanning 30 years, Jake has shared his expertise in training and development across six countries, impacting over 10,000 individuals. His web site is https://jakestahlconsulting.com/

Interview with Femi Doyle-Marshall, who is a leading business growth consultant, time management coach, speaker, author, and founder of REBOOTX Academy Entrepreneur Incubator. His web site is https://purposefulchecklist.com

Interview with John Brink, who was born in Nazi-occupied Holland at the beginning of the Second World War. From the time he could walk, his days often consisted of foraging for food with his brother and sister. His mother was left to raise the three kids alone when their father was drafted into the Dutch Army. They wouldn't know if he was alive until the liberation of their village, by Canadian soldiers, on April 12, 1945. This was the exact moment John determined he would make his life in Canada … the land of his heroes. He was only five years old.   After serving in the Dutch Air Force for two years, John subsequently emigrated to Canada in July 1965, arriving in Prince George with $25.47 in his pocket. John's other lifelong dream of owning a sawmill came to fruition 10 years later in 1975 with the creation of Brink Forest Products, which has since become North America's leading secondary manufacturer of value-added wood products.   At 83, John continues to success in his role as President and CEO of the Brink Group of Companies and 10+ other companies. John is the author of three books and the host of the ON THE BRINK Podcast series. He is also a fierce advocate for erasing the stigma surrounding ADHD, something John has lived with his entire life.   In recognition of John's lifelong achievements, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Laws Degree by the University of Northern British Columbia. Less than a month later, he also received the Order of B.C. in June 2019, the highest achievement a civilian in BC, Canada can achieve. His web site is http://www.johnabrink.com

Interview with Eric McHugh, who is President of SHOPX web3 ecommerce, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Dataing and ai powered matchmaking. In the past, Eric founded a Saas platform that replaced affiliate codes for ecommerce brands, worked as a constant for Fortune 500 companies, helped Snap optimize their ad algorithm, supported the research team at Carnegie Mellon University in their dark matter research, and interned abroad in Barcelona Spain. His web site is https://shopx.co/

Interview with Doug Thorpe, who is an executive coach and business advisor who provides personalized, one-on-one coaching services to help entrepreneurs and other professionals reach their full potential.  Doug's clients include corporate giants like ExxonMobil, UPS, Mizuho Bank, Centerpoint, and Bank of America. He has also worked for local and regional mid-cap brands like Brightview, Crane Logistics, Regions Bank, Franklin Covey, and the Houston Society for the Performing Arts. Doug's blog was ranked in the Top 100 Leadership Blogs List in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 plus he has over 200,000 social media followers. His web site is https://dougthorpe.com