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The Systems Behind a 50-Car Turo Fleet with George Madden | EP. 228 Jan 16, 2026

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What does it actually take to turn car rentals into a real business?

This week, I’m sitting down with George Madden, founder of Car Rental Coach and one of the largest Turo hosts in Pittsburgh, to break down how he built and scaled a 50+ car fleet generating serious annual revenue.

We talk about the systems behind scaling, why most people get stuck treating car rentals like a side hustle, and what it really takes to automate, grow, and protect profitability in today’s rental market. George also shares the biggest mistakes new hosts make, what he would do if he were starting over today, and how entrepreneurs can think long-term when building income through car rentals.

If you’re curious about Turo, passive income myths, or building a business that actually works, this episode is for you.

If you want this tweaked to sound even more friend-to-friend or more high-level and polished, say the word and I’ll dial it in.

Millennial's, It's Back | OFF TOPIC EP.139 Jan 13, 2026

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This episode is a full-circle moment for millennials. From new tech that looks suspiciously like what we grew up with, to the realization that the world genuinely needs Kellie Pickler back in its life, we talk about why nostalgia is having a moment and why it actually makes sense.

We get into how technology is looping back around, why CRS Week felt like one big déjà vu, and how country music weekly still holds a special place in our routines. Sometimes the future looks a lot like the past, just with better branding.

Building the NEAT Life with Ashley & Marrisa from NEAT Method | EP. 227 Jan 09, 2026

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What if organization was not just about having a tidy home, but about improving your health, mindset, and quality of life?

In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer, the co-founders behind NEAT Method, to talk about how a simple idea turned into a nationally recognized organization brand. We dive into the connection between wellness and your environment, what it really takes to scale a service-based business, and how staying organized can completely change how you show up in life and work.

Whether you are a creative, entrepreneur, designer, or just someone craving more calm at home, this conversation will change how you think about organization.

January Is a Social Experiment | OFF TOPIC EP. 138 Jan 08, 2026

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This episode is a very real, very tired take on the strongest Monday of the year. The one where half the room does not care anymore and the other half is deep into New Year’s resolutions, starving, sore, and silently regretting everything. There is not enough caffeine in the world to soften it, so we suffer together.

We talk about why these first two weeks of January feel socially terrifying, why everything magically returns to normal once resolutions quietly disappear, and how people are way more jealous of what you have than the work it took to get there.

Also, important question: does everyone have a favorite burner on their stove or is that just me?

If you are exhausted, overstimulated, hungry, caffeinated, or simply surviving January, this one’s for you.

Daylighting Done Right with Wayne Feltman | EP. 226 Jan 02, 2026

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With over 25 years at VELUX, one of the most trusted names in daylighting, Wayne Feltman has spent his career helping builders, remodelers, roofers, interior designers, architects, and homeowners integrate skylights with confidence. In this episode, Wayne breaks down the real design and performance challenges professionals face and how smarter skylight solutions can elevate residential projects. He also shares how VELUX’s franchise style dealer development program is helping roofers and residential construction entrepreneurs build daylight focused businesses without the typical franchise fees.

Leading at the Highest Level with Dave Garrison | EP. 225 Dec 26, 2025

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What does it really take to lead at the top and keep growing once you get there?

In this episode, I sit down with Dave Garrison, a leadership strategist with over 25 years of experience as a CEO, board member, and strategic advisor to both public and private companies in the U.S. and around the world, including Ameritrade. Dave is the cofounder of Garrison Growth, where he helps organizations of all sizes unlock better performance from their teams.

Dave is also a long-standing member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and currently chairs YPO’s Leadership Development Network, serving more than 30,000 qualified CEOs globally. His work has shaped how top leaders think about communication, accountability, and sustained growth.

We dive into what separates good leaders from truly great ones, how CEOs can scale themselves alongside their companies, and why leadership development is not optional at the highest levels. Dave also shares insights from his Harvard Business School MBA, his experience with EOS, DISC, and neuro-linguistic programming, and what he’s learned from coaching thousands of leaders worldwide.

If you’re a founder, executive, or ambitious leader looking to elevate your impact and lead with clarity, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom you can apply immediately.

What Even Are These Toys?! | OFF TOPIC 137 Dec 24, 2025

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This episode is a full pop culture pulse check. I break down the most talked about Christmas toys of 2025, from interactive throwbacks making a huge comeback to franchise driven sets kids and collectors are obsessing over. If you want to know what parents are scrambling to find and what’s actually worth the hype, this is your guide.

Then I shift gears into one of the most interesting music conversations of the year. Tyler Hubbard opens up about Florida Georgia Line, not from a reunion angle, but from a place of healing and rebuilding friendship. We talk about why that matters, how massive FGL’s impact still is in 2025, and what their streaming numbers reveal compared to today’s biggest country artists.

It’s toys, nostalgia, numbers, and real talk about growth, legacy, and what actually lasts when the spotlight changes.

Empowerment, Branding & Building a Legacy with Lateshia Pearson | EP. 224 Dec 19, 2025

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Lateshia Pearson is changing the mindset of women across the globe. As the founder of Women Brunch, CEO of Lateshia Pearson Enterprise, Inc., and creator of the Empower Me Sis mentorship program, Lateshia has built a powerful ecosystem rooted in purpose, confidence, and community.

In this episode, we talk about entrepreneurship, luxury branding, self belief, and what it really takes to step outside your comfort zone and become the highest version of yourself. Lateshia shares insights from her journey as a business leader, mentor, and TV personality on Oprah Winfrey Network’s hit show Belle Collective, along with the mindset shifts that help women build businesses, practice self care, and lead with intention.

If you are an entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or someone looking for real motivation and clarity, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger and move boldly.

Life Before Caller ID | OFF TOPIC 135 Dec 18, 2025

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In this episode, I cover a little bit of everything.

I finally fell for a TikTok food trend and tried the viral onion boil, and honestly, it kind of changed me. We also need to talk about why The Polar Express has always been unsettling, because I cannot be the only one who feels this way.

Then there is AI Justin Bieber, which opens a whole new conversation about how weird the internet is getting. I also spiral into a thought about life before caller ID and how people survived not knowing who was calling them, especially the ones who just needed one simple question answered.

And of course, we end it by talking about people roasting Luke Combs album covers, because the internet will always internet.

This episode is completely off topic, slightly unhinged, and exactly the kind of conversations that happen when you let your brain wander.

Inside a Half-Million Sq Ft Operation with Jamie Holm | EP. 223 Dec 12, 2025

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In this episode, I’m joined by Jaime Holm, Founder and VP of Design at Tinker Tin Company — a powerhouse manufacturing brand that now spans over 500,000 square feet across the USA and Mexico. Jaime shares how she scaled from idea to impact, building an in-house operation that handles engineering, design, prototyping, and project management all under one roof.

We dig into the behind-the-scenes realities of manufacturing at scale, including how Tinker Tin produces 10,000+ units for major national retailers like Boot Barn, Barnes & Noble, Maxi Cosi, and even Red Bull. Jaime breaks down the mindset, systems, and leadership required to grow big without losing the creativity and grit that started it all.

If you’re an entrepreneur, product designer, or someone obsessed with building something bigger than yourself, this conversation will leave you inspired — and ready to think bigger.

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