Entrepreneur, Among Other Things
Entrepreneur, among other things...
“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, cook a meal, fight efficiently, and die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.”
― Robert A. Heinlein
I talk to the most interesting people we can find in business, finance, science, art, technology, and human improvement and try to learn from them.
Episodes
168 episodes
#149 - Tim Lidman - Will AI Kill Us All or Just Make Us More Productive?
Timothy (Tim) Lidman is a serial tech operator, former Accenture partner, and the Co-Founder & CEO of Clyde AI. With over two decades of experience navigating enterprise software at WebEx, Cisco, and SAP, Tim previously co-founded ThinkTank...
S18 | Amberly Lago | Stop Fighting Alone: How Connection & Vulnerability Build Real Strength.
Are you constantly pushing through exhaustion, hiding your struggles, and telling yourself to "suck it up"? You aren't alone, but independence carried to the extreme is an illusion that leads straight to burnout. In this video, we...
S-17 - Chris Gray: The Behavioral Alignment Framework: Why Customers Buy (and Join) Brands
Discover why cheap tricks and fake urgency ruin long-term brand equity, and how to use clinical psychology to influence customer behavior ethically. In this breakdown, Dr. Chris Gray reveals how to align your strategy with real consumer motivat...
S-16 - Anthony Bourke: The Debrief Culture: How High Performers Fix Mistakes Without Ego
In this recap episode, former fighter pilot Anthony Bourke reveals the exact operational playbook used by elite aviators to eliminate useless corporate meetings and build high-accountability teams. Learn how replacing lengthy sit-downs with 5-m...
#148 - James Tsai: Why Treat-Based Dog Training Fails And How to Fix Reactive Behavior
James Tsai is a canine behavioral expert, author of The Soul of a Dog, and founder of the Arf Arf Bark Bark Rescue Foundation. Specializing in the rehabilitation of extreme, high-arousal aggression and severely traumatized dogs, James rejects m...
S-15 - Jack Oujo: How an Ex-Minor League Umpire Built an $800M Wealth Management Firm
Former minor league baseball umpire Jack Oujo shares how he transitioned from poverty and getting released at age 30 to building an $800 million wealth management firm. Jack breaks down the rise of AI technology in sports officiating and its im...
#147 - Neil Seeman: How to Lead High-Performing Teams Using the SCARF Model
Neil Seeman is an author, researcher, and entrepreneur dedicated to decoding workplace psychology and founder mental health. Drawing from extensive research on the unspoken emotional toll of entrepreneurship, Neil exposes the stark realities of...
S-14 - Paul Ross: Hypnotic Language Patterns That Force Prospects to Convince Themselves.
Master the architecture of subcellular persuasion in this definitive breakdown of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and power dynamics for high-ticket sales. If traditional sales training has failed you, it’s because your prospects lack focus,...
#146 - Matthew Edward Pohl: Profit, People, or Process? The Growth Framework That Changes Everything
What separates businesses that scale from those that get stuck? In this episode, Matthew Edward Pohl shares a practical framework for navigating the seven stages of business growth. Drawing from his own entrepreneurial journey, he explains why ...
S-13 - Kam Knight: The Science of Self-Sabotage: Why You Can’t Get Things Done. #selfsabotaging
Kam Knight is an international best-selling author and mental performance coach whose work has transformed how people think, learn, and focus. With over a dozen books on speed reading, memory improvement, concentration, and mind mapping, Kam ha...
#145 - Tony Vieira: What Energy Drink Labels Don't Tell You | Brewing Expert Explains Everything.
What really goes into your favorite beer, hard seltzer, or energy drink? In this episode of the EAOT Podcast, we sit down with Tony Vieira, a brewing and beverage industry veteran with over 36 years of experience at Anheuser-Busch, Coors, and M...
S-12 - Jay Jacobson: Why Being Present is Your Ultimate Competitive Advantage; 45 Years of Reading the Room
Jay Jacobson is a veteran leader with over 45 years of experience in the funeral service industry, where he mastered the art of radical hospitality and high-stakes crisis management. A dedicated consultant and coach, Jay empowers the next gener...
S-11 - Corey Parchman: Transitioning from Professional Sports to Business Acquisition. #insight
In this throwback episode from our June series, we sit down with former NFL wide receiver and successful business acquirer, Corey Parchman. Corey shares the unfiltered reality of life in the "Not For Long" league and how he successfully bridged...
S10 - Larry Kesslin: Redefining Success: Moving From Constant Hustle to True Significance
Are you chasing success but still feeling disconnected at the top? In this episode, Larry Kesslin breaks down "The Success Trap" and explains why high-achievers often feel empty despite checking every box. Discover the critical difference betwe...
#144 - Mark Steiner: From Hollywood PA to Tech CEO: Bootstrapping A Tech Giant With No Tech Background
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Steiner, the founder and CEO of Gig Salad, the ultimate event marketplace connecting planners with entertainers. Born in New Jersey , Mark started his career in the entertainment world as a Hollywood produ...
#143 - Corey Parchman: NFL to Business: Transitioning From Pro Athlete to Multi-Million Dollar Business Acquirer
Former NFL wide receiver turned successful real estate developer and business acquirer, Corey Parchman, joins the podcast to share his incredible journey. From his high school quarterback days and a standout career at Ball State to navigating t...
S9 - Mark Gober: The "Whirlpool" Paradigm Shift: From Wall Street Nihilism to a Unified Consciousness
Mark Gober is an author, researcher, and host of the podcast series Where Is My Mind?. Formerly a partner at a Silicon Valley strategy firm and an investment banker at UBS in New York, his worldview shifted radically in 2016 following a persona...
#142 - Mike Yarbrough: From Software Dev to 7-Figure Artisan: The Power of Storytelling in Business
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Yarbrough, the visionary founder of Rustic and Main, to explore his fascinating evolution from tech to touch. Mike shares his early entrepreneurial roots from childhood side hustles to navigating the highs...
#141 - Mark Gober: Beyond Nihilism: Declassified Psychic Spying, Remote Viewing, and Spirituality
Mark Gober is an author, researcher, and host of the podcast series Where Is My Mind?. Formerly a partner at a Silicon Valley strategy firm and an investment banker at UBS in New York, his worldview shifted radically in 2016 following a persona...
#140 - Jack Oujo: Too Smart to be an Umpire: Building Success Through Unreasonable Hospitality
In this episode of the EAOT Podcast, we sit down with Jack Oujo, the former professional baseball umpire who turned a career-ending "release" into a multi-million dollar wealth management firm. Jack shares the gritty reality of minor league pov...
#139 - Randy Hux: The Problem with Financial Advisors, Wall Street, Federal Government, and How to Survive
Randy Hux is a seasoned investment advisor and the founder of one of the fastest-growing advisory firms in Louisiana. With a degree in accounting and finance from Texas A&M and experience as a CPA at Ernst & Young, Randy brings deep ana...
#138 - Eric Robinson: Life in the FBI: From Preacher to Breacher. Taking Down Rod Blagojevich, the CIA, and the Epstein Files
Eric Robinson’s career is a masterclass in the art of the pivot. For years, he served as a Baptist pastor and dedicated church planter, navigating the deep emotional and spiritual needs of his community. However, the relentless pressure of mini...
S8 | Ari Rastegar: How to Scale: The Founder vs. CEO Identity Crisis | The High-Performance Audit.
In this compelling episode of the EAOT Podcast, I sit down with Ari Rastegar, the "recovering attorney" turned real estate titan and founder of Rastegar Property Group. Ari shares his incredible journey from a $3,500 loan to managing a portfoli...
#137- Jay Jacobson: The Funeral Business, How to Have a Great Funeral, and Building Leadership
In this episode of the EAOT Podcast, we sit down with Jay Jacobson, a veteran funeral director and entrepreneur with 45 years of experience. Jay shares his unique journey from living in a funeral home basement to mastering the art of "Radical H...
#136 - Peter Holtz: Why Your CPA Isn't Your Tax Planner and How Business Owners Can Pay Less in Taxes
Stop losing sleep over after-hours accounting and outdated financial reports. Peter Holtz, a former Big 4 accountant and multi-company CFO, spent 20+ years watching traditional CPAs disappear after April, leaving business owners to face climbin...