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1565: How Black Menswear Turns Style to Power and Profit with NeAndre Broussard
From sharp suits and street flash mobs to global media features, my guest NeAndre Broussard has spent his life on one mission: change the way the world sees Black men and the way Black men see themselves. In this episode, I talk with NeAndre, the founder of Black Menswear, about how a simple idea a network of Black men in suits turned into a movement, a media force, and a business. We get into why powerful visuals can do what speeches and debates often can’t, how intentional media reshapes narratives about Black men, and how community and culture can sit at the center of a real, profitable brand.
You’ll hear how NeAndre’s viral flash mob photo shoots started, why he focused on joy, excellence, and visibility instead of trauma, and how Black Menswear grew from a creative idea into a platform for partnerships, revenue, and opportunity. We also talk about what it takes to lead a movement while still paying the bills, how he thinks about brand, community, and profit, and the mindset shifts Black men and allies can make to support this kind of change. If you’re a founder, creator, or just someone who cares about how stories about Black men get told, this episode will help you see how image, media, and community can work together to build both legacy and income.
Quotes:
“One flash mob photo shoot can do more for a young Black boy’s self-image than a hundred debates about stereotypes.”
“When you control the image, you shift the narrative. Once the narrative moves, opportunity follows.”
“We don’t just wear suits we rewrite the script on what it means to be a Black man.”
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1564: Practical Roadmap to 100 Percent Clean Energy Worldwide with Mark Z. Jacobson
From smoggy San Diego tennis courts to shaping the Green New Deal, my guest Mark Z. Jacobson has spent his life answering one question: How do we actually fix air pollution and climate change? In this episode, I talk with the Stanford professor and director of the Atmosphere/Energy Program about why we don’t need miracle technologies we just need to deploy the clean solutions that already work. You’ll hear why many “solutions” like carbon capture, blue hydrogen, biofuels, and new nuclear are expensive distractions, how wind, water, and solar can reliably power the grid 100%, and why electrifying everything (cars, heating, cooking, industry) slashes both energy use and deaths from air pollution.
Mark also walks me through real-world data from 150+ country-level transition plans, his own 100% renewable home, and why the biggest barrier now isn’t technology it’s politics, misinformation, and lack of focus. If you’re a founder, policymaker, or just a concerned citizen wondering whether we’re doomed or if the solutions are real, this episode will help you see what actually works, what doesn’t, and how you and I can both help accelerate the transition.
Quotes:
“We don’t need miracle technologies to solve climate change we need the courage to deploy the solutions we already have.”
“Every year we delay the transition to clean energy, seven and a half million more people die from air pollution. Waiting is not neutral it’s deadly.”
“This isn’t a technology problem anymore; it’s a focus problem. When we ignore the distractions and double down on wind, water, and solar, a 100% clean energy world becomes inevitable.”
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1563: Understanding Transgender Identity and Workplace Inclusion with Wendy Cole
From childhood repression and medical gatekeeping to living authentically and educating others, Wendy Cole has walked the transgender journey in a way few have and she’s turned that lived experience into a powerful force for change. As a gender diversity consultant, speaker, and co‑host of the podcast Demystifying the Transgender Journey, Wendy helps organizations, communities, and leaders understand what it really means to be born transgender and how to create environments where everyone can belong.
In this episode, you’ll hear how early rejection and threats of institutionalization shaped Wendy’s life, what finally made transition possible in her 60s, and why she believes gender is “between the ears, not the legs.” You’ll learn how clear, compassionate education can replace fear with understanding, why focusing on the “60% in the middle” creates the biggest social impact, and how organizations can better support transgender and LGBTQ+ employees, customers, and community members.
Quotes:
“Gender is between the ears, not the legs your body is just the costume, not the character.” – Wendy Cole
“I didn’t transition to become someone else; I transitioned so the world could finally see who I’ve always been.” – Wendy Cole
“The most radical act a transgender person can take isn’t changing their body; it’s refusing to be ashamed of who they are.” – Wendy Cole
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1562: After-Sales Excellence Driving Customer Growth with Nigel Woodall
In this episode, you’ll hear why most companies obsess over new customers while quietly losing profitable existing ones, how to build simple after-sales processes that don’t require massive new budgets, and why empathy and listening are still the most powerful “technology” in your business. Nigel also shares common recurring mistakes he sees in SMEs like deleting unhandled inquiries every day and how a few low-cost changes can dramatically improve retention, margins, and morale.
If you’re a founder, owner, or leader at a small or medium-sized business who feels things are “not performing as well as they should,” this episode will show you how to plug the leaks, protect your revenue, and make after sales a core part of your growth strategy instead of an overlooked niche.
Quotes:
“You don’t need more leads“After sales isn’t a niche it’s the moment every customer decides whether to stay or leave.” – Nigel Woodall
“If you’re deleting inquiries, you’re deleting revenue and training customers to buy from someone else.” – Nigel Woodall
''You need to stop throwing today’s opportunities in the bin.” – Nigel Woodall
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1561: Create New Retirement Income Locating Unclaimed Assets with David Church
From recovering $71 million in “forgotten” money to turning everyday workers into six‑figure earners, David Church is the guy people call when they’ve hit a financial wall and need a real alternative to traditional retirement plans and side hustles. As the founder of Surplus Institute, David teaches a simple, repeatable system for locating surplus and unclaimed funds often tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars that rightfully belong to homeowners and everyday citizens, but are trapped behind red tape and confusing government processes.
You’ll hear how David helps over 50 and especially over 60 professionals replace their income, why banks and governments have little incentive to push this money back to its owners, and how you can build a business helping people claim what’s theirs without needing prior real estate or legal experience.
Quotes:
“Clarity turns hidden money into real money.” – David Church
“Follow up is where the big checks live.” – David Church
“Learn one market, master one system, replace your income.” – David Church
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1560: Why Buyers Say No, Use AI and Story to Win Deals with Maury Rogow
From de-confusing buyers to selling your superpower in an AI world, Maury Rogow is the strategist companies call when their “sales problem” is really a storytelling problem. As the author of Why Buyers Say No, Maury shows entrepreneurs and marketers how to stop blending in, break free from price wars, and build recurring revenue by asking the right questions, crafting epic stories, and leveraging emotional triggers. You’ll hear why jargon kills deals, how to discover your superpower, and why using AI for content is only part of the solution clarity is what makes you truly wealthy.
Maury also shares how Hollywood storytelling and high-tech sales taught him to craft compelling narratives that convert prospects into loyal customers. If you’re a founder, marketer, or business leader struggling to stand out in a crowded market, this episode will help you unlock your uniqueness, build trust, and close bigger deals without discounting.
Quotes:
“AI can make content cheap, but clarity can make you wealthy.” – Maury Rogow
“Most companies don’t lose because of product they lose because of confusion.” – Maury Rogow
“Your story is your superpower. Find what makes you unique and stand out.” – Maury Rogow
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1559: Fractional CFO for Seven and Eight Figure Businesses with Rob te Braake
I used to run my business feeling like I was flying blind with the numbers. In this episode, I sit down with Rob from Finance Insight Matters, a fractional CFO who helps seven and eight-figure online businesses turn messy financials into real growth. We talk about the finance hierarchy of needs, simplifying accounting, and using AI the right way to make smarter decisions.
Rob shares his journey from elite banking to building clean tech ventures in China and the lessons he learned about keeping things simple, focusing on profit, and knowing when to double down or move on. He also gives practical advice on cleaning up your books, preparing your business for growth or exit, and why transparency with your CFO or accountant matters. If you want to finally get control of your finances and scale with confidence, this episode is for you.
Quotes:
“Accounting is too important to leave to accountants alone your business decisions depend on a clean, reliable source of truth.”
“Focus on what you can control. Simplify your finances, your systems, and your strategy and the possibilities for growth multiply.”
“In business, go all in or get out. Double down on what works, or redirect your time to what will actually succeed.
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1558: Double Your Business Exit Without Debt or Equity with Marc Adams
From helping business owners “keep more of what they earn” to doubling their company’s value in months, Marc Adams is the expert founders call when they’re serious about exiting on their terms. As founder of Acquisitions for You and author of Secrets to 10X Your Business and Cashing Out Tax Free, he shows entrepreneurs how to avoid equity dilution, bypass debt, and maximize the payout from a sale. You’ll hear why most business owners leave 30–50% of their wealth on the table, how to prepare your company to be sellable without disruption, and why starting early is the key to keeping more of your legacy. Marc also shares how he turned personal adversity into a mission to help the “9 out of 10” business owners stuck in the broken system of exits.
If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, or business owner planning a future exit, this episode will help you think bigger, keep more of your hard-earned value, and start building a roadmap to a truly profitable sale.
Quotes:
“Most business owners leave half their payday on the table without even realizing it.” – Marc Adams
“You can double the value of your business without taking on debt or giving away equity.” – Marc Adams
“The real question isn’t what you sell your business for it’s how much actually goes in your bank.” – Marc Adams
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1557: Poetry, Freedom, and 1970s Counterculture Life with WL Gertz
From shaping New York’s underground poetry scene in the 1970s to transforming travel, memory, and history into haunting verse, WL Gertz is the poet readers turn to when they want art that survives the moment. As co‑founder of Dreams magazine, he helped define the Beat generation ethos spontaneous writing, anti‑materialism, jazz rhythms, Eastern philosophy, and personal liberation. Decades later, he channels a lifetime of adventures into his two poetry collections, Broken Dreams and Land of Forgotten Fish.
You’ll hear how decades of global travel from sleeping in European hostels to attending Woodstock shaped his worldview, why travel is a confidence and character builder, and how stepping outside your comfort zone can expand your mind. WL also shares how the digital age is reviving interest in the Beats, making music, poetry, and art more accessible than ever. He reflects on what makes poetry “good,” how stream of consciousness writing captures the complexity of life, and why publishing fuels continued creativity.
Quotes:
“Travel is the ultimate teacher you leave as a boy and return as a grown man.”
“Poetry isn’t about being obvious; it’s about stirring the mind and surviving time.”
“If it feels good, do it life is too short for hesitation and regrets.”
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1556: Stop Self-Sabotage and Take Control of Your Life with Mindset Coach Kevin Voisin
From waking up “sleeping giants” across five continents to building a new kind of school for the AI era, Kevin Voisin is the coach leaders call when their “mindset problem” is really a radical honesty problem. As Coach of Coaches and co‑creator of Apogee Strong micro‑schools, he shows entrepreneurs how to stop lying to themselves, break out of self‑sabotage, and operate as the force of nature they already are. You’ll hear why most “personal development” advice is fake, how to recognize when you’re at rock bottom and rock top, and why saying “I don’t know why this keeps happening” is almost always a lie. Kevin unpacks why perfection is a horizon you can never reach (but still need), how to live powerfully imperfect, and how to use AI as the “tractor of the mind” instead of a threat to your livelihood.
Kevin also shares how he thinks about parenting and education in a world where knowledge alone is no longer power only what you produce with it. If you’re an entrepreneur, parent, or emerging leader who secretly feels like an impostor despite your wins, this episode will help you reclaim choice, embrace discomfort, and build a life and business that match who you really are.
Quotes:
“You’re not a lost floatie in the ocean you’re a force of nature.” – Kevin Voisin
“Excellence is achievable. Perfection is a lie.” – Kevin Voisin
“Most people don’t have a self‑sabotage problem; they have a honesty problem with themselves.” – Kevin Voisin
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