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1618: This Ethical Hacker Reveals Why Your Small Business Is the #1 Target w/ Rick Bohm

Think your small business is too insignificant to be a target for hackers? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Rick Bohm, a former corporate CISO turned ethical hacker and founder of Summit Cyber Group and SimpleSec. Rick pulls back the curtain on the very real and evolving threats facing entrepreneurs today, from sophisticated AI-driven phishing scams to the false sense of security provided by big-name hosting companies. This isn't about fear-mongering; it's about empower

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Nov. 12, 2026

1618: This Ethical Hacker Reveals Why Your Small Business Is the #1 Target w/ Rick Bohm

Think your small business is too insignificant to be a target for hackers? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Rick Bohm, a former corporate CISO turned ethical hacker and founder of Summit Cyber Group and SimpleSec. Rick pulls back the curtain on the very real and evolving threats facing entrepreneurs today, from sophisticated AI-driven phishing scams to the false sense of security provided by big-name hosting companies. This isn't about fear-mongering; it's about empower
1617
Nov. 11, 2026

1617: Think Bigger: How to Create an Entire Universe Around Your Business Idea w/ Dr. Xiao Yuan

Dr. Xiao Yuan takes us on a breathtaking journey from author to the creator of an entire IP universe. It all started with A-bao, a character inspired by a simple delivery package and Dr. Yuan’s deeply personal story of adoption and the search for belonging. In this episode, she reveals how that single book idea blossomed into a creative world spanning publishing, music, children's content, and a non-profit mission. This episode is a masterclass in transforming personal experience into a scalable
1616
Nov. 10, 2026

1616: "Burn the Boats": The Military Mindset Every Entrepreneur Needs w/ Michael Baucum

From serving with Navy SEALs in Afghanistan to founding a thriving consulting firm, Michael Baucum’s journey is a masterclass in leveraging unique life experience to build a powerful business. In this episode, the 20-year retired Naval officer reveals how he transitioned from high-stakes military operations to the world of entrepreneurship, bridging the critical gap between innovative tech companies and the U.S. military. This conversation is packed with lessons on military-grade discipline, fin
1615
Nov. 9, 2026

1615: He Makes Paintings Blind People Can Read By Hand... Here's What It Teaches About Business w/ Jack Defay

Ever felt like your career path was too non-linear to make sense? This episode with Jack Defay, founder of Museum Scan, proves that a diverse background is an entrepreneur's greatest asset. Jack combines his training as an engineer from Cornell and Princeton with his experience exiting a digital marketing agency to build a truly groundbreaking company. Museum Scan uses 3D scanning and fabrication to make museum collections interactive and accessible, from creating tactile paintings for blind vis
1614
Nov. 8, 2026

1614: Is your business alive? These 12 things answer that question...

Does your business look and feel alive? In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on the hidden and subconscious trust signals that every potential customer, partner, and referral looks for when checking you out online. Inspired by a simple yet powerful observation—the outdated copyright year in a website's footer—Brian shares the internal checklist his own team uses to vet businesses. This isn't just about looking professional; it's about proving you're still in the game, you pa
1613
Nov. 6, 2026

1613: The Human Validation Layer: AI's Next Billion-Dollar Opportunity w/ Prinston Palmer

In this mind-bending episode, Prinston Palmer, the founder of QuantumHarmony and architect behind Artemis City, reveals how the future of work is not just about AI—it's about harmonizing human expertise with intelligent agentic systems. Prinston breaks down his revolutionary concept of building AI workflows modeled after a living, breathing city, where specialized AI agents act as citizens with specific jobs. This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur who wants to move beyond basic chatb

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Jasmine Star’s Hybrid Offer Strategy: Why Selling Results Beats Selling Online Courses

In 2016, Jasmine Star launched her first online course for $197. Five days later, she had generated $255,000. By the end of the year, that same course had produced more than seven figures in revenue. It was the kind of success story that inspired …
Nov. 11, 2026

Mindset Innovations Consulting: How Dave Machovsky Turns Supervisors Into Leaders

Dave Machovsky started on the manufacturing floor at 18 and worked his way up to director of operations, watching great workers get promoted into leadership with no one teaching them how to lead. As the founder, president and CEO of Mindset Innovati…
Nov. 10, 2026

Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis Warns About AI’s Next Big Danger and What Entrepreneurs Must Know

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