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1539: The Billion-Dollar Problem Nobody Was Solving… Until Now w/ Tess Michaels

In this episode, serial entrepreneur Tess Michaels unveils the brilliant model behind Clasp, her venture-backed company that’s tackling the dual crisis of healthcare talent shortages and overwhelming student debt. Dubbed the "ROTC for healthcare," Clasp creates a powerful win-win by enabling employers to invest in future talent while they're still in school, helping repay their student loans in exchange for a multi-year work commitment. This episode is a masterclass in identifying a massive, sys

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1539
Aug. 12, 2026

1539: The Billion-Dollar Problem Nobody Was Solving… Until Now w/ Tess Michaels

In this episode, serial entrepreneur Tess Michaels unveils the brilliant model behind Clasp, her venture-backed company that’s tackling the dual crisis of healthcare talent shortages and overwhelming student debt. Dubbed the "ROTC for healthcare," Clasp creates a powerful win-win by enabling employers to invest in future talent while they're still in school, helping repay their student loans in exchange for a multi-year work commitment. This episode is a masterclass in identifying a massive, sys
1538
Aug. 11, 2026

1538: "No Margin, No Mission": The Business of Doing Good w/ Dr Amanda Young

Dr. Amanda Young joins the show to share her incredible journey from a PhD in Gerontology to founding MAL Consulting, a firm at the forefront of the booming aging-in-place industry. She breaks down how she turned deep frustration with her corporate role into the catalyst for launching a business that solves a massive societal need. This episode is a masterclass for any wantrepreneur or entrepreneur on how to leverage unique expertise, identify a scalable business model in an overlooked market, a
1537
Aug. 10, 2026

1537: How "Practical Action" Creates Real Change w/ Robert Espinoza

In a world of fragmented industries and complex problems, how can one entrepreneur bridge the gaps to create meaningful, systemic change? Robert Espinoza, founder of The CareWorks Project, joins us to share his incredible journey from navigating his parents' long-term care needs to launching a social enterprise that brings together the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. This episode is a masterclass in turning personal experience into a powerful mission and building a vehicle for tangib
1536
Aug. 9, 2026

1536: You HAVE TO remember this about finding the easy way!

Ever find yourself frustrated with how hard things feel in your business, constantly looking for a simpler path or an "easier" strategy? You're not alone. In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian Lofrumento tackles a seductive but dangerous concept that derails countless entrepreneurs: the idea of "easy." Drawing from a candid conversation with a friend, Brian breaks down why chasing what seems easier—whether it's a different target market, a lower price point, or a trendy business model like dropship
1535
Aug. 7, 2026

1535: This Founder Left DoorDash to Organize the World's Data w/ Shyamsunder Sriram

In a world where DoorDash can optimize your burrito delivery to the second, why is it so hard to make data-driven decisions about critical public issues like healthcare and the economy? Shyamsunder Sriram, a data analytics veteran from tech giants like DoorDash and HubSpot, is tackling this massive problem head-on. He joins the show to discuss his new venture, Point Luna, an organization on a mission to centralize the entire world's public data and connect it to AI. This episode is a masterclass
1534
Aug. 6, 2026

1534: If Change is a Guarantee, Resilience is Your Only Strategy w/ Cassandra Kiger

In a world where change is the only constant, how can you build a business that doesn't just survive, but thrives? In this powerful episode, Brian sits down with Cassandra Kiger, the CEO of Consulting for Resilience, to decode the human side of business transformation. Cassandra reveals that every change, from a new email system to a full-scale pivot, triggers a grief cycle in your team—and ignoring it is a recipe for failure. This episode is a masterclass in leading with empathy, creativity, an

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Aug. 11, 2026

Gary Vee Explains Why Great Entrepreneurs Play the Long Game

Going viral can change your business overnight. Gary Vaynerchuk’s point is that staying relevant the morning after is much harder. In a wide-ranging appearance on Impaulsive, Vaynerchuk joined Logan Paul and Mike Majlak for a conversation that mov…
Aug. 9, 2026

Kristin Cavallari on Building Uncommon James: Why Choosing "Enough" Beats Chasing More

*In a candid conversation on Aspire with Emma Grede, entrepreneur and media personality Kristin Cavallari shared the mindset shifts, leadership lessons, and deeply personal decisions that transformed her from a reality TV star into the founder of a …
Aug. 8, 2026

Morgan Housel on Why Rich Families Stay Rich: 10 Wealth Lessons Every Entrepreneur Should Learn

"You don't need the highest IQ to build wealth. You need the right behavior." — Morgan Housel In an interview with entrepreneur and educator Pratham Mittal, bestselling author Morgan Housel unpacked one of the biggest misconceptions about money: we…

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