Two generations of business leaders talk faith, fear, and what it takes to rebuild America.In this rebrand debut episode of Fireside America, host Ryan Robbins and co-host Mark Montenero— CEO of AutoLand in Springfield, NJ — sit down for an unfiltered, old-school-meets-new-school conversation about entrepreneurship, faith, leadership, risk, and the values that built America.Ryan and Mark dive deep into the mindset behind growth — from sales to service, fear to faith, and business to community. They tackle tough topics: why America’s gone soft, how politics are dividing families, why mentorship matters more than management, and why tough love leadership is the cure this country needs.From personal stories about failure and risk to Mark’s decades of experience leading over 270 employees, this episode brings raw insight into what it takes to build something that lasts — not just in business, but in life.If you’re an entrepreneur, a salesperson, or just someone trying to level up and give back — this one’s for you.⏱ Timestamps:00:00:00 — Welcome to Fireside America00:03:29 — How Ryan and Mark met and decided to launch the show00:06:38 — What leadership really means in 202500:09:45 — “People know when you give a sh*t” — authenticity in sales00:17:13 — Politics, business, and the state of American conversation00:19:19 — Are families being torn apart by politics?00:20:00 — Faith, common sense, and believing in the “big guy upstairs”00:26:19 — Why young people need to fail — and how to handle rejection00:27:44 — The 20% rule — and why hard work always wins00:32:04 — How to reflect, pivot, and level up after failure00:33:00 — Supporting local businesses and community growth00:50:00 — The debate: Tough love vs. empathy in leadership01:00:05 — Fear, anxiety, and how to find purpose through struggle01:03:41 — Faith, giving back, and leading with heart01:06:01 — Open dialogue, cancel culture, and free speech in America01:09:57 — Old-school marketing vs. new-school media01:12:39 — The future of Fireside America🤝 Connect:Ryan Robbins: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/Mark Montanaro: https://www.instagram.com/monte_1980/Fireside America: https://www.instagram.com/firesideamerica/AutoLand: https://www.1800autoland.comPatriot Payments: https://patriotspayments.com/🔖 Tags:#FiresideAmerica #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Faith #Politics #Mentorship #AmericanDream #Freedom #SmallBusiness #Philanthropy #WorkEthic #Community #ToughLove #BusinessPodcast #Sales #RyanRobbins #MarkMontanaro