Elsa Stuart never set out to be an entrepreneur. She just wanted to teach yoga to a few friends in the park. That simple start grew into iHeart Yoga, a thriving Southern California studio, sold-out retreats, and a community that continues to expand. In this episode, Elsa shares how she built a six-figure business without advertising, why word-of-mouth is still the most powerful growth strategy, and how persistence and authenticity carried her through fear, failure, and the pandemic. If you ha...
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Elsa Stuart never set out to be an entrepreneur. She just wanted to teach yoga to a few friends in the park. That simple start grew into iHeart Yoga, a thriving Southern California studio, sold-out retreats, and a community that continues to expand. In this episode, Elsa shares how she built a six-figure business without advertising, why word-of-mouth is still the most powerful growth strategy, and how persistence and authenticity carried her through fear, failure, and the pandemic. If you ha...
Elsa Stuart never set out to be an entrepreneur. She just wanted to teach yoga to a few friends in the park. That simple start grew into iHeart Yoga, a thriving Southern California studio, sold-out retreats, and a community that continues to expand. In this episode, Elsa shares how she built a six-figure business without advertising, why word-of-mouth is still the most powerful growth strategy, and how persistence and authenticity carried her through fear, failure, and the pandemic. If you ha...
Donna Kalez is the co-owner and COO of Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, a pioneering family business that’s been connecting people with the ocean since 1958. In this episode, she reveals how she transformed a single dockside operation into a $10 million experiential business — all while honoring her father’s legacy, expanding into new markets, and staying ahead of shifting customer expectations Follow our socials Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok
Bodybuilder and founder Andrew Gamez explains how he went from a 3-year prison term to launching AMG Muscle—covering sobriety, supplement myths, and building a brand through discipline and daily reps. Learn what matters in fitness, marketing, and mindset. Follow our socials Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok
Founder Michael Lynch breaks down the business of recovery: incentives, ops design, scholarships vs. cashflow, and why his alumni-driven model outperforms “big rehab.” We cover brand building (Felony Fights → distribution chops), trend timing (vape boom), and the leadership rule that makes every team better: last one paid, first one accountable. If you care about building durable companies—mission or not—this is a masterclass in system design and founder mindset. Follow our socials Instagram...
Inside Creator Space LA. Mark Spratley explains volumetric capture, AI workflows, and how creators can scale output, monetize new worlds, and keep the soul in the work. Follow our socials Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok
From blog era to label owner. Mark Spratley shares the playbook for relevance, brand protection, and evolving from artist to entrepreneur without losing your core. Follow our socials Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok
ATM Danny opens up about the viral TikTok that launched him, how he found his unique voice, and the hard truth about consistency. Alongside Edgar Medina, they share strategies for handling haters, staying focused, and pushing past LA’s music bubble to reach a global audience. Follow our socials Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok
What does it take to build a career in today’s creative economy? Edgar Medina shares his journey from guerilla marketing to hosting Brown Bag Mornings on LA’s legendary Power 106. With ATM Danny, they break down lessons on entrepreneurship, rollouts, and the relentless hustle behind creative success. Follow our socials Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok
Mike Foster shares how he and his wife turned Killer Dana into more than a surf shop. Learn startup lessons on authenticity, community-building, and why long-term success means focusing on people, not just profit. Follow our socials Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok
When Killer Dana surf shop faced closure, Mike Foster stepped in. His story offers powerful lessons on risk-taking, brand authenticity, and why saving a business sometimes means betting everything on your gut. Follow our socials Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok
Carl lays out a simple playbook for building a legit side business while you keep your day job. What to disclose, how to set a hard budget, why your core skill is the wedge, when to partner up, and the hiring traps new founders hit. He also shares a lesson in choosing the right state to incorporate. Follow our socials Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok
Carl Nelson spent nearly 8 years at Google working with mid-market advertisers spending $1M–$40M a year across Search, Display, and YouTube. That vantage point changed how he thinks about customers, value, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Carl breaks down what he learned inside Google, how a single Reddit post sparked his side business, and the early days of building Ham Radio Prep into 50,000+ course sales. Follow our socials Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok
Sara didn't guess. She researched. After exhausting every known treatment for her daughter’s epilepsy, she spent months compiling studies, analyzing global data, and decoding the science of functional mushrooms. In this episode, she shares the exact process that led to a medical breakthrough—and why founders need to think like researchers when no roadmap exists. Follow our socials Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok
When her daughter Lilly was diagnosed with drug-resistant epilepsy, Sara was told there were no options left. But instead of giving up, she went to work. With a background in law enforcement and intelligence, Sara launched her own research campaign and uncovered a path no one else saw. This is the story of how one parent became a founder out of necessity— and started solving a problem medicine couldn't. Follow our socials Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok
Think your product is all that matters? Think again. In this episode, attorney and entrepreneur Jeremy Green breaks down the legal blind spots that quietly wreck startups and how to avoid them before they become fatal. From the importance of operating agreements to handling early partnerships, Jeremy shares real-world examples of founders who got it right…and those who definitely didn’t. Whether you’re scaling fast or just getting started, this is the legal playbook every founder needs. Follo...
You’ve got the idea. Maybe even a deck. But what does it really take to get a venture capital firm to say yes? In this episode, attorney and investor Jeremy Green walks us through what founders get wrong — and what VCs actually care about. From how to build the right team, to why understanding your numbers is non-negotiable, this episode is a must-listen for any founder chasing funding. Jeremy also shares what’s happening behind the curtain in AI, crypto, and private equity — and how the smar...
If your startup operates in a highly regulated space — think cannabis, crypto, or real estate — the rules are different. In this episode, attorney and entrepreneur Jeremy Green shares hard-won insights about funding, branding, and surviving the legal complexity that comes with industries full of red tape. From zoning nightmares to compliance landmines, this is a crash course in what it really takes to build a legit business in a complicated space. Whether you’re launching a product, structuri...
In Part 2 of our conversation with Jim Holden, founder of Fish for Life, we explore what it really means to find your purpose, especially later in life. Jim opens up about the moment that changed everything, and how it led to a mission-driven nonprofit that takes special needs kids fishing in the open ocean. This isn’t about business plans or pitch decks. It’s about clarity, calling, and building something bigger than yourself. If you’ve ever asked, “Is this all there is?” then this is your ...
What happens when one man decides to follow a calling instead of a career? In this episode, Fish for Life founder Jim Holden shares how a moment of clarity turned into a nonprofit that takes special needs kids on unforgettable ocean fishing adventures. It’s a story of purpose, passion, and what it means to start something with heart (even if you’re starting late). Follow our socials Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok
Elsa Stuart never set out to be an entrepreneur. She just wanted to teach yoga to a few friends in the park. That simple start grew into iHeart Yoga, a thriving Southern California studio, sold-out retreats, and a community that continues to expand. In this episode, Elsa shares how she built a six-figure business without advertising, why word-of-mouth is still the most powerful growth strategy, and how persistence and authenticity carried her through fear, failure, and the pandemic. If you ha...
