In this episode, Dave Gulas sits down with Ted Santos, the seasoned founder of Turnaround Investment Partners, to explore fresh approaches to growth, innovation, and company culture that matter to every entrepreneur, small business owner, or founder. Ted shares candid stories from his 20+ years guiding leaders, including how a lesson from American Express’s radical reinvention sparked his own commitment to innovation and how disruption can actually be a powerful tool for business growth.

Ted offers uncommon perspectives, like why CEOs should focus on creating the right “problems” to drive progress and why transforming your company culture is a practical foundation for breakthrough results. You’ll hear how leading through chaos in his personal life shaped his coaching philosophy, and what it really takes to retrain your team for success. Ted also discusses the evolution of the executive coaching industry, real challenges faced by growing businesses, and practical steps to shift your workplace culture, starting from the top.

If you’re looking for actionable insights, real-life business strategies, and leadership advice that goes beyond surface-level tips, you’ll find tremendous value here.

Connect with Ted on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-santos-ab0107/

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In this episode of Beyond Fulfillment, host Dave Gulas sits down with Brett Swarts, founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, to dive deep into the entrepreneurial grind and real strategies for thriving through tough times.

Brett shares his personal story, from weathering the financial storm of 2008 to building a unique firm that helps entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and business owners defer capital gains taxes on major exits. Listen in for honest insights on hard work, resilience, and lessons learned through years of hustle—including cold calls, side gigs, and family sacrifices.

Brett’s journey covers everything from surviving the real estate market collapse, to working 70-hour weeks, to the inflection point that grew his business nationally through podcasting and digital content. Discover the mindset shifts and real-life tactics he used to transition from struggling sales calls to managing over $150 million in assets for high-net-worth clients.

Make sure to check the links in the description for Brett’s book, resources on capital gains strategies, and more ways to connect!

Connect with Brett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-swarts/

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In this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, Adam Koehler shares his journey from co-founding DotLoop, sold to Zillow for a nine-figure sum, to launching Content Credits, an innovative solution to the publishing industry’s struggles.

Host Dave Gulas dives deep with Adam into the realities of startup life, why launching DotLoop during the 2008 housing crisis was a strategic move, and what led major investors to look at Cincinnati as a serious startup hub.

Adam discusses why downturns can actually create the best environment for kickstarting a successful business, and how staying alert to industry pain points, like paywalls and subscription fatigue in digital media, can inspire your next big idea.

Discover how Content Credits aims to revolutionize digital publishing by giving readers a fairer way to pay for articles and publishers a lifeline in a tough market. Whether you’re scaling your company, eyeing your own exit, or seeking strategies from real-world entrepreneurs who’ve made it happen, this episode is packed with practical insights and candid advice.

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Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamkoehler/

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