Michael Agugliaro II is the Head Coach at FuDog Group, which provides personal growth coaching to executives and business owners. With a background in martial arts, he is the author of The Relentless Leadership Playbook, which offers strategies for business owners to amplify focus and inspire their teams. Michael was also named the Best Business Coach and Wealth Strategist of 2024.

Some entrepreneurs chase business growth while neglecting their personal health, leadership skills, and mindset. They pour time and energy into marketing, sales, and operations, but often feel overwhelmed, unbalanced, or burned out in the process. How can business owners achieve freedom without sacrificing their well-being or relationships?

Leadership and personal development expert Michael Agugliaro has developed the Parthenon framework and identified seven powers within it, including leadership, marketing, business, sales, life, wealth, and relationships. Meaningful growth begins with self-reflection and strengthening life power — health, mindset, and personal fulfillment — before scaling the other pillars. By conducting a personal audit, rewriting limiting beliefs, and prioritizing leadership built on inspiration rather than aggression, you can create sustainable growth and holistic freedom.

In today’s episode of FuDog.TV, Chad Franzen of Rise25 hosts Michael Agugliaro II, Head Coach at FuDog Group, to discuss building a business and life with intention. Michael talks about overcoming imposter syndrome, redefining wealth, and the value of self-reflection.

Dean Jackson is the Co-founder of 90-Minute Books, which helps entrepreneurs create effective lead-generation tools through concise book publishing. He also co-hosts the I Love Marketing podcast with Joe Polish, which shares innovative marketing strategies and insights. Throughout his career, Dean has been instrumental in assisting thousands of business owners to enhance their profitability through innovative marketing solutions.

Many business owners treat marketing as a cost to minimize rather than a strategic investment to scale growth. This mindset often results in hesitant spending, underutilized capacity, and missed revenue opportunities. How can you approach marketing as a capital investment to fuel business expansion?

Marketing strategist Dean Jackson encourages entrepreneurs to shift their thinking from incremental growth to maximizing capacity and revenue through bold, customer-driven strategies. High-performing marketing systems are engineered to create specific results, like compelling action, amplifying your status, and tapping into timeless customer behavior. Rather than measuring marketing efforts, Dean recommends defining the key outcome and reverse engineering the fastest, simplest path to achieving it.

In today’s episode of FuDog.TV, Dean Jackson, Co-founder of 90-Minute Books, returns to talk with Mike Agugliaro about transforming marketing into a predictable growth engine. Dean talks about using emotional resonance in marketing, crafting offers with high perceived value, and how customer-focused design drives sustainable results.

Kevin Harrington is the Co-founder of Big Brand Ventures, a firm dedicated to scaling mid-market companies into industry leaders. As an original “Shark” on ABC’s Shark Tank, he pioneered the modern infomercial and helped establish the iconic “As Seen on TV” brand. Over his four-decade career, Kevin has launched over 500 products, generating more than $5 billion in global sales, with 20 companies surpassing $100 million in revenue.

Business growth can feel unattainable when you don’t understand your numbers, lack a clear path to scale, or rely on outdated marketing strategies. Without clear insight into customer acquisition costs, lifetime value, or scalable marketing channels, investments can quickly turn into sunk costs. How can business owners make smarter, more profitable decisions while minimizing risk?

Serial entrepreneur and early Shark Tank investor Kevin Harrington has developed a three-step formula for building and scaling business ventures. He recommends identifying your customer acquisition costs and lifetime value before investing in growth strategies. He also stresses the importance of developing recurring revenue and testing content across platforms to inform marketing spend.

Join Mike Agugliaro in this episode of FuDog.TV as he interviews Kevin Harrington, Co-founder of Big Brand Ventures, about building scalable, data-driven businesses. Kevin shares strategies for maximizing ROI, leveraging content marketing, and diversifying investment portfolios.

Apig Tashjian is a video marketing strategist specializing in helping businesses convert viewers into leads through organic content. With over three years of experience, he has guided businesses to optimize content for growth. Apig also manages a YouTube channel where he shares insights on social media strategies and content creation.

If you’re struggling to create consistent content that generates leads and builds authority, you’re not alone. While flashy, entertaining videos can rack up views, they often fail to convert followers into clients. How can you produce video content that grabs attention and drives tangible business growth?

Video marketing strategist and content creation specialist Apig Tashjian emphasizes the value of educational over entertaining content, advising creators to speak directly to audience pain points and offer actionable solutions. Business owners and content creators can build omnipresence by posting consistent short-form videos across various platforms, repurposing content with new hooks and music, and maintaining high production quality. Apig has also developed a funnel hack to identify strategies from high-performing creators and nurture leads through direct engagement.

In today’s episode of FuDog.TV, Mike Agugliaro welcomes Apig Tashjian to discuss building authority through high-impact video content. Apig shares his passion for video creation, how short-form videos boost visibility across various platforms, and how video content boosts brand authority.

Dr. Don Wood is the Founder and CEO of Inspired Performance Institute, a cutting-edge biotechnology company that has developed neuroscience-based programs to help individuals overcome the effects of trauma and achieve peak performance. As a clinical counselor, he focuses on addressing trauma as a neurological issue, aiming to reset the mind's response to past events to improve mental clarity and emotional well-being. Dr. Wood is also the author of Emotional Concussions and You Must Be Out of Your Mind, which delve into the impact of trauma on the nervous system and offer strategies for healing.

Many people battling anxiety, depression, or addiction feel like they’re trapped in a cycle they can’t escape — relying on medication, revisiting trauma in therapy, and struggling to function day to day. Traditional systems often offer only short-term relief or numbing, reinforcing the belief that these challenges are lifelong afflictions. How can you rewire your brain’s response to trauma to eliminate these conditions?

After cycling through detox centers, psych wards, and medication regimens that dulled her without resolving her pain, Katelyn Agugliaro found hope in a trauma-reset method that emphasized healing the root cause. Dr. Don Wood, who developed the method to save his daughter’s life, explains that unresolved trauma creates lasting inflammation and mental health challenges, maintaining that recovery can begin by rewriting the brain’s code rather than suppressing symptoms.

In today’s episode of FuDog.TV, Dr. Don Wood, Founder and CEO of Inspired Performance Institute, returns to talk with Mike, Jen, and Katelyn Agugliaro about his neuroscience-based approach to trauma recovery. Together, they discuss why medications often mask rather than solve pain, the failures of the recovery system, and how high-performance individuals can reclaim peace and clarity.

Dr. Don Wood is the Founder and CEO of Inspired Performance Institute, a cutting-edge biotechnology company that has developed neuroscience-based programs to help individuals overcome the effects of trauma and achieve peak performance. As a clinical counselor, he focuses on addressing trauma as a neurological issue, aiming to reset the mind's response to past events to improve mental clarity and emotional well-being. Dr. Wood is also the author of Emotional Concussions and You Must Be Out of Your Mind, which delve into the impact of trauma on the nervous system and offer strategies for healing.

Many people spend their lives managing symptoms — stress, anxiety, addiction, and chronic illness — without ever discovering the root cause. They try medication, therapy, and self-help strategies, only to find themselves stuck in cycles that never seem to end. How can deep, unresolved trauma impact your mind and body?

According to trauma researcher and clinical counselor Dr. Don Wood, many psychological and physical conditions stem from unprocessed trauma stored in the subconscious. He maintains that healing begins with understanding that you are not broken; your brain is simply trying to protect you. Dr. Wood encourages people to shift their view of addiction from self-destruction to pain management and maintains that healing doesn’t require endlessly reliving past trauma. Instead, resetting the nervous system, changing subconscious programming, and recognizing generational patterns can unlock emotional and physical freedom.

In this episode of FuDog.TV, Mike Agugliaro hosts Dr. Don Wood, Founder and CEO of Inspired Performance Institute, to discuss the connection between trauma, illness, and performance. Dr. Wood talks about addiction as a coping mechanism, the flaws of traditional therapy, and how to fully reset the brain.

Balsam El Glaoui is a copywriter and marketing strategist who employs a creative approach to digital storytelling. Drawing inspiration from anime, video games, and street culture, he crafts emotionally engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences. Through his copywriting business working with clients, Balsam generated over $9M in combined revenue! while also owning a Paid Skool program to turn newbies into senior copywriters!

Many business owners rely too heavily on AI tools to generate marketing copy, only to find their messaging falls flat, their engagement drops, and their conversions stall. While these tools promise speed and efficiency, they often produce generic and repetitive content. How can businesses create persuasive copy that drives results in a crowded marketplace?

According to copywriter and full-stack marketer Balsam El Glaoui, effective messaging must be tailored, emotionally resonant, and frictionless. He has created a “five ones of copy” framework, involving focusing on one big idea, one angle, one mechanism, one emotion, and one offer to help copywriters sharpen their messaging and drive conversions. Balsam also recommends understanding your audience, testing multiple elements like subject lines and hooks, and eliminating any confusion or complexity from your offers.

In this episode of FuDog.TV, Mike Agugliaro and Aaron Hoos interview copywriter Balsam El Glaoui about writing marketing copy that sells. Balsam discusses how to outperform AI-generated content, why a full-stack approach to marketing is crucial, and how service businesses can elevate results through digital communication.

Michael Agugliaro II is the Head Coach at FuDog Group, which provides personal growth coaching to executives and business owners. With a background in martial arts, he is the author of The Relentless Leadership Playbook, which offers strategies for business owners to amplify focus and inspire their teams. Michael was also named the Best Business Coach and Wealth Strategist of 2024.

Entrepreneurs often face leadership barriers as they struggle to articulate their vision and maintain accountability. Without clear direction and strong leadership skills, they may find themselves plateauing, unable to unlock the next stage of growth. How can leaders bridge this gap and develop the mindset and strategies to scale?

According to leadership coach Michael Agugliaro II, many entrepreneurs set ambitious objectives — like reaching $10 million in revenue — without specifying the purpose behind them. If leaders lack a well-defined vision, their team is less likely to buy into the company’s mission. To develop and communicate a distinctive vision, Michael recommends creating a three-sentence-long mantra and giving your team a stake in the company’s growth to ensure the mission resonates and aligns with their personal and professional growth goals. He also notes the role of personal development, self-discipline, and accountability in dismantling growth barriers.

In today’s episode of FuDog.TV, Michael Agugliaro II, the Head Coach at FuDog Group, is interviewed by Chad Franzen of Rise25 about scaling through leadership and accountability. Michael shares how leaders can refine their communication strategies, how entrepreneurs can leverage martial arts principles in their businesses, and his approach to motivating teams.