When George Wiseman first reached out to Interview Connections, I had no idea that our conversation would move me to tears. George is an inventor, engineer, and founder of Eagle Research, and his story is one of the most powerful I have ever heard on this podcast.

George has spent decades developing Brown's gas technology, originally as an alternative energy solution for fuel efficiency and combustion systems. But it was a series of deeply personal experiences, including years as the full-time caretaker for his late wife as she battled lupus, that transformed his life's mission entirely.

In this episode, George shares how Brown's gas went from a fuel-saving technology to something he believes saved his own life after the devastating loss of his wife in 2016. He walks us through the science of hydrogen therapy, why most people are hydrogen deficient, and the remarkable changes he experienced in his own body after inhaling Brown's gas, from the disappearance of a 50-year-old virus to the healing of a heart murmur he had carried since childhood.

We also talk about why stories like George's rarely make it into traditional media, and why podcasting remains one of the most powerful platforms for ideas that challenge the status quo.

If you have been curious about hydrogen therapy, alternative wellness, or what it looks like to rebuild your life around a mission that is bigger than yourself, this episode is for you.

Connect with George and grab his free ebook on how Brown's gas can support life extension and whole-body health: https://eagle-research.com/can-hydrogen-help-you-live-longer-download/

Are you ready to share your story on podcasts? Schedule a free consult at interviewconnections.com/call

If you have been pouring your heart into writing a book and wondering how to actually get people to read it, this episode is for you.

I was introduced to Jenn T. Grace by one of our clients, Linda Hunt, and the moment we got on a call, I knew I needed to get her on the show. She is an award-winning author, nationally recognized speaker, and publishing strategist with more than 20 years of experience in marketing, communication, and storytelling. She is the founder of Publish Your Purpose, a certified B Corp hybrid publisher, and the creator of the Institute for Author Growth and Impact, an educational platform supporting nonfiction and memoir writers through every stage of their author journey.

And I have to be honest: after nearly 400 episodes of this podcast, I somehow never did an episode about using podcast appearances to promote a book. Jenn helped me fix that.

In this conversation, we get into why podcast guesting converts so much better than traditional media for authors, what realistic book sales numbers actually look like, and why the authors who talk about their book constantly are the ones who win long-term. Jenn also shares the sweet spot for when to start marketing your book, how to grow your email list before your book even launches, and how some of her clients have landed six-figure consulting deals simply by getting their book into the right hands.

If you are an entrepreneur, coach, or thought leader who is writing a book or thinking about writing one, this episode will show you exactly how to use podcast guesting to build momentum before, during, and long after your launch.

Connect with Jenn: publishyourpurpose.com

Ready to get booked on podcasts and promote your book? Schedule a free discovery call at interviewconnections.com/call.

John McNellis didn't set out to become one of the most respected commercial real estate developers on the West Coast. He was a journalism major turned lawyer who stumbled into real estate—and never looked back. In this episode, John shares the honest, unfiltered story of how he built a career deal by deal, including the wins, the spectacular losses, and everything in between.

John is the author of Making It in Real Estate, now in its third edition with 34 new chapters. What started as a 25,000-word insider favorite has grown into required reading at Stanford, Berkeley, Clemson, Vanderbilt, Georgetown, and universities across the country. Students and seasoned investors alike call it their real estate Bible.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why real estate is one of the only businesses you can start as a side gig—no matter what your day job is
• John's origin story: from a $25,000 duplex at age 24 to shopping center development across California
• The skills that matter most in real estate (hint: emotional intelligence and listening rank higher than you'd think)
• Why the path to success was anything but linear—and what John's worst deals taught him
• How to manage the psychological weight of big money and real risk
• The "four Ds" formula for finding your first investment property
• Why John recommends starting small, staying conservative, and building your reserves before swinging for the fences
• His take on flipping land vs. houses—and why he'd never put debt on bare land
• What actually drives him (spoiler: it was never about the money)

Resources mentioned:

Making It in Real Estate by John McNellis — available on Amazon, Audible, and as an e-book. Bulk orders of 25+ copies are available at $10/copy (vs. $20 retail) at https://www.johnmcnellis.com