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  • From False Start To Successful AC Business with Josh Roberts
    2025/12/03

    Josh Roberts started a business that he initially thought failed.

    He launched it, realized people wouldn't come just because you exist, and went back to get a job.

    Then a big life change gave him the push he needed to prove himself, and this time he never looked back.

    Now he owns a successful AC business in Florida, but it wasn't an easy path to get there.

    In this conversation, we talk about the pitfalls, the trials, and the legacy Josh wants to leave behind as he forges his own path to success.

    In This Episode:

    0:00 Intro

    1:35 The journey into entrepreneurship

    5:09 From failure to success

    9:09 Technical school vs. University?

    16:03 All-in on the business

    18:52 Consistency

    20:07 Community Service

    23:03 Getting leads for a new business

    25:32 Faith in business

    27:17 Business changes you

    30:08 AI in AC?

    32:54 Josh's Legacy

    40:15 Work Life Balance

    Resources:

    Air Docs: https://airdocsac.com/

    Josh on FB: https://www.facebook.com/josh.roberts.18278/

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    46 分
  • From Broken Neck and Losing 8 Figures to Top 10 Disruptor ft. John Baxter
    2025/11/19

    John Baxter broke his neck. Then healed it on his own...without surgery.

    He lost tens of millions of dollars in his 30s. Then decided to respond with goodness anyway.

    John is a true Renaissance Man, and we're blessed to have him on the podcast today.

    He's a patent-holding inventor, natural health enthusiast, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author.

    In this episode we dive into his background, what drives him to keep building and be successful and push further into the frontiers of technology to benefit humanity, his most crushing business story, his mission to save honey bees, and more.

    In This Episode:

    0:00 Intro

    0:52 Top 10 Disruptor

    2:42 Speaking at the NY Bar Association

    4:36 Grounding mattresses

    11:42 How did anti-aging become John's passion and drive?

    14:22 Unusual background

    19:25 From esoteric origins to hard science

    24:48 Tai Chi

    34:46 Philanthropy

    43:45 How to tell who to stay away from

    51:17 Catastrophe

    1:00:12 Legacy

    Resources:

    Anti Aging Bed: https://antiagingbed.com/

    Operation Honeybee: https://operationhoneybee.com/

    I Heart Bees: https://iheartbeeshoney.com/

    The Med Bed Story: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9S56YJZ

    333 Benefits of Grounding: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLD33V5Y/

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    1 時間 7 分
  • Building A Swimming Business, Raising 9 Kids, and Focusing On What Matters with Donna Lewis
    2025/11/05

    Donna Lewis is a mother of 9, grandmother of 1, and owns Guppies 2 Groupers, a business dedicated to ending accidental child drownings.

    We talk about her business, life, and faith journey, from wanting to be a fighter pilot, to becoming a mother, to being able to teach kids to navigate water safely (even when they're as young as 1!).

    In This Episode:

    0:00 Intro

    0:44 Guppies2Groupers

    5:10 Why focus on teaching water safety

    12:38 Donna's teaching background

    14:54 The ability to parent is being eroded

    18:33 Mother at 17

    22:51 Pompano thoughts

    26:09 Learning solutions, not just information

    27:02 Air Force

    34:09 Becoming a teacher

    38:12 Learning hard lessons

    41:22 Business and family

    50:15 Donna's legacy

    52:40 Faith in business

    Resources:

    Guppies 2 Groupers: https://www.guppies2groupers.com/

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    1 時間
  • From Hustling College Kid To Faith-Driven VC Building Florida's Future ft. Spencer Elliott
    2025/10/14

    What drives a man to build startups, fund innovation, and still keep faith and family at the center of it all?

    Gavin sits down with Spencer Elliott - venture capitalist, founder, and Director at Plug and Play Tech Center - to explore purpose, perseverance, and the power of gratitude.

    From humble beginnings in Orlando to leading one of the world's most active VC networks, Spencer opens up about the childhood experiences that forged his character, the faith that grounds him, and the family that fuels his ambition.

    Together, they dive deep into entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and Florida's emerging role as the "Silicon Swamp."

    This is more than a success story. It's a masterclass in purpose-driven living.

    In This Episode:

    0:00 Intro

    0:41 Success at a young age

    2:20 New projects

    11:20 What drives Spencer

    16:34 Raising kids who are still hungry even if life has been "easy"

    19:00 Appreciate everything

    22:54 Marriage blessings

    25:23 Faith

    35:55 UCF experience

    40:17 Entrepreneurship

    46:02 Investment in Florida

    56:10 US Tech

    58:36 Huge challenges

    1:00:56 Legacy

    Resources:

    Spencer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerelliott1/

    Plug and Play Tech Center: https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/locations/orlando-fl

    Future Funders VC: https://futurefunders.framer.website/

    ViewStub: https://viewstub.com/

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    1 時間 6 分
  • From Food Stamps To $100M+ Companies Amidst Grief, Loss, and Fatherhood ft. John Chiorando
    2025/10/07

    Entrepreneur and philanthropist John Chiorando shares his raw and remarkable journey from growing up in violence and poverty to building multi-million-dollar companies, all while keeping one title closest to his heart: Dad.

    John opens up about the heartbreak and faith that shaped his life, from losing his daughter to cancer, to raising a son with Down syndrome, to rebuilding his relationship with God after years of anger and loss.

    His story is one of redemption, resilience, and relentless love.

    You'll hear how he went from welfare and paper routes to moving billions of dollars, and why he's now on a mission to bring manufacturing - and hope - back to America.

    This episode will make you cry, think, and believe in the power of purpose all over again.

    In This Episode:

    0:00 Intro

    1:52 Son with Down Syndrome

    9:26 Faith That Endures

    16:50 Hate the sin, not the sinner

    16:12 Humble beginnings

    22:16 What lit the entrepreneurial spark?

    27:21 Q1

    30:36 Aspiring for greatness

    35:44 Moving to Florida

    43:54 Huge business challenges

    46:37 Improving life for Americans

    49:56 How to get good at business

    56:44 John's Legacy

    Resources:

    John Chiorando: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-chiorando-856a16b/

    Greatitude Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHQNFLSJ/

    The Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida: https://dsfflorida.org/

    Nina Strong Foundation: https://ninastrongfoundation.org/

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    1 時間 2 分
  • From Alcoholic To Faithful $9M CEO ft. Matt Mishler
    2025/09/24

    From bailing hay in small-town Michigan to building a multimillion-dollar company in Florida, Matt Mishler's journey is nothing short of remarkable.

    In this powerful conversation, Matt opens up about overcoming alcoholism, leaving behind the corporate grind, and discovering a new path through faith, discipline, and entrepreneurship.

    He shares how his rock bottom moment turned into the launchpad for Lion Rock Financial Services, and why he's determined to leave a legacy of abundance without the hustle-and-grind mentality.

    With raw honesty and a message of hope, Matt reveals the habits, mindset, and faith that transformed his life.

    If you've ever wondered how to turn pain into purpose, this is an episode you can't miss.

    In this episode:

    0:00 Intro

    2:51 Growing up in small-town Michigan

    7:34 Family struggles and breaking cycles

    10:42 Stepping into entrepreneurship

    12:49 Rock bottom and the path to sobriety

    18:13 Lessons from the Marines and discipline

    21:47 Fitness, routine, and business success

    26:45 Visualization, coaching, and new opportunities

    31:21 Developing Into a CEO

    33:11 Launching Lion Rock and early sacrifices

    36:31 Faith, prayer, and trusting God's plan

    47:14 Legacy, family, and reshaping hustle culture

    54:06 Closing reflections and gratitude

    Resources:

    LionRock Financial Services: https://lionrockfinancial.jobs/

    Matt on FB: https://www.facebook.com/matt.mishler.2025/

    How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671027034

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    55 分
  • From Pregnant in Jail to Gospel-Spreading Lawyer ft. Kaysia Earley
    2025/09/23

    She went from a college student in handcuffs to a trial lawyer who prays with clients, and the moment that changed everything happened in a jail cell.

    In this episode Kaysia Early tells the raw story of pleading guilty, being sentenced while four months pregnant, and how a solitary night lit a fire that ultimately put her in court as an advocate for others.

    You'll hear how one honest letter from the son she carried helped sway a bar committee, why faith reshaped her career, and how she balances law, ministry, family and fashion.

    Expect courtroom war stories, spiritual candor, and practical lessons about mercy, grit, and speaking up when the system fails.

    Tune in to learn how one woman turned a worst day into a lifelong mission to fight for the vulnerable.

    In This Episode:

    0:00 Intro

    1:33 Where Kaysia's passion comes from

    2:30 Arrest, plea & sentencing shock

    11:15 Love, marriage, and support

    13:59 Father abandonment

    18:49 Paralegal years & law school leap

    26:05 How faith Kaysia's work as a lawyer

    31:24 Ministry work

    35:23 Luke 12:48

    37:14 Fashion, identity & court style

    42:37 Courtroom war stories

    50:28 Shutting off "attorney brain"

    52:38 The best part of a trial

    59:13 Legacy & final reflections

    Resources Mentioned:

    Earley Law Firm: https://www.earleylawfirm.com/

    Kaysia's Website: https://www.kaysiaearley.com/

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    1 時間 6 分
  • From Rock & Roll To Faith-Driven Purpose and Family Legacy with Jordan Goodfellow
    2025/09/22

    Jordan Goodfellow was sick of being told he was "non-essential" by the state of Colorado, so packed up his family and moved to Florida, where his business has expanded and his faith has impacted a ton of lives.

    It's been just one of many chapters of his life where an adventure has brought him the chance to learn, grow, and share his faith.

    From touring with Linkin Park (and being the only guy not drinking and partying) to surviving COVID while running a business that relied on in-person events, this episode is packed with stories of real resilience, and a life forged by overcoming challenge.

    This is what it means to be a business owner in Florida, a father, a man of faith, and someone who makes every day of their life count toward a dream and vision bigger than themselves.

    In This Episode:

    0:00 Intro

    2:11 The start of GigRent

    11:52 Rock concerts, temptation, and faith

    22:46 How Jordan found his way into AV Tech

    30:43 The role Jordan's wife played in his success

    40:23 Anger and forgiveness

    48:36 How faith impacts leadership

    59:22 The hit that nearly knocked him out...

    1:08:29 Surviving COVID as a live-event business owner

    1:11:48 Legacy

    Mentioned:

    GigRent: https://gigrent.com/

    The Big Ass Calendar by Jesse Itzler: https://thebigasscalendar.com/

    Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0739PYQSS/

    Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593418573/

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    1 時間 26 分