Episodes

March 25, 2025

From Near Death to New Purpose: Tino Dietrich’s Journey Through Crisis, Coaching & Golf Balls

High achievers often push through stress, illness, and burnout—ignoring the warning signs—until life forces them to stop. Tino Dietrich was one of those people. A successful entrepreneur who oversaw billion-dollar deals, live...
March 13, 2025

Fixing Broken Leadership: Isabelle Fortin on Why Most Companies Get It Wrong

Companies invest heavily in sales and operations training, yet leadership is often overlooked—leading to disengaged employees, high turnover, and poor performance. Isabelle Fortin, a former member of the Canadian Air Force, t...
March 11, 2025

From Grief to Greatness: How James Wellington Built 7-Figure Businesses with Purpose & Freedom

Many entrepreneurs chase financial success only to realize that money alone doesn’t bring fulfillment or true freedom. James Wellington learned this firsthand. After losing his mother to breast cancer at 14, he struggled for ...
March 4, 2025

Midlife Career Crisis? How to Reinvent Yourself with Anna Urnova’s Proven System

Many mid-career professionals feel stuck, burned out, and unfulfilled in their jobs but fear making a change. They dread Mondays, feel underutilized, and worry about financial instability if they pursue something new. Anna Ur...
Feb. 26, 2025

From Bankruptcy to Board Games: Igor Vainshtein’s Journey to Entrepreneurial Resilience

Entrepreneurship is glorified, but few talk about the repeated failures, financial struggles, and self-doubt that come with it. Igor Vainshtein knows the highs and lows of entrepreneurship better than most—after moving to Au...
Feb. 20, 2025

From Military to CEO: Doug Katz on Building a Business from the Garage to the Marketplace

Many aspiring entrepreneurs struggle with turning a passion project or hobby into a profitable business, unsure of where to start or how to secure the right resources. Doug Katz, a former military officer turned CEO, knows th...
Feb. 18, 2025

Building a Meditation App with AI: How Walker Ferguson Turned Stress Into a Startup

Mental health struggles and performance anxiety are common, especially for student-athletes juggling academics, sports, and personal challenges. Walker Ferguson knows this firsthand. As a football player at Wake Forest Univer...
Feb. 11, 2025

Mental Health and Entrepreneurship: How Matt Gerlach Built a 7-Figure Business Without Burnout

Many high achievers push themselves to the limit, thinking success is about hustling harder—until they hit burnout. Matt Gerlach built a thriving consulting business but found himself overwhelmed, anxious, and physically brea...
Feb. 4, 2025

From 42 Jobs to Copywriting Success: Emily Aborn’s Journey to Entrepreneurial Freedom

Many aspiring entrepreneurs struggle to find their true passion and often end up in careers that drain them rather than fulfill them. Emily Aborn knows this struggle all too well—after working 42 different jobs and even runni...
Jan. 30, 2025

From Farm Life to Multi-Million Dollar Business: Kari Warberg Block’s Journey to Revolutionizing Pest Control

Traditional pest control relies heavily on toxic chemicals, putting families, pets, and the environment at risk. But what if there was a natural, effective, and sustainable alternative? Kari Warberg Block grew up on a farm wh...
Jan. 28, 2025

Affordable Fitness Franchise: Devan Gonzalez on Gym Ownership, Entrepreneurship, and Business Success

Many fitness enthusiasts dream of opening their own gym, but high costs and outdated models make it feel out of reach. Devan Gonzalez saw these challenges firsthand as a personal trainer. Frustrated with expensive, inefficien...
Jan. 23, 2025

How to Hire the Right Talent Every Time: Steven Perry’s Proven Strategies

Recruiting top talent and scaling a business are significant challenges in today’s competitive landscape. Many struggle to find the right people and the systems needed for sustainable growth. Steven Perry, with his unique jou...
Jan. 21, 2025

Why Failure Is the Secret to Entrepreneurial Success: Insights from Anthony Franco

Starting and scaling a business can be intimidating, especially when faced with the fear of failure and uncertainty about the right first steps. Anthony Franco, serial entrepreneur and founder of six companies, has faced the ...
Jan. 16, 2025

Innovate, Scale, Succeed: Eknauth Persaud’s Path to Financial Freedom

Losing a job can be devastating, leaving many unsure how to turn setbacks into opportunities. Eknauth Persaud a Marine veteran and successful entrepreneur, turned a career layoff into a thriving custom software business and l...
Jan. 9, 2025

From Spreadsheet Goals to Real-World Impact: Robert Roose on Financial Freedom 2.0

Many individuals dream of achieving financial independence but feel stuck once they hit their goals. What comes next after financial freedom? Robert Roose, a former leader in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) mo...
Jan. 7, 2025

Why Health is the Ultimate Wealth: Lessons from DJ Van De Venter

Many dream of transitioning from a 9-to-5 job to pursuing their passions, but the journey to financial and personal freedom can feel daunting. DJ Van De Venter faced incredible challenges—from personal adversity to navigating...
Jan. 2, 2025

Scaling to Millions: Jake Sutherland’s Secrets to Marketing Mastery and Business Freedom

Building a business is challenging, but scaling it to success while maintaining freedom feels almost impossible. Many entrepreneurs find themselves trapped in their businesses, unable to grow without losing control. Jake Sett...
Dec. 18, 2024

Think Big, Start Small: Nick Jain’s Blueprint for Entrepreneurial Success

How do you cultivate a culture of innovation in your business while staying competitive in a fast-changing world? Many leaders struggle with extracting valuable ideas and scaling them effectively. Nick Jain, CEO of Ideascale,...
Dec. 12, 2024

The Truth About Grants, Freedom, and Failure: Lessons from Matthew Lesko

Navigating the path to entrepreneurial success can feel overwhelming. Where do you find the right resources, and how do you stand out in a crowded marketplace? Matthew Lesko, the iconic "Question Mark Guy," has seen it all—fr...
Dec. 5, 2024

From Family Business to Life Balance: Rhonda Parker Taylor’s Guide to Intentional Living

Feeling stuck in your career, overwhelmed by life’s challenges, or uncertain about your next steps? You’re not alone. Many struggle to align their lives with their values and passions. Rhonda Parker Taylor faced these same st...
Dec. 1, 2024

Revolutionizing Business with AI: Jason Sherman on Human-Like AI Agents and Automationv

Businesses struggle to provide consistent, engaging customer experiences while managing repetitive tasks and staying competitive in an AI-driven world. Jason Sherman reveals how most business owners are either unaware of AI's...
Nov. 26, 2024

From Imposter Syndrome to Life Mastery: Mark Collins’ Secrets to True Freedom

Are you living a life of habits rather than true transformation? Many of us fall into routines that feel like freedom but lead to exhaustion and dissatisfaction. Mark Collins knows this struggle firsthand. Despite professiona...
Nov. 22, 2024

Unlocking the Impossible: How Keith Ellis Helps Entrepreneurs 10X Their Goals

In this episode of the Freedom Nation Podcast, host Jeff Kikel welcomes Keith Ellis, an expert coach and author, who has dedicated his life to helping entrepreneurs achieve the impossible. Keith shares his personal journey, f...
Nov. 14, 2024

From Quarters to Cash Flow: How Jordan Berry Built a Freedom Engine with Laundromats

In this episode of the Freedom Nation Podcast, host Jeff Kikel interviews Jordan Berry, founder of Laundromat Resource. Jordan shares his journey from being a pastor to becoming a laundromat owner and eventually creating a pl...