Adeptus On Air

Welcome to Adeptus On-Air, the show where we pull back the curtain on the strategies industry leaders leverage for their business and personal success. Each week, we do a top-down analysis of industries Adeptus has been on the cutting edge of for the last 30 years, including sports, business, and entertainment. Join us for real conversations with industry executives, entertainers, athletes, celebrity brands, and community stakeholders. We will be navigating the challenges facing various types of businesses and how our solutions-based collaborative problem-solving approach helps individuals and businesses alike solve their most pressing issues. If you have any questions related to this podcast or have a request for what you would like to hear next, please email us at marketing@adeptuscpas.com. You can find us at adeptuscpas.com or follow us at @adeptuscpartnersllc. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of podcast hosts and guests are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions of Adeptus. This podcast provides general information only and is not intended to constitute legal, tax, business, professional or personal advice.

Episodes

Composing Emotion Through Sound with Nan Avant | The Art of Storytelling in Music

October 30, 2025 • 39 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Nan Avant, an award-winning composer and pianist whose work bridges classical tradition with modern expression. Nan shares how her early piano lessons led to a lifelong passion for composing orchestral works, often inspired by her surroundings and emotional experiences. From her years of studying at the California Institute of the Arts to her fascination with orchestration, Nan ...

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The Business of “Whoomp! There It Is!” with DC Glenn | Building Legacy Through Learning

October 23, 2025 • 48 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with DC Glenn, half of the legendary hip-hop duo Tag Team and the voice behind the iconic anthem “Whoomp! There It Is!” DC shares his remarkable journey from DJing in Atlanta’s Magic City to achieving platinum success and navigating the realities of the music business. He discusses the lessons learned through legal battles, his evolution into acting and voiceover work, and his relent...

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Healing the Whole Self with Mayim Vega | Bridging Science and Spirituality

October 16, 2025 • 38 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker chats with Mayim Vega, a former NASA computer scientist turned holistic healing educator. Mayim shares how her early passion for STEM led to a career at NASA, where curiosity and research fueled her growth. She reflects on her shift into holistic health, inspired by childhood lessons and a deep belief in the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Mayim explains the five levels of the soul ...

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Creating Camp Goldie with Patrick Marini | From Golden Retrievers to Tulip Festivals

October 2, 2025 • 33 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Patrick Marini, a British expat and entrepreneur who is both the Director of Marketing at Holland Ridge Farms and the founder of Camp Goldie. Patrick shares how a trip with his wife to meet golden retrievers sparked the idea for Camp Goldie, where visitors can cuddle, play fetch, and even swim alongside a pack of goldens. He recalls the chaos of the first event, when muddy dogs ...

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Fostering Growth Mindsets with Brenda Do | From Copywriting to Children’s Literature

September 25, 2025 • 22 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker chats with Brenda Do, a children’s author and a seasoned copywriter. Brenda shares how a simple moment with her young nephew spilling leftovers and immediately calling himself “stupid” sparked the idea for her debut picture book, “It's Okay Not to Know.” Drawing on her background in direct response copywriting, she explains how observing human behavior and studying growth mindset research ...

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Joining Crete Professionals Alliance with Steve Stagner | Culture, Change, and Growth

September 18, 2025 • 51 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Steve Stagner, CEO of Crete Professionals Alliance. Steve explains how the firm partners with accounting and professional services firms across the country using a model he calls “partner equity” rather than private equity. He discusses why preserving local culture and ownership is central to their approach, and how access to talent, technology, and capital helps firms prepare f...

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Entrepreneurship at Scale with Arias WebsterBerry | Strategies for Growth

September 4, 2025 • 36 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Arias WebsterBerry, founder and CEO of WebsterBerry Marketing, Ignite Funnels, and Launch Ignition AI. Arias shares how his early experiences of loss and instability shaped his resilience and fueled his drive to build businesses that help others grow. He explains how a career that began in promotions and concerts evolved into running a full-service digital marketing agency, and ...

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Wingsuit Journeys with Casey Flay | Training, Risk, and Records

August 28, 2025 • 26 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Casey Flay, a competitive wingsuit pilot representing Team GB. Casey shares how he went from his first skydive just a few years ago to competing on the world stage, and why the sport quickly became an obsession. He explains what it takes to train at a high level, from early morning conditioning and gym work to studying flight data and waiting out unpredictable weather. Casey ref...

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Youth Sports and Parenting with Chris Bjork | Rethinking Competition and Balance

August 21, 2025 • 22 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker chats with Chris Bjork, professor of education at Vassar College and coauthor of More Than Just a Game: How the Youth Sports Industry is Changing the Way We Parent and What We Can Do About It. Drawing on years of research that included shadowing travel teams, speaking with parents and coaches nationwide, and interviewing college recruiters, Chris explains how the youth sports system has tr...

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Protecting Creators with Jessica Pascale | Legal Essentials for the Digital Age

August 14, 2025 • 39 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Jessica Pascale, an entertainment attorney who works with actors, production crew to online content creators. Jessica shares her perspective on the legal pitfalls many new creators face, from handshake deals and vague agreements to unclear ownership of rights. She explains when to involve an attorney, how to navigate exclusivity clauses, and why setting up a business entity is c...

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Running Refined Media Group with Rachel Matos | Matching Creators with Brands

August 7, 2025 • 32 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Rachel Matos, founder and CEO of Refined Media Group. Rachel shares how she went from working on early influencer campaigns in 2011 to building an agency that connects brands with creators and manages end-to-end digital marketing strategies. She explains how brands vet creators, the challenges of working with tight budgets in multicultural campaigns, and why authenticity often o...

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Turning Experience into Sound with Dylan Garcia | Personal Growth Through Music

July 31, 2025 • 31 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Dylan Garcia, an independent musician and songwriter. Dylan shares how his genre-blending music draws inspiration from soul, reggae, funk, and R&B, and walks through how his writing process has evolved to become more intuitive and improvisational over time. He discusses how music became both an outlet and a form of therapy during his nine-year struggle with mental health cha...

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Building Smarter Workflows with Marnie Wills | The Power of Practical AI

July 24, 2025 • 32 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker chats with Marnie Wills, an AI Strategist and entrepreneur. Marnie shares her journey from teaching PE and launching fitness businesses to becoming a leading voice in the AI space. She explains how early tools like Jasper sparked her curiosity, and how using ChatGPT and other LLMs are now her go-to's. From founding a franchised early education brand to helping businesses build their own AI...

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Building a Creative Life with Dan DeFilippo | On Story, Strategy, and Staying Close to the Ocean

July 17, 2025 • 43 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Dan DeFilippo, an author, Emmy-winning producer, and multi-hyphenate creative. Dan shares the story of how his long-lost novel Montauk Dayz resurfaced after two decades, and how growth, time, and reflection helped him rewrite it 20 years later. He discusses his exciting career path, from early days in journalism to becoming a production assistant in Hollywood, and eventually fou...

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The Journey of Reinvention with Adam LaSalle | Challenging the “Real Job” Narrative

July 10, 2025 • 39 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Adam LaSalle, an actor, musician, and reinvention coach. Adam discusses how he fell in love with theater and the arts, but felt like he needed to have a real job. After becoming a teacher, he explains how he still had the performance itch but struggled to reconcile it with everything he had learned over the years. While pursuing his master's degree, he began researching the conc...

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Redefining Luxury with Elizabeth Solaru | Understanding Personal Value

June 26, 2025 • 34 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Elizabeth Solaru, a luxury business consultant and author of The Luxpreneur. Elizabeth shares how social, cultural, and emotional factors shape our perceptions of luxury and how brands can authentically connect with luxury clients. She dives into her journey from award-winning cake artist to international luxury strategist, offers insights from her book The Luxpreneur, and expla...

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Teaching Indoor Cycling with Melissa Power | The Cadence Way of Riding

June 19, 2025 • 33 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker speaks with Melissa Power, a leading indoor cycling instructor and trainer of trainers who is reshaping how spin is taught. After a serious traffic accident, Melissa discovered indoor cycling during her recovery and left a career in television to pursue fitness full time. Her journey turned into a mission to raise the standard of spin instruction through inclusive, safe, and science-backed...

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Creative Reinvention with Peter Moore | From Men’s Health to Columntoonist

June 12, 2025 • 32 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Peter Moore, a former magazine editor, illustrator, ghostwriter, and cartoon columnist. Peter shares how the pandemic pushed him to finally start his memoir and during the process, decided to blend the writing with humorous sketches. He discusses his creative transformation into what he calls a “Columntoonist,” the surreal experience of interviewing both Barack and Michelle Obam...

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Leading Through Change with Dr. Tenia Davis | Play to the Strength of Your Team

June 5, 2025 • 33 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Dr. Tenia Davis, an experienced HR leader, author, and advocate for servant leadership. Dr. Davis reflects on how a temporary assignment in tech unexpectedly led her to a career in human resources and shares how the pandemic reshaped her approach to work, parenting, and leadership. She discusses how generational differences and remote work are redefining company culture, why fee...

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The Art of Audio Branding with Jodi Krangle | Your Voice Is Your Brand

May 29, 2025 • 29 mins

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker chats with Jodi Krangle, a seasoned voice actor and audio branding expert whose voice has been heard in campaigns for Dell, Kraft, FedEx, and more. Jodi shares her unique journey into the world of voiceovers, from recording on reel-to-reel tapes at a nonprofit in Canada to launching a thriving business built around the power of sound. Jodi shares her thoughts on what it means to create an ...

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