Adeptus On Air

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

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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Turning Passion into Impact with Artie Shaw | Confidence, Cars & Content

May 22, 2025 • 39 mins
Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Artie Shaw, a dynamic content creator, motivational speaker, and automotive enthusiast. Artie shares his journey from being a project manager in the EMR space to building an online brand around his passion for cars, motorcycles, and personal development. He discusses how his brother and wife pushed him into content creation, the evolution of his brand from car videos to confiden...
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The Accidental Mayor with Jeremy Nunes | Comedy, Politics, and Storytelling  

May 15, 2025 • 33 mins
Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Jeremy Nunes, a stand-up comedian and former small-town mayor known for his Dry Bar Comedy special "Neighborhood Sasquatch" and his Amazon Prime special "Who's With Me?". Jeremy shares his journey from managing his family's trailer park to running for mayor as a joke and unexpectedly winning. He discusses his experiences in local politics, the stories that led to his bestselling...
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Developing Credibility on Camera with Dawn Chubai | Building Trust with the Audience 

May 8, 2025 • 34 mins
Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Dawn Chubai, an award-winning television host, live selling expert, and media trainer who has spent decades helping people and brands build confidence and credibility on camera. Dawn shares her journey from singing jazz in Edmonton to becoming one of Canada’s most trusted home shopping hosts. As a media trainer, she emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurs being the face of th...
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Overcoming the Inner Critic with DANAMA | A Creative Journey of Self-Discovery 

May 1, 2025 • 50 mins
Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Ashley Greene chats with DANAMA, a musician whose artistry centers on transforming mental health struggles into strength and empowerment. DANAMA shares her personal journey of overcoming the inner critic, using music as a tool for healing, and encouraging others to find their own voice through vulnerability and resilience. Together, Ashley and DANAMA dive into the importance of mindfulness, the challen...
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Building an Accounting Career with Frank Gallo | Charting a Course for Success 

April 24, 2025 • 18 mins
On today’s episode of Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker chats with Frank Gallo, a senior accounting major at Temple University and the first recipient of the James E. Walker Scholarship. Frank reflects on his path to Temple, his decision to major in accounting, and the rewarding feeling of being recognized for his hard work. With two job offers on the table, Frank shares his career aspirations, thoughts on the impact of AI in accou...
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The Vision Behind Factory Obscura with Kelsey Karper | Transforming Spaces into Art 

April 3, 2025 • 33 mins
Today on Adeptus On-Air, Mike Hoffman chats with Kelsey Karper, co-founder and Director of Logistical Creativity for Factory Obscura, a collaborative company creating immersive art experiences. Kelsey shares how Factory Obscura started as an ambitious idea among friends and grew into a movement to create transformative art experiences in Oklahoma City. In 2017, the founding team of five introduced their first large-scale installati...
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Carving a Path into the Music Industry with Ryan Galway | Creating Music That Resonates

March 27, 2025 • 43 mins
Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker chats with Ryan Galway, a musician and entertainment entrepreneur. Ryan shares the inspiration behind his latest single, Valentine, the meaning behind his band name Ryan and the Remedy, and his plan to release his album Heart Matters in two parts. He discusses his songwriting process, how his biggest musical influences shaped his passion for writing love songs at just 10 years old, and how...
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