Unfinished Business

If you think networking is just handing out business cards and chasing cold leads, think again. 

In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Frank Agin, President of AmSpirit Business Connections, to break down what real networking is and why it has nothing to do with selling. From golf metaphors to healed femurs, Frank brings practical, human-centered strategies for building a network that actually gets res...

What does it really take to cut through the noise, build an unforgettable brand, and lead with impact in today’s digital world? 

In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Alicia Couri, Founder and CEO of Audacious Concepts Inc., podcast host, and 7x Amazon bestselling author, to unpack how confidence, clarity, and Colby assessments fuel sustainable success in branding and leadership.

From her TEDx tal...

You don’t need superpowers to win in business. You need resilience, clarity, and a relentless mindset. 

In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman gets into it with Peter Cimoroni, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Palladium, to talk about what it really takes to succeed when life (and business) keeps punching back.

From turning around companies to building performance cultures that stick, Peter shares the mindset and strate...

If you're treating HR like a cost center, you're already behind. In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with John Bernatovicz, Founder of Willory and author of HR Like a Boss, to talk about the business of people and how HR leaders can become some of the most transformational voices in any company.

From his early ADP days to building a top-tier consulting firm named after his kids (Will + Mallory = Will...

When it comes to buying your first home, it’s not just about the down payment, it’s about being financially and emotionally prepared. 

In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Brian Vieaux, President and COO of FinLocker, to break down the tools, timing, and mindset needed to build wealth through real estate.

Brian shares the real reason he left corporate comfort to lead a fintech startup focused on finan...

What happens when your work culture feels disconnected, your tools feel clunky, and your people are burning out?

In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Dane Groeneveld, CEO and Founding Partner of Lead3r, to get real about what actually drives team performance and why most companies get it wrong.

Dane’s “SHOW UP” framework (Story, Health, Outside Influence, Work) breaks down how leaders can build trust...

What’s holding you back? Fear, self-doubt, or the stories you tell yourself?

In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Sabrina Johnson, CEO of Next Win Coaching, to talk about how your mindset shapes your outcomes and how tools like hypnosis and NLP can help you break through mental blocks, limiting beliefs, and performance plateaus.

Sabrina shares how her journey from special education to certified hypno...

What do you do when your life collapses all at once: your job, your marriage, your sense of direction? If you’re Michael Kurland, you pack your car, drive across the country, and build something better. In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with the CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc., to talk resilience, reinvention, and why leading with purpose is more than a catchphrase.

Michael opens up about th...

If you’re leading to be liked, you’re doing it wrong. On this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Sean Olson, CEO of Renogize Professional Coaching, to uncover why real leadership starts when you stop chasing approval and start developing people with honesty and intention.

Sean shares his transition from recovering people-pleaser to impactful leadership coach, and how his work with mid-level managers to...

If you think culture is just a buzzword, think again. In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Bruce Bolger, President of the Enterprise Engagement Alliance, to break down how the most successful companies create real alignment between leadership and frontline employees—and why that’s the secret to sustainable growth.

Bruce shares why companies are losing billions to disengaged employees, how a lack of tr...

If you think sales is just about closing deals, you’re already losing. Mark Hunter, better known as The Sales Hunter, joins David Sliman to drop powerful, no-fluff strategies on how top sales pros and leaders actually win by serving first, leading with value, and creating unstoppable cultures of accountability.

Mark shares lessons from decades of experience, from how to build a sales pipeline that actually converts to why the best ...

What would you do if you gave up your corporate career, no car, no laptop, no safety net and had to start over from scratch? That’s exactly what Tara Lafon Gooch, CEO of Best Branding Solutions, did. In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman uncovers how Tara went from burned-out and stuck to TEDx speaker, author, and branding powerhouse by turning personal transformation into a business strategy.

From learning to lead h...

Most people don’t leave a stable engineering job and build a $2.5M company in two years, but Karl Hughes isn’t most people. In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman gets into the real behind-the-scenes of growing Draft.dev, building a business portfolio, and scaling without losing your mind (or your weekends).

Karl shares how he went from software engineer to founder, built a remote-first content agency serving high-gro...

Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about self-awareness, accountability, and a growth mindset. In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Dr. Gary McGrath, CEO of Statarius and creator of the LeaderStep7™ program, to unpack what it really takes to go from good boss to great leader.

With a background in the military, corporate sales, and leadership coaching for Fortune 500 companies, Dr. Gary shares ho...

Let’s face it: IT only becomes “urgent” when something breaks. But Harold Mann, President of Mann Consulting, says that mindset is exactly why businesses lose time, money, and trust. On this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman gets into it with Harold on tech mistakes that cost companies big, the importance of proactive systems, and why your onboarding, offboarding, and cybersecurity processes should never be an afterthoug...

You’ve heard of networking, but Steve Ramona is on a whole different level. With over $5 billion in projects and 125+ million in partner deals, he’s the definition of a super connector. In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman gets real with Steve about how building intentional, value-first relationships can completely change your business and your life.

Steve shares how he went from working the front desk of his family...

What happens when you walk away from a high-profile career to bet on yourself with no backup plan? That’s exactly what Aundrea Cline-Thomas, three-time Emmy-winning journalist and CEO of The Rewrite and Mountain Court Media, did. In this episode, David Sliman digs in with Aundrea on career reinvention, the business of media, and how storytelling can literally change your life.

From covering tragedies in Macon, Georgia, to anchoring...

Most companies throw money at marketing and hope for results, but hope isn’t a strategy. If your content isn’t driving leads, closing deals, or aligning with sales, you’re doing it wrong.

This week, A. Lee Judge, Co-Founder and CMO of Content Monsta, joins David Sliman to break down how to bridge the gap between marketing and sales, create content that actually drives revenue, and why business leaders need to build their personal b...

If you’re still selling like it’s 2015, you’re already behind. Sales is evolving faster than ever, and if you don’t adapt, you’re going to get left in the dust. Jake Dunlap, CEO of Skaled Consulting, joins David Sliman to talk about what actually works in sales today, why automation alone is killing sales teams, and how to leverage AI without losing the human edge.

Jake doesn’t just consult, he’s built and scaled sales teams from z...