Unfinished Business

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...

Most people want change, but they don’t know where to start or how to break through old habits. That’s where Todd Bertsch, Owner and President of Evolve Marketing, comes in. In this episode, David Sliman sits down with Todd to talk about reinvention, resilience, and rewiring your mindset to reach your full potential.

From his early struggles with addiction and rock-bottom moments to building a thriving business and helping professi...

If you’re constantly saying, “I don’t have time,” then listen up, because Dave Pygon is about to call you out. Founder of PYGON ONE Consulting and leadership expert, Dave joins David Sliman to break down why most people confuse being busy with being productive, and how to flip the script.

Dave brings crazy energy and real talk about what separates the people who win the day from the ones who just spin their wheels. From building hi...

What makes a successful entrepreneur? Sometimes, it’s a calculated risk. Other times, it’s quitting your job mid-call, sending an “I’m done” email, and figuring it out later, just like Paul Byrne, President of Razoyo and Refactored Group. In this episode, David Sliman sits down with Paul to talk about business pivots, cybersecurity nightmares, and why most companies are one bad decision away from a tech disaster.

Paul shares insane...

If you’re a business owner, you already know: the world is LOUD. So how do you stand out, build credibility, and stay ahead in today’s media landscape? In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Matt Kovacs, President of Blaze PR, to dive into the real strategies behind powerful branding and PR.

Matt shares his journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, revealing the mindset shifts, leadership strateg...

What happens when a business partnership turns from Business Bliss to Co-Founder Chaos? In this episode, David Sliman sits down with Gina Michnowicz, CEO of The Craftsman Agency, to talk about the hard lessons of entrepreneurship, leadership, and business breakups. From co-founding a successful agency to navigating a challenging partnership dissolution, Gina shares raw insights on what every entrepreneur should know before going in...

If you’ve ever thought about making the leap into business ownership, this episode is your wake-up call. Host David Sliman sits down with Sergei Kaminskiy, a serial entrepreneur, real estate developer, and founder of Kaminskiy Care & Repair, to talk about his journey from having just $70 in the bank to building multiple successful companies.

Key Takeaways:

• From rock bottom to real estate mogul ...

Welcome back to Unfinished Business! In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Stratman, the CEO of Coleman Associates and a trailblazer in healthcare innovation and operations. Melissa’s story is one of grit, perseverance, and vision, starting from her roots on a farm in Nebraska to becoming a leader reshaping healthcare systems across the nation.

Melissa dives into her journey of starting and growing a multimillion-dollar consulti...