Driven: Unscripted Success

In this episode of Driven Unscripted Success, host Michael Mannino welcomes back Steven Zalunardo, a powerhouse in the Southwest Florida real estate and development scene. Originally from Toronto, Steve explains why he moved his family and business to the Naples area and how he has scaled his operations into four distinct "pillars."

Key Topics Covered:

• The "Container" Strategy: How to structure mul...

In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, Michael Mannino interviews Adam Povlitz, CEO of Anago Cleaning Systems. From his humble beginnings cleaning floors at night to leading an international franchise system, Adam shares the "dirty work" required to truly clean up in the business world.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The CEO Clean Up: Why you must unlearn control-freak habits to scale.

In our latest episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, I interviewed Shawn Glogowski of Note Advisors — an independent wealth advisor with over 20 years of experience serving business owners nationwide.

We discussed:

• Independent vs brokerage advisory models • Behavioral finance and investor psychology • Roth conversions and proactive tax strategy • Real estate offsets and long-term planning • Why retirement should be purpos...

In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, Nareman Hamdan sits down with Russell Gray—a financial educator, investor, and media entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience.

After losing everything during the 2008 Financial Crisis, Russell rebuilt with a new strategy focused on resilience, real assets, and Main Street opportunities.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Main Street investing is on the rise
• How to manage ris...

In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, Michael Mannino interviews Warren Mainard, Executive Director of Impact Players. Warren shares his 30-year journey of ministry and leadership, discussing how men can overcome isolation and become the "thermostats" of their homes.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The Chiseled Concept: How to view trials as a sculptor’s tool rather than just "bad luck."

In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, Nareman Hamdan sits down with Sergio Fernandez, a global trade and customs expert with over 15 years of experience managing compliance, risk, and cross-border operations across more than 30 countries.

Currently working on logistics for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Sergio shares insights into the complexities of global trade—and the mindset required to succeed in high-pressure international...

In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, Nareman Hamdan sits down with Mike Stohler, a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience and a portfolio of more than 1,500 units.

From multifamily to hotels and now international investments, Mike shares how he identifies opportunities across markets—and why he’s currently focused on Europe.

You’ll learn:

• Why he transitioned from multifamily to hospitality •...

In this episode of the Driven: Unscripted Success Podcast, we sit down with Jack Hoss, founder of Real Deal Crew, to explore how AI is transforming real estate operations.

Jack shares how most investors and agents don’t have a lead problem—they have a systems problem—and how AI can help automate follow-ups, improve deal flow, and free up time to focus on closing.

We also dive into the rise of AI agents, the importance of consistenc...

In this episode, we sit down with Shawn Glogowski of Note Advisors, an independent wealth management firm serving business owners and professionals nationwide.

With over 20 years of experience, Shawn shares insights on:

• Independent advisory models
• Behavioral finance 
• Real estate tax advantages
• Retirement planning with purpose
• The concept of Eudemonia — human flourishing

This episode blends technical strategy with life ph...

In this episode, we sit down with Logan Harris from Spotter Global to explore the rapidly evolving world of drone detection and airspace security.

Drones over 250 grams are now required by the FAA to broadcast Remote ID — essentially a “license plate” for drones. But what does that mean for pilots, property owners, and security professionals?

We discuss:

• How Remote ID works • How drone operators can be identified • FAA fines and ...

In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, Michael Mannino sits down with Kate Zolock, founder of Dnipro Biz Accounting, LLC, to break down real-world tax strategy for business owners and real estate investors.

Kate explains why bookkeeping is more important than tax preparation and how the right financial foundation creates powerful tax opportunities.

In this episode, we cover:

• LLC vs. S Corp vs. C Corp explained • Why bookk...

Today, we talk with Oscar Hedaya, serial entrepreneur and founder of SafeSpace, the most advanced smart safe on the market. From a family burglary to breakthrough innovation, Oscar shares the story of how necessity became the mother of invention.

In this episode, you’ll learn: • How Oscar came up with the idea for SafeSpace • The importance of first-to-market and product quality • Challenges of merging hardware and software in a st...

In this episode of Driven: The Unscripted Success Podcast, hosts Mike Mannino and Nareman Hamdan sit down with Mike Karp, co-founder of Zoozah, to discuss disrupting the home services industry through technology.

With a background in FinTech and enterprise software, Mike shares how he’s combining licensed home inspections, concierge services, and proprietary tech to build a scalable, SaaS-enabled property management model.

On this episode of Driven: The Unscripted Success Podcast, hosts Mike Manino and Nareman Hamdan sit down with Maribeth Martorana, co-founder and CEO of Sapient Advisors. With over 20 years in tech, financial services, and AI, Maribeth shares her journey, leadership lessons, and insights on building empowered teams and passive income.

Topics Covered:

• Maribeth’s career journey and lessons learned

• Navigating career challenges ...

In this episode, Michael sits down with franchise expert Tom DuFore, a 22-year veteran in the franchising world who has helped over 600 companies expand and advised more than 10,000 business owners.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• Is my business ready to franchise?

• How do I scale without losing control?

• What’s stopping me from growing?

This episode breaks it down.

✔️ The 3 signs your business could ...

In this powerful and insightful episode, Mike sits down with Daniel Strohli—a systems strategist, business builder, and lifelong learner who’s on a mission to optimize and scale businesses through simplicity and clarity.

From flipping plastic trinkets in grade school to managing properties and transforming warehouses into retail goldmines, Daniel shares his early entrepreneurial journey and how genuine curiosity became his greatest...

In this inspiring episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, host Mike Mannino chats with Sara Quintero, founder of Karma Chic Marketplace, a unique multi-vendor e-commerce platform dedicated to empowering independent businesses, artisans, and service professionals.

Sara shares the personal journey that led her from owning a high-end consignment boutique in South Tampa to launching her own online marketplace. What started as a passion ...

Can your genes predict how you’ll react to medications? This week, Dr. Melissa Smith joins the show to share how she's redefining pharmacy through precision medicine and genetic testing. From retail pharmacy burnout to launching her own consulting practice, Melissa opens up about her pivot from traditional pharmacy into the world of pharmacogenomics (PGX).

She dives into why the current “one-size-fits-all” medical model falls short...

Alexander Koster is a driving force behind strategic innovation at Nemours Children’s Health, one of the largest pediatric systems in the U.S. In this insightful and grounded conversation, he shares how his upbringing shaped his mission-driven career, how setbacks like the dot-com crash taught him the power of relationships, and why clarity around success is key to driving results.

Alexander talks about his approach to team leaders...