ROAD TO GROWTH : Success as an Entrepreneur

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Dina Haddad. Dina is the founder and principal mediator at Families First Mediation, a leading family mediation practice based in San Jose, California. With more than two decades of experience, she specializes in divorce mediation, child custody & support, marital agreements, and high-net-worth dispute resolution.

Dina believes separation does not...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Jim Boad. Jim is a passionate entrepreneur, housing developer, and advocate for second chances. With over 14 successful recovery homes launched—and more on the way—Jim has made it his mission to help others do the same through his groundbreaking book, Group Home Accelerator. Drawing from real-life experience and proven systems, he offers practical gui...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Robert Feldman. Robert is an insurance professional with nearly 25 years of experience. Robert’s specialty is insurance in fire zones and hard to place risks. As an industry professional, Robert has served as a speaker at the California Association of Realtors. Robert travels the state educating realtors about how to secure insurance for homes that ar...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Doug Noll. Doug was born partially deaf, nearly blind, crippled and super smart. All buzz kills for the girls in his early years. He graduated from Dartmouth College, earned his law degree and was a ferocious civil trial lawyer for 22 years. Then he went back to school to become a peacemaker. Since he left his lucrative law practice in 2000, Doug has ...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Tito Alvarez. Tito is California’s legendary Hispanic advocate and the original voice behind the most trusted name in accident victim support throughout the 80s and 90s. After decades defending the community and working with attorneys of every caliber, Tito developed a rare insight: he knows exactly which lawyers truly fight for their clients—and whic...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Dave Behar. Dave is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Executive Athlete of ION Network and Behar Brands, where he builds game-changing brands in tech, media, sports, health, and food & beverage. His innovative approach has powered brands that enable billions to connect and thrive.

Driven by a passion for personal branding and collaboration, Dave focuses...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to G. Michael Hopf. Michael is a USA Today bestselling author and a leading voice in the post-apocalyptic fiction genre. With over 40 novels to his name and more than one million copies sold worldwide, Michael has captivated readers with his gripping tales of survival, loyalty, and human resilience in the face of collapse. His books have been translated ...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Reena Friedman Watts. There’s not much Reena hasn’t done in her professional life. She’s scoured the NPR newswire for stories. She’s combed through hundreds of small claims cases. She’s worked on popular reality TV shows such as The Jerry Springer Show, Court TV, and Nanny 911. She’s worked in Radio. She’s planned mega-events for the telecom and finan...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Matt Scoletti. Matt has screwed up many times in his life. He doesn’t have all the answers. But he’s learned a few things about creating breakthroughs through experiences on American Ninja Warrior, training with the Navy SEALs, and most recently winning 3rd place in an ultra triathlon which is a 12 mile swim, 560 mile bike, and 131 mile run. He’s a pr...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Bradley Girard. As an award-winning Creative Director and Consultant with over 30 years of experience in B2B, B2C, and nonprofit sectors. He excels at helping small start-ups and mid-sized companies elevate their brands. He focus on fostering collaboration with his clients to achieve their organizational goals. He has a strong background in graphic de...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Natasha Hemmingway. After walking across the stage years ago to joyfully collect her collegiate degree, Natasha walked right down a winding path that would challenge her, shape her, and lead her to almost two decades of a highly successful and demanding career. Her natural desire to learn, and work hard, allowed her to steadily climb the corporate lad...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Athena Brownson. She was a professional actor in the U.S., and nearly 30 years ago, She moved to Germany for love—not her career. Life took her in different directions, but she always felt the pull to return to acting. So, at 47, after a 16-year break (and with less-than-perfect German!), She successfully relaunched her acting career from Munich, work...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Nicholas Devlin. Nick is a certified professional life coach and former Army Ranger with 200+ combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. His mission is to inspire and uplift others to embrace their greatness, love their lives and live their dreams. His core values are Freedom, Connection and Purposeful Play.

His professional pedigree also includes 15 ...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Athena Brownson. Athena is a top Denver REALTOR® celebrated for her expertise in luxury properties and dedication to creating healthy, balanced spaces for her clients. A Colorado native and former competitive skier, her deep connection to the state provides her with a unique understanding of its lifestyle, making her a trusted partner for clients who ...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Mark Podolsky. One of the best money strategies is PASSIVE INCOME. As you know means– “income you receive automatically, with minimal labor to earn or maintain it.” There are many ways that you can create PASSIVE INCOME, yet the one you’re going to learn about today is one you most likely don’t know that much about. It’s simply buying RAW LAND. Yes, b...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Karen Hill. Karen is a creative, energetic and hands-on marketing brand specialist and team leader who is a master at creating unique and successful consumer-driven promotional programs that drive engagement and sales. She excel at keeping projects and people on task, within timelines and budget. She builds trust easily and form loyal, long-term clien...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Steve Griggs. Not all landscape designers are created equal and Steve Griggsis living proof. For dirty jobs that require engineering, plant science, and innovation, he is the landscape architect to call. With decades of experience that span hundreds of homes, lots of spray cans and dozens of worn out boots, Steve is THE GUY when you want more than a p...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to David Leighton. David, President and CEO of WITI - Workforce Innovation, Trust, and Influence, has been an instrumental figure in shaping the global technological landscape since 1989. Under his leadership, WITI has emerged as the premier global organization for professionals for whom technology plays a pivotal role in their careers, businesses, and p...

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Jeff Holman. Jeff , founder of Intellectual Strategies, is changing the way startups and scaling businesses access legal support. As the creator of the first Fractional Legal Team at Intellectual Strategies, he’s made it possible for companies to tap into expert legal advice at key points in their growth—without needing a full-time, in-house team. Thi...