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Business, branding, AI and everything in between — real conversations with people who are SMASHING it in their industries.

Latest Episode — September 11, 2026

Ep. 10: Business, Health & the Grit to Keep Going

With Keith Lesperance

Keith Lesperance joins Ryan to talk business, health, and the grit required to keep showing up for your team, your customers, and yourself.

John DiGiorgio and Frank Zombo on grit, discipline, and why showing up every single day beats talent.

John Licari of Total Life Changes on building a culture people never want to leave.

Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney Peter J. Lucido on service, communication, and community trust.

Simon Thomas of Rail District Ventures on thinking bigger, taking swings, and building places people love.

Matt Baffo on why real human connection still closes more deals than any script or funnel.

Zain Khan on where AI is actually heading and how businesses should be using it right now.

Steve Dhondt's journey in the paver business — from the grind to a brand people request by name.

How to put AI to work in a real business — without losing the human touch that makes it yours.