Famous Guests

Famous Entrepreneurs and CEOs

Guest’s NameTitle Podcast Date
Kevin HarringtonShark Tank Judge and Founder of As Seen On TVDecember 10, 2013
Jim KochFounder of Boston Beer Co (Sam Adams)September 05, 2014
John Chambers CEO of Cisco SystemsOctober 15, 2018
Kay Koplovitz Founder of USA Network & Sci Fi ChannelApril 14, 2015
Cynthia FisherFounder of ViaCord and PatientRightsAdvocate.orgMay 19, 2020
Rick Federico July 05, 2023Former CEO of PF Chang’sJuly 05, 2023
David JonesCEO/Co-Founder of Blazing Onion Burger CompanyJuly 05, 2023
Pehr GyllenhammarCEO of VolvoAugust 24, 2020
Jeff HoffmanCo-Founder of PricelineAugust 06, 2025
Steve PrestonCEO of Goodwill November 13, 2020
James SiminoffInventor and Founder of Ring Doorbell March 10, 2015
Kelly PerdewCo-Founder & CEO of TargetCloseMarch 03, 2015
Michael HoulihanFounder of #1 Wine Brand in the U.S., Barefoot WineNovember 06, 2015
Ted MathasCEO of NY LifeMay 13, 2020
Derek SzetoCEO of WirknApril 14, 2015
Frank CottleChairman and Founder of Alliance Virtual OfficesJanuary 26, 2017
Beth StillerCEO of Massage EnvyOctober 09, 2020
Bonnie HarveyCo-Founder of Barefoot WinesDecember 11, 2015
Ron FryFounder and President of Career PressFebruary 26, 2016
Justin SachsFounder of Motivational PressNovember 20, 2015
Tim BerryCo-founder of Borland InternationalJuly 30, 2013
Brian Smith Founder of UGG Australia FootwearApril 20, 2015
Hap KloppFounder and CEO of The North FaceOctober 14, 2015
Brenton HaydenFounder of Renter’s WarehouseJune 26, 2015
Nihal MehtaInvestor in Uber & AirBnBMay 22, 2015
Jason GarnerFormer CEO of Live NationMarch 16, 2015
Rich Kahn CEO of eZanga.comAugust 25, 2015
Michael DubinCEO and Founder of DollarShaveClub.comApril 29, 2013
Sean HeineyCEO of Signal WireDecember 14, 2020
Rahul AggarwalCEO/Founder of DesignHillMarch 22, 2021
Lisa LindahlInventor of the Sports BraApril 07, 2020
Rich MattaFounder of Reputation DefenderApril 14, 2020
Phil HarveyFounder/CEO of Adam & EveJune 25, 2020
Brian MaFounder of WeaveAugust 03, 2017
Jerry Sanders CEO SkyTran Inc.August 03, 2017
Tyler JensenSerial Entrepreneur and CEO of The Startup GarageAugust 01, 2017
Stephen KeyInventor, Product Artist, and AuthorSeptember 09, 2016
Kathy FettkeCo-CEO of Real Wealth Network, Host of the Real Wealth ShowSeptember 09, 2016
Jonathan LacosteCo-Founder & COO at JebbitSeptember 07, 2016
David HynerInspiring Motivational SpeakerSeptember 08, 2016
Dave KerpenFounder & CEO, Likeable Local & NY Times Best-Selling AuthorSeptember 06, 2016
Dr. Jin RobertsonInternational Motivational/Inspirational SpeakerMarch 23, 2016
Guy SpierValue InvestorMarch 24, 2016
Natalie MacNeilEmmy Award-Winning Media ProducerMarch 22, 2016
Kenny NguyenCEO/Founder of Big Fish PresentationsMarch 22, 2016
Ben SettleTop Email Marketing SpecialistMarch 22, 2016
Robyn JohnsonAmazon ConsultantMarch 21, 2016
Richard SheridanCEO and Chief Storyteller at Menlo InnovationsJuly 10, 2015
Jay Samit Video on Demand CreatorJuly 09, 2015
Howard LeonhardtFounder of Leonhardt Ventures and BioLeonhardtAugust 08, 2014

Entrepreneurship Thought Leader

Guest’s NameTitlePodcast Date
Brian Tracy#1 Speake AliveMarch 17, 2016
Steve MariottiFounder of the National Foundation for Teaching EntrepreneurshipDecember 04, 2017
Dr. Mae JemisonFirst African American Female AstronautNovember 08, 2017
John David MannAuthor of “Go-Giver” with 2 Million Books SoldMay 13, 2019
Tom ZiglarSon of Zig ZiglarApril 30, 2015
Hal ElrodAuthor of the Miracle Morning SeriesApril 04, 2024
Tom Hopkins#1 Sales Trainer in the U.S.August 17, 2017
Russell BrunsonCEO of Click FunnelsApril 02, 2015
Melinda EmersonNew York Times SMB WriterNovember 26, 2013
Bryant McGillTop .01% Social Media GuruAugust 28, 2015
Simon Sinek #1 YouTube Star with 20 Million ViewsJanuary 23, 2015
Brant CooperNYT Bestselling Author of The Lean EntrepreneurJuly 03, 2023
Sally HogsheadNY Times Bestselling Author and Hall of Fame SpeakerNovember 18, 2016
Don GreenExecutive Director at The Napoleon Hill FoundationSeptember 22, 2016
Sree SreenivasanChief Digital Officer at The Metropolitan Museum of ArtJune 08, 2016
Steve StraussSenior USA TODAY Small Business ColumnistJanuary 08, 2016
Susan SolovicTHE Small Business Expert and New York Times Bestselling Author September 15, 2015
Verne HarnishFounder of Entrepreneurs’ OrganizationDecember 17, 2014
Jean Chatzky Financial Editor of NBC’s TODAY showAugust 20, 2013
Peter EconomyINC Leadership GuyApril 22, 2021
Sean CoveyAuthor of 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleJune 16, 2020
Lisa Nichols Founder and CEO of Motivating the MassesMay 09, 2023
Harry BrelsfordFounder of SMB NationSeptember 24, 2020
Roberto CandelariaSponsorship Guru, Sponsorship Boot Camp FounderAugust 08, 2017
Erica DhawanCEO of CotentialJuly 25, 2017
Yossi GhinsbergFounder & CEO of Blinq.meJuly 20, 2017
Dr. Michael GlauserExecutive Director of Entrepreneurial Programs at Utah State UniversitySeptember 08, 2016
Adam HoulahanLinkedIn ExpertSeptember 07, 2016
Steven K. GoldAuthor of “How We SucceedSeptember 06, 2016
Todd Herman Creator of The 90 Day Year, Performance CoachMarch 21, 2016
Stuart DiamondNegotiations Professor at The Wharton Business School August 27, 2014
Rowan GibsonInnovation Thought LeaderAugust 25, 2015
Dorie ClarkHarvard Business Review and Forbes ContributorAugust 24, 2015
Kevin JohnsonCEO of Johnson Media Inc.July 09, 2015
Michael Parrish DuDellMillennial ExpertJuly 06, 2015
Jonathan LittmanFounder of Snowball NarrativeJuly 06, 2015
Geofrey JamesBlogger at Sales Source and Inc. WriterAugust 08, 2014
Jennifer S. WilkovThe “Make It Happen” GirlAugust 07, 2014
Karen KerriganCEO of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship CouncilAugust 05, 2014
Jordan HarbingerCo-founder of The Art of CharmAugust 05, 2014
Brian MoranFounder of Small Business EdgeAugust 04, 2014
David LapinCEO of Lapin Consulting InternationalAugust 04, 2014
Jigar ShahGreen Energy ExpertAugust 01, 2014
Chris WidenerNY Times & WSJ Best-Selling AuthorAugust 01, 2014
Jonathan FieldsFounder of the Good Life ProjectJuly 31, 2014
Ivana TaylorMarketing Expert at DIYMarketers.comJuly 30, 2014

Government Officials

Guest’s NameTitlePodcast Date
Honorable Asot MichaelMinister of Tourism, AntiguaOctober 06, 2017
Jim RosebushRonald Reagan White House Chief of StaffAugust 01, 2017
David PatersonGovernor of New YorkNovember 27, 2020
Daniel GallagherFormer SEC CommissionerOctober 31, 2016
Douglas KramerSmall Business Administration Deputy AdministratorApril 29, 2016
Karen KerriganPresident of Small Business & Entrepreneurship CouncilDecember 03, 2015
Brian CastroSmall Business Administration (SBA) National OmbudsmanJuly 11, 2014
Harsimrat Kaur BadalIndian Minister of Food Processing IndustriesOctober 20, 2017
Herman Portocarero EU Ambassador to CubaNovember 10, 2017
Jim RosebushReagan White House Official & Columnist at BusinessInsider.comAugust 01, 2017

Famous TV, Movie Stars and Authors

Guest’s NameTitlePodcast Date
Scott Turow30 Million Books SoldJune 02, 2020
Bill KleinTV Star on TLC’s Little CoupleMay 06, 2016
Columbus Short “Scandal” TV Show Star October 09, 2020
Glen ZipperOscar WinnerOctober 29, 2020
Bill SchneiderCNN Chief Political AnalystNovember 03, 2020
Ken LaCorteVP of Fox NewsMay 27, 2020
James MurrayStar of Impractical JokersJuly 02, 2020
Lon SafkoAuthor of The Social Media Bible: Tactics, Tools, and Strategies for Business Success
August 26, 2015
Tristan PollockCo-Founder of StorefrontAugust 24, 2015
Chris HurnAuthor of The Entrepreneur’s Secret to Creating Wealth and CEO of Mercantile Capital Corp.July 31, 2014
Alan AbelProfessional Media PranksterJuly 30, 2014

Corporate Guests

Brendan KaneManaging Partner at Hook PointMay 12, 2023
Dr. Sarah FallawPresident of DataPointsMay 12, 2023
Brian FordFinancial Well-Being Executive at onUp from SunTrustFebruary 14, 2017
James RosseauCEO & Founder of The Corelink SolutionFebruary 15, 2019
Michael BiltzManaging Director of Accenture Technology VisionApril 06, 2021
Jessica LongManaging Director at Accenture StrategyApril 27, 2020
Jefferson WangGlobal 5G Offering Managing Director, Technology Strategy & Advisory at AccentureSeptember 05, 2020
Kathryn Ross Black Founders Development Program Lead at AccentureOctober 23, 2020
Paul DaughertyGroup Chief Executive of Accenture Technology February 04, 2021
Antonio ThorntonSmall Business Marketing Strategist at Money Mouth MarketingAugust 15, 2017
Lawrence LevyFormer CFO of PixarAugust 11, 2017
Elizabeth RomeroCertified Executive Career Coach For Powerhouse Women – Forbes CoachMay 31, 2019
Robb HilsonSmall Business Executive at Bank of AmericaJune 02, 2016
Sharon MillerHead of Small Business at Bank of AmericaDecember 23, 2020
Chris WongFinancial Expert & Consumer Savings Executive, Bank of America March 09, 2021
John GomezSmall Business Region Executive at Bank of AmericaApril 02, 2020
April SchneiderHead of Consumer and Small Business Products at Bank of AmericaSeptember 05, 2020
Holly O’NeilChief Client Care Executive at Bank of AmericaOctober 06, 2020
Jason GaughanFounder & Managing Partner at Pineapple Consulting FirmAugust 24, 2021
John JordanManaging Director, Head at The Academy at Bank of AmericaDecember 22, 2020
Erin McCullenHead of Deposit Products at Bank of America February 23, 2022
Kevin CrainHead of Retirement Research & Insights at Bank of AmericaDecember 10, 2021
Mary Hines DroeschBank of America Head of Consumer and Small Business Products December 08, 2021
Sheryl ConnellyManager of Global Consumer Trends and Futuring 
at Ford Motor Company		January 06, 2017
Melissa RegisterSenior Wealth Planner at Fifth Third BankDecember 15, 2016
Kala GibsonSenior Vice President & Head of Business Banking at Fifth Third BankApril 29, 2016
Jada GrandySenior Vice President, Regional Director, Community & Economic Development at Fifth Third Bank
April 25, 2016
Charlie YoungCEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate September 15, 2016
Ron WallaceCEO at Number One Group & Retired President of UPS InternationalJuly 14, 2016
Stephen RowleySenior Vice President-Cox Business at Cox Communications November 20, 2017
Joel ManganExecutive Director of the P-TECH Network at IBMOctober 19, 2020
Kendra De KeyrelDirector, Offering Management at IBM Internet of ThingsDecember 21, 2020
Sheri BachsteinGlobal Head of Consumer Business, The Weather CompanyApril 27, 2020
Joanne WrightVice President of Enterprise Operations, IBMAugust 17, 2020
Toby CappelloFounding Partner of Anderson Law GroupApril 16, 2020
William KasslerDeputy Health Officer and Lead Population Health Officer, IBM Watson HealthApril 23, 2020
Noah SykenVice President, IBM Sports and Entertainment PartnershipsSeptember 04, 2020
Stephanie SnowGlobal Social Engineering Expert, IBM X-Force RedMay 14, 2020
Charles HendersonGlobal Managing Partner and Head of IBM X-Force RedJuly 09, 2020
Lydia CampbellChief Medical Officer of IBMFebruary 23, 2021
Jason KelleyGeneral Manager, IBM Blockchain ServicesDecember 23, 2020
Seth DobrinIBM Chief AI OfficerMay 26, 2021
Nick RossmanGlobal Threat Intelligence Lead, IBM Security X-ForceOctober 26, 2021
Steve BrownFormer Intel Futurist and CEO Bald FuturistApril 10, 2020
Mike GouldInitial Public Offerings (IPO) Leader at PwCApril 19, 2016
Vanessa OkwuraiweEdward Jones PrincipalMay 10, 2021
John LivesayTech Funding StrategistJuly 10, 2015
Dr. Nela RichardsonPrincipal, Investment Strategist at Edward JonesSeptember 23, 2020
Tim BurkePrincipal in Tailored Solutions at Edward Jones October 06, 2020
Ace Chapman Business Acquisitions ConsultantMarch 24, 2016
Jacob SapersteinDirector of Innovation Policy and Social Investment and Aspire Accelerator at AT&T June 01, 2015
Rod KurtzEditor at Large of American Express OPENSeptember 03, 2014
Bryan Pearce Global Leader of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year and Venture Capital GroupGlobal Leader of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year and Venture Capital Group
Sean MabeyDirector of Small Business Strategy and Senior Vice President at Wells Fargo BankDecember 10, 2014
James BellDirector of Corporate Communications and Social Media at Kia Motors AmericaMay 12, 2020
Sharon HongVice President of Enterprise Technology, Motorola SolutionsNovember 27, 2020
Michelle ArmerChief People Officer of CareerBuilderApril 30, 2020
Leigh-Margaret StullChief Product Officer at CareerBuilderDecember 16, 2020
Dr. Ron ParkExecutive Vice President of Health and DNA at Ancestry®September 05, 2020
Sarah SchiffBusiness Integrity Expert at FacebookDecember 22, 2020
Kang-Xing Jin “KX” Head of Health at FacebookMarch 20, 2020
Jim HoranPresident and CEO of The One Page Business PlanAugust 07, 2014
Les McKeownFounder of Predictable SuccesAugust 06, 2014
Eric LowitStrategy, Sustainability, Collaboration ExpertAugust 06, 2014