The David Guttman Podcast
Business & Finance
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The David Guttman Podcast: Where Substance Meets SuccessJoin David Guttman, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience and multiple 8- and 9-figure exits, as he redefines success through a holistic lens. This podcast brings you conversations with C-Suite Executives and high-profile leaders who balance professional achievements with integrity, purpose, and an unwavering moral compass.Each episode dives deep into actionable insights, life lessons, and authentic mentorship, helping you build not just wealth, but a fulfilling life. From navigating complex business challenges to fostering meaningful relationships and personal growth, David and his guests provide a roadmap for achieving balance and...
Episodes
- #74 Stop Saving Your Kids From Failure | Trystan Trenberth
Trystan Trenberth joins The David Guttman Podcast to discuss how he learned that "rescuing" his children from failure was not what they needed, but rather to be heard. Trenberth shares insights on failure as a fundamental part of success,…
- #73 The Side Hustle That Took Over Her Life | Chloe Kosco
Chloe Kosco, founder of Bohemia by Chloe, discusses how her college side hustle, which began with making clothes for herself, evolved into a thriving business. She shares insights into building her brand, working with her mother, and her f…
- #72 Why Being a Business Owner Doesn't Make You an Entrepreneur | Vince Ricci
In this episode, Vince Ricci shares his personal story, including a traumatic event that went viral. He discusses his philosophy on what it means to be an entrepreneur, the importance of staying vigilant for loved ones, and insights distin…
- #71 How to Overcome Addiction Through Faith | Roger da Silva
Roger da Silva shares his personal story of overcoming addiction through faith in this episode of The David Guttman Podcast. He discusses his spiritual journey, how he built a life focused on purpose, and his experiences with learning disa…
- #70 What Poker Teaches You About Risk Management in Business and Investing | Jaymes Rosenthal
Jaymes Rosenthal joins the David Guttman Podcast to discuss how pattern recognition from poker and trading applies to business, leadership, and daily life. They cover topics including emotional control, humility, servant leadership, and ef…
- #69 How to Identify a Winning Business Offer Before You Invest | Tanner Chidester
Tanner Chidester discusses his experience investing $3 million in coaching and mentorship, his transition into entrepreneurship, and his process for evaluating business investments. He also shares insights on scaling businesses, portfolio…
- #68 Growing Up in a Religious Bubble: What It Does to Your Identity | Travis Chappell
Travis Chappell joins The David Guttman Podcast to discuss his upbringing in a fundamentalist Baptist community and his journey toward self-awareness. The conversation covers his departure from the church and his experiences in podcasting…
- #67 Why the Smartest Move He Made Was Leaving the Family Business | David Temko
David Temko, founder and CEO of C2 Financial, joins the podcast to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, career transitions, and leadership philosophy. He shares insights on leaving the family business, the influence of his father, and less…
- #66 What Working Side-by-Side with My Father Taught Me About Life and the Law | Frank Ioppolo
Frank Ioppolo joins The David Guttman Podcast to discuss his legal career, working alongside his father, and lessons learned from his professional and personal experiences. The conversation covers mentorship, leadership, marriage, and advi…
- #65 How to Build Residual Income with Payment Processing | Seve Ortale
Seve Ortale discusses his career journey, from his background as a philosophy major and volunteer firefighter to founding a payment processing company. The episode covers building residual income, overcoming sales rejection, and the import…
- #64 How to Build a $2 Billion Digital Marketing Business From Scratch | Josh Aven
Josh Aven, founder of the marketing agency Curio, discusses his entrepreneurial journey, the use of AI in business, and his perspectives on mentorship, faith, and relationships on The David Guttman Podcast.
- #63 From No Money, No Education, to Inc. 5,000 Company | Rick Niemi
Rick Niemi joins The David Guttman Podcast to discuss his journey from buying his first pharmacy without industry experience to becoming an Inc. 5,000 CEO. The discussion covers the dangers of over-planning, the value of decisive action, a…
- #62 How to Build a Social Media Marketing Agency With No Diploma | Sergio Mendez
In this episode, entrepreneur Sergio Mendez discusses building his social media marketing agency, Influx. Media, without completing high school. He shares insights on his leadership style, mentorship, business relationships, and the values…
- #61 How to Hire a Fractional CFO for Your Startup and Prepare for Exit | Rick Sanchez Jr.
Rick Sanchez Jr., a fractional CFO and transformation specialist, discusses financial planning, capital raising, and preparation for a business exit. He covers topics including financial narratives, KPIs for valuation, and the differences…
- #60 Why Authenticity Beats People-Pleasing in Business | Reef Colman
Reef Colman joins The David Guttman Podcast to discuss his journey from overcoming childhood hardship to entrepreneurial success. He explores the importance of self-accountability, the value of authenticity in business, and the foundationa…
- #59 The Business Fundamentals Every Musician Needs to Know | Spencer Handley
In this episode of The David Guttman Podcast, entrepreneur and music educator Spencer Handley discusses the importance of business literacy for creative professionals. He explores his career journey, his work with Sonora, and the parallels…
- #58 The Mindset Shift That Turned Me into Tony Robbins’ #1 Salesperson | Eli Wilde
In this episode of The David Guttman Podcast, Eli Wilde discusses his transition from scarcity to abundance and his approach to sales rooted in intention and alignment. He explains how building trust and self-awareness leads to effective p…
- #57 Former CNN Anchor on Cancel Culture, Media Control, and Finding Truth in Journalism | Rick Sanchez
Journalist Rick Sanchez discusses his career in mainstream media, his experience with being canceled, and his perspectives on corporate media influence and journalism. He explores topics such as media tribalism, the shift toward social med…
- #56 Teen CEO Builds AI Company That Replaces Human Sales Reps | Joey Seeman
Seventeen-year-old entrepreneur Joey Seeman shares his journey from affiliate marketing to founding the AI company Nova Echo. He discusses his experiences with building AI sales solutions, learning through entrepreneurship, and his approac…
- #55 How I Built A Business While Paralyzed After A Massive Stroke | Khurram Bukhari
Khurram Bukhari shares his personal story of overcoming poverty, addiction, and a life-altering stroke at age 35. He discusses how he transitioned into entrepreneurship, built a business with his wife, and developed a resilient leadership…
- #54 Building the Quest Bars and Legendary Foods Empires | Bruce Cardenas
Bruce Cardenas discusses his career path, from his time in the Marine Corps and the LA Police Department to launching Quest Nutrition and Legendary Foods. He shares insights on leadership, his approach to business growth, and his experienc…
- #53 How I Built A 8-Figure TikTok Shop Marketing Business at Age 24! | Riley Garcia
Riley Garcia joins The David Guttman Podcast to discuss how he co-founded an eight-figure health products empire on TikTok Shop by age 24. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, views on business education, and insights on managing talent…
- #52 How to Build Discipline When You’ve Lost Your Job, Relationship, and Home | Jarvis Leverson
Jarvis Leverson discusses his "W.I.N." formula—Wake up early, set Intentions, and commit to No days off—as a method for rebuilding discipline after experiencing job loss, relationship dissolution, and homelessness. The episode covers his p…
- #51 One Act of Kindness Turned into $57 Million | Henry Coy-Burt
Henry Coy-Burt discusses his strategy of buying out shareholders to increase his equity from 5% to a significant stake, ultimately leading to a $57 million company exit. The episode explores his unique approach to business growth and finan…
- #50 What Billionaire Investors Look to Spot Winners | Brian Goldstein & Makan Mostafavi
Brian Goldstein and Makan Mostafavi share their journeys of defying traditional paths and turning obstacles into advantages. They discuss insights often not taught in business school, covering entrepreneurship, partnerships, and mentorship.
- #49 How Professional Athletes Transition to Successful Business Careers | Mike Lemaire
Former Muay Thai World Champion Mike Lemaire shares insights on the mental fortitude required for athletic success and transitioning to business careers. He details his journey, emphasizing the importance of resilience and learning from se…
- #48 How to Escape Career Drift and Take Control of Your Life | John Gafford
John Gafford discusses his journey from hospitality to real estate, emphasizing value creation as key to entrepreneurial success. He shares insights from his book "Escaping the Drift" and his podcast.
- #47 How AI is Changing Veterinary Medicine | Dr. Ori Eizenberg Weinger
Dr. Ori Eizenberg Weinger shares his philosophy on veterinary care, emphasizing trust and client relationships over profit. The episode also touches upon the influence of AI in the veterinary field and the business aspects of running a pra…
- #46 TikTok Live Shopping Is The $600B Opportunity Most Entrepreneurs Are Missing! | Andrew Schaberg
Andrew Schaberg, CEO of a pioneering live shopping company, details the significant $600 billion opportunity within TikTok live shopping. The episode explores his entrepreneurial journey, early experiences, and insights into social commerc…
- #45 Giving Back to Thousands of Kids with the World’s Largest Toy Drive! | Dan Fleyshman
Dan Fleyshman shares his journey from working multiple jobs to becoming the youngest founder of a publicly traded company. He discusses his business ventures, including the World's Largest Toy Drive, and insights gained outside of traditio…
- #44 How I Grew My Marketing Agency from 38 to 380 People in 15 Months! | Brandon Bowsky
In episode #44 of The David Guttman Podcast, Brandon Bowsky shares his unconventional path in the marketing and info product space, detailing how he scaled a company and now prioritizes fulfillment over revenue. The discussion covers entre…
- #43 Launching “No Days Off” Beverage Business in the Most Challenging Market | Manning Sumner
Manning Sumner shares his journey of overcoming career-ending back fractures to build Legacy Fit and launch the "No Days Off" beverage business. The conversation emphasizes responding to disaster with faith, finding purpose in adversity, a…
- #42 How to Find a Mentor That Changes Your Life | Via Ramirez
In episode #42 of The David Guttman Podcast, guest Via Ramirez discusses how experiencing hardship and nearly losing her health became a catalyst for developing a gratitude mindset. She explains how this shift helped her transform obstacle…
- #41 I Built a 30,000+ Trading Community After Amazon Fired Me | Luis Izquierdo
Luis Izquierdo, CEO of TradersMrk, discusses maintaining a successful business partnership with his ex-girlfriend after their romantic relationship ended. They prioritized team welfare over personal emotions to achieve stronger business ou…
- #40 How to Attract Venture Capital for Your Startup Today! | Kelly Reeser
Kelly Reeser of Tech Farms Capital shares her investment philosophy, which prioritizes supporting entrepreneurs. She details how her background influenced her perspective, the qualities she seeks in founders, and her early experiences with…
- #39 The Truth About Why Marriages Fail and How to Beat the Odds | Julie Nise
In episode #39 of The David Guttman Podcast, relationship expert Julie Nise explores why marriages fail, citing that 93% of college-educated women file for divorce. She reveals counterintuitive secrets for strengthening marriages and discu…
- #38 From War Refugee to Makeup Artist for Meryl Streep & Angelina Jolie | Matin Maulawizada
Matin Maulawizada discusses pivoting from a pre-med track after fleeing Afghanistan to a career in Hollywood makeup artistry, utilizing his scientific background and building relationships with celebrities. The conversation touches on embr…
- #37 How a Pastor Built the Most Successful Chick-fil-A Leadership Program | Donnie Petersen
Donnie Petersen shares his journey from a life of partying to servant leadership, emphasizing that true influence stems from character and genuine love. He discusses his experiences as a pastor and how he built a successful leadership prog…
- #36 How to Build a Team Without Money | Yash Daftary
Yash Daftary, founder of FanBasis, shares his journey of building a multi-million dollar platform starting at age 13. He discusses mindset shifts, fundraising, and strategies for building a loyal team.
- #35 How to Defer Capital Gains Taxes Legally! | Brett Swarts
In episode #35 of The David Guttman Podcast, guest Brett Swarts discusses capital gains tax strategy, emphasizing how financial planning reveals core life values. The conversation touches upon Swarts' personal journey, including forgivenes…
- #34 Max Inhouse: How a 19-year old CEO Built a Successful Business After Facebook Banned Him
Max Inhouse, a 19-year-old entrepreneur, discusses building a successful business serving over 320 clients, emphasizing practical experience over formal education. The episode covers his backstory, challenges with social media advertising…
- #33 Mark Bustos: Why Humility Built His Multi-Million Dollar Celebrity Clientele Business
This episode features celebrity hairdresser Mark Bustos discussing how humility and service, rather than just achievement, lead to fulfillment. Bustos shares insights from his career, which includes styling A-listers and the homeless, and…
- #32 Aaron Williamson: Marine Corps Veteran Reveals Mental Toughness Secrets for Success
Marine Corps veteran Aaron Williamson discusses his journey from homelessness to training Hollywood stars, revealing that his resilience stems from honoring friends who didn't survive. He emphasizes that true strength lies in serving somet…
- #31: Justin Cross: Navy Veteran Reveals How to Build Unbreakable Mental Toughness
Navy veteran Justin Cross discusses mental toughness, his True North retreats, and the importance of community in fostering personal transformation. The conversation also touches on parenting, faith, and the balance between ego and humilit…
- #30 Jakob Carmichael: How AI Will Transform Emergency Response Forever
Jakob Carmichael, CEO of RescAlert, developed an AI emergency response platform after observing inefficiencies during Hurricane Harvey. The episode covers his journey as a young CEO, leadership, work-life balance, and legacy.
- #29 Megan Weddle: Single Mom of 4 Becomes Top Salesperson – Here Is How She Did It
Megan Weddle shares her journey from speech pathology to top salesperson, highlighting how a moment of vulnerability with a client turned a potential cancellation into a foundation for significant business. The episode also touches on lead…
- #28 Bridger Rogers: The Shocking Truth Why God Wants You Wealthy
Bridger Rogers joins The David Guttman Podcast to discuss his journey from financial hardship to wealth creation rooted in biblical principles and traditional masculine values. The episode explores faith-centered entrepreneurship, authenti…
- #27 Zahra Raheb: Afghan Family's Journey from Soviet Invasion to American Dream
This episode features an interview with Zahra Raheb, discussing her Afghan family's journey from the Soviet invasion and refugee camps to rebuilding their lives in a new country. The conversation covers resilience, raising children, and ov…
- #26 Agustina Visconti: Why She Doesn't Trust Banks And You Shouldn't Either
In this episode, Agustina Visconti shares how her family
- #25 Jesse Deutscher: How to Kill Your Old Self and Build the Life You Actually Want
This episode features Jesse Deutscher discussing his courageous life transformation after decades of addiction. He shares insights into the challenges of recovery, including therapy, relationship difficulties, and rebuilding his sense of s…