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In this episode of Off Road with Frank Ferraro, Frank sits down with longtime college football coach and author Jay Paterno for a candid conversation about leadership under pressure and the transformation of college athletics into big business.

Jay shares what he’s witnessed from inside major institutions — from NIL and the transfer portal to mental health challenges, donor influence, and the erosion of the traditional “student-athlete” model. Drawing from his new novel Blitz, he explains why today’s system is colliding with new incentives, new money, and very real consequences.

This is not a highlight-reel discussion.
It’s an inside look at how power, accountability, and economics are reshaping the future of college football.

🎧 Topics include:
• NIL and the business of college sports
• Mental health pressures on players and coaches
• Institutional politics and donor influence
• The future of college football and what must change

📘 Blitz is available on Amazon and major booksellers.
🌐 Learn more at jayvpaterno.com

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In this episode of Off Road with Frank Ferraro, we dive into the fast-growing world where sports engagement, interactive technology, and digital media come together. Frank is joined by two dynamic guests shaping that landscape:

Solal Pytel, Co-Founder of Gamby

Gamby is a rising free-to-play sports prediction platform that uses real-time data and a smooth, social experience to keep fans connected to the action. With over 150,000 users in Europe and rapid traction in the U.S., Gamby is redefining what it means to “feel the game” without putting money at risk. Sal shares the origin story, how the app works, community growth, and what’s coming next.

Alan Stone, Founder of Wall Street Research

As the head of one of the longest-running independent research firms covering emerging growth companies, Alan brings insight into why platforms like Gamby are gaining visibility and how digital brands break through in a crowded market.

🔍 What We Cover

• The Family Story Behind Gamby

How three brothers watching sports together led to a global idea built around connection, predictions, and fan excitement.

• How the App Works

Daily free coins, real-time predictions, earning in-app rewards, and simple gameplay designed for fans of all levels.

• Why Gamby Isn’t a Betting App

A look at how design, accessibility, and user philosophy separate Gamby from traditional betting or fantasy sports platforms.

• User Growth + Community Building

150k+ registered users, strong Discord engagement, social challenges, and a community that loves the “play for fun” model.

• U.S. Expansion & Compliance Approach

How the team navigates age requirements, fairness, transparency, and different state-by-state rules while keeping the platform accessible.

• The Role of AI & Social Features in the Next Phase

From personalized experiences to private leagues and community groups, Gamby is leaning heavily into social virality and smart technology tools.

• Market Perspectives from Alan Stone

Why digital fan-engagement platforms are getting more attention and how Gamby is positioning itself as it grows internationally.

🎤 Featured Guests

• Solal Pytel, Co-Founder of Gamby https://www.gamby.app/
• Alan Stone, Founder of Wall Street Research https://www.wallstreetresearch.org/

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In this episode, Frank and Andrea sit down with Brian J. Esposito, CEO of Diamond Lake Minerals and founder of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises. Brian has built partnerships across dozens of industries, and this conversation takes a grounded, honest look at what’s actually happening in the world of tokenization and digital assets.

⭐ What We Talk About

• Tokenization is Growing Up

Brian shares what he saw at the Futuristic Blockchain Conference — from banks and large corporations stepping into the space to how the crowds and conversations have become far more mature than in years past.

• Real Use Cases, Not Hype

The discussion dives into where tokenization really makes sense right now:
travel, hospitality, ticketing, financial services, and businesses looking to open their doors to a global audience.

• How Ownership is Changing Worldwide

Brian explains how tokenization allows people anywhere — even with just a basic smartphone — to own pieces of real assets. It’s creating new opportunities and closing gaps that used to exist between big investors and everyone else.

• The Governance Piece

Frank brings up how governance structures are developing in the crypto world, and how similar they are to the corporate systems we’ve used for decades. The conversation covers voting, restrictions, and why smart contracts have to be thought out carefully from day one.

• Tokenizing Water & Global Impact

Brian shares one of the most meaningful projects he’s involved in — using tokenization to help deploy water treatment systems faster and at lower cost. This part of the conversation shows how blockchain can go beyond speculation and actually solve real problems.

• AI, Community & What’s Next

Andrea ties in how AI is speeding things up across industries, and how combining AI, blockchain, and community could reshape the pace of innovation.

💬 A Few Standout Moments

• “Tokenization is just the next evolution of money.”
• “Smart contracts are like building foundations — you can’t change the basement later.”
• “Fractional ownership gives people access to things they never imagined they could own.”
• “Tokenizing clean water infrastructure can change entire regions.”

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📝 Episode Summary:

Today on Off Road with Frank Ferraro, we sit down with David Bernard, a visionary leader who’s spent decades at the crossroads of finance and innovation. As the former CEO of Equities.com, David transformed how small and micro-cap companies connect with capital markets. Now, as President of Next Gen Bioplastics, he's on a mission to disrupt a different space: the global plastics industry.

In this powerful episode, David opens up about his pivot from capital markets to climate action, the founding of a 375,000-square-foot bioplastics manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, and how hemp-based products could help eliminate harmful microplastics from our food systems and oceans.

Joining Frank is frequent co-host Andrea Cataneo, a securities attorney and partner at Callagy Law, who brings deep insights and personal connection to David’s journey.

If you’ve ever wondered how high finance and sustainable manufacturing can collide to make real impact, this one’s for you.

🔍 Topics Covered:

• The origin story of Equities Magazine and its historic spotlight on companies like Home Depot
• How David built one of the most dynamic digital platforms for small and micro-cap issuers
• The staggering impact of plastics on our health and ecosystems
• How hemp-based bioplastics could revolutionize food packaging and supply chains
• Behind the scenes of launching a $45M+ manufacturing venture with 40+ product SKUs
• Real purchase orders and market demand from global distributors
• Why this is David Bernard’s "final and most meaningful act" in business

🧠 Key Takeaways:

• The future of sustainability is now — and it's being shaped by business leaders with real Wall Street experience.
• Bioplastics are scalable — and with the right infrastructure, they can compete with petroleum-based plastics in cost and quality.
• Environmental responsibility can drive revenue — Next Gen Bioplastics already has $45M+ in committed purchase orders.

🔗 Resources & Mentions:

• Next Gen Bioplastics - david@nextgenbioplastics.com
• Andrea Cataneo andrea.cataneo@unblindedmastery.com
• The Plastic Island

👤 Guest Bio:

David Bernard is a longtime financial innovator, former CEO of Equities.com, and current President of Next Gen Bioplastics. With a background in capital markets, David has shifted his energy toward sustainable manufacturing—building one of the largest bioplastics factories in the U.S. to combat the growing threat of plastic waste and microplastic ingestion.

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📌 Show Notes:
Today on Off Road with Frank Ferraro, we take a bold leap into the intersection of law, leadership, and intelligent technology. Our guest, powerhouse securities attorney and dealmaker Andrea Cataneo, unpacks a revolutionary concept that goes beyond traditional AI — Actualized Intelligence. This isn't just automation or chatbots — it's a human-optimized framework that delivers real-time feedback, identifies blind spots, and elevates performance inside law firms, businesses, and boardrooms.

From her work at Callagy Law to her cutting-edge role with Unblinded, Andrea breaks down what makes Actualized Intelligence radically different — and why it may just become the secret weapon for lawyers, founders, and CEOs everywhere.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The difference between Artificial Intelligence and Actualized Intelligence
• How AI agents like Bolt, Holmes, Athena, and Geeves are transforming legal workflows
• Why Actualized Intelligence is not about replacing humans but amplifying their best traits
• Security, privacy, and customization for law and finance professionals
• A real-world case: 8,000 litigation pages analyzed in hours
• The Unblinded Formula: Process Mastery, Influence Mastery, Self-Mastery
• What every skeptical lawyer should know before dismissing AI tech

📅 Upcoming Event:
Andrea invites listeners to a free webinar on July 29th at 7 PM to explore Actualized Intelligence in action. Register to meet the agents and see how your practice or business can benefit from real-time clarity and scale.

🔗 https://gounblinded.com/webinar?el=aCataneo

👤 Guest Bio:
Andrea Cataneo is a veteran securities attorney, dealmaker, and visionary behind new tech-driven approaches in law and leadership. She's a partner at Callagy Law and Executive Producer of "The Heart of Influence" platform redefining influence and transformation for high-performance professionals.

andrea.cataneo@unblindedmastery.com

🎧 Tune in now and discover how to lead, scale, and grow with clarity, integrity, and exponential purpose.

#ArtificialIntelligence #ActualizedIntelligence #LegalTech #LawAndTechnology #Unblinded #LeadershipDevelopment #InfluenceMastery #BusinessStrategy #GrowthMindset #CallagyLaw #UnblindedMastery #AndreaCataneo #TheHeartofInfluence

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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Off Road with Frank Ferraro, we head deep into the underexplored mineral lands of Atlantic Canada—a region rich in gold, antimony, tungsten, and now… emeralds? Frank sits down with Christopher Anderson, CEO of Great Atlantic Resources, to uncover why New Brunswick and Newfoundland may hold the keys to the next major mining boom.

From high-grade gold veins and fully owned mineral assets to cutting-edge directional drilling powered by AI, Great Atlantic is taking a bold—and potentially game-changing—approach to modern exploration. Anderson shares the company’s flagship Golden Promise Project, insights on speculative capital flows post-COVID, and how timing and technology are redefining junior mining.

Whether you're an investor looking for ground-floor opportunity, a mining tech junkie, or just love a bold vision backed by boots on the ground, this episode delivers a front-row seat to a story that could reshape mining in Canada.

🎧 What You'll Learn:

• Why Atlantic Canada is a hidden gem for critical minerals
• The significance of the Golden Promise project near a $2.6B producing mine
• How AI and directional drilling are changing the game in narrow vein mining
• Christopher’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons from decades in the field
• The surprising discovery of emeralds in Newfoundland
• Great Atlantic’s plans for near-term production, deal flow, and value creation

🛠️ Mentioned In This Episode:

• Golden Promise Mines (wholly owned sub of Great Atlantic)
• NovaMera & Digital Nova – partners in drill tech innovation
• Great Atlantic’s TSX Venture symbol: GR
• $10M federally supported drill initiative
• University of British Columbia and Memorial University involvement

📍 About the Guest:
Christopher Anderson is the President and CEO of Great Atlantic Resources (TSXV: GR). With over two decades of experience in resource exploration, publishing, and finance, Anderson brings a uniquely hands-on and entrepreneurial lens to mining. His mission: unlock high-grade, underexplored assets in Canada’s East and bring them to production with integrity and innovation.

🌐 Connect & Learn More:
🔗 Great Atlantic Resources Website
📈 TSX-V Symbol: GR
📍 Projects in New Brunswick & Newfoundland

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Episode Title: Digging Deeper: Marc Levy on Gold, Copper, and the Next Billion-Dollar Mining Play

🔊 Episode Summary:

In this high-impact episode, Frank Ferraro sits down with serial entrepreneur and seasoned dealmaker Marc Levy, the founder and CEO of Norsemont Mining. Marc unpacks the massive potential behind the historic Choquelimpie Gold-Silver Project in northern Chile—an advanced-stage mining project with infrastructure already in place and a resource estimate of 2.74 million gold-equivalent ounces.

From leveraging inherited infrastructure to balancing capital raises and non-dilutive funding strategies, Marc shares his roadmap to transforming Choquelimpie into a billion-dollar asset. He also discusses ESG practices, Chile’s evolving mining landscape, and what it takes to build real shareholder value in volatile markets.

🧑‍💼 Guest:

Marc Levy

• CEO & Founder, Norsemont Mining
• Serial entrepreneur with exits in mining, cannabis, and fintech
• Track record of creating hundreds of millions in shareholder value
• 
  ⛏️ Key Topics:
  
• Why Choquelimpie is one of the most promising junior mining assets in Chile
• Resource potential: from 2.74M oz to 7–9M oz gold equivalent
• Reprocessing 210,000 oz of gold from legacy waste rock
• How $150M+ in inherited infrastructure gives Norsemont a head start
• Strategic partnerships, forward gold sales & non-dilutive capital strategies
• Commitment to ESG and local community engagement
• Chile’s improved mining permitting and tax advantages
• The bigger vision: from cash flow to billion-dollar exit
  
  
• 📊 Fast Facts:
  
• Location: Northern Chile, tax/duty-free zone
• Ticker Symbols: NOM (Canada) | NRRSF (OTC US)
• Resource: 2.74M oz AuEq (43-101 compliant)
• Drilling: 140,000 meters, 1,710 drill holes
• Infrastructure: 3,000 tpd mill, leach pads, water, power, roads

🔗 Connect with Norsemont Mining:

• 🌐 norsemont.com
• 📈 TSX-V: NOM | OTC: NRRSF

🔖 Tags:

#Mining #JuniorMining #GoldStocks #ChileMining #ESG #Copper #GoldExploration #MarcLevy #Norsemont #Choquelimpie #InvestorInsights #OffRoadPodcast #FrankFerraro #Corporateroadshow

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Episode Summary:
Selling a business is one of the biggest financial decisions an entrepreneur will ever make. Whether you're a small business owner looking to retire, a founder seeking a profitable exit, or a company navigating a merger, the process is complex, emotional, and full of potential pitfalls.

That’s where business brokers come in—specialists who help owners navigate the sale, connect with the right buyers, and maximize the value of their life's work. But what exactly does a business broker do? How do they determine the value of a company? And what should business owners know before they even think about selling?

On this episode of Off Road with Frank Ferraro, we dive deep into the world of business sales with Hari Titan, an expert business broker with Link Silicon Valley. With years of experience helping entrepreneurs successfully exit their companies, Hari shares key insights on why business owners turn to brokers, common mistakes sellers make, and how to secure the best deal when it’s time to move on.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• The role of a business broker in the sale of a business.
• When business owners should start thinking about an exit strategy.
• The most common reasons entrepreneurs decide to sell.
• How working with a business broker differs from selling independently.
• Key factors that impact business valuation and final sale price.
• The importance of forecasting revenue and earnings for a successful sale.
• How regulatory requirements shape the buying and selling process.
• Challenges business owners face when selling and how to overcome them.
• The emotional and financial considerations of exiting a business.

Key Takeaways:

• Business brokers streamline the selling process and connect sellers with qualified buyers.
• Valuation is based on financial performance, industry trends, and market demand.
• Forecasting revenue and having clean financial records make a business more attractive to buyers.
• Brokers provide a neutral perspective and help both buyers and sellers navigate the transaction smoothly.
• Proper planning can maximize the sale price and ensure a smoother transition for both parties.

Guest Bio: Hari Titan is a seasoned business broker with https://www.link-siliconvalley.com/. With extensive experience in business valuations, Hari has helped many entrepreneurs successfully exit their companies. His expertise in navigating complex sales and maximizing business value makes him a trusted advisor for business owners seeking a profitable exit.

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