Dr. Ty Richardson joins us to talk about finding success on a winding path of ups and downs as an immigrant to the US. His path to success was forged doing things that fit HIS vision, not the vision or advice of the society around him.

From growing up as a child of entrepreneurs to rapid advancement in the corporate world, to a doctorate and various entrepreneurial ventures, to being a mayor-appointed commissioner locally, Dr. Richardson's journey has been unique and he brings an incredible wealth of positivity and wisdom to our episode.

Unpack the secret to success without all the stress in this episode.

In This Episode:

0:00 Intro

1:45 Ty's First Taste of Grit

8:02 How To Take Action

10:45 From Entrepreneurship to Big Corporation

15:16 Choosing Opportunities

19:23 Thriving as a First Generation Immigrant

25:29 Fathers

33:12 Education

36:55 Housing Authority Commissioner

46:26 Why Fort Lauderdale?

48:07 Evangelist

51:46 Sacred beliefs

55:27 70 Countries

1:01:08 Getting Knocked Down

1:05:02 Legacy

Resources:

Dr. Ty Richardson: https://drtyrichardson.com/

Dr. Gil Vega put his intense focus to work for YEARS, only to change courses, go to medical school, and become a doctor.

He finally got the job he wanted, with great benefits, no call, weekends off...DREAM job for a doctor.

But then he got the itch.

After years of grinding...is this what I really want?

So he did something crazy, and left to start his own clinic.

In this conversation, Dr. Gil and Gavin talk about discipline, work ethic, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to succeed.

Join us to get started building YOUR legacy.

In This Episode:

0:00 Intro

0:37 Evolve Aesthetics

3:27 Becoming a doctor while having a full time job

9:12 Discipline

13:43 Perspective on parents

22:00 Work vs Business Ownership

29:26 Getting back up after getting hit

33:55 Faith in business

38:39 Expansion

45:07 Treatment vs. Cure

52:43 Legacy

Resources:

Evolve Aesthetics: https://www.evolveaw.com/

Josh Roberts started a business that he initially thought failed.

He launched it, realized people wouldn't come just because you exist, and went back to get a job.

Then a big life change gave him the push he needed to prove himself, and this time he never looked back.

Now he owns a successful AC business in Florida, but it wasn't an easy path to get there.

In this conversation, we talk about the pitfalls, the trials, and the legacy Josh wants to leave behind as he forges his own path to success.

In This Episode:

0:00 Intro

1:35 The journey into entrepreneurship

5:09 From failure to success

9:09 Technical school vs. University?

16:03 All-in on the business

18:52 Consistency

20:07 Community Service

23:03 Getting leads for a new business

25:32 Faith in business

27:17 Business changes you

30:08 AI in AC?

32:54 Josh's Legacy

40:15 Work Life Balance

Resources:

Air Docs: https://airdocsac.com/

Josh on FB: https://www.facebook.com/josh.roberts.18278/

John Baxter broke his neck. Then healed it on his own...without surgery.

He lost tens of millions of dollars in his 30s. Then decided to respond with goodness anyway.

John is a true Renaissance Man, and we're blessed to have him on the podcast today.

He's a patent-holding inventor, natural health enthusiast, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author.

In this episode we dive into his background, what drives him to keep building and be successful and push further into the frontiers of technology to benefit humanity, his most crushing business story, his mission to save honey bees, and more.

In This Episode:

0:00 Intro

0:52 Top 10 Disruptor

2:42 Speaking at the NY Bar Association

4:36 Grounding mattresses

11:42 How did anti-aging become John's passion and drive?

14:22 Unusual background

19:25 From esoteric origins to hard science

24:48 Tai Chi

34:46 Philanthropy

43:45 How to tell who to stay away from

51:17 Catastrophe

1:00:12 Legacy

Resources:

Anti Aging Bed: https://antiagingbed.com/

Operation Honeybee: https://operationhoneybee.com/

I Heart Bees: https://iheartbeeshoney.com/

The Med Bed Story: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9S56YJZ

333 Benefits of Grounding: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLD33V5Y/

Donna Lewis is a mother of 9, grandmother of 1, and owns Guppies 2 Groupers, a business dedicated to ending accidental child drownings.

We talk about her business, life, and faith journey, from wanting to be a fighter pilot, to becoming a mother, to being able to teach kids to navigate water safely (even when they're as young as 1!).

In This Episode:

0:00 Intro

0:44 Guppies2Groupers

5:10 Why focus on teaching water safety

12:38 Donna's teaching background

14:54 The ability to parent is being eroded

18:33 Mother at 17

22:51 Pompano thoughts

26:09 Learning solutions, not just information

27:02 Air Force

34:09 Becoming a teacher

38:12 Learning hard lessons

41:22 Business and family

50:15 Donna's legacy

52:40 Faith in business

Resources:

Guppies 2 Groupers: https://www.guppies2groupers.com/

What drives a man to build startups, fund innovation, and still keep faith and family at the center of it all?

Gavin sits down with Spencer Elliott - venture capitalist, founder, and Director at Plug and Play Tech Center - to explore purpose, perseverance, and the power of gratitude.

From humble beginnings in Orlando to leading one of the world's most active VC networks, Spencer opens up about the childhood experiences that forged his character, the faith that grounds him, and the family that fuels his ambition.

Together, they dive deep into entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and Florida's emerging role as the "Silicon Swamp."

This is more than a success story. It's a masterclass in purpose-driven living.

In This Episode:

0:00 Intro

0:41 Success at a young age

2:20 New projects

11:20 What drives Spencer

16:34 Raising kids who are still hungry even if life has been "easy"

19:00 Appreciate everything

22:54 Marriage blessings

25:23 Faith

35:55 UCF experience

40:17 Entrepreneurship

46:02 Investment in Florida

56:10 US Tech

58:36 Huge challenges

1:00:56 Legacy

Resources:

Spencer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerelliott1/

Plug and Play Tech Center: https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/locations/orlando-fl

Future Funders VC: https://futurefunders.framer.website/

ViewStub: https://viewstub.com/

Entrepreneur and philanthropist John Chiorando shares his raw and remarkable journey from growing up in violence and poverty to building multi-million-dollar companies, all while keeping one title closest to his heart: Dad.

John opens up about the heartbreak and faith that shaped his life, from losing his daughter to cancer, to raising a son with Down syndrome, to rebuilding his relationship with God after years of anger and loss.

His story is one of redemption, resilience, and relentless love.

You'll hear how he went from welfare and paper routes to moving billions of dollars, and why he's now on a mission to bring manufacturing - and hope - back to America.

This episode will make you cry, think, and believe in the power of purpose all over again.

In This Episode:

0:00 Intro

1:52 Son with Down Syndrome

9:26 Faith That Endures

16:50 Hate the sin, not the sinner

16:12 Humble beginnings

22:16 What lit the entrepreneurial spark?

27:21 Q1

30:36 Aspiring for greatness

35:44 Moving to Florida

43:54 Huge business challenges

46:37 Improving life for Americans

49:56 How to get good at business

56:44 John's Legacy

Resources:

John Chiorando: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-chiorando-856a16b/

Greatitude Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHQNFLSJ/

The Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida: https://dsfflorida.org/

Nina Strong Foundation: https://ninastrongfoundation.org/

From bailing hay in small-town Michigan to building a multimillion-dollar company in Florida, Matt Mishler's journey is nothing short of remarkable.

In this powerful conversation, Matt opens up about overcoming alcoholism, leaving behind the corporate grind, and discovering a new path through faith, discipline, and entrepreneurship.

He shares how his rock bottom moment turned into the launchpad for Lion Rock Financial Services, and why he's determined to leave a legacy of abundance without the hustle-and-grind mentality.

With raw honesty and a message of hope, Matt reveals the habits, mindset, and faith that transformed his life.

If you've ever wondered how to turn pain into purpose, this is an episode you can't miss.

In this episode:

0:00 Intro

2:51 Growing up in small-town Michigan

7:34 Family struggles and breaking cycles

10:42 Stepping into entrepreneurship

12:49 Rock bottom and the path to sobriety

18:13 Lessons from the Marines and discipline

21:47 Fitness, routine, and business success

26:45 Visualization, coaching, and new opportunities

31:21 Developing Into a CEO

33:11 Launching Lion Rock and early sacrifices

36:31 Faith, prayer, and trusting God's plan

47:14 Legacy, family, and reshaping hustle culture

54:06 Closing reflections and gratitude

Resources:

LionRock Financial Services: https://lionrockfinancial.jobs/

Matt on FB: https://www.facebook.com/matt.mishler.2025/

How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671027034