The David Guttman Podcast

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• #77 How to Hire Right (Most Founders Get This WRONG) | Maddie Thompson 02.06.2026 41min

  At 13, Maddie Thompson cold-messaged 150 fashion brands, got one reply, flew to Calgary with her mom, and spent three years having her designs manufactured and sold in stores before she could drive. That same willingness to do the obvious thing everyone else overthinks is exactly how she scaled Mad Social Agency to 30 people and 120 clients in six years with no degree, no investors, and no roadmap. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Maddie Thompson Website: https://bit.ly/3RZzzOB YouTube: https://bit.ly/4dWgNiC Instagram: https://bit.ly/4uQ4HyO Facebook: https://bit.ly/4uF6G8V TikTok: https://bit.ly/4ua4Zz8 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4u7U60I Timestamps 00:00 ​Intro of Show 01:30 - Always an entrepreneur 03:07 - Getting a fashion internship at 13 04:25 - From architecture school to social media 05:03 - Hiring friends: The biggest mistake 07:33 - Work-life balance vs. integration 09:14 - Co-authoring a book with an 18-year-old 10:01 - What she looks for when hiring 11:41 - Curiosity and humility on the team 13:41 - 30 people, 120 clients in 6 years 13:57 - How they get new clients 15:16 - Firing the bottom 10% of customers 16:24 - Long-term vision for the agency 18:28 - How she thinks about equity 19:52 - Employees first, company second 21:57 - Deflect credit, absorb blame 23:42 - Fire fast: No exceptions 24:22 - How she handles underperformers 25:30 - The biggest limiting factor to growth 26:52 - Mad Academy: How they train new hires 28:05 - No business background: Self-taught 28:40 - Working with her boyfriend 31:39 - Kids vs. business: Honest take 33:16 - Where the drive came from 34:08 - Soccer, rugby, and being competitive 34:51 - Hobbies outside of work 35:51 - How AI runs their entire operation 37:54 - Was she a good student? 38:55 - Next 12-18 months: Laser focus 40:16 - Where to find Maddie Thompson Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@RealDaveGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #76 How AI Rewrote Its Own Code To Survive | David Avrin 26.05.2026 1h 6min

  Anthropic reportedly ran kill-switch tests on its own AI and in over 70% of cases, the AI rewrote its own code to stay alive. I sat down with David Avrin to unpack what that means for your career, your kids, and the legacy you're leaving behind. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with David Avrin: Get David Avrin books: https://bit.ly/3RqeVXO Listen to David Avrin on all your favorite platforms! YouTube: https://bit.ly/4tXIttn Spotify https://bit.ly/3Rtn5yx Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4wJKJXD Connect with  David Avrin: Website: https://bit.ly/4uHowYI YouTube: https://bit.ly/4tXIttn Instagram: https://bit.ly/4v7SPrq Facebook: https://bit.ly/4abo9xp TikTok: https://bit.ly/4uuHVfn X: http://twitter.com/DavidAvrin LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4f88IcL Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome and intro 01:45 - Being a good guy in business 03:42 - Background and career overview 04:14 - The a cappella years 05:19 - Growing up and family background 07:36 - Misdiagnosed with terminal cancer at 24 09:22 - Is college still worth it? 10:13 - When your kid says no to college 16:19 - The case for taking a gap year 17:24 - Why some people embrace change and others don't 19:54 - Staying relevant in a shifting market 22:33 - Pivoting to professional speaking after 9/11 25:20 - Getting paid for your expertise 26:32 - Writing your first book 28:55 - How to use AI the right way 30:34 - How kids change everything 32:46 - Marriage, mistakes, and lessons learned 34:28 - Leaving a legacy for your kids 37:35 - Cloning yourself with AI 39:16 - Living with intention 40:32 - Does legacy really matter? 42:34 - Political divide and cynicism 43:44 - The dark side of AI and deepfakes 45:08 - When AI fights back 46:35 - Where technology is taking relationships 47:14 - The dating app crisis for men 49:14 - His daughter and MrBeast 50:51 - Using wealth to do good 53:34 - Young entrepreneurs rewriting the rules 55:46 - Why nice guys finish first 56:45 - Life after the kids leave 58:54 - Sending the elevator back down 1:00:24 - Being present for your kids 1:02:48 - Experiences over things 1:05:38 - Where to find David Avrin Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@RealDaveGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #75 The Partner Red Flags Nobody Warns You About | Alan Hidalgo 19.05.2026 1h 17min

  Alan Hidalgo built four businesses across rideshare, marketing, e-commerce, and online education before turning 28 and got screwed over enough times along the way to build a brutal screening system for who he'll ever partner with again. In this conversation, he hands me the entire playbook. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Alan Hidalgo Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alanhid/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanhidalgo/ Timestamps 00:00 - The smaller piece of a bigger pie 00:37 - Why most founders go alone and lose 01:22 - Growing up poor in post-Katrina Louisiana 03:30 - ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and rebellion 05:00 - Class president and serial troublemaker 08:09 - The Winn-Dixie manager who changed everything 11:44 - Rich Dad Poor Dad and the network marketing detour 15:12 - The million-dollar marketing agency at 19 17:43 - Dropping out of LSU and selling the first business 19:06 - Picking the right business partners 23:11 - The faith, family, and red-flag screening system 28:55 - Distinguishing real faith from religious cloaks 33:15 - Why a college degree is the riskiest path 35:10 - Building the 33-car rideshare fleet 38:00 - Turning Honda Civics into ATMs on Uber 41:32 - The $82,000 webinar and the info-product empire 46:48 - Scaling cash flow cars to eight figures 49:16 - Hiring rideshare drivers from Craigslist 51:35 - Why Navy and Air Force beat Marines and college kids 55:32 - The transition into Blue Collar Equity 59:50 - Partnership roles with zero skill overlap 01:01:54 - Faith, rebellion, and submission to God 01:09:22 - Marriage, family, and finding the right partner 01:13:00 - Staying grounded after success 01:17:10 - Where to follow Alan online Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@RealDaveGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzVApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #74 Stop Saving Your Kids From Failure | Trystan Trenberth 12.05.2026 59min

  You think rescuing your kids is love? Trystan Trenberth spent years thinking the same thing, until a therapist friend's single question forced him to see that his daughters didn't want him to solve their problems. They wanted to be heard. Trystan unpacks why failure isn't off the road to success but is the road, and how that same contrast principle reshaped his approach to fatherhood, fitness, and the overfunded whole life insurance strategy he uses to build wealth today. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Trystan Trenberth Website: https://bit.ly/4faptE8 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4uCk4dp Instagram: https://bit.ly/4flMpjI Facebook:https://bit.ly/48QGu2q LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4dyQ1O9 Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction: Why failure is the road to success 02:05 - UK roots, parents, and an early love of design 04:30 - Hotel management to IT: a career pivot 06:13 - Rich Dad Poor Dad and the move into real estate 08:39 - Raising capital and the relationship-first approach 10:52 - Fiduciary instinct and gut decision-making 11:35 - Building a team, fix and flips, and wholesaling ethics 13:17 - Midlife to Millions and the retirement reset 17:51 - Quick take on crypto 25:12 - Infinite banking explained 27:30 - Overfunding a whole life policy with real numbers 29:34 - Borrowing against the policy and the arbitrage 30:39 - The Rockefeller method and generational trusts 32:27 - Self-taught, Nelson Nash, and where "infinite" comes from 33:30 - UK vs US: where home is now 37:33 - Free speech, capitalism, and crony incentives 39:55 - Losing 70+ pounds at 47 and the skydiving trigger 42:00 - First half marathon under two hours 45:21 - Unexpected mentorship at mile 11 48:23 - 220 jumps in 16 months 51:18 - Two daughters, divorce, and the parenting reset 55:00 - Want to be heard, or want me to solve it 57:09 - Music, Clapton, and shared experiences 58:25 - Where to find Trystan Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@RealDaveGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #73 The Side Hustle That Took Over Her Life | Chloe Kosco 05.05.2026 53min

  At 20, Chloe Kosco was just making things for herself in the corner of her college apartment. Then her first drop sold out in seconds, and everything changed. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Chloe Kosco Website: https://bit.ly/4dmXsrC Instagram: https://bit.ly/4d8ConD Facebook:https://bit.ly/4thQ4mj TikTok: https://bit.ly/42MUOoW LinkedIn:https://bit.ly/42KSbE5 Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Growing up around her mom's sewing machine 03:30 - Why she finally asked for her own machine 04:55 - Patchwork pants and the first college experiments 06:30 - Strangers start asking where she got her clothes 07:50 - The first Instagram drop sells out in seconds 09:54 - "I thought you trained your whole childhood" 12:05 - Where her mom learned to sew (no fashion school) 13:38 - Building the first shoppable website 16:43 - The $300 thrifted bedsheet pants 18:58 - Working with her mom as a business partner 43:03 - The three-tier pricing model explained 45:41 - The five-year plan and in-store sewing classes 48:37 - Will there ever be a men's line? 49:33 - The real headcount behind the brand 51:24 - The full rebrand drops in March 52:55 - How she casts her models 53:03 - Where to find Bohemia by Chloe Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@RealDaveGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #72 Why Being a Business Owner Doesn't Make You an Entrepreneur | Vince Ricci 28.04.2026 50min

  There’s a moment Vince Ricci describes where time froze: a gun in his back outside his own home, his wife and newborn daughter inside, and two armed strangers waiting for him to open the door. Untrained and outnumbered, he made a choice that went viral hundreds of millions of times over. But the real story isn’t the shootout; it’s what he learned about getting “civilized,” the Rocky-esque warning about what comfort does to a fighter, and why he believes every man has an obligation to stay dangerous for the people he loves. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Vince Ricci Website: https://bit.ly/4sV1wE1 Instagram: https://bit.ly/422UwKn Facebook: https://bit.ly/48pUboC TikTok: https://bit.ly/4vUJK6t X: https://bit.ly/4tabBNK LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/49caK7I Timestamps 00:00 ​Intro of Show 01:31 Vince Ricci’s Back Story 05:20 Work Ethics and Motivation 07:59 SEAL Mentality 10:03 Entrepreneurial Journey 13:55 Running Trina’s Kids Foundation 19:16 Having a Second Chance at Life 29:33 Parenting Styles and Values 35:13 What’s Next for Vince? 36:21 Running a Cannabis Business 43:35 Wellness and Biohacking Practices 49:00 Vince’s Next Goals Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@RealDaveGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #71 How to Overcome Addiction Through Faith | Roger da Silva 21.04.2026 1h 11min

  There’s a moment in most people’s lives when something so raw and undeniable happens that they can no longer pretend the old version of themselves is working. For Roger da Silva, that moment came at two in the morning in one of Rio’s most dangerous neighborhoods, high and staring at a man running toward him screaming “Lucifer.” In this deeply personal conversation, Roger walks me through a spiritual journey that began with a baptism at 14, detoured through addiction and near-death, and ultimately arrived at a life built on faith, family, and purpose. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Roger da Silva Website: https://bit.ly/4sKLfl2 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4vHvLB0 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3OTn3iq Facebook: https://bit.ly/42jcFnb TikTok: https://bit.ly/3QxbxK3 Timestamps 00:00 ​Intro of Show 03:30 Roger da Silva’s Back Story 13:06 Changing His Life through Christ 18:39 Why He Suffered from Addiction 20:15 Transforming His Life for Good 29:51 Leaving His Baggages behind 31:36 Becoming an English Teacher despite His Learning Disabilities 38:14 Following His Mission 49:00 “Luciferian” Syndrome 54:37 Judgment vs. Evaluation 58:02 Advice for People Seeking Faith 1:04:42 How to Pray over/for Someone 1:08:00 What’s Next for Roger? 1:10:04 Connect with Roger Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@RealDaveGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzVApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #70 What Poker Teaches You About Risk Management in Business and Investing | Jaymes Rosenthal 14.04.2026 1h 19min

  Before you play a single hand of poker, before you take a single golf swing, Jaymes Rosenthal already knows who you are. In this episode, we explore how elite-level pattern recognition, developed through years of live poker and trading, becomes a lens for navigating every area of life. We go deep on humility, momentum, servant leadership, equity structures, and why the soft skills nobody talks about are the ones that actually compound. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Jaymes Rosenthal Website: https://bit.ly/4tlaxXS YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Q9xi2r X: https://bit.ly/4ehlAN9 Timestamps 00:00 ​Intro of Show 01:02 Lessons from Poker and Golf 03:07 Reading People Instantly 08:19 Pattern Recognition in Poker 12:56 Developing Passion for Golf 15:17 Emotional Control and Tilt 18:05 Self Awareness and Discipline 20:29 Balancing Emotions and Intellect 22:35 Not Addressing the Root Cause 26:31 Financial Strategies and Reality 29:48 What Makes Entrepreneurs Successful 33:34 Servant Leadership in Business 39:22 Ownership and Incentives 42:39 Building Strong Teams 46:44 Transparency in the Company 49:06 Learning from Young Entrepreneurs 53:17 Getting into Trading 57:38 Importance of Humility 01:01:20 Breakthrough in Trading 01:02:29 Living a Life of Risk 01:05:23 Teaching Kids to Think 01:08:13 Passion Project Bitcoin 01:16:48 Connect with Jaymes Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #69 How to Identify a Winning Business Offer Before You Invest | Tanner Chidester 07.04.2026 1h

  Tanner Chidester spent over $3 million on coaches, masterminds, and mentors, and he has zero regrets. In this episode, he shares how he used to evaluate which investments in himself were worth making, why he fired coaches after 30 days if results weren’t materializing, and how a chance lunch with a family friend changed the entire direction of his life. What’s the one investment in yourself you’ve been putting off that could change everything?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/46vct60⁠⁠ Click here to order your personalized poster!: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/46J08MS⁠⁠ Get Tanner Chidester’s book, “Infinite Income: The Eight-Figure Formula for Your Online Business”:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/48gpL88⁠⁠ Listen to "Infinite Income" on all your favorite platforms! YouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/48pISfZ⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/41lTaKm⁠⁠  Connect with Tanner Chidester Website: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4caU5Cw⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/41Qmo4c⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3Q6nTbQ⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4vbhGeQ⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4sVs4pH⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4cqusPc⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4vfxkFW⁠⁠ Timestamps 00:00 ​Intro of Show 01:55 Tanner Chidester’s Back Story 05:21 Motivation from His Upbringing 08:43 Athletic Journey 11:08 Pivoting to Entrepreneurship 15:47 Family Life 17:45 Investing $3M in Mentorship 22:05 Lessons from His Experience 24:18 Business Scaling and Exit, Sabbatical Leave, and Book Publishing 27:59 Investing in Private Equity 38:42 Red Flags in Portfolio Companies 41:13 Values to Look for in Business Collaborations 43:08 Views on Charlie Kirk 46:20 Legacy Perspective 49:37 Defining One’s Purpose 52:41 Managing Romantic Relationships 58:16 Goal-Setting for the Future 1:00:13 Connect with Tanner Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8AM EST on YouTube ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv⁠⁠ Connect with David Guttman Website: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4jclYvK⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4iARMe9⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3P19NVm⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/49CQjQx⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4gH28aR⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman⁠⁠ Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v⁠⁠
• #68 Growing Up in a Religious Bubble: What It Does to Your Identity | Travis Chappell 31.03.2026 1h 2min

  Most people spend their entire lives waiting for others' approval, never stopping to ask what they actually want. Travis Chappell grew up inside a fundamentalist Baptist world so insular that he graduated kindergarten through college on the same 140-acre campus, committed to full-time ministry at age 12. In this episode, Travis and I unpack how radical self-awareness isn’t something you’re born with, but it’s something pressure forces out of you. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Listen to "Travis Makes Friends Podcast" on all your favorite platforms! YouTube: https://bit.ly/3PE4FKx Spotify: https://bit.ly/412VrKq Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4s1N9gA Connect with Travis Chappell Website: https://bit.ly/4tlb248 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O9QwnW Instagram: https://bit.ly/4bWBzxm Facebook: https://bit.ly/413KYhG TikTok: https://bit.ly/4sK9SiH X: https://bit.ly/4sB4mi8 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4dcMTYC Timestamps 00:00 ​Intro of Show 01:31 Travis Chappell’s Back Story 09:28 Growing Fundamentalist Baptist Church Community 14:21 Going the Unconventional Route: Leaving the Church 28:26 Accepting Truth Wherever You Find It 32:00 Identifying Blind Spots 35:45 Launching Guestio 38:32 Podcasting = The Best Networking 43:38 Leaving the Church with His Wife 52:52 Having an Objective View of Reality 55:16 Travis and David’s Political Views 59:40 What’s Next for Travis? Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #67 Why the Smartest Move He Made Was Leaving the Family Business | David Temko 24.03.2026 1h

  There’s no dress rehearsal for the moments that define you, and David Temko has lived that truth more than once. In this episode, I’m with the founder and CEO of C2 Financial to unpack a life shaped by entrepreneurial parents, a starter marriage, his father’s passing, and the unexpected clarity that comes when everything converges at once. David shares how traveling through 20 countries, cutting his teeth in commercial real estate, and eventually building his own commercial lending division prepared him for a leadership role he never asked for but was always being built toward. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with David Temko Website: https://bit.ly/3NVPThF YouTube: https://bit.ly/4buGEyc Instagram: https://bit.ly/4bGSJii Facebook: https://bit.ly/4bIUPhK LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4uNmbfi Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 01:19 David Temko’s Back Story 04:06 David’s Entrepreneurial Journey 08:54 His Father as His Mentor 17:36 Transitioning to Mortgage Brokerage 21:15 David’s Leadership Style 23:17 Retaining and Motivating Talents 26:55 David Guttman’s Cancer Misdiagnosis 35:58 Personal and Family Goals 43:21 Teaching Resilience to Children 49:52 Benefits of Mentorship 54:52 Lessons from Past Marriage 58:47 Connect with David Temko Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #66 What Working Side-by-Side with My Father Taught Me About Life and the Law | Frank Ioppolo 17.03.2026 56min

  Growing up in the shadow of a celebrated father isn’t a head start, it’s a gauntlet. Frank Ioppolo built his legal career largely to prove something to himself, channeling that chip on his shoulder into becoming the youngest partner at Greenberg Traurig and eventually running his own firm, with his father in the office right beside him. The three years they spent working desk-to-desk taught Frank more than his previous two decades of practice combined, and the two are still collaborating today.  Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Get Frank Ioppolo’s book, “ILG Blue Book” here: https://bit.ly/4dn9QrY Connect with Frank Ioppolo Website: https://bit.ly/4lFum9C Facebook: https://bit.ly/4bscz0W LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4lAeJQG Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 01:55 Reconnection of Frank and David 05:50 Frank Ioppolo’s Back Story 13:10 Lessons from His Mentors  20:06 Managing Romantic Relationships 28:38 Advice to His Children 33:26 Leadership Perspectives 37:48 Stance on Charlie Kirk 44:58 Marriage Journey 49:54 What’s Next for Frank? 55:32 Message to His Children Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #65 How to Build Residual Income with Payment Processing | Seve Ortale 10.03.2026 1h

  Six hundred rejections in six weeks sounds like failure, but Seve Ortale called it his education. In this episode, Seve shares the unexpected journey from philosophy major and volunteer firefighter to founding a payment processing company, and what wrestling, fire scenes, and door-to-door sales all have in common when it comes to building real character. What does it actually mean to stay coachable when you’re already winning? Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Seve Ortale Website: https://bit.ly/4rWVVNL YouTube: https://bit.ly/4uj0dRd Instagram: https://bit.ly/4sz3ni0 TikTok: https://bit.ly/40hTYiX X.com: https://bit.ly/46NsmWx LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3OXe8MK Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 01:27 Seve Ortale’s Back Story 06:47 Volunteering in the Fire Department 10:05 Lessons Learned from Volunteerism 13:03 Entering the Payment Processing Industry 19:36 Early Sales Struggles and Rejection 21:23 Seve’s Biggest Learning Curve 22:57 Perspective on Residual Income 24:32 Building and Scaling the Business 28:44 What’s Next for Payments University? 30:00 Working with His Partner 35:43 Seve’s Faith and Values 41:26 AI & Cryptocurrency in the Financial Industry 45:14 Crypto Startups vs Giant Companies 50:14 Ego, Curiosity, and Humility 56:47 People That Keep Seve Grounded 58:32 Long Term Plans 1:00:06 Connect with Seve Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #64 How to Build a $2 Billion Digital Marketing Business From Scratch | Josh Aven 03.03.2026 55min

  Most people use AI to write emails, Josh Aven is using it to build entire financial models, generate 90-day marketing plans, and reshape how companies operate from the inside out. As the founder of Curio, a marketing agency that’s managed and advised on roughly $2 billion in ad spend over the past decade, Josh has a front-row seat to why AI hallucinations are a real danger and why the smartest entrepreneurs are treating AI like a calculator. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Josh Aven Website: https://bit.ly/402MiB1 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3OCf8pt Instagram: https://bit.ly/4r2tsVL LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3MSBVwG Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 01:33 Josh Aven’s Back Story 07:51 Learning from His Coaches 09:36 Building His Stock Investment Portfolio at 16 14:06 Josh’s Entrepreneurial Journey 17:30 Family Mentor 19:08 Parenting Style and Instilling Values 25:45 Dealing with Confrontational Situations 33:56 Managing Romantic Relationships 40:20 Josh’s Faith 43:15 What’s Next for Josh? 55:26 Connect with Josh Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #63 From No Money, No Education, to Inc. 5,000 Company | Rick Niemi 24.02.2026 35min

  Nobody who built something real ever had a business plan that went according to plan. Rick Niemi stumbled into entrepreneurship through a casual comment to a business broker, bought his first pharmacy at 24 with no industry experience, and became an Inc. 5,000 CEO. We break down why overthinking is the silent killer of entrepreneurial momentum, why "plan a little, work a lot" actually gets results, and how most people lose not to bad decisions but to no decision at all. If you're sitting on an idea waiting for perfect conditions, this is the conversation that might finally move you. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Rick Niemi Website: https://bit.ly/40qhlGZ YouTube: https://bit.ly/4rJrM4k Instagram: https://bit.ly/46nR13T TikTok: https://bit.ly/4aMUWIS Facebook: https://bit.ly/3OXCaHb LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3MLRxlx Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 01:58 Rick Niemi’s Back Story 05:41 Rick’s Faith  10:21 Pivoting from Sales to Entrepreneurship 13:42 Managing Parenthood, Family Life, and Business 19:20 Importance of Delayed Gratification 21:35 Mind-Body-Soul Connection  25:03 No-Quitting Mentality 30:23 How to Find Faith Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzVApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #62 How to Build a Social Media Marketing Agency With No Diploma | Sergio Mendez 17.02.2026 56min

  At 15, Sergio Mendez was offered $11,000 a week and said “no” because of his upbringing. This 19-year-old Peruvian-American entrepreneur founded Influx. Media at 14, now manages a team of 12, and built his journey from cutting grass to running a social media marketing agency, all without finishing high school. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Sergio Mendez Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Orajir Facebook: https://bit.ly/3MzJOGX LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46SXTpQ Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 01:32 Sergio Mendez’ Back Story 10:03 Started Content Creation for Real Estate Agencies 14:55 Founding Influx.Agency and Sergio’s Leadership Style 16:37 Lessons from His Mentor 20:50 Reconciliation with His Parents 32:15 Having a Good Quality Circle of Friends 39:14 Long-Term Vision  43:20 Creating Long-Term Business Relationships in an Unconventional Way 47:16 3 Types of Mentorship 52:37 Having Good Moral Compass from His Upbringing 55:29 Connect with Sergio Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #61 How to Hire a Fractional CFO for Your Startup and Prepare for Exit | Rick Sanchez Jr. 10.02.2026 58min

  Every entrepreneur faces the same brutal question: how much capital should I raise, and at what valuation? Rick Sanchez, fractional CFO and transformation specialist, breaks down the capital raising process with refreshing honesty about financial narratives, investor psychology, and the critical difference between strategic and financial buyers. This isn’t theoretical finance; it’s battle-tested wisdom on turning messy financials into compelling stories that close deals and build businesses worth buying. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Richard (Rick) Sanchez Jr. Website: https://bit.ly/3NXjreH Facebook: https://bit.ly/4qt4ApP Instagram:https://bit.ly/4bKpAEK LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4cfB9E3 Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 02:19 SMEs’ Budget Forecasting 03:15 Financial Planning with a CFO 15:19 Defining a Robust Financial Narrative 20:37 KPIs for Business Valuation 25:17 Employee Bonuses and Equity 29:35 Effectively Delegating Responsibilities 40:41 Common Mistakes of Million-Dollar Companies 42:36 Tips before Business Exit 50:04 Raising a Capital vs. Selling the Business 52:44 What is a Strategic Buyer? 55:50 Connect with Rick Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzVApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #60 Why Authenticity Beats People-Pleasing in Business | Reef Colman 03.02.2026 1h 27min

  What if the chaos you survived as a child was actually preparing you for entrepreneurial success? Reef Colman was smuggled into the US at age three, grew up in hardship, and discovered that his brain had created a “chemical screenshot” that made chaos feel like home. In this raw conversation, he reveals how recognizing this pattern transformed his relationships and business approach, and he shares the pivotal moment when both a toxic relationship and a business betrayal collided, forcing him to ask the hardest question: what choices did I make that got me here? This isn’t just another success story, it’s a masterclass in radical self-accountability and the relationship with self that must come before all others. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Reef Colman Website: https://bit.ly/45Idng1 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4a6s65F Instagram: https://bit.ly/4teDchR Facebook: https://bit.ly/3NLtDH5 X.com: https://bit.ly/3ZMLqQI LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4qjFPwf Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 01:02 Reef Colman’s Back Story 08:30 Building His Agency through His Experiences 13:57 Reef’s Mission Statements 18:52 “Selflessly Selfish and Selfishly Selfless” 23:27 The Concept of Consciousness 28:56 Letting Children Experience Hardships 30:59 Importance of Taking Ownership 40:05 Journey to Authenticity 59:09 Most Important Relationship is the Relationship with Self 1:05:19 Reef’s Entrepreneurial Journey 1:10:56 Leadership Styles (Private vs. Public Sectors) 1:16:29 Business Models and Work Cultures in Different Countries 1:23:05 Connect with Reef Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #59 The Business Fundamentals Every Musician Needs to Know | Spencer Handley 27.01.2026 1h 2min

  What if the biggest barrier to creative success isn’t talent, it’s business literacy? Spencer Handley spent two years hitting a plateau as a professional guitarist before discovering that mastery in any field follows identical principles, whether music, coding, or company building. Now leading Sonora, which has graduated 5,000 students including Grammy winners, he’s revolutionizing music education by teaching the uncomfortable truth: every creative person is an entrepreneur, whether they accept it or not. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Spencer Handley Website: https://bit.ly/3NE6tCl YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bQq6kv  Instagram: https://bit.ly/4rgTYuZ TikTok: https://bit.ly/3LMJ2Gr Facebook: https://bit.ly/49SnsrT LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Z0NCE2 Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 02:04 Spencer Handley’s Back Story 12:59 Biggest Lessons in His Entrepreneurial Journey 17:59 Attracting and Retaining Talent 22:54 Mentorship Impacting Work Philosophy 25:00 Equity vs. Salary 26:27 Building a Work Culture 36:48 Top Values to Look Out for when Hiring 39:25 Perspective on Mastery 48:06 Origin and Development of Sonora 58:09 Meeting Your “Heroes” 1:07:04 Connect with Spencer Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v
• #58 The Mindset Shift That Turned Me into Tony Robbins’ #1 Salesperson | Eli Wilde 20.01.2026 1h 23min

  The most dangerous belief isn’t that you’re bad at selling, it’s that your words don’t matter. In this conversation, Eli Wilde shares his personal journey from scarcity to abundance, how meaning is created through intention, and why real persuasion comes from alignment, self-awareness, and belief-shifting experiences rather than pressure or manipulation. As you listen, notice where your intent is coming from in your own conversations, and decide whether you’re ready to create trust instead of resistance.  Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Listen to "Everything is Influence" on all your favorite platforms! YouTube: https://bit.ly/3LzBxT9 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4pL6KAI Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3LVdrCn Connect with Eli Wilde Website: https://bit.ly/3ZhsZU2 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4qVg8Tg Instagram: https://bit.ly/4pPtXSu TikTok: https://bit.ly/4quBVBx Facebook: https://bit.ly/4qwpBAN LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4quXHoR Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 01:47 Eli Wilde’s Back Story 12:03 Manipulation vs. Persuasion 18:54 Authenticity and Different Levels of Connection 26:57 Defining Your Intention  31:27 Combining Familiarity and Novelty 36:40 Buyer’s Frame of Mind 44:45 The 3 Postures (Superior, Equal, Inferior) 50:26 Journey with Tony Robbins 1:05:11 Personal Relationships 1:12:36 Ego vs. Humility 1:16:31 Perspective on Identity 1:19:58 Assigning Meaning to Life 1:22:33 Connect with Eli Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@RealDaveGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v