In this episode of the Agents of Innovation podcast, Francisco Gonzalez joins Ryan Doyle aboard Amigo, a 1937 classic wooden Wheeler and sister ship to Ernest Hemingway’s famed Pilar, at the Riviera Beach Marina near West Palm Beach. Ryan shares his journey from a horse farm in Connecticut to the U.S. Coast Guard, maritime academy, and eventually a career in yachting that led him to founding Doyle Marine Management, the Vintage Boat Club, and the new Admiralty Marine Center. He explains what makes classic wooden boats so special, why he sees himself as a steward of maritime history, and how yacht management quietly turns owners’ dreams into reality. Ryan also lays out his vision for a marine trade school to train the next generation of shipwrights and wooden boat carpenters, an in-demand trade that AI won’t replace anytime soon. Throughout the conversation, themes of integrity, persistence, and the American Dream run strong, as Ryan and Francisco talk about finding a niche where passion meets market need and encourage listeners to “keep moving forward” in their own journeys.

Learn more about him at: https://www.doylemm.com

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00:00 – Intro and Riviera Beach marina setting

01:52 – Fearless Journeys community and DR cigar trip

02:55 – Don Doroteo connection and discovering Amigo

03:25 – Amigo as sister ship to Hemingway’s Pilar

04:29 – History of Amigo and Wheeler Shipyard

06:09 – Classic wooden boats vs modern “plastic” boats

08:23 – If Amigo could talk: an 88-year-old boat’s story

09:19 – Ryan’s upbringing, Coast Guard, and maritime academy

12:06 – Mystic wooden boat show and early inspirations

13:10 – Mentor’s lesson that “the dream is attainable”

15:07 – First classic yacht job in the Hamptons

16:31 – Why preserving maritime craftsmanship matters

17:31 – Finding Amigo in St. Thomas and earning owners’ trust

19:04 – Vintage Boat Club mission and experiences on the water

21:42 – Inside Doyle Marine Management and choosing the right clients

22:48 – What yacht management really involves behind the scenes

27:52 – Launching Admiralty Marine Center in Riviera Beach

29:21 – Lease-to-own vision and what the yard represents

31:29 – South Florida boating culture and business opportunities

32:38 – Labor shortage and dream of a marine trade school

37:02 – How a marine trade school could change young lives

38:02 – Juggling multiple marine businesses that complement each other

39:32 – Lessons for entrepreneurs: integrity and persistence

41:01 – Balancing obsession, family, and legacy

41:58 – Why “Admiralty Marine” and aiming for top-tier service

43:55 – Future of classic boating and a shrinking niche

47:47 – Boat boom in Florida and storage challenges

49:20 – Future plans for Vintage Boat Club and Doyle Marine

50:38 – What the American Dream means to Ryan

52:55 – Advice to young people: play to your strengths

54:47 – How to connect with Ryan on Instagram

55:31 – Final takeaway: keep moving forward

58:44 – Immigrant billionaire client and the percolator story

59:18 – Closing thanks and wrap-up

In this powerful episode of the Agents of Innovation podcast, Joe Gallagher—founder and CEO of Apastioli and a former Grammy-nominated musician—shares his remarkable journey from rising rock artist to surviving a devastating car accident, spiraling into addiction, facing legal battles, and ultimately finding faith, sobriety, and a new entrepreneurial purpose. Joe recounts how a simple batch of his grandmother’s pasta sauce sparked the launch of Apastioli, a rapidly growing food and fragrance brand intertwined with his mission to help others in recovery. He also reveals his vision for a regenerative farm, upcoming film and TV projects based on his story, and why manifestation, service, and trusting God now guide his life and business.

Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/BrUi_wDB3ug

Learn more about him at: https://www.apastioli.com

Find him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/joegallagherjr/

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00:00 – Intro to Joe Gallagher and the Agents of Innovation podcast.

01:20 – Meeting Joe in Charleston

03:20 – The Fearless Journeys community & upcoming Chile–Argentina trip

04:24 – What is Apastioli?

04:59 – Grammy Nomination & The Car Accident

06:18 – Injuries, Recovery, and Identity Crisis

07:42 – Attempted Murder Charge

09:56 – DUI, Addiction, and Hitting Bottom; The downward spiral and legal consequences.

13:17 – Rock Bottom to Redemption.

14:30 – Pasta Sauce Sparks a Business; How feeding friends in recovery launched Apastioli.

21:41 – Packaging, FDA, and Scaling Challenges

23:10 – Vision for a Regenerative Farm

26:13 – Discovering the 1,700-acre Long Wing Plantation

27:38 – From Bars to Jars (the Book); Joe’s first book and the storytelling strategy behind it.

28:36 – Angel Studios Reaches Out

29:38 – Writing the Fictional Sequel; A future vision in book form

31:28 – The Power of Storytelling in Entrepreneurship; How Joe’s story builds brand connection.

32:14 – Angel Studios, The Chosen & Film Industry Insights

36:02 – The Apastioli Brand Expands to Fragrances; Moonshine lessons, oil extraction, and luxury fragrance development.

40:38 – Vision, Manifestation & Mapping the Future; Why Joe writes fiction to shape reality.

42:24 – The Letter to God That Came True; A year of manifestations unexpectedly becoming reality.

43:30 – How to Get Joe’s Book, "From Bars to Jars," and where to find it online.

44:21 – Apastioli: Products, Website & Trademark Story; Where to buy Apastioli sauces and fragrances.

45:44 – Joe’s Film/TV Development Team; Managers, agents, producers—full momentum ahead.

48:36 – The 1,700-Acre Farm Update: Why the owners are holding out for Joe’s project.

49:36 – Investment Opportunity; Joe is open to investors and shares potential ROI.

50:17 – Joe’s Message to Anyone Struggling: Why his phone number is public and how he wants to serve others.

51:30 – Closing Thoughts: Faith, manifestation, service, and Joe’s gratitude.

Mod Cárdenas (b. Guatemala 1982) is a contemporary visual artist and pioneer of Guatemalan street art.

Alongside his art, Cardenas pursued a career in Clinical Psychology, that has informed his approach to art from a research and observational base.

Cardenas has exhibited extensively around the world with 14 solo exhibitions and several group shows, in addition to his murals and public art installations locally and abroad. His work has received numerous honors including the Highly Commended Award from SAP in Australia, Honorific Mention by Fundación Rozas Botrán in Guatemala, and a finalist position at GAA in Dubai. He was also recognized by the Finance Minister of Guatemala for his contribution to Guatemalan culture and by the Congress of the Guatemalan Republic for his impactful contributions and elevation of the art and culture produced in their country. His work is included in collections such as the Guatemalan National Congress Collection, the Luciano Benetton Collection in Italy, and the Fundación Rozas-Botrán Museum in Guatemala.

Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/6NqFcTrLYnM

Learn more about him at: https://www.modcardenas.com

Find him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mod77art/

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00:00 Episode Introduction

00:50 How do we meet?

01:05 First time listening to an episode? // What is Fearless Journeys

3:08 Where did you get your name Mod?

04:39 At what time did you start doing graffiti?

07:04 Art is part of everybody’s life

09:14 10 Characteristics of a successful entrepreneur Curious & creative

10:58 How did you start? Why were you anonymous

13:30 Education and other jobs

16:54 Why Mod became a top 5 Tattoo Artist in Guatemala City

18:17 How do people find you before Social Media?

19:15 What kind of art are you particularly known for now?

21:37 Mod’s studio

24:00 Self education & Social media

27:44 How’s a Guatemalan artist recognized internally and externally

30:03 The importance of telling your story

35:44 The Power of connections

41:05 How can an artist get income?

42:00 How to manage your income being an solo entrepreneur

42:52 Finding a partner that understands you

51:45 How did you get your own Studio

52:15 Not everything is smooth Sailing as an artist - The power of MKTNG

55:14 How to contact Mod

57:35 Commission art and work

59:42 How do you help other artists

1:05:30 Difference between the artist mind and the entrepreneurial mind

1:12:15 You need to sell yourself

1:16:15 Traveling & awards

1:22:30 How many countries have you been to now?

1:25:00 Wrap

Matt Stone was a previous guest on Episode 117 of the Agents of Innovation (October 2022). You can revisit that episode for Matt's story before 2022 here: https://youtu.be/eF_lJ03STrc?si=L4Ry0Yl9CHF0RPbP

In this episode, we catch up with him since so much has happened in his life and career. A husband and now father of a 2-year old, Matt has taken his Elvis tribute show all over the United States and even internationally. He has met Priscilla Presley and even played Elvis' piano in RCA Studio B. This episode will teach you how one young man is charting his own course and how you can learn and apply lessons from his own story.

Learn more about Matt Stone at: https://www.mattstoneaselvis.com

Find him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/realmattstone

You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vEmfhO54l24

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0:00 Episode Introduction

3:02 Expanding the Elvis Tribute Artist tour

6:14 Renting Venues, Taking Risk and Ownership

7:34 Why Being a Student of Marketing and Advertising Helps

10:25 How to Pitch Talent Buyers to Take On Risk of Show Expenses

11:14 Creating Your Own Opportunity with Four Wall Touring

13:28 Why Entertainers Should Build Business Skills

18:53 National Touring with a Full Band

25:32 Playing Elvis' Piano in RCA Studio B in Nashville

30:57 The Importance of Consistency in Business Marketing

37:25 Learning Through Free Resources

38:45 Training AI as Your Assistant

40:48 Balancing a Separate Full Time Job and Being an Elvis Tribute Artist

44:37 Meeting Priscilla Presley

51:31 What's Next For Matt Stone?

53:40 Learning by Doing

54:30 Detail-oriented in Recreating Authentic Elvis Shows

1:01:50 Recapping Lessons We Can Learn from Matt Stone

1:04:08 Next Step: Scaling Up

1:05:56 A Trip to Memphis with Matt Stone?

Francois de Neuville is the founder of Man Uncharted and author of "The Illusion of Time: 11 Lessons How Not to Suck at Life."

Francois is a survivor of the 2018 tsunami and 7.5 earthquake in Indonesia. He was an officer and platoon leader in the Belgian military and trained as a commando-paratrooper. Through his adventures around the world, François brings a unique perspective and depth of knowledge to his work as a high-performance coach, speaker, and author. François is dedicated to sharing his insights with others and empowering people to show up in a way they’ve never done before to achieve greatness. With his guidance and support, you too can learn to master yourself, master your time, and create an epic life that is truly fulfilling.

Learn more about Francois at: https://www.francoisdeneuville.com

You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/UjHrx9Z9QqU

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0:00 Introduction to episode

3:24 Surviving the Tsunami: A Life-Changing Experience

10:08 The Universal Truths of Time

11:10 Confronting Mortality: Lessons from Bhutan

15:26 The Perception of Time: Speeding Up or Slowing Down?

19:14 The Nomadic Lifestyle: Embracing Freedom and Minimalism

26:22 Choosing Your Problems: Empowerment Through Travel

30:48 Suffering is a Choice: Perspective on Pain

34:56 Pain vs Suffering: Understanding the Difference

36:19 The Grieving Process: Navigating Loss and Healing

39:46 Embracing Discomfort: The Path to Growth

43:19 Challenging Comfort Zones: Adventures and Risks

48:44 Living Boldly: The Importance of Taking Risks

55:41 Man Uncharted: Building Brotherhood and Resilience

Douglas Pestana has over 13 years of experience in data science, machine learning, natural language processing, and AI. Throughout his career, Douglas has managed data science and analytics in healthcare, startups, and Fortune 500 companies. He has built and deployed various AI models, making him the perfect fit to lead the development of our innovative contract review software. He’s also the founder of Remix Institute, a startup that trains members for careers in AI.

You can learn more about Douglas Pestana and his team at LegalMente AI here:

https://legalmente.ai/team/

You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/J9UdhqRpM_E

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0:00 Episode Intro

2:24 Introduction of Douglas Pestana

4:20 Early life and education in Tampa, Florida

5:25 Excelling in Mathematics and Cultivating Strengths

11:00 First Post-College Job as a Data Analyst in Las Vegas

14:44 Putting the Odds in Your Favor

16:51 Where Innovation Flourishes Most

18:54 Using AI to Be a Problem Solver

20:12 Real Value of Machine Learning: Predicting the Future

22:30 How AI can help entrepreneurs

23:50 AI Machines: Automating Known Factors to Predicting the Unknown

30:55 How to Integrate AI into our daily habits

38:08 What is LegalMente and why was it founded?

42:14 How the average person & lawyers can benefit from LegalMente AI

44:40 Will AI eliminate jobs for lawyers?

51:10 How solo practitioners and small legal firms can use LegalMente AI

53:23 How LegalMente uses technology and the law in its product

53:50 How and why everyone should begin utilizing AI tools in their daily use

55:13 How Fearless Journeys helps entrepreneurs connect and solve problems

55:48 Entrepreneurs are Problem Solvers

58:28 How Alexander McCobin and Ron Paul brought Francisco and Doug together

Riley Kaminer is the Founder of ClearCritical, a team of storytellers and strategists helping VCs amplify their vision. They turn investment theses and portfolio successes into compelling narratives that engage LPs and elevate their firms' brands.

An experienced tech journalist, Riley’s research and writing has appeared in Forbes, The Times (UK), Rest of World, Cities Today, Refresh Miami, and many more. Through his coverage of 400+ startups – and ghostwriting for dozens more – he is keenly aware of what gives stories long-term impact. Riley leverages his experience as a journalist to empower startups to build their own media ecosystem. His bespoke content strategy will enable you to become a thought leader and spread your ideas at scale. Ultimately, this content creation helps your company gain credibility, lock down leads, and drive sales. As a founder, your insights can change the world. But these ideas won’t go anywhere unless you create content. Work with Riley and unlock your inner thought leader.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XZaLosM6V2k

You can learn more about Riley Kaminer at: https://rileykaminer.com

Find his company ClearCritical at: https://www.clearcritical.com

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0:00 Episode Intro

1:47 Introduction of Riley Kaminer

3:04 Growing up with an international mindset

5:58 Attending College in the UK / Scotland

8:54 Studying abroad in Madrid

10:18 Comparing to U.S. college experience

13:10 Degrees in Business, Spanish, and Latin American Studies

14:58 Becoming a Writer Requires Collecting Experiences

16:18 Working for a Film Distributor in the UK

18:00 Moving to Spain with a Digital Nomad Visa

18:59 Living and Working in South Florida Post-Pandemic

23:03 Writing about Tech for Refresh Miami

25:17 Freelance writing for a variety of publications

25:48 First job develops work ethic

28:12 What sparked early interest in journalism

31:58 Founding ClearCritical to tell stories in a different way

35:21 Repurposing your skills in a rapidly changing economy

39:59 How ClearCritical can help you

41:28 The importance of repetitive storytelling

47:52 Choosing to live and work from Madrid

51:48 Personal benefits of entrepreneurship

Vuk Velebit is the co-founder and executive director of the Pupin Initiative, which has become the hub for bolstering US-Serbia ties, doing so through collaborative and non-partisan efforts and policies. The Pupin Initiative was established with the same values that renowned Serbian-American scientist and inventor Mihajlo (Michael) Pupin espoused over 100 years ago. They bring together young entrepreneurs, cross-field experts, and value creators from both the United States and Serbia, focus on creating impactful networks through a bottom-up approach, and provide an authentic understanding of local contexts. The Pupin Initiative is privately funded to ensure commitment and efficiency, and to surpass any bureaucratic shortcomings.

Vuk Velebit is a leading new-generation political analyst, renowned for his expertise in foreign and security policy, media analysis, and political strategy.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/5qvATL-79q8

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0:00 Episode Intro

1:55 Introduction of Vuk Velebit

3:52 Why the Pupin Initiative?

5:55 Who was Michael Pupin?

10:28 Serbia's dynamic geographic location

14:06 U.S. companies with hubs in Belgrade

16:08 Serbia's startup ecosystem & US trade partnership

17:00 High-skilled tech talent

18:16 Why most Serbians speak English

24:05 Real Estate Investment in Belgrade waterfront

28:53 The need for internal investment in Serbia

30:43 Serbian economy and access to international markets

37:15 Serbian Dinar a very sound currency

37:50 Visiting Belgrade & learning its history

43:40 U.S. Presidential visits to Serbia

46:38 Connecting Belgrade and Miami

48:45 The affect of Russia, Ukraine, and Israel on Serbia

51:48 Serbian Orthodox Church & rich history in Belgrade

54:25 Events and Activities of the Pupin Initiative

58:01 Meeting with decision makers in Washington DC

1:01:06 The future of Serbia and U.S.-Serbia relations

Kevin Comer and Brian Graham are both frequent travelers on group trips organized by Agents of Innovation podcast host Francisco Gonzalez, who is also the founder & CEO of Fearless Journeys. In this unique podcast episode, the three recount personal and group trips and offer lots of great travel advice while recounting amusing stories -- some of which are almost hard to believe!

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Guardian Capital S.A. is a Buenos Aires-based financial advisory firm dedicated to helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals through personalized investment strategies. With a team of seasoned professionals, the firm offers tailored solutions in asset allocation, risk management, and portfolio optimization to ensure clients' capital is both protected and positioned for growth.

Episode 156 of the Agents of Innovation podcast features two of their co-founders, Tomás Ambrosetti and Martin D'odorico.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFF3p8qmrEG4l4uR1BDZQg

On the 2024 Fearless Journeys group trip to Argentina, our group visited with Tomas and Martin. Now, we bring the world a full conversation with them about how they have grown to about 1,000 clients in just two years as a firm. They use many social media platforms (see below) to communicate financial education messages; these communication and media efforts also help to expand their brand and attract new clients.

You can learn more about Guardian Capital at: https://guardiancapital.com.ar

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