This is a show for people like you who are building their ideas.
This is our third round of recapping conversations with four previous guests. It's a plug for those interviews, and if you hear something that strikes your fancy, go check out the full interview. Today we spotlight: Josh Schairbaum, Sandeep Misra, Elizabeth Yarbrough, and Danielle Laughlin.
I am thrilled that Andrew Rahrig joins us for this recap. Andrew is an entrepreneur himself and runs a cocktail company called Nightcap Social in Tampa, FL. His wife is also an entrepreneur and runs an interior decorating company called Freshly Minted Living. So Andrew shares his perspective both as a builder and as a champion of what his wife is building. He does all this while raising two beautiful kids.
Regardless of the phase you find yourself in - whether imagining what you want to build or iterating on that idea - you'll pick up tips and inspiration in this conversation.

Danielle's passion is to eliminate "entrepreneurial poverty". She does this through her law practice at Sage Business Counsel, where she works with founders and business owners in planning and navigating the complexities of running a business.
Danielle grew up in rural Alabama, worked her way through law school as a single mother, helped her dad navigate bankruptcy for his business, and finally decided to launch out on her own to start her own practice.
This is a story of grit, determination, and a healthy dose of optimism. Hope you enjoy this slice of BusinessCake!

Patrick and Will dive into the stories and symbols behind both innovation and commitment — from the invention of the potato chip to the legendary line in the sand at the Alamo.
Join us as we explore how moments of decision, motivation (even spite!), and character shape not just history, but the way we build our businesses and lead our lives.
Whether you're an entrepreneur or just love a good story, this will get you thinking about what it really means to commit and will encourage you to keep going in your own journey as you build your ideas.

What do you want to hear more about? What are helpful tools you are missing or want to learn more about? Join Patrick and Will as they talk about what is on the horizon and argue over who has the best analogies. They unpack how culture is shaped not by what's written on the wall, but by the daily decisions, conversations, and values that drive your business forward.

Snow balls not snow cones. Elizabeth Yarbrough, founder of Untangled, shares her journey from running a snowball truck to helping founders systematize and scale their companies. We talk about strawberry cake, knowing the inflection point of your business, and working in a way that enriches your life and relationships. It's not all business, sometimes it's cake.

Josh Schairbaum is a historian, technologist, and friend. In his day job, Josh helps Fortune 500 companies implement AI solutions. But for fun? AI helps Josh build worlds, remember his loved ones, and become a better person.

This conversation is for you. Josh shares 4 principles that will help you in your own engagement with AI. It will broaden and deepen your understanding of AI, challenge your own perspectives, but more than that, it will help you think about your own legacy and path to becoming a better human.

Personal Goal Setting with GenAI: https://youtu.be/Q4pBfIyYIG0

Preserving Family Memories with GenAI: https://youtu.be/7cw2mT3nk2k

Great Western Wrestling Alliance: https://www.gwawrestling.com

Patrick kicks things off by sharing with Will the tale of a recent and bizarre midnight adventure. They talk strategic business pivots, cheating experience, and how passion and process drive success.

Sandeep is a bildr and not afraid of failure. He just left his full-time job to run a start-up. He is the co-Founder of Heald, a start-up that is laser-focused on wholistic, lifestyle diabetes remission. We walk through his journey, failures, and success. Sandeep has worked at DELL, Amazon, and Rackspace, and talks about his approach to work, life, and legacy.

Recapped: Hannah & DJ; Ugo Batussi; Ginger Diaz; Wendy Brand

Maria joins the conversation to sample a few of the tasty cake conversations Patrick and Will have had. Why? It's great to not pass over people's stories too quickly, so we want to celebrate what their journey is so far.

And Maria and Will give an update on ETLA, their delicious Mezcal.

Wendy Brand has over 25 years of leadership experience, spanning cruise ships, the NCAA Final Four and WNBA to Texas fast-food favorite, Whataburger. She now runs a consulting business to help CEOs integrate their values, vision, and mission into their companies' daily operations. Find out more about Wendy and how she can help your business at https://culturecoachwendy.com