Chasing The Insights

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Manny Fiteni.

Manny talks to us about Mind Congruency.

Manny Fiteni is a dynamic leader, author, and technology entrepreneur working at the intersection of behavioural psychology and applied AI. He is the founder and CEO of My Growth Corporation, where he now builds AI products rather than only teaching frameworks - translating over three decades of real-world behavioural research directly into software people use every day.

Manny's flagship product, Chaegim Chay-Gim (chaegim.com), is an AI accountability partner designed to close what he calls "the gap between coaching sessions" - the days between appointments where old habits quietly creep back in and momentum is lost. Chaegim stays with a person in that gap, holding them to who they said they wanted to become, so transformation doesn't reset every time a session ends.

He also founded SkillZap AI (skillzapai.com), an AI flashcard maker and trivia platform that applies the same behavioural-science lens to how people learn, retain, and test knowledge. Notably, Manny built both ventures without a prior coding background, directing product and AI architecture through the same real-world observation that shaped his coaching work.

Manny's approach is rooted in "Mind Congruency", the principle he explores in his book, which focuses on aligning the conscious mind with the subconscious mind to produce a "Focused Mind" - freeing individuals from being sabotaged by their own past programming. It is this same principle, encoded into product design, that gives Chaegim its edge as more than a habit tracker or chatbot.

What makes Manny unique is that his study and practical application took place in the real world, not in controlled environments where subjects know they are being observed. His results - and now his products - come from a genuinely different vantage point than most in the coaching or AI space.

Whether speaking at conferences, appearing on podcasts, or shipping new features, Manny's mission remains clear: to close the gap between who people are and who they are capable of becoming - through his books, his training, and now the AI he builds.

You can connect with Manny here:

Website: https://skillzapai.com/

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Tameka Bazile.

Tameka talks to us about ways creators can monetize their content and own their digital footprint.

Tameka Bazile is an award-winning social strategist, creative entrepreneur, and business influencer with over 70,000 followers across platforms.

Known for her unfiltered insights and creative execution, she has led multi-million-dollar campaigns for brands like Amazon Prime, Ally, and Nissan, earning features in Business Insider, MSNBC, and a 2024 Clio Silver.

On LinkedIn and TikTok, she's built a trusted community through honest conversations on career growth, personal branding, and modern entrepreneurship.

Tameka has partnered with brands like Lyft, Notion, Sprout Social, and Typeform, combining strategy and authenticity to inspire the next generation of ambitious women and marketing professionals.

You can connect with Tameka here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamekabazile/ Website: https://www.tamekabazile.com/tsa-newsletter-sign-up

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Jeremy Yang.

Jeremy talks to us about how to get the most out of your time and ad spend.

Over the past seven years, Jeremy Yang has helped more than 200 businesses transform online advertising into a reliable growth engine, rather than just another guessing game.

Founded in 2019, his agency was recently ranked the #1 ads specialist in Australia in this highly competitive niche, based on Google review count as of April 2026.

Jeremy works closely with business owners and senior decision-makers to overcome the common challenges of online advertising, helping them scale their businesses with confidence and without the chaos.

You can connect with Jeremy here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-yang/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@onlineadsguy Website: https://digitalgoliath.com.au/expert-perspectives/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digital_goliath_marketing/

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Tom Schwab.

Tom talks to us about how we are all one conversation away, not one funnel away.

Tom Schwab is the founder of Interview Valet and the category designer behind Podcast Interview Marketing, He's known as Godfather of Podcast Guesting. He earned the title by proving something most marketers miss: a podcast interview is not a megaphone. It's a magnet.

A megaphone is loud and indiscriminate. It shouts at everyone and converts almost no one. A magnet is selective. Done right, an interview pulls your ideal client toward you and quietly repels the ones who were never a fit, which spares everyone a wasted sales call. Tom built Interview Valet on that single idea, and it now connects experts with exactly the audiences they are trying to reach. He once ran nuclear reactors on Navy aircraft carriers. Today he engineers something subtler: conversations that do the sorting for you.

Here is what makes today different. When you sit down for an interview now, you are not only speaking to your ideal clients. You are speaking to the AI that will recommend you to them later. The interview is the magnet. The transcript is the record. Both are listening. Please welcome the author of Podcast Guest Profits, Tom Schwab.

You can connect with Tom here:

Website: https://interviewvalet.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamtomschwab/ X: https://x.com/interviewvalet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interview_valet/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuSNLwNEIU787_7l34HaS8A

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Todd A. Krause.

Todd talks to us about how you didn't start your business to become its biggest employee, or to have little or no profit or cash flow.

Todd A. Krause is the owner of The Cleaning Authority – Fishers, where he grew the business from $1.8M to over $4.0M in revenue while building a diverse, high-performing team and an award-winning workplace culture.

A CPA and MBA with decades of leadership experience across finance, banking, and entrepreneurship, Todd has helped grow organizations ranging from startups to multi-billion-dollar enterprises.

Today, Todd is the founder of Silversun Consulting, where he works with home-service business owners to solve the growth challenges that keep companies stuck.

His work focuses on building strong leadership, effective systems, and thriving workplace cultures that allow businesses to scale without chaos, burnout, or owner dependence.

You can connect with Todd here:

Personal Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/todd.a.krause/ Silversun Consulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554499613120 The Cleaning Authority Fishers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCAFishers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddakrause/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddakrause/

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Inna Segal.

Inna talks to us about how to keep on purpose.

Inna Segal is a pioneer in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness, and the bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body, translated into 27 languages and sold over a million copies worldwide.

Her journey began after years of illness and the tragic stillbirth of her child, which led her to discover a profound ability to heal herself. From that turning point, she dedicated her life to helping others transform pain into freedom.

For over 25 years, Inna has worked with people worldwide—from doctors and psychologists to trauma survivors and creatives—teaching how to uncover the true roots of suffering and restore health through the wisdom of the body and soul.

You can connect with Inna here:

Awaken The Healer Within Masterclass: https://www.innasegal.com/masterclass Awaken Your Intuitive Body Masterclass: https://www.innasegal.com/intuitivemasterclass

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Lance Juhas.

Lance talks to us about how to build a brand that differentiates itself in market.

Lance Juhas serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer of PIADA Italian Street Food, a position he assumed in December 2024, while also holding the titles of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Development Officer. In this expanded leadership capacity, he oversees the company's operations, operational services, and real estate and development strategy, with full responsibility for driving performance, ensuring scalability, and delivering consistent execution across the organization. His role places him at the center of PIADA's growth strategy, where he aligns operational excellence with disciplined expansion to support long-term value creation.

With more than 36 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Lance brings deep expertise as a seasoned operating executive known for guiding multi-unit brands through periods of growth, transformation, and increased operational rigor. Since joining PIADA in 2016, he has been instrumental in shaping the company's operating model, focusing on building repeatable systems, enhancing unit-level performance, and establishing a strong foundation for scalable growth. His leadership has helped position the brand to expand thoughtfully while maintaining consistency and quality across its footprint.

Before joining PIADA, Lance spent 16 years with The Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, where he served as an Executive District Partner. In that role, he led complex regional portfolios, consistently delivering strong operational results while managing large teams and multiple locations. His ability to balance high-level strategy with day-to-day execution made him a key contributor to the company's performance during his tenure.

Earlier in his career, Lance held leadership roles with J. Alexander's and Houston's, where he further developed his expertise in high-performance restaurant operations. These experiences helped shape his disciplined, hands-on leadership approach and deep understanding of what drives success at both the unit and enterprise levels. Notably, Lance began his career working in restaurants at the unit level, an experience that continues to influence his practical, performance-driven management style and commitment to operational excellence.

Lance holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Ferris State University and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

You can connect with Lance here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-juhas-702a044b/

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Neal Bawa.

Neal talks to us about Building an AI First Company.

Neal Bawa is a technologist who is universally known in the real estate circles as the Mad Scientist of Multifamily. Besides being one of the most in-demand speakers in commercial real estate, Neal is a data guru, a process freak, and an outsourcing expert. Neal treats his $436 million-dollar multifamily portfolio as an ongoing experiment in efficiency and optimization.

The Mad Scientist lives by two mantras. His first mantra is that, "We can only manage what we can measure". His second mantra is that, "Data beats gut feel by a million miles". These mantras and a dozen other disruptive beliefs drive profit for his 1000+ investors.

Neal is the founder and CEO of Grocapitus Investments which exists to find and present rock solid commercial real estate investments to their highly valued capital partners.

You can connect with Neal here:

Grocapitus Website: https://www.grocapitus.com Free eBook - Location Magic: https://multifamilyu.com/lp/location-magic-ebook/ Join Our Investor Club: https://multifamilyu.com/club

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Eric Guthrie, Esq.

Eric talks to us about Emerging Technology.

Eric Guthrie, Esq. is a leading voice at the intersection of law, leadership, and emerging technology. He is a Partner at The Cogent Law Group in Washington, D.C., President & CEO of Better ME Better WE, Professor of Law at Purdue Law School, and Director of Training Programs for the Government Blockchain Association (GBA).

Eric is also the acclaimed author of Blockchain or Die and the newly released Blockchain or Die Harder (2026), both of which achieved Amazon #1 Best Seller and #1 New Release status. His work has earned widespread recognition, including the NYC Big Book Award Winner, Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite, Indie Book Awards Finalist, and American BookFest Finalist.

Through his work, Eric helps leaders, organizations, and innovators navigate the rapidly evolving world of blockchain, digital transformation, and the future of trust, governance, and human collaboration.

You can connect with Eric here:

Website: https://ericguthrie.com Blockchain or Die: https://blockchainordie.com Books: https://ericguthrie.com/#mybooks

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Luke Mickelson.

Luke talks to us about founder's syndrome.

Luke Mickelson is the powerhouse founder behind Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a global nonprofit dedicated to the mission that "No kid sleeps on the floor in our town."

What started as a single handmade bunk bed in a garage has exploded into a movement with over 400 chapters across 47 states and 4 countries, delivering more than 350,000 beds to children in need.

A former "farm kid" from Kimberly, Idaho, Luke blends his background in competitive athletics and business leadership with his "Humans Helping Humans" philosophy. His journey from corporate professional to CNN Hero and American Ninja Warrior has been featured on NBC Nightly News, Good Morning America, and The Today Show.

Today, Luke travels the country inspiring audiences to find the extraordinary in "tiny moments" and rediscover the profound joy of service.

You can connect with Luke here:

Website: http://lukemickelson.com Sleep in Heavenly Peace: https://www.shpbeds.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shpluke/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHPLuke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukemickelson/