Driven: Unscripted Success

In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, host Nareman Hamdan sits down with real estate investor, educator, and strategic advisor Christina Suter.

With nearly four decades of investing experience, Christina shares the lessons she's learned through market cycles, major financial setbacks, leadership challenges, and personal growth. From losing significant capital during the 2008 financial crisis to rebuilding her portfolio with purpose and intention, Christina's story is a powerful reminder that success is about more than wealth.

The conversation explores how real estate can become a vehicle for freedom, how leadership requires both courage and humility, and why building a meaningful legacy matters more than chasing profits alone.

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Kevin Broyles is the co-founder of FisherBroyles, one of the largest distributed law firms in the United States and a firm that challenged the traditional legal industry long before remote work became mainstream.

In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, Kevin joins host Mike Mannino to discuss entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, client service, and how technology is reshaping professional services.

Kevin shares the story of being laid off, launching a law firm from scratch, building a client-first culture, and growing FisherBroyles into a nationally recognized firm. He also discusses the future of AI, remote work, and why adaptability is becoming one of the most important business skills of the next decade.

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What happens when your "dream career" meets a "call out of left field"?

In this episode of Driven Unscripted Success, Michael Mannino sits down with Tim Hanold, Partner at Serenity First Hospice and Executive Chairman for Beach House Center for Recovery. Tim shares his fascinating journey from a Pennsylvanian "country bumpkin" upbringing to 20 years in the heart of New York City healthcare and medical sales.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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"Where did Johnny get into college?" For many parents, the answer feels like a final exam on their child-rearing.

In this episode of Driven Unscripted Success, Michael Mannino welcomes Margaret Rothe, a Silicon Valley-based expert in educational software and college readiness. Margaret is the force behind Council More, a premier B2B platform that gives college counselors and families the data they need to navigate the admissions "buffet."

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"Whether you say you can or you cannot, you’re right." But what drives that belief?

In this episode of Driven Unscripted Success, host Michael Mannino interviews Jay Schneider, a world-class public speaker, psychologist, and identity coach. Jay shares her incredible journey from leaving home at age 14 in Brazil to help her family survive, to building a massive career, and eventually pivoting her entire life to go "Global."

Jay explains the neuroscience and quantum physics behind our "Identity Structure"—the invisible framework that dictates how we think, lead, and act under pressure.

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What is the secret to getting the best out of your team? According to Matt Linder, COO of First Children's Services, it isn’t about "telling the plant to grow"—it’s about changing the soil.

In this episode of Driven Unscripted Success, host Nareman Hamdan sits down with Matt Linder to explore his unique path from a behavior analyst to a high-level executive. Matt shares how he uses behavioral science to manage large teams, the risks he took to build his own consulting firm, and how he uses "Next Time Feedback" to foster a culture of growth.

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Matt’s approach to leadership is both clinical and compassionate, offering a blueprint for anyone looking to increase their impact and lead with authenticity.

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70% of the Earth is covered in water, yet most drones die the second they touch it. In this episode of Driven Unscripted Success, Michael Mannino sits down with Alex Rodriguez, the founder of XPC (X-Piece Drones), to talk about the engineering feat of creating a truly waterproof drone.

Alex shares his "all-in" entrepreneurial journey—from building drones underground in 2011 to moving to Shenzhen, China in 2023 to develop the next generation of flight technology. We dive deep into the world of Drone Fishing, why Alex is bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., and how waterproof drones are set to become standard equipment at every lifeguard station in the country.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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Public speaking is the #1 fear in the world—even higher than the fear of death! But what if the secret to mastering the stage wasn't "learning lines," but simply having a better conversation?

In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, Michael Mannino sits down with Steve Sapato, the "Most Famous Unfamous Speaker in America." At 77 years young, Steve brings the wisdom of 38 full-time jobs (including riverboat gambling!) and decades of corporate coaching to help you unlock your confidence.

Steve breaks down his revolutionary "Storytizing" method—a way to blend your message with the audience’s own memories and emotions so they never get bored.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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In this episode of Driven Unscripted Success, host Michael Mannino welcomes back Steven Zalunardo, a powerhouse in the Southwest Florida real estate and development scene. Originally from Toronto, Steve explains why he moved his family and business to the Naples area and how he has scaled his operations into four distinct "pillars."

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In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, Michael Mannino interviews Adam Povlitz, CEO of Anago Cleaning Systems. From his humble beginnings cleaning floors at night to leading an international franchise system, Adam shares the "dirty work" required to truly clean up in the business world.

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About Adam Povlitz: Adam is the CEO and President of Anago Cleaning Systems. Under his leadership, Anago has become one of the fastest-growing franchises in the world, consistently ranking at the top of the Entrepreneur Franchise 500.

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