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Is your business growing, or just demanding more of you? Learn how to build the systems, accountability, and leadership that let a company run without its founder at the center.
In this episode, Leonard and Derek Fredrickson discuss:
Key Takeaways:
“You can't scale a business that's built on complexity. You can scale a business that's built on simplicity.” - Derek Fredrickson
About Derek Fredrickson: Derek Fredrickson is the CEO and founder of The COO Solution, a fractional COO firm that works hands-on with 7- and 8-figure founders and CEOs to build the operational foundation their businesses need to scale. With over 16 years as a Chief Operating Officer and second-in-command, he relocated his family to Paris over a decade ago, built The COO Solution from the ground up, and now leads a team of fractional COOs embedded inside growing businesses across industries. He also hosts The COO Solution Podcast.
Connect with Derek Fredrickson:
Website: https://thecoosolution.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekfredrickson/
Connect with Leonard Raskin:
Website: https://www.raskinglobal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardraskin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaskinGlobal
Email: [email protected]
Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete
Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
What does it take to reinvent yourself after a 40-year career? Brad Warren shares how he moved from business coaching to land banking and found a new calling in Red Cross service.
In this episode, Leonard and Brad Warren discuss:
Key Takeaways:
“You have to have patience... If most people don't, this is not an investment for everybody. This is money that you can set aside and not think about and not worry about, and just wait.” - Brad Warren
About Brad Warren: Brad was a national and international speaker, trainer, and business coach for over 40 years. He's spoken in front of 60,000+ people, coached 500+ business owners, was the 2014 Bay East Association of Realtors Affiliate of the Year, and is the author of Just Sold! The Real Estate Professional's Guide to Selling More in Less Time, and he’s spoken at the National Association of Realtors 2016 and 2017 Annual Conventions. Brad transitioned to a new career as a land banking specialist in 2018, helping patient investors build generational wealth by investing in land. Now retired, he volunteers with the American Red Cross as a speaker, teaching 4 different classes that the Red Cross offers. He also installs home fire alarms and does education on home fire safety with the Sound The Alarm program.
Connect with Brad Warren:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleykwarren/
Email: [email protected]
Connect with Leonard Raskin:
Website: https://www.raskinglobal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardraskin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaskinGlobal
Email: [email protected]
Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete
Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
Sold a business, converted a Roth, or had a monster bonus year? There's a nook in the tax code fewer than 5% of advisors have ever heard of, and it can potentially create a significant current-year tax deduction for charitable giving you were already planning to make.
In this episode, Leonard and Brad Gornto discuss:
Key Takeaways:
“The charitable deduction is not based on what you transfer to the ICLAT, which is extremely bizarre. It's based on the present value of the charitable promise over a period of time.” - Brad Gornto
About Brad Gornto: Brad Gornto has practiced law throughout Florida for 26 years in the areas of complex estate planning, income tax, charitable planning, probate, trust administration, and business law. An attorney, tax strategist, and charitable planning specialist based in Ormond Beach, Florida, he specializes in helping individuals and families navigate sophisticated tax and charitable planning strategies. Since discovering the iCLAT strategy early in his career in 2003, Brad has focused on its application as a reversionary charitable lead annuity trust designed to provide a current income tax deduction while supporting charitable giving and potentially returning the remaining assets to the donor. He holds degrees from Florida State University and the University of Florida College of Law, as well as a master's degree in tax law from the University of Miami. Brad is also a devoted father of four: Bryce, Owen, Joel, and Daisy.
Connect with Brad Gornto:
Website: http://www.iclat.net
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradgornto/
Connect with Leonard Raskin:
Website: https://www.raskinglobal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardraskin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaskinGlobal
Email: [email protected]
Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete
Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
She's shepherded over $1 billion in real estate and hasn't taken a paycheck since 2022. Nicole Earle explains why building housing alone will never fix a neighborhood.
In this episode, Leonard and Nicole Earle discuss:
Key Takeaways:
“I'm doing it for the love of the people, love of community. And you know, it's unfortunately sometimes the people like, like you're like Jesus, sometimes the people you're called to don't accept you, but you, he came to them anyway.” - Nicole Earle
About Nicole Earle: Nicole Earle is a dedicated real estate development and financial services executive with nearly 30 years of experience serving the private and public sectors. She provides expert guidance in all phases of real estate development, financing, and project management, with a strong focus on revitalizing low- to moderate-income communities. Known for her diligence, problem-solving abilities, and results-driven approach, Nicole has successfully managed and closed real estate deals nearing $1 billion in volume. As the visionary leader behind Dominion Real Estate, LLC, and Dominion Community Development Corporation, Baltimore-based impact investment enterprises, Nicole channels her expertise into projects that foster economic empowerment and community growth. Her goal is to close the wealth gap through residential and mixed-use developments that uplift underserved areas. She is a trusted advisor to non-profits, churches, and early-stage developers, adding capacity and ensuring smooth, equitable, and beneficial transactions for all parties involved.
Connect with Nicole Earle:
Website: https://www.dominioncommunitydc.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-earle/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dominion-Community-Development-Corporation/61566572306835/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 410-212-1857
Connect with Leonard Raskin:
Website: https://www.raskinglobal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardraskin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaskinGlobal
Email: [email protected]
Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete
Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
When investors want a 3–4X return in five years, vague goals won’t cut it. Andrew Bartlow explains how clarity, alignment, and the right systems help founder-led businesses navigate growth, complexity, and professionalization.
In this episode, Leonard and Andrew Bartlow discuss:
Key Takeaways:
“If you help the organization meet its goals, that's the highest and best thing that you can do in any function, whether it's sales, marketing, engineering, or HR.” - Andrew Bartlow
About Andrew Bartlow: Andrew Bartlow is a veteran HR executive, author, advisor, and educator with more than 30 years of experience helping high-growth companies scale their people and organizations. A former HR leader at PepsiCo and General Electric, he has led organizations through major growth, IPOs, M&A, and restructuring, including helping scale Invitation Homes from $500 million to $25 billion. He is the Founder and Faculty Member of People Leader Accelerator, an intensive development program for senior HR leaders at growth-stage companies, and serves as a private equity operating partner and venture advisor, executive coach, and strategic HR consultant. Andrew is also the co-author of *Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High-Growth Organizations* and has taught and mentored HR leaders through his work as a university faculty member, advisor, and mentor.
Connect with Andrew Bartlow:
Website: https://www.peopleleaderaccelerator.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartlow/
Connect with Leonard Raskin:
Website: https://www.raskinglobal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardraskin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaskinGlobal
Email: [email protected]
Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete
Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
Discover how whole life insurance can become a source of flexible liquidity as Divya Sheel breaks down cash value lending, how it works, and how it can support long-term financial goals.
In this episode, Leonard and Divya Sheel discuss:
Key Takeaways:
“I want to be able to do something in a way where the next girl after me says, hey, I can kind of also do this. I can learn about this.” - Divya Sheel
About Divya Sheel: Divya Sheel is a Vice President and Relationship Manager with over a decade of experience advising high-net-worth clients on sophisticated credit and liquidity strategies. She is a recognized pioneer in lending against the cash value of whole life insurance policies and the first Indian woman to specialize in this niche. Divya structures bespoke financing solutions that provide liquidity while preserving long-term wealth transfer strategies and policy performance.
With expertise spanning insurance, credit, and relationship management, she partners with clients and advisors to create strategies aligned with generational wealth goals. Known for simplifying complex financial structures into clear, actionable insights, Divya brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to every client relationship. Outside of work, she is a devoted mother and passionate photographer.
Connect with Divya Sheel:
Website: https://www.provident.bank/business-planning/commercial-loans/specialty-lending/insurance-line-of-credit/divya-sheel
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/divya-sheel-mba-781a3a25/
Insurance Line of Credit: https://www.provident.bank/business-planning/commercial-loans/specialty-lending/insurance-line-of-credit
Connect with Leonard Raskin:
Website: https://www.raskinglobal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardraskin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaskinGlobal
Email: [email protected]
Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete
Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
If you’re stuck at a revenue plateau, drowning in clients, and wondering how to grow without burning out, this conversation will change how you think about capacity, team, and client quality.
In this episode, Leonard and Dr. Jon Randall discuss:
Key Takeaways:
“You nailed the biggest constraint we see is capacity. So I based our growth program on the theory of constraints.” - Dr. Jon Randall
About Dr. Jon Randall: Dr. Jon Randall has been coaching and consulting the fastest-growing financial advisors in the industry since 2004. As a transformational leader, he is passionate about making a positive difference in the industry and has received numerous awards, including Outstanding Leader and Consultant of the Year, and is ranked the #1 Consultant for firms that track results. The average production of practices Jon works with has exceeded $15 million.
He is a sought-after national presenter at financial services conferences and a published author, with his books The Extraordinary Financial Advisor Practice and Attract More Clients, Better Clients.
Prior to coaching, Jon was a seasoned financial advisor, where he learned the ins and outs of the industry. Jon recently completed his doctorate in Performance Psychology and currently resides in Greenville, North Carolina, with his wife, Kathleen, and their two sons, James and William.
Connect with Dr. Jon Randall:
Website: https://www.xfa.coach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xfa-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XFA.COACH
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xfa.coach
Workshop: https://scale.xfa.coach/
MDA Course: https://scale.xfa.coach/mda-course
Connect with Leonard Raskin:
Website: https://www.raskinglobal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardraskin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaskinGlobal
Email: [email protected]
Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete
Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
Is Bitcoin mining just speculation or a serious, long-term income play? In this episode, Beau Turner pulls back the curtain on the economics, risks, and realities of owning Bitcoin miners and why he built a fully insured, white-glove operation after losing a half million dollars.
In this episode, Leonard and Beau Turner discuss:
Key Takeaways:
“Bitcoin is locked in time, and the only way that it gets released from time to the miner or to anybody to circulate it is by performing that work.” - Beau Turner
About Beau Turner: Beau Turner is the founder of Abundant Mines, a bitcoin mining company built with one purpose: to make passive crypto infrastructure investing simple, secure, and sustainable. A former real estate investor turned tech entrepreneur, Beau launched Abundant Mines after experiencing firsthand how unreliable, opaque, and frustrating the mining space could be. What began as a personal mission has since evolved into a premium service that provides white-glove support, transparent operations, and renewable energy hosting in the Pacific Northwest.
From due diligence through deployment, Beau and his team manage every detail so investors can benefit from mining without having to become miners themselves. His passion extends beyond returns. He helps clients understand the larger shifts in finance, energy, and technology that make Bitcoin mining one of the most timely opportunities of this era. His mission is to demystify the space, bring clarity where others create confusion, and build long-term value through infrastructure most investors have never had access to.
Connect with Beau Turner:
Website: https://abundantmines.com/
LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/beau-turner-445732251/
LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/
X: https://x.com/AbundantMines
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantmines#
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMines/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abundant.mines
Connect with Leonard Raskin:
Website: https://www.raskinglobal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardraskin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaskinGlobal
Email: [email protected]
Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete
Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
If you think networking is about collecting business cards and LinkedIn connections, think again. David Homan unpacks the art of “orchestrated connecting,” showing how long-term trust, gratitude, and integrity quietly power life-changing opportunities.
In this episode, Leonard and David Homan discuss:
Key Takeaways:
“Every time somebody told me no, I paused, and I sincerely asked them what they needed and how I could help. I built trust in order to get to the philanthropic ask.” - David Homan
About David Homan: David Homan is the founder and CEO of Orchestrated Connecting, a global community of connectors; Orchestrated Opportunities, an impact-focused advisory firm; and SOAR CONNECT, a start-up focused on the strength of authentic relationships. He hosts a podcast called Orchestrated focused on developing relationship value, is an active classical composer, and is a proud father of two. From middle-class beginnings as the son of a college professor father and nonprofit-focused mother, he has built a network reaching into the most private and incredible circles globally while maintaining a code of purposeful community building called Orchestrated Connecting.
Connect with David Homan:
Website: https://davidhoman.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrhoman/
Orchestrating Connection: https://orchestratingconnection.com/
SOAR Connect: http://soarconnect.ai
Connect with Leonard Raskin:
Website: https://www.raskinglobal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardraskin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaskinGlobal
Email: [email protected]
Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete
Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
Is your retirement plan built for income, or just market risk? Barry Dyke challenges the 401(k) status quo and explains why guarantees, cash flow, and financial resilience may matter more than accumulation alone.
In this episode, Leonard and Barry discuss:
Key Takeaways:
“A new toaster from Walmart has more guarantees than a 401(k).” - Barry Dyke
About Barry Dyke: Barry James Dyke is the founder of Castle Asset Management and the best-selling author of the Pirates of Manhattan series, a cult classic among financial professionals worldwide. With nearly four decades in financial services, Barry has owned a pension consulting firm, a third-party benefits administration firm, and, since 2001, his registered investment advisory practice. He’s sold over 34,000 books in 23 countries, warning about the dangers of excessive debt and speculation undermining the American dream. A frequent economic speaker, Barry has advised Fortune 500 companies like Northwestern Mutual and Lafayette Life. Grounded in his “Five Fs”—faith, family, friends, fitness, and finance—Barry is known for his conservative philosophy and lifelong client relationships.
Connect with Barry Dyke:
Websites: https://www.camnh.com/ , https://www.barryjamesdyke.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryjamesdyke/
Books: https://www.barryjamesdyke.com/store
Connect with Leonard Raskin:
Website: https://www.raskinglobal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardraskin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaskinGlobal
Email: [email protected]
Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelo Paul Tagama
Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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Leonard Raskin, author of "FiduciWho? What a Real Fiduciary Will Tell You About How to Protect, Grow, Enjoy, and Transfer Your Wealth," isn't your average financial expert;…