In Between Sips

In this episode of In Between Sips, Ryan sits down with Rodney Glassman for a conversation on leadership, law, military service, family, and the realities behind running for Attorney General in Arizona. From his work as an Air Force JAG officer and prosecutor to practicing law in the private sector, Rodney shares how his experiences shaped his perspective on public service, protecting families, and what he believes the role of Attorney General is truly meant to be.

The conversation dives into Arizona politics, law enforcement, border security, school choice, family values, and the importance of leadership grounded in real-world experience. This episode is a wide-ranging discussion on responsibility, service, and the impact leadership decisions have on everyday Arizonans. 

In this episode of In Between Sips, Ryan sits down with entrepreneur Nick Tran to talk about the journey of building success from the ground up. From immigrant roots to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, Nick shares the mindset, resilience, and work ethic required to turn opportunity into reality. The conversation dives into the sacrifices, risks, and lessons that come with pursuing business ownership and carving your own path.

Nick opens up about the realities behind success. The setbacks, the pressure, and the persistence it takes to keep moving forward. Through stories of growth, family, and entrepreneurship, this episode highlights the grit required to build something meaningful and the perspective that comes from overcoming adversity. It’s a conversation about opportunity, discipline, and the pursuit of success while staying grounded in where you came from.

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In this episode of In Between Sips, Ryan sits down with Lawrence Briggs for a conversation that spans addiction, homelessness, entrepreneurship, loss, and faith. Born into a chaotic childhood shaped by violence and addiction, Lawrence lost his father to an overdose at a very young age. What followed was years of rebellion, drug dealing, heroin addiction, jail, and eventually living behind a dumpster in Phoenix. At 23, after hitting rock bottom, he entered treatment with nothing and began rebuilding his life from the ground up.

What came next is a story of radical transformation. Lawrence helped launch multiple treatment centers, later being part of an $85 million exit, only to find that money and success didn’t fix the deeper battles within. After experiencing profound loss and depression, he fully surrendered his life to Christ and rebuilt his identity on faith rather than achievement. This episode is about redemption, heart posture, fatherhood, business integrity, and what it really means to change your life not just your circumstances.

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In this episode of In Between Sips, Ryan sits down with Chad McLean for a real conversation about freefall, rock bottom, and what growth actually looks like when life strips everything away. From literally falling out of the sky during his time as an Army Ranger to facing an internal battle years later that nearly cost him everything, Chad shares the moments that forced him to confront trauma, identity, and the pressure to keep pushing forward when he was barely holding on.

What followed wasn’t a quick fix,  it was a hard reset. Through deep inner work, unconventional healing paths, and rebuilding the foundation of his marriage and purpose, Chad began transforming pain into direction. That journey ultimately led to the creation of Mental Joe Apparel, a mission-driven brand rooted in mental resilience and growth. This episode is about collapse, clarity, and the choice to rebuild when quitting feels easier, because sometimes growth only comes after the fall.

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In this episode of In Between Sips, Ryan sits down with Melissa DiGianfilippo, founder and CEO of Proof Publicity, for a raw conversation about entrepreneurship, agency life, and the power of focus.

Melissa shares her journey from co-founding and scaling a multi-million-dollar full-service agency to making the hard decision to walk away and rebuild from the ground up with a PR-first model rooted in credibility, integrity, and results. Together, they unpack what it really means to grow a business, fire clients (even when they pay $10,000 a month), and build something aligned with who you are today not who you were.

This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a real conversation about pressure, clarity, and choosing the business you actually want to run.

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On this episode of In Between Sips, Ryan sits down with Dominic Bartola, Entrepreneur among many other things, and co-founder of Uncommon Spirits for a conversation that hits way harder than what’s in the glass.

Dominic opens up about growing up in Ohio born with no hearing, learning resilience through sports, and the role his father played in pushing him into uncomfortable rooms that shaped his confidence. He shares the decision to get cochlear implants later in life and what it meant to truly hear his daughter sing for the first time.

From hustling through college at The Ohio State University, to being pulled into the future of AI tech before it was mainstream, to landing in Phoenix after a marathon trip that changed everything, Dominic’s story is packed with defining moments. The episode also dives into his work in nonprofit fundraising, his leadership in AI and startups, and the unexpected rabbit hole that led him into the whiskey world which eventually led to building a spirits brand rooted in craft, community, and charity.

Pour a glass! This one’s about resilience, reinvention, and building a life that serves more than just yourself.

In this episode of In Between Sips, Ryan sits down with Pastor Steve for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about faith, leadership, entrepreneurship, and obedience.

From bartending his way through college to owning multiple businesses, walking away from financial success, and eventually planting a church from the ground up in Arizona, Pastor Steve shares the defining moments that shaped his life and calling. Together, they explore what it really means to take risks, listen for God’s voice, and build something meaningful whether that’s a business, a church, or a life.

Equal parts reflective, humorous, and deeply real, this conversation is about more than success. It’s about calling, sacrifice, and doing the work in between sips.

In this episode, we sit down with Ceiphers Olweya, owner of All The Way Up Promo, to unpack a powerful journey that spans continents, cultures, and careers. From being born in Kenya, immigrating to the U.S., navigating identity and adversity as a teenager, to ultimately building a purpose-driven business rooted in service and integrity, this conversation goes deep.

This episode is for entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who believe success isn’t just about profit, but about people, purpose, and doing things the right way.

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Brandon Nash of Nash Power Sports joins the show to share how he turned a childhood surrounded by jet skis and dirt bikes into a multi-location, multi-state dealership. We dive into the wild world of side-by-sides, the impact of COVID demand whiplash, and how his team had to relearn the art of selling after years of simply taking orders.

Brandon also opens up about leadership lessons from running a 150+ person company in separate markets, why empathy and communication matter more than ever, and how to keep turnover low in a fast-moving, seasonal industry.

Plus, we talk creative marketing! From the hilarious “Can You Spot a Good Deal?” and “Vote for Nash, Vote for Fun” campaigns to the legendary Pink Floyd “Dark Side of the Moon” UTV build that literally glows at night. This episode blends business, marketing, and a lot of horsepower. Perfect for anyone who loves entrepreneurship, creativity, and a good set of wheels.

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In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Boeyink, Physical Therapist, endurance coach, business owner, and quietly competitive human being who somehow went from college football to singing in a barbershop quartet to launching Cadence Physical Therapy.

We talk about the injuries that shaped him, the moment he knew he wanted to be a physical therapist, and the actual moment that pushed him off the cliff into entrepreneurship. Charlie opens up about the early grind of building a cash-based practice, why he refused to let insurance companies dictate how he treats patients, and what he learned from the bike crashes, bonks, and “I probably shouldn’t be doing this” moments that come with endurance sports.

Whether you're a business owner, an athlete, or someone who’s simply trying to figure out the next right step, Charlie’s story is one of humility, grit, and trusting the process even when the schedule is empty and the rent is due.