Brian set out to transform the footwear industry by bringing the Australian sheepskin boots to the surfing culture in California and took on a financial risk doing so, betting greatly on their potential immense popularity in the US. After a great amount of hustle and tenacity, he managed to sell the initial imports and continued to scale the business to millions in sales sparking a craze in the US!

Brian here talks about how the UGG name came about, what made it iconic, and how the name came to define the brand. Brian also shares how the acquisition by Deckers happened and why he wanted to do it for the company's next chapter. He shares many great lessons from an incredible journey filled with risk taking and adventurous decisions building a brand we all know and love!

Peter's insight that mobile needed to be cool and affordable at the same time lead to Boost Mobile to become an incredible success and completely changed the way carriers thought about attracting customers. Through cost conscious monthly plans, more flexibility in pricing, and great quality service Peter took Boost Mobile from an idea to a household name brand!

Now, he is building MobileX, with a smarter approach to the phone plan using intelligence to determine how much data you use and only charging you for that and then rolling over the rest of the data to the next month. This is a first of its kind approach, using AI to create custom mobile plans so you don't overspend!

The reviews of the MobileX service have been stellar and Peter's approach has been gaining incredible momentum with significant retail partnerships. He shares his journey in the mobile/cellular world and how MobileX will disrupt it entirely now!

Nick was instrumental in ideating and making the Android operating system into a reality, which has become the main system most of the world uses for all internet needs. Holding various roles in all areas to get the project from an idea to launch, Nick recounts how the path to build it happened, what went into making the system work, and so much more! A fascinating story of one of the most important disruptions that enabled the scale of the mobile device industry.

During the course of his nearly 8 years at Google, Android became an incredible breakout product for the company and today there are over 3 billion active Android based phones, tablets, and watches. The contributions Nick has made to the world are tremendous and gave so many a high quality user experience! Android is dominant because of the principals Nick set into motion, make the system seamless, intuitive, and engaging while not taking up too much energy.

Nick is also a prolific musician, having created soundtracks and music for entertainment like films and movies. His company Flashmouth Studios is producing an Audio Drama coming out later in 2025 and the team behind it has done millions of streams on their musical work beforehand.

Jeff has been an instrumental force behind the adoption of VOIP technology and its benefits like free calling over the internet! He created the service that pushed the industry into the mainstream form, Free World Dialup, and from there it changed everything. VOIP was a brilliant invention that enabled incredible communication through the internet and there was a point when cell phone companies objected to this technology and did not want it legal. Jeff became the foremost advocate on the subject, helping to shape the field with a classification as an internet application so that is could be treated not like traditional calling. A game changer!Jeff went on to build Vonage, a company that had a foundation in VOIP as a service provider and has become a multi billion dollar corporation today. He now cultivates an incredible community of technology leaders through VON events and more!

The brand Deer Stags has stood the test of time and succeeded thanks to Rick's great adaptability and willingness to always identify and act on new trends. As a 3rd generation family brand, Deer Stags is known as a company that prioritizes comfort while providing great pricing. Which has been appreciated by countless customers over the years!

Rick is also a key member of the FDRA (Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America) the leading organization of footwear companies that organizes to support industry wide causes.

Rick talks about his family's legacy building the company, his impact through FDRA, and what the future of the footwear industry looks like!

After successfully leading Microbe Formulas to multiple 8 figure exit with great profitability, Ryan has decided to come back to the health science space to fully unlock the possibilities of Stem cells for so many that need them!

At STEMREGEN, the breakthroughs are around improving the functions of Stem cell health through streamlining signaling and optimizing delivery of the cells. The fast growing company has developed an approach to assist the body in repair, to optimize the process best, so you can recover fastest.

Ryan has focused greatly on education around Stem cells and their potential as well as how STEMREGEN can help with improving your health. He talks about the focus for the company now and his plans to scale Stem cell optimization to those that need it!

From holding positions in sales, buying, and merchandising at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, Jennifer has gained an immense understanding of quality service and communicating value. She found a niche in the gifting industry, where this same elevation could be applied in a new concept.

Truly Gifted is about uplifting someone you love with a personal touch. Having written cards included elevates the experience and the beautiful presentation that Truly Gifted offers is different and unmatched!

Jennifer talks about what made her interested in starting the company, how Truly Gifted stands out in the industry, and her future goals for the venture!

David has mastered relationship building and gives back in his podcast Orchestrated Relationships and through his community to those that need advice on how to build great relationships that last.

From humble beginnings, David has networked his way into incredible access to the brightest minds of the world and has learned lessons that are unrivaled. He has developed a system to connect and forge strong bonds with the best and the brightest and shares more on his approach in a new book!

David talks about how to succeed in multiple fronts, as an active classical composer, father, and community builder!

Steven began at Belkin as a sales representative working for 20 years till he became CEO a few years ago. Learning all the ins and outs of the technology accessory industry including being exposed to product design, development, and marketing.

For years Belkin has been known as the brand behind not only high quality power banks, chargers, and more but as one that produces groundbreaking innovative design that stands out. With Belkin designing and engineering their products in California, the company has carved out a niche in beautiful product look with long lasting appeal. Belkin is synonymous with innovation and quality!

Steven shares more on his journey to leading the company, how Belkin has evolved since he began there, and what his top priorities are at this time. Under Steven's leadership, Belkin has greatly reduced single-use plastic packaging and has substantially increased the value of what the Belkin brand means on tech accessories. He touches on the vision for the incredible company in the coming years!

Ken has become an incredibly renown voice in the world of CX and Consumer Behavior for his well thought through yet easily communicated points to improve the experience people have with your product or service offering.

He shares key insights into how to take creative leaps in product design while not making usability hard, finding that balance. Ken also talks about how to exercise your creative muscles to continuously think outside the box with all the automation coming today. He has extensively studied the way the brain works and has developed techniques to keep yourself sharp and ready to innovate, which he highlights.

Ken talks about his journey in CX, the dos and do nots, and how the industry is evolving with the introduction of AI!