Million Dollar Flip Flops

In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric sits down with the legendary Matthew Lesko, the man behind the question mark suit, countless books –  and a lifetime of helping people find government funding. 

Twenty five years ago, Matthew Lesko was working out of his bedroom with one phone line helping Fortune 500 companies get information on commodities - until he got bored.

Today, Lesko is a best-selling author, appears regularly on network television shows and travels the country appearing on virtually every newscast in the top 100 markets. His stage antics, as well as his sound consumer advice has made him a favorite guest on Larry King Live, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Jay Leno, Letterman and The Today Show.

At 81, Matthew is as energetic as ever, sharing his mission to help everyday people access resources that are often hidden in plain sight. He dives into his journey from helping millionaires become Billionnaires, to becoming a "Robin Hood" of free government grants, and why following your heart—not just spreadsheets—is the key to real success.

Key Insights:

• Money is out there—most people just don’t know where to look
• Billionnaires know how to leverage government programs. You should too
• Your heart—not just logic—should guide your decisions
• Life is about giving as much as possible before you go

Quote:

"My job is to see how much I can give before I die."

– Matthew Lesko

Show Links

Matthew on LinkedIn

Matthew on YouTube

LeskoHelp.com

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric sits down with Rachel Gogos, a personal branding expert and founder of The Brand ID. 

Rachel shares why most websites fail to convert visitors into clients, how to craft a homepage that actually works, and the importance of leading with your audience’s pain points—not just your own story. 

She also dives into self-awareness, intentional living, and her other great passion – helping young people find their paths through My Path 101. 

If you’re looking to refine your brand’s message and create a business that aligns with your purpose, this episode is a must-listen.

Key Insights:

• Your homepage should focus on your audience’s pain points first—then introduce yourself
• A single, clear call to action on your homepage converts better than multiple options
• Personal branding is more important than ever, even for big corporations
• Self-awareness is the foundation of success—know who you are and what drives you
• Intentionality in business and life leads to greater fulfillment and long-term success

Quote:

“Take time to pause, reflect, and check in with yourself. You absolutely can create the life you truly want.”

– Rachel Gogos

Guest Links:

thebrandid.com

Rachel on LinkedIn

My Path 101

Resources:

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric sits down with Pete Mohr, a lifelong entrepreneur and exit planner, to talk about why every business should be exit-ready—even if you don’t plan to sell. 

Pete shares his hard-earned wisdom from 30 years in business, including how to structure your company so it runs without you, why entrepreneurs often undervalue their businesses, and the biggest mistakes people make when thinking about an exit. 

If you want to build a business that supports your life (instead of the other way around), this episode is a must-listen!

Key Insights:

• Your business should always be exit-ready—because 50% of exits happen unexpectedly
• Business owners often undervalue their company and don’t realize how much it’s really worth
• A big red flag for buyers? When the owner is too involved in daily operations.
• Whether you sell or not, build your business so it can run without you
• The best businesses give the owner freedom—not just a job they can’t escape

Quote:

“Your business is probably your biggest asset next to your home. You can't afford not to be exit-ready.”

– Pete Mohr

Guest Links:

pete-mohr.com

Pete on LinkedIn

Pete on Instagram

Resources:

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

In this episode of the Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, host Rodric Lenhart chats with Aaron Harper, the CEO who turned a 34-year-old local power washing company into Rolling Suds, the largest power washing franchise in the world. 

Aaron shares why franchising is more than a logo on a truck, what it takes to run a thriving multi-unit business, and how to decide if a franchise is (or isn’t) right for you. 

Tune in to learn why building a supportive ecosystem, mastering the art of execution, and tackling tough conversations head-on will transform both your business and personal growth.

Key Insights:

• Strong franchisor systems remove guesswork so you can focus on execution

• Group chats and structured support solve the “lonely founder” problem

• If you’d rather build everything yourself, a franchise isn’t the right option

• Successful operators trust the system and invest in growth before revenue arrives

• Tackling uncomfortable issues fast unlocks new levels of business (and personal) growth

Quote:

“Our best franchisee is tired of being an employee but doesn’t want to start from scratch. They just execute really well.”

– Aaron Harper

Guest Resources:

Rolling Suds

Aaron on LinkedIn

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

In this episode of the Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric sits down with Andrew Weiss, a social media and marketing strategist, public speaker and entrepreneur who helps businesses get more clients through social media. 

Andrew breaks down some practical steps to beat social media overwhelm—covering everything from frequency of posting and repurposing content to timing and paid vs organic growth. 

If you’ve been feeling unsure how to make social media work for your brand - or post consistently -  this conversation offers the clarity and strategies you need.

Key Insights

• Consistency over perfection: post often to stay visible without chasing endless tweaks
• Treat social media like exercise: pick a “workout” (platform) you enjoy and keep at it
• Reuse winning content: your 50th post might be someone’s first time seeing it
• Paid ads can accelerate growth: test with proven organic winners before boosting
• Mix value and sales: show expertise frequently so audiences accept your offers

Quote:

“Social media is like exercise—find what you enjoy and do it consistently..If you’re only posting once a month, people forget who you are and what you offer..”

– Andrew Weiss

Guest Links:

Andrew’s LinkedIn

Andrew’s Insta

Weiss Wisdom

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric welcomes serial entrepreneur Anthony Franco, who has founded seven companies and sold six of them. 

Anthony is now focused on empowering founders through his podcast ‘How to Founder’, his company FBB Group, and a variety of hands-on services designed to make entrepreneurship a bit less daunting. 

Anthony dives into what truly motivates a founder, why entrepreneurship might not be for everyone, and the mindset needed to navigate the rollercoaster of starting and exiting businesses.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur—or just want to refine your launch and exit strategies—this conversation offers a candid, unfiltered take from someone who’s been there.

Key Insights:

• Know why you’re launching: a clear definition of success sets your direction

• Accept imperfection: real entrepreneurship is about learning from “failures” fast

• Steer clear of the “messy middle”: deploy your best energy at launch and exit stages

• Start small, think big: master the fundamental processes before going for larger plays

• Diversify your problem-solving circle: surround yourself with entrepreneurs for support and fresh insights

Quote:

“If you can live a normal life, I’m jealous of you—entrepreneurship can be brutal.”

– Anthony Franco

Guest Links:

Anthony’s LinkedIn

‘How to Founder’ Podcast

The FBB Group

Resources:

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

In this solo episode, Rodric dispels the myth that work-life balance isn’t possible in demanding industries. Using real-life builder examples, he breaks down why the culprit isn’t the workload itself but a lack of clear systems and delegation. 

If you’ve been burning out by wearing all the hats, this conversation offers a clear path to build a more efficient business and reclaim your life.

Key Insights:

• Building a solid structure streamlines tasks and frees you to focus on critical leadership roles.
• Offloading low-level tasks to trusted team members boosts overall quality and profit.
• Creating documented systems is essential: clarify each step and set clear deadlines.
• A strong mindset around letting go and trusting your team is key to better results.
• Strategic delegation is a win for everyone—you, your business, and your clients.

Quote:

“Real success is building a business that supports your life, not a business that takes your life away.”

–Rodric Lenhart

Resources:

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

Jacopo Iasiello is the Founder & CEO of the Luxury Wealth Group, as well as an expert Investor in Real Estate and Author of the book Healthy, Rich and Happy. 

In this episode of the Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Jacopo joins Rodric to discuss his journey from struggling to find purpose to creating a life of freedom, wealth, and impact.

Jacopo shares his philosophy on building inner power, the transformative role of real estate in wealth creation, and why giving back amplifies success. 

With practical tips and heartfelt advice, this conversation dives into the meaning of success, the power of dreaming big, and the importance of sharing your vision with others.

Key Insights:

• How building and maintaining inner energy paves the way for achieving dreams
• Why real estate is a powerful tool for creating wealth and impact
• The importance of dreaming big and taking bold action
• The ripple effect of sharing your gifts and knowledge with the world
• What success really means and how to align it with your values

Quote:

“Real estate is a tool to create a life of freedom, but it’s the mindset that really gets you there.”

–Jacopo Iasiello

Guest Links:

Healthy, Rich and Happy

jacopoiasiello.com

Jacopo’s Insta

Jacopo’s LinkedIn

Resources:

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

Is there something holding you back from your entrepreneurial dream?  If you’ve been dreaming of starting your own business but fear keeps blocking you, this episode is for you!

Rodric dives into the myths of job stability, breaking down why the so-called “safety net” of traditional employment is often just an illusion.  He shares six fears that hold most aspiring entrepreneurs back, and gives actionable steps to overcome them. 

He also recounts a recent conversation with a high school student that perfectly illustrates the misplaced sense of security tied to corporate jobs.  From reframing your fear of failure to building a financial safety net, you’ll get practical advice to help you take the leap and avoid living a life of “what ifs.”

Ready to reclaim your freedom and embrace the entrepreneurial journey?  Start making moves today, and we’ll catch you on the flip side!

Key Insights:

• Why job stability is an illusion in today’s world
• The six biggest fears that hold people back from entrepreneurship
• How to reframe failure as feedback and embrace discomfort as part of growth
• Practical steps to build confidence and financial stability before making the leap
• Why surrounding yourself with the right people is crucial for entrepreneurial success

Quote:

"Comfort is where dreams go to die—step into discomfort, and watch your life transform."

–Rodric Lenhart

Resources:

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!

In this episode of the Million Dollar Flip Flops podcast, Rodric welcomes seasoned entrepreneur, author, investor - and founder of the Bay Area Mastermind - Jeremy Shapiro, and together they dig into the topic of entrepreneurial freedom. 

Jeremy differentiates entrepreneurial freedom from mere financial freedom, defining it as the freedom to choose how you spend your *time* and who you spend it with.

They explore the common mistakes founders make when scaling their businesses, the power of effective mastermind groups, and the importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals. 

The conversation also touches on overcoming fears, starting new ventures, and the value of learning from failures.

Key Insights

• Entrepreneurial freedom is about creating the life you want, not just growing a business
• Saying no is just as important as saying yes in achieving your goals
• Entrepreneurship can provide flexibility, but it requires staying true to your values
• Surround yourself with like-minded people who support your growth and challenge you when needed

Quote:

"Surround yourself with people who will celebrate you, who can get you unblocked, and who want nothing but the best for you."

–Jeremy Shapiro

Guest Links:

Jeremy’s LinkedIn

Bay Area Mastermind

Resources:

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Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here’s the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.

As a thank you for your support, we’re offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader’s life, and be a part of something bigger.

Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today!

Together, let’s change lives—one trip at a time.

www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book

**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let’s make it happen!