If you’re seeking inspiration on reinvention, leadership, and helping others, todays episode has you covered. Adam Sides shares a powerful, candid journey from 25 years in the Army to civilian life, veteran transition work, and building a personal brand. 

He opens up about:

•Army and National Guard experiences.

•Heavy mental health battles, and the path to sobriety.

•Equine therapy, and other veteran support initiatives.

•Creating 29 Sides as a personal-brand and coaching platform.

This episode of Real Talk with Mike Burke is an intimate conversation on authenticity, resilience, and turning life’s toughest moments into purpose. 

We talk with Brian Johnson about grit, pain, and the craft of building a lean, profitable detailing and PPF shop after a life-altering injury. From flipping sport bikes to clean-room standards, we trade tactics for margins, mindset, and customer trust that lasts.

• NASCAR-style install process.
• Sport bike consignment strategy, buying low and flipping bikes in Canada.
• hotshot hauling across the U.S., union job, and the injury
• recovery, depression, and a doctor who opened the door back to cars
• launching Attention To Detail, PPF training from zero
• Standards, redos, and protecting reputation
• shop footprint, clean room, rent, payroll, marketing spend
• tint vs PPF economics, lead costs, upsell path
• leadership lessons, hiring, culture, and celebrating wins

Wrestling icon Bill Goldberg joins Mike Burke for an unfiltered, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt conversation recorded at Goldberg’s Texas compound. From rescuing exotic animals to building 1,200-horsepower muscle cars, Goldberg opens up about life after wrestling, his “average is the enemy” mindset, stem-cell therapy, and finding balance beyond the spotlight.

Hear stories about Goldberg’s retirement match, his new show “Collectible” on Paramount+, and the legendary cars in his garage.

🔗 Connect with Goldberg:
Instagram: @Goldberg'sGarage
Facebook: @Goldberg95
YouTube: AllThingsGoldberg

🔗 Learn more about Patriot Tactical:
Instagram: @patriot_tactical_
Facebook: Patriot Tactical LLC
Website: https://patriottactical.com

Watch this Episode on YouTube: Ep. 91 🎙️Bill Goldberg

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On this episode of Real Talk with Mike Burke, Mike sits down with Jeff Green, founder of Lock-N-Climb, to hear the incredible story behind his ladder innovations that are now used worldwide in aviation, trucking, and beyond. Jeff shares how he went from running a family construction business to holding 43 patents, nearly giving up before a major airline deal changed everything, and the powerful advice from his late son that keeps him pushing forward. From personal tragedy to global success, Jeff’s journey is one of resilience, faith, and building products that keep workers safe

🔗 Connect with Jeff Green and Lock-N-Climb:
Website: www.locknclimb.com www.truckingladders.com www.locknclimbaframes.com


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On this episode of Real Talk with Mike Burke, Mike talks with Ismail Leghari, founder of Detail Scale, a marketing agency dedicated to helping detailers, PPF, tint, and ceramic coating shops grow through Google ads and SEO. Ismail shares why picking up the phone still beats AI chatbots, the importance of Google Business profiles and reviews, and how small shops can grow with smart, low-cost marketing strategies. At just 24, he’s already helping nearly 60 clients scale their businesses — proving that ethics, hustle, and relationship-building matter just as much as leads

🔗 Connect with Ismail:
Instagram: @detail_scale
Facebook: @Ismail Leghari
Website: https://thedetailscale.com/

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On this episode of Real Talk with Mike Burke, Mike sits down with James Melfi, PPF Product Manager at XPEL. James shares his journey from geeking out on detailing products in college to running a shop in New England, and now shaping the future of paint protection film at one of the industry’s biggest innovators. They dive into how product development really happens at XPEL, the launch of their new colored PPF line, and why listening to both installers and consumers is key to creating products that last. From Scotchgard to Tesla partnerships, James brings insight into where the industry’s been and where it’s going

🔗 Connect with James:
LinkedIn: James Melfi

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On this episode of Real Talk with Mike Burke, Mike sits down with Gabe, owner of Gabe’s Auto Detailing in Philadelphia. From starting out washing cars in front of his parents’ house to building a thriving shop now expanding to a second location, Gabe shares his journey of resilience, discipline, and vision. He talks about learning from setbacks, the importance of building a strong team, and how social media and word of mouth turned his passion into a business serving everyday clients and even pro athletes. At just 31, Gabe is proving that hard work, smart saving, and true love for the craft can fuel long-term success

🔗 Connect with Gabe:
Instagram: @gabedetailing
Facebook: Gabe’s Autos Detailing Shop

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On this episode of Real Talk with Mike Burke, Mike chats with Erick Bravo, owner of Skinztek in Chicago. Erick shares his incredible journey from welding in Tennessee to building his own tint, paint protection, and ceramic coating shop in the heart of Chicago. From starting work at six years old in Mexico to hustling through welding school and ultimately finding his path in window film, Erick’s story is one of grit, resilience, and family-driven motivation. Tune in to hear how he’s growing his business with heart, humility, and hustle

🔗 Connect with Erick:
Instagram: @skinztek
Facebook: SkinzTek
Website: www.skinztek.com

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On this episode of Real Talk with Mike Burke, Mike sits down with Katie Jasmin, VP of Sales at Source One Digital and the face behind CreativeFx custom window films. Katie shares her 20-year journey in the digital printing world, how CreativeFx partners with installers to bring custom graphics to life, and why embracing technology and design can unlock massive opportunities in the window film industry. From Google offices to hospitals and universities, Katie explains how custom window films are transforming spaces and what it takes for dealers to step into the commercial design market

🔗 Connect with Katie:
Facebook: Source One Digital
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/katie-jasmin-12a5878/
Website: www.sourceonedigital.com www.customwindowfilms.com

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On this episode of Real Talk with Mike Burke, Mike sits down with Nick Antonovich, founder of Fusion Tools, to talk about the passion, grit, and innovation behind one of the industry’s most iconic tool brands. From building a 12-foot squeegee that became a SEMA sensation to navigating the challenges of scaling from a garage startup to a global supplier, Nick shares his journey of risk, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of quality

🔗 Connect with Nick:
Instagram: @fusiontools
Facebook: Fusion Tint Vinyl & PPF Tools
Website: fusiontoolsstore.com

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