Laney Leigh works at Lizard Lick Towing and Recovery while pursuing her goal of building Rust N Lens Photography.

In this episode, Laney shares how she became interested in photography and began photographing families, graduations, birthdays, special events, and rodeos. She also discusses the challenges of gaining exposure, establishing prices, building confidence, and turning a creative passion into a sustainable business.

This conversation is different from a typical Stay Broke Podcast interview. Randy and Laney work through practical strategies she can begin implementing immediately, including joining local photography groups, finding a mentor, assisting experienced photographers, strengthening her portfolio, creating consistent social media content, and developing relationships with rodeo organizers, horse farms, riding instructors, venues, and western businesses.

They also discuss the possibility of making rodeo photography the specialty that helps Rust N Lens Photography stand out in a crowded industry.

This episode offers an honest look at the early stages of entrepreneurship and what it takes to move from having talent to building a real business.

On this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, Randy sits down with Ryan Furman, CPA and founder of Furman CPA, PLLC.

Ryan recently left the firm where he was a partner to launch his own CPA firm, and he also serves as the CPA for all of Randy’s businesses. The conversation covers tax planning, cash flow, bookkeeping, business structure, financial clarity, and what small business owners often misunderstand about working with a CPA.

Ryan also shares what it was like to step away from a partnership, start his own firm, and build a business around relationships, trust, and helping entrepreneurs make better decisions with their numbers.

Karen Raybon of BD’s Hardwood Floors joins the Stay Broke Podcast for a conversation about family business, craftsmanship, leadership, and building a lasting reputation in the hardwood flooring industry.

We talk about Karen’s journey, the story behind BD’s Hardwood Floors, what it takes to earn trust with customers, and how quality workmanship continues to separate great contractors from the rest. Karen also shares insight into running a family business, leading a team, serving homeowners, and staying committed to doing the job the right way.

This episode is about more than flooring. It’s about entrepreneurship, customer service, reputation, and building a business that lasts.

In her first solo podcast interview, Amy Shirley shares the incredible story behind Lizard Lick Towing and Recovery. She discusses becoming a licensed mortician, building a nationally recognized business with Ronnie Shirley, the impact reality television had on their company, rebuilding after the cameras stopped rolling, finding strength through faith after the heartbreaking loss of their son, and what's next with the Drop That Boom Podcast and the future of the Lizard Lick brand.

Lori Webb joins the Stay Broke Podcast to share her journey through chronic illness, being diagnosed with POTS at a young age, navigating neurological challenges, and the health complications that followed. She discusses how those experiences led her toward holistic healing, biohacking, and ultimately the creation of Health House. We also explore entrepreneurship, Property Specific Realty, resilience, and turning personal struggles into a mission-driven business.

Ruslan Millington is an internationally recognized tattoo artist whose signature style has earned him a worldwide following and clients from across the globe.

In this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, Ruslan shares his journey from growing up in Ukraine to building a thriving tattoo career in North Carolina. We discuss the challenges of starting over in a new country, finding a unique artistic voice, growing a business through social media, and balancing creativity with entrepreneurship.

Ruslan also shares his thoughts on AI in art, personal branding, and what it takes to create work that stands out in an increasingly competitive world.

This episode is a masterclass in perseverance, innovation, and turning a passion into a successful business.

Zeb Croom joins the Stay Broke Podcast to share his journey from underground metal music to creating Skogarmaor, a unique brand built around Nordic folk-inspired music, storytelling, and handcrafted beard products. We discuss creativity, entrepreneurship, audience building, authenticity, and the challenges of turning passion into a business.

John Kotrides, better known as Gen X Jono, joins the Stay Broke Podcast to discuss growing up Gen X, building a large social media following, creating content that connects with millions of people, and turning nostalgia into a successful business. We explore personal branding, audience growth, internet culture, entrepreneurship, and the lessons that come from growing up in a different era.

In this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, Randy sits down with Adria Sullivan, founder of Cognitive Clarity, to discuss mental health, trauma, burnout, entrepreneurship, and the rise of alternative treatments like ketamine-assisted therapy, psilocybin, and ibogaine.

The conversation explores the business side of mental health, why traditional systems fail some people, nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, and the growing demand for alternative approaches to healing. They also discuss the dangers of misinformation in the wellness space and the importance of professional guidance and integration.

This episode provides an honest look at modern mental health challenges and the future of treatment.