In this episode of Telling My Story, entrepreneur and business strategist Dan Brault shares how business owners can build companies that grow without becoming completely dependent on them.

Drawing from more than 15 years of experience in leadership, sales, business development, and over $100 million in real estate transactions, Dan explains why many entrepreneurs become the bottleneck in their own businesses and how they can break free through better systems, leadership, operational leverage, and AI-powered solutions.

We discuss founder dependency, scaling challenges, leadership development, business systems, and practical strategies for creating a company that delivers both growth and freedom.

Whether you're a startup founder, small business owner, or experienced entrepreneur, this conversation provides actionable insights to help you build a stronger, more scalable business.

Learn more about Dan Brault:

https://leaderos.co/

How can entrepreneurs stop being the hardest-working and lowest-paid people in their own businesses?

In this episode of Telling My Story, Louis Swart—entrepreneur, business coach, speaker, author, and Founder of Ironbrij—shares lessons from more than 35 years of building, scaling, and selling businesses.

We discuss the power of delegation, how AI and Virtual Assistants can transform productivity, the leadership principles behind successful teams, and why many business owners unknowingly create bottlenecks that prevent growth.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, coach, business owner, or leader looking to reclaim your time and scale more effectively, this episode is packed with practical strategies and real-world insights to help you work smarter, grow faster, and build a business that supports the life you want.

In this episode of Telling My Story, Lori Crooks, Founder and CEO of Cadra, shares her journey in cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and leadership. We discuss the evolving cybersecurity landscape, the importance of compliance, common security mistakes businesses make, emerging technologies, and what it takes to build a successful company in a rapidly changing industry.

Whether you're a business owner, technology professional, entrepreneur, or someone interested in leadership and innovation, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical lessons for navigating today's digital world.

Check Lori's work:

https://www.cadra.com/

What does it really take to build wealth, grow a successful business, and create a life of purpose?

In this episode of Telling My Story, Tony Bradshaw shares lessons from more than 25 years in business leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal finance. From helping drive digital transformation at Dave Ramsey's organization to authoring The Millionaire Choice, Tony reveals the habits, mindset shifts, and strategies that help people achieve financial freedom and long-term success.

We discuss leadership, wealth building, business growth, financial planning, the power of becoming 1% better every day, and how anyone can create their own millionaire plan.

You can view Tony's work on.

https://tonybradshaw.com/

In this episode of Telling My Story, therapist and author Johnzelle Anderson shares his remarkable journey of resilience, identity, and healing. Drawing from his memoir Mixtape, Johnzelle opens up about growing up mixed race, overcoming childhood trauma, finding belonging, and using storytelling as a path toward healing and self-discovery.

This conversation explores mental health, family, relationships, race, personal growth, and the power of rewriting the narrative of your life. A powerful and inspiring episode for anyone navigating their own journey toward healing and authenticity.

https://johnzelle.co/

What if business success was quietly costing you the moments that matter most?

In this episode of Telling My Story, George Rivera shares his journey from building a $200 million company to discovering the hidden price of entrepreneurial success. After a life-changing conversation with his father, George redefined leadership, family, and what it truly means to win in business and life.

We discuss Founder Prison, delegation, leadership, time freedom, business systems, AI, and how entrepreneurs can build successful companies without sacrificing the people they love most.

This is a powerful conversation for founders, business owners, leaders, and anyone striving to build both a successful business and a meaningful life.

In this episode of Telling My Story, Gary Gitelson shares why meaningful careers are built through a small number of deep, trusted relationships rather than hundreds of surface-level connections. We discuss leadership, networking myths, entrepreneurship, AI, career growth, and the lessons Gary learned after 20 years leading engineering teams before founding Prohana.

In this episode of Telling My Story, Ryan Drumheller shares lessons from over 20 years in IT leadership, cybersecurity, enterprise transformation, and AI strategy. We discuss cutting through AI hype, leadership under pressure, operational growth, mentorship, technology readiness, and what businesses are getting wrong about digital transformation today. Ryan also shares insights on building high-performing teams, continuous learning, and leading with clarity in a rapidly evolving world.

What happens when AI agents begin replacing workflows, Bitcoin challenges financial systems, and technology starts reshaping the structure of society itself?

In this episode, we sit down with angel investor, founder, and early Bitcoin investor Andrew Melnychuk to explore the future of AI, crypto, and the next global technological revolution.

We break down what AI agents actually are, how they’re changing business and marketing, and why Andrew believes we’re entering an entirely new economic era. From decentralized finance to the future of jobs and governance, this conversation explores where the world may be heading next—and how individuals can adapt before the shift becomes unavoidable.

If you're curious about AI, Bitcoin, LLMs, and the systems shaping tomorrow’s economy, this episode is packed with insight and bold predictions.

In this episode of Telling My Story, Frank Gessner shares lessons from more than 30 years of entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth. We discuss scaling businesses, overcoming founder bottlenecks, reducing complexity, improving decision-making, and why true business growth starts with scaling the entrepreneur behind the company.