In this episode of The Victory Show, Travis Cody sits down with Nathan Carlilele, founder and CEO of Tekkon Framing, an 8-figure construction company scaling across four states—built from the ground up with grit, discipline, and a relentless focus on fundamentals. Nathan shares how his framework—freedom, clarity, and cash flow—became the backbone of his leadership and growth strategy. He explains why cash flow is the true constraint in construction, how clarity protects you from distraction (especially in today’s AI hype cycle), and why growth doesn’t remove problems—it multiplies them. Nathan also opens up about risky early years in the field, the painful lesson of underbidding a million-dollar job, and why strong partnerships—and strong people—are essential to scale. Most importantly, he challenges founders to stop obsessing over top-line revenue and start building what actually lasts: roots, systems, and a legacy business that can survive growth.

In this episode of The Victory Show, Travis Cody sits down with Tra Pippin, a lifelong entrepreneur and turnaround expert who has revived nearly 50 struggling companies across 30 industries. Trey shares how he started making money at five years old, why he walked away from law, and how a major economic crash forced him into the turnaround world—where he learned to stabilize companies under pressure, rebuild cash flow, and restore profitability fast. This conversation breaks down the most common reasons businesses collapse—especially in family-owned companies—why “perks culture” quietly kills profitability, and how strong operators use fundamentals like cash flow, accountability, and smart reinvestment to scale without imploding. Trey also explains his “Six Ps” framework (including people and passion) and why hiring fractional financial leadership can be the smartest move for founders who are stuck between $500K and $1M and trying to scale to $3–10M. If you want a no-fluff look at how real turnarounds happen—and what actually separates healthy growth from chaos—this episode is loaded with practical insight.

In this episode of The Victory Show, Travis Cody sits down with Sam Glassenberg, founder and CEO of Level Ex, to explore how neuroscience-based video games are transforming medical training, education, and patient outcomes. Sam shares his unconventional journey from LucasArts and Microsoft’s DirectX team to building the only gaming platform offering AMA Category 1 CME credits, now used by NASA, major medical societies, and top medtech companies. He explains why play accelerates learning faster than lectures, how games give doctors “lifetimes of experience” safely, and why healthcare is finally adopting the same engagement science that powers billion-dollar gaming franchises. This conversation reveals why games aren’t just entertainment — they’re becoming a foundational tool for medicine, AI-driven education, and behavior change at scale.

In this episode of The Victory Show, host Travis Cody sits down with Chris Van Dusen, a senior partner at a private investment firm specializing in late-stage startups and growth-stage companies. Chris shares what it really takes to scale a business for funding and exit, drawing from his experience leading high-growth companies, navigating parabolic growth, and successfully exiting multiple businesses. He breaks down the difference between lifestyle businesses and scalable companies with true enterprise value—and why many founders misunderstand what investors are actually looking for. The conversation dives deep into capital strategy, founder mindset, and operational discipline, including why product-market fit is non-negotiable, how poor targeting can stall growth, and why trust often beats hype when building a durable brand. Chris also reveals the behind-the-scenes realities of preparing for acquisition, from building data rooms early to managing the emotional and operational strain of exits. If you’re a founder thinking about raising capital, scaling beyond early traction, or positioning your company for a future exit, this episode delivers practical insights, hard-earned lessons, and no-fluff advice from someone who’s been through it multiple times.

In this episode of The Victory Show, Travis Cody sits down with Joseph Fury, President & CEO of Michael Graves Architecture, to unpack what it really takes to scale a professional services firm beyond the $10M ceiling. Joe breaks down the financial metrics most founders ignore, why utilization and effective bill rates must be viewed together, and how poor communication systems quietly sabotage growth. He shares why organic growth alone becomes a dead end, how strategic acquisitions unlocked exponential valuation gains, and why people-fit matters more than spreadsheets in M&A. This conversation is a masterclass in scaling with discipline, building infrastructure ahead of growth, and turning a legendary brand into a multi-company platform built to last 100 years.

In this episode of The Victory Show, Travis Cody sits down with Alexander McCobin, Founder & CEO of Liberty Ventures and former CEO of Conscious Capitalism, to unpack what it really takes to build values-driven businesses that scale. Alexander shares how he went from aspiring philosophy professor to founding Students for Liberty, growing it into a multi-million dollar global organization—then leading Conscious Capitalism and launching Liberty Ventures to help founders, executives, and investors turn ideas into action. They dive into why “asking” is a superpower, how great teams use debate to make better decisions, why founders should test small before going big, and what Liberty Ventures is building next—including the mission to create one million capitalists for capitalism.

In this episode of The Victory Show, Travis Cody sits down with David Brogue, CEO of Syringa Chalet—a specialized facility within the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare serving geriatric residents with severe mental health needs. David shares how he found his calling in post-acute care after starting as a housekeeper in a nursing home—and how he rose into executive leadership by focusing on the one lever that changes everything: people and culture. This conversation dives into the realities of healthcare staffing, why agency labor is so expensive, and how David rebuilt trust, reduced drama, and created a culture that improved retention and performance. If you’re leading a care facility (or any people-heavy operation), there are practical, repeatable lessons here.

In this episode of The Victory Show, Travis Cody sits down with Cheryl Merchant, CEO of Taco Comfort Solutions and one of the most respected leaders in American manufacturing. With 40+ years of executive experience (GM, Mazda, Ford, Lear) and a track record of scaling businesses globally, Cheryl shares what it really takes to turn around a company in crisis, build high-performance teams, and lead through chaos—especially during COVID and supply chain disruption. Cheryl breaks down her leadership philosophy: make people successful, create clarity around ownership, and run the business like a winning team—complete with “huddles,” accountability, and constant communication. This conversation is packed with real-world leadership lessons, operational discipline, and the human side of manufacturing excellence.

In this episode of The Victory Show, Travis Cody sits down with Dmytro Filatov, CEO & Co-Founder of Deepex, to explore the next wave of computer vision and multimodal AI—built for industries where reliability isn’t optional: aviation, mining, healthcare, and logistics. Dimitro breaks down why he believes the future isn’t AI replacing humans—it’s symbiotic AI: systems designed to collaborate with people, amplify intuition, and improve decision-making in real-world environments. He also shares lessons from building multiple companies, what changes when you scale past 30–60 employees, and why Deepex chose to bootstrap instead of raising outside capital.

In this episode of The Victory Show, Travis Cody sits down with Amanda Mountain, CEO of Rocky Mountain Public Media (RMPBS), to unpack what it really takes to lead a legacy media organization through massive transformation. Amanda shares how RMPBS became digital-first, built a multiplatform content strategy, and created a user-centered operating model—while scaling revenue, strengthening culture, and expanding community impact. She also breaks down the biggest misconception about public media, why today’s challenge isn’t “media,” it’s relationships, and how public media can help fight isolation by connecting communities in real life.