In this episode, host David Sliman sits down with seasoned entrepreneur and strategist Rick Meekins to talk real growth—and why so many companies stall when they try to scale.

If you're a founder, leader, or operator trying to grow your business without losing control, this episode is a masterclass in systems thinking, culture building, and team alignment.

🔍 What we cover:

Why most scaling efforts fail before they start

How to avoid the “key employee vacuum” that cripples momentum

Building plug-and-play systems that outlast your hires

The power of org charts, clarity, and communication

Why growth plans must be pressure tested (and how to do it)

Rebuilding team culture after fast growth or fragmentation

📈 Rick shares proven strategies from his 30+ years of experience helping businesses scale from $6M to $24M+ while keeping teams aligned and focused.

💡 Favorite quote: "If you don't document it, you can't improve it."

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 In this powerhouse episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with B2B sales systems expert Kevin Downey to break down what really works in lead generation, outbound email strategy, and scaling sales teams in today’s competitive landscape. From cold emailing at scale (think 6,000+ per day!) to hiring and managing sales reps who actually move the needle, Kevin shares hard-won insights that flip the script on traditional sales ops.

If your business depends on qualified leads, consistent pipeline, and performance-driven salespeople—this is your playbook.

“Activity breeds business—it’s that simple.” – Kevin Downey

If your B2B pipeline is struggling—or if you're tired of sales reps who look great on paper but can’t generate leads—this episode will open your eyes. Subscribe to Unfinished Business with David Sliman and share this with your sales team, C-suite, or anyone responsible for growth.

🌐 Website: https://kevinmdowney.com

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Is your sales and marketing strategy ready for the AI revolution? In this forward-thinking episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Rebecca Gonzalez, founder of Orange Marketing and a trailblazer at the intersection of AI, sales strategy, and marketing integration.

Rebecca shares real-world insights on how AI is changing the game—from automating lead generation and sales presentations to shaking up SDR teams and buyer journeys. Discover how companies are rethinking brand, pipeline, and performance as AI tools like ChatGPT become revenue engines. If you’re a sales leader, marketer, or founder trying to stay competitive in today’s AI-driven market, this episode is your roadmap.

“The more they can test and pivot faster, the more money they’ll make. That’s the power of AI in marketing.” — Rebecca Gonzalez

Don’t miss this high-energy conversation on how AI is rewriting the rules of engagement in sales and marketing. Share it with a colleague, subscribe, and join the movement to stay ahead of the AI curve.

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What separates a top-performing sales rep from a true sales leader? In this high-impact episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Nick Rella, a 13-time award-winning sales leader with 25+ years of success building and leading high-performance sales teams across the healthcare space. Together, they unpack the fundamentals of modern sales leadership, from coaching with empathy to balancing process with creativity, and from culture-building to performance turnarounds.

Whether you're a rising sales star, a seasoned executive, or building a team from scratch, this episode is your playbook for authentic leadership, talent development, and sustained performance.

“If you're not developing people for the jobs of tomorrow, you're telling them they have no future here.” — Nick Rella

If you're serious about building a winning team that goes beyond quotas and drives culture, hit play now. Share this episode with a teammate, sales leader, or exec who needs to hear it—and don’t forget to subscribe to Unfinished Business for more real conversations that drive results.

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In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Cole Vandee, a dynamic people-first leader who’s reshaping how organizations approach culture, communication, and trust. Cole shares his powerful career journey—including what he learned from taking big risks, stepping into leadership roles without a playbook, and discovering that vulnerability and consistency are more important than titles. If you’ve ever wondered what makes a culture stick, why some leaders inspire while others deflate, or how to lead with more authenticity and less ego—this conversation is for you.

🎯 Episode Highlights:

💬 Leadership Without Authority: How Cole earned trust and built influence without needing a title

🔁 Culture Is What You Repeat: The daily actions that build—or break—organizational culture

🔐 Leading With Vulnerability: Why the strongest leaders aren’t the loudest in the room

"Culture is what you do consistently. It's not what’s on the wall—it’s what people experience every single day." – Cole Vandee

If you’re a business leader, HR pro, or culture builder looking to shape a thriving organization from the inside out, hit play on this episode. Subscribe to Unfinished Business, share it with your team, and start leading with clarity and care.

📬 Guest Contact:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colevandee

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In this powerhouse episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Doug C. Brown, CEO of Sales Strategies and creator of the Double Your Sales method. With over $1 billion in revenue generated for 35+ companies and collaborations with giants like Tony Robbins, CBS, and Procter & Gamble, Doug delivers high-performance sales wisdom you won't hear anywhere else. Discover what separates elite sales pros from the average, how to fix a broken sales org, and the real reason some sales teams never scale.

This episode is packed with raw stories, real strategies, and revenue-driving frameworks that work—whether you’re a sales leader, business owner, or aspiring rainmaker.

🎯 Highlights – What You’ll Learn:

🎙️ Podcast Quote:

"You're going to be judged on the volume of sales coming through the people you manage. That's the job. Everything else is secondary." – Doug C. Brown

📣 Call to Action:

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In Part 2 of this powerful Unfinished Business conversation, Eric Collett, CEO of A Mind For All Seasons®, returns to dive even deeper with host David Sliman into the biology of high performance, stress resilience, and brain optimization.

Eric shares real-life strategies for improving mental clarity, energy, and cognitive function, from understanding “hardware vs. software” thinking to using lab data and lifestyle shifts to reverse early symptoms of decline. You’ll learn why sleep, stress management, blood sugar, and even dental health are critical to brain performance, whether you’re a founder, athlete, or simply trying to stay sharp.

This isn’t theory. It’s science-backed, experience-driven insight from someone coaching NFL players, business leaders, and long-term care professionals alike.

“Please don’t ever confuse how you feel with who you are.”

Want to know what’s draining your brain? Take the free Brain Energy Self-Assessment at https://amindforallseasons.com/energy and start optimizing your most powerful tool today. Then hit subscribe to catch more conversations like this one.

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What if everything you’ve been told about memory loss is incomplete or flat-out wrong? In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Eric Collett, CEO of A Mind For All Seasons®, to challenge what we think we know about Alzheimer’s, dementia, and cognitive decline.

Eric doesn’t talk theory, he talks results. Backed by neuroscience and real-world application, his team is helping people slow, halt, and in some cases even reverse cognitive symptoms. He and David go deep into how diet, movement, inflammation, and brain detox pathways play a role in memory and mental performance and why early action is the key to long-term health.

If you’ve ever thought memory loss was just part of getting older, this episode will wake you up.

💥 Plus, Eric offers an exclusive discount for listeners:

"You cannot medicate your way out of a condition you behaved your way into."

If you or someone you love is facing early cognitive decline or you're just trying to protect your future, don’t miss this one. And make sure to catch Part 2 next week. Share it, subscribe, and join us for real talk that actually helps people.

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What happens when you take a 100-year-old company and flip the model?

In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Elliot Bassett, President of Ellerbrock-Norris and Co-Founder of the Launch tech platform, to talk about what it takes to modernize a legacy insurance firm without losing its soul.

Elliot breaks down how he transitioned from cold-calling insurance rep to running the company and launching a SaaS startup at the same time. They talk about structuring sales teams for growth, building an internal talent pipeline, and why Elliot believes, “Leadership is a skill to be nurtured and developed”, not a title you’re born into.

This episode is packed with insight for anyone trying to grow a business, scale a team, or use tech without losing the human touch.

"Leadership is a skill to be nurtured and developed." - Elliot Basset

If you’re leading a team, building a company, or innovating from inside the walls of a legacy business, this episode delivers real strategies you can apply today. Share it with a colleague and subscribe for more raw, real-world conversations.

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What does it really take to operate at an elite level consistently? 

In this episode of Unfinished Business, David sits down with Dre Baldwin, pro athlete turned CEO of Work On Your Game Inc., who has authored 41 books, delivered 4 TEDx talks, and produced over 3,000 podcast episodes. Dre breaks down the no-BS truth behind success: discipline, structure, consistency and why mindset is everything.

They talk about the difference between average performers and elite professionals, how to build habits that anchor you when life throws curveballs, and the myth that working harder is all it takes. Dre shares real-world tactics from coaching athletes, entrepreneurs, and executives that help unlock results you can measure and repeat.

Whether you're stuck in a motivational loop or ready to scale your performance, this one is packed with grounded insights and zero fluff.

Key Takeaways:

"Discipline is a process. Motivation is a feeling." - Dre Baldwin

If you’re serious about showing up when it matters most and performing like a pro, this episode is your playbook. Hit play, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs that extra push to level up.

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