Vision Pros Live Podcast

Most leaders think AI is the problem. They’re wrong.

The real issue is how they think, communicate, and lead.

In this episode of Vision Pros Live, Michael de Lisser shares why even smart leaders are falling behind, and what it actually takes to stay effective and relevant in the age of AI.

You’ll learn:

- Leadership habits you must unlearn to grow faster

- From busy to effective: the shift that changes everything

- Why communication is now the most critical leadership skill

- The hidden damage multitasking is doing to your performance

- How companies unintentionally set leaders up to fail

- Why self-awareness is the key to career acceleration

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You did everything right.

You got the degrees. You put in the years. You earned every title on your résumé.

And somehow… you're trapped.

Dr. Maureen Gibbons, physician, athletic trainer, triathlon coach, sports nutritionist, and author of Freedom to SHIFT, did the same thing. She spent 30+ years building credentials that became the very walls of her prison.

Then she broke out. Without burning it all down.

In this live conversation with Jackson Calame, Dr. Moe unpacks why being dangerously overeducated can be the biggest risk to your freedom, and what high-capacity professionals can do to stop grinding and start building systems that work when they don't.

🔑 What we cover:

→ Why credentials become cages (and how to recognize yours)

→ The freedom framework Dr. Moe built after replacing her full-time income in 6 months

→ How Jackson's systems-thinking connects to Dr. Moe's story

→ What "high capacity" really means and why most people use it to stay stuck

→ The first step out, without starting over

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In this episode of Vision Pros Live, we sit down with Scott Simson to explore how AI Content Systems are transforming the way businesses create, distribute, and scale content.

This is not about random AI tools or shortcuts. It’s about building strategic, repeatable systems that drive measurable growth, improve efficiency, and turn content into a true business asset.

We’ll cover:

• How to design AI-powered content systems that actually perform
• The difference between automation and strategy
• Turning content into scalable revenue engines
• Avoiding common AI implementation mistakes
• What the future holds for AI-driven business growth

If you're a founder, marketer, or growth leader looking to move beyond content chaos and into structured, scalable systems, this conversation is for you.

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Austin Holmes is the founder of Publicity for Good, the number one communications firm for purpose-driven brands, with nearly 10 years of building brands, managing media, and helping companies scale through the power of awareness and positioning. With two acquisitions on the horizon and a following of 20 million across one potential deal, Austin knows what it takes to go from grinding it out to breaking through. In this episode, Austin and Jackson dig into why most entrepreneurs are addicted to conversion tracking at the expense of brand awareness, the hidden attribution problem killing ad budgets, and why publicity done right can change everything overnight.

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0:00 - Introduction: meet Austin Holmes, founder of Publicity for Good

1:00 - PR, advertising, and why most businesses aren't ready to scale

3:00 - CPG brands vs. personalities: different needs, different strategies

5:00 - 10-year overnight success: Cardone Ventures and hiring in Brazil

7:00 - Two acquisitions coming: doubling agency size and 20M followers

9:00 - AI tools, API comparisons, and the AI Marketplace launch

11:00 - Grant Cardone: virtues, vices, and what James Allen teaches us

14:00 - Jake Larsen, Video Power Marketing, and Jackson's origin story

18:00 - The NordicTrack campaign: $15K in ads, $430K in sales

20:00 - The attribution trap: why conversion addiction kills brands

22:00 - Laserway: from 8 to 40 locations by changing one number

24:00 - Branding vs. tracking: what Facebook, Google, and Geico understand

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Joseph Honeysett is the founder of Crown, a faith-based entrepreneurial community built specifically for Christian business owners who want to grow their businesses while staying rooted in their faith. After years in the startup world and a growing sense of calling, Joseph took a bold step to stop sitting on the fence and build something unapologetically Kingdom-focused. In this episode, Joseph and Jackson explore what it means to be a Kingdompreneur, why Christian entrepreneurs need their own community, and how putting God's word into action can open doors that no business strategy ever could.

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0:00 - Introduction: faith, entrepreneurship, and what today's episode is about

2:00 - Sponsor spotlight: Junaid Ahmed, Dr. Danny Bursell, and The Water Project

4:00 - Welcome Joseph Honeysett, founder of Crown

5:00 - Where the vision came from: a prophetic word and a growing calling

6:00 - From startup world to Kingdom-focused entrepreneurship

7:00 - Why Crown is built specifically for Christians, no fence-sitting

8:00 - Final words: put action into the word and God will open the doors

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Access to capital isn’t just about numbers, it’s about understanding how the system really works.

In this episode of Vision Pros Live, host Jackson Calame sits down with Walt Postlewait to break down what most businesses misunderstand about banks, funding, and how capital is actually allocated.

As the financial landscape evolves, especially with the rise of AI in banking, the rules are changing, and many business owners are falling behind without even realizing it.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why access to capital is about to change (AI & banking explained)

• Why some businesses get funding, while others don’t

• How banks really decide who gets capital

• The hidden rules of getting business funding

• What business owners need to understand before choosing a bank

• How different types of banks serve different types of businesses

If you're an entrepreneur, founder, or business owner looking to grow, this episode will give you a clearer perspective on how to navigate funding and build stronger financial relationships.

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Mike Cobb is the founder of ECI Development, a company building lifestyle resort communities for people with an adventurous spirit across Belize, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama, and Portugal. After living in Nicaragua for over 14 years, Mike knows firsthand what it means to trade the rat race for a higher quality of life at a fraction of the cost. In this episode, Mike and Jackson explore why over 20% of Americans are now seriously considering moving abroad, how community-driven real estate is changing lives, and why the biggest barrier to your next big move is simply getting out of analysis paralysis and just doing it.

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0:00 - Introduction: meet Mike Cobb, founder of ECI Development

1:00 - Building communities for people with an adventurous spirit

2:00 - Jackson's vision: an entrepreneur hotel in Colombia and Peru

4:00 - Gallup poll: 20% of Americans want to move abroad right now

5:00 - The paradox: higher quality of life costs far less overseas

7:00 - $130/month apartment, $2 burgers, and $16 teeth cleaning

9:00 - Healthcare freedom: house calls, pharmacies, and no red tape

10:00 - Empowering Latin American talent on English projects with AI

12:00 - Final advice: stop the analysis paralysis and just do it

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William Bill-E Stitt is the founder of Billy's Bacon and the owner of a thriving restaurant that has been serving his community for over 13 years. What started as a dream written down at 18 years old at Ole Miss has grown into a USDA-certified bacon brand sold in five distribution warehouses and featured on Goldbelly nationwide. But the road was anything but easy, stolen money, a federal agency overhaul, a broken marriage, and the loss of his best friend, his father, all hit at once. In this episode, Bill-E and Jackson talk about what it really takes to keep going when everything falls apart, why writing your vision down changes everything, and how caring for others is the foundation of every great business.

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0:00 - Introduction: meet William Bill-E Stitt, founder of Billy's Bacon

1:00 - Sponsor spotlight: Dr. Shannon, Jennifer Reed, and The Water Project

4:00 - The vision: Little Billy's expansion and a bacon road show across America

7:00 - Why caring for others was instilled from day one

9:00 - The power of graduating well: how his first boss helped him find his path

11:00 - From Ruby Tuesday's to national director of to-go and catering

13:00 - Writing the plan at 18: why putting it on paper made it real

15:00 - The struggles: stolen money, ADA overhaul, broken marriage, and losing dad

20:00 - How the bacon company turned around and landed in 5 distribution warehouses

23:00 - Keeping the positive front and center no matter what hits you

25:00 - Final words: tell your story, don't hold back, and always exit positive

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Something is changing in the workplace, and many leaders haven’t fully recognized it yet.

In this episode of Vision Pros Live, host Jackson Calame sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Campbell to explore the growing importance of emotional intelligence, emotional safety, and awareness in leadership, and why these factors are becoming critical for building high-performing teams.

As organizations evolve, leaders are being challenged to go beyond strategy and execution. Today, success also depends on how well leaders understand people, navigate emotions, and create environments where individuals can perform at their best.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The shift in emotional intelligence (EQ) and why it matters more than ever

• What emotional safety really means, and how it impacts performance

• Why awareness is becoming a core leadership skill

• How leaders can build trust, alignment, and stronger teams

• What many organizations still overlook when it comes to culture and performance

• Why emotional intelligence is no longer optional for effective leadership

If you're a leader, founder, or professional navigating today’s evolving workplace, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership and team performance.

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#VisionProsLive #Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #EQ #BusinessGrowth #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #HighPerformance #FutureOfWork

A massive shift is happening in the entrepreneurial world and most founders aren’t fully prepared for it.

In this episode of Vision Pros Live, host Jackson Calame sits down with Vince Perri, founder of Commercial Claims Advocate, to break down what’s driving “The Great Exit Wave” and why 63% of U.S. entrepreneurs are planning to sell their businesses right now.

But selling a business isn’t just about timing the market. It’s about avoiding costly mistakes, understanding valuation drivers, and preparing for what comes next both financially and personally.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why 63% of entrepreneurs are planning to sell and what’s behind this shift

• The concept of the “exit window” and what happens if you miss it

• The hidden mistakes that can cost founders millions during an exit

• How AI is impacting valuations as a supercharger or a deal killer

• Why some buyers are moving faster than ever (and what that means for you)

• The often-overlooked post-exit identity crisis founders face

• How to prepare not just financially, but personally, for life after selling

If you're a founder, entrepreneur, or business owner thinking about scaling, selling, or preparing for the future, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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