Most people think credit cards are simple loans from the bank but what if that’s not really what’s happening? In this eye-opening episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, financial educator Tommy Kilpatrick breaks down the surprising truth behind how banks create money through credit cards, and how this affects everyday people who are trapped in debt.
Tommy explains the difference between real credit card debt and the so-called “alleged” bank-issued cards, and why many people don’t actually understand the system they’re paying into. You’ll also learn practical steps you can take if you feel stuck, confused, or treated unfairly by credit systems.
If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens when you swipe your card, or you want a clearer path toward financial freedom, this episode is packed with simple, powerful insights you can use right away.
For more info and resources, check out diy-debtrelief.com: https://www.diy-debtrelief.com/
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Are limiting beliefs holding your business back? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Dr. Alain Salas, a best-selling physician and mindset expert with over 28 years of experience, shares practical tools for entrepreneurs who want to reprogram their thinking and achieve exponential growth. Discover how subconscious patterns shape your outcomes, why mindset is just like a computer system, and the actionable steps you can take today to go from 10 to 100 (or more!) clients. Dr. Salas unveils his Goal and Success Clearing System and explains why true success always starts in the mind.
Ready to clear your roadblocks and unlock your full potential?
Learn more about Dr. Salas' Goal and Success Clearing System here: https://themindclearing.com/contact-us/
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On this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, we sit down with William Holsten, a trades-focused innovator whose journey spans corporate boardrooms, hands-on service work, and inventing backyard games that now sell worldwide. With nearly 40 years of experience, William brings raw, real, battle-tested wisdom every tradesperson needs.
We talk honestly about the common pitfalls new business owners face launching products too early, overlooking customer needs, ignoring long-term durability, and failing to build the right systems. William shares how he turned early blunders into breakthroughs, the tools he uses to spot blind spots, and why learning from other people’s mistakes is one of the trades’ greatest advantages.
Whether you're laying bricks, fixing pipes, wiring homes, or dreaming of launching your own business, this episode gives you the strategies to goof-proof your operation and build something that lasts.
👉 Learn more about William Holsten’s work: https://williamholsten.com/
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Are you a small business owner or tradesperson wondering how to keep more of your hard-earned money? In this episode, Aro Benaiah sits down with Douglas Carpenter, a CPA and CFA with over 35 years of experience who has helped clients save over $250 million in taxes! Douglas shares practical, legal tax-saving strategies, common financial mistakes to avoid, and simple habits anyone can implement right away. Learn how a good accountant isn’t just an expense, it’s an investment in your future! Get ready to transform your business finances, avoid costly audits, and start making smarter decisions for growth and profitability.
Check out Douglas’s website for more resources and to connect directly: Books4Hospitality.com
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What separates businesses that simply survive from those that thrive and scale? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Aro sits down with Steve Thompson, a business and growth coach who built, scaled, and sold his own physical therapy practice. Steve shares powerful insights on how mindset, ownership, positivity, and adaptability is the ultimate driver of success for entrepreneurs. Whether you're stuck in the weeds or struggling to let go and delegate, this conversation will help you shift to a growth mindset and unlock your team's potential.
✅ Learn actionable steps to shift from survival to sustainable growth
✅ Discover why ownership and clarity matter more than resources
✅ Real stories on overcoming challenges and building resilient teams
✅ Check your mindset and get inspired to build a thriving business
Connect with Steve and get a free coaching session: https://www.stevethompsoncoaching.com
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Are you leading a team through a big technology or software change? Discover the secret to making change stick, not stall! In this episode, Cesar Viana Teague reveals his APEE Model (Analyze, Assess, Plan, Execute, Evaluate, Exit) and unpacks the common pitfalls that cause 70% of change initiatives to fail. Learn why involving your people early, communicating transparently, and planning beyond just training are the true keys to real adoption; whether you’re a small business or managing complex enterprise rollouts. Plus, get actionable tips you can start using this week to drive lasting results for your teams.
🔗 Take the free Tech Change Readiness Assessment: https://www.changeisgood.io/
If you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or change champion, don’t miss this practical guide to building a culture that embraces innovation and thrives through transformation! #ChangeManagement #Leadership #TechAdoption #APEEModel
In this inspiring interview, Aro Benaiah sits down with David Campbell, an experienced podcaster, musician, and true "collector of people," to uncover the incredible impact podcasting can have on your life. David shares powerful stories about how podcasting helped him become a better listener, build real community around the world, and even change lives through storytelling. Whether you're thinking about starting your own podcast or looking to find more meaning in creative work, this episode is packed with practical advice, encouragement, and a reminder that your story truly matters.
🌍 Highlights include:
How podcasting can help you become a better communicator and listener
The importance of building safe, inclusive communities online
How to stay motivated even when episodes don’t perform as expected
Personal stories showing the unexpected ways podcasts can change (and even save) lives
Listen in and discover how sharing your voice can create real connections and make a lasting difference. Don’t forget to check out David’s work and connect with the podcast community!
🔗 Learn more and connect with David here: https://truemediasolutions.ca/
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Are you a blue-collar worker or entrepreneur looking to break out of the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle? In this episode, Aro Benaiah talks with Ed Parcaut, veteran and financial expert, about how people who work with their hands can achieve true financial freedom through real estate. Ed Parcaut breaks down practical steps for buying your first home even with little money saved and explains why homeownership is a game-changer for building generational wealth. Hear real stories, actionable advice, and the biggest mistakes to avoid. If you’re ready to take control of your future and learn how to make your money work for you, this video is made for blue-collar entrepreneurs ready to level up!
👇 Check the links below for more resources and Ed Parcaut’s recommended book "Financial Freedom."
Learn more and connect at: https://www.edparcaut.com/
On this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Aro Benaiah sits down with Connor Tyson, a seasoned financial coach and former advisor who’s helped countless blue-collar workers take control of their money. After climbing out of $60,000 of personal debt, Connor shares how he rewired his habits, shifted his mindset, and built lasting financial freedom.
You’ll discover why most tradespeople stay stuck in the paycheck-to-paycheck grind, how small daily decisions can change everything, and what real financial freedom looks like when you work with your hands. Whether you’re an apprentice just starting out or a veteran business owner, this episode will give you practical tools to manage your money, crush debt, and build a future you can be proud of.
💡 Learn more about Connor’s coaching and resources at [progressfc.com](https://progressfc.com/)
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What does it really take to grow a blue-collar business from the ground up?
In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Aro Benaiah sits down with Kevin D’Anna, a Vermont-born entrepreneur who turned a modest $7,000 investment into a $3 million collision repair company. From mowing lawns at 13 to building, scaling, and eventually selling his thriving auto-repair business, Kevin’s journey is all about grit, systems, and servant leadership.
You’ll hear how he built reliable assembly-line shop processes, created a work culture that produces leaders not just employees and why empowering people is the real key to sustainable growth.
If you’re a tradesperson dreaming of leadership, or a business owner aiming to scale without losing your sanity, this episode will show you how systems, mindset, and team culture can transform your business and your life.
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🔗 Learn more about Kevin’s work: https://www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/KevinDAnna
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How do you go from painting on the streets of Lagos to becoming one of Africa’s most respected decorative painting mentors?
In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Olacrownart shares his incredible rise from a young street painter facing stigma and doubt to a Pan-African instructor training artisans across the continent. His story is a blueprint for anyone who wants to turn hands-on skill into a real business.
Olakran opens up about:
✔️ Turning discouragement into fuel for excellence
✔️ How continuous learning helped him stand out in the industry
✔️ Why many artisans struggle—not because of skill, but mindset
✔️ Building a painting brand that commands respect and income
✔️ Training painters across Africa and organizing impactful workshops
If you’re a painter, artisan, or simply someone trying to build a career with your hands, Olacrownart’s journey will show you what’s possible when passion meets discipline.
What happens when you walk away from a steady paycheck to chase freedom?
In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Tom Cooke opens up about his bold move from working as a quantity surveyor to becoming an international business coach and speaker. With roots in hands-on work and a hunger for purpose, Tom shares the real story behind leaving his 9-to-5, traveling solo for six months, and rebuilding himself from the ground up.
He talks about managing money when times are tough, the mindset shifts needed to survive uncertainty, and why self-discipline matters more than motivation. Whether you’re a tradesperson, entrepreneur, or dreamer stuck between stability and freedom, this episode is packed with raw lessons on risk, resilience, and redefining success.
👉 Watch now and learn how to turn your trade skills into a business that gives you control over your time and future.
🌐 Learn more about Tom Cook’s work: https://tomwjcooke.com/
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How do you build a successful painting business in Nigeria from scratch? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Aro Benaiah talks with Michael, founder of Content Decoration International, a master painter who turned humble beginnings into an 18-year legacy in the blue-collar and home improvement industry.
Michael shares how he overcame stereotypes about skilled work, built trust through integrity, and mentored his siblings and apprentices into thriving tradespeople. You’ll also learn the business lessons that separate a craftsman from an entrepreneur from managing apprentices and clients to maintaining consistency on job sites.
If you’re passionate about painting, craftsmanship, or entrepreneurship, this story will inspire you to grow your trade, your mindset, and your income.
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From mowing lawns to building a multimillion-dollar tech company, this is what real grit looks like.
In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Bryan Clayton shares how he went from a teenage lawn-care hustler to founding Tennessee’s largest landscaping company and later launching GreenPal, known as the “Uber for lawn care.”
Bryan opens up about the early struggles of managing crews, the lessons learned from blue-collar work, and how teaching himself to code transformed his future. He breaks down what it takes to scale, lead with integrity, and turn small, consistent action into massive results.
If you’re in the trades or dreaming of building your own business, this story proves that persistence and skill can grow into a legacy.
👉 Watch now and learn how to turn your hard work into long-term success.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.yourgreenpal.com/
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How far can one paintbrush take you?
In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Unity, founder of Unicoat Painter Multi-concepts Venture, shares his inspiring journey from painting his own room as a secondary school student to leading a respected painting business in Benin.
Unity opens up about how painting moved from a simple side hustle to a profitable full-time career, breaking the stereotype that blue-collar work isn’t financially rewarding. He also reveals how he mentors apprentices, builds his team, and continues to grow through skill development and discipline.
If you’re passionate about the trades or looking for proof that real skills can create real wealth, this story will motivate you to pick up the tools and build your dream.
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What happens when everything you’ve built comes crashing down?
On this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, host Aro Benaiah sits down with Eugene Gershman, a hands-on developer who grew his family’s construction business, faced a market collapse head-on, and found new success in real estate development.
Eugene shares honest lessons from scaling too fast, losing projects, and learning what real risk means for blue-collar entrepreneurs. You’ll learn why partnerships matter more than bank loans, how to spot red flags before you build, and why mastering sales and marketing is just as important as swinging a hammer.
He also unpacks his powerful motto: “Don’t sell your land, develop it,” revealing how ordinary property owners can turn real estate into long-term wealth.
If you’re hustling in the trades or dreaming of taking your business to the next level, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration.
👉 Learn more about Eugene’s work: https://giscompanies.co/development/feasibility-study/
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How do you turn years of hard labor into lasting business success?
In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Joe Kavanagh shares his inspiring journey from hauling furniture and grinding through hands-on jobs to leading one of Charleston’s largest real-estate appraisal firms. With more than 35 years in sales, real estate, and coaching, Joe opens up about the real meaning of work ethic, integrity, and resilience.
He talks about losing half his properties in a market crash and how that setback became the foundation for his comeback. From lessons in customer trust to actionable sales tips for tradespeople, Joe’s story proves that grit and character still build the strongest businesses.
Whether you’re on the tools or running a team, this episode will motivate you to bet on yourself and keep pushing, no matter the obstacles.
👉 Watch now and discover how blue-collar principles create long-term success.
🎟 Learn more about Joe Kavanagh’s “Effective Business Building Strategies for Communication to Close Sales” event here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/effective-business-building-strategies-for-communication-to-close-sales-tickets-669094498657
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How do you turn small jobs into lifelong clients and a service business that stands out for integrity and quality?
In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Aidan Bar-Lev-Wise, CEO of WashTech Property Solutions in Vancouver, shares his journey from hauling debris at 14 to leading one of the region’s most trusted property care crews.
Aidan opens up about starting a window-cleaning business during lockdowns, mastering building systems from the inside out, and creating smarter, safer methods for exterior maintenance. He explains how underpromising and overdelivering built WashTech’s reputation and how simple systems can help any service entrepreneur grow while keeping their quality high.
Whether you’re in cleaning, painting, or property maintenance, this episode will show you how grit, honesty, and structure can turn your trade into a long-term business.
👉 Watch now and learn how to scale your service business without losing what makes it great.
Learn more from Aidan and the WashTech team here: https://www.washtechsolution.ca/blog
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On this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Aro sits down with Roger Pearson a seasoned entrepreneur and tax advisor with over 50 years of hands-on experience and more than 500 clients served. Roger started his journey with no guidance, made tough mistakes, and turned those lessons into a lifelong mission: helping tradespeople and small business owners build stronger, smarter, and more profitable operations.
Together, they unpack the three pillars every business needs to survive legal structure, organization, and tax strategy. Roger shares real stories of hardworking owners who lost thousands to simple accounting oversights, along with clear, practical advice on how to avoid the same traps.
If you’re in the trades and want to protect your earnings, plan for growth, and gain real financial freedom, this episode is your guide.
📘 Get Roger’s free report here: https://seagulltechnologiestraining.com/forms/free-report
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