"Doctors want you on it for the rest of your life. We want to teach you the skills to function without it." Randy and Michele of RevolutioniZe Nutrition join John to reveal the truth about the medical weight loss industry in our next Breaking Barriers episode. The health episode you can’t afford to miss. Subscribe for more insights and inspiration.

Most men would die for their family. How many live for them? ✊ When doctors told Jim Raffone to "go home and love his son" because Duchenne had no cure, he didn't listen. He sold his construction empire -- down to the last tool -- to fund a miracle. 12 years later, he’s rewriting history through JAR of Hope. Witness the power of a father on a mission. Subscribe for more inspiration and insights.

How do you handle the pressure when "a lot is coming at you"? Denise Christopher of Attention to Detail Janitorial Services, reveals the key mindset change, and the moment she stops everything to pray, that allows her to prioritize sleep and stay focused, even after years in business. Essential listening for every founder! Subscribe for more insights and inspiration.

You want powerful partners? Find ones who want you, not need you. Our latest Breaking Barriers dives into building confidence, mutual respect, and why great work speaks for itself. Subscribe for more insights and inspiration.

From bank teller to Managing Director of a bespoke investment bank, J. Michael Fischer Jr. (DBD Investment Bank), reveals the counter-intuitive secret to his insane career growth: give first, always. It changed everything. Subscribe for more insights and inspiration.

One idea. That's all it took to start this business. 🤯 On this high-energy episode of Breaking Barriers, we sit down with Jacquie Busichio and Lyndsey D'Alessandro of The Bond Society to unpack their journey. They share how a love for jewelry and a single conversation led them to launch a full-blown permanent jewelry business before anyone else in New Jersey - in under 24 hours! Hear their unfiltered story of trusting your gut, mastering the weld, and building a thriving partnership fro...

Your mail gets tossed. His magazine stays all month. Here's why. 📬 This week on Breaking Barriers, Ed Parise of Wall Township Living reveals the powerful difference between general local content and truly community-driven storytelling. He explains why featuring real families and their unique stories creates a profound connection that landmarks simply can't match. Listen to the full episode to discover how this authentic approach makes his magazine beloved and strengthens the bond betwe...

Stop trying to fit in. Your biggest competitive advantage is already you. This week, Christina Messano of Halo Hair Haus shares powerful advice for every entrepreneur: "Your uniqueness is your superpower." Christina gets real about ignoring criticism, staying true to a vision (even when it looks different), and how her refusal to settle for the status quo helped her build a thriving business. Plus, hear how she went from doing makeovers on her sister as a child to leading a holistic h...

"You can't complain that your plate is full if your whole reason for doing this was to eat." That's the powerful truth shared by our guest this week, Anthony Battle of Battle Real Estate. On this episode of Breaking Barriers, we get into what it truly takes to succeed in the real estate business—from tough negotiations and creative financing to building a brand from the ground up. Anthony's story is a lesson in hard work and finding success on your own terms. Subscribe for more inspiring st...

On our next episode of Breaking Barriers, we're challenging the myth that you can out-exercise a bad diet. Our guest, Richard Calandra, the founder of VidaRich, shares a powerful truth: what you put into your body is the real foundation of your health. He explains why fad diets and quick fixes don't last and often do more damage than good. We also dive into his brilliant business strategy for VidaRich—and how he built a successful company by leveraging a habit people already have (drin...

Think a 90-day late payment on your credit report is a permanent scar? Think again. On this week's Breaking Barriers, we're joined by Drew Smith, Managing Partner at Trinity Solutions USA, who debunks this myth and reveals a surprising legal loophole. He shows how simply knowing the system can help you challenge inaccurate marks and reclaim your credit score. Subscribe for more inspiring stories and insights.

Imagine clients so loyal that they follow you to the new company you haven't even started yet? On this episode of Breaking Barriers, we talk to Brian Fleishman of Jaydien Network Solutions about the moment he realized his skills were his greatest asset. He shares the story of how his phone kept ringing with former customers, even after he left his job, forcing him to turn it into a thriving business. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt undervalued and is ready to bet on themselves...

Success is not a number. That's just one of the simple truths we uncovered with Jeremy Yencer, father, mindfulness advocate and creator of the Mindful Buddy app, on this week's Breaking Barriers. In a world obsessed with the grind, Jeremy offers a refreshing perspective on mental health, true success, and the real-world education we're missing. His mission? To make mindfulness a daily habit for all of us. Tune in for the wisdom you didn't know you needed. Subscribe for more insights and...

It's one thing to run a business, but another to answer your true calling. On our new Breaking Barriers episode, we sit down with Joe Marchitelli, owner of Revive Health and Wellness, who shares his inspiring journey back to his practice, first to help his son and then to help others with similar struggles. Joe reveals how returning to his purpose revitalized him, and he gets candid about the lessons learned from working with business partners and having his family, including his wif...

What lies within you? The way you show up daily is affected by how you're doing internally (mentally, emotionally + physically). That's the secret to resilience for Jenn Plescia of IVs by the Sea. This nurse practitioner and business owner knows the struggle of juggling it all and shares this crucial truth: "𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳." This powerful mindset shift led her to set firm boundaries—using two phones to separate work from personal, and prioritize dinner ...

For some entrepreneurs, the business is more than a job – it's ingrained. Meet our next Breaking Barriers guests, Kim & Jordan Wiesner of Iconic Candy, who live by that mindset. They reveal why their partnership thrives (despite what others might think about working with a spouse!) and how their passion means it 'never turns off.' From late-night payroll questions to being called "small but mighty" by People magazine, their journey highlights ultimate dedication. But what are the true c...

How do you get in front of the right people? "Be available. Don't say no. Make it happen." That's the unfiltered advice from our next Breaking Barriers guests, Joe Fraschilla and Pete Annarumma from Porterhouse Party! They share incredible stories, from landing gigs with Bravo TV's Real Housewives to Carmelo Anthony, all by saying YES to opportunities. But here's the real challenge: "Your biggest enemy is your mind." We often tell ourselves we can't, doubting our potential. Joe & Pete rem...

To every young entrepreneur battling rejection: This is for you. Our Breaking Barriers guest, Nick DeAngelo of Tacoholics, knows that fight. He was laughed out of banks, ready to throw in the towel after countless "no's" for a $35K loan. The moment he heard, "I wouldn't invest in you," was his turning point. Nick didn't quit; he doubled down, igniting a fierce determination that attracted an unexpected food truck opportunity. He didn't just get the deal – he crushed it, paying it off ...

Movement + gratitude can do wonders for your mentality. Our latest Breaking Barriers guest, Frank Provenzano, owner of Pro Concepts Training and a performance nutrition coach, shares his game-changing daily checklist for optimal living. Forget complicated routines – Frank's simple 5 make a real difference: ☀️ Sunlight 🥗 Healthy Food 💧 Hydration 🏋️ Training 🙏 Gratitude Subscribe for more insights and inspiration.

Butterflies fade, but debt and differing political views? Those tend to stick around. 😉 Our next Breaking Barriers guest, Elizabeth Rozin-Golinder of Rozin | Golinder Law, is here to give you the real talk about marriage. Elizabeth, who sees the "end of things" daily, wants you to truly know your partner. Because, as she wisely puts it, marriage is a partnership, "a business enterprise," and you better know who you're in business with! Get ready for some brutally honest, yet vital, advice...