Meet Loren Pearlman – the Coast Guard veteran turned public insurance adjuster who went from inner city Chicago to 11 years of military service to becoming one of California's most trusted consumer advocates, helping homeowners recover 500-600% more on their insurance claims while fighting back against industry bullies. In this week's episode of The Kerfuffle Podcast, Loren reveals: 11 years in the Coast Guard before transitioning to civilian life and earning a psychology degree from Sa...

What do you do after selling your tech company and retiring early? If you're Malcolm Teasdale, you get "bored stupid" at home then decide to visit every country on the planet. Malcolm has been to 120 countries (100+ with overnight stays), every continent except Antarctica, and he's not slowing down. Born and raised in Coventry, England, he built a technology startup, expanded it across North America and Asia (living in Singapore for two years), then sold the company in 2013. After retirement,...

How do you train 400+ sales professionals to generate $112 million in revenue, build a global marketing agency serving 300+ clients across multiple continents, AND produce a Hip Hop festival featuring Janelle Monáe, Common, and Ludacris? Arias WebsterBerry figured it out—and he's breaking it all down. Arias is the founder and CEO of WebsterBerry Marketing, a global agency with 27+ employees serving over 300 clients worldwide. He's also launched Ignite Funnels and Launch Ignition AI—platforms...

How does a 12-year-old girl from Philadelphia go from performing on-camera to producing Emmy-winning content for networks like ABC, CBS, and FOX, then pivot to become the creator of the ONLY female-led NFL variety podcast covering all 32 teams? Deb Whitcas' answer: create opportunities that don't exist, prove women belong in sports journalism, and never stop pushing boundaries. Deb Whitcas is a two-time Emmy Award-winning TV producer, sports journalist, content creator, and media coach with ...

19 Years Backstage at Wicked: What It Takes When the Show Must Go On How does someone spend nearly two decades ensuring perfection on one of Broadway's longest-running shows? Teri Pruitt's answer: precision, adaptability, and understanding that backstage excellence makes front-stage magic possible. Teri Pruitt is a theatrical professional with over 30 years of experience working on stages across the country since 1992, including an extraordinary 19+ year tenure as Wardrobe Professional for ...

How does a U.S. Army veteran go from managing soldiers' pay during Operation Enduring Freedom to co-creating cutting-edge financial tools that democratize wealth-building? Mario Payne's answer: combine military discipline, financial expertise, and the unwavering belief that financial independence is a right, not a privilege. Mario Payne is a Certified Financial Planner, founder of TOAMS Financial (an SEC-registered advisory firm), and a pioneer in fintech innovation based in Jacksonville, Fl...

How does a Marine Corps veteran and corporate tech professional transition into managing over 600 apartment units and $103 million in real estate assets? Rob Nickester's answer: leverage your skills, build the right partnerships, and democratize access to institutional-grade real estate deals. Rob Nickester is the co-founding partner of Sentinel Equity Group, LLC, a full-time real estate investor, high-performance coach, and published author based in Frisco, Texas. But his path to managing a ...

How does a teenager selling fertilizer in a small Indian village become the CEO of a thriving IT company in the United States? Sree Kaluva's answer: combine relentless work ethic, unwavering integrity, and a vision to solve real business problems through technology. Sree Kaluva is the President and CEO of Unique Solutions of Advanced Technologies Inc (USAT), a leading IT managed services provider based in Michigan. But his journey to the top is one of the most inspiring immigrant success sto...

What happens when a Penn State grad with entrepreneurial DNA lands an internship and generates $100,000 in ticket sales? He gets promoted four times until he becomes a partner and owner of not one, but two companies.Sean Boyle is a Partner at Momentum Digital and Momentum 360, but his journey to ownership is anything but typical. In less than three years, Sean went from sales intern to sales manager to sales director to company owner, proving that rapid advancement is possible when you...

What inspires an author to write about Nazi war criminals hiding in modern America? How does a background in corporate forensics inform thriller writing? Karen Millie-James answers these questions and more in this fascinating conversation about craft, persistence, and the publishing journey. Karen is a celebrated UK-based thriller author known for her Cydney Granger series—books that masterfully combine WWII history, corporate forensics, and modern political intrigue. Readers describe ...

What happens when a 14-year-old entrepreneur grows up and revolutionizes an entire industry? Dennis Meador's story is proof that sometimes the best business ideas come from simply listening to what clients repeatedly ask for. Dennis has been an entrepreneur for most of his life, but his real breakthrough came in his early 20s when he discovered his passion for helping other businesses grow. This led to over 20 years working exclusively with attorneys, helping them build and scale their ...

What does it take to build and sell not one, not two, but four successful companies? Phil Masiello knows exactly what it takes - and he's sharing all his secrets in this game-changing episode of The Kerfuffle Podcast. Phil isn't your typical business coach. He's a battle-tested entrepreneur who's built successful e-commerce brands like 800razors.com and Raw Essentials Skin Care from the ground up, scaled them to millions in revenue, and successfully exited four times. Along the way, he's wr...

Join us for a powerful conversation with former entrepreneur and addiction survivor, George Haymaker. After years of coping with childhood trauma, anxiety, and low self-esteem through substance abuse, George hit rock bottom at the age of 50. In a life-or-death moment, he entered rehab and began an incredible journey of recovery and self-discovery. He shares how he learned that addiction is a physiological process involving the brain's reward system, and how his personal journey became a testa...

In this episode of the Kerfuffle Podcast, we sit down with David Fradin, a product leadership veteran with a career spanning over five decades. From his early days at Hewlett-Packard to working alongside Apple’s visionary team at the same management level as Steve Jobs, David has seen firsthand what it takes to build products that stand the test of time. Today, David leads a professional development company that has trained thousands of managers worldwide in product management, product market...

In this pilot episode of Kerfuffle, host Sean Kling welcomes entrepreneur, author, and sales strategist Chris Capuano. Best known for his book No Ceiling, No Excuses, Chris has a powerful story of going from broke and burnt out to building a seven-figure business with no fluff, no shortcuts, and no BS. Chris shares his journey from steamfitting and Uber driving to leaving behind the safety of a six-figure trade job and betting fully on himself. Along the way, he reveals how embracing failure,...