From Navy SEAL to CEO
What does it take to transition from the elite world of Navy SEALs to becoming a successful CEO, without losing purpose, discipline, or identity?
In this powerful episode, Jeff L. Gonzales, former Navy SEAL, combat veteran, and founder & CEO of Trident Concepts, shares how the leadership, decision-making, and mental toughness forged in Special Operations became the foundation for building a thriving business.
From graduating BUD/S Class 155, serving with SEAL Team Four, and training future SEALs, to leading one of the most respected tactical training companies in the country, Jeff breaks down what actually transfers from the battlefield to the boardroom.
This conversation goes far beyond motivation.
Jeff delivers real-world lessons on leadership under pressure, accountability, standards, and winning in business when the stakes are high, lessons every veteran, entrepreneur, and leader needs to hear.
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Are you tired of being the “Nice Guy” who gets overlooked, under-appreciated, or stuck playing small?
In this powerful episode, host Richard Kaufman dives deep with men’s life coach and community leader McKenzie Beeby to expose the cultural forces that keep men trapped in people-pleasing habits and shame-based thinking, and how to break free for good.
Together, we unpack Nice Guy Syndrome, explore why too many men struggle with identity, purpose, and emotional honesty, and reveal actionable tools for building confidence, setting boundaries, and living a life of integrity, purpose, and connection
Listen now for courage-building insights that will shift how you see yourself, and how you show up in your relationships, career, and faith.
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How To Get Wealthy The Right Way (NIL & Athlete Wealth Edition)
Most college athletes are chasing NIL deals.
Very few are being taught how to turn NIL into real, lasting wealth.
In this powerful episode, Richard Kaufman sits down with Christopher Calvin, author, NIL coach, investor, and former championship-level coach, who now helps college athletes and their families navigate NIL the smart way.
Christopher breaks down how mindset, personal branding, financial literacy, and disciplined investing separate athletes who get quick money from those who build long-term freedom.
Drawing from his experience coaching elite athletes and mentoring investors, Christopher shares practical strategies to protect NIL income, avoid common traps, and build wealth that lasts long after the jersey comes off.
This is the conversation every athlete, parent, and coach needs to hear, but rarely does.
If you want to turn NIL opportunities into a legacy instead of a liability, hit subscribe, share this episode with a student-athlete who needs this message, and visit VerticalMomentumPodcast.com for more conversations that build purpose, power, and financial freedom.
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In this game-changing episode, Richard sits down with Jerome Spearman Jr. , a U.S. Air Force and Army veteran, registered nurse, and VA-accredited claims agent who has dedicated his life to helping veterans finally receive the benefits they’ve earned.
Jerome breaks down exactly how to file a VA claim the right way, the hidden mistakes that keep veterans denied, and the strategic evidence steps he uses inside his company to win orthopedic and complex disability cases.
With decades of military and medical experience, Jerome delivers what every veteran deserves but rarely gets: clarity, confidence, and a path forward.
Whether you’re filing for the first time, fighting an appeal, or trying to understand your disability rating, this episode gives you the roadmap, straight from one of the most trusted experts in the field.
If you’re a veteran or love one, don’t miss this conversation.
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To Get In Touch With Jerome Click Here https://www.spearmanappeals.com/
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In this unforgettable episode, Richard Kaufman sits down with Chad Dunn, a man who went from nationally ranked BMX racer to convicted felon, federal inmate… and ultimately to CEO, author, and one of the most powerful examples of human transformation you’ll ever hear.
Chad opens up about the moment he hit rock bottom, the shame he carried, the identity he had to bury, and the ten unbreakable codes that helped him rebuild his life from ashes to purpose.
This isn’t just a comeback story, it’s a reminder that no matter how dark the valley, redemption is real, second chances are possible, and your future is still worth fighting for.
If Chad’s journey moves you the way it moved me, hit subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs hope today, and visit VerticalMomentumPodcast.com for more stories that prove your past does not get to be your prison.
To Get In Touch With Chad Click Here https://linktr.ee/Chad.Dunn
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In this powerhouse episode, Sgt. Brian “Big Country” Conwell opens up about the accident that took his leg, the depression that nearly took his life, and the unstoppable warrior mindset that helped him rise again.
From being told he’d never walk to earning a Paralympic license, launching a healing nonprofit, and inspiring veterans through tattoo therapy and adaptive sports , Brian’s story is a masterclass in turning pain into purpose.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, broken, or beaten down, this conversation will show you exactly how to overcome obstacles, reclaim your identity, and live like a champion no matter what you’ve faced.
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To Get In Touch With Brian Click Here https://www.sgtbc.com/
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In one of the most raw and important conversations we’ve ever recorded, I sit down with Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC , trauma survivor, integrative therapist, and co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, to ask a question that millions of veterans and trauma fighters are quietly wrestling with:
Can plant medicine truly help heal PTSD?
Keith doesn’t just speak as a clinician.
He speaks as someone who lived through complex PTSD, bipolar II, intrusive thoughts, insomnia, and chronic illness, and clawed his way back through a mix of traditional therapy, nervous-system work, and carefully guided psychedelic-assisted approaches.
From cannabis to ketamine, CBT to ayahuasca, Keith breaks down what works, what doesn’t, and what every survivor needs to understand before exploring these powerful tools.
This is not a hype conversation, it’s a hope conversation backed by real experience, deep science, and compassion for those who feel like they’ve tried everything.
If you or someone you love is battling PTSD, depression, anxiety, or trauma that just won’t let go…
this episode may shift the entire path forward.
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To Get In Touch With Keith…http://www.higherpractice.com
Unlock the future of content creation in this dynamic conversation with Austin Armstrong , a former MySpace marketer turned serial entrepreneur, AI visionary and author whose journey spans 20+ years in social media, SEO and content strategy.
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how he built massive online presence (earning millions of followers across platforms) and then founded Syllaby, a platform that empowers creators to generate a month’s worth of social-first video content in minutes using AI.
We dive deep into actionable strategies: from faceless content creation (where your face isn’t in the video) to leveraging AI tools to produce and publish content at scale, without burning out.
Austin shares how he thinks about owning your audience (so you’re not at the mercy of platform algorithm changes), and how to treat each social-platform as a search engine, not just a feed.
You’ll walk away with:
   •   Proven tactics to repurpose your ideas into content at scale using AI and automation
   •   A breakdown of how “quantity leads to quality” in the creator game, and how to manage the trolls and algorithms that come with it
   •   A forward-looking understanding of where content and AI are headed, and how you can position yourself today to ride the wave
👉 If you’re ready to build a brand that stands the test of changing platforms, create content that works, and grow an audience that you actually own, this episode is for you.
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To Get In Touch With Austin Click Here https://austinarmstrong.ai/
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Richard Kaufman sits down with Tamara “Tami-Girl” Linnan, who opens up about her mother’s suicide, her own battles with PTSD, and how she turned unimaginable pain into powerful purpose.
Together, they unpack post-traumatic growth, the reality of generational trauma, and how breaking cycles of silence can lead to healing.
If you’ve ever faced loss, darkness, or doubt, this conversation will remind you that your story isn’t over yet. It’s just beginning.
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To Get In Touch With Tami-Girl Click Here http://tamigirl.com
Join me in this powerful conversation with Dr. Albert Bramante , psychologist, hypnotist, NLP expert and entertainment-industry veteran, as we dig into why you still feel like a fraud even when you’re succeeding.
We explore the roots of imposter syndrome, how the fear of success holds you back, the game-changing role of your Reticular Activating System (RAS), the power of reading and finding your tribe, and why leaning into discomfort is where real growth lives.
If you’re tired of letting self-doubt steal your edge, subscribe now, share this episode with someone who needs it, and visit Albert for some tools that will help you activate your next level.
To Get In Touch With Albert Click Here http://www.bramanteartists.com
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Mell Balment — internationally recognized mindset mentor, transformational coach, quantum healer, and former International Coach of the Year 2022 — to explore how to elevate your soft skills by mastering empathy, overcoming imposter syndrome, and moving beyond limiting beliefs.
Mell shares her signature approaches — including her Mindweb Analysis and belief-hacking techniques — showing how sub-conscious blocks often hold us back from real communication, confidence, and connection. also brings personal stories of coaching empaths and integrating strategy with energy work, helping listeners see how soft skills and internal alignment go hand in hand.
Whether you’re a leader, coach, or professional looking to level up your emotional intelligence and presence, you’ll walk away with actionable tools to:
   •   Recognize the soft-skill gaps holding you back
   •   Use empathy intentionally (without burnout)
   •   Reframe your inner voice so you can show up more boldly
   •   Break free from imposter syndrome’s grip
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To Get In Touch With Mell Click Here http://www.MellB.com
In this chilling episode, I sit down with psychologist-author Cynthia Herbert-Bruschi Adams to navigate the harrowing story behind First He Killed the Minuteman
We trace Peter Manfredonia’s 2020 rampage — from a brutal samurai sword attack in a quiet Connecticut neighborhood, to a terrifying home invasion in which a man was held hostage in his own basement, to the murder of a childhood friend and the kidnapping of his girlfriend as he dragged her across state lines.
Newly released 911 calls, body cam footage, and police interviews shed haunting light on the moments of confusion, fear, and desperation that followed each twist in the chase.
Manfredonia, a former UConn student, later admitted to being in a manic, suicidal state — scribbling cryptic messages on his walls that investigators say he couldn’t fully recall.
Throughout our conversation, Cynthia reveals never-before-heard reflections from her correspondence with Manfredonia, the emotional toll of weaving this dark narrative, and her belief that there were warning signs — red flags that might have altered this deadly path.
If you’re drawn to true crime that probes beyond the headlines unearthing motive, mental health, entropy, and the human cost — subscribe now, share this episode, and pick up this book 📖 at https://us.amazon.com/First-Killed-Minuteman-Cynthia-Herbert-Bruschi/dp/1835431992?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qY85ftD_EbcLMgerk-YtVajxp1y4fSSWSVscH-WvGzo8s4s1tj6eoF_iDiCEjzyCWNx6neANziWSD74A4pmqhA.hZ8z-RqX0AJywSknJAM4di-f_lguaNlPCvaDHvy7Scw&dib_tag=AUTHOR
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Ryan Weaver — a former U.S. Army Black Hawk aviator turned country music artist and vocal advocate for veterans’ causes.
Born into a family of eleven in small-town Floral City, Florida, Ryan launched straight into military life after high school, ultimately graduating at the top of his flight class to become a Chief Warrant Officer 3.
Ryan served in Iraq in 2003, alongside his brother Aaron, who months later died in action when a medevac Black Hawk was shot down — a loss Ryan calls the turning point in his life.
A decade later, his brother-in-law, CW2 Randy Billings, was also killed while piloting a Black Hawk in Afghanistan, making the Weaver family a two-time Gold Star family.
After Aaron’s death, Ryan never flew another Black Hawk.
Instead, he served as an instructor, helping shape the next generation of Army aviators — and began channeling his grief into his music.
Upon retiring from the Army, he moved to Nashville and doubled down on his musical mission.
Ryan’s music blends high-energy country storytelling with patriotic fervor.
He’s shared stages with legends like Charlie Daniels, performed on the Grand Ole Opry (including a poignant Sept. 11 hometown tribute), and been named the Patriotic Voice of the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) in their Celebrate America campaign.
His EP Celebrate America features “Never Forgotten,” a tribute to fallen soldiers, first responders, and his own family’s sacrifices.
In this conversation, Ryan opens up about survivor’s guilt, spiritual and emotional healing, defining his mission beyond service, and how faith, purpose, and music have become his compass.
👉 If you believe in honoring sacrifice by telling stories, subscribe, share,to join us in giving voice to stories that demand to be heard.
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http://www.weavercountry.com
In this episode, I sit down with Dan “Chasing Wolf” Meadows — U.S. Army veteran, former law-enforcement officer and detective, firearms & tactics instructor, security consultant, radio & TV host, and international author — to explore the journey of finding your purpose.
Dan is the CEO & Managing Partner of CTW TV Network & Media Group / Chasing Wolf Productions. His “Chase The Wolf” brand spans books, lectures, and media, all centered on real-world threats, survival, security, and what it means to protect your tribe and live intentionally.
We dive deep into:
   •   His path from uniform to purpose, and how that shaped his views on mission and identity
   •   The mental health toll of working in law enforcement, EMS, and combat environments
   •   Daily routines, gratitude practices, and compartmentalization as tools for resilience
   •   Real conversations about PTSD, depression, and anxiety — and how to live meaningfully through them
If you’re seeking clarity, direction, or hope in your own life, this conversation will give you raw insight and tactical takeaways.
🎧 Listen now. If Dan’s story touches you, subscribe, share with someone who needs to hear this, and visit our website to dive deeper into resources, episodes, and our community of purpose seekers.
To Get In Touch With Dan Click Here https://www.ichasethewolves.com
What if you could reverse engineer your own mind to unlock your full potential?
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Carl W. Zev — speaker, trainer, coach, and founder & CEO of Zev University and Zev High Performance Training — to unpack how mental toughness, NLP, goal-setting, recovery, and the influence of proximity and family can shape your dreams.
Carl brings over 30 years of real-world business & personal experience.
MHe’s built and sold companies, scaled enterprises (like Virgin Springs and Mistic Beverages), driven huge growth in sales leadership at Poland Spring, and now guides people through mindset mastery with programs like The Focused Mind.
You’ll hear practical tools you can use NOW — whether you want to sharpen your mindset like Kobe or LeBron, rebuild after setbacks, or simply get more clarity on your goals.
👉 Listen, subscribe, and share if you’re ready to reprogram your mind.
Visit my website to dive deeper and join the community that’s actually doing the work.
To get in touch with Carl click here http://www.zevtraining.com
In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with Brigadier General (Ret.) Michael J. Meese, PhD — author, professor, veteran, and current Executive Vice President & President of the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA).
With a 32-year Army career, Meese has taught economics and national security at West Point, headed West Point’s Department of Social Sciences, and served in strategic leadership roles — including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Bosnia, and work on the Army’s Transition Team.
In this conversation, he breaks down the fundamentals of financial independence: how compound interest builds wealth, why budgeting is non-negotiable, what insurance really protects, and the key differences between assets and liabilities.
Plus, he shares how sites like LinkedIn can play a role in your financial strategy.
👉 If you’re serious about building long-term financial freedom, this is the roadmap. Subscribe now, share this episode with someone who could use a game plan, and visit VerticalMomentumPodcast.com to take your next financial step.
To Get In Touch With Michael Click Here https://www.aafmaa.com/AAFMAAAbout/MeettheTeam
In this riveting episode, Dr. Hal Bradley, a former U.S. Marine who spent over twenty years as a high-ranking smuggler within a Mexican drug cartel, shares the harrowing truth behind his life of crime, his shocking fall, and the powerful spiritual transformation that followed .
From the clutches of El Chapo, the mafia’s power struggles, betrayal, and the internal turmoil of “being a rat,” Bradley lays bare his journey through sin and redemption with raw honesty.
His story isn’t just one of crime—it’s a mission of faith, rescue, and reinvention.
Tune in now for a compelling blend of action, confession, and spiritual awakening.
Don’t miss this episode—subscribe for more extraordinary journeys, share to spread hope, and visit our website to learn how one man went from cartel operations to spiritual revival.
To Get in touch with Hal Go To bradleyddvd@gmail.com
In this moving episode, I sit down with David Vrablik—founder of New Beginnings Motivation and author of Basecamp: The Start of a New Beginning—to talk about how to overcome grief, survivor’s guilt, and life’s deepest losses.
After losing his brother and facing his own battles with a brain injury, cancer, and binge eating disorder, David turned his pain into a powerful mission: helping others climb their own mountains of healing and purpose.
This is more than a conversation—it’s a roadmap for anyone struggling with loss, searching for meaning, or trying to transform tragedy into triumph.
🎧 Don’t just listen—take action. Subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, share this episode with someone who needs hope, and visit my website to join a community committed to resilience, faith, and new beginnings.
To Get In Touch With David Click Here https://www.newbeginningsmotivationllc.com/
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In this raw and eye-opening conversation, Aaron Gilbert, LICSW, the founder and director of Boston Evening Therapy Associates—a leading psychotherapy practice serving the Boston area since 2007—brings more than two decades of clinical experience to the table.
With a passion for trauma and PTSD work, Aaron has developed single‑session formats and offers both in‑person and online support grounded in EMDR, CBT, and family systems therapies
We dive deep into the truths about veterans’ mental health that few dare to discuss—trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, and the healing power of brutal honesty, meditation, and physical fitness.
Aaron shares insights from his extensive career treating anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma across diverse populations .
Whether you’re a veteran, a caregiver, or someone seeking real answers, this episode will challenge you and offer genuine hope.
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Join us in this compelling episode as Lavaisha Davis, Wealth Advisor and Founder at Ell Wess Advisors, invites you to become the Family CEO by building a virtual family office (VFO) to transform income into lasting legacy—no matter your current wealth level.
With over 10 years of experience, she shares how she helps high-income earners plug “leaky wealth buckets,” reduce taxes, streamline financial strategy, and preserve wealth across generations through coordinated, strategic planning.
Drawing from her own journey—from entrepreneurship and personal tragedy to mastering financial systems—Lavaisha redefines wealth not just as earnings, but as aligned systems that grow, protect, and sustain.
She introduces the “Family CEO mindset,” urging listeners to treat their family as its own enterprise where someone leads the vision, secures alignment, and designs the roadmap—ensuring multi-generational wealth instead of depletion.
You’ll walk away with:
   •   The blueprint for creating a Wealth Command Center that unifies estate planning, tax strategy, asset protection, and more.
   •   Practical steps to act intentionally—whether you’re building from scratch or structuring for legacy.
   •   A powerful shift in perspective: wealth isn’t just what you earn, but how you preserve, multiply, and pass it on.
Take the next step toward legacy-building—subscribe, share, and visit www.verticalmomentumpodcast.com to join our community of leaders committed to generational abundance.
To get in touch with Lavaisha click here https://lavaishadavis.com
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