Mission Matters Startup Garage with Adam Torres

In this episode,  Adam Torres interviews Melvin Gatewood, President & Founder of Operation Continue Service. Melvin shares how his experiences in Iraq inspired the creation of Operation Continue Service, discussing the organization's work to honor fallen service members, combat veteran isolation, and connect veterans with resources through community outreach and grassroots initiatives.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Ana Valdivia, Founder of IntelliChoice Solutions, about the importance of building strong financial foundations for growing businesses. Ana explains how financial systems, reporting, and internal controls must evolve alongside a company's growth to improve profitability, visibility, and long-term scalability.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Scot Cohen⁠, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Wrap Technologies. Scot shares the story behind building innovative non-lethal public safety technology, discusses the importance of training and de-escalation, and explains how Wrap Technologies is helping law enforcement and security organizations improve safety outcomes worldwide.  Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Poorvi Mehta⁠, Co-Founder & CEO of Mikloset. Poorvi shares her entrepreneurial journey, discusses building an AI-powered digital wardrobe platform, and explains how Mikloset helps users organize, style, and shop smarter using the clothes they already own.  Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Bobby Mascia⁠, Founder of Green Ridge Wealth Planning and author of ⁠Unchained⁠. Bobby shares his journey in family business, entrepreneurship, and how he helps owners build exit-ready companies that create freedom and long-term value.   Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode,  Adam Torres interviews Jason Wong, Founder & CEO of Paking Duck. Jason shares his entrepreneurial journey, how he helps brands rethink packaging, and lessons from scaling a beauty brand from $500 to $15 million.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Matt Raad⁠, CEO & Founder of eBusiness Institute. Matt shares his journey from traditional business ownership to online business investing and explains how individuals can buy, build, and scale digital assets. He also discusses where to find online business deals, how to start small, and why niche websites and passion-based industries present strong opportunities for long-term growth and financial freedom.  Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Julie Colombino-Billingham⁠, humanitarian entrepreneur, founder of Deux Mains, and author of From Loss to Legacy. Julie shares how her experience responding to the 2010 Haiti earthquake inspired her to launch Deux Mains, a fair-trade company creating jobs and economic opportunity through handcrafted products made by Haitian artisans.   Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Alec Broadfoot⁠, Founder & CEO of VisionSpark and author of ⁠Hiring Your Right #2 Leader⁠. Alec discusses how entrepreneurs can use science, structure, and better hiring processes to find the right leadership talent, avoid costly hiring mistakes, and build businesses that scale with greater time, income, and impact. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠Danny Yeung⁠, CEO and Co-Founder of Prenetics and IM8. Danny walks through his journey from early ventures in F&B and furniture to leading Groupon East Asia, then building Prenetics into Hong Kong’s largest COVID PCR testing provider with over $800M USD in revenue. He then explains how IM8, a science-backed daily essentials drink co-founded with David Beckham, reached over $100M ARR in just 11 months. Danny also breaks down his Bitcoin treasury strategy and why he’s pairing high-growth health products with long-term digital asset accumulation to build both health and wealth. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and  ⁠Jose Berlanga⁠, Owner, Founder, Author, and Serial Entrepreneur. Jose reflects on his 40-year journey in business, from exporting oil and gas machinery to building a real estate and land portfolio in Houston and beyond. He explains why understanding land is the foundation of every real estate deal and discusses the risks, leverage, and market cycles investors must respect. Jose also talks about his book,⁠ Dirt Rich: Explore the World of Land Investing and Development⁠, which helps readers see land as a powerful, appreciating asset and learn how to evaluate it wisely. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Cliff Nonnenmacher⁠, CEO of Franocity and bestselling author of ⁠Beyond the Brand: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Fearless Franchising⁠, about how franchising can create scalable income streams, why certain sectors are more resilient to AI and economic shifts, and how his firm helps professionals evaluate and own the right franchise opportunities. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ speaks with ⁠Simone Knego⁠, Keynote Speaker at Simone Knego LLC, about her mission to help women build lasting confidence through authenticity and self-acceptance. Simone discusses her R.E.A.L. framework, her upcoming book ⁠Real Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable⁠, and how experiences like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro have shaped her approach to leadership and empowerment. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Ron Belldegrun⁠, CEO & Co-Founder of ByHeart. Ron shares how ByHeart built its own U.S. supply chain, ran a landmark clinical trial, and created a cleaner, breast-milk-inspired formula (alpha-lactalbumin + lactoferrin, organic grass-fed whole milk; no corn syrup, maltodextrin, soy, or palm). He discusses advancing standards with federal partners and his mission to rebuild trust in infant nutrition. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Frank Sondors⁠, CEO of Salesforge, on combining human sellers with AI agents to maximize pipeline coverage, improve speed-to-reply, and reduce costs—including where AI fits best and when to stick with humans.    Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Adam O’Connor, Chief Commercial Officer at Gear Inc. Adam shares his journey from hospitality to leading global sales and operations, managing teams across 24 offices and 75 languages. He explains how Gear Inc helps companies scale with global talent, the importance of servant leadership, and why strong processes—not just AI—unlock sustainable growth. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Michael Bernstein⁠, Founder of Bernastic. Michael shares his journey as an inventor and entrepreneur, explaining how his patented material combines apparel waste with HDPE to create sustainable pallets. With applications across supply chains worldwide, Bernastic’s innovation reduces waste, strengthens products, and helps companies meet carbon reduction goals. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Doug Willmore⁠, CEO of World Tree. Doug shares how the company has transformed $17M in investor capital into $300M in sustainable lumber assets by planting a unique fast-growing hardwood that regenerates after harvest. Partnering with over 375 small farmers, World Tree creates long-lasting products, sequesters carbon, and provides investors the chance to earn returns while offsetting their environmental footprint. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Gary Engels⁠, CEO of MyGig, about how his platform serves small businesses, gig workers, and entrepreneurs through vetted services like health insurance, IT solutions, and tax credits. Gary explains how My Gig’s referral program allows certified resellers to earn one-time and recurring commissions, creating sustainable income while helping others succeed. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, host ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Wiotee Kargbo⁠, Founder of Students Excel & Serve, a nonprofit supporting teachers and students in underserved and special education environments. Wiotee shares her origin story, the lessons from her volunteer experience, and how she's building a mission around empathy, service, and real community needs. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Mission Matters, host ⁠Adam Torres⁠ sits down with ⁠Starlessly Orji⁠, Founder of Bless Bloom and Flow, a menstrual health education platform designed for young girls. Inspired by her own experience and fueled by community insight, Starlesle is building a safe, digital space for girls to learn about their bodies with confidence and clarity. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, host Adam Torres speaks with Rachel Onile, Founder of ReMIND, a stroke recovery app designed to support marginalized communities. Born from her mother’s experience with stroke and the inaccessibility of ongoing care, ReMIND combines speech therapy tools, emotional health tracking, and peer support in one affordable platform. Rachel shares her journey from pitch competitions to purposeful impact in health tech. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ speaks with ⁠Phil Farinacci⁠, Director of Philanthropy at the Grant Cardone Foundation, about their youth pitch competition and impact programs. From awarding over $12,000 to providing access to elite sales training, Phil shares how the foundation is redefining what it means to support at-risk youth and equip them with the tools to succeed. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews student entrepreneur Nihan Lobo Huerta, who pitched her innovative housing app, HAFE (Housing Accessible For Everyone), during a competition at Grant Cardone’s headquarters. Drawing from community stories and personal passion for public service, Nihan’s mission is to help marginalized families stay close to their roots by improving housing access.  Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Muna Yassin, winner of the pitch competition hosted at Grant Cardone’s headquarters. Muna shares the origin of her invention Pill Pal, a device inspired by her grandmother’s struggle with taking pills. From 3D-printing her prototype to winning $6,000 in funding, Muna is on a mission to improve lives and bring her product to pharmacies and nursing homes. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Jake Sisk⁠, Co-Founder of oasisK capital, who recently judged a pitch competition for high school entrepreneurs at Grant Cardone’s HQ. Jake shares his passion for giving back, the importance of mentorship, and how he balances life as a business owner and Division I athlete—all while scaling his commercial real estate investment firm. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Jaina Burrell, Founder of Pop Fun Wellness, who pitched her innovative concept at a student competition hosted by the Grant Cardone Foundation. Inspired by her brother’s sensory processing disorder and her own mental wellness journey, Jaina explains how play-based tools can create accessible healing experiences for all ages. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this inspiring episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Carly Zhao⁠, Founder of Bag Buddy, after her live pitch at the Grant Cardone Foundation competition in Florida. Carly shares how her personal experience led to creating a solution for students to keep backpacks protected and lasting longer. Through her journey with Seeds of Fortune, she’s turning everyday problems into entrepreneurial purpose. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Fariba Akter, a student entrepreneur who pitched her invention SolAire—a solar-powered handheld fan—to fight heat inequality. Inspired by family in Bangladesh and backed by the Seeds of Fortune accelerator, Fariba shares how she’s turning awareness into action and inspiring others along the way.   Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Jane Oates⁠, Senior Policy Advisor at WorkingNation, on workforce trends, education programs, and how employer-driven training models are transforming job placement. Jane shares her experience helping communities tell their workforce stories and outlines what’s next for WorkingNation’s mission. This interview is part of the Milken Global Conference coverage by Mission Matters. Big thanks to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for inviting us to cover the conference. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode,⁠ Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Chloe Chanmaly⁠, Founder of Madi’s Mission, live from the Grant Cardone 10X headquarters in Florida. After unexpectedly winning third place in the pitch competition, Chloe shares how her cousin’s battle with cancer inspired her to launch a nonprofit delivering personalized care packages—and eventually, financial support—for pediatric patients. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews student entrepreneur Zoe Inocencio, fresh off her 2nd place win at the Grant Cardone Foundation pitch competition. Zoe shares how she developed Scoura, an AI-powered platform designed to detect financial aid fraud before it happens. Her mission is to ensure that resources reach the students who need them most—starting with her own peers. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Jonathan⁠ and ⁠Elisheva Stross⁠, Co-Founders of Nexus Apps AI, on how they created an affordable AI-powered platform that helps small businesses launch and optimize digital ad campaigns with ease. From cutting cost-per-click by up to 90% to building tailored ad strategies, their tool empowers entrepreneurs to grow without breaking the bank.    Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Vince Sanders⁠, Founder and President of CBD American Shaman, about how a search to help a loved one with cancer sparked a nationwide CBD wellness brand. Vince shares his entrepreneurial journey, navigating regulation, educating communities, and creating effective plant-based products for both people and pets. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Erica Carrico, Founder and CEO of Soul Business Collective, about how she turned a life crisis into a global coaching company. Erica shares her journey from corporate life to cancer recovery, and how she now helps others find their purpose, heal deeply, and build businesses rooted in soul and strategy. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Hang Kei Simon Wong⁠, Member of the Board of Advisors at Apis Cor Inc, live from the Milken Global Conference 2025. Simon discusses his role in the Milken Institute’s Young Leaders Circle, his sabbatical filled with Arctic expeditions, and how extreme exploration informs his approach to corporate transformation This interview is part of the Milken Global Conference coverage by Mission Matters. Big thanks to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for inviting us to cover the conference. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Eric Dawson, CEO & Co-Founder of RIVET, about building a global microfinancing platform that gives young people the capital and mentorship they need to create change today—not someday. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠David Sanchez⁠, Founder of Digitalis, about his journey from ER nursing to building a faith-based recovery nonprofit and a healthcare marketing agency. David shares hard-won lessons on business ethics, purpose, and scaling with intention. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Hala Khouri⁠, Founder of The Collective Resilience Model, about her mission to reframe trauma healing as a collective, community-powered process. Hala shares insights from her panel on mindfulness, her groundbreaking work with system-impacted youth, and the vision behind her books and training programs aimed at addressing burnout and building organizational resilience. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode,  ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and  ⁠Leonard Lightfoot⁠, CFO Black Coffee Company, explore the Black Coffee Company and the Milken Institute Global Conference. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to FII PRIORITY coverage. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Zahin Razeen, Founder & CEO at Hydroquo+, explore Hydroquo+ and FII PRIORITY. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it take to become a successful entrepreneur? In this episode,  Adam Torres and Emil Barr, Founder and CEO at Flashpass, explore Emil's journey as an entrepreneur and Flashpass. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to FII PRIORITY coverage. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Dr. Arvind Gupta, Founder of Digital India Foundation, explore fund of funds for startups and FII PRIORITY. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to FII PRIORITY MIAMI 2025 coverage. In this episode,  Adam Torres and John Tauriac, Co-Founder & CEO at HydrokinetX, explore how marine energy powers oceanic intelligence and FII PRIORITY MIAMI 2025. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the advantages of the SBA loan program versus other bank loans? In this episode,  Adam Torres and Beau Eckstein, Founder of Business Ownership Coach Inc., explore how aspiring business owners can use an SBA loan to buy their first business. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mind Spa Denver is on a mission to help the mental health of the veteran population. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Sam Peterson, Founder & CEO at Mind Spa Denver, explore Mind Spa Denver and mental health. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sleep in Heavenly Peace is helping solve the "bedless" problem in the United States for Children. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Luke Mickelson, Founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, explore the bedless problem in the United States for children. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What role does failure play on the road to success? In this episode,  Adam Torres and Damion Lupo, Founder & CIO at FrameTec, explore Damion's journey as an entrepreneur and FrameTec. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New book alert! In this episode,  Adam Torres and Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann, Founder of RMK Group, LLC, explore RMK Group, LLC and Rebecca's new book, FitCEO: Be the Leader of Your Life.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ActionCOACH is a global business coaching franchise that offers aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals personalized one-on-one mentorship from a team of skilled business coaches. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Brad Sugars, CEO & Founder at ActionCOACH Business Coaching, explore Brad's journey as an entrepreneur and ActionCOACH. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices