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The Kronos Group Podcast
by Jerry Brazie; CEO and Entrepreneur
This podcast is for the ones who do the work, and the ones who want to understand what that really means.Hosted by Jerry Brazie, a self-made entrepreneur who's built and sold over a dozen companies and generated $450 million in revenue after living on the streets with hookers and heroin addicts at 17, The Kronos Group Podcast is raw, unfiltered, and packed with hard-earned lessons.We talk business, the real stuff. Strategy, hiring, scaling, operations, branding, marketing, real estate, finance, and leadership. But it's not just for business owners. It's for anyone curious about how things get built, what makes entrepreneurs tick, and what success actually costs.This show goes deeper than tactics. We cover marriage, fatherhood, health, risk, mindset, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with betting everything on yourself. Sometimes we bring on other operators and experts. Sometimes we just call it like it is.If you're building something, thinking about building something, or
Episodes
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Why Almost Everyone Quits at Week 3 | Jerry Brazie ft. Dr. Len Lopez
You already know what to eat. You know you should move. So why haven't you done it? Dr. Len Lopez has spent 25 years watching people quit on their health. Jerry Brazie lost 100 pounds after nearly dying in a hospital bed, and kept it off. This is the honest conversation about the gap between...
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Losing $5 Million and Building Back With Roy Coughlan
Roy Coughlan has started 22 companies across five countries. Then the market turned, the bank changed the rules, and he was staring at a $5 million personal liability. Jerry sits down with Roy to talk about what losing everything actually looks like, why most business advice online is built to…
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Nobody Is Coming to Save You. Stop Waiting on the Universe
Everybody claps the day you quit. Nobody talks about what's still waiting for you after. Episode 344. Melissa Martineau Alexander is 18 years sober and came through depression and bankruptcy. Jerry spent 25 years on opioids after breaking his back. Neither one has patience for the magic wand...
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The Voice That Told Me Everything Is My Fault
You think this episode is about church. It's not. It's about why you stopped asking the questions that actually matter once the business started working, and what happens to a man who never deals with what's underneath the hustle. I sat down with a pastor of 40 years and got more honest than I…
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The Fed Stopped Protecting You in 2010 — Here's Proof | ft. Raymond Bridges
You've been told the Fed raises and cuts interest rates to fight inflation. That's half the story — and probably the half that was meant to keep you confused. In 2010, the Federal Reserve made a move that almost nobody talks about. They went from being the lender of LAST resort to the lender of...
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From Jail at 15 to Hall of Fame — Randy Gage on Prosperity, Mindset, and Escaping Victimhood
Randy Gage went from a jail cell at 15 to a Hall of Fame stage, 15 bestselling books, and a career built around one mission: getting people out of the professional victim camp and into the professional victor camp. In this conversation, Jerry Brazie and Randy Gage compare notes on growing up with...
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From 396 Pounds to 7 Figures: What Nobody Tells You About the Weight and the Work
Ed Stapleton Jr. peaked at nearly 400 pounds. He tried bariatric surgery. He gained it back. He went through a divorce with two young kids and a business to run. And then he stopped looking for the easy way out. Today he's down 170+ pounds, his testosterone is no longer in "elderly woman"...
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Victimhood Is More Dangerous Than Trauma | ft. Helen Malinowski
Most men won't go near the word therapy. But what if the version you've been picturing doesn't exist in this conversation? Jerry Brazie sits down with Helen Malinowski — a licensed clinical social worker, somatic experiencing practitioner, and founder of both Keros Counseling (a 24-clinician…
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Buying and Selling Businesses — The Deal Table Truth Nobody Tells You
Episode #338 — Joe Prencipe, M&A Attorney Most business owners spend 20 years building something real — then walk into a business sale totally unprepared for what they're about to face. The people across the table have done this hundreds of times. You haven't. And that gap? That's where your…
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From Preaching Sermons to SWAT: Lessons on Human Nature and Accountability ft. Eric Robinson
Jerry Brazie sits down with Eric Robinson — 12-year senior pastor turned 24-year FBI agent — for one of the most honest conversations The Kronos Group has ever put on tape. Eric worked counterterrorism, crimes against children, SWAT, public corruption, gangs, and informant recruitment across his...
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Why Every Small Business Owner Has a Story Worth Telling | Dan Grech - EP #336
Jerry Brazie doesn't buy into the "follow your passion" narrative — and he'll tell you exactly why. In this episode, he goes toe-to-toe with Dan Grech, founder of BizHack and creator of Story-Driven Growth, on whether storytelling is actually useful for the lunch-pail entrepreneur just trying to...
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Why Smart Operators Blow Up Their Own Businesses | Ft. Neil Solomon #335
Neil Solomon built companies, ran acquisitions for over two decades, lived out of a backpack while operating businesses across the globe — and then, in two years, lost it all. Not because the system failed. Because he stopped using it. In this episode, Jerry Brazie and Neil Solomon break down the...
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The Internal Game: Breaking Patterns, Building Belief & Doing It Your Way | Janylène Turcotte
What happens to a high achiever when the career they built their whole identity around suddenly disappears? Janylène Turcotte spent 25 years as an HR executive navigating mergers, acquisitions, and some of the hardest conversations in business. Then the restructuring hit and she was the one being...
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#333 | Justin Spillers — Legacy Over Lifestyle: Real Estate, Four Kids, and Playing the Long Game
Jerry Brazie sits down with Justin Spillers, founder of Real Estate Alpha and operator of one of the most tightly run multifamily portfolios in Western Ohio. Justin is a former attorney who took the leap into real estate entrepreneurship after years at a downtown Columbus law firm. Today at 40,...
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33 Years, Zero Bribes, and a Calling That Survived a Lung Cancer Scare ft. Michael Cobb | Kronos Podcast #332
Thirty years in real estate. Hundreds of thousands of square feet. One rule: only invest in what you can touch. Then I sat down with Mike Cobb — co-founder of ECI Development — and he cracked that rule wide open. Mike's spent three decades building communities in Belize, Nicaragua, Panama, and...
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What Actually Makes Something a Business, Why Passive Income Is a Lie, and the Case for Buying Before You Build | #331
Steve is in Iceland this week. So it is just Jerry and Matt, and when that happens, the conversation tends to go somewhere useful. Episode 331 covers three things most business content gets completely wrong. First, the stacking income streams idea. The internet version of entrepreneurship loves…
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From Undercover Operative to Executive Coach - ft. Don Weber | Episode #330
Jerry Brazie sits down with executive coach Don Weber, who spent nearly two decades living under false identities while working undercover for U.S. intelligence — gathering intel on arms dealers, counterfeiters, and worse, all while running a diamond business as cover. He's seen a man…
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A Real Conversation on Fatherhood, Business, and Emotional Intelligence ft. Josh Zolin
Jerry Brazie sits down with Josh Zolin — stuntman-turned-CEO, author of "Blue is the New White," host of "Everything They Don't Tell You," and founder of the BITNW Academy. Josh ran a stunt business with his family before pivoting into the trades and building Windy City Equipment by age 27. This...
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What AI Can't Replicate: Moats, Leadership & the Entrepreneurial DNA | Dean Mathews | Ep. 328
Dean Mathews built what most people wouldn't. Employee time tracking — not flashy, not viral, just necessary. And it grew to 18,000 companies because of it. Jerry and Dean get into: the new competitive moat, fire fast, emotional leadership, and why solving boring problems beats chasing passion...
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EP #327 | Stop Being a Victim, Start Taking Responsibility — Jerry Brazie & Steve Floyd
This conversation is not for the faint of heart. And it's not supposed to be. In Episode 327, Jerry Brazie and Steve Floyd go deep on what's actually broken with men today — and more importantly, what you can do about it right now. Jerry opens with a story that started in a sauna — a 35-year-old...
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He Lost 100 Pounds, Led $20M Sales Teams, and Says Belief Is the Only Thing That Actually Changes Men | Drew Norton - Ep. 326
Drew Norton lost 100 pounds and led $20M sales teams. Now he co-founds the Abundant Man Project to help men build strength in faith, family, fitness, and finance. In this episode, Drew and Jerry Brazie get into why belief is the one word blocking most men, what actually happens when you lead...
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Cash Flow, Cold Calls & the Real Definition of Winning in Business and Life | Sanjai Mehta
Sanjai Mehta spent 30 years in sales. He started cold calling from the Yellow Pages. He ended up selling to Fortune 500-caliber institutions. Along the way, he ran a failed partnership, rebuilt with a new company, hit £10M in revenue, and shifted into coaching others to find the same clarity. In...
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Before You Get Sued: The Legal Foundation Every Small Business Needs
Jerry Brazie doesn't talk to a lot of attorneys. After 30 years in business and a dozen companies, he gets enough of that in the real world. But Matthew Fornaro earned his seat at the table. South Florida business law attorney. 11 years on his own after leaving the big firms. Two decades of...
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Your Brain Is Not Your Enemy, But It Is the Problem ft. Dr. Maureen Gibbons
In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie sits down with Dr. Maureen Gibbons, physician, Ironman triathlete, and founder of AMS Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Mo is the author of Freedom to Shift, and this conversation earns every word of that title. Jerry opens up about one of the…
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Why Most Entrepreneurs Stay Stuck (And Don't Even Know It)
In Episode #321 of The Kronos Group Podcast, Matt Floyd, Steve Floyd, and Jerry Brazie break down the real reason business owners stay stuck — and why the answer isn't more information, better routines, or copying billionaires. It's ownership. This episode dives into: Why "work-life balance" is...
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What Nobody Tells You About Selling Your Business
Marvin Karlow has been on both sides of the table. He built a manufacturing business out of distressed private equity, grew it, merged it, and sold it to a publicly traded acquirer. Then he watched too many business owners in the $1M to $50M range get underserved at the exit and decided to do...
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The Real Cost: Gas, Nuclear Energy & Why Entrepreneurs Can't Afford to Stay Alone
Jerry Brazie, Matt Floyd, and Steve Floyd break down what's really happening in the economy, why every entrepreneur is feeling it, and what actually separates the business owners who grow through it from the ones who turtle. From gas prices and nuclear energy to accountability, masterminds, and…
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Stop Playing Small: Alan Lazaros on Grit, Identity, and the Real Price of Untapped Potential
Alan Lazaros was on paper doing everything right at 26. Global top earner, debt paid off, money invested. A head-on crash changed all of it — and forced him to ask the question he had been avoiding: was he actually living at his potential, or just performing for an audience that did not matter?…
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Buying vs Starting: The Business Conversation Every Entrepreneur Needs to Hear Right Now
Baby boomers are retiring at a rate of 10,000 per day and roughly half of all privately owned businesses in the U.S. are owned by boomers with no succession plan. That is the setup for what Jerry Brazie, Matt Floyd, and Steve Floyd call the silver tsunami — one of the greatest business…
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Why You Are Broke Even When Business Is Good | Rocky Lalvani
Rocky Lalvani grew up watching immigrants build the American dream from scratch and decided early that he wanted to be on the right side of that equation. After years in corporate and a lifetime of studying how money actually works, he now serves as a Chief Profitability Officer helping business...
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Artemis, Age, and the Math That Makes Winners | Kronos Group Podcast
You are not tired because you are getting older. You are tired because of the weight you are carrying, and that is a problem with a solution. Jerry Brazie and Steve Floyd bring the real numbers: every extra pound you carry adds up to four pounds of force on your knees with every single step. Over...
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The Hard Truth About Leadership | Dr. Andy Neillie
Most leadership content online is designed to get clicks, not build businesses. Jerry Brazie's guest today, Dr. Andy Neillie, knows the difference. Andy grew an Aquatots franchise to 5 locations and 175 employees over 16 years before selling. He has spoken in front of Fortune 500 companies…
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Entrepreneurship Is the Only Real Hedge
Most people complain about the game. Operators learn the rules, build leverage, and surround themselves with better rooms. This episode is that conversation. This episode is part of The Kronos Group Podcast, where experienced operators and founders share real-world lessons on building, scaling…
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Peer Groups: The Fastest Growth Hack Nobody Uses (Kurt Uhlir)
Jerry Brazie sits down with Kurt Uhlir to break down real-world scaling: hiring for outcomes, preventing service creep, protecting margin, and building accountability without burnout. Guest: Kurt Uhlir Website: https://kurtuhlir.com This episode is part of The Kronos Group Podcast, where...
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Men Need a Bigger Why
If you've felt stuck, drifting, or "soft," this episode will hit. It's a direct conversation on fatherhood, purpose, and why comfort culture is killing drive. This episode is part of The Kronos Group Podcast, where experienced operators and founders share real-world lessons on building, scaling,...
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The Rule of One: Marketing That Converts ft. Roberto Martinez
If you're tired of posting random content and hoping it works, this conversation will clean up your whole approach. Rule of One. Systems. Execution. This episode is part of The Kronos Group Podcast, where experienced operators and founders share real-world lessons on building, scaling, and...
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Why Most People Stay Stuck - The Power of Better Rooms
Jerry Brazie, Matt Floyd, and Steve Floyd unpack a raw conversation on health, sauna, mindset, discipline, victim mentality, and why better rooms create better outcomes in life and business. This episode is about more than fitness — it's about who you surround yourself with and what that...
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How to Simplify a Business So It Can Actually Scale
Former agency founder Kevin Rice breaks down how he scaled from freelance work to a major exit, what changed when he focused on one niche, and why most founders struggle to let go of decisions that keep them stuck. A sharp episode on scale, identity, and intentional leadership. This episode is…
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How to Build Consistency That Lasts
If you "know what to do" but you're still stuck… this episode is for you. Health, discipline, and accountability—operator style. This episode is part of The Kronos Group Podcast, where experienced operators and founders share real-world lessons on building, scaling, and protecting their…
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How to Qualify Leads (So You Stop Wasting Time) ft. Shad Tidler
Most companies stall when their referral network taps out. Shad Tidler explains how to fix that with real sales systems—no hype, just clarity, qualification, and leadership execution. Book a call (Talk to a Coach): https://www.lushin.com (upper right: "Talk to Coach", select Shad) This episode is...
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The Startup Advice Every Entrepreneur Needs ft. Adam Spector
Most founders think raising money is the goal. It's not. In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie sits down with Adam Spector, CEO of Chore and an angel investor backing early-stage companies. Adam has seen both sides of the table — building companies and investing in them. In…
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Build a Business Like a Game ft. Paul Pape
What if business wasn't intimidating? In this episode, Jerry Brazie sits down with entrepreneur and author Paul Pape to unpack why creatives struggle in business — and how to fix it. Paul shares: • Why selling your product is the wrong strategy • How to build a business using game mechanics • The...
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From 310 Pounds to Peak Performance at 57 | The Kronos Group Podcast #303
Most entrepreneurs talk about scaling business. Very few talk about surviving 61 hospital visits, losing 100+ pounds, and rebuilding their body from scratch. In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie breaks down: His hypertrophic cardiomyopathy diagnosis 61 hospital visits since...
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Eric Hinman: Progress Beats Winning. Stop Chasing Hacks and Start Doing the Work.
Eric Hinman joins Jerry Brazie to discuss endurance sports, building wellness brands, and why progression matters more than outcome. From being a 5x Ironman athlete to launching Founders Only Club, Eric shares how intentional living, structure, and brand equity create long-term success. This is a...
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Why Your "Safe Job" Isn't Safe — Build Income Outside Your 9–5 ft. Bart Merrell
In Episode #301 of The Kronos Group Podcast Live, Jerry Brazie, Matt Floyd, and Steve Floyd sit down with Bart Merrell for a raw conversation about leadership pressure, decision-making under stress, and the real value of peer advisory groups. This isn't theory. It's operators talking through...
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Why Failure Is the Price of Freedom in Business ft. R. Scott Edwards | The Kronos Group Podcast #300
In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie sits down with serial entrepreneur R. Scott Edwards, founder of Laughs Unlimited and operator of multiple comedy clubs, restaurants, travel agencies, and even a tourist submarine. This is a raw conversation about entrepreneurship beyond…
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Success Without Self-Awareness Always Collapses | The Kronos Group Podcast #299
In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie, Matt Floyd, and Steve Floyd break down what happens when individuals, companies, and institutions lose touch with reality—and why echo chambers are one of the fastest ways to fail. Using real-world examples from media, business, sports...
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This Experience Rewires How You Think, Feel, and Lead ft. Debi Silber
Betrayal isn't just emotional pain — it's a different kind of trauma that impacts leadership, decision-making, health, trust, and business performance. In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, host Jerry Brazie sits down with Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation...
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What Sports Teach Us About Building Real Businesses | The Kronos Group Podcast #297
Entrepreneurship isn't viral — it's disciplined. In this episode of The Kronos Group Podcast, Jerry Brazie, Matt Floyd, and Steve Floyd break down why building a real business is far more like sports than social media. Championships aren't won on highlight plays. They're won in practice,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is for the ones who do the work, and the ones who want to understand what that really means.Hosted by Jerry Brazie, a self-made entrepreneur who's built and sold over a dozen companies and generated $450 million in revenue after living on the streets with hookers and heroin addicts at 17, The Kronos Group Podcast is raw, unfiltered, and packed with hard-earned lessons.We talk business, the real stuff. Strategy, hiring, scaling, operations, branding, marketing, real estate, finance, and leadership. But it's not just for business owners. It's for anyone curious about how things get built, what makes entrepreneurs tick, and what success actually costs.This show goes deeper than tactics. We cover marriage, fatherhood, health, risk, mindset, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with betting everything on yourself. Sometimes we bring on other operators and experts. Sometimes we just call it like it is.If you're building something, thinking about building something, or
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Jerry Brazie; CEO and Entrepreneur
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