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The Mark Haney Podcast
by The Mark Haney Podcast
Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and media personality who has founded or funded a portfolio of 30+ Sacramento-based companies across various industries including: new media, tech, consumer products, real estate, construction, transportation, distribution, and security. Mark's accomplishments include successfully exiting a Rocklin, CA based enterprise that maintained hundreds of employees and generated over $200M in annual revenues. Having scaled the entrepreneurial mountain and achieved many of his lifelong dreams, Mark has turned his attention and resources to helping entrepreneurs succeed. He is currently CEO for HaneyBiz, an investment platform he designed to help entrepreneurs be entrepreneurs by providing one-stop access to capital, expertise, and a strong community. When Mark is not company building, he can be found in his studio igniting the Entrepreneurial Revolution as host of The Mark Haney Show podcast and radio program. Mark also serves
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Ryan Micheletti: Why Veterans Could Lead America’s Next Tech Renaissance
What if some of America’s best future entrepreneurs and leaders are already being trained inside the U.S. military? Ryan Micheletti is a military veteran, entrepreneur, startup ecosystem builder, and Co-Founder and General Partner of The Veteran Fund, a venture capital firm investing in…
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The Questions Most Business Owners Aren’t Asking | Justin Leech
What if the biggest opportunities in your business aren’t about finding better answers—but asking better questions? Justin Leech, founder of Curiosity Benefits Consulting, joins Mark Haney to talk about entrepreneurship, employee benefits, healthcare innovation, and why digging deeper can uncover...
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Why Sacramento’s Next Decade Could Be Its Biggest Yet | Bryan Flaherty
Sacramento business, entrepreneurship, downtown development, AI, real estate and the future of local media are all changing fast. Bryan Flaherty, Publisher & Market President of the Sacramento Business Journal, joins Mark for a wide-ranging conversation about the biggest stories shaping the...
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How to Communicate Under Pressure | CBS Sacramento’s Tony Lopez
In this episode, we sit down with CBS Sacramento news anchor Tony Lopez to talk about communicating under pressure, public speaking, and the changing media landscape. Drawing on more than 35 years in television news, Tony shares how he stays calm during breaking news, handles unexpected moments...
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COVID Nearly Shut Down Tipsy Putt. Now He Wants 50 Locations.
Brandon Robinson opened Tipsy Putt's first location in downtown Sacramento on November 1, 2019. Four months later, the world shut down. He'd already built and sold a multi-state med spa chain. He'd discovered an indoor mini golf bar in Kirkland, Washington on a packed Monday night and written a...
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Fatherhood, Finance & Patriotism: Jay Ezzell on Family, Freedom and Building Wealth
Jay Ezzell joins the Fatherhood, Finance and Patriotism series for a conversation about raising a strong family, building financial discipline, and appreciating the freedom and opportunity that make America worth protecting. Jay is the Founder and Managing Director of Natoma Wealth, where he…
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Most Millionaires Get This Wrong About Success
Success is not just about money. In this episode of the Fatherhood, Finance and Patriotism series, Brad Frisk shares a powerful way to think about life priorities through what he calls the four cups framework: faith, family, business, and health. For entrepreneurs, fathers, and high achievers…
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Pitch Decks Are Dead? Meet Pitch Protocol
AI-agent technology is changing startup fundraising, and Pitch Protocol is building a fundraising platform designed for the next era of venture capital. In this episode, Mark Haney sits down with Rick Spencer and Josh May from Growth Factory Ventures to talk about Pitch Protocol, an…
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D1 Football Player Reveals How He Day Traded His Way to $100K
Achieving six figure trading results at 19 years old requires more than luck. In this episode, Alan Cordano breaks down the trading strategy, discipline, and risk-taking mindset that helped him go from $300 in his bank account to over $100,000 in prop firm trading payouts. Alan is a former…
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Presence Over Proximity: Colin Roe's Challenge to Dads
Distraction is everywhere. Our attention span is getting shorter. And mindfulness may be one of the most important skills a father, leader, or entrepreneur can practice today. In this episode of the Fatherhood, Finance and Patriotism series, Colin Roe shares a powerful reminder: proximity does…
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Invest in Family: Ray Cordano on Fatherhood, Finance & Patriotism
Invest in family first. Ray Cordano built wealth through real estate, entrepreneurship, and a contrarian approach to life — but his biggest investment has always been his time with his family. In this episode of the Fatherhood, Finance and Patriotism series, Ray shares how reading Rich Dad Poor…
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Building a Safer Future: DA Morgan Gire, Sheriff Wayne Woo, and Mayor Dave Bass on Public Trust
The District Attorney’s office, local security, police leadership, and the fight against crime all play a major role in whether a community feels safe enough for families, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods to thrive. In this episode, we sit down with Placer County District Attorney Morgan...
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Fatherhood, Finance & Patriotism: The Conversation Every Man Needs to Have Right Now
Fatherhood, finance, and patriotism — three things that shape how families are built, how futures are protected, and how communities stay strong. This conversation with Marcus Haney launches a new series centered on the values that matter most: showing up as a father, taking responsibility for…
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Small Business Owner Takes on Congress | Real Solutions, No Talking Points
Robby Morin, owner of Lux Powder Coat and candidate for U.S. Congress, joins the show for a candid conversation about housing, healthcare, energy, taxes, small business, and government accountability. Coming from different political perspectives, the conversation stays focused on what actually...
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Multifamily Investing: The Market Shift Nobody’s Talking About (Down 30%)
Multifamily real estate is down ~30% — and it may be a bigger reset than 2008. So is this a crash… or the best buying opportunity in years? In this episode, we sit down with Forrest Jinks (Founder & CEO of Altus Equity Group) to break down what’s really happening in the real estate market and...
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Cancer Drug vs Chemotherapy: 90% vs 10% in Early Test
What if cancer could be treated without destroying the rest of your body? In this episode, biotech founder Brad Niles (CEO of ARIZ Precision Medicine) breaks down a potential breakthrough in cancer treatment—one that targets cancer cells with precision instead of the “poison everything” approach…
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She Lost Her Million-Dollar Business After 22 Years… Then Rebuilt Everything
Shari Fitzpatrick built one of the most iconic gifting brands in America—Shari’s Berries—from a $1,500 credit card in her apartment. What started as a simple idea turned into a multi-million-dollar national brand. Then… she lost it all. After 22 years of building her company, Shari faced one of…
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Buy Businesses, Don't Build Them | $75M in Acquisitions
In this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked strategies in entrepreneurship: buying businesses instead of starting them. Kasey Cotulla, owner of Delta Print Group, built a $65M+ company (on track for $75M+) not by launching startups—but by acquiring and scaling existing businesses...
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What It Really Takes to Build a Custom Dream Home
What does it really take to build a custom dream home? In this episode, we sit down with Paul and Rachel Hills—award-winning designers and builders behind some of the most impressive high-end custom homes in Northern California, Tahoe, and beyond. From architecture and construction to interior...
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The #1 Mistake Founders Make…..Trying to Do It Alone
Entrepreneurship can feel like you’re on an island—but the truth is, you don’t have to build alone. In this episode, Thom Schildmeyer shares why building relationships is one of the most powerful advantages an entrepreneur can have. We dive into the real role of networking—not just collecting...
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They Said No… Now Universities Are Using It
They told him it couldn’t be done… but Mathew Magno built a company that’s transforming how cities, universities, and hospitals manage parking. In this episode, the Co-Founder and CEO of Japa shares how his frustration with spending 20–30 minutes searching for parking turned into a smart parking...
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Sacramento Capital Is Waking Up | Inside NorCal AngelCon and the Rise of Angel Investing
Angel investors are playing an increasingly important role in startup funding, raising capital, and supporting entrepreneurship—especially for people interested in investing for beginners and learning how early-stage investing really works. In this episode, Monique Brown and Cameron Law discuss…
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The $2 Billion Question: Can Drones Replace Missiles?
Defense technology is advancing rapidly, and the rise of the autonomous drone is at the center of the latest wave of military innovation. In this conversation with Jeffrey Wright and Alistair Xhayet of SplashOne, we explore how new startups are rethinking aerial combat and the economics of modern...
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Meet the 6th Grader Making Millions of Impressions and Giving to Charity
A 6th grader’s video clip recently went viral, racking up over 11 million views across social media. Henry McCarley, known online as @HeyHenryTV , saw his platform take off after posting a behind the scenes look at packaging orders from one of his Whatnot live streams. What started as a simple...
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The US Now Pays More in Debt Interest Than Defense. What Happens Next?
Debt service is now consuming a massive share of the federal budget — and that has serious implications for economics, the broader economy, and how we think about long-term budgeting in America. In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, economist and wealth manager Sanjay Varshney breaks down…
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Selling a Preschool: The Anxiety, The Process, The Reality
On the show today, Zach and Lisa Hansen share what it really takes to sell a preschool in California. From the mandatory 30 day notice to families and staff to the emotional weight of announcing a deal before it is fully complete, this is the real story behind a business exit. Zach and Lisa built...
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Scaling From Zero to $25M | The Battle Inside This Roofing Company
In this insightful discussion, Vazgen Dallakyan, co-founder of Cobex Construction Group, shares valuable insights into achieving significant business development and real-world growth. He breaks down how Cobex reached an impressive $25 million in annual revenue across six locations, offering...
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She Lost Everything—Then Created a Movement to Give Dying Patients Their Best Day Ever
In this episode, Catrina Simbe-Geriak shares the story behind the creation of Tyler’s Grace Foundation, a mission born from a critical meeting where the conversation shifted to home care and the difficult reality of dying. Our discussion explores the profound moments experienced by patients,...
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He Built a $50M ADU Business at 28 — and Says Prayer Fueled the Breakthrough
What does winning look like to you? “The best businesses are built on a good idea and solid strategic planning.” In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, Ivan Katrenyak — CEO of IMKAT Homes, one of California’s leading ADU builders — explains why both idea and execution matter, and why neither…
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Blind Engineer Builds Life-Saving Technology & Businesses | James Kubel
Even after losing his sight, this visionary still paints a vivid mental picture for every project he touches. In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, James Kubel, founder of JK Engineering and Electric, explains his unique approach to design — from “graphic design” and product design to complex...
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The Strategy Behind Family Fortunes That Never Disappear
Building wealth is one thing. Making it last—for your family, your business, and the next generation - is something entirely different. In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, Mark sits down with Jay Ezzell and Alec Fisher of Natoma Wealth, a locally owned fiduciary wealth management firm built...
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The Backyard Advantage: Big Ideas, Real Wins & The Future of Entrepreneurship | Year-End Compilation
This episode closes out an incredible year on The Mark Haney Show with a special year-in-review compilation — highlighting the conversations, ideas, and people that made it such a meaningful season. As part of our ongoing 10-year anniversary celebration, we look back on a year defined by growth,...
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Action Over Perfection: Why Momentum Beats Waiting
In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, entrepreneur and author Daniel Baarns—founder of Baarns Detailing—shares the mindset behind his book Just Start and why action beats perfection every time. Daniel wrote Just Start to challenge the fear, overthinking, and perfectionism that keep so many…
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Restoring Confidence, Teamwork, and Character in Youth Sports
Kids today don’t just need places to play — they need positive environments where they can learn, compete, and grow. That’s what the National Academy of Athletics is trying to restore. In this episode, CEO Aaron Locks and Area Captain Marcus Tolibas break down how their talk.teach.PLAY!® method...
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They Built Underwater Cars?! Inside the Family Behind Sub Sea Systems
Dive into the incredible story of Sub Sea Systems — a family-owned company in Northern California that creates some of the most innovative underwater attractions in the world. In this episode, Mark Haney sits down with Jim Mayfield and the next generation of leaders — Hannah de Bie, Kyle…
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From Garage Startup to Global Wellness Brand: The Rise of Plunge with Ryan Duey
Today on The Mark Haney Show, we sit down with Ryan Duey — Co-Founder & CEO of Plunge — the Sacramento-built wellness company that went from a garage prototype during COVID to one of the fastest-growing cold-plunge and sauna brands in the world. In this episode, Ryan walks us through: 🔥 The...
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He Sold His Jet Ski Startup…Now He’s Replacing Plywood With Recycled Plastic
Meet Jordan Darling, a serial entrepreneur whose journey spans from building the first electric stand-up jet ski to disrupting the $200B building materials industry with his new company, Supersede. In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, Jordan shares how he turned his early passion for…
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Special Operations Association of America (SOAA): The Mission Never Ends
Today, on Veteran’s Day, we’re honoring the men and women who never stopped serving. In this conversation, we sit down with Jeremy Thompson and Ian Boeye from the Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) — an organization fighting to ensure America’s elite warfighters are never forgotten,...
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If You Own a Yard, You Need This: YardPro Founder Arik Levy
What if you actually knew where every sprinkler line, valve box, tree, drain, wire, and irrigation zone was on your property? That’s the problem that Arik Levy set out to solve when he built YardPro — a GPS-based property mapping and maintenance app designed for homeowners, landscapers, and...
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Why Sac State Is Acting More Like a Startup Than a University
Sacramento State is thinking differently — and it’s changing the game for the entire region. In this conversation, Mike Reza, Vice President for University Advancement at Sacramento State, shares how the university is taking an entrepreneurial approach to higher education. From fundraising and...
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Why Placer County Is BOOMING: Here’s Why!
Placer County isn’t just growing — it’s thriving. In this episode, Supervisor Bonnie Gore breaks down what’s fueling that momentum: strong local businesses, great schools, strategic leadership, and a community that actually shows up for one another. This conversation dives deep into what makes…
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AI Is Rewriting Marketing: How to Be Found When No One Googles Anymore
AI is completely changing how people find and engage with brands — and traditional marketing strategies aren’t enough anymore. In this episode, I sit down with Josh Hanosh, VP at Three29, to unpack how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and new AI tools are reshaping marketing, search…
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Bite Down on the Mouthpiece: How Dr. Luke Wood Is Transforming Sac State
This week on The Mark Haney Show, I sat down with Dr. Luke Wood, President of Sacramento State, and I’ll tell you — this conversation will change how you think about higher education. Dr. Wood isn’t just running a university. He’s rebuilding what college looks like. Under his leadership, Sac…
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How to Sell Your Company for Maximum Value (w/ Bradley Frisk)
Thinking about selling your company — now or in the next few years? In this episode, Bradley Frisk (Cypress Creek Capital Group / Raymond James) lays out the full exit playbook every founder should hear before taking a call from a buyer. We cover: • Prep that creates real enterprise value (often...
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From CIA to AI: Brian Raymond’s Journey Building Unstructured.io into a GenAI Powerhouse
What does it take to go from CIA officer to founder of one of the world’s fastest-growing AI startups? In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, I sit down with Brian Raymond, Founder & CEO of Unstructured.io, to unpack his remarkable story and the explosive growth of his company. • Brian’s journey...
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How Can Everyone Visit Tahoe and Keep It Beautiful?
Amy Berry, CEO of the Tahoe Fund, shares how her team is driving sustainability at Lake Tahoe through innovative partnerships and community support. The Tahoe Fund has raised $30M in private donations to unlock $200M+ in public funding, fueling projects that protect the lake, improve access, and...
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Inside the Capital Cup: Sacramento’s $20M Charity Golf Showdown
Donation Link: https://capitalcup.mightycause.com/event/L5investments-2025 The L5 Investments Capital Cup isn’t your average golf tournament — it’s Sacramento’s Ryder Cup–style showdown where 32 business leaders compete head-to-head while raising millions for local charities. Now in its 11th…
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AI Robots Powering the Future of Solar Farms
In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, I sit down with Derek Chase, founder of OnSight Technology and now VP of Robotics & AI at Nextracker, following OnSight’s recent acquisition. Derek reveals how his team developed AI-powered robots that are changing the way we manage solar farms—from...
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Are We Living in an AI Hype Bubble Right Now?
Is AI already in a bubble, or are we just in the first inning of something bigger than the internet, railroads, or electricity? This is Episode 3 in our continuing series on artificial intelligence and venture capital, where Rick Spencer and Ali Mackani join the conversation to explore the AI…
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Why Your Brain Has Secret Super Highways!
Your brain is wired for greatness—you just have to find the right highway. In this episode, Melissa Ortiz, Founder & CEO of Activate Human Capital Group, reveals how our brains are built with natural talent pathways—what she calls super highways. By age 15, these highways are already paved. The...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and media personality who has founded or funded a portfolio of 30+ Sacramento-based companies across various industries including: new media, tech, consumer products, real estate, construction, transportation, distribution, and security. Mark's accomplishments include successfully exiting a Rocklin, CA based enterprise that maintained hundreds of employees and generated over $200M in annual revenues.
Having scaled the entrepreneurial mountain and achieved many of his lifelong dreams, Mark has turned his attention and resources to helping entrepreneurs succeed. He is currently CEO for HaneyBiz, an investment platform he designed to help entrepreneurs be entrepreneurs by providing one-stop access to capital, expertise, and a strong community. When Mark is not company building, he can be found in his studio igniting the Entrepreneurial Revolution as host of The Mark Haney Show podcast and radio program.
Mark also serves
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