PODCAST · business
The Quiet Work
by Matt Wis
Welcome to The Quiet Work — where I sit down with founders, operators, and quiet builders to explore what it really takes. Honest conversation about the work that matters.If you’re building something of your own, you’re in the right place.
Episodes
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EP. 103 | "I Don't Create the Culture. I Decide What's Tolerated." (Patrick Noonan, PLG)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-noonan-1a5aa831 https://plgwarehouse.com/ Patrick Noonan sold windows on straight commission for two years and hated every minute of it. Then a LinkedIn message pulled him into freight. He hated that too — for about six months. Then the CEO's nephew made an...
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EP. 102 | The Utility Isn't Your Enemy (Cody George, Blueprint Energy)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/codygeorgepe/ https://www.blueprintenergy.com/ Cody George was a kid watching his grandfather work at a drafting table covered in blueprints — projects all over the world. The man rode motorcycles across continents, flew airplanes, ran ultramarathons. When Cody had to...
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EP. 101 | "We're Not a Family. We're a Sports Team." (Edwin Fisher, AnA Sourcing)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwin-fisher-ana/ https://anasourcing.com/ Edwin Fisher started at his parents' company the day after he graduated high school. No college. He calls it Bernie University — named after his dad, who taught him sales from the ground up. He spent his first year at the…
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EP. 100 | He Was on Shark Tank. Then AI Happened. (Kevin Williams, AscendAI)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-williams-ascendai/ https://ascendlabs.ai/ Kevin Williams was building consumer brands, buying patents, selling in 50 countries, spending close to eight figures on Facebook ads — and then Apple's privacy changes nearly killed the whole operation. So he leaned into...
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EP. 99 | They Call Him Mr. Strategic
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richerich/ https://richerich.com/ Richard Richardson runs five businesses at once. Brand strategy, logistics, 3PL, distribution, and hospitality. He's been doing it for over 20 years and the nickname that stuck — Mr. Strategic — wasn't something he invented. His…
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EP. 98 | She Moved to France at 16. Built a Business in 5 Languages.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-chamberlin-the-bilingual-lantern/ https://www.thebilinguallantern.com/en Jennifer Chamberlin went to France at 14 for a 10-day homestay. The family gave her a ring when she arrived. She's still friends with them today — and the host mom is turning 80 this…
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EP. 97 | He Bought a 70-Year-Old Factory with Leaking Roofs — Then Built a Global Niche
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-smith-725508b/ https://www.vonco.com/ Keith Smith grew up doing paper routes and cleaning strip mall shops before eventually finding his way into flexible packaging at 18. Thirty years later he's the president, CEO, and owner of Vonco Products — a medical device...
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EP. 96 | Hard Skills Get You the Job. Human Skills Keep It. (w/ Mike Miles)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-j-miles/ https://www.milestone-leadership.com/blog Mike Miles spent 20 years at Microsoft. Led teams of 700 people across 11 countries. Helped launch Bing in 75 markets. Held two patents. And nearly burned out trying to take a company public before 9/11 ended that...
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EP. 95 | You Carried Your Burnout Into Your Business (w/ Candice Van Dertholen)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicevandertholen/ https://heal.me/candice Candice Van Dertholen spent years building other people's businesses — launching a YogaSix studio from four walls and a concept to 400 members, managing Anytime Fitness to 1,500 members, creating communities where people…
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EP. 94 | The FBI Said He Was on an ISIS Kill List
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomkirkham/ https://www.kirkhamirontech.com/ Tom Kirkham has been in cybersecurity for 26 years. He's seen everything from bragging rights hackers in the late 90s to an industrial-scale trillion-dollar criminal industry. But nothing changed his perspective quite like…
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EP. 93 | One Lawyer Running Seven Ventures at Once
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcsnyderman/ https://npoint.ventures/ At 17, Marc Snyderman and his brother rented a bay at his dad's dealership, made business cards that said "Exotic Care," and started picking up people's cars door-to-door to detail them. He says it would have been a nine-figure...
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EP. 92 | This AI Answers Your Phone at 3AM and Books the Job — CallTex Co-Founder
Connect with Casey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-purington-537103ab/ Website: https://www.usecalltex.com/ Casey Purington has spent 15 years obsessing over one thing: what happens when a customer calls a home service company. Most of the time — especially after hours — nothing good...
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EP. 91 | He Helped His Client Exit for €167M (Then Moved to the French Riviera)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-kennedy/ https://businessclubcotedazur.com/ Joshua Kennedy started his first business at 18. By his thirties, he'd helped a client grow a data center from a €100M dream to a €167M exit in two years. Then he packed up, moved to the French Riviera, and started…
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EP. 90 | Tinder for Hiring? How Two Siblings Built an AI Platform for Restaurants (Swob Co-Founders)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-florio-51397765/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderflorio/ https://www.swobapp.com/ Stephanie and Alex Florio weren't engineers. They were marketers — both working at agencies, both quietly dreaming of building something of their own. The idea hit Alex…
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EP. 89 | From State Championship Coach to Leadership Consultant (Nick Reich)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-reich05/ https://www.abundantempowerment.com/ Nick Reich built a state championship basketball team at a school that had never played a home game. Then he walked away from coaching forever. What he took with him was a question that's driven the last 15 years of…
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EP. 88 | You're Not Selling Software. You're Selling Trust. (Chordify CEO, Silicon Valley)
https://chordify.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenmorris/ Ken Morris left India, landed in Silicon Valley in 2000, and has spent the last 12 years building Chordify — a software engineering firm that helps startups and funded companies build products without burning through their runway. But...
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EP. 87 | From $70M to $9M in One Quarter — Then Back. The Tigo Energy Comeback Story (CMO)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jd-dillon/ Website: https://www.tigoenergy.com/ In Q2 of 2023, Tigo Energy hit almost $70 million in revenue. By Q4, it was under $9 million. JD Dillon, their Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, was in the room for all of it — the IPO, the...
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EP. 86 | The Dirty Secret Inside Your Dentist's Water Lines (Solmetex VP of Sales)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevecraig20/ Website: https://solmetex.com/ Most people walk into a dental office and never think twice about the water being used on them. Steve Craig says that's exactly the problem. As VP of Sales at Solmetex, Steve has spent decades in the dental…
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EP. 85 | He Started at $79/Month. Now He Has 500 Designers in 80 Countries (Penji.co Co-Founder)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/grzybowskij/ https://penji.co/ Jonathan Grzybowski didn't start with investors, a big team, or a fancy office. He started with a problem he couldn't solve — getting quality design done fast. So he built Penji. From charging $79/month to serving clients in 80+ countries...
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EP. 84 | Joy Wanichkul – Inner Peace, Beauty & Real Transformation
Connect with Joy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyvanichkul/ https://www.wellnessofjoy.com/ In this episode, I sit down with Joy Wanichkul, founder of Wellness of Joy and creator of the Intelligent Beauty Method. Joy went from being a top supermodel in Thailand to building multiple wellness...
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EP. 83 | How One Sensor Prevents Fuel Explosions and Saves Lives (D2 Inc.)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-fougere/ https://www.d-2.com/ In this episode, I sit down with Dean Fougere from D2 Incorporated, a defense contractor building critical technology used by the US military, NATO forces, and global energy companies. We break down: - The sensor technology used on US...
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EP. 82 | From Pharma to Devices to AI: 30 Years Inside Healthcare’s Real Game
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-butler-43medicaldevice/ In this episode, I sit down with Michael Butler, a serial entrepreneur and medical device operator with 30+ years of experience across pharma, devices, and healthcare innovation. We break down how the industry actually works behind the...
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EP. 81 | How Global 2000 Companies Should Evaluate Cyber Risk (Coalfire)
https://coalfire.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherkresge1/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefflmil/ In this episode of The Quiet Work Podcast, I sit down with Chris Kresge and Jeff Miller from Coalfire to talk about the high-stakes world of cybersecurity and how Global 2000 companies…
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Ep. 80 | Can Ethical Chocolate Actually Scale? (CEO of Alter Eco)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bearden-736821/ https://www.alterecofoods.com/ In this episode of The Quiet Work Podcast, I sit down with Keith Bearden — CEO of Alter Eco, private equity operating partner, and executive coach. We discuss: • Turnarounds and value creation • Climate conviction…
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EP. 79 | Nobody Cares. Work Harder. (CEO Mindset in Industrial America)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnbrooksiv/ http://wowtrailers.com In this episode of The Quiet Work Podcast, I sit down with Jonathan Brooks, CEO of Warehouse on Wheels. We talk about: • The invisible pressure inside the supply chain • Why most companies don’t plan for storage chaos • Acquiring...
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Ep. 78 | Why Successful Men Feel Empty After Hitting Their Goals (And What To Do Next)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanalexandersle/ Website: https://www.straightlineentrepreneur.... In this episode of The Quiet Work Podcast, I sit down with Jordan Alexander, entrepreneur, transformation coach, and founder of Straight Line Entrepreneur. We talk about why successful men feel empty...
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Ep. 77 | The Doer vs Planner Trap That Destroys Companies
Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-wagner-536717241/ In this episode of The Quiet Work Podcast, I sit down with David Wagner — entrepreneur, systems thinker, and VP of Technology inside a private equity-backed manufacturing organization. We talk about leadership, systems…
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Ep. 76 | AI Didn’t Break Your Business. Your Operations Did.
Virtual Workshop: https://metaexperts.com/free-leadership-alignment-workshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncrabtree/ http://metaops.com In this episode of The Quiet Work Podcast, I sit down with Ron Crabtree, Founder and CEO of MetaOps. Ron has spent over four decades inside operations, supply...
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Ep. 75 | Why 95% of AI Projects Fail and How BrainCX Gets It Right
https://braincx.ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tariqalinur/ In this episode of The Quiet Work Podcast, I sit down with Tariq Alinur, CEO of BrainCX, to unpack what most companies get wrong about AI-driven customer experience. This is not a conversation about hype or replacing people. It’s about...
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Ep. 74 | Building a Franchise That Helps Seniors Stay Independent
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davepazgan/ https://www.liftology.com/ Liftology is a home mobility service built to help older adults and people with disabilities stay safe, independent, and confident in their own homes. In this episode of The Quiet Work Podcast, I sit down with Dave Pazgan, founder...
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Ep. 73 | From Bouncy Castles to Manufacturing. How Matt Faizey Built Businesses Under Pressure
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-faizey-a70598383/ https://loopsuite.ai/ https://shieldmfg.co.uk/ In this episode of The Quiet Work Podcast, I sit down with Matthew Faizey, a UK entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience building real businesses. We talk through his journey. From early…
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Ep. 72 | How a Laid-Off Engineer Built a Baseball Product Used in the MLB
https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-first-5b2973281/ http://baseballthumbguard.com https://www.baseballthumbguard.com/community/blog/baseball-thumb-guard https://www.instagram.com/thumbpro_baseball/ Craig First invented a baseball product in his basement. Today, MLB players use it on the field. In...
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Ep. 71 | Jill Lublin on Publicity, Visibility, and Getting Media Attention Without a PR Agency
Connect with Jill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilllublin/ Jill's Website: https://jilllublin.com/ Jumpstart Your Publicity: https://jilllublin.com/guide/ Monthly Kindness Circle: https://jilllublin.com/kindnesscircles/ In this episode of the Quiet Work Podcast, I sit down with Jill Lublin, a...
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Ep. 70 | Eddie DeAngelis on Business Funding, Credit Strategy, and Building Qualifi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/-edward-deangelis-ceo-qualifi-llc/ http://goqualifi.com In this episode of The Quiet Work Podcast, I sit down with Eddie DeAngelis, CEO of Qualifi. We talk about the real mechanics of business funding, why founders misunderstand credit, and how financing decisions…
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Ep. 69 | Nathan Chaney on Building Supply Chaney, Networking &Turning Experience Into a Media Brand
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanchaney/ https://supplychaney.com/ Nathan Chaney has spent 15 years in logistics across SEVA, PepsiCo, Crane Worldwide Logistics, Mainfreight, Texas Instruments, and autonomous trucking before launching Supply Chaney, a growing media and networking platform for…
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Ep. 68 | The Southern Domestic Diva: Red Lipstick. Pecan Pies. $4M Brand.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allie-williamson-1a559b42/ https://www.instagram.com/southerndomesticdiva/ https://southerndomesticdiva.com/ Allie Williamson — known online as The Southern Domestic Diva — built a multimillion-dollar cleaning company out of her garage using one thing most businesses...
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Ep. 67 | How Randy Peyser Helps Authors Land Traditional Book Deals and Get Published
https://authoronestop.com/ Randy Peyser has helped authors land deals with publishers like Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, McGraw-Hill, and Wiley. She breaks down how acquisitions really work, why publishers insist on strong platform and engagement, and how outcome-driven titles win...
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Ep. 66 | Terri Braun on Kids, Confidence, and How Movement Shapes the Mind (the Kidokinetics story)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-braun-72292521/ https://www.kidokinetics.com/ Terri Braun is the Founder and CEO of Kidokinetics, a national franchise that helps children build confidence, strength, and coordination through movement. What began as a local passion in South Africa became a…
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Ep. 65 | Matthew Schneider on Real Estate Data, Smart Cities, and the Future of the Built World
https://www.linkedin.com/in/realmattschneider https://www.building.inc/ Matthew Schneider is the Founder and CEO of Building Inc., a technology company transforming how real estate developers organize, verify, and activate data. A true Gen Z entrepreneur, Matthew is helping the built world move…
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Ep. 64 | Frank Rieger on Building Las Vegas’ Top Solar Company and 16 Years in Clean Energy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-rieger-88946179/ http://www.solup.com/ Frank Rieger is the Founder and CEO of Sol-Up, Las Vegas’ largest locally owned solar company. Originally from Berlin, Frank left the software world in 2009 to start a renewable energy company in the middle of the desert —...
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Ep. 63 | Lance Queen on Family, Leadership & Building Wild Construction Into a Nashville Powerhouse
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-queen-a4183086/ https://www.wildbuilding.com/ Lance Queen is the Director of Operations at Wild Building Construction, a Tennessee-based general contractor specializing in civil and heavy construction. What started as a family trade became a lifelong passion —…
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Ep. 62 | Dr. Kathryn Messegee on Decentralization, Freedom, and Building the Future of Web3
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gurukathryn/ https://geodechain.com/ Dr. Kathryn Messegee is the founder of Geode, a decentralized Layer 1 blockchain with a native suite of apps designed to set humanity free. Before entering the world of blockchain, she served as a DARPA program manager, built…
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Ep. 61| David Oppman on Building a Private Jet Brokerage & Mastering the Art of Client Relationships
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-oppman-aviation/ https://oppflightcharter.com David Oppman is the founder of Opp Flight Charter, a private jet brokerage dedicated to providing a seamless, concierge-level experience for high-net-worth travelers. With years of experience in the aviation industry,...
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Ep. 60 | Mike Salvaggio on 20 Years of SEO, AI Search, and Building an Agency That Lasts
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesalvaggio https://seobrand.com Mike Salvaggio is the CEO and co-founder of SEO Brand, a digital marketing agency celebrating over 20 years in business. Since 2005, Mike and his team have been helping brands grow through SEO, CRO, and data-driven digital strategy. In...
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Ep. 58 | Thierry Arys Ruiz on Gold-Backed Money and the Future of Decentralized Finance
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joethierryarysruiz/ https://agau.io/ Thierry Arys Ruiz is the founder and CEO of AGAU.io, a Swiss-based company redefining money through gold- and silver-backed tokens. By merging precious metals with blockchain technology, AGAU allows individuals and corporations to...
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Ep. 57 |Cameron Parker on Private Aviation, Client Relationships, and the Business of Jet Management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/camlparker/ Cameron Parker is the Director of Aviation Sales at Jet Access, a leading aviation company providing charter, management, maintenance, and acquisition services for jet owners nationwide. In this episode of The Quiet Work Podcast, Cameron shares what it…
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Ep. 56 | Elan Divon on Emotional Intelligence, Soft Skills, and the Future of Education
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elan-divon/ https://divonacademy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/divon_academy/ Elan Divon is an author, educator, and founder of Divon Academy and ElevateU. His work focuses on helping companies, universities, and young professionals build the soft skills that AI can’t...
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Ep. 55 | Sean Dowdell on Building Club Tattoo, 30 Years of Branding & Future of the Tattoo Industry
https://clubtattoo.com https://www.instagram.com/sean_dowdell/?hl=en Sean Dowdell is the founder of Club Tattoo, launched in 1995 in Tempe, Arizona. What started as a side hustle with his bandmates has grown into 12 locations nationwide under The Tattoo Partners. From guerrilla marketing with...
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Ep. 54 | Kevin Stuart on Family Business, 85+ Franchises, and Building a National Brand
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-stuart-742800153/ https://bloominblinds.com Kevin Stuart is the youngest of three brothers running Bloomin’ Blinds, a family business turned national franchise with 85+ locations. What started in a garage with their mom 30 years ago has become a fast-growing...
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Ep. 53 | From Coast Guard to Master Trainer: Sergio Cortez on Building Safer, Smarter Electricians
In this episode of The Quiet Work Podcast, I sit down with Sergio “El Profe” Cortez — founder of Surge Electrical Training. With over 30 years in the field, from Coast Guard electrician to national trainer, Sergio shares how he’s shaping the next generation of safe, skilled, and certified...
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Welcome to The Quiet Work — where I sit down with founders, operators, and quiet builders to explore what it really takes. Honest conversation about the work that matters.If you’re building something of your own, you’re in the right place.
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