Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast 2.0
by Richard Kaufman
Interviewing high performers and people that have struggled through difficulties and still came out on top.. These people will inspire you to hit all your goals and live the life you desire. Definitely needed for those interested in self help like myself. Please listen,subscribe,share and leave a comment thank you 🙏
Episodes
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The Mission Doesn’t End: Team RWB Founder LTC Mike Erwin
THE WAR MAY BE OVER… BUT FOR MANY VETERANS, THE HARDEST BATTLE IS JUST BEGINNING. What happens when you take off the uniform, lose your tribe, and suddenly feel like you’ve lost your purpose? For many veterans, coming home isn’t the end of the battle. It’s the beginning of an entirely different...
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How To Build An Unbreakable Mindset With Croix Sather
THEY SAID HE MIGHT NEVER WALK AGAIN. HE WENT ON TO RUN ACROSS AMERICA! WHAT IF THE ONLY THING STANDING BETWEEN YOU AND GREATNESS IS YOUR MINDSET? At just 14 years old, Croix Sather was nearly killed by a drunk driver. Years later, he ran 100 marathons in 100 days and conquered Death Valley! In…
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AI Is Changing Business FOREVER! Are You Ready? With Jeffrey Ross
AI IS CHANGING EVERYTHING. WILL YOU ADAPT OR GET LEFT BEHIND? The future of entrepreneurship is being rewritten by Artificial Intelligence. The question is, are you ready? On this game-changing episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, host Richard Kaufman sits down with Jeffrey Ross,...
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What Is REAL Leadership? Lessons From A 3 Star General
RANK DOESN’T MAKE YOU A LEADER. CHARACTER DOES! What does TRUE leadership look like when lives are on the line? Is leadership about the rank on your chest, the title on your business card, or the number of people who report to you? Or is it about something much deeper? 🎙️ On this powerful…
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AI Can Copy Your Content, But It Can’t Copy YOU With Henry Sims
AI CAN COPY YOUR CONTENT… BUT IT CAN’T COPY YOUR IDENTITY. Artificial intelligence is changing business faster than most people can keep up with, but what happens to YOUR brand when everyone has access to the same AI tools? On this episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down...
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How To Start Over And Win With Max Konan
HOW TO START OVER AND WIN 🏆 | MAX KONAN What do you do when life takes away the plan you thought you were supposed to follow? You start over. On this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with author, entrepreneur, speaker, and CEO Max Konan, a man whose life…
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Is Franchising Right For You With Jeff Shafritz
IS FRANCHISING RIGHT FOR YOU? What if the fastest path to business ownership isn’t starting from scratch? On this episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, host Richard Kaufman sits down with franchise expert and Franchise Guidance founder Jeff Shafritz to answer a question thousands…
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How To Buy Back Your Time With George Rivera
WHAT IF THE BUSINESS YOU BUILT TO GIVE YOU FREEDOM… IS ACTUALLY STEALING YOUR LIFE? On this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and creator of the Buy Back Time Formula, George Rivera, to talk about something every entrepreneur,...
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How To Take Your Business To The Next Level With Chris Larsen
HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR BUSINESS, INCOME, AND LIFE TO THE NEXT LEVEL? On this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with Chris Larsen, founder of Next-Level Income, to talk about what it really takes to stop thinking small, build wealth, create...
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Private Money: His Bank Said NO, Then He Raised $2.15 MILLION with Jay Conner
THE BANK SAID NO, SO HE FOUND $2.15 MILLION SOMEWHERE ELSE. What happens when you have real estate deals ready to close…and suddenly the bank cuts you off? You find another way. On this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with Jay Conner, The Private Money...
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The Social Security MISTAKE That Could Cost You BIG ! With Russ Gaiser & Mike Hoeflich
ARE YOU MAKING A SIX-FIGURE SOCIAL SECURITY MISTAKE? 💰 Most Americans spend decades building their retirement, but one Social Security decision could impact their income for the rest of their lives. On this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with Social...
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Operation K9 Beethoven (Why Get A Service Dog) With Brian Reyngoudt
🐾 They Rescue Dogs. They Save Heroes. | Brian Reyngoudt | Operation K9 Beethoven What happens when you rescue a dog… and that dog rescues a veteran right back? In this unforgettable episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with Brian Reyngoudt, Co-Founder…
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How To “TELL A BETTER STORY” With Jim Burgoon
What if the story you’ve been telling yourself is the very thing holding you back? In this unforgettable episode of the Vertical Momentum Podcast, I sit down with military veteran, certified leadership coach, author, and host of The Unshakable Life Podcast, Jim Burgoon, to discuss his powerful…
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How To “BUY YOUR FREEDOM” With Author Sterling Seizert
Can you really buy your freedom instead of waiting decades to retire? In this eye-opening episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with Sterling Seizert—former U.S. Army Green Beret Intelligence Sergeant, entrepreneur, investor, and author of Buy Your…
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How To Become A High Ticket Closer With Joseph Graham
Master the Art of High-Ticket Sales with Joseph Graham What separates an average salesperson from an elite high-ticket closer? In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, host Richard Kaufman sits down with award-winning sales leader, sales coach, and podcast host Joseph...
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From Burnout To Purpose With Author Scott Lackey
What if burnout isn’t your breaking point… but your wake-up call? In this unforgettable episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with Army veteran, entrepreneur, Ironman athlete, inventor, and author Scott Lackey to explore how life’s greatest setbacks can become the...
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How To Heal Your Trauma With Lillian Eve Moore
How do you heal from trauma without letting it define the rest of your life? What if the anxiety, fear, self-doubt, relationship struggles, or emotional pain you’ve been carrying aren’t signs that you’re broken, but evidence that your nervous system has been stuck in survival mode? In this…
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RESILIENT: The 7 Pillar System For Peak Performance On Demand With Jason Alan Bohrer
ARE YOU BURNING OUT? What if the stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout you’re experiencing aren’t signs of weakness, but signals from a nervous system that’s been stuck in survival mode for far too long? In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits...
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What Is CEO Freedom? With Rajesh Nagjee
What if the business you’ve sacrificed so much to build is actually costing you the very freedom you set out to achieve? In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with CEO mentor Rajesh Nagjee to uncover the truth about CEO Freedom, how to stop being the...
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How To Scale Your Business With High Performance Coach Jens Nielsen
Success doesn’t happen by accident, it happens through discipline, clarity, and the courage to become the person your dreams require. In this powerhouse episode of the Vertical Momentum Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with Business Advisor, entrepreneur, and Certified High Performance Coach…
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How To Scale Your Small Business With CEO Phillip Krough
Most people dream about building a successful business. Very few are willing to survive what it actually takes to scale one. In this powerhouse episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with entrepreneur and Source It Local CEO Phillip Krough for a raw and...
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How To Find Clarity In Your Life With Author Pratiqk Jaani
Sometimes the biggest battle in life isn’t money, success, or status… it’s finding CLARITY. In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur, author and mentor Pratiqk Jaani, a leader who has impacted hundreds of businesses and lives through...
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How To Crush It Like A Special Operator With Jared “PEACHES” Pietras
What does it really take to operate at an elite level when lives are on the line, pressure is crushing, and failure is not an option? In this absolutely powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with Air Force Combat Controller and Special Operations leader Jared...
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How To Build A Successful Business With Rei Vardi
What does it really take to build a successful business from nothing? In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, CEO Rei Vardi shares his incredible journey from sleeping in a minivan and losing investors to building a thriving national EV company from a college dorm...
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How To Transform Your Real Estate Future With Rod Khleif
What would you do if you built millions… and then lost it all overnight? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Rod Khleif, a real estate powerhouse who owned over 2,000 properties, lost tens of millions during the 2008 crash, and came back stronger than ever to rebuild a massive multifamily...
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How To Level Up Your Life With Jim Burgoon
In this powerful episode, I sit down with leadership coach and podcast host Jim Burgoon to unpack what it really takes to level up your life, from the inside out. Jim, a transformational coach and creator of The Unshakable Life has spent over 20 years helping leaders break free from burnout,...
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How To Reclaim Your Home, Health And Happiness With Executive Coach Mitchell Osmond
This one isn’t surface-level. I sat down with executive coach and The Dad Nation Podcast host Mitchell Osmond, and we went straight into the fire. Trauma. Addiction. Broken moments. Funerals that force you to face your own legacy. The kind of truths most men avoid… but desperately need. This is a...
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How To Become TENACIOUS With Author Scott Scovill
What if the only thing standing between you and success… is your willingness to stay in the fight? In this powerful episode, author and entrepreneur Scott Scovill, who went from rock bottom to working with icons like Garth Brooks and The Rolling Stones, breaks down what it truly means to be...
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How To Avoid And Overcome Burnout With Executive Coach John Mollura
You’re not tired… you’re burned out from chasing things that don’t actually matter. In this powerful episode, John Mollura—former NASA leader turned executive coach, reveals why high performers crash, how burnout silently destroys your momentum, and the exact mindset shifts needed to take your…
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How To Become An Amazing Speaker With TEDx Coach Kevin McIntyre
What does it really take to become an unforgettable speaker? In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, host Richard Kaufman sits down with Kevin McIntyre, Ph.D., ECC , TEDx coach, professional speaker, professor of business communication at Georgia State University…
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How To Protect Your Assets With Rondi Lambeth
What if the reason most entrepreneurs struggle financially isn’t lack of income, but lack of strategy? In this powerful episode, I sit down with financial strategist and Fortress Credit Pro founder Rondi Lambeth, a former firefighter and Army National Guard medevac crew chief who has helped over...
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How To Avoid Burnout With TEDx Speaker Bianca Best
Burnout is quietly destroying the focus, health, and leadership potential of high performers everywhere, but it doesn’t have to. In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and leadership expert Bianca Best shares how ambitious...
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How To Double Your Income And Free Time With David Ian Wood
What if you could double your income and reclaim your time at the same time? In this powerful episode, high-performance coach David Ian Wood shares the mindset shifts, focus strategies, and bold decisions entrepreneurs must make to increase revenue without sacrificing freedom. If you’re ready to...
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The Psychology Of Money With Natalia Zacharin CEO Of Inc 5000 Zacharin Consulting
The Psychology Of Money. From earning $7 an hour as an invoice clerk to building an Inc. 5000-recognized consulting firm, Natalia Zacharin proves that wealth starts in the mind before it shows up in the bank. In this powerful episode, we unpack the psychology behind money, profit, and...
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Why EQ Is More Important Than IQ With Dr Melissa Robinson Winemiller
What if the real key to leadership, influence, and long-term success isn’t how smart you are, but how well you understand people? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Melissa Robinson Winemiller international bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of EQ via Empathy, to break down...
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The Future Of AI With Donovan Rittenbach Jr
In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Donovan Rittenbach Jr a serial entrepreneur, AI marketing strategist, and author of Prompt Virtuoso, to unpack The Rise and Fall of AI. With nearly three decades of experience in programming, copywriting, and digital transformation—and having...
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How To Reinvent Yourself With JR Butler
In this episode, I sit down with JR Butler Founder & CEO of The Shift Group, to break down how elite athletes and military veterans can translate discipline, resilience, and coachability into high-performance careers. From mindset shifts to leadership, sales, and life after the uniform, JR…
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Bullied Behind Bars: A Gay, Christian, Trump Supporter Goes To Prison
In this raw and unforgettable episode, Richard sits down with Matt Melvin author of Bullied Behind Bars, who shares the brutal reality of what he endured while incarcerated and the inner transformation that followed. Matt opens up about bullying, identity, faith, mental health, and how one...
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How To Become Unstuck With Todd Hagopian
Feeling stuck isn’t a lack of motivation,it’s a system failure. In this powerful episode, Richard sits down with Todd Hagopian as the “Stagnation Assassin,” a business transformation expert who has helped generate billions in shareholder value, doubled and exited his own manufacturing company…
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From Navy SEAL To CEO With Jeff Gonzales
From Navy SEAL to CEO What does it take to transition from the elite world of Navy SEALs to becoming a successful CEO, without losing purpose, discipline, or identity? In this powerful episode, Jeff L. Gonzales, former Navy SEAL, combat veteran, and founder & CEO of Trident Concepts, shares how…
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No More Mr Nice Guy, Reclaiming Real Masculinity With McKenzie Beeby
Are you tired of being the “Nice Guy” who gets overlooked, under-appreciated, or stuck playing small? In this powerful episode, host Richard Kaufman dives deep with men’s life coach and community leader McKenzie Beeby to expose the cultural forces that keep men trapped in people-pleasing habits…
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How To Become Wealthy The RIGHT Way With Christopher Calvin
How To Get Wealthy The Right Way (NIL & Athlete Wealth Edition) Most college athletes are chasing NIL deals. Very few are being taught how to turn NIL into real, lasting wealth. In this powerful episode, Richard Kaufman sits down with Christopher Calvin, author, NIL coach, investor, and former...
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How To File A VA Claim The RIGHT WAY With Expert Jerome Spearman Jr.
In this game-changing episode, Richard sits down with Jerome Spearman Jr. , a U.S. Air Force and Army veteran, registered nurse, and VA-accredited claims agent who has dedicated his life to helping veterans finally receive the benefits they’ve earned. Jerome breaks down exactly how to file a VA...
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From Felon To CEO With Chad Dunn
In this unforgettable episode, Richard Kaufman sits down with Chad Dunn, a man who went from nationally ranked BMX racer to convicted felon, federal inmate… and ultimately to CEO, author, and one of the most powerful examples of human transformation you’ll ever hear. Chad opens up about the…
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How To Live Like A Champion With Sgt Big Country Brian Conwell
In this powerhouse episode, Sgt. Brian “Big Country” Conwell opens up about the accident that took his leg, the depression that nearly took his life, and the unstoppable warrior mindset that helped him rise again. From being told he’d never walk to earning a Paralympic license, launching a…
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Can Plant Medicine Help With PTSD? With Keith Kurlander MA, LPC
In one of the most raw and important conversations we’ve ever recorded, I sit down with Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC , trauma survivor, integrative therapist, and co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, to ask a question that millions of veterans and trauma fighters are quietly wrestling...
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How To Go “VIRAL” With Best Selling Author Austin Armstrong
Unlock the future of content creation in this dynamic conversation with Austin Armstrong , a former MySpace marketer turned serial entrepreneur, AI visionary and author whose journey spans 20+ years in social media, SEO and content strategy. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how he…
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What Is PTSD? How To Thrive With It With Tami-Girl
This episode goes deeper than most are willing to go. 💔 Richard Kaufman sits down with Tamara “Tami-Girl” Linnan, who opens up about her mother’s suicide, her own battles with PTSD, and how she turned unimaginable pain into powerful purpose. Together, they unpack post-traumatic growth, the…
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How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome With Albert Bramante Ph.D
Join me in this powerful conversation with Dr. Albert Bramante , psychologist, hypnotist, NLP expert and entertainment-industry veteran, as we dig into why you still feel like a fraud even when you’re succeeding. We explore the roots of imposter syndrome, how the fear of success holds you back…
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How To Improve Your Soft Skills With Mell Balment
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Mell Balment — internationally recognized mindset mentor, transformational coach, quantum healer, and former International Coach of the Year 2022 — to explore how to elevate your soft skills by mastering empathy, overcoming imposter syndrome, and...
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Interviewing high performers and people that have struggled through difficulties and still came out on top.. These people will inspire you to hit all your goals and live the life you desire. Definitely needed for those interested in self help like myself. Please listen,subscribe,share and leave a comment thank you 🙏
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