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WillPower Podcast
by Will T Holdren
Introducing the WillPower podcast, hosted by a young author and accredited businessman, Will Holdren. Each week, he sits down with some of the top entrepreneurs in the industry to discuss their journey to success, the challenges they faced, and the insights they've gained along the way. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, Will delves into the stories of entrepreneurs who have made a significant impact in their field. Join him as he explores the mindset, strategies, and experiences of the most successful business leaders of our time.
Episodes
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Ep. 264: Build a Sales Team That Doesn't Need You | Marcus Chan, Venli Consulting
Most founders hit the same wall: every deal still runs through them. In this episode of the WillPower Podcast, I sit down with Marcus Chan, founder of Venli Consulting, a sales training and revenue consulting firm whose 700+ clients have generated over $950 million in revenue. Marcus specializes…
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Ep. 263: Keeping Our Nation's Promise: Honoring Veterans with Chris Meek & Dave Jarecki
This week, Will and co-host Rick Segal sit down with Chris Meek and Dave Jarecki, the duo behind the new book Keeping Our Nation's Promise. Chris spent more than 30 years in finance, including time at Goldman Sachs, before turning his focus to service. He is now CEO of Soldier Strong, a…
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Ep. 262: Launching Hotels the Smart Way – Kyle Fugatt on STRs, Boutique Hospitality & $30M in AUM
On this episode of the WillPower Podcast, Will sits down with Kyle Fugatt, founder of Hotel Launch and a short-term rental and boutique hotel operator with over $30 million in assets under management. Kyle has built his business at the intersection of hospitality and real estate, both operating…
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Ep. 261: Extreme Leadership: A Conversation with Steve Farber
What does it actually mean to lead with extreme commitment—and to follow through on your word, every single time? In this episode, Will sits down with Steve Farber, founder and CEO of The Extreme Leadership Institute, bestselling author, and one of the most respected voices in leadership...
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Ep. 260: From Big Tech to Big Fashion: Anya Cheng on Building Taelor
On this episode of the WillPower Podcast, Will sits down with co-host Rick Segal and special guest Anya Cheng, Founder & CEO of Taelor, an AI-powered clothing subscription service reimagining how men shop for and wear clothes. Before launching Taelor, Anya spent over a decade in Silicon Valley...
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Ep. 259: The Orijin Story: Turning Incarceration into Opportunity
In this episode, we welcome Arti Finn, co-founder of Orijin, alongside co-host Rick Segal, for a conversation about reimagining opportunity for individuals impacted by the justice system. Arti shares the story behind founding Orijin in 2014 with a bold mission: creating pathways to living-wage...
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Ep. 258: Five Businesses, Three Exits: Ramon Ray's Playbook for Small Business Success
What happens when getting fired turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to you? For Ramon Ray, it was the spark that launched an entrepreneurial journey most people only dream about. Ramon spent years working a stable job at the United Nations, juggling two young kids and a growing…
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Ep. 257: Becoming the Bank: Scott Carson on Buying Mortgage Notes Instead of Property
What if you could skip the property altogether and buy the debt instead? In this episode, we sit down with Scott Carson — known throughout the industry as "The Note Guy" — to unpack the world of mortgage note investing. Scott has spent years teaching investors how to buy distressed and performing...
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Ep. 256: From Nuclear Submarines to Financial Freedom: Gary Pinkerton's Wealth Playbook
What do commanding a nuclear submarine and building lasting wealth have in common? More than you'd think. In this episode, Rick and I sit down with Gary Pinkerton — a Navy veteran who spent over 30 years as a nuclear submarine officer, including commanding the USS TUCSON, before pivoting into a...
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Ep. 255: Terms, Not Banks: How Chris Prefontaine Built a Real Estate Empire Without Traditional Financing
What if you could buy and sell real estate without ever walking into a bank? Chris Prefontaine, Chairman and Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach® and 4x best-selling author, has built an entire movement around exactly that. A 3-time Inc. 5000 honoree and former Forbes Business Council Member…
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Ep. 254: From CTO to Founder: How Kevin Dias Is Revolutionizing EMR for Pediatric Therapy Clinics
What happens when a technology leader who's helped scale a therapy organization from 70 to 180 clinicians decides to build the tool he always wished existed? You get Ambiki — and you get Kevin Dias. Kevin is the founder of Ambiki, an EMR and practice management platform built specifically for...
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Ep: 253: Beyond the Boardroom: Billy Keels on Coaching Ambitious Leaders to Think Bigger and Live Freer
What does it take for a high-achieving executive to step off the traditional path, relocate to Spain, and build a life of true freedom — without sacrificing success? Billy Keels has done exactly that, and he's made it his mission to help other ambitious C-Level leaders do the same. Billy is a...
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Ep. 252: From Corporate VP to Franchise Freedom: How Jon Ostenson Helps Others Build Wealth Through Business Ownership
Jon Ostenson has seen both sides of the business world — 15 years climbing the corporate ladder, including a VP of Sales role at Carter's overseeing $350M in revenue, and then a full pivot into franchising. Now, as Founder of FranBridge Consulting and a top 1% franchise consultant in the US, Jon...
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Ep. 251: 2,500 Units, Ultra Marathons & No Excuses: Jason Yarusi on Building an Unstoppable Life
What do running ultramarathons and scaling a $283 million real estate portfolio have in common? Everything — if you're Jason Yarusi. This week, host Rick Segal joins the show as we sit down with the founder of Yarusi Holdings, a man who has built and exited a construction company, restaurants, a...
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Ep. 250: From Cockpits to Capital: How Ken Gee Built a $2 Billion Real Estate Empire
Ken Gee — Founder and Managing Member of KRI Partners — traces a remarkable career journey that took him from running Cessna flight schools in Northeast Ohio to closing over $2 billion in real estate transactions. With stops at a regional bank, Deloitte's M&A practice, and the front lines of...
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Ep. 249: From Karate Kid Villain to Daytime Icon — The Sean Kanan Story
Welcome back to the show. Today's guest is someone who has spent decades making an unforgettable mark on both the big screen and daytime television. You know him as the intimidating Mike Barnes — the villain who squared off against Daniel LaRusso in Karate Kid Part III — a role he beat out over...
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Ep. 248: How Joe Downs Built $50M in Self Storage (and How You Can Too)
In this episode, I sit down with Joe Downs, Co-Founder and CEO of the Belrose Group, a company focused on acquiring and operating self-storage facilities across the country. With over 20 facilities and $50M+ in assets under management, Joe has built a scalable model in one of the most overlooked...
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Ep. 247: How Private Equity Really Works | Eric Wiklendt & Rick Segal on Buying & Scaling Manufacturing Businesses
In this episode of the WillPower Podcast, Rick Segal and Will Holdren sit down with Eric Wiklendt, Partner and Managing Director at Speyside Equity, to break down what private equity actually looks like behind the scenes. With over 15 years at Speyside, Eric has been directly involved in…
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Ep. 246: From 2008 Crash to $550M+ in Real Estate | Todd Dexheimer on Scaling Multifamily & Senior Living
In this episode of the WillPower Podcast, we are joined by Todd Dexheimer, Principal at Endurus Capital and VitaCare Living, to break down how he built a $550M+ real estate portfolio across multifamily, senior living, and commercial assets. Todd started investing during one of the most uncertain...
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Ep. 245: From Startup to $1B AUM: Brian Murray’s Blueprint for Multifamily Wealth
In this episode of the WillPower Podcast, Will interviews Brian Murray—a multifamily investor with GP equity in over 15,000 units and co-founder of Open Door Capital, which has grown to over $1B in AUM. Brian shares how his journey started with building Washington Street Properties into an Inc.…
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Ep. 244: How to Syndicate Real Estate Deals the Right Way (12,000+ Units) w/ Matt Picheny & Rick Segal
In this episode of the WillPower Podcast, Will is joined by co-host Rick Segal and special guest Matt Picheny—a real estate investor, operator, international speaker, and author with over 15 years of experience and 12,000+ apartment units acquired nationwide. Matt breaks down what it really takes...
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Ep. 243: From Employee to Owner: How to Find the Right Franchise with GG the Franchise Guy
In this episode of the WillPower Podcast, Will sits down with Giuseppe Grammatico, also known as “GG the Franchise Guy” — a franchise veteran, coach, author, and speaker who has helped countless individuals break out of the traditional 9–5 and step into business ownership. GG shares how…
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Ep. 242: The “Mad Scientist of Multifamily”: How Neal Bawa Uses Data to Build a $436M+ Real Estate Portfolio
In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, host Will Holdren sits down with real estate investor and technologist Neal Bawa, widely known in the industry as the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily.” Neal is the founder and CEO of Grocapitus Investments, a data-driven real estate investment firm with a...
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Ep. 241: Building 1,500+ Units & Scaling with Smart Capital with John Casmon
What does it really take to scale from your first deal to over 1,500 units? In this powerhouse episode of the WillPower Podcast, I sit down with Rick Segal and John Casmon, host of the Casmon Capital Podcast and founder of Casmon Capital Group. John has built a multifamily portfolio exceeding…
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Ep. 240: John Lee Dumas on Building Freedom Through Daily Discipline
What does it really take to build a business that creates true freedom? In this episode of the WillPower Podcast, I sit down with John Lee Dumas, founder and host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, one of the most successful business podcasts of all time with over 4,000 episodes and millions of listeners...
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Ep. 239: The 7-Figure Educator Blueprint with Dr. Erica Jordan Thomas
How do you go from the classroom to building a 7-figure consulting business? In this episode of the WillPower Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Erica Jordan Thomas, CEO of 7 Figure Educator, a business development company that is shifting power in education by helping educators build scalable,...
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Ep. 238: How Gino Barbaro Built 1,900 Units & $450M AUM While Building a Family Legacy
In this episode of the Will Power Podcast, Will Holdren sits down with real estate investor, certified money coach, entrepreneur, and podcast host Gino Barbaro. Gino has scaled his multifamily portfolio to over 1,900 units and more than $450 million in assets under management — but his mission…
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Ep: 237: The Future of Framing with Damion Lupo
In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, host Will Holdren sits down with entrepreneur and investor Damion Lupo for a wide-ranging conversation on business, investing, and building real wealth. Damion is the Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of FrameTech, a construction technology company...
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Ep. 236: Creating a $1B non-profit with Ryan Dewey Smith
In this powerful episode of The Willpower Podcast, host Will Holdren is joined by co-host Rick Siegel and special guest Ryan Dewey Smith, founder and CEO of Inperium, Inc.. Ryan leads a billion-dollar nonprofit operating across 20 states, focused on mental health services and helping…
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Ep. 235: What It Takes to Build a $100B Company with Jeff Hoffman, Co-Founder of Priceline
In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Hoffman, co-founder of Priceline / Booking.com, to break down what it really takes to build, scale, and lead world-class companies. Jeff shares behind-the-scenes lessons from building Priceline into a global travel powerhouse, along...
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Ep. 234: Is AI Going to Take Over? Rick Segal & Dirk Liebich on Bots, Innovation, and the Future of Humanity
AI is moving faster than most entrepreneurs can even comprehend… and today’s conversation proves it. In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, I’m joined by returning guest Rick Segal and special guest Dirk Liebich — an engineer born and raised in Germany who started his career programming...
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Ep. 233: Stop Winging It: Build the Mindset, Habits, and Infrastructure for Freedom (w/ Tiffanie Janowitz)
In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, I’m joined by Tiffanie Janowitz, CEO of Limitless Society, where she helps entrepreneurs create the personal and business infrastructure needed to scale success without sacrificing their peace. We dive deep into mindset mastery, habit architecture, and…
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Ep 232: The rise of Vooks with CEO Joey Jenkins
In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, I sit down with Joey Jenkins, the CEO of Vooks — an ad-free, kid-safe streaming platform that turns children’s books into animated read-aloud story experiences designed to make screen time more meaningful and educational. We talk about what it really…
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Christmas Special - How to Break Through Any Plateau
In this episode of The WillPower Podcast, Will sits down with Rick Segal to unpack why so many entrepreneurs hit a plateau — and what it actually takes to break through to the next level. Drawing from years of experience working with founders and business owners, Rick shares the patterns he sees…
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Building the Future of Payments: How Peter Maher Is Disrupting Fintech with Flote
In this episode of The WillPower Podcast, Will sits down with Pater Maher, CEO of Flote, the fast-rising fintech company redefining how money moves in the modern world. Pater is leading Flote’s bold expansion across the U.S. — building what many insiders are calling the next generation of payment...
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Relational Deal-Making: How to Read People & Win Long-Term
In this episode of the WillPower Podcast, Will sits down again with cohost Rick Segal to unpack one of the most underrated skills in business: the ability to read people and close deals through authentic relationship building — not pressure or tactics. Rick breaks down: How elite dealmakers read...
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Legacy That Lasts: Building a Business Your Family Can Carry Forward
In this episode of The WillPower Podcast, Will and co-host Rick Siegel dive deep into the true meaning of legacy — not just the wealth you leave behind, but the mindset, values, and systems you build along the way. Will and Rick explore how founders can build businesses that stay in their control...
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From Zero to IPO: Building, Scaling & Staying Grounded with Patrick Henry
In this episode of The WillPower Podcast, we sit down with Patrick Henry to unpack a journey that spans early engineering roles, launching and leading multiple companies, culminating in taking one public with a $1.2 billion valuation and raising over $200 million in equity financing. Patrick...
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Banking Meets AI: How MiniBranch Is Redefining the Digital Future of Finance
In this episode of The WillPower Podcast, Will Holdren sits down with Albert Howard, co-founder of MiniBranch, a cutting-edge digital solutions company helping community banks and credit unions modernize through AI and automation. Albert shares how MiniBranch is transforming traditional banking…
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AI Is Here: How Smart Founders Are Leveraging AI Right Now
In this episode of The WillPower Podcast, Will Holdren and Rick Segal dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence and how it’s transforming business as we know it. They explore how forward-thinking founders are already integrating AI into their companies — not just to save time, but to…
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What the Best Founders Do Differently with Rick Segal
In this episode, Will and Rick Segal unpack the patterns, principles, and mindset that set the world’s best founders apart from the rest. Drawing on Rick’s decades of experience as a venture capitalist, mentor, and faith-driven entrepreneur, the two dive deep into the lessons learned from working...
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Failure Disrupted: Turning Setbacks into Strategy with Johnnie Garmon
In this episode, Will sits down with Johnnie Garmon, founder of The Perissos Group, a mission-based consulting and investment firm helping leaders align purpose with performance. Johnny shares powerful lessons from his new book, Failure Disrupted: Clear Milestones for Entrepreneur and Business...
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Lessons from Millions Raised to a Startup Collapse | Rick Segal & Mary Ellen Beliveau
In this powerful three-way conversation, Will sits down with venture capitalist Rick Segal and Mary Ellen Beliveau, former CEO of Knowledge to Practice, a health-tech startup that raised millions in funding before ultimately going bankrupt. Mary Ellen opens up about the highs and lows of leading…
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Faith, Communication, and Courage: Talmage Erickson on Speaking Powerfully
In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Talmage Erickson—a faith-based entrepreneur, published speaking coach, and the CEO of Speak Powerfully. Even while finishing his college degree, Talmage has built a mission-driven business that helps leaders and aspiring speakers communicate with...
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Unlocking Mental Toughness & Communication Mastery with Corey Corpodian
In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, I’m joined by Corey Corpodian, CEO of Unleash Success, host of a top podcast, and a leader who has interviewed hundreds of successful entrepreneurs. With over 100,000 YouTube subscribers, Corey is on a mission to help leaders develop mental toughness and...
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Term Sheets vs. SAFEs: Understanding Startup Investment Agreements with Rick Segal
In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, I sit down once again with investor and entrepreneur Rick Segal to unpack two of the most common documents founders encounter when raising capital: the term sheet and the SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity). Rick breaks down what each document…
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From Homeless to 9-Figure Entrepreneur: The Unstoppable Journey of Stephen Scoggins
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Stephen Scoggins — a faith-driven, 9-figure entrepreneur who has gone from homelessness to building a global platform of influence. Stephen is a world-renowned speaker, best-selling author, and founder of Unstoppable Solutions, where he helps…
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Scaling to 900 Loan Officers with Joe Shalaby, CEO of eMortgage Capital
In this episode of the WillPower Podcast, I sit down with Joe Shalaby, CEO of eMortgage Capital, one of the largest independent mortgage platforms in the country. Joe has built an eight-figure company, leads a team of over 900 loan officers, and has grown a massive following with millions of fans...
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How to Structure a Fund Pt. 1 with Rick Segal
In this episode of The WillPower Podcast, Rick Segal joins me for part one of our deep dive into the world of private funds. Rick breaks down the fundamentals of setting up a fund and raising outside capital—covering everything from the role of general partners (GPs) and limited partners (LPs) to...
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The Hard Truths of Entrepreneurship & VC Investing | With Co-Host Rick Segal
In this episode, I’m joined once again by Rick Segal — now officially stepping in as co-host of the Willpower Podcast. We dive into the unfiltered realities of entrepreneurship, the shifting challenges VCs face in finding truly investable companies, and the real-world metrics that define business...
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Introducing the WillPower podcast, hosted by a young author and accredited businessman, Will Holdren. Each week, he sits down with some of the top entrepreneurs in the industry to discuss their journey to success, the challenges they faced, and the insights they've gained along the way. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, Will delves into the stories of entrepreneurs who have made a significant impact in their field. Join him as he explores the mindset, strategies, and experiences of the most successful business leaders of our time.
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Introducing the WillPower podcast, hosted by a young author and accredited businessman, Will Holdren. Each week, he sits down with some of the top entrepreneurs in the industry to discuss their journey to success, the challenges they faced, and the insights they've gained along the way. From...
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