Everyday MBA

Andy Harris talks about his book "The Extraordinary Exit" and how to sell your business for maximum value. Andy is CEO of STS capital and advisor who helps business owners plan and sell their companies. Listen as he brings a practical perspective on what it takes to exit a business successfully. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Arib Fatima discusses AI in healthcare and the future of cancer diagnostics. Arib leads Product and Innovation at CereBree, a company that applies artificial intelligence to healthcare. She is currently building CereOnco, an AI-powered oncology platform designed to improve early cancer detection. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Steven Gay discusses the convergence of Generative AI, spatial awareness and commerse. Steven is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mode Maison Labs, an innovative AI research lab. With a background at Ralph Lauren, Steven brings a unique retail perspective to AI-driven innovation. Listen as we explore emerging techniques for sales, marketing and brand building via spatially-aware AI. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Dr. Sheila Gujrathi talks about her book "The Mirror Effect" and her roadmap for developing the next generation of female leaders. Sheila is a biotech entrepreneur who has founded and taken multiple biotech companies public. She advocates for women overcoming internal and external barriers to leadership growth. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

James Harold Webb is an entrepreneur who built his wealth as a first-generation business owner. As a parent, he has spent years examining how financial comfort reshapes the way children relate to work, responsibility, and purpose. He's here today to discuss how affluent families can intentionally preserve motivation, accountability, and meaning across generations — even when financial struggle is no longer part of the equation. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Chandra Duggirala discusses how bitcoin, blockchain and AI can empower of financial self-sovereignty for every investor. Chandra is an expert in Bitcoin and is all about using disruptive technology to help people become financially self-sovereign. We talk about Portal to Bitcoin and RAFA.AI, a generative AI-powered wealth management platform. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Bo Jacob talks about his book "Unstuck Economics" and how ordinary people turn smart hustles into real wealth. Bo is a CPA, investor, and entrepreneur with expertise in real estate and business. He is all about reclaiming time, generating capital, and building enduring financial independence through smart, scalable investment strategies. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Christie Garcia discusses her book "Your Ego Is Showing" and how ego management unlocks authentic confidence and meaningful success. Christie is the founder of Mindful Choice, a firm that helps leaders and teams improve decision-making, communication, and performance. Listen for three action items you can use today Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Michael Wronsky discusses why early, strategic tax planning can position your company for improved success. Michael is a Managing Director at Cherry Bekaert and an expert in corporate tax strategy and planning. He helps businesses optimize tax positions, strengthen cash flow, and navigate evolving policy landscapes. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Seth Levine talks about his book "Capital Evolution - The New American Economy." We examine how capitalism must adapt to address inequality, trust, and long-term value creation. Seth is a co-founder and Managing Director of Foundry, a venture capital firm focused on building enduring technology companies. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Dean Carter discusses his book co-authored with Samantha Gadd and Mark Levy, Employee Experience Design: How to Co-Create Work Where People and Organizations Thrive. The book outlines a practical, design-led approach to building more engaged, productive, and resilient workplaces. Listen for three action items you can use today. Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise Host, Kevin Craine

Sanjay Chadha talks about how companies can build resilience, manage financial and cybersecurity risks, and scale successfully. Sanjay is the co-founder of SAV Associates, a global advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, cybersecurity, and risk management. Listen for strategies that blend financial acumen, operational insight, and digital risk expertise. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Dr. Suzy Burke talks about her book "Headamentals" and how leaders can crack negative self-talk. Suzy is the president and cofounder of Accountability Inc. a firm that helps leaders and organizations build accountable, high-performance cultures. She is a National Institute of Mental Health scholar and a member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches Agency. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Sam Goodner talks about his book "Like Clockwork: Run Your Business with Swiss Army Precision." Sam is a former officer in the Swiss Army and an Inc. 500 CEO and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. He founded Catapult Systems and helped scale FlashParking into the largest parking technology company in the world. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Kevelyn Guzman talks about leadership, empowerment, and innovation in real estate, and how inclusive, people-centered leadership can drive performance and lasting success. Kevelyn is Regional Vice President at Coldwell Banker Warburg in New York City, one of New York City's oldest and most respected independent luxury real estate firms. She is a champion of women in business through her work with the New York City Committee of What Moves Her. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Alaina Love about her book "Permission To Be You" and how to discover your purpose and passions to bring your best self to everything and everyone. Alaina is a leadership coach and the CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting. You've seen her in places like Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, and The Washington Post. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Dr. Lance Mortlock discusses his book "Outside In, Inside Out" and techniques to unleash the power of business strategy in times of market uncertainty. Lance is Managing Partner of Ernst & Young Canada's Industrials and Energy practice and an expert in turning volatility into a competitive advantage. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Jose Berlanga talks about his book "Dirt Rich" and the world of land investing and development. Jose is the CEO of Onyx Land Partners and a serial entrepreneur who has built a nine-figure career as a builder, developer, and real estate investor revitalizing Houston neighborhoods. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Dr. Mark van Rijmenam talks about his book, "Now What? How to Ride the Tsunami of Change." Mark is ranked the #1 futurist globally and recognized by Salesforce as a leading voice on AI. He helps organizations understand the future, navigate exponential change, and thrive in the Intelligence Age. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Lamell McMorris talks about his book "The Power to Persist: 8 Simple Habits to Build Lifelong Resilience." Lamell is founder and CEO of Phase 2 Consulting and a nationally recognized entrepreneur and a devoted advocate for equity and community revitalization. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Vivian Weyll explores how women can to leverage psychology, neuroscience, and human behavior to achieve lasting sales success. Vivian built and lost businesses in her twenties before discovering success in high-ticket sales. Today, she works with women to leverage psychology, neuroscience, and human behavior to scale businesses to seven and eight figures. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Lance Bachmann discusses his Build It to Sell It Playbook and strategies to build, scale, and sell your business...and repeat. Lance has helped over 1,000 contractors build their success by implementing systems and sales engines that make businesses exit-ready. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Andres Lares talks about his book, co-authored with Jeff Cochran and Shaun Digan, "Persuade" and a four step process to influence people and decisions. Andres is Managing Partner at the Shapiro Negotiations Institute and a guest lecturer at Johns Hopkins University. He coaches high-stakes negotiations for the NFL and NBA, as well as in business sectors like real estate, media, banking, and pharmaceuticals. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Kate Lowry discusses her book "Unbreakable" and how to thrive under fear-based leaders. Kate is a Silicon Valley veteran, CEO coach, and a venture capitalist. She has worked with high-pressure organizations like McKinsey and Meta. Kate explores how to thrive in environments dominated by intimidation. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Matt Salem talks about his book, co-authored with Alex Hunt, unPACKED: Predict Packaging That Sells, and the behavioral science of decision-making. Matt is SVP at Behaviorally, a market-research and data intelligence firm that helps organizations understand what drives consumer choice. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Kevin Perlmutter talks about his book "Brand Desire" and ways to harness the power of neuroscience and emotional insights to create deeper, more meaningful brand connections. Kevin is the founder of Limbic Brand Evolution and a leading expert in emotional brand strategy. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Amy Osmond Cook talks about her book The RevOps Advantage and how to maximize your revenue potential. Amy is the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Fullcast – a RevOps platform for planning and executing go-to-market strategies. She's an expert in aligning marketing, sales, and operations for strategic growth. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Dr. Robin Hills talks about his book "The Authority Guide to Emotional Resilience in Business" where he shares some important strategies for building resilience and leading more effectively through the power of emotional intelligence. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Paul Cheetham discusses strategies for businesses following the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut. Paul is the CEO and founder of Vanla Group, a business advisory firm serving small- and mid-sized companies. He is an expert in M&A, business valuation and growth strategies. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Mita Mallick talks about her book The Devil Emails at Midnight." Mita is a Wall St. Journal and USA Today bestselling author, a contributor to Harvard Business Review, and an authority on inclusive leadership and workplace culture. Listen as she examines what good leaders can learn from bad bosses. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Doug Crowe discusses authoring a book in the age of AI. Doug is an accomplished author, writer's coach, and former senior correspondent at Newswire. He first joined us way back in July 2015 on Episode 21, where we discussed his book "Author Your Brand." Today, he specializes in helping authors and top execs navigate the intersection of AI, storytelling and leadership. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Matty Graham, Managing Director at Ryze Labs, envisions a future where AI agents, or "digital twins," handle key financial transactions—and feels that this is a natural evolution of cryptocurrency. Listen as we explore strategies working to shape the future of AI commerce. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Sunny Singh, founder of Adobo Fresh Burrito Franchising, talks about success in "boring" businesses and some practical insights about the business of franchising and investing in restaurants. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Karen Hastie traded a quiet retirement after running a successful retail business for over 30 years for the thrill of launching a tech startup at age 60. She founded the Chamber Perks App to help local businesses grow. Listen as Karen shares some practical strategies to build success as a late-in-life entrepreneur. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Jonathan Escobar Marin discusses his book "Lead To Beat" and how organizations can develop a steady rhythm of execution and evolution to stay ahead of change. Jonathan is CEO of ActioGlobal, management consulting firm that specializes in guiding organizations through digital and cultural transformation. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://Everyday-MBA.com/sponsor

Phillip Cantrell talks about his book "Failing My Way to Success" and lessons from 42 years winning (and losing) in business. Phillip is an entrepreneur and business strategist and an expert building and leading companies in real estate and other multiple industries. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://Everyday-MBA.com/sponsor

Oscar Amundsen discusses his book "How to Become a Dream Organization," and principles leaders can use to drive meaningful change and build a culture of trust, engagement, and innovation. Oscar is a Professor of Organization Studies at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management

Alexis Sikorsky discusses his book "Cashing Out: The Business Owner's Guide to Selling to Private Equity." Alexis is an entrepreneur, investor, and an expert in scaling businesses and navigating successful private equity exits. After selling his own company for nine-figures, he now helps founders and CEOs maximize their company's value and prepare for strategic exits. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management

Adam Bergman talks about his book "Mastering the Self-Directed IRA." Adam is the founder of IRA Financial and an expert in self-directed retirement plans. Adam specializes in alternative assets like real estate, crypto, and private equity. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management

Faisal Hoque talks about his book "Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI." Faisal is a leading technologist, transformation expert, and bestselling author of ten award-winning books. He is the founder of NextChapter and has worked with top organizations like MasterCard, IBM, and the U.S. Department of Defense. His book "Lift" was a #1 Wall Street Journal and a USA Today bestseller. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management

Richie Breaux discusses success tactics in the luxury construction industry. Richie is an award-winning entrepreneur and CEO of one of the fastest-growing construction firms in Hawaii. He's redefining what it means to build—not just structures, but lasting change and he's all about raising both business standards and community outcomes. Listen as he talks about his entrepreneurial journey, leadership, innovation, and how to build a business that makes a difference. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management

Dennis Holland talks about his research into the strength of supervisor-employee relationships and how it influences profitability. Dennis is the CEO of Quantum Connections and the creator of the Net Connected Score (NCS). He explains the metric and how leaders and organizations benefit from building stronger workplace connections. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management

Mike Paulus shares investment strategies for entrepreneurs. Mike is the founder of PCM Encore, a fiduciary wealth management firm that builds customized portfolios using proprietary technology. He's an expert in portfolio management and capital efficiency. Listen for six action items you can use today to navigate current market challenges, build resilient portfolios, and your reach long-term financial goals. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management

Dr. Ja-Naé Duane discusses her book, co-authored with futurist Steve Fisher, "SuperShifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence." Ja-Naé is a leading behavioral scientist, an MIT research fellow, and an innovation strategist with deep expertise in emerging technologies. She is a faculty member at Brown University and her mission is to improve life for one billion people through systems innovation, and the democratization of intelligent technologies. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management