The Big Fish Cares Podcast

Joining Benny (in studio!) is Samantha Moatz. Samantha is the inspiring founder of 412Thrive, an advocate for ALL breast cancer fighters, and a super mom. In October of 2010, at the age of 23, Samantha found a lump in her right breast and within a month was diagnosed with stage 1b 100% estrogen positive breast cancer. She had no family history and no genetic mutations, so she is living proof that cancer can happen to anyone at any time and at any age. A true warrior, Samantha underwent a lumpectomy, and did thirty-six rounds of radiation. Samantha celebrated being ten years cancer free on October 28, 2020. Being cancer free doesn’t mean that the battle is over; there is a price to pay physically, emotionally, and financially. This knowledge was the catalyst for founding 412Thrive. This nonprofit provides support for individuals affected by breast cancer and genetic mutations. On this episode Samantha shares her inspiring journey from cancer diagnosis through beating it. This is a great episode for anyone that has been affected by cancer, and anyone that wants to learn more or get involved with 412Thrive and the wonderful work that they’re doing. Connect with Samantha and 412Thrive below: https://www.412thrive.org/

Joining Benny on episode 67 is Chuck Thokey! Chuck is a sales and marketing coach, author, mentor, and keynote speaker. Helping small to large home improvement organizations grow their sales by as much as 50%-80%, Chuck has the experience and knowledge and coaching ability to help you meet and even exceed your revenue goals. Most companies looking for an effective coach are asking for someone with up to date success and experience. Chuck works directly with contractors who are implementing our sales strategies everyday that transform their sales teams and constantly outperform their markets and the industry. Growing up near Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Chuck grew up with a love of aircraft which led to Chuck eventually becoming a Flight Test Engineer at Bombardier Learjet in Wichita, KS. After the 9/11 attacks, Chuck was forced to find another career path. Moving back to Ohio, he became a mortgage broker working in sales and eventually into a national sales management position. It was here he found much success through coaching and training hundreds of sales talent into top sales professionals. Chuck began managing teams, many previously stagnant, by teaching how to increase revenue of large home improvement companies at record speeds. Currently, Chuck works with small, medium and large companies all over the country that are in need of sales coaching on a variety of levels. Speaking at many different conferences and company events across the nation on topics ranging from The Prospects Experience, Strategic Sales Process and Closing, as well as Sales Leadership & Coaching. Connect with Chuck below: https://contractorcoachpro.com/ https://topreptraining.com/

Joining Benny on episode 66 is the Chief Operation Officer of Plannatech, Adam Bjorn. Adam has 25 years of experience in the tech industry, with a focus in enhancing the global iGaming ecosystem. Adam got his start in gaming two decades ago in sportsbooks and horse racing. Adam has been influential in helping guide companies in becoming compliant in the sports betting part of the industry and in driving aspects of technology development. Benny & Adam discuss the journey through the gaming industry, and the impact it has on our culture. They also chat about their love of VeeCon and have plans to link up at this year’s event! Connect with Adam below: https://twitter.com/adambjorn2 https://www.adam-bjorn.com/

Joining Benny on episode 65 is his Executive Assistant and Manager of Big Fish Media, Ally Monroe! Benny & Ally talk about how different personalities in business are set-up for success in different functions, and how those personalities complement one another. One topic that stems from that conversation are some tips and best practices on hiring, and the right questions to ask in an interview process. Ally shares her origin stories, from growing up in a blue-collar family, to her love of music, and how that all led her to pursue a career in nursing. Ally shares some very powerful stories from her career in nursing, and how those experiences built up her ability to handle anything that is thrown her way. Following her nursing career, Ally shares her path that led her to joining the Big Fish team and becoming an integral part of Benny’s different businesses.

Joining Benny on episode 64 is filmmaker, video producer, and member of Benny’s content team, Jaydev Hemrajani. Jaydev is originally from Mumbai, India – and now lives in Curacao, after a 7 year stay in Miami. Benny & Jaydev first met at VeeCon in 2022, and have since partnered up on creating loads of content for BennyFisher.com Jaydev shares his origin story and what it was like growing up in India & Curacao, and then adjusting to life in the states. He also talks about how he got his start in the production industry, and what led him to take the leap into making it his career. Connect with Jaydev below: https://twitter.com/jaydevh20 https://www.instagram.com/jaihemrajani

Joining Benny on episode 63 is Adam McChesney, an entrepreneur, podcaster, and digital marketer. At a young age, Adam’s family encouraged him to pursue his own path rather than following in the family line of work. In July of 2020, Adam took the leap into the entrepreneur world, leaving his medical device job to build up his own digital marketing company. With the success of his new endeavor, he then expanded his entrepreneurship by owning 2 more businesses in other industries. Benny & Adam discuss the perks and adversities that come with being an entrepreneur, and how things like processes, core values, and scaling plans are paramount to breaking out of start-up mode and moving into a fully scalable business. Connect with Adam below: https://adammcchesney.com/

Joining Benny on episode 62 is Matt Morrison. Matt was in the Army reserves, deployed in Iraq, where his unit was focused on construction & engineering, which has paid off for him in his professional life and his side hustles. Matt & Benny spend a lot of time on the topic of mental health, and how that’s played a role in both of their professional careers and personal lives. Matt shares some insightful stories on how he has adapted to living with depression – and how he has learned to channel it and not let it derail him. In 2015, Matt purchased a book after seeing it jumping off the shelf to him each time that he visited the airport bookstore. He finally listened to that calling and bought it, and that instinct of following a calling to a book began a new shift in Matt, where he learned to listen to the self-discovery moments that he finds in the world around him. Matt realized that his new dawning is derived from the notion of how in his past he has always said “no” to himself, and “yes” to other people. The paradigm shift of putting his focus on himself first has created a new awakening that has set the foundation of his current path. Connect with Matt below: Crazy Day Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crazy-day/id1651564799 Woodworking: Woodandspirit.net TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woodandspirit?_t=8YxKC6dj97G&_r=1

Joining Benny on episode 61 is Vince Cortese. Vince is the host of the Leave Your Mark podcast, which has become an open channel for him to talk about his cancer survivor story, and to help others who have been through something similar. Vince shares his story of fighting cancer, from receiving the diagnosis through the adversities he went through during it, and then overcoming it. This is a powerful & inspirational episode for anyone who’s life has been affected by cancer, whether it’s personally or through a friend or loved one. Connect with Vince below: Leaveyourmarkvc.com [email protected]

Joining Benny on episode 60 is Pancho Serrano, the owner of Roofers Going Digital, a roofing focused digital marketing agency based in Austin, Texas. Pancho, like Benny, got his start in the automotive industry as a salesman for BMW. Pancho eventually moved from Mexico City to Austin, Texas. Upon relocating to Texas, Pancho found himself in the roofing industry as a salesman, without knowing anything about the roofing industry at the time. After struggling with selling through conventional methods, Pancho soon found his skills were best suited for reaching potential customers online through social media content on LinkedIn. Pancho tells Benny about life in Mexico and how that translates to life in the US, and how his upbringing & worth ethic set him up for success here in the states. Pancho’s company specializes in digital marketing on social media for commercial roofers & contractors to gain more leads, with a focus on LinkedIn. Benny & Pancho have a good discussion on the power of social media content from a personal brand and how that leads to interest on the business pages. Connect with Pancho below: Pancho’s cell# 915-222-0119 @Panchoserano (Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) https://www.roofersgoingdigital.com/

Joining Benny on episode 59 is real estate agent, Sadler Priest. Benny & Sadler have been friends on Facebook for a handful of years and have followed each other’s journeys. When Ben learned about Sadler’s origin story, he immediately wanted to have him on the show. When Sadler was 12 years old, he suffered a very traumatic situation that changed the course of his life from that moment on. Saddler goes into depth about this situation – sparking a great conversation between the two. Sadler has lived all over the country which has helped him embrace the differences that come with clients and colleagues alike. With continued growth in Real Estate, he and his wife – Heidi, formed The Heidi & Sadler Priest Team powered by eXp. This has assisted them in taking control of their business and how to run it with compassion and assertiveness in every situation. Saddler is a Veteran of the ARNG and lives in Butler, Pennsylvania with his wife and three daughters. This is a great episode that shows how adverse events from our youth can become a fuel for helping others later in life. Connect with Sadler below: www.priestteam.com

Joining Benny on episode 58 is Cameron Herold, the mastermind behind the exponential growth of hundreds of companies. As the founder of the COO Alliance and the Invest In Your Leaders course, Cameron is a dynamic consultant who has coached some of the biggest names in business, including Sprint Telecom and a monarchy in the Middle East. Known as the "CEO Whisperer", Cameron has a reputation for guiding his clients to double their profits and revenue in just three years or less. Cameron's entrepreneurial journey began at a young age, and by 35, he had helped build his first two $100 million dollar companies. But his greatest achievement came as the COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, where he engineered the company's spectacular growth from $2 million to $106 million in revenue and from 14 to 3,100 employees - all in just six years. Cameron is not just a successful business leader, but also a captivating speaker. The current publisher of Forbes magazine, Rich Karlgaard, stated "Cameron Herold is the best speaker I've ever heard...he hits grand slams”. When he's not on stage, Cameron continues to teach through his Second In Command podcast and his bestselling books, including Vivid Vision, Meetings Suck, Free PR, Double Double, and The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs. Cameron is a top-rated international speaker and has been paid to speak in 26 countries and on all 7 continents, including Antarctica in early 2022. He is also the top-rated lecturer at EO/MIT's Entrepreneurial Masters Program and a powerful and effective speaker at CEO and COO leadership events worldwide. Connect with Cameron below: 480-747-1959 https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance https://www.facebook.com/cameronherold/ https://www.facebook.com/COOAlliance/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronherold https://www.linkedin.com/company/coo-alliance/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVxhPgUCzGQQw0XuT9EeAFg https://twitter.com/cooalliance Links referenced during episode: https://www.dropbox.com/s/azdvjx00vdxik4r/Chapter%2012%20-%20The%20Roller%20Coaster%20Ride%20of%20Entrepreneurship.pdf?dl=0 https://theresanaiforthat.com/ai/dreamai/ https://everwandertravel.com/2025-vivid-vision/ https://investinyourleaders.com/

Joining Benny on episode 57 is Brittany Laws, of Royal Roofing in Texas. Brittany got her start in business in the oil and gas industry as an executive assistant, and then quickly moved into sales. Following her experience in sales, she then moved into operations. Benny & Brittany talk about their early years of growing up with their respective faiths, and how it served them both as they got older. Brittany came from an entrepreneurial family, and she shares how that helped inspire her to quit her job and start her own entrepreneurial business with Royal Roofing. Benny & Brittany also discuss the perils of “imposter syndrome”, and how prevalent that is among the entrepreneurial minded, and how personality assessments can be crucial to overcoming that. The two then discuss how having that true sense of identity allows someone to authentically find success in sales. This is a great episode for anyone who has thought about leaving their current job to embark on an entrepreneurial journey. Connect with Brittany below: [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/mrs.brittanylaws/ https://www.facebook.com/Mrs.BrittanyLaws

Mandy McIntyre recently started her own business, Level Up Consultants. Where she focuses on business consulting based on leadership and company culture in the roofing industry. She has programs for leadership, Mental Health First Aid and DEI trainings to help recruit, engage and retain employees. She was previously the Operations Officer at 1st Choice Roofing Company in Cleveland, Ohio. Mandy grew up surrounded by construction, as her parents operated their own general contracting business – it was only natural to find a career that was cultivated from her roots. She began her tenure at 1st Choice Roofing in 2013 and has helped facilitate company growth of over 850% in that time. Focusing on the core values of integrity and education, Mandy is a content contributor for BOMA of Greater Cleveland, offering CEU’s in the state of Ohio for building owners and realtors regarding roofing preventative maintenance and service. Mandy has been published in numerous print and video publications, and is a proud member of National Women in Roofing as a contributor at their annual conference. In her free time, Mandy is passionate about TRX, yoga and meditation and can be found working on her practice as both a certified instructor and devout student. Her favorite places as of late are the woods on hikes with her rescue dog, Ghost, or in the gym trying to better herself. Mandy believes it’s the simple things in life that bring the greatest joy, which helps keep a balance between work and life no matter the situation. When managing her day to day routines she consistently reminds herself of a favorite quote from Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius: “Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.” Connect with Mandy below! https://levelup-consultants.com [email protected]

Joining Benny on episode 55 is fellow Pittsburgh area roofing business owner, Travis Kenny. Travis is a passionate and driven entrepreneur who's true purpose was born with the birth of his first son 10 years ago, and ever since then that purpose continues to grow within everything he does. Travis shares his origin story about his rough situations in his youth, and how that has helped shape the man he has become. Travis & Benny also discuss their faith and how that came to be and how it continues to play a pivotal role in their successes. Connect with Travis: Travis Benjamin (Facebook & Instagram) https://planetroof.com/

Joining Benny on episode 54, is Bobby Jones, a fellow entrepreneur and roofing company owner. Bobby shares his eye-opening story of second chances and overcoming massive life lessons & adversity from jailtime in his youth. Benny & Bobby discuss how inspiring a resurgence in life can be when given a second chance, and turning those life lessons and adversities into fuel for growth as entrepreneurs, husbands, fathers. This is an inspiring episode for anyone who has faced a long hill to climb and found light at the top.

Joining Benny on episode 53 of The Big Fish Cares Podcast is Philip Sessions. Philip is a speaker, author, podcaster, and a member of BMW corporate. Philip is an AI programmer at BMW, programming robots to deliver parts to the assembly lines. He also had a hand in the programming of the actual automations on the assembly line itself. Benny & Philip have in-depth conversations about the current state of AI and the future of AI and how it may impact our culture and jobs. This is an interesting episode for anyone interested in the subject of tech automation & artificial intelligence. Connect with Philip: speakingsessions.com

Joining Benny on episode 52 is friend and fellow contractor, Doug Martin! This is Doug's first podcast ever! Doug shares his story of new beginnings and second chances - through going to rehab and the adversity he faced in his younger years. Doug helps others get back on their feet after they have experienced the same hardships, and on this episode provides valuable insights throughout the process of starting over. in 2015, Doug started his own roofing company, embarking on his entrepreneurial new beginning (BLC Roofing). Connect with Doug below!: [email protected]

Joining Benny on episode 51 is fellow roofing company owner and visionary, Dan Lord. Dan shares his origin story from childhood through his early career adventures (which includes opera singing), and eventually leading to the roofing industry. Benny & Dan discuss how they both early on focused on customer service, branding, reviews, and the overall strategy to scaling their business from the beginning. The guys also chat about their own ADHD - and how they've attended to it throughout their career, both using it as a skill to benefit their respective growth. Connect with Dan and his company Mountain Roofing: [email protected] https://mountain-roofing.com

Joining Benny on Episode 50 (Yes, 50!) is friend & colleague, Elizabeth Lytle. Elizabeth is the Client Success Director of Contractor Dynamics, the leading marketing training company for the construction industry. Elizabeth plays a hands-on role with our clients, creating strategic marketing plans, and overseeing general client success. She loves taking clients’ big ideas and helping them create actionable plans to reach their goals. Benny & Elizabeth chat in depth about ADHD, and the challenges & gifts that come along with having ADHD and working with people who have ADHD. Benny shares his childhood stories about going through school with ADHD and how that has helped shape who he has become today. This is a great episode for anyone who has ADHD, or someone who has a loved one with it.

Joining Benny on episode 49 is fellow roofing company owner, Chuck Allen. Chuck is the CEO & General Manager of Rio Blanco Roofing and Solar in San Antonio, TX. Chuck also is the host of "Keepin' it Rio", his podcast - similar to The Big Fish Cares, Chuck invites fellow industry people on to talk business but also invites people from all walks of life to share their story. Chuck shares his story of working in the industry as a roofing sales rep and how he always felt that he could do more and build something greater - eventually leaving his sales rep role and taking over as an owner of his own roofing company. This is a great episode for anyone looking to break into the industry or looking to move from installer/sales to owner - and learning some tips from someone who has done exactly that. Connect with Chuck! Keepin' It Rio Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepinItRioPodcast Rio Blanco Roofing & Solar: https://www.rioblancoroofing.com/

Joining Benny on episode 48 is Brian Alexander, a Talent Optimization Expert. Brian works with leadership teams and organizations to help improve their teams' mindset & efficiencies. Benny & Brian discuss hurdles and philosophies of becoming an entrepreneur, and the secret sauce behind being successful as a small business owner. Brian got his start as a business owner with a Crossfit gym in the Chicago area, while working a corporate job – eventually leaving the corporate life to grow the gym and expand to more locations. Brian uses assessments to help identify a company’s team make-up and helps them place the right people in the right seats based on their personality trait assessments. This is a great episode for any entrepreneur or small business owner to collect some tips and ideas on how to improve their hiring and internal operations.

Joining Benny on episode 47 is Eric Oberembt, President and Owner of D&M Roofing and Siding. Eric has been in the business since he was just 10 years old, helping to build the company started by his grandfather in 1965 into the premier residential and commercial roofing contractor of the Omaha NE/Des Moines IA area and the winner of numerous industry awards. A tireless advocate for the industry he loves, Eric is a proud, professional member of the American Policyholder Association, helping to fight insurance fraud at all levels. He’s also a founding member of the nonprofit organization: Roofers in Recovery, an author of two books, entrepreneur, podcast host and a sought-after public speaker! Connect with Eric: https://dandmroofing.com/ https://roofersinrecovery.org/

Joining Benny on episode 46 is Tomas Keenan. Tomas is best known for his humble beginnings and lengthy career as a custom car audio installer. He is the epitome of a technician turned CEO. After co-founding Top Class Installations, an industry-leading GPS Tracking and Dashboard Camera installation provider, and growing it to a 7-figure business, Tomas moved into the coaching space as a high-level business and success coach for other industry leaders and business owners. Tomas works with Entrepreneurs who refuse to be average and are crushing 7+ figures in business. His success as an elite business coach led him to move his family from NYC to Dallas, Texas, to focus full-time on his newest company, Step It Up Academy. His expertise and vast experience have put him on the pages of the top industry magazines time and time again. He has been featured in Forbes, Mobile Electronics Magazine, CE Outlook, CEO Blog Nation, Fit Small Business, The Startup Growth, The Goodmen Project, and several Blogs in addition to countless podcasts. Tomas is also a sought-after public speaker, 2X bestselling author, and the host of Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast. He has interviewed industry leaders, influencers, high-level business and success coaches, business owners, and entrepreneurs who are impacting their communities and the world at large. He states the key to his success is making progress every day, regardless of how small it may be. Listen in as Benny asks Tomas about his origin stories and how he got to where he is today. Connect with Tomas at: https://www.stepitupacademy.com/ https://www.tomaskeenan.com/

Jen Silver is a single mom, boundary-pusher, millennial management expert, and CEO of one of the only solely female-owned and operated roofing companies in the nation (Roofing Utah). Now, Jen wants to help leaders, entrepreneurs, and single parents everywhere get unstuck. Fear is likely the biggest thing that keeps you from achieving your goals or dreams. Jen believes that we can face our fears with logic, and work through them so that we can finally have the life that we want. Jen shares her origin stories of entrepreneurship, roofing, and consulting, as an inspiring journey of determination, and how transforming from the inside out can spark a whole new version of yourself. Connect with Jen below!: https://jensilver.co/

Joining Benny on episode 44 is Jorge Coxaj. Jorge, a transplant from El Salvador (an amazing story in its own right), is a member of Benny's content team, and a former Pastor at a young age. Jorge got his start in video as a Pastor of a church, and saw the lane for using video to reach more people. Benny & Jorge share their stories from the past about doing video and media in the church, and how that has translated to the content driven social space today. Jorge shares stories about his family's journey in the United States, including his grandparents working for the Clinton family. The duo also openly shares the importance that their faith plays in their lives now, and how it's at the center of everything they do. Jorge's skills as a video content marketing expert is a revenue stream to fund his continued ministries, which is his #1 purpose. Connect with Jorge below! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/adventmarketingllc

Mikee Trompeta is a tech entrepreneur and early adopter of Web3 and NFTs. Benny & Mikee share stories about their involvements with Gary Vee and VeeFriends, and how they envision Web3 & NFTs will change the game of tech. This is an inspiring story for any tech people out there who are looking to take the dive into Web3 & NFTs, as Mikee shares his origin story as a young tech minded student, trying the corporate world, then realizing he was destined to be an entrepreneur in the tech industry - founding JDM Labs. JDM Labs is a U.S. based Web3 & Smart Contract Development agency, that’s paving the way for various industries to launch their own revolutionary Web3 projects onto the blockchain, and successfully break into the biggest market since the internet first launched. We are the industry powerhouse for all things WEB3, Metaverse, NFT Smart Contract Development and Design services. Connect with Mikee and learn more about JDM Labs below! https://www.jdmlabs.io/ https://www.instagram.com/mikeejt

Coach JC is a performance coach, award winning entrepreneur, motivational speaker, & founder of the WIN ALL DAY movement. He has been blessed to coach some of the top pro athletes, CEO’s, pastors, and people from all walks of life to be their best and WIN in life. Coach JC has grown his 5 businesses through social media with over 1 million views on YouTube and over 150k followers on social media. He is the author of 6 books, the founder of the non-profit, Fit First Responders and has motivated large crowds through his professional speaking even opening up for President Donald J Trump in front of 12,000 people. From a young age, Coach JC always knew he was destined to do something big and help millions of people worldwide win in life. After throwing away his dreams to play basketball, hitting rock bottom, $400k in debt, suicidal and in the fight of his life to be a father at 21 years old he went on to discover his passion and purpose in life. He created a new story and this comeback kid took what to many looked like a loss and turned it into a win. Coach JC’s story will move you emotionally, inspire you to believe, empower you to change and motivate you to take action. Learn more about Coach JC and connect at https://coachjc.com/

Joining Benny on Episode 41 is friend and contracting colleague, Mike Goldenstein. Mike is the VP of Revenue at ROOFLE, a tool that helps contractors give their customers real time estimating tools. Mike & Benny discuss their faith and the importance of taking a step back during the busy week to connect with God and like minded groups. They also discuss parenting, foster care, adoption, and the emotional mindsets throughout parenthood. Mike shares his origin story through his career & faith, and how the two have intersected for him today. Connect with Mike at [email protected]!

Adam Sand is an entrepreneur and he describes himself as a Marketing and Automation Nerd serving the Roofing Industry, and a fellow Roofing Company Owner. He is the owner of a successful roofing business, and he works with companies to set-up their SumoQuote software and also builds custom CRMs specifically to enhance and streamline workflow and customer experience. Adam has over 15 years of marketing experience in a variety of industries, and has been in the roofing industry since 2014. His current company is called Roofing Business Partner, and he has a podcast show by the same name. Roofing Business Partner provides roofing companies with the tools and training necessary to grow their company. They help you identify who your perfect customer is, what they need from you, and how to reach them. RBP provides a framework for your business to succeed by helping you create processes that reduce sales friction and increase customer satisfaction. Learn more about Adam and Roofing Business Partner: https://www.roofingbusinesspartner.com/

Joining Benny on episode 39 is friend and roofing industry colleague, Chris Scoville. Chris & Benny share their humble beginnings, and how they grew as entrepreneurs through adversity and learnings. Chris got his start in roofing, working 5 days a week on roofs and then 3 nights a week as a bartender. He eventually realized he needed a shift, and found his path to financing, where he became a successful mortgage director in New York. Chris describes his resiliency to adversity throughout his career, while always keeping moving in the right direction. Chris now runs his own financing company, providing contractors with the ability to offering financing to their customers. He is passionate about always doing what he can to help contractors grow & succeed. This is a great episode for anyone in the roofing & contracting industry to get inspired! Connect with Chris below: https://christopherscoville.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chris_scoville https://www.facebook.com/chris.scoville.88

Jacob Campbell is the founder of The Electrical Company, a Pennsylvania based electric contractor company. Jacob has been following Benny’s journey & content for a while and took the initiative to reach out to ask about being a guest on the podcast. Jacob shares his origin story with Benny, and where he hopes to take his company in the future. Jacob picks Benny’s brain with questions about business and in’s & out’s of running a contracting business. Connect with Jacob and The Electrical Company: https://www.theelectricalcompanyllc.com/

Reggie Brock is the National Account Manager at Beacon Building Products and a #roofingreverend! He combines his roofing knowledge with a strong foundation in faith, to teach us how to live exposed - how to live the life you were meant to live. Reggie shares his inspiring story, and provides helpful tips for life, faith, and rebuilding yourself in the face of adversity. Connect with Reggie on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/reggiebrock/

Back for part II of his series on The EOS Operating System is Ken Kooistra, a certified EOS Implementor, and the EOS coach of Benny. On this second installment on The EOS method, Benny & Ken discuss the importance of defining core values, the importance of "right people, right seats", and an honest real world example of how that impacted The Big Fish Contracting Company in recent years. Ken also goes deep into the tangible differences and relationship of a Visionary and an Integrator, and how the growth of a company is built on this relationship between the two. Ken offers great advice to any business owner or department head on how to have the difficult conversations with employees and how to make those scenarios have the best possible outcome. Interested in EOS for your business? Connect with Ken! [email protected] Learn more at: https://www.eosworldwide.com/

Joining Benny on episode 35 is Steve Sims, also known as “The real life Wizard of Oz”, Steve is the author of “Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen”, and “Go For Stupid - The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals”. Steve is the visionary founder of the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest. Just some of the extraordinary experiences that Steve and his team have made possible for his A-list clientele include: • Closed a museum in Florence for a private dinner party for 6 at the feet of Michelangelo’s David and had Andrea Bocelli come in and serenade the guests • Taking a submarine trip to the Titanic • Becoming James Bond for a weekend in Monte Carlo • Hanging out and jamming with celebrity recording artists, such as Guns & Roses drummer Matt Sorum and playing guitar with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons • Taking private cooking lessons with the world’s finest executive chefs • Trekking on a luxury safari in the Amazon & Serengeti • Joining a filmed marine conservation expedition to the Pacific Islands • Heading out on the legendary Sardine Run in Southern Africa • Singing live on stage with legendary rock band Journey • Having Florida Georgia Line sing “Happy Birthday” in a private backstage concert • Meeting and greeting renowned recording artists and celebrities • Enjoying a walk-on role on a hit TV show • …and the list goes on • Been featured in Ivy League publications, including: Forbes, The Wall St. Journal, South China Post and The London Times and over 50 others • Invited to speak regularly at Luxury Clubs, Entrepreneurial Groups & Universities worldwide, and even had the honor to Speak at Harvard – TWICE! • Worked for Royalty, Presidents, A-list celebrities, the rich and famous and the richer and unknown. • Consulted for major award shows, credit card companies, luxury brands and even consulted for well-known consultants • Did we mention he’s even spoken at the Pentagon? Learn more about Steve and his adventures & offerings at https://www.stevedsims.com/

Graham Dessert is a business owner, entrepreneur, endurance, athlete, and a builder of leaders. Growing up in a military family, Graham had countless lessons and virtues instilled in him at a young age. Work ethic and commitment to doing the best at anything he was tasked with helped drive him into the entrepreneurial life. In high school & college Graham found a lane for success as a painter, and eventually starting his own painting company with the help of his college football teammates. After seeing the success he did on his own, he took a leap on becoming a franchisee owner of a national painting company, and becoming the number 1 franchisee in the country. In 2008, Graham saw a new lane in roofing, and started his own self-run roofing company. This endeavor led into a highly successful company which expanded to multiple locations throughout the country. After relocating his family to San Diego, Graham began a new physical lifestyle as an endurance athlete, completing extreme marathons with Navy Seal civilian trainings, the Murph challenge, among other intense endurance sports. Graham has now embarked on a new career as a coach that builds & inspires leaders, called League of Leaders. Benny and Graham talk about the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur and how things come full circle. This is an inspirational episode for any business owner who has also experienced ups and downs. Connect with Graham below: https://www.leagueofleaders.com/ https://www.instagram.com/grahamdessert/

Mike Claudio has spent the last 17 years not just selling products and services but learning how to go out and actually develop business, create routines and consistency, develop discipline, and make a bigger impact on those around him than just money! His sales and management career started in retail with Verizon Wireless before working in their enterprise business to business sales team. During his time in Corporate America, Mike was given some of the best training in the world and really developed an obsession-like energy for consistency, communication and the client experience. While his formal training is in the corporate setting, he’s always been pulled towards smaller companies where he could work with entrepreneurs to help them bring big changes to grow their business. As a great salesman, Mike found a love and passion for the people, processes and services of the construction industry. When given the opportunity work with a residential general contracting business in Charlotte, he jumped at the idea of using his experiences and training to help create a sales and client management system specific for this market. Mike has a proven system and processes to Identify, Target, Qualify and Acquire clients works. With a heavy focus on communication, follow-through, and follow-up Mike believes any company can increase sales and profits and wants to be the one to help you do that! Mike brought massive success to companies he worked for but wants to help more business owners get out of the daily grind and develop a business that worked for them instead of wearing them out. Since starting WinRate Consulting, Mike has helped hundreds of paying clients and 10's of thousands of business owners through free online content on his podcast and YouTube channel. He has been on dozens of stages and spoken in front of thousands of people to get the message across that YOU can be different and YOU can dream bigger and YOU can make it come to life! At this point Mike is 100% confident that he can help any size business improve, can help any owner or leader create better habits and a more disciplined life, and can change the culture of a company into a place people want to work instead of constant frustrations and lack of buy in! Learn more about Mike and his business at: https://www.mikeclaudio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/winrateconsulting/ https://www.facebook.com/winrateconsulting/

#business #marketing #entrepreneur Tim Brown is the CEO of Hook Agency, an SEO & Web Design firm that’s gone from 1 person to 17 in 5 years. Championing small businesses and helping them drive more traffic and leads – has led him to growing his team and learning to lead to be more useful. Content strategy, Persuasive web design, and actionable, pragmatic small business marketing are his biggest areas of expertise. Tim shares his origin stories about his upbringing in a strict home, and how that lead to his youth rebellion, and how he eventually found his calling as an entrepreneur. Shortly after college Tim saw an avenue for starting his own marketing company with the goal of helping small businesses grow. Connect with Tim Brown and the Hook Agency below! https://www.facebook.com/invigorated https://hookagency.com/team/tim-brown/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-brown... Twitter: @timbdesignmpls

Eli Wilde is the creator of Wilde Influence and the top performing corporate trainer for Tony Robbins. He’s worked with thousands of people to transform their lives and businesses. If it has to do with influence, impact, and communicating your message, Eli can help. Eli is a master of enhancing someone’s way of delivering their message or pitch, from how they present themselves, and how they communicate. Benny & Eli talk about Eli’s origins story and how he got connected to Tony Robbins and eventually became part of his team. Eli delivers a series of helpful insights on how to improve your own personal influence & communication for your career and personal life. This is a very insightful podcast that anyone from any walk of life can find value in. Connect with Eli and Wilde Influence: https://www.wildeinfluence.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wildeinfluence/ https://www.instagram.com/eliwilde_sales

Alex Hebert owns a remodeling company these days, but he has a very interesting origin story which he & Benny discuss on this episode. Alex grew up in California, before he made the decision to move out on his own at age 14, heading to Atlanta, GA. With the entrepreneurial mind showing through at a young age, Alex quickly found multiple ways to generate income with the skills he had. He developed a sports card & autographed memorabilia business at age 12, and he knew that he had a knack for sales. After being in and out of prison in various states, Alex was given a second chance at life - and embarked on a successful journey, both personally & professionally. While in prison, he found a love for cooking and got really good at it. After prison he began his career in restaurants - working his way up to running kitchens in multiple restaurants. Alex eventually saw an opportunity in remodeling & construction after flipping an investment property with his mom. He next found a job in construction to learn the in’s & out’s of the industry, so that he could understand the processes and details for how to build his own company in the field as a full-time house flipper. Alex decided to relocate to Pittsburgh based on the housing market, which had fruitful projections as a new house flipper. Fast forward to today, and Alex has a successful home remodeling business as well as an owner of 30+ properties. This episode is a great example of how anything is possible through hard work, determination, and the belief in a second chance. Connect with Alex at [email protected]/ https://www.pittsburghpropertyremodelers.com/

David Matheney is an Executive Producer with a diverse background in Television and Travel. Pioneering experience in Multi-Station Television Centers using Fiber Optics and Automation, Analog to Digital conversion and Tape to Hard Drive Storage conversion. Now Pioneering again in Web3 with NFT Production on the Blockchain. Growing up in Orlando Florida, he earned a degree in Film & Video from Full Sail University. With over ten years of domestic and international broadcast experience in pre-through-post production and distribution, David has produced live events for major networks in both the sports and entertainment worlds. He has coordinated three Olympic Games, multiple Super Bowls and World Series, and a plethora of major sports, news and award shows. His extensive experience extends beyond the chair to sales, business building, and websites. He has led University Level groups to over twenty-five countries on five continents while living abroad for three years. Leading groups around the World he has demonstrated to be a top-notch Leader and Coordinator, experienced with travel and logistics, as well as oversight for large budgets. Benny & David chat about NFTs, origin stories, TV & film, traveling the world, religion, and more! Connect with David below! 5149 Studios https://www.5149studios.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/david_matheney Twitter: https://twitter.com/david_matheney

Brian Hess is a successful Pittsburgh based entrepreneur who got his start in business working up the ladder at Verizon, in sales. Along the way he met an entrepreneur that offered him a job in the paving industry, which set-up Brian for a new course in life. After learning the in’s & out’s of the industry, Brian created his own paving company, The Pavement Group, which now has grown to a vastly successful commercial paving company - which has allowed Brian to expand into other entrepreneurial projects. Brian has also launched The Top Contractor School, which provides live & virtual trainings to help build up growth-minded industry leaders within the construction community. Benny & Brian talk about the mindset of an entrepreneur, and how it impacts their personal lives, as well as how it inspires the way that they each raise their kids. As business owners, they also discuss how to handle employees that have that same entrepreneurial drive - as they can see themselves in those people. This is a great episode for any entrepreneur or small business owner to get inspired about the journey! Connect with Brian below! The Pavement Group: https://www.thepavementgroup.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/realbrianhess LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbrianhess/

Ron Jordan is the founder of NFDaddys, a digital community for educating people on the world of NFTs & the blockchain. He is also the host of the Stars Podcast, as well as an endurance athlete, Krav Maga instructor, firearms instructor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NOGI enthusiast, and lifelong learner of all types of "hobbies". Benny & Ron talk about the NFT space, their journeys through tech, VeeCon & VeeFriends. If you're interested in NFTs and looking to learn more about it, this is a great episode for you! Check out Ron's links below: https://www.nfdaddys.com https://linktr.ee/RonJordan https://www.thestarspodcast.com

#writer #podcasting #entrepreneur Laura Petersen is a published author & skilled communicator that has traveled the world. Benny and Laura connected over the last year as members of the #veefriends community. Laura was a former Math & Psychology high school teacher, before she embarked on her own journey as an entrepreneur, now with her own company, Copy That Pops. Laura Petersen - Quick Facts • lifetime nerd (since high school in the 90s) • former Math and Psychology teacher (since 2006) • small business owner (since 2011) • copywriting pro (since 2013) • podcaster and #1 bestselling author (since 2016) • book writing and launching specialist and international speaker (since 2017) Connect with Laura below! Twitter: @LaptopLaura Website: www.copythatpops.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurapetersen/

Joining Benny on the 25th episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast is Sal DiGuardia. Sal grew up in Arizona, in his family’s Italian deli, and eventually working in it as a teenager. Sal eventually found a calling at a local radio station, in an entry level position. After grinding in multiple spots on the radio he finally landed his own afternoon radio show. Sal eventually had opportunities with AT&T and Apple, where he learned how to manage teams and continue his business journey. Benny & Sal talk about marriage, mental health, and their shared connection to Gary V and his VeeFriends community. Connect with Sal through his LinkTree: https://bit.ly/3RsTCQK

Joining Benny on today’s episode is Darby Bailey, a voice over actress since 1999. You may have heard her voice calling American Express, Verizon, AT&T’s 4-1-1, UPS, Fidelity, and in certain car systems. As a technologist and research student pursuing a PhD in communication, Darby also does research on transmedia Entertainment-Education with the inclusion of advanced technologies (voice assistants and robots) and decentralization and Economic Theology. She is also an artist, creating short and experimental films, weird ink illustrations, and now moving into digital art and audio automations with $AUDIO blockchain. Benny and Darby talk art, mental health, and the blockchain. Connect with Darby below: https://linktr.ee/darbybaileyxo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happydarby Twitter: @DarbyBaileyXO Instagram: @darbybaileyxo Website: https://www.darbybailey.com/

Joining Benny on today's episode is Instagram & TikTok photography sensation, Alex Stemp! Before blowing up on social media as a photographer, Alex was an Insurance Actuary in Northern California, but became inspired by Gary V's social media content and philosophies, and began creating his own social content. He then embarked on a social content creating journey that led to him amassing millions of followers on both platforms. Alex shares his method for growth on social media and his roadmap for gaining all of those followers in the beginning. With consistency and a drive for constant growth, Alex eventually made the decision to leave his corporate job and become a full-time photographer/content creator. Follow Alex on his social channels! Instagram: @alexanderthegreat Tiktok: @alex.stemp Youtube: Alex Stemplewski Twitter: @AlexStemplewski

Joining Benny on today’s episode is Joshua Barker, a fellow member of VeeFriends, NFT early adopter, and a commercial real estate expert. Benny & Joshua chat about their shared inspiration from Gary V and his entrepreneurial philosophies, and offering their advice to beginners who are looking to get into the NFT space. Joshua Tree - Personal Twitter https://twitter.com/JoshbarkerTree Veefans Discord Link (3 on 3 Basketball) https://discord.gg/W8YMrQ2Z7A Direct Email [email protected] Personal Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuatreebarker/ Barkerbros.xyz (website Coming Soon) First Project: https://www.martianbartender.com/

Joining Benny on today's episode is friend & Videographer / Content Creator, Cody Dulski. Cody is the owner and lead videographer of Solventless Dreams, a Pittsburgh video production company. Cody has been doing video work with the Big Fish for a few years, and even helped roll out the The Big Fish Roofing's drone inspections and training for the entire team. Benny & Cody chat about the importance of creating video content in today's digital world, as well as covering some of their recent adventures together at VeeCon. Follow Cody & his production company, Solventless Dreams: https://www.solventlessdreams.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dulski https://www.instagram.com/solventlessdreams

Ben Timmons is a member of a family owned contracting company based out of Ohio, as well as an avid NFT early adopter. Ben grew up with entrepreneur parents who laid the foundation for his desire to do the same. He started making YouTube videos as early as 2008 and realized he had a drive for creating & building something. Benny & Ben talk about how they bonded as part of the VeeFriends Hangout Hawk group, as well as stories of their entrepreneurial journeys and the constant improvements & processes that come from owning a business. Follow Ben Timmons: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ben-timmons-61aa118b Website: www.techniqueroofing.com Instagram: www.https://www.instagram.com/timmons.ben

Joining Benny on today's episode is Seema Alexander, a business strategy consultant and NFT early adopter, as well as a fellow VeeFriend with Benny. Seema shares stories from her humble beginnings as the child of immigrants to her deep learning about what makes businesses succeed, and eventually having a key role at Prudential for 13 years in NYC. Seema then started side hustle where she does consulting for entrepreneurs & business owners to help them grow (The Unique Method). Benny and Seema talk about their experience at VeeCon last month and being part of the VeeFriends community, and provide some in-depth analysis about the NFT landscape and where it will go in the future for business owners. Connect with Seema: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seema.p.alexander Twitter: @SeemaAlexander Instagram:@seemaalexander LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemaalexander/