Episodes
Christopher Ruddy: Building a Media Empire and the Rise of Newsmax
In this special episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick —who also writes his own national column for Newsmax —sits down with Christopher Ruddy , the founder and CEO behind one of America’s most impactful media succ...
What It’s Really Like to Start an In-Person Podcast — Lessons from Cr…
If you’ve ever dreamed about starting a podcast, this episode gives you a rare look at what it’s really like — from someone living it right now. Host John Quick sits down with Manny Coelho , creator and host of The State I Am...
Stories Worth Hearing: From Honky-Tonk Roots to Country to the Bone w…
Welcome to Stories Worth Hearing . I’m your host, John Quick, and today we’ve got a special episode for all the country music fans out there. My guests are Lan Law — the powerhouse brother duo of Lance Curtis and Lawson Wayne...
From Trump Towers to Bentley Residences: Gil Dezer’s Blueprint for Lu…
In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick sits down with Gil Dezer, the Miami developer who turned bold ideas into global landmarks. From his father’s first development in New York to his own groundbreaking p...
The John Lee Bishop Story: From Megachurch Pastor to Drug Cartel, Fed…
The John Lee Bishop story is almost too unbelievable to be true. He built a thriving megachurch of more than 5,000 people, spoke at Christian events across the globe, and published widely read Christian books. But when his li...
$39 a month for College?? Yes, Newlane University Is Making It Possib…
What if you could earn a fully accredited college degree for the price of your monthly phone bill? That’s not a fantasy—it’s reality at Newlane University . In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick sits down...
From 8 Mile to CEO: Kelly Siegel on AI, Resilience, and Reinvention
In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Kelly Siegel, CEO of National Technology Management and best-selling author of Harder Than Life and Happier Than Life. Raised on Seven Mile in Detroit, ...
Armen S. Martin: Building a Modern Law Firm for Startups and Creators
On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Armen S. Martin, the Founding Partner and CEO of Foundation Law Group. Armen has been at the center of hundreds of business deals, helping startups rais...
Reimagining Housing and Going Public with Galiano Tiramani, Co-CEO an…
In this powerful episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick welcomes Galiano Tiramani, the Co-CEO and co-founder of Boxabl, a company that is redefining the future of housing. What started as a bold vision has grown in...
Building a Life That Matters: Grant Cardone on Success Beyond the Sta…
In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick sits down with world-renowned entrepreneur Grant Cardone for a deeper conversation about life, legacy, and what truly drives success. Grant is the founder of Cardone ...
Oz Pearlman: America's Mentalist, Rogan Showstopper, and the Guy Who’…
In the kickoff to Season 2 of The United States of Small Business Podcast , now reimagined as Stories Worth Hearing , host John Quick sits down with one of the most electrifying mentalists in the world— Oz Pearlman . From mel...
Award-Winning Filmmaker John Follis Shares Insights on "Leaving God"
In this episode of United States of Small Business, host John Quick sits down with filmmaker John Follis to discuss his thought-provoking documentary, "Leaving God." Follis shares the inspiration behind the film and reveals h...
Mastering Digital Marketing for Roofing Companies with Tom from Roofi…
In this episode of the United States of Small Business podcast, we sit down with Tom from RoofingOptimize.com to uncover the secrets of successful digital marketing in the roofing industry. Tom shares his journey from license...
Revolutionizing Banking: A Chat with Eric Ohlhausen of Old Glory Bank
Join host John Quick on the United States of Small Business podcast for an engaging conversation with Eric Ohlhausen, Chief Strategy Officer and President of Old Glory Pay. With a wealth of experience in financial services, i...
Mastering Digital Marketing: Insights from Naresh Vissa of Krish Medi…
In this episode of the United States of Small Business podcast, host John Quick sits down with Naresh Vissa, founder of Krish Media & Marketing. Naresh is a media, marketing, and publishing entrepreneur with a wealth of exper...
Transforming Rivershire RV Resort: The Wagner's Journey in Business a…
In this episode of the United States of Small Business podcast, host John Quick sits down with Jay and Kelsey Wagner, the passionate owners of Rivershire RV Resort & Camping in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Jay and Kelsey share the i...
Building Wealth and Community: Brandon Neely’s Inspiring Entrepreneur…
In this episode of the United States of Small Business podcast, host John Quick sits down with Brandon Neely, a serial entrepreneur and financial strategist. Brandon, along with his wife Amanda, transformed their financial st...
Transforming Capitalism: The Power of Shared Success with Chris Laute…
In this episode of the United States of Small Business podcast, host John Quick sits down with Chris Lautenslager, a seasoned business veteran and the founder of GET LOOPED. Chris introduces us to the Prosperity Loop, an inno...
Pioneering Green Publishing with Georgia Lininger Founder of Salus Pu…
In this episode of the United States of Small Business podcast, host John Quick sits down with Georgia Lininger, the innovative founder of Salus Publishing LLC. Georgia shares the inspiration behind starting her unique publis...
Mastering Payroll and Business Leadership with Charles Read
We're excited to welcome Charles Read, a financial expert, entrepreneur, and Vietnam War veteran, to the podcast. As the founder of GetPayroll, Charles has been providing full-service payroll solutions for over 30 years. He i...
From Film Scoring to Tech Success: Greg Devore's Entrepreneurial Jour…
In this episode, we sit down with Greg Devore, an entrepreneur, CEO, and author with a unique background in Film Scoring from the Berklee College of Music. Greg co-founded ScreenSteps with his brother, bootstrapping the tech ...
Creating Yourself: The Journey of Katrina Purcell
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Katrina Purcell, a dynamic business strategist and operations leader. From completing a full Ironman to earning an executive MBA while working full time, Katrina has faced challenges...
Mastering Content: Jon Clemence on Transforming Your Writing
In this episode of "United States of Small Business," host John Quick interviews Jon Clemence, founder of Cedar Press Proofreading, LLC. Since 2021, Jon has helped over 20 companies enhance their content, turning website visi...
Unlocking Financial Success: Insights from Tom Griffiths of Synergy C…
In this episode of "United States of Small Business," host John Quick welcomes Tom Griffiths, founder of Synergy CFO Solutions. With over 10 years of experience in finance and a background at JPMorgan, Tom specializes in help...