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Episodes

Sept. 11, 2025

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...

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Sept. 8, 2025

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...

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Aug. 29, 2025

$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...

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Aug. 21, 2025

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, ...

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Aug. 21, 2025

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...

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Aug. 7, 2025

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...

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Aug. 5, 2025

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 ...

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July 29, 2025

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...

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July 3, 2024

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...

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July 2, 2024

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...

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July 2, 2024

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...

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June 28, 2024

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...

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June 26, 2024

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...

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June 24, 2024

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...

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June 18, 2024

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...

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June 17, 2024

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...

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May 24, 2024

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...

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May 24, 2024

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 ...

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May 24, 2024

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...

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May 21, 2024

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...

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May 21, 2024

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...

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May 21, 2024

From Bankruptcy to Financial Mastery: Christian Brim's Journey

In this episode of "United States of Small Business," host John Quick sits down with Christian Brim, a seasoned financial expert with over 25 years of experience. Christian shares his inspiring journey from experiencing his f...

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May 20, 2024

Scaling New Heights: Ron Earley on Revolutionizing Amazon FBA with Gr…

Join host John Quick on the "United States of Small Business" podcast for an inspiring conversation with Ron Earley, founder of Greywolfe Investing. Renowned for their expertise in scaling wholesale FBA stores, Greywolfe Inve...

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May 20, 2024

Innovating Success: Peter Wasmer on Mastering Small Business Manageme…

Join host John Quick on the "United States of Small Business" podcast for an inspiring conversation with serial entrepreneur Peter Wasmer. Based in Naples, Florida, Peter brings over 25 years of experience in transforming sma...

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