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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with U.S. Navy veteran, entrepreneur, pastor, and author David Petrash to explore what it truly means to lead with faith, integrity, and purpose.
David shares the inspiration behind his book The Ripple of Faith, explains why leadership is ultimately about influence rather than authority, and unpacks his Three-Legged Stool of Success: Clarity, Competency, and Desire.
We also discuss business leadership, service, personal responsibility, and how shifting our focus from ourselves to others creates a ripple effect that transforms organizations, families, and communities.
If you’re building a business, leading a team, or simply striving to make a meaningful impact, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to lead with greater intention.
Connect with David on : https://www.rippleoffaith.com/
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I welcome back executive coach and Game of Ten® creator Steve Barton for a deeper conversation on leadership, awareness, and personal growth.
We explore why high achievers often become their own biggest obstacle, how fear quietly influences decision-making, and why emotional awareness may be the most overlooked leadership skill in business today.
Steve shares practical insights on intuition, overcoming self-doubt, finding clarity under pressure, and creating success without sacrificing peace of mind.
If you’re an entrepreneur or leader striving for greater confidence, purpose, and fulfillment, this conversation offers practical wisdom you can apply immediately.
Connect with Steve on : https://www.stevebartoncoaching.com/
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur and Firefli Fit co-founder Matthew Rial.
Matthew shares lessons from his experiences in finance, international leadership, nonprofit work, and entrepreneurship, revealing why he believes the greatest changes in the world begin with personal transformation.
We discuss habit formation, discipline, fitness, leadership, personal responsibility, and why small daily actions often create the biggest long-term results.
Matthew also explains the philosophy behind Firefli Fit and offers practical insights for anyone seeking to improve their health, mindset, and overall quality of life.
If you’re looking to create lasting change in your life without relying on extreme measures or short-term motivation, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom you can apply immediately.
Connect with Matthew on : http://fireflifit.com/
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with HR executive, TEDx speaker, and author Ralph Kellogg.
Ralph shares his deeply personal journey through identity, mental health struggles, resilience, and leadership, revealing the lessons that inspired his book Leading While Human: Notes I Wish Someone Had Given Me. (BookBaby)
We discuss authenticity, vulnerability, workplace culture, burnout, belonging, and why leaders must stop separating professional success from human experience.
Ralph also offers practical insights on building healthier organizations, supporting mental well-being, and leading with courage in a world that often rewards performance over humanity.
If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or professional seeking a more authentic and sustainable approach to success, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.
Connect with Ralph on : https://ralphkellogg.com/
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with leadership coach, entrepreneur, and podcast host Victoria Noethling.
After spending more than forty years in corporate America and decades developing leaders through Toastmasters, Victoria now helps entrepreneurs and professionals become more confident communicators and servant leaders.
We discuss leadership confidence, effective communication, servant leadership, personal growth, and why investing in yourself is one of the greatest investments you can ever make.
Victoria also shares lessons from mentoring both executives and young people, offering practical strategies that listeners can immediately apply in their own leadership journeys.
If you’re ready to lead with greater confidence, clarity, and impact, this conversation is for you.
Connect with Victoria on : https://go.oncehub.com/LetsConnectInitialConversation/
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with TEDx speaker, award-winning artist, educator, and creativity expert Patrick Williams.
With more than forty years of experience teaching creativity, innovation, and deep learning, Patrick shares why creativity is humanity’s greatest superpower and why so many adults lose touch with it over time.
We discuss the causes of creative collapse, practical methods for restoring authentic creativity, lessons from martial arts, and how creativity fuels entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal growth.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or disconnected from your creative potential, this conversation will inspire you to reconnect with the creative genius already within you.
Connect with Patrick on : http://patrickwilliamsstaycreative.com/
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with strategic risk expert and bestselling author Steve Anderson.
Steve shares the key principles he uncovered while analyzing Jeff Bezos’ shareholder letters and explains how entrepreneurs can apply those lessons to grow their own businesses.
We discuss innovation, strategic risk, long-term thinking, experimentation, and the practical frameworks that helped Amazon become one of the world’s most valuable companies.
If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or leader looking to scale sustainably and think bigger, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.
Connect with Steve on : https://www.thebezosletters.com/
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with educator, entrepreneur, and Musicolor Method® creator Andrew Ingkavet.
Andrew shares his remarkable journey from MTV-Asia VJ to pioneering a revolutionary approach to music education that has helped thousands of children worldwide. We discuss how music can build confidence, focus, creativity, emotional resilience, and essential life skills that children need to thrive in today’s rapidly changing world.
We also explore the unique needs of neurodivergent learners, the future of education, and why music may be one of the most powerful tools parents and educators can use to help children reach their full potential. Andrew’s upcoming book, Superpowers Through Music, explores these themes in depth. (target.com)
If you’re a parent, educator, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner, this conversation will change the way you think about music and human potential.
Connect with Andrew on : https://andrewingkavet.com
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with serial entrepreneur and Europe’s #1 Scaling Expert, Angela Thomas.
With nearly thirty years of experience building and selling businesses across industries including beauty, healthcare, aviation, retail, and real estate, Angela shares the lessons she’s learned about entrepreneurship, leadership, scaling, and reinvention.
We discuss why founders often become the bottleneck in their own businesses, how personal growth drives business growth, the realities of international expansion, and what it truly means to build a legacy rather than simply build a company.
If you’re an entrepreneur seeking greater clarity, momentum, and sustainable growth, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration.
Connect with Angela on : https://calendly.com/beautybizz/skillionair-session
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and Guidewise CEO Ted Wolf.
Ted shares lessons from building a company from two employees to more than 650 people and explains why most AI initiatives fail despite significant investment.
We discuss leadership, organizational change, AI adoption, change fatigue, and what business leaders must do to successfully navigate the future of work.
If you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or business owner trying to understand how AI will reshape organizations, this conversation offers practical insights on building companies that can thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Connect with Ted on : https://guidewise.ai/
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with entrepreneur, bestselling author, and host of the Born or Made Podcast, Larry Dix II.
Larry shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings in small-town Texas to building an eight-figure manufacturing company guided by one simple principle: always do what’s right.
We discuss entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership, integrity, overcoming adversity, and whether successful entrepreneurs are truly born or made.
Connect with Larry on : https://www.bornormadepodcast.com/
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Josh Elledge, Fractional Chief Revenue Officer, founder of PodVerified, and host of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur.
Josh has spent more than 15 years helping entrepreneurs leverage podcasting as a relationship-building and revenue-generating strategy. Having launched hundreds of podcasts and helped clients generate more than $40 million, he shares what separates successful guests from everyone else.
We discuss podcast guesting, relationship-driven growth, trust-based marketing, and how entrepreneurs can turn meaningful conversations into real business opportunities.
If you’re looking to grow your network, increase your influence, and build a business through authentic relationships, this episode is packed with practical insights.
Connect with Josh on : https://app.podverified.com/
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Peak Performance Coach and Life Strategist Jessie Torres.
For nearly two decades, Jessie has helped thousands of people around the world break through limiting beliefs, heal from past trauma, and unlock their highest potential. Through her philosophy of Fierce Grace, she teaches people how to transform pain into purpose and create lives filled with passion, impact, and fulfillment.
We discuss emotional intelligence, resilience, mindset, personal growth, overcoming self-doubt, and the practical steps anyone can take to build a truly unshakeable life.
If you’re ready to stop letting your past define your future and start living with greater purpose and confidence, this conversation is for you.
Connect with Jessie on : https://unshakeablelife.com/life-coach
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Andrew Thoe, creator of NorViK Sessions, a music project dedicated to helping people navigate anxiety, self-doubt, overthinking, and personal growth.
Andrew shares how his own struggles with anxiety led him to examine the messages he consumed daily and ultimately inspired him to create music focused on resilience, gratitude, hope, and emotional well-being.
We discuss mental health, creativity, the power of positive messaging, AI-assisted music production, and how ordinary people can transform their own struggles into meaningful impact.
If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, negative thinking, or simply want to live with greater intention, this conversation offers practical wisdom and encouragement.
Connect with Andrew on : https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dxSniOnTkvXtpMfOYOGTS?si=26F4CGH-RC20oTq7WbZCRA
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with healthcare provider, author, and podcast host Cherza Finney.
Through her work with The Wellness Table Podcast, Cherza is committed to educating, motivating, and empowering people in the areas of health, spirituality, fitness, finances, and personal growth.
We discuss confidence, holistic wellness, lifelong learning, personal transformation, and the importance of investing in yourself.
If you're looking for inspiration, practical wisdom, and encouragement to become the best version of yourself, this conversation is for you.
Connect with Cherza : https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zbMKEnD0PhNLV2ie93uVz?si=hWDhKVlTTwm4If49UfGnkw&t=73
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with endurance athlete and Ride4Rights founder Teddy Bloom.
After witnessing growing division across America, Teddy made the bold decision to spend the money he had saved for his first home on a cross-country bicycle journey from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
We discuss civil rights, free speech, equal justice, resilience, political polarization, and the importance of finding common ground in challenging times.
Teddy shares powerful stories from more than 3,000 miles on the road and offers valuable insights on courage, citizenship, and creating meaningful change.
If you’ve ever wondered whether one person can truly make a difference, this conversation is for you.
Connect with Teddy on : https://www.ride4rights.com/
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with life and spiritual guide Kristan Swan to discuss self-discovery, storytelling, spirituality, and personal reinvention.
Kristan shares her journey from business coaching to guiding people through deeper questions of identity, purpose, and personal growth. We explore how our past shapes us, why curiosity is essential for transformation, and how self-awareness can help us intentionally create the future we want.
If you’ve ever questioned your path, struggled with change, or wondered how to reconnect with yourself, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped with practical insights for your own journey.
Connect with Kristan : https://kristanswan.com/
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with HR professional and author Nathaniel Sietz.
After years working on the frontlines of human resources, Nathaniel witnessed firsthand how poor leadership, toxic cultures, and broken workplace systems impact employees and organizations alike.
We discuss workplace culture, leadership mistakes, burnout, employee engagement, and what it really takes to create environments where people can thrive.
If you’ve ever dreaded Monday mornings, struggled with workplace culture, or wondered why work feels so broken, this conversation will give you a fresh and honest perspective.
Connect with Nathaniel : https://www.amazon.com/91st-Day-Firsthand-Account-Frontlines-ebook/dp/B0H3WY96ZN
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Gaylen Wilson, co-creator of The Monument Method and co-founder of The Monument Method Institute.
Gaylen shares his extraordinary journey through financial collapse, addiction recovery, multiple career reinventions, heart failure, and receiving a life-saving heart transplant.
We discuss resilience, emotional safety, intimacy, men’s mental health, modern relationships, and the principles that help couples create stronger and more meaningful connections.
If you’ve ever faced adversity, struggled in relationships, or wondered how to rebuild after life’s hardest seasons, this conversation will inspire and equip you with practical wisdom for the journey ahead.
Connect with Gaylen on : https://www.monumentmethodinstitute.com/
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In this episode of 9-5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Jai Roza, founder of Eden’s Conflict and creator of a unique faith-based card game designed to help people engage with scripture through creativity and storytelling.
Jai shares his powerful personal journey from spiritual searching and despair to faith, purpose, and entrepreneurship. We discuss redemption, creativity, biblical principles, entrepreneurship, and how God can transform even life’s darkest moments into a greater calling.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, person of faith, or someone searching for deeper meaning and purpose, this conversation offers hope, encouragement, and practical wisdom for the journey ahead.
Connect with Jai on : https://www.edensconflict.com/
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