Business Leaders of America Podcast With Dylan Bloyed

Episode Overview In this episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast, we sit down with Tim Maliyil, a veteran technology executive and serial entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience building and scaling companies across cybersecurity, SaaS, e-commerce, and AI-driven platforms. Tim has founded and led multiple companies through every stage of growth, from early-stage startups to enterprise-scale platforms supporting over 1 million daily users. He has scaled organizations to 160+ employees, generated more than $40M in revenue, led major cloud and infrastructure transformations, and built and exited AlertBoot, a cybersecurity company, to private equity. Throughout the conversation, Tim shares what it really takes to scale and stabilize high-growth companies, how leaders can create operational discipline in complex environments, and why execution often matters more than strategy in the long run. He also breaks down the current state of AI adoption across industries, what companies are getting right, where they are going wrong, and how over-reliance on AI-generated thinking can lead to flawed business decisions without real-world context and experience. A major focus of the discussion is PerkyPet, where Tim serves as CEO. PerkyPet is an AI-powered pet wellness platform that uses veterinary science and machine learning to give pet owners proactive insights into their pets’ health and behavior, acting as a “veterinary assistant between visits. From cybersecurity and enterprise software to AI-powered consumer health innovation, this episode explores leadership, product building, and the future of applied artificial intelligence across industries. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Founder of AlertBoot, a cybersecurity company that scaled to 160+ employees and $40M+ in revenue before a private equity exit • CEO of PerkyPet, an AI-powered pet wellness platform combining veterinary science and machine learning • 30+ year career as a technology executive and serial entrepreneur across cybersecurity, SaaS, and e-commerce • Built and scaled global platforms supporting 1M+ daily users with enterprise-grade reliability How to connect with Tim Maliyil LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmaliyil/ PerkyPet: https://perkypet.ai Show Notes 02:10 — How Tim got started in technology and entrepreneurship Tim shares how early coding experiences led him into building software, solving business problems, and eventually pursuing entrepreneurship full-time. 04:45 — Scaling AlertBoot to $40M in revenue Lessons from growing a cybersecurity company to 160+ employees and successfully exiting to private equity. 07:20 — Creating operational discipline in high-growth companies How Tim approaches structure, KPIs, accountability, and bringing order to complex, fast-moving organizations. 10:30 — Balancing speed and sustainability in scaling companies The tension between rapid growth, system stability, and long-term organizational health. 12:10 — AI adoption: what companies are getting right and wrong Where organizations are successfully leveraging AI and where poor implementation is creating inefficiencies. 15:00 — Founder vs executive mindset How mindset and decision-making change when building your own company versus stepping into an existing one. 18:10 — Introducing PerkyPet and the problem it solves Tim breaks down PerkyPet as an AI-powered pet wellness platform and its role in proactive, data-driven pet care. 21:30 — Why veterinary collaboration matters in AI healthcare Why PerkyPet is built to support veterinarians rather than replace them, and how that shapes product design. 24:00 — The risks of over-relying on AI in decision-making Why AI must be used with judgment, context, and human oversight to avoid flawed conclusions. 27:10 — Advice for engineers and young professionals in AI Tim shares guidance on building strong fundamentals and staying relevant in an AI-driven industry. 32:40 — Final thoughts on PerkyPet and connecting with Tim Where to learn more about PerkyPet and how to connect with Tim directly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business Leaders of America Podcast Featuring Malik Jackson Founder of The Care League, 10-Year NFL Veteran & Super Bowl Champion Episode Overview In this episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast, we sit down with Malik Jackson, a 10-year NFL veteran, Super Bowl Champion, Pro Bowler, and founder of The Care League, a high-end concierge and wellness platform built to support athletes, executives, professionals, and families through personalized lifestyle management, healthcare access, and day-to-day support services. Malik shares his journey from being a young athlete in Southern California to becoming a 10-year NFL veteran, Super Bowl champion, and entrepreneur. He talks about how football became his path to opportunity early in life, the pressure and reality of competing at the highest level, and what it was really like stepping into the NFL as a rookie trying to earn his place among veterans and established stars. He also discusses how his experiences in football ultimately inspired him to launch The Care League, a concierge and wellness platform designed to help athletes, executives, families, and busy professionals simplify their lives and reclaim their time. In addition, Malik talks about his involvement with TigerMe, an AI-powered education platform helping students navigate the college admissions process and create clearer pathways toward their future. From NFL locker rooms and Super Bowl experiences to entrepreneurship, personal growth, athlete wellness, and the future of AI in education, this episode offers valuable insights on reinvention, preparation, and building a meaningful life after success. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Founder of The Care League, a concierge and lifestyle company helping athletes, executives, families, and busy professionals save time and simplify their lives. • 10-Year NFL Veteran and Pro Bowl Selection • Super Bowl 50 Champion with the Denver Broncos • Partner and supporter of TigerMe, an AI-powered college admissions platform • Advocate for athlete wellness, transition support, and post-career development How to connect with Malik Jackson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themalikjackson/ The Care League: https://thecareleague.org TigerMe: https://tigermeapp.com Email: mbj@thecareleague.org Show Notes 02:18 — Realizing football could become a career Malik reflects on earning a scholarship to USC and when football shifted from passion to real opportunity. 05:25 — Getting drafted into the NFL The call from the Denver Broncos and the reality shift of entering the league. 08:30 — Adjusting to the NFL business environment Learning playbooks, systems, and how quickly expectations change across teams. 11:00 — Learning from veteran players How watching Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware, and others shaped his approach to the game. 14:55 — Financial realities behind the NFL Early contract experience, financial mismanagement risk, and lessons learned the hard way. 18:55 — The emotional transition out of football Identity loss, losing structure, and adjusting to life without the NFL system. 26:00 — Knowing when it was time to retire Physical decline, injuries, and the realization it was time to step away. 31:20 — Building The Care League Turning post-career challenges into a concierge and access-driven platform. 35:10 — The true value of convenience and access Why high-performing professionals, athletes, and families are outsourcing more of their daily responsibilities to reclaim time and reduce stress. 39:45 — NFL culture, competition, and locker room dynamics Malik breaks down what it’s really like competing for jobs, earning trust in new locker rooms, and navigating the constant pressure of being replaced in professional sports. 41:35 — Tiger Me and helping the next generation Why Malik believes AI-driven guidance can reshape education and opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business Leaders of America Podcast Featuring Will Harvey Founder of Harvey Capital Episode Overview In this episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast, we sit down with Will Harvey, Founder of Harvey Capital, a private real estate credit firm focused on real estate lending, investing, and disciplined capital management. Will began his career in 2015 as a residential loan officer before transitioning into real estate investing, house flipping, syndications, and eventually building Harvey Capital. Today, the firm originates first-lien bridge loans to real estate investors and acquires owner-financed notes nationwide. In this conversation, Will breaks down how his early experience in the mortgage business shaped the way he thinks about risk, capital allocation, and long-term wealth creation. He shares why he ultimately left the traditional lending world to build something of his own, what he learned from flipping houses, and how many of the best opportunities in his career came from unexpected situations rather than carefully planned strategies. Will also explains the philosophy behind Harvey Capital and why he prioritizes capital preservation, margin of safety, patience, and disciplined underwriting over chasing trends or forcing deals. He discusses why he prefers credit over equity in the current market environment, how he evaluates asymmetric risk-reward opportunities, and why long-term thinking gives investors a major advantage in a world driven by short-term gratification. Throughout the episode, Will shares practical insights on raising capital, aligning interests with investors, identifying mispriced opportunities, and how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape real estate investing and underwriting. From public-private real estate arbitrage to first-lien lending and long-term investing discipline, this episode offers valuable lessons for anyone interested in building wealth through real estate and intelligent capital allocation. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Founder of Harvey Capital, a private real estate credit firm • Originated 29 real estate loans with zero principal losses • Built investment strategies focused on public-private real estate valuation discrepancies • Experienced across residential lending, house flipping, syndications, real estate credit, and public market real estate investing • Invests alongside partners in every fund managed, emphasizing alignment of interests How to connect with Will Harvey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-harvey-8751503b8/ Website: https://harvey-capital.com Email: will@harvey-capital.com Show Notes 01:20 — Getting started in real estate Why Will was drawn to commission-based work and the appeal of uncapped income potential 03:00 — Leaving the traditional lending world Why he stepped away from being a W-2 employee to build something of his own 05:00 — Accidentally getting into house flipping How an unexpected opportunity turned into a successful house flipping business 08:00 — Developing an investment philosophy Why patience, unemotional decision-making, and long-term thinking became foundational principles 10:30 — Holding cash instead of forcing deals How Will manages investor expectations while waiting for the right opportunities 13:00 — Understanding first-lien bridge loans Why Harvey Capital focuses on credit and downside protection instead of equity positions 17:30 — Investing alongside partners How alignment and having personal capital invested changes decision-making 19:30 — Knowing when to exit investments The thought process behind exiting a highly profitable real estate opportunity before the upside disappeared 24:00 — Deploying $10 million today Where Will would focus capital over the next 12–24 months and why 25:30 — AI and the future of investing How artificial intelligence is changing underwriting, research, and investment analysis in real estate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business Leaders of America Podcast Featuring Joshua Lifrak Director of Performance and Coaching at Limitless Minds Episode Overview In this episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast, we sit down with Joshua Lifrak, a mental performance coach who has spent more than two decades helping elite athletes, executives, and high-performing teams perform at their best under pressure. From professional sports organizations to executive leadership teams, Joshua’s work focuses on building the mindset, focus, resilience, and daily habits required to sustain success over time. Joshua previously served as the Director of Mental Skills for the Chicago Cubs during their historic 2016 World Series Championship run and later became the Major League Mental Skills Coach for the New York Mets. Throughout his career, he has worked with world-class performers across professional baseball, golf, tennis, motorsports, and corporate leadership environments. In this conversation, Joshua breaks down what mental performance coaching actually looks like behind the scenes and why high performance is less about perfection and more about presence. He shares lessons from inside championship organizations, explains the concept of neutral thinking, and discusses why communication, trust, and culture are often the real differentiators in elite teams. Joshua also dives into the philosophy behind his book, WIN TODAY, including the six-step framework he developed to help people improve performance one day at a time. From handling adversity and emotional pressure to building stronger relationships and more focused leadership habits, this episode offers practical insights that apply far beyond sports. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Director of Performance and Coaching at Limitless Minds • Author of WIN TODAY • Former Director of Mental Skills for the Chicago Cubs • Former Major League Mental Skills Coach for the New York Mets • Worked with world #1 golfers, Grand Slam finalists, NFL and NBA athletes, and Fortune 500 executives How to connect with Joshua Lifrak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-lifrak-59ab5442/ Website: https://www.joshualifrak.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Book: https://www.joshualifrak.com/copy-of-win-today Show Notes 02:10 — Drawn to greatness How Joshua’s fascination with elite performers and psychology led him into the mental performance space 08:35 — What a mental performance coach actually does Why mindset alone is not enough and how behaviors, habits, and self-awareness drive results 11:45 — Inside the Cubs’ 2016 World Series run What it was like behind the scenes during one of the most historic championship runs in sports 16:10 — The players who maximize their potential Why the athletes most committed to mental training often gain the biggest competitive advantage 20:40 — Why people stop growing How comfort and routine quietly prevent high performers from sustaining success 22:00 — The philosophy behind WIN TODAY Why focusing on winning one day at a time creates momentum and long-term growth 26:00 — The after-action report framework The simple daily review process Joshua learned from Navy SEAL training principles 28:10 — Neutral thinking vs. positive thinking How elite performers manage pressure by focusing on facts instead of emotions 34:30 — Communication and trust inside elite teams How culture, clarity, and feeling seen and heard create high-performance environments 42:05 — Winning today in real life How uncertainty, adversity, and daily habits shaped Joshua’s philosophy on performance and resilience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business Leaders of America Podcast Featuring Jack Oujo Founder, Oujo Wealth Strategies Episode Overview In this episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast, we sit down with Jack Oujo, author of Too Smart to Be an Umpire and founder of Oujo Wealth Strategies. Jack’s story is one of true reinvention. After spending nearly a decade working his way through professional baseball and reaching Triple-A, just one step away from the Major Leagues, his career as an umpire came to an abrupt end. Faced with starting over in his early 30s, with a growing family and limited financial resources, Jack made the decision to rebuild from the ground up. What followed was a remarkable journey. Through discipline, education, and a relentless commitment to doing things the right way, Jack built a multi-million-dollar financial advisory firm managing hundreds of millions in assets. In this conversation, Jack shares what it really looks like to start over, from recognizing and confronting adversity head-on to rebuilding confidence and creating a clear path forward. He breaks down the importance of having a plan grounded in math, why taking ownership of your future is non-negotiable, and how lessons from professional sports, like preparation, resilience, and handling pressure, translate directly into business success. From building a business with no clients and negative net worth to becoming one of the top-producing advisors in the country, this episode is a powerful look at resilience, discipline, and redefining success when life doesn’t go according to plan. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Founder of Oujo Wealth Strategies, a leading tax-focused wealth management firm • Built a firm with over $800M in assets under management • Named one of the top financial advisors in the nation (Financial Times FT400) • Author of Too Smart to Be an Umpire • Reached Triple-A as a professional baseball umpire, one step away from the Major Leagues • Recipient of the Joe Ryan Award as the highest-rated umpiring prospect in the minor leagues How to connect with Jack Oujo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-oujo-cpa-cfp-ms-tax-97906810/ Website: https://www.oujowealthstrategies.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Smart-Umpire-Jack-Oujo/dp/1506915329 Show Notes 01:40 — The moment his Major League dream ended What it felt like to be released just one step away from the big leagues 05:00 — Rebuilding after rock bottom Facing adversity, recognizing the decline in confidence, and taking action 09:30 — Reinventing through education Why Jack bet on himself and committed to mastering a new field 13:45 — Starting a business from zero Building with no clients, no capital, and a plan grounded in math 18:20 — Lessons from baseball How discipline, pressure, and preparation translated into business success 22:10 — Building trust from nothing Why underpromising and overdelivering became his foundation 26:30 — Long-term thinking in business How focusing on outcomes—not hype—creates lasting success 30:15 — Hiring mistakes and building a team Why your first hires matter more than anything 35:40 — Advice for starting over What to prioritize when rebuilding in your 30s or 40s 41:20 — Writing Too Smart to Be an Umpire The message and lessons he hopes resonate with readers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices