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Business Leaders of America Podcast Featuring David Meltzer Founder of David Meltzer Enterprises Episode Overview In this episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast, we sit down with David Meltzer, Founder of David Meltzer Enterprises, entrepreneur, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Institute. David shares his journey through technology, sports, entertainment, and media, including his time as CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment and co-founding Sports 1 Marketing with Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon. The conversation also covers David’s experience going from significant financial success to bankruptcy, the lessons that experience taught him, and how it changed the way he approaches business, relationships, and life. We also discuss the importance of creating value for others, building meaningful relationships, personal branding, mentorship, and why David believes asking for help and surrounding yourself with the right people are essential to long-term success. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Founder, David Meltzer Enterprises • Chairman, Napoleon Hill Institute • Former CEO, Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment • Co-Founder, Sports 1 Marketing with Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon • Bestselling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and business mentor How to connect with David Meltzer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/ Website: https://dmeltzer.com/ Email: David@dmeltzer.com 📚 And if you enjoyed the conversation, make sure to email David directly to get a completely free copy of his book, Connected to Goodness. No shipping, no cost, nothing. Show Notes 01:28 — Finding opportunity through capability How David learned early in his career to align his capabilities with industries and opportunities he believed were positioned for growth, ultimately leading him from law and technology into venture capital and sports. 03:36 — From technology to professional sports How David’s background in technology and venture capital created an opportunity to join Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment and eventually enter the world of sports and entertainment. 03:46 — From financial success to bankruptcy The warning signs David experienced before his financial collapse, the impact of losing everything, and the realization that forced him to reevaluate his values and the person he wanted to become. 06:36 — Finding a different purpose How David began rebuilding his life around gratitude, empathy, accountability, effective communication, and a deeper sense of purpose. 09:12 — Building a personal brand Why David believes branding today is really about building a community, and how consistently showing up through interviews, speeches, meetups, and content has helped him build his platform. 12:03 — The power of creating value David’s approach to high-level networking and why understanding what people like, know, and what works for them is the foundation of creating meaningful value. 14:28 — Networking without the hidden agenda Why so many people approach relationships transactionally, and how credibility, emotional connection, and genuinely creating value can lead to stronger long-term relationships. 16:08 — Mentorship and investing in people How David identifies the people he wants to invest his time and energy into, and the different ways he creates opportunities to help people through free communities, training, masterminds, advisory, and investment. 17:38 — What David would do differently If he could start over today, David explains why asking for help would be one of the first things he would change, and why finding people who are already where you want to be can accelerate your own growth. 18:51 — How to connect with David Where listeners can connect with David, access his resources, and learn more about the communities and opportunities he offers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business Leaders of America Podcast Featuring Seth Bader Founder & CEO of Bader Law Episode Overview In this episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast, we sit down with Seth Bader, founding attorney and CEO of Bader Law Injury Lawyers, a leading personal injury and workers’ compensation firm based in Georgia. Starting in 2008 with $5,000, a laptop, a bulldog, and a one-bedroom apartment, Seth built Bader Law into an organization of more than 150 professionals that has represented over 50,000 clients and recovered more than $350 million for injured Georgians. The conversation explores the early days of building the firm, the lessons Seth gained from spending several years representing insurance companies, and how that experience shaped his approach to representing injured individuals and families. As Bader Law grew, the challenges of scaling a professional services organization required new approaches to leadership, systems, accountability, culture, and growth. The discussion also looks at what it takes to adapt when the things that worked in the early stages of a business no longer work at a larger scale. Beyond the law firm, the conversation touches on Seth’s approach to mentorship, sharing knowledge with other attorneys and business leaders, and why he believes collaboration and giving back are important parts of entrepreneurship. The episode also explores the relationship between business and family, and how Seth thinks about building a successful company while creating the life he wants for himself, his wife, and his children. Whether you’re an attorney, entrepreneur, business owner, or leader, this episode offers valuable perspective on building a professional services organization, adapting through growth, developing people, and creating a business that extends beyond the founder. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Founding Attorney & CEO, Bader Law Injury Lawyers • Grown Bader Law to more than 150 professionals, representing more than 50,000 clients and recovering more than $350 million for injured Georgians • Author and thought leader focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, and building successful law firms How to connect with Seth Bader LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbaderesq/ Website: https://baderlaw.com/ Email: Seth@BaderLaw.com Show Notes 01:19 — Starting Bader Law from the ground up What the first year looked like after starting with $5,000, a laptop, a bulldog, and a one-bedroom apartment, and the resourcefulness required to get the firm off the ground. 03:25 — Learning from the insurance side How several years representing insurance companies and handling thousands of claims provided an inside perspective on how insurers evaluate and approach claims. 06:05 — Why Seth started Bader Law The career experiences and personal motivations that ultimately led to representing injured individuals and families and building a firm centered around advocacy and helping people. 08:12 — The challenge of scaling a professional services firm Why scaling a law firm is different from scaling a traditional business, and the importance of finding and developing people who can consistently perform to a certain standard. 10:01 — Mentorship, trust, and developing people The experience of hiring his first employee, transitioning from mentorship to trust, and the pride that comes from watching people grow even when they eventually move on to build something of their own. 12:01 — Knowing when it's time to change Why what works for a solo founder or small firm may not work as an organization grows, and the importance of adapting systems, leadership, and culture as the business evolves. 14:23 — Why sharing knowledge matters The motivation behind sharing experiences and lessons with other attorneys and business owners, and how teaching and exchanging ideas can also create opportunities for personal growth. 18:09 — Learning from others and building a network How seeking out conferences, mentorship, and relationships outside of his immediate market helped Seth access ideas and perspectives that weren't readily available locally. 19:21 — Building a law firm in today's environment How social media and access to information have made certain aspects of entering the legal industry easier, while increased competition, marketing costs, private equity, and national firms have created new challenges. 24:09 — Building a business and a life The idea of work-life integration rather than traditional work-life balance, and how Seth approaches building a successful business while making time for his wife, children, and the experiences that matter outside of work. 29:02 — How to connect with Seth Where listeners can reach Seth, learn more about Bader Law, and connect with him to collaborate, exchange ideas, or learn more about his work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business Leaders of America Podcast Featuring Steve Crepeau Founder & CEO of SalesAtlas.ai Episode Overview In this episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast, we sit down with Steve Crepeau, an enterprise technology sales executive, entrepreneur, and Founder and CEO of SalesAtlas.ai, an AI-powered platform designed to enhance performance across complex B2B sales organizations. Steve draws on more than three decades of experience in enterprise technology sales, sharing the lessons he has learned from working with startups, Fortune 500 companies, and organizations navigating significant growth and transformation. He also discusses the patterns he has observed across more than 50 complex B2B sales organizations and the characteristics that consistently distinguish high-performing teams. The conversation explores the experiences that led Steve to create SalesAtlas.ai, how the platform combines AI with human sales expertise, and its approach to capturing and scaling the knowledge of top-performing sales professionals. Steve also discusses the organizations SalesAtlas is designed to serve, how it differs from traditional sales technology and general-purpose AI platforms, and his vision for the future of enterprise sales. Whether you're a sales leader, entrepreneur, or business executive, this episode provides valuable perspective on sales performance, leadership, and the evolving role of AI in B2B sales. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Founder & CEO, SalesAtlas.ai • More than 35 years of enterprise technology sales experience • Advised more than 50 complex B2B sales organizations • Worked with organizations including IBM, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto Networks, Google, Zoom, and others • Developing SalesAtlas.ai to capture and scale the tribal knowledge of top-performing sales organizations • Author of the upcoming book Moneyball and AI in Enterprise Technology Sales How to connect with Steve Crepeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevecrepeau/ Website: https://salesatlas.ai/ Website: https://truesalesresults.com/ Show Notes 01:44 — What drew Steve into technology sales How a childhood experience with a top salesperson and an unexpected opportunity at IBM's corporate marketing jet sparked Steve's interest in enterprise technology sales. 06:03 — Lessons from startups and public companies How the pressures of avoiding cash shortages at startups differ from the quarterly expectations and Wall Street pressure faced by publicly traded companies. 09:54 — What separates elite sales teams Why the best salespeople excel at discovery and discernment, bring commercial insights to customers, and build cultures of continuous learning. 13:43 — The consulting experience behind SalesAtlas How Steve's 18 years of sales performance consulting revealed the recurring challenges organizations faced with capturing, developing, and scaling sales knowledge. 23:08 — Why Steve built SalesAtlas.ai How customers repeatedly asked Steve to turn his consulting methodology into software, and why the emergence of AI finally made that possible. 25:59 — Cloning your best salespeople and coaches How SalesAtlas captures the strategies, behaviors, and knowledge of top performers and makes them accessible across the entire sales organization. 34:39 — SalesAtlas vs. generic AI tools Why Steve believes generic platforms like ChatGPT and Claude can't provide the same value as an AI system customized around a company's products, customers, competitors, and sales knowledge. 37:11 — Who SalesAtlas is built for The types of enterprise technology companies and complex B2B sales organizations that can benefit most, from Series A companies with small sales teams to Fortune 500 organizations with hundreds of salespeople. 39:57 — The future of SalesAtlas Steve shares his ambitious vision for SalesAtlas to become the next-generation sales platform for technology organizations and ultimately consolidate today's fragmented sales technology landscape. 41:58 — How to connect with Steve Where listeners can follow Steve, learn more about SalesAtlas.ai, access his free CRO sales challenges survey, and explore his upcoming book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business Leaders of America Podcast Featuring Peter Snell Founder & CEO of PetroVybe Episode Overview In this episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast, we sit down with Peter Snell, Founder and CEO of PetroVybe, an energy development company helping accredited investors participate in oil and natural gas investment opportunities. Peter shares his entrepreneurial journey, reflecting on nearly three decades of building businesses across healthcare, consulting, technology, and energy. He discusses the lessons learned from both success and failure, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and why building a scalable business always begins with solving meaningful problems. The conversation then explores one of the most important topics shaping the global economy today: the relationship between artificial intelligence and energy. Peter explains why the rapid growth of AI, data centers, and digital infrastructure is creating unprecedented demand for electricity, why natural gas remains a critical part of the solution, and what those trends mean for the future of energy investing. Peter also discusses the vision behind PetroVybe, how the company was designed differently from traditional oil and gas investment models, and why long-term value creation, tax efficiency, and disciplined business fundamentals are central to its approach. Along the way, he shares his perspective on identifying meaningful business opportunities, building with conviction, and why Biblical stewardship serves as the foundation for both his leadership philosophy and the company's culture. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or business leader, this episode offers valuable insights on entrepreneurship, energy, leadership, and building businesses designed for long-term impact. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Founder & CEO, PetroVybe • Nearly three decades of entrepreneurial and executive leadership experience across healthcare, consulting, technology, and energy • Personally closed more than $339 million in revenue throughout his career • Led high-growth organizations across multiple industries How to connect with Peter Snell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterasnell/ Website: https://petrovybe.com/ Show Notes 01:32 — Peter's entrepreneurial journey How a passion for solving problems and building businesses led Peter to entrepreneurship and ultimately to founding PetroVybe. 04:14 — Building companies that scale The principles behind sustainable growth, including hiring the right people, embracing progress over perfection, and creating empowered teams. 15:18 — Why AI needs energy The connection between artificial intelligence, data centers, electricity demand, and why natural gas will continue to play a critical role in powering the future. 23:12 — The vision behind PetroVybe Why Peter founded PetroVybe, the market gap he identified, and how the company approaches oil and gas development differently from traditional investment models. 35:53 — Identifying opportunities that matter How Peter distinguishes long-term opportunities from short-term trends and why solving specific, unmet needs is the foundation of every successful business. 46:54 — The future of PetroVybe Peter shares his long-term vision for the company and why he hopes PetroVybe will ultimately be known for far more than financial performance. 49:40 — How to connect with Peter Where listeners can learn more about PetroVybe and connect with Peter online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business Leaders of America Podcast Featuring Gilad Bechar Founder & CEO of Moburst Episode Overview In this episode of the Business Leaders of America Podcast, we sit down with Gilad Bechar, founder and CEO of Moburst, a global digital growth agency that has helped companies including Google, Uber, Samsung, Dropbox, Microsoft, and YouTube accelerate growth through mobile-first marketing and AI-powered strategies. Gilad shares his entrepreneurial journey and how recognizing the opportunity in mobile marketing during the early days of the App Store led him to found Moburst. He explains why the company was built differently than traditional agencies, focusing on improving products and customer experiences before investing heavily in marketing. The conversation also explores how Moburst grew from a small consultancy into a global agency, with lessons on scaling a business, finding the right co-founder, expanding through strategic acquisitions, and earning the trust of some of the world's largest technology companies. Finally, Gilad discusses how artificial intelligence is reshaping digital marketing, why businesses need to think beyond traditional SEO, and how large language models like ChatGPT are changing the way customers discover products and services. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or marketer, this episode offers valuable insights on innovation, leadership, and building a business designed for long-term growth. Notable Awards and Recognitions • Founder & CEO, Moburst • Built Moburst into a global digital growth agency with more than 150 employees • Trusted by companies including Google, Uber, Samsung, Microsoft, Dropbox, YouTube, Robinhood, and Reddit • Recipient of numerous industry honors, including Adweek, Clio Awards, MMA Smarties, and Webby Honors How to connect with Gilad Bechar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/begilad/ Website: https://www.moburst.com/ Show Notes 01:36 — From employee to entrepreneur Why Gilad realized entrepreneurship was the only path that allowed him to fully pursue his vision. 03:19 — Recognizing the mobile opportunity How the early days of the App Store revealed a completely different approach to digital marketing. 09:40 — Why Moburst was built differently The vision behind creating a growth agency focused on improving products before scaling marketing. 16:14 — Scaling from consultant to global agency Building the right team, finding the right co-founder, and navigating rapid company growth. 27:42 — What global brands look for in agency partners Why companies like Google and Uber still rely on outside specialists despite having world-class internal teams. 38:27 — Expanding through strategic acquisitions How listening to client needs led Moburst to add new capabilities through acquisitions rather than trying to build everything internally. 49:07 — How AI is reshaping marketing Why businesses should prepare for a future where ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and other AI platforms influence customer discovery. 59:15 — How to connect with Gilad Where listeners can learn more about Moburst and connect with Gilad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices