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Chasing The Insights
Hosted by Vince Warnock · EN
Welcome to Chasing the Insights, the podcast designed for you, the marketer, entrepreneur and small business owner.
Each week your host, Vince Warnock, has a fireside chat (minus an actual fireside) with some of the biggest and brightest minds in entrepreneurship, web3, mindset, marketing and sales (basically anything that helps you on your entrepreneurial journey).
This is your chance to glean insights from the best in the business to help you to grow your business and to gain an unfair advantage.
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EP938 - Luke Mickelson on founder's syndrome
1w ago00:46:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Luke Mickelson. Luke talks to us about founder's syndrome. Luke Mickelson is the powerhouse founder behind Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a global nonprofit dedicated to the mission that "No kid sleeps on the floor in our town." What started as a single handmade bunk bed in a garage has exploded into a movement with over 400 chapters across 47 states and 4 countries, delivering more than 350,000 beds to children in need. A former "farm kid" from Kimberly, Idaho, Luke blends his background in competitive athletics and business leadership with his "Humans Helping Humans" philosophy. His journey from corporate professional to CNN Hero and American Ninja Warrior has been featured on NBC Nightly News, Good Morning America, and The Today Show. Today, Luke travels the country inspiring audiences to find the extraordinary in "tiny moments" and rediscover the profound joy of service. You can connect with Luke here: Website: http://lukemickelson.com Sleep in Heavenly Peace: https://www.shpbeds.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shpluke/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHPLuke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukemickelson/
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EP937 - Silvia Miramontes on Workplace Culture: Alignment and Authenticity
2w ago00:38:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Silvia Miramontes. Silvia talks to us about Workplace Culture: Alignment and Authenticity. Silvia Miramontes is a seasoned Human Resources executive and Chief Human Resources Officer with more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience driving people strategy, organizational culture, and workforce transformation in complex and highly regulated environments. She currently serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board, aligning human capital strategies with business goals and mission-driven outcomes. Throughout her career, Silvia has led enterprise-wide initiatives spanning talent management, leadership development, compliance, risk mitigation, and employee engagement. She is known for building inclusive, high-performing cultures that balance accountability with care, fostering psychological safety while driving measurable business results. Her work has contributed to reduced employee turnover, stronger leadership pipelines, modernized benefits and HR systems, and improved organizational trust and engagement. Silvia's leadership approach integrates a deep understanding of California employment law with a people-first philosophy, ensuring operational excellence while maintaining empathy and fairness. She has extensive experience guiding organizations through growth, change, and complexity—supporting executive teams through strategic planning, workforce scaling, and cultural transformation initiatives. A trusted advisor and culture architect, Silvia is passionate about developing leaders, amplifying employee voice, and embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into everyday practices. She has championed employee councils, leadership development programs, and engagement initiatives that strengthen connection, belonging, and performance across the organization. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Silvia brings a values-driven, collaborative approach to leadership and influence. She is frequently engaged in thought leadership and discussions focused on leadership presence, personal branding, and the role of influence in shaping healthy, resilient workplace cultures. You can connect with Silvia here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvia-miramontes-chro/
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EP936 - Tommy White on the Impact of AI on entrepreneurs
2w ago00:36:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Tommy White. Tommy talks to us about the Impact of AI on entrepreneurs. Tommy White is a Senior Professorial Lecturer (aka Executive-in-Residence) at the Kogod School of Business at the American University. He teaches undergraduate courses on introduction to business and business professionalism, and undergraduate/graduate courses on introduction to entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship practicum launch & AI Infusion, financing, venture capital & new venture startup launch. AI is infused throughout all course work. Professor White serves as the Director of the Veloric Center for Entrepreneurship (VCE) where he oversees key strategic and operational activities of the Center. The Veloric Center for Entrepreneurship, established in 2014, aims to build a cross-campus Community of Entrepreneurship & Innovation by cultivating the entrepreneurial mindset and fostering a culture of creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, risk-taking, and resilience among students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The VCE also supports the business incubator program, which works with student ventures on commercializing ideas. He also serves as the Director of the annual AU/Kogod/VCE Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) program. He also oversees the newly launched student-managed Eagle Venture Seed Fund. You can connect with Tommy here: https://kogod.american.edu/students/entrepreneurship/ https://kogod.american.edu/eagle-venture-seed-fund
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EP935 - Rob René on Your Body Is Your Business Plan — And Why I Built an AI Chief of Staff to Protect It
2w ago00:40:06Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Rob René. Rob talks to us about how Your Body Is Your Business Plan — And Why I Built an AI Chief of Staff to Protect It. Rob René is the founder of Exodus Strong, the world's first faith-based wellness company integrating red light technology, biblical botanicals, and AI-powered business infrastructure. After surviving five near-death experiences — including stage 3 Malignant Melanoma that stopped his heart on an operating table at age 50 — Rob walked away from a 25-year Fortune 500 sales career to build the wellness products he couldn't find anywhere else. What started as a personal protocol became Exodus Strong: a business serving entrepreneurs, founders, and faith-driven families across the country. Rob is the creator of the Light Code System, a 4-pillar wellness framework (Light, Frequencies, Fuel, Faith) and the host of the BiohackingVille podcast. But Rob's most original contribution may be on the operations side. He built an AI Chief of Staff named Solomon — coordinating a team of 24 AI agents he calls the Twelve Tribes, each with biblical names, scripture references, and specific operational responsibilities. The framework has reduced Rob's working hours from 70 per week to under 25, while growing the business at a faster rate than ever. Rob has appeared on Entrepreneurs On Fire with John Lee Dumas, The Steve Gruber Show (5M+ weekly listeners), His Glory with Pastor Dave Scarlett, and dozens of other faith-based, wellness, and entrepreneurship platforms. He is the author of the upcoming book "Light Code: The 4-Pillar System for Total Body Healing." His mission is to help entrepreneurs reclaim both their bodies and their time — using AI as the mechanism, but with mission-driven business as the purpose. He calls the founders he works with "Change Agents for Good" — entrepreneurs whose businesses make the world meaningfully better when they grow. Rob lives in Texas with his partner Laura. He's healthier at 58 than he was at 44. You can connect with Rob here: Website: https://exodusstrong.com Offers: https://exodusstrong.com/insights LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/robrene/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/rob.rene Instagram: https://instagram.com/therobrene
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EP934 - Marc Fey on generosity as business differentiator
3w ago00:34:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Marc Fey. Marc talks to us about generosity as business differentiator. Marc Fey is the Founder and owner of MKF Strategic Marketing where he leverages his wide experience in non-profit and for-profit organizations to help his clients build relationships that improve the lives of their clients/customers while growing the bottom line. He is a StoryBrand Certified Guide and Business Made Simple Certified Coach. Marc Fey received a bachelor's degree in English and Psychology from the University of California, Davis. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in Education from Claremont Graduate University and an MBA from the Jack Welch Management Institute. He is the author of The 2:10 Project as well as numerous articles on management, leadership, education and worldview. You can connect with Marc here: Website: https://marcfey.com/
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EP933 - Chad T. Jenkins on Why Competition Is Dead (And What Replaces It)
May 100:42:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Chad T. Jenkins. Chad talks to us about Why Competition Is Dead (And What Replaces It). Chad T. Jenkins serves as a leverage partner for entrepreneurs worldwide, helping them bring their big vision to reality by identifying and combining the assets they already possess — their Vision, Capability, and Reach. Where others see isolated businesses, Chad sees what he calls the "exploded parts view" — like the inside cover of an IKEA instruction manual — every entrepreneur broken down into powerful, usable components ready to be strategically combined. Having launched more than 50 businesses, Chad realized his greatest advantage wasn't building alone — it was multiplying outcomes through collaboration. Through the CoLAB platform and his VCR framework, he helps founders move beyond friction and turn it into fuel, unlocking exponential growth by leveraging who they are, what they know, and who they can reach. His mission is simple: stop competing, start combining — and create more than you ever thought possible with what you already have. You can connect with Chad here: Website: https://chadtjenkins.com SeedSpark: https://seedspark.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadtjenkins/
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EP932 - Rachel Smith on what Community Cards are and why they work so well for local businesses
Apr 2800:36:15Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Rachel Smith. Rachel talks to us about what Community Cards are and why they work so well for local businesses. Rachel Smith is a Community Card business owner and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping local businesses grow while bringing communities together in meaningful ways. Alongside her husband, Rachel made the decision to step away from the traditional career path in search of greater freedom, purpose, and control over their future. That decision marked the beginning of a journey that would completely transform their lives. What started as a desire to build something of their own soon evolved into their Community Card venture. Rachel recognised the opportunity to create a model that not only supports local businesses, but also strengthens the connections within communities. Since then, she has been committed to showing others what is possible with a simple idea, strong relationships, and consistent action. For Rachel, the Community Card business is more than just a business model. It represents creativity, connection, and the ability to design a life on her own terms. Through the ups and downs of building a business, Rachel has learned that success is not about having everything figured out from the start. It is about taking action, staying consistent, and learning as you go. Her journey has been filled with growth, challenges, and rewarding wins, which she is passionate about sharing with others who are seeking a different path. Today, Rachel is proud to be building a business with her husband, serving local communities, and inspiring others to create something bigger for themselves and their families. You can connect with Rachel here: Website: https://communitycardplaybook.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigskyautomation
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EP931 - Wes Towers on Humanising AI with Search Everywhere Optimisation
Apr 2500:35:15Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Wes Towers. Wes talks to us about Humanising AI with Search Everywhere Optimisation. Wes Towers is the founder of Uplift 360, a Geelong-based digital agency that helps businesses turn clarity and trust into measurable growth. A few years ago, during a challenging season, a valuer told Wes his business was not worth much because AI would replace what he did. Rather than walk away, he rebuilt by leaning into AI while doubling down on what cannot be automated: story, empathy, and genuine connection. That journey led to his framework, Search Everywhere Optimisation, a practical approach that combines human-centred messaging with AI amplification to build visibility and credibility online. Wes and his team primarily serve construction and trades, but his methods apply to any founder who wants to make a difference without falling into pushy marketing tactics. Wes shares candid lessons, many learned the hard way, practical ways to create "information gain" (content that is genuinely useful), and how values-driven brands can show up consistently without burning out. His style is approachable, transparent, and focused on quick wins that build lasting results. Today, Uplift 360 partners with purpose-driven leaders to refine their message, elevate their online presence, and build the kind of trust that converts without the hard sell. You can connect with Wes here: Book a strategy call: https://uplift360.com.au/
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EP930 - Daniel Rubenstein on the fortune is in the follow up
Apr 2200:38:45Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Daniel Rubenstein. Daniel talks to us about the fortune is in the follow up. Daniel Rubenstein is the founder of ALL in Entry – a business that helps companies convert any of those loose sales leads into loadable lists for faster follow-up … or lovingly helping them get their sheet together! • He is an outspoken, innovative, business development professional with a diverse career spanning more than 25 years and is actually quite funny. • He has an entrepreneurial spirit with a keen ability to identify opportunities and envision profitable possibilities based on data analysis and intuition. • His passionate drive to achieve goals and generate unprecedented results allows him to passionately advocate for his clients and their databases. You can connect with Daniel here: Website: https://www.allinentry.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drubenstein/
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EP929 - Dan Mintz on the 12 week year
Apr 1900:33:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Dan Mintz. Dan talks to us about the 12 week year. Dan Mintz is a productivity strategist and creator of the 12-Week Breakthrough system, a performance framework designed to help ambitious professionals achieve in 12 weeks what most accomplish in a year. Over the past fifteen years, Dan has worked with founders, executives, and high-performing professionals to improve how they set goals, prioritize work, and maintain consistent progress on the initiatives that matter most. His approach emphasizes clarity, structured planning, and disciplined execution rather than productivity hacks or short-term motivation. This work led him to develop the 12-Week Breakthrough system, an execution framework built around focused twelve-week cycles (and The 12-Week Year) designed to help professionals concentrate on a small number of high-impact goals and systematically turn long-term ambitions into measurable progress. You can connect with Dan here: Website: https://12week-breakthrough.com/
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