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Passion Millionaire
Hosted by Robert Roth · EN
Build a business that runs without you. Create leverage. Design a life you never want to retire from.
The Passion Millionaire Podcast is for high-earning freelancers, agency owners, and serious business builders who want more than income. They want ownership, optionality, and long-term wealth.
If you’re scaling a service-based business and asking yourself how to move from strong revenue to real leverage, recurring income, better deals, and exit-ready systems, this podcast is for you.
Each episode features founders, investors, and operators who have built multi 6- and 7-figure companies. They´re breaking down how they structure smarter deals, implement scalable systems, use AI strategically, and build businesses that compound beyond their time.
Hosted by Robert Roth, investor, business builder, mentor to ambitious founders and rock & roll pianist. This show explores what it really takes to turn income into assets, and ambition into lasting freedom.
Stop building just revenue. Start building something that can outgrow you.
Rock & Roll Your Dreams, Robert Roth
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Ben Newcomb: The Hidden Formula Behind a 9-Figure Exit
1w ago00:47:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Passion Millionaire Podcast, Robert Roth speaks with growth strategist, executive advisor, and business transformation expert Ben Newcomb about what it takes to build a company that is valuable, scalable, and attractive to buyers.Drawing from his experience helping companies grow from startup stages to nine-figure organizations, Ben shares practical lessons on scaling revenue, improving retention, launching new products, and creating predictable growth. He explains why many business owners become the bottleneck in their own companies and how building strong systems, developing high-performing teams, and maintaining focus can dramatically increase a company's value.The conversation also explores how businesses can create recurring revenue, improve customer retention, strengthen forecasting, and prepare for successful acquisitions. Ben shares real-world examples of helping companies recover from major setbacks, increase long-term contract value, and achieve exits significantly above their original targets.If you're a founder, entrepreneur, or business owner looking to scale beyond the next growth plateau and build a company that can thrive without depending on you every day, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable strategies.Connect with Ben Newcomb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bnewcomb/https://www.newcombadvisors.com/Podcast Website: https://rockandrollyourdreams.com/podcast/
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Phil Boland: How Top Companies Hire the Right Executives Faster and Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes
2w ago00:43:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Passion Millionaire Podcast, Robert Roth speaks with executive headhunter Phil Boland, who brings over 20 years of experience and more than 1,400 successful hires across finance, insurance, and technology.Phil breaks down what really happens behind the scenes when companies hire directors, VPs, and C-level leaders. He explains why traditional job postings are no longer effective, how direct outreach changes the game, and why executive hiring is less about screening and more about negotiation, timing, and positioning.The conversation also uncovers the hidden costs of bad or slow hiring, the risks companies face when roles stay unfilled too long, and how top candidates evaluate opportunities before making a move. If you are scaling a business and need the right leadership in place, this episode gives you a clear advantage on how to attract, assess, and secure high-level talent.Contact Phil:http://linkedin.com/in/philbolandPodcast Website:https://rockandrollyourdreams.com/podcast/
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Sherri Griggs: How to Build a Wellness Business Through Trust, Transformation, and Personalized Care
3w ago00:39:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Passion Millionaire Podcast, Robert Roth speaks with entrepreneur and wellness clinic founder Sherri Griggs about how she built Balanced Body Health and Wellness into a growing business focused on long-term client transformation and personalized care.Sherri shares how she transitioned from nursing and real estate into entrepreneurship, the lessons she learned while building credibility in the wellness space, and how creating trust-based relationships became one of the biggest drivers of business growth. She also explains how focusing on education, retention, and real client outcomes helped her stand out in a crowded industry.The conversation dives into leadership, growing a service-based business, building authority in healthcare, and why solving deeper client problems creates stronger businesses and long-term referrals. If you are interested in entrepreneurship, personal branding, and building a business around meaningful transformation, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world experience.Connect with Sherri Griggs:http://linkedin.com/in/sherrihinkelPodcast Website:https://rockandrollyourdreams.com/podcast
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Jaden Sterling: Wall Street Secrets and How to Build Real Wealth Through Smart Stock Investing
May 3000:34:51Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Passion Millionaire Podcast, Robert Roth speaks with former Wall Street executive Jaden Sterling about what really drives success in the stock market. After a decade inside major brokerage firms, Jaden shares how the industry is structured to profit from investors, and what wealthy clients actually do differently to build long-term wealth.Jaden explains why focusing on individual stocks, rather than packaged products, can create stronger financial outcomes. He breaks down his approach to building a portfolio, combining dividend-paying companies, large global corporations, and high-growth opportunities, all supported by his proprietary Sterling Stock Picker system.The conversation also dives into mindset, highlighting why most investors limit their potential by expecting average returns. Jaden challenges this thinking and shows how disciplined strategies, combined with conviction and understanding, can lead to significantly higher performance.If you want to take control of your investments, think differently from the crowd, and build real wealth with confidence, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.Contact Jaden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadensterling/ Podcast Website:https://rockandrollyourdreams.com/podcast/
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Ral West: From Hawaiian Vacations to Cruise Ships and Building an 8-Figure Tourism Empire
May 2200:48:16Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Passion Millionaire Podcast, Robert Roth speaks with serial entrepreneur Ral West, who shares the incredible story of building Hawaiian Vacations into an 8-figure travel company that was eventually acquired by Alaska Airlines. With more than 40 years of entrepreneurial experience, Ral reveals how she and her husband scaled a tourism business from survival mode to carrying over 35,000 passengers per year between Alaska and Hawaii.The conversation dives into bold decisions like chartering entire airplanes during a business crisis, pioneering one of the first online booking systems in the travel industry, and creating a company culture so strong that employees became family. Ral also shares how systems, leadership, and open-book management helped them step away from daily operations and build true freedom through business ownership.Ral also opens up about investing in cruise ships, navigating economic downturns, and helping entrepreneurs stop being overwhelmed operators and start building businesses that can thrive without them. If you want practical insights on scaling, leadership, systems, and creating long-term freedom through entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with lessons you can apply immediately.Contact Ral West:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralwest/https://www.ralwest.com/ Podcast Website:https://rockandrollyourdreams.com/podcast/
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Charlie Sells: How to Fix Your Brand, Reduce Complexity, and Unlock Faster Business Growth
May 1500:34:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Passion Millionaire Podcast, Robert Roth speaks with brand architect Charlie Sells about how businesses can simplify their brand, align their teams, and accelerate growth. With over 15 years of experience in marketing and positioning, including time at Ramsey Solutions, Charlie shares how clarity becomes a competitive advantage.Charlie breaks down why most companies struggle not because of lack of effort, but because of misalignment and overcomplication. He explains how focusing on clear positioning, consistent messaging, and the right strategic priorities can transform results, including turning around a declining multi-million dollar company into steady growth.The conversation also highlights the power of asking better questions, understanding your audience, and creating systems that free up leaders and teams to focus on what truly matters. If your brand feels scattered or your marketing isn’t converting, this episode gives you a practical framework to simplify, refocus, and grow.Contact Charlie:https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-sells/ Podcast Website:https://rockandrollyourdreams.com/podcast/
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Dennis Meador: How Lawyers Attract Clients Through Podcast Networks Without Cold Outreach
May 800:48:47Tap to summarizeStruggling to consistently attract high-value clients as a lawyer or service-based professional?In this episode of the Passion Millionaire Podcast, Robert Roth speaks with Dennis Meador about how the Legal Podcast Network helps professionals turn conversations into clients, without cold outreach or traditional sales.Dennis breaks down how being featured inside a structured podcast network positions you as an authority instantly, builds trust at scale, and creates inbound opportunities from the right audience. This is not about “starting a podcast.” It’s about plugging into a system designed to generate visibility and client demand.If you’re tired of chasing leads and want a smarter, authority-driven way to grow your practice, this episode will show you exactly what’s possible.Contact Dennis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennismeador/ Podcast Website:https://rockandrollyourdreams.com/podcast/
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Monica Kaufman: Why High Income Doesn’t Create Wealth and How to Take Control of Your Financial Future
May 100:38:53Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Passion Millionaire Podcast, Robert Roth speaks with financial planner and wealth strategist Monica Kaufman about the critical difference between earning money and actually building long-term wealth.Monica shares real client stories that reveal a hard truth: even high earners can struggle financially if they lack the right systems, habits, and mindset. From professionals with six-figure incomes and no savings, to families who quietly built lasting wealth through discipline, she breaks down what truly separates financial stability from financial stress.The conversation goes beyond numbers. Monica explains how our beliefs about money are shaped early in life and how those patterns often drive poor financial decisions. She introduces the idea of “changing your financial operating system” by combining mindset shifts with practical actions like debt management, emergency funds, and strategic planning.If you want to stop living paycheck to paycheck regardless of income, build real security, and take ownership of your financial future, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.Contact Monica Kaufman:https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-a-k-39b02b14a/Listen to the podcast:https://rockandrollyourdreams.com/podcast/
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Karen Rands: How to Become Capital-Ready and Raise Money from Angel Investors
Apr 2400:49:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Passion Millionaire Podcast, Robert Roth speaks with angel investor, capital strategist, and Compassionate Capitalist founder Karen Rands about how entrepreneurs can become truly capital-ready and successfully raise funding.With over 20 years of experience in startup investing, Karen shares practical insights on what investors actually look for, why most founders fail to secure funding, and how to position your business as a strong investment opportunity. She breaks down key elements such as financial clarity, valuation, market understanding, and building a scalable business model.The conversation also explores how investors think, how to remove emotion from decision-making, and why discipline and strategy matter more than hype when it comes to capital.If you want to raise money, understand investors, and build a business that attracts funding, this episode gives you clear, actionable insights.Contact Karen Rands:https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrands/Listen to the podcast:https://rockandrollyourdreams.com/podcast/
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David Greenberg: How Entrepreneurs Protect Assets, Reduce Risk, and Build Freedom with Trusts
Apr 1700:45:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Passion Millionaire Podcast, Robert Roth sits down with David Greenberg to explore a topic most entrepreneurs overlook until it’s too late: how to protect what you’ve built.David shares his journey from starting his first business at just 11 years old to becoming an expert in private trusts, asset protection, and financial sovereignty. What began as curiosity about how money, law, and ownership really work evolved into a deep understanding of how entrepreneurs can operate more privately, reduce risk, and structure their assets intelligently.The conversation breaks down complex concepts into practical insights. You’ll learn what a trust actually is, how it separates ownership and control, and why that matters when it comes to taxation, regulation, and litigation. David explains how entrepreneurs and families can use trusts to protect assets, create long-term stability, and even structure businesses in a way that reduces exposure to common risks.Beyond strategy, this episode challenges how you think about ownership, control, and financial freedom. It highlights the importance of being proactive rather than reactive, especially as your business grows. If you are building something of value or planning to, this conversation will give you a new perspective on how to protect it and scale with confidence.Contact David Greenberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-greenberg-educator-the-freedom-studio/ Podcast Website: https://rockandrollyourdreams.com/podcast/
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