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Table Rush Talk Show
Hosted by Mischa Zvegintzov, BeLove.Media · EN
Ever feel like you're building fast... but not building real?
The truth is, visibility without alignment leads to burnout. And scaling without soul? That’s just another job.
On the Table Rush Talk Show, we hit pause on the fluff and go deep with heart-centered entrepreneurs, reinvented founders, and soul-first creators who’ve walked through fire—and came out clearer, bolder, and more alive.
Hosted by Mischa Zvegintzov, this podcast is where business meets breakdown, and story meets strategy. From emotional rock bottoms to “holy crap” wins, these are the moments that actually shape success.
🎙️ Raw stories.
💡 Tactical truths.
🔥 Real transformation.
If you're building your next chapter, scaling with integrity, or starting your own “Influence Tour,” this is your weekly dose of clarity, credibility, connection—and courage.
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How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Content Creation (and Who Gets Left Behind) - Austin Armstrong
Mar 2001:09:35Tap to summarizeMost creators still think content success comes from posting more.Austin Armstrong argues the opposite.In this conversation, we explore how AI is quietly reshaping the entire content creation landscape—from ideation to scripting to distribution—and why the old model of grinding out posts is quickly becoming obsolete.Austin is the founder of Syllaby, a platform designed to automate content creation by turning search demand and audience questions into ready-to-publish videos and posts. Instead of guessing what to create, marketers can now build content directly from what their audience is already searching for.But this episode goes deeper than tools.We talk about the psychology of visibility, the real mechanics behind viral content, and why most entrepreneurs struggle not because they lack ideas—but because they lack a system for turning those ideas into consistent output.Austin also breaks down insights from his new book Virality, including the frameworks behind shareable content and how AI is accelerating the speed at which creators can test, learn, and scale their message.This isn’t just about AI content creation.It’s about understanding the new rules of attention in a world where content volume is exploding—and the creators who learn to harness AI as a leverage tool are pulling further ahead every day.If you’ve ever felt stuck staring at a blank content calendar, this conversation might completely change how you think about creating, publishing, and scaling your voice online.Learn more about Austin’s platform Syllaby:https://www.syllaby.ioCheck out Austin’s book Virality:https://www.amazon.com/Virality-Playbook-Social-Media-Marketing-ebook/dp/B0FSTK8QNB/📝 Show NotesAustin Armstrong joins Mischa Zvegintzov on the Table Rush Talk Show to explore the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered content creation.Austin is the founder of Syllaby, a platform built to help creators and businesses automate the entire content creation process—from identifying what their audience is searching for to generating ready-to-publish scripts and videos.During this conversation, Austin shares how AI tools are fundamentally changing the way marketers approach content, why most creators struggle with consistency, and how automation can turn content production into a repeatable system instead of a constant creative grind.Mischa and Austin also dive into the deeper mechanics of virality, drawing from Austin’s book Virality, which explores the psychology and structural patterns behind content that spreads.Together they discuss:• Why most creators struggle to stay consistent with content• How AI tools are transforming the marketing workflow• The difference between guessing content ideas vs using search data• How automation can remove the friction from content creation• Why virality isn’t luck—it’s structure and psychology• The future of AI-assisted content marketingIf you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or marketer trying to keep up with the rapid changes in digital marketing, this episode offers a grounded look at where content creation is heading—and how to stay ahead of the curve.Guest LinksSyllaby (AI content creation platform):https://www.syllaby.ioVirality – Austin Armstrong’s book:https://www.amazon.com/Virality-Playbook-Social-Media-Marketing-ebook/dp/B0FSTK8QNB/ Mischa’s Stuff🔎 Find podcast contact emails fast:Podcast Email Finder → https://www.podcastemailfinder.comStop guessing. Stop overthinking.Search a show. Get the contact. Send the pitch.🎙 Want to go deeper?Join the Influence Tour Masterclass → https://www.influencetour.com/goConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mischaz/
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778 - Charles Gaudet: Why Predictable Growth Beats Fast Growth (and How Founders Escape the Trap)
Jan 3000:58:33Tap to summarizeMost founders think growth problems are marketing problems.Charles Gaudet doesn’t.In this conversation, Charles breaks down why fast growth is often the most dangerous thing a business can chase — and why predictable growth is the real path to scale, peace, and long-term success.We talk about the Founder’s Trap, why vanity metrics quietly kill good companies, and how many entrepreneurs accidentally become the bottleneck in the very businesses they built. Charles shares hard-earned lessons from scaling companies through uncertainty, including a pivotal COVID-era pivot, the role of gratitude and perspective in leadership, and why collaboration — not hustle — is the real unlock.This isn’t just a tactical conversation.It’s a reset on how founders think about growth, control, and what “winning” actually looks like.📝 Show NotesIn this episode of the Table Rush Talk Show, I sit down with Charles Gaudet, CEO of Predictable Profits, to unpack what really drives sustainable business growth — and what quietly sabotages it.We explore why chasing speed often creates fragility, how founders unknowingly trap themselves inside their own companies, and why predictable systems outperform heroic effort every time.What we cover:Why fast growth is often the most dangerous kind of growthThe Founder’s Trap — and how founders become the bottleneckPredictable revenue vs. vanity metrics (and what actually matters)The difference between data that informs and data that distractsHow learning differences became a strategic advantage for CharlesThe leadership lessons that came from loss, perspective, and gratitudeA real-world COVID pivot that forced clarity under pressureWhy collaboration is the true engine behind every breakthroughHow founders reclaim energy, peace, and control as they scaleMentioned in this episode:Driven by Doug Brachman📚 Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes, and Maybe YOU👉 https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Understanding-Harnessing-Entrepreneurs-Athletes/dp/1619616939Connect with Charles:Connect with Charles:https://predictableprofits.com/https://charlesgaudet.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Mischa’s Stuff🔎 Find podcast contact emails fast:Podcast Email Finder → https://www.podcastemailfinder.comStop guessing. Stop overthinking.Search a show. Get the contact. Send the pitch.🎙 Want to go deeper?Join the Influence Tour Masterclass → https://www.influencetour.com/goConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mischaz/
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777 - Three Words That Changed Everything — Heather Hester on Turning Fear into Fuel and Compassion into Power
Oct 3101:02:17Tap to summarizeThree words stopped time.“Mom, I’m gay.”That moment cracked Heather Hester’s world wide open — and from the mess came a movement.In this raw, electric conversation, Heather shares how she transformed fear into advocacy, pain into purpose, and compassion into a system that actually scales.We talk about:What really happens when your brand is born from heartbreakThe myth of “nice” versus the strategy of kindHow to operationalize empathy without losing authorityWhy the best leadership lessons often start at homeIf you’ve ever wondered how to stay soft in a hard world — or how to build something real after everything breaks — this episode will hit you straight in the gut (in the best way).💬 Show NotesToday’s guest, Heather Hester, is the author of Parenting with Pride: Unlearn Bias and Embrace, Empower, and Love Your LGBTQ+ Teen, founder of Chrysalis Mama, and host of the podcast More Human. More Kind.After her son’s coming-out moment in 2017, Heather began building what she couldn’t find — real resources, compassionate community, and truth-telling spaces for parents, allies, and leaders ready to grow through the hard parts.🎯 In this episode:Why compassion without boundaries equals chaosHow to turn emotional pain into your brand’s engineTactical empathy — making kindness measurableThe difference between “nice” and “kind” leadershipThe inner rewiring it takes to lead from humanity, not fearConnect with Heather:🌐 Website → https://www.morehumanmorekind.com🎙 Podcast → More Human. More Kind. on Apple Podcasts📕 Book → Parenting with Pride on Amazon📺 YouTube → Heather Hester – More Human More Kind📸 Instagram → @morehumanmorekind🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/hhchrysalismama/💌 Email → hh@chrysalismama.com Mischa’s Stuff🔎 Find podcast contact emails fast:Podcast Email Finder → https://www.podcastemailfinder.comStop guessing. Stop overthinking.Search a show. Get the contact. Send the pitch.🎙 Want to go deeper?Join the Influence Tour Masterclass → https://www.influencetour.com/goConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mischaz/
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776 - Clear Beats Clever: Mischa Zvegintzov on the Power of Podcast Guesting & Storytelling
Oct 400:56:15Tap to summarizeWhat if the fastest way to grow your authority wasn’t starting a podcast—but speaking on other people’s?In this special episode, Brent Peterson flips the mic on Mischa Zvegintzov, host of the Table Rush Talk Show. Together they dive into the art of podcast guesting, why clear beats clever in branding, and how even small shows can create big breakthroughs.Mischa shares the personal rebirth moments that shaped his journey, the power of yoga and breath in handling stress, and the surprising role storytelling plays in building connection. You’ll also hear why writing a book—even before you feel ready—can be a powerful magnet for opportunities.This isn’t just about landing podcast spots—it’s really about leveraging your story to influence, inspire, and monetize faster.📖 Show Notes In this conversation—originally recorded on the Talk Commerce Podcast with host Brent Peterson—you’ll discover:🎤 Why podcast guesting is one of the highest-leverage strategies for entrepreneurs🧘 The role yoga and breathwork play in keeping stress in check🪞 How storytelling creates credibility and connection🛠️ Mischa’s simple email template for booking podcast interviews📚 Why writing a book can unlock speaking opportunities🔗 Referenced Links:Original Talk Commerce episode: Apple PodcastsTable Rush Talk Show: Listen on the WebInfluence Army: Get the Podcast Guesting Guide Mischa’s Stuff🔎 Find podcast contact emails fast:Podcast Email Finder → https://www.podcastemailfinder.comStop guessing. Stop overthinking.Search a show. Get the contact. Send the pitch.🎙 Want to go deeper?Join the Influence Tour Masterclass → https://www.influencetour.com/goConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mischaz/
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775 - Kaine Pointin Redux: Charge High, Love Your Clients, and Leverage Proof
Sep 2500:50:54Tap to summarizeSometimes, the safe path just stops working—and that’s where this conversation begins.In this Redux replay with Kaine Pointin, we revisit his timeless advice on building a high-ticket business rooted in alignment, not burnout. Kaine breaks down why charging premium prices, working only with people you love, and capturing testimonials aren’t just tactics—they’re the foundations of freedom.If you’ve ever wrestled with pricing your offers, filtering clients, or finding the courage to say “no” to misaligned work, this conversation hits like a truth bomb you didn’t know you needed.📝 Show NotesWelcome back to the Table Rush Talk Show! Today we’re bringing you a Redux replay of my conversation with Kaine Pointin—a high-ticket strategist from Oxford with a simple but powerful ethos: overdeliver, charge what you’re worth, and only work with people you truly like.In this interview, Kaine shares:The three non-negotiables he teaches every high-ticket entrepreneur.How to reframe pricing so you stop underselling yourself.Why values alignment matters more than volume in client selection.The power of testimonials and case studies in dissolving objections.This isn’t just about sales—it’s about creating a business that feels good, sustains you, and attracts the right clients.🔗 Mentioned Links: Connect with Kaine Pointin Mischa’s Stuff🔎 Find podcast contact emails fast:Podcast Email Finder → https://www.podcastemailfinder.comStop guessing. Stop overthinking.Search a show. Get the contact. Send the pitch.🎙 Want to go deeper?Join the Influence Tour Masterclass → https://www.influencetour.com/goConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mischaz/
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774 - Chris Koerner (Featured Clip): The Hidden 67-Business Playbook — White-Label SaaS, Free Tools, and Affiliate Genius
Sep 1700:20:25Tap to summarize📝 Episode Summary: Chris Koerner has started 75 businesses, with 10 of them reaching 7–8+ figures. In this episode, Mischa Zvegintzov shares a clip from Chris that reveals a killer business idea hiding in plain sight.You’ll learn how Chris uncovered 67 companies making serious money by white-labeling a $300 software, how he reverse-engineered their funnels, ads, and offers using free tools like Meta Ads Library and Wayback Machine, and how he turned his breakdown into a marketing masterclass by serving first, then sharing his affiliate link.This isn’t just about SaaS — it’s about influence. Whether you’re looking for your next business idea or your next way to position an offer, this episode will show you how to spot opportunities, model what works, and move with conviction.📄 Show NotesIn this episode of the Table Rush Talk Show, Mischa Zvegintzov features a powerful clip from Chris Koerner — serial entrepreneur, business ideas addict, and host of The Koerner Office Podcast. Chris has started 75 businesses (10 worth 7–8+ figures) and built a social following of over 1.3 million across Instagram and Facebook, with another 280,000+ on YouTube.Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:How Chris found 67 businesses making serious money by white-labeling a $300 SaaS tool.The free resources he used to reverse-engineer their funnels, ads, and offers: Meta Ads Library, Wayback Machine, SimilarWeb, BuiltWith, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.Why his opening hook — “Guys, I’m no conspiracy theorist…” — is a masterclass in grabbing attention.How he turned a breakdown into a marketing lesson, dropping his Go High Level affiliate link at just the right moment.🔗 Check out Chris’s world:Chris’s original Facebook clipKoerner Office Podcast on YouTubeInstagram | FacebookWebsite: thekoerneroffice.com👉 Want to test this for yourself? Use Chris’s GHL affiliate link and launch your own SaaS play in the next 30 days.This isn’t just a business model — it’s a masterclass in influence. Mischa’s Stuff🔎 Find podcast contact emails fast:Podcast Email Finder → https://www.podcastemailfinder.comStop guessing. Stop overthinking.Search a show. Get the contact. Send the pitch.🎙 Want to go deeper?Join the Influence Tour Masterclass → https://www.influencetour.com/goConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mischaz/
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773 - Why True Influence Starts at Home—and How It Built My Top 1.5% Podcast
Sep 1000:46:38Tap to summarize✍️ Episode SummaryAfter making over a million cold calls in the mortgage world, Mischa Zvegintzov walked away from it all to raise his two sons. That decision shaped the rest of his life—and eventually fueled the rise of his Table Rush Talk Show into the top 1.5% of podcasts worldwide. In this replay of his guest interview on Podcasting Secrets with Nathan Gwilliam, Mischa reveals the overlooked metrics that really grow a podcast, the three-sentence pitch email that lands interviews anywhere, and why the most powerful influence begins at home before it ever shows up on the airwaves.📖 Show Notes: What does it really take to build a podcast that cuts through the noise?In this special replay episode, Mischa flips seats as the guest on Podcasting Secrets with Nathan Gwilliam. Together they explore the life pivots, hidden strategies, and mindset shifts that transformed Mischa’s journey from burned-out mortgage telemarketer to host of a top 1.5% podcast.Inside this conversation, you’ll discover:🎯 The surprising life decision (choosing fatherhood over career) that became Mischa’s ultimate influence strategy.📈 The hidden metric that actually drives podcast visibility—and why Apple reviews matter more than you think.✉️ The simplest 3-sentence pitch email that gets you booked on shows without overthinking.🔑 Why small podcasts can be more valuable than chasing the “big names.”💡 How to reframe your podcast from a lead machine to a lifelong content catalog and skill-building tool.🤝 The secret to monetizing through sponsored interviews, swaps, and JV opportunities.This episode isn’t just about podcasting—it’s about how influence, credibility, and connection are built one intentional choice at a time.📌 Resources & Mentions:Mischa’s free Podcast Guesting Guide: guestingguide.comConnect with Mischa on LinkedIn: Mischa ZvegintzovListen Notes podcast rankings: listennotes.com Mischa’s Stuff🔎 Find podcast contact emails fast:Podcast Email Finder → https://www.podcastemailfinder.comStop guessing. Stop overthinking.Search a show. Get the contact. Send the pitch.🎙 Want to go deeper?Join the Influence Tour Masterclass → https://www.influencetour.com/goConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mischaz/
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772 - Scale, Chill, Kill: Scott Desgrosseilliers on Turning Marketing Data into Profit
Sep 301:32:17Tap to summarizeScott Desgrosseilliers, founder of Wicked Reports and creator of the 5 Forces system, joins the Table Rush Talk Show to reveal how to cut through marketing data noise and make profitable decisions. From his Scale, Chill, Kill framework to behind-the-scenes stories with Cheech & Chong and ClickFunnels, Scott explains why most attribution fails—and how to fix it. We also dive into meditation, entrepreneurial resilience, and why podcast guesting has become his top-of-funnel growth engine. Whether you’re running $20K or $2M in ads, this conversation gives you the clarity to measure, signal, and act.📄 Show NotesToday on the Table Rush Talk Show, Mischa sits down with Scott Desgrosseilliers, founder of Wicked Reports and creator of the 5 Forces system, to unpack how to stop flying blind in marketing and start making data-driven moves that actually pay off. Scott shares his journey from helping a lobster company prove Facebook ads can sell lobster, to working with household names like Cheech & Chong and ClickFunnels. He introduces his Scale, Chill, Kill framework, explains why attribution is the “marketing scoreboard,” and reveals how Wicked Reports blends AI with human sanity checks.But this conversation goes deeper than dashboards. Scott opens up about meditation, the Monroe Institute, and the spiritual practices that help him move “stuckness into flow” as a founder. In a surprising twist, we riff on hair, frameworks, and why keeping play in your daily routine might be the secret to both energy and longevity. We close with Scott’s recent foray into podcast guesting—why he’s doing it, how PodPitch got him booked, and why he believes podcasts have doubled his pipeline in just three months. If you’ve ever wondered how to make sense of your marketing spend, balance hustle with inner growth, or use podcasts as a serious growth channel, you’ll love this one. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Scale, Chill, Kill framework for managing ad campaignsWhy attribution is really just your marketing scoreboardHow Wicked Reports blends AI with human sanity checksThe lobster story that sparked a SaaS companyInsights from meditation, binaural beats, and flow practicesWhy podcast guesting has become Scott’s #1 top-of-funnel strategyResources & Links:WickedReports.com5Forces.com Mischa’s Stuff🔎 Find podcast contact emails fast:Podcast Email Finder → https://www.podcastemailfinder.comStop guessing. Stop overthinking.Search a show. Get the contact. Send the pitch.🎙 Want to go deeper?Join the Influence Tour Masterclass → https://www.influencetour.com/goConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mischaz/
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771 - From $500K Lost to 500M Views: Aidan Brannigan on Humor in B2B
Aug 2700:51:12Tap to summarize📖 Episode Summary - Most B2B brands still play it safe—buttoned-up campaigns, jargon-filled decks, and content that gets ignored. Aidan Brannigan thinks that’s a huge mistake. At just 24, he’s the founder of No Boring Brands, the first creative humor agency for B2B, where he helps Fortune 500s, SaaS unicorns, and legacy brands rack up over a million organic views every day with memes and skits.In this conversation, Aidan and Mischa unpack how humor becomes a serious growth engine. You’ll hear the crypto crash that nearly derailed him at 20, why Trainual went from 5K impressions to 15M/month, and how AI fits into the future of cultural content.This isn’t just about memes—it’s really about moving at the speed of culture, taking risks that most brands avoid, and finding ways to make serious industries not just relevant, but unforgettable.📝 Show NotesIn this episode of the Table Rush Talk Show, host Mischa Zvegintzov sits down with Aidan Brannigan —founder of No Boring Brands—to explore how humor is reshaping the way B2B companies grow.What you’ll learn in this episode:🚀 How Aidan went from losing $500K in crypto at 20 to building campaigns with 500M+ organic views.🤯 Why humor works in B2B—even in “serious” industries.🧩 Aidan’s simple framework for creating memes that actually land (and how you can try it).🤖 Where AI helps creativity… and where it falls flat.🥩 What losing a spam-eating contest to Joey Chestnut taught him about brand storytelling.Connect with Aidan:Website → noboringbrands.coLinkedIn → Aidan Brannigan Mischa’s Stuff🔎 Find podcast contact emails fast:Podcast Email Finder → https://www.podcastemailfinder.comStop guessing. Stop overthinking.Search a show. Get the contact. Send the pitch.🎙 Want to go deeper?Join the Influence Tour Masterclass → https://www.influencetour.com/goConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mischaz/
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770 - Kyle Whitehill on Connecting the Unconnected, CEO Truths—and a Surprise Cameo from Lucy
Aug 2001:04:11Tap to summarizeKyle Whitehill on Connecting the Unconnected, CEO Truths—and a Surprise Cameo from LucyWhat happens when a global CEO decides that leadership isn’t just about contracts and growth, but about education, dignity, and connection?In this conversation, I sit down with Kyle Whitehill, CEO of Avanti Communications, to explore the human side of telecom leadership. From sober karaoke nights in India, to making the tough call to keep 300,000 African schoolgirls connected to online education, Kyle shares how courage and compassion shape the future of global connectivity.And just when you think you’ve heard it all, his assistant Lucy jumps in for a surprise cameo, offering a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to work alongside a visionary CEO. Together, they deliver insights that are strategic, heartfelt, and surprisingly fun.In This Episode:Why the future of connectivity is about people, not satellitesKyle’s global journey: from Vodafone in Ghana, Qatar, and India to leading AvantiThe multi-orbit strategy explained in plain English: “the right capacity, at the right price”Project iMlango: why Kyle refused to cut off education for 300,000 children in KenyaStories of culture and growth: dancing sober to Hotel California with his Indian teamThe lonely truth of being a CEO—and why calling out hidden issues builds trustKyle’s trusted inner circle of advisors and how they keep him honestLucy’s surprise cameo: how she sees Kyle’s leadership, his quirks, and the lighter side of running a global businessGuest Links:🌍 Avanti Communications💼 Connect with Kyle on LinkedInShare this episode with someone who believes business can be a force for good. Mischa’s Stuff🔎 Find podcast contact emails fast:Podcast Email Finder → https://www.podcastemailfinder.comStop guessing. Stop overthinking.Search a show. Get the contact. Send the pitch.🎙 Want to go deeper?Join the Influence Tour Masterclass → https://www.influencetour.com/goConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mischaz/
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