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Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast 2.0
Hosted by Richard Kaufman · EN
Interviewing high performers and people that have struggled through difficulties and still came out on top.. These people will inspire you to hit all your goals and live the life you desire. Definitely needed for those interested in self help like myself. Please listen,subscribe,share and leave a comment thank you 🙏
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How To Scale Your Small Business With CEO Phillip Krough
2w ago00:31:55Tap to summarizeMost people dream about building a successful business. Very few are willing to survive what it actually takes to scale one.In this powerhouse episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, Richard Kaufman sits down with entrepreneur and Source It Local CEO Phillip Krough for a raw and honest conversation about what separates businesses that survive from businesses that dominate. This isn’t fluffy motivation or recycled business theory. This is real-world entrepreneurship forged through adversity, leadership, sacrifice, resilience, and relentless execution.Phillip breaks down the truth about scaling a small business in today’s economy, why most entrepreneurs stay stuck, and how building authentic relationships, systems, visibility, and community can completely transform your business and your life. From leadership and mindset to local business growth and long-term sustainability, this episode is packed with practical wisdom every entrepreneur needs to hear.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to grow your business… If you’ve ever questioned whether the grind is worth it… or if you’re ready to stop playing small and start building something meaningful , this episode was made for you.This conversation is more than business.It’s about legacy.It’s about impact.It’s about becoming the person capable of carrying the weight of success.Subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Resiliency PodcastShare this episode with an entrepreneur who needs this messageVisit http://VerticalMomentumPodcast.com for more transformational conversations designed to help you grow in business, leadership, resilience, and lifeBecause average businesses fade away…But purpose-driven businesses change communities.Thank you 🙏 To Our Sponsor Summit Plaza GncAnd Bucked Up Nutrition For Their Amazing Preworkout Black Ant 🐜 To Get In Touch With Phillip pkrough@thesourcegroup.biz#EntrepreneurMindset#SmallBusinessGrowth#LeadershipDevelopment
Transcribe →How To Find Clarity In Your Life With Author Pratiqk Jaani
3w ago00:27:34Tap to summarizeSometimes the biggest battle in life isn’t money, success, or status… it’s finding CLARITY. In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur, author and mentor Pratiqk Jaani, a leader who has impacted hundreds of businesses and lives through coaching, advising, and helping people design a better life and mindset. Together we unpack how to cut through the noise, overcome confusion, and start moving with real purpose, confidence, and direction.If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next move in life or business, this episode is for YOU. Make sure to subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs clarity, and visit www.verticalmomentum.com to catch more conversations that help you level up your mindset, resilience, business and life.To Get In Touch With Pratiqk Click Here https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratiqkjaaniThank You To Our Sponsors Summit Plaza Gnc For Taking Care Of All My Health Needs.And Bucked Up Nutrition For Keeping Me Energized With Their Black Any Pre Workout.#FindClarity#MindsetMastery#PurposeDrivenLife
Transcribe →How To Crush It Like A Special Operator With Jared “PEACHES” Pietras
4w ago00:43:15Tap to summarizeWhat does it really take to operate at an elite level when lives are on the line, pressure is crushing, and failure is not an option?In this absolutely powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, I sit down with Air Force Combat Controller and Special Operations leader Jared “PEACHES” Pietras to unpack the mindset, discipline, leadership, accountability, and mental toughness required to become a true Special Operator. From overcoming adversity to leading under chaos, Jared shares battle-tested lessons that apply not only on the battlefield, but in business, relationships, and everyday life.This isn’t just another motivational conversation. This is a masterclass in resilience, focus, sacrifice, and becoming the kind of person who refuses to quit when things get hard. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to give up, this episode will light a fire inside of you.If this episode brings you value, make sure you subscribe, leave a review, and share this with someone who needs to hear it. Visit www.verticalmomentumpodcast.com for more life-changing conversations with elite performers, entrepreneurs, veterans, and leaders changing the world.Thank You To Our Sponsors Summit Plaza Gnc370 West Pleasentview AveHackensack New Jersey 201/343/4033And Bucked Up Nutrition For Their Amazing Preworkout Black Ant 🐜 https://www.buckedup.com/?utm_medium=brandedsearch&utm_source=googlegg&utm_campaign=%7Bcampaign%7D&utm_content=698887964347&utm_term=bucked%20up&utm_adgroup=%7Badgroup%7D&utm_device=m&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21263608791&gbraid=0AAAAADRJ3TBtbeqhaR4L40kwXDE2AOHA5&gclid=CjwKCAjw5ZXQBhBdEiwAI5XVWTHfmW7_AyjgEhQygP4Td53AbcfiI2ndbVrJ0vpMGpYCyMehA72izhoC54EQAvD_BwETo Get In Touch With Jared https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-pietras-4611b968#SpecialOperations#MentalToughness#EliteMindset
Transcribe →How To Build A Successful Business With Rei Vardi
May 700:32:34Tap to summarizeWhat does it really take to build a successful business from nothing? In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, CEO Rei Vardi shares his incredible journey from sleeping in a minivan and losing investors to building a thriving national EV company from a college dorm room.This conversation dives deep into entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership, risk-taking, automation, and the mindset required to win when the odds are stacked against you. If you’re an entrepreneur, veteran, creator, or someone chasing a bigger vision for your life, this episode will challenge you to think bigger and move faster.Subscribe now, share this episode with someone who needs motivation, and visit VerticalMomentumPodcast.com for more life-changing conversations with today’s top leaders and innovators.Thank You 🙏 To Our Sponsors Summit Plaza Gnc Of Hackensack New Jersey 201-343-4033And Bucked Up Nutrition.To Get In Touch With Rei reivardi@bu.edu#Entrepreneurship#StartupSuccess#BusinessLeadership#ElectricVehicles#ResilienceMindset
Transcribe →How To Transform Your Real Estate Future With Rod Khleif
Apr 3000:43:01Tap to summarizeWhat would you do if you built millions… and then lost it all overnight? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Rod Khleif, a real estate powerhouse who owned over 2,000 properties, lost tens of millions during the 2008 crash, and came back stronger than ever to rebuild a massive multifamily empire. We break down the real strategies behind building wealth through multifamily real estate, the mindset required to bounce back from failure, and how Rod has helped thousands of students create financial freedom, with over 260,000 units owned by those he’s mentored. If you’re serious about passive income, real estate investing, and taking control of your future, this episode is your wake-up call, hit subscribe, share this with someone ready to level up, and start building your legacy today. To get in touch with Rod http://rodkhleif.com#MultifamilyInvesting#PassiveIncome#RealEstateSuccess
Transcribe →How To Level Up Your Life With Jim Burgoon
Apr 2301:11:42Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode, I sit down with leadership coach and podcast host Jim Burgoon to unpack what it really takes to level up your life, from the inside out.Jim, a transformational coach and creator of The Unshakable Life has spent over 20 years helping leaders break free from burnout, rediscover their calling, and take bold, aligned action. Together, we dive into the mindset shifts, faith-driven principles, and real-world strategies that move you from feeling stuck… to stepping fully into your purpose.If you’ve been battling self-doubt, searching for clarity, or feeling like you’re meant for more, this conversation will challenge you, ground you, and push you forward.👉 Don’t just listen—take action.Subscribe for more conversations that elevate your life, share this episode with someone who needs a breakthrough, and visit www.verticalmomentumpodcast.com to go deeper.To Get In Touch With Jim ➡️ https://leadwithjim.com/#LevelUpYourLife#PersonalGrowth#MindsetShift
Transcribe →How To Reclaim Your Home, Health And Happiness With Executive Coach Mitchell Osmond
Apr 1601:02:20Tap to summarizeThis one isn’t surface-level.I sat down with executive coach and The Dad Nation Podcast host Mitchell Osmond, and we went straight into the fire. Trauma. Addiction. Broken moments. Funerals that force you to face your own legacy. The kind of truths most men avoid… but desperately need.This is a conversation about what it really takes to rebuild your life, lead your family, and become a man of purpose, not just talk about it.No fluff. No excuses. Just reality.👉 If you’re ready to break cycles, step up, and leave something behind that actually matters, hit subscribe, share this with a brother who needs it, and check out our new swag that’s helping save veterans’ lives.Thank you to our Sponsors At Celsius Energy.And https://www.reallydesigns.biz/verticalmomentumSwag That Is Saving Lives Every Day!To Get In Touch With Mitchell http://www.dadnationco.com#MensMentalHealth#BreakTheCycle#LegacyMindset
Transcribe →How To Become TENACIOUS With Author Scott Scovill
Apr 800:37:01Tap to summarizeWhat if the only thing standing between you and success… is your willingness to stay in the fight?In this powerful episode, author and entrepreneur Scott Scovill, who went from rock bottom to working with icons like Garth Brooks and The Rolling Stones, breaks down what it truly means to be TENACIOUS. This isn’t theory… this is real-world grit, resilience, and the mindset required to win when everything in you wants to quit.👉 If you’re tired of excuses and ready to build unshakable mental toughness, hit subscribe, share this with your battle buddies, and dive deeper at VerticalMomentumPodcast.com Here are 5 strong, high-reach hashtags tailored to this episode To Order Scott’s New Book Click Here ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Tenacious-Relentless-Spirit-Lead-Courageous/dp/1637633874#Tenacity#MentalToughness#Resilience#SuccessMindset#DisciplineEqualsFreedom
Transcribe →How To Avoid And Overcome Burnout With Executive Coach John Mollura
Apr 200:59:22Tap to summarizeYou’re not tired… you’re burned out from chasing things that don’t actually matter.In this powerful episode, John Mollura—former NASA leader turned executive coach, reveals why high performers crash, how burnout silently destroys your momentum, and the exact mindset shifts needed to take your life back. If you’ve been running on empty, overwhelmed, or questioning your direction… this conversation might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.Hit subscribe, share this with someone who’s struggling in silence, and visit VerticalMomentumPodcast.com—because your comeback starts the moment you decide burnout no longer controls your life. To Get in Touch With John Click Here ➡️ https://johnmollura.com#BurnoutRecovery#MentalResilience#HighPerformance#EntrepreneurMindset#LeadershipDevelopment
Transcribe →How To Become An Amazing Speaker With TEDx Coach Kevin McIntyre
Mar 2600:42:36Tap to summarizeWhat does it really take to become an unforgettable speaker? In this powerful episode of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, host Richard Kaufman sits down with Kevin McIntyre, Ph.D., ECC , TEDx coach, professional speaker, professor of business communication at Georgia State University, and FEMA-certified crisis communication instructor , to break down the science and strategy behind world-class communication.With more than 25 years of experience training leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs, Kevin shares how great speakers combine storytelling, psychology, and executive presence to command a room and inspire action. Having coached professionals and TEDx speakers around the world and trained thousands in leadership communication, he reveals the practical frameworks anyone can use to speak with confidence, connect emotionally with an audience, and turn words into influence.Whether you’re an entrepreneur pitching an idea, a leader motivating your team, or someone who simply wants to communicate with more impact, this conversation is a masterclass in how powerful communication can transform your career and your life.Subscribe to the Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast, share this episode with someone who wants to become a better speaker, and visit VerticalMomentumPodcast.com for more conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers who are redefining what’s possible. Get in touch with Kevin here➡️ https://mcintyrespeaks.com#PublicSpeaking#LeadershipCommunication#SpeakWithConfidence
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