Our Methods

Podcast Questionnaire V1

1. Foundation – The Old School Way

Where did you grow up, and how did your upbringing shape the person you are today?
What values or lessons did your parents, teachers, or mentors teach you that still guide you?
How do you define education — is it just school, or something bigger?
What’s one life lesson that has stuck with you through success and failure?
How important are respect and manners in your daily life and business interactions
What does “hard work” mean to you in today’s world?

2. Bridging the Divide

How do you think we can eliminate the divide between generations and communities today?
What does “right and wrong” mean to you in a world that’s constantly changing?
How do you balance traditional values with modern conveniences and technology?
What does the phrase “nothing is free” mean to you personally or professionally?
How do you communicate effectively with people who see the world differently than you?

3. Core Relationships

What role does family play in your life and success?
Who are the friends or mentors that have kept you grounded through the years
How do you practice good listening — especially in business or relationships?
Have you experienced the power of teamwork in your journey? Can you share an example?
When facing challenges, how do you focus on finding solutions rather than problems?

4. Living Well

What do you do for fun and balance in your life?
How do you maintain a healthy lifestyle — physically, mentally, and spiritually?
What have you learned about relationships that helps them last through good and bad times?
How do you view money — is it a tool, a measure, or something else entirely?
What advice would you give younger generations about managing money and success?

Closing Reflections

How do you blend old school methods with today’s new ways of living and working?
What do you think the world needs more of right now — and how can we help make that happen?
What legacy would you like to leave behind for your family, community, or industry?

1. Origins & Turning Points

Tell us about your roots-where'd you grow up and what kind of values or hustle shaped you early on?
What was your first ever hustle-lemonade stand, paper route, part-time gig? What did it teach you?
Did you always have the entrepreneurial spark, or did something-or someone- ignite it later?
Was there a specific "aha" moment when you knew: I'm building something of my own?

2. Mentors, Models & Mindset

Who's someone that changed your path-personally or professionally?
What's a piece of advice from a mentor that you still live by today?
Were there any game-changing books, podcasts, or people that rewired your thinking?
How do you stay coachable even as a leader?

3. The Launch & The Leap

Bring us back to the beginning-what was the original idea, and what made you go for it?
What scared you the most about getting started—and how did you push through it?
How did you bankroll the dream early on-bootstrapped, borrowed, begged?
When did you first feel like: We're not just building a business—we're building something real?

4. Growth Mode

What do you believe has actually fueled your growth-beyond the usual buzzwords?
What makes your business or approach different in a sea of sameness?
How do you define success today-and how has that definition evolved?
What are 2-3 non-negotiable habits or daily rituals that keep you locked in?

5.Hard Lessons & Resilience

Share a faceplant moment-a mistake that hit hard but taught you something crucial.
When business gets tough (and it always does), how do you reset and recharge
Ever come close to throwing in the towel? What or who pulled you back in?

Community & Connection

How has your local or online community played a role in your journey?
Are you involved in giving back, mentoring, or lifting others up around you?
What advice would you give to a business owner just starting out in your town— or niche?

Lightning Round (Fast & Fun)

Coffee, tea... or something stronger during launch week?
What's the best business advice you've ever heard-in 5 words or less?
What's one tool, app, or process you swear by every single day?
If you could drop one truth-bomb to your day-one self, what would it be?