The Mark Haney Podcast

The Mark Haney Podcast
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Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and media personality who has founded or funded a portfolio of 30+ Sacramento-based companies across various industries including: new media, tech, consumer products, real estate, construction, transportation, distribution, and security. Mark's accomplishments include successfully exiting a Rocklin, CA based enterprise that maintained hundreds of employees and generated over $200M in annual revenues. Having scaled the entrepreneurial mountain and achieved many of his lifelong dreams, Mark has turned his attention and resources to helping entrepreneurs succeed. He is currently CEO for HaneyBiz, an investment platform he designed to help entrepreneurs be entrepreneurs by providing one-stop access to capital, expertise, and a strong community. When Mark is not company building, he can be found in his studio igniting the Entrepreneurial Revolution as host of The Mark Haney Show podcast and radio program. Mark also serves as President of the Sacramento chapter of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) and on various corporate and non-profit boards and he and his family devote time to helping military veterans through his "Allegiant Giving" non-profit. You can learn more about Mark at www.HaneyBiz.com.

  1. 5D AGO

    Meet the 6th Grader Making Millions of Impressions and Giving to Charity

    A 6th grader’s video clip recently went viral, racking up over 11 million views across social media. Henry McCarley, known online as  @HeyHenryTV , saw his platform take off after posting a behind the scenes look at packaging orders from one of his Whatnot live streams. What started as a simple video quickly gained traction, picking up over a million views per day and changing the trajectory of his brand almost overnight. In this episode, Henry joins Mark to talk about:• The post that went viral and reached 11M+ views• Growing from 340 to 8,000 followers in less than a month• Building a following across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube• Interviewing athletes like Baker Mayfield and Urijah Faber• Turning sports cards into a purpose driven business Turning sports cards into a purpose driven businessThrough his platform, Hey Henry TV, Henry interviews athletes, collects signed memorabilia, and auctions off sports cards with 100 percent of the proceeds going to charity. His long term goal is to raise one million dollars for charitable causes. Entrepreneurship is not about age. It is about mindset. Make sure to follow Henry on all his platforms:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyhenrytvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyhenrytvYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyHenryTVwhatnot: https://www.whatnot.com/user/heyhenrytv ______________________________________________________________ If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. -Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​... -  Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz -  Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​ Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​ Website: http://haneybiz.com​ Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​  Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney-This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors.  This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.  Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement. #thebackyardadvantage #themarkhaneyshow #entrepreneur #PowerOfWith #SacramentoEntrepreneur #Sacramento#SacramentoSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #GrowthFactory #Investor#Podcast

    40 min

  2. FEB 18

    The US Now Pays More in Debt Interest Than Defense. What Happens Next?

    Debt service is now consuming a massive share of the federal budget — and that has serious implications for economics, the broader economy, and how we think about long-term budgeting in America. In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, economist and wealth manager Sanjay Varshney breaks down what’s really happening beneath the headlines. We cover: • Why the U.S. economy proved more resilient than expected• What seven Federal Reserve rate cuts actually mean• The AI investment boom and its impact on productivity• Why the bond market may matter more than the stock market• Housing affordability, labor market shifts, and market concentration• And the biggest risks facing the economy in 2026 Is America positioned for steady growth — or building up structural pressure? This conversation unpacks the good, the bad, and the ugly of today’s economic landscape with clarity, data, and perspective. If you care about markets, investing, business, AI, housing, or where the economy is headed next, this episode is essential viewing.

    1h 7m

  3. FEB 11

    Selling a Preschool: The Anxiety, The Process, The Reality

    On the show today, Zach and Lisa Hansen share what it really takes to sell a preschool in California. From the mandatory 30 day notice to families and staff to the emotional weight of announcing a deal before it is fully complete, this is the real story behind a business exit. Zach and Lisa built Growing Brilliant into multiple preschool locations before transitioning ownership and launching a national online early learning platform. This episode explores both sides of that journey. The process of selling a small business and the commitment to reinventing early childhood education. In this episode, we cover:• What selling a preschool actually looks like• Managing parents and staff during a major transition• Why guided play matters in early childhood education• Scaling with integrity and protecting culture• Building, selling, and building again as founders For entrepreneurs considering an exit, educators leading teams, or parents who care about early learning, this conversation offers a clear look at the anxiety, the process, and the reality of selling a company while staying true to the mission. Subscribe for more conversations with founders building in the Backyard Advantage. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessExit #Preschool #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EdTech #StartupJourney #SmallBusinessSale #FounderStory #Leadership #GrowingBrilliant ______________________________________________________________ If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. -Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​... -  Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz -  Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​ Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​ Website: http://haneybiz.com​ Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​  Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney-This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors.  This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.  Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement. #thebackyardadvantage #themarkhaneyshow #entrepreneur #PowerOfWith #SacramentoEntrepreneur #Sacramento#SacramentoSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #GrowthFactory #Investor#Podcast

    54 min

  4. FEB 4

    Scaling From Zero to $25M | The Battle Inside This Roofing Company

    In this insightful discussion, Vazgen Dallakyan, co-founder of Cobex Construction Group, shares valuable insights into achieving significant business development and real-world growth. He breaks down how Cobex reached an impressive $25 million in annual revenue across six locations, offering practical business tips for entrepreneurs focused on building and scaling a truly successful business. This episode explores what it actually takes to grow a business beyond the headlines. Vazgen explains the effective business strategies, leadership decisions, and operational lessons learned while scaling Cobex — and why rapid growth can often expose challenges in systems, culture, and profitability. The conversation dives into how modern business development has changed, including customer acquisition, marketing, sales incentives, and organizational structure. Vazgen shares how Cobex adapted its approach to scale the business while improving accountability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. In addition to business strategy, Vazgen also shares his personal journey — immigrating to the United States from a war-torn region of Armenia, developing a strong work ethic at an early age, and building a values-driven company rooted in stewardship, continuous learning, and strong relationships. This video covers:• How Cobex Construction Group scaled to $25M across six locations• Business development lessons for entrepreneurs and operators• Effective business strategies for growing and scaling a company• The realities of marketing, sales, and operations at scale• Leadership principles required to build a successful business If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or operator looking to grow your business and scale with intention, this conversation with Vazgen Dallakyan of Cobex Construction Group offers practical insights you can apply immediately. ______________________________________________________________ If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. -Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​... -  Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz -  Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​ Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​ Website: http://haneybiz.com​ Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​  Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney-This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors.  This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.  Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement. #thebackyardadvantage #themarkhaneyshow #entrepreneur #PowerOfWith #SacramentoEntrepreneur #Sacramento#SacramentoSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #GrowthFactory #Investor#Podcast

    52 min

  5. JAN 28

    She Lost Everything—Then Created a Movement to Give Dying Patients Their Best Day Ever

    In this episode, Catrina Simbe-Geriak shares the story behind the creation of Tyler’s Grace Foundation, a mission born from a critical meeting where the conversation shifted to home care and the difficult reality of dying. Our discussion explores the profound moments experienced by patients, caregivers, and families as they navigate end of life visions, serious illness, and the compassionate role of palliative care at the end of life. Catrina reflects on how faith, presence, and service can bring dignity and peace during life’s most vulnerable chapters. This conversation offers insight into how loss can be transformed into purpose and how compassionate care can create meaning, comfort, and connection even at the end of life. Please learn more about Tyler's Grace Foundation or connect with Catrina:Website: https://tylersgracefoundation.org/Catrina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catrina-simbe-geriak-4355131/ 0:00 Preview: Hospice, the Ocean, and the Birth of a Mission0:39 Introduction: Meet Catrina Simbe-Geriak2:12 Early Life, Grit, and a People-First Calling3:47 Tyler’s Diagnosis: A Childhood Cancer Journey Begins6:38 Two Surgeries, Treatment, and a Family Under Pressure7:40 A Second Diagnosis: Fighting Cancer on Two Fronts15:16 “Best Day Ever”: Tyler’s Mindset and Life Lessons18:00 The Hardest Meeting: Hospice, Palliative Care, and Letting Go20:07 The Beach House: Making the Final Months Count22:56 Grief, Faith, and Healing After Compound Loss27:40 Tyler’s Grace Foundation: Creating Protected Memories31:24 The Future: Lake Almanor Home, Never Saying No, and Legacy ______________________________________________________________ If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. -Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​... -  Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz -  Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​ Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​ Website: http://haneybiz.com​ Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​  Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney-This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors.  This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.  Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement. #thebackyardadvantage #themarkhaneyshow #entrepreneur #PowerOfWith #SacramentoEntrepreneur #Sacramento#SacramentoSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #GrowthFactory #Investor#Podcast

    54 min

  6. JAN 21

    He Built a $50M ADU Business at 28 — and Says Prayer Fueled the Breakthrough

    What does winning look like to you? “The best businesses are built on a good idea and solid strategic planning.”In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, Ivan Katrenyak — CEO of IMKAT Homes, one of California’s leading ADU builders — explains why both idea and execution matter, and why neither works without the other. Ivan shares how strong business mindset, disciplined strategy, and relentless follow-through helped scale IMKAT into a $50M ADU business by age 28, while simultaneously leading a growing faith movement through United Church and United Revival. This conversation explores:• Why a great idea without strategy fails — and why strategy without vision stalls• How effective idea execution drives real business growth• The role of faith, clarity, and conviction in entrepreneurial leadership• Why systems, people, and planning matter more than hustle alone• What “winning” actually looks like when purpose and performance align Whether you’re building a company, investing in real estate, or sharpening your leadership edge, this episode delivers entrepreneur motivation, practical insight, and a powerful growth mindset. Subscribe for weekly conversations with founders, operators, and leaders building the Backyard Advantage. Website: https://imkatconstruction.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/IMKAT-Construction-100076901971676/?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imkat.homesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedrevival/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedchurchsac/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivan_katrenyak/ ______________________________________________________________ If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. -Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​... -  Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz -  Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​ Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​ Website: http://haneybiz.com​ Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​  Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney-This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors.  This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.  Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement. #thebackyardadvantage #themarkhaneyshow #entrepreneur #PowerOfWith #SacramentoEntrepreneur #Sacramento#SacramentoSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #GrowthFactory #Investor#Podcast

    50 min

  7. JAN 14

    Blind Engineer Builds Life-Saving Technology & Businesses | James Kubel

    Even after losing his sight, this visionary still paints a vivid mental picture for every project he touches. In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, James Kubel, founder of JK Engineering and Electric, explains his unique approach to design — from “graphic design” and product design to complex electronics — guided not by sight, but by imagination, structure, and timeless design principles. His story proves that creativity doesn’t depend on vision, and that innovation has no bounds. James is an accomplished electrical engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur who lost his vision due to diabetes in his 20s — but never lost his drive to build. From rebuilding a car at 15, to designing speech-synthesizer technology used by the blind community and organizations like the FAA and Lockheed Martin, James has spent decades turning challenges into breakthroughs. In this conversation, James shares how he designs technology by “painting the picture in his mind,” why he refuses to accept the word can’t, and how accessibility-driven inventions often lead to unexpected real-world impact far beyond their original purpose. This episode dives into:• Designing electronics and products without sight• Using imagination and design principles to solve complex problems• Assistive technology, accessibility, and innovation• Entrepreneurship, resilience, and overcoming bias• How AI and emerging tech can empower people with disabilities Whether you’re an entrepreneur, engineer, creative, or someone facing obstacles of your own, this episode will challenge how you think about design, ability, and what’s truly possible. 👇 Subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the Backyard Advantage. ______________________________________________________________ If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. -Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​... -  Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz -  Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​ Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​ Website: http://haneybiz.com​ Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​  Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney-This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors.  This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.  Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement. #thebackyardadvantage #themarkhaneyshow #entrepreneur #PowerOfWith #SacramentoEntrepreneur #Sacramento#SacramentoSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #GrowthFactory #Investor#Podcast

    54 min

  8. JAN 7

    The Strategy Behind Family Fortunes That Never Disappear

    Building wealth is one thing. Making it last—for your family, your business, and the next generation - is something entirely different. In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, Mark sits down with Jay Ezzell and Alec Fisher of Natoma Wealth, a locally owned fiduciary wealth management firm built specifically for business owners, families, and institutions. Jay and Alec share how Natoma Wealth helps clients:• Build wealth intentionally• Invest wisely through changing markets• Avoid catastrophic financial mistakes• Plan across generations - not just lifetimes They explain why independence matters in wealth management, how multigenerational planning goes far beyond inheritance, and why entrepreneurs need a very different strategy than traditional investors. This conversation is about clarity, stewardship, and designing wealth that supports the life you want - today and decades from now. Website: https://natomawealth.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natomawealth/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/natomawealth157/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natoma_wealth/

    1h 10m
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Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and media personality who has founded or funded a portfolio of 30+ Sacramento-based companies across various industries including: new media, tech, consumer products, real estate, construction, transportation, distribution, and security. Mark's accomplishments include successfully exiting a Rocklin, CA based enterprise that maintained hundreds of employees and generated over $200M in annual revenues. Having scaled the entrepreneurial mountain and achieved many of his lifelong dreams, Mark has turned his attention and resources to helping entrepreneurs succeed. He is currently CEO for HaneyBiz, an investment platform he designed to help entrepreneurs be entrepreneurs by providing one-stop access to capital, expertise, and a strong community. When Mark is not company building, he can be found in his studio igniting the Entrepreneurial Revolution as host of The Mark Haney Show podcast and radio program. Mark also serves as President of the Sacramento chapter of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) and on various corporate and non-profit boards and he and his family devote time to helping military veterans through his "Allegiant Giving" non-profit. You can learn more about Mark at www.HaneyBiz.com.

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