Entrepreneur, Among Other Things

Alexander V. Johnson

Entrepreneur, among other things...“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, cook a meal, fight efficiently, and die gallantly.  Specialization is for insects.” ― Robert A. Heinlein I talk to the most interesting people we can find in business, finance, science, art, technology, and human improvement and try to learn from them.  

  1. 2D AGO

    #129 - Carmine Del Sordi: Mastery Over Money: Why Your Core Values Are the Key to Success

    In this episode, we sit down with Carmine Del Sordi, a former corporate executive who retired at age 50 after a 20-year career spanning consumer goods, high-tech, and biotech. Carmine shares the "internal revelations" he experienced during grad school that shifted his focus from "the mighty dollar" to core values, gratitude, and the pursuit of mastery. We dive deep into: - The Corporate Reality Check: Why people don't quit jobs, they quit managers—and how to navigate the "plateaus" of a professional career. - The "50-Club" Strategy: Why you need a diverse toolkit of skills to play the challenging "course" of life and career. - Building a Brand with Purpose: The story behind Pure and Easy Tea, a company born from a desire for transparency and health-conscious ingredients in an industry filled with chemicals and "tea dust". - Sustainable Success: Carmine’s "PALMS" framework (Physical, Occupational, Economic, Mental, Social) for maintaining balance while scaling a business. Whether you are a "corporate rookie" looking for a roadmap or an aspiring entrepreneur ready to turn your passion into a profitable brand, Carmine’s insights on rituals over resolutions will change the way you approach your goals. #CarmineDelSordi #CareerGrowth #Entrepreneurship #PureAndEasyTea #CorporateSuccess #MasteryMindset #HealthAndWellness Connect with Carmine: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmine.delsordi/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carminedelsordi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carmine.delsordi/ YouTube:  @CarmineDelSordi Website: pureandeasytea.com Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube:    / @eaotpodcast   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram:   / eaotpodcast   Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook:   / eaotpodcast   TikTok:   / eaotpodcast   Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...

    1h 12m
  2. FEB 4

    #128 - Kevelyn Guzman: Coldwell Banker, Warburg, and Compass: Navigating Massive Industry Mergers.

    In this episode of the EAOT Podcast, we sit down with Kevelyn Guzman, Regional Vice President at Coldwell Banker Warburg, to explore her incredible 20-year journey through the heart of New York City real estate. Kevelyn shares raw insights into her early days as a hedge fund analyst on Wall Street, explaining how the high-pressure "Shark Tank" environment built the grit and backbone necessary for her future success. She discusses the pivotal moment she transitioned to real estate just as the 2008 market crashed, the challenges of managing large-scale brokerage acquisitions, and the "most important skill" she developed along the way: adaptability. Connect with Kevelyn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevelyn-g-055676b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevelynguzman/ Tiktok: @kevelyn.guzman Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube:    / @eaotpodcast   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram:   / eaotpodcast   Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook:   / eaotpodcast   TikTok:   / eaotpodcast   Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH... #RealEstateMarket2026 #HowToAdapt #businessresilience  #BrokerageLife #realestatetips  #FinanceToRealEstate #networkinghacks  #luxurybranding  #nycrealestate  #newyorkcity  #manhattanrealestate  #nychousing  #westchester  #nycbusiness  #NativeNewYorker #realestate  #wallstreet  #finance  #NYCRE #luxuryrealestate  #hedgefund  #ColdwellBankerWarburg #compass  #realestateinvesting  #MarketTrends #careerpivot  #womeninbusiness  #leadership #adaptability  #grit  #entrepreneurship  #successmindset  #womeninleadership  #careergrowth  #businessstrategy

    1h 3m
  3. JAN 28

    #127 - David Ask: Scaling a Simple Idea to Home Depot & Global Success | Legacy & Authenticity

    In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with David Ask, a professional vocalist, entrepreneur, and author who has successfully navigated the worlds of both art and business. David shares his fascinating journey from moving to Nashville for music to developing the first combination-lock thermostat guard, which is now sold in major retailers like Home Depot and Lowe’s. We dive deep into the mechanics of product licensing, the challenges of manufacturing, and the importance of finding the right partners to scale a business. Beyond the boardroom, David discusses his upcoming book on authenticity and identity. He offers a powerful perspective on why society thrives when men lead with nobility, clarity, and kindness, and shares personal stories about the impact of intentional fatherhood. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur looking for practical business advice or a leader seeking to live with more purpose, this conversation is packed with insights on resilience, diversification, and staying true to your unique "signature". Connect with David: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedavidask/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidask Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidAskMusic/ Youtube:  @thedavidask   X.com: https://x.com/davidaskmusic Website: https://davidaskmusic.com/ Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube:    / @eaotpodcast   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram:   / eaotpodcast   Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook:   / eaotpodcast   TikTok:   / eaotpodcast   Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH... #eaotpodcast #davidask #entrepreneurship #leadership #authenticity #legacy #homedepot #productlicensing #successmindset #modernmanhood #character #businessgrowth #personaldevelopment #identity #nobility #strategicgrowth  #fatherhood  #innovation #scale #nashvillebusiness

    1h 7m
  4. JAN 21

    #126 - Billy Keels: Stop Networking: Why 'Who Knows You' Is More Important Than 'Who You Know.

    In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Billy Keels, who transitioned from a high-stakes corporate career at companies like Dell and Cisco to becoming a global real estate investor and lifestyle entrepreneur. From his roots in Columbus, Ohio, to his current home in Barcelona, Spain, Billy shares the pivotal moments that reshaped his life, including the heartbreaking realization of missing his son’s third birthday for a business meeting. Billy breaks down the "168-hour rule," explaining how anyone can master their time and build passive income streams to make their job optional. We discuss the power of resilience, the importance of "who knows you" versus "who you know," and how a background in international sales paved the way for cross-border investing. Whether you are a corporate professional feeling trapped by the "golden handcuffs" or an aspiring entrepreneur, Billy’s story offers a masterclass in designing a life of true freedom. Connect with Billy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billykeels LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billykeels/ YouTube:  @billykeels   Website: www.billykeels.com Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube:    / @eaotpodcast   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram:   / eaotpodcast   Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook:   / eaotpodcast   TikTok:   / eaotpodcast   Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH... #billykeels  #financialfreedom  #passiveincome  #realestateinvesting  #corporateescape  #worklifebalance  #entrepreneurship  #BarcelonaExpat #lifestyledesign  #passiveincometips  #wealthbuilding  #careeradvice  #digitalnomad

    1h 28m
  5. JAN 14

    S7 | Clay Moffat | From Victim Mentality to Personal Accountability

    In this episode, we sit down with performance coach and author Clay Moffat to dive deep into the "Trust Trap" and the journey from a victim mentality to radical personal accountability. Clay shares his powerful transition from a jaded Navy veteran and high-paid oil and gas worker to a performance coach helping elite fighters and business owners in Thailand. We explore why trust is not a "feeling" or a "characteristic," but a pragmatic process that exists on a spectrum. Connect with Moffat:  LinkedIn: clay-moffat Facebook: ClayMoffat1 YouTube: @ClayMoffat Website: www.claymoffat.com #ClayMoffat #eaotpodcast #trusttrap #performancecoaching #personalaccountability #mindsetshift #nlp #integrity  #leadershipdevelopment #thailandcoaching #navyvet  #oilandgas  Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube:    / @eaotpodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram:   / eaotpodcast  Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook:   / eaotpodcast  TikTok:   / eaotpodcast  Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:  Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...

    17 min
  6. JAN 7

    S6 | Chris Hood | Customer-Centricity: How to Build a Business That Actually Lasts.

    In this video, digital strategist and author Chris Hood breaks down the fundamental mistake many organizations make: prioritizing technology over people. Whether you are implementing AI or launching a startup, success depends on one thing: Customer-Centricity. Learn how to bridge the gap between business and technology by starting with the problem, not the tool. Key takeaways include: - Why ego is the biggest barrier to business success. - The "Uber Model": Solving problems customers didn't know they could fix. - How to pivot from a technology-first to a customer-first mindset. #chrishood #customerexperience  #businessstrategy  #digitaltransformation  #customercentricity  #aistrategy  #entrepreneurship  #customerfirst  Connect with Chris: Connect with Chris: LinkedIn: chrishood Instagram: chrishood.ig Facebook: chrishood.fb YouTube: @ChrisHood Website: www.chrishood.com Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: Youtube:    / @eaotpodcast   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram:   / eaotpodcast   Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook:   / eaotpodcast   TikTok:   / eaotpodcast   Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH... @EATPodcast,

    14 min
  7. 12/31/2025

    #125 - Bobby Klinck: Is AI Better Than a Human Lawyer? How Automation is Changing the Legal Game

    In this episode, we sit down with Bobby Klinck, a Harvard Law graduate and former federal prosecutor who walked away from the "dream career" in Big Law to redefine legal protection for entrepreneurs. Bobby shares the dramatic "coffee cup" moment during a Sunday night conference call that pushed him to start his own firm the very next day with no plan, but a clear vision for something better. We dive deep into his transition from high-stakes patent litigation, where he faced off against some of the world's largest law firms, to becoming the CTO of Plainly, a software company leveraging AI to make legal agreements accessible for business owners who "don't know what they don't know. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a legal professional, or curious about how AI is disrupting traditional industries, Bobby’s story offers invaluable lessons on building a business that aligns with your life. Connect with Bobby:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertklinck/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyklinck/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyKlinckPage/ X.com: https://x.com/BobbyKlinck Website: www.bobbyklinck.com Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube:    / @eaotpodcast   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram:   / eaotpodcast   Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook:   / eaotpodcast   TikTok:   / eaotpodcast   Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...  #LegalTech #Entrepreneurship #HarvardLaw #AI #BusinessGrowth #BobbyKlinck #Plainly

    1h 10m
  8. 12/24/2025

    #124 - Michael Delisser - Why Do Companies Promote Good Employees to Be Bad Managers?

    Michael de Lisser has spent over 25 years helping leaders bridge the gap between technical expertise and high-impact leadership. Growing up watching his father coach Fortune 100 executives on communication, Michael realized early on that technical skills might get you promoted, but communication skills are what keep you from getting fired. In this episode, Michael breaks down why high-potential employees often struggle when transitioning into management. He explains that companies frequently fail to provide the right tools for leading people, leaving new managers to rely on old habits that no longer serve them. Michael shares his framework for using emotional intelligence and personality tools like Insights Discovery to build self-awareness and leverage team strengths. Connect with Michael: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-delisser-62b4297/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.delisser.7/ YouTube:   @deLisserLeadershipConsulting   Website: https://www.delisserconsulting.com/ Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube:    / @eaotpodcast   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram:   / eaotpodcast   Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook:   / eaotpodcast   TikTok:   / eaotpodcast   Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH... #leadershipdevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #CommunicationSkills #MichaelDeLisser #EmotionalIntelligence #ManagementTips #CareerGrowth #InsightsDiscovery #TeamBuilding #StrategicPlanning #LeadershipAccelerators #LeadershipHabits #ProfessionalDevelopment #CorporateCulture #SelfAwareness #ExecutiveLeadership #HighImpactCommunication #BusinessStrategy #Mentorship #workplacesuccess

    1h 26m
5
out of 5
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Entrepreneur, among other things...“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, cook a meal, fight efficiently, and die gallantly.  Specialization is for insects.” ― Robert A. Heinlein I talk to the most interesting people we can find in business, finance, science, art, technology, and human improvement and try to learn from them.