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The Board of Advisors Podcast is where real entrepreneurs and business leaders come together for real conversations. Each episode brings you practical insights, proven strategies, and the kind of behind-the-scenes lessons you won’t find in any textbook. This isn’t theory—it’s the raw truth from people building, scaling, and leading companies in today’s fast-changing world. At its core, Board of Advisors (BA) is more than a mastermind—it’s a community. For nearly a decade, BA has connected elite entrepreneurs, CEOs, and investors through national events, powerful panels, and candid collaboration. The BA Community is built on one principle: Give. Give. Give. And that culture of generosity and execution is what makes Board of Advisors work as a force multiplier for every member. That force multiplying effect comes alive on the podcast, where members share not just their wins but also their struggles, pivots, and breakthroughs. The conversations span every corner of entrepreneurship: raising capital, branding, scaling, leadership, technology, real estate, digital marketing, and more. No matter the format, the goal is always the same—actionable lessons you can apply right now to grow your business and strengthen your leadership skills. The podcast is also a reflection of the leadership that drives BA forward. CEO Jimmy Ralph and Founder Mike Calhoun share more than just titles—they share a decade-long friendship and a new business partnership that is taking the BA Community to new heights. Jimmy brings the toughness and execution of an operator who scaled multiple companies nationally, while Mike brings the vision and culture-building that made BA the premier CEO community. Together, they’ve built an organization (and are now launching a podcast) that feels less like a show and more like being in the room with your smartest peers. What makes the BA Podcast unique is its authenticity. These are not motivational soundbites or theoretical panels. They are real leaders, sharing what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they had known sooner. It’s the closest thing to sitting down at the table with the world’s greatest entrepreneurs and being invited into the conversation. If you’re ready to think bigger, move faster, and surround yourself with the energy of leaders who have done it, the Board of Advisors Podcast is where you belong. Tune in 3+ times weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) for conversations that inspire, challenge, and equip you to build something that lasts!

  1. 9h ago ·  Video

    The $100M Scaling Playbook Explained | Jay Miller & Jerry Conti

    Welcome to the BA Podcast, where real entrepreneurs share real experiences, real challenges, and real strategies for building extraordinary businesses. In this first episode released from the Board of Advisors Q2 Event in Dallas, Texas, Jerry Conti sits down with entrepreneur, growth strategist, and Kyber Consulting founder Jay Miller for a deep dive into what it really takes to scale a company from $10 million to $100 million and beyond. Jay shares how his team combines marketing intelligence, financial modeling, data science, revenue attribution, and enterprise-level strategy to help companies identify hidden opportunities, eliminate inefficiencies, and accelerate growth. The conversation explores how successful companies use data to make better decisions, predict outcomes, improve marketing performance, and create scalable systems that drive long-term enterprise value. Throughout the episode, Jay and Jerry discuss: • The biggest mistakes growth-stage companies make when trying to scale • How data-driven decision making can transform business performance • Revenue attribution and understanding where growth actually comes from • Why focus often beats complexity when building a business • How enterprise-level consulting strategies can be applied to mid-market companies • The role of AI, analytics, and predictive modeling in modern business growth • Capital raising and what investors really look for before writing a check • Building systems that allow companies to double, triple, and even quadruple revenue The conversation also highlights the power of the Board of Advisors community and how being surrounded by experienced entrepreneurs, advisors, and operators can help business owners navigate challenges, gain perspective, and accelerate success. Jay shares how BA helped him restructure his business, connect with world-class founders, and build relationships that have directly impacted the trajectory of his company. This episode is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs, founders, executives, investors, and anyone looking to scale a business more effectively. About Board of Advisors Board of Advisors is an invite-only community of entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors, and executives dedicated to helping one another grow personally and professionally. Through quarterly events, strategic introductions, peer-to-peer mentoring, and a culture built on giving first, BA creates an environment where leaders can solve problems faster, build meaningful relationships, and unlock new opportunities. When you're in the right room, anything is possible. Subscribe for more conversations with members of the Board of Advisors community as we continue releasing exclusive interviews recorded live from our Q2 Dallas event. #BAPodcast #BoardOfAdvisors #BACommunity #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #CEO #BusinessStrategy #ScalingUp #FounderJourney

    27 min
  2. Why the Right Relationship is a Force Multiplier | Kevin Harrington & Jimmy Ralph

    3d ago ·  Video

    Why the Right Relationship is a Force Multiplier | Kevin Harrington & Jimmy Ralph

    Year 11 starts with a simple question that every founder eventually has to answer: do you keep carrying the whole thing yourself, or do you build a team that can multiply what you’ve created? From the Ritz-Carlton in Las Colinas, we talk about what changes when a business moves from a solo entrepreneur model to a real operating structure, and why that shift can protect culture while unlocking faster, cleaner growth.  Kevin Harrington, original Shark Tank shark and lifelong product launcher, joins us for a candid conversation about credibility and momentum. Kevin Harrington has been an advisor with Board of Advisors since its inception! In this episode, we break down why a high trust mastermind and advisory network can actually get stronger as it grows, as long as the members are high quality and genuinely committed to helping each other. We also share how we’re adding more shared experiences, dinners, sports, and golf, because relationships are often the hidden engine behind the best deals and the biggest transformations.  Kevin also reveals a practical authority play for entrepreneurs: short, founder focused video interviews that can air on Bloomberg, giving business owners a powerful asset for sales, fundraising, podcast bookings, and brand building. From chasing the “next Celsius” to discussing the relaunch of Parler and the rise of social commerce and shopping channels, we keep it grounded in the fundamentals that never change: grow revenue, manage costs, protect the brand, and keep improving performance.  CEO of Board of Advisors Jimmy Ralph is interviewing Kevin in this episode. Their great relationship definitely shines through and creates a naturally flowing podcast! If you’re building a company, scaling a community, or looking for smarter ways to earn trust faster, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a founder friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. This is the final podcast of season 4, starting next week we are into our Q2 podcasts, season 5!

    16 min
  3. Calm As A Superpower | Dr. Kiran Dintyala aka Dr. Calm

    5d ago ·  Video

    Calm As A Superpower | Dr. Kiran Dintyala aka Dr. Calm

    Stress doesn’t always look like panic. Sometimes it looks like high achievement with bad sleep, short patience, and a mind that never stops running. From the Board of Advisors Summit at the Ritz-Carlton in Dallas, we sit down with Dr. Cam “Dr. Calm” Kirandintiala to talk about what stress is really doing to entrepreneurs and why calm is not a personality trait, it’s a trainable skill. We start with Dr. Cam’s unexpected path into the BA community: a single booth visit at an investor conference in San Diego, a passionate message that pulled him out of an AI business conference to jump on a Zoom call, and a last-minute decision to fly in without even having a hotel room lined up. Those stories turn into a bigger point about culture and execution. When you’re building a company, the right network doesn’t just inspire you. It removes friction, solves problems quickly, and helps you win in real time, like the moment the team helped him secure a copy of his book right before an interview with Kevin Harrington. Then we get practical. Dr. Cam explains his integrated approach across internal medicine, functional medicine, stress management, longevity, and telemedicine. We talk about stress as a “silent killer” linked to everything from insomnia and burnout to chronic health issues, and he shares two simple frameworks you can use immediately: “pause, evaluate, reflect” and the unforgettable idea of “brushing your mind” every day. He also breaks down his PET system (the Dr. Calm method) and why 20 minutes a day can keep 90% of stress away when you do it consistently. If you want calmer leadership, better decisions, and a realistic stress management routine built for founders, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a stressed-out friend, and leave us a review with the one habit you’re committing to this week.

    17 min
  4. Real Estate Strategy that Works | Jason Matthews & Leo Climaco

    May 25 ·  Video

    Real Estate Strategy that Works | Jason Matthews & Leo Climaco

    The fastest way to lose money in real estate is to believe a market headline without ever touching the street. From the Ritz Carlton in Dallas at the Board of Advisors Q1 Summit, we talk with Jason Matthews, a 30-year real estate investor and developer based in Tampa, Florida, about how he actually picks winning neighborhoods and why “local” beats “logical” when you’re only looking at spreadsheets. Jason breaks down how his best deals start with a simple habit: park, get out, and walk. He explains what you can learn from the cars on the road, the way homes are maintained, and the feel of a block that’s starting to turn. We also dig into the myth-making that happens when people rely on broad data alone, and why following public money like bridges, airports, and infrastructure projects can reveal where demand is getting built next. If you care about neighborhood analysis, real estate market trends, and risk management, this conversation is packed with clear signals you can apply. From there, we get tactical about operations and scale. Jason shares his one-hour drive rule for staying in control, how he built a high-performance ecosystem without employees by partnering with motivated business owners, and how his team grew a portfolio that includes luxury beach homes run as short-term rentals designed for group bookings. We also go deeper on mentorship and family business succession, including the decisions he and his wife made to put their kids first so the next generation wants to carry the business forward. If this hit home, subscribe, share it with a builder or investor you respect, and leave a review so more founders can find the show.

    28 min
  5. The Obnoxious Offer: How to Charge Premium Prices & Overdeliver Like Crazy | Carl Gould

    May 22 ·  Video

    The Obnoxious Offer: How to Charge Premium Prices & Overdeliver Like Crazy | Carl Gould

    “Your pricing is obnoxious.” Most people would shrink after hearing that. Carl Gould took it as data, doubled down on value, and watched clients hire him anyway. From a live Board of Advisors meetup, we sit down to talk about the kind of offer that makes the right customers stop shopping and start committing: a premium, high-trust, no-brainer promise built on what clients actually complain about and what competitors avoid guaranteeing. We get into why confidential forum groups and mastermind-style peer mentoring matter so much for entrepreneurs, especially when family and friends can’t relate to the stress, responsibility, and constant decision-making that come with running a business. Then we unpack Carl’s “Obnoxious Offer” framework: elevate the client experience, remove risk, build VIP-level access where it makes sense, and charge a premium price that matches the outcome. We also talk about why undercharging usually signals a deeper issue than pricing strategy: a lack of full commitment to the customer and fear of hearing “no.” You’ll also hear our take on brand building and the attraction model: how books, speaking, content, and reputation reduce the need to “prove yourself” on every sales call. We cover using AI tools as a practical assistant for research and structure, without outsourcing your expertise or crossing into plagiarism. If you care about entrepreneurship, premium pricing, value-based selling, client experience, and building a brand with integrity, this conversation gives you a clear lane to act on. Subscribe, share this with a business owner who’s undercharging, and leave a review with the boldest guarantee you’d put into your own offer. The Obnoxious Offer: How to Charge Premium Prices & Overdeliver Like Crazy | Carl Gould on BA Podcast In this episode of the BA Podcast, Carl Gould breaks down his powerful “Obnoxious Offer” framework — how to create insanely valuable offers that let you charge premium prices while overdelivering for your clients. From contractor to global mentor and business advisor, Carl shares how shifting from average to “obnoxious” value transformed his businesses and his clients’ results. Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome & Carl Gould’s Journey4:20 – The Origin of The Obnoxious Offer9:15 – Why Most Entrepreneurs Undervalue Themselves14:40 – How to Build a Powerful Personal Brand21:30 – Creating Offers Clients Can’t Refuse28:45 – Premium Pricing Strategy & Overdelivering35:10 – Real Client Stories & Business Growth42:50 – Final Advice for CEOs & EntrepreneursIf you’re ready to stop discounting and start commanding what you’re worth, this conversation will completely shift how you think about pricing, branding, and client relationships. The Official CEO Community — Real talk from operators who’ve done it. 👉 Subscribe to the BA Podcast for more high-level conversations with elite entrepreneurs. #BoardOfAdvisors #BAPodcast #ObnoxiousOffer #PremiumPricing #CarlGould #EntrepreneurMindset

    23 min
  6. Isolation Is Killing CEOs — The Power of The Right Room | Jimmy Ralph & Mike C-Roc

    May 20 ·  Video

    Isolation Is Killing CEOs — The Power of The Right Room | Jimmy Ralph & Mike C-Roc

    The fastest way to level up your business might have nothing to do with another tactic and everything to do with who you’re in the room with. From the Ritz Carlton in Las Colinas, we sit down with Board of Advisors CEO Jimmy Ralph to share what has changed since he stepped into the role, how the team redesigned the live meeting experience, and why the community feels more energized than ever. We get specific about what makes a premium business networking group actually work: short, high-momentum segments instead of long presentations, panels that surface real operator lessons, and regional “X events” that keep relationships warm between quarterly gatherings. Jimmy explains the network effect behind membership growth, where the right new members make the whole group more valuable. We also talk about weekly online calls, referral parties, and how thousands of second-degree connections can open up when the environment is built for introductions. Then we zoom out to the bigger shift happening right now. As AI and digital life pull people toward isolation, real human connection becomes a competitive edge. We unpack why Board of Advisors is “AI proof,” why a serve-first mindset beats gatekeeping, and how trust compounds faster when you consistently show up in person. Jimmy also shares the personal side: moving from high-stress, high-compliance businesses to a community-driven role that leaves room for family, fun, and legacy. If you care about business growth, relationship building, and building a network that actually changes your life, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a builder who values real connection, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Board of Advisors Podcast | Jimmy Ralph (CEO) – How BA Is Scaling Into Its Most Powerful Era In this special episode of the Board of Advisors Podcast, CEO Jimmy Ralph sits down with Mike C-Roc to discuss the explosive growth and evolution of BA as it enters its 11th year. From tightening meeting formats and launching regional X Events to creating real fun and family-friendly experiences, Jimmy shares how they’re building America’s premier high-trust CEO community that combats isolation and delivers massive leverage for ambitious entrepreneurs. Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome & Recent BA Momentum 2:45 – What Changed When Jimmy Became CEO 6:10 – New Meeting Formats & Why Shorter Segments Work Better 9:30 – Regional X Events & Expanding Beyond Dallas 13:15 – The Philosophy Behind Membership Growth 17:40 – Environment Design & Building Real Community 22:05 – Balancing Business Growth with Family & Fun 26:50 – The Future Vision for Board of Advisors 31:20 – Final Thoughts & Advice for CEOs If you’re a CEO, founder, or high-performing entrepreneur tired of going it alone, this episode reveals what a true peer advisory community looks like — where relationships create exponential opportunities. The Official CEO Community — Where visionary leaders connect, grow, and win together. Subscribe to the Board of Advisors Podcast for more unfiltered conversations with elite operators. #BoardOfAdvisors #BAPodcast #CEOCommunity #Leadership #InPersonNetworking #EntrepreneurLife

    20 min
  7. Why Your Ads Feel Broken | AJ Aluthwala & Leo Climaco

    May 18

    Why Your Ads Feel Broken | AJ Aluthwala & Leo Climaco

    “Back in the day” used to mean years ago. Now it can mean three months, especially if you’re talking about AI. From the Ritz-Carlton in Dallas at the Q1 Board of Advisors Summit, we sit down with AJ to get grounded in what actually lasts when technology, platforms, and marketing tactics change at full speed. We talk about AJ’s six-year run inside BA and how the quality of the room has evolved, plus what that kind of community can unlock for an operator who shows up consistently. AJ shares his path from digital marketing services like SEO, websites, and email marketing into mobile app development and custom software, driven by real client needs. We also get into the unexpected opportunities that come from relationships, including his move into an online cigar marketplace and a yacht listing platform. Then we go deep on practical marketing. AJ breaks down how to structure Meta ads so people actually notice them, why repetition matters, and how to think about lead campaigns versus awareness funnels if you care about lead quality. He also shares a favorite free tool: Looker Studio, a “free forever” marketing analytics dashboard that helps you see what’s working across SEO, ads, email, and more, so you can stop guessing and start allocating budget with confidence. We close with AJ’s take on why SEO is not dead, how AEO still sits on an SEO foundation, and why WordPress remains a smart base for discoverability. If you got value from this conversation, subscribe, share it with a founder who’s drowning in trends, and leave a review. What’s one “fad” you’re choosing not to chase right now?

    24 min
  8. What If Hiring Worked Like Matchmaking | David Darnell & Jimmy Ralph

    May 17

    What If Hiring Worked Like Matchmaking | David Darnell & Jimmy Ralph

    You can feel it when someone isn’t just “in recruiting” but is genuinely obsessed with the craft. That’s what comes through in our conversation with David Darnell, a new Board of Advisors member and the founder of NTIS, a talent solutions firm whose name blends “enterprise” and “genius” for a reason. We talk about how he took the long route through big talent organizations, launched his own firm, learned hard lessons, and stepped out again to build something sharper, faster, and more durable. We get specific about what NTIS actually does day to day: recruiting in manufacturing, construction, and healthcare, plus David’s personal passion for placing high-performing sales talent. You’ll hear how the firm focuses on higher-skill roles such as superintendents and project managers, nurse leaders, and even exclusive phlebotomist support for a large pathology client. The theme is fit over volume, because the right hire sticks longer, costs less, and changes the trajectory of a team. Then we dig into the “AI twist” behind the scenes. David explains how they combine off-the-shelf tools with proprietary systems for automated sourcing and a 24/7 outbound engine that identifies companies hiring, finds the hiring manager, and runs outreach sequences continuously. We also talk founder life: why entrepreneurship can be lonely, why community matters, and what it looks like when your family truly has your back while you build. If you enjoy candid conversations about modern recruiting, AI in staffing, passive candidate sourcing, and what it takes to scale a services business, subscribe, share this with a founder friend, and leave a quick review. What part of your hiring process needs the biggest upgrade right now?

    21 min

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The Board of Advisors Podcast is where real entrepreneurs and business leaders come together for real conversations. Each episode brings you practical insights, proven strategies, and the kind of behind-the-scenes lessons you won’t find in any textbook. This isn’t theory—it’s the raw truth from people building, scaling, and leading companies in today’s fast-changing world. At its core, Board of Advisors (BA) is more than a mastermind—it’s a community. For nearly a decade, BA has connected elite entrepreneurs, CEOs, and investors through national events, powerful panels, and candid collaboration. The BA Community is built on one principle: Give. Give. Give. And that culture of generosity and execution is what makes Board of Advisors work as a force multiplier for every member. That force multiplying effect comes alive on the podcast, where members share not just their wins but also their struggles, pivots, and breakthroughs. The conversations span every corner of entrepreneurship: raising capital, branding, scaling, leadership, technology, real estate, digital marketing, and more. No matter the format, the goal is always the same—actionable lessons you can apply right now to grow your business and strengthen your leadership skills. The podcast is also a reflection of the leadership that drives BA forward. CEO Jimmy Ralph and Founder Mike Calhoun share more than just titles—they share a decade-long friendship and a new business partnership that is taking the BA Community to new heights. Jimmy brings the toughness and execution of an operator who scaled multiple companies nationally, while Mike brings the vision and culture-building that made BA the premier CEO community. Together, they’ve built an organization (and are now launching a podcast) that feels less like a show and more like being in the room with your smartest peers. What makes the BA Podcast unique is its authenticity. These are not motivational soundbites or theoretical panels. They are real leaders, sharing what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they had known sooner. It’s the closest thing to sitting down at the table with the world’s greatest entrepreneurs and being invited into the conversation. If you’re ready to think bigger, move faster, and surround yourself with the energy of leaders who have done it, the Board of Advisors Podcast is where you belong. Tune in 3+ times weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) for conversations that inspire, challenge, and equip you to build something that lasts!