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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. 1d ago ·  Video

    Flipping Loyalty into Revenue: The Path to Exit | Paul Mattimoe & Jimmy Ralph

    Points, miles, and punch cards look powerful on paper, but most people never get to the payoff. That gap is exactly what we explore with Paul Mattimoe, the founder behind Shopr Rewards, a fintech platform built around a simple promise: instant cashback inside a mobile wallet, designed to work at enterprise scale. Paul joins us from our Board of Advisors quarterly event near Dallas, where dealmaking, partnerships, and growth plans are moving fast.  We talk through why traditional loyalty programs are becoming obsolete, especially “brand locked” points that take years to matter for casual customers. Paul explains how Shopr Rewards flips the model by routing cashback from everyday spending and making rewards feel immediate, tangible, and easy to use. We dig into the B2B2C growth strategy, where landing one organization can open the door to tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of users, with onboarding that ranges from API integrations to simple QR-based self-enrollment.  Then we get practical about real-world use cases: sports teams looking for fan monetization beyond the stadium, airlines trying to serve both frequent flyers and casual travelers, and brands tired of funding discounts that crush margins. Paul also shares the founder journey that led here, how he and his wife run lean, why in-house customer service matters for reputation, and how patents and a clear buyer roadmap support a build-to-exit strategy.  If you’re interested in customer loyalty, cashback apps, mobile payments, fintech infrastructure, and enterprise partnerships, this conversation is packed with ideas you can steal. Subscribe, share this with a founder or operator, and leave a review with your take: would you rather earn points or instant cashback? 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

    Flipping Loyalty into Revenue: The Path to Exit | Paul Mattimoe & Jimmy Ralph

  2. Aug 7 ·  Video

    It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You | Kris Dehnert & Jimmy Ralph

    “I know them” is easy to say. The harder question is the one that actually predicts outcomes in business: “Do they know you?” From the Ritz-Carlton in Las Colinas, Texas, we sit down with Chris Dennert, founder of Dugout Mugs and one of the earliest members of Board of Advisors, to unpack what he’s learned from a decade of building relationships that answer texts, open doors, and stick around when things get tough. We get specific about the mechanics of becoming unforgettable without being fake. Chris shares why repetition and consistency matter more than charisma, how small details make you memorable (yes, including a metal business card), and why authenticity is the cheat code for long-term trust. We also talk about the “go first” mindset, the long tail of relationships, and why most entrepreneurs waste energy trying to stay shallow with everyone instead of going deep with the right 10% who align with their values. Then we zoom out to the stuff that actually shapes your leadership: micro habits like gratitude that rewire your attention, and family-first choices that don’t fit the usual hustle script. Chris explains why he doesn’t buy “work-life balance,” how he designs his days around his kids, and what changed after getting seriously sick. One of the biggest takeaways is his idea of “multiple currencies” money matters, but time, experiences, purpose, and health also compound, and they can keep you steady in a down season. We wrap with the Dugout Mugs story, including why the product shows up everywhere from corporate gifting to media backdrops, and how licensing and co-branding create leverage. If you care about relationship building, networking, authentic leadership, and building a business that fits your life, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs the reminder, and leave a review with your favorite takeaway. 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

    It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You | Kris Dehnert & Jimmy Ralph

  3. Aug 5 ·  Video

    How to Get 500M+ Views Organically | Jeremy Davenport & Dillon England

    Paid ads are getting more expensive, attention is harder to buy, and customers are smarter than ever about spotting a pitch. So what do you do if you’re a founder who still needs leads, trust, and growth? We sit down with Remy Davenport of KingsMedia to talk about the organic content strategy that helps CEOs and founders go viral, build real credibility, and create marketing that doesn’t disappear the second you turn off spend. We dig into what changed when platforms like TikTok rewired distribution, why Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts made “free reach” a real business tool, and how organic content supports every part of the funnel. Remy explains why an empty profile (or a feed full of ads) crushes conversions, and why consistent founder-led content becomes the proof people look for before they buy. Then we get tactical: find your baseline average views, hunt for outliers that outperform the norm, and study the rare breakout posts in your niche to learn patterns you can repeat. You’ll also hear a concrete case study where patient publishing turned into massive results: audience growth, community momentum, and revenue that arrived fast once trust was already built. If you’ve been treating content like a quick flip, this will reset your expectations and give you a clearer path to building a personal brand that compounds. Subscribe, share this with a founder who’s stuck on ads, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. 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

    How to Get 500M+ Views Organically | Jeremy Davenport & Dillon England

  4. Aug 4 ·  Video

    The AI Mirror Replacing Fitting Rooms | Jabeen Zaidi & Dillon England

    A great product photo might earn a split second of attention, but a reflection of you can stop the scroll. We sit down with Jabine Zaidi, founder of Spring AI, to unpack how her team went from building a browser-based AI visual production platform to creating Glass, a trademarked AI mirror experience that turns customers into the content itself. The goal is simple but bold: replace guesswork with confidence by letting people instantly see themselves in the story a brand is trying to sell.  We get into the real pain points behind retail and ecommerce conversion including awkward fitting rooms, uncertainty that drives high return rates, and the massive revenue lost when shoppers browse but never commit. Jabine explains why Glass is more than a virtual try-on tool: it can place you into a lifestyle context, like running a trail in new shoes, stepping onto a court, or seeing how a swimsuit looks by the pool. That context is where emotion, identity, and decision-making meet, and it’s where brands can finally learn what imagery and scenarios actually convert.  We also explore Spring AI’s expansion into fitness and health, including body transformation visuals designed to motivate behavior change. Jabine shares the challenges of scaling a new category inside slow-moving enterprise retail, why faster verticals like gyms and live events can accelerate adoption, and what an online “shop by looks” experience could mean for the future of personalized shopping and merchandising analytics. Subscribe for more founder deep dives, share this with a brand builder or retail operator, and leave a review with your take: would an AI mirror make you more likely to buy? 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

    The AI Mirror Replacing Fitting Rooms | Jabeen Zaidi & Dillon England

  5. Jul 31 ·  Video

    From Insurance Sales to 6K Reps: Legal Tech Scaling | David Lucado & Jimmy Ralph

    A $3,000 legal lead calls once, and the next few minutes decide whether a law firm signs a case or loses it to the next Google result. From a hotel in Las Colinas outside Dallas, we talk with Dave Lucado, founder of Rapid Sign Now, about the systems and human skills it takes to turn high-stakes intake calls into signed clients while keeping the experience personal, calm, and real. Dave walks us through his unlikely path from selling insurance across Georgia to becoming an investigator for a small law firm and then seeing a bigger vision: build a boutique intake center that can serve not one attorney, but hundreds. We get specific about what “full intake” really means in personal injury and similar practices, including e-sign on the call, collecting IDs and key documents, and packaging a complete file so the attorney’s team can move fast. The big idea is simple: when a caller invests real time and feels cared for, they stop shopping and start trusting. We also dig into training and quality control. Dave explains why his team avoids reading scripts off a screen, how empathy can be trained like any other skill, and why offshore call centers often miss the moment that matters most. Then we look at the future: AI call listening software that grades calls across categories like empathy, knowledge, and momentum so managers can coach smarter without letting robots talk to injured clients. If you care about law firm intake, lead conversion, client experience, and scaling a service business without losing the human touch, you’ll get a lot from this conversation. Subscribe, share this with a founder or managing partner, and leave a review with your biggest intake challenge so we can tackle it next. 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

    From Insurance Sales to 6K Reps: Legal Tech Scaling | David Lucado & Jimmy Ralph

  6. Jul 29 ·  Video

    How to Scale From $300K Consultant to a $125M Fund Manager | Jerry Conti & Jimmy Ralph

    Most fundraising advice skips the part that actually decides the outcome: whether investors trust your story enough to keep leaning in after the first meeting. From the Ritz-Carlton in Las Colinas, Texas, we catch up with Jerry Conni of Legacy Capital Professionals and the Visionary Growth Fund to talk about what happens behind the curtain when a fund manager screens opportunities and decides what makes the cut.  We get specific about the “bridge to Series A” problem where companies are past the startup phase but still struggle to raise meaningful growth capital. Jerry shares his buy box, why discipline beats chasing every maybe-deal, and how his team evaluates founders and CEOs early so they do not waste months on diligence that falls apart at the finish line. He also explains how deal flow really works in family office and private equity circles, including the practical funnel from one-sheet to deck to data room to proposal.  Then we dig into the mechanics: background checks before taking a dollar, improving investor decks with benchmark and industry data, and why most companies undersell themselves with documents that do not match reality. Jerry also walks through how Reg D 506C and accredited investor onboarding fit into a customizable fund model where investors can choose among multiple active projects.  If you are raising capital, building a fund, or just trying to understand what serious diligence looks like, this conversation gives you a clear map. Subscribe for more operator-level finance conversations, share this with a founder who is fundraising, and leave a review so more people can find the show. 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

    How to Scale From $300K Consultant to a $125M Fund Manager | Jerry Conti & Jimmy Ralph

  7. Jul 28 ·  Video

    How FinTech AI is Building the Future of Air Travel | Jacob Baumler & Dillon England

    Booking a flight should never feel like a leap of faith, but private aviation still has too many gaps where fraud and illegal charters can slip through. We talk with Jacob Baumler from Coach Air FinTech AI about the moment that pushed him into this space: a private trip that turned out to be an illegal charter, paired with aircraft issues serious enough to spark real fear. That experience became a mission to build public-safety-grade infrastructure for private aviation booking and the next wave of advanced air mobility. Jacob breaks down what air taxis actually are: electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) designed for fast city and regional trips, staged at the airports and future “vertiports” that will make Jetsons-style travel practical. The big question isn’t just when air taxis arrive, it’s how everyday passengers will book them safely and legally. We dig into Coach Air’s approach: real-time charter verification, FAA and DOT-aligned compliance checks, end-to-end audit trails, and AI-driven booking inside apps branded by operators, brokers, FBOs, airports, and concierge-style partners. We also get concrete on payments, because money flow is part of safety. Coach Air uses fintech escrow mechanics so funds don’t simply disappear upfront; payment is protected until services are delivered, helping reduce fraud while ensuring operators get paid when they perform. We close with what Coach Air needs right now (investment, early adopters, and strong advisors) and why Jacob believes the market is moving faster than most people realize. Subscribe, share this with a friend who flies private or loves future mobility, and leave a review with your biggest question about air taxis and eVTOL travel. 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

    How FinTech AI is Building the Future of Air Travel | Jacob Baumler & Dillon England

  8. Jul 25 ·  Video

    From $10 Bitcoin to Scaling $10M Padel Clubs | Ryan Higgins & Hugo Jimenez

    A sport can be fun, but a sport with the right economics can become a full-blown movement. We talk with Ryan Higgins of Wakit Rakit about how he keeps spotting trends early and why padel is the next one he’s betting on. Ryan shares his path from building million-dollar information product launches to buying Bitcoin at $10, then stepping back for a decade-long sabbatical before getting pulled into a racket sport that’s spreading fast worldwide. We get specific about what made padel stand out the first time he played in Australia: courts booked out for days, payments handled through an app, and a business model that can run with surprisingly light staffing. Ryan explains why that matters to operators, how padel differs from tennis, and why the US chose pickleball while much of the world chose padel. Then we zoom out to the opportunity: the United States is early in court count compared to places like Spain, and Ryan believes the market is hitting an inflection point. Ryan also breaks down the two-part strategy behind Wakit Rakit / Wakit Padel: helping others build facilities by selling padel courts and consulting, while also operating their own clubs with a plan to scale “franchise-like” across the country. You’ll hear why their first two locations are intentionally different, how they think about demographics and awareness, and the key hire they’re chasing to fuel rapid multi-city launches: a marketing leader who can educate a market from zero to obsessed. If you’re into startups, sports business, franchise growth, or trend-driven investing, you’ll walk away with a practical lens on timing, operations, and go-to-market. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share it with a friend building in consumer or fitness, and leave a review with your take: is padel the next breakout sport in America? 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 #CEOCommunity

    From $10 Bitcoin to Scaling $10M Padel Clubs | Ryan Higgins & Hugo Jimenez
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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!

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
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