Beyond the Balance Sheet with Rich Wright

Richard Wright

This podcast dives into the entrepreneurial journey, exploring how business owners got their start and navigate the highs and lows of building their company. Through candid conversations, each episode highlights two key successes and two significant mistakes, offering listeners valuable insights and lessons from real-world experiences.

Episodes

  1. Failure, Fishing, and Finding the Right Game: A Founder’s Unusual Path

    MAR 9

    Failure, Fishing, and Finding the Right Game: A Founder’s Unusual Path

    In this conversation, Keith English shares his unconventional journey from college baseball to successful entrepreneurship, navigating through various industries including telecom, lead generation, and healthcare communication. He discusses the challenges he faced, the lessons learned from his early career, and the importance of resilience and trusting the process. Keith also delves into his transition into sports investments, acquiring soccer teams, and the passion that drives him in this new venture. He emphasizes the significance of surrounding oneself with good people and maintaining high standards in business. CRN is CRN202903-10558548 Financial Planner-Richard Wright of MassMutual is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC (www.sipc.org).: 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 3400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 613-2000. MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.  Local sales firms are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies.

    1h 10m
  2. From the Sales Trenches to the War Rooms "Matt Miller's journey of leadership and impact"

    12/17/2025

    From the Sales Trenches to the War Rooms "Matt Miller's journey of leadership and impact"

    In todays episode we're diving into the incredible career of Matt Miller, Vice President of Sales at T.A. Barker and Assoc. Matt's story spans decades of leadership in industrial safety, tactical gear, and defense packaging solutions. From starting as a manufacture's rep to managing hundreds of millions in global sales. Matt has seen and shaped the evolution of critical industries. We'll explore his key successes, lessons learned, and the decisions that propelled him forward.   Financial Planner-Richard Wright of MassMutual is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC (www.sipc.org).: 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 3400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 613-2000. MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.  Local sales firms are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies.  CRN202812-9949078

    1h 17m
  3. Mission in Motion: From Setbacks to 5-Star Success with Tripp Vlass

    11/10/2025

    Mission in Motion: From Setbacks to 5-Star Success with Tripp Vlass

    This episode explores the remarkable journey from a new struggling Physical Therapist to building one of the top-rated home health agencies in Florida. Through candid reflections on business pivots, personal challenges, and the power of resilience, Tripp reveals how he turned adversity into opportunity—growing his company from a modest startup to a multi-million dollar enterprise. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and anyone navigating the unpredictable waves of business ownership.  CRN202811-9729742  Financial Planner-Richard Wright of MassMutual is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC (www.sipc.org).: 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 3400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 613-2000. MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.  Local sales firms are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies.

    58 min
  4. From Golf Courses to CPA Power Plays: The John Pharr Story

    10/13/2025

    From Golf Courses to CPA Power Plays: The John Pharr Story

    Today’s guest is someone who’s worn a lot of hats—entrepreneur, CPA, tech founder, real estate investor, pilot, and soon to be author.  John Pharr joins us to talk about his journey after earning his CPA , to navigating the wild ride of being a Comptroller at a large golf course resort project where the developers ran out of funding -leading to a bankruptcy and buyout. He’s launched multiple businesses, built a portfolio of commercial and residential real estate, and uses his real-world business experience to help small business owners through his CPA practice. Oh—and he’s finishing up a book about money. This one’s packed with insight  CRN202810-9570496  10/2025

    43 min
  5. We explore the intersection of mental health, business, and purpose with Alyssa Warren

    09/23/2025

    We explore the intersection of mental health, business, and purpose with Alyssa Warren

    Today, we explore the intersection of mental health, business, and purpose. We have an incredible guest who is a true visionary in both the therapy room and the business world. CRN202809-9442474  Financial Planner-Richard Wright of MassMutual is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC (www.sipc.org).: 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 3400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 613-2000. MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.  Local sales firms are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies.

    32 min
  6. From Hawaii to Florida: A Journey of Resilience with Lopaka Robello

    09/10/2025

    From Hawaii to Florida: A Journey of Resilience with Lopaka Robello

    Summary In this conversation, Lopaka Robello shares his inspiring journey from Hawaii to Florida, detailing his entrepreneurial ventures, including the founding of Aloha Screen Printing and navigating various business challenges. He discusses significant contracts, the impact of economic events like the BP oil spill and COVID-19, and the importance of community service. Lopaka reflects on lessons learned from partnerships and mistakes, emphasizing resilience and the legacy of family in business. CRN202809-9365631  Financial Planner-Richard Wright of MassMutual is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC (www.sipc.org).: 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 3400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 613-2000. MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.  Local sales firms are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies.

    39 min

  7. 09/08/2025

    Why I started this Podcast

    Beyond the Balance Sheet with Rich Wright

    1 min
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This podcast dives into the entrepreneurial journey, exploring how business owners got their start and navigate the highs and lows of building their company. Through candid conversations, each episode highlights two key successes and two significant mistakes, offering listeners valuable insights and lessons from real-world experiences.

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