The 5 Questions Podcast

Mario Lamarre

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  1. Oct 7

    Future-Proof Your Home: Building Climate Resilience | Ben Gilliland

    What does it really mean to future-proof your home? In this episode of The Five Questions Podcast, host Mario Lamarre sits down with Ben Gilliland, founder and chairman of Future Proof Property Intelligence, to explore climate resilience and how homeowners and real estate investors can better prepare their properties for the risks of the future. From wildfires and flooding to extreme heat, drought, storms, and changing insurance conditions, Ben explains why understanding the risks surrounding a property is becoming increasingly important—and why identifying those risks is only the first step. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER: • What climate resilience actually means for your home• How homeowners can make properties more resilient to weather and climate-related risks• How AI and property intelligence can help identify future risks• Why wildfire, flooding, drought, extreme weather, and other hazards matter to property owners• How climate risk can affect insurance, property values, and real estate decisions• Why knowing your property's vulnerabilities allows you to take action before problems occur• How technology could change the way we build, buy, protect, and invest in real estate• Why future-proofing a home is about more than predicting risk—it’s about becoming better prepared for it Ben also shares the personal story behind his mission and why he believes we need to think differently about the homes we live in and the properties we invest in. As technology gives us a better understanding of what could happen to a property in the years ahead, an important question emerges: Is your home ready for the future? Whether you're a homeowner, real estate investor, developer, or simply interested in the future of housing, this conversation offers a fascinating look at climate resilience, AI, property risk, and what it means to truly future-proof a home. Connect with Ben: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-gilliland-third/

  2. Sep 16

    The Future of AI: Predictive Intelligence, Business & the Next 5 Years | Mario Tovar

    What if your business could see the next major risk—or opportunity—before everyone else? In this episode of The Five Questions Podcast, host Mario Lamarre sits down with Mario Tovar, strategist, futurist, entrepreneur, and CEO & Chief Intelligence Strategist of CCMC Advanced Technologies, to explore how AI, predictive intelligence, economics, and geopolitics are changing the future of business. Mario Tovar explains why many entrepreneurs and business leaders are still making decisions based on outdated information—and why the companies that learn to identify emerging risks, understand interconnected systems, and adapt early could gain a significant competitive advantage. We also explore Prometheus, CCMC's predictive intelligence platform designed to help organizations connect data, visualize risks, simulate scenarios, and make more proactive strategic decisions. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: • The biggest risks and opportunities entrepreneurs should be watching right now• Why economic, geopolitical, and business events are more connected than most people realize• The difference between generative AI and predictive intelligence• Why simply moving faster isn't always the smartest business strategy• How predictive intelligence could help companies prepare for major disruptions• What COVID-19 revealed about supply chains, global risk, and interconnected systems• Why governments could represent a major opportunity for businesses• How AI costs, computing power, and regulation could reshape the industry• Why resilience and defensibility will become increasingly important for investors• The three forces Mario believes will reshape wealth creation over the next five years• Why the businesses that anticipate change instead of reacting to it could become tomorrow's winners 💡 KEY TAKEAWAY:The next competitive advantage may not be having more information—it may be understanding how seemingly unrelated events connect and knowing what to do before their consequences become obvious. ABOUT MARIO TOVAR Mario Tovar is a strategist, futurist, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder, President, CEO & Chief Intelligence Strategist of CCMC Advanced Technologies. His work combines economics, financial markets, history, geopolitics, human behavior, and advanced technology to help organizations move from reactive decision-making toward proactive intelligence. He is also leading the development of Prometheus, a predictive intelligence platform designed to help governments, institutions, and businesses better identify and understand emerging risks and opportunities. 🔗 CONNECT WITH MARIO TOVAR https://ccmctech.global

  3. Aug 26

    How to Negotiate ANY Deal & Stop Leaving Money on the Table | Paul Finck

    What if you could walk into your next negotiation with the confidence to ask for exactly what you want—and actually get it? In this episode of The Five Questions Podcast, Mario Lamarre sits down with Paul Finck, the Maverick Millionaire, to break down the psychology, strategy, and mindset behind winning bigger deals in business and real estate. With nearly four decades of entrepreneurial experience, millions in real estate transactions and coaching sales, and more than 2,000 presentations worldwide, Paul shares practical strategies that entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners can start using immediately. In this episode, you'll discover: • The biggest negotiation mistake that causes people to leave money on the table• How confidence can change the outcome of a negotiation• Why you need to know your high, low, and bottom-line numbers• The psychology behind using precise numbers instead of round-number offers• Why taking advice from the wrong people can cost you thousands• The difference between making a decision and actually taking action• Why overthinking kills opportunities• Paul's three wealth-building strategies if he had to start over today• Why real estate, monetizing your expertise, and AI are major opportunities• How the right mentors can accelerate your success Whether you're negotiating a real estate deal, closing a sale, growing a business, or building wealth, this conversation will challenge the way you approach opportunities—and show you how to negotiate with greater confidence. Connect with Paul Finck:Text the word “MAVERICK” to (475) 253-2909 to receive Paul's negotiation strategies and resources. Subscribe to The Five Questions Podcast for more conversations about real estate, entrepreneurship, business growth, wealth, and success. #Negotiation #RealEstateInvesting #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #PaulFinck #WealthBuilding #FiveQuestionsPodcast

  4. Aug 21

    The Leadership Skills Every Business Owner Needs in 2026 | Nina Sunday

    What separates a good manager from a truly great leader? In this episode of The Five Questions Podcast, host Mario Lamarre sits down with Nina Sunday — leadership expert, keynote speaker, author of Manage Self, Lead Others, and specialist in emotional intelligence, change management, and organizational culture. Nina shares practical strategies to help business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders communicate more effectively, build stronger teams, uncover hidden profit leaks, and create workplaces where people actually want to perform. In this episode, you'll discover: • How to identify hidden profit leaks inside your business• Why some of your best business ideas may already exist within your team• The difference between being a manager and being a true leader• How emotional intelligence can transform the way you lead• Communication strategies that increase accountability without creating resistance• Why successful entrepreneurs and leaders never stop learning Whether you're building a startup, scaling a company, managing employees, or developing your own leadership skills, this conversation delivers practical strategies you can apply to your business and team. About Nina Sunday Nina Sunday is an international speaker, facilitator, leadership consultant, and author of Manage Self, Lead Others. She helps organizations strengthen leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, change management, and workplace culture through practical, results-driven strategies. Connect with Nina Sunday:🌐 ninasunday.com🎙️ Manage Self, Lead Others Podcast #Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #CommunicationSkills #NinaSunday #FiveQuestionsPodcast

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