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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. 2d ago ·  Video

    From 5 Overdoses to a $100K Sales Month | Tommy Procopovich & Dillon England

    He was broke at home, addicted to drugs, and freshly laid off when COVID shut down travel. Then he walked into car sales, made $600 his first month, and found a YouTube video that hit harder than any “how to close” tip ever could. Tommy Procoprovich joins us to tell the full story behind his transformation into a division leader at The Elliott Group, including the setbacks he almost let define him. We talk about the messy middle: investing in coaching when money is tight, chasing a new identity while still battling dependence, becoming a top salesman, and then overdosing and going silent out of shame. Tommy breaks down the moment he and his partner packed up their life and moved across the country because the risk of staying the same felt bigger than the risk of starting over. From there, we dig into the standards that changed everything, including the challenge to stay clean, build discipline, and become the number one salesperson in a dealership with 120 competitors. Faith and values shape how Tommy leads, sells, and coaches today, and we get specific about how belief systems show up in business decisions, relationships, and the rooms you choose to enter. We also address the polarizing nature of viral sales content and why clips can distort what’s actually happening inside a culture built on accountability, intensity, and care. If you’re searching for sales training, mindset coaching, leadership development, or a real recovery story with practical takeaways, this conversation delivers. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a friend who needs a reset, 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

    From 5 Overdoses to a $100K Sales Month | Tommy Procopovich & Dillon England

  2. 4d ago ·  Video

    The Airplane Teardown Strategy to 3X Your Capital | Jeff Stock & Cruz Gamboa

    Scaling can feel like a simple equation: sell more, hire more, grow faster. We’ve seen the darker side of that story, when revenue climbs but cash disappears, working capital snaps, and a “successful” company suddenly faces layoffs and panic. Cruz and Jeff sit down for a candid V8 Podcast conversation about how to grow without blowing up, and why purpose-driven work still needs sharp financial fundamentals. Jeff shares how he’s building a private investment fund aimed at backing companies that benefit humanity while targeting strong returns through alternative investments. We dig into three core strategies: tax incentives tied to EV charger projects, diversified real estate partnerships focused on new construction, and an angel investment pool designed to spread early-stage risk across multiple startups. He also breaks down a surprising asset class, airplane teardown for parts, and why pairing different cash-flow profiles can de-risk a portfolio and support consistent preferred returns. Cruz brings the operator lens from CFO advisory and finance technology: cash conversion cycle, payment terms, vendor timing, and the “financial design” that determines whether growth is sustainable. We also talk leverage, concentration risk, accredited investor rules, K-1 tax allocation concepts, and how community and aligned partners can accelerate execution. If you care about impact investing, alternative investments, sustainable scaling, and raising capital the right way, this one is built for you. Subscribe, share this with a founder or investor who’s trying to grow responsibly, and leave a review if it helps. What’s one metric you trust more than revenue when you decide whether growth is healthy? 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 Airplane Teardown Strategy to 3X Your Capital | Jeff Stock & Cruz Gamboa

  3. Jul 10 ·  Video

    How to Funnel 2.2 Million People with Free Docuseries | Matt Potts & Dillon England

    Shipping before you feel ready can either break you or build you, and Matt Potts has lived that line. We talk with Matt, co-owner of Goodness Lover, about the nightmarish and hilarious early days of launching a gut health docuseries from a tiny apartment, complete with a green screen on the wall, a broken computer, and 40,000 registered viewers waiting while they stayed just one episode ahead. The stakes were real, the stress was physical, and somehow the launch worked.  From that origin story, we dig into what they learned interviewing doctors and researchers about gut health, the microbiome, dysbiosis, and the gut-brain axis. Matt breaks down why modern lifestyle pressure, stress, and antibiotic overuse can shrink microbiome diversity, and why emerging ideas like psychobiotics and targeted prebiotics show up in their product development. If you’ve been curious about supplements that support gut health, mood, and inflammation, this conversation gives you a grounded framework for what to look for and why.  We also unpack the business model behind their reach: free virtual events and docuseries-style education that people actually share with friends and family. Matt explains what makes an online summit feel like a movement, how storytelling and a clear mission create trust, and why “bootstrap honesty” can outperform polish when you’re serving a real need.  If you enjoyed this, subscribe, share it with someone who’s rebuilding their health, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. What part of the story hit you most? 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 Funnel 2.2 Million People with Free Docuseries | Matt Potts & Dillon England

  4. Jul 6 ·  Video

    Millions in Non-Dilutive Gov Funding | Charles Hatley & Jimmy Ralph

    A lot of leadership advice sounds good until life gets violent, unfair, and out of your control. Charles Hatley has lived the kind of moments that make you re-evaluate everything: 11 years of Air Force service in electronic warfare and mission command, 1,500 combat hours supporting high-stakes operations, and then a devastating freeway crash with a semi-truck that should have killed his entire family. Hearing how he and his wife, Heidi, fought through traumatic brain injury recovery is raw, specific, and deeply human.  From there, the conversation turns practical for founders. Charles shares how losing flight status forced a pivot into teaching leadership at the Air Force’s school in Montgomery, Alabama and how that mentoring mindset translates into building businesses. We talk through his entrepreneurial track record, including operating and selling a sports nutrition e-commerce brand and later exiting other ventures, plus what it really takes to execute when you’re balancing family, pressure, and long time horizons.  Then we get into the heart of Black Mountain Strategy: strategic advising, selective investing, and helping companies access non-dilutive funding across the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. If you’re building dual-use technology, defense innovation, AI, drones, software, or anything that benefits from R&D capital, you’ll want to hear how these funding paths work and why they’re often misunderstood. We also unpack an equity-based consulting approach that aligns incentives by “betting on ourselves” alongside clients.  If this sparks ideas, subscribe, share the episode with a founder who needs smarter funding options, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re applying 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

    Millions in Non-Dilutive Gov Funding | Charles Hatley & Jimmy Ralph

  5. Jul 3 ·  Video

    How to Master the "Race to Riches in the Niches" | Jeffrey Hayzlett & Jimmy Ralph

    You can feel it when you walk into a room full of real operators: the conversations move faster, the questions get sharper, and the value is in what people can vouch for. From the Ritz-Carlton in Las Colinas, Texas, we sit down with Jeffrey Hayzlett of C-Suite Network to talk about what actually helps companies win right now and why the “riches in the niches” mindset is replacing the old race for eyeballs. Jeffrey and Jimmy Routh unpack the difference between advice and counsel. Advice is everywhere. Counsel is what you get from leaders who have built, bought, sold, and scaled businesses and can tell you not only what to do, but what to avoid. We get into peer-to-peer advisory boards, why mastermind-style communities work, and how entrepreneurs often get stuck when they try to scale past the one-person band stage without the right systems and people. We also dig into trust in the AI era. When it is harder than ever to know what is real behind a LinkedIn profile, trusted introductions become the moat. Jeffrey shares how he prepares for high-stakes events, how to define your conditions of satisfaction, and why being strategic beats trying to be the smartest person in the room. If you care about executive networking, business growth strategy, thought leadership, and building a credible brand, this conversation will give you practical moves you can use immediately. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share this with a leader who values real counsel, and leave a review with the best introduction you ever received. 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 Master the "Race to Riches in the Niches" | Jeffrey Hayzlett & Jimmy Ralph

  6. Jul 1 ·  Video

    From a $150M Meltdown to "Rock Solid" Wealth Systems | Eric Zwigart & Jimmy Ralph

    You can feel the deal-making energy in the hallway when we record this one live from the Board of Advisors quarterly meeting at the Ritz-Carlton in Las Colinas. I’m Jimmy Routh, and I sit down with elite member Eric Zwaggart to get a clear look at how his company, Rock Solid Capital Investments, structures a fix and flip real estate fund that’s built to scale across the country through a territory model. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to turn local flipping talent into repeatable, system-driven execution, this conversation lays it out in plain language.  Eric breaks down the capital stack and the operating reality: banks may cover about 85% of a deal, but operators still need the down payment and construction liquidity to keep projects moving. That’s where private capital and accredited investors come in, supported by underwriting discipline, accounting help, SOPs, and “business in a box” standards. We talk about the attention-grabbing headline numbers too, including monthly payouts and targeted annual interest rates in the 20% to 26% range, plus the logic of “turning” investor capital more than once a year to make the math work.  Then we go deeper than real estate. Eric shares the hard-earned lesson of a COVID pivot into hand sanitizer that scaled fast, collapsed faster, and created a warehouse-sized cash flow crisis. That experience reshaped his definition of success and pulled his focus back to time with his kids, the kind of trade-off every entrepreneur eventually has to face. We also touch on LCP Marketing, a capital raising toolkit that combines an investor portal, CRM, SEC learning support, and lead generation for founders who need funding without guesswork.  If you’re building a real estate investing business, raising private capital, or trying to scale without losing your life to the grind, listen all the way through. Subscribe, share this with one entrepreneur who needs it, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re applying 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 a $150M Meltdown to "Rock Solid" Wealth Systems | Eric Zwigart & Jimmy Ralph

  7. Jun 29 ·  Video

    10X Your Enterprise Value in 10 Quarters | Forrest Hayes & Rhonda Klch

    A nurse hits an iPad and a robot shows up in 88 seconds. That is not a sci-fi flex, it is a real metric tied to real operations, and it sets the tone for a wide-ranging talk with Forrest Hayes, Chief Growth Officer at Chang Robotics. We get into what it takes to build industrial automation that actually ships, actually works, and actually earns trust from big clients. We walk through Chang Robotics’ growth plan, including a focused acquisition strategy designed to bring proven engineering teams into one culture and scale delivery for Fortune 500 customers. Forrest explains how they evaluate “best of the best” partners, why leadership vision only matters if it is paired with execution, and what investor communication looks like when markets swing but the long-term thesis stays intact. Then we zoom out to the macro backdrop: U.S. reshoring, massive capital expenditures, foreign direct investment, and policy moves that may accelerate domestic advanced manufacturing. We talk tariffs, incentives like accelerated depreciation and R&D write-offs, and why this could be a robotics supercycle. Finally, we tackle the workforce reality: a major labor shortage means automation is coming, but the goal is safer work, retraining, and better roles, not a simple story about job losses. If you care about robotics, manufacturing, supply chains, or where the U.S. economy is heading next, hit play, share this with a builder or investor in your circle, and subscribe and leave a review. What part of the automation wave do you want us to dig into 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

    10X Your Enterprise Value in 10 Quarters | Forrest Hayes & Rhonda Klch

  8. Jun 26 ·  Video

    Inside a $500M Commercial Real Estate Playbook | Robert Creamer & Dillon England

    Commercial real estate can feel like a black box until you hear how deals actually move behind the scenes and what can blow them up at the finish line. We’re joined by Robert Creamer of Seven Streams Commercial Group, a commercial broker with 21+ years in the business and over $500 million closed, to break down what he’s seeing right now and what investors regularly misunderstand. We talk about how Robert built his business by chasing relationships instead of living on cold calls, and why being the “commercial referral person” for residential agents can create a steady pipeline. From there, we dig into the current commercial real estate market: interest rates, cap rate expectations, why down payments often need to be 35–40% today, and what “opportunistic value add” really means when you’re stress-testing risk. Then we get practical about commercial real estate investing fundamentals that matter in the real world: disclosure differences versus residential, Texas non-disclosure and how it affects comps, and due diligence issues like environmental Phase I/Phase II reports that can turn a property into something uninsurable and unloanable. We also cover leasing versus buying for business owners, the value of having a full team, and why choosing the right person matters more than the company logo. If you want a clearer, safer way to evaluate commercial property and build a smarter portfolio, listen through and take notes. Subscribe, share this with a friend considering their first commercial deal, and leave us a review with your biggest commercial real estate question. 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

    Inside a $500M Commercial Real Estate Playbook | Robert Creamer & Dillon England
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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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    BA Community
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    92
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