The LFG Show

David Stodolak

Talking with movers and shakers who grew up with nothing and worked their asses off to achieve success. Let's 🤬 Go!!!!

  1. 2d ago

    Close Bigger Deals w/ VSL's ft Angelo Ferraro

    🔥 Most brands don’t lose the sale because of bad ads. They lose it after the click. The cart gets abandoned. The upsell never happens. The customer buys once... and then disappears forever. In this episode of The LFG Show, we're joined by Angelo Ferraro, founder of I Sell For You, all the way from São Paulo, Brazil, to break down the overlooked side of scaling a business: the back end. Angelo has helped brands recover lost revenue, increase customer lifetime value, and build real sales systems that turn one-time buyers into loyal customers. We dive deep into why the companies winning today aren't just acquiring customers—they're maximizing every customer they already have. We also get into: ✅ Why VSLs (Video Sales Letters) continue to dominate premium offer conversions ✅ The psychology behind direct response marketing that actually sells ✅ Why human follow-up still outperforms automation alone ✅ Abandoned cart recovery strategies that drive real revenue ✅ Upsells, cross-sells, retention, and increasing customer lifetime value ✅ The explosive growth of telemedicine, GLP-1s, peptides, and the future of the health industry ✅ How trust, credibility, and education separate winning brands from everyone else Whether you're running an e-commerce brand, selling high-ticket offers, scaling a telemedicine company, or simply looking to increase profits without spending more on ads, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can implement immediately. A single conversation. A follow-up call. A real relationship. Sometimes that's the difference between a lost customer... and a lifelong one. 👇 Check out Angelo Ferraro & I Sell For You: 🌐 https://isellforyou.com 🔥 Huge thanks to our sponsors: 📞 Ringba The GOAT of Pay Per Call. If you're buying or selling calls, Ringba gives you the routing, analytics, and optimization tools serious marketers rely on. 🌐 https://www.ringba.com 🚀 I Sell For You Don't let abandoned carts and missed follow-ups kill your profits. I Sell For You helps e-commerce brands recover lost revenue, increase customer lifetime value, handle customer service, and convert more sales with a team of over 700 trained sales professionals. 🌐 https://isellforyou.com/lfg 🔥 Join the LFG community: 🌐 https://lfgshow.net 👍 If you enjoyed this episode: • Like the video • Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs and industry leaders • Share this episode with someone building an e-commerce or direct response business • Leave us a comment with your biggest takeaway! #TheLFGShow #AngeloFerraro #ISellForYou #Ringba #Ecommerce #DirectResponse #VSL #SalesFunnels #CustomerRetention #AbandonedCart #Telemedicine #GLP1 #Peptides #Marketing #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship

    37 min

  2. Jun 22

    How They Recovered $1.3 MILLION Dollars For Their Customer ft. Marco Guarracino

    YOU ARE LEAVING MONEY ON THE TABLE!! ISELLFORYOU.COM/LFG Most brands don't have a traffic problem. They have a "nothing happens after the click" problem. If you're running e-commerce, nutra, peptides, telemedicine, or any direct-response offer, the revenue you're chasing through cold traffic is often already sitting inside your abandoned carts, failed payments, inactive customers, and missed follow-ups. In this episode of The LFG Show, we sit down with CEO I Sell For You, Marco Guarracino, to break down how elite brands are building back-end revenue engines that turn one-time buyers into loyal customers through inbound sales, customer retention, and relationship-driven follow-up. Marco explains a simple strategy that can dramatically increase revenue: put a phone number everywhere that matters. Your sales page. Your VSL. Your homepage. Your thank-you page. Your emails. When a customer picks up the phone and calls, they've already raised their hand. The businesses that capitalize on those moments win. We also dive deep into the future of AI in sales and customer service. Not AI replacing people, but AI making sales teams better through real-time coaching, agent performance optimization, intelligent routing, and better customer-to-agent matching that leads to stronger rapport and higher conversions. Plus, Marco shares a peptides case study that recovered over $1.3 million in just 30 days through failed-payment recovery, customer care outreach, referrals, retention strategies, and smart upsell systems. If you're focused on increasing customer lifetime value, improving retention, and unlocking more revenue from the customers you already have, this episode is packed with actionable strategies you can implement immediately. 🔥 Sponsors Ringba – The GOAT of Pay Per Call Tracking & Analytics [https://www.ringba.com/](https://www.ringba.com/) iSellForYou – Recover More Revenue Without Increasing Ad Spend [https://isellforyou.com/lfg](https://isellforyou.com/lfg) Join the LFG Community: [https://www.lfgshow.net/](https://www.lfgshow.net/) 🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations with elite entrepreneurs, operators, marketers, and industry leaders. NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯

    41 min

  3. Jun 14

    Winning Affiliate Marketing ft. "I SELL FOR YOU" Founder & CEO, MARCO GUARRACINO

    What separates entrepreneurs who build lasting businesses from those who stay stuck? In this episode of The LFG Show, David Stodolak sits down with Marco Guarracino, founder of I Sell For You, to discuss entrepreneurship, affiliate marketing, business growth, leadership, and the mindset required to scale in today's competitive landscape. Marco shares lessons from building one of the most recognized brands in performance marketing, what he's learned from working with top entrepreneurs, and the principles that continue to drive growth in business and life. Topics covered: • Building and scaling a business from the ground up • The realities of entrepreneurship • Affiliate marketing and performance marketing insights • Leadership and decision-making • What separates winners from everyone else • Creating opportunities instead of waiting for them • Long-term thinking and sustainable growth Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, marketer, or someone looking to level up professionally, this conversation is packed with practical insights and real-world experience. Subscribe to The LFG Show for more conversations with entrepreneurs, industry leaders, innovators, and high performers. 🌐 Learn more: https://www.isellforyou.com/lfg

    59 min

  4. May 27

    SATOSHI, POLITICS & THE FUTURE OF BITCOIN ft. Jayson Winer

    🚨 SATOSHI, BITCOIN, POLITICS & THE FUTURE OF MONEY 🚨 On this episode of The LFG Show, David Stodolak sits down with independent Florida Governor candidate Jayson Winer for a WILD conversation covering Bitcoin, Web3 politics, entrepreneurship, addiction recovery, affordability in America, and the future of digital ownership. 🌎💰 Who really is Satoshi Nakamoto? Maybe we never find out… but Jayson explains why the REAL story is bigger than one person. Bitcoin represents a monetary system nobody controls — and that changes everything. ⚡ We break down Bitcoin ordinals, inscriptions, digital ownership, and why many believe Bitcoin is evolving far beyond just a “store of value.” If NFTs, Ethereum, ordinals, and Web3 have ever confused you, this episode simplifies it in plain English while diving deep into permanence, provenance, decentralization, and ownership in the digital era. But this episode goes WAY beyond crypto… 🏠 Florida housing prices 📈 Interest rates crushing the middle class 🗳️ Web3-native political campaigns 📲 Gen Z attention & modern media 💊 Addiction, recovery & entrepreneurship 🥃 Clean tequila & the American food system 🧠 Ibogaine & alternative healing 💸 Building wealth without losing yourself Jayson shares his raw personal journey from opioid addiction to Wall Street, life insurance, entrepreneurship, and now politics — while discussing the mental traps that come with fast money, attention, and success. This is one of those episodes that blends: 🔥 finance 🔥 politics 🔥 business 🔥 personal growth 🔥 freedom 🔥 technology 🔥 culture …all into one powerful conversation. If you care about Bitcoin, markets, entrepreneurship, freedom, Florida politics, or simply taking more control over your future, this episode is for you. 👇 COMMENT BELOW 👇 Who do YOU think Satoshi is? 🎙️ HOST: David Stodolak 🚀 SPONSORS & PARTNERS 🐐 Ringba — The GOAT of pay-per-call tracking, routing, and analytics powering BILLIONS with a B in calls. Built for serious performance marketers. https://www.ringba.com 📰 NewsBreak — One of the MOST underrated traffic sources in the game right now. Native, local, video, multiple surfaces, and HUGE scale. Get up to $5,000 in ad credits: https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg 📞 I Sell For You — Scale your sales operation with trained sales professionals and proven outbound systems designed to help businesses grow revenue faster. https://isellforyou.com/lfg #Bitcoin #Crypto #Web3 #FloridaPolitics #JaysonWiner #DavidStodolak #TheLFGShow #Ordinals #NFTs #Entrepreneurship #Finance #Markets #Freedom #Ringba #NewsBreak

    1h 31m

  5. May 15

    Sean Dougherty On AI, Lead Gen, Medicare & Building Businesses That Actually Last

    SEAN DOUGHERTY: LEAD GEN, AI, MEDICARE & TAXES | BUILDING REAL BUSINESSES THAT LAST AI is moving so fast it feels like if you blink, the whole game changes overnight… but in lead gen, insurance, Medicare, and tax, the people who actually LAST are the ones who understand relationships, reputation, systems, and trust. In this episode of The LFG Show, Chance Garner sits down with Sean Dougherty, President of Providence and a true OG in the lead generation and performance marketing world who has been building real businesses long before AI became the hottest buzzword online. From Providence Digital Marketing generating leads and scaling campaigns, to Providence Senior Care helping seniors navigate Medicare, to Providence Tax helping people better understand their finances and taxes, Sean has quietly built an ecosystem around service, systems, and longevity while adapting through every major shift in technology and marketing. This episode dives deep into the evolution of lead gen and AI — from the early days of AI voice systems generating calls at scale to today’s automation tools that can support quoting, zip-code plan guidance, contracting, CRM infrastructure, back-office operations, and agency automation. Sean breaks down how AI should be used to compress time, improve operations, and make businesses BETTER without removing the human edge that drives referrals and long-term partnerships. We also get into entrepreneurship, faith, resilience, pickup basketball lessons that translate directly into business, overcoming losses, mentorship, NIL opportunities for athletes, Pressure Athletics, tax education, and why integrity still matters in industries obsessed with screenshots and shortcuts. This one is packed with value for agency owners, affiliates, media buyers, insurance operators, call centers, tax professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying to build something REAL in today’s digital economy. NO MONEY NO HONEY 🐻🍯 ============================ 🚀 SPONSORS & PARTNERS 📰 NewsBreak — One of the MOST underrated traffic sources in the game right now. Native, local, video, multiple surfaces, and HUGE scale. Get up to $5,000 in ad credits when you sign up using our link: [https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signu...](https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signu...) 📞 Ringba — The GOAT of Pay Per Call. Enterprise-grade call tracking, routing, analytics, and the legendary Ringba X marketplace helping drive BILLIONS with a B in calls and revenue. Level up your routing, analytics, and payouts: [https://www.ringba.com/](https://www.ringba.com/) ============================ 📲 CONNECT WITH SEAN DOUGHERTY   / sean-dougherty-20a52b121  Providence Senior Care Providence Digital Marketing Providence Tax ============================ 📲 CONNECT WITH LFG 🎥 Subscribe To The LFG Show [   / @thelfgshow  ](   / @thelfgshow  ) 📸 Instagram [  / thelfgshow  ](  / thelfgshow  ) 💼 LinkedIn [  / thelfgshow  ](  / thelfgshow  )

    55 min

  6. May 6

    How Brad Cohen Built A Call Center Pioneer In Health Insurance | Trust Movement Only 💥

    Most people chase success like it’s a car, a watch, or something to post on social media… Then they finally get it—and still feel empty. That’s why this conversation with Brad Cohen hits different. Recorded live at Medicarians in Las Vegas, Brad breaks down what it actually takes to build something real in business—and more importantly, something that lasts. From a 500 sq. ft. office with eight cubicles to helping pioneer the modern health insurance call center model, Brad’s journey is not built on hype. It’s built on systems, discipline, leadership, and doing the right thing when nobody is watching. This is not theory. This is decades of execution. One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is Brad’s philosophy: “Trust Movement Only.” Trust isn’t what you say—it’s how you move. It’s your actions when there’s no applause. It’s how you treat people when there’s nothing to gain. That mindset shows up in everything—from how he leads teams, to how he builds companies, to how he gives back (including personally feeding hundreds of homeless people and staying hands-on in the process). This episode goes deep into: • Building and scaling call centers in health insurance • Leadership that actually earns respect • Why money cannot be your identity • Systems and training vs hype and shortcuts • Creating a culture people want to be part of • Mentorship at every level • The dangerous mindset of entitlement Brad also drops a reality check on today’s workforce: Stop hiding behind online applications. Go knock on doors. Shake hands. Earn your opportunity. If you’re in insurance, lead gen, pay-per-call, performance marketing, or any high-accountability business—this is a masterclass in how to think, operate, and lead at a high level. This is what LFG is all about: Real people. Real stories. Real game. NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯 ============================ 🚀 OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS 📰 NewsBreak – Scale Your Traffic With One Of The Most Underrated Platforms Right Now Get up to $5,000 in ad credits when you sign up 👇 https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg If you're running native, local, or performance traffic and not testing NewsBreak, you're leaving money on the table. Massive reach, multiple surfaces, and serious scale potential. 📞 Ringba – The GOAT of Pay Per Call https://www.ringba.com/ Level up your routing, tracking, and analytics with the platform powering billions (with a B) in calls. If you're serious about pay-per-call, this is the backbone. ============================ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Sponsor Shoutouts + Quick Links 1:02 Meeting Brad Cohen In Vegas 2:04 Family Roots And Starting From Nothing 5:49 Pioneering Health Insurance Call Centers 8:32 Staying Humble With Real Success 10:58 Trust Movement Only And Giving Back 14:58 Why Even Winners Need Mentors 18:10 Entitlement Versus Work Ethic 20:23 Medicarians And Relationship Building 22:57 How To Reach Brad And Do Work 26:43 Pizza Picks And Closing Challenge ============================ 📲 CONNECT WITH LFG YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thelfgshow LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ ============================ If this episode hit you: 👍 Like the video 📲 Share it with someone who needs this message 💬 Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway Subscribe for more conversations with top operators, founders, and industry leaders breaking down how to really win. LFG 🚀

    28 min

  7. Apr 22

    Stop Ringing The Bell And Start Winning ft. Coach Ty Smith

    Pressure is everywhere right now… and most people are folding. Margins tight. Emotions high. Decisions matter more than ever. And the worst advice you hear? “Just grind harder.” “Just relax.” Neither one works when you’ve got real pressure on your back. So we brought in someone who actually lives it. Ty Smith — combat-decorated Navy SEAL, platoon leader, and entrepreneur — breaks down what it really takes to stay composed when everything around you is chaos. This isn’t theory. This is battlefield-tested mindset. We get into why modern life feels like constant pressure, how perspective is disappearing, and how to rebuild it FAST through service, contrast, and gratitude. Then it gets real… SEAL training. Pool competency. Why the water breaks people. What that teaches about staying calm when your business, your money, and your life are on the line. If you’re an operator, a founder, a media buyer, a leader… this is the mental framework you’ve been missing. NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯 SPONSORS: NewsBreak – Scale NEW traffic outside of Meta and Google If you're still relying on one platform, you're already behind. Tap into one of the most overlooked traffic sources right now and get your ads in front of millions. They’re offering LFG listeners a MASSIVE incentive: Sign up using our link and you can get matched on ad spend (up to $5,000 depending on volume). Start here: https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg Diversify or die. This is your edge. Ringba – The GOAT of Pay Per Call 🐐📞 If you’re running calls, you already know… Tracking, routing, and monetization is EVERYTHING. Ringba gives you: • Real-time call tracking • Advanced routing logic • In-depth analytics • Access to Ringba X marketplace Billions in call volume run through this platform for a reason. If you're serious about scaling pay-per-call, this is the infrastructure. WHAT WE COVER: • Why life feels more pressurized than ever • The hidden reason people lose perspective • Why most people quit SEAL training (and how that applies to business) • Pool competency and composure under chaos • Alignment vs hustle (this will change how you operate) • Why chasing outcomes pushes success further away • Impostor syndrome vs authenticity • Trauma, PTSD, and integrating your past • Psychedelics, veterans, and mental clarity • Masculinity and leadership in today’s world • How to stay centered when everything is moving fast • The scariest moment Ty experienced in combat This episode isn’t just motivation… It’s a recalibration. TIMESTAMPS: If you’re carrying pressure in silence… this one’s for you. Subscribe to The LFG Show for conversations with the top 1%ers in business, mindset, and performance. Drop a comment: Where in your life do you need ALIGNMENT instead of more effort? NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯

    1h 55m

  8. Apr 13

    He Got Robbed by an Affiliate… Then Built a Million Dollar Empire ft. Ian Brennan

    The fastest way to kill a lead gen business is chasing scale before you’ve earned trust. From Miami, we sit down with Ian Brennan of Avanto Media to break down what it really takes to win in affiliate marketing when buyers are stricter, traffic is noisier, and the easy days are gone. Ian goes all the way back to 2008 and shares a brutal early lesson that shaped how he operates today. We dive into Avanto Media’s core verticals like auto insurance, auto finance, personal loans, and mortgage products like refi and HELOC, plus why mortgage leads are both high payout and high risk if you don’t respect compliance. This episode is for real operators. If you care about buyer KPIs, quality, compliance, and building campaigns that actually last, this is the playbook. We also get into what most people won’t say out loud — conferences don’t make you money unless you know how to work them. The booth is just the beginning. The real ROI comes from follow-up, relationships, and being intentional about who you build with. Then we shift into health, stress, and longevity… and Ian’s Finland-inspired sauna culture that turned into an invite-only networking experience: Affiliate Sauna. If you’re building in lead gen, performance marketing, or pay-per-call… this is a must watch. --- TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Sponsor Messages And Offers 1:02 Miami Intro And Guest Welcome 1:49 Early Career And A Hard Lesson 2:42 Avanto Media Verticals And Mortgages 3:40 Why Lead Gen Got Harder 8:20 Vetting Partners And Hiring Right 10:59 Making Events Pay Over Time 18:40 Health Habits For High Stress Work 22:49 Finland Saunas And A New Networking Event 29:28 Where To Find Ian And Closing --- SPONSORS (SHOW THEM LOVE 🔥) Ringba The GOAT of pay-per-call. If you’re serious about scaling calls, routing smarter, and actually knowing your numbers… Ringba is the backbone. From call tracking to real-time optimization, this is what the top 1% are using. Check them out and level up your call game. NewsBreak One of the most underrated traffic sources in the game right now. Native + video inventory, multiple placements, and cheaper CPAs if you know what you’re doing. They’re even hooking up the LFG family with matching ad credits. Tap in here 👉 [https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg](https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg)

    31 min
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  • Creator
    David Stodolak
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    144
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The LFG Show
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