Million Dollar Flip Flops

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In this soul-stirring conversation, Rodric sits down with transformational coach and nomadic entrepreneur Chris Marhefka. From burning the candle at both ends as a multi-business owner to designing a vision-led life across Europe, Chris shares the pivotal mindset shifts that high-achieving founders must make when hustle alone stops working.

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In this heart-centered and honest episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Suzanne Leydecker—author of A Woman On Top—to talk about money, identity, healing, and growth. From her split-second decision to write a book during a breakup to building a platform of truth-telling and personal responsibility, Suzanne shares what it really takes to transform pain into purpose.

She opens up about the loneliness of inheritance, the challenge of saying no, and how her three core principles—don’t take things personally, take personal responsibility, and only say yes to what...

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In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Josh Carr—entrepreneur, gearhead, and CEO of Echo Water. From restoring vintage Fords to building category-defining smart bottles, Josh brings the same level of craftsmanship and obsession to every project he touches.

They dive into how Echo Water became a market leader in the emerging hydrogen water space, why obsessing over the little things actually matters, and how Josh’s refusal to settle for “good enough” helped scale the company from niche idea to national brand. If you’ve ever struggled to simplif...

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What would you give to hear your grandfather’s stories one more time? For Andrew James Allan Hall, that question turned into a business—and a mission.

In this heartfelt episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Andrew James Allan Hall, co-founder of No Story Lost, a company that turns family stories into beautifully bound books. They talk about legacy, launching businesses with soul, the hard exit of a nonprofit during COVID, and the difference between saying yes to everything vs. designing a life you actually want.

Whether you’...

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In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Dave Molenda—speaker, bestselling author of Growing on Purpose, and host of the Positive Polarity Podcast. Dave shares the story of how the 2008 crash forced him to pivot from construction supplies to coaching—and how that pivot unlocked his real purpose.

From small course corrections to hard-won lessons about work-life balance, Dave offers practical insights for entrepreneurs who feel like they’re grinding alone. The conversation hits on blind spots, burnout, and why your business might be doing worse than you think...

Guest: Alicia Farricelli, Emotional Intelligence Consultant

Topic: Why business growth begins with emotional growth

In this episode, Rodric sits down with emotional intelligence consultant Alicia Farricelli to explore why so many business leaders hit a ceiling—not because of a lack of strategy, but because of unhealed emotional patterns.

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In this high-powered episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric welcomes digital marketing veteran Borja Cuan, co-founder of Four15 Digital. With 24+ years in the game and $280M in managed ad spend projected for 2025, Borja drops raw, actionable insights on media buying, platform strategy, and why patience and communication are everything when it comes to performance marketing.

This is the episode you send to anyone who says, “Let’s just test a couple hundred bucks and see what happens.” Spoiler alert: that’s not how it works.

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In this episode, Rodric sits down with Emmy Award–winning filmmaker and founder of BrandMagnetic, Mariana Henninger, to talk about the one video every entrepreneur should have. Mariana shares how her background in global documentary filmmaking led her to help business owners build trust and accelerate sales—by making themselves unforgettable.

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Guest: Skye, ADHD Business Coach at Unconventional Organisation

Summary: In this high-energy, insight-packed episode, Rodric sits down with Skye, an ADHD business coach who specializes in helping unconventional entrepreneurs get organized and thrive. They dive deep into the reality of working with an ADHD brain, why most business owners are burned out—not lazy—and how to build systems that actually work for your brain, not against it. You’ll learn why boundaries matter more than balance, how to increase your dopamine at home, and why you probably don’t need more spreadsheets… you need better delegation.

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What do you do when you're full of passion but stuck in place? This week on Million Dollar Flip Flops, I sit down with the powerhouse herself, Sandra Kemayou, a business coach for women ready to stop hiding and start turning their skills into a real business.

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After flying out to spend a few days with a new client, Rodric got an unexpected email that became the inspiration for this raw and real solo episode. “I don’t need therapy,” the client wrote. “I need results.”

In this episode, Rodric unpacks what that really means — and why growth, systems, and scalability are never possible without personal alignment. If you're stuck in the $3–5M cycle, hiring and firing in circles, or still believing you just need the “right spreadsheet”… this is your wake-up call.

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Description: Rodric sits down with fractional CMO and marketing educator Darby Days for a high-energy, no-fluff conversation on what marketing really looks like in 2025. From overthinking campaigns to skipping the basics, they dive into how founders can stop spinning their wheels and start generating actual leads. If you’re still “hoping the phone rings,” this is your wake-up call.

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Guest: Dr. Cali Estes

Topics: Addiction Recovery, Mobile Rehab, Holistic Healing, Entrepreneurship, Sobriety, and Breaking Industry Norms

🧠 Episode Highlights:

✅ From FBI dreams to addiction expert—how one cake-fueled breakdown led to a mission

✅ Why traditional rehab is broken—and what mobile concierge treatment looks like

✅ The real reason people turn to addiction (it’s not what you think)

✅ How to know if you're avoiding life—or just bored out of your mind

✅ Dealing with imposter syndrome, emotional avoidance, and building a coaching business that actually works

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Guest: Ed Peugh

🔑 Highlights & Timestamps:

00:00 – Rodric introduces Ed: from real estate deal to long-term friendship

02:20 – “Real estate is just problem solving” – how Ed’s team finds success in the boring

05:00 – Why longevity > brilliance when it comes to business

08:18 – What really differentiates top real estate operators from the rest

13:00 – The shocking power of just… answering your phone

16:55 – Coaches, builders, and the myth of the magic hire

22:10 – Big industry shifts: Why institutional buyers are actually good for local pros

28:35 – Teaching 7th graders entrepreneurship — and why that matters more than...

Guest: Daniel Barrett

Topics: Digital Marketing, Google Ads vs. SEO, AI’s Impact on Marketing, and Strategic Business Growth

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 ✅ Why ads aren’t for everyone—and how to find a marketing strategy that fits your business

✅ The biggest marketing mistakes small business owners make (and how to avoid them)

✅ SEO vs. Paid Ads: Which one actually delivers results in 2024?

✅ How AI is flooding the internet with junk content—and what that means for real businesses

✅ The secret sauce to long-term success in marketing: Consistency, strate...

Guest: Faisal Ensaun

Topics: Overcoming Fear, Long-Term Vision in Business, and the Power of Coaching

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✅ The biggest mindset barriers that stop entrepreneurs from leaving their jobs

✅ Why long-term commitment (not quick wins) is the key to sustainable success

✅ How coaching accelerated Faisal’s growth more in six months than in 15 years

✅ The three biggest struggles entrepreneurs face—and how to overcome them

✅ Why your friends and family are often the worst place for business advice

✅ The power of vision—why you need a long-term s...

Guest: Tiffany McQuaid

Topics: Authenticity in Business, Overcoming Challenges, The INth Degree

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✅ How Tiffany built her real estate brokerage, marketing company, and title company

✅ Why she wrote The INth Degree and how it helps entrepreneurs stand out

✅ The power of authenticity and why so many entrepreneurs lose it

✅ The impact of struggles on enthusiasm and how to stay true to your purpose

✅ Social media distractions and how they pull people away from their core mission

✅ Practical strategies to overcome business burnout

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Guest: Nate Green

Topics: Breaking Free from Limitations, Coaching with Purpose, and Building a Life of Impact

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✅ Nate’s journey from law enforcement to entrepreneurship and coaching

✅ How he built and exited an 8-figure business after overcoming personal and professional challenges

 ✅ The limiting beliefs that keep people stuck for decades—and how to break free

✅ Why most coaches fail (and the #1 thing they get wrong)

✅ The deeper work that separates great coaches from the ones who never make it

✅ Why success isn’t about havin...

Guest: Treasa Edmond

Topics: Ghostwriting, Content Strategy, and Building a Purpose-Driven Brand

Episode Highlights:

✅ The truth about ghostwriting – how many top books are actually written by ghostwriters

✅ Why books aren’t money-makers but are the ultimate marketing tool

✅ The biggest mistake businesses make with content strategy

✅ How to create content that builds relationships (instead of just filling the internet with noise)

✅ Why data is critical to content success – and what happens if you don’t track it

✅ The power of repurposing content and why most people don’...

Guest: Vince Quinn

Topics: Podcast Monetization, Overcoming Podcasting Challenges, and Business Growth Through Content

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✅ Why 93% of podcasts fail before reaching 100 episodes

✅ The real business strategies that make podcasts profitable

✅ How Vince transitioned from nationally syndicated sports radio to podcasting

✅ The biggest mistakes business owners make with their podcasts

✅ Why traditional radio struggles to adapt and what podcasting gets right

✅ How to break through the noise and grow an engaged podcast audience

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In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric sits down with Mark Haddad, a former special forces operator turned tech entrepreneur and author of A Soul Spoke to Me: A Soul’s Guide to Navigating Purpose. 

Mark shares his incredible journey from private military contracting to working in quantum computing at IBM, all while exploring the deeper purpose of life. 

They discuss how experiences shape emotions, why the soul seeks human experiences, and how understanding this can transform the way we approach success, happiness, and business.

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In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric sits down with Morgan Anderson – CEO of Golden Lion Tax Solutions – to dig into the often-overlooked world of tax debt resolution. 

Despite the ‘tax’ topic (and being a self confessed numbers nerd!) Morgan is far from your cliched tax expert!

Morgan shares how she went from a college dropout managing a candle store to leading a top-tier tax solutions firm. 

Together, they explore the emotional toll tax debt can take, the most common misconceptions about dealing with the IRS, and how being bold in bu...

This episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops is a must-listen for anyone tired of overthinking sales and ready to take action. 

Rodric sits down with Drewbie Wilson—author of Call the Damn Leads, sales expert and a guy who knows how to keep sales simple, effective, and focused on service. 

They get into why most entrepreneurs avoid picking up the phone, how to shift your mindset around rejection, and what it really means to be consistent in your sales process.

Drewbie’s approach is refreshingly straightforward: stop complicating things, call the damn leads, and wa...

In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric sits down with Erin Gray, a financial coach who helps female entrepreneurs transform their relationship with money, fostering a sense of calm and peace. 

Erin shares her personal journey of breaking free from financial myths, overcoming money trauma, and redefining wealth beyond numbers. 

They dive into how fear controls financial decisions, why "enough" is never enough, and how to create a life where money supports freedom rather than breeding anxiety.

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In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric sits down with the legendary Matthew Lesko, the man behind the question mark suit, countless books –  and a lifetime of helping people find government funding. 

Twenty five years ago, Matthew Lesko was working out of his bedroom with one phone line helping Fortune 500 companies get information on commodities - until he got bored.

Today, Lesko is a best-selling author, appears regularly on network television shows and travels the country appearing on virtually every newscast in the top 100 markets. His stage antics, as well as his...

In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric sits down with Rachel Gogos, a personal branding expert and founder of The Brand ID. 

Rachel shares why most websites fail to convert visitors into clients, how to craft a homepage that actually works, and the importance of leading with your audience’s pain points—not just your own story. 

She also dives into self-awareness, intentional living, and her other great passion – helping young people find their paths through My Path 101. 

If you’re looking to refine your brand’s message and create a busi...

In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric sits down with Pete Mohr, a lifelong entrepreneur and exit planner, to talk about why every business should be exit-ready—even if you don’t plan to sell. 

Pete shares his hard-earned wisdom from 30 years in business, including how to structure your company so it runs without you, why entrepreneurs often undervalue their businesses, and the biggest mistakes people make when thinking about an exit. 

If you want to build a business that supports your life (instead of the other way around), this episode is a m...

In this episode of the Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, host Rodric Lenhart chats with Aaron Harper, the CEO who turned a 34-year-old local power washing company into Rolling Suds, the largest power washing franchise in the world. 

Aaron shares why franchising is more than a logo on a truck, what it takes to run a thriving multi-unit business, and how to decide if a franchise is (or isn’t) right for you. 

Tune in to learn why building a supportive ecosystem, mastering the art of execution, and tackling tough conversations head-on will transform both your...

In this episode of the Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric sits down with Andrew Weiss, a social media and marketing strategist, public speaker and entrepreneur who helps businesses get more clients through social media. 

Andrew breaks down some practical steps to beat social media overwhelm—covering everything from frequency of posting and repurposing content to timing and paid vs organic growth. 

If you’ve been feeling unsure how to make social media work for your brand - or post consistently -  this conversation offers the clarity and strategies you need.

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In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric welcomes serial entrepreneur Anthony Franco, who has founded seven companies and sold six of them. 

Anthony is now focused on empowering founders through his podcast ‘How to Founder’, his company FBB Group, and a variety of hands-on services designed to make entrepreneurship a bit less daunting. 

Anthony dives into what truly motivates a founder, why entrepreneurship might not be for everyone, and the mindset needed to navigate the rollercoaster of starting and exiting businesses.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you have what it...

In this solo episode, Rodric dispels the myth that work-life balance isn’t possible in demanding industries. Using real-life builder examples, he breaks down why the culprit isn’t the workload itself but a lack of clear systems and delegation. 

If you’ve been burning out by wearing all the hats, this conversation offers a clear path to build a more efficient business and reclaim your life.

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Jacopo Iasiello is the Founder & CEO of the Luxury Wealth Group, as well as an expert Investor in Real Estate and Author of the book Healthy, Rich and Happy. 

In this episode of the Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Jacopo joins Rodric to discuss his journey from struggling to find purpose to creating a life of freedom, wealth, and impact.

Jacopo shares his philosophy on building inner power, the transformative role of real estate in wealth creation, and why giving back amplifies success. 

With practical tips and heartfelt advice, this conversation dives into th...

Is there something holding you back from your entrepreneurial dream?  If you’ve been dreaming of starting your own business but fear keeps blocking you, this episode is for you!

Rodric dives into the myths of job stability, breaking down why the so-called “safety net” of traditional employment is often just an illusion.  He shares six fears that hold most aspiring entrepreneurs back, and gives actionable steps to overcome them. 

He also recounts a recent conversation with a high school student that perfectly illustrates the misplaced sense of security tied to corporate jobs.  From reframing your fear...

In this episode of the Million Dollar Flip Flops podcast, Rodric welcomes seasoned entrepreneur, author, investor - and founder of the Bay Area Mastermind - Jeremy Shapiro, and together they dig into the topic of entrepreneurial freedom. 

Jeremy differentiates entrepreneurial freedom from mere financial freedom, defining it as the freedom to choose how you spend your *time* and who you spend it with.

They explore the common mistakes founders make when scaling their businesses, the power of effective mastermind groups, and the importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals. 

The conversation also touches on...

In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric focuses on the one asset you can’t buy more of: time. 

He shares his own pivotal moment, when he realized that hustling harder wasn’t the solution and goes on to explain how reclaiming time transformed his life and business.

From practical steps like smarter delegation to implementing systems, Rodric breaks down how to protect your time, regain freedom, and focus on what truly matters to you.

If you’re stuck in the grind or getting squeezed by your own success, this ep...

In this episode of the Million Dollar Flip Flops podcast, Rodric sits down with Derick Sebastian, a world-renowned ukulele player and motivational speaker. 

From humble beginnings to sharing stages with global icons, Derick’s journey is a testament to the power of persistence, passion, and purpose. 

Together, they explore how his musical talent became a vehicle for inspiring others, navigating challenges, and staying grounded in gratitude.

This inspiring conversation is packed with insights about creativity, the power of community, and the mindset it takes to turn your dreams into reality.

Tune in a...

Join Rodric on a crazy journey that led him all the way to the Super Bowl, and even onto the set of Good Morning America. Tune in as he recalls the magic sparked by one ‘hail mary’ social media post, a wild Friday night in San Francisco, and the spontaneous decision in a bar that landed him on national television.

But Rodric's story isn't just about the exhilaration of that weekend; it's a lesson in business growth principles, the power of risk-taking and networking, and how amazing things can happen when you have the courage and vulnerability to s...

Rodric chats with Michael Vincent, a renowned magician, speaker, coach and lecturer. Michael shares his profound thoughts on living with purpose and the importance of self-discovery and truth in one's life. He emphasizes the significance of compassion and understanding that everyone is playing their own "game" of life, each with unique rules and paths. Using his journey through personal growth, particularly highlighted by his experiences with ayahuasca, Michael offers an intimate look into his transformative realizations about life, love, and the pursuit of truth.

They discuss the role of artificial intelligence in art, including Michael's skepticism about...

In today's episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric chats with Dan Grace, CEO of Capital Well Clean Water Center in New Hampshire. Dan discusses his experience of building a business where he was not the bottleneck, emphasizing the role of luck, the mentality of an entrepreneur, and the challenge of overcoming impostor syndrome. He reveals why losing his phone led to an epiphany about the importance of disconnecting from constant connectivity and business pressures. 

Dan talks about his career, starting from landscaping to owning a well drilling and water treatment business. He reflects on the role o...

In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric dives into an insightful conversation with Roy Osing. 

Roy is an entrepreneur and leadership expert - with over 40 years of executive leadership experience - an author and CEO of Be Different Or Be Dead. 

Together, Rodric and Roy talk through some bold strategies for business growth, the importance of focusing on what customers truly crave, and why academic dogma often falls short in real-world business success.

Roy shares his unfiltered insights on achieving extraordinary results - including helping scale a startup to a...