229: Building a Mental Health Franchise: David Brunick's Growth Story

229: Building a Mental Health Franchise: David Brunick's Growth Story

In this episode of the AmiSights Podcast [https://www.amisights.com/podcasts], we are joined by Fran Miller [linkedin.com/in/ACoAABK12R0BuO01aNWuopVeCs0ownOMhY2MFlk?skipRedirect=true&miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAABK12R0BuO01aNWuopVeCs0ownOMhY2MFlk], Senior Director of Business Financing at MultiFunding, and Dr. David Brunick [https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-brunick/?skipRedirect=true], Founder and CEO of Ellie Mental Health [https://elliementalhealth.com/]. "I wanted to build a culture where therapists could thrive and feel very supported, and hire therapists that want to be in community with other therapists and have that kind of support and safety net behind them as they practice." The three main points of this episode are how Dr. David Brunick built a mission-driven business focused on expanding access to quality mental health care, how strategic SBA financing through MultiFunding helped accelerate the growth of Ellie Mental Health, and the leadership lessons he learned about scaling a business, building exceptional teams, managing financial challenges, and balancing purpose with profitability.

228: Flying Planes by Day, Building Drones by Night

In this edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we have on Pramod Raheja [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramodraheja/], CEO of Airgility [https://www.airgility.co/]. Pramod's journey is a wild ride, from aerospace engineering to running a cutting edge drone company, navigating government contracts, and flying private jets. His story of resilience, innovation, and juggling multiple passions is exactly the kind of behind-the-scenes moment that makes a trailer clip perform, because it creates instant curiosity and promises a bigger story. "The best entrepreneurs don't cling to the first version of the idea. They adapt when the market sends a different signal. That flexibility is often what turns a good concept into a real business." This episode is about Pramod's dual identity as both a technical expert and an entrepreneur. It also explores how advanced technology still needs strong market fit to succeed. A third major theme is how he uses blue ocean thinking to find untapped opportunities. Connect with Pramod [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramodraheja/]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramodraheja/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramodraheja/] Check out Airgility [https://www.airgility.co/]: https://www.airgility.co/ [https://www.airgility.co/] Recorded on 5/28/26

227: He Lost 90% of His Revenue Overnight. Then Rebuilt Bigger Than Ever.

In this special edition of the AmiSights Podcast, Francis Miller joins Lynn Ozer and I for a conversation with his client, Jack Korbutov [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-korbutov-43813320/], founder of The Art of Medicine [https://theartofmed.com/]. From losing 90% of his company's revenue overnight when insurance companies stopped covering compounded medications, to rebuilding from the ground up, earning licenses in all 50 states, and expanding into a 9,000-square-foot facility, Jack's entrepreneurial journey is a powerful lesson in resilience, adaptability, and vision. You'll hear how Jack navigated business setbacks, leveraged story-driven sales to educate physicians, embraced leadership systems to scale his company, and turned regulatory challenges into growth opportunities. Francis Miller also shares how helping lenders understand Jack's story and future vision was critical in securing the SBA financing needed for the company's next phase of expansion. This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone facing the challenge of building something meaningful through uncertainty. Recorded on 4/21/26

226: From Foster Care to the NFL: Anthony Trucks on Building an Identity That Survives Anything

In this episode of the AmiSights Podcast, we interview Anthony Trucks. [https://www.anthonytrucks.com/] He is a coach, motivational speaker, author, former NFL player, and CEO of Dark Work [https://darkwork.com/] and Identity Shift. During the conversation, he shares how he overcame significant challenges in his life and transformed them into opportunities for growth and success. "Your business should be boring. We do this, attract this. It's boring, but here's the thing: that boringness gets me into exciting rooms, on exciting stages, and exciting conversations. But if I didn't have the reliability and consistency of this machine running, there's no excitement later, just frustration." In this episode, Anthony dives into his journey from foster care to the NFL, discusses how he rebuilt his life after career-ending injuries, and shares his insights on systemizing success in business. Recorded on 3/27/26

225: Built on Purpose: How Inclusion Became Their Superpower

Discover how John's Crazy Socks [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/] turned passion into purpose, breaking industry stereotypes and transforming lives. Join John and Mark X. Cronin [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/] as they share their journey from a garage startup to a $10 million social enterprise, all while spreading happiness and creating jobs for people with differing abilities. Tune in for insights on resilience, strategic pivots, and the power of authentic purpose. "Our mission is for happiness. A large portion of what we do is show what people with differing abilities can do. It starts with John. When you have Down syndrome, we don't put you in the back. No, I'm going to be in the front. I am in the business. You're the face of the business." div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"> This episode covers the journey of John's Crazy Socks from a startup to a $10 million business, focusing on inclusivity and empowerment for people with differing abilities, while exploring how they navigated challenges like supply chain issues and strategic partnerships, emphasizing the importance of knowing when to pivot or pause for sustainable growth, and highlighting the role of authentic purpose and values in driving business success, including their commitment to social impact through donations and job creation. Check out John's Crazy Socks [https://johnscrazysocks.com]: https://johnscrazysocks.com Recorded on 3/12/26