The Onist Entrepreneur Podcast

Felipe Ernst | ERNST Equities Founder

This podcast with Felipe Ernst is a deep-dive into the D.C. real estate game. Felipe, founder of ERNST Equities, specializes in adding value to the housing market while visualizing and creating a revamped D.C. Lance, Mezzy and Felipe go into the human component of real estate (15:50), the unexpected pitfall of consistent success (01:10:09) and more. Check them out at ernstequities.com.

Amir Mostafavi | SouthBlock Founder

This podcast with SouthBlock's Amir Mostafavi explains the importance of not beating yourself up (26:00), how to be a successful leader (39:00) and more. SouthBlock is a juicer with 10 locations in the DMV, focusing on health, wellness and giving back to the community through Fruitful Planet. Check them out at southblockjuice.com.

Scott Parker | Serial Entrepreneur

This podcast with multi-business owner Scott Parker gives insight into working nonstop (02:00), how to motivate your team (11:00) and building successful habits (19:00). Scott started his business career in the restaurant business, but not also owns a barber shop, boxing gym and doggy day care - as well as seven restaurants in the DMV. Check him out at

Hope MacDonald | Founder of Bella Ballet

This episode of The Onist Podcast features Hope MacDonald (aka Miss Hope), owner of Bella Ballet. Bella Ballet has been voted the #1 kids dance school in the DMV, thriving off the passion and energy of Hope and her team. In this podcast, Hope, Lance and Mezzy speak to overcoming fear of failure (05:26), the joy of helping young dancers find their confidence (16:21), the self-discipline required to run a small business (01:02:16) and more. Check them out at bellaballetdance.com.

John Casto | Action Fitness Founder

This podcast with ActionFitness owner John Casto touches on the ebb and flow of growing a business (44:50), the importance of mastering your own emotions (01:20:42) and how to separate the true fitness guru from the anti-guru (01:14:00). ActionFitness is a transformative gym in Fairfax, VA with training programs, nutrition regimens and more. Listen to Lance and Mezzy get to the bottom of what it takes to build and fill a successful gym. Check them out at actionfitnessinc.com.