From a Joke to an AI Search Company: Michael Buckbee’s Startup Journey

From Portable Toilets to a National Franchise Empire: David Sauers' Story of Innovation, Opportunity, and Unconventional Entrepreneurship

What if your biggest business opportunity existed in an industry everyone else ignored? In this episode of Telling My Story, entrepreneur and franchise leader David Sauers shares how he transformed portable restrooms into a luxury experience and built Royal Restrooms into a nationally recognized franchise brand with more than 50 locations. We discuss entrepreneurship, innovation, franchising, leadership, customer experience, brand building, and the mindset required to identify opportunities where others see limitations. David also shares valuable lessons from launching multiple successful ventures across hospitality, entertainment, mobile business solutions, and outdoor adventure brands. Whether you're an entrepreneur, franchise owner, business leader, or someone looking for inspiration to think differently about opportunities, this conversation is packed with practical insights and powerful lessons. you can view more about David’s work on: https://www.royalrestrooms.com/

From $60,000 in Debt to Financial Freedom: Connor Tyson's Mission to Help People Win with Money

Can financial knowledge alone create financial freedom? In this episode of Telling My Story, financial wellness coach Connor Tyson shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a household impacted by debt and financial stress to becoming a Wall Street stockbroker—only to find himself struggling with more than $60,000 in personal debt. Connor reveals the lessons he learned while transforming his own financial life and explains why personal finance is less about numbers and more about habits, behavior, accountability, and mindset. Today, after more than 22 years in the financial industry, Connor helps individuals gain clarity, control, and confidence with their money so they can stop the internal tug of war that keeps them stuck. Whether you're dealing with debt, looking to improve your financial habits, or simply want a healthier relationship with money, this conversation offers practical wisdom and powerful encouragement. learn more about Connor works on: https://calendly.com/progress-financial-coaching/assessment

From Two Blocked Arteries to Business Excellence: Rael Bricker's Journey Through Entrepreneurship, Adversity, and Purpose

What happens when a marathon goal turns into a life-saving wake-up call? In this episode of Telling My Story, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and business excellence expert Rael Bricker shares his incredible journey through more than 30 years of entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal transformation. From working 6,000 feet underground in a mine to building successful businesses across education, finance, and fitness, Rael has experienced the highs and lows of entrepreneurship firsthand. But it was a health scare involving two blocked arteries that ultimately helped him discover his deeper purpose. We discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, business excellence, resilience, risk-taking, purpose, company culture, and the lessons learned from decades of real-world experience. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or someone navigating life's unexpected challenges, this conversation is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and practical insights. To learn more about Rael work visit: https://www.raelbricker.com

From Layoff to Location Independence: How Chloé Midy Built a Freedom-First Business Across 36 Countries

What happens when losing your job becomes the best thing that ever happened to you? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with business, marketing, and sales coach Chloé Midy, who turned a pandemic layoff into a thriving location-independent business. After being let go from her Head of Marketing role during COVID, Chloé started freelancing with no clear plan and earned just €1,200 in her first month. Within a year, she scaled to consistent €5K+ months and has since built a freedom-first business while working across more than 36 countries. You can learn more about Chloé's work on: https://chloemidy.com/

The Polymath Advantage: How Curiosity, Creativity, and Adaptability Shape Extraordinary Lives with ST Tangirala

What if your greatest strength isn't specialization—but curiosity? In this episode of Telling My Story, we sit down with author, entrepreneur, and podcast host ST Tangirala to explore the power of becoming a modern polymath. From technology and business to storytelling and personal development, ST has built a career that spans multiple industries while maintaining a unique balance of creativity, technical expertise, and human connection.