The Victory Podcast with Travis Cody

Conor McGowan Smyth on Building Leaders, Writing Books & Scaling Impact

In this episode of The Victory Show, the host sits down with Conor McGowan Smyth to explore the leadership lessons and personal experiences behind his book. Conor shares insights on entrepreneurship, leadership development, and the journey of turning knowledge into a book that helps others grow. The conversation dives into the mindset required to build successful teams, develop strong leadership habits, and create meaningful impact through business and storytelling.

Saraphina Grace on Faith, Purpose & Writing a Life-Changing Book

In this episode of The Victory Show, the host, Travis Cody, sits down with Saraphina Grace to explore her journey of faith, purpose, and personal transformation. Saraphina shares the inspiration behind her book and how life’s challenges helped shape her mission to empower others through storytelling and personal growth. Through this conversation, she opens up about the lessons she learned along the way, how faith influenced her journey, and how anyone can turn adversity into an opportunity for growth and impact.

Walter Clements on Commercial Real Estate Investing & Building Long-Term Wealth

In this episode of The Victory Show, host Travis Cody sits down with commercial real estate expert Walter Clements to discuss the realities of building wealth through real estate investing and entrepreneurship. Walter shares insights from his experience in commercial real estate, investment strategy, and business growth, explaining how entrepreneurs and investors can think strategically about property, deals, and long-term value creation. The conversation explores the mindset required to succeed in business and investing, the lessons learned from scaling companies, and the key decisions that shape financial success.

Brian Cassady on Business Turnarounds, AI & Leading Through Change

In this episode of The Victory Show, Travis Cody sits down with Brian Cassady, CEO of Live Comfortably, the largest manufacturer of bed pillows in North America. Brian is a five-time transformational CEO with a career spanning consulting, private equity, and executive leadership. Over the years, he has helped drive more than $500 million in EBITDA improvements across the companies he has led, with a clear focus on operational rigor, disciplined execution, and transformation at scale. In this conversation, Brian breaks down what really causes companies to get into trouble, why fast growth can be just as dangerous as stagnation, and how strong leaders create cultures that can adapt, improve, and win over time.

Long Doan (Realty Group) on Scaling 1,000+ Deals, Leadership & Mindset

In this episode of The Victory Show, Travis Cody sits down with Long Doan, founder of Realty Group, LPT’s largest Minnesota team, to unpack the real playbook behind scaling a business, leading people, and building lasting success. Long’s story is extraordinary. He fled Vietnam on a fishing boat at age 13, survived a refugee camp, and went on to build one of the most respected real estate organizations in Minnesota. After transitioning from the mortgage industry into real estate during the 2007–2009 market shift, he positioned himself ahead of the crash, built the right systems, and closed over 1,000 transactions in his first four years. But this conversation goes far beyond real estate. Long shares the mindset shifts, leadership lessons, and business frameworks that helped him grow—from learning how to automate, delegate, and eliminate, to identifying why most entrepreneurs stay stuck doing everything themselves.