How To Recruit Top Talent In Today's Market | Emmanuel St. Germain

How To Recruit Top Talent In Today's Market | Emmanuel St. Germain

What separates companies that grow from companies that stay stuck? In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Emmanuel St. Germain, CEO and Owner of Choice Mortgage Group, for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, sales, company culture, recruiting, personal growth, and building a scalable business. While Emmanuel built one of the fastest-growing mortgage companies in the industry, this conversation goes far beyond real estate and lending. He shares the mindset shifts that helped Choice Mortgage Group grow more than 100% in a year, the leadership principles that drive his team, and why so many business owners get trapped working on the wrong things. Inside this episode: • Why most entrepreneurs focus on their weaknesses instead of their strengths • The biggest mistake leaders make when scaling a company • How to build a culture people actually want to be part of • Why recruiting has become one of the most important skills in business • The difference between confidence and ego • How sports shape leadership and success • Why authenticity is becoming the ultimate competitive advantage • The power of systems, processes, and delegation • Lessons from growing a company during uncertain times • The mindset required to build something that lasts The conversation also takes an unexpected turn into personal growth, overcoming adversity, fatherhood, relationships, self-worth, and the pursuit of legacy. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, sales professional, leader, or someone striving to become the best version of yourself, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and powerful perspective. Guest: Emmanuel St. Germain CEO & Owner, Choice Mortgage Group Learn More: ChoiceMortgage.com Hosted By: Eric Winegard Gold Coast Podcast Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and high performers who are building extraordinary lives and companies! Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!

What Every Parent Needs To Know About School In 2026 | Chuck Maddox

Most parents are asking the wrong question. They ask: "What's the best school?" The better question is: "What kind of person do I want my child to become?" In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Chuck Maddox, Head of Boca Prep International School, for a fascinating conversation about parenting, education, athletics, technology, AI, college, leadership, and what it really takes to help children thrive in today's world.  This isn't just a conversation about schools. It's a conversation about raising capable, confident, curious human beings. Chuck shares why learning should be driven by purpose, how schools can help students discover their passions, why balance matters more than pressure, and how Boca Prep has built a unique model that combines rigorous academics with dedicated time for athletics, arts, music, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.  The discussion also dives into one of the biggest challenges facing parents today: technology. From social media addiction and AI to screen time and the future of learning, Chuck offers a thoughtful perspective on how families can prepare children for a rapidly changing world without losing the human skills that matter most.  Along the way, Eric opens up about becoming a father, reflecting on his own childhood, and the questions every parent asks when trying to give the child opportunities they never had.  In This Episode: *  How to choose the right school for your child  *  Why passion matters more than pressure  *  The future of education in the AI era  *  How technology is changing childhood  *  Why sports, arts, and academics should work together  *  The biggest mistakes parents make  *  Is college still worth it?  *  How to prevent burnout in young athletes  *  The importance of community and belonging  *  Why lifelong learning matters more than ever  Whether you're a parent, educator, entrepreneur, or simply someone interested in the future of education, this episode will challenge the way you think about learning, success, and raising the next generation.  Guest:  Chuck Maddox  Head of Boca Prep International School Hosted By: Eric Winegard Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!

From Street Fights To Courtroom Battles | Ryan Wechsler

Most people think success is about talent. It's not. It's about surviving your own bad decisions long enough to become the person you're capable of becoming.  In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Ryan Wechsler, Owner and Trial Attorney at Wechsler & Wechsler, P.A., for a conversation that starts with personal injury law and quickly becomes a masterclass on resilience, leadership, fatherhood, discipline, personal growth, and building a life you're proud of.  Ryan openly shares his journey from a troubled childhood, arrests, fights, and poor decisions to becoming a successful trial attorney and business owner. He explains why fear can be a powerful motivator, how discipline changed his life, and why many people never reach their potential despite having every advantage.  The conversation also pulls back the curtain on the insurance industry, how personal injury cases really work, what separates great attorneys from average ones, and the mistakes accident victims make that can cost them thousands, or even millions, of dollars.  But what makes this episode special isn't the legal advice. It's the honesty. This is a conversation about becoming a better man, a better father, a better leader, and learning how to channel the same energy that once got you into trouble into something meaningful.  In this episode: *  Why fear was Ryan's greatest advantage  *  The surprising downside of growing up with money  *  How discipline can change your entire life  *  What insurance companies don't want claimants to know  *  The difference between good attorneys and great attorneys  *  Why reputation matters more than money  *  The truth about leadership  *  Lessons on marriage, fatherhood, and family  *  Why Ryan stopped drinking  *  How to build a life you're proud of  If you've ever felt like your past disqualifies you from success, this episode will change the way you think. Because sometimes the traits that got you into trouble are the same traits that help you win, once they're pointed in the right direction.  Guest: Ryan Wechsler Owner & Trial Attorney, Wechsler & Wechsler, P.A. wexinjurylaw.com  (561) 562-HURT Hosted By: Eric Winegard Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!

What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Metabolic Health | Dr. Jonathan Hinds

What if the reason you're struggling with weight, energy, inflammation, and overall health isn't a lack of discipline? In this episode of The Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Dr. Jonathan Hinds, CEO of Hinds Sight Health, emergency medicine physician, obesity medicine specialist, and longevity expert. Dr. Hinds shares his incredible journey from working 100+ hour weeks in emergency medicine during COVID to transforming his own health after battling obesity, inflammation, insulin resistance, and chronic health challenges. Together, they dive into the realities of modern healthcare, telemedicine, weight loss, metabolic dysfunction, functional medicine, longevity, and why so many people feel frustrated with traditional approaches to health. You'll learn: - Why diet and exercise alone may not be enough - The role inflammation plays in weight gain - How insulin resistance silently affects millions - Lessons learned from working on the front lines during COVID - Why personalized healthcare matters - The future of telemedicine and functional medicine - How Dr. Hinds lost over 90 pounds and transformed his health - What questions every patient should ask their doctor Whether you're trying to lose weight, improve your energy, optimize your health, or simply better understand your body, this conversation is packed with valuable insights. Connect with Dr. Jonathan Hinds:  📍 HindsSight Health  🌐 HindsSightHealth.com  📱 Instagram: @HindsSightHealth Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and experts who are changing lives! Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!

Why Most Business Owners Are Losing Money | Ed Pain

YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION What happens when a former runaway teen with a troubled past builds multiple successful businesses… and starts exposing the truths most entrepreneurs never talk about? In this episode of the Gold Coast Podcast, Eric Winegard sits down with Ed Pain, Owner of Connecting the Dots, for one of the rawest business conversations we’ve had yet. This isn’t the fake “Lamborghini entrepreneur” talk you see online. This is a real conversation about: • The dark side of entrepreneurship • Why most businesses secretly fail because of bad systems • The work ethic crisis destroying younger generations • How trauma can either break you… or build you • The future of AI, virtual staffing & automation • Why most entrepreneurs are bleeding money without realizing it • The hidden psychology behind successful people • Why networking and proximity change your entire life • The truth about college, success & modern business Ed also shares: • How he scaled companies across multiple industries • Why business owners need systems, not chaos • How overseas staffing is changing business forever • The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make while scaling • Why discipline and resilience matter more than motivation This episode feels less like a podcast… and more like sitting at dinner listening to two entrepreneurs talk honestly about business, money, growth, relationships, trauma, and success. If you’re a: ✔ Business owner ✔ Entrepreneur ✔ Sales professional ✔ Marketing agency owner ✔ Startup founder ✔ Ambitious young entrepreneur …this conversation will hit differently. Follow Ed Pain & Connecting the Dots: Website: connectingdotsllc.com Podcast:  ⁨@mypainpoints⁩ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCzksgMUSSJO2iNeDx5lD23A]  Hosted by Eric Winegard CEO of Rare Blue Moon Marketing & Host of the Gold Coast Podcast LIKE • COMMENT • SUBSCRIBE for more real conversations with entrepreneurs, founders, business leaders & innovators. Thank you all for listening in on today's episode of The Gold Coast Podcast!