Entrepreneur, Among Other Things

#142 - Mike Yarbrough: From Software Dev to 7-Figure Artisan: The Power of Storytelling in Business

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Yarbrough, the visionary founder of Rustic and Main, to explore his fascinating evolution from tech to touch. Mike shares his early entrepreneurial roots from childhood side hustles to navigating the highs and sudden lows of mobile software development. We dive deep into the exact moments that left him feeling burned out behind a corporate screen, prompting a profound realization that his professional talents needed to realign with his heart’s true passion. Mike unpacks how he embraced a hands-on, tactile career path to build a highly successful, 35-person custom jewelry brand that masterfully infuses history and powerful human storytelling into every heirloom piece. Tune in to discover actionable advice on overcoming start-up hurdles, reframing market competition as pure validation, and scaling a meaningful business that resonates with customers globally. Connect with Mike: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldyarbrough/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myarbrough/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfandiron/ Website: https://rusticandmain.com/ Website: https://wolfandiron.com/ Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 200 million dollars in all-time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube:  @EAOTpodcast    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaotpodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAOTpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH... #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth  #rusticandmain #founderstories  #podcastepisode  #startupmindset  #ECommerceScaling #handmadebusiness  #TechToEntrepreneur #businessvalidation

#141 - Mark Gober: Beyond Nihilism: Declassified Psychic Spying, Remote Viewing, and Spirituality

Mark Gober is an author, researcher, and host of the podcast series Where Is My Mind?. Formerly a partner at a Silicon Valley strategy firm and an investment banker at UBS in New York, his worldview shifted radically in 2016 following a personal "dark night of the soul". This led him to investigate "anomalous" phenomena that challenge the materialist paradigm. His award-winning debut book, An End to Upside Down Thinking, aggregates peer-reviewed evidence for telepathy, remote viewing, and the survival of consciousness after death. Today, he serves on the board of the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Connect with Mark: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-gober-bb957220/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markgober_author/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markgoberauthor/ YouTube: @MarkGoberAuthor Website: www.markgober.com Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 200 million dollars in all-time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube:  @EAOTpodcast    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaotpodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAOTpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH... #MarkGober #consciousness #neuroscience #spirituality #remoteviewing #telepathy #metaphysics #NoeticScience #philosophy #mindsetshift

#140 - Jack Oujo: Too Smart to be an Umpire: Building Success Through Unreasonable Hospitality

In this episode of the EAOT Podcast, we sit down with Jack Oujo, the former professional baseball umpire who turned a career-ending "release" into a multi-million dollar wealth management firm. Jack shares the gritty reality of minor league poverty and how he applied the lessons of the diamond to build an $800M practice through "Radical Hospitality"—famously delivering tax returns with fresh bagels and the Sunday paper. From machine-gun-guarded games in the Dominican Republic to the future of AI in sports, Jack reveals why the "human element" is the ultimate competitive advantage in business. Connect with Jack: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-oujo-cpa-cfp-ms-tax-97906810/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackoujo/ Website: https://www.oujowealthstrategies.com/ Website: https://toosmarttobeanumpire.com/ Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 200 million dollars in all-time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube:  @EAOTpodcast    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaotpodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAOTpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH... #eaotpodcast  #JackOujo #businessgrowth #entrepreneurship #RadicalHospitality #clientsuccess  #wealthmanagement  #minorleaguebaseball  #careerpivot  #businessmindset  #podcastrelease  #financialadvisor  #customerexperience

#139 - Randy Hux: The Problem with Financial Advisors, Wall Street, Federal Government, and How to Survive

Randy Hux is a seasoned investment advisor and the founder of one of the fastest-growing advisory firms in Louisiana. With a degree in accounting and finance from Texas A&M and experience as a CPA at Ernst & Young, Randy brings deep analytical expertise to wealth management. After his own frustrating experiences with "half-truths" from big brokerage firms, he transitioned into the industry to champion transparency, authenticity, and a servant-minded approach. Randy is dedicated to educating clients, solving complex financial problems, and providing genuine "peace of mind" throughout their retirement journey. Connect with Randy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huxcapitalmanagement Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/huxcapitalmanagement YouTube: @huxcapitalmanagement Website: www.huxcapitalmanagement.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-hux-retirement-and-estate-planning-specialist-b3b89a178/ Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 200 million dollars in all-time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube:  @EAOTpodcast [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC-zTZqAOlQR-wdyFhozMsyg]   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaotpodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAOTpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH... #wealthmanagement  #financialindependence  #fiduciary  #retirementplanning  #investmentadvisor  #LouisianaBusiness #transparency #RandyHux #eaotpodcast

#138 - Eric Robinson: Life in the FBI: From Preacher to Breacher. Taking Down Rod Blagojevich, the CIA, and the Epstein Files

Eric Robinson’s career is a masterclass in the art of the pivot. For years, he served as a Baptist pastor and dedicated church planter, navigating the deep emotional and spiritual needs of his community. However, the relentless pressure of ministry eventually took its toll, manifesting in chronic stress that even medical specialists couldn't quite resolve. In a turn of events that sounds like a Hollywood script, Eric found his physical relief in the most unlikely of places: the FBI Academy at Quantico. The moment he transitioned from the ministry to federal law enforcement, his stress-induced ailments vanished, replaced by a clear-eyed focus on justice and service. Today, Eric is dedicated to passing on the elite skills he honed within the Bureau. With a legacy built on integrity and a rare perspective that bridges the gap between spiritual leadership and tactical execution, he remains a powerful voice on leadership, resilience, and the "behind-the-curtain" reality of the American justice system. Connect with Eric: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-robinson-9220053a4/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_eric_robinson/ Website: www.preachertobreacher.com Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube:    / @eaotpodcast   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram:   / eaotpodcast   Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook:   / eaotpodcast   TikTok:   / eaotpodcast   Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH... #fbi #lawenforcement #eaotpodcast  #careerpivot  #podcastinterview  #chicagocrime  #specialagent  #truecrimestories #leadership #publiccorruption