AmiSights: Financing the Future For Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

228: Flying Planes by Day, Building Drones by Night

In this edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we have on Pramod Raheja [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramodraheja/], CEO of Airgility [https://www.airgility.co/]. Pramod's journey is a wild ride, from aerospace engineering to running a cutting edge drone company, navigating government contracts, and flying private jets. His story of resilience, innovation, and juggling multiple passions is exactly the kind of behind-the-scenes moment that makes a trailer clip perform, because it creates instant curiosity and promises a bigger story. "The best entrepreneurs don't cling to the first version of the idea. They adapt when the market sends a different signal. That flexibility is often what turns a good concept into a real business." This episode is about Pramod's dual identity as both a technical expert and an entrepreneur. It also explores how advanced technology still needs strong market fit to succeed. A third major theme is how he uses blue ocean thinking to find untapped opportunities. Connect with Pramod [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramodraheja/]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramodraheja/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramodraheja/] Check out Airgility [https://www.airgility.co/]: https://www.airgility.co/ [https://www.airgility.co/] Recorded on 5/28/26

227: He Lost 90% of His Revenue Overnight. Then Rebuilt Bigger Than Ever.

In this special edition of the AmiSights Podcast, Francis Miller joins Lynn Ozer and I for a conversation with his client, Jack Korbutov [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-korbutov-43813320/], founder of The Art of Medicine [https://theartofmed.com/]. From losing 90% of his company's revenue overnight when insurance companies stopped covering compounded medications, to rebuilding from the ground up, earning licenses in all 50 states, and expanding into a 9,000-square-foot facility, Jack's entrepreneurial journey is a powerful lesson in resilience, adaptability, and vision. You'll hear how Jack navigated business setbacks, leveraged story-driven sales to educate physicians, embraced leadership systems to scale his company, and turned regulatory challenges into growth opportunities. Francis Miller also shares how helping lenders understand Jack's story and future vision was critical in securing the SBA financing needed for the company's next phase of expansion. This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone facing the challenge of building something meaningful through uncertainty. Recorded on 4/21/26

226: From Foster Care to the NFL: Anthony Trucks on Building an Identity That Survives Anything

In this episode of the AmiSights Podcast, we interview Anthony Trucks. [https://www.anthonytrucks.com/] He is a coach, motivational speaker, author, former NFL player, and CEO of Dark Work [https://darkwork.com/] and Identity Shift. During the conversation, he shares how he overcame significant challenges in his life and transformed them into opportunities for growth and success. "Your business should be boring. We do this, attract this. It's boring, but here's the thing: that boringness gets me into exciting rooms, on exciting stages, and exciting conversations. But if I didn't have the reliability and consistency of this machine running, there's no excitement later, just frustration." In this episode, Anthony dives into his journey from foster care to the NFL, discusses how he rebuilt his life after career-ending injuries, and shares his insights on systemizing success in business. Recorded on 3/27/26

225: Built on Purpose: How Inclusion Became Their Superpower

Discover how John's Crazy Socks [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/] turned passion into purpose, breaking industry stereotypes and transforming lives. Join John and Mark X. Cronin [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/] as they share their journey from a garage startup to a $10 million social enterprise, all while spreading happiness and creating jobs for people with differing abilities. Tune in for insights on resilience, strategic pivots, and the power of authentic purpose. "Our mission is for happiness. A large portion of what we do is show what people with differing abilities can do. It starts with John. When you have Down syndrome, we don't put you in the back. No, I'm going to be in the front. I am in the business. You're the face of the business." div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"> This episode covers the journey of John's Crazy Socks from a startup to a $10 million business, focusing on inclusivity and empowerment for people with differing abilities, while exploring how they navigated challenges like supply chain issues and strategic partnerships, emphasizing the importance of knowing when to pivot or pause for sustainable growth, and highlighting the role of authentic purpose and values in driving business success, including their commitment to social impact through donations and job creation. Check out John's Crazy Socks [https://johnscrazysocks.com]: https://johnscrazysocks.com Recorded on 3/12/26

224: The Unsung Hero of Business Success: Mastering Your Financial Basics

In this edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Linda Bradbury [https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-bradbury-1514115/], founder and CEO of Scale to Black [https://www.scaletoblack.com/]. With a rich background in the fashion industry and a passion for helping small businesses thrive, Linda shares her story and valuable lessons learned along the way. "The biggest thing that I think helps business owners in crisis is helping them find clarity first and foremost. When you're heads down, you're not necessarily thinking clearly. It's about reminding them why they exist, why the company exists, what they do better than anyone, and then gaining clarity around their financials or their levers within the business." The three main topics of this episode are crisis management, focusing on strategies that help businesses navigate and recover from challenges, clarity and purpose, highlighting the importance of understanding a company's core mission and strengths, and financial literacy, emphasizing the need for strong financial awareness and the ability to identify key business metrics. Connect with Linda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-bradbury-1514115/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-bradbury-1514115/] Check out Scale to Black: https://www.scaletoblack.com/ [https://www.scaletoblack.com/] Recorded on 1/15/26