Board of Advisors Podcast

You Only Get 18 Summers | George Rivera & Jimmy Ralph

Your calendar can look “successful” and still be a quiet disaster at home. From our Board of Advisors meeting at the Ritz-Carlton in Las Colinas, we sit down with founder and author George Rivera for a conversation that hits both the heart and the operations playbook: how do you build a real business without becoming a stranger to your own kids? George starts with the line that changed his life, spoken by his dad just before he passed: “Don’t miss Leo’s games. I missed too many of yours.” That regret forced George to see the pattern repeating and to confront what so many high performers normalize: being cash-rich and time-poor, giving your family only the stressed leftovers. We talk through the breaking point, the mindset shift, and what it actually took to move from 90-hour weeks to a semi-retired schedule while doubling income. Then we get practical. George shares the Time Liberation Trifecta for founders and entrepreneurs: eliminate what doesn’t move the needle, automate what repeats, and delegate with ownership, not just tasks. We also dig into the deeper reasons founders stay stuck, from “hero” identity to approval seeking, and how empowering your team with clear guardrails frees your time and makes you a better leader. Finally, we zoom out to the “18 Summers” reality check and the hard truth behind George’s book Before They Stop Asking: kids don’t keep asking for your attention forever, and missed moments add up in tiny ways. If you know you need to change, this is your nudge and your roadmap. Subscribe, share this with a founder parent who needs it, and leave a review, then tell us: what’s one commitment you’re making this week to buy back time?

The Science of Getting Rich Still Works in 2026 | Marlon Mueller & Cheryl Snapp Conner

Most people chase “wealth” the way they chase a bigger salary, and then wonder why they still feel anxious, stretched, or stuck. From the Q2 Summit at the Ritz-Carlton Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, Cheryl Snapp Conner sits down with Marlon Mueller to talk about what people get wrong about money and what to do instead when you actually want lasting freedom. Marlon’s perspective is forged in real pressure: the farm crisis, a 34-year estate issue that ended in a lawsuit, and years spent studying how money works in cycles that keep repeating. We dig into why high income can still lead to panic, the difference between making money and keeping it, and his “bread versus seed” lens for spending versus investing. We also get into the practical habits that build financial security over time, including why “boring” cash-flow businesses can beat the obsession with unicorn wins, and how risk shows up even in places people assume are safe. Then we go deeper than tactics. Marlon lays out his four F’s of wealth: faith, family, fitness, and finances. We talk about gratitude as the real clue to “enough,” and why a truly wealthy life looks like impact, health, strong relationships, and money that reduces problems to inconveniences. If you’re curious about alternative approaches, we also touch on life insurance banking concepts and why access and control matter as much as returns. About Board of Advisors Board of Advisors is an invite-only community of entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors, and executives dedicated to helping one another grow personally and professionally. Through quarterly events, strategic introductions, peer-to-peer mentoring, and a culture built on giving first, BA creates an environment where leaders can solve problems faster, build meaningful relationships, and unlock new opportunities. When you're in the right room, anything is possible. Subscribe for more conversations with members of the Board of Advisors community as we continue releasing exclusive interviews recorded live from our Q2 Dallas event. #BAPodcast #BoardOfAdvisors #BACommunity #Entrepreneurship

The $100M Scaling Playbook Explained | Jay Miller & Jerry Conti

Welcome to the BA Podcast, where real entrepreneurs share real experiences, real challenges, and real strategies for building extraordinary businesses. In this first episode released from the Board of Advisors Q2 Event in Dallas, Texas, Jerry Conti sits down with entrepreneur, growth strategist, and Kyber Consulting founder Jay Miller for a deep dive into what it really takes to scale a company from $10 million to $100 million and beyond. Jay shares how his team combines marketing intelligence, financial modeling, data science, revenue attribution, and enterprise-level strategy to help companies identify hidden opportunities, eliminate inefficiencies, and accelerate growth. The conversation explores how successful companies use data to make better decisions, predict outcomes, improve marketing performance, and create scalable systems that drive long-term enterprise value. Throughout the episode, Jay and Jerry discuss: • The biggest mistakes growth-stage companies make when trying to scale • How data-driven decision making can transform business performance • Revenue attribution and understanding where growth actually comes from • Why focus often beats complexity when building a business • How enterprise-level consulting strategies can be applied to mid-market companies • The role of AI, analytics, and predictive modeling in modern business growth • Capital raising and what investors really look for before writing a check • Building systems that allow companies to double, triple, and even quadruple revenue The conversation also highlights the power of the Board of Advisors community and how being surrounded by experienced entrepreneurs, advisors, and operators can help business owners navigate challenges, gain perspective, and accelerate success. Jay shares how BA helped him restructure his business, connect with world-class founders, and build relationships that have directly impacted the trajectory of his company. This episode is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs, founders, executives, investors, and anyone looking to scale a business more effectively. About Board of Advisors Board of Advisors is an invite-only community of entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors, and executives dedicated to helping one another grow personally and professionally. Through quarterly events, strategic introductions, peer-to-peer mentoring, and a culture built on giving first, BA creates an environment where leaders can solve problems faster, build meaningful relationships, and unlock new opportunities. When you're in the right room, anything is possible. Subscribe for more conversations with members of the Board of Advisors community as we continue releasing exclusive interviews recorded live from our Q2 Dallas event. #BAPodcast #BoardOfAdvisors #BACommunity #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #CEO #BusinessStrategy #ScalingUp #FounderJourney

Why the Right Relationship is a Force Multiplier | Kevin Harrington & Jimmy Ralph

Year 11 starts with a simple question that every founder eventually has to answer: do you keep carrying the whole thing yourself, or do you build a team that can multiply what you’ve created? From the Ritz-Carlton in Las Colinas, we talk about what changes when a business moves from a solo entrepreneur model to a real operating structure, and why that shift can protect culture while unlocking faster, cleaner growth.  Kevin Harrington, original Shark Tank shark and lifelong product launcher, joins us for a candid conversation about credibility and momentum. Kevin Harrington has been an advisor with Board of Advisors since its inception! In this episode, we break down why a high trust mastermind and advisory network can actually get stronger as it grows, as long as the members are high quality and genuinely committed to helping each other. We also share how we’re adding more shared experiences, dinners, sports, and golf, because relationships are often the hidden engine behind the best deals and the biggest transformations.  Kevin also reveals a practical authority play for entrepreneurs: short, founder focused video interviews that can air on Bloomberg, giving business owners a powerful asset for sales, fundraising, podcast bookings, and brand building. From chasing the “next Celsius” to discussing the relaunch of Parler and the rise of social commerce and shopping channels, we keep it grounded in the fundamentals that never change: grow revenue, manage costs, protect the brand, and keep improving performance.  CEO of Board of Advisors Jimmy Ralph is interviewing Kevin in this episode. Their great relationship definitely shines through and creates a naturally flowing podcast! If you’re building a company, scaling a community, or looking for smarter ways to earn trust faster, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a founder friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. This is the final podcast of season 4, starting next week we are into our Q2 podcasts, season 5!

Calm As A Superpower | Dr. Kiran Dintyala aka Dr. Calm

Stress doesn’t always look like panic. Sometimes it looks like high achievement with bad sleep, short patience, and a mind that never stops running. From the Board of Advisors Summit at the Ritz-Carlton in Dallas, we sit down with Dr. Cam “Dr. Calm” Kirandintiala to talk about what stress is really doing to entrepreneurs and why calm is not a personality trait, it’s a trainable skill. We start with Dr. Cam’s unexpected path into the BA community: a single booth visit at an investor conference in San Diego, a passionate message that pulled him out of an AI business conference to jump on a Zoom call, and a last-minute decision to fly in without even having a hotel room lined up. Those stories turn into a bigger point about culture and execution. When you’re building a company, the right network doesn’t just inspire you. It removes friction, solves problems quickly, and helps you win in real time, like the moment the team helped him secure a copy of his book right before an interview with Kevin Harrington. Then we get practical. Dr. Cam explains his integrated approach across internal medicine, functional medicine, stress management, longevity, and telemedicine. We talk about stress as a “silent killer” linked to everything from insomnia and burnout to chronic health issues, and he shares two simple frameworks you can use immediately: “pause, evaluate, reflect” and the unforgettable idea of “brushing your mind” every day. He also breaks down his PET system (the Dr. Calm method) and why 20 minutes a day can keep 90% of stress away when you do it consistently. If you want calmer leadership, better decisions, and a realistic stress management routine built for founders, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a stressed-out friend, and leave us a review with the one habit you’re committing to this week.