Stay Broke Podcast

SBP#42 Ruslan Millington: Building a Global Tattoo Brand Through Art, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

Ruslan Millington is an internationally recognized tattoo artist whose signature style has earned him a worldwide following and clients from across the globe. In this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, Ruslan shares his journey from growing up in Ukraine to building a thriving tattoo career in North Carolina. We discuss the challenges of starting over in a new country, finding a unique artistic voice, growing a business through social media, and balancing creativity with entrepreneurship. Ruslan also shares his thoughts on AI in art, personal branding, and what it takes to create work that stands out in an increasingly competitive world. This episode is a masterclass in perseverance, innovation, and turning a passion into a successful business.

SBP#41 Zeb Croom: Building Skogarmaor Through Music, Storytelling, and Entrepreneurship

Zeb Croom joins the Stay Broke Podcast to share his journey from underground metal music to creating Skogarmaor, a unique brand built around Nordic folk-inspired music, storytelling, and handcrafted beard products. We discuss creativity, entrepreneurship, audience building, authenticity, and the challenges of turning passion into a business.

SBP#40 Gen X Jono | Turning Nostalgia Into a Business and Building a Massive Online Community

John Kotrides, better known as Gen X Jono, joins the Stay Broke Podcast to discuss growing up Gen X, building a large social media following, creating content that connects with millions of people, and turning nostalgia into a successful business. We explore personal branding, audience growth, internet culture, entrepreneurship, and the lessons that come from growing up in a different era.

SBP#39 Adria Sullivan on Ketamine Therapy, Trauma, Burnout & The Business of Mental Health

In this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, Randy sits down with Adria Sullivan, founder of Cognitive Clarity, to discuss mental health, trauma, burnout, entrepreneurship, and the rise of alternative treatments like ketamine-assisted therapy, psilocybin, and ibogaine. The conversation explores the business side of mental health, why traditional systems fail some people, nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, and the growing demand for alternative approaches to healing. They also discuss the dangers of misinformation in the wellness space and the importance of professional guidance and integration. This episode provides an honest look at modern mental health challenges and the future of treatment.

SBP#38 Patrick Richardson | IFBB Pro Bodybuilding, Gut Health & Building Supplement Brands

IN THIS EPISODE, RANDY KERR SITS DOWN WITH PATRICK RICHARDSON, FOUNDER OF ALL PRO NUTRITION AND PARTNER IN PUREFACTOR FORMULATIONS. THEY DISCUSS GUT HEALTH, MULTIFUNCTION SUPPLEMENTS, THE SUPPLEMENT INDUSTRY, PROFESSIONAL BODYBUILDING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND THE DISCIPLINE REQUIRED TO BUILD SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES AND RELATIONSHIPS.