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Mike interviews Julie Winkle. Leadership. It’s a word we throw around like candy, but how often do we understand what it means? The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula. Leadership isn’t just about barking orders or cracking the whip—it’s about vision, connection, and creating a culture where people feel empowered to become their best selves.…

Mike interviews Jessica Pettitt. On this episode of Million Dollar Stories, Jessica Pettitt, a DEI consultant, speaker, and author of the incredible book Almost Doing Good: Doing the Best That You Can With What You Have Some of the Time, shared her insights. It’s not just a title—it’s a philosophy that hits home for anyone who’s…

Mike interviews Ed Brodow. What separates the winners from the losers in business? It’s not just talent or hard work. It’s negotiation—the ability to walk into any room and own it, to get what you want without losing respect, and to leave the table with more than you expected. On this episode of Million Dollar…

Mike interviews Chris Fenning. Most people fumble in the first few moments of communication. Whether it’s a sales pitch, a business meeting, or just introducing yourself to someone important, the way you start sets the tone for everything that follows. That’s why Chris Fenning’s expertise is a game-changer. His book, The First Minute: How to…

Mike interviews Kenneth Cloke. In any organization, conflict is inevitable. It’s not the fact that problems come up that matters. It’s how we choose to handle them. This episode dives into conflict resolution with a true expert: Kenneth Cloke, author of Resolving Conflicts at Work: Ten Strategies for Everyone on the Job. Kenneth has a track…

Mike interviews Honorée Corder. When Honorée Corder stepped into this latest episode of Million Dollar Stories, sparks flew. You know, there are interviews, and then there are moments when two like-minded rebels of the business world come together to shake things up. Honorée is a force of positivity and a laser-focused entrepreneurial mindset. She doesn’t just…

Mike interviews Frank Somma. In a world buzzing with tech, automation, and algorithms, there’s one question every business owner, sales professional, and entrepreneur needs to ask: What does it mean to actually connect? For the latest episode of Million Dollar Stories, I had the privilege of sitting down with Frank Somma, author of B2B Is…

Mike interviews Agnesia Agrella. In this episode of Million Dollar Stories, We sat down with Agnesia Agrella, a powerful force in the personal finance world and author of Mind Your Own Business: Your Money Is Your Business!!!!. We dug into the mindsets, fears, and perspectives that shape how people approach money. Let me tell you,…

Mike interviews Andrew Sherman. In this episode of Million Dollar Stories, We had the pleasure of speaking with Andrew Sherman, a seasoned expert in mergers and acquisitions. His book, Mergers and Acquisitions from A to Z, is a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone navigating the complexities of buying or selling a business. Andrew’s insights…

Mike interviews Brian Domitrovic. In this episode of Million Dollar Stories, Brian Domitrovic, a distinguished historian and co-author of the eye-opening book Taxes Have Consequences: An Income Tax History of the United States shared profound insights about the historical intricacies of taxation in America. The conversation was a deep dive into the past and a…