Episodes

Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
046: Restaurant Franchising & Real Estate Investing with CEO Robert Maynard
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
“From a young age, I’ve always embraced a punch in the face.” That sounds like a true New Yorker whose dad was a New York City Fire Department firefighter.
That’s one reason why we’re releasing Robert Maynard’s episode of the Anything but Typical podcast this week as we prepare for the sobering 20th anniversary of 9/11.
An understanding of Rob’s roots provides some much-needed perspective on his success. Rob is a fascinating entrepreneur who has achieved success in real estate development, real estate investing, & as CEO/Founder of Famous Toastery.
If you’ve ever felt like your experience in life, or as an entrepreneur, doesn’t align with the sexy images portrayed on Instagram, THIS episode is for YOU.

Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
045: Successful Companies While Creating Positive Impact- Todd Buelow
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Too many people walk into a room wondering, “How can I sell you?” When he’s not out fishing or on one of his wild adventures, Todd Buelow walks into a room wondering, “How can I help you?”
That’s not a typical perspective you’ll find in every entrepreneur & CEO running a company of 200 people. Then again, Todd isn’t a typical CEO.
Todd is a humble, authentic, positive ripple-maker who leads by serving from his heart. He shares in this episode how they differentiate by measuring success differently. Todd discusses balancing exploring life, running businesses, time with family, volunteering, and so much more. And we dive deep into having meaning within businesses.
If you liked his wife’s episode on our podcast, you’ll love this one too. (Go back & listen to Michelle Tunno Buelow’s episode – another positive ripple-making CEO.)
Connect with Todd on LinkedIn and check out Dualboot Partners.

Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
044: From Retiring at 42 to Changing The World
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Gloria Nelund retired as the highest female executive at Deutsche Bank at the age of 42. She wanted her life to have meaning. What followed was what Gloria calls her "2 year wilderness journey." She discovered that she was designed to accomplish. Yet, she wanted her accomplishing to lead to change. What ensued was Gloria's way of using capitalism to solve social problems.
Gloria shares how she went from a teaching degree to navigating the financial corporate world. We discuss ESG investing. We go into B Corporations. We discuss how vital business culture is when a company is aligned with a cause at its core. We prove wrong the either/or mentality of business vs impact.
Be sure to check out TriLinc Global and connect with Gloria on LinkedIn.

Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
043: Vision of Growth with Adam Boatsman
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Adam Boatsman left a Big 4 accounting firm to start a CPA firm. That startup has grown into BGW CPA, where Boatsman is the Managing Partner. In this episode, we go in to how BGW has thrived by focusing on a niche of business owners and creating a unique experience tailored for that niche. Adam shares how he, as well as the company, differentiate themselves and stand out.
We also dive into growth strategies in order to maintain quality while pursuing a bigger vision. Be sure to check out BGW CPA on their site to see all of the unique things they're doing. And connect with Adam on LinkedIn.

Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
042: Building For Growth with Aaron Bock
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Want a peak into a a young company experiencing explosive growth? Want to know how creating a unique offering can solve a problem and make you stand out? Then this episode is for you.
What Managing Partner Aaron Bock is doing at Opkalla is exciting, industry shaping, and worth learning about. Aaron takes us inside the company and gives us the transparent view.

Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
041: Building and Selling with Dana Jacoby
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Dana Jacoby filled this entire episode with insights and tactics. You want to know things that are considered while selling or merging a company? Dana is here for you. Want to know how to prioritize what's most important to you while making change and impact? Once again Dana is here.
From studying political science to selling a healthcare company, mentoring entrepreneurs to being a keynote speaker, we go through Dana's stories and lessons in depth. Be sure to connect with Dana on LinkedIn and follow along her incredible journey!

Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
040: Running a Business as a Father/Son Duo
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
One of the most common causes for CEO burnout & their company’s growth to stall is EASY to identify but oftentimes very HARD for the CEO (especially if they’re the founder) to face it…
WAY too many roads dead end at the CEO’s office.
Oftentimes, they don’t have anyone inside who they feel like can do things as well as they can so they end up doing way too much.
Before you know it, the company looks more like a one-man-band sideshow than a finely tuned symphony.
That may have been the case in the very early days at Doerre Construction but Karl Doerre & his son, Matt, have demonstrated how to escape that growth-limiting trap & scale Doerre Construction Company in a healthy & fun way.
No one-man-bands here. They've got a symphony playing.

Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
039: When You're Told You Won't Succeed- with Esbith Andaya
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Esbith Andaya lost his mother as a young kid. His father moved back to Mexico and Esbith went into foster care. Throughout school, he was told that he would never succeed. Teacher told him that he was dumb, that he would be a fast food employee for his entire life. That takes people to a fork in the road. You're either going to listen to what everybody is saying about you and accept your fate, or you're going to prove everybody wrong.
Esbith became a voracious reader, soaking up information and constantly expanding himself. He took refuge in the lessons of the books he got his hands on. He found mentors to help guide him along the way. And he never let go of the motivation of being told all of the things he couldn't do.
Today, Esbith owns and runs Insight Automation, the premier choice for Charlotte home theater installations and home automation. His journey to this point is extremely interesting, entertaining, and riddled with lessons.
Connect with Esbith on LinkedIn and check out Insight Automation.

Tuesday May 18, 2021
038: Taking Tech Firms From Startup to Exit
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
John Espey was working in a mailroom when a coworker was complaining about a coding issue. John was able to solve the problem. The next day, the head of IT told him that he would no longer be working in the mailroom and would be coding instead.
Fast forward to today and John just had an exit from a company he co-founded, Levvel, has a plethora of C-suite and advisory experience, and is the CEO & Co-Founder at Defiance Ventures. John also hosts the Defiance Ventures podcast.
John may be a long ways removed from the mailroom, but the path from there to today is still clear. He shares his journey and lessons in this episode. We discuss hurdles of growth in the tech world and hiring and placing the right people in the business. John talks about building the future and innovation.
Be sure to listen to Defiance Ventures podcast where you listen to Anything But Typical, connect with John on LinkedIn, and check out Defiance Ventures.

Tuesday May 04, 2021
037: Navigating Acquisitions with Brandy Milazzo
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Brandy Milazzo, the founding and managing partner at Ascension Law, has a wealth of knowledge around corporate law, mergers, and acquisitions. We get extremely tactical this episode with Brandy as she walks us through each aspect of an acquisition.
Brandy talks about leaving a firm and mentor to create her own law firm. She shares common mistakes in the M&A world. She even shares lessons from growing up around NASCAR.
This episode is an incredible weaving between Brandy's story and the vast knowledge she has gained over her career. Be sure to check out Ascension Law and connect with Brandy on LinkedIn.