In this second installment of host Nic Padilla’s conversation with Tom Shipley, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of the CEO M&A Summit, the focus turns to legacy and leadership. Tom unveils his next big mission: helping entrepreneurs create exit strategies that multiply their enterprise value and transform years of hard work into generational wealth. Drawing from…

In this first installment of a two-part conversation, host Nic Padilla sits down with Tom Shipley, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of the CEO M&A Summit, to explore the mindset and mechanics behind building multi-million-dollar businesses through mergers and acquisitions. Tom shares how his early life lessons in resourcefulness and resilience, from his time in the…

In the final segment of their conversation, Nic and Lyn share their thoughts and opinions about the importance of overcoming obstacles. Lyn shares many of the personal challenges he has faced in his life, and how they have shaped his work ethic and business into being successful. Nic and Lyn also talk about the importance…

In this episode, Nic and Lyn continue their conversation from last week, discussing how a near-death experience led to Lyn’s discovery of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Lyn shares how this discovery and implementation changed not only his career, but also his life. This discussion between Nic and Lyn covers topics of teamwork, leadership, trust,…

Host Nic Padilla is joined by Lin Askin in this episode as they discuss the value of authenticity in today’s business world. Lyn shares his upbringing and personal challenges that helped shape his business model of today. Together, Nic and Lyn talk about the importance of gratitude, struggle, and the lessons you can learn from…

In the final part of this powerful interview, Mike and AJ reveal the deeper “why” behind Agency Coach: to help entrepreneurs design businesses that serve their lives, not consume them. From DJ sets and ska bands to desert hikes and family vacations, they talk openly about what freedom looks like for them, and how they…

Mike and AJ continue the conversation with a deeper dive into the three foundational pillars of building a successful agency: lead flow, effortless conversions, and delivery you can scale. They explore what makes an irresistible offer, how to delegate fulfillment without sacrificing results, and why most agency owners fail to scale due to self-doubt or…

In this candid and high-energy episode, host Nic Padilla sits down with Mike Schmidt and AJ Rivera, the dynamic duo behind Agency Coach. From Southern California and Tucson roots to launching a multimillion-dollar agency, Mike and AJ open up about their early days, their partnership, and how they shifted from grinding solo to building a…

In Part 2 of our conversation with Alex Schlinsky, we go deeper into the mindset, mission, and meaning behind his work. Alex reflects on the challenges of coaching, why even the best support systems can’t force people to act, and what it really takes to create sustainable transformation for your clients and yourself. Through personal…

In Part 1 of this two-part series, we sit down with Alex Schlinsky, founder of Prospecting On Demand, longtime agency leader, and unapologetically bold marketer. From watch-losing antics to poop emoji costumes at legal marketing events, Alex blends high-energy storytelling with practical strategies for standing out in saturated spaces. This episode kicks off with his…