In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell sits down with Doug C. Smith of ceosalesstrategies.com, a globally recognized Sales Revenue and Profit Growth Expert. Doug has helped companies like Intuit, CBS, and Procter & Gamble generate nearly a billion dollars in revenue through his proven Double Your Sales Methodology. David…
In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David sits down with Michael Jacobson, CEO of French Florist, to dive into his incredible journey from buying the company from his uncle to transforming it into one of the most recognized names in the floral industry. Michael shares how he jumpstarted growth by tackling…
In this episode, I’m joined by Adrienne Wilkerson—co-founder and CEO of Beacon Media + Marketing—to unpack how she transformed a humble graphic design startup into an award-winning, Inc. 5000-recognized digital marketing agency. From realizing early on that she’d make a better boss than an employee to pioneering digital marketing services in Alaska and beyond, Adrienne…
In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David sits down with Christina Richardson, founder of Foundology, a membership community built to support founders on the rollercoaster journey of entrepreneurship. Together, they dive into the very real and often overlooked topic of founder burnout—how to recognize the early warning signs, what practical steps…
In this episode of How to Ride a Roller Coaster, David sits down with Bo Burlingham — acclaimed author of Small Giants and founder of the Small Giants Community. Bo shares the inspiration behind his now-classic book and the updates made in its latest edition, reflecting how the world of entrepreneurship has evolved over the…
In this episode, David chats with Rithesh Menon — founder of InCall IQ, a fast-growing AI company that’s transforming how businesses understand their customer conversations. Rithesh shares the unexpected way he launched InCall IQ, inspired by ideas from Cody Sanchez and a deep curiosity about why so many potential customers drop off during calls. Together,…
In this episode, David sits down with Elina Panteleyeva, founder of Dood Woof, to talk about how she built a passionate following in the doodle dog community—before ever launching a product. Elina shares how she tapped into niche groups, truly listened to the needs of her audience, and used those insights to shape both her…
In this episode, I’m joined by Borja Cuan, co-founder of Four15Digital, for a deep dive into the paid marketing strategies that actually move the needle. Trained in world-class hospitality at The Ritz Hotel, Borja brings a unique perspective on customer experience and attention to detail — and how those “small things” can create outsized marketing…
In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Hancher for a powerful conversation on all things leadership—what it means, where entrepreneurs often go wrong, and how to build a team that actually thrives. We dig into the difference between constant hiring and real empowerment, and Jeff shares the story of the best leader he ever…