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In this episode of How to Ride a Roller Coaster, host David Ezell sits down with Perry Sheraw — a pioneer in marketing automation and customer experience strategy. Long before tools like HubSpot and Klaviyo became industry staples, Perry was building CRM systems from scratch, connecting call centers to digital marketing, and architecting the early...
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Episode #88: Matthew Krayton, Founder of Publitics
What if the smartest business move you ever make… is not to scale? In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, host David Ezell sits down with Matt Krayton, Founding Principal of Publitics, a communications and political strategy firm that helps leaders, organizations, and public figures navigate high-stakes challenges, shape public opinion, and... -
Episode #87: Dr. Eugene Choi, Mindset Coach
What if the key to higher performance wasn’t working harder — but understanding your brain? In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, host David Ezell talks with Dr. Eugene Choi, a neuroscience-based executive coach and former LA County health system leader who managed operations for six major hospitals and over 250 clinics.... -
Episode #86: Christian “Boo” Boucousis, CEO of Afterburner
Leading Under Pressure with Fighter Pilot Precision — Christian “Boo” Boucousis, CEO of Afterburner In this episode of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, David Ezell is joined by Christian “Boo” Boucousis, CEO of Afterburner and author of the Amazon best-seller The Afterburner Advantage. Boo and his team have spent 30 years bringing the mindset... -
Episode #85: Jake Isham, CEO of Creative MIND Studios
In this episode, David Ezell sits down with Jake Isham, filmmaker-turned-brand strategist and creative director behind Creative MIND Studios, who’s helped founders and entrepreneurs turn their stories into empires. With over 1 billion views across the content he’s created for names like Grant Cardone, Callaway, 5.11 Tactical, and Travis Mathew, Jake has mastered the art…
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Episode #84: Doug C. Brown, Founder of CEO Sales Strategies
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…
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Episode #83: Anders Hansen, Founder of Real Magic LLC
Mindset vs Metrics — How Anders Hansen Turned Inner Game Into $12M in Revenue Join me for a powerful conversation with Anders Hansen, founder of Real Magic LLC, who has built a business generating over $12 million in revenue in just 7 years, including multiple $1 million+ months. But what really sets Anders apart isn’t... -
Episode #82: Michael Jacobson, CEO of French Florist
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…
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Episode #81: Adrienne Wilkerson, CEO of Beacon Media + Marketing
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…
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Episode #80: Christina Richardson, Founder of Foundology
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…
