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Vision With ExecutionWhy “Computer Guy” IT Is Killing Independent Dentistry (And What to Do Instead)
In this episode of The Vision with Execution Show, I sit down with Dr. Lorne Lavine, DMD—better known as The Digital Dentist—and we talk about the thing that quietly determines whether an independent dental practice thrives or spirals: technology you can actually trust.
Dr. Lavine isn’t just “the IT guy.” He’s a dentist who built his own computers, understands practice workflows from the inside, and has spent decades helping practices protect patients, reduce stress, and avoid the kind of tech failures that turn a normal Tuesday into a full-blown crisis. We get into the rea...
2025-12-1600 min
Vision With ExecutionCheeseburgers, Katrina, and a Million Guests: How Ron Ladner Built Joy (and 60% Growth) Without Opening New Stores
Why Ron Ladner?
I brought Ron on because I’d seen a line in his book about the “symbolic and literal role of a cheeseburger in shaping identity, comfort, and joy,” and I needed to know if that was just clever copy—or a real operating system. Spoiler: it’s the latter.
From Katrina to Culture
Ron told me Shaggy’s began almost by accident after Hurricane Katrina leveled his hometown of Pascagoula/Bay St. Louis area on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He’d just sold a software services company, and instead of relocating, he and his wife Laura...
2025-09-2400 min
Vision With ExecutionFrom Corporate Comfort to Entrepreneurial Freedom: Tom Cooke’s Roadmap to Leaving 9–5
In this episode of The Vision with Execution Show, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Tom Cooke, an entrepreneur from Leeds, UK, who has made it his mission to help people break free from the 9–5 lifestyle and step into business ownership with confidence.
Tom’s journey started with what many would consider a dream setup: a solid upbringing, good education, a degree in civil engineering, and a well-paying job as a quantity surveyor overseeing multimillion-dollar construction projects. On paper, it was success. But in reality, Tom found himself unfulfilled, frustrated, and yearning for something more...
2025-09-2300 min
Vision With Execution5AM, Faith & Success Patterns: How Michael Klassen Turns Mornings Into Momentum
Why 5AM Matters
I launched into this episode with Michael Klassen because I love the premise of the 5AM Podcast—mornings as a launch pad. Michael grew up in a Christian farming family and eventually made TV his career, with plenty of zigs and zags along the way. That background shaped a deep respect for hard work, responsibility, and character. It also explains his love for quiet, intentional early hours: on the farm, you get up because living things depend on you. For him, 5AM isn’t a gimmick; it’s a mindset.
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2025-09-1000 min
Future-ProofedTorque Media Founder on AI, Niche SaaS & Owning the Publishing GameIn this episode of the Future-Proofed Podcast, host Brent Muller interviews Adam Torkildson, founder of Torque Media. They discuss Adam's journey from a writing-focused background to becoming an entrepreneur in the marketing industry. Adam shares insights about the evolution of Torque Media, the impact of AI on business and marketing, and the importance of personal branding in today's digital landscape. The conversation also touches on the potential of AI to enhance creativity and productivity, as well as the significance of finding one's purpose in the age of technology.https://valeogrowth.com/
2025-08-2022 min
Vision With ExecutionUnlocking Entrepreneurial Potential: Alessandro Grampa on Neurodiversity, Trauma, and True Fulfillment
In this episode of The Vision with Execution Show, I had the privilege of speaking with Alessandro Grampa, a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Whole Grain Wisdom. From the very start, our conversation was both personal and eye-opening. Alessandro and I dove into a topic that resonates with so many entrepreneurs but is rarely discussed openly: the deep connection between neurodiversity, trauma, and the entrepreneurial journey.
We began by talking about Alessandro’s background. He shared that he is neurodiverse, living with ADHD, and how that shaped his life as an entrepreneur. His path is on...
2025-08-0500 min
Test. Optimize. Scale.Ep. 210 - Adam Torkildson: You May Not Know About This SEO StrategyThis week's guest is Adam Torkildson. Adam is a former SEO account manager turned entrepreneur who's transforming how agencies scale. After years in the trenches at SEO.com, Adam built the Tork Media Distribution Network to eliminate the biggest headaches in PR and marketing, securing guaranteed media placements, protecting content integrity, and scaling without increasing overhead. If you're a marketing or PR agency owner tired of pitching and chasing edits, this episode is your blueprint for working smarter. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torkildson/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/torkmedia/ ...
2025-08-0150 min
Vision With ExecutionJon Cheney Built a $400 AI Startup in One Weekend That Should Have Cost $2.8MWhen Jon Cheney joined me on The Vision with Execution Show, I had a feeling we were in for something different. The moment we connected, it felt like chatting with an old friend. He was relaxed, sitting on his office couch, talking about pianos, Aragorn’s sword, and his rural Utah lifestyle. Not exactly what you expect from a guy who built a tech company that raised $13 million. He told me about SEEK, the augmented reality company he launched in 2016 that became a leader in immersive SaaS tools. Eventually, it was acquired. But Jon didn’t wait around to cash out...
2025-07-1130 min
Vision With ExecutionJon Cheney Built a $400 AI Startup in One Weekend That Should Have Cost $2.8M
When Jon Cheney joined me on The Vision with Execution Show, I had a feeling we were in for something different. The moment we connected, it felt like chatting with an old friend. He was relaxed, sitting on his office couch, talking about pianos, Aragorn’s sword, and his rural Utah lifestyle. Not exactly what you expect from a guy who built a tech company that raised $13 million.
He told me about SEEK, the augmented reality company he launched in 2016 that became a leader in immersive SaaS tools. Eventually, it was acquired. But Jon didn’t wait...
2025-07-1100 min
Vision With ExecutionShe Left Mental Health to Heal Herself; Now She’s Teaching Executives to Do the Same
In today’s episode of The Vision with Execution Show, I had the honor of speaking with Dr. Laurie Emery. From the moment our tech actually worked (which surprised both of us), I could tell this was going to be one of those meaningful, soul-level conversations.
Dr. Emery shared her journey of leaving behind the traditional mental health field in 2012. Even after achieving major milestones like earning her doctorate, building a business, and having a family, she found herself internally struggling. She opened up about dealing with impulsive spending and an eating disorder. On the outside, th...
2025-07-0200 min
Vision With ExecutionShe Left Mental Health to Heal Herself; Now She’s Teaching Executives to Do the SameIn today’s episode of The Vision with Execution Show, I had the honor of speaking with Dr. Laurie Emery. From the moment our tech actually worked (which surprised both of us), I could tell this was going to be one of those meaningful, soul-level conversations. Dr. Emery shared her journey of leaving behind the traditional mental health field in 2012. Even after achieving major milestones like earning her doctorate, building a business, and having a family, she found herself internally struggling. She opened up about dealing with impulsive spending and an eating disorder. On the outside, things looked great. But in...
2025-07-0227 min
Vision With ExecutionFrom Russian Orphan to Million-Dollar Founder: Nick Eckman's Wild Ride to Purpose and Profit
In this episode of The Vision with Execution Show, I sat down with Nicholas Eckman—a young founder whose story honestly floored me. We barely scratched the surface of what he's accomplished, but what we did get into was unforgettable.
Nick grew up in a Russian orphanage until he was adopted at almost five years old by a single dad from rural Idaho. That same dad, a farmer and serial tinkerer with small businesses, taught Nick the importance of hard work, resilience, and having a vision—even when things don’t pan out perfectly. I could relate...
2025-07-0100 min
Vision With ExecutionFrom Russian Orphan to Million-Dollar Founder: Nick Eckman's Wild Ride to Purpose and ProfitIn this episode of The Vision with Execution Show, I sat down with Nicholas Eckman—a young founder whose story honestly floored me. We barely scratched the surface of what he's accomplished, but what we did get into was unforgettable. Nick grew up in a Russian orphanage until he was adopted at almost five years old by a single dad from rural Idaho. That same dad, a farmer and serial tinkerer with small businesses, taught Nick the importance of hard work, resilience, and having a vision—even when things don’t pan out perfectly. I could relate to some of that...
2025-07-0131 min
Vision With ExecutionHe Built the Most Private Messaging App on Earth And It Started With a Scam Call to His Grandma
This episode almost didn’t happen. I forgot to send Tanner the recording link until 20 minutes before, and on a Friday afternoon, getting someone to respond is always a gamble. Thankfully, he jumped in mid-monologue as I rambled about my daily ritual of watching TV episodes. When Tanner popped on, we had a brief tech hiccup—robot voice issues, lag—but once the connection stabilized, we dove straight into the good stuff.
Tanner Haas is the founder of Freedom Chat, a privacy-first messaging app that claims to be the most secure communication platform in the world. And he...
2025-06-2800 min
Vision With ExecutionHe Built the Most Private Messaging App on Earth And It Started With a Scam Call to His GrandmaThis episode almost didn’t happen. I forgot to send Tanner the recording link until 20 minutes before, and on a Friday afternoon, getting someone to respond is always a gamble. Thankfully, he jumped in mid-monologue as I rambled about my daily ritual of watching TV episodes. When Tanner popped on, we had a brief tech hiccup—robot voice issues, lag—but once the connection stabilized, we dove straight into the good stuff. Tanner Haas is the founder of Freedom Chat, a privacy-first messaging app that claims to be the most secure communication platform in the world. And he doesn’t just say...
2025-06-2832 min
Vision With Execution“I Am Worthless”: My Therapist Said This to Me; and What Happened Next Changed Everything
When I invited Dr. Foojan Zeine onto Vision with Execution, I thought we’d talk theory. I didn’t expect to get emotional, or go through a mini therapy session right on the show. But that’s exactly what happened, and honestly, I’m grateful it did.Dr. Zeine is a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, and she created a system called Awareness Integration Theory (AIT). It combines cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and trauma-informed approaches into something powerful and fast. That’s what caught my attention. Most therapy is a long road, but her process promised real breakt...
2025-06-0900 min
Vision With Execution“I Am Worthless”: My Therapist Said This to Me; and What Happened Next Changed EverythingWhen I invited Dr. Foojan Zeine onto Vision with Execution, I thought we’d talk theory. I didn’t expect to get emotional, or go through a mini therapy session right on the show. But that’s exactly what happened, and honestly, I’m grateful it did.Dr. Zeine is a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, and she created a system called Awareness Integration Theory (AIT). It combines cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and trauma-informed approaches into something powerful and fast. That’s what caught my attention. Most therapy is a long road, but her process promised real breakthroughs in a short amoun...
2025-06-0933 min
Vision With ExecutionHe Knew I Did A Cappella?! The Most Surprising Podcast Guest I’ve Ever Had – Kevin Palmieri Delivers!
When Kevin Palmieri joined me on the show, I had no idea it would be one of the most insightful, personal, and downright fun conversations I've ever had. He opened by casually referencing my a cappella background—something no other guest has ever brought up. That immediately told me he’d done his homework, and he later revealed his “hack”: listening to two minutes of five podcast episodes to quickly understand someone’s energy and style. Simple, but effective.
From there, we dove into a rich back-and-forth about everything from podcasting and coaching to masculinity, marriage, and identi...
2025-05-1600 min
Vision With ExecutionHe Knew I Did A Cappella?! The Most Surprising Podcast Guest I’ve Ever Had – Kevin Palmieri Delivers!When Kevin Palmieri joined me on the show, I had no idea it would be one of the most insightful, personal, and downright fun conversations I've ever had. He opened by casually referencing my a cappella background—something no other guest has ever brought up. That immediately told me he’d done his homework, and he later revealed his “hack”: listening to two minutes of five podcast episodes to quickly understand someone’s energy and style. Simple, but effective. From there, we dove into a rich back-and-forth about everything from podcasting and coaching to masculinity, marriage, and identity. Kevin shared how he str...
2025-05-1634 min
Vision With ExecutionHe Coaches Celebrities—But What David McKee Said About Journaling Changed My Life
In this episode of Vision with Execution, I had the privilege of speaking with David McKee—a multifaceted coach who blends business, psychology, and spirituality into a refreshingly human-centered approach. Right off the bat, I could tell this wasn’t going to be a typical coaching interview.
David shared that he started in the music industry, driven by a deep personal connection with his mother, who had taught him music before she passed away. After avoiding music for years due to the emotional weight, he came back to it through therapy—and now he uses it as a h...
2025-05-0500 min
Vision With ExecutionHe Coaches Celebrities—But What David McKee Said About Journaling Changed My LifeIn this episode of Vision with Execution, I had the privilege of speaking with David McKee—a multifaceted coach who blends business, psychology, and spirituality into a refreshingly human-centered approach. Right off the bat, I could tell this wasn’t going to be a typical coaching interview. David shared that he started in the music industry, driven by a deep personal connection with his mother, who had taught him music before she passed away. After avoiding music for years due to the emotional weight, he came back to it through therapy—and now he uses it as a healing and creati...
2025-05-0530 min
Vision With ExecutionWhy You’ll Never Achieve Your Vision—Unless You Use Jake Smolarek’s GPS Methodn this episode of The Vision with Execution Show, I had the pleasure of sitting down with entrepreneur and business coach Jake Smolarek. From the moment we started chatting, Jake’s bookshelf-lined background hinted at what was to come—a conversation packed with insight, experience, and actionable advice for anyone serious about turning their vision into reality. Jake shared how he’s been a business coach for over two decades, helping entrepreneurs not only launch and scale their ventures but also regain control of their time. As someone who’s been in the trenches myself, I know how easy it is to le...
2025-04-1728 min
Vision With ExecutionWhy You’ll Never Achieve Your Vision—Unless You Use Jake Smolarek’s GPS Method
n this episode of The Vision with Execution Show, I had the pleasure of sitting down with entrepreneur and business coach Jake Smolarek. From the moment we started chatting, Jake’s bookshelf-lined background hinted at what was to come—a conversation packed with insight, experience, and actionable advice for anyone serious about turning their vision into reality.
Jake shared how he’s been a business coach for over two decades, helping entrepreneurs not only launch and scale their ventures but also regain control of their time. As someone who’s been in the trenches myself, I know how...
2025-04-1700 min
Vision With ExecutionFrom Cage Fighter to CEO: Tim Stout’s 7-Figure Mindset Secrets You’ve Never Heard Before
This episode with Tim Stout blew me away. I knew he had a fighter’s background, but I didn’t expect how well that mindset would translate into business. From the moment we started chatting, I could tell Tim was the kind of guy who takes full ownership—of his past, his mistakes, and especially his successes.
We talked about his journey from growing up in a small, poor town in East Tennessee to becoming a professional MMA and Muay Thai fighter for over a decade. That alone could be a movie. But what impressed me even m...
2025-04-1500 min
Vision With ExecutionFrom Cage Fighter to CEO: Tim Stout’s 7-Figure Mindset Secrets You’ve Never Heard BeforeThis episode with Tim Stout blew me away. I knew he had a fighter’s background, but I didn’t expect how well that mindset would translate into business. From the moment we started chatting, I could tell Tim was the kind of guy who takes full ownership—of his past, his mistakes, and especially his successes. We talked about his journey from growing up in a small, poor town in East Tennessee to becoming a professional MMA and Muay Thai fighter for over a decade. That alone could be a movie. But what impressed me even more is what he’s d...
2025-04-1526 min
Vision With ExecutionUnlock Your Inner Wealth: How Chakras & Mindset Can Skyrocket Your Success (No Woo-Woo Required!)
Today’s conversation with Ash Shukla honestly blew my mind. We kicked things off lightheartedly, with Ash suggesting I should try wearing a kurta—might need to give that a shot! But then we quickly dove into some seriously deep territory. Ash shared his journey into mindset coaching, and it became clear right away that his approach goes far beyond surface-level advice. He emphasizes the need to understand your internal self first before you even think about crafting a bigger vision for your life or business.
One of the standout moments for me was learning how Ash...
2025-04-0800 min
Vision With ExecutionUnlock Your Inner Wealth: How Chakras & Mindset Can Skyrocket Your Success (No Woo-Woo Required!)Today’s conversation with Ash Shukla honestly blew my mind. We kicked things off lightheartedly, with Ash suggesting I should try wearing a kurta—might need to give that a shot! But then we quickly dove into some seriously deep territory. Ash shared his journey into mindset coaching, and it became clear right away that his approach goes far beyond surface-level advice. He emphasizes the need to understand your internal self first before you even think about crafting a bigger vision for your life or business. One of the standout moments for me was learning how Ash integrates the concept of c...
2025-04-0831 min
Vision With ExecutionBubba Page: dad of 8, entrepreneur, investor, and a man on a mission to bring people closer to Christ
I’ll be honest, when I hit record for this conversation with Bubba Page, I had no idea we’d go as deep as we did. What started as a casual catch-up turned into one of the most honest discussions I’ve had about life, faith, coaching, and becoming our best selves. Bubba is not only a wildly successful entrepreneur and investor, he’s also a dad to 8 amazing kids and a man who unapologetically leads with faith in every part of his life.
In this episode, we opened up about the toll that chasing big drea...
2025-04-0700 min
Vision With ExecutionBubba Page: dad of 8, entrepreneur, investor, and a man on a mission to bring people closer to ChristI’ll be honest, when I hit record for this conversation with Bubba Page, I had no idea we’d go as deep as we did. What started as a casual catch-up turned into one of the most honest discussions I’ve had about life, faith, coaching, and becoming our best selves. Bubba is not only a wildly successful entrepreneur and investor, he’s also a dad to 8 amazing kids and a man who unapologetically leads with faith in every part of his life. In this episode, we opened up about the toll that chasing big dreams can take on your bod...
2025-04-0735 min
Vision With ExecutionFrom Mom to Tech Entrepreneur: Brittany Hansens' Bold Vision for 2025
Welcome back to The Vision with Execution Show! I’m Adam Torkildson, and today’s episode is packed with inspiration, strategy, and a little bit of surprise. My guest, Brittany Hansen, is a powerhouse—balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. She’s on a mission to change the way businesses communicate and is taking big steps toward a TED Talk stage in 2025.
We dive into her journey—how she went from devoting over a decade to raising twice-exceptional children to co-founding a company that’s transforming business-consumer interactions. We also discuss how jiu-jitsu has shaped her problem-solv...
2025-03-2700 min
Vision With ExecutionFrom Mom to Tech Entrepreneur: Brittany Hansens' Bold Vision for 2025Welcome back to The Vision with Execution Show! I’m Adam Torkildson, and today’s episode is packed with inspiration, strategy, and a little bit of surprise. My guest, Brittany Hansen, is a powerhouse—balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. She’s on a mission to change the way businesses communicate and is taking big steps toward a TED Talk stage in 2025. We dive into her journey—how she went from devoting over a decade to raising twice-exceptional children to co-founding a company that’s transforming business-consumer interactions. We also discuss how jiu-jitsu has shaped her problem-solving mindset, the power of AI in mod...
2025-03-2728 min
Vision With ExecutionBreaking the Cycle: A Deep Dive into Fear, Love, and Transformation
Adam:
Hey everyone, welcome back. I have to be honest—this is one of the most important conversations I’ve ever had, and I want to take you inside the experience as it unfolded. Because what started as a simple check-in turned into a deep confrontation with fear, love, and personal transformation.
A week ago, I found myself in a place I hadn’t been in years—rock bottom emotionally. I felt completely unmoored, like I was losing everything, and I had no idea how to break out of that mindset. That’s when David stepped in...
2025-03-2700 min
Vision With ExecutionBreaking the Cycle: A Deep Dive into Fear, Love, and TransformationAdam: Hey everyone, welcome back. I have to be honest—this is one of the most important conversations I’ve ever had, and I want to take you inside the experience as it unfolded. Because what started as a simple check-in turned into a deep confrontation with fear, love, and personal transformation. A week ago, I found myself in a place I hadn’t been in years—rock bottom emotionally. I felt completely unmoored, like I was losing everything, and I had no idea how to break out of that mindset. That’s when David stepped in. Whether he was the “p...
2025-03-271h 29
Vision With ExecutionShe Survived the Apocalypse—And Here’s How You Can Too!
On this episode of Vision with Execution, we go deep into what it really means to be ready for disaster—whether it’s a wildfire, a power grid failure, or, as I often think about, the biblical end times. Jennifer doesn’t just preach survival—she’s lived through family members losing everything, and now she’s on a mission to make sure the rest of us don’t have to learn the hard way. Here’s what I learned from our fascinating conversation.First-Person Recap:I’ve had a lot of interesting guests on my podcast, but...
2025-03-1729 min
Vision With ExecutionShe Survived the Apocalypse—And Here’s How You Can Too!On this episode of Vision with Execution, we go deep into what it really means to be ready for disaster—whether it’s a wildfire, a power grid failure, or, as I often think about, the biblical end times. Jennifer doesn’t just preach survival—she’s lived through family members losing everything, and now she’s on a mission to make sure the rest of us don’t have to learn the hard way. Here’s what I learned from our fascinating conversation.First-Person Recap:I’ve had a lot of interesting guests on my podcast, but Jennifer Heller stands out. From t...
2025-03-1729 min
Vision With ExecutionWhy Being a Mentor Changes YOUR Life More Than Theirs – The Secret No One Talks About!1308">
Coaching is transactional—you pay someone to help you achieve a specific goal.
Mentorship is transformational—it’s about giving without expecting anything in return.
This distinction really resonated with me because, through my own experiences in addiction recovery, I’ve seen firsthand how mentorship is about connection. As Deborah put it, humans are wired to help each other. Mentoring isn’t just beneficial for the mentee—it has life-changing rewards for the mentor too. In fact, studies show that people who actively engage in service and mentoring live longer, happier lives.
We also talked about the co...
2025-03-1329 min
Vision With ExecutionWhy Being a Mentor Changes YOUR Life More Than Theirs – The Secret No One Talks About!1308"> Coaching is transactional—you pay someone to help you achieve a specific goal. Mentorship is transformational—it’s about giving without expecting anything in return. This distinction really resonated with me because, through my own experiences in addiction recovery, I’ve seen firsthand how mentorship is about connection. As Deborah put it, humans are wired to help each other. Mentoring isn’t just beneficial for the mentee—it has life-changing rewards for the mentor too. In fact, studies show that people who actively engage in service and mentoring live longer, happier lives. We also talked about the concept of generativity, a stage in l...
2025-03-1329 min
Vision With ExecutionThis 7-Level System Can Predict Human Behavior (And It Blew My Mind!)
I had no idea what I was walking into when I invited Jim Marshall onto my podcast. The guy claimed to have discovered a system—a mathematically structured framework—that could explain and predict human behavior. I’d heard a lot of big claims before, but this one? It sounded like something straight out of a sci-fi novel."Septemics," he called it. The study of how nearly every aspect of human behavior operates within seven distinct levels. It applies to individuals, relationships, politics—you name it. And according to Jim, if I could determine where someone fell on...
2025-03-1230 min
Vision With ExecutionThis 7-Level System Can Predict Human Behavior (And It Blew My Mind!)I had no idea what I was walking into when I invited Jim Marshall onto my podcast. The guy claimed to have discovered a system—a mathematically structured framework—that could explain and predict human behavior. I’d heard a lot of big claims before, but this one? It sounded like something straight out of a sci-fi novel."Septemics," he called it. The study of how nearly every aspect of human behavior operates within seven distinct levels. It applies to individuals, relationships, politics—you name it. And according to Jim, if I could determine where someone fell on these scales, I could...
2025-03-1230 min
Vision With ExecutionThe 300-Contact Miracle: Jared Rohatinsky's Secret 2025 Blueprint Revealed!
I opened the show with my signature relaxed style—greeting Jared warmly and double-checking our audio setup with a bit of playful banter about AirPods versus my “best lighting” in the basement. I quickly recapped the no-frills format of my show: one-take recordings, quick edits, and a live push to LinkedIn for instant impact.Right from the start, Jared’s energy shone through. He introduced himself as a former startup CEO who now wields his experience as a COO in venture capital. What really grabbed my attention was his candid discussion about reinventing himself: his vision for 2025...
2025-02-2430 min
Vision With ExecutionThe 300-Contact Miracle: Jared Rohatinsky's Secret 2025 Blueprint Revealed!I opened the show with my signature relaxed style—greeting Jared warmly and double-checking our audio setup with a bit of playful banter about AirPods versus my “best lighting” in the basement. I quickly recapped the no-frills format of my show: one-take recordings, quick edits, and a live push to LinkedIn for instant impact.Right from the start, Jared’s energy shone through. He introduced himself as a former startup CEO who now wields his experience as a COO in venture capital. What really grabbed my attention was his candid discussion about reinventing himself: his vision for 2025 isn’t about following...
2025-02-2430 min
Vision With ExecutionI Got SPAMMED by a Mentee?! 😳 | Vision, Hustle & The Secret to Real Success w/ Carrie Loranger
I sat down with marketing expert and entrepreneur Carrie Loranger, who went from struggling to afford groceries (while working a Fortune 500 job!) to building multiple successful businesses and mentoring others to do the same. She breaks down the TRUTH about side hustles, the #1 mistake new entrepreneurs make, and how she’s creating a game-changing program in 2025.We also talk about the SECRET behind why some people thrive in business while others struggle—and it all starts in your mind.🚀 Want to learn how to execute on YOUR vision? This episode is packed with actionable insight...
2025-02-2132 min
Vision With ExecutionI Got SPAMMED by a Mentee?! 😳 | Vision, Hustle & The Secret to Real Success w/ Carrie LorangerI sat down with marketing expert and entrepreneur Carrie Loranger, who went from struggling to afford groceries (while working a Fortune 500 job!) to building multiple successful businesses and mentoring others to do the same. She breaks down the TRUTH about side hustles, the #1 mistake new entrepreneurs make, and how she’s creating a game-changing program in 2025.We also talk about the SECRET behind why some people thrive in business while others struggle—and it all starts in your mind.🚀 Want to learn how to execute on YOUR vision? This episode is packed with actionable insights and straight-up real talk. Don’t miss it...
2025-02-2132 min
Vision With ExecutionCort Brady, Founder and CEO of Covalent, Vision with Execution
When I hit record on my podcast, I never know exactly how the conversation will flow, and that’s the way I like it. My guest today, Cort Brady, was dialing in from Draper, Utah, just about 20 minutes from me in American Fork. I could tell right away we were going to have a natural, laid-back conversation, which is exactly what I aim for when I bring people onto the Vision with Execution podcast.I started by making sure our audio was good—podcasting isn’t always glamorous, and sometimes, you have to roll with the punche...
2025-02-2027 min
Vision With ExecutionCort Brady, Founder and CEO of Covalent, Vision with ExecutionWhen I hit record on my podcast, I never know exactly how the conversation will flow, and that’s the way I like it. My guest today, Cort Brady, was dialing in from Draper, Utah, just about 20 minutes from me in American Fork. I could tell right away we were going to have a natural, laid-back conversation, which is exactly what I aim for when I bring people onto the Vision with Execution podcast.I started by making sure our audio was good—podcasting isn’t always glamorous, and sometimes, you have to roll with the punches. Cort had to adjust...
2025-02-2027 min
Vision With ExecutionRyan Di Lello, IdeaWins CMO, Vision With Execution
Ryan shares his journey from rollerblading and competing in ballroom dance to performing on So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars, and even Broadway. He breaks down the three-step visualization process he used to go from struggling in competitions to becoming a national finalist. We also discuss how his wife, Ashley, overcame a life-threatening illness through the power of mindset and neuroscience.Beyond dance, we explore the discipline of competitive shooting, the importance of humility in success, and our joint business venture, Idea Wins, where we help small businesses find ways to save...
2025-02-1935 min
Vision With ExecutionRyan Di Lello, IdeaWins CMO, Vision With ExecutionRyan shares his journey from rollerblading and competing in ballroom dance to performing on So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars, and even Broadway. He breaks down the three-step visualization process he used to go from struggling in competitions to becoming a national finalist. We also discuss how his wife, Ashley, overcame a life-threatening illness through the power of mindset and neuroscience.Beyond dance, we explore the discipline of competitive shooting, the importance of humility in success, and our joint business venture, Idea Wins, where we help small businesses find ways to save money and operate more...
2025-02-1935 min
Vision With ExecutionRomney Williams, CEO of DRYOUT, Vision With Execution
Welcome back to The Vision with Execution Show! I’m Adam Torkildson, and this is my twelfth episode. Today, I’m joined by Romney Williams, CEO of DryOut. We first connected a few months ago through CEO.com, thanks to AI matchmaking us as two guys who should have a conversation. Turns out, the AI got it right.A Little BackgroundBefore we dive into Romney’s insights, I want to share a little bit about why I do this show. I firmly believe that vision without execution is just hallucination—thank you, Thomas Edison, for that gem...
2025-02-1226 min
Vision With ExecutionRomney Williams, CEO of DRYOUT, Vision With ExecutionWelcome back to The Vision with Execution Show! I’m Adam Torkildson, and this is my twelfth episode. Today, I’m joined by Romney Williams, CEO of DryOut. We first connected a few months ago through CEO.com, thanks to AI matchmaking us as two guys who should have a conversation. Turns out, the AI got it right.A Little BackgroundBefore we dive into Romney’s insights, I want to share a little bit about why I do this show. I firmly believe that vision without execution is just hallucination—thank you, Thomas Edison, for that gem. This show is about ta...
2025-02-1226 min
Vision With ExecutionMichelle B Griffin, Female Personal Branding Specialist, Vision With Execution
This episode of The Vision with Execution Show is a milestone for me as I welcome my first female guest, Michelle B. Griffin, a best-selling author, branding expert, and passionate advocate for visibility and empowerment. We dive deep into AI’s role in content creation, the importance of personal branding, and strategies for execution.
AI and Content Creation
Michelle introduces her favorite AI tools—Fathom, Otter, and Fireflies—that act as her “trusted executive assistants” for note-taking and repurposing content. For her, talking is a form of content creation, allowing her to articulate thoughts quickly and efficientl...
2025-02-0627 min
Vision With ExecutionMichelle B Griffin, Female Personal Branding Specialist, Vision With ExecutionThis episode of The Vision with Execution Show is a milestone for me as I welcome my first female guest, Michelle B. Griffin, a best-selling author, branding expert, and passionate advocate for visibility and empowerment. We dive deep into AI’s role in content creation, the importance of personal branding, and strategies for execution. AI and Content Creation Michelle introduces her favorite AI tools—Fathom, Otter, and Fireflies—that act as her “trusted executive assistants” for note-taking and repurposing content. For her, talking is a form of content creation, allowing her to articulate thoughts quickly and efficiently. I share my own experi...
2025-02-0627 min
Vision With ExecutionJamie Shanks, CEO of GetLevrg, Vision With ExecutionThe conversation kicks off with Jamie briefly pausing to process a sales lead—an authentic moment that underscores his sales-driven mindset. Adam introduces the theme of the podcast, which centers on defining a vision and executing it effectively, and asks Jamie about his vision for 2025.Jamie shares that his goal for 2025 is to transform GetLevrg from an obscure company into a recognizable micro-brand in the sales and marketing agency space across North America. He wants small-to-medium businesses to recognize GetLevrg as a solution for overcoming resource constraints by utilizing offshore talent. His company has achieved 10% compounded mo...
2025-02-0623 min
Vision With ExecutionJamie Shanks, CEO of GetLevrg, Vision With ExecutionThe conversation kicks off with Jamie briefly pausing to process a sales lead—an authentic moment that underscores his sales-driven mindset. Adam introduces the theme of the podcast, which centers on defining a vision and executing it effectively, and asks Jamie about his vision for 2025.Jamie shares that his goal for 2025 is to transform GetLevrg from an obscure company into a recognizable micro-brand in the sales and marketing agency space across North America. He wants small-to-medium businesses to recognize GetLevrg as a solution for overcoming resource constraints by utilizing offshore talent. His company has achieved 10% compounded monthly growth since its in...
2025-02-0623 min
Vision With ExecutionJeremiah Smith, CEO of SimpleTiger, Vision With Execution
In this episode of Vision with Execution, host Adam Torkildson sits down with Jeremiah Smith, CEO of Simple Tiger, to discuss vision, execution, connection, AI, and the importance of family in business. The conversation starts lightheartedly with talk about favorite treats (chocolate and cookies) before diving into deeper topics.The Power of Connection in a Remote WorldJeremiah emphasizes how remote work presents unique challenges in fostering authentic connections. As a leader of a fully remote digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, and Webflow development for B2B SaaS companies, he shares...
2025-02-0434 min
Vision With ExecutionJeremiah Smith, CEO of SimpleTiger, Vision With ExecutionIn this episode of Vision with Execution, host Adam Torkildson sits down with Jeremiah Smith, CEO of Simple Tiger, to discuss vision, execution, connection, AI, and the importance of family in business. The conversation starts lightheartedly with talk about favorite treats (chocolate and cookies) before diving into deeper topics.The Power of Connection in a Remote WorldJeremiah emphasizes how remote work presents unique challenges in fostering authentic connections. As a leader of a fully remote digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, and Webflow development for B2B SaaS companies, he shares his strategies for keeping employees engaged. From S...
2025-02-0434 min
Vision With ExecutionPaul Allen, SOAR AI Studio, Vision With ExecutionPaul 'AI' Allen is the founder of Ancestry.com and several other companies. He is currently building SOAR AI Studio which builds fast growing portfolio companies built on a common core of AI technology in specific verticals to uplift humanity. Learn more at Soar.com
2025-01-2730 min
Vision With ExecutionPaul Allen, SOAR AI Studio, Vision With ExecutionPaul 'AI' Allen is the founder of Ancestry.com and several other companies. He is currently building SOAR AI Studio which builds fast growing portfolio companies built on a common core of AI technology in specific verticals to uplift humanity. Learn more at Soar.com
2025-01-2730 min
Vision With ExecutionRamon Somoza, Founder of Bring Back Lincoln ProjectRamon is an attorney, real estate investor, patriot, former athlete, and is hoping to get married this year!
We briefly talk about his vision for 2025, personally and professionally. He's planning on building a hotel
in Lincoln's birthplace, Hodgenville Kentucky. I'm an investor in the project myself. Learn more at Lincoln Project
2025-01-2427 min
Vision With ExecutionRamon Somoza, Founder of Bring Back Lincoln ProjectRamon is an attorney, real estate investor, patriot, former athlete, and is hoping to get married this year! We briefly talk about his vision for 2025, personally and professionally. He's planning on building a hotel in Lincoln's birthplace, Hodgenville Kentucky. I'm an investor in the project myself. Learn more at Lincoln Project
2025-01-2427 min
Vision With ExecutionAndrew Hogan, Real Estate Investment Pro at BAM CapitalAndrew shares his journey into real estate investing, offering insights into his background and the strategies driving his success. The duo delves into the importance of vision and execution, highlighting personal goals for 2025 and the role of intentional planning.The discussion takes a deep dive into BAM Capital, showcasing its innovative investment strategies and operations. Adam expresses his genuine admiration for BAM’s approach and the impact it has on its investors.On a personal note, Andrew opens up about his fitness journey, dietary habits, and the health benefits of natural supplements. The conversation balances professional and personal growth, leaving lis...
2025-01-2223 min
Vision With ExecutionAndrew Hogan, Real Estate Investment Pro at BAM Capital
Andrew shares his journey into real estate investing, offering insights into his background and the strategies driving his success. The duo delves into the importance of vision and execution, highlighting personal goals for 2025 and the role of intentional planning.The discussion takes a deep dive into BAM Capital, showcasing its innovative investment strategies and operations. Adam expresses his genuine admiration for BAM’s approach and the impact it has on its investors.On a personal note, Andrew opens up about his fitness journey, dietary habits, and the health benefits of natural supplements. The conversation bal...
2025-01-2223 min
Vision With ExecutionDr. Bobby Low, Mental Performance Coach at BYU, Vision With ExecutionDr. Low is an incredible individual with some amazing thoughts on increasing personal capabilities through mental rewiring of the brain. This is an episode you don't want to miss!
2025-01-2234 min
Vision With ExecutionDr. Bobby Low, Mental Performance Coach at BYU, Vision With ExecutionDr. Low is an incredible individual with some amazing thoughts on increasing personal capabilities through mental rewiring of the brain. This is an episode you don't want to miss!
2025-01-2234 min
Vision With ExecutionNathan Gwilliam, Founder of Podup, Vision With ExecutionNathan Gwilliam is the founder and CEO of the podcasting software I'm using to record this show, Podup. I'm also an investor! We talk about his vision for the company in 2025 and how he's going to execute on it. A big reveal near the end as well :)
2025-01-2238 min
Vision With ExecutionNathan Gwilliam, Founder of Podup, Vision With ExecutionNathan Gwilliam is the founder and CEO of the podcasting software I'm using to record this show, Podup. I'm also an investor! We talk about his vision for the company in 2025 and how he's going to execute on it. A big reveal near the end as well :)
2025-01-2238 min
Proven PodcastLegally Pay Less Taxes - Adam TorkildsonIn this episode, Adam Torkildson dives into his fascinating journey from SEO pioneer and addiction recovery advocate to becoming a financial strategist and media entrepreneur. His story unfolds as he recalls navigating the "wild west" of early SEO, leveraging black hat tactics, and learning the hard way about ethics, growth, and reinvention. Adam reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his approach to business and life, including lessons from addiction recovery and the importance of giving back. He shares his transition into publishing and tax strategy consulting, revealing how he's helped entrepreneurs and families legally reduce tax...
2025-01-0851 min
Vision With ExecutionAlec Atkinson, HarvestReact Founder, Vision with ExecutionAlec Atkinson, founder of HarvestReact and Arcane Capital, talks about recently getting married, and his vision for 2025 and how he's going to execute on it. He lives about 5 minutes away from me here in Utah!
2025-01-0720 minVision With ExecutionAlec Atkinson, HarvestReact Founder, Vision with ExecutionAlec Atkinson, founder of HarvestReact and Arcane Capital, talks about recently getting married, and his vision for 2025 and how he's going to execute on it. He lives about 5 minutes away from me here in Utah!
2025-01-0720 min
Vision With ExecutionPeter Winick, Thought Leadership Leverage, Vision With Execution ShowPeter Winick is the founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage. For the past two decades he has helped individuals and organizations build and grow revenue streams through designing and growing their thought leadership platforms as well as acting as a guide and advisor for increasing business to business sales of thought leadership products. He joined me for the 3rd episode of the Vision With Execution Show
2025-01-0717 min
Vision With ExecutionPeter Winick, Thought Leadership Leverage, Vision With Execution ShowPeter Winick is the founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage. For the past two decades he has helped individuals and organizations build and grow revenue streams through designing and growing their thought leadership platforms as well as acting as a guide and advisor for increasing business to business sales of thought leadership products. He joined me for the 3rd episode of the Vision With Execution Show
2025-01-0717 min
Vision With ExecutionEpisode 2, with Coach Houle, Hall of FameCoach Houle, the winningest high school coach in American sports history, comes on and shares with me how he helps all his athletes prepare for their games, their lives, and how to become champions
2025-01-0518 min
Vision With ExecutionEpisode 2, with Coach Houle, Hall of FameCoach Houle, the winningest high school coach in American sports history, comes on and shares with me how he helps all his athletes prepare for their games, their lives, and how to become champions
2025-01-0518 min
Vision With ExecutionVision With Execution Episode 1Episode 1, where I talk about myself, my backstory, my vision and some future guests.
2024-12-3100 min
Vision With ExecutionVision With Execution Episode 1Episode 1, where I talk about myself, my backstory, my vision and some future guests.
2024-12-3110 min
Business Elevated193. Adam Torkildson — Mentoring Utah's Entrepreneurs Through SCORESeason 6 Episode 36: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Adam Torkildson, entrepreneur and SCORE Mentors volunteer. Torkildson shares his life and career journey in Utah, emphasizing his roots in agriculture, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to mentoring. He reflects on his early years working on farms, his Scandinavian heritage, and the discipline he developed through a rural upbringing and homeschool experience. He volunteers with SCORE Mentors, a nationwide nonprofit that provides free mentoring for small businesses in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), o...
2024-10-3136 min
Democratizing SEO PodcastBrands, You Still Need Link Building | Adam Torkildson | #TwSEOs 45Adam Torkildson is the Founder and President of Work Media. He joins me on this episode of Talks with SEOs (#TwSEOs) for the topic, 'Brands, You Still Need Link Building'.At a time where some SEOs are 'seemingly' against link building, the truth of the matter is link building is still an essential part of SEO. Adam joins me to talk about why brands (and SEOs) shouldn't shy away from link acquisition. He tells me the story of founding Tork Media, why it both is and isn't a PBN, why his sites haven't been affected by Penguin...
2023-05-0258 min
Business Growth Accelerator174 | You can provide value & grow a business while working less. Adam Torkildson CEO of Tork media is sharing how to achieve thatThe dream is simple - have a job you enjoy doing - meaning it plays to your strengths, have the lifestyle you want, have a perfect work-life balance, and provide as much value to others.Easier said than done...Adam Torkildson was able to achieve all of that which is truly rare. How did he do that? by following some fundamental business rules:Be willing to take risks - you need to take a leap of faith and trust your skillsYou must put in place the right systems and processes in your...
2023-02-1341 min
Dad Next DoorEpisode 22 - The 6 Million Dollar Dad w/ Special Guest Adam TorkildsonOn this episode, we're talking with Adam Torkildson who I met from this cool new app called Lunchmeet. Adam is a DadPrenuer with SIX businesses, one involving Sports and Pokemon cards, so he gets paid for his passion. Adam's also giving away a Michael Jordan card to one lucky business owner/viewer/Dad who schedules a Free consultation call with him (while supplies last) Book that at https://calendly.com/torkad for your chance to win. Hey Dreamer, got a big tech idea you would love to create, but not sure where to start...
2021-06-1547 min
Bible (KJV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: Prayer of ManWhy Starting Your Day at 70% is a Recipe for Disaster!“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change”
Wazaaa! It’s episode 69 of the grind and the guys are going to bleed all the fun they can out of that 19 year old commercial. After the usual Pleasantries Joey and Jason Start this episode with a little recap of last week and then they jump straight into a conversation about entrepreneur Grant Cardone. The subject leads them to think about audience sizes and their appreciation for the ability to have an impact on their audience no matter how big. Joey talks about his first day aft...
2018-08-1635 min
Getting More Leads & Sales From Your Website PodcastHow To Use High Impact PR With Adam Torkildson [Podcast]
In this episode Dan Kaplan, CoFounder of periscopeUP interviews Adam Torklidson, Founder of Tork Media. Listen in as two marketing experts discuss the reasons to do PR, leveraging your press mentions with social proof, content syndication (LinkedIn, Outbrain, Tabula), and Landing Page optimization.
Adam is an PR industry insider with relationships with Inc, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and other national publications. Combined with his background as an SEO, lead gen expert, and content marketer, Adam today runs Tork Media, a high impact PR firm.
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