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The Road Already TraveledFrom Horse Ranch to Robotics Leader: How Dustin Soulliere Built a Thriving Automation BusinessDustin Soulliere is the Owner and CEO of Elite Robotics, an automation services company specializing in robot programming, system layout, simulation, and controls for industries from automotive to powertrain applications. Since founding the business in 2017, he has grown it to around 100 employees with consistent 50% annual growth. Drawing on diverse entrepreneurial experience, Dustin drives the company’s strategic expansion and commitment to seamless virtual-to-physical automation solutions. In this episode… Many founders hit a ceiling when they try to scale from a capable solo operator to a company that wins larger contracts while balancing personal commitments. The stak...
2025-08-1953 minThe Road Already TraveledTurning Setbacks Into Success: Lessons on Law, Business, and Legacy With Eric CastelblancoEric Castelblanco is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Castelblanco Law Group, APLC, an LA-based firm exclusively representing tenants in housing habitability cases. Since founding the firm, he has represented over 10,000 tenants and secured more than $300 million in verdicts and settlements against negligent landlords in California. Originally from Bogotá, Eric is widely recognized for his tenant‑rights advocacy, including honors from Inquilinos Unidos (United Tenants) and a leadership award from the Loyola Marymount Latino Alumni Association. Beyond his legal work, Eric co-owns a successful shredding company in Arizona and serves on the Harvard Law School Leadership Council. In th...
2025-08-1251 minThe Road Already TraveledHow Trade Wars, Interest Rates, and Inflation Are Shaping the Markets in 2025 With Peter MadlemPeter Madlem is the Chief Investment Officer at Avalan Wealth, a Santa Barbara-based firm that specializes in personalized financial, business, and investment planning for entrepreneurs and affluent individuals. With nearly 40 years of experience in investment management, Peter held key leadership roles, including Regional CIO at Northern Trust and CIO at Montecito Bank & Trust, where he rebuilt the firm’s investment research and infrastructure and led the management of its billion-dollar bond portfolio. He also founded three successful companies and is the author of five books on investing, covering topics such as ETFs, REITs, and closed-end funds. In this...
2025-08-0523 minThe Road Already TraveledWhat Entrepreneurs Need To Know Before Selling Their Business: Insights From M&A Attorney Kevin ShawKevin Shaw is a Shareholder and Corporate Attorney at Nevers, Palazzo, Packard, Wildermuth & Wynner, PC (NPW Law), based in Westlake Village, California. An experienced business attorney, Kevin advises entrepreneurs and business owners on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, private placements, financing, and business law. He is known for his expertise in structuring a wide range of agreements, from stock and asset purchases to licensing, distribution, manufacturing, and software contracts. Kevin has represented both regional and global clients in critical transactions, with notable achievements including guiding successful multimillion-dollar exits and negotiating complex agreements that protect clients’ interests, mitigate risks, and ma...
2025-07-2953 minThe Road Already TraveledFrom Fruit Empire to $250M Estate: Business Valuation Lessons With Adam McArthurAdam McArthur is the President of Arch Canyon Partners, LLC, a boutique valuation and litigation support firm based in Agoura Hills, California. With over two decades of experience, he specializes in valuing business interests, intellectual property, and complex assets, serving high-net-worth families and closely held companies. Adam has multiple professional designations, including CFA, ASA, ABV, and MAFF. He is qualified as an expert witness in various courts, including the US Bankruptcy Court and the Delaware Court of Chancery. In this episode… Many entrepreneurs build businesses without fully understanding their true worth, making critical decisions based on...
2025-07-2255 minThe Road Already TraveledAvoiding Financial Pitfalls: Lessons From a Forensic CPA Who’s Seen It All With Jeff NeumeisterJeff Neumeister is the Managing Partner at Kelly+Partners Accountants Burbank, where he leads a team specializing in advisory services, forensic accounting, business valuations, and litigation support. With over 23 years of experience, Jeff has served clients ranging from startups to high-net-worth individuals and is a renowned speaker at conferences and events. His forensic expertise has helped uncover millions in hidden fraud and optimize financial operations for organizations across various industries. Jeff holds multiple professional certifications, including CPA, ABV, CITP, CFF, and CGMA. He is also a Partner at Crypto Tax International and contributes to academia as an adjunct professor...
2025-07-1541 minThe Road Already TraveledBuilding a Business Around Passion: Cars, Community, and Club Culture With Sia BaniSia Bani is the President of Club Sportiva, a luxury automotive lifestyle company based in San Jose, California. Since resuming his role in 2015, Sia has transformed Club Sportiva from an enthusiast car-sharing concept into a premier destination offering exotic car experiences, private events, and exclusive club memberships. Sia’s entrepreneurial journey includes leadership roles at Social Club Ventures and Rapid Funders and board membership at Moonblink Communications. Sia is also a Partner at Meen Ventures, a micro private equity firm, and the CEO of Special Events, a corporate and private party event equipment rental service acquired by Meen Ventures in...
2025-07-0856 minThe Road Already TraveledTailored Financial Planning: Making Your Wealth Work for You With Rich SchuetteRich Schuette is the Founder and CEO of Avalan, a comprehensive wealth management firm specializing in personalized financial, business, and investment planning. Rich’s deep connection to the financial world began in childhood when his grandfather introduced him to the stock market, sparking a lifelong passion for investment. Over his 25-year career, he built a thriving client base through Avalan's Optimal Entrepreneur program, where he works with serial entrepreneurs and affluent clients to preserve and grow wealth, protect assets, and maximize tax strategies. Rich also hosts The Road Already Traveled podcast, where he shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey an...
2025-07-0134 min
Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship AdviceWealth Building in Uncertain Times With Rich SchuetteRich Schuette is the Founder and CEO of Avalan Wealth Management, a firm based in Santa Barbara that specializes in personalized financial, business, and investment planning for entrepreneurs and affluent individuals. Rich brings over 25 years of experience in the financial industry and is known for his relationship-first, truth-over-tact approach to advising. He also hosts The Road Already Traveled podcast, where he explores the entrepreneurial journeys of his peers and shares practical financial insights. In this episode… Many entrepreneurs build their wealth through grit, innovation, and risk-taking, only to risk losing it due to poor financial de...
2025-06-1836 min
TaropediaEpisode 6: BlitzSpecial pod favorite Erica Dicker joins Phil on pod and they consume two bottles of wine together while Erica gives Phil a reading. A precious hour-or-so of audio (the beginning of the episode) is lost due to a corrupt SD card which is sad. Yet we are big grateful for the audio present here. Six of swords is the episode card, and we lost a lot of the audio explaining it. It's.... stings of the heart. Rapid-fire decisions. Fight or flight switch. xoxo pls enjoy this episode with an extra helping of background music. An album of music called...
2025-01-191h 49The Road Already TraveledFrom Entrepreneurship to Exit: Navigating Wealth Management With Rich SchuetteRich Schuette is the Founder and CEO of Avalan, a comprehensive wealth management firm specializing in personalized financial, business, and investment planning. Rich’s deep connection to the financial world began in childhood when his grandfather introduced him to the stock market, sparking a lifelong passion for investment. Over his 25-year career, he built a thriving client base through Avalan's Optimal Entrepreneur program, where he works with serial entrepreneurs and affluent clients to preserve and grow wealth, protect assets, and maximize tax strategies. Rich also hosts The Road Already Traveled podcast, where he shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey an...
2024-12-2721 min
The Project 12:02 Leadership LabEmbracing Leadership Through Personal ExcellenceIn this inspiring episode, host Rich Lohman engages in a heartfelt conversation with Nicole Schuette, a dedicated mother, fitness enthusiast, and emerging leader. Together, they explore the essence of leadership, emphasizing personal growth, influence, and the pursuit of excellence. This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone navigating transitional phases in life, highlighting the importance of vision, action, and surrounding oneself with a supportive community.
Summary of Main Topics:
-- Leadership in Transition: Nicole shares her journey of focusing on family and supporting her husband's business ventures, emphasizing the significance of leading by example...
2024-08-0841 min
The Fabulous Learning NerdsEpisode 101 - Empowering New Leaders featuring Pete PremenkoVisit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.comAre you a new leader? As a new leader have you ever felt like you've been tossed out of an airplane with a faulty parachute? Do you design learning for new leaders and need some direction? If so then this week’s episode is for you! Join us as we chat with the incredibly insightful Pete Premenko, an expert in leadership development and author of "Elevating Potential." Pete shares his inspiring journey from a technology trainer at Kinko’s to a leadership guru, offering invaluable insights on empowering new lead...
2024-07-1741 min
The Fabulous Learning NerdsEpisode 87 - Systems Thinking featuring Gregory HamlukVisit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.comIn this Spirited episode of "The Fabulous Learning Nerds," we delve into the dynamic world of Systems Thinking in learning and development. Join us as we welcome our special guest, Gregory Hamluk, an esteemed Director of Learning and Development at Hubbell Incorporated. With a rich background in strategic enterprise planning and creating impactful HR operations, Gregory shares his insights on how Systems Thinking can revolutionize organizational learning and performance.Key Takeaways:Systems Thinking in L&D: Understand how a systems approach can lead to...
2023-12-1943 min
The Fabulous Learning NerdsEpisode 37 Homeschool Mythbusting Featuring Kristy HouleVisit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.comIt’s a new year full of new opportunities to learn and help others grow. Of course the new year brings new resolutions, losing weight, starting a new career. Or Maybe some of you are thinking about re-focusing on education for your kids and are considering Homeschool as an option. If that’s you then you are in luck. Today the NERDS welcome Kristy Houle, a former teacher, principal, Outreach coordinator and host of the Classroom Matters podcast. Kristy successfully transitioned from teaching in a classroom to providing rich lear...
2022-01-031h 01
Echelon Radio PodcastMeet Rich Schuette of Avalan WealthRich Schuette is the founder partner of Avalan Wealth LLC in Santa Barbara, California. A Certified Financial Planner, Rich has more than 20 years of experience assisting Avalan clients reach their financial goals. He is a connector of successful business owners and service providers. Not only is he passionate about guiding his clients investment portfolios, he has a passion for auto racing. Avalan Wealth is a current sponsor of the No. 8 Chevy for Richard Childress Racing in NASCAR.CLICK HERE for more information about Rich Schuette.CLICK HERE to read about Rich Schuette in “Winning The We...
2021-05-2513 min
The TruthThe Body Genius, Part 4
The walls close in on Evan, and new revelations shed light on the short, sad career of Wesley Stern.
Performed by Chris Cafero, Eli James, Joanna Bradley, Margaret Burrus, Keith Rubin, Michael Cullen, Lila Newman, Rich Armstead, Liz Leimkuhler, Hunter Nelson, Will Martinez, Elana Fishbein, Louis Kornfeld, Ariel Gitlin, Erin Bartley, Jessica Morgan, and Stefan Schuette.
Written by Hunter Nelson, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. Our associate producers are Davy Gardner and Emily Marinoff.
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2019-05-1630 min
Your Parenting Mojo - Respectful, research-based parenting ideas to help kids thrive089: Teaching children about issues related to raceThis episode is part of a series on understanding the intersection of race, privilege, and parenting. Click here to view all the items in this series.
In this episode we continue our series on the intersection of race and parenting, which we started with Dr. Margaret Hagerman on the topic of White privilege in parenting; then we covered White privilege in schools with Dr. Allison Roda and what parents can do to overcome structural racism as well as talk with their children about race with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum.
Today we’re continuing the series by learning from Dr. John Bick...
2019-04-291h 05
Emerson College Polling Weekly | 2018 Mid-TermsNew Jersey, New Mexico, and Michigan, Oh My!Voters in New Jersey, Michigan and New Mexico are being called this week. New Mexico and Michigan each have two statewide races, and New Jersey only has one statewide election. Voters in Michigan are also being asked their thoughts on marijuana, Flint and redistricting.
NJ Senate: Bob Menendez (D-inc.) | Bob Hugin (R)
MI Governor: Gretchen Whitmer (D-inc.) | Bill Schuette (R)
MI Senate: Debbie Stabenow (D-inc.) | John James (R)
NM Governor: Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) | Steve Pearce (R)
NM Senate: Marti...
2018-10-2504 minThe Pet Place Radio Show Original Air Date 06/28/2009, KGIL, Los Angeles, CAHost Marie Hulett speaks with Rich Avanzino of Maddie's Fund and Mark Schuette about special scooters designed for urban mushing.
2011-02-2227 min