Best Albert Ramos Podcasts (2025)

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Unlocking Growth Strategies for the Fitness Industry with Albert Ramos 41:40

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Albert Ramos is a financial strategist and fractional CFP specializing in the fitness and wellness industry. In this episode, we discuss the importance of financial literacy for fitness brands, key metrics for growth, and various funding strategies available to entrepreneurs. Albert emphasizes the need for effective matchmaking between investors an…

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#27: The Day I Died — and What It Taught Me About Building a $5M Business (Without Losing My Soul) - with Travis Pomposello 1:15:17

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In this episode of Season 2 of The Owner Seat – formerly The Valisights Podcast – Fractional CFO Albert Ramos sits down with Travis Pomposello, a creative leader who’s lived multiple professional lives at the very top of media and then chose to completely redefine what success looks like. Travis is the former Chief Creative Officer at Paramount Glo…

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#26: How Groe Solutions Is Redefining Fitness, Readiness, and the Future of AI - with Alan Thompson 45:05

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In this episode of Season 2 of The Owner Seat – formerly The Valisights Podcast – Fractional CFO Albert Ramos sits down with Alan “The Train” Thompson, Founder & CEO of Groe Solutions, to unpack what happens when you combine Marine Corps discipline, data science, and human performance. Groe Solutions is a fast-rising B2B SaaS company working at the…

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#25: The Fitness Rollup Nobody Saw Coming: How SupaFitGrow Is Building an AI Empire - with Benji Donhardt 51:17

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In this episode of Season 2 of The Owner Seat – formerly The Valisights Podcast – Fractional CFO Albert Ramos sits down with Benji Donhardt, Co-Founder & CEO of SupaFitGrow, to talk about what happens when you combine M&A, AI, and an operator’s mindset to rewrite the rules for fitness growth. SupaFitGrow is building one of the most aggressive roll-…

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#24: Your Tech Stack Is Strangling You — How To Turns AI Agents into Profit - with Ryan Seifert 48:35

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#23: From WeWork to Preql: Why Finance Has a Logic Problem - with Leah Weiss 1:41:16

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Leah Weiss, Co-Founder & CEO of Preql and Co-Founder of Data Culture, to tackle one of the most overlooked challenges in AI-driven finance — why good AI still fails when the data logic underneath is broken. Leah’s background bridges enterprise scale and startup speed — from…

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#22: Inside the $4.2B Resort: Why Finance Transformation Starts with People, Not Platforms - with Val Correa 1:06:33

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Valquir “Val” Correa, Vice President of Corporate Finance at Baha Mar — one of the most ambitious hospitality operations in the world — to explore how AI, automation, and people-first leadership are transforming the future of finance. Val oversees finance for a $4.2 billion…

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Revolutionizing Health Tracking with SPREN founder, Jason Moore 37:04

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Jason Moore is applying his self proclaimed nerd brain-power to solving one of the biggest problems facing the fitness industry: There are too many apps and wearables tracking slices of fitness information. No tool offers a comprehensive solution to tracking a fitness journey. His company, SPREN, is a health technology platform that utilizes smartp…

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#21 - Why the Best CFOs Are Leaning Into AI and Winning — Chris Ortega Explains 39:47

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Chris Ortega, Founder & CEO of Fresh FP&A, to talk about the future of finance leadership, the rise of fractional CFO services, and why clarity — not complexity — is the real superpower in finance.Chris has spent over 20 years leading FP&A, corporate finance, and global tea…

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Special Edition: Inside Coach360: How Kathleen Ferguson Is Revolutionizing The Future of Fitness 38:30

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In this special edition of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Kathleen Ferguson — the driving force behind Coach360 to explore how coaching, media, and technology are reshaping the wellness and fitness industries. Kathleen has built Coach360 into a dynamic media platform and staffing solution that connects, develops, and eleva…

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#20 - Why Carl Seidman Says Static Spreadsheets Are Dead (and What Comes Next) 55:03

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Carl Seidman, CSP, CPA — Microsoft MVP, FP&A educator, and one of the most trusted voices in modern finance. Carl has trained more than 100,000 finance professionals on Excel, cash forecasting, dynamic modeling, and advisory skills. As the founder of Seidman Financial, a fa…

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The Alchemize House $4M Seed Round Capital Raise - with Rave Reid (Co-Founder) 44:46

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Ravyn Reid, Co-Founder of Alchemize House — the wellness-focused social club redefining how we connect, gather, and celebrate. What started as a rooftop experiment in Sayulita, Mexico has evolved into a global movement — with Alchemize House hosting alcohol-free wellness ev…

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#19 - From Voice Commands to Boardroom Decisions – AI-Powered FP&A Has Arrived - with Kendra Mathias 43:46

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Kendra Mathias, Finance leader at Amazon, global speaker, and passionate advocate for building high-performing finance teams that think beyond the numbers. Kendra has spent more than 15 years managing multi-billion-dollar P&Ls, scaling forecasting processes, and delivering …

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Chaos Season: Navigating Work, Family & Fitness with Kelsey Willhite 38:52

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It's not uncommon in the fitness industry for great brands to launch with a good class offering but a limited ability to grow revenue. In this conversation, I connect with Kelsey Willhite who's an expert at moving the needle on critical metrics in the fitness industry: booking rates, conversion rates and of course revenue generated. In our conversa…

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#18 - Technology Won’t Save You: Why Broken Processes Always Break AI - with Kristy Barber 54:43

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Kristy Barber — Finance & Operations Consultant, process improvement strategist, and the voice behind Fintigrated, her fast-growing newsletter that tackles the realities of entrepreneurship and finance. Kristy’s background blends finance leadership with hands-on operational…

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#17 - If Your FP&A Isn’t AI-Powered Yet, You’re Already Behind - with Bryan Lapidus 53:58

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Bryan Lapidus, FP&A thought leader and Director of FP&A Practice at the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP). Bryan is at the center of the conversation on finance transformation, skills-based career models, and how AI is redefining FP&A as a true strategic partner…

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The Current State of the HALO Sector with Fitness Industry Advisor & Investor Pete Moore 41:30

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Pete Moore has had a front row seat to many of the mergers and acquisitions in the HALO Sector over the past 15 years. In this conversation, we discuss the current state of fitness and the HALO Sector, from dollars entering the space to consumer trends to the nomenclature of “wellness” and “community.” The list of brand name drops is long: Soul Cyc…

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#16 - How to Build a Sustainable CFO Practice (Without a Full-Time Job) - with Tom Schultz 1:08:45

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Tom Schultz, seasoned CFO with 25+ years of experience — including 18 years as a fractional CFO serving 48 companies across industries. Tom is also the author of So You Want to be a Fractional CFO and the founder of the Fractional CFO Success Community, where he’s helping s…

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#15 - Scaling Internationally? Here’s How CFOs Lose Margin Without Noticing — with Alice Fu 24:39

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Alice Fu, National Account Manager at Corpay, global payments expert, commercial real estate investor, and advocate for empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs. Alice’s career spans over a decade in financial services, software, and private equity — with a unique perspect…

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Special Edition: Beyond The Ledger: The Real Reason Your Studio Isn’t Scaling? - Trey Moser 1:05:55

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In this Beyond the Ledger edition of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Trey Moser, founder of Moser Ventures and the sharp, no-BS operator behind some of the fastest-scaling fitness and wellness brands in the country. Trey has advised 100+ fitness studios, franchisors, and coaching platforms on leadership, compensation, syste…

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How To Succeed In A Franchise System With April Porter 39:57

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April Porter brings her experience as a multi-unit franchisee to her new coaching concept, SecretSOS, a business intelligence platform aimed at helping franchisees and small business owners maximize their potential. April discusses her journey from owning kickboxing gyms to founding SecretSOS. We dive into common mistakes franchisors make, the impo…

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#14 - Most Forecasts Fail Where It Matters Most - And How AI Can Help - with Marco Villarreal 1:00:54

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos is joined by Marco Villarreal, Fractional CFO at The CFO Centre and one of the leading voices in strategic modeling, data-driven decisioning, and applied finance.Marco has spent his career building models that actually hold up — across international M&A, cross-functional decision-making, …

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#13 - Learn to Influence, Not Just Analyze – How CFOs Can Lead with Impact, with Wassia Kamon 50:04

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA — strategic CFO, speaker, and host of The Diary of a CFO — for a candid, practical conversation on why influence is now the most undervalued skill in finance. With leadership experience spanning tech, manufacturing, financial institutions, and no…

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Lessons in Leadership & Franchising with Allison Beardsley & Eric Tepper of The Red Light Method 45:19

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In this episode Allison Beardsley and Eric Tepper share their unique journeys in the fitness industry and their current project: growing Red Light Method. Bringing complementary personalities to the organization, Allison and Eric are building a fast growing fitness franchise in the trendy recovery segment of fitness. We discuss the importance of bl…

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Special Edition: Beyond the Ledger: This Is What Fitness CEOs Keep Getting Wrong About Innovation - Justin Campbell 1:23:41

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In this Beyond the Ledger edition of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Justin Campbell, Head of Digital Strategy at Gym Tech and Principal at WELLconnected Fitness, to challenge the assumptions that are quietly killing innovation in the fitness and wellness industry. Justin’s background spans arena football, TRX, WaterRower, …

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#12 - Why Storytelling Is Now a Non-Negotiable for Finance Leaders with Soufyan Hamid 49:19

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Soufyan Hamid — founder of The Finance Circle and a global leader in financial storytelling, influence, and human-centered FP&A. With experience spanning Deloitte, Proximus, and years coaching thousands of finance professionals, Soufyan delivers a clear message: storytellin…

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#11 - Most Controllers Will Fail in a CFO Role – Unless They Do This - Duke Heninger 1:23:52

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Duke Heninger, creator of The CFO System and fractional CFO to over 30 scaling companies, to unpack one of the most important transformations in modern finance: how overworked controllers become strategic CFOs — or burn out trying. Duke’s story is familiar to many in the fi…

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#10 - Agentic Workflows and the Next Evolution of Finance – with Glenn Hopper 1:13:17

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Glenn Hopper — Head of AI R&D at Eventus, author of AI Mastery for Finance Professionals, and host of FP&A Today — to unpack what finance leaders really need to know about AI agents, agentic workflows, and the next evolution of the Office of the CFO. Glenn isn’t here for bu…

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Special Edition: Beyond the Ledger – Men’s Mental Health, Hormonal Health, and High-Performance Leadership with Angelica Jackson 56:00

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In this Special Edition of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos honors Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month by exploring the often-overlooked connection between hormonal health, mental well-being, and the pressure of leadership. Our guest is Angelica Jackson, a board-certified physician associate specializing in functional medicine, anti-aging,…

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#9 - The 5 Elements® Every SMB Needs to Understand — Ed Patton’s Framework for Financial Intelligence 48:10

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Ed Patton, Founder and CEO of PattonTrender, to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing SMBs today: financial confusion. With decades of experience advising small and mid-sized businesses, Ed has developed a breakthrough framework — The 5 Elements® of Financial Fundamen…

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#8 - Why Most CFOs Fail the Business Test – David Strong on AI Strategy, Cash Flow, and Leading Like an Owner 1:03:15

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with David Strong — a seasoned C-suite executive, founder, board advisor, and Managing Partner at Strong Capital Partners — for a masterclass on how today’s CFOs must evolve. With over $1.15 billion in capital raises, exits, and M&A behind him, David brings a rare “owner’s eye” …

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Building a Multifaceted Career in Fitness and Podcasting w Future of Fitness Host, Eric Malzone 31:32

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In this episode, I chat with Eric Malzone about the multifaceted nature of his career in the fitness industry, his journey into podcasting, and the lessons learned along the way. We discuss the importance of networking and how podcasting helps nurture your network. Eric shares insights on the art of improv in conversations, and the value of being p…

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#7 - The Death of Legacy Finance – Julia Kozlov on Agentic AI and the Rise of the Systems-Built CFO 1:13:06

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In Episode 7 of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Julia Kozlov — a sharp, systems-minded Fractional CFO and strategic advisor leading the charge in the AI-powered finance movement. Julia unpacks how agentic AI is transforming the finance function from backward-looking reporting to forward-driving leadership. She shares why mo…

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Creativity and Community: The Heart of the Hawaii Fluid Art Franchise w Founder Maya Ratcliff 32:23

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NOTE: My audio didn't record correctly but Maya's sounds great and she shares so many gems, I didn't want this episode to go to waste! Thank you for powering through listening to my bad audio! Maya Ratcliff is the founder and CEO of Hawaii Fluid Art. She shares her unique journey from corporate banking to establishing a successful art-for-everyone …

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Special Edition: Beyond the Ledger – Why Modern Leaders Fail Without EQ, Clarity, and Career Ownership – with Sean Barnes 1:24:43

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In this special edition, Beyond the Ledger, of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Sean Barnes—President of WSS Solutions, executive coach, keynote speaker, and host of The Way of the Wolf Podcast. Together, they unpack what it really takes to lead in today’s fast-paced, AI-disrupted world. From middle management’s role in orga…

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#6 –Static Finance Is Dead – Brian Kalish on Agentic AI and the Strategic Evolution of FP&A 57:18

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In Episode 6 of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Brian Kalish — founder of Kalish Consulting, former AFP Executive, and one of the most connected thought leaders in global FP&A. Brian unpacks how Agentic AI and hyperautomation are reshaping the Office of Finance, why static reporting is dead, and how finance leaders must evo…

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#5 - Your Pricing Model Is Broken – Irene-Marie Seelig on Winning Premium Clients with Value-Based Proposals 40:00

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Irene-Marie Seelig, Co-Founder and CEO of AccountGroove, for a tactical conversation on pricing psychology, workflow automation, and building a modern, scalable firm. Irene shares how she went from custom software development for brands like Adidas to launching a proposal-t…

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#4 - The New CFO Playbook: AI Strategy, ESG Pressure, and Talent Wars – with Stefan Boehmer 54:16

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Stefan Boehmer, VP of Finance for Körber Supply Chain North America, to explore how finance leaders are navigating the intersection of AI, sustainability, and leadership transformation. Stefan shares how Körber is embedding ESG principles across their global operations—whil…

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#3 - From Experiment to Execution: How CFOs Can Build AI-Ready Finance Teams – with Anna Tiomina 59:45

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Anna Tiomina, Founder of Blend2Balance, to explore how finance leaders can move from experimenting with AI to implementing real, time-saving automations. Anna shares her journey from CFO to AI strategist, and how she helps finance teams overcome digital transformation block…

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Special Edition: Beyond the Ledger – How a Cancer Survivor Turned Founder Is Using AI to Reshape Healthcare Staffing 51:08

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In this special edition, Beyond The Ledger, of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Shawn Dargusch, CEO and Founder of Luna Locums, to explore how he’s transforming the healthcare staffing space through purpose, innovation, and AI-powered financial intelligence. Shawn shares his personal journey—from overcoming a cancer diagnosi…

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Scaling a Fitness Franchise: The Alpha Fit Club Story With Founder Sam Tooley 44:06

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Sam Tooley, CEO and co-founder of Alpha Fit Club, has spent the last few years quietly building a fitness empire centered around community and brand. At the center of the ecosystem is Sam himself as well as the fast growing fitness franchise, Alpha Fit Club. In this conversation, he shares his journey in the fitness industry, discussing the vision …

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#2 - Rebranding Accounting: How CFOs Can Win the Talent War and Build the Next-Gen Finance Brand – with Lukas Sundahl 1:07:14

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In this episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Lukas Sundahl, founder of Accounting Couture, to explore how he’s reshaping the perception of accounting through creativity, education, and community. Lukas shares how his love for accounting turned into a platform that promotes the profession through merchandise, content, …

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Unlocking the Power of Human-Centric Marketing with Corrales Cachola of Brand New Voices 33:28

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Corrales Cachola is a strategic consultant and marketer, helping brands bring human-centric marketing and storytelling to life for their organizations. In this conversation, we discuss how to uncover core brand stories, the significance of deep values in branding, and the evolution of Corrales' company, Brand New Voices. He discusses the essence of…

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Fueling Creativity & Pursuing Multidisciplinary Passions with Matt Zeigler 47:45

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Matt Zeigler is a true Renaissance man, working as a managing director at Sunpointe Investments while also pursuing creative side projects in his free time. Our conversation focuses on curiosity fueling creativity and then creativity fueling unique perspectives in the traditionally uncreative environment of finance. We explore themes of introversio…

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#1 - Why 90% of FP&A Pros Are Getting Left Behind – Paul Barnhurst Reveals the Future 59:23

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In this premiere episode of The Valisights Podcast, host Albert Ramos sits down with Paul Barnhurst, better known as The FP&A Guy, for a powerhouse conversation on the future of finance. Paul is a Microsoft MVP, AFP-certified pro, and host of FP&A Tomorrow, Future Finance, and Financial Modeler’s Corner. Together, they unpack how AI is transforming…

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From Personal Trainer to Fitness Industry Expert: Melissa Knowles of ABC Fitness 39:53

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In this episode of The SocietyPod, Melissa Knowles shares her career journey through the fitness industry, discussing the evolution of fitness trends, the impact of technology and AI, and the importance of personal wellness. As the Vice President of Global Key Accounts at ABC Fitness, she reflects on her leadership style, emphasizing vulnerability …

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The Balancing Act Between Skepticism & Belief: An Exercise in Mindset 28:40

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I’ve been in a funk. Unfortunately, I know exactly why. In today’s episode, I unpack the issue that I’ve been working through lately of trying to stay balanced between skepticism & belief. While I normally skew a little skeptical, negativity has recently expanded and it’s impacted everything. Including my skin. LOL! Let's all learn from my current …

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The New Dream Team in Fitness: Matt Burruss & Spencer Panchik of XPODIUM 29:35

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In this fitness-focused episode of SocietyPod, I host Matt Burruss and Spencer Panchik, who are introducing XPODIUM to the US and Canada. They discuss their backgrounds in fitness, the vision behind XPODIUM as a lifestyle brand rather than just an equipment company, and the evolving landscape of the fitness industry. Our conversation highlights the…

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The Evolution of Fitness & Personal Training with Raphael Konforti of 24 Hour Fitness 42:08

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With an entire career built in the fitness industry, Raphael Konforti knows how to drive revenue for facilities and results for members. As Senior Director of Fitness, Business and Operations at 24 Hour Fitness, he has a front row seat to the fast-evolving personal training space. We discuss the legacy of 24 Hour Fitness, the importance of trainer …

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The Magic of the Fastest Growing Fitness Franchise w Kamille McCollum, President of BODYBAR Pilates 33:48

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The top fitness concept on the Inc 5000 (ranked #276) BODYBAR Pilates is on a hyper growth track. In this episode, I connect with Kamille McCollum, President and Chief Brand Officer of BODYBAR on what makes her concept unique among other Pilates concepts and franchises. We discuss the evolution of Pilates, the unique approach of BODYBAR, the import…