Success isn’t just about scale—it’s about control. And sometimes that means cutting through the chaos you created.

In this episode, I sit down with Mikael Dia, founder of Funnelytics, to talk about how simplifying your operations, offers, and mindset can unlock the growth you’ve been chasing. We get into the real stuff: what happens after the VC check clears, how complexity creeps in, and how to rebuild with clarity.

🎧 You’ll Learn:

• How to simplify your business at any stage
• What entrepreneurs get wrong about growth
• Why churn was killing Mikael’s momentum—and how he fought back
• The 4 pillars that keep you fulfilled while scaling
• How Funnelytics can help you fix your funnel without the guesswork

Want to scale with more control? 👉 Work with A.J.

🔗 Resources + Guest Links:

• Mikael Dia: LinkedIn, Facebook,
• Funnelytics

Ever feel like the business you built is running you?

In this episode, I sit down with John F. Kettley, founder of Sales Masters Guild, to talk about how entrepreneurs lose their way as their company grows—and what it really takes to regain control of your business.

We talk mindset, sales systems, burnout, and the moment most founders realize they’re not leading anymore—they’re just reacting.

🎧 Inside this episode:

• How to shift from doing the work to leading the company
• Why most founders plateau at six figures
• How to reconnect with your original business vision
• The “helicopter view” strategy for finding clarity
• Why sales + delivery alignment matters more than you think

If your business feels heavier than it should, it’s time for a reset. 👉 Work with A.J.

🔗 Resources + Guest Links:

• John F. Kettley: Website, LinkedIn
• Sales Masters Guild

Let’s be honest—most founders are chasing traction without stopping to ask: Is this still what I want to build?

In this episode, I talk with Amit Garg, Managing Partner at Tau Ventures, about what it means to build a purpose-aligned business from the ground up. From launching a hospital in India to raising $86M for a venture fund, Amit shares what real alignment looks like.

🎧 You’ll learn:

• How to know if your business is actually venture-backable
• What founders get wrong about raising capital
• Why your pitch deck could be building a business you don’t want to run
• How to use purpose as your operating system
• Why public thinking is the new investor filter

If your business looks successful but doesn’t feel right, it’s time to reset. 👉 Work with A.J.

🔗 Resources + Guest Links:

• Amit Garg: LinkedIn, X
• Hospital For Hope
• Tau Ventures
• Data Driven