Ayo Oye, MBA, ACA, B.Sc., (Management Consultant with experience at McKinsey, Deloitte & PwC across 3 continents), sits down with Brandon Woodward (Managing Partner at Woodward, Kelley, Fulton & Kaplan Law Office) to explore the legal considerations involved in building a sustainable business.Brandon took his law firm from a card table in his spare bedroom to a six-figure business advising startups and closely held companies across the Treasure Coast. Now, with over 25 years of guiding founders through everything from growth to exits, Brandon shares hard-won lessons that could save your business time, money, and future headaches. We dive into the biggest legal blind spots entrepreneurs overlook, the costly mistakes hidden in the fine print, and why your contracts are often your strongest competitive edge. We also explore how Brandon’s firm built a resilient culture, what running a business while raising a family really looks like, and how to set yourself up for a clean exit years before you sell.Whether you’re just launching your startup or scaling toward your next big milestone, this conversation will arm you with the practical, story-driven insights you need to protect and grow your business sustainably.

Ever got fired and thought “maybe it’s for the best”? Most people don’t, and John certainly didn’t, but it was true for him.

In this episode, we sit down with John Follis — co-founder of Follis & Verdi — whose early career rejections shaped a playbook of resilience, creativity, and fearless entrepreneurship.

From being told he’d never make it in advertising to leading campaigns that earned global acclaim and personal honors at the White House and UN, John’s story is a masterclass in how to turn setbacks into rocket fuel.

We unpack the gritty realities of starting and scaling a business in New York’s cutthroat ad world, how to spot hidden opportunities in moments of failure, and whysometimes the best career path isn’t up someone else’s ladder, but down your own.

Whether you’re an early-stage founder, a young professional navigating tough breaks, or simply curious about what it really takes to build a standout brand, this conversation is packed with authentic, story-led lessons on business growth, creative leadership, and finding success on your own terms.

What happens when a former tech executive applies business intelligence, financial strategy, and data-driven thinking to the wellness industry?

In this episode, we speak with Steve Cowan, founder of BeMicro, America’s first freeze-dried microgreens supplement company. After leaving a lucrative tech career, Steve bootstrapped a product nobody understood — and turned it into a fast-growing company with national reach and impressive revenue growth.

We dive into:

• How to build a profitable business using real-time data insights and financial ratios

• Turning an unconventional idea into a scalable revenue-generating company

• Why every founder needs a consultant mindset — like those from McKinsey, PwC, or Deloitte

• Managing losses, measuring the bottom line, and navigating risk

• The role of AI in business operations, consumer insights, and growth strategy

Whether you're a chartered accountant, aspiring entrepreneur, or exploring new markets, this episode delivers sharp insights on growth, finance, and bold moves that lead to profit.

🎧 It’s not just about plants — it’s about building a data-smart business before the world sees the opportunity.