Doug Brown joins Bo for a tactical conversation on “EBITDA multiplication”, how businesses can raise revenue, cut waste, and widen profits in ways that dramatically increase valuation. Doug breaks down why most owners don’t have a truthful goal, why nearly everyone misidentifies their ideal buyer, and how small operational “leaks” (like ignored follow-up, mispriced labor, or bad lead handling) silently destroy growth.

Taylor Metzger and Evan join Bo to tell the full story behind Recess Dallas—how two independent trainers went from competing in the same rented gym space to building one of the most visually striking and community-driven fitness clubs in Dallas. What started as a COVID-era backyard training setup quickly became proof of concept: members didn’t want to go back to traditional gyms, and Recess was born.

Psychologist Dr. Bruce Chalmer joins Bo for a deep conversation on modern marriage, intimacy, infidelity, and why most couples struggle not because they can’t communicate, but because they can’t tolerate anxiety.

World Champion powerlifter Jared Martin joins Bo DePaoli for a raw and powerful conversation on longevity, mental toughness, faith, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level drug-free. Competing in a fully tested federation, Jared breaks down the strategy behind elite lifting, the difference between raw and equipped powerlifting, and why progress at the top often comes in five-pound increments over years—not weeks.

Joe Tagliente joins Bo DePaoli for a deep dive into franchising, real estate, and what it really means to build long-term wealth. A second-generation Burger King franchisee and lifelong operator, Joe shares how his family grew from one Burger King into a multi-unit empire, expanded into hotels, and ultimately made the smartest move of all: selling the businesses but keeping the real estate.

Austin Medlin joins Bo DePaoli for a tactical conversation on high-ticket sales, business leverage, and why most entrepreneurs stall out—not because their leads are bad, but because their communication is. Known for specializing in online high-ticket coaching sales, Austin breaks down the psychology behind closing, how to run discovery the right way, and the objection-handling frameworks that turn “I need to think about it” into committed action.

Powerlifting legend Ed Coan joins Bo for a wide-ranging conversation on discipline, longevity, business, health, and what it actually takes to be great for decades. Known as the undisputed GOAT of powerlifting, Ed reflects on his career, his training philosophy, and the mindset that allowed him to dominate his sport while avoiding the ego traps that derail most athletes.

Mary Beth O’Connor joins Bo to share an extraordinary story of resilience, recovery, and reinvention. From a childhood marked by severe trauma and early addiction to shooting meth for over a decade, Mary Beth’s path eventually led her to sobriety, law school, and a federal judgeship.

Enterprise software veteran Mark Walker joins Bo to break down what it really takes to build infrastructure software that can scale from startups to multi-billion dollar companies. As CEO of New, Mark leads a next-generation billing, quoting, and subscription platform used by some of the fastest-growing AI companies in the world.

Navy and Marine Corps veteran Tom Sauer joins Bo for a wide-ranging conversation on service, entrepreneurship, mental health, and what it really takes to build a business from nothing. After spending 16 years in uniform, including time in Navy EOD, Tom made the leap from government service into the private sector and eventually founded a veteran-focused mental health and addiction treatment company that has helped save hundreds of lives.