All Podcast Episodes
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John Crestani (M3M3TIC)
In this episode of the Achieve Podcast, host Taylor Baker sits down with John Crestani, an entrepreneur known for building online businesses and educating others on digital marketing and entrepreneurship. Their conversation explores the realities of building wealth online, the mindset required for long-term success, and how technology, discipline, and personal standards shape both business…
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Tomas Milar (Eqvista)
In this episode of the Achieve Podcast, host Taylor Baker sits down with Tomas Milar, founder and CEO of Eqvista, to discuss entrepreneurship, equity management, company valuations, and building scalable businesses from the ground up. Tomas shares his journey from launching a company in Hong Kong with limited resources to leading a platform serving thousands…
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Praveen Challa (Kogniv)
In this episode of the Achieve Podcast, host Taylor Baker speaks with Praveen Challa, CEO and founder of Kogniv, about the future of AI-powered workflow transformation and the growing role of automation in enterprise operations. The conversation explores how AI is reshaping consulting, reducing operational friction, and helping large organizations modernize legacy systems faster than…
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John & Nikki DeCausmaker (CallBoss)
In this episode, host Taylor Baker sits down with John and Nikki DeCausmaker, the founders and owners of CallBoss, to discuss how they built a business dedicated to helping companies manage their calls, convert leads, and strengthen customer experience. The conversation centers on the evolution of CallBoss, the gaps they saw in traditional call center…
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Frank Trotter (Battle Bank)
In this episode, host Taylor Baker speaks with Frank Trotter, CEO of Battle Bank, about his background in digital banking and the evolution of direct-to-consumer financial services, exploring how technology, trust, and customer relationships shape modern banking. Frank shares insights from decades of experience building and scaling online banking platforms and discusses the principles guiding…
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Chris Hilyer (Heritage Wealth Solutions)
In this episode of the Achieve Podcast, host Taylor Baker speaks with Chris Hilyer, Founder and President of Heritage Wealth Solutions, about his journey in financial services and the growing need for guidance as clients transition from wealth accumulation to retirement income planning. The conversation centers on building an intentionally small advisory firm, serving pre-retirees,…
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Lahari Neelapareddy (TaxHero & LN Accounting Advisor)
In this episode, host Taylor Baker speaks with Lahari Neelapareddy, Founder and CEO of TaxHero and LN Accounting Advisor, about her journey from public accounting and advisory work to building client-focused firms. The conversation centers on her transition into entrepreneurship, her philosophy on advisory services, and how strategic accounting and tax guidance can help businesses…
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Melvin Yuan (Stellar)
In this episode, host Taylor Baker speaks with Melvin Yuan, Founder and CEO of Stellar, about his unconventional career journey and how it led him to build a company focused on simplifying back-office operations for founders. The conversation centers on entrepreneurship, context-driven business systems, and creating more connected, efficient support structures for growing companies. What…
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Brad Johnson (Disaster Recovery Restoration)
In this episode of the Achieve Podcast, host Taylor Baker sits down with Brad Johnson, owner and founder of Disaster Recovery Restoration, to discuss the realities of the restoration industry, the challenges of scaling a service-based business, and the importance of trust and relationships in times of crisis. The conversation explores how the restoration space…