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Oct 2026

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Welcome to Adeptus On-Air, the show where we pull back the curtain on the strategies industry leaders leverage for their business and personal success. Each week, we do a top-down analysis of industries Adeptus has been on the cutting edge of for the last 30 years, including sports, business, and entertainment. Join us for real conversations with industry executives, entertainers, athletes, celebrity brands, and community stakeholders. We will be navigating the challenges facing various types of businesses and how our solutions-based collaborative problem-solving approach helps individuals and businesses alike solve their most pressing issues. If you have any questions related to this podcast or have a request for what you would like to hear next, please email us at marketing@adeptuscpas.com . You can find us at adeptuscpas.com or follow us at @adeptuscpartnersllc. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of podcast hosts and guests are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions of Adeptus. This podcast provides general information only and is not intended to constitute legal, tax, business, professional or personal advice.

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October 22, 202632 min

Bringing Creativity and Strategy Together with April Paige

Today on Adeptus On-Air host Mike Hoffman chats with April Paige, a North Carolina fine artist and host of Artists Antics with April. April shares how she left art school for a marketing degree and a “real job,” eventually promoting herself out of the fun parts while keeping her art alive as a side hustle for more than 25 years. After three layoffs in six years, she decided to go all in on herself. She walks through her process of working out each painting on practice boards before touching the canvas. She also shares why she sees AI as a useful business tool but not a replacement for handmade art. Tune in to hear more about her upcoming Latin series inspired by her Cuban and Spanish roots, the art rental program she offers realtors, and the one-of-a-kind pieces in her new design store.

October 1, 202622 min

Mastering the Meditative Arts with Jeff Patterson

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker chats with Jeff Patterson, a meditative arts specialist, author, and the teacher behind The Yielding Warrior. Jeff explains the five paths that draw people to meditation: performance, therapeutic, medical, philosophical, and spiritual. He breaks down the concept of yielding and its three pillars, physical, mental, and emotional, showing how each one helps us respond with less effort in sport, in conversation, and in our own inner conflicts. Tune in to hear more about how professional athletes use meditation to find that extra edge, why a guide matters when online advice is so contradictory, and his upcoming book, The Yielding Athlete.

September 24, 202635 min

Life Behind the Stunts with Stuart St. Paul

Today on Adeptus On-Air host Mike Hoffman chats with Stuart St. Paul, a celebrity stuntman and bestselling author whose credits include Aliens and three James Bond films. Stuart shares how dyslexia pushed him toward sport, and how his athletic skills and love of physics led him into stunt work, which he describes as a form of engineering. He opens up about the 2012 explosion on the set of Strike Back that left him badly burned and eventually needing brain surgery. His therapist encouraged him to give talks on cruise ships so his final memories of the industry would be the good ones. Unable to sit in the sun while healing, he began writing in the ship's lounge, and that first manuscript grew into ten cruise crime novels. Tune in to hear more about working alongside Roger Moore, the job of a senior stunt coordinator, and Doris Visits, the travel YouTube channel Stuart creates with his wife.

September 17, 202624 min

Healing Through Horsemanship with Zachary Leyden

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker chats with Zachary Leyden, an Army veteran and founder of Ocean View Stables. Zachary shares how returning home after more than a year in Afghanistan and leaving the military left him struggling with his identity and sense of purpose. He explains how hitting a low point led him to a Vietnam veteran who trained mustangs and helped him rediscover his connection with horses. He describes turning that connection into a business, packing people into the backcountry for hunting trips before building a full lesson and trail program with his wife. He talks about growing Ocean View Stables, sharing that Veterans ride for free. Tune in to hear more about why horses make such honest teachers, how Zach thinks about safety when kids start riding, and his new nonprofit, Saved by the Saddle, which aims to bring more veterans and inner-city youth around horses.

September 3, 202634 min

Reinventing Television with Larry Namer

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment Television and founder of LJN Media. Larry shares how a summer job splicing cable lines in Manhattan led him to build one of the first advanced interactive cable systems in Los Angeles. He explains how that experience, paired with a simple idea to give cable television its own entertainment section, became the launchpad for E!. He recalls sneaking a camera crew onto the Academy Awards red carpet after being denied credentials, and how that scrappy moment helped define the network's identity. He reflects on the shows that built E!'s legacy, from Talk Soup to the Kardashians. Tune in to hear more about the network's early hustle, how audience habits are reshaping television, and where Larry believes viewing is headed next.

August 27, 202623 min

The Mechanics of Performance with Dr. Amber Murphy

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker chats with Dr. Amber Murphy, a sports biomechanist and athlete performance coach who has spent much of her life studying the science behind speed. Dr. Murphy shares how she got her start in biomechanics and how understanding movement can help athletes improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. She discusses what she has learned from working with elite athletes, the role of AI in analyzing performance, and why technology cannot replace the human side of coaching. Dr. Murphy also shares her perspective on youth sports, early specialization, and the importance of allowing young athletes time to develop. Tune in to hear more about the science behind athletic performance and what it takes to help athletes reach their potential.

August 13, 202630 min

Building a World of Faith, Positivity & Purpose with DPB

Today on Adeptus On-Air host Mike Hoffman chats with David Paul Brooks, aka DPB, a positive rap artist, songwriter, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. DPB shares how his gospel upbringing and early years in New York’s rap scene led him to pursue Christian rap when the genre was still struggling for acceptance. He reflects on creating his own path in music and expanding that vision into the “World of DPB.” DPB explains the mindset behind his book No Bad Days and how changing the way he speaks about difficult circumstances has shaped his outlook on life. He emphasizes the importance of practicing positivity rather than allowing negative thoughts or other people to control your perspective. Tune in to hear more about finding purpose through faith, learning to speak life, and creating success that benefits others.

August 6, 202630 min

The Art of Becoming a Creative Trailblazer with Adriana Kaegi

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Adriana Kaegi, a multimedia entrepreneur, producer, and digital pioneer who founded and executive produces ADDY.media and StyleCulture.TV. Adriana discusses her creative journey from an early interest in performance and journalism to co-founding Kid Creole and the Coconuts and touring the world as Mama Coconut. She shares memorable experiences performing at Carnegie Hall, meeting Princess Diana, appearing on Saturday Night Live, and performing in the film Against All Odds. An early adopter of the internet, Adriana discusses how she launched Cyber Cabaret, one of the first interactive live-webcast series, and recognized the potential of online video long before it became mainstream. She explains how she continues to evolve StyleCulture.TV while remaining committed to creating content “by humans, for humans.” Tune in to hear Adriana’s perspective on entrepreneurship, the changing media landscape, and both the opportunities and challenges presented by AI.

August 5, 202623 min

Using AI for Business Growth with Elias Curtis | Solving Problems Through Technology

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker chats with Elias Curtis, founder of Transformed Design, a branding and digital marketing agency that helps businesses grow through artificial intelligence. Elias shares how he turned his passion for design and technology into a business that has grown for more than 17 years. He explains why AI should be viewed as a tool that helps businesses solve problems and improve efficiency. He discusses how different AI platforms serve different purposes and why choosing the right tools matters more than chasing the newest trends. Tune in to hear more insights from Elias about AI adoption, digital entrepreneurship, and building scalable businesses.

July 30, 202630 min

Embracing a Nonlinear Path with Connor Treacy | Turning Experience into Ownership

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Connor Treacy, a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur and talent manager who works with artists and produces events. Connor began organizing events at 19 using the money he earned as a tennis coach. He explains how years of competitive judo and tennis prepared him for the demanding pace of the entertainment industry. His work at Universal Music Group brought major career successes, but it also made him realize that he did not own what he was helping to build. Connor left to start his own company shortly before the pandemic brought much of the entertainment industry to a standstill. He shares how an unexpected opportunity to become a nightclub partner eventually fulfilled a goal he had set years earlier. Today, Connor approaches artist management by first understanding what each person wants and then helping amplify their vision. Tune in to hear more about navigating career highs and lows, learning from failure, and staying confident through the unknown.