What Worked For You?

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Apr 2026

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After 170+ interviews, it is clear the ways to success are numerous between well worn paths and new pathways that are more recently created. Across different businesses, entrepreneurs can study different ways to accomplish their goals OR they can study the paths of people that came before them. Frank Iglesias interviews different business owners that have 'made it' to learn how they did it and ultimately what it was that worked for them to achieve success.

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April 15, 202652 min

Your Business Grows When Your People Grow With Rich Ashton

What if a 45+ year business leader could show you how to build a company that thrives on culture, loyalty, and real leadership? Rich Ashton shares how he turned a struggling HVAC business into a powerhouse by investing in people, creating transparency, and developing leaders from within. He breaks down his grow your own strategy, simple leadership systems, and why human connection not automation is still the ultimate competitive edge. Walk away with clear, actionable ways to build stronger teams, create accountability, and drive real results in your business starting today. To connect with Rich Ashton: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583797256864Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-ashton-397a2b10/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richashtongyo/Twitter: https://x.com/ashtonrichgyoWebsite: https://www.growingyourown.net/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Your-Own-developing-business/dp/B0F7MVN4F9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1P3FHML67O1PU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IU7YZ3QReF7nJNzFntXQNg.aTb6uePd9q362cma0fo3-gT3pGIP0NDMHAwDxMCjTik&dib_tag=se&keywords=growing+your+own+rich+ashton&qid=1748995858&sprefix=growing+your+own+ric%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1 To connect with Frank Iglesias:https://www.frankiglesias.com/links. To partner, do business, get FREE resources or get coached by Frank, visit the links at Frank’s site, message me on social media or call/text us at 678-408-2228. I also do free introductory calls at the link below.⁠https://calendly.com/seefrank/synergy-chat

April 11, 20261 hr 4 min

From Corporate Job To Real Estate Dominance With Ruthless Focus With Wale Lawal

What does it take to go from chemical engineer to real estate powerhouse without losing your edge along the way? In this episode, Wale Lawal brings the answers as he breaks down the mindset, discipline, and client-first approach that helped fuel his rapid success in real estate. He shares how staying hungry, getting clear on your why, avoiding distractions, and learning from mentors can completely change the speed and direction of your growth. If you want to sharpen your focus, tighten your strategy, and build a business that actually moves, this conversation gives you practical moves you can start applying right now. To connect with Wale Lawal: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NetworthBuildersLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adewale-lawal/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wale_lawalTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wale_lawalWebsite: https://www.networthbuildersacademy.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@walelawal To connect with Frank Iglesias:https://www.frankiglesias.com/links. To partner, do business, get FREE resources or get coached by Frank, visit the links at Frank’s site, message me on social media or call/text us at 678-408-2228. I also do free introductory calls at the link below.⁠https://calendly.com/seefrank/synergy-chat

April 7, 202651 min

Stop Grinding Toward The Wrong Life You Created With Stacy Heisey-Terrell

What if the life you are grinding for is not even the life you actually want and you do not realize it yet? Stacy Heisey-Terrell hits this head on, exposing how high performers stay stuck chasing someone else’s definition of success while feeling that quiet frustration they cannot shake. She shares the fear, the leap, and the breakthrough from leaving corporate HR to build something truly aligned and why clarity only comes after you take action, not before. If you are done spinning your wheels, get brutally honest about what you actually want and take one uncomfortable step today that forces your business and life into alignment. To connect with Stacy Heisey-Terrell: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093328212010Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyheiseyterrell/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theentrepreneurssource_main/Twitter/X: https://x.com/EsourceCoachWebsite: https://sheisey-terrell.esourcecoach.com/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmBbTafCHWamOZscMQt78Nw To connect with Frank Iglesias:https://www.frankiglesias.com/links. To partner, do business, get FREE resources or get coached by Frank, visit the links at Frank’s site, message me on social media or call/text us at 678-408-2228. I also do free introductory calls at the link below.⁠https://calendly.com/seefrank/synergy-chat

April 1, 202650 min

$2.5B Expert Reveals How To Build Real Control In Your Business With Peter Culver

What if a $2.5B capital expert could show you how to keep more money and finally run your life instead of your business running you? Peter Culver breaks down how aligning your tax strategy, investments, and decisions into one coordinated plan creates serious momentum most entrepreneurs never reach. He exposes why so many stay stuck in the grind and how shifting your time, priorities, and team structure changes the entire game. Get aggressive about your tax strategy, take control of your time, and build a team that lets you focus on the moves that actually grow your business. To connect with Peter Culver:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterculverjd/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pculver/To connect with Frank Iglesias:https://www.frankiglesias.com/links. To partner, do business, get FREE resources or get coached by Frank, visit the links at Frank’s site, message me on social media or call/text us at 678-408-2228. I also do free introductory calls at the link below.⁠https://calendly.com/seefrank/synergy-chat

March 18, 20261 hr 1 min

You Can't Wish For The Rose Without The Thorns...Requirements To Succeed With Anthony Spark

What if a high-level life and business coach could show you why most people stay stuck even when they’re working hard? Anthony Spark pulls back the curtain on what actually drives success...alignment, values, and real accountability instead of chasing more information. He breaks down why choosing the right mentor, owning your actions, and following through consistently will outperform talent or motivation every time. You’ll walk away with simple, practical ways to stay accountable, make better decisions, and move your business forward with clarity and confidence.To connect with Anthony Spark:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585135012137Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonykspark/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkachangecoaching/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_sparkachangecoachingTwitter: https://x.com/_sparkachangeWebsite: https://sparkachangecoaching.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SparkAChangeCoachingFree Gift:https://sparkachangecoaching.com/newsletter-page To connect with Frank Iglesias:https://www.frankiglesias.com/links. To partner, do business, get FREE resources or get coached by Frank, visit the links at Frank’s site, message me on social media or call/text us at 678-408-2228. I also do free introductory calls at the link below.⁠https://calendly.com/seefrank/synergy-chat

March 13, 20261 hr 5 min

Copywriting That Makes People Actually Pay Attention With Emily Aborn

What if the secret to marketing that actually connects with people is something AI still cannot fake? In this episode, copywriting expert Emily Aborn pulls back the curtain on why real voice, real stories, and real emotion still beat robotic content every time. She shares how great copy captures attention, builds true connection with your audience, and helps entrepreneurs stop staring at the blank page and start communicating with confidence. You will walk away with simple ways to write and market your message so your business stands out and attracts the right people. To connect with Emily Aborn: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.catherinegrace/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyaborn/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyaborn/Substack: https://substack.com/@emilyabornWebsite: https://emilyaborn.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmilyAbornPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-business-casual/id1684549940 To connect with Frank Iglesias:https://www.frankiglesias.com/links. To partner, do business, get FREE resources or get coached by Frank, visit the links at Frank’s site, message me on social media or call/text us at 678-408-2228. I also do free introductory calls at the link below.⁠https://calendly.com/seefrank/synergy-chat

March 6, 202657 min

From Lawn Crews to Million Customer Platform With Bryan Clayton

What do you learn about building big when a guy scales a landscaping company to 150 employees, sells it for $10million, then teaches himself to code and launches a nationwide tech platform? Bryan Clayton shares how he went from running crews in the field to building GreenPal, now serving nearly a million customers. He reveals why treating business like an experiment and listening closely to customers changes everything. You will leave with simple actions to test ideas, learn faster, and push your business forward. To connect with Bryan Clayton: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ron.reich.334Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-clayton-a96b33214/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanmclaytonTwitter: https://x.com/bryanmclaytonWebsite: https://www.yourgreenpal.com/ To connect with Frank Iglesias:https://www.frankiglesias.com/links. To partner, do business, get FREE resources or get coached by Frank, visit the links at Frank’s site, message me on social media or call/text us at 678-408-2228. I also do free introductory calls at the link below.⁠https://calendly.com/seefrank/synergy-chat

March 3, 20261 hr 2 min

People First Leadership Creates Winning Cultures Daily With Ron Reich

What if mastering people, not power, is the real secret to building a team that actually wins? Ron Reich gets real about what leadership really takes clear expectations, meaningful recognition, tough change decisions, and the courage to admit when you are wrong. He challenges leaders to stop hiding behind titles, protect their energy, and accept that growth will cost them some people. If you want a team that runs through walls for the mission, this conversation will force you to raise your leadership game immediately. To connect with Ron Reich: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ron.reich.334Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-reich-7809829/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadership_rlb/?hl=en To connect with Frank Iglesias:https://www.frankiglesias.com/links. To partner, do business, get FREE resources or get coached by Frank, visit the links at Frank’s site, message me on social media or call/text us at 678-408-2228. I also do free introductory calls at the link below.⁠https://calendly.com/seefrank/synergy-chat

February 27, 202652 min

How Service First Thinking Built Eight Figures With Jaden Sterling

What can a man who became a top 1% income earner by 26 and built an eight figure business by 37 teach you about winning in markets most people lose in? In this episode, Jaden Sterling pulls back the curtain on how a service first mindset inspired by Zig Ziglar fueled his rise from high performer to founder of Sterling Stock picker. He breaks down why he bets on concentrated stock positions over index funds, how he balances real estate and equities, and why purpose is the real engine behind long term success. If you are serious about funding bigger opportunities and building a business that lasts, you will walk away with principles you can execute in your portfolio and company right now. To connect with Jaden Sterling:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SterlingStockPickerhttps://www.facebook.com/SterlingStockPickerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadensterling/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadensterling/https://www.instagram.com/sterlingstockpickerTwitter: https://x.com/sterling_pickerWebsite: https://sterlingstockpicker.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SterlingStockPicker To connect with Frank Iglesias:https://www.frankiglesias.com/links. To partner, do business, get FREE resources or get coached by Frank, visit the links at Frank’s site, message me on social media or call/text us at 678-408-2228. I also do free introductory calls at the link below.⁠https://calendly.com/seefrank/synergy-chat

February 24, 202658 min

How One Daughter Sparked A National Franchise Movement With Nichole Daher

What can an autism mom teach you about building a recession proof franchise that fills in 30 days? Nichole Daher shares how she turned helping her daughter into the first autism treatment franchise in the US, fueled by insurance revenue and massive demand. She breaks down the growth, the team mistakes, and the lessons that made it stronger. Take her blueprint, tighten your team, and build a business that matters and pays.To connect with Nichole Daher:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicholeDaher/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichole-daher-b9b30150/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successonthespectrum/?hl=enWebsite: https://sosfranchising.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sosfranchising To connect with Frank Iglesias:https://www.frankiglesias.com/links. To partner, do business, get FREE resources or get coached by Frank, visit the links at Frank’s site, message me on social media or call/text us at 678-408-2228. I also do free introductory calls at the link below.⁠https://calendly.com/seefrank/synergy-chat