Coffeez with Joe Shalaby
- Episodes
- 154
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- weekly
- Latest episode
- Oct 22, 2026
About the podcast
Hosted by Joseph Shalaby, Founder and CEO of E Mortgage Capital, this isn’t your typical business podcast. Each episode brings you inside the minds of high-level entrepreneurs, investors, athletes, celebrities, and cultural voices shaping today’s economy — not just what they do, but how they actually win. From raw origin stories and early struggles to the real mechanics behind how money is made, scaled, and sometimes lost, Joe cuts through the noise to get to what matters. No fluff. No surface-level answers. Set inside the world of Coffeez, every conversation unfolds with intention — how they started, how they built, what it cost them, and what separates them now. Whether you're building something, investing in something, or simply trying to understand how the game really works, Coffeez with Joe Shalaby delivers unfiltered insight from people who are actually in it.
Episodes 154
Beyoncé and Usher’s Secret Coach | Nick Cooper | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 322
Celebrity performance coach Nick Cooper sits down with Joe. The man who taught Beyoncé three songs in French for the Oscars, coached Usher, and learned from the mentor who produced eight of Michael Jackson’s …
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Celebrity performance coach Nick Cooper sits down with Joe. The man who taught Beyoncé three songs in French for the Oscars, coached Usher, and learned from the mentor who produced eight of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits. Why he turned down his own show from Oprah, the Mirror Theory, raising four kids with no devices in the house, why communication is the human superpower, and the phone call to his dad he almost didn’t make.
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From Supermodel to Stem Cell Skincare Empire | Ekin Ozlen | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 321
KERACELL founder Ekin Ozlen sits down with Joe. Ford model in New York, Miss Turkey at 19 without speaking Turkish, and a mom who was a NASA aerospace engineer. Losing her first husband, a plastic surgeon, to …
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KERACELL founder Ekin Ozlen sits down with Joe. Ford model in New York, Miss Turkey at 19 without speaking Turkish, and a mom who was a NASA aerospace engineer. Losing her first husband, a plastic surgeon, to cancer, and turning everything he taught her about regenerative medicine into a stem cell skincare and haircare brand that landed in 275 Dillard’s stores. The IVF journey, marketing with music videos instead of ads, why aging is a wound, and the microneedling hacks she swears by.
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He Slept in His Car. Now He Runs 34 Offices | Manny Soto | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 320
Manny Soto, founder and CEO of The Financial Architects, is back. Mentored by Ed Mylett, broke at 29 making $8 an hour, sleeping in his car for two weeks rather than calling home, and now running 34 locations …
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Manny Soto, founder and CEO of The Financial Architects, is back. Mentored by Ed Mylett, broke at 29 making $8 an hour, sleeping in his car for two weeks rather than calling home, and now running 34 locations with zero debt. The $4.2 trillion California wealth transfer, why he’d take $1 million cash over $10 million in assets, the save 30% rule, the biggest lie the middle class believes, why he wouldn’t buy property right now, and the long-term care hack nobody tells you.
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Lessons From Shark Kevin Harrington | Tony Murray | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 319
Entrepreneur Tony Murray sits down with Joe. Talking his way into college, getting told by a hedge fund veteran to run from finance, quitting everything to backpack Guatemala with a camera, and the campfire …
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Entrepreneur Tony Murray sits down with Joe. Talking his way into college, getting told by a hedge fund veteran to run from finance, quitting everything to backpack Guatemala with a camera, and the campfire conversation that became a business. Then working under Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington, helping startups raise $84 million at the Tampa Bay Wave, buying $12K desert land and turning it into a glamping operation during COVID, and why businesses that ignore AI agents are already behind.
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The Couple Running OC's Luxury Resale Game | On Que Style | Coffeez Ep. 318
Kirsten and Eddie of On Que Style sit down with Joe. Sixteen years curating the Hermes Birkin game — the $43,000 bag flip, Birkins north of $280K, why you can't just walk in and buy a Richard Mille, the seven …
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Kirsten and Eddie of On Que Style sit down with Joe. Sixteen years curating the Hermes Birkin game — the $43,000 bag flip, Birkins north of $280K, why you can't just walk in and buy a Richard Mille, the seven fake Birkins worth $100K that walked into their store, the safe room, Lloyd's of London, and how Instagram and TikTok lives move 20 pieces every two hours. Plus the plan to consolidate 600 consignment stores onto one platform.
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Floyd Mayweather's Romanian Contender | Ronald Gavril | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 317
Former WBC title challenger Ronald Gavril sits down with Joe. From working a farm in Romania to ten years as national champion, landing in Laguna Beach with nothing, a manager who stopped paying, and the …
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Former WBC title challenger Ronald Gavril sits down with Joe. From working a farm in Romania to ten years as national champion, landing in Laguna Beach with nothing, a manager who stopped paying, and the sparring session that got Floyd Mayweather's attention. The Benavidez wars, the split decision people still argue about, calling for the trilogy, and why the fight mentality never turns off.
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The $25K Uber Bet That Became $135 Million
Corporate securities lawyer Eric Cox sits down with Joe. From Cooley and Silicon Valley to head counsel at Story Law and NetCapital, where a couple hundred companies have raised around $100 million through …
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Corporate securities lawyer Eric Cox sits down with Joe. From Cooley and Silicon Valley to head counsel at Story Law and NetCapital, where a couple hundred companies have raised around $100 million through equity crowdfunding. The friend who turned $25K into $135 million on Uber, why a third of venture dollars burn on marketing, the $100 truck driver investor, the graphene deal that could change everything, why you can legally bet on sports but not own a startup, and why ownership is the new American dream.
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From Netflix Heartbreak to Building Her Own Brand | Zaina Sesay | Coffeez Ep. 315
Netflix's The Ultimatum star Zaina Sesay sits down with Joe. What the show didn't air, watching her ex become the initiator on camera, the rumor that broke her, and rebuilding in public. From Sierra Leone roots …
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Netflix's The Ultimatum star Zaina Sesay sits down with Joe. What the show didn't air, watching her ex become the initiator on camera, the rumor that broke her, and rebuilding in public. From Sierra Leone roots and a high school YouTube channel to MTV, quitting corporate a month into a Snapchat program, and turning heartbreak into Glow Inside Out. Faith, egg freezing at 33, the glow test philosophy, and choosing yourself before anyone chooses you.
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He Won Rings in Three Decades and Nobody Noticed | John Salley | Coffeez Ep. 314
Four time NBA champion John Salley sits down with Joe in Detroit. The first player to win titles with three teams gets into the real Bad Boys era, what people get wrong about Michael Jordan, Kobe's work ethic …
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Four time NBA champion John Salley sits down with Joe in Detroit. The first player to win titles with three teams gets into the real Bad Boys era, what people get wrong about Michael Jordan, Kobe's work ethic, Rodman before the hair, why he calls fame an unbelievable drug, the four cars and one ass lesson from Will Smith's dad on money, stem cells and veganism at seven feet tall, and why athletes go broke after the league.
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Teen App Millionaire to Saks to Building the Anti-TikTok | Coffeez Ep. 313
Tech founder and designer Radames sits down with Joe. He built his first app empire at 14 to pay his parents' bills, lost it all when the market caught up, rebuilt through Saks Fifth Avenue and luxury fashion …
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Tech founder and designer Radames sits down with Joe. He built his first app empire at 14 to pay his parents' bills, lost it all when the market caught up, rebuilt through Saks Fifth Avenue and luxury fashion houses, and launched Follo, a social app built on vibe instead of rage bait. Then the accident that cracked his skull open, the recovery that changed everything, and why he moved back to the island to serve his people.
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Money Habits, Not Money Problems | Kayla Bailey | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 312
Financial educator Kayla Bailey sits down with Joe. From Calgary to LA on a dream, partnering with Marshall Faulk and Dave Meltzer, and teaching the 97% what school never did. They get into money habits versus …
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Financial educator Kayla Bailey sits down with Joe. From Calgary to LA on a dream, partnering with Marshall Faulk and Dave Meltzer, and teaching the 97% what school never did. They get into money habits versus money problems, teaching kids financial literacy through trading cards, why smart people still make dumb money decisions, the infinite banking strategy wealthy people use, whether buying a home is really for everyone, and what true financial freedom actually costs.
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David Tutera on Celebrity Weddings, Bridezillas & Saying Yes to Everything | Coffeez Ep. 311
Celebrity event planner David Tutera sits down with Joe. The star of My Fair Wedding built an empire designing events for the biggest names in the world. He gets into how an ugly decor comment launched his …
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Celebrity event planner David Tutera sits down with Joe. The star of My Fair Wedding built an empire designing events for the biggest names in the world. He gets into how an ugly decor comment launched his career, the J.Lo fragrance party that fell apart on arrival, bridezilla stories, Barbara Walters and Star Jones, pivoting the whole business when the world shut down, and why serving people always comes before the money.
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Kanye's $29M Real Estate Mistake | Amanda Lynn & Kat Nova | Coffeez Ep. 310
Real estate power players Amanda Lynn and Kat Nova sit down with Joe. Selling Kanye's bunker for thirty million, what's real and what's staged on Selling Sunset, why deejaying became the ultimate lead funnel …
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Real estate power players Amanda Lynn and Kat Nova sit down with Joe. Selling Kanye's bunker for thirty million, what's real and what's staged on Selling Sunset, why deejaying became the ultimate lead funnel, building a personal brand that closes deals, the LA luxury market after the fires, and why collaboration beats competition.
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Fresh Off His Bare Knuckle Win | Victor Ortiz | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 309
Former world champion Victor Ortiz sits down with Joe. Abandoned at seven, living alone as a kid, foster care, the fight that sent him to juvie, and the woman who changed his life. Then the title shot he chased …
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Former world champion Victor Ortiz sits down with Joe. Abandoned at seven, living alone as a kid, foster care, the fight that sent him to juvie, and the woman who changed his life. Then the title shot he chased against everyone's advice, going back to work the next day as champion, the Stallone phone call he thought was a prank, the Mayweather press tour, and the faith that rebuilt him.
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Pokemon Cards Beat the S&P 500? | Asher Lara | Coffeez Ep. 308
Gen Z creator and entrepreneur Asher Lara sits down with Joe. Dropping out to bet on social media, building 8 million subscribers, the real formula behind going viral, brand deals and building an agency …
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Gen Z creator and entrepreneur Asher Lara sits down with Joe. Dropping out to bet on social media, building 8 million subscribers, the real formula behind going viral, brand deals and building an agency, Pokemon and One Piece card investing, why personal brand beats a resume, and turning attention into a real business.
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Wahoo's Founder on AI, Failure, and 38 Years of Grind | Coffeez Ep. 307
Wahoo's Fish Taco founder Wing Lam sits down with Joe after 38 years in the game. Buying Thrifty Ice Cream, why AI still can't replace hospitality, the trades comeback, launching brands on social media …
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Wahoo's Fish Taco founder Wing Lam sits down with Joe after 38 years in the game. Buying Thrifty Ice Cream, why AI still can't replace hospitality, the trades comeback, launching brands on social media, referrals over everything, the mistakes that cost him a fortune, and why networking is the biggest opportunity most people miss.
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Bravo star, top LA realtor, and serial entrepreneur Reza Farahan sits down with Joe. Nine seasons of reality TV, coming out to a Middle Eastern family, learning the hustle from an immigrant father, the Persian …
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Bravo star, top LA realtor, and serial entrepreneur Reza Farahan sits down with Joe. Nine seasons of reality TV, coming out to a Middle Eastern family, learning the hustle from an immigrant father, the Persian rug game, why haters are a scoreboard, and how he stacks assets instead of flexing. Real talk on money, authenticity, and building real wealth.
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Wendy Davis & Cesar Martinez | Real Estate Power Couple on Leadership & Grit | Coffeez Ep. 305
Real estate titans and life partners Wendy Davis and Cesar Martinez sit down with Joe. High school sweethearts turned business power couple, they get into building the Wendy Davis Group, going all in during the …
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Real estate titans and life partners Wendy Davis and Cesar Martinez sit down with Joe. High school sweethearts turned business power couple, they get into building the Wendy Davis Group, going all in during the 2020 boom, servant leadership, the discipline behind winning, Tony Robbins, coaching and mentorship, and why your network is your net worth.
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Chapters:
00:00:48 Welcome
00:01:41 Morning Routines
00:05:17 The High School Sweethearts Story
00:10:34 Going All In on the Wendy Davis Group
00:11:40 The Risk of Starting Your Own Company
00:13:50 Where the Entrepreneurial Spirit Started
00:15:16 Borrowing Belief as a Leader
00:19:15 Admitting You Don't Know
00:21:30 Why Masterminds and Conferences Matter
00:23:11 The Tony Robbins Experience
00:28:01 Living Below Your Means
00:29:19 Building Businesses and Scaling Talent
00:32:02 Leadership and Having a Plan
00:34:27 Discipline, Belief, and Wise Counsel
00:36:21 Why You Need a Coach
00:38:41 What Winning Really Means
00:42:50 Watching Each Other Grind
00:44:15 The NBA Cheerleader Story
00:46:59 Advice for the Audience
00:50:11 Practicing Self Worth
00:51:58 Rapid Fire Questions
00:54:34 You Point, We Guess
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Comedian. Netflix star. Former lawyer. Tehran Von Ghasri sits down with Joe for one of the funniest, most layered conversations of the season. Growing up Black and Iranian, walking away from law for comedy, the …
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Comedian. Netflix star. Former lawyer. Tehran Von Ghasri sits down with Joe for one of the funniest, most layered conversations of the season. Growing up Black and Iranian, walking away from law for comedy, the immigrant grind, bombing on stage and learning from it, what makes Chappelle and Kevin Hart great, real estate and house hacking, and why your network builds your net worth.
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Chapters:
00:00:14 Welcome
00:02:10 The Comedian's Grind and Work Ethic
00:03:33 Growing Up Black and Iranian
00:05:52 Walking Away From Law for Comedy
00:09:00 Education as a Tool
00:11:17 Soccer, Culture, and Family
00:13:39 Two Cultures, One Table
00:19:24 The Name Tehran and the Islamic Republic
00:24:21 From Cairo to Bellflower, Rising From Poverty
00:27:09 Throwing Parties and First Hustles
00:30:06 Money Means Freedom
00:31:36 Teaching His Kids the Grind
00:35:35 Buying Comedians' Domains
00:37:14 Knowing You're Great Before Anyone Else
00:39:23 Public Speaking and Bombing on Stage
00:44:00 Chris Rock, Tony Rock, and the Craft
00:46:20 Authenticity and Self Worth
00:50:08 Marriage, Partnership, and Entrepreneurship
00:53:01 Running a Small Business Solo
00:58:12 Imposter Syndrome and Self Worth
01:00:05 Viral Moments
01:13:31 Rapid Fire
01:20:31 Rapid Fire Movie Game
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Former pro basketball player. Former CEO of Von Dutch. Serial entrepreneur. Joe Wallace sits down with Joe Shalaby and holds nothing back — the FBI story, buying a thousand foreclosed homes, building a sports …
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Former pro basketball player. Former CEO of Von Dutch. Serial entrepreneur. Joe Wallace sits down with Joe Shalaby and holds nothing back — the FBI story, buying a thousand foreclosed homes, building a sports agency, Von Miller's chicken brand, Galaxy marketplace, lessons from Magic Johnson, Kareem, and Floyd Mayweather, and why your network is your net worth.
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Joe sits down with two powerhouses — mindset coach and bestselling author Natasha Graziano and personal brand architect Alisa Jacobs. They get into morning routines, scripting, the RMS method, building a brand …
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Joe sits down with two powerhouses — mindset coach and bestselling author Natasha Graziano and personal brand architect Alisa Jacobs. They get into morning routines, scripting, the RMS method, building a brand before personal brand was even a thing, AI and human identity, feminine leadership, confidence, and what it really takes to show up in a male dominated space.
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Six time UFC world champion. Army veteran. Actor. Entrepreneur. Joe sits down with Randy "The Natural" Couture to hear the story behind the legend. The Army days, the Wild West era of UFC, dominating two weight …
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Six time UFC world champion. Army veteran. Actor. Entrepreneur. Joe sits down with Randy "The Natural" Couture to hear the story behind the legend. The Army days, the Wild West era of UFC, dominating two weight classes, life after fighting, and the financial lessons most athletes learn too late.
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The Voice Coach Behind Glee & Hollywood’s Biggest Singers ft. Tim Davis | Coffeez for Closers
In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Tim Davis, the renowned vocal coach, singer, music director, and talent scout known for his work across major television, film, and music projects …
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In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Tim Davis, the renowned vocal coach, singer, music director, and talent scout known for his work across major television, film, and music projects, including Glee.
Tim has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment and has spent his career helping singers develop, sharpen, and elevate their voices for the biggest stages in the world.
This conversation goes beyond vocal technique. Joe and Tim talk about what separates talented singers from working professionals, how real talent is discovered, why opportunity is not always obvious, and what it takes to survive inside one of the most competitive industries in the world.
They also get into faith, Hollywood, the darker side of the entertainment business, and how Tim has stayed grounded while working in an industry that can pull people in every direction.
At its core, this episode is about talent, discipline, faith, purpose, and helping people shine.
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In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Ed Soares, President of Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) and one of the most respected figures in mixed martial arts.Ed has spent decades inside the …
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In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Ed Soares, President of Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) and one of the most respected figures in mixed martial arts.
Ed has spent decades inside the fight game, from managing some of the biggest names in MMA to helping build the next generation of world-class fighters through LFA.
Known for his work with legends like Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida, and José Aldo, Ed has played a major role in shaping the careers of athletes who changed the sport forever.
This conversation goes beyond the cage. Joe and Ed talk about loyalty, fighter development, the business side of MMA, what separates real champions from talented fighters, and how LFA continues to serve as one of the strongest pipelines to the UFC.
If you love combat sports, entrepreneurship, leadership, or the mindset behind elite performers, this episode gives you a rare look at the people building the future of MMA.
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In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Joe Spector, co-founder of Hims and founder of Dutch, to talk about building consumer healthcare brands that actually change people’s everyday …
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In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Joe Spector, co-founder of Hims and founder of Dutch, to talk about building consumer healthcare brands that actually change people’s everyday lives.
Joe shares how Hims started as an idea on a whiteboard and grew into a household name by making men’s wellness easier, more accessible, and less awkward to talk about.
The conversation gets into the timing behind the opportunity, the rise of telemedicine, Viagra going generic, legal challenges in early digital healthcare, and what it takes to build a consumer brand in a category people are still uncomfortable discussing.
Joe also opens up about being an immigrant, going through nearly a dozen startups that didn’t work, learning from failure, raising venture capital, and why preparation matters when the right opportunity finally shows up.
They also discuss Dutch, pet telemedicine, fatherhood, fitness, community, and why the best consumer businesses are the ones that make people’s lives better.
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In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with architect and developer Kevin Kennon to talk about the future of building, carbon-negative design, and why architecture has to evolve with climate …
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In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with architect and developer Kevin Kennon to talk about the future of building, carbon-negative design, and why architecture has to evolve with climate, technology, and humanity in mind.
Kevin explains why the built environment is responsible for a major share of global greenhouse gas emissions, and how architects, developers, and builders are now being forced to rethink the way we design and construct the world around us.
Through his work with Beyond Zero, Kevin is focused on developing wilderness hotels and resorts built around conservation, wellness, renewable materials, smaller footprints, and extreme respect for nature.
The conversation also dives into AI, robotics, prefabricated construction, mass timber, greenwashing, regulatory red tape, the future of real estate development, and the role architects can play in solving major housing and environmental challenges.
This episode is about more than buildings. It’s about responsibility, innovation, and designing spaces that make the world a little better than we found it.
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In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Rogelio Goertzen II to talk about one of the most overlooked truths in business and life — execution.Rogelio shares his experience giving people clear …
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In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Rogelio Goertzen II to talk about one of the most overlooked truths in business and life — execution.
Rogelio shares his experience giving people clear direction, real opportunities, and step-by-step guidance… only to see most of them never follow through.
No missing information.
No confusion.
Just a lack of action.
But one person did execute.
And that one moment shifted everything.
This conversation breaks down the difference between knowing and doing, why most people stay stuck, and what it actually takes to move forward.
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Jenn Drummond interview, 7 Second Summits climber, extreme challenge mindset, overcoming fear story, resilience mindset, women achieving impossible goals.In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down …
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Jenn Drummond interview, 7 Second Summits climber, extreme challenge mindset, overcoming fear story, resilience mindset, women achieving impossible goals.
In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Jenn Drummond, the first woman to climb the 7 Second Summits — the second-highest mountain on each continent.
After surviving a life-threatening car accident, Jenn began reevaluating everything — priorities, purpose, and the limits she once believed were fixed. What followed became a journey defined by resilience, discipline, and choosing to pursue challenges that most people avoid.
Jenn shares what happens mentally when you commit to something difficult, why discomfort often signals growth, and how pushing physical limits can reshape personal identity.
The conversation explores fear, adversity, self-trust, and what it really means to live intentionally rather than reactively.
This episode is about choosing the hard path, discovering capability through challenge, and understanding that growth rarely happens inside comfort.
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In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with UFC fighter Giga Chikadze to talk about the discipline, resilience, and mindset required to compete at the highest level of professional fighting.Giga …
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In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with UFC fighter Giga Chikadze to talk about the discipline, resilience, and mindset required to compete at the highest level of professional fighting.
Giga shares lessons from his journey through kickboxing and mixed martial arts, what it takes to stay focused under pressure, and how elite athletes handle setbacks, expectations, and constant challenges.
The conversation explores the mental toughness needed to perform on the world stage, the sacrifices behind success, and the habits that separate great competitors from everyone else.
Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or someone pushing toward a big goal, this episode highlights what it truly takes to stay committed when the stakes are high.
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In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Super Bowl 50 Champion Malik Jackson to talk about the transition from professional football into the next chapter of life.Malik shares what changes …
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In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Super Bowl 50 Champion Malik Jackson to talk about the transition from professional football into the next chapter of life.
Malik shares what changes after the NFL, how discipline shaped his mindset, and why high performers continue finding ways to grow even after reaching the top of their field.
The conversation explores lessons learned from competing at the highest level, adapting to new environments, and maintaining focus when the structure of professional sports is no longer there.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, or professional navigating change, this episode offers insight into what it really takes to keep moving forward after major success.
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