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• LBM Flash Moments: The Second Half of Delegation Nobody Talks About

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro digs into the part of delegation that often gets overlooked: finding the right people to hand work to when the need is urgent and the options feel limited. He shares how delegation can stall when the right support is missing, why that creates stress and lost focus,

• LBM Flash Event: Burger Bash 2026

  In this Flash Moments episode, Phil Fornaro talks with Jason Cornick, Tim Griffin, and Nick Spurgash about Burger Bash 2026, a community fundraiser for Special Olympics at Post 1931 in La Grange Park. The conversation covers how the event began, the burger competition between officers, and the growi

• How a Venture Podcast Built a Deal Flow Machine with Nick Moran

  In this conversation, Nick Moran explains how venture capital differs from private equity, why his firm focuses on AI-native companies outside the Valley, and how his podcast became a powerful source of deal flow. He also breaks down the founder traits he looks for, the role of diligence in spotting

• Wired to Thrive in a World Built for “Normal” with Marc Hoffman

  In this conversation, Marc Hoffman shares how his experience as a dyslexic entrepreneur shaped both his business path and his advocacy for neurodiversity. He discusses building early childhood education businesses, launching Wired to Thrive for neurodiverse entrepreneurs, and using AI, therapy, and

• Bringing Play, Joy, and Ice Cream to Serious Social Change

  Kristine Michie shares how a lifelong optimism, recovery, and a career in service shaped her work with nonprofit leaders and philanthropists at ImpactFULL. She and Phil explore the realities of fundraising, donor-advised funds, nonprofit overhead, and why play, imagination, and joy can help people t

• Regret-Proofing Your Life with Light Bulb Decisions

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on how regret can be a powerful motivator for doing things the right way instead of cutting corners. Using a home flooring project that led to unexpected organization, he shows how self-awareness can turn inconvenience into a better outcome. He also connec

• Episode 230: Navigating the Sandwich Generation and the Cost of Care with Rachael Piltch-Loeb

  In this conversation, public health expert and author Rachael Piltch-Loeb explains the growing reality of the sandwich generation, where adults are balancing care for children and aging parents at the same time. She discusses the emotional, legal, and financial strain of caregiving, the high cost of

• Episode 219: Democratizing Longevity Beyond Concierge Medicine with Ryan Schneider

  What if every employee had a personal health “teammate” helping them navigate doctors, data, and daily habits without concierge-level costs? In this episode, we explore how modern health platforms, smart lab interpretation, and intentional habits can turn longevity from a luxury into a workplace ben

• Episode 213: Designing the Golden Age of Philanthropy with Josh Stamer

  Is philanthropy on the brink of a $100 trillion wealth transfer—but will that money actually solve problems, or just sit and grow? In this episode, Josh Stamer unpacks how families can move beyond writing checks to design joyful, strategic giving that changes lives in their own communities and aroun

• Episode 211: Infrastructure, Water, and the Real Bottlenecks Shaping Our Future with Scott Richrath

  Infrastructure, politics, and AI are colliding-but what is the true bottleneck: money, technology, or culture? In this episode, Phil reconnects with longtime friend and infrastructure strategist Scott Richrath to unpack the future of transportation, water, and energy, exploring why listening may be

• Episode 210: Almighty Mind, Energy, and Turning Pressure into Fuel with Omer Houston

  A college decision turned lifelong passion into a 100K-subscriber YouTube community built on discipline, energy, and “delusional self-belief.” In this episode, you’ll hear how one creator balances pressure, negativity, and AI while inspiring thousands to chase their full potential. In this episode,

• Episode 208: Using LinkedIn, Mentorship, and Calculated Risk to Build a $30M Construction Vision with Stevan Vukanic

  A construction leader breaks down how podcasts, LinkedIn, and tactical mentorship shaped his approach to risk, growth, and relationships in a volatile real estate market. In this episode, he shares how to use networking, transparency, and “highest and best use” thinking to build a durable career and

• Episode 205: How Business Owners Protect and Grow Their Wealth with Joseph Hargrove and Peter Henrich

  When most of your net worth is tied up in your business, “someday” planning isn’t good enough. In this episode, two seasoned private wealth advisors break down how to navigate market noise, design smarter exits, and turn liquidity events into lasting, intentional wealth for you and your family. In t

• Episode 202: LBM Flash Moments: Why You Must Stress Test Your Ideas with Opposite Personalities

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on a website review that revealed how introverts and extroverts can experience the same questions very differently. He uses that feedback to make the case for stress testing ideas with opposite personalities, so products, documents, and processes are built

• Episode 201: How Subscription Models and AI Are Rewiring Legal Practice with Mathew Kerbis

  What happens when you stop billing for time and start charging for value while letting AI do the heavy lifting? In this episode, discover how the subscription model and purpose-built AI tools are transforming how lawyers work, get paid, and show up for their clients and families. Why This Episode Ma

• Episode 199: Emotion, AI, and the New Rules of Influence with Dr. Jake Teeny

  In this episode, Phil Fornaro and co-host Vera Gavrilovich speak with Dr. Jake Teeny of Northwestern Kellogg about the psychology of persuasion, political polarization, and how AI is reshaping marketing and influence. Teeny explains why personalization can be powerful but also backfire when it feels

• Episode 198: LBM Flash Moments: The Power of Time, Detail, and Serendipity in Building a Life You Love

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on a week in New York shaped by unexpected changes, meaningful conversations, and a tour of 270 Park that sparked bigger thoughts about time, detail, and what endures. From collecting art and building spaces without cutting corners to keeping mementos that

• Episode 194: The Journey to Top Ranks with Dean Newlund and Debi Ronca

  In this episode, Doug Sandler sits down with Dean Newlund, Debbie Ronca, and Phil Fornaro to explore what it really takes to build a podcast that lasts. They compare how their shows began, how their goals evolved, and why consistency, guest selection, and authentic conversation matter more than chas

• Episode 193: Building Smarter Tech Stacks in the Age of AI with Brian Zielinski and Jonathan Culley

  Discover how a former medical tech rep, an AI “insatiable learner,” and a curated expert network are redefining digital transformation for small and mid-sized businesses. This episode dives into practical AI, smarter tech stacks, and the mentality needed to thrive in a world where technology doubles

• Episode 189: Leading with Discipline and Intentional Action with Anna Kirby

  In this episode, Anna Kirby shares how a career in property management has taught her to lead with discipline, respect, and intentional action. She talks about the realities of managing multifamily buildings, from heating emergencies and staffing challenges to the emotional intensity of serving both