Libsyn Directory

[Top Giver & Agency Series] The Power of Relationships and Masterminds in Business With Eric Berman

Release Date: 01/22/2026

[SaaS Series] The Untapped Power of Digital Door Knocking With Jimmy Speyer

INspired INsider Podcast

Jimmy Speyer is the Founder and CEO of GlassHouse, a company helping home service businesses generate high-quality leads through targeted, automated “digital door-knocking.” He built GlassHouse to solve a core industry challenge by enabling companies to create new demand instead of relying solely on inbound leads from ads and referrals. With over 15 years in SaaS, including multiple CRO roles driving over $1B in enterprise value, Jimmy Speyer is known for scaling revenue teams and building smart go-to-market strategies. He’s also a strong advocate for blue-collar entrepreneurs, bringing...

[Top Author Series] The Fireproof Method to Grow and Scale Your Business Fast With Mike Morse

INspired INsider Podcast

Mike Morse is the Owner and CEO of Fireproof Performance, a coaching and consulting company that helps law firm owners scale their businesses through proven systems, data-driven strategies, and peer collaboration. He is also the Owner and President of Mike Morse Law Firm, a leading personal injury firm that represents accident victims and has recovered billions of dollars in compensation for its clients. Mike is the co-author of Fireproof and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers, earning multiple industry awards and national media features. In this...

[Top Author Series] The Story Behind ESPN’s Sports Heaven With Mike Soltys & Garrett Z. Sutton

INspired INsider Podcast

Mike Soltys is the official historian and former Vice President of Communications at ESPN, the sports media giant that revolutionized 24-hour sports broadcasting. During his 43-year career, he led media relations and communications efforts as ESPN grew into a global sports powerhouse. Garrett Z. Sutton is a corporate attorney, best-selling author, and Owner at Corporate Direct, where he helps entrepreneurs and investors structure and protect their businesses. He is the author of multiple books, including Start Your Own Corporation, Run Your Own Corporation, and several titles in Robert...

[Top Women Series] Why Relationships Drive the Best Business Opportunities With Meghan Fialkoff

INspired INsider Podcast

Meghan Fialkoff is the Co-founder of The Modern Day Wife, a lifestyle brand renowned for producing luxury events that unite women, brands, and influencers across North America. Under her leadership, the brand has hosted over 50 events with audiences of up to 2,000 guests and has partnered with companies like Bloomingdale’s and W Hotels. Meghan has been recognized by LA Style Magazine and Modern Luxury, and was named a 40 Under 40 honoree by Beverly Hills Living Magazine. With a background in nonprofit leadership and philanthropy — including ringing the Nasdaq Opening Bell for her...

[Top Giver Series] The Smart Tax Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know With Courtney Epps

INspired INsider Podcast

Courtney Epps, EA, PhD, is the Founder of OTB Tax and a nationally recognized tax strategist, international speaker, and TEDx speaker. With nearly 20 years of experience, she helps entrepreneurs and businesses — from startups to $100 million companies — use strategic tax planning to legally reduce taxes and drive financial growth. She is also the Founder of Tax Rebels, an educational platform and community that teaches entrepreneurs how to use proactive tax strategies to keep more of what they earn. Courtney is the best-selling author of More Relaxing, Less Taxing and What’s Your Plan...

[SaaS & AI Series] AI Transforming Enterprise Workflows With Raghu Bala

INspired INsider Podcast

Raghu Bala is the CEO and Founder of Synergetics AI, a firm helping enterprises design and deploy agentic AI systems to drive growth, operational efficiency, and lasting competitive advantage. A serial entrepreneur with four startup exits, he has led Synergetics AI in developing cutting-edge solutions in autonomous and agentic AI, collaborating with organizations like MIT and HPE. Raghu previously held senior roles at Yahoo, InfoSpace, and PwC and holds degrees from The Wharton School and Stanford University. In this episode… Imagine a world where your digital twin shops for you, makes...

[SaaS & AI Series] How Clean Data Powers AI and Better Customer Experiences With Dale Renner

INspired INsider Podcast

Dale Renner is the Founder and CEO of Redpoint Global, a software company that helps businesses collect, organize, and use customer data to improve marketing, customer experiences, and business decisions. Since 2006, he has led the company’s vision of enabling marketers to orchestrate meaningful customer interactions across channels using advanced data capabilities. Dale brings more than 25 years of experience in CRM consulting, data processing, and analytics software. Earlier in his career, he was a global managing partner at Accenture, where he founded the firm’s Global CRM practice. In...

[Top Resources Series] The Ultimate Guide to Productivity Hacks

INspired INsider Podcast

Corey Ganim is the Founder of Return My Time, a company helping small business owners identify operational bottlenecks and reclaim time through practical AI tools and workflow-intelligence solutions. Paul Feith is the President of Paul Gregory Media, an award-winning digital marketing agency serving nonprofits, specializing in branding, campaigns, and social media that drive impact. Phil Herrington is the Owner of The Connector Community, a business networking platform focused on connecting professionals and facilitating relationship-driven introductions and collaborations to help...

[Private Equity & Author Series] The Owner’s Manual for Scaling and Selling With Seth Deutsch

INspired INsider Podcast

Seth Deutsch is the Founder and Managing Partner of Samson Partners Group, a strategic advisory firm that helps founders build investor-ready companies and maximize value before a private equity exit. He has managed teams in over 80 countries, acquired more than 70 companies, executed four recapitalizations, and operated businesses with revenues from $25 million to $2 billion. Seth is the author of The Owner’s Manual and the creator of the Exit Value Realization System™ (EVRS), a framework that helps owners reduce risk, increase valuation, and prepare for successful transitions. In this...

[SaaS & Sales Series] The Skill–Will Blueprint for Modern Sales Organizations With Bart Fanelli

INspired INsider Podcast

Bart Fanelli is the CEO and Co-founder of Skillibrium, an AI-driven revenue operating platform that aligns learning, execution, and coaching to help organizations scale high-performance revenue teams. With more than 25 years of revenue leadership experience, he has played key roles in scaling enterprise software companies, including Splunk, during a period of significant hypergrowth. He has worked with organizations from pre-IPO through post-IPO stages and is the co-author of The Success Cadence. Bart is recognized for building structured coaching frameworks that combine operational discipline...

More Episodes

Eric Berman is the Founder and Mastermind Leader of Speakeasy Mastermind, a private global community that brings experienced entrepreneurs together for collaboration, problem-solving, and business growth. He is also the Founder and CEO of Brandetize and Celebritize, companies focused on digital marketing and brand visibility for thought leaders, consumer brands, and influencers. Prior to these ventures, Eric co-founded CollegeClub.com, an early large-scale online community, where he held executive roles during its rapid growth. He also advises companies, works with venture capitalists, and hosts the Inside the Speakeasy podcast.

In this episode…

Strong businesses rarely win on tactics alone. What separates the companies that endure from those that stall is often something harder to quantify but easier to feel once it’s missing. So what really gives entrepreneurs a lasting edge when markets shift, tools change, and competition intensifies?

Drawing on decades of entrepreneurial experience, Eric Berman explains that meaningful relationships outperform tactics in the long run. He highlights how trust, openness, and long-term alignment turn connections into compounding assets rather than transactional exchanges. The result is better decisions, faster growth, and fewer blind spots over time. He also explains how performance-based partnerships and masterminds create accountability while unlocking opportunities that rarely emerge in isolation.

In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Eric Berman, Founder and Mastermind Leader of Speakeasy Mastermind, to discuss the power of relationships and masterminds in business. They explore how trust-based partnerships drive growth, how masterminds evolve into scalable communities, and why long-term leverage matters more than short-term wins. Eric also shares hard-earned lessons about focus, niche selection, and building businesses through collaboration.

In this episode…

TOPICS