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The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast

Dwayne Kerrigan

166 episodes · Explicit

Welcome to The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast. Dwayne has navigated the business world for over 35 years, owning close to 30 businesses in 12 distinct industries.

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Today, entrepreneurship often seems more about glitz, glamour, and a celebrity venture. On this podcast, Dwayne collaborates with overlooked but accomplished entrepreneurs, delving into their journeys of forging exceptional enterprises.

Join them as they share their personal journeys, lessons learned, and strategies that keep them moving forward. Let’s celebrate the true essence of entrepreneurship and inspire the next wave of business trailblazers.

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  1. 163. The Power of a Trusted Circle | The Honey Badgers

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E163 · Explicit

    Seventeen years ago, four strangers decided to build something almost no one commits to: a mastermind group that outlasts the businesses, marriages, and identities its members walk in with. In Part 2, Dwayne sits back…

  2. 162. Beyond Advice | The Honey Badgers

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E162 · Explicit

    Seventeen years, six men, and one rule: no advice allowed. On this panel, three members of Dwayne Kerrigan's mastermind group, the "Honey Badgers", pull back the curtain on the framework that's carried them through…

  3. 161. Scaling FlyGuys with Operational Excellence | FlyGuys CEO Joe Stough

    · 1 h 20 min · S1 E161 · Explicit

    FlyGuys CEO Joe Stough returns for Part 2 of this conversation on scaling technology companies through operational excellence, culture, and AI. Joe breaks down the four-element operational excellence management system…

  4. 160. Building an Intentional Culture | FlyGuys CEO Joe Stough

    · 1 h 09 min · S1 E160 · Explicit

    Joe Stough built a piece of software that ExxonMobil, Shell, and ConocoPhillips ran their worldwide safety operations on and he says none of it would have worked without a psychological framework he almost let…

  5. 159. The Space Between Fear & Action | Michelle “Mace” Curran

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E159 · Explicit

    At 500 knots each, two F-16s point straight at each other with less than a second to react, one of them upside down. That's the moment Michelle "Mace" Curran walks Dwayne through in Part 2 of this conversation, and…

  6. 158. Fighter Pilot to Founder | Michelle "Mace" Curran

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E158 · Explicit

    She's the second woman in history to fly lead solo for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and she still describes her early years in a fighter squadron as "classic imposter syndrome." Michelle "Mace" Curran spent years…

  7. 157. Spark of Trust | Keiron McCammon

    · 1 h 21 min · S1 E157 · Explicit

    On this episode, Dwayne sits down with Keiron McCammon, host of Spark of Trust podcast, to unpack why that show exists in the first place. It starts with a wrong answer: Keiron went looking for what broke in 2022,…

  8. 156. Psychedelics, Ego & Success Hangover with Kelsey Kitsch

    · 1 h 09 min · S1 E156 · Explicit

    Canada's top female entrepreneur two years running, flying between magazine covers and global stages and privately rocking on the floor with the door locked. Kelsey Kitsch, former CEO of Mind Cure and author of Success…

  9. 155. Curiosity, Play & the Art of Reinvention with Kelsey Kitsch

    · 1 h 15 min · S1 E155 · Explicit

    Kelsey Kitsch was Canada's number one female entrepreneur two years in a row. She was on the cover of magazines, speaking at global economic forums, and building multimillion-dollar companies. She was also sitting on…

  10. 154. Sound, Trust & Starting Again with Kate Bradley Chernis

    · 1 h 19 min · S1 E154 · Explicit

    Kate Bradley Chernis spent over a decade figuring out how to use sound to make strangers feel like friends. At Sirius/XM, she was building 200-layer audio files for 30-second commercials. Next, she was infusing radio…

  11. 153. Vision, Entrepreneurship and Purposeful Growth with Mark Bradley (Re-release)

    · 1 h 19 min · S1 E153 · Explicit

    What happens when the business you built becomes too dependent on you to keep growing? Mark Bradley, Founder and Chairman of LeanScaper and author of the newly released The Landscaper’s Operating System: Build a…

  12. 152. Mission-driven Success: Integrity and Industry Disruption with Mark Bradley (Re-release)

    · 1 h 11 min · S1 E152 · Explicit

    What does it take to build a business that is profitable, principled, and strong enough to scale? Mark Bradley, Founder and Chairman of LeanScaper and author of the newly released The Landscaper’s Operating System:…

  13. 151. Exactly What To Say with Phil M. Jones (Re-release)

    · 1 h 38 min · S1 E151 · Explicit

    This episode is a re-release and features Phil M. Jones, a successful entrepreneur and speaker, who brings to light the significance of mastering pivotal conversational moments in sales and customer service for…

  14. 150. Gold, Oil, and the Cycle Nobody's Watching with Andrew Pancholi

    · 1 h 08 min · S1 E150 · Explicit

    Andrew Pancholi doesn't hedge his calls. In Part 2 of his conversation with Dwayne Kerrigan, the cycles analyst behind Market Timing Report lays out exactly where he thinks gold and oil are headed next — the kind of…

  15. 149: Andrew Pancholi: What History Tells Us About Right Now

    · 1 h 20 min · S1 E149 · Explicit

    In January 1981, American hostages were released from Iran within hours of Reagan's inauguration. Forty-five years later — to within 30 hours — Andrew Pancholi told his subscribers an Iran conflict was about to begin.…

  16. 148: Brian Will: Don't Sell to Private Equity Without This

    · 1 h 04 min · S1 E148 · Explicit

    Most business owners think getting a call from private equity is the finish line. Brian Will says that's exactly when you're most at risk. In Part 2, Brian delivers the frameworks that took him three exits and decades…

  17. 147: From Dropout to Multimillionaire: Brian Will's Success Formula

    · 48 min · S1 E147 · Explicit

    Brian Will has owned 10 companies across five industries, made three exits worth over $500 million, and written four books — including two Wall Street Journal bestsellers. None of it was handed to him and the odds were…

  18. 146: Why AI Empowers Entrepreneurs More Than Anyone with Sean Barry

    · 52 min · S1 E146 · Explicit

    Sean Barry's team used to spend six months building a feature. Now they build it in two to three weeks. In Part 2, Sean and Dwayne move from the AI transformation inside LeanScaper to the bigger picture: what the…

  19. 145: Sean Barry: AI Is Happening To You or With You

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E145 · Explicit

    In January, 95% of the code Sean Barry's team wrote was written by hand. Six months later, that number is 2%. Sean isn't predicting what AI will do to your industry — he's living it, building it, and losing sleep over…

  20. 144: Sleep Is the Currency of Attention with Dr. Breus

    · 1 h 10 min · S1 E144 · Explicit

    Most people treat sleep like something that happens to them. Dr. Michael Breus, aka The Sleep Doctor, treats it like a system — one that can be built, optimized, and recovered no matter how badly you've abused it. In…

  21. 143: Sleep Smarter: The Science of When with Dr. Michael Breus

    · 1 h 14 min · S1 E143 · Explicit

    You've been told to get eight hours of sleep your whole life. Dr. Michael Breus — The Sleep Doctor — says that's not only wrong, it may be making things worse. In this conversation with Dwayne Kerrigan, one of the…

  22. 142: Don't Mistake Being Busy for Being Productive

    · 1 h 18 min · S1 E142 · Explicit

    Nobody jumps out of bed wanting to do a bad job. So why does the day fall apart by lunch? In this episode, Dwayne Kerrigan breaks down the actual mechanics of high-performance productivity — not the philosophy, not the…

  23. 141: Kyle Scheele: The Five Things Every Idea Needs

    · 1 h 03 min · S1 E141 · Explicit

    Kyle Scheele went from 17 TikTok followers to a million in 25 hours — not because he had a strategy, but because he finally stopped waiting for the right time and posted the video. In Part 2, he and Dwayne walk through…

  24. 140: Why Every Person Is Creative with Kyle Scheele

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E140 · Explicit

    Most people think creativity is something you either have or you don't — a gift, a gene, a mysterious lightning bolt that strikes a chosen few. Kyle Scheele has spent his career dismantling that belief, and in this…

  25. 139: Passion, Purpose, and the Next Step with Kyle & Brent Pease

    · 57 min · S1 E139 · Explicit

    In Part 2, Kyle and Brent Pease go beyond the race course and into the harder terrain — the screaming match in a New York City taxi after a broken wheelchair nearly ended their marathon, the board member who called…

  26. 138: Brotherhood, Resilience & the Ironman with Kyle & Brent Pease

    · 46 min · S1 E138 · Explicit

    Kyle and Brent Pease have completed more than 100 races together — including two IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii — and in 2024 they broke the push-assist course record with a finish time of 14 hours, 8…

  27. 137: Building High Performance Teams with Dwayne Kerrigan

    · 1 h 25 min · S1 E137 · Explicit

    What separates average teams from truly high-performing ones? In this episode, Dwayne Kerrigan breaks down the real mechanics of building high performance teams — from hiring A-players to creating a culture of…

  28. 136: Stop Solving Your Team's Problems with Paul Akers

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E136 · Explicit

    Most business owners think AI and new technology will fix what's broken in their company. Paul Akers disagrees — and he's been inside factories with 10,000 employees on every continent to back it up. In Part 2 of this…

  29. 135: The Lean Maniac: Paul Akers on Eliminating Waste

    · 1 h 10 min · S1 E135 · Explicit

    Paul Akers started FastCap in his garage with no MBA, no funding, and one simple conviction: fix what bugs you. Today FastCap ships over 2,000 products to more than 40 countries, and runs on a philosophy so simple it…

  30. 134: Leadership Without Heroics: Part 2 with Dwayne Kerrigan

    · 42 min · S1 E134 · Explicit

    Most entrepreneurs think the next stage of their business requires a better strategy. Dwayne Kerrigan disagrees. In Part 2 of his live keynote at the LeanScaper Operations Intensive in Cape Coral, Florida, he makes the…

  31. 133: Leadership Without Heroics: Part 1 with Dwayne Kerrigan

    · 49 min · S1 E133 · Explicit

    Most entrepreneurs don't burn out because the business gets too hard — they burn out because they never stopped being the operator. In this keynote, recorded live at the LeanScaper Operations Intensive in Cape Coral,…

  32. 132: Forgiveness, Betrayal, and the Cost of Success with Adel Sayegh

    · 1 h 31 min · S1 E132 · Explicit

    In Part 2 of this powerful conversation on The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, Adel Sayegh shares the deeper chapters of his entrepreneurial journey — including betrayal in business, a life-threatening health crisis, and the…

  33. 131: Lose Everything, Build Again: Adel Sayegh on Resilience, Faith & Reinvention

    · 1 h 13 min · S1 E131 · Explicit

    In this deeply personal conversation, Adel Sayegh joins Dwayne Kerrigan to share Part 1 of his story of losing everything — financially, professionally, and emotionally — and the lessons that followed. Adel opens up…

  34. 130: Leadership, Ownership & Winning the Cup with Brad May

    · 1 h 03 min · S1 E130 · Explicit

    In this powerful episode, Brad May returns for Part 2 of a raw and honest conversation about leadership, resilience, identity, and what it truly takes to win at the highest level. Brad reflects on being traded…

  35. 129: Character Over Talent: Brad May on Grit, Goals, and Integrity

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E129 · Explicit

    In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, former NHL veteran Brad May joins Dwayne for candid conversation about leadership, grit, and longevity — on and off the ice. Brad reflects on his 19-year NHL career,…

  36. 128: Critique Over Criticism: Emma Murray on Learning Faster Under Pressure

    · 47 min · S1 E128 · Explicit

    In Part 2 of this conversation, Emma Murray and Dwayne Kerrigan move from awareness into practical performance tools. Emma introduces one of the most powerful distinctions in high performance: critique versus…

  37. 127: Skillset vs Mindset: The Real Performance Equation with Emma Murray

    · 56 min · S1 E127 · Explicit

    Performance mindset coach Emma Murray returns to The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast to break down why even highly capable people struggle under pressure - and how to fix it. Emma explains that humans are not wired to perform…

  38. Bonus Episode - Love Is A Daily Practice

    · 12 min · S1 E129 · Explicit

    In this special bonus episode recorded ahead of their full mindset conversation, Dwayne Kerrigan and Emma Murray reflect on a deeply personal topic: relationships. As Valentine’s Day approaches, they explore how…

  39. 126: The Real Work Behind AI Implementation with Sarah Jeanneault

    · 1 h 12 min · S1 E126 · Explicit

    In Part 2 of this in-depth conversation, Sarah Jeanneault and Dwayne Kerrigan tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in modern business: AI implementation without foundational process. Drawing from Sarah’s…

  40. 125: Financial Literacy, Education Gaps, and Reinventing Yourself with Sarah Jeanneault

    · 1 h 26 min · S1 E125 · Explicit

    In this wide-ranging conversation, Sarah Jeanneault shares her unconventional journey from struggling with math in school to becoming a respected leader in fintech, trading education, and enterprise knowledge…

  41. 124: Commitment When It’s Not Fun with Robyn Benincasa

    · 55 min · S1 E124 · Explicit

    In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Robyn Benincasa returns to go deeper on one of the most misunderstood elements of leadership: commitment when motivation fades. Drawing from decades of adventure racing,…

  42. 123: Teamwork, Purpose, and Leaving Ego at the Start Line with Robyn Benincasa

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E123 · Explicit

    Dwayne Kerrigan sits down with world-class endurance athlete, firefighter, nonprofit founder, and keynote speaker Robyn Benincasa to unpack what truly separates great teams from the rest. Drawing from decades of…

  43. 122: Forgiving Yourself and Rebuilding After Failure with Michael Grandjean

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E122 · Explicit

    In Part 2 of this conversation, Michael Grandjean shares the emotional and psychological turning point that allowed him to rebuild his life and career after profound loss. From a raw moment of self-forgiveness in the…

  44. 121: Collapse, Courage, and Comeback with Michael Grandjean

    · 1 h 25 min · S1 E121 · Explicit

    In this candid and powerful conversation, Michael Grandjean joins Dwayne Kerrigan to share the real story behind his rise, collapse, and rebuilding as an entrepreneur who led with heart—and paid a steep price for it.…

  45. 120: Leadership Under Fire

    · 35 min · S1 E120 · Explicit

    Part Two of the Best Of 2025 series brings together some of the most impactful leadership, mindset, and business insights shared on The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast this year. This curated collection highlights defining…

  46. 119: Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything

    · 38 min · S1 E119 · Explicit

    This Best Of episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast brings together some of the most powerful, human, and perspective-shifting moments from recent conversations—highlighting the inner work that fuels resilience,…

  47. 118: Your Questions Answered: Leadership, Mindset & Decision-Making

    · 1 h 14 min · S1 E118 · Explicit

    In this special Q&A leadership session, Dwayne Kerrigan brings forward one of his most personal and powerful teachings yet—an unfiltered look at problem-solving, decision-making, emotional mastery, strategic planning,…

  48. 117: Innovate or Become Invisible: Scott Clary on the Content Shift Reshaping Business

    · 1 h 13 min · S1 E117 · Explicit

    In Part Two of this high-impact conversation, Dwayne continues his deep dive with global business strategist and Success Story Podcast host Scott Clary, who breaks down exactly why attention is the foundational…

  49. 116: Attention Over Time Builds Trust: Scott Clary's Playbook for Modern Entrepreneurship

    · 1 h 26 min · S1 E116 · Explicit

    In this conversation, Dwayne sits down with entrepreneur and creator Scott Clary, host of the Success Story Podcast with 30M+ downloads. Scott opens up about his unlikely path from a government-family upbringing to…

  50. 115: Elegant Strength: The Executive Mindset Behind France Margaret Bélanger’s Success

    · 58 min · S1 E115 · Explicit

    In Part 2 of this conversation, Dwayne Kerrigan and France Margaret Bélanger, President of Sports & Entertainment for the Montreal Canadiens, go deep into the personal side of leadership, discussing courage,…

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