Episodes

  • From Groupon to IM8: How Danny Yeung Built Multiple Rocket Ship Companies

    From Groupon to IM8: How Danny Yeung Built Multiple Rocket Ship Companies
    Nov 26 2025
    In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠Danny Yeung⁠, CEO and Co-Founder of Prenetics and IM8. Danny walks through his journey from early ventures in F&B and furniture to leading Groupon East Asia, then building Prenetics into Hong Kong’s largest COVID PCR testing provider with over $800M USD in revenue. He then explains how IM8, a science-backed daily essentials drink co-founded with David Beckham, reached over $100M ARR in just 11 months. Danny also breaks down his Bitcoin treasury strategy and why he’s pairing high-growth health products with long-term digital asset accumulation to build both health and wealth. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • From Obligations to Passion: How Jose Berlanga Built Wealth from Dirt and Ideas

    From Obligations to Passion: How Jose Berlanga Built Wealth from Dirt and Ideas
    Nov 25 2025
    In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠Jose Berlanga⁠, Owner, Founder, Author, and Serial Entrepreneur. Jose reflects on his 40-year journey in business, from exporting oil and gas machinery to building a real estate and land portfolio in Houston and beyond. He explains why understanding land is the foundation of every real estate deal and discusses the risks, leverage, and market cycles investors must respect. Jose also talks about his book,⁠ Dirt Rich: Explore the World of Land Investing and Development⁠, which helps readers see land as a powerful, appreciating asset and learn how to evaluate it wisely. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Beyond the Brand: Using Franchising to Build Wealth in an AI-Driven Economy

    Beyond the Brand: Using Franchising to Build Wealth in an AI-Driven Economy
    Nov 17 2025
    On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Cliff Nonnenmacher⁠, CEO of Franocity and bestselling author of ⁠Beyond the Brand: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Fearless Franchising⁠, about how franchising can create scalable income streams, why certain sectors are more resilient to AI and economic shifts, and how his firm helps professionals evaluate and own the right franchise opportunities. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Build Real Confidence & Lead Where You Are: A Conversation with Simone Knego

    Build Real Confidence & Lead Where You Are: A Conversation with Simone Knego
    Oct 24 2025
    In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ speaks with ⁠Simone Knego⁠, Keynote Speaker at Simone Knego LLC, about her mission to help women build lasting confidence through authenticity and self-acceptance. Simone discusses her R.E.A.L. framework, her upcoming book ⁠Real Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable⁠, and how experiences like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro have shaped her approach to leadership and empowerment. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Rebuilding Infant Nutrition: ByHeart’s Ron Belldegrun on Science, Quality & Trust

    Rebuilding Infant Nutrition: ByHeart’s Ron Belldegrun on Science, Quality & Trust
    Sep 18 2025
    On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Ron Belldegrun⁠, CEO & Co-Founder of ByHeart. Ron shares how ByHeart built its own U.S. supply chain, ran a landmark clinical trial, and created a cleaner, breast-milk-inspired formula (alpha-lactalbumin + lactoferrin, organic grass-fed whole milk; no corn syrup, maltodextrin, soy, or palm). He discusses advancing standards with federal partners and his mission to rebuild trust in infant nutrition. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Humans + AI Agents: Frank Sondors on Scalable Pipeline at Lower Cost

    Humans + AI Agents: Frank Sondors on Scalable Pipeline at Lower Cost
    Sep 9 2025
    On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Frank Sondors⁠, CEO of Salesforge, on combining human sellers with AI agents to maximize pipeline coverage, improve speed-to-reply, and reduce costs—including where AI fits best and when to stick with humans. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Adam O’Connor on Leading Global Teams and Building Smarter Workforces

    Adam O’Connor on Leading Global Teams and Building Smarter Workforces
    Aug 24 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Adam O’Connor, Chief Commercial Officer at Gear Inc. Adam shares his journey from hospitality to leading global sales and operations, managing teams across 24 offices and 75 languages. He explains how Gear Inc helps companies scale with global talent, the importance of servant leadership, and why strong processes—not just AI—unlock sustainable growth. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Michael Bernstein on Reinventing Pallets with Sustainable Innovation

    Michael Bernstein on Reinventing Pallets with Sustainable Innovation
    Aug 16 2025
    In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Michael Bernstein⁠, Founder of Bernastic. Michael shares his journey as an inventor and entrepreneur, explaining how his patented material combines apparel waste with HDPE to create sustainable pallets. With applications across supply chains worldwide, Bernastic’s innovation reduces waste, strengthens products, and helps companies meet carbon reduction goals. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins