Episodes

  • From Blueprint to Bell: Matthew McKean on Scaling to IPO & Keep Jobs in the USA

    From Blueprint to Bell: Matthew McKean on Scaling to IPO & Keep Jobs in the USA
    Mar 30 2026
    What does it take to build a company that scales, creates jobs, and positions itself for the public markets? In this episode, Mark sits down with Matthew McKean of Frontieras North America to break down the real path toward IPO where execution meets vision. From operational scale to economic impact, Matt shares how building in America is not just a strategy, it is a responsibility. Matt, as well, gets personal and shares how his personal values align with the core pillars of Frontieras North America. This is not theory. This is U.S. built growth and American pride with Wall Street ambitions.
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    21 mins
  • Hear about the World’s First Blockchain…Tune in to find out!

    Hear about the World’s First Blockchain…Tune in to find out!
    Mar 30 2026
    Dr. Vin Menon, CEO of MindWave Innovations, is leading institutional DAT (Digital Asset Treasury) infrastructure. Under his leadership, MindWave focuses on developing governance-aligned frameworks that enable corporations and qualified institutions to securely hold, manage, and administer Bitcoin reserves within structured treasury policies. The company’s approach emphasizes custody architecture, risk oversight, compliance oriented operating standards, and scalable treasury infrastructure designed to align with institutional mandates. In this episode, we unpack the future of Bitcoin on corporate balance sheets; institutional adoption; and why digital assets are moving from fringe to foundational. Additionally, we discover Dr. Menon’s journey in his own words.This is not crypto hype. This is capital markets evolution in real time.
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    15 mins
  • #RealTalk with a Celebrity CMO: No BS, Just Results

    #RealTalk with a Celebrity CMO: No BS, Just Results
    Mar 30 2026
    When a Forbes-recognized “Celebrity CMO” speaks, you listen. Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chairman of the C-Suite Network and one of the most recognized voices in business and media, joins Mark for a direct, no-nonsense conversation on what it actually takes to win in today’s attention economy. From brand dominance to media strategy, this episode delivers why every company must become a media company; how to stand out in a crowded, noisy world; and real-world leadership lessons from the highest levels. This is not theory. This is boardroom-tested, battle-proven, and grounded counsel. “Get away from the captains of no and get with the captains of yes…hell yes!”
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    20 mins
  • Grounded in Excellence: Nora Aguirre on Faith, Failure, and Leading 50,000 Strong

    Grounded in Excellence: Nora Aguirre on Faith, Failure, and Leading 50,000 Strong
    Mar 5 2026
    Live from F1 Las Vegas, Mark Madrid sits down with real estate powerhouse Nora Aguirre for a deeply personal and energizing conversation on grit, gratitude, and rising into leadership. A first-generation immigrant raised in Las Vegas, Nora shares how her grandmother’s unwavering belief shaped her confidence long before she believed in herself. From translating for her parents and serving in the military, to getting licensed at just 20 years old and surviving the 2008 housing crash that nearly cost her everything—her journey is one of resilience forged in real time. This episode is about honoring your roots, turning setbacks into strategy, and using your voice to build generational wealth—not just for yourself, but for an entire community. Because excellence isn’t about perfection. It’s about staying grounded while you rise.
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    27 mins
  • Building the Table at F1: How Bris Dumas Is Powering Opportunity in Las Vegas

    Building the Table at F1: How Bris Dumas Is Powering Opportunity in Las Vegas
    Mar 4 2026
    On Small Business is Big Business, Mark L. Madrid sits down with Bris Dumas, Founder of Mundo Services and Ambassador for the Nevada Hispanic Business Group, to talk about economic empowerment, legal workforce pathways, and lifting communities through opportunity. From her roots in Riverside, California and Cuernavaca, Mexico, to helping bring skilled professionals to the U.S. through TN visas, Bris is turning global events like Formula 1 into real economic wins for small businesses and families. This is a conversation about legacy, faith, family, and fueling the American economy—together. Because small business isn’t small… it’s the engine. 📺 Streaming on Roku & Amazon Fire 🎙️ Available on all major podcast platforms #SmallBusinessIsBigBusiness #SelfFuelingExcellence #F1LasVegas #HispanicBusiness #EconomicEmpowerment #LasVegas #SportsEconomy #Leadership
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    9 mins
  • Self-Fueling Excellence: From Micro Business to Major Impact at F1 Las Vegas (feat. Dunia Antunez)

    Self-Fueling Excellence: From Micro Business to Major Impact at F1 Las Vegas (feat. Dunia Antunez)
    Mar 4 2026
    Small businesses don’t just survive—they fuel economies. 💥 In this episode of Small Business is Big Business, Mark Madrid goes live from the electric atmosphere of F1 Las Vegas with powerhouse leader Dunia Antunez, Executive Director of the Nevada Hispanic Business Group. Dunia shares her inspiring journey from struggling micro-business owner with no mentors, no business training, and two kids to raising a thriving network of over 500 members focused on collaboration, growth, and real-world opportunity. This is a conversation about resilience, mentorship, and why small business owners don’t have to stay small—they can scale into the world’s biggest stages. 🏁🔥 📺 Streaming on Roku & Amazon Fire 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms #SmallBusinessIsBigBusiness #MarkMadrid #F1LasVegas #LatinaEntrepreneur #NevadaBusiness #HispanicBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessGrowth #MicroBusiness #BusinessMentorship #SportsEconomy
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    11 mins
  • From $16.19 to F1: The Chandelier Girl Who Lit Up Las Vegas

    From $16.19 to F1: The Chandelier Girl Who Lit Up Las Vegas
    Mar 3 2026
    On this electrifying edition of Small Business is Big Business with Mark Madrid, meet Louisa Mendoza, the unstoppable entrepreneur who rebuilt her life with just $16.19, a six-year-old son, and relentless determination. After leaving an abusive relationship, Louisa knocked on construction barricades at the Meadows Mall in 1999, cleaning overnight to earn enough to survive. With limited English but unlimited courage, she launched “Keep It Clean”—a janitorial business that would eventually land her inside the Bellagio, cleaning chandeliers in some of the most iconic spaces in Las Vegas. She didn’t know how to clean chandeliers. She just knew how to say yes to opportunity. Now known as the “Chandelier Lady,” Louisa has expanded into immigration services, supporting international partners for global events like Formula 1, and is stepping into a new chapter of public service with the federal government. This episode is about resilience. It’s about action over excuses. It’s about turning pain into power. And it’s proof that small business isn’t small—it’s transformational. 🎙 Streaming on Amazon Fire, Roku, and all major podcast platforms. 🔥 Tune in. Be inspired. Choose excellence.
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    10 mins
  • Small Business is Big Business: Living La Verdad: Andy Vargas on Resilience, Family, and Fueling the Next Generation

    Small Business is Big Business: Living La Verdad: Andy Vargas on Resilience, Family, and Fueling the Next Generation
    Feb 27 2026
    In this special edition of Self-Fueling Excellence, Mark Madrid sits down with legendary vocalist Andy Vargas during Super Bowl week in San Francisco at the Inca Cares Foundation’s Salute to Hispanics in Sports and Entertainment.From singing the national anthem in Little League to performing on the world stage with Santana, Andy shares a powerful story of resilience, gratitude, and living with no limits. He opens up about the influence of his father, his commitment to “living his best life,” and the mission behind the Andy Vargas Foundation—providing scholarships, music camps, and real-world mentorship for young artists.This episode is about legacy, leadership by example, and turning passion into purpose—on stage and off.Stream Self-Fueling Excellence on Amazon Fire and Roku, and listen on all major podcast platforms.
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    12 mins