Author: Adam Torres

Adam Torres and Felipe Lopez Sustaita discuss You Can’t Run From Your Destiny: Lessons From A Migrant Worker! Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: New book alert! In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Felipe Lopez Sustaita, Associate Dean, Center for Student Support at Lansing Community College and Founder of Felipe Lopez Sustaita & Associates. Explore Felipe’s new book, You Can’t Run From Your Destiny: Lessons From A Migrant Worker! Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/waS2GiEPy60 About Felipe Lopez Sustaita Felipe Lopez Sustaita is a higher education advocate, community leader, and former migrant farm worker. His passion for…

Adam Torres and J. Ken Johnson discuss Ken’s new book. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: New book alert! In this episode, Adam Torres and J. Ken Johnson, Counsel at Martin | Walton LLP, explore Ken’s new book, Mission Matters: Mission-Based Leaders Share Inspiring Stories on Leadership and Success (Texas Leaders Edition Vol. 1). Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/4sjL5HjBmHI About J. Ken Johnson Ken Johnson ’86, Of Counsel at Martin | Walton LLP, was recognized Wednesday for his seven years of distinguished service as chairman of the South Texas College of Law Houston Board of Directors and 20 years total…

Adam Torres and Sam Tejada discuss The Vida Journey. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: Liquivida is a full-service wellness center that’s helping people across America to replenish, rehydrate, and revitalize through vitamin IV therapy, medical aesthetics, and innovative weight loss solutions. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Sam Tejada, President & Founder of Liquivida. Explore The Vida Journey and what its members can expect. About Sam Tejada As the founder of Liquivida, Sam has achieved personal recognition as an entrepreneur and has emerged as a visionary leader on a mission to redefine health and…

Adam Torres and Chris Prefontaine discuss buying and selling real estate. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: Is buying and selling real estate with little to no money down possible? In this episode, Adam Torres and Chris Prefontaine, Chairman and Founder at Smart Real Estate Coach, explore the Wicked Smart Community and how it’s helping individuals achieve their real estate goals.  About Smart Real Estate Coach At Smart Real Estate Coach®, we empower individuals and families to create the life of their dreams. They encourage aspiring investors and entrepreneurs to take the first step towards…

Adam Torres and Joshua Washington discuss happy workplaces. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: How do you use human behavior principles to understand self and others, optimize performance, and influence positively? In this episode,  Adam Torres and Joshua Washington, Founder of Lee Malveaux, explore people’s strategies and solutions that help businesses.  About Joshua Washington Joshua’s career really began to take off around this time while working for one of the largest healthcare organizations in America. Here is where he received the opportunity to coach and train leaders of multi-million dollar enterprises, along with some of…

Adam Torres and Benjamin Kogut discuss Rooster Equity Partners. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify  Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: New book alert! In this episode, Adam Torres and Benjamin Kogut, CEO at Rooster Equity Partners, explore Rooster Equity Partners and Benjamin’s new book, Mission Matters: World’s Leading Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Top Tips To Success (Real Estate Vol.3, Edition 2). Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/mEg4YatS-mQ About Benjamin Kogut Ben Kogut, Founder of Rooster Equity Partners. With a degree from the University of Texas, he quickly found the commercial real estate investing world through my mentors. It was an immediate fit. Over the next 20 years, I…

Adam Torres and Zohar Shamoiel discuss Z’s podcast. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify  Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: Should schools offer a podcasting curriculum? In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Zohar “Z” Shamoiel, Podcast Host. Explore Z’s plans to launch an after school podcasting program at his school. Check out The Z Ice Show:https://open.spotify.com/show/7JwanZnpAgx9Ja59PA9RBj Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/2llSUFcKcDo Full Unedited Transcript  Hey, I’d like to welcome you to another episode of mission matters. My name is Adam Torres, and if you’d like to apply to be part of our community, head on over to mission matters. com and click…

Adam Torres and Steve Kann discuss the microcap sector.  Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: What’s next for the microcap sector? In this episode, Adam Torres and Steve Kann, Partner at Ocean Street Partners, explore the microcap sector and what investors should know.  About Ocean Street Partners Ocean Street Partners leverages our 30+ years experience investing in and advising high-growth, differentiated, companies (both private and small cap public) to provide capital (often our own), proven strategies, complementary pieces (M&A, board members, customers), and trusted service providers. We navigate companies through to successful IPOs, uplists and…

Adam Torres and Brandon Maier discuss LvlUp Venture Fund. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: LvlUp is a multi-stage venture ecosystem and direct investment fund focusing on mature seed with a bottoms up approach to investing. In this episode, Adam Torres and Brandon Maier, General Partner at LvlUp Ventures, discuss the LvlUp approach along with its 800+ venture scout community which runs deal flow. About LvlUp Ventures LvlUp Ventures is an early-stage value-add fund, investing in great teams with strong initial market validation and bringing startups to the next level through NextUp, a revolutionary hybrid…

Adam Torres and Bobby Jones discuss yoga and basketball. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: How do you find balance and juggle day to day pressures? In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Bobby Jones, Founder & Creative Director of Growing Up Compton and Program Director of Grow Unwind Connect. Explore Bobby’s basketball career and how yoga has given him a new mission when he returned back to his home in Compton, California. About Bobby Jones Bobby’s journey, characterized by a thirst for learning, embracing challenges, storytelling, and excelling in basketball at the highest echelons, has…

Adam Torres and Dan Idzkowski discuss entrepreneurship.  Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: Inventing a product, taking it to market and making it a success is no easy task. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Dan Idzkowski, Inventor at SKUNKLOCK & Co-Founder of Sidepocket Financial, explore Dan’s approach to entrepreneurship along with his two companies SKUNKLOCK & Sidepocket Financial.  About Dan Idzkowski Dab spent a lot of time thinking about what the world will look like in 10 years and what role he can play in creating that future. His background is deep-tech and quantitative…

Adam Torres and Katy Trost discuss CEO leadership. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: How do you build a healthy aligned organization that scales? In this episode, Adam Torres and Katy Trost, Coach and Advisor to CEOs, explore what it takes to become an exceptional CEO. About Katy Trost Katy Trost is a coach and advisor to tech CEOs in London and New York City. They partner with her to become more effective leaders and build healthy organizations while navigating the challenges of scale. Understanding the responsibilities and challenges that come with serving a company…