Author: Adam Torres

Edmund Burke, CEO of Space Information Labs, is interviewed on the Mission Matters Innovation Podcast with Adam Torres. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here After college, Edmund Burke was recruited to Vandenberg Air Force Base. With humble beginnings as a new recruit, Burke went up the ladder to become an Air Force Program Manager over 17 years. Burke recalls. “During that time, I had an idea to transform the space business. It started with the Vehicle Based Independent Tracking System (VBITS) technology, but that pulled me out from having…

New book alert! In this episode, Adam Torres and John Grace, Founder and CEO at Investor’s Advantage Corp, explore John’s book, “Making Finance Make Sense: Striving To Win.” Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLTxn1BNJEo About Since 1979, Investor’s Advantage Corporation has been passionate about working with individuals looking to achieve financial independence. By proactively planning our clients’ futures, we develop attainable goals and achievable personal benchmarks. At Investor’s Advantage Corporation, we pride ourselves on our ability to build financial independence and confidence. We do…

Rita Kakati-Shah and her journey of empowering women to be decision-makers is quite inspiring and impressive. From a Goldman Sachs executive to an entrepreneur while managing to be a full-time mom, Rita Kakati-Shah has set several benchmarks. “It’s exciting,” says Rita when asked about her chapter in the inaugural edition of Mission Matters: World’s Leading Entrepreneurs Reveal their Top Tips To Success – Women in Business Edition Volume 1. Her chapter in the book is called “The Big Three of Workplace Success: Differences, Diversity, and Decency.” Caption: Rita Kakati-Shah pictured next to her book “Mission Matters (Women in Business Vol #1) Rita…

Adam Torres and Philip Arthurs explore buying businesses. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Show Notes: Should you buy a business or go the startup route? There are pros and cons to both. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Philip Arthurs, CPA, Business Buying Coach and Host of The Business Miner Podcast, explore what it takes to buy a business. https://youtu.be/gOShfo7T0pI About Philip Arthurs Philip is a follower of Christ, devoted husband, engaged father and a serial entrepreneur. He enjoys reading business and leadership books as he believes such…

Carter Wilcoxson, Founder and CEO of CSI Financial Group, was recently interviewed by Adam Torres of Mission Matters Money Podcast. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Entrepreneurs are not just born; they are made by passion. Carter Wilcoxson, Founder of CSI Financial Group, is an example of that through his journey. In this interview, Carter highlights his entrepreneurial path and takes us through a series of significant CSI Financial Group phases in recent years. The Building Blocks Carter never planned to be an entrepreneur. Being the first person in…

Roderick Stanley, CEO of Fetterolf Corporation (a member of the SchuF Group), is interviewed on the Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here International trade is never easy, especially in the manufacturing industry. The number of twists and turns it takes to get the business working is no small feat. But Roderick Stanley makes it look easy. He delves deep into the subject, explaining some of the changes the manufacturing industry has gone through over the years. He discusses how his company has…

Tom Boucher, CEO/Owner of Great NH Restaurants, is interviewed at Mission Matters Business Podcast by Adam Torres. Here’s a quick round-up! Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Tom Boucher, CEO and Owner of Great NH Restaurants, shares his journey from chemistry student to becoming one of the most successful restaurant owners in the United States. “It all actually happened by accident,” exclaims Boucher. With no relevant background or prior experience, Tom was solely led by his zeal and passion to get to where he is today.  Changing the Course…

Adam Torres of Mission Matters speaks to Mohammad Vatandoust, entrepreneur and the Chief Executive Officer at VatanZarin Industrial Group. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here In an interview with Adam Torres, Mohammad Vatandoust discusses his first big break into the world of business as the owner of a gas station and a restaurant, the subsequent financial shock that changed his perspective toward life, and his comeback. Mohammad Vatandoust started working by getting a job at a gas station at the age of 16, as a way to carve out…

Loren Merkle, CFP®, CFF, Founder of Merkle Retirement Planning, is interviewed on the Mission Matters Money Podcast with Adam Torres. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Loren Merkle is a man of many questions and has always found the challenge of finding the answers rewarding. With his years of experience and knowledge of financial services and financial planning management, Merkle has made a fulfilling career out of answering those questions for others. Loren Merkle, CFP®, CFF, and founder of Merkle Retirement Planning, speaks about his journey from a library…

Casey Musick, CEO of MVP Holdings Inc. and Mealthy Inc., is interviewed on the Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Casey’s connection with entrepreneurship began in childhood. With both his parents running their own businesses, he learned a lot about business from a young age. “With the kind of atmosphere we’re living in, our young generation needs to be resilient,” says Casey about the unprecedented market scenario entrepreneurs are facing. “You know, there’s a lot of different things going on, and we…

Mark Ceely, Founder and CEO of BECK Strategies, is interviewed on the Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here Behind every great experience is a great workflow. To modernize your operations to optimize cost, productivity, and resilience, you need to connect with the people, functions, and systems across your organization. Reimagining customer experience by delivering instant quality of service and satisfaction is what BECK Strategies is all about. CEO Mark Ceely aims to scale service operations with well-connected digital IT workflows. Watch the…

Bruce Elfenbein, Certified Financial Fiduciary® and founder of SecuRetirement, is interviewed on Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres. Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher / RSS Apply to be a guest on our podcast here In this in-depth interview, Bruce began the conversation with his story of getting into the industry. It was an unplanned journey when Bruce decided to move to South Florida to take over a franchising opportunity. An initial step in the spring of 2000 to take over as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for The Original Big Tomato Franchise Co., Inc., an award-winning…