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This week on Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Jeff Schoep ? entrepreneur, speaker, and mindset strategist with a powerful message about purpose, resilience, influence, and self-mastery. Jeff shares how his journey through adversity, mental barriers, and self-discovery shaped his approach to leadership, business growth, and personal fulfillment. From early challenges to entrepreneurial success, this conversation explores how identity, confidence, and mindset determine more in life than luck or opportunity.
From struggle to clarity: Jeff?s personal journey through adversity and the mindset shifts that transformed his life
The role of identity in success: Why your inner picture of yourself dictates your outcomes in business and relationships
Overcoming self-limiting beliefs: Practical strategies for reframing mental blocks and building unshakeable confidence
Entrepreneurial growth & influence: How Jeff built his brand and community by leading with authenticity and service
Emotional intelligence & leadership: Why high EQ matters more than technical skill in high-performance environments
Communication & connection: The power of vulnerability and real conversations in forming trust and impact
Mindset, discipline, and consistency: Daily habits and mental frameworks that support long-term success
Whether you?re an entrepreneur, creative professional, leader, or someone seeking meaningful growth, this episode delivers high-impact insight into the psychology of success and influence. Jeff Schoep?s story and strategies offer actionable takeaways on overcoming limiting beliefs, cultivating confidence, and building a life that reflects your true potential. Tune in to Going Public with Ross Mandell for one of the most inspiring and practical conversations yet ? designed for anyone who wants to level up their mindset and impact.
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This week on Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Darren Hobbs, a renowned recovery advocate, intervention specialist, and founder of The Firm Intervention & Consulting. With over 170K followers on Instagram, Darren shares his powerful journey from personal struggle to becoming a trusted voice in recovery support, mental health awareness, and community transformation.
In this episode, Darren breaks down how belief, discipline, and strategic habits help individuals overcome life?s toughest challenges ? whether addiction, career setbacks, or interpersonal breakdowns. He dives into how peers, accountability, and mindset shifts can redefine personal narrative, build resilience, and unlock authentic success. Whether you?re an entrepreneur, coach, mentor, or someone navigating personal growth, this conversation delivers actionable insights on influence, leadership, and sustainable life change.
Ross and Darren also explore modern approaches to intervention, breaking generational patterns, and building legacy through service and integrity. From social media influence to real-world impact, this episode connects purpose with practice and challenges listeners to pursue growth with intention. If you?re interested in self improvement, recovery stories, mindset strategy, and transformational leadership, this is one of the most motivating discussions on Going Public yet.
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This week on Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Austin Armstrong, founder of Socialty Pro and a leading voice in social media marketing, AI content creation, and digital brand growth. Austin breaks down how he built a powerful online presence by leveraging short-form video, artificial intelligence tools, and strategic personal branding to dominate platforms like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Austin shares his journey from traditional marketing into becoming a recognized authority in AI-powered social media growth. He explains how entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and business owners can use AI tools like ChatGPT, automation software, and content repurposing systems to scale their digital presence without burning out. If you're trying to grow your brand, generate leads, or build a scalable online business, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
Ross and Austin also dive deep into algorithm strategy, content monetization, organic reach vs paid ads, and how to turn followers into paying clients. Austin reveals the exact mindset shift required to win in today?s creator economy and why AI is not replacing marketers ? it?s empowering the ones who adapt.
Whether you're a business owner, startup founder, consultant, content creator, or sales professional looking to increase visibility and revenue online, this episode delivers practical strategies for building authority, growing your audience, and turning attention into income.
?? Topics Covered:
AI in marketing & content automation
Building a personal brand in 2026
Social media growth strategies that work
Turning followers into clients
Monetizing short-form video
Scaling a digital marketing agency
The future of AI-driven entrepreneurship
This is a must-watch conversation for anyone serious about winning in the digital marketing and online business space.
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In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross Mandell sits down with Carmelia Ray, an internationally recognized red carpet host, celebrity matchmaker, and media strategist whose career spans the Emmys, Academy Awards, Sundance Film Festival, TIFF, and major global tech conferences. Carmelia shares her journey from immigrating from the Philippines and growing up in Toronto?s housing projects to becoming a sought-after voice in media, branding, and elite relationship strategy.
The conversation dives deep into high-net-worth matchmaking, personal branding, and communication mastery, breaking down why top entrepreneurs and executives invest heavily in professional matchmaking and how shared values, alignment, and long-term vision drive lasting success. Carmelia also explains how her background in phone sales and relationship psychology shaped her ability to build trust, close deals, and create powerful human connections in business and life.
Ross and Carmelia also explore the future of media, brandcasting, and AI, including her work developing AI tools that streamline client onboarding while preserving empathy and authenticity. The episode touches on resilience, healing, therapy, and self-awareness?highlighting why communication, curiosity, and collaboration remain irreplaceable skills in an increasingly automated world.
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In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, host Ross Mandell sits down with Dan Sachkowsky (@_big_dan_official) ? seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and strategic thinker ? for an in-depth conversation about leadership under pressure, financial strategy, risk management, and building influence in rapidly shifting markets.
Dan shares his personal journey from early exposure to business and finance into becoming a highly sought-after advisor and strategist. Throughout this wide-ranging interview, Ross and Dan tackle the topics of decision-making at scale, creating strategic frameworks for sustainable growth, and how to navigate complex markets with discipline and clarity.
This episode breaks down:
What it really takes to lead in uncertain economic environments
How Dan evaluates risk and opportunity in business and finance
Why strategic confidence matters more than tactical knowledge alone
The role of influence, networking, and reputation in building durable advantage
Approaches to scaling teas, capital, and operations without losing agility
How personal discipline and mental models shape long-term performance
Dan also discusses how to think about capital allocation, building resilient organizations, and the psychology of high-stakes decision-making. Whether you?re an entrepreneur, investor, executive, or someone striving to lead with conviction, this episode delivers practical frameworks and perspectives you can use immediately.
?? Going Public with Ross Mandell features conversations with thought leaders, executives, and rule-breakers who redefine how business, strategy, influence, and power intersect ? and this episode with Dan Sachkowsky is no exception.
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