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2025 GUEST | EPISODE 127

Chris Miles

Chris Miles is widely recognized as the Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor known for helping high-income earners break free from the grind and achieve financial freedom—without relying on Wall Street. Having retired twice by the age of 39, he has guided clients in uncovering over $300 million in hidden cash flow. 


As the founder of Money Ripples and host of the Money Ripples Podcast, Chris has been featured in major platforms including CNN Money, BiggerPockets, and Entrepreneurs on Fire. His mission is to empower professionals to take control of their finances, build lasting wealth, and live life on their own terms. 

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2025 GUEST | EPISODE 126

Walter Sabrin

Walter Sabrin is recognized as a dynamic Chief Talent Officer known for his innovative approach to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent. With a strong foundation in human capital leadership and a background as a former professional tennis player, he brings a distinctive combination of strategic insight and people-centered leadership to the modern workplace. 


Renowned for fostering inclusive cultures, driving organizational transformation, and aligning talent strategies with business goals, Walter works alongside leaders such as Guillermo Perez-Calva and Alex Campos to advance progressive HR practices. Beyond his executive role, he is a respected thought leader on leadership development, employee experience, and the future of work, continuing to inspire both peers and emerging HR professionals alike. 

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2025 GUEST | EPISODE 125

Swire Ho

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Swire Ho immigrated to Los Angeles in 1996. A proud Asian American fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, he is known for his expertise in project management, creative problem-solving, and business communication.


Swire Ho has received the SCORE Award for Small Business Success, was named Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year, and recognized in 2023 as one of the #online18 best promo pros on social media. He has also shared his insights on promotional products in more than 100 podcasts.

Outside of business, Swire Ho is a certified SFG1 kettlebell instructor with #strongfirst and holds multiple government certifications, including LSBE, WBE, DBE, MBE, and SBE.

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2025 GUEST | EPISODE 124

Anastasia Ristovska

Anastasia Ristovska is the founder of Books At Ease and NextGeneration, two companies dedicated to simplifying accounting for businesses and empowering accountants in the U.S. market. With over 17 years of experience in finance, an MBA, and a background in leading international teams, she has helped digital businesses gain financial clarity and trained more than 100 professionals in U.S. accounting and QuickBooks Online. 

Through her work, Anastasia combines expertise and mentorship to equip both business owners and accountants with the knowledge and tools needed for long-term success. 

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2025 GUEST | EPISODE 123

Megan Schwan

Megan Schwan is the CEO and Founder of Sidekick Accounting Services, a national virtual accounting firm dedicated to changing the statistic that 8 out of 10 small businesses fail. For more than a decade, she and her team have educated thousands of business owners on accounting and taxes, helping them build sustainable and successful businesses.


With over 20 years of experience in the accounting industry, 

Megan has witnessed both the red flags and triumphs of countless businesses. She is a Certified Profit First Professional, a Business Scaling Expert, and a seasoned entrepreneur. In addition to leading her firm, she is a sought-after trainer for small business organizations across the country.


Megan’s personal experience and deep expertise give her a unique advantage in guiding business owners toward creating profitable ventures that provide for their families, strengthen their communities, and secure their futures.

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2025 GUEST | EPISODE 122

Brandon Barnum

Brandom Banum is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology innovator with a proven track record in building referral-based businesses and global networks. Starting as a single father in 1997, he pioneered the use of online platforms to feature real estate property listings in partnership with Realtors. Mastering the art and science of referrals, Brandom rapidly scaled his income from $20,000 to $200,000 in just 18 months.


Over the course of his career, he has closed more than $500 million in transactions by referral and founded multiple local and online referral platforms, connecting over 5 million members across 195 countries. His work continues to spotlight the power of relationships, partnerships, and ecosystems in driving sustainable business growth.

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2025 GUEST | EPISODE 121

Leonard Fom

Leonard Fom is a seasoned finance and change professional with over 20 years of experience working with global multinationals such as Mastercard, HSBC, Johnson & Johnson, and Big Four consulting firms. Known as “The Chief Value Officer,” he has a proven record of building teams, scaling businesses, and transforming operations through strategy, finance, leadership, and data analytics.


One of Leonard’s career highlights includes leading a £400 million divestment carve-out to create Sainsbury’s Bank. He is also the founder of FinOps Squad, a fast-growing creative fractional CFO agency helping startups, scale-ups, and SMEs grow with purpose. FinOps Squad is redefining finance by humanizing it—blending creativity, culture, and community to build lasting value.

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october 10, 2025

Protect What Matters Most: Time, People & Profit | EP 121

In this episode, we’re joined by Leonard Fom, “The Chief Value Officer”,  to unpack how founders and leaders can protect what matters most: their time, their people, and their profit.  With over 20 years of experience working with global powerhouses like Mastercard, HSBC, and Johnson & Johnson, Leonard brings bold insights on scaling with purpose and transforming operations through strategy, finance, and leadership.  


As the founder of FinOps Squad, he’s redefining finance by blending creativity, culture, and community to build lasting value. 💡  Don’t miss this powerful conversation — join us LIVE and learn how to protect your profit and lead with purpose! 

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