On this episode of In Between Sips, Ryan sits down with Dominic Bartola, Entrepreneur among many other things, and co-founder of Uncommon Spirits for a conversation that hits way harder than what’s in the glass.

Dominic opens up about growing up in Ohio born with no hearing, learning resilience through sports, and the role his father played in pushing him into uncomfortable rooms that shaped his confidence. He shares the decision to get cochlear implants later in life and what it meant to truly hear his daughter sing for the first time.

From hustling through college at The Ohio State University, to being pulled into the future of AI tech before it was mainstream, to landing in Phoenix after a marathon trip that changed everything, Dominic’s story is packed with defining moments. The episode also dives into his work in nonprofit fundraising, his leadership in AI and startups, and the unexpected rabbit hole that led him into the whiskey world which eventually led to building a spirits brand rooted in craft, community, and charity.

Pour a glass! This one’s about resilience, reinvention, and building a life that serves more than just yourself.

In this episode of In Between Sips, Ryan sits down with Pastor Steve for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about faith, leadership, entrepreneurship, and obedience.

From bartending his way through college to owning multiple businesses, walking away from financial success, and eventually planting a church from the ground up in Arizona, Pastor Steve shares the defining moments that shaped his life and calling. Together, they explore what it really means to take risks, listen for God’s voice, and build something meaningful whether that’s a business, a church, or a life.

Equal parts reflective, humorous, and deeply real, this conversation is about more than success. It’s about calling, sacrifice, and doing the work in between sips.

In this episode, we sit down with Ceiphers Olweya, owner of All The Way Up Promo, to unpack a powerful journey that spans continents, cultures, and careers. From being born in Kenya, immigrating to the U.S., navigating identity and adversity as a teenager, to ultimately building a purpose-driven business rooted in service and integrity, this conversation goes deep.

This episode is for entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who believe success isn’t just about profit, but about people, purpose, and doing things the right way.

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Brandon Nash of Nash Power Sports joins the show to share how he turned a childhood surrounded by jet skis and dirt bikes into a multi-location, multi-state dealership. We dive into the wild world of side-by-sides, the impact of COVID demand whiplash, and how his team had to relearn the art of selling after years of simply taking orders.

Brandon also opens up about leadership lessons from running a 150+ person company in separate markets, why empathy and communication matter more than ever, and how to keep turnover low in a fast-moving, seasonal industry.

Plus, we talk creative marketing! From the hilarious “Can You Spot a Good Deal?” and “Vote for Nash, Vote for Fun” campaigns to the legendary Pink Floyd “Dark Side of the Moon” UTV build that literally glows at night. This episode blends business, marketing, and a lot of horsepower. Perfect for anyone who loves entrepreneurship, creativity, and a good set of wheels.

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Instagram: @nashpowersports
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TikTok: @nashtyrulz

In this episode, we sit down with Bobby Boeyink, Physical Therapist, endurance coach, business owner, and quietly competitive human being who somehow went from college football to singing in a barbershop quartet to launching Cadence Physical Therapy.

We talk about the injuries that shaped him, the moment he knew he wanted to be a physical therapist, and the actual moment that pushed him off the cliff into entrepreneurship. Bobby opens up about the early grind of building a cash-based practice, why he refused to let insurance companies dictate how he treats patients, and what he learned from the bike crashes, bonks, and “I probably shouldn’t be doing this” moments that come with endurance sports.

Whether you're a business owner, an athlete, or someone who’s simply trying to figure out the next right step, Bobby’s story is one of humility, grit, and trusting the process even when the schedule is empty and the rent is due.

In this episode of In Between Sips, we sit down with the founder of Marsupial Gear—a company that went from crude prototypes and parking lot “gear deals” to a 10-year-old manufacturing powerhouse with 85 employees. We dive into the untold parts of the journey: shadow bans, sewing facilities collapsing, wiring money to China for magnets (cause that will go well), life savings gambled on a prototype, and the family sacrifices it took to build something real. This is a story about grit, consistency, and refusing to quit. It’s about late nights, small wins, and showing up day after day until a side hustle became a machine.

Ben didn’t start out as a “bug boss.” His career began in high-stress investment management—until the pull for freedom pushed him to build Arizona’s top pest control company.

In this episode of In Between Sips:
-Starting a business in your 30s and why you should go now
-Building a company with your spouse (and surviving the “I quit” moments)
-COVID hiring chaos and keeping culture strong
-Private equity’s hidden threat to small business
-The strangest and scariest pest encounters

From Eagle Scout bar stories to battling billion-dollar competitors, this episode delivers laughs, lessons, and the raw reality of entrepreneurship.

What happens when a man who's lost it all decides to rebuild—not with pride, but with purpose? In this gripping episode, James pulls no punches as he shares his real story: from running a nationally syndicated political radio show, to battling deep addiction, to becoming a leader at Century 21 and a deacon in the Anglican church. This is a masterclass in grit, grace, and what it truly means to serve first. If you're looking for hope, leadership lessons, and the kind of wisdom only forged through fire—pull up a chair. This one’s different.