Beyond the Balance Sheet with Rich Wright Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:32:42 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529970 en-us © 2026 Beyond the Balance Sheet with Rich Wright yes e4b47ef3-03de-599e-b298-d47f82e90dad Richard Wright episodic false This podcast dives into the entrepreneurial journey, exploring how business owners got their start and navigate the highs and lows of building their company. Through candid conversations, each episode highlights two key successes and two significant mistakes, offering listeners valuable insights and lessons from real-world experiences.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Richard Wright https://storage.buzzsprout.com/utgz4o9vlhzuaw04t4t1k2bl4n8p?.jpg Beyond the Balance Sheet with Rich Wright https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529970 From the Boardroom to the Factory Floor: A Global Finance Journey with Jeff DeWeese From the Boardroom to the Factory Floor: A Global Finance Journey with Jeff DeWeese In this episode, Jeff DeWeese shares lessons learned from leading international operations, navigating high-profile litigation, helping businesses recover after Deepwater Horizon, and building ODL Services from startup to a successful exit.

If you're interested in leadership, business growth, entrepreneurship, and the habits that drive long-term success, you won't want to miss this conversation. 


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If you're interested in leadership, business growth, entrepreneurship, and the habits that drive long-term success, you won't want to miss this conversation. 


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]]> Richard Wright Buzzsprout-19636739 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0500 3733 1 9 full false Building more than Docks – The Dale's Marine Construction Legacy Building more than Docks – The Dale's Marine Construction Legacy In this episode, I sit down with Dale Hickman, owner of Dale's Marine Construction, to discuss an incredible journey filled with faith, hardship, perseverance, and leadership. From watching his father's business struggle and ultimately go bankrupt, to starting over with little more than determination and a commitment to restore his family's reputation, Dale shares the lessons that helped him build one of the Gulf Coast's most respected marine construction companies.

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]]> Richard Wright Buzzsprout-19437496 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0500 3937 1 9 full false Riding the Waves of Leadership: Mayor J B SCHLUTER Riding the Waves of Leadership: Mayor J B SCHLUTER What does it take to build a six‑decade business, serve your community, and still love what you do every day?

 JB Schluter—Mayor of Gulf Breeze and longtime owner of Innerlight Surf Shop—Shares and unpacks a remarkable journey that blends entrepreneurship, resilience, faith, and public service.

From surviving hurricanes, oil spills, and pandemics to scaling a family business alongside loved ones, JB shares hard‑earned lessons on leadership, owning real estate instead of renting your future, navigating adversity, and leaving a legacy that goes far beyond the balance sheet. It’s an honest, insightful conversation packed with Gulf Coast grit and timeless wisdom for business owners and community leaders alike.


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 JB Schluter—Mayor of Gulf Breeze and longtime owner of Innerlight Surf Shop—Shares and unpacks a remarkable journey that blends entrepreneurship, resilience, faith, and public service.

From surviving hurricanes, oil spills, and pandemics to scaling a family business alongside loved ones, JB shares hard‑earned lessons on leadership, owning real estate instead of renting your future, navigating adversity, and leaving a legacy that goes far beyond the balance sheet. It’s an honest, insightful conversation packed with Gulf Coast grit and timeless wisdom for business owners and community leaders alike.


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]]> Richard Wright Buzzsprout-19105143 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0500 2429 full false Failure, Fishing, and Finding the Right Game: A Founder’s Unusual Path Failure, Fishing, and Finding the Right Game: A Founder’s Unusual Path In this conversation, Keith English shares his unconventional journey from college baseball to successful entrepreneurship, navigating through various industries including telecom, lead generation, and healthcare communication. He discusses the challenges he faced, the lessons learned from his early career, and the importance of resilience and trusting the process. Keith also delves into his transition into sports investments, acquiring soccer teams, and the passion that drives him in this new venture. He emphasizes the significance of surrounding oneself with good people and maintaining high standards in business.


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]]> In this conversation, Keith English shares his unconventional journey from college baseball to successful entrepreneurship, navigating through various industries including telecom, lead generation, and healthcare communication. He discusses the challenges he faced, the lessons learned from his early career, and the importance of resilience and trusting the process. Keith also delves into his transition into sports investments, acquiring soccer teams, and the passion that drives him in this new venture. He emphasizes the significance of surrounding oneself with good people and maintaining high standards in business.


CRN is CRN202903-10558548 Financial Planner-Richard Wright of MassMutual is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC (www.sipc.org).: 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 3400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 613-2000. MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.  Local sales firms are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies. 

]]> Richard Wright Buzzsprout-18816569 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0500 4228 1 7 full false From the Sales Trenches to the War Rooms "Matt Miller's journey of leadership and impact" From the Sales Trenches to the War Rooms "Matt Miller's journey of leadership and impact" In todays episode we're diving into the incredible career of Matt Miller, Vice President of Sales at T.A. Barker and Assoc. Matt's story spans decades of leadership in industrial safety, tactical gear, and defense packaging solutions. From starting as a manufacture's rep to managing hundreds of millions in global sales. Matt has seen and shaped the evolution of critical industries. We'll explore his key successes, lessons learned, and the decisions that propelled him forward.

 

Financial Planner-Richard Wright of MassMutual is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC (www.sipc.org).: 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 3400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 613-2000. MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.  Local sales firms are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies.  CRN202812-9949078

 

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Financial Planner-Richard Wright of MassMutual is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC (www.sipc.org).: 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 3400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 613-2000. MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.  Local sales firms are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies.  CRN202812-9949078

 

]]> Richard Wright Buzzsprout-18371942 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600 4644 1 6 full false Mission in Motion: From Setbacks to 5-Star Success with Tripp Vlass Mission in Motion: From Setbacks to 5-Star Success with Tripp Vlass This episode explores the remarkable journey from a new struggling Physical Therapist to building one of the top-rated home health agencies in Florida. Through candid reflections on business pivots, personal challenges, and the power of resilience, Tripp reveals how he turned adversity into opportunity—growing his company from a modest startup to a multi-million dollar enterprise. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and anyone navigating the unpredictable waves of business ownership. 


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Financial Planner-Richard Wright of MassMutual is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC (www.sipc.org).: 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 3400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 613-2000. MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.  Local sales firms are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies.

]]> This episode explores the remarkable journey from a new struggling Physical Therapist to building one of the top-rated home health agencies in Florida. Through candid reflections on business pivots, personal challenges, and the power of resilience, Tripp reveals how he turned adversity into opportunity—growing his company from a modest startup to a multi-million dollar enterprise. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and anyone navigating the unpredictable waves of business ownership. 


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Financial Planner-Richard Wright of MassMutual is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC (www.sipc.org).: 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 3400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 613-2000. MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.  Local sales firms are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies.

]]> Richard Wright Buzzsprout-18165101 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600 3499 1 5 full false From Golf Courses to CPA Power Plays: The John Pharr Story From Golf Courses to CPA Power Plays: The John Pharr Story Today’s guest is someone who’s worn a lot of hats—entrepreneur, CPA, tech founder, real estate investor, pilot, and soon to be author. 

John Pharr joins us to talk about his journey after earning his CPA , to navigating the wild ride of being a Comptroller at a large golf course resort project where the developers ran out of funding -leading to a bankruptcy and buyout. He’s launched multiple businesses, built a portfolio of commercial and residential real estate, and uses his real-world business experience to help small business owners through his CPA practice. Oh—and he’s finishing up a book about money. This one’s packed with insight 


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John Pharr joins us to talk about his journey after earning his CPA , to navigating the wild ride of being a Comptroller at a large golf course resort project where the developers ran out of funding -leading to a bankruptcy and buyout. He’s launched multiple businesses, built a portfolio of commercial and residential real estate, and uses his real-world business experience to help small business owners through his CPA practice. Oh—and he’s finishing up a book about money. This one’s packed with insight 


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]]> Richard Wright Buzzsprout-18005227 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0500 2577 1 3 full false We explore the intersection of mental health, business, and purpose with Alyssa Warren We explore the intersection of mental health, business, and purpose with Alyssa Warren Today, we explore the intersection of mental health, business, and purpose. We have an incredible guest who is a true visionary in both the therapy room and the business world.

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 Financial Planner-Richard Wright of MassMutual is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC (www.sipc.org).: 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 3400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 613-2000. MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.  Local sales firms are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies.

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 Financial Planner-Richard Wright of MassMutual is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC (www.sipc.org).: 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 3400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 613-2000. MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.  Local sales firms are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies.

]]> Richard Wright Buzzsprout-17893432 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0500 1939 1 3 full false From Hawaii to Florida: A Journey of Resilience with Lopaka Robello From Hawaii to Florida: A Journey of Resilience with Lopaka Robello Summary

In this conversation, Lopaka Robello shares his inspiring journey from Hawaii to Florida, detailing his entrepreneurial ventures, including the founding of Aloha Screen Printing and navigating various business challenges. He discusses significant contracts, the impact of economic events like the BP oil spill and COVID-19, and the importance of community service. Lopaka reflects on lessons learned from partnerships and mistakes, emphasizing resilience and the legacy of family in business.

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Financial Planner-Richard Wright of MassMutual is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC (www.sipc.org).: 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 3400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 613-2000. MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.  Local sales firms are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies.

  



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In this conversation, Lopaka Robello shares his inspiring journey from Hawaii to Florida, detailing his entrepreneurial ventures, including the founding of Aloha Screen Printing and navigating various business challenges. He discusses significant contracts, the impact of economic events like the BP oil spill and COVID-19, and the importance of community service. Lopaka reflects on lessons learned from partnerships and mistakes, emphasizing resilience and the legacy of family in business.

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Financial Planner-Richard Wright of MassMutual is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC (www.sipc.org).: 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 3400 Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 613-2000. MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.  Local sales firms are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies.

  



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