This conversation is a masterclass in sales...and in resilience.

Mike’s sales career started early, helping his dad sell boats at the Chicago Boat Show. In the dead of winter, with snow on the ground, he volunteered simply to help his dad - and still outsold the full-time sales representatives. That momentum never stopped.

What’s his edge?
He builds real relationships.
He sells with urgency.
He shows up disciplined and consistent - EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
He never makes excuses when it comes to closing sales.

When Mike left a secure, successful sales role to start LionHeart with his partners, he bet on himself. He also felt the weight of being the company’s only salesperson, carrying the pressure of providing for his family while building something from the ground up. The pressure was real, but quitting was never an option.

If you lead sales, build teams, or are considering betting on yourself, this episode is one you don’t want to miss.

Welcome to Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey Micro Podcast. These short, but sweet (and definitely informative) podcasts will feature the Reverie team diving into strategies, insights, and best practices that help founder-led businesses grow and thrive.

At Reverie, we believe every business has its own unique journey, and along the way, there are lessons, tools, and ideas that can make a real difference. Join us as we share practical tips and thoughtful conversations designed to help you create impact and momentum in your business.

This episode's topic: From Founders to Leaders. We're diving into the biggest transformation a business owner will ever go through - the shift from founder to leader. We discuss how it's possible to learn to let go without sacrificing quality, and how important having effective systems & processes is during this transformation.

Welcome to Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey Micro Podcast. These short, but sweet (and definitely informative) podcasts will feature the Reverie team diving into strategies, insights, and best practices that help founder-led businesses grow and thrive.

At Reverie, we believe every business has its own unique journey, and along the way, there are lessons, tools, and ideas that can make a real difference. Join us as we share practical tips and thoughtful conversations designed to help you create impact and momentum in your business.

This episode's topic: The Power of Visibility. We're diving into why every growing business eventually loses clarity. We'll discuss what clarity actually means, why it gets lost, and how easy it is to get back.

A new episode of Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur’s Journey is live - and this one is all about family at the heart of a business. ❤️

Advantage Trailer began 36 years ago when the first-generation owner gathered his family and asked one big question: What business should we build together? Today, the second generation, his two daughters, proudly carry that legacy forward.

Now, decisions are made by a team of four, guided intentionally by the company’s core values as they expand, innovate, and shape the future. And in their office hangs a powerful symbol: their father’s steering wheel from his boat. Fresh paint may be on the walls, but that steering wheel grounds them - reminding everyone where the journey began and connecting two generations of leadership.

Tune in to hear their inspiring story of legacy, values, and growth. 🎙️✨

Welcome to Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey Micro Podcast. These short, but sweet (and definitely informative) podcasts will feature the Reverie team diving into strategies, insights, and best practices that help founder-led businesses grow and thrive.

At Reverie, we believe every business has its own unique journey, and along the way, there are lessons, tools, and ideas that can make a real difference. Join us as we share practical tips and thoughtful conversations designed to help you create impact and momentum in your business.

This episode's topic: The Reverie Difference. We're diving into the heart of Reverie. Why we exist. What we mean when we sayThe Future is Fearless. Plus, we're discussing how our hands-on approach actually works with the founders and family-owned businesses we serve.

This month, we’re sharing the story of Albert Bramante, Founder & CEO of Bramante Artists, a New York–based talent agency built on courage, trust, and the belief in doing what you love.

With a PhD in clinical psychology, Albert never planned to become a talent agent - let alone start his own agency. But after exploring acting in the early 2000s, he discovered a true passion for supporting and advocating for performers. Despite never working for another agency, he took a leap of faith and built his own.

His secret? Staying present, focusing on the moment, and building authentic relationships in an industry known for its competition.

Albert’s story is a reminder that success often comes from betting on yourself and finding fulfillment in the work you love.

🎧 Tune in now to hear his inspiring journey!

Welcome to Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey Micro Podcast. These short, but sweet (and definitely informative) podcasts will feature the Reverie team diving into strategies, insights, and best practices that help founder-led businesses grow and thrive.

At Reverie, we believe every business has its own unique journey, and along the way, there are lessons, tools, and ideas that can make a real difference. Join us as we share practical tips and thoughtful conversations designed to help you create impact and momentum in your business.

This episode's topic: The Business Checkup by Reverie - a 20-question assessment built exclusively for business owners like you, delivering a high-level look at the health of your business. It will help business owners identify strengths, highlight opportunities, and spark the kind of clarity that helps continue to build the legacy you’ve worked so hard to create.

This episode, we sit down with Ashley Cullins, New York Times best-selling author of "Your Favorite Scary Movie" and a lifelong Scream superfan. What started as a pitch to The Hollywood Reporter turned into two published articles, an unexpected email from a literary agent, and eventually, the book she always knew she was meant to write.

Ashley opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD later in life, the courage it took to ask the so-called “stupid questions,” and how she wrote her book proposal during maternity leave with her first son. Her story is one of resilience, trust, and proving that dreams really can come true.

This conversation is about facing fear head-on and betting on yourself. You won’t want to miss it.