DeAngelo Watson got fired from his corporate job and turned his side hustle into a business funding company with a team of 10 and $20M+ deployed to small business owners.

But it wasn't clean. He tried trucking, e-commerce, car rentals. He bought a Chicago quadplex that became a disaster with squatters and vandalism. And he spent years stuck at the same revenue because he was afraid of the responsibility that came with growth.

In this conversation, DeAngelo shares what "locked in" really means, why the funding space isn't dead, and the inner work that finally unlocked his next level.

Find DeAngelo: @ello_theplug | ffbenterprises.com

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Actor Myles Bullock grew up in South Central LA, went to school alongside the children of Denzel Washington, and stumbled into acting through a single college play that changed his life. Since then, he's built one of the most impressive resumes in Hollywood: Slick on BMF, Renzo in White Men Can't Jump, Willie Black across all 8 episodes of Peacock's Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist alongside Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle, Taraji P. Henson, and Terrence Howard, and now a series regular on the new Prison Break on Hulu. In this conversation, he gets honest about the reality between the credits: the 100-300 audition rejections for every booking, why only 1-2% of actors can sustain a living, why he's turned down roles that didn't align with his integrity, and why the biggest mistake we make is not giving ourselves permission to dream.

Follow Myles: @mylesbullock.be | In Good Company is hosted by Jeremy McKellar. New episodes weekly. 🔗 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@InGoodConnects🔗 Full episodes & guest profiles: InGoodConnects.com🔗 More from Jerm: JeremyMcKellar.com

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Dev The Somm went from the shipping department at Wally’s Wine and Spirits in Beverly Hills to Wine Spectator, NBC’s Grand Crew, and a hip-hop music video with Cedric the Entertainer. In this episode, he shares the origin story behind his 15-year journey in wine, what it was like being in rooms with Jay-Z and Drake, why the wine industry needs to stop blaming Gen Z, and why the biggest mistake we make is thinking we have time. Connect with Dev: Instagram: @devthesomm Spotify: “Wine, Wine, Wine” by Dev The Somm Website: devthesomm.com—In Good Company is hosted by Jeremy McKellar. New episodes weekly. 🔗 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@InGoodConnects🔗 Full episodes & guest profiles: InGoodConnects.com🔗 More from Jerm: JeremyMcKellar.com

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Great conversation with two of Charlotte's premier dentists.

Dr. Lauren Rennick Lockhart and Dr. Lindsey Rennick Salone are identical twin sisters and co-founders of Dual Image Dentistry and Orthodontics. Three practices across Charlotte. Over 130K followers online as The Twintists. And a story that starts with a family where healthcare was the only language spoken at the dinner table.

We talked about their path from UNC-Chapel Hill to opening their own practices, what it's really like running a business with your twin, how they built a content platform that actually connects with people, and why representation in dentistry still matters. They also told us about winning Family Feud with Steve Harvey, and yes, they had a strategy.

Connect with The Twintists: Instagram: @thetwintists_ TikTok: @thetwintists Website: dualimagesmiles.com

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Wine isn't about knowing the right answers — it's about being curious enough to ask the questions.

Chasity Cooper is a Wine Culture Expert, award-winning journalist, published author, and 2024 Wine Enthusiast Future 40 Tastemaker. She's written for over 30 publications including Wine Enthusiast, Food & Wine, and the Chicago Tribune — and she built the whole thing from a study abroad trip in Madrid and a part-time gig at a wine shop in D.C.

In this conversation, we get into:

• How Olivia Pope on Scandal gave her permission to explore wine
• The wine shop tasting note that changed everything
• Moving to New York with no job offer — and why it was the best decision she ever made
• What's really happening in the wine industry right now (tariffs, declining consumption, and what's next)
• Why she chose "Wine Culture Expert" over sommelier or critic
• Pairing deep dish pizza and Italian beef with wine for the Chicago Tribune
• Building real community through wine walks in Chicago
• The one question she'd ask the world

Connect with Chasity:

• Instagram: @bychasitycooper
• Website: chasitycooper.com
• Substack: Palette Cleanser
• Book: Wine Convo Generator (Chronicle Books)

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"Picking one lane" is career advice that's officially expired.

Alton Peques is in Product at LinkedIn while running Nexus Commerce AND leading product at Forefront. We've been friends since before he even got to Carolina—I was one of his counselors in high school. Watching his journey has been incredible.

In this conversation, we get into:

- Why AI is collapsing traditional career paths

- The multi-hyphenate mindset (and why you probably already have it)

- Managing multiple ventures without burning out

- The question that reveals more about someone than any job title

Connect with Alton:

- Instagram: @altonpeques

- Nexus Commerce: nexuscommerce.co

- Forefront: forefrontatl.com

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In Good Company is hosted by Jeremy McKellar. New episodes weekly.

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