Jose Rodriguez, known as The Credit Dude, is the founder of Got Credit?, a nationally trusted credit repair company established in 2010. Over the past 15 years, he has helped thousands of clients rebuild their credit, restore confidence, and achieve lasting financial stability.

A former Marine, Jose brings discipline, integrity, and focus to every client relationship. He guides clients through credit report analysis, disputes under the FCRA, and strategies to maintain strong credit beyond the repair process.

Today, his mission is to educate, repair, and build strong financial foundations. Trusted by realtors, lenders, and business leaders, Jose helps clients reach goals like buying homes, securing vehicles, and breaking cycles of financial stress—always applying the same discipline that shaped his early years in the Marines.

During the show we discuss:

• How Jose Rodriguez's Marine Corps experience shaped the discipline, integrity, and client-first values behind Got Credit?
• The step-by-step process Got Credit? uses to dispute inaccuracies under the FCRA
• How clients are coached to not only repair their credit but maintain it long after the process ends
• The types of negative credit items that can be corrected or removed with the right strategy
• How Got Credit? keeps clients informed, empowered, and educated throughout the repair journey
• How Jose balances automation with personal attention while scaling quality service
• How partnerships with realtors, lenders, and business leaders help clients prepare for major financial milestones

Resources:
https://www.gotcredit.com/

Rondi Lambeth is a nationally recognized financial strategist, award-winning TV and radio host, and bestselling author featured on ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX News, and NBC. As a leading expert in credit optimization, corporate structuring, tax strategy, and asset protection, he has helped tens of thousands of entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals reduce taxes, protect assets, and build long-term wealth. He is also a sought-after speaker who has shared his expertise on major stages, including Harvard.

Rondi began his career in service as a military member and 15-year firefighter, earning Firefighter of the Year in 1998 and responding to the Columbine tragedy. After losing his younger brother to financial stress, he committed himself to helping others avoid similar hardship through financial education and empowerment.

In 2007, he founded Fortress Credit Pro, helping clients eliminate over $50 million in debt and improve their financial standing. Today, through his elite concierge advisory and his School of Wealth podcast, Rondi equips people with proven strategies to maximize credit, minimize taxes, and protect their wealth.

During the show we discuss:

• Proven legal strategies to minimize taxes while protecting personal and business assets
• How entrepreneurs can reduce debt while improving cash flow and financial flexibility
• What elite-level concierge credit optimization looks like for high-net-worth individuals
• Foundational steps for building, protecting, and preserving a long-term financial legacy
• The importance of proper corporate structure in reducing liability and tax exposure
• Why mentorship accelerates smarter wealth decisions for entrepreneurs and investors
• How the School of Wealth podcast educates listeners on legal tax strategies, asset protection, and financial intelligence

Resources:
https://rondilambeth.com/
https://winningthetaxgame.com/

Mark Schaefer is a globally recognized keynote speaker, business consultant, and bestselling author known for his leadership in modern marketing and digital strategy. With over 30 years of experience in sales, PR, and marketing, he leads Schaefer Marketing Solutions and writes the acclaimed blog {grow}, consistently ranked among the world's top marketing blogs.

A respected academic and practitioner, Mark holds advanced degrees in marketing and organizational development, teaches in the graduate program at Rutgers University, holds seven patents, and studied under Peter Drucker, the founder of modern management. He is a highly sought-after speaker, presenting at major events worldwide and advising organizations from startups to global brands like Adidas, Pfizer, and the U.S. Air Force.

Mark is the bestselling author of ten influential books, including Marketing Rebellion, KNOWN, The Content Code, Belonging to the Brand, and his most recent How AI Changes Your Customers. His work is used as teaching material at universities globally, and he co-hosts The Marketing Companion, a top-ranked marketing podcast with over 1.5 million downloads, while contributing regularly to leading media outlets such as Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.

During the show we discuss:

• The most significant ways AI is reshaping organizations, workflows, and decision-making
• How AI is expected to impact humanity, work, and society over the next decade
• Why AI is rapidly changing how people learn, process information, and make decisions
• The rise of AI as a primary source of emotional support and guidance
• How businesses can make customers feel valued and human in an AI-driven world
• Why brands must now optimize for AI—not just end users
• What truly matters (and what no longer does) when communicating in the age of AI

Resources:
https://businessesgrow.com/

Dave Cousins is an automation strategist and entrepreneur known for helping business owners scale with systems instead of burnout. After leaving the Navy, he discovered that entrepreneurship came with no roadmap—just uncertainty, setbacks, and the realization that hard work alone couldn't build a sustainable business.

His breakthrough came when he shifted from doing everything manually to building automated, scalable processes. Since then, he has developed proven frameworks that have helped multiple entrepreneurs cross the $1M mark—systems shaped by real experience, constant refinement, and results, not theory.

Michael Drake — known online as "Mr. Drake Visions" — is the co-founder of The Credit Team and the creator behind the Credit CEO channel, where he breaks down financial traps, bad advice, and real-world credit strategies in a way people can finally understand.

During the show we discuss:

• How Dave Cousins and Michael Drake scaled audiences and businesses using systems instead of burnout
• The strategies behind growing a YouTube channel to hundreds of thousands of subscribers
• Common myths and overlooked tactics that dramatically impact consumer credit outcomes
• How to launch and structure a profitable credit repair business
• The role of automation and AI in scaling operations and improving client results
• Fast-track strategies for landing the first 50 paying clients
• Proven ways to monetize credit education, tools, and community to reach seven figures

Resources:

https://thecreditteam.org/

https://www.skool.com/credit-ceo/about?ref=dec9fbccb5104ec3a732e4f33d9ed556

Bill Fairman is a best-selling author, national speaker, and seasoned entrepreneur with 30+ years in private lending and real estate. A longtime AAPL member featured in multiple industry publications, he co-authored Drive to Success and believes strong relationships and learning from mistakes are the foundation of lasting success.

As Co-Founder of Carolina Capital, Bill helps professionals preserve and grow their wealth through real estate–backed private lending. With over 11 years of strong fund performance and long-term investor loyalty, his firm is known for capital preservation, consistent returns, and transparent management. He works with accredited investors, high-net-worth individuals, and financial professionals.

Recognizing that many rely too heavily on the stock market and want passive diversification, Bill offers a proven, hands-off approach to real estate investing. His mission is to help clients build stable, long-term financial legacies, and he welcomes investors to connect and explore the opportunities available through Carolina Capital.

During the show we discuss:

• The types of real estate investment loans Carolina Capital offers, including fix-and-flip, construction, and multifamily financing
• How hard money and private lending work for real estate investors
• Why private lending often outperforms traditional banks for speed, flexibility, and deal execution
• Qualification requirements and what lenders evaluate when approving investment loans
• How fast closings and financing up to 100% of purchase and rehab costs help investors scale
• Key risks real estate investors face and how Carolina Capital helps mitigate them
• The value of partnering with an experienced lender that provides guidance beyond capital

Resources:
https:/billfairman.com
https://carolina.fund/

Dr. John Prudhont (Dr. J.) is a seasoned financial executive, business broker, and educator with more than 40 years of experience across financial services, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions. Raised in East Los Angeles by middle-class parents, Dr. J. built his career from the ground up, holding leadership roles with major institutions including Norwest Mortgage, Lomas Mortgage USA, and 1st Nationwide Bank. He is the co-founder of multiple real estate, finance, and M&A firms and currently leads The Business Brokers Inc. in California and Nevada, advising main street to middle-market companies on exits, valuations, deal structure, and negotiations. And he currently serves Head of Strategic Alliances at Credit Suite Inc.

Dr. J. also served as Treasurer of Nye County, Nevada, where he managed and grew a $130M+ public investment portfolio. An accomplished academic, he has taught economics and management at the university level. He holds a DBA in Financial Management, an MBA in Finance, and multiple real estate and business broker licenses. Dr. J. lives in Las Vegas with his wife and business partner, Eileen, and their family.

During the show we discuss:

• What continues to draw Dr. J. back to financial services and his passion for business credit education
• The role business credit plays in helping companies qualify for cards, loans, and growth capital
• Why business credit still carries risk—and how to structure businesses properly to protect assets
• Common misconceptions about debt and why strategic leverage can accelerate business growth
• Overlooked structural elements that determine financing approval, limits, and terms
• Funding options many borrowers qualify for even when they believe they don't
• Where entrepreneurs can learn to properly set up business credit and access financing with confidence

Resources:

www.creditsuite.com/blueprint

Brandon Elliott is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and credit expert whose journey is a powerful testament to perseverance, faith, and resilience. After surviving a life-altering explosion that burned 40% of his body and facing house arrest, Brandon chose a new path—one rooted in purpose and growth. Starting from the bottom, he worked multiple jobs while educating himself relentlessly through books, podcasts, seminars, and hands-on experience.

In 2015, Brandon purchased his first rental property, and within a year he scaled to 10 income-producing properties—allowing him to quit his jobs and achieve financial freedom. Credit was the tool that made it possible.

Today, Brandon is the founder of Credit Counsel Elite, a community-driven education platform helping others leverage credit to access six figures in funding, build wealth, and create generational freedom. His story has earned recognition, including being featured in Yahoo Finance's Top 100.

During the show we discuss:

• The personal turning point that led from rock bottom to building Credit Counsel Elite
• Why credit—not cash—is one of the fastest and most overlooked paths to wealth creation
• How Credit Counsel Elite differs from traditional credit repair companies
• A breakdown of the 4-step system: Educate, Fix, Build, and Leverage
• How fixing credit errors and building strong profiles improves approval odds for high-limit, low-interest funding
• How members access six figures in funding at 0% interest through strategic credit stacking
• Why education, systems, and community are essential for creating generational wealth

Resources:

https://creditcounselelite.com/
https://cceevents.live/Bootcamp

Rod Khleif is the host of the world's #1 commercial real estate podcast, Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing, with over 20 million downloads. A best-selling author, speaker, and multifamily investor for more than 40 years, Rod has owned and managed over 2,000 properties and currently owns thousands of apartment units across multiple states. His training programs have helped thousands of investors build cash-flowing portfolios and achieve financial freedom.

An immigrant from Holland who started with very little, Rod discovered real estate's potential early and went on to build a career grounded in resilience, discipline, and proven strategy. His students have acquired more than 260,000 multifamily units and raised hundreds of millions in capital, using the systems and mindset principles Rod is known for teaching.

Rod's mission is to help people create generational wealth through safe, scalable, recession-resilient multifamily investing. Through his bootcamps, coaching, and free educational platforms, he provides clear guidance for new and experienced investors. Learn more or connect at RodsLinks.com or RodKhleif.com/Connect.

During the show we discuss:

• What inspired Rod Khleif to launch Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing and grow it into the world's #1 commercial real estate podcast
• Why multifamily real estate is Rod's top vehicle for building long-term wealth, freedom, and legacy
• How Rod's journey from immigrant to industry leader shaped his mindset-first approach to investing
• The critical mindset shifts required to scale from zero to thousands of units
• Why mentorship, systems, and community dramatically accelerate investor success
• How Rod teaches ethical capital raising, syndication structure, and deal protection
• Key lessons learned from owning and managing over 2,000 properties—and guiding students to massive results

Resources:
https://rodslinks.com
https://rodkhleif.com/