In Episode 30 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel takes the show to the streets — literally.Standing in the middle of Times Square with a cardboard sign that reads, “Business Owner? Be on my podcast!”, Samuel spends 90 minutes interviewing complete strangers about their businesses, their growth challenges, and the realities of entrepreneurship.What follows is part experiment, part psychology lesson, and part crash course in rejection.From tutoring companies and residential remodelers…To freight networking agencies and barbers building clientele…To electricians, wrestling promoters, and even a knife-recycling startup idea in London…This episode captures raw, unfiltered conversations with real business owners navigating growth in real time.You’ll hear:- The most common growth obstacles entrepreneurs face-Why “just start” keeps coming up- The power of word of mouth- How family involvement accelerates growth- The reality of compliance, payroll, and overhead- And what it feels like to get rejected dozens of times in public :)This is entrepreneurship without the studio lighting. No prep. No polish. Just business owners sharing what they’re building — in the middle of one of the busiest intersections in the world.And maybe the biggest lesson?Rejection gets easier the more you lean into it.Learn more at https://killergrowth.com

In Episode 29 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Andy Brickley, owner of AJ Services and Lighthouse Drilling, for a deep dive into the realities of the Kansas oil field.
A fifth-generation oilfield operator, Andy shares how he started a pipe testing business straight out of high school, grew it through trial and error, and expanded into roustabout services, production ownership, and eventually drilling rigs. He breaks down how an oil well is drilled, completed, produced, and maintained—along with the hard lessons learned from equipment failures, volatile oil prices, and managing crews in one of the toughest industries in America.
The conversation covers:

• The full lifecycle of an oil well
• Why drilling is “the hardest way to make a buck”
• How global oil prices affect small operators
• The difference between Kansas fields and Texas horizontals
• Why production ownership is his real passion
• And the leadership philosophy behind AJ Services: Faith, Family, Finances

This episode is a masterclass in grit, long-term thinking, and building something durable in a boom-and-bust industry.
Learn more at https://killergrowth.com

In Episode 28 of the Killer Growth Podcast, Samuel sits down with Kristin Bogner of Learning Lab Wichita to explore one of the most important and debated topics in America today: how we educate our kids.
Kristin shares her journey from earning a journalism degree to teaching high school for 12 years, launching a healthy vending startup, and ultimately stepping into nonprofit leadership in the education innovation space. Now part of a first-of-its-kind learning hub in Wichita, Kristin helps support multiple education models—public school partnerships, private schools, homeschool groups, and microschools—all under one roof.
The conversation dives into:

• Why traditional education hasn’t changed in decades
• The rise of homeschool and hybrid models
• The impact of AI and technology on young brains
• Personalized learning vs. one-size-fits-all classrooms
• Public-private partnerships in education
• Why staying “in the room” with different perspectives matters

Kristin also reflects on entrepreneurship, mentorship, and how her late father’s influence shaped her approach to leadership and innovation.
This episode is a thoughtful, balanced look at the future of K–12 education and why innovation, flexibility, and community collaboration may be the key to helping the next generation thrive.
Learn more at https://killergrowth.com