In this episode of the Founder’s Club Podcast, host Dez DeCosta sits down with Romel Ambarchyan, Managing Partner and co-founder of RA & Associates, a powerhouse personal injury law firm proving that personal attention and major results can go hand in hand. Romel shares how his family-owned firm has secured multi-million dollar settlements, including a recent $2.4 million case, by treating every client like they’re the only one. He opens up about leadership, growth, and the strategy behind delivering big wins.

Learn more at https://www.raandassociates.com

In this episode of the Founders Club Podcast, host Dez DeCosta sits down with attorney and author Kent Heckenlively to explore big questions at the intersection of science, policy, and public discourse. Kent’s work has stirred conversation and controversy — and in this conversation he pulls back the curtain on his journey, the research that drives his convictions, and the tension between consensus and dissent in today’s world.

They dive into key ideas from his writing, unpack the risks and rewards of challenging dominant narratives, and discuss how we navigate complexity when there’s no single “right” answer. You’ll come away with sharper critical thinking tools, a deeper understanding of controversy in science, and fresh perspectives on how we talk about uncertainty.

To learn more about Kent’s work, visit kentheckenlivelybooks.com.

In this conversation with Dez DeCosta, Andy takes us from his roots in Germany’s Black Forest to years in Berlin, a hard left turn to remote Alaska, and finally to the bright lights of the Vegas Strip. We get into how place shapes perspective, why humor is a powerful lens for insight, and the invisible rules that govern the choices we make when we “play the game.”

What we cover:
• Early influences from the Black Forest and how they shaped the tone of the book
• Berlin to Alaska to Las Vegas, and the turning points that made Andy a storyteller
• “Social misdemeanors,” favorite mishaps, and the lessons that stuck
• How to balance humor and heart so readers laugh and reflect
• Who Andy writes for, what he would tell his younger self, and what is next

Grab the book and connect with Andy: andysbook.com

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