Episodes

In this episode of Bullseye Breakdown , host Dustin Weaver chats with Robert Burnett , Director of Startup Banking at Grasshopper Bank . Together, they explore the real-world challenges of startup funding , how to find the right banking partners , and the hard-won truths about scaling a business . 👉 Here’s what you’ll hear: ✅ Why most startup pitches fall flat and how to fix them ✅ The 3 ways to fund your business: venture capital , bank loans , or bootstrapping ✅ The ...

In this episode of Bullseye Breakdown , Ezra Menaged — CEO of HomeTalk and a key leader at VerticalScope — shares the raw, behind-the-scenes story of saving a digital platform on the brink. ⚡ A $200K/month revenue collapse. ⚡ COVID-19 gut-punch. ⚡ Layoffs, pivots, and a complete reinvention. Ezra didn’t just survive — he led a turnaround that turned HomeTalk into a thriving newsletter-first business . If you're building, scaling, or navigating chaos, this one’s for you. 🎯 What we cover:...

This week on Bullseye Breakdown , we’re joined by Tim Stewart—former touring pro and co-founder of Golf House Academy , a game-changing indoor golf facility in Atlanta. We dive into: What it’s really like chasing the pro golf dream The moment Tim knew he had to pivot How Golf House Academy scaled from a backyard setup to an 8,000 sq ft operation Why 3D tech might change golf coaching forever Tim’s best (and worst) advice for entrepreneurs If you’ve ever faced a pivot in your business ...

What if cancer could be treated using your own supercharged immune cells? In this episode of Bullseye Breakdown , host Dustin Weaver sits down with Brian Feth , CEO of Xcellbio , to unpack the future of cancer treatment through immune cell therapy , AI-driven potency testing , and scalable biotech manufacturing . We cover: How CAR-T therapies are shifting from “last resort” to front-line treatment Why scaling biotech is like surgery — not software How AI and impedance readers ...

What happens when you lose your job and bet everything on building something better? Dave Shine, CEO and co-founder of dBMEDx, joins Bullseye Breakdown to share the raw, honest story of how a medtech startup bootstrapped its way to disrupting hospitals across the country.We talk about building in obscurity, surviving a brutal sales cycle, competing with industry giants, and leading with empathy. Dave breaks down how they built a fully automatic bladder scanner that’s transforming post-op care—an...

From the streets of the Bronx to the shelves of the Grammys, Tony Vitale’s journey is anything but typical. Now the CEO of Vertical Grooves, he’s taken a floundering company and built a design-forward audio brand that’s redefining how we see—and hear—vinyl. In this episode, Tony and I dive deep into: Why vinyl is more than nostalgia—it’s a movement The tough calls behind scaling a product with soul Avoiding the biggest mistake in manufacturing How to create something people love, not just l...

What happens when you lose control of your own company… then come back and build it stronger than ever?In this episode, Dorian Ayres, founder of DYLN, opens up about the personal tragedy that sparked his journey, the battle to protect a patented hydration product, and the bold pivot that saved the company after getting pushed out by his own investor. We cover: The loss of his brother Dylan and how it inspired the brand 💧 Engineering a patented bottle that enhances hydration The manufacturing...

🎯 Fractional CFOs, Scaling Smart, and the Poker Mindset | Kyle Smith – Bullseye BreakdownEver feel like you’re making business decisions in the dark?In this episode of Bullseye Breakdown, I sit down with Kyle Smith, co-founder and managing partner of Strata Cloud Accountants, to break down the real financial moves behind healthy, scalable businesses.Kyle’s story is wild: professional poker player turned CPA turned fractional CFO. Now he and his team are helping founders step out of the weeds, ta...

How do you rebuild a multi-million-dollar business after losing 80% of your revenue overnight?CEO Michael Lindsey did just that—and came back stronger.In this episode of Bullseye Breakdown, Michael shares how he evolved Lindsey’s Office Furniture through fast decision-making, smarter systems, and the strategic use of AI. From navigating imposter syndrome to building SOPs that actually stick, this episode is packed with hard-earned lessons for entrepreneurs, operators, and team builders alike.🎯 W...

What does it take to scale a logistics company from your spare bedroom to $25M+ in revenue? Brent Staton, co-founder and CEO of RS Group, joins host Dustin Weaver for a deep dive into what it really takes to build, scale, and lead in one of the toughest industries out there. From surviving the 2009 recession to managing 230,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, Brent unpacks the mindset, systems, and people-first culture that took him from cold-calling in a headset to running a nationally recognized ...

Feeling trapped in the business you built? More hours, more stress, less freedom?In this episode of Bullseye Breakdown, I sit down with Josh Biro, founder of the Yogapreneur Collective, to discuss how business owners get stuck in the Cycle of Sacrifice—and, more importantly, how to break free.Josh has worked with hundreds of wellness entrepreneurs to reclaim control, scale smarter, and build businesses that actually serve their life goals. This is a must-watch for anyone who feels like their bus...

If 12% of global construction switched to bamboo-based materials, we could cut 1/3 of ALL human carbon emissions—every single year. Sound impossible? David Sands, founder of Rizome Bamboo and Bamboo Living, is proving it’s not only possible—it’s already happening.In This Episode of The Bullseye Breakdown, You’ll Learn:✅ How bamboo can replace steel, concrete, and traditional lumber in high-rise buildings.✅ Why reforesting with bamboo is providing jobs and creating generational wealth for indigen...

In this episode of Bullseye Breakdown, we sit down with Stefanee Clontz, Director of Operations for Hydra Plus and host of Does This Podcast Make Me Sound Fat? to dive deep into the realities of scaling a business, making tough leadership decisions, and staying ahead in the competitive world of med spas and wellness. 💉💆‍♀️Stefanee shares: ✅ How she transformed Hydra Plus from IV hydration to a full-service wellness powerhouse✅ The biggest myths about running a business (and why money alone isn’t...