The T.R.O.N. Podcast

James B. Hayden is a Seattle-based business executive, sales strategist, author, and speaker with more than 30 years of experience in enterprise sales, business development, and revenue leadership. He has advised organizations across multiple industries on how to improve sales performance, develop effective go-to-market strategies, and build long-term customer relationships. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to more than $1 billion in revenue generation through leadership roles focused on growth and execution. Hayden is the author of Real World Selling Strategies: The Art of the Selling Conversation, which focuses on practical techniques for improving sales conversations and strengthening client engagement. He is also a founding team member of TEDxSeattle, reflecting his involvement in the broader Seattle innovation and ideas community. In his consulting and speaking work, Hayden helps executives, entrepreneurs, and sales teams improve performance, strengthen leadership capability, and navigate complex sales environments. His approach emphasizes clear communication, disciplined execution, and relationship-driven growth strategies.

Brent Bowers is a former U.S. Army officer, real estate investor, and founder of Land Sharks, a company dedicated to teaching investors how to build wealth through vacant land investing. After serving in the military, Brent transitioned into real estate and developed a system for acquiring and selling land that generates both active and passive income. Through Land Sharks, he has helped aspiring and experienced investors learn how to identify opportunities, conduct due diligence, and create scalable land-investing businesses. Brent is passionate about financial freedom, entrepreneurship, and empowering others to achieve their goals through real estate investing. Today, he shares his expertise through coaching, speaking engagements, and educational content, helping investors across the country unlock the potential of land as an asset class.

<p>Bhavya Gaur is a trauma-informed Life Mastery Coach, author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator with more than two decades of experience guiding individuals through personal transformation, emotional healing, and holistic well-being. Her work integrates insights from neuroscience, psychology, somatic healing practices, mindfulness, and ancient wisdom traditions to help people break free from limiting beliefs, unresolved trauma, and self-sabotaging patterns.</p><br><p>Passionate about empowering lasting change, Bhavya supports individuals in reconnecting with their inner strength, cultivating self-awareness, and developing the resilience needed to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. Through her coaching programs, workshops, speaking engagements, and written work, she creates transformative experiences that foster deep healing, self-trust, emotional freedom, and authentic personal growth.</p><br><p>By combining evidence-based approaches with compassionate guidance, Bhavya helps her clients align with their true potential, create meaningful and purpose-driven lives, and build sustainable habits that support long-term success, fulfillment, and well-being.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Meet B. Able (born Breyton Croom), an LA-based saxophonist, rapper, singer, and actor who is completely reshaping how we think about hip-hop. He drops</p><p>smooth, live saxophone solos right into heavy rap tracks, creating a sound that is totally his own.</p><br><p>Growing up, doctors told him his autism and ADHD diagnoses would hold him back from living independently or going to college. Well, he proved them entirely wrong—not only did he master the sax, but he also walked away with a Master’s degree in Accounting.</p><br><p>He uses his music and his name, B. Able, to smash through labels and advocate for neurodiversity and mental health. He has huge goals—think Grammys and selling out Madison Square Garden—and he is well on his way.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Munira Zahabi, widely known as <em>The Niche Navigator</em>, is an author, consultant, and marketing strategist dedicated to helping entrepreneurs identify their ideal clients and elevate their brands through the power of podcasting.</p><br><p>As the author of <em>Invisible No More: Transform Guest Appearances into Marketing Gold for Coaches and Entrepreneurs</em>, Munira teaches business owners how to turn podcast guest appearances into meaningful marketing opportunities that build authority, expand visibility, and attract the right audience. Her work focuses on helping entrepreneurs uncover their unique niche, develop compelling messaging, and strategically leverage podcasting to grow their businesses.</p><br><p>With years of experience as a consultant and mentor, Munira has guided countless entrepreneurs in discovering their niche and transforming their stories into powerful tools for connection and growth. She believes that authentic storytelling, combined with a clearly defined niche, creates the foundation for lasting business success.</p><br><p>Through practical strategies and personalized coaching, Munira empowers her clients to amplify their voices, strengthen their brands, and use podcasting as a cornerstone of an effective marketing strategy.</p><br><p>Ready to define your niche, increase your visibility, and stand out in the podcasting world? Let Munira help guide the way.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Jennifer White is a registered nurse, healthcare leader, and author with extensive experience in hospitals, trauma units, ICUs, administration, and long-term care. Holding a BScN and a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, she brings a unique perspective shaped by years on the front lines of healthcare.</p><br><p>After undergoing life-altering brain surgery, Jennifer woke from a coma with memory loss and had to relearn how to walk, talk, and rebuild her life. Writing became part of her recovery journey and inspired her transition into authoring medical thrillers drawn from both her professional experiences and personal challenges.</p><br><p>Her debut novel, Triggering Scent, offers a rare nurse’s perspective on healthcare, blending real-world experiences with compelling storytelling. Jennifer is passionate about raising awareness around critical healthcare issues while giving a voice to the stories that often go untold.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Debbi DiMaggio is a luxury real estate powerhouse, bestselling author, and high-performance mindset coach based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With nearly 37 years of boots-on-the-ground experience and a track record of elite, high-volume sales, Debbi has mastered the shifting tides of the real estate market by treating relationships as assets and transactions as art. </p><br><p>Recognized by the International Association of Top Professionals as the <em>Top Innovative Real Estate Advisor of the Year</em>, she is the co-leader of the top-producing DiMaggio Betta Group and the host of the <em>Mastering the Art of Success</em> podcast. Beyond real estate, Debbi is an Amazon #1 bestselling author who uses her signature <em>Mindset In Motion</em> framework to help executives, entrepreneurs, and high-achievers smash through professional plateaus and activate peak performance.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452981/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Mark Young is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive at Zona Health, the company behind the Zona Plus device. After years of building and launching startups, he joined the team in 2016 with a clear mission: to bring the benefits of isometric exercise and cardiovascular health into everyday homes.</p><p>Throughout his career in business and technology, a consistent theme has been his passion for education and delivering practical, science-backed solutions in an accessible way. With multiple graduate degrees and a strong track record of scaling startups, Mark has deep expertise in compliance, marketing, and growth—particularly within regulated health and wellness industries.</p><p>At Zona Health, he focuses on helping individuals understand how simple, at-home interventions can support healthier blood pressure and improved cardiovascular function. The Zona Plus has also attracted attention from biohackers like Dave Asprey, who has highlighted it as a powerful tool for enhancing cardiovascular health and overall performance.</p><p>Mark is a strong guest for podcasts covering health, biohacking, longevity, blood pressure, and cardiovascular wellness, as well as entrepreneurship and the process of building compliant, science-driven products in the health space.</p><a target="_blank" href="https://resona.health/?ap_id=TRONPODCAST">Relax, Rebalance, and Recharge Naturally</a><br>RFT devices help the body relax, rebalance, and activate its natural recovery processes. <br><br>Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.<br><br><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452981/support">Support the show</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452981/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Cem Atik is the Founder of Harucon Ventures, where he scales companies from $1–5M to $25–50M in revenue by taking equity and fully operating their marketing—no retainers, no advisory layer, just direct structural involvement.</p><p>He has worked with 70+ brands across e-commerce, SaaS, and local services, contributing to over €2B in cumulative revenue impact, and was named one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 PPC professionals in 2025 and 2026.</p><p>Cem’s core belief is that most companies don’t fail because growth slows—they fail because growth was never economically controlled. His work focuses on turning marketing into a profit control system, helping companies scale revenue without sacrificing profitability or stability.</p><p>Known for his operator-first approach, Cem works from inside businesses, aligning incentives and building for long-term, exit-ready growth.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452981/support">Support the show</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452981/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Dr. David Petrovay is a career counselor, coach, and author with over 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate meaningful career and life transitions. His work spans schools, nonprofits, adult career centers, and private practice, where he supports people in discovering purpose, direction, and fulfillment in their professional lives.</p><p>Before entering the field of career coaching, Dr. Petrovay spent 34 years working in various roles within schools for the blind across the United States, an experience that deeply shaped his perspective on resilience, adaptability, and human potential.</p><p>He is the author of three books focused on career change, journaling, and personal transformation. Dr. Petrovay is a strong believer that life is shaped by the choices we make, and he brings that philosophy into every conversation, helping others rewrite their stories and move forward with intention.</p><a target="_blank" href="https://resona.health/?ap_id=TRONPODCAST">Relax, Rebalance, and Recharge Naturally</a><br>RFT devices help the body relax, rebalance, and activate its natural recovery processes. <br><br>Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.<br><br><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452981/support">Support the show</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452981/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Tony Martignetti is a leadership advisor, change strategist, and Chief Illumination Officer who helps leaders and organizations unlock their full potential through authentic leadership and purposeful transformation. With deep expertise in organizational transformation, workplace culture, and leadership development, he partners with executives and boards to build resilient, human-centered organizations that thrive in times of change.</p><p>Tony is a TEDx speaker, 2× best-selling author, and host of <em>The Virtual Campfire Podcast</em>, where he explores the stories and insights that shape courageous, purpose-driven leaders. Known for his practical and relatable approach, he empowers leaders to show up with greater authenticity, spark innovation, and create cultures where people and performance flourish.</p><a target="_blank" href="https://legalzoomcominc.pxf.io/c/6215478/3218267/26746">Legal Zoom</a><br>Thinking about forming an LLC or protecting your brand? LegalZoom makes it simple and fast.<br><br>Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.<br><br><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452981/support">Support the show</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452981/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Over the past year, Jean-Christian Rindoni’s perspective on business and life has evolved significantly. After more than two decades working across global markets in over 30 countries—building partnerships, managing supply chains, and developing international opportunities—he began to question the deeper purpose of business and the impact it creates.</p><p>Seeking clarity, he stepped away from constant activity and spent time in solitude in the mountains with his Labrador, Bud. During this period of reflection, he reexamined ideas of purpose, responsibility, and interconnectedness, ultimately viewing supply chains as ecosystems that can either extract or regenerate value.</p><p>This realization led to the creation of Symbiosis Infinity Group, an initiative focused on building responsible, ethical, and sustainable business ecosystems that bridge developing and developed markets. Today, his work centers on aligning profitability with social equity and environmental stewardship, redefining leadership as stewardship guided by purpose and awareness.</p><a target="_blank" href="https://myworkbelt.com/plans/?refer=THk4ek16VTFLeXM9">Work Smarter with MyWorkBelt</a><br>MyWorkBelt streamlines small business operations with inventory, projects, & orders in one platform.<br><br>Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.<br><br><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452981/support">Support the show</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452981/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Jamie Sylvian is the author of <em>The Executive Nomad Operating System</em> and founder of Executive Nomad. With more than 30 years of executive-level consulting experience across sectors and countries, including board-level advisory work, he helps senior leaders rethink what comes next after corporate life.</p><p>Jamie works primarily with executives aged 40 to 60 who are transitioning out of traditional roles—whether through redundancy, burnout, or choice. Rather than guiding them toward another job, he shows them how to convert decades of leadership experience into location-independent advisory businesses through consulting, coaching, mentoring, non-executive director roles, and workshop facilitation.</p><p>His approach centers on intellectual property extraction—the idea that a career is not just a timeline, but a body of commercial IP that can be structured, packaged, and monetized. He helps clients navigate the psychological shift of leaving corporate identity, rewire their sense of authority outside organizations, and build flexible, portfolio-based careers without relying on influencer models.</p><p>Known for combining strategic clarity with practical execution frameworks, Jamie speaks on topics such as the challenges executives over 50 face in securing equivalent roles, the hidden identity shift required when leaving corporate life, and how to turn career disruption into opportunity. His work resonates with experienced professionals seeking more autonomy, purpose, and control in their next chapter.</p><a target="_blank" href="https://museflow.ai">MuseFlow</a><br>Explore playing and learning music with MuseFlow! Use coupon code TRON50 to get 50% off for life!<br><br>Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.<br><br><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452981/support">Support the show</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>