From Crack Houses to Command Centers: 3 Stories That Hit Hard

Some episodes don’t just inform, they stop you in your tracks. The latest drops of Beyond Fulfillment did exactly that. These conversations aren’t polished “startup glow-up” stories. They’re raw, real, and filled with lessons that make you rethink your own setbacks, partnerships, and strategy.

Ken Miller – From Foster Care to Millionaire

Foster kid → Ivy League → corporate success by 22. Then a single drink spiraled into 20 years of homelessness, addiction, and prison.

The turning point? Crying with relief because he was finally going to jail and might survive.

Today, he’s clean, a millionaire entrepreneur, and living proof that one decision can destroy, or rebuild, everything.

Justin Lund – Surviving Betrayal and Building Back

He built a company sprinting toward nine figures. Trusted a CFO to handle the books, only to find out he was a con artist who stole tens of millions.

Overnight, Justin was left holding the bag. Four years of federal litigation later, he’s back, running a company that protects entrepreneurs from the nightmare that nearly buried him.

Jim Tompkins – Tariffs and the Future of Supply Chains

Jim Tompkins joins me to talk tariffs, trade wars, and the real future of supply chains. His perspective? Tariffs aren’t just about politics, they’re about reshaping how global business operates. We broke down what the August shifts mean for pricing, U.S. manufacturing, and how smart leaders should prepare now.

These stories are reminders that resilience isn’t built in the good times. It’s forged in the hardest decisions, the biggest losses, and the moments you’re forced to start over. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, financial setbacks, or global uncertainty, there’s perspective here worth holding onto.

Listen to all three episodes → Beyond Fulfillment Podcast