Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres

Adam Torres
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Feb 12, 2026 • 8min

Nestor Gutierrez on Scaling Beyond the Grind at Rancho Express Lube

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Nestor Gutierrez, CEO of Rancho Express Lube, live from David Rivera’s Monetized Talks in Beverly Hills. Nestor shares how he moved from being a “trapped employee” in his own automotive business to scaling by delegating, building leadership skills, and investing in coaching, masterminds, and personal development. He also explains why collaboration and community play a major role in long-term growth. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 12, 2026 • 13min

Hanna Horenstein on Finding Your Financial Independence Number

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Hanna Horenstein, Founder & CEO of Virtuity, live from David Rivera’s Monetized Talks in Beverly Hills. Hanna shares how she helps people define their financial independence number, create a step-by-step wealth plan, and build the habit of saving and investing—starting small and growing over time. She also explains how Virtuity supports both clients and aspiring professionals through mentorship, education, and a system designed to help people gain financial clarity and momentum. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 12, 2026 • 19min

Erik Rock on Turning Pain Into Purpose With The Mission Project

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Erik Rock, Founder & CEO of The Mission Project, live from David Rivera’s Monetized Talks in Beverly Hills. Erik shares how his work evolved from a “passion project” into a mission-led movement focused on storytelling, community events, and causes like sex trafficking prevention, Make-A-Wish partnerships, and disaster recovery support. He also discusses the role of mentorship, purpose, and telling the truth as a pathway to freedom and impact. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 12, 2026 • 15min

Rosemary Bova on The Four Vectors and Transforming Workplace Productivity

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Rosemary Bova, Founder & President of BE (Bova Enterprises Inc.), about her new book, The Four Vectors: Transform the Way You Manage for Greater Productivity, Process and Profits. Rosemary shares how distinguishing management, leadership, and supervision can eliminate workplace confusion and improve results. She also explains how her four-vector framework blends organizational principles with behavioral science to help CEOs, leadership teams, and professionals increase clarity, productivity, and profits. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 11, 2026 • 15min

Tim Cakir on Becoming an AI Operator and Turning Fear Into Fuel

Tim Cakir, founder and CEO of AI Operator and creator of the Human + AI manifesto, shares his journey from early hustles to launching an AI-focused company. He explains his 'love not fear' approach to AI. Short takes cover operationalizing generative AI, the ADOPT method for adoption, and where human+AI collaboration scales in organizations.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 22min

Memory Royalties: The Missing Link in Wealth Management with Todd Rustman

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Todd Rustman, Partner at Clarity Capital Partners and author of “Memory Royalties: The Missing Link in Your Wealth Management.” Todd shares how his Midwest work ethic shaped his career in finance and explains why modern wealth management should account for “memory royalties”—experiences and moments that compound in value over time. The conversation also explores evolving retirement realities, purposeful living, and how constant learning helps families build both financial confidence and a meaningful legacy. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 10, 2026 • 16min

Tim Millette on AFM, AI, and Why Great Stories Still Win

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews Tim Millette, Writer & Producer at Majestic Worldwide Productions, as part of the American Film Market (AFM) Series. Tim shares takeaways from AFM in Century City, reflects on the entertainment industry’s shifting landscape—pandemic, strikes, and AI—and explains why human emotion and connection remain the foundation of powerful storytelling. He also previews upcoming Majestic projects, including a new series exploring AI’s impact across industries. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 9, 2026 • 15min

Reinventing Credit Access: Reza Rahman on Ava and Breaking the Catch-22

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Reza Rahman, President & Co-Founder of Ava, about building a credit tool designed to dismantle the “you need credit to get credit” Catch-22. Reza shares his first-generation immigrant journey and explains how Ava helps users become credit-visible through a credit-building card, rent and utilities reporting, and back-reporting up to two years of payments to the credit bureaus—helping people improve scores, access better financial products, and reduce interest and fees. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 8, 2026 • 14min

The Real Cost of Car Ownership with EAutoLease CEO Zoriy Birenboym

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Zoriy Birenboym, CEO of EAutoLease.com. Zoriy breaks down today’s car market realities—from post-COVID pricing and upside-down loans to how lease pricing changes monthly through money factor and residual value. He also discusses AI’s role in the shopping experience, why subscription-style leasing hasn’t worked in many cases, and what new 2026 incentive programs could mean for consumers nationwide. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 7, 2026 • 13min

Papermark Founder Marc Seitz on Making Open Source Sustainable

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Marc Seitz, Founder of Papermark. Marc shares his mission to help make open source a sustainable path for maintainers and explains how Papermark evolved from an open-source project into a secure document sharing and data room platform. The conversation covers building in public, earning trust through transparency, and how teams use Papermark to securely share pitch decks, proposals, and track viewer engagement. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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