The Rich Somers Report

Dana Cornell, founder of Cornell Capital and former Morgan Stanley advisor, specializes in family-office wealth strategy. He tackles money myths about net worth, tax strategy, and why selling a business often fails to create true freedom. Short, vivid takes cover advisor coordination, treating the IRS strategically, cash flow over vanity metrics, and building a family-office mindset that preserves wealth.

Captain Curt (Kurt Marker), a private jet captain, broker, and aviation specialist active on Instagram as Captain Kurt. He demystifies private aviation economics, empty-leg discounts and charter hacks. They cover jet buying vs pre-owned markets, refurb and maintenance costs, ATC and staffing impacts, pilot pay paths, and semi-private alternatives like JSX and Piaggio turboprops.

Josephine Lauer, a somatic intimacy coach and tantra teacher who guides couples with breath, touch, and nervous system work. She discusses technology and trauma shrinking desire. She explains somatic practices, five types of intimacy, energetic attunement, rituals like hands-eyes-breath, and practical ways to reignite sexual and emotional connection.

Dustin Rosenberg, co-founder of Convoy Home Loans who builds creative investor lending solutions, and Jonathan Yo, co-founder and non-QM mortgage specialist for investors and self-employed borrowers. They unpack DSCR and bank-statement loans. They discuss spreads vs treasuries, lender risk appetite and secondary market buyers. They cover tightening guidelines, debt-yield basics, and the 2026 rate-cut outlook.

In this episode, Rich sits down with Michael Sartain, host of Access Vegas and founder of the MOA Mentoring Program. Known for blending evolutionary psychology with real-world experience, Michael breaks down what it really takes to build influence, create abundance, and attract the right people into your life.They cover: - Why caring less about opinions makes people more drawn to you.- The two types of men when faced with success: inspired vs. jealous- How social proof and abundance change attraction- The danger of victimhood vs. the power of ownership- The difference between using money as a funnel vs. a crutchIf you’ve ever wanted to level up your confidence, relationships, and circle of influence, this episode is your blueprint.Let’s get into it.

Briar Cochran, content strategist who helps creators build clear, specific personal brands. She explains why a 3-year window matters as AI floods content. Short, tactical takes on choosing niche-first pillars, using long-form and live events to signal authenticity, and simple systems and formats to scale ideas and stand out.

Courtney Johnson, personal branding expert who helps creators turn content into income. She breaks down why consistent action beats perfection. Learn using long-form as source material, repurposing winners, building a one-platform habit, and stacking funnels to monetize. Expect mindset pushes to take risks, start small side hustles, and reclaim screen time for creation.

Joel Kraut, real estate lender and entrepreneur who rebuilt after a $4.2M 2008 loss, shares his comeback story. He discusses how info access changed real estate, the dangers of extreme leverage, and why patience and consistency win. They cover BRRRR strategy, lending products for investors, market tradeoffs, and practical first steps for new investors.

*Visit michaelsheedyfitness.com to check out his testimonials and apply for coaching or follow Michael @michaelsheedyfitness on instagram and message him for helpMost people stay stuck because they’re chasing the next tactic instead of mastering the fundamentals.Rich sits down with Michael Sheedy for a grounded conversation on what actually drives progress in business when you strip everything back. Michael breaks down why simplicity wins, how focusing on the right inputs creates predictable outputs, and why consistency over time beats intensity in short bursts.The discussion dives into decision-making, eliminating distractions, and how to stay focused in a world designed to pull your attention in every direction. Michael shares how building structure, setting clear priorities, and committing to execution creates momentum that compounds.Rich and Michael also unpack discipline, environment, and why most people know what to do—but don’t follow through long enough to see results. From building confidence through action to staying patient while things compound, this episode connects mindset directly to real outcomes.This is a practical, no-fluff conversation for anyone looking to simplify their approach, stay consistent, and build momentum that actually lasts.

Sales isn’t complicated—but it does require consistency most people won’t commit to.Rich sits down with Brad Rice to break down what actually drives performance in sales, why most people overcomplicate the process, and how mastering the fundamentals creates predictable results. Brad shares how top performers think differently about rejection, repetition, and discipline—and why confidence is built through action, not theory.The conversation dives into messaging, volume, and why clarity in communication matters more than cleverness. Brad explains how small improvements in process can compound quickly, why tracking and accountability are non-negotiable, and how removing friction from your workflow leads to better outcomes.Rich and Brad also unpack mindset, resilience, and why sales is less about persuasion and more about consistency and problem-solving. From building skill through reps to staying focused when results lag, this episode highlights what it really takes to win in sales long term.This is a grounded, no-fluff conversation for anyone looking to simplify sales, improve performance, and build confidence through execution—not shortcuts.