Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres
Adam Torres
Hear from industry leaders on leadership, strategy, marketing, and sales. We're talking to top CEOs and business leaders. This is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs, executives and experts that want to get real results that will last.About Mission Matters:At Mission Matters we amplify stories for Entrepreneurs, Executives and Experts. Our host and Co Founder, Adam Torres has interviewed 6,000+ guests and hosts 8 shows. At the heart of our media brand is a want to help professionals cut through the noise. To get their mission and message heard. You can apply to be a featured guest here: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Through our long form interviews, we aim to capture the stories that make our guests interesting, relevant and also entertaining. By doing this, we are creating a catalogue for our audience that is educational, inspirational and will remain relevant and evergreen for years to come.Welcome to the Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres. Interviews are released daily featuring entrepreneurs, executives and experts. Follow Adam on Instagram at Ask Adam Torres for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. APPLY to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ FOLLOW Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/
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Sep 9, 2025 • 17min
Humans + AI Agents: Frank Sondors on Scalable Pipeline at Lower Cost
On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Frank Sondors, CEO of Salesforge, on combining human sellers with AI agents to maximize pipeline coverage, improve speed-to-reply, and reduce costs—including where AI fits best and when to stick with humans.
Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.
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Sep 8, 2025 • 29min
Turning Data To Dollars
In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Kenny Ridgell, Founder & CEO of Ridge Media, to unpack how his team turns data into dollars for small and mid-sized businesses. We trace Kenny’s journey from a college app to building a full-service, fractional marketing team, then dive into real A/B testing examples, CRM + ad attribution, and how AI is speeding up everything from landing pages to lead qualification.
Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.
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Sep 8, 2025 • 12min
Empowering Women Leaders: Tami Buttrey on Authenticity and Trust
On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Tami Buttrey, Chief Retail Banking Officer at Carter Bank, about her leadership journey, the lasting impact of mentorship from Gail Letts, and the transformative power of the State of the Woman Conference. Tami shares how moments of empowerment—from early career roles to leading through COVID—shaped her leadership style and why she continues to invest in empowering her team.
Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.
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Sep 8, 2025 • 20min
Beat the Algorithm: Gregg Clunis on Creator-First Content and Smart AI
On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Gregg Clunis, Founder of Kojo, about a creator-first approach to social content, practical AI (beyond just LLMs), and turning best-performing posts into repeatable growth. Gregg shares how brands can make videos people actually watch—and how Kojo helps teams ideate, predict winners, and route briefs to UGC creators in seconds.
Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.
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Sep 7, 2025 • 13min
Own Your Digital House: Paige Wiese on Asset Control and Exit-Ready Ops
On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Paige Wiese, Founder & CEO, Tree Ring Digital, about digital asset management—what it is, why it fails, and how to fix it. Paige outlines a three-phase approach (assessment, 300+ point audit, and continuity) to secure ownership, avoid costly outages, and safeguard valuation during an exit.
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/
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Sep 6, 2025 • 12min
Scaling Enterprise AI: Smriti Kirubanandan on Data, Culture, and Responsibility
On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Smriti Kirubanandan, a technology executive, during the Milken Global Conference. Smriti shares her journey from robotics and public health to enterprise AI, the barriers companies face in scaling, and why responsible governance and cultural readiness are crucial. She highlights how AI can simplify healthcare, improve outcomes, and create sustainable impact when scaled responsibly.
This interview is part of our Global Milken Conference series. Big thank you to Milken Institute!
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/
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Sep 5, 2025 • 25min
From Clicks to Trust: Win TV & Podcast Spots with Real Thought Leadership
On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Dominic Forth, CEO of Thought Leaders America, on landing national TV and top podcast placements. Dominic explains his audience-centric, emotionally engaging, authentic framework, how to prep differently for TV vs. podcasts, and why trust beats views. He shares his mission to help leaders tell impactful stories and previews what’s next: a personal media tour, two new concept podcasts, and expanded event support.
Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.
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Sep 5, 2025 • 26min
LACG’s Global Events: Family Offices, Impact, and Intentional Connections
On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Kathleen Tepley, Founder, Los Angeles Consulting Group, on LACG’s curated, global event strategy—spanning Beverly Hills, San Diego, Provence, and investor webinars—plus how its “give-to-give” model drives trusted connections and results.
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:
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Sep 4, 2025 • 25min
Transforming Healthcare with AI and Patient-Centered Interoperability
In this episode of Mission Matters, host Adam Torres interviews Delbert Arrendale, Founder and CEO of Interoperable Systems and Images (ISI). Delbert shares his mission to make healthcare more affordable and effective by solving one of the industry’s biggest challenges: inaccessible and siloed clinical data. With AI-powered solutions and a focus on underserved rural communities, ISI is putting patients at the center of their care while reducing costs from duplicate testing and inefficient systems.
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:
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Sep 4, 2025 • 8min
Lea Pinaud on Fishing, Family, and Breaking Barriers at Sea
In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Lea Pinaud, Captain & First Mate of FV NO LIMITS. Lea shares her journey from fishing as a child with her grandfather to running charters and commercial trips in a male-dominated industry. She opens up about the challenges of long days at sea, the viral 600 lb tuna catch that brought international attention, and her mission to support her family while inspiring women to chase their passions without limits.
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:
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