Real Talk with Mike Burke

Join entrepreneur and visionary Mike Burke as he interviews other successful business owners, go-getters and influencers to discover their stories - who they are, where they came from, and where they're going next. Check out full episodes on YouTube @RealTalkwithMikeBurke

Real Talk with Mike Burke is a education podcast hosted by Mike Burke, with 107 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mike Burke hosts Real Talk with Mike Burke, a education show with 107 episodes published.

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  Ep. 108 🎙️ XDC 2026: How my 21 Year Old Son Built a Business with Snapchat| Real Talk with Mike Burke

  Feb 11, 202612 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Mike sits down with a very special guest, his son Colby Burke, for an honest conversation between two generations. Colby shares how growing up around racing, long travel days, and hard work shaped his mindset, and how a side hustle tinting cars after hours slowly turned into a serious operation of his own.<br/>They talk about learning the trade through repetition, handling 10 to 20 cars a day, and how social platforms like Snapchat became his primary sales channel. Colby also reflects on attending his first industry conference, meeting installers from around the world, and gaining a...

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  Ep. 107 🎙️ XDC 2026: From Garage Tint Jobs to a 16,000 Square Foot Shop | Real Talk with Mike Burke

  Feb 10, 202634 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Mike sits down with Ray Van Dexter, owner of Dynamic Tint & Paint Protection, for a wide ranging conversation. Ray reflects on more than two decades in the window tint industry, from hand cutting film in a detached garage to operating multiple locations and building a 16,000 square foot flagship shop.<br/>The discussion covers early marketing lessons like creating custom film names, the evolution of shop branding, and how assembly line style workflow made high volume days possible. Ray also shares the vision behind his newest facility, why efficiency matters more than size, and his belief that...

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  Ep. 106 🎙️ XDC 2026: Precision, Process, and PPF in Paradise | Real Talk with Mike Burke

  Feb 9, 202618 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Mike sits down with Shane Oliberos, co owner of Xero Wraps in Hawaii, to talk about building a high performing paint protection operation in one of the most challenging markets in the country. Shane shares how his background in commercial graphics and vinyl naturally evolved into PPF, why precision matters so much to installers, and how growing up surfing on Oahu shaped his mindset and work ethic.<br/>The conversation covers the realities of running a shop in Hawaii, including limited commercial space, high rent, shipping logistics, and the importance of staying lean. Shane also explains...

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  Ep. 105 🎙️ XDC 2026: He Bought a Tesla — and Built a New Company| Real Talk with Mike Burke

  Feb 8, 202634 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Mike sits down with Philip Bunting, co-founder and CEO of ALSET to talk about building a business by fixing a problem he personally experienced. After purchasing his first Tesla and running into confusing pricing, missed callbacks, and upsell-heavy shop experiences, Philip set out to create a simpler, more transparent way for vehicle owners to protect their cars.<br/>The conversation explores how that idea became ALSET, why clear pricing and streamlined systems matter, and what it takes to turn a single Portland location into a growing franchise network focused on electric vehicles, efficiency, and consistent customer...

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  Ep. 104 🎙️ XDC 2026: Choosing Excellence: A Conversation with Ryan Pape | Real Talk with Mike Burke

  Feb 7, 202620 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Mike sits down with Ryan Pape, President and CEO of XPEL, for a wide-ranging conversation recorded at SDC 2026. Ryan shares why his theme for the year is excellence, how narrowing focus can outperform chasing endless ideas, and why identifying just a few priorities can create meaningful momentum across an organization.<br/>The discussion also explores leadership energy, lessons from keynote speakers, including insights on bringing your best self home, along with Ryan’s perspective on the evolving automotive landscape, electric vehicles, and how personalization is shaping the future of vehicle protection.</p><p>Watch this episode on...

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