The VP

"The VP" features veteran entrepreneurs sharing insights about their strategies, milestones and mindsets used in achieving success in business.

The VP is a business podcast hosted by Chuka Okonkwo, with 19 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.

Chuka Okonkwo hosts The VP, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  Episode 19: Brandon Barnum-Referral Marketing, Scaling Smart, Relationship Capital

  Apr 13, 202542 minS1

  <p>In Episode 19 of The VP, we sit down with Brandon Barnum — dubbed the “King of Referrals” — to explore the power of relationship-driven growth. A veteran business strategist and CEO of HOA.com, Brandon shares how he 10X’d his income, built referral networks with over 5 million members, and helped 250K+ real estate pros expand their businesses.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><p>• How to start using referral marketing to grow your business</p><p>• Why personality-based selling changes the game</p><p>• Common referral mistakes and how to avoid them</p><p>• The mindset shift veteran entrepreneur...

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  Episode #18

  Episode 18: Carolina Zuleta - Mindset Mastery, Sales Confidence, Avoiding Burnout

  Apr 6, 202542 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The VP Podcast, we sit down with Carolina Zuleta, an Executive Coach who helps visionary entrepreneurs master their mindset, build high-performing teams, and scale their businesses. With an MBA from the University of Chicago and a background in Wall Street, Carolina shares insights on overcoming self-doubt, selling with confidence, and avoiding burnout while scaling a business.</p><p>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</p><p>✅ The mindset shifts needed to overcome self-doubt and build a thriving business.</p><p>✅ How to sell with confidence—even if you’re not a natural salesperson.</p><p>✅ The ke...

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  Episode #17

  The VP-Episode 17: Dan Uyemura – Entrepreneurial Growth, Agile Mindset, Northstar Metrics

  Mar 30, 202531 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The VP Podcast, we sit down with Dan Uyemura, CEO of PushPress, a visionary entrepreneur helping gym owners scale their businesses through technology. Dan shares his journey from humble beginnings to leading a fitness-tech revolution.</p><p>We dive deep into:</p><p>✅ The mindset and strategies behind successful business growth</p><p>✅ The importance of northstar metrics for small businesses</p><p>✅ How the agile mindset can transform your business approach</p><p>✅ Ethical business practices and why they matter in today’s world</p><p>If you're a small business owner, veteran entrepreneur, or looking...

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  Episode #16

  The VP-Episode 16: Alesia Galati - Podcasting, Business Growth, Efficiency

  Mar 17, 20251h 2mS1

  <p>Title: Podcasting as a Growth Tool for Small Businesses with Alesia of Galati Media</p><p>Description:</p><p>Episode 16 of The VP Podcast, is a talk with Alesia Galati, founder of Galati Media, to discuss how small business owners—especially veteran entrepreneurs—can leverage podcasting to grow their businesses. Alesia shares insights from launching and managing over 50 podcasts, including:</p><p>✅ How podcasting can establish your authority and grow your audience</p><p>✅ The biggest mistakes new podcasters make—and how to avoid them</p><p><br></p><p>✅ The best strategies for monetizing your podcast</p><p><br></p><p>✅...

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  Episode #15

  Episode 15: Chris Duprey—Breakthrough Conversations – The 4 Pillars of High-Impact Communication

  Feb 26, 202558 minS1

  <p>In this special segment of The VP Podcast, we dive deep into The 4 Pillars of High-Impact Communication with Chris Duprey, a former Army officer turned business leader and coach. If you’re a small business owner, veteran entrepreneur, or leader looking to improve the way you communicate with your team, partners, and customers, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can apply today!</p><p>🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</p><p>✅ Yes, And… – How embracing this mindset fosters collaboration and innovation</p><p>✅ Vanguarding – The secret to handling tough conversations with confidence</p><p>✅ Question First – Why great l...

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