Episodes
Building Excellent Cultures That Last | Steve & Israel Gandara
Culture isn’t a buzzword — it’s the invisible force that shapes decisions, behaviors, and long-term success. In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Joey Ruffalo sits down with Steve Gandara and Israel Gandara of Excellent...
It’s Always Too Soon to Quit | Marine Veteran Jay Setchell on Faith, …
What does it take to keep going when life does everything it can to stop you? In this powerful episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Joey Ruffalo sits down with Jay Setchell — a Marine veteran, entrepreneur, and author whose lif...
Dreams That Heal: 40 Years of Hope with The Dream Connection | Denise…
In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Joey Ruffalo is joined by Denise Rowe from The Dream Connection , a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit that has spent 40 years helping children facing chronic, life-altering illnesses expe...
Why This CEO Says Faith and Profit Aren't Enemies | LOGOS CEO Chris M…
What happens when faith, technology, and leadership intersect — not in theory, but in practice? In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Joey Ruffalo sits down with Chris Migura , CEO of Logos Bible Software , one of the mo...
The Real Reason Customers Choose Your Competitor
Why do so many good businesses struggle online — while others become the obvious choice in their market? In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Joey Ruffalo sits down with Wes Towers , founder of Uplift 360, to unpack the...
Between Gratitude & Growth: A Year-End Prosperity Reset
As the year comes to a close, Joey Ruffalo takes listeners inside a special studio episode of The Prosperity Lounge , recorded during the quiet space between Christmas and the New Year. This episode is part reflection, part g...
Your AI Travel Plan Failed. Here's Why You Need an Advisor
Travel planning has never been easier — or more overwhelming. In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , host Joey Ruffalo sits down with Amy Shewmake , owner of Simply Magical Vacations by Amy , for a timely conversation abo...
Is Your Home a Liability or an Asset? A Conversation on Real Prosperi…
What if prosperity isn’t just about money — but about time, freedom, and making good decisions with the resources you’ve been given? In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with Tracy Ellett of LYH H...
When the Grinch Doesn’t Win: A Prosperity Pulse on Presence, Purpose …
In this special Prosperity Pulse, Joey Ruffalo reflects on a live Santa Show that didn’t go exactly as planned — and the powerful lesson that came from it. When technical hiccups threatened to steal the moment, community, gen...
Faith, Finances & the Future: Makyiah Sendelbach on Stewardship and G…
At Liberty University’s CEO Summit, Joey sits down with Makyiah Sendelbach , a Financial Planning major and Peer Financial Coach , to discuss what the next generation of financial leaders are learning about faith, money, and ...
Insurance 101 What People Need and what they get Wrong
The Insurance Playbook: Smart Coverage Strategies with Joe Lapera Most people pay for insurance… but have no idea what they’re actually protected from. In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Joey sits down with Joe Lapera...
How Uncle Dan Helps Families & Businesses Find Money They Never Knew …
What if your business — or even your school — was sitting on tens of thousands to millions of dollars in available tax credits and settlements… and no one ever told you? In today’s episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Joey sits...
Faith, Focus & Failing Forward: Jason McCoy on Purpose & Post-Traumat…
Full, polished version: In this powerful Prosperity Lounge episode, Joey sits down with Jason McCoy , President of Endex Archery , a nonprofit using archery as a pathway to healing for veterans, first responders, and others b...
Behind the Curtain: Inside the Magic of Community Theater
In this heartwarming and laugh-filled episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Joey sits down with three cast members from the Last Call Theater Group in Lenoir City — Denise Helton, her son Nathan Helton, and castmate Rita Wessel ...
How Did a 23 Year Old Build a Real Estate Empire?
At just 23 years old , Jake Sisk has already co-founded a commercial real estate company, scaled it to nearly $10 million in assets , built a faith-driven investor community, and developed a mindset that many entrepreneurs do...
Forged to Perform: Staying Fit & Focused with Coach Mike Wilson
In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Joey sits down with Coach Mike Wilson — founder of The Forge in East Tennessee — to talk about staying fit, focused, and grounded through the holidays. Coach Mike shares the simple, ...
Reignite Your Leadership: Faith, Purpose, and Passion with Lizette Ar…
In this powerful conversation from the Liberty University CEO Summit, Joey Ruffalo sits down with Lizette Arches — international speaker, certified leadership coach, and bestselling author of The Passionate Leader — to talk a...
A Holly Jolly Homecoming: How Baked by Grace and The Prosperity Loung…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and The Prosperity Lounge is going full holiday mode! 🎄 In this heartwarming holiday episode , host Joey Ruffalo welcomes back Jessica Strunk and Gracie , the inspiring young entrepr...
From the Ranch to the Boardroom: Jeffrey Hayzlett on Leadership, Grit…
What does it take to think big, act bigger, and lead with purpose? In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with Jeffrey Hayzlett — Chairman & CEO of the C-Suite Network , bestselling author, and host ...
Beyond the Leash: What Dogs Teach Us About Money, Mindset, and Meaning
When’s the last time your dog taught you something about life — or even about money? 🐾 In this heartfelt episode of The Prosperity Lounge , host Joey Ruffalo sits down with Samantha Spoto — Licensed Veterinary Nurse, Accredit...
From Tennessee to Israel: Ambassador Fitz Haney on Faith, Peace & The…
What if prosperity wasn’t just about money — but about peace, partnership, and purpose between nations? In this episode, former U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica S. Fitzgerald Haney joins Joey Ruffalo in The Prosperity Lounge to ...
How Community Leaders Can Transform Lives — with Jeff Talman
In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , host Joey Ruffalo sits down with Jeff Talman , longtime Knoxville banker, community advocate, and Rotarian, to explore how everyday leadership can transform entire neighborhoods. Fro...
Beyond the Badge: Building Trust Through Faith and Service
In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , host Joey Ruffalo sits down with Brent Gibson , former University of Tennessee football player, veteran law enforcement officer, and candidate for Knox County Sheriff , for a powerfu...
How Tennessee’s VOLeaders Are Redefining Success Beyond Sports
What does real success look like when the game ends? In this Inside the Lounge episode, Joey Ruffalo takes you behind the mic to unpack lessons from his recent conversation with Caitlin Ryan , former Lady Vol softball player ...