Episodes
Why Your Business Needs Better Storytelling with Jeff Smith of Smitty…
In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Joey Ruffalo sits down with Jeff Smith , owner of Smitty Photo & Film and Smitty Socials , for a conversation about storytelling, branding, photography, video, social media, networki...
Plumbing Disasters That Cost Homeowners Big Money
What starts as a small drip can quickly turn into a major financial disaster. 💧💸This week on The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with Joey and Abby from Friendly Neighborhood Plumber to talk about the costly plumb...
The Real Reason Your Business Feels Impossible
Entrepreneur, Air Force veteran, and “Your Funnel Godmother” Rita Thomas joins Joey Ruffalo inside The Prosperity Lounge to discuss CRM systems, AI, automation, funnels, workflows, and how entrepreneurs can stop doing everyth...
Inside the System: Offender Tracking, Process Serving & Real Protecti…
Most people think a restraining order keeps someone safe… but what if a piece of paper isn’t enough? In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with the owner behind Smoky Mountain Offender Tracking and ...
Running Knox County: Growth, Debt, Leadership & Tough Decisions | Kim…
Welcome to The Prosperity Lounge, where growth gets personal. In this episode, Joey Ruffalo sits down with returning guest and Knox County mayoral candidate Kim Frazier for a real conversation on leadership, growth, infrastru...
Sheriff Candidate J.J. Jones on Policing, Farragut, and the Future
What happens when someone who’s already led the department wants to lead again?In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with former Knox County Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones — the fourth and final candi...
Photography with a Purpose | The Story of "Team Wyatt"
What if your business could change lives… not just make money?In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with Kelly West, founder of Abiding Faith Photography, to talk about how a simple creative passi...
The Future of Policing in Knox County | David Amburn Interview
What actually makes a great sheriff—experience, leadership, or how they show up when everything’s on the line?In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with sheriff candidate David Amburn for a real, ...
The Hidden Cost of Your Food Choices (It’s Worse Than You Think)
In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, we sit down with Nick Gavrilov to talk about what it really takes to build a healthier life—physically, mentally, and financially. We dive into the connection between nutrition, welln...
She Fought Cancer… Now She Fights for Knox County | Commissioner Rhon…
What does real leadership actually look like?In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with Knox County Commissioner Rhonda Lee for a powerful conversation on resilience, faith, and public service.F...
They Made $10M in Courses — But Almost Lost Everything
What if the problem isn’t your effort…but the way you’re building?In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with Brandon Barber to unpack what it really takes to go from burnout to breakthrough — and...
Sweet Success: How NikNak’s Ice Cream Became a Powell Favorite | Smal…
In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with Nicole Curott of NikNak’s Ice Cream in Powell, Tennessee to talk about what it really takes to build a small business that becomes a community favorite.F...
The Real Reason You're Stuck in Debt (It's Not Math)
Originally recorded on The Legacy Investor Podcast hosted by Cameron Philgreen.In this powerful conversation, Cameron sits down with Joey Ruffalo — financial coach, best-selling author, and founder of The Prosperity Lounge ...
Behind the Scenes at Farragut West Knox Chamber Auction Gala
Welcome to The Prosperity Lounge Vault — where we occasionally open the archives and share moments from behind the scenes.In this special episode, Joey Ruffalo takes listeners inside the Farragut West Knox Chamber Auction G...
Your Dog Might Need a Chiropractor Too? | Human & Animal Chiropractic…
Most people think chiropractic care is just about “cracking backs.” But what if it’s actually about something much bigger?In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with Dr. Colin and Dr. Kari Hickey, ...
Success Without Fulfillment? How to Align Health, Wealth & Love | Ala…
Success doesn’t always mean fulfillment.In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with Alan Lazaros, Founder and CEO of Next Level University, a Global Top 100 podcast with more than 2,200 episodes he...
30 Years Old? You've Already Made This $100K Mistake
Are you accidentally losing $100,000+ in future wealth — without realizing it?Most 30-year-olds aren’t broke.They’re comfortable.And that comfort is quietly costing them six figures.In this episode, Joey Ruffalo breaks...
Raising Tomorrow's Leaders | The Integrity Blueprint
Leadership doesn’t start in the boardroom. It starts at home. In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with small business owner, incoming Rotary Club of Farragut President, and father of Virginia Tech...
You’re Not Stuck — You’re Patterned | Hypnosis & Rewiring Your Mind |…
Have you ever felt stuck… even when you know what to do?In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with professional hypnotist and mindset specialist Scott Rust — The Mental Mechanic — to unpack what h...
Healing Without Words: Kim Henry & Equine Grief Counseling
What if the hardest chapter of your life became the foundation of your greatest mission?In this powerful episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with Kim Henry, founder of Main Support and Spirit of Hope & ...
No One is Coming to Save You: Things I Wish I Knew at 22
Somewhere between 18 and 35, most people are waiting. Waiting for the right opportunity. Waiting for more money. Waiting for someone to notice them. Waiting for motivation. But what if the breakthrough you’re waiting for… is ...
Make the Difference You Were Born to Make | Faith, Freedom & Thought …
What does it really take to become a trusted authority in today’s economy? In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with Nicky Billou — Christian immigrant, 2× New York Times bestselling author, and on...
Proactive Tree Care: Prevent Damage Before Spring Storms Hit
Before a tree falls, there are always signs. In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with Jeff Helie, Business Development Manager of Monster Tree Service of Knoxville — voted Knoxville’s #1 Tree Serv...
Business Is Combat: How Leverage, Discipline, and Systems Create Real…
What if business isn’t about hustle, motivation, or working harder — but about leverage, positioning, and systems? In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo sits down with Jake Shannon, founder of Scientific Wres...