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
Podcasting since 2022 • 103 episodes
Real Talk with Mike Burke
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Ep. 104 🎙️ XDC 2026: Choosing Excellence: A Conversation with Ryan Pape | Real Talk with Mike Burke
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...
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Ep. 103 🎙️ XDC 2026: Building a Business Around People and Craft | Real Talk with Mike Burke
In this episode, Mike sits down with John Gray of Gulf Coast Auto Shield to talk about building a multi-location operation rooted in craftsmanship and people. John shares how a lifelong love of detailing, paired with 25 years at FedEx, eventual...
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Ep. 102 🎙️ XDC 2026: Supporting 1,100 Dealerships Across Western Canada | Real Talk with Mike Burke
In this episode, Mike sits down with Colin Reid, Senior VP of Dealership Solutions for WD Co-Auto in Western Canada, to unpack what it takes to support more than 1,100 automotive dealerships across four provinces. Colin explains how a dealer-ow...
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Ep. 101 🎙️ XDC 2026: Thirty Years In — Lessons You Only Learn With Time | Real Talk with Mike Burke
In this episode, Mike sits down with Rick Puthoff of Eclipse Window Tinting to reflect on more than three decades in the industry and the lessons that only time can teach. Rick shares how simple habits — like personally calling past customers j...
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Ep. 100🎙️ XDC 2026 | Tony Tran: Crafting Identity Through Cars | Real Talk with Mike Burke
In this episode, Mike sits down with Tony Tran, owner of 101 Motors and Tempe Auto Spa, to trace a career that began in a high-school auto shop and grew into a multi-division operation. Tony shares the pivotal moment he walked away from a deale...
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