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
Episodes
77 episodes
Ep. 77 | How to Party Around the World: Snapper’s Wild Ride 🇦🇺 | Real Talk with Mike Burke
From 42 U.S. states to 30+ countries… this guy’s done it all 🌍🍻 Party boats. Party buses. Pub crawls. Welcome to the world of Snapper.In this episode of Real Talk with Mike Burke, we dive into Snapper’s crazy journey from Amer...
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Ep.76 Real Talk with Saad Hafiz from Obsession Car Detailing | XDC Australia 2025
In this episode, we chat with Saad Hafiz, the owner of Obsession Car Detailing in Canberra, Australia. With nearly a decade of experience in the detailing industry, Saad shares insights on his journey, the challenges of reaching the million-dol...
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Episode 76
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Ep.75 Australian Detailing Services Ryan Sharpe on Real Talk with Mike Burke
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Sharp, the owner of Australian Detailing Services in Sydney, Australia. With a decade of experience in the detailing industry, Ryan shares insights on his journey, the growth of paint protection film, and ...
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Episode 75
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Ep. 74 🎙️ Ryan Townsley talks breaking into the XPEL Marine Industry | Real Talk with Mike Burke
Ryan Townsley joins us in Sydney, Australia! Ryan is currently heading up the rapidly growing marine program at XPEL after the acquisition of PFS.In this episode, we dive into:✅ Ryan's Journey: Building a marine program from the...
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Ep. 73 Chris West - VP of XPEL Asia-Pacific | Real Talk with Mike Burke
In this episode, Mike catches up with his longtime friend and XPEL’s VP of Asia-Pacific, Chris West, on location in Sydney, Australia. Chris shares his journey from Alaska to Shanghai, his insights on the booming opportunities for XPEL in Asia-...
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Ep. 72 XDC Australia with Tim Allison 🇦🇺 Real Talk with Mike Burke
In this episode, Mike sits down with Tim Allison, live at from Sydney Motorsport Park during XPEL dealer conference Australia (XDC).They discuss the booming potential of Australia’s automotive protection market, the hunger for growth am...
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Ep. 71 XDC Australia 2025 with Myles Hunter | Real Talk with Mike Burke
In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Miles Hunter at the XPEL conference in Sydney. We discuss the world of window tinting, the growth of XPEL in Australia, and the community of tinting professionals.Highlights of the Episod...
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Ep. 70 🎙️ Meet Carlos Alvarez, VP of Operations at XPEL
In this episode, Carlos shares his journey from the medical field to leading global operations at XPEL. Hear how he helped grow the company from a single 30,000 sq. ft. warehouse to a global distribution network—with over 140 staff in San Anton...
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Ep. 69 🎙️ Tony Rimas Talks XPEL, Auto Industry Disruption & Dealer Growth
In this episode, we sit down with Tony Rimas, Vice President of Revenue at XPEL, to uncover the fascinating journey from cancer research and chemistry degrees to leading innovation in the automotive aftermarket.This conversation is pack...
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Episode 69
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Ep.68 🎙️ Inside XPEL Events: A Conversation with Christin Gish – Trade Show and Events Manager
In this episode, we sit down with Christin Gish, the powerhouse behind XPEL’s global events and trade show experiences. With over 20 years in experiential marketing, Christin brings a deep passion for storytelling, event design, and operational...
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Ep. 67 | Marco Cazorla Interview | XPEL Austin Territory Manager
In this episode, we catch up with Marco Cazorla, XPEL Territory Manager for Austin, TX. Learn how he built his reputation as “The Film Trainer,” what it takes to grow a successful tint business, and why passion and process matter. Now, as...
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Ep. 66 | The Savannah Bananas - Director of Baseball Operations - Adam Virant | Real Talk
Today’s🎙️ Real Talk with Mike Burke ft. Adam Virant — From Courtroom to Banana ball. Adam Virant is the Director of Baseball Operations for the Savannah Bananas and a coach for both the Bananas and their touring rivals, the Par...
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Ep. 65 | Bren Eifler - Marketing Technologist & Growth Engineer | Real Talk
Meet Bren Eifler – CEO of IBX Digital.He’s the guy behind the scenes… the one with the cheat codes to the marketing game.While everyone is stuck on Level 3, Bren’s in the dungeon with the master controller — unlocking growth hac...
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Ep. 64 | Architectural Window Film Manager Ross Brackett | Real Talk with Mike Burke
Live Recorded on March 6, 2025. ➤ Subscribe to Real Talk With Mike Burke to watch full episodes of the podcast.➤ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-talk-with-mike-burke/id1611409375➤ Spotify: https:/...
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Ep. 63 | From Corporate Hustle to WeedCo Muscle: The Justin Kern Story | Real Talk
🎙️ Real Talk with Mike Burke 🎙️Guest: Justin Kern – Founder & CEO of WeedCo 📍 Tucson, Arizona 🔗 Website: https://www.weedco.services/In this episode, I sit down with Justin Kern, the founder of WeedCo, a lead...
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Ep. 62 | Rap Artist Lluvya | Real Talk Live on 4/5/25
Lluvya is a teenage rap artist, producer, video director, and editor with roots in both Long Island, New York, and Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been gaining recognition for her dynamic style and creative versatility. In February 2025, Llu...
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Ep. 61 | Jeremy Logsdon - The Wheel & Tire KING | Real Talk Live on 3/31/25
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Episode 61
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Ep. 60 | NFL Linebacker Shaq Thompson | Real Talk
Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson sits down to talk life, football, and what’s next. From 10 years of memories in Carolina to future plans in the NFL, he keeps it real in this exclusive interview with Charlotte native Mike Burke...
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Episode 60
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Ep. 59 | Commercial Interior Designer Lacey Johnson | Real Talk with Mike Burke
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Ep. 58 | Real Talk Podcast w/ Todd Cooperider from Esoteric Detailing
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Episode 58
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Ep. 57 | Dealer Principal at MaxxDrive Auto Group - Sam Parzow Live Recording 3/1/25
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Ep. 56 | Real Talk With Mike Burke Live Recording 2/27/25 Window Tint Marketing w/ Thad Norman
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Ep. 55 | Charlotte entrepreneur Carrie Schmidt | Live Recording Feb 5, 2025 Real Talk w/ Mike Burke
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Episode 55
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Ep. 54 - Flat Glass Franchise Opportunities with Ken Baker | Real Talk with Mike Burke
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Episode 54
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Ep. 53 | Podcast with Michael Dobbins (Was Live Dec. 17th 2024) | Real Talk with Mike Burke
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Episode 53
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