
The Pursue Vegas Podcast
Pursue Vegas connects you with the untold stories of Las Vegas’s boldest innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
Episodes
33 episodes
The Final Slice: Good Pie, Great Purpose with Vincent Rotolo
To close out the Pursue Vegas podcast, we couldn’t think of a better final guest than Vincent Rotolo—because his story isn’t just about building a pizza empire. It’s about heart, humility, and building something that lasts far beyond t...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:30:14

F1 to Freefall: Matt Jaskol on Speed, Skydives & Pushing Limits
"I was gonna die where I was sitting, so I might as well die trying."In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Matt Jaskol, a professional race car driver, skydiver, and adventure junkie who doesn’t just flirt with dange...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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58:48

Marissa Hawkins on Building a Franchise Empire Without Losing Her Soul
"Your life will change when you take that leap of faith—fear is nothing but false evidence appearing real." In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur and community builder Marissa Ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:06:36

Craig Goldberg on Healing Your Nervous System Through Sound
Stress isn’t just a feeling—it’s a full-body experience. And in this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Craig Goldberg, co-founder of Inharmony Interactive, to talk about how sound and vibration can help you heal fro...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:09:26

Sober Raves & Purpose-Driven Parties: Alex Skerlich on Redefining EDM Culture
"I’m not here to be the best DJ in the world. But if there’s one person I can reach... then I’ve hit my goal."In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we get into the loud, unfiltered, soul-shifting world of Alex Skerlich—aka Skrilla—th...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:03:01

From Scrolls to Sold: How Stan Lopez Used Social Media to Build a Real Estate Empire
Las Vegas isn’t just a playground—it’s a platform.In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Las Vegas entrepreneur and content creator Stan Lopez, whose journey from nightlife promoter to commercial real estate connector...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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58:41

Aging Isn’t the End Game: Ariel Alicea on Reimagining Senior Wellness in Vegas
"I think having fun and enjoying your life do way more for the body than, like, the list of rules that they're going to get from their doctor."In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Ariel Alicea, founder of Peak Vital...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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53:52

Behind the Ads: Sergio Chavez on Building Real ROI in the Vegas Digital Jungle
If running Google Ads feels like surgery, that’s because it kind of is.“You're putting in dollars for somebody, and they're expecting to get money out. That is a big responsibility. It's almost like being a doctor.”In this episode...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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46:10

How Zach Tolen Turned a Food Truck Into a Cult Favorite
Zach Tolen didn’t just work in a restaurant—the restaurant raised him.In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with the man behind Vanilla Rice Hibachi to talk about what it really takes to go from scrubbing dishes at 15 to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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58:19

Silent But Deadly: Hailey Brooks Is Quietly Owning the Vegas Comedy Scene
"Vegas has allowed me to rebuild myself twice. It's the city where you can always reinvent who you are."In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with comedian, content creator, and creative shapeshifter Hailey Brooks to talk...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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43:35

How Taylor Goodyear & Tyler Gallo Orchestrate Vegas’s Most Iconic Experiences
"You have to find the incredible people that make any city—but especially Vegas—what it is."In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we spotlight two powerhouses behind some of the city’s most intentional events: Taylor Goodyear, founde...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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56:13

How Brian Schulz Is Turning Las Vegas into a Filmmaker’s Playground
"I'm all in on Vegas. The camaraderie, the energy, the variance of industries—there's so much opportunity out here, and it’s just so untapped."In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Brian Schulz, documentary cinematog...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:02:17

Erica Bell on the Secret Sauce Behind Great Pizza—and Even Better Culture
In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Erica Bell, the powerhouse GM behind Double Zero Pie, a Neo Neapolitan pizzeria tucked inside Las Vegas’s Chinatown and quickly becoming one of the city’s culinary crown jewels.E...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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43:48

Wojtek Pilczynski & Kasia Kociomyk on Fine Art, Ego, and the Fight for Integrity
Las Vegas doesn’t need more shows. It needs more soul.In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sat down with artistic power couple Wojtek Pilczynski and Katarzyna Kociomyk (aka Kasia), whose mission is to bring truth, craft, and comm...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:31:18

Jason Leduc on Veteran Wisdom, Startup Grit, and the Power of Community
What if military precision could solve your biggest business challenges?In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Jason Leduc, founder of Leduc Leadership, to unpack what real leadership looks like beyond the buzzwords. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:14:38

From Oil Fields to Apparel Deals: Brandon Mills on Freedom, Failure, and Going All In
"I've discovered that if I put myself out there, good things happen."In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Brandon Mills, a veteran entrepreneur and the owner of Total Promotion Company—a Las Vegas-based business tha...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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39:45

Chris Wright on AI, Ethics, and the Fight to Protect Human Freedom
Artificial intelligence is evolving fast—faster than most people realize. So the question is: are we keeping up?In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Chris Wright, founder of the Artificial Intelligence Trust Council...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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43:01

Connecting Vegas One Brand at a Time: Ben Laifsky on Local Marketing That Works
Vegas doesn’t run on luck—it runs on people.In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with longtime marketing strategist and community builder Ben Laifsky, co-founder of Hunter Marketing and a key player in organizatio...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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43:01

Edgar Rodriguez Is Using Veteran Leadership to Strengthen Las Vegas
The right conversation at the right time can change everything.In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with Edgar Rodriguez, a Marine Corps veteran turned Las Vegas community builder, to talk about what it means to lead, se...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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46:32

Danny J on Life After the Brand, Mental Health, and Reinventing in Vegas
Vegas isn’t just glitz, glam, and the Strip—it’s people rebuilding, rethinking, and rising.In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with speaker, creator, and all-around powerhouse Danny J for a real conversation about reinv...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:10:17

Key to the City: How Tim Gordanier Is Changing VIP Culture in Las Vegas
Tim Gordanier is the visionary entrepreneur behind Key to the City, a groundbreaking insider program offering exclusive VIP experiences in Las Vegas and beyond. Originally from Toronto, Tim expanded his innovative concept to the entert...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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59:48

From Boozy Cupcakes to $20M VC Fund: Lisa Song Sutton on Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, and Saying No to Distractions
Lisa Song Sutton is a serial entrepreneur proving that real success isn’t just about building wealth—it’s about creating impact that lasts. In this episode of Pursue Vegas, we sit down with the former attorney (and Miss Nev...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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44:03

Josh Halu’s Sacred Soldier Mission: How Psychedelics Heal PTSD and Restore Purpose
Josh Halu is the Founder and CEO of Sacred Soldier, an organization on a mission to revolutionize veteran mental health through holistic healing practices.A decorated U.S. Army aviati...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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58:09

Inside the Mind of a Vegas Legend: Jon Orlando’s Take on Podcasting, Entrepreneurship, and the Future of Content
Jon Orlando, the creative force behind the Action Junkeez Podcast, is a pioneer in podcasting, storytelling, and entrepreneurial innovation in Las Vegas. A seasoned podcaster with collaborat...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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42:13

Flying High: Juan Quinones Revolutionizes Luxury Drone Content and Training
Juan Quinones is a visionary entrepreneur, luxury drone pilot, travel influencer, and the founder of Luxy Drone, a leading company in luxury real estate and innovative drone videography. Based in Las Vegas, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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41:16
