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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

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Ep. 70 🎙️ Meet Carlos Alvarez, VP of Operations at XPEL

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/07/21

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 Antonio alone. Topics discussed: How XPEL ships hundreds of orders a day—same-day. The challenges of COVID shipping and how they kept inventory flowing. New product updates. How Carlos’s role shifted from hands-on to high-level strategy. If you're int...

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Ep.68 🎙️ Inside XPEL Events: A Conversation with...

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/07/21

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 excellence to everything she touches—from million-dollar private events to world-class automotive showcases like XDC, Barrett-Jackson, and Goodwood Festival of Speed. 🎯 Currently leading global events at XPEL, Christin shares her journey from running

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Ep. 74 🎙️ Ryan Townsley talks breaking into the XPEL...

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/07/21

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 ground up, starting with a bold idea and a blank canvas. ✅ Challenges in Education: Overcoming obstacles in educating boat owners about the importance of paint protection films and coatings, amidst widespread misconceptions. ✅ Luxury Marine Insights: Collaboration...

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Ep. 73 Chris West - VP of XPEL Asia-Pacific | Real...

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/07/21

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-Pacific, and what it’s like navigating cultural and market differences in China, Australia, and beyond. This podcast covers: ✅ Why China’s PPF and tint market is worth over $1 billion — and how XPEL is raising the bar. ✅ How the Australian market remin...

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Ep.75 Australian Detailing Services Ryan Sharpe on...

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/07/21

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 the importance of networking within the industry. Episode highlights: ✅ Background: Ryan discusses his transition to starting his own detailing shop and focusing on paint protection film. ✅ XPEL Partnership: Learn about Ryan’s experience with XPEL and ...

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Ep. 77 | How to Party Around the World: Snapper’s...

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/07/21

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 American road trips to running the hottest pub crawl and party cruises in Australia. We talk boats, buses, burnout, and the business of bringing people together through music, mayhem, and meaningful connection. 📍 Check Out Snapper’s Businesses: 🚤 Cairns Party Boat...

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Ep. 65 | Bren Eifler - Marketing Technologist &...

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/07/21

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 hacks, automating systems, and rewriting the rules. He’s the one who figures out how to beat the boss and win. CRM builds, ad funnels, lead flows, tracking setups — he’s our marketing intelligence weapon, the kind of tech-savvy strategist that sees the whole battlefi...

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Ep. 64 | Architectural Window Film Manager Ross...

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/05/28

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://open.spotify.com/show/6palwGfEfUIFG8sIIJPc1T?si=67c809d6c05b44f1 ➤Follow me on Instagram @themikeburke ➤Email me for podcast inquiries: therealmikeburke@gmail.com

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Ep. 63 | From Corporate Hustle to WeedCo Muscle: The...

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/05/22

🎙️ 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 leading pest and weed control company based in Tucson, Arizona. We delve into his journey of building a trusted local business. Justin shares how he transitioned from a career in corporate America to starting WeedCo in 2017. What began with a simple backpack sprayer has ...

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Ep. 62 | Rap Artist Lluvya | Real Talk Live on 4/5/25

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/04/07

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, Lluvya released the single “Up A While,” building anticipation for her upcoming mixtape, “Charlotte’s Web.” Beyond her music, Lluvya is active on social media, sharing her creative journey and engaging with fans. Her Instagram account features updates and ...

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Ep. 61 | Jeremy Logsdon - The Wheel & Tire KING |...

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/04/07

➤ 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://open.spotify.com/show/6palwGfEfUIFG8sIIJPc1T?si=67c809d6c05b44f1 ➤Follow me on Instagram @themikeburke ➤Email me for podcast inquiries: therealmikeburke@gmail.com

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Ep. 60 | NFL Linebacker Shaq Thompson | Real Talk

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/03/07

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. ➤ 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://open.spotify.com/show/6palwGfEfUIFG8sIIJPc1T?si=67c809d6...

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Ep. 59 | Commercial Interior Designer Lacey Johnson |...

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/03/07

➤ 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://open.spotify.com/show/6palwGfEfUIFG8sIIJPc1T?si=67c809d6c05b44f1 ➤Follow me on Instagram @themikeburke ➤Email me for podcast inquiries: therealmikeburke@gmail.com

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Ep. 58 | Real Talk Podcast w/ Todd Cooperider from...

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/03/06

➤ 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://open.spotify.com/show/6palwGfEfUIFG8sIIJPc1T?si=67c809d6c05b44f1 ➤Follow me on Instagram @themikeburke ➤Email me for podcast inquiries: therealmikeburke@gmail.com

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Ep. 57 | Dealer Principal at MaxxDrive Auto Group -...

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/03/01

➤ 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://open.spotify.com/show/6palwGfEfUIFG8sIIJPc1T?si=67c809d6c05b44f1 ➤Follow me on Instagram @themikeburke ➤Email me for podcast inquiries: therealmikeburke@gmail.com

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Ep. 56 | Real Talk With Mike Burke Live Recording...

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/02/27

➤ 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://open.spotify.com/show/6palwGfEfUIFG8sIIJPc1T?si=67c809d6c05b44f1 ➤Follow me on Instagram @themikeburke ➤Email me for podcast inquiries: therealmikeburke@gmail.com

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Ep. 55 | Charlotte entrepreneur Carrie Schmidt | Live...

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2025/02/05

➤ 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://open.spotify.com/show/6palwGfEfUIFG8sIIJPc1T?si=67c809d6c05b44f1 ➤Follow me on Instagram @themikeburke ➤Email me for podcast inquiries: therealmikeburke@gmail.com

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Ep. 54 - Flat Glass Franchise Opportunities with Ken...

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2024/12/31

➤ 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://open.spotify.com/show/6palwGfEfUIFG8sIIJPc1T?si=67c809d6c05b44f1➤Follow me on Instagram @themikeburke➤Email me for podcast inquiries: therealmikeburke@gmail.com

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Ep. 53 | Podcast with Michael Dobbins (Was Live Dec....

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2024/12/31

➤ 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://open.spotify.com/show/6palwGfEfUIFG8sIIJPc1T?si=67c809d6c05b44f1➤Follow me on Instagram @themikeburke➤Email me for podcast inquiries: therealmikeburke@gmail.com

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Ep. 52 | Sales & Marketing with Thad Norman & Garrett...

Real Talk with Mike Burke ·

2024/12/30

From live stream on Dec. 23, 2024. Joined by Thad Norman (Sun Stoppers & Velocity SEO) and Garrett Kassel (Sun Stoppers Sales Manager). ➤ 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://open.spotify.com/show/6palwGfEfUIFG8sIIJPc1T?si=67c809d6c05b44f1➤Follow me on Instagram @themikeburke➤Email me for podcast inquiries: therealmikeburke@gmail.com

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