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visionaries
Unfiltered conversations with vision driven entrepreneurs, discussing real challenges, real breakthroughs, and real insights.
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Featured Episode
Episode 7: From Cop to CEO with Chad Perez
After 15 years in law enforcement, Chad Perez traded his badge for a bold vision — and built two groundbreaking companies that are transforming the security and public safety industries. In this episode, Rufus Cressend sits down with Chad to unpack the leadership lessons, scaling strategies, and mindset shifts behind Pinnacle Security and Aegis. If you’re a founder navigating growth or reinvention, this one’s for you.
about the podcast
An amplification that happens when two visionaries get in the same room and talk about their business, their growth and opportunities. Unfiltered conversations, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help you turn your vision into lasting success.
about rufus
Rufus Cressend has a background in financial planning and wealth management, where he serves his clients as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) for business owners. He specializes in helping vision-driven entrepreneurs grow and maximize their business enterprise value, and transition from being owner-operators to capital investors in their own companies. His expertise lies in crafting seamless exit strategies that provide lasting financial security—ensuring his clients achieve an income they can’t outlive.
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Are you a vision-driven entrepreneur with insights to share? We’re always looking for inspiring guests to join Constructive Interference. If you have a compelling story, expertise, or a unique perspective on business, leadership, or innovation, apply below! Tell us a bit about yourself, your experience, and why you’d be a great fit for the show.