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From Badge to Boardroom: How Chad Perez Built Two Security Companies from the Ground Up
What does it take to build a multi-million dollar company… after retiring from the police force?
In the latest episode of Constructive Interference, Rufus Cressend sits down with Chad Perez — a former New Orleans police officer turned founder of Pinnacle Security and Aegis. Together, they explore what it means to lead with vision, scale with humility, and rethink public safety from the ground up.
How to Build a Business That Runs Without You — with Kristi Boccato
Kristi Boccato on Building a Business That Doesn’t Need You
After scaling and selling her successful gifting company, Kristi Boccato now helps founders escape burnout and build team-led businesses through her work at The Retail Lab. In this episode, she joins Rufus to share hard-won lessons on leadership, freedom, and the mindset shifts every visionary entrepreneur needs to grow — and eventually let go.
Designing Vision-Driven Teams: Lessons from Justin Greenleaf
What if your greatest contribution as a leader isn’t the work you do — but the people you build? In this episode of Constructive Interference, architect and CEO Justin Greenleaf shares how he went from designing buildings to designing high-performing teams. Whether you’re scaling a business or leading a small crew, this conversation is packed with insight on vision, culture, and learning from failure fast.
Imposter Syndrome, Identity, and Showing Up Anyway — featuring Armando Leduc
In Episode 4 of Constructive Interference, Rufus and Armando Leduc unpack imposter syndrome, visionary overwhelm, and how content creation becomes a path to confidence and clarity. If you’ve ever felt afraid to be seen, this conversation will shift your perspective — and your next move.
What It Really Means to Be a Visionary — Featuring Bob Shenefelt
Discover what it truly means to be a visionary with Bob Shenefelt, founder of I Matter and the Visionary Forum. Learn how vulnerability, clarity, and connection fuel impactful leadership.
How to Build, Buy, and Sell a Business That’s actually Worth Something — Featuring Joel Duran
Most entrepreneurs don’t own a business — they own a job. In this episode, M&A expert Joel Duran reveals how to scale smart, sell high, and build a business that actually runs without you.
Youth Experiences Shape Entrepreneurs
In this episode of Constructive Interference, host Rufus Cressend dives deep with guest Jason Villemarette to explore how early life experiences shape the entrepreneurial mindset. Discover the lessons learned from youth that can propel future success and the critical role of mentorship. Tune in to gain insights that can transform your journey!