Scale With Pros

#86 Behind the Scenes: How I’m Engineering Two Business Exits

In this solo episode, Cody breaks down his exact 2-year plan to exit two companies and create generational wealth. He shares how he’s scaling through acquisitions, de-risking operations, and building businesses that private equity actually wants to buy. This episode goes behind the scenes on what it really takes to build a sellable company—and why Cody is focused on execution, not social media. If you’re building with an exit in mind, this is the long game.

#85 From NFL Paychecks to Real Cash Flow | Devon Kennard

on this episode of Scale with Pros we sit down with Devon Kennard. He shares how questioning his future in the NFL led him to build real wealth through disciplined investing and business ownership. In this episode, we break down why great deals fail without great operators, how cash flow beats hype, and the costly mistakes successful people make after their first big win. Devon explains his shift away from traditional real estate and “passive income” toward building a lean, high-margin lending business. If you’re an athlete, founder, or high-earner looking to protect and compound capital, this conversation will change how you think about money.

#84 Entrepreneurs, You’re Lying to Yourself… Jeff Mask Explains How.

In this episode, Jeff Mask reveals the hidden fears and subconscious patterns that silently hold entrepreneurs back from scaling their businesses. He breaks down why founders burn out, lose clarity, and unintentionally sacrifice their home life in the chase for success. Jeff shares the mindset shifts, leadership frameworks, and personal stories that transformed his own life and thousands of CEOs he’s coached. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or at a plateau, this conversation will show you exactly where to start.

#83 Burnout, Failure, and a Billion-Dollar Comeback — Hayden’s Brutal Reality Check

In this episode of Scale with Pros, Hayden Hill shares the raw truth about entrepreneurship, leadership, and the painful mistakes that nearly cost him everything. He opens up about burning out, quitting multiple jobs, rebuilding from zero, and eventually scaling a massive 2,000-agent organization. Hayden breaks down the hidden traps that destroy most teams, the habits that actually create success, and why gratitude and humility matter more than money. If you’re trying to grow, lead, or survive the journey of building something big, this conversation is a must-listen.

#82 The truth about scaling your business from $3-$8M/yr

In this episode, Jack Walker reveals his journey from a 19-year-old rookie agent to running a multimillion-dollar luxury vacation rental company. He breaks down the brutal reality of today’s Airbnb market, why most sub-$1M rentals are collapsing, and what hosts must do to survive. Jack shares the operational mistakes that nearly broke his business, the challenges of scaling, and the mindset shifts that finally allowed him to grow. We also dive into taxes, hiring, delegation, and why delaying gratification is the key to long-term success. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in real estate, entrepreneurship, or the short-term rental world.