Hosted by Mike Burke · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 107 episodes
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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
Mike Burke hosts Real Talk with Mike Burke, a education show with 107 episodes published.
In this episode, Mike sits down with a very special guest, his son Colby Burke, for an honest conversation between two generations. Colby shares how growing up around racing, long travel days, and hard work shaped his mi
In this episode, Mike sits down with Ray Van Dexter, owner of Dynamic Tint & Paint Protection, for a wide ranging conversation. Ray reflects on more than two decades in the window tint industry, from hand cutting film in
In this episode, Mike sits down with Shane Oliberos, co owner of Xero Wraps in Hawaii, to talk about building a high performing paint protection operation in one of the most challenging markets in the country. Shane shar
In this episode, Mike sits down with Philip Bunting, co-founder and CEO of ALSET to talk about building a business by fixing a problem he personally experienced. After purchasing his first Tesla and running into confusin
In this episode, Mike sits down with Ryan Pape, President and CEO of XPEL, for a wide-ranging conversation recorded at SDC 2026. Ryan shares why his theme for the year is excellence, how narrowing focus can outperform ch
In this episode, Mike sits down with John Gray of Gulf Coast Auto Shield to talk about building a multi-location operation rooted in craftsmanship and people. John shares how a lifelong love of detailing, paired with 25
In this episode, Mike sits down with Colin Reid, Senior VP of Dealership Solutions for WD Co-Auto in Western Canada, to unpack what it takes to support more than 1,100 automotive dealerships across four provinces. Colin
In this episode, Mike sits down with Rick Puthoff of Eclipse Window Tinting to reflect on more than three decades in the industry and the lessons that only time can teach. Rick shares how simple habits — like personally
In this episode, Mike sits down with Tony Tran, owner of 101 Motors and Tempe Auto Spa, to trace a career that began in a high-school auto shop and grew into a multi-division operation. Tony shares the pivotal moment he
Not every customer is your customer, and learning that lesson reshaped this entire company. In this on-location episode at XDC 26 in San Antonio Texas, Mike sits down with Greg Natonson of Chicago Auto Pros to talk about
At XDC 2026 I sat down with Christian and Rob from Never Ride Stock to talk real growth: building a reputation, scaling without losing the personal touch, and why relationships still close the biggest deals in tint and P
In this special XDC 2026 episode of Real Talk with Mike Burke, Mike sits down with industry veteran David Reed of Signature Glass Tinting for a wide-ranging conversation about the window film business. They talk about sa
What does success really cost? At XDC 2026 in San Antonio, we sat down with Austin Palmer, co-owner of One of One, to talk about the reality behind running one of the most respected high-end shops in the country. From st
Back again at XPEL XDC 2026 in San Antonio, Texas with Josh Poponick of Blackout Tinting. We break down what it really takes to scale multiple locations: systems, team building, recruiting, training, and staying discipli
If you’re seeking inspiration on reinvention, leadership, and helping others, todays episode has you covered. Adam Sides shares a powerful, candid journey from 25 years in the Army to civilian life, veteran transition wo
We talk with Brian Johnson about grit, pain, and the craft of building a lean, profitable detailing and PPF shop after a life-altering injury. From flipping sport bikes to clean-room standards, we trade tactics for margi
Wrestling icon Bill Goldberg joins Mike Burke for an unfiltered, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt conversation recorded at Goldberg’s Texas compound. From rescuing exotic animals to building 1,200-horsepower muscle cars
On this episode of Real Talk with Mike Burke, Mike sits down with Jeff Green, founder of Lock-N-Climb, to hear the incredible story behind his ladder innovations that are now used worldwide in aviation, trucking, and bey
On this episode of Real Talk with Mike Burke, Mike talks with Ismail Leghari, founder of Detail Scale, a marketing agency dedicated to helping detailers, PPF, tint, and ceramic coating shops grow through Google ads and S
On this episode of Real Talk with Mike Burke, Mike sits down with James Melfi, PPF Product Manager at XPEL. James shares his journey from geeking out on detailing products in college to running a shop in New England, and
John Gray
Author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus · Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus
1 appearance on this show
Christian
adoption social worker · The Spartan Project
1 appearance on this show
Rob
Sergeant, Illinois Army National Guard, Senior in Urban Planning · Project: Tech Gaming
1 appearance on this show
Brian Johnson
7-figure entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, co-founder of Book Rich Profit Club · Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department
1 appearance on this show
Jeff Green
Distinguished Product Leader for Vulnerability Management · Silver Oak Securities, Inc.
1 appearance on this show
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