What do you get when you mix The Who, the Sex Pistols, and a giant dose of humor? A raw and candid conversation with Josh Jonas, Clinical Director of the Village Institute. Josh shares his own early therapy experience, mentors who believed in him, and his successful battle with cancer. He dives into self-doubt, his unfiltered approach to therapy (spoiler: no couch required), and how humor, music, and authenticity shape his work and life.

Rip up the script and toss the rules in the trash for this one. Jim sits down with Jason Sacher, a lifelong tennis fanatic and owner of Sacher Tennis. From leaving his home in his early teens to chase his tennis dream to building a business around his passion, Jason gets real about self-doubt, perfectionism, and finding his next big thing — plus a hilarious story that takes “attention to detail” to a WHOLE new level. A raw, funny, and totally candid conversation about loving the game and surviving the grind.

In this episode of The Sounds of Success, host Jim Lombardo sits down with attorney and former race car driver Dan Faucetta for a fast-paced, candid conversation filled with humor, grit, and reflection. From drag strips to family business, Dan shares lessons on risk, resilience, and relationships—and an unexpected guest shows up along the way!

Founder and CEO of Burnout Motorsport, Alex Alexandrov joins The Sounds of Success to share his incredible journey—from growing up in Russia to building a career in finance and construction before pivoting into the world of high-performance cars. Alex opens up about passion, adaptability, and the power of community in motorsport, along with lessons learned on resilience, creativity, and chasing fulfillment over burnout.

In this episode, Patrick Sasso of Podcast on the Fly, shares his journey from the Canadian border to New York City, (WARNING: it’s a LONG journey!!) weaving through family business, failed jazz auditions, and a winding path from waste management to podcasting.  Patrick and Jim swap stories about Daniel Lanois, Canadian roots, and the “mic drop” about the Tragically Hip!

Oh, almost forgot, Patrick wants Paul McCartney to pay for his lunch!!

Marine Corps veteran and CEO of Clear Path for Veterans, Ryan Woodruff  joins The Sounds of Success to share his journey from combat to community—serving two tours in Iraq before finding purpose in helping other veterans heal. In this powerful and candid conversation, Ryan talks about resilience, faith, and transformation, revealing how discipline, gratitude, and service have shaped his life and leadership.

Founder and CEO of Zelnick & Company, Cory Zelnik joins The Sounds of Success to talk about the grind, grit, and good humor that come with decades in New York City real estate. From summer camp lessons in leadership to running a brokerage built on discipline and drive, Corey shares how resilience, adaptability, and a 3:20 a.m. wake-up routine shaped his path. It’s a conversation about honesty, hustle, and why happiness—not money—is his measure of success.