From AI Automation to Mushroom Millions | Benjamin Bressington “The Mushroom Guy” on Building a No-Compromise Wellness Business

Many entrepreneurs chase scale, automation, and shiny new systems—only to end up burned out, disconnected, and trapped in businesses they no longer enjoy. High stress, endless meetings, and bloated infrastructure quietly replace the freedom they set out to build.

Even highly skilled operators fall into this trap. Over-engineering, rushing scale, and listening to expensive “experts” can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and destroy momentum. Meanwhile, consumers are waking up to the limits of pharmaceuticals and demanding real, holistic solutions—but most businesses compromise on quality to chase margins.

In this episode, Jeff Kikel sits down with Ben “The Mushroom Guy,” a former AI automation and systems expert who walked away from Fortune-100 consulting to build a fast-growing mushroom-based wellness company from an RV. Ben shares how focusing on one mission, one product philosophy, and zero compromise on quality led to selling thousands of units in under 90 days. He breaks down his distributor-led growth model, how AI now reduces costs instead of inflating them, and why freedom comes from consistency, not chaos. This is a real-world lesson in building cash flow, impact, and a business that supports life—not the other way around.

Key Takeaways:

1. How Ben transitioned from AI automation and e-commerce into holistic wellness entrepreneurship
2. Why burnout often comes from scaling too fast, not too slow
3. The power of focusing on 10 sales per day instead of overwhelming revenue goals
4. Why “no fillers, no synthetics” became the company’s biggest competitive advantage
5. How subscription revenue creates momentum and predictable cash flow
6. Why giving away product samples can outperform aggressive sales tactics
7. The distributor “milk run” model and why local human connection still beats algorithms
8. How Ben avoided expensive software by building his own AI-powered CRM systems
9. Why consistency and stability outperform forced growth
10. How true freedom is created by choice, time control, and low pressure—not material excess

About the Guest:

Benjamin Bressington, founder of BareRemedy and the voice behind their 'Medicine Man' persona. After spending a decade advising Fortune 1000 companies on behavior design, Ben discovered the transformative power of medicinal mushrooms during his own health struggles.

Now he's on a mission to help 1 million people reclaim their health using nature's most powerful remedies. Through Bare Remedy, he creates innovative mushroom tinctures and adaptogenic gummies using ancient spagyric extraction methods that capture up to 100% of beneficial compounds – versus the industry standard of just 30-50%.

Links:

https://app.bareremedy.net/store/447447783e6b48f3bd78f109cacb9375

Most people believe real estate investing is impossible without savings, perfect credit, or years of experience. They’re stuck renting, stuck in cubicles, or burned out running businesses—convinced that real estate is only for the wealthy or well-connected.

That belief keeps people trapped. While they wait to “fix their credit” or “save a down payment,” time passes, rents rise, and opportunities disappear. Worse, many were never taught about passive income at all—only how to work harder for money instead of making money work for them.

In this episode, Jeff Kikel sits down with David Webb, known as the No Money Millionaire, to break that myth wide open. From growing up in Detroit with a single mother on welfare to being evicted over 15 times, David shares how he learned—through painful trial and error—how to buy real estate using other people’s money (OPM). He explains how he acquired apartment buildings with $0 of his own cash, how to approach investors the right way, and why determination and perseverance matter more than credit scores or capital.

Key Takeaways:

• Why most people are wrongly taught to “work for money” instead of building passive income.

• How David did two no-money deals early on—but still struggled with mindset for years.

• The moment the “light bulb” went off when he bought an apartment building with OPM.

• How to find investors without knowing rich people or attending fancy meetups.

• The exact language to use when asking someone to invest with you (and what not to say).

• Why value-add apartment buildings create faster wealth than single-family homes.

• How 5+ unit properties are evaluated based on the deal, not your personal finances.

• Why seller financing and house-hacking can help people start with bad credit and no cash.

• The difference between competitive vs. creative mindset in building wealth.

• Why time freedom—not just money—is the real goal of financial independence.

About the Guest:

David Webb, known as The No Money Millionaire, went from rock bottom to building a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio by mastering mindset and leveraging Other People’s Money. Today, he teaches everyday people how to break limiting beliefs and use proven no-money-down strategies to create financial freedom. His story is gritty, real, and proof that wealth isn’t reserved for the wealthy—it’s available to anyone willing to take action.

Links:

https://nomoneymillionaire.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thenomoneymillionaire

https://www.youtube.com/@NoMoneyMillionaire

Fast Five Questions:

1. If you woke up and your business was gone, you have $500, a laptop, a place to live, and food, what would you do first? “The very first thing I would do is get part of the real estate groups—introduce myself and let people know what I want to do. Then I’d find lenders and ask them bluntly what they need from me. And finally, I’d get active in chambers, meetups, Rotary clubs—anywhere business people are who want to invest but don’t have the time.”

2. What is the biggest mistake that you have made in business? “Partners. It’s like a marriage, and disagreements in business can be disastrous. You have to be very careful who you partner with.”

3. What is a book that you would recommend? “The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles. It completely changed my mindset from competitive thinking to creative thinking.”

4. What is a tool that you...

Most entrepreneurs and professionals feel constantly busy—but rarely deeply productive. Endless notifications, late-night emails, and blurred boundaries with work and clients leave people burned out, distracted, and struggling to make meaningful progress on their biggest goals.

Without intentional boundaries, digital overload quietly steals your time, focus, and mental health. Many business owners mistake constant availability for commitment—answering every message, working nights and weekends, and sacrificing relationships, creativity, and well-being in the process. Over time, this leads to burnout, stalled growth, and a life that looks nothing like the freedom you set out to build.

In this episode, Jeff Kikel sits down with Kelsey Green, founder of Summit in Six, to explore how digital minimalism, accountability, and intentional boundaries can radically transform your productivity and quality of life. Kelsey shares her journey from environmental science and nonprofit burnout to building a business centered on focus, health, and high-impact work. She explains how her six-month mastermind helps women creatives and entrepreneurs accomplish meaningful goals—without sacrificing mental health or relationships—and why reclaiming your attention is essential to reaching your Freedom Day.

Key Takeaways:

• Why burnout is often a boundary problem—not a motivation problem.

• How Kelsey transitioned from wildlife biology and nonprofit work into entrepreneurship.

• The hidden cost of constant digital availability for business owners.

• Why focus beats hustle when it comes to building sustainable success.

• How masterminds and accountability compress years of progress into months.

• Why phones and screens fracture attention—even when they’re face-down.

• The connection between digital overload and declining creativity, focus, and mental health.

• Why entrepreneurs must set boundaries early with clients—or pay for it later.

• How intentional tech use can support your values instead of sabotaging them.

• Why true freedom includes time, health, relationships, and mental clarity—not just money.

About the Guest:

Kelsey L. Green is an aspiring digital minimalist, strategist, speaker, and community builder on a mission to help people reclaim their focus, creativity, and in-person connections.

She’s the creator of Summit in Six, a high-accountability mastermind where women bring bold, creative projects to life, and How to Build Your Circle, a course about cultivating a meaningful and vibrant community.

Kelsey explores how our digital habits impact our relationships, attention, and sense of fulfillment, and how setting simple boundaries can open space for what really matters.

With humor, insight, and a deep belief in human potential, she reminds people that a lot of the good stuff in life still happens face-to-face and when we strengthen the connection to ourselves.

Links:

https://www.kelseylgreen.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseylgreen/

https://www.instagram.com/kelseylgreen/

Fast Five Questions:

1. If you woke up and your business was gone, you have $500, a laptop, a place to live, and food, what would you do first? “The first thing I would do is continue to focus on my mental and physical health. That’s the foundation of a successful business. Before I tried to drum up clients or anything else, I’d prioritize my mental, physical, and emotional health.”

2. What is the biggest mistake that you have made in...