Clear Conversations

About Clear Conversations

Welcome to Entrepreneurial Legacies, brought to you by Clearwater Capital Partners, a multi-family office and wealth management firm dedicated to inspiring and empowering clients to live with confidence, joy, and a spirit of abundance. Dive into the principles of financial stewardship, multigenerational wealth planning, and the evolving landscape of family office advisory, offering practical insight for investors, business owners, and families seeking long-term financial clarity. The Entrepreneurial Legacies series, hosted by John Sleeting, Managing Partner of Family Office Services at Clearwater Capital Partners, takes listeners behind the scenes of entrepreneurial families and business founders. Each episode explores real-world journeys that include launching new ventures, leadership challenges, scaling for growth, liquidity events, estate strategy, investment decision-making, philanthropy, and family governance. Through candid conversations and firsthand perspectives, listeners gain valuable insight into wealth management, legacy planning, and the pivotal decisions that shape successful families and individuals as they consider what comes next in their journeys.

Publisher

Clearwater Capital Partners

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jun 2023

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Health Management: Proactive Longevity Precision with Dr. Anand Patel

   In this episode of Entrepreneurial Legacies, John Sleeting sits down with Dr. Anand Patel, Founder, CEO, and practicing lead physician at LV8 Health, to explore a different way of thinking about health, longevity, and the role we play in shaping our future. Kicking off a new mini-series on health management, John and Dr. Patel explore the parallels between managing your health and managing your wealth: both require intentionality, planning, personalization, and a willingness to invest today in the life you hope to live tomorrow. Dr. Patel shares his journey from practicing within a large healthcare system to building a more personalized model of care rooted in prevention, precision, and long-term thinking. The conversation also explores his perspective on Medicine 3.0 and the shift from reactive healthcare toward a more proactive understanding of the individual. In this episode, we discuss: • Rethinking healthcare: Why Dr. Patel believes the traditional healthcare model can lose sight of the individual, and what opportunities exist to create a more personalized doctor-patient relationship. • Medicine 3.0: The evolution from traditional, evidence-based medicine toward a model centered on prevention, hyper-personalization, precision, and understanding the individual patient. • Health as an investment: How thinking about health as a long-term investment can change the way we allocate our time, resources, and attention, much like we approach financial capital. • The "perfect Tuesday" at 80: Why Dr. Patel starts with a simple but powerful question about what a person wants their life to look like decades from now, and how today's habits can help make that future possible. • Agency in your health: Why patients should not simply accept the healthcare system as it is, and how individuals can take a more active role in understanding their options, asking better questions, and making informed decisions. • The role of AI: How artificial intelligence can serve as a tool and thought partner for patients and families as they seek to understand their health better, while recognizing the importance of professional wisdom and judgment. • Wisdom, experience, and mentorship: Why knowledge alone is not enough, how wisdom develops through experience, and why surrounding yourself with people who have walked the path before you can accelerate your own learning. At its heart, this conversation looks beyond the immediate moment and asks a larger question: What are we doing today to preserve our ability to live the life we envision tomorrow? This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions, and is not intended to provide legal, tax, or medical advice. John Sleeting is an employee of Clearwater Capital Partners. All opinions expressed by participants are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Clearwater Capital Partners. Dr. Patel is not a client of Clearwater Capital Partners. No compensation was provided to Dr. Patel in exchange for his participation or comments. Employees of Clearwater Capital Partners are patients of Dr. Patel. Dr. Patel has no other material conflict of interest relating to his relationship with Clearwater Capital Partners.

2. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Game Changers: Changing The Game from Business to Nonprofit Leadership with John Aiello

   In this episode of Entrepreneurial Legacies, we sit down with John Aiello for a thoughtful conversation on entrepreneurship, faith, purpose, and the lasting impact we create through the lives of others. John shares the story of founding and growing a pioneering cloud software company, from navigating financial uncertainty to recognizing a real market need and building a business around it. His journey offers a candid look at the perseverance, conviction, and adaptability required to build something meaningful when the path forward is anything but certain. But this conversation goes beyond the traditional measures of entrepreneurial success. John reflects on his transition from building a business to pursuing ministry, and how that experience reshaped his understanding of purpose, influence, and what it means to build a life of significance. At the heart of the conversation is a powerful perspective on legacy: what we build matters, but so does who we build into. This conversation explores the intersection of business, faith, philanthropy, and personal growth, and the ways investing in people can create an impact that extends far beyond a company or career. The episode invites entrepreneurs to consider a deeper question: What are you building, who are you investing in, and what will remain because you were here? In this episode, we discuss: • Building and growing a pioneering cloud software company • Navigating financial uncertainty and the realities of entrepreneurship • Recognizing market needs and building with purpose • The intersection of faith, business, and personal growth • Investing in people as a meaningful measure of legacy • The role of philanthropy in creating lasting impact • Redefining success beyond business and financial achievement Take a moment to consider not only what you are building, but who you are building into and the legacy you want to leave behind. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions, and is not intended to provide legal or tax advice. John Sleeting is an employee of Clearwater Capital Partners. All opinions expressed by participants are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Clearwater Capital Partners. Mr. Aiello is not a client of Clearwater Capital Partners. No compensation was provided to Mr. Aiello in exchange for his participation or comments. Mr. Aiello has no other material conflict of interest relating to his relationship with Clearwater Capital Partners. Clearwater Capital Partners is not affiliated with www.openthebible.org (http://www.openthebible.org/) or www.theifonthecrossmovie.com, nor should anything contained herein be considered as a recommendation to participate in any financial transaction.

3. 

   1 Aug 2026

   Game Changers: Golftini's Brand Building Purpose with Susan Hess

   In this episode of Entrepreneurial Legacies, we sit down with Susan Hess, Founder and CEO of Golftini, to explore what it takes to build a business rooted in resilience, purpose, and authenticity. What began as a simple solution to a problem on the golf course evolved into a nationally recognized apparel brand. Susan shares how she navigated launching a company during the 2008 financial crisis, the lessons she learned through adversity, and why staying true to her values has always been at the center of her leadership. The conversation extends beyond entrepreneurship into the personal principles that shape lasting success. From balancing family and business to embracing philanthropy and leading with empathy, Susan reflects on the decisions that have defined both her career and the legacy she hopes to leave behind. This episode explores an important question: How do entrepreneurs build something that endures while remaining grounded in the values that matter most? In this episode, you'll learn: • How identifying an unmet need can spark an entrepreneurial opportunity • Why resilience is often the defining characteristic of long-term success • How family, empathy, and authenticity shape stronger leadership • The role philanthropy plays in creating a legacy beyond business Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or defining your own legacy, this conversation offers practical insights and a thoughtful perspective on creating meaningful impact that extends far beyond success alone. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions, and is not intended to provide legal or tax advice. John Sleeting is an employee of Clearwater Capital Partners. All opinions expressed by participants are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Clearwater Capital Partners. Ms. Hess is not a client of Clearwater Capital Partners. No compensation was provided to Ms. Hess in exchange for her participation or comments. Ms. Hess has no other material conflict of interest relating to her relationship with Clearwater Capital Partners.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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