Author: Jason Shupp

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Dive master and scuba instructor Josh Heihn shares his origin story. Josh talks about his transition to becoming a divemaster after a nearly 2 decade career in banking. He talks about the path to becoming an advisor, attacking the fear, the importance of competence in your craft, and the process of earning trust. Josh Heihn is a PADI Divemaster and Scuba Instructor based near Cancun Mexico. Before his transition into scuba, Josh was a 20 year veteran of the banking industry. He worked in many facets of banking, spending most of his time successfully working in the commercial lending…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Attorney, business owner, and technology advocate Dan Schnurbusch shares his origin story. He discusses calculated slacking, the importance of stepping stones, being OK with coming off the rails and distractions vs. opportunities. Dan Schnurbusch is the owner of Schnurbusch Law LLC, an estate planning firm primarily working in the Greater St. Louis area. Before that, Dan worked for years as a litigator with another firm. He attended the University of Missouri – Columbia, School of Law. Dan has a passion for technology and consults with law firms to adopt technologies to improve business processes and improve customer experiences. To…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Entrepreneur Brandon Dempsey shares his origin story and entwines the values that drive the path of his life, both personally and professionally. He goes into deeper dives on scaling alignment, accelerating your trajectory and the value of knowing who you are. Brandon Dempsey is a husband, father, adventurer, and entrepreneur. He is the owner of GoBrandGo! marketing firm. He is the co-founder of Conflux co-learning community, which promotes education and community among the manufacturing industry. Brandon has served as an adjunct professor at Washington University. His earlier business operations centered around HR strategy, consultation and implementation to assist with…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify LinkedIn content creator Tony Albrecht talks with host Jason Shupp and is very open with his journey, from family pressures and to reluctantly becoming an attorney, the struggles of sabbaticals and his journey into content creation. He shares insights into one’s innate creativity, the willingness to unstuck yourself, and a path to participating in the Linkedin ecosystem. Tony Albrecht is a content creator on LinkedIn. His consultancy focuses on helping lawyers get referrals and build their reputation. Tony is also a lawyer with a long standing career. He is a published author and podcast host. To learn more about…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Investment innovator Ken Goldberg talks with host Jason Shupp about how his atypical, yet well-rounded education and experiences shaped his career. He shares insights about objective discipline, following the system, the psychology of finance, and the foresight of mania vs. depression. Ken Goldberg is a Registered Investment Advisor with four decades of broad investment and trading experience. Some of his career highlights include: 1980’s: Drexel Burnham Lambert. Chicago Board Options Exchange. 1990’s: Citicorp. Merrill Lynch International Private Bank (Singapore). Bank of America Investments. CNBC appearance discussing objective decision support tools to let the public compete with institutions. Sold the…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Artist Zack Smithey talks with host Jason Shupp and shares his pathway to becoming a full-time professional artist. He discusses the value of reflection, the importance of being what you want to become, and understanding the entrepreneurial side of the art world. Zack Smithey lives in St. Louis and is an interdisciplinary artist working in many different styles and media with an emphasis on the process. He is also a philanthropist, art collector and community activist. Smithey believes that the only constant in the universe is change and, in order to stay relevant as time passes, one must be…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Farmer Megan Huelsmann talks with host Jason Shupp about how her love for the farm animals actually changed the direction of the family farm. We discuss the value of local and dive into the future of farming. And she is doing all of this at 22 years of age. Megan Huelsmann is 5th generation in the family farming business. She has a Bachelors in Animal Science and nearly completed her Masters in Ag Leadership, Education and Communication. In high school, she was the catalyst for the Farm to Table channel of the farm business. She is currently working as…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Todd Denholm talks with host Jason Shupp about the transition and synergy between Faith-based organizations and the corporate world. We learn there are more similarities than differences as we go through organizational dynamics, relational components, and the crossover of a theological-based education. Todd Denholm is a Senior Sales Director at Clean-Tech, a national commercial cleaning company. Before that, Todd worked in Faith-based organizations as a Pastor. He has a Bachelor’s in Communication and a Master’s in Divinity. With his educational and professional background, along with an innate aptitude, Todd has been successful in roles that can favor operational competency…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Dog trainer Matt Willis chats with host Jason Shupp about his origin story. Matt talks about how his youth set him up for the work involved to build sales pipelines and relationships in the various industries he served in. He shares about the transition of leaving an industry after 20 years and growing a franchise. Matt Willis is a franchise owner of Dog Training Elite (DTE), a premier dog training operation that specializes in in-home dog training, therapy dogs, service dogs and personal protection. Before that, Matt spent 20 years in the roofing distribution industry, most notably building a…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Photographer Roger W. Hicks catches up with host Jason Shupp to go through his origin story. Roger has had a diverse professional background, and we do the best we can to cover much of it, but there is more depth to be had. He is grounded and real, sharing how he flows with life and creates opportunity through learning. Roger W. Hicks is a modern-day Renaissance man. He is a photographer focusing on capturing and cataloguing the spectacular views of Mt. Shasta in northern California. He has worked as a contractor, massage therapist, heavy equipment operator, IT networker and…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Motion picture/studio production expert Phil Nadeau talks with host Jason Shupp about his deep dive into the industry.  Phil shares how he found his passion.  He talks about the value of mentors, learning to be professional, and the importance of being available. Phil Nadeau is a veteran of 30 years in the motion picture/video production industry. During that time, he has worked in many facets of the business; including sound engineering, lighting, camera operations, rental operations, production consultation, product sales representation, and video streaming. In building a loyal customer base, Phil balances understanding the relational dynamics of his clients…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Entrepreneur and philanthropist Tiffany Wild joins host Jason Shupp and goes through her eclectic professional background. She shares how her numerous opportunities shaped her business acumen. Tiffany highlights how her understanding of human connectivity both created business opportunities and deepened relationships. Tiffany Wild works as a mental health therapist at Chesterfield Counseling Associates after recently earning a Master of Arts in Counseling at Covenant Theological Seminary. Tiffany is a Business Owner/Entrepreneur who has taken an unconventional approach towards her current occupation. She worked alongside her husband in his restoration business, Paragon Certified Restoration, as the lead Business Developer. Paragon…

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