Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Julian Scadden is the President and CEO of Nexstar, a member owned organization fostering growth for businesses in select trades. In this episode, Julian openly shares about the challenges and lessons of a tougher childhood environment, being who you are, the way we treat each other along our journey, change coming from experience, understanding the operations, the racehorse vs. the mule, moving through isms, and being available to those who are alone. Julian Scadden serves as President and CEO of Nexstar Network, a member-owned organization supporting the PHCE home services trades that drives business growth and development through…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode, Eric Pratum talks about a lack of attachments, using the time paid by others, the ease of pain with exposure, a complicated relationship with social media, learning empathy on the job, encouraging the feeling of insight, becoming what you spend your time on, and recognizing people (and their mindset) as the foundation. Eric Pratum is a marketing strategist and podcast host with a background in digital marketing, analytics, and integrated marketing. He has worked with Fortune 100 companies, thousands of nonprofits, and numerous other organizations large and small, helping them develop data-driven, audience-centered strategies that are…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode, John and I talk about storytelling and why you tell the story differently, using stories in your own story, the importance of humility, the future state of your story, the pitfall of telling people who you are, the story behind business strategy, asking your audience, and knowing the take-away you want.High-growth companies and those navigating transitions, such as M&A or generational leadership changes, often struggle to effectively communicate their value both externally and internally.John Knicely is an award winning journalist and business owner who helps clarify and align that unique value. He uses authentic storytelling to…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Dr. Kate Lund is a clinical psychologist. She shares how a medical condition in her youth taught her empathy, her clinical focus on adaptation, the human side of injury, the importance of hope, maximizing potential in one’s unique context, her focus on parenting, strategy to help more people, and focusing on the possibilities. Dr. Kate Lund is a licensed clinical psychologist of 15 years, peak performance coach, best-selling author and TEDx speaker. Her specialized training in medical psychology includes world-renowned Shriners Hospital for Children, Boston, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, all of which are affiliated…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Glenn Akramoff is an organizational rehabilitation consultant. Glenn generously shares his stories and his lessons learned; including to care about what is important to you and those you care about, preparing for the worse, not applying yourself and the impact on others, the importance of recognition, lessons on empathy, recognizing a miscast, the awareness of your emotional intelligence, and giving people permission. Glenn Akramoff is the founder and CEO of Akramoff LLC. His expertise is rehabilitating and revitalizing municipal government workplaces and has developed a program that will improve any organization by returning humanity to the center of focus.…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Terri Spencer is an agency VP of Creative. Terri talks about working hard for what you want, finding the right people, experiences with early “influencers”, the pressures of identity, chasing titles, learning to figure it out, knowing your value alignment, and remembering what matters.Terri Spencer has always been creatively inclined, building a career that spans graphic design, marketing, strategy, and freelance work. Today, as Vice President of Creative for Ten Acre Marketing, she dedicates her expertise to positioning brands that advance agriculture.With over 20 years of crafting meaningful stories and creative strategies, Terri has honed the art of asking…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Jose Tejada is a mortgage banker and Hispanic community leader. On this episode, he shares about growing up in a revolution, being in a constant state of survival, the contribution of every family member, the power of equity, the empathy of doing business, transferring grit, growing carrots, generational changing activities, and perspectives on mental health.Jose Tejada studied Business Administration at California State University Northridge and has been in the financial industry for 23 years. Although enthusiastic about financial planning and wealth strategy, his main passion has always been in lending and debt structure. Jose is a teacher by nature…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Shea Peffly is a coach and EOS implementer. On this episode, she shares the impact of music on her life, doing the work, listening to our elders’ stories, real world applications, defining your core values, practicing what you teach, the importance of self-care, and we have a high-level discussion of EOS and the entrepreneur.Shea Peffly, the CEO of Menagerie Coaching, is dedicated to assisting executives in achieving their goals within their businesses. Specializing in professional training, leadership team facilitation, and coaching, Shea is a Certified EOS Implementer, Kolbe Certified Consultant, and Professional Certified Multiple Brain Integration (mBit) Coach.To learn…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Patrice Bonfiglio is a Leader in the Investment sector. On this episode, she discusses childhood resilience, boundless curiosity, territorial-ism, building on enthusiasm, opening the doors for others, and the value of small acts of service.Patrice Bonfiglio is the President of Sarissa Capital Management LP, a registered investment adviser focused on shareholder activism in healthcare. Prior to being president, she served in various roles at Sarissa Capital, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. She currently serves as a director of Amarin Corporation PLC, a pharmaceutical company focused on cardiovascular health. Additionally, Patrice is the host…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Dan Reus is an innovation advisor and ecosystem curator. In this episode, he shares how he learned to pull strategy, science, and art together, the desire to just show up and learn, making everyone else feel like they are changing the world, seeking those who are active creatives, stewardship of other’s potential, being the most curious person in the room, and choosing to be part of the future.Dan Reus believes you should not innovate alone. As Founder and Chief Instigator of Openly Disruptive, he’s been practicing a combination of open innovation, disruptive innovation, and transformative experiences for innovators for…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode, Jami and I discuss how to identify, navigate, and leverage significant inflection points within an entrepreneur’s journey. We talk about the driver of behaviors, understanding the levers, participating in all the forums, knowing a business therapist, getting a solid assessment, and vetting your advisor.Jami Wolfe is an Organizational Psychologists and Managing Partner of CMA Global Inc. Her professional work focuses on areas such as: team development, organizational assessment, organizational structuring and development, leadership coaching and development, linking of executive performance with business strategy, talent management, and development of training programs to maximize workforce and leadership performance.Jami…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Daryl Tegtmeier is a financial wealth advisor. In this episode, Daryl shares his young lessons of the family business, employee entrepreneurialism, knowing what to own, modeling your business around your paradigm, the safety of business ownership, the gift of choice; and we have a discussion on financial literacy, the attraction of donor dollars in non-profits, and being there at your inflection point.Daryl Tegtmeier is the owner of Epoch Family Wealth. Daryl has decades of experience in the financial services industry, mastering the craft in various roles. Through these experiences, he learned the best way to serve his clients is…