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…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Host Jason Shupp shares a TED-style presentation he did at an industry conference some years back. His methodology on talent, which was the topic of the presentation, was shaped from his unconventional professional pathway in his 20’s. This podcast is a fitting forum to share this content beyond those that were in the original audience. To learn more, visit: linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619b Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Serial entrepreneur John Coveyou talks with host Jason Shupp about starting, buying, operating and selling businesses. John shares how a chaotic upbringing evolved into mindset changes and his belief that anything is truly possible. We also get granular on the key areas that increase the value of a business. Previous to his life as an entrepreneur, John left home at the age of 16 and hopscotched from home to home, almost dropping out of high school after living out of his car. While still in high-school, John joined the Army at the age of 17 to add some stability…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Coach Chris Mileski talks with host Jason Shupp about his origin story and evolution into the fitness and coaching space. Chris takes us through the incredible and diverse fitness/wellness/coaching opportunities he pursued, often simultaneously, that shaped him into the elite-level expert he is. He also shares his passion project and putting more kids on bikes at https://missourimtb.org/. Chris Mileski is the VP of Field Operations, joining NICA National after founding the Missouri Interscholastic Cycling League in 2018. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Chris graduated from the University of Arizona in 1997 and went on to a diverse…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Entrepreneur David Tamm joins host Jason Shupp to share his origin story. He talks about how the past does not define you and being a fervent learner. David also shares the importance of preserving the legacy and how that shapes his current passion project. David Tamm is an accomplished Leader with 19 years of Project and Program Management within the Technology, Operations, and Sales disciplines. He has extensive experience with tech startups and building systems for scalability and sustainability. David has successfully launched five companies across various industries and is a proven performer in leadership roles within government and…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Entrepreneurs Austin Smith and Byron Abrigg sit down with Host Jason Shupp to discuss their academic journey together and emerging partnerships in co-founding a business. They talk about the opportunities to learn, empathy as partners and having a vision. Austin Smith is the co-founder of Mission Control, a community platform for recreational esports. As CEO, Austin primarily leads strategy and product. Prior to founding Mission Control, Austin gained exposure to gaming and startups as a venture associate at Stadia Ventures, an early-stage sports and esports venture capital firm. Austin is a graduate of Saint Louis University with degrees in…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Entrepreneur Megan Greathouse talks with host Jason Shupp about how her military background shaped her professional pathway. She shares about being comfortable with change, coping with high stress, and having a bias for action. Megan Greathouse is a real estate investor and President & co-owner of Horizon Sign Company, a commercial sign and graphics company she and her husband founded in 2020. She grew up as a “military brat” before joining the Marine Corps herself as a Public Affairs Officer right out of college. After four years on active duty, she used her GI Bill to get an MBA…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Mind/Body optimizer Courtney Green defies all norms. She talks with Host Jason Shupp about self-empowerment, the downside of expected outcomes, and the importance of knowing what is right for yourself. Courtney breaks down the Flow state and the opportunities it allows for. A pioneer in optimizing higher intelligence, Courtney Green, CEO, Owner of Spark Consulting, guides leaders who uplift people and the planet. Her career started as an environmental grant manager. Then 911 inspired her to serve on active duty in the Army and the Air Force Reserves in mental health before moving on as an attorney to mediate…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Former professional MLB pitcher Jacob Turner talks with host Jason Shupp about the rigors of pursuing a childhood dream of becoming an elite athlete. He shares what made him successful as an athlete and a teammate and how re-framing his identity helped him transition to life after baseball. Jacob is a founding partner at JL Strategic Wealth. Jacob’s experience as a former Major League Baseball player provides him with a unique understanding of the challenges individuals and families face in creating and sustaining wealth. With first-person knowledge on how to build out sustainable lifestyles that offer long-term security, Jacob…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify SEO expert and Web3 thought leader Brian Piper talks with Host Jason Shupp about his pursuit of constant learning, teaching under pressure, and creating opportunities. He walks us through the journey that put him at the forefront of content optimization and now at the forefront of Web 3.0. Brian Piper is an author, speaker, and consultant. Brian has been doing SEO and web content optimization since 1996. He has created online training programs for hundreds of companies, including Xerox, L3Harris, IBM, and Volvo. He has spent the last 7 years focusing on data analytics, digital marketing, and content strategy.…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode, Host Jason Shupp talks with Aaron Spencer. Aaron discusses why it was OK to take his time in finding a career. He shares the value of learning to work hard, as well as when to pause for more important priorities. Aaron Spencer is a commercial airline pilot, First Officer for Alaskan Airlines. In the airline industry, he has also performed as Captain on commercial flights, served as a flight instructor and a traffic pilot. Before being a pilot, Aaron dabbled in various industries finding his path. He also played professional rugby internationally. Most notably, Aaron is…