Leadership
Paul Jackson on Simple Automation Tweaks Small Businesses Can Use to Scale
What does it take to optimize a small business for scale? For many small business owners, scaling can feel overwhelming and out of reach. In today’s episode, I talk with Paul Jackson who sees things very differently. Paul is the Founder and CEO at Method — the complete process automation tool for businesses that use…
Listen to EpisodeMelissa Hughes on Living a Richer and More Satisfying Life
With us today is Melissa Hughes, founder of Live Rich, Spread Wealth—a business (and movement) that is all about helping people live richer lives as a result of becoming their best selves. Melissa is a best-selling author, speaker, and master business coach that became a self-made millionaire by the age of 31! Known as The…
Listen to EpisodeJosh Greene on Redefining “Success” in Your Life and Career
As the co-founder and CEO of Groove, an online coworking community and mobile app for solopreneurs, Josh Greene is building on his passion for community to help transform the way people on wavy career paths (solopreneurs, freelancers, creatives) can find support and human connection to help them accomplish great things. Josh’s career itself follows a…
Listen to EpisodeKevin Maney on Seeing New Categories During Times of Great Change
The business landscape gets noisier every day which makes getting found, getting noticed, and getting bigger problems most face. What’s a company to do? According to Kevin Maney, the answer is category design. In today’s episode of the Play Your Position Podcast, Kevin explains just what category design is, why it matters, plus so…
Listen to EpisodeLisa Seal on Delegation as a Growth Strategy in Business and Life
Every leader knows doing everything ourselves is a cardinal sin…yet so many of us continue to insist “no one else can do what we do as well as we can do what we do.” Yikes. This mindset gets a lot of us into scalding hot water when we could be leisurely swimming in a pool…
Listen to EpisodeJohn Ovrom on Designing a Successful Business Exit
John Ovrom is the President and Founder of Exit Consulting Group, Inc. (ECG). He founded the company on a simple principle – the desire to help fellow entrepreneurs. What started as John helping friends and previous business connections, quickly evolved into a consulting business, and the creation of The Ovrom Group, that became the…
Listen to EpisodeMiMi Chau on Leading Beyond the Hustle Culture
MiMi Chau first appeared here on the Play Your Position Podcast in 2014. A lot has happened in MiMi’s life since then! Not only did she meet her soulmate Henry, but she had her son and a few business experiences that didn’t work out. Today, MiMi is a Business and Transformation Coach + Reiki Master…
Listen to EpisodeChris Larsen on Creating Next-Level Income
Chris Larsen is the founder and Principal of Next-Level Income. Since “retiring” after 18 years in the medical device industry, he dedicates his time to helping others become financially independent through education and investment opportunities. Chris has been investing in and managing real estate for over 20 years. While completing his degree in Biomechanical Engineering…
Listen to EpisodeStephanie Nivinskus on Becoming Absolutely Unforgettable in a Noisy World
Stephanie Nivinskus is the CEO of SizzleForce Marketing, a Fractional CMO agency that services scaling companies. Since 1995 she’s been developing brand-building marketing campaigns that have been used by companies including Starbucks, Quiksilver, The National Football League and Cox Communications along with thousands of privately- owned companies. Stephanie has written for Forbes and Entrepreneur…
Listen to EpisodeMark Yegge on Winning the Money Game
Mark Yegge, the Wealth Architect, has spent his entire life learning and teaching people about wealth and the importance of a success mindset. He started investing when he was 12 – and made enough to buy his first car at 16. Mark started, and later sold, his Wall Street software company – the company that…
Listen to EpisodeDr Jean Oursler on What to Do about Your Caveman Brain
With a Ph.D. in Business Psychology, Dr Jean Oursler is one of the country’s top business consultants, a top-rated speaker, a world-class business performance coach and the creator of Caveman Brain®. Dr. Jean developed The Caveman Brain® Business Growth System to help individuals, teams, and companies who want to accelerate their business growth. This groundbreaking…
Listen to EpisodeRob Commodari on Why You Are Better than You Think
Rob Commodari helps people find the path to reach their fullest potential. He discovered his own path in 1990, when he realized that speech and communication are powerful tools that animate hearts and minds. Rob developed a personalized approach to communicating that teaches awareness so that listeners may find their purpose and set attainable goals.…
Listen to EpisodeSpencer Snakard on Breaking through Your Upper Limits
Spencer Snakard is an Executive Transformation Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. She helps visionary entrepreneurial women leaders break through upper limits so they can turn their mission into a world-changing movement … without life-sucking consequences! With 25 years of experience, her transformative programs cause profound & lasting shifts in participants’ lives by getting to the heart…
Listen to EpisodeOwen McGab Enaohwo on Processes and Procedures that Drive Business Growth
Owen McGab Enaohwo is the CEO and Co-founder of SweetProcess, an easy to-use software that enables company executives and their employees to collaborate together to quickly document and/or improve their standard operating procedures, processes, and policies. In our conversation, Owen explains why businesses with well-defined processes and procedures outperform businesses that don’t. Owen was…
Listen to EpisodePatrick Woods on Driving Business Growth with Community
For brands of all sizes and shapes, community is fast becoming the driver of success. Today’s guest has been at the epicenter for many years of helping brands bake community into their ecosystems for long-term growth and sustainability. If you’re wondering what factor can determine setting your brand apart from others in your space, you…
Listen to EpisodeTim Tortora on How to Succeed in Hollywood
Tim Tortora started working in Hollywood over 30 years ago as a tape operator in a recording studio and worked his way up through the ranks to CFO by 2008. He learned a lot along the way and worked with some amazing people and some of the biggest companies ( Harpo Films, Mandalay Entertainment,…
Listen to EpisodeBrooke Chapman on Achievable, Sustainable Marketing Success
Brooke Chapman started her career as a television journalist before moving into corporate communications and public relations roles, advising leading brands across the mining, travel, property, recruitment, and not-for-profit sectors. Today, Brooke Chapman is the Executive Director for ThreeBy3 and 9Boxes. Having worked within and alongside marketing teams for over 10 years, Brooke made the…
Listen to EpisodeValerie Hayes on Helping Leaders Implement Their Strategic Vision
Valerie Hayes is on a mission to help small businesses beat the odds and push through the roadblocks to become an industry leader. She helps overburdened entrepreneurs, small business owners, and CEOs run their companies like a high-performance sports car. Fast and effective. As a Fractional COO, Valerie helps untangle everything that’s not working smoothly,…
Listen to EpisodeJack Tompkins on What It Means to Lead with Data
Jack Tompkins is the owner of a consulting firm with the best name ever: Pineapple Consulting Firm. Based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, Jack absolutely loves helping small businesses become data-driven! Originally from Connecticut, Jack spent years after college in Corporate America with roles ranging from analyst to partnership manager, but moved down to Charlotte…
Listen to EpisodeIan Robinson on Building Your Own Digital Work Environment
When you think about a work environment, what immediately comes to mind? For many people, their work environment is a physical place — an office, a renovated closet, even the kitchen table. My guest today talks about another kind of work environment — our digital spaces, where many of us spend considerable time as well.…
Listen to EpisodeCarol Sanford on Contrarian Thinking and Strategic Disruption
Carol Sanford is an award-winning business educator, summit Producer, podcaster, and author. She is a consistently recognized thought leader working side by side with Fortune 500 and new economy executives in designing and leading systemic business change and design. Through her university and in-house educational offerings, global speaking platforms, multi-award-winning books, and human development work,…
Listen to EpisodeDirk van Reenen on Finding the Right People for Your Business
Dirk van Reenen is the founder and CEO of BERGflow, a company that specializes in helping small and medium sized businesses build better teams to grow faster, with higher profits, and more time freedom. Dirk is an award-winning entrepreneur, international consultant, trainer, and former CEO of an $800 million a year sales organization. After a…
Listen to EpisodeTony Wall on Building a More Sustainable Future
Tony Wall is the founder and president of Noēsis, a non-profit dedicated to issues of human sustainability, to examine evolutionary influence upon modern behavior, and to one day free humankind from the churn of perpetual conflict. Tony Wall, who comes from a family of nine, graduated from the William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia. He…
Listen to EpisodeBill Gammon on Doing the Next Right Thing — Especially When It’s Challenging
Bill Gammon is an accomplished senior executive, advisor, thought leader, author, and mentor coach with more than 50 years of success across the airline, securities, and insurance industries. Bill has held a leadership position as a financial advisor and Vice President for Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. He also founded Gammon and Associates where he assisted…
Listen to EpisodeJames Davis on Leveling the Leadership Playing Field
James Davis is the owner of Tech Commandos, a company on the forefront of the new era of hybrid workforce solutions which has been singled out by Goldman Sachs as a visionary business in the IT sector. When the pandemic hit, much of the world’s workforce went online, creating a demand for reliable cloud based…
Listen to EpisodeEmily Morgan on Delegation as a Leadership Strategy
Emily Morgan is an entrepreneur with an innate heart for supporting others. Her mission is to create freedom and energy for people to do what they love by helping them master delegation. Emily speaks nationally on the topics of delegation, automation, remote workforces, and flexwork culture, and she has been featured in Forbes as a…
Listen to EpisodeZack Slingsby on Creating Videos People Actually Want to Watch
Zack Slingsby is a writer, short film creator, and founder of Human Factor Media, an award winning branded storytelling company that has worked with leading brands and publishers to create videos people actually want to watch. One of several poignant observations Zack Slingsby makes during our conversation has to do with the current state of…
Listen to EpisodeMary Ann Pruitt on Using an Omnichannel Approach for Your Marketing
Mary Ann Pruitt is the CEO and President at Mosaic Media, a collection of media buying experts and creative strategists who negotiate, purchase, and monitor advertising space and airtime. Mary Ann started her career in media by working as a senior sales executive for some of the nation’s largest media outlets. After discovering her talent…
Listen to EpisodeJohn Robertson on Developing Trust as a Leader
Trust has never been more important and yet… these days, trust in leadership has eroded significantly. From employees to citizens, too many of us have become jaded about what people in positions of leadership are — or aren’t — doing. Today’s guest, John Robertson, is determined to turn that trend around so trust is not…
Listen to EpisodeElizabeth Borelli on How to Breathe Your Way to Success
Can breathing really make a difference in how successful you are as a leader? Today’s guest says one hundred percent it can — and she can prove it. Elizabeth Borelli combines her years of experience in ICF-accredited executive and leadership coaching, and RYT® 200 training into a unique mind-body approach to personal growth and professional…
Listen to EpisodeTy Morgan on Leading through Faith
What do you think you would do if you learned that your unborn child had a condition that almost guaranteed he wouldn’t live beyond birth? In today’s episode, Ty Morgan shares his very personal leadership story which is unlike any I’ve heard in the eight years I’ve been podcasting. Ty’s story is not only moving,…
Listen to EpisodeCourtney DeRonde on Leading Your Business to Its Next Profitable Level
Courtney DeRonde knows a thing or two about growing and scaling a small business — because she’s done it herself. In today’s episode, Courtney shares her behind the scenes “secrets” for helping small businesses and nonprofits become more profitable. As you’ll discover, these secrets all fall under the category of common sense. As a CPA…
Listen to EpisodeColin Gray on Podcasting as a Leadership Strategy
Colin Gray is a podcaster, international speaker, PhD and founder of The Podcast Host and Alitu, a podcast maker app. Colin started out in Astrophysics, before realising, to his dismay, how much maths were involved. A zig-zag route through education, marketing and the web brought him to Podcasting, which has less maths, but just as…
Listen to EpisodeJoe Evangelisti on Leadership Opportunities in the Self-Storage Industry
Once known as “The Flip King”, Joe Evangelisti is now the host of The Legacy Blueprint podcast and a leading expert in real estate investing – specifically in the self-storage industry. After experiencing “burn out” from chasing single and multi-family deals, Joe walked away from his wildly successful flipping empire and transitioned to the world…
Listen to EpisodeJohn Mitchell on the $5 Million, 12 Minute a Day Leadership Secret
John Mitchell teaches the “SCIENCE of SUCCESS” at the University of Texas, along with a 12 minute a day technique that typically doubles an entrepreneur’s income within a year. When John turned 50, he wasn’t as successful as he thought he should be. Then it came to him: find the top book in the world…
Listen to EpisodeScott Drake on How to Hire and Lead with Compassion
The war for talent is perhaps as fierce as it has ever been. Consequently, business leaders across the board are putting more energy into attracting and then hiring the best people for the right roles. It’s no easy feat. Today’s guest Scott Drake helps leaders make great decisions about who they onboard along with how…
Listen to EpisodeDave Menz on Why Laundromats Are The Best Small Business in America
In today’s episode, you will hear Dave “Laundromat Millionaire” Menz share his leadership journey from being your everyday average high school student to becoming a millionaire business owner in an industry with a not so clean reputation. Arguably one of the less “sexy” kinds of businesses to own, laundromats have nonetheless been very good to…
Listen to EpisodeOrshie Herbein on How to Rethink Your Marketing
Orshie Herbein, a partner at Brand3, knows if you don’t have a clear message and image, you could be wasting as much as 80% of your marketing budget. In our lively conversation, Orshie offers some actionable ways to help business owners rethink marketing and to stop wasting time and money and accelerate business growth. She…
Listen to EpisodeRussell Pearson on How to Chase Your Own Dream
What does growing a business and blacksmithing have in common? Today’s guest Russell Pearson is going to tell you…and you will love the way the analogy works out. I absolutely loved my conversation with Russell and I think you will, too. Some details about Russell Pearson: he is a Business Strategist, Designer, Podcast Host, Keynote…
Listen to EpisodeJonathan Goldhill On Helping Leaders Hire Right and Scale Up
Jonathan Goldhill is a masterful business coach and personal strategist specializing in guiding next-generation leaders of family businesses to scale up their business as they take control over the leadership and ownership of the family business. Jonathan Goldhill left New York for California at age 20 after his family’s large, privately-held men’s apparel manufacturing company—started…
Listen to EpisodeSean Adams on Challenging Conventional Wisdom about Building Your Wealth
In 12 years of owning multiple small businesses, Sean Adams felt overwhelming stress stemming from the government and banks having control over his income. Consequently, he consumed hundreds of books, interviews, and courses to learn as much as he could about finance and discovered the ultra-rich had insider knowledge about protecting and growing wealth. Sean…
Listen to EpisodeBenson Agbortogo on the Business System that Never Fails
Benson Agbortogo is the creator of the Consistent Profit Tree System which helps business owners and entrepreneurs in the construction and service industry generate more profit while working fewer hours. While living in his native African homeland, at age 13, Benson Agbortogo discovered the immense love of a wealthy God and embarked on a quest…
Listen to EpisodePaul Huszar on Creating Leadership Opportunities for Veterans
Today’s guest, Paul Huszar, talks about why veterans are exceptional leaders in civilian life, with several stories that showcase this reality. “If you value respect, showing up on time, and getting the job done right, you’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone better than a veteran,” he says. This is one of the many reasons Paul…
Listen to EpisodeDr. Ruth Gotian on the Four Elements of Success
As we enter a new year, many of us are thinking about what success means moving forward. My conversation on today’s episode with Dr. Ruth Gotian is sure to get you thinking about your own definition of success and what you will prioritize in the coming months. Dr. Ruth Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer…
Listen to Episode2021 Mashup — 35 Inspiring Conversations
The 2021 Mashup from PYP is here! This is the time of year when many of us in the podcasting space, in the blogging space, in the entire universe of the online space do an end of the year wrap-up, mash-up, retrospective, whatever word you want to use. Here at PYP is no different. Like…
Listen to EpisodePeter Docker on Leading from the Jumpseat
Peter Docker is a co-author of Find Your Why (global sales of over 420,000), and previously a founding Igniter at Simon Sinek Inc. His new book is called Leading from the Jumpseat: How to Create Extraordinary Opportunities by Handing Over Control, now available around the world. Handing over the reins to others is inevitable. Everyone…
Listen to EpisodeBrian Kight on the Physics of Leadership
Brian Kight believes “There’s nothing more inconsistent going on day to day week to week than what’s going on inside someone’s heart. The number one skill a coach can have is to move someone in that way.” Our conversation is centered around core leadership principles Brian uses in his coaching work. He doesn’t know your…
Listen to EpisodeAngus Nelson on Letting Your Greatness Guide You
Angus Nelson is a man on a mission: to help ambitious men find a life of meaning and purpose, free from the constraints of limitations imposed by others or self. In a nutshell, he helps men create lives they’ve always wanted. As an entrepreneur, Angus endured the pain of burnout, addiction, and divorce as the…
Listen to EpisodeKen Kladouris on Success through Stillness
What is the connection between stillness and success? With us today is Ken Kladouris, an esteemed wealth advisor and a leader in the self-mastery movement who has developed an online course entitled “Stillness to Success” to help people cut through the noise, find their stillness and create the success they want in life. Ken compiled…
Listen to EpisodeMeghan Lynch on Retaining Talent, Building Culture, and Growing a Business in the Age of Uncertainty
Meghan Lynch is the CEO of Six-Point Creative, a brand strategy agency that helps “second-stage” companies break through growth plateaus. As part of her mission to help small businesses challenge the goliaths, Meghan has served as an expert advisor to second-stage clients in a wide range of industries, from fast-casual restaurants to industrial manufacturers. Meghan…
Listen to EpisodeJonathan Baktari on Post-Pandemic Work and Life
When Jonathan Baktari was arguably at the peak of his medical career as a triple board-certified physician, he saw an opportunity to try something new. Taking everything he’d learned as a doctor, medical director, and educator, he launched two businesses—a vaccine clinic and a drug-testing enterprise—that are driven by technology and designed for fast, customer-centric…
Listen to EpisodeCalvin Brown on Finding Gold in the Hidden App Market
Calvin Brown is a tech founder with experience managing global teams and multi-million dollar software deliverables. His software architecture background, coding capabilities, and keen understanding of the entire process help inform his mindful but competitive approach. Calvin is fueled by his passion for understanding the nuances of the technical challenges businesses face across all industries.…
Listen to EpisodeRich Kasparian on Investing for a Happy Retirement
Rich Kasparian is the founder of Garden City Financial Group Inc. Rich and his firm work passionately with individuals, families, and businesses to plan, manage, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. He understands that people work hard for their money. They should be able to invest it well so it works for them during…
Listen to EpisodeJessica Fialkovich on How to Know What Your Business Is Worth
Many people go into business with their eyes on their eventual exit. Today’s guest Jessica Fialkovich takes us inside the world of business valuations, giving us insights about what’s involved, what’s not, and when to know it’s time to move on. Jessica became a first-time entrepreneur at the age of 25 and since has been…
Listen to EpisodeDr. Roger Hall on How to Be Happier and More Successful
It’s what everyone wants. More happiness. More success. Today’s guest, business psychologist Dr. Roger Hall, shares ways of getting both. He has one trick: training leaders to MONITOR and MANAGE their thinking. Successful people are first and foremost disciplined thinkers. Yogi Berra was right. He said, “Ninety percent of baseball is mental. The other half…
Listen to EpisodeErin Fults on Making the Most of the Seasons of Your Business and Life
Erin Fults is a strategist, coach, implementer, and the founder of Acorn Studio, a business coaching, and marketing consultancy. Erin passionately believes that healthy, sustainable small businesses can change the world. She helps business owners figure out the next right step to move their business forward and implement simple frameworks that maximize revenue and productivity.…
Listen to EpisodeJohn Vuong on Why SEO Still Matters
Think SEO is a thing of the past? Think again! Today’s guest John Vuong takes us inside the world of local search, SEO and why it matters more than ever. He also shares insider tips and tactics about how you can make SEO work for you without knowing all the backend tech stuff. John Vuong…
Listen to EpisodeNedra Rezinas on Taking Purposeful Action with Your Online Marketing
Get inside the mind of an experienced marketer to learn what works, what doesn’t, and why adopting a marketing mindset can transform your business or career. Today’s guest Nedra Rezinas offers excellent tips and advice on getting the most out of your marketing efforts. Nedra Rezinas is a marketing coach with 20+ years of business…
Listen to EpisodeCurtis May on the Velocity of Money
Curtis May is the creator and owner of Practical Wealth Advisors (PWA) and host of The Practical Wealth Show Podcast. The primary focus of his financial planning firm is to help individuals and families become financially free by following the principles of wealth creation that have endured for centuries around the world. As the host…
Listen to EpisodeJanice Lintz on Making the World More Accessible for People with Hearing Loss
Janice Schacter Lintz is a passionate, accomplished hearing loss consultant and advocate. She is well known and respected for her ability to assess situations, identify areas for improvement, recommend solutions, and implement programs that help organizations improve customer service and grow profits. A culture lover, Janice felt her heart sink whenever her daughter – diagnosed…
Listen to EpisodeJonathon Hensley on Leading through Digital Transformation
Jonathon Hensley is co-founder and CEO of Emerge, a digital product consulting firm that works with companies to improve operational agility and customer experience. For more than two decades, Jonathon has helped startups, Fortune 100 brands, technology leaders, large regional health networks, non-profit organizations and more, transform their businesses by turning strategy, user needs, and…
Listen to EpisodeTracy Goodwin on the Psychology of the Voice
Tracy Goodwin takes us inside the fascinating world of how our voices influence our personal and professional lives. She says that if you aren’t getting to the next level in your business and personal life, chances are good…it’s your voice. Over the last 30 years, Tracy Goodwin has had the honor of transforming the lives…
Listen to EpisodeNeville Billimoria on Leading from Where You Stand
Neville Billimoria is an award-winning communications executive who also teaches martial arts, yoga, and meditation on the UC San Diego campus (which he’s been doing for 38 years!). He is a frequent speaker on topics including brand as culture, purpose-driven leadership, social capital optimization, and civic engagement. Neville writes a weekly blog over at Soul…
Listen to EpisodeChuck Cooper on Creating People-Centered Cultures
Over the past 25 years, Chuck Cooper has been involved at the ownership level with a number of companies across several different industries, but of all his work-related accomplishments, one stands above the rest. Chuck loves partnering with companies to develop their HR strategies. For him, the greatest reward is seeing clients achieve greater levels…
Listen to EpisodeAmanda Clements on Getting Your Head Back in the Game
Amanda Clements is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) who specializes in teaching and training the mental aspects of sports. She helps athletes perform under pressure, overcome disappointments, handle stress, and increase emotional intelligence. Her “whole life” approach can also help those who feel they are lacking direction, purpose, motivation, organization, passion, and/or life balance. She…
Listen to EpisodeMary Mosham on Ending Stress and Burnout
Mary Mosham is an award-winning leadership coach, mindfulness teacher, and author. She specializes in leadership, team, and personal development, yoga and meditation, and corporate mindfulness. With over 20 years’ experience in corporate change consulting and management at Cisco and Fortune 100 companies, she pioneered innovative people development solutions and led global change efforts that enhanced…
Listen to EpisodeKimberly Crowe on Getting on Stages to Grow Your Revenue and Reach
As a Master Connector, Kimberly Crowe gets entrepreneurs the stages and connections they need to stop being overlooked, and massively grow their revenue and reach. Kimberly is an award-winning international inspirational public speaker, best-selling author, audiobook producer, and six-time entrepreneur. Kimberly is the founder of Entrepreneurs Rocket Fuel, an active community of Entrepreneurs, looking to…
Listen to EpisodeJenna Cooper on Owning and Communicating Your Authentic Story
A seasoned public relations professional, Jenna Cooper, APR is Founder/President at The C3 Collective. Her nose for news has transplanted her in television broadcast markets across the country including Boise, Austin, Atlanta, and Seattle. Jenna has successfully woven her award-winning journalism skills together with high-profile public relations and communications positions, serving as a strategist and…
Listen to EpisodeNadav Zeimer on Education in the Digital Age
Nadav Zeimer works at the intersection of technology and education. He excelled as a software engineer in Silicon Valley prior to becoming an award-winning physics/robotics teacher, turnaround principal, and public speaker. The transition from software to education started when Nadav founded a nonprofit focused on hyper-local radio production. As a teacher, Nadav integrated podcasting into…
Listen to EpisodeAdi Klevit on Getting Your Systems Aligned for Business Success
Adi Klevit is the founder of the Business Success Consulting Group, a team of experienced professionals working together to provide business owners, entrepreneurs, and key executives with strategic implementation, process improvement and documentation, and long-lasting systems necessary to support business expansion. She specializes in helping businesses scale and grow by implementing efficient business infrastructure, processes,…
Listen to EpisodeTrey Taylor on Why a CEO Only Does Three Things
Whether you’re a new CEO trying to navigate chaotic workdays or a veteran of the C-Suite trying to reignite your passion, focus is your most important asset. Many owners and CEOs think they have to be involved in every aspect of their business. They spend valuable brainpower on low-priority decisions. Before long, they’re overworked and…
Listen to EpisodeJohn Johnson on the Impact of Everyday Data on Leadership and Decision-Making
John H. Johnson, Ph.D. is president and CEO of Edgeworth Economics, a professional economist, expert witness, internationally renowned speaker, and author of EVERYDATA: The Misinformation Hidden in the Little Data You Consume Everyday. Dr. Johnson has helped some of the world’s largest companies understand how to interpret data and is known internationally for his ability…
Listen to EpisodeSam Groff on Creating A Highly Successful Online Course
Sam Groff helps transition your traditional in-person training, consulting, and coaching to the online course world. She has a no BS approach to getting you and your clients the results you want. By taking you back to your beginner mindset, she shows you how to easily transform your brilliant ideas and talents into a course…
Listen to EpisodeJudd Armstrong on Why You Must Go After Your Dreams
Judd Armstrong is a passionate entrepreneur with a visionary innovative approach to business. In 2006, Judd spearheaded the wireless revolution when he founded and bootstrapped JayBird, becoming the third top premium headphone brand in the US alongside Beats and Bose, a great story of customer insight, innovation, and word-of-mouth. Judd sold Jaybird to Logitech for…
Listen to EpisodeMichele Ashby on Why Getting More Women on Corporate Boards Makes for Great Business
Michele Ashby is CEO & Founder of ACE LLC, Ashby Consulting Enterprises LLC. Her focus is on educating, supporting, and teaching women how to attain corporate board positions through the ACE Board Certification Programs for Women. Ms. Ashby has a diverse background which includes 30 years as a gold specialist/analyst, financial expert, independent corporate director…
Listen to EpisodeChad Austin on Making Fitness a Priority
Chad Austin is a personal trainer, speaker, and the owner of Priority Fitness in Overland Park, Kansas. Priority Fitness’s name was inspired by Chad’s best selling book, Make Fitness A Priority: How to win the fight against your excuses. Chad is passionate about helping people in all stages of life reach their fitness goals, and…
Listen to EpisodeSusan James on Turning Your Vision into Your Reality
Susan James is a Self Discovery Trainer. In 2002 she and her partner co-founded the Self Discovery Group LLC. They and their Team of Licensed Self Discovery Trainers and Coaches train visionary and ambitious people who are committed to fulfilling their limitless potential. The Self Discovery Life Mastery Process is a very simple yet highly…
Listen to EpisodeJim McCarthy on the Almost Probable Certain Future of Live Entertainment
Today’s guest Jim McCarthy is on to something with his current businesses. With most live entertainment venues still dark and empty, the big question for the industry these days is: how can the show go on? As the co-founder and CEO of Stellar Tickets and Goldstar, a company that sells millions of live event tickets…
Listen to EpisodeMichael Roderick on Why We Are All the “BBC Dad” Now
The entire world laughed when we saw the now infamous “BBC Dad” video back in 2017, a portent of what was to become reality for millions in 2020. That video is now a symbol of our new normal and a testament to how leadership is being reimagined, redefined, and reinvented every day. Today’s guest is…
Listen to EpisodeRuss Stephens on Why Offering the Lowest Price for Your Products and Services Can Backfire
Russ Stephens has a fantastic perspective on the current economic shifts happening around the world, including why pricing products and services too low can actually be harmful to your professional reputation. As the co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a leading business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both builders…
Listen to EpisodeJeremy Segal on Pushing Past Barriers to Share Your Voice in a Bigger Way
What’s so cool about today’s guest Jeremy Segal is how open and honest he is about his journey to becoming more visible online and using your voice to make a difference. Our conversation takes you behind the scenes of Jeremy’s path to building several successful businesses as well as taking ownership of his expertise in…
Listen to EpisodeChelsea Martin on How to Boost Your Sales and Marketing Efforts with Cookies
Getting noticed in a noisy world is a challenge. What works? What doesn’t? Today’s guest Chelsea Martin may just have found a solution for anyone looking to add a personal touch to your sales and marketing efforts without breaking the bank. Chelsea Martin is a Co-Owner of Noms Bake Shop, the industry expert in corporate…
Listen to EpisodeAndy Buyting on Getting the Most out of Your Content Marketing Efforts
Andy Buyting is the founder of Tulip Media Group. He is a leader in thought leadership and content marketing. His “integrated content” strategy has served both himself and his clients exceedingly well. You might recognize his name from being a part of the 3 CEOs troop who were on the show earlier this spring. Andy…
Listen to EpisodeKim Daly on Creating Financial Freedom through Franchising
Most towns these days are dotted with all sorts of businesses that are part of the franchising business model. Just about everything you can think of can be franchised — from food to car repair to crafting supplies. Chances are good you have shopped at a franchise at least once this year and in turn,…
Listen to EpisodeCharlie Mechem on Using Anecdotes for Connecting and Communicating with Power
Charlie Mechem’s remarkable business career spans six decades and includes stints as a lawyer, a business executive heading up the Taft Broadcasting empire, and the Commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association. Charlie is a consummate storyteller, and he uses his great deal of experience, wisdom, and joy to help professionals become more engaging speakers.…
Listen to EpisodeChristine Miller on Building Your Opportunity Pipeline in an On-Demand World
Christine Miller is a goal-oriented sales executive with extensive experience in sales and marketing. She is a highly motivated, customer-focused trainer and coach, who excels at building and structuring sales organizations. Her style is inspirational, high-energy, and collaborative. With more than 15 years of experience in media and marketing, Chris knows how to build an…
Listen to EpisodeGregg Ward on the Rewards of Being a Respectful Leader
Gregg Ward is a management consultant, trainer, coach, and the founder and executive director of the Center for Respectful Leadership, who is on a mission to help leaders and their organizations develop their skills around respectful leadership, emotional intelligence, and executive presence. Using skills and techniques from his professional training in Live Theater, Gregg began…
Listen to EpisodeLaura Noel on How to Live a Focused and Fulfilling Life
Laura Noel is an Executive Business and Personal Development Consultant who works with organizations and individuals to help streamline business processes while maximizing profits. She helps clients stretch their thinking in a way that opens them up to new possibilities. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur and CEO of her own company, Laura studied and taught…
Listen to EpisodeWayne Herring on Tapping into Your Next Adventure for Personal and Professional Growth
As the founder of Business Builder Camp, Wayne Herring has helped men across the country grow their businesses into successful and thriving enterprises. However, there is so much more to his story than simply “coach” or “consultant.” Wayne has worked as a specialty drilling and blasting contractor and an organic farmer. He has run ultra…
Listen to EpisodeElsie Escobar on Amplifying New Voices through Podcasting
Elsie Escobar is a die-hard podcast junkie who lives, breathes, and works the medium since 2006. She has worked for Libsyn (where PYP is hosted) since 2007 and has had the pleasure of working with hundreds of podcasters, sharing tools for better production, educating them in the fast-moving podcasting space, as well as cultivating a…
Listen to EpisodeBen Krueger on How Podcasting Can Make You a Better Leader
Ben Krueger is the founder and CEO of Cashflow Podcasting, where they help industry advocates reach more people, change more lives and move entire industries forward. Having collaborated on 100s of podcasts since 2012, they’ve developed 8 Podcast Principles that when applied, lead to highly effective business podcasts. Built on these principles, they’ve developed a…
Listen to EpisodeDave Blanchard on Small Business Marketing Success
Dave Blanchard, Owner and Founder of Cognesis Marketing has helped well over 100 small business owners get better results from their marketing budget. He is an innovative, customer-focused, and results-driven marketing leader with expertise in startups, automation, and growth. He lives with his wife and son in Battle Ground, WA. Links and Resources Learn more…
Listen to EpisodeRichard Lau on the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Leadership
Richard Lau, founder of Logo.com, has an impressive track record of building successful businesses. He has founded, built, and sold multiple companies including MyDomain.com, Resume.com, and NamesCon. Along with success on the business side, he has a heart for giving back to others and is Executive Director of WaterSchool, a charity focused on clean water…
Listen to EpisodeJenny Davis on Continuous Improvement as a Leadership Strategy
Jenny Davis was the fastest woman in Scottish sprint cycling. As a Commonwealth Games Medalist, Jenny understands what it takes to envision, plan, train, compete, and thrive on and off the track. The quickest way to innovate is to take lessons from one world and apply them in another. Using timeless principles she has successfully…
Listen to EpisodeLiletta Harlem on How to Use Your Voice for Leadership
Liletta Harlem is an Author, Event Coordinator, Motivational Speaker, Women’s Group Facilitator for Domestic Violence, Television Producer /Host, and CEO and Founder of her own companies entitled Big Sis & Company, and Keep The Box, LLC. Liletta has received training in Crisis Counseling, Group Counseling, Psychology, and Domestic Violence counseling. She currently is the Host…
Listen to EpisodeEric Rogell on Tapping into Our Inner Warrior, Lover, King, and Hero
Eric Rogell is the host of the “Warriors, Lovers, Kings, and Heroes” podcast, producer of The Complete Man Summit, a bestselling author, and a mentor creating bold, inspirational leaders who want to ignite motivation, vision, and purpose in their teams. He’s the author of the bestselling guide to creating lasting relationships, The Art of War…
Listen to EpisodeTim Leonard on Leveling the Playing Field for All College Athletes
In today’s episode, Tim Leonard takes us inside the world of college athletics. As a leader in the industry, Tim is passionate about student-athletes and how playing sports is where many young people learn critical leadership skills along with other important lessons for living a successful life. We spoke a couple of months into the…
Listen to EpisodeJudy DeFeo on Making the Most of Your Money
Judy DeFeo is passionate about the freedom and opportunities she brings to her clients. With 20 + years of financial industry experience, there’s no one better positioned to help small to midsize businesses leverage the power of cloud accounting software to help ease their accounting burden. Judy DeFeo spent 15 years with Goldman Sachs in…
Listen to EpisodeWill Cuddy & Zach Feiner on the Intersection of Leadership and Filmmaking
Since collaborating on a film project for the first time in 2013, Will Cuddy and Zach Feiner have spent countless hours working together on projects that have taken them all over the world. As their artistic and business partnership has grown, they’ve come to a realization – the more hours they spend together, the closer…
Listen to EpisodeBeth Armknecht Miller on the Value of Asking for Feedback
Beth Armknecht Miller is CEO of Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm. Beth is a trusted executive consultant, Vistage Chair Emeritus, and committed volunteer. She is certified in Myers Briggs, Hogan, and Business DNA. And, she is a Certified Managerial Coach by Kennesaw University. Beth’s insight and expertise have made her…
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