Episodes

In This Episode: Rod Kurtz, entrepreneur and storyteller, shares his journey from corporate media to entrepreneurship and emphasizes the power of authentic storytelling in building a compelling brand narrative. He discusses the importance of flexibility, customer feedback, and the innovative "bar pitch" technique, offering valuable lessons for business owners on connecting with their audience and navigating the challenges of today’s dynamic market.

In This Episode: John Wolpert, entrepreneur and innovator, discusses his recently released book: “The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions," a transformative approach that turns obstacles into opportunities for growth and innovation. Through compelling examples from the Apollo 13 mission to the inception of Calendly, Wolpert demonstrates how this mindset encourages continuous problem-solving and fosters a culture of momentum thinking in business and beyond.

In This Episode: Sean Hynes shares his views on persistence in business, informal one-on-one meetings, and dealing with personal issues in professional settings. He also discusses the importance of resilience and diversity in building effective teams.

In this Episode: Jalen Hurts and Jason Kelce aren’t the only MVPs on one of the best teams in the NFL. Jen Kavanagh leads a 50-person team that oversees the intricacies of player engagement, creative branding, and community involvement. She masterfully balances individual creativity with team identity and executes on Game Day like a 10-time Pro Bowler!

In This Episode: Ashley Hubka, SVP/GM at Walmart Business, talks about what she learned in 2023 from business owners and the communities they serve. She also tells Brian about new features Walmart Business is introducing in 2024 based on in-depth feedback from customers.

In this Episode, If you have an idea for a successful product or service and you go to Marquette University…Patrick Monahan is the guy you want to see! He runs the 707 Hub where student ideas become reality.

In this Episode: Brian speaks with Paula Chizek, CMO, Benefits and Protection, at Principal Financial about their innovative approach to employee benefits. Paula provides deep insights on balancing cost and value, engaging employees through gamification, and preparing for future trends like succession planning in workplace benefits.

In this Episode, Gregg Reid, Creative Director at 100 Studio, shares insights into the challenges and rewards of maintaining a strong, creative, and value-driven approach in branding.

In this Episode: Brian takes a deep dive into the concept of business and personal alignment with leadership consultant and author Kristin Kaufmann. They discuss everything from the importance of listening to your intuition to the transformative power of random encounters.

In this Episode: Julie Rollauer is the co-founder and Chief Learning Officer at Antidote. She and Brian explore innovative strategies in learning and development today. They discuss transforming traditional training into engaging experiences.

In this Episode: When it comes to sales and research, Sam Richter is the expert’s expert. In this podcast, Sam highlights the critical balance between leveraging AI for efficiency while maintaining the irreplaceable human touch in asking insightful questions, understanding clients' needs, and ensuring the reliability of AI-generated content.

In this Episode: Brian discusses the upcoming holiday season with Mastercard’s Ginger Siegel and Michelle Meyer. This episode provides valuable insights for small business owners, including resources like "MasterCard Digital Doors" and interactive reports from the MasterCard Economics Institute to aid in benchmarking and planning. The experts emphasize the importance of educating oneself to better predict and shape the future of one's business.

In This Episode: Amy Friedrich, President of U.S. Insurance Solutions at Principal Financial, talks about financial conversations that employers and employees in small to midsize companies should be having today. We also discuss the latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index.

In This Episode: Anthony Kieran is a serial entrepreneur from Belfast, Northern Ireland who has overcome tremendous adversity to achieve incredible success. Among his several companies, he owns the Regency Belfast, recently crowned as the “most luxurious place to stay in Northern Ireland” by Forbes magazine

In this episode, Jay Baer explains the twin themes for his new book The Time to Win: How to Exceed Your Customers’ Need for Speed. “If you give your customers time, they will give you money. If you cost your customers time, it will cost you money.”

In this Episode: Fields Jackson joins Brian on the podcast to delve into the transformative power of diversifying recruitment sources and building relationships with educational institutions. They explore how engaging with local communities and broadening hiring horizons can enrich businesses and cultivate a more inclusive workforce.

In this episode, Britt Michaelian is an artist, Reiki Master, and Quantum Healer. She also helps people and businesses heal themselves through the incredible powers of positive energy—which can be found in everything from the colors we choose, to the art we hang on our walls to the foods we eat. This is a MUST listen to podcast.

In This Episode – Tami Cannizzaro, CMO at Thryv, is on a mission to help business owners save valuable time each day by making them more efficient and productive. And it all starts with your phone. This is an excellent podcast for business owners who have no time and are always on the move.

In This Episode: Dave Moore, a Digital Advertising Entrepreneur & Executive who spent over four decades at the intersection of media, technology, and advertising, shares his best advice on being a successful leader today.

In This Episode: Katrina Klier, Senior Managing Partner of Sage Strategy Group, oversaw 200+ acquisition integrations in her career from a go-to-market perspective, which involved aspects such as sales, marketing, and customer success. She is a top expert in helping companies create profitable growth at scale. If your business is looking to grow through partnerships, strategic alliances, or acquisitions, listen to this podcast.

In This Episode: Kevin Warren, EVP and CMO at UPS, discusses UPS programs designed specifically for small businesses, his journey from Xerox to UPS, and his servant leadership style that focuses on trust, support, and facilitation. He also shares advice on how business owners can be unstoppable!

In This Episode: Claire Darley, SVP Worldwide Sales and Customer Support at Adobe talks with Brian about the future of digital work for small businesses. They discuss digital opportunities, the keys to productivity, and how to business owners need to empower their employees with tech tools and not get in their way.

In This Episode: Ben Schreiner, Head of Business Innovation and GTM for US Commercial Sales at AWS, is a BIG fan of small business. He and Brian have a fantastic conversation about how modernization can help small business owners compete on almost any stage. Ben has a ton of great advice and takeaways too. Plan to take a lot of notes!

In This Episode: Kurt Wilkin is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and co-Founder of Hire Better. He shares sage advice on putting together the best team for your business, how to keep them happy, when it’s time for change, and much more.