Send us a text The spotlight is on Wendy Glavin, founder and CEO of her self-named agency. Wendy, a marketing and consulting guru with 30 years of experience, shares her incredible journey from acting school to a corporate career at General Electric, eventually leading to her own agency's creation. The episode explores her well-rounded expertise in marketing, executive writing, PR, and social media advisory. Recently, she has dipped her toes into career counseling, reinforcing the importance of ...
Aug 17, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Send us a text Ever thought about the link between your personal journey and professional success? Pete Taylor, a devoted father and business mentor, gives us an insider's look into his life. He shares his evolution from a teen, battling physical and verbal bullying, to an entrepreneur and leader of a men's movement. He reveals how a simple decision to hit the gym sparked his personal transformation and later fuelled his business aspirations. Pete's story doesn't stop there. He goes on to explai...
Aug 14, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to lead a team effectively while also championing innovation? Well, in our latest episode, William had a conversation with Lorraine Ball, a powerhouse entrepreneur, podcast host, and speaker who has some compelling insights to share on leadership. We discussed her personal journey to leadership, emphasizing the critical role of leaders as 'protectors' and 'resource providers' for their teams. Lorraine brought in her unique perspective on how to foster a...
Aug 10, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Send us a text What if you could transform your business with strategic decision-making and the right marketing tools? Gain insights from our conversation with Julia Ager, a marketing strategist and the CEO of Jus Agency. She shares her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges and triumphs of running a marketing agency, and how strategic decisions during the pandemic shaped her business. We uncover the significance of learning every aspect of your business and how this understanding can drive gro...
Aug 07, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Send us a text How often do you get to meet someone who has taken a painful experience and transformed it into a vehicle for connection, resilience, and service to others? Today, we're extending a heartfelt invitation to you, our listeners, to join us in a profound discussion with Jenna Righi, the brain behind Link Before You Sink, a handmade jewelry business. Her journey, from a broken bike chain to creating unique jewelry pieces that symbolize strength and unity, is as fascinating as it is ins...
Aug 03, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Send us a text Brace yourselves for a riveting conversation with Kim Derrick Rozdeba, an author, blogger, and branding guru credited with shaping some of the Fortune 500's most legendary names. Ever wondered what it takes to build a powerful brand? Kim breaks it down to five C's - commitment, construct, community, content, and consistency. Each element plays a vital role, and Kim takes us through each one, providing insights into their intricacies and how they intertwine to form a robust brand. ...
Jul 31, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Send us a text What if you discovered the magic of being truly present in your life, and in turn, tapped into your full potential? Prepare yourself for an intense journey into the mind of our guest, Derick Johnson, a US Army veteran turned extraordinarily insightful life coach. Derick unfolds his life story, tracing his roots back to his childhood, where he learned the crucial role of physical activity, a lesson passed down by his parents. He gives us a glimpse into how his time in the military,...
Jul 27, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Send us a text Meet our latest guest, Eric Yaillen, the man behind the Megafluence Agency, whose inspiring journey from a background in marketing to a software revolutionist is the stuff of legends. Learn from his experiences as he navigates through the complex world of tech stacks and business systems. In a captivating exchange, Eric opens up about his transition from a regional marketing director to a software company founder, providing valuable insights into the complexities of the tech stack...
Jul 24, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Send us a text Are you tired of the relentless hustle culture? Join me as I sit down with entrepreneur, coach, speaker, and author, Alex Schlinsky, for an enlightening discussion on leadership and redefining success. Our conversation dives into Alex's journey from learning leadership principles from his parents to becoming a renowned coach working with top brands across 50 markets. We also delve into the joys and tribulations of leading a high-performing team and why prioritizing what matters mo...
Jul 20, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Send us a text How does self-doubt sabotage you? What was it like being addicted to drugs and alcohol from the age of 12? What was the catalytic moment when you decided things had to change? This week on the podcast, William interviews Travis Blackburn, a Mindset/Training/Nutrition Coach who was addicted to hard drugs and alcohol starting when he was 12 years old, and who suffered from severe anxiety and depression throughout that time. Everything changed when he discovered he was meant for grea...
Jul 17, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Send us a text What if you could turn your life around, from a manual laborer to a thriving business owner? What if your passion for helping others and your knack for leadership could propel you to heights you never dreamed of? Join me as I sit down with Lance Cayko, a serial entrepreneur whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Lance's story, from his days as a farmhand to co-founding successful architecture and construction firms, is a testament to the power of hard work, discipline, and r...
Jul 13, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Send us a text What's the biggest missing ingredient in most marketing departments? How can your 4P process for marketing success help MY team? What are the biggest changes we'll see in marketing in the next decade? What will NOT change? This week on the podcast, William interviews Roy Furr. Roy discovered direct response marketing in 2005, between calls at a miserable customer service call center. Within months, he became the top marketing guy at an IT Training publisher, putting them on the In...
Jul 10, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Send us a text How does an Army veteran turn CEO execute dynamic leadership? Meet Chris DuBois, the man behind Lean Labs, who is reshaping the concept of leadership in modern times. Join us on a journey that navigates through his transformation from a military man to a businessman, using his unique perspective and experiences. Chris shares how situational awareness, understanding team dynamics, and keeping a keen eye on market trends can mold you into the leader your team deserves. Venture into ...
Jul 06, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Send us a text Leadership, networking, negotiation, teamwork, effective communication–all skills we’re told are essential for success, but skills that are rarely ever taught. Why aren’t colleges teaching what you talk about in the Career Toolkit? Why do people need a career plan? How should people build their network? In the book you claim someone can make $30,000 with your advice; that’s a pretty bold claim, how can they do this? In this week's episode, William interviews Mark Herschberg, the a...
Jul 03, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Send us a text Is firewalking really that life changing of an experience? What was it like working for Tony Robbins for 19+ years? You have been clean of drugs and sober for 35 years; what happened that caused you to reach out for help? In this week's episode, William interviews Dave Albin, the #1 Firewalk Instructor in America. Having worked for Tony Robbins for 19+ years and starting Firewalk Productions in 2014 Dave has firewalked hundreds of thousands of people. He and Tony Robbins set a Wor...
Jun 26, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Send us a text What does it mean to have a "Championship Run?" Why do you belief most don't step into their Championship Run? What is the #1 thing someone needs to be successful? What does a Division 1 athlete, drug dealer, husband, pastor, father & founder of a coaching company have in common? You might be surprised to learn that these are all stages of life for Kyle Sullivan. It’s quite the journey and all of it has been built upon to lead to the creation of Unleash the Champ. This week on...
Jun 19, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Send us a text What is the number one thing you can do to grow your business? What are your most meaningful life lessons you have learned in your journey? What advice would you give business owners experiencing burnout? After Tyler's career as a US Federal Officer, having worked for two government agencies and a military contracting group, Tyler founded Nuclear Networking. Nuclear Networking is a business growth agency created in 2010. Tyler grew that organization to over $5mm in 5 years and ran...
Jun 12, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Send us a text What are fixed beliefs that stop development? How do you ‘cure’ a toxic workplace? What happens to an entrepreneur’s company when they suffer from the Peter Pan syndrome? What is permissive leadership and why do leaders behave this way? This week on the podcast, William interviews Anne Dranitsaris & Heather Dranitsaris-Hilliard. These two wear many hats – Consultants, Executive Coaches, Trainers, Speakers and Authors. A mother-daughter team, they are organizational and leaders...
Jun 05, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Send us a text What are some of the Mistakes that New Authors Make When Writing a Business Book? Can I possibly add writing a book to an already overwhelmed schedule? How does a book help my business and career? This week on the podcast, William interviews Nancy Erickson, The Book Professor®. Nancy coaches business professionals to become authors of high-impact nonfiction books that will establish them as experts in their fields, increase their credibility, help attract a following, and expand t...
May 29, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Send us a text What is enlightened leadership? How do you build trust in the workplace, and why is it important to do so? Why is it important for leaders to listen to head, heart, and gut? This week on the podcast, William interview Brian Gorman. Through decades of experience in guiding organizations through change, Brian has learned that it isn't organizations that change. It's people. His understanding of the change journey and how to move through it has successfully served global corporations...
May 22, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Send us a text What is the difference between confidence and self worth? Can a person have one and not the other? How does a lack of confidence affect leadership? This week on the podcast, William interviews Sharon Hughes, the 2X award winning author of "The Girl In The Garage: 3 Steps to Letting Go Of Your Past," a faith based book for breaking free from a lack of confidence, self-worth issues, and a painful past. She's the founder of Confidence Academy, the host of Called to Confidence podcast...
May 15, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Send us a text What is work/life balance & how do you accomplish it? What self-development advice would you give a teenager? How do you build confidence? This week on the podcast, William talks with Annie Delre, a nationally board certified Health and Wellness Coach who has worked with hundreds of clients to help them achieve a life of confidence, wellness, and success. Her mission is to empower all women to be strong, independent and confident! Along with multiple certifications, she earned...
May 08, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Send us a text Why do professionals in any space need to focus on their authority and elevating their thought leadership status? Why should ALL entrepreneurs and professionals utilize the podcast platform to grow their brand and establish their thought leader status? Why do most guest pitches, presentations, and outreach strategies suck? This week on the podcast, William talks with Jason Cercone. With nearly a decade of experience in the podcast world, Jason has built his brand around the consum...
May 01, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Send us a text How can you become proactive instead of reactive in your career? Why is leadership not actually about leading? Is living for yourself selfish? How can you be the leader of your own career? This week on the podcast, William interviews Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself Consulting, a leadership and career coach, Talent Development Executive, values geek, international speaker, online course instructor, and podcaster who’s passionate about guiding leaders to be the lea...
Apr 24, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Send us a text How can you cut your stress in half immediately? What is the secret to self-confidence that every one of us already has? I hear people talk about "mindset," but what does that mean and what does it have to do with confidence or success? This week on the podcast, William interviews Robin Sacks. Robin's Philosophy is Simple: you are over-thinking everything! Robin helps smart people get out of their own way so they can show-up with real confidence, stress less, and accomplish more, ...
Apr 17, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Send us a text How does the brain affect performance and leadership? What keeps most people from success and significance? This week on the podcast, William interviews Timmy Gallagher, who has been described as an executive coach that is a combination of Jocko Willink, Wim Hof, the Dalai Lama, and Robert F. Kennedy. His experience, knowledge, and wisdom has evolved from his various roles as a government servant, corporate leader, not for profit volunteer, college level educator, endurance athlet...
Apr 10, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Send us a text Why do we feel more and more disconnected from our teams and the organizations' main goals? What is an enlightened leader? How can leaders better manage their journey? This week on the podcast, William interviews Julian Chapman. Julian has over three decades of experience engaging teams and organizations, from small groups to thousands of employees, building their leadership capability. His leadership knowledge is augmented by his 30+ year "second" career as a member of the Canadi...
Apr 03, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a text How can a founder or entrepreneur balance all the tasks that are necessary for a start up? What are three keys to productivity as an entrepreneur? What does leadership look like at the beginning stages of a business? This week on the podcast, William interviews Alex Sanfilippo, the host of Podcasting Made Simple, and the founder of PodPros.com, a software company specifically focused on creating solutions that serve independent podcast hosts and guests. Alex's recommended books: t...
Mar 27, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a text What's the most important skill/quality you need to be an effective business storyteller? How do you overcome writer's block? How do you come up with content ideas? This week on the podcast, William interviews Tom Ruwitch, a consultant, content-marketing expert, and founder of Story Power Marketing. Tom is a digital marketing pioneer who founded the email marketing software and services company MarketVolt in 2001 -- before most business people had even heard of email marketing. To...
Mar 20, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text How Do You Discover Your Own Voice? What are the benefits of having a podcast manager? How do you avoid pod-fade? This week on the podcast, William interviews Kristin Chadwick. Kristin has been in the podcasting industry since 2016 helping coaches, authors, and influencers launch and grow their podcast and expand their business. She brings a unique, personalized approach through utilizing coaching tools to help bring alignment, purpose, and intention to their podcast. She also hos...
Mar 13, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 32
