This week we sit down with William Branum, a former Navy SEAL turned successful business owner and leadership coach. He takes us through the challenges of becoming a Navy SEAL, transitioning out and finding himself without purpose or passion before discovering the CBD industry. Branum now owns a CBD company that manufactures the cleanest most elite product on the market. Learn how to overcome adversity and find success in life using his 5 Secrets of a Navy SEAL and other helpful tips....
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 9
We are full speed ahead this week with Denise Mueller. She holds the land speed record of 183MPH on a bike and is a multi-time national champion world record holder. She tells us what it takes to get to that speed and then abruptly come down from it and compares it to the ups and downs of business and life. We go deep on the value of mentorship and what it takes to run a successful security company and be a busy mom of three. Denise is full of energy and shows vulnerability exploring the challen...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 8
On Episode 7, we chat with Knight Campbell, a naval academy grad and Naval officer who focused his passion for the great outdoors into leadership development. As the founder of Cairn Leadership, Knight takes leadership teams into the wilderness to experience adventure and unparalleled teamwork. He has an innate curiosity and a unique ability to build strong leadership teams. Listen along as we talk leadership and adventure with Knight.
Dec 01, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Episode 6 lands us with Justin Gray, a serial entrepreneur who has taken multiple companies from cradle to grave and successfully sold. He has a keen marketing eye for building organizations to be great for the benefit of selling or nurturing for a long time. Justin shares the lessons he’s learned along the way and factors to his success that you can apply in your professional life.
Nov 17, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This week’s episode of Discover the Difference is full of inspiration. We talk to Dave Sanderson about his heroism the day the plane he was on crashed into the Hudson River and he was the last passenger off after helping others first in the freezing water - known as ‘The Miracle on the Hudson’. Professionally, Dave worked his way up as head of security for Tony Robbins until the day Tony told him it was time to move on and pursue his own dreams and passions. Taking Tony's advice, he founded a le...
Nov 03, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In Episode 4 of Discover The Difference, we have the pleasure of speaking with Nancy Gale. The founder of JAMAH, an American luxury handbag company, and Ambition, a non-profit serving disadvantaged youth, shares her story of perseverance over hardship and how her success in both endeavors is intertwined. She is a self-described visionary who believes it takes the long haul to get good at something you believe in. Listen to her inspiring story about going forward despite setbacks and owning your ...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 4
On Episode 3 of Discover the Difference, we chat with self-described social entrepreneur and CEO of Alder, Michael Davidson. Get ready to learn and grow your outlook on how you can positively impact society as Michael shares his perspectives on societal issues, world events and what it means to be a generational leader. He shares the journey of taking a risk to create something of value that is focused on the advancement and betterment of people. You won't want to miss our conversation with Mich...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 3
On S2E2 of Discover the Difference, we have the pleasure of speaking with the inspiring Jesse Smith. The 5X Olympian and former team captain of the US Waterpolo Team proves that he’s not just an Olympian, but a force of energy, enthusiasm and insight. Jesse gives great advice about associating with people who are willing to help others up in business and in life. Hear more about Jesse’s post-waterpolo career and transitioning into the professional world on Discover the Difference. Highlights Jes...
Sep 22, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Let's take a trip down memory lane. Discover the Difference hosts Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle from C3 are joined by Wayne Partello from CUENTO to talk about the highlights from the first season of the podcast. From a former NFL star to motivational speakers to entrepreneurs and community leaders making a difference, we'll share our favorite moments and some of the best Q&A with our guests. You'll also get a preview of what you can expect from Season 2, dropping on September 22....
Sep 15, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Scott Mason joins Discover the Difference to share his triumphant story and mission to help people discover their purpose. His story starts with alienation as a biracial child growing up in the Midwest and the inability to find anyone like him. Determined to overcome adversity, Scott found unexpected professional success and the courage to come out as LGBTQ+. Listen to how he uses connectivity to help people discover their purpose in life - both professionally and personally. A CUENTO Production...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week we take you on an adventure to the great Alaskan outdoors on Discover the Difference. We chat with the ultra-dynamic owner of Chelatna Lake Lodge, Matt Bertke, about our five-day experience in Alaska. Matt guided us through fly fishing and helicopter rides to untouched lakes, taught us a new drinking game - hockey - and we got ‘iced'…several times. By the end of the podcast, you’ll be planning your next trip to Alaska to visit the very special Chelatna Lake Lodge. A CUENTO Production...
Oct 13, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On our Discover the Difference podcast, Phil Dana from Dendreon shares his vision for how HR organizations will run in the future. He has worked with companies like Amazon and Intuit to understand organizational needs and aspirations and then reverse engineers what the talent pool needs to be through a combination of recruiting and professional development. Enjoy listening to our 7th episode. A CUENTO Production
Sep 29, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On episode six, Hannah Allen from Project Concern International joins the Discover the Difference podcast to spotlight the important work her company does to bring awareness to sex trafficking. Learn more about the topic and how the business community can take an active role in preventing sex trafficking. A CUENTO Production
Sep 15, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
On the fifth episode of Discover the Difference, co-hosts Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle talk to best-selling author and retired Marine, Scott Huesing. Scott’s book, Echo in Ramadi, details his combat experience from 2006-2007 as the Echo Company Commander in Ramadi - the deadliest city in Iraq. He’s charismatic and answers every question with brutal honesty. Can you guess which of Gabe's questions he’s never been asked in all his time as a guest on 100s of podcasts, motivational speakerships and inte...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 5
On the fourth episode of Discover the Difference, hosts Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle sit down with Van Lai-Dumone from worksmART Advantage. Get inspired by Van’s background as a TEDx presenter and Vietnamese refugee whose family helped transform the nail salon industry. Hear how Van helps organizations like Google and Amazon infuse creativity into leadership development and innovation. A CUENTO Production
Aug 18, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4
For our third episode of Discover the Difference, we talk with Eric Sauer who is the SVP of Government Affairs for the California Trucking Association. We dive into his love of cars, sports, his disobedient horse and the ever-important advocacy that the CTA brings to the industry. Over 90% of goods we buy every day move on trucks in the U.S. Advocacy for these companies on Capital Hill is of utmost importance and he gives us a behind-the-scenes view of that work. A CUENTO Production...
Aug 04, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3
For our second episode of Discover the Difference, we chat with Jonny Gallagher and Craig Coleman from Coastal Payroll. Starting a company during an economic crisis once is a lesson in perseverance, but they did it twice with the acquisition of a new company right before the pandemic. Their secret to success: culture. Listen along as they talk about culture being a living pulse of the company. A CUENTO Production
Jul 21, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this inaugural episode of Discover the Difference, hosts Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle talk with Nick Hardwick, former team captain and center for the San Diego Chargers, about his unconventional start to playing football. Plus he gets real about the traumatic transition from professional athlete to post-football life and then finding his true purpose. And find out who is a better athlete in the Hardwick household - Nick or his wife Jayme. A CUENTO Production
Jun 22, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1
