Hear from Josh Brewster from Trozzolo Communications as he shares his journey of transforming obstacles into opportunities. Follow Josh on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/huntbrewster
Hear from Sike Style as he tells his story of creating memories through art and transforming public spaces. Check out Sike's work at https://sikestyle.myportfolio.com/exteriormurals
Hear from Jon Schram, Founder and CEO of The Purple Guys, on small business being the engine that drives our country, the entrepreneurial spirits, and the fascination he has with the business of business. Check out The Purple Guys here . And connect with Jon on LinkedIn .
Hear from Trevor Blake, a perpetual student of life. Author of NY Times Bestseller, Three Simple Steps, and his newest book, Secrets to a Successful Startup: A Recession-Proof Guide to Starting, Surviving & Thriving in Your Own Venture. Trevor was the founder and CEO of QOL Medical LLC, which he started with just a few hundred dollars, and sold in 2010 for more than $100 million. He has since sold two more companies (over $300 million) and is currently at work on his 4th, 5th, and 6th. He's ...
Hear from Andrew Vleisides, Region Owner of Ram Jack, on causing disruption, constantly tinkering, and creating positive change. Check out Ram Jack here. And follow Andrew on LinkedIn here.
Hear from Warren Wang, Co-Founder and CEO of Visdom Technologies (tag) on leaving the top of the corporate ladder at Google to be transformed through the power of a Silicon Valley Startup. Check out Warren's company here and follow Warren on LinkedIn here.
Hear from Phil Singleton, Best-Selling Author and Owner of KC Web Design & SEO, on what it takes to become an 800-pound gorilla by building authority, creating compelling content, and becoming an expert. Phil's web design site: http://kcwebdesigner.com/ Phil's SEO services site: http://kcseopro.com/ Phil's book site: https://seoforgrowth.com/ Phil's podcast guesting agency: https://podcastbookers.com/ Recent award link: https://kansascity.bloggerlocal.com/reviews/experts-seo-kansas-city-comp...
Hear from Mike Hyer, Owner of Rocktops KC tell his story from startup to 80+ employees by building a beautiful brand that can be trusted, and by putting his a** on the line. Follow along on the Rocktops KC journey in the following places: Website Instagram Facebook Pinterest YouTube...
Hear from Jonathan Epstein, Principal and Co-Founder of Running Pony Productions, on how his side hustle turned into one of the nation's premier video production companies, and how his focus now is on building a business that will outlast him. Check out their award-winning work here . And give Jonathan a follow on LinkedIn here .
Hear Eng Taing's powerful story. From his birth in a Thailand refugee camp, to a childhood of hustle in Los Angeles, to the Wharton School of Business, to prestigious career stops at AT&T, Capital One, and Apple, Taing is now helping people unlock their potential and find financial freedom as the Founder & CEO of Touzi Capital . Give Eng a follow on LinkedIn ....
Hear from Retired Army Colonel, Author, and Team Leadville Leader Tony Hofmann on being the 'Tip of the Spear' in Kuwait, Leading Ultra Teams, and Embracing Grit in his new season of life. Grab Tony's book here , and follow him on LinkedIn here .
Hear from Matt Johnson, VP of Marketing at CommunityAmerica on approaching marketing with the customer in mind, finding work you are passionate about, and paying attention to what really matters (hint: it always comes back to relationships). Hit Matt up on LinkedIn , and tell him how awesome he is.
Hear from Rob Alberino, 25+ year NFL front office executive with the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers. We cover the 62 Emmy's he has won, the power of storytelling, and why the best is still ahead for him. Check out his site here and give him a follow on LinkedIn here .
Hear from Mark Brandmeyer, Principal at Brandmeyer Enterprises, Partner at Built Interior Construction, Owner of the Kansas City T-Bones, Husband, and Father of Nine, on his 15-year overnight success, his path to owning a minor league baseball team, and every point in between. Give him a follow on LinkedIn here .
Hear Rob Sanderson, founder of S.W.E.L. (Surf Waves Enjoy Life) on how he's helping veterans and first responders Decompress, Disconnect, and Reinvigorate through guides surf trips.
Jared Kenealy, Chief Development Officer, at Asset Management Group, goes deep, shares vulnerably, and gives generously in this highly energetic story. He even flips the script and starts interviewing Justin near the end. This story is a gift. And his beard is amazing. You can connect with Jared here .
Ben Henk, Owner of Lumber One KC , on leaving the success of a big corporate job to buy a business and build a well-rounded life.
Yahna Gibson, from Emerging Builders , and Tate Williams, from CoBuild KC , took us to some deep waters this week. We covered racial reconciliation, white privilege, homelessness, crippling anxiety, and trusting in the promises that are far deeper than our pain and doubts. Y'all should hit play.
Hear from Joe Morrison, NHRA Professional Top Fuel Driver, on his long journey of fulfilling his dreams of becoming a pro, and how he lives his life with purpose through his nonprofit. Learn more about Right2Breathe here .
Hear from CiCi Rojas, Partner & President of Tico Productions, as she shares about present leadership, community involvement, and how a fight with lymphoma crystallized the meaningful things in her life. Follow her on LinkedIn here .
Hear SSG (retired) Zeke Crozier's unbelievable story of surviving a Chinook Helicopter crash, finding guilt in survival, experiencing the gift of perspective, and creating purpose through the creation of his nonprofit, Handycappin'. What a courageous, vulnerable story. Follow along on his journey here
Josh Gloer, Founder of G10 Creative, on what it takes to make it in Hollywood, and then what it takes to leave Hollywood in pursuit of his ideal life. Follow G10 on any social media platform @G10Creative and check out his work at G10Creative.com.
Chad Wek, Owner of Unique Painting KC, on how doing what you say, taking care of your people, and serving your community leads to a better version of yourself and the people around you. Check out his company here and follow Unique Painting KC on Facebook here .
Sean Wheeler, M.D., Orthopedic & Pain Management Doctor, on the 6 keys to tuning your body's guitar, transforming pain, and becoming antifragile. Check out his clinic here and buy his book here .
Shawn Long, VP Corporate & Community Outreach, at the University of Kansas Health System, on being humbled, finding faith, and building business and personal partnerships that stand the test of time. Follow Shawn here and learn more about The University of Kansas Health System here .
Grant Gooding, Founder & CEO of Proof Positioning, on how he and his team answer the burning questions leaders and marketing executives are facing, by harnessing the power of emotional data. Follow Grant here and learn more about Proof Positioning here .
Andre Davis, Business Development Executive at Built Interior, on the bumpy path to success, the power of empathy, and the value of connections. Follow Andre here and learn more about Built Interior here .
Greg Crum, CEO of Data Scribe Solutions, on the gift of time and finding purpose in unimaginable pain. Grab your tissues for this one. Get to know more about him here .
Kathy Nelson, President and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission, joins the show today in a must-listen interview. We talk leadership lessons through COVID-19, World Series and Super Bowl parade planning, a teacher who told her he didn't know what to do with her because she was a girl, and much more. Follow Kathy here and learn more about her work here .
Matt Read is a Marketing Exec, Agency Owner, Cooking Show Host, Writer, Professor, and NBA Jam Lover. Hear him drop some major marketing truth bombs and some tremendous life lessons. Watch his cooking show here and follow along with his agency work here .
