MJ Mitchell, CEO of Resto Athletic, has a riveting story: learning to lead a massive global organization at a young age, revolutionizing the custom performance apparel manufacturing industry, all while giving his team members the dignity of a living wage for their skilled labor. Justin and MJ discuss leadership, redemptive entrepreneurship, how to become a horizon painter, and much more. We are so excited to share this conversation with you.
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 83
"Do you mind if I pray before our conversation," Chris asked before we hit record. Chris started the conversation with intention, clarity, and surrender. And what resulted was mind blowing. We're humbled to share this dialogue, and the glimpse into the deep parts of Chris' story. One of triumph, transformation, and truth. His bravery, his resilience, and his purpose is on full display here. And it's beautiful. Hit play, and be inspired.
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 82
Rebecca Kidwell has a huge heart, an incredible academic pedigree, and deep humility. She has used her intellect as an engineer to start the LEARN Science and Math Club for students in the Kansas City area. That club has gone on to pioneer and develop mobile machines that help students with disabilities experience motion and play with their peers. Where they belong. She is an incredible person that we are honored to know, and are so excited to share her story with you.
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 81
Jeremy Parsons is a lot of things: a father to three growing young men, a lover of the wild places in Western Colorado (where he grew up), films by Tarantino and Wes Anderson, the comedy of John Mulaney and Patton Oswalt, and ordering more of the adventurous selections on a restaurant’s menu. He has traveled the world as a documentary photographer, falling in love with humanity along the way. In 2020, he joined the Guild team, recently assuming the role of Director of Story at Guild Collective i...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 80
Who is Guild Collective? What does it mean to be "human first"? Why does Guild Collective exist? Why does story matter? Racheal Burnett, COO at Guild Collective, and Jeremy Parsons, Director of Story at Guild Collective join Justin to have a transparent and enlivening conversation, getting to the heart behind what drives GC and how we got here.
Feb 02, 2023•43 min•Ep. 79
Kemet Coleman is an urbanist, artist, entrepreneur, and activist, to name a few. Born and raised a KC native, Coleman grew up in a household motivated to seek justice for our city. After dabbling in music and theatre, he found his path through an urban studies class. This father of three thrives on helping KC see itself in a creative way and for who we really are. "The cultural identity that is soaking into the soil of the city enhances the city's cultural identity." Take a listen as Coleman des...
Apr 22, 2022•56 min•Ep. 78
A discussion on swimming upstream to create work that matters with team members Devin Simmons, Director of Digital Marketing, Racheal Burnett, VP of Creative, and Colin Potter, VP of Business Operations. In the past 5 years, our team has grown from one guy with a laptop to 12 kind, brilliant people. It’s a plane being built in flight, and the biggest thing we’ve learned: work with good humans that want to do good work. Listen in as we discuss: -Where story and strategy intersect -The importance ...
Apr 12, 2022•51 min•Ep. 77
Hear from Bronson, Cory, and Justin as they dive deep into mindset and what it takes to work through the fear that leads to scarcity thinking.
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 76
Hear from Professor Dave Geenens, author and professor at Benedictine College, on his journey of building businesses on the pillars of virtue and challenging the status quo. Geenes incorporates counter-cultural business practices to make money while making your business one that benefits everybody. In our discussion, he imparts his wisdom on: -Expanding your comfort zone to create opportunities -Re-defining leadership as “the art of maximizing cooperation” -Challenging the old ideology that busi...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 75
Hear from Bronson Ko and Cory Scheer, past guests of the Guild Stories podcast, in a new monthly format called The Orchard. This will be an evolving dialogue where Bronson, Cory, and Justin meander through a variety of topics including leadership, wellness, community, entrepreneurship, mindset, emotional health, marketing, technology, creativity, and whatever else may emerge. This month’s conversation dives into: Disappointing others at a rate they can handle Competing frameworks within organiza...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 74
Hear from Eric Bartlett, co-founder and partner at Northland Injury Law, as he shares lessons in building an intentional brand, including: Standing out in a cluttered industry segment The importance of disarming and comforting clients through clear communication and education Using external feedback as a mirror for your business How COVID revealed an opportunity to shift and expand his firm’s marketing efforts, even as it took a toll on his personal health Building systems and processes to enabl...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Hear from Beth Anne + Russ Branden, partners in life and part of the partnership group at Built Interior Construction . They share their philosophy on: Client service Team development and empowerment Disrupting an entire industry Building a business and life with purpose The changing face of business environments How life and business partnerships thrive And much more....
Feb 16, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Hear from Bronson Ko , Founder of KOMA . This conversation is rich in practical and philosophical wisdom. Among other topics, Bronson shares about: Failure being a generous gift The two sided coin of precision How processes free your people to be fuller versions of themselves How emotional resilience is built How character is forged in the fire What it takes to build something beautiful Why core values are core to your success as an organization Pop in your AirPods and hit play....
Jan 12, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Hear from George Weyrauch, Founder of Rock Creative Network on his role as Chief Relationship Evangelist in the KC creative community. You'll soak up great wisdom and encouragement from one of the most generous connectors in the often competitive agency space. PS - George knew Seth Godin before Seth Godin was, well...Seth Godin. You can follow George on LInkedIn here ....
Jan 06, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Hear from Tod Puetz, Founder and CEO of Insane Impact , as he shares his six-year entrepreneur and starter story and drops some gold as it relates to: Why you should hire your friends What it's really like to start something meaningful How his motto of Blood, Sweat, Tears, and Beers has carried many tough days Why he cares deeply about relentless innovation How he's shifted from start-up mode to "all gas, no brake" mode The self-discovery that emerges in adversity And much more...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Hear from Shannon and Dustin Lundberg, Owners of Blue Heating and Cooling, on their journey as entrepreneurs, owners, and community builders. You'll appreciate their honesty, vulnerability, and humor as they share their story of building one of Kansas City's best home service businesses.
Dec 08, 2021•48 min•Ep. 68
Hear from Marilyn Chappell, Founder and Executive Director, of Exceeds Expectations as she shares real, powerful stories of: Her gambling addiction and how she accepted her reality How she and her husband had the courage to dream, then the guts to do something about them How she's helping end generational poverty through financial literacy How her faith helps her see opportunities and achieve the impossible How she's helping people see the stories that have held them back And many more moments o...
Dec 01, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Hear from Mike Sgro, Leadership Coach, on how he helps people how to people. Among many other nuggets of wisdom, Mike shares: How to unlock the power within each of us How transformation is the journey His Degree of Oprah That feelings are not facts How to wake up to yourself Healthy habits that can transform your life The difference between productivity vs. morale How to slow down to see clearly Check out Mike's work and practice here ....
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Hear from Kansas City Symphony's Executive Director, Danny Beckley, as he shares stories and lessons on: Blazing trails Radical expansion Historic renovations of a community showpiece Orchestra for all How the pandemic created invitations And much more You'll be inspired by his thoughtfulness, wisdom, insight, and trails blazed.
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 65
Hear from Dr. Christine Nedeau, Founder & CEO, Family Medicine, Functional & Integrative Medicine at Bloom La Vie Health - Where Good Health Grows. Among many other things, Dr. Nedeau discusses: The deep need for great sleep (and why most don't get it) How most doctors aren't able to focus on and care for the root causes of health because they're incentivized to treat illness The introduction of a new model of health and wellness Practical, healthy habits to grow good health The journey ...
Nov 03, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Hear from Stephanie Crockett, President and COO of Mower, one of the leading communications marketing agencies in the country. Among many other things, Stephanie discusses: The power (and need) of empathy in marketing How leadership isn't a position or job title How brands are navigating the need for both story and data Building a culture of fierce friends Navigating the pitfalls and possible burnout that's typical in many agencies You can follow Mower here and Stephanie on LinkedIn here ....
Oct 06, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Hear from Mike Kenny, Executive Director of Warriors' Ascent, as he shares his own story of stepping forward into growth and how his mission is to empower warriors to take ownership of their lives. You can hear more about the incredible work of Warriors' Ascent here . And you can follow Mike on LinkedIn here.
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Hear from Amy Myers, CMO at NFM, as she walks us through her story and unpacks tons of wisdom, including: - The power of data in marketing, but only when held with humanity - The importance of strong relationships in a career arc - How creating content through the lens of the end-user is difficult, but critical - Pivoting a massive business in a pandemic - How they're making a big store, small through high-touch, concierge service You can buy loads of amazing stuff at NFM . And you can follow Am...
Jul 21, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Hear from Greg Graves, Author of Create Amazing + Retired CEO of Burns and McDonnell, on the health of the American economy, the way to create something amazing, and how to make a massive impact. You'll leave this conversation inspired. Buy Greg's book here : Follow Greg on LinkedIn here :
Jun 30, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Hear from Kansas City Royals Color Commentator, Rex Hudler and The Battle Within's Executive Director, Justin Hoover and Director of Development, Mitch Wheeler, as they go deep and share vulnerably about the healing work this program has on the lives of our nation's veterans and first responders. And, as a way to raise awareness for the program, they throw the most whimsical fundraiser in the history of fundraisers. Wiffle at the Hollow, complete with a manicured field of dreams by the one and o...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Listen to Travis Odom, Franchise Owner at Moe's Southwest Grill, on picking yourself up off the curb, having fun in your career, and changing the world one burrito at a time. Connect with Travis on LinkedIn.
Jun 16, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Hear from Brett Hersma, Senior Vice President of Young Life, on how relationships are the glue that hold us all together. Give Brett a follow on LinkedIn here! guildcontent.com/bretthersma
May 26, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 57
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is far bigger than baseball. This sacred place that started on a hope and a prayer has now become a catalyst for conversations around inclusion and diversity for not only individuals, but corporations, and an entire country, as well. Listen in and be inspired by this conversation with Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President, Bob Kendrick, and Community Engagement Manager, Kiona Sinks. Check out the museum here : Follow Bob on Twitter here : Follow Kiona on Twitt...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Hear from Darren Prenger , COO at ECCO Select on humility, ambition, and listening your way to success. Give Darren a follow on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-prenger-5a24b91
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Hear from Mike Farag, CEO + Chief Brand Strategist at Fervor. A marketing + consulting agency in Kansas City, who is making worldwide impact. Mike is deep, genuine, raw, wicked smart, and shares stories of transforming mistakes, finding harmony, and creating fervor. Check out his company here . Give him a follow on LinkedIn here .
Mar 31, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 54
