Show Notes: Oren is a graduate of California State University at Long Beach & Harvard Business School Young President's Organization (YPO) member Marc Andreessen “Software is eating the world!” Flock Freight – “We are building an enormous tech stack and incredible cutting-edge technology business while building a best-in-class freight block – algorithmic ride-sharing of freight.” https://www.flockfreight.com/about-us/ 50% of the semi-trailers on the road are only 50% full. This is wasteful o...
Nov 13, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 34
Show Notes: Jim Paullin – MBA from Emory University, division manager for a global paper company, and now an entrepreneur Kathy Paullin – BS from Emory in Chemistry, worked at the CDC and Monsanto, and now an entrepreneur (6:45) “Joe Darkangelo, I need your help. I have slight chest pains.” (10:15” ****Code Blue**** (17:15) “The most important realization we had about this heart attack was that God was in control….if we had the heart attack at home he might not have made it.” (21:10) “All I can ...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 33
Thundering Aspens Sportsman Club – Mesic Michigan http://thunderingaspenssportsmanclub.com/about/ Ken Herman – sportsman, teacher, coach, business leader Ken is passionate about teaching and coaching kids in sports and life. Joe Darkangelo is an entrepreneur but formerly served as a firefighter and police officer Joe wants to make a difference in people’s life. Isaac Darkangelo, his nephew is playing linebacker for the University of Illinois and having a great season at 7-1! How you prepare for ...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 32
Show Notes: Dean is a graduate of Liberty University & Harvard Business School and a member of the Young President's Organization (YPO) . “You will meet the same people on the way up that you do on the way down in your career. Treat all people with respect in all situations.” “A non-self-examined life is a life not worth living.” No amount of success will fill a previous wound or hurt. At some point, you will have to address and deal with the problem. “Leadership is about serving the people....
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 31
Drayton Wade, with a Clemson undergraduate degree and London School of Economics (LSE) Master's degree decides to go back to get an MBA at Dartmouth Tuck School of Business. Left UIPath after their IPO The key data point for SAS (Software as Service Companies) – ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) Drayton realized he enjoyed the chaos of start-ups instead of the structured systems of a public company. This led him to make a leap. Drayton realized he wanted to grow in sales development but also wanted...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 30
In Episode 28, Bob Dickie sits back down with fan favorite guest Grant Webster to discuss the block chain revolution. Some of the topics discussed in this podcast are: The Afghanistan humanitarian crisis Block chain technology revolution and what it is Cryptocurrency Helium and The People's Network Follow Bob Dickie on Twitter @RobertDickie
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 28
Jim Martin and Joe Darkangelo are both successful Bonvera Entrepreneurs who are radically changing the gig economy space with the banner of “Home Is Business”. Some of the topics discussed in this podcast are: Navigating and learning how to adapt as business owners during the Covid-19 pandemic. Adapting, growing, and overcoming as entrepreneurs Connections and relationships in a virtual environment Being prepared for the rapidly changing economy Keeping a high standard of excellence in business ...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 27
On Episode 26 of Taking The Leap Podcast, host Bob Dickie interviews Triniti Gawthrop. Triniti is the CEO and founder of Ami Wellness, a plant-only wellness company that empowers women on their wellness journey. Triniti's own personal journey ranges from living the “hippie” lifestyle as a child to working in New York City as a Director of Marketing. This contrast has given her key insights into both eastern and western medicine practices that has inspired her approach to wellness. Some of the ke...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 26
Albert “Bud” Ayers is a lecturer at San Jose State University where he teaches social dancing. He has been dancing since 1990 and has taught thousands the joy of dancing as well as the physical and social benefits. Bud truly believes that if more people danced the world would be a better place because dance is an expression of joy. What separates Bud from the other dance instructors are his words of wisdom or life lessons he incorporates at the end of each class. He inspires his students to take...
Apr 07, 2021•55 min•Ep. 25
April Zeilinger is helping to keep her husband’s family legacy alive in the challenging arena of American textiles. She is not only the Vice President of Operations but also the heart and soul behind the Brand Awareness and Marketing for the company. April is the creator of Foodie Yarn, a fun yarn line that is dyed the colors of food and launched it during the pandemic. Zeilinger Wool Company is a fourth generation fiber mill producing thousands of pounds of natural fibers per week into yarn, so...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 24
Joe & Laura Darkangelo left corporate America in 2005 and haven’t looked back. Most of their days consisted of reaching someone else’s goals and dreams, and they found little time for each other or for their children. With Joe in the sales department for a large distributor and Laura in the airline industry AND owning their own pizza franchises at the same time, they were spent. With exhaustion and an unfulfilling life, they started their entrepreneurial journey. Today, they’re entrepreneuri...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 23
“Discipline is really about doing what you don’t want to do until you often find joy in what you do.” - Anne Beiler Anne Beiler is the creator and founder behind the world-renowned franchise, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. Most wouldn’t know this about her, but she started this incredible company with no business plan, no capital, and no education. Growing up in an Amish community, she only received up to an eighth-grade education and got married when she was 19 years old. Years of baking cakes and bre...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 22
“With faith and hard work, all things are possible. That’s what truly makes you successful.” - Anne Beiler Anne Beiler is the creator and founder behind the world renowned franchise, Auntie Anne’s pretzels. Most wouldn’t know this about her, but she started this incredible company with no business plan, no capital, and no education. Growing up in an Amish community, she only received up to an eighth grade education and got married when she was 19 years old. Years of baking cakes and breads for h...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 21
“I always think there is so much more to see. I’m so excited to be alive, and there is always potential to be cultivated.” - Reggie Leonard Reggie Leonard is an education, tech, and learning fanatic. He’s a young millennial leader influencing the way we think about education, technology, AI, and the entire learning process. Reggie received his undergraduate degree from Bowie State University where he was the treasurer and founding member of the men’s soccer club. He attended Liberty University f...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 20
“The number one reason you’re going to succeed is because of your passion.” - Gino Wickman Gino Wickman has been an entrepreneur since age 21, and even at an early age, he’s had an obsession for learning what makes businesses and entrepreneurs thrive. At 25, he took over the family business, which was deeply in debt and in need of help. After turning the company around and running it for seven years, he and his partners successfully sold the company. He then set out to help entrepreneurs and lea...
Jul 22, 2020•54 min•Ep. 19
“There are no crops without both the sunshine and the rain.” - Bill & Jann Newton Bill & Jann Newton are a dynamo duo as Bonvera co-founders and leaders. Married for 44 years and with 33 years in the relationship building business, they know a thing or two about working together and overcoming trials and tribulations. Both from Kansas, they met when they were in high school and stayed together through their university days at Texas A & M. Bill was an all star javelin thrower in colle...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 18
“Someone said you’re a pyromaniac at heart. I said, it just depends on what we’re burning. We try to take anything creative for clients and burn it up and make it light up the sky for them.” - Mark Sullivan Mark Sullivan has an interesting bio to say the least. Mark is the founder and Creative Director of Lime Biscuit Creative (@limebiscuit1), one of the Atlanta area’s fastest growing branding and design agencies. Currently, Mark also serves as a Lieutenant with the Douglas County Fire Departmen...
Jun 24, 2020•45 min•Ep. 17
“I wasn’t scared to try.” - Nicole Porter Nicole Porter is a business owner, entrepreneur, leader, speaker, mother, and wife. She builds teams, builds businesses, and connects with others for a living as a part of Bonvera. She and her husband also run multiple other businesses in the education, technology, and realty sectors. (And they were guests on Episode #9 inside their store, MacDaddy’s). Formerly a dental hygienist, she left that industry to start her own businesses and dictate her own fre...
Jun 03, 2020•25 min•Ep. 16
“Don’t get weary in well doing. Communicate and think about others. Don’t fall into woe is me. We can’t change what has happened, but we can change our actions towards what is going to happen.” - Jim & Dolores Martin In part two of this episode, Jim and Dolores note the unique circumstances that COVID-19 and the global pandemic present -- an opportunity to be leaders and inspire hope in others. At the same time, Jim and Dolores talk about how to structure your time and implement daily discip...
May 20, 2020•30 min•Ep. 15
“Every reason not to do something is the reason to do it. We have the right opportunity at the right time with the right people, and we want to help people succeed. This quarantine time is just time for real community. Facebook isn’t the same as a phone call. Stay connected to people. Everybody matters.” - Jim & Dolores Martin From sunny Florida, Jim and Dolores Martin are top industry leaders in the relationship business. With 18 + years of experience in the industry, they partnered up with...
May 06, 2020•22 min•Ep. 14
“I always start with the basics. Basics of handwashing have been effective. This virus is surrounded by a lipid membrane, which means it’s a fat. That means that anything that cuts grease is going to destroy this virus. Simple soap and handwashing is extremely effective. Practice basic hygiene." Dr. Jeff Davis is a practicing doctor of family medicine, functional, and integrative health. He’s the owner of Prairie Health and Wellness in Wichita, Kansas, and he serves as Bonvera’s Medical Director...
Apr 15, 2020•41 min•Ep. 13
“For me, I wouldn’t go back and change anything. It’s been a great ride. I’ve gotten to do things, learn things, and experience life in a way I don’t think I would have otherwise. ” - Kelly Fletcher Kelly Fletcher (@fletcherpr) is a powerhouse leader, CEO, speaker, author, podcast host, marketer, and former Miss North Carolina. She graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina with a degree in Music, Vocal Performance, and Communications. All through her twenties, she was aspiring t...
Apr 08, 2020•20 min•Ep. 12
“I would rather take the chance of being able to work harder, put in more time, and push for a different outcome rather than having someone else control my future.” - Kelly Fletcher Kelly Fletcher (@fletcherpr) is a powerhouse leader, CEO, speaker, author, podcast host, marketer, and former Miss North Carolina. She graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina with a degree in Music, Vocal Performance, and Communications. All through her twenties, she was aspiring to be a singer and...
Mar 25, 2020•23 min•Ep. 11
“Everyone has something different and unique to share, but yet there are similarities amongst them all. Everyone has a unique story; everyone has a unique journey. We can learn something from everyone.” - Bob Dickie In this episode, we walk back through the past few months of podcasting together. We highlight the guests who have been on this show and the guests we’re thinking of having in the future. Additionally, we discuss some of the key learnings and observations we’ve seen in our guests and...
Mar 11, 2020•37 min•Ep. 10
“You get that exhilarating feeling of like, ‘Oh, man, I could get out of this place.’ And that's really where I was. I was very hungry to learn. I was very hungry for different results. And so even though it took time, a lot of people think it's going to be easy too when they take that leap. Like, ‘Oh, I'll just make this decision, everything's going to be easy.’ You got to be willing to stick it out. You've got to be willing to do the hard things to be able to get where you want to go. And so e...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 9
"If work is going to be that consuming and that integratable into life, it better be something you’re interested in. I keep making these pivots because of A.) self-awareness and B). what I am interested in. If I’m going to put in lots of hours, I want to be interested in it. [So I ask myself,] is it something I’m interested in? Is it something that leads to more opportunities?" -- Drayton Wade Drayton Wade (@draytonwade) is a millennial entrepreneur, start-up veteran, Clemson grad, Knoxville Fel...
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 8
"I had a win, and it told me that I could do it. I had that piece of me that kept reminding me of that win saying 'You can do it. Remember?’" -- Mark & Raquel Williams Mark and Raquel Williams (@mdub50 and @RRWilliams_) are a couple of entrepreneurs partnered up with Bonvera. Both from different backgrounds, these two are humble but incredibly successful on their own and together in their respective industries. Mark comes to the table with a background in law enforcement, detective work, SWA...
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 7
“It's really just realizing 'look on my own, I don't have what it takes to be successful or perform at a high level.' I need other people to come alongside of me and help me." -- Grant Webster Grant Webster (@grantwebster) is the CEO and Founder of Launch Thought, an investor in several startups, Silicon Valley consultant. Grant gravitated toward learning while being homeschooled as a kid, even checking out classic business books from the library. While still in college Grant started his own sof...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 6
"The race you are starting, I've finished. I survived. You can take your life experiences that are personal to you and you can open yourself up. There are people at the starting point of the race you've finished. The social media lens we have into people's lives is unfair. All you see is their best picture on vacation or their perfect cup of coffee with their devotion. You don't see the chaos on either side of the phone. It's the same thing with entrepreneurship. You compare yourself to the high...
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 5
“The best leaders in the world gain influence because people want to be around them not have to be around them.” --Jeremie Kubicek Jeremie Kubicek (@JeremieKubicek) is the CEO of GiANT TV, Co-Founder of GiANT, speaker, best-selling author of multiple books, husband, and father to three. Jeremie specializes in getting leaders to a higher and healthier level, which he talks about in his books The 100X Leader and 5 Voices: How to Communicate with Everyone You Lead among others. In this episode, Jer...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 4
