Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Leo MacLeod and dive deep into hats 3 and 4, the servant and the entrepreneur, exploring how emerging entrepreneurs transform from individual contributors to leaders who excel in conflict resolution, relationships, communication, and growing their teams. Leo is an author, speaker, trainer, executive coach, and the creator of the Emerging Leader Program, shifting entrepreneurs' focus from doers to leaders. Leo specializes in succession planning, ...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 55
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Fred Cary and dive deep into hats 3 and 4, Servant and the entrepreneur, as we dig deep into business lessons learned with a seasoned entrepreneur through his roller-coaster journey. The Marines have a saying... "everyone wants to go to heaven, but no one wants to die." Entrepreneurship takes consistency, dedication and perseverance, but how many entrepreneurs actually stay the course toward success? Fred did... and we get to learn from his book...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 54
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Jaron Friedman and dive deep into hats 3 and 4, Servant and the entrepreneur, as we face CPG sales head-on with one of the most successful and smartest Heads of Sales I know. Jaron leads sales for one of Canada's most iconic CPG brands... Clearly Canadian and was instrumental in turning the company around from its early days. He's the sales guy I wish I had when I launched my skincare line in 2006... I would have learned a lot from him growing m...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 53
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Stephen Caldwell and dive deep into hats 1, 3, 4 and 7... the Soul, Servant, entrepreneur, and Seeker, as we take a culinary entrepreneurial journey where Swiss meets West and find out what a Rosti really is... Stephen is one of the most talented and charismatic entrepreneurs I know, and let me tell you... this guy experienced it all... the good, the bad and the ugly. With a lifelong passion for food, Stephen faced his demons when he had to star...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 52
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Wylie McGraw and dive deep into hats 1, 2, 3 and 4... the Soul, the athlete, the servant, and the entrepreneur, as we knock it out of the park and take the bull by the horns and discover the way towards true greatness. Wylie McGraw is no ordinary human being... he achieved massive success in multiple career paths ranging from professional baseball, to professional bull riding, to elite military combat service, to entrepreneur, and now Wylie work...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 51
Welcome, 7 Hatters! A year ago, I launched The 7 Hats podcast to assemble a community of like-minded entrepreneurs who crave and favor fulfillment in place of achievement in their lives... and I couldn't be more proud of the community we've built in just one year. Today's episode is a milestone for The 7 Hats... our 50th episode. And I'm so proud to present our next guest on this very special occasion. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva and dive deep into hats 1, 3, and 4... t...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 50
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Brittany Dixon and dive deep into hats 1 and 4... the Soul, and the entrepreneur, as we learn how to build a business without burnout. Brittany is a mother of Twin girls, a fellow entrepreneur, and a business Processes & Systems expert. She helps Entrepreneurs refine structures and systems in their business to save time, create freedom, generate income and make a big impact. So if you're ready to take long weekends, vacations without the lap...
Sep 15, 2022•59 min•Ep. 49
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Darren LaCroix and dive deep into hats 1, 4, and 7... the Soul, the entrepreneur, and the seeker, as we ask ourselves the question... What would you dare to dream if you knew you wouldn't fail? Darren is literally the only one in the world. He is currently the only speaker who is a Certified Speaking Professional, an Accredited Speaker, and a World Champion of Public speaking... not to mention a very successful fellow entrepreneur. It is known t...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 48
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Dr. Yoram Solomon and dive deep into hats 3 and 4... the Servant, and the entrepreneur, as we get schooled on one of the most important subjects for entrepreneurs... TRUST... Dr. Yoram Solomon has researched TRUST for more than a decade. He published 16 books, including The Book of TRUST... the most comprehensive, research-based book ever written about TRUST. He authored over 300 articles for Inc. Magazine, Innovation Excellence, Directors &...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 47
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Cameron Smith and dive deep into hats 4, 6, and 7... the entrepreneur, the philanthropist, and the seeker, as we poke the bear and take a bite out of one of the most disruptive CPG brands in the last decade. Cameron is a Shark Tank alumni who, along with Joel Clark, took Kodiak Cakes from a red wagon full of paper bags filled with the Clark family heirloom flapjack mix to a 9 figure (yes, I said it correctly...) 9 figure juggernaut who is giving...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 46
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Sara Delaney and dive deep into hats 1, 4, 6, and 7... the soul, the entrepreneur, the philanthropist, and the seeker, as we take the Hero's Journey through the trials and tribulations of abuse, addiction, trauma, and The triumphant return to the ordinary world bearing the elixir of the Three Mountains. Sara is a global activist and a social entrepreneur with a genuine passion for changing the world for the better. She is a fellow CPG founder of...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 45
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Morgana Rae and dive deep into hats 1, 3, and 7... the soul, the servant, and the seeker, as we obliterate our money monster and start healing our relationship with money. MORGANA RAE is an International #1 best-selling author and a 27-year veteran in personal development. Widely regarded as the world's leading authority on transforming relationships with money, Morgana is frequently featured on major television networks, United Press Internatio...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 44
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Bob Phibbs and dive deep into hats 3, and 4... the servant, and the entrepreneur, as we enroll in medical school and get our degree in retail execution with the retail doctor himself. Bob is the world's leading expert on Brick-and-Mortar retailers and he got there by building his foundation one brick at a time. Before 1994, the retail world didn't have a champion, but when Bob became the retail doctor, he started to resuscitate the industry. Bob...
Jun 02, 2022•56 min•Ep. 43
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Janice Litvin and dive deep into hats 1, 3, and 4... the soul, the servant, and the entrepreneur, as we take a deep breath, reduce our stress levels and banish burnout for good. Stress and burnout have reached an all-time high, and I know of no one better to speak with on the topic than Janice. As an award-winning speaker and certified virtual presenter, she wants to help as many people as possible take care of their physical and mental health. ...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 42
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Clare Josa and dive deep into hats 1, 4, and 7... the soul, the entrepreneur, and the seeker, as we tame our inner critic and finally ditch our imposter syndrome. Clare is an eight-time author, speaker, consultant, certified NLP trainer, certified yoga and meditation teacher, entrepreneur, and Subject Matter Expert on what I believe are two of the most prevailing issues facing entrepreneurs today... burnout and imposter syndrome. So if you're hu...
Apr 20, 2022•54 min•Ep. 41
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Ryan Alford and dive deep into hats 1, 3, and 4... the soul, servant, and entrepreneur, as we get radical, unlocking our minds and igniting our brands. Ryan is a highly experienced marketing executive and the founder of RADICAL... a boutique, full-service marketing agency that allowed him to work with and guide brands like Verizon, Lexus, Samsung, Motorola, The NFL, and so many other global companies. And if that wasn't enough, Ryan is the host ...
Mar 24, 2022•59 min•Ep. 40
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Matt Ward and dive deep into hats 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7... the soul, athlete, servant, entrepreneur, and seeker, as we open our mouth, actively listen... and give out those high fives on an incredible journey of triumph and self-discovery. Matt is a passionate speaker, author, and fellow accidental entrepreneur, but what struck me the most about our conversation is that Matt is all LOVE & HEART! Yes, matt will take your business and personal lif...
Mar 09, 2022•58 min•Ep. 39
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Janelle Barlow and dive deep into hats 1, 3, and 4... the soul, the servant, and the entrepreneur, as we receive a gift like no other from an incredible lady who, at six years old, knew she was destined for greatness... but to fulfill her destiny had to escape from the very place that would hold her back. Janelle is an award-winning author, speaker, consultant, and Subject Matter Expert on what I believe is one of the most critical areas entrepr...
Mar 03, 2022•52 min•Ep. 38
Welcome, 7 Hatters! I have a very special treat for you today... In this episode, we speak with Jim Cathcart and dive deep into hats 1,3,4 and 7... the soul, the servant, the entrepreneur, and the seeker as we get schooled on life from one of the world's greatest success and motivational mentors, speakers, entrepreneurs, and authors. Jim is one of the top 5 most award-winning speakers in the world. His Top 1% TEDx video has over 2.4 million views... his 21 books are translated into multiple lang...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 37
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Rick West and dive deep into pretty much all seven hats as we follow his triumphant journey from a holler in Eastern Kentucky to the board room as a tech titan. Rick is a serial entrepreneur whose focus on technology and innovation in the Consumer Packaged Goods space led him to birth Field Agent, an On-Demand Platform focused on Retail connecting brands with everyday shoppers to provide real-time field marketing data. Rick is a husband of one, ...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 36
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Purdeep Sangha and dive deep into hat numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7, the soul, athlete, servant, entrepreneur, and the seeker, as we discover how men can have it all while riding the entrepreneurial roller coaster. Widely known as "The Strategist For Businessmen." Purdeep has achieved international acclaim as a business strategist, personal advisor, business consultant, and career strategist for high-performing entrepreneurs and executives. An award...
Feb 03, 2022•58 min•Ep. 35
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Patricia Fripp and dive deep into hat numbers 1, 3 and 4, the soul, servant, and the entrepreneur, as we brush up on our Frippicisms and learn how to present on the big stage. Patricia is a true presentation skills expert, a Hall of Fame award-winning speaker, a world-class sales trainer, and one of the most in-demand executive speech coaches. For over 30 years, she has focused on how professionals from all industries can communicate their ideas...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 34
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Darryl Lovegrove and dive deep into hat numbers 1 and 4, the soul, and the entrepreneur, as we take the stage and go for the 'High Notes' in all things show and business. Darryl Lovegrove knows what it means to 'give it a go' and 'never take no for an answer... as he has done it all; an Australian Event Awards' Entertainer of the Year', a musical theatre star and the co-creator of the global operatic entertainment phenomenon 'The Three Waiters' ...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 33
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Michael Unbroken and dive deep into hat numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4, the soul, the athlete, the servant and the entrepreneur, as we get unstuck and dive deep into one of the most heroic journeys and success stories I have ever encountered. We discuss mental health blocks, childhood trauma, life's inherent obstacles and the entrepreneurial roller coaster and provide tips on how to get out of The Vortex and become the HERO of your own story. Michael gre...
Jan 12, 2022•57 min•Ep. 32
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Howard Berg and dive deep into hat numbers 1 and 4, the soul and the entrepreneur, as we discuss the strategies and principles for developing a total learning solution in business and life. If you want to maximize your ability to learn faster, comprehend better, and retain more in this information-rich world, then you want to listen to Howard. Who better to get learning advice from than the fastest human speed reader known to man... Howard read ...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 31
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Marvin Storm, and dive deep into hat number 4, the entrepreneur, as we contemplate our exit before strapping ourselves in the entrepreneurial rollercoaster. 80% of all businesses that are listed for sale never sell... but you don't need to be part of that statistic if you plan your exit from the start. Marvin reminds us that pilots don't pack their parachutes when the engine is on fire... and you shouldn't either. With four decades of experience...
Dec 29, 2021•57 min•Ep. 30
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Christian Boucousis, better known as "Boo," and dive deep into hat numbers 1 and 4, the soul and the entrepreneur, as we jump in a fighter jet, strap on... and claim air superiority as entrepreneurs. Selected for pilot training in the Royal Australian Air Force at the age of 18, Boo was one of only 400 to graduate as a fighter pilot in a period of 40 years. If fighter pilot was insufficient to add to his resume, Boo successfully ran four compani...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 29
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Marques Ogden and dive deep into hat numbers 1, 2 and 4, the servant, the athlete, and the entrepreneur, as we get transported on a real hero's journey through the ups and downs of life and business. Growing up in a single-parent home, Marques beat all odds and made it to the NFL... then hit gold again with an incredibly successful company before losing it all and having to start again as a custodian making $8.25 an hour, and only through his gr...
Dec 15, 2021•54 min•Ep. 28
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Doctor Troy Hall and dive deep into hat numbers 3 and 4, the servant and the entrepreneur, as we uncover Fannies Rules and discuss the importance of cohesion culture to all of us entrepreneurs. Dr. Troy is an award-winning culture strategist, radio show host, speaker, best-selling author, and talent retention expert. Dr. Troy infuses humor and great storytelling into our discussion of culture, talent, leadership, engagement and peak performance....
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 27
Welcome, 7 Hatters... I hope you enjoyed part 1 of last week's 25th milestone episode, where I recapped the segments that impacted me the most from our first 11 guests. The good news, we're not done yet... we have ten more guests to go... to complete the roundup. Also, make sure to tune in until the end as I will share a meaningful and impactful segment I call YES YOU CAN'T, NO YOU CAN... believe me, you don't want to miss it. Here is the lineup: Episode 15: Shawn Wells - https://shawnwells.com/...
Dec 01, 2021•41 min•Ep. 26
