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Unbound with Chris DuBois

Unbound is a weekly podcast, created to help you achieve more as a leader. Join Chris DuBois as he shares his growth journey and interviews others on their path to becoming unbound. Delivered weekly on Thursdays.
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052 Roger Pearson: Small Business Tax Structure

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Roger Pearson . Roger is the founder of Seagull Technologies. For over the last two decades, he’s worked as a Master Tax Advisor and IRS Enrolled Agent, watching hundreds of small business owners lose thousands of dollars needlessly. This led to him making it his mission to provide entrepreneurs the knowledge to build a solid foundation under their business to keep more money in their pockets and give less to the government. Learn more about Roger at ...

Nov 21, 202324 minEp. 52

051 Dr. Thomas Becker: Culture-Building, Accountability, and Remote Work

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Dr. Thomas Becker . Tom has been a professor of management for over 30 years teaching courses on organizational behavior and HR. In addition to his scholarly work, Dr. Becker is the President of Stratafy, a talent management firm. He has consulted with many companies, large and small, including the FBI, McDonald's, Procter & Gamble, and AstraZeneca. Stratafy’s key goals are to help SMEs improve employee motivation and boost firm productivity. And ...

Nov 16, 202336 minEp. 51

050 Len May: Personalized Medicine

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Len May . Len is the CEO & Co-Founder of Endocanna Health, Inc. Len brings more than 25 years of cannabis and genomics experience to Endocanna Health. He is the current chair of the CBDIA science board, and is a stakeholder in some of the industry’s most iconic brands. Len holds a Masters of Medical Cannabis and a certificate in Endocannabinoid Formulation from the Institute for the Advancement of Integrative Medicine. He is also a published autho...

Nov 14, 202337 minEp. 50

049 Douglas Brown: Manage2Retain

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Douglas Brown. Douglas is the Founder and President of Manage2Retain and Engaged2Retain, programs dedicated to helping businesses throughout Canada retain employees. 30 years of management has given Doug insight into the benefits that supported and fulfilled employees bring to a business. Doug uses company data to provide training and processes to midlevel managers building relationships with their employees to ensure their needs are met. Through thes...

Nov 09, 202331 minEp. 49

048 Andrei Baloleanu: Bootstrapping Startups

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Andrei Baloleanu . Andrei is a growth guy. He’s worked as the first-time marketing hire for two different companies, leading them to 6 and 7-figure ARR. He’s honed his skills in marketing through getting his hands dirty with content, SEO, social media, and more. Today, he’s helping early-stage startups go from 0 to 1, creating a foundation they can scale from, by turning chaos into order. And today, he’s going to share how. Learn more about Andre on L...

Nov 07, 202333 minEp. 48

047 Andrew Paradis: Relationship Building for Leaders

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Andre Paradis . Andre has spent a lifetime teaching and learning. From dance, to language, and now, in his “Big Calling” phase, as both a certified life and NLP coach. Through his company, Project Equinox, he is teaching relationship dynamics, how to better understand each other, and the expectations that are held. Andre is also an Educator on effective communication. He equips his clients with the tools to bring permanent improvement to their relatio...

Nov 02, 202348 minEp. 47

046 Julie Pham: Curiosity-Based Leadership

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Dr. Julie Pham . Julie is the founder and CEO of CuriosityBased, helping people and teams build trust, collaboration, and inclusion by fostering curiosity. She’s the author of 7 Forms of Respect which provides a unique perspective through her experience bridging cultures, sectors, and viewpoints. (affiliate) Julie has a natural gift for getting people to rethink assumptions about respect, inclusion, and communication, and today, we’ll hear some of the...

Oct 31, 202334 minEp. 46

045 Ryan Urban: The Importance of Exit Strategies

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Ryan Urban . Ryan is a financial services veteran with over 20 years of advising clients. After selling his Advisory in 2022, he launched “ The Business Owner’s Guide to MONEY ” podcast and a book of the same name. With both, he helps business owners navigate the world of asset protection, and today, he’s sharing his insights with us. (affiliate) Learn more about Ryan at Alpha4Business.com ....

Oct 26, 202333 minEp. 45

044 Ryan Englin: Hire Better People Faster

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Ryan Englin . Ryan is a disruptor in the realm of talent acquisition. He and his team at Core Matters provide coaching and training on attracting, hiring, and retaining rock-star employees. Using the Core Fit Hiring System, small and midsize businesses learn to start hiring better people, faster. Ryan has worked with over a hundred clients, helping business owners achieve their goals by hiring the right people. His book, Hire Better People Faster , is...

Oct 24, 202335 minEp. 44

043 Marco Torres: Selling with Incentives

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Marco Torres . Marco is the Founder of MarketingBoost.com , he has helped thousands of business owners worldwide boost sales and scale their businesses by as much as 5-fold through incentive-based marketing. He teaches entrepreneurs how to soar sales & marketing through “Value-Add-Incentives” instead of discounts. He and his partners have revolutionized the incentive industry by making complimentary hotel stay certificates from 3 to 7 nights in ov...

Oct 19, 202330 minEp. 43

042 Dr. Katie Ervin: You Might Be an Asshole But It Might Not Be Your Fault

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Dr. Katie Ervin . Katie is the CEO of Catalyst Development and the author of "You Might Be an Asshole But It Might Not Be Your Fault". Her work is rooted in her research on workplace motivation and employee satisfaction. Through her research and 22 years of human resources and operations, she created a framework called the Catalyst Workplace Model and a leadership development program called L.E.A.D.E.R.S. Learn more about Katie at KatieErvin.com ....

Oct 17, 202336 minEp. 42

041 Jerry Dugan: TENT Leadership

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Jerry Dugan . Jerry is the Owner, CEO, and Senior Consultant of BtR Impact, helping leaders expel employee dissatisfaction and stem the turnover tide. He does this through this T.E.N.T. leadership framework, pulling from his experience as an Army Veteran and in leadership development. Jerry is the host of Beyond the Rut where he brings two decades of experience and lessons learned as a leader and corporate training consultant to his listeners. Learn m...

Oct 12, 202350 minEp. 41

040 Patrick Kagan: Building Sales Momentum

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Patrick Kagan . Patrick is the founder of PK Solutions, providing sales and leadership consulting to businesses. Patrick is also the author of three books, Sell the Difference, Create the Difference, and Manifest the Difference. He was recently named the #1 source worldwide for Sales & Leadership Differentiation by Podcast Review, and today, we’re going to explore how you can better differentiate your business. Learn more about Patrick at PKSoluti...

Oct 11, 202337 minEp. 40

039: Natalie Doyle Oldfield: The Power of Trust

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Natalie Doyle Oldfield . Natalie helps companies to develop relationships rooted in trust, leading them to measurable success in both sales and career advancement. She has a background in IT marketing and years of experience as an entrepreneur, being recognized as one of Canada’s Most Inspiring Women Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs. Natalie has been named one of the world’s top thought leaders in Trust by Trust Across America. She has compiled her ...

Oct 10, 202337 minEp. 39

038 Sally Gimon: Spendthrift Trusts

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Sally Gimon . Sally is a real estate investor and insurance agent. In 2020, she purchased a bank-owned property which sold a few years later for more than twice its value. After learning the tax costs on her capital gains, Sally started researching. This deep dive into the tax code and other resources led her to find the Business and Beneficial Spendthrift Trusts. Today, Sally helps entrepreneurs establish trusts to create a vehicle for wealth buildin...

Oct 05, 202333 minEp. 38

037 Rob Broadhead: Automating Your Business

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Rob Broadhead . Rob is an entrepreneurial problem solver with a bias toward technical solutions. He has broad experience with both organizations and technical platforms, including decades of driving his company, RB Consulting, and the skills needed to do IT consulting as a career. He hosts the Building Better Developers podcast, manages an associated mastermind, and continues to help businesses find the best ways to use technology to improve their pro...

Oct 03, 202333 minEp. 37

036 Mark Herschberg: Turning Jobs Into Careers

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Mark Herschberg . Mark is a published author, lecturer for MIT’s Career Success Accelerator, and a fractional CTO / CPO. Additionally, Mark has contributed to the development of multiple startups and Fortune 500 companies as a CTO. He currently serves on the board of the non-profit Plant a Million Corals . Mark’s book, The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You , is a must-read to get an edge in your career, and is a great...

Sep 28, 202340 minEp. 36

035 Curt Tueffert: Passing the Sales Baton

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Curt Tueffert . Curt is a professional speaker, professor, author, and podcast host. As the VP of Sales Development for a $1B Industrial Distributor, Curt works his skills daily on the front lines of sales and marketing. Curt's work has earned him a Stevie Award as well as other accolades. Learn more about Adam at PeakSalesStrategy.com ....

Sep 26, 202330 minEp. 35

034 Rahul Karan Sharma: Being Action Oriented

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Rahul Karan Sharma . Rahul is a dynamic leader from India, currently residing in Ashburn, VA. In his corporate role, he is entrusted with training and equipping leadership teams, while on the personal development front, he inspires others to adopt positive mind-talk conversations. Rahul is the author of “Be Action Oriented” and “Habits4Miracles” which empower individuals to embrace action, unlock their true potential, and cultivate habits that lead to...

Sep 21, 202331 minEp. 34

033 Getting more done with the 3 Sets

In this episode of Unbound, we discuss the 3 sets, and how you can use them to maximize the amount you accomplish every week.

Sep 20, 20235 minEp. 33

032 Adam Sinkus: Connecting Culture with KPIs

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Adam Sinkus . Adam is a managing partner at A Purpose Partnership, which provides strategies to businesses for marketing, business operations, and leadership development. With over 15 years of leadership experience, Adam has dedicated himself to learning how to drive KPIs, while relating to and growing his team, as well as achieving personal targets. Through this, he’s developed the ACES Leadership framework to help leaders create a strong culture tha...

Sep 19, 202338 minEp. 32

031 Braith Bamkin: Leadership through Purpose, Intention, and Connection

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Braith Bamkin . Braith is the Executive Director of BNI Melbourne Central, where he’s helped over 2200 business owners find success. Braith is well-versed in leadership, marketing, and storytelling, having spent decades honing the craft. Through his experience as a leader, he’s developed several models to help others replicate the successes he’s observed and embodied, and you can learn more about them on today's episode. Learn more about Braith at Bra...

Sep 14, 202342 minEp. 31

030 Getting feedback like a boss

In this episode of Unbound, we discuss the 3 questions you can ask to get more precise and valuable feedback from your team.

Sep 13, 20235 minEp. 30

029 Anne Laffin: Marketing for Early Stage Startups

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Anne Laffin . Anne Laffin is the founder of Fin Marketing Management. As a marketing problem solver, strategist, and content creator, she helps entrepreneurs and founders grow and amplify the inspiring work they bring to the world. Anne’s worked with dozens of startups, from pre-seed to Series A, and serves as a partner, helping to figure out the right tools, strategy, and messaging to make dreams a reality. Learn more about Anne at FinMarketingM.com ...

Sep 12, 202328 minEp. 29

028 Julian Hayes II: Increasing Your Capacity to Lead

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Julian Hayes II . Julian is an author, executive health and performance advisor, and the founder of Executive Health. He's on a mission to help forward-thinking executives, investors, leaders, and entrepreneurs achieve sustained peak performance and maximize longevity. Learn more about Julian at ExecutiveHealth.io or on the Executive Health & Life podcast....

Sep 07, 202343 minEp. 28

027 To enable, or govern, that is the question

In this episode of Unbound, we discuss the difference between Enabling Constraints and Governing Constraints. If you're struggling to decide whether you need more innovation or efficiency in your business, this one is for you.

Sep 06, 20239 minEp. 27

026 Robert Indries: Proactivity and Profitability

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Robert Indries . Robert is an entrepreneur and investor who’s built an 8-business empire, each generating over 7-figures annually. He now travels the world while managing his portfolio, providing presentations to thousands of people in 3 different languages, and helping business professionals achieve 2 to 10x higher levels of effectiveness. Learn more about Robert at RobertIndries.com ....

Sep 05, 202356 minEp. 26

025 Clint Rusch: Army Vet Turned COO

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Clint Rusch . Clint is an Army vet turned business professional who's led teams across geographies, industries, and company scale, and has consistently delivered growth-oriented, culturally-rooted, and process-driven outcomes for employees, stakeholders, and clients alike. Learn more about Clint at ClintRusch.com

Aug 31, 202344 minEp. 25

024 Mark Graban: That Mistakes that Make Us

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Mark Graban . Mark is an author, speaker, consultant, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He works with leaders to improve and sustain performance. Mark’s background in engineering and healthcare gives him a fresh perspective on culture building, and his insights can be found in his new book “ The Mistakes That Make Us .” (affiliate) Learn more about Mark at MarkGraban.com or at mistakesbook.com ....

Aug 29, 202341 minEp. 24

023 Regina Huber: Transformational Leadership Coach

On today's episode of Unbound, I'm joined by Regina Huber . Regina is the CEO of Transform Your Performance, driving bold, value-driven, and heart-centered leadership for her clients. She's a multicultural Transformational Leadership Coach, International Inspirational Speaker, and Author of Speak Up, Stand Out and Shine . Learn more about Regina at TransformYourPerformance.com ....

Aug 24, 202336 minEp. 23
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