Often referred to as "a hero of conscious capitalism," Howard Behar joins Landon today to talk about being an advocate for leading with purpose and your values. Howard's career spans over 50 years and has most recently been a mentor, advisor, and speaker. Howard is the author of bestselling books including It's Not About the Coffee and The Magic Cup, both detailing the importance of people over profit. Feel free to grab a cup of coffee, this is going to be a good one. Keep Striking! ___ Connect ...
Dec 21, 2021•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tyler McBroom joins Landon today to talk about his rise in the professional world and his passion for helping business owners grow their profits. Tyler is currently a Managing Partner at Global Accounting Advisors, a Joint Venture with Tony Robbins and Measured Results, providing business owners with exceptional support with growing their businesses. Tyler is also a Current Member of the Arete Syndicate, producing business strategies and connections to provide serious growth in your business. __...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eric Sullivan joins Landon today to tell the story of how he went from a troubled kid diagnosed with dyslexia to a motivated and successful entrepreneur. As the Founder of Soter, Thumos, and Darkmatter, Eric's dharma is fostering human connection. Keep Striking! ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more....
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Frank Benedetto joins Landon today to share how he went from abusing drugs and alcohol to making millions with positive thinking and fixing his internal dialogue. Motivated by the death of his father due to faulty medical care, Frank has founded multiple million-dollar mission-driven businesses including CounterStrike and The HoneyBadger Project. Keep striking! ___ Episode Resources: https://www.stayonthemat.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-benedetto-dpt/ ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | F...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dave Roehr joins Landon today to share how he grew a $6.5 billion dollar portfolio from scratch. With over three decades in the banking and finance world, Dave Roehr has learned how to survive the daily grind and see his efforts through. Dave has chased excellence his whole life and built an exceptional resume including Partner at Grant Thornton LLP, President and Chief Financial Officer of Cabela’s Inc., Founder, and CEO of World’s Foremost Bank, and the current CEO of Proceed Finance. Keep Str...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, Landon visits Flywheel's new headquarters at Millwork Commons in Omaha, NE to interview Dusty Davidson & Rick Knudtson. They chat about their beginnings, their journey, and how they ended up selling one of the biggest managed WordPress hosting companies in the US. Keep striking! ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcastin...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, Landon sits down with Taylor Gage, Nick Castner, & Megan Swanson to get their unique perspectives on how social media is shaping our future. Keep striking! ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more....
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, Landon sits down with Arne Giske, a digital product launch agency owner who leads The Millennial Entrepreneur Community. In just 2.5 years, he's sold 7 figures of products, services, and software by leveraging Facebook groups. Find out how you can use Facebook groups for your business and start building your tribe! Keep striking! ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting...
Mar 10, 2021•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Landon Rhodes shares his goal-setting strategies. Landon goes into depth about what has helped him and why people have a hard time sticking to the goals they set. Download a free goal-setting ebook here: www.grindstoneagency.com/goals ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more....
Feb 04, 2021•13 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, Landon sits down with the co-founders of Five Nines: Nick Bock and James Bowen. As you listen, you'll be guided through the story of how they started their business and grew it into what it is today. There are several insightful moments throughout this episode so be sure to take notes. Keep striking! ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneag...
Dec 28, 2020•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, Landon sits down with the co-founders of Five Nines: Nick Bock and James Bowen. As you listen, you'll be guided through the story of how they started their business and grew it into what it is today. There are several insightful moments throughout this episode so be sure to take notes! Keep striking! ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneag...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, Mike Murman joins host, Landon Rhodes, to discuss his journey from creating Pen-Link, an industry preferred wiretapping software provider, to then turning his wine-making hobby into the successful family business, Glacial Till. Pen-Link is a wiretapping software company that develops communications surveillance data collection and analysis solutions for domestic law enforcement. This software helped crack the 2002 Laci Peterson domestic homicide case and assisted in the secur...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast Landon is joined by Alex Bratt, a former Marine who served in the most decorated infantry battalion in the Marine Corps. The Second Battalion, Fifth Marines where he became an assault man. He specialized in rockets and demolitions. Though he was never in combat, he had to watch those he was close to go to war when he returned home. This stress drove Alex to a breaking point where he felt there was nothing else for him to do. Listen in and learn how Alex conquered his darkness and has become one ...
Nov 23, 2020•54 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Aaron McKeever joins the podcast this week. Aaron is an entrepreneur with big visions. He got his start selling cars and then soon ventured into the restaurant industry. Aaron has been a part of some of the most successful restaurants in Omaha. His successes in these gave him a vision; and now he’s executing that to change the restaurant experience in Omaha as you know it. Listen in to find out how. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show...
Nov 12, 2020•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, Daniel Alarik joins Landon Rhodes on the podcast. Daniel is the Founder of Grunt Style, a popular patriotism-themed clothing line. He discusses how his business grew from sleeping on his product in his car to doing 250 million in sales and selling in Macy’s. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more....
Oct 26, 2020•26 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, Charlie Yin is a former Wall Street man turned Restaurateur after the 2008 financial crisis. When he returned to Nebraska he had to work his way up from a waiter to the owner of Local Beer, Patio, and Kitchen. Listen in to find out the dedication it takes to run a successful restaurant. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podca...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, Dave Lakin joins the podcast this week for a very fun episode. Dave is the CEO of VirtuActive, a 3D drafting, and design company, but doesn't have the normal background of someone in his position. From his time with Complete Nutrition he gained the knowledge and grit needed to help bring VirtuActive to the spotlight. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? V...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, Ben Williamson joins the podcast on this episode of Spark to Fire. Ben brings insights into some of the lesser-known venture capital scenes here in Nebraska. Listen in to find out if you and your business should start raising funds or if you should bootstrap it and build it without help. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podc...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Listen to the conclusion of this two-part interview with David Sievers. After he left Disney in what some could say the longest notice ever given, David started as the Founder and CEO of Akura Coffee Co. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more....
Sep 18, 2020•56 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast In part one of this two-part interview you get to meet David Sievers. David has had an interesting career path, from sorting mail in Lincoln to helping run over 70,000 YouTube channels at Maker Studios and even becoming the youngest VP in Disney history. Listen in as David tell all about each experience and how they have helped him make his new ventures more impactful than ever. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grind...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, Clint! Runge has always been a fire starter. He has worked with brands such as Yeti, Adidas, EA Sports, Lowe's, and many more for one simple reason. He is different. He approaches marketing in very unconventional ways to bring attention to brands that make a statement. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn mor...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, the founder of VK Solutions LLC sits with Landon to talk about business health and how she helps businesses become profitable through strategic solutions based on each organization's needs. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more....
Aug 31, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, Brad Moline, President of Allo Communications joins Landon to talk about what it has been like starting one of the best internet providers in the nation, if not the world. Allo has slowly been taking over the market, and you probably haven't even noticed. However, you'll be finding them in more and more buildings as the years go on. Tune in to find out why! ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindst...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, Landon welcomed the Chief Executive Officer of Nelnet, Jeff Noordhoek to the studio to pick his brain on what exactly Nelnet does and how it has changed the Lincoln landscape. Nelnet is a student loan service company... but they're so much more than that! We're going to break past the surface of what we SEE from Nelnet. Tune in today! ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in sta...
Aug 17, 2020•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, Landon was joined by Erleen Hatfield on this episode to discuss how she overcame stereotypes and pushed to allow a new generation of females to have the ability to follow in her shoes. Erleen is the Managing Partner of the Hatfield Group. She has over 25 years of experience in the design of complex structures worldwide. She has worked on many large-scale sports complexes such as the Atlanta Falcons Stadium and the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Nebraska. ___ Connect with Spark To Fir...
Aug 10, 2020•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, Landon was joined by the President of Lincoln Winwater Works, Eric Leatherman. Eric started Winwater on a loan and a maxed-out credit card but has since made Winwater one of the most promising companies in Lincoln. Listen to Eric tell his story about how he has managed to grow his business over the past few years. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visi...
Aug 03, 2020•42 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, Mark Whitehead is the President of Whitehead Oil Company with ample stories. Listen in as Landon dives into what drives Mark to find out how he has managed his success through failure and wins. In this episode, Landon was able to find out just how Mark was able to open the U-Stop convince stores in Lincoln as well as save an endangered species along the way. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grinds...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, Landon was able to sit down with his former collegiate advisor and discuss where he is at today. Through their conversations, they cover a variety of topics from autonomous tractors, micro-generational shifts, and how Deepak is able to perform every day for his students that need him. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcast...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, Anthony Goins Jr. knew he wanted to be a collegiate basketball coach, no matter what it took. From working in the school's cafeteria to make money while having an unpaid coaching job, Anthony knew what it was going to take to become a Division 1 coach. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ This show is produced by Grindstone . Interested in starting a podcast? Visit grindstoneagency.com/podcasting to learn more....
Jul 13, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jack Riggins served our country for 20 years and rose to the rank of Navy SEAL Commander. While deployed with SEAL Team 3, Jack led SEALS in the in Ramadi and Fallujah. Stories of Ramadi have been shared by various members of SEAL Team 3, including: Jocko Willink, Leif Babin, Chris Kyle and countless others. Listen in and learn about a different side of leadership, a side that helped protect this country. ___ Connect with Spark To Fire | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube ___ Thi...
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