Best Doug Utberg Podcasts (2025)

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Lead with Trust or Don't Lead at All with Giorgio Natili 26:31

15d ago26:31

26:31

In this episode, Doug speaks with Giorgio Natili about the importance of trust when leading. Our conversation took place specifically within the context of technology companies, since many engineers are promoted to management based on technical expertise. As it turns out, leading people requires a much different skillset, which is what we discuss. …

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Only the Adaptable will Lead with Dale Turnbull 28:33

25d ago28:33

28:33

In this episode, Doug speaks with Dale about the importance of adaptability in leadership. In the world of leadership, one of the most important things we can do is ask ‘why’ and take our curiosity out to the people we are looking to lead and influence. If you want to know more about Dale, click below: https://leadadaptimpact.com/ https://www.linke…

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Aligning Purpose and Profits with Elena Lopari 28:04

1M ago28:04

28:04

In this episode, Doug speaks with Elona Lopari about incorporating purpose into a profit generating business. There is a tendency in the business world to emphasize the ‘bottom line’ to the exclusion of other value drivers. In this episode, we discuss how purpose is one of those key value drivers, and the way to integrate it into a business and mak…

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From Bankrupt Twice to a Successful Manufacturing Business with Jeremy Barker 36:20

1M ago36:20

36:20

In this episode, Doug speaks with Jeremy Barker about his journey through two bankruptcies to tremendous success with Murphy Door and Murphy Ladder Much of what our conversation revolved around was the difference between having access to resources and being resourceful. Many businesses stop trying to solve hard problems once they have resources, an…

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Human-Centered Leadership with Isabelle Fortin 20:59

2M ago20:59

20:59

In this episode, Doug speaks with team leadership strategist Isabelle Fortin about human-centered leadership. They discuss the distinction between leadership and management, emphasizing the importance of treating employees as unique individuals. Isabelle highlights the need for leaders to support and empower their team members, rather than just man…

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Moving from Judgment to Awareness in Leadership with Yosi Kossowsky 25:19

2M ago25:19

25:19

In this episode, Doug speaks with Yosi Kossowsky about about transitioning from judgment to awareness in leadership. They discuss how leaders can cultivate curiosity and self-awareness to manage challenges, reduce anxiety, and avoid binary thinking. Yoshi emphasizes practical strategies over theory, sharing insights from his engineering background.…

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The Evolution of Leadership with Technology 18:27

2M ago18:27

18:27

In this episode, Doug speaks with Mike Peterson, founder of Apex Consulting Partners and author of "Leading in the Age of Digital Disruption." They explore how leadership must evolve amidst rapid technological advancements, particularly digital disruption and AI. Mike emphasizes the importance of trust, transparent communication, and accountability…

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Putting the Person Ahead of the Employee with Dan Sheil 18:57

2M ago18:57

18:57

In this episode, Doug speaks with Dan Sheil about the importance of connecting with the ‘person’ on your team before interacting with them as an employee of the company. The corporate world can feel draining at times. There are lots of teams where work is completely transactional. The problem is that transactional work is NOT how the company gets t…

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Using Trust to Create Business Value with Kevin McClaughry 21:58

2M ago21:58

21:58

In this episode, Doug speaks with Kevin about the way he creates value in his career Doug worked with Kevin at Intel in 2003, and has followed his career since then, observing the way he brings a genuine interest in human connection to his leadership style by bringing trust to the front of his interactions. If you want to know more about Kevin, cli…

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Working with a Consultant Mindset with Tim Lawson 28:02

3M ago28:02

28:02

In this episode, Doug speaks with Tim Lawson about operating a business with a consulting mindset. Doug and Tim have known each other for over 20 years and they have both worked in the consulting world at one point or another throughout their careers. In today’s episode, they discuss how the principles of consulting can be brought into a traditiona…

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Building Prosperity Through Others with Andrew Crapuchettes 23:19

3M ago23:19

23:19

In this episode, Doug speaks with Andrew about how entrepreneurs create blessings for others at scale through business ventures. If you want to know more about Andrew & Red Balloon, click below: https://RedBalloon.work Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/acrapuchettes/ If you’re a business leader who prioritizes people and t…

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Navigating the Hard Parts of Leadership with Neil Powell 31:09

3M ago31:09

31:09

In this episode, Doug speaks with Neil about the parts of leadership that are hard … specifically when a company is going through layoffs. If you are a leader of people for long enough, you will go through times that aren’t fun. This is especially true in the technology industry where layoffs cycles seem to happen every few years. The way you navig…

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The Things People Don't Tell You with Scott Zimmerman 15:09

4M ago15:09

15:09

In this episode, Doug speaks with Scott Zimmerman about the things you learn in business and life that people don’t tell you about. Scott has spent multiple decades in the insurance industry and is sharing the insights he has learned with us in today’s episode. If you want to know more about Scott, click below: https://TheScottZimmerman.com If you’…

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The Difference Between Groups and Teams with Dan Winter 22:03

4M ago22:03

22:03

In this episode, Doug speaks with Dan Winter about The Difference Between Groups and Teams. It turns out that one of the core things that Dan does at Altus Growth Partners is work with leaders to grow groups into teams. In fact, the team has published a book called 'Growing Groups Into Teams' that shares the real life stories of people who get resu…

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One in Eight (Women Will Get Breast Cancer) with Vikki Espinosa 27:47

4M ago27:47

27:47

In this episode, Doug speaks with Vikki Espinosa about her experience with battling breast cancer. Doug met Vikki when they were both working at Intel Corporation. She brings a deep background in Finance, Accounting and Human Resources to this interview where she shares her lived experience and the things people can do to help their friends, co-wor…

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Getting the Deal Done with Amanda Frank 16:44

4M ago16:44

16:44

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Amanda Frank about what it really means to get deals done in the high pressure world of real estate and business mergers. Amanda and her husband run the Frank Law Firm in Long Island, NY … specializing in real estate and bankruptcy cases. In the interview, we discussed the ways that people frequent…

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Community is the New Marketing with Simon Severino 20:35

5M ago20:35

20:35

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Simon Severino about building communities is the new method for sustainably marketing businesses. Simon helps client businesses to turbo charge their results, creating a backlog of customers, pricing power, faster sales cycles and lifetime customers. If you want to know more about Simon, click belo…

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359 - Spreading Love Through Leadership with Bryan Rutberg 23:41

12M ago23:41

23:41

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Bryan Rutberg about injecting love into the way you lead your people. Bryan describes himself as a "Hippie with an MBA" and blends spiritual awareness with logical power to help his clients. If you want to know more about Bryan, click HERE. https://www.bryanrutberg.com If you’re a founder or CEO wh…

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358 - Everybody Sells with Angela Rakis 17:48

1y ago17:48

17:48

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Angela Rakis about getting everybody involved in the sales process. Angela works with client companies to help them sell with confidence and realize their revenue potential. If you want to know more about Angela, click HERE. https://www.metissalessolutions.com/ If you’re a founder or CEO who is val…

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357 - Eliminating Chaos in Your Business with Scott Beebee 25:24

1y ago25:24

25:24

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Scott Bee about how to eliminate (or at least reduce) the chaos in your business. Scott works with small and mid-sized business to help the owners reduce chaos and make more time for what matters. If you want to know more about Scott, click HERE. https://mybusinessonpurpose.com/ If you’re a founder…

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356 - Real Effing Leadership with Jess Cervellon 24:58

1+ y ago24:58

24:58

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Jess Cervellon about what real leadership really means, or Real Effing Leadership as we like to call it. Jess partners with client brands to take them through meticulously crafted, customer-centric journeys. If you want to know more about Jess, click HERE. https://jesscervellon.com/ If you’re a fou…

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355 - Why People are Assets in a Business with Nathaniel Harding 30:29

1+ y ago30:29

30:29

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Nathaniel Harding about why people are assets in a business. Cortado Ventures is a venture capital fund that implements a unique model to increase the success rate for the founders they bring into their investment portfolio by growing their leadership teams. If you want to know more about Cortado V…

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354 - Turning Around a Distressed Product Team with Jessica Kohel 16:33

1+ y ago16:33

16:33

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Jessica Kohel about turning around distressed product teams. At 'The Product Consult' Jessica and her teams partner with businesses to help their product teams grow to the next level of effectiveness. If you want to know more about Jessica, click HERE. https://www.theproductconsult.com/ If you’re a…

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353 - Leveraging your Personal Brand to Grow your Business with Victoria Kennedy 25:14

1+ y ago25:14

25:14

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Victoria Kennedy about how entrepreneurs can use their personal brand to grow their business without expensive advertising plans. Victoria's PR firm works with successful entrepreneurs to help them build their personal brands to grow their businesses. https://victoriouspr.com If you want to know mo…

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352 - Empowering People with Dr. Ravi Iyer 30:55

1+ y ago30:55

30:55

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Dr. Ravi Iyer about empowering people and the narratives that happen inside our minds. Having been in a private medical practice for multiple decades, Dr. Iyer shares his experiences with how he empowers people to make his business thrive. If you want to know more about Dr. Iyer, click HERE. https:…

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351 - The Power of Determination: Edrizio's Story of Overcoming Obstacles 24:17

1+ y ago24:17

24:17

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Edrizio De La Cruz, Co-Founder & CEO of Arcus, about Edrizio inspiring life story of overcoming poverty and adversity. From selling guava on the streets to dropping out of the Air Force, he eventually found his path in finance and became an investment banker. Despite facing challenges and being tol…

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350 - The Power of Visualization: Creating an Amazing Life through Goal Setting with Ray Blakney 32:38

2y ago32:38

32:38

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Ray Blakney, CEO/Founder of Rayvensoft Ventures, about the importance of learning from bumps in the road. Ray shares his story of becoming an accidental entrepreneur. He talks about his background, growing up in various countries, studying computer engineering, and eventually stumbling into entrepr…

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349 - Exploring the Impact of Technology on Audience Understanding with Joe Schaeppi 44:04

2y ago44:04

44:04

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Joe Schaeppi, CEO and co-founder of Solsten, about the importance of building human-first experiences and using technology to understand people better. Joe explains how adventure-based psychotherapy uses adventure settings and play to gain insights into individuals' psychology. He also talks about …

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348 - The Cost-Effective Marketing Strategy with Wayne Mullins of Ugly Mug Marketing 25:06

2y ago25:06

25:06

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Wayne Mullins, Marketing Manager of Ugly Mug Marketing, about the importance of focusing on what truly matters in advertising and marketing, rather than getting caught up in the pursuit of cool designs or awards. Wayne also reveals a powerful strategy he used to grow his own business, which involve…

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347 - Strategies for Building a People-First Culture and Achieving Long-Term Success with Joe Altieri 28:39

2y ago28:39

28:39

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Joe Altieri, President of FlexScreen, about the significance of balancing growth with employee well-being and promoting a people-first approach in business for long-term success. Joe shares insights on leadership, operational execution, and fostering a healthy company culture, challenging conventio…

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346 - The Infinite Impact of Leadership with Brandon Woodside 21:04

2y ago21:04

21:04

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Brandon Woodside, about the significant influence of effective leadership on organizations, emphasizing its positive impact and the harm caused by toxic leadership. Brandon draws from his experience in the nonprofit sector to highlight the unique challenges of leading unpaid or underpaid individual…

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345 - How to Succeed with a Scattergram Organization Model with Greg Davis 21:33

2y ago21:33

21:33

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Greg Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Bigleaf Networks, about the drawbacks and benefits of a scattergram organizational structure that accepts remote work. Greg discusses his experiences navigating cultural divides in this remote-first era while leading a distributed team in Portland. If you want…

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344 - Connecting People with Purpose with George Breiwa 27:37

2y ago27:37

27:37

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with George Breiwa, the founder of DynaVap, about the value of having a purpose, developing personally, and giving others leadership opportunities. The conversation also touches on the connection between people and purpose as well as the benefits of following your passions. If you want to know more abou…

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343 - Empowering People to Achieve Greatness with Brandon Newman 24:31

2y ago24:31

24:31

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Brandon Newman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Xevant, about his experiences and learnings on meaningful entrepreneurship, emphasizing ventures that solve problems and have a purpose. Brandon emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals via visionary leadership, placing a greater emp…

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342 - Building Careers for Your People as a Leader with Michael Roub 22:30

2y ago22:30

22:30

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Michael Roub, the Managing Partner and founder of Inflection 360, about putting the needs of customers and employees first, emphasizing the importance of employee value, empowerment, and successful communication. The episode examines cultivating a healthy culture, the effects of remote work, and th…

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341 - Secrets of the Founders Mindset with Steve Lindsey 39:32

2y ago39:32

39:32

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Steve Lindsey, Founding Partner, Chief Technology Officer at LVT (Live View Technologies), about the founder's mindset. Steve discusses his everyday activities, the value of dependable collaborators, overcoming setbacks, and the essential traits of a founder's flexible and problem-solving mentality…

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340 - Building Successful Teams and Simplifying Business with Glenn Poulos 25:09

2y ago25:09

25:09

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Glenn Poulos, the Vice President & General Manager of NWS Canada (formerly Gap Wireless), about his transition and shares insights from his book "Never Sit in the Lobby," offering 57 humorous tips for sales and business success. Glen talks about the GWS role appropriateness evaluation and emphasize…

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339 - How To Create A People First Culture With Joey Havens 22:07

2y ago22:07

22:07

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Joey Haven, a Managing Partner of Strategic Growth at HORNE, about prioritizing people in leadership. Joey emphasizes deliberate activities consistent with the team's beliefs and culture and highlights the importance of building relationships with them. In order to encourage growth and resilience i…

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338 - Instilling An Owner Mentality Into Employees, with Rob Buffington 21:47

2y ago21:47

21:47

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Rob Buffington, the Founder and CEO of Gordian Business Solutions, about the significance of genuine communication with employees, emphasizing time investment and authenticity. He emphasizes the importance of connecting with millennials and Generation Z by communicating a clear company "why." Rob b…

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337 - Fulfilling Your Life's Divine Purpose with Lisa Marie Platske 22:18

2y ago22:18

22:18

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Lisa Marie Platske, the founder of Upside Thinking, an award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, and a business coach, about fulfilling life's purpose by letting go of outcomes and societal expectations, embracing deep self-reflection, and finding meaning beyond titles and possessions. Lis…

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336 - Scaling Ads Safely with Orangetrail.io 20:52

2y ago20:52

20:52

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Rohaan Khan, CEO & Founder of Orangetrail.io, and Eroslav Georgiev Co-Founder of Orangetrail.io, about the significance of precise product specifications, varied advertising strategies, and in-depth market research. they provide valuable insights on handling advertising bans and recommend starting …

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335 - Building Your Business to Sell with Nate Lind 32:13

2y ago32:13

32:13

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Nate Lind, a business broke, about building businesses for sale, highlighting the benefits of SBA qualification for buy side deals. Nate emphasizes the significance of proper financials and buyer-seller alignment. He shares insights on selling businesses in the $2 million to $20 million range and o…

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334 - Connected Company with Ira Wolfe 30:56

2y ago30:56

30:56

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Ira Wolfe, President and Chief Googlization Officer, about the concept of a connected organization, emphasizing the importance of trust, genuine connections, and redefining work relationships for increased productivity and employee well-being. It challenges the idea of returning to traditional offi…

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333 - Removing Bias from the Interview Process with Sean Fahey 23:18

2y ago23:18

23:18

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Sean Fahey, CEO of VidCruiter, about the importance of removing bias in any recruitment process. Sean believes that being aware of bias and taking steps to eliminate it is not just good practice, but also necessary to prevent legal problems. He underlines the need of asking the correct questions an…

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332 - Placing Purpose over Profits with Jonathan Shroyer 25:08

2y ago25:08

25:08

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Jonathan Shroyer, Chief CX Innovation Officer at Arise Virtual Solutions, about the importance of creating daily value and prioritizing purpose in a service business over profit. He supports giving attention to people's mental health, encouraging community growth, and shifting financial resources t…

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331 - How Work Is Evolving For Seasoned Business Professionals With Sharekh Shaikh 23:39

2y ago23:39

23:39

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Sharekh Shaikh, the Founder of CleverX , about the junction of technology, job, and personal fulfillment. They also explore the changing work landscape, the shift toward flexible work arrangements, and the potential consequences for organizations that fail to adapt. The conversation includes outsou…

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330 - How Business Owners Can Stop Wasting Money On Facebook Ads In 2023 with Jody Milward 30:49

2y ago30:49

30:49

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Jody Milward, founder of 2 multi 7 figure businesses and & Facebook Marketing Strategist, about the importance of investing in engagement and video campaigns, supported by strategic retargeting, for long-term success in advertising. Jody emphasizes the value of messaging optimization, data analysis…

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329 - How to Book a Meeting With Anyone Through Cold Email with Adam Rosen 35:11

2y ago35:11

35:11

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Adam Rosen, The Co-Founder of Email Outreach Company, about the power of cold emailing in reaching potential customers. Adam emphasizes the significance of time management and learning from failure, encouraging listeners to act and create progress rather than waiting for ideal conditions. Adam also…

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328 - How to Write a Bestselling Book as an Exhausted Founder with Angela C. Lalande 28:39

2y ago28:39

28:39

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Angela C. Lalande, a successful founder and bestselling author, about her road to becoming a founder and authoring a best-selling book while dealing with weariness and failures. Angela recounts the difficulties she had as a founder, including her dread and concerns about her ability. She emphasizes…

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327 - How to Delegate and Develop Leaders with AssistPro's Jenna Spencer 41:46

2y ago41:46

41:46

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Jenna Spencer the founder and visionary at Assist Pro, about the importance of delegation and how it can lead to success in the business world. Jenna talks about how she unintentionally started a business and used the Dash Method framework to establish a process for delegation that worked for her. …

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