Best McGraw School of Business Podcasts (2025)

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June 2, 2025 – One of AIs only Women Amanda Levay and Self or Prestige Publishing Wayne Elliott 53:59

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Amanda Levay – CEO of Redactable Amanda Levay is CEO of Redactable, a digital information risks reduction platform. Redactable is approaching this from a new angle, using AI to fundamentally change how redaction works at scale. Amanda was recently named to Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500 List. Her journey, from loan consultant to tech founder, refl…

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May 30, 2025 – Franchise Matchmaking Alex Smereczniak and Homeless to AI Roommate Founder Kal Merhi 53:59

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Alex Smereczniak – Founder of Franzy, Helping aspiring entrepreneurs find & fund the right franchise and Creating 1M business owners through smarter franchise matchmaking Alex Smereczniak is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Franzy, a platform designed to help people find and fund the right franchise—essentially, the “Zillow” for fra…

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May 28, 2025 – Being Promoted Noel Massie and Master Restauranteur Paul Nishiyama 53:59

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Noel Massie – Retired Vice President of US Delivery Operations for UPS and Author of Congrats! You’ve Been Promoted: An Essential Guide for Helping New Leaders and Their Teams Succeed Noel Massie began working for UPS part time during college and rose through the ranks to become vice president for UPS’s US Delivery Operations. Before his retirement…

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May 26, 2025 – Phillies Co-Owner Stan Middleman and Former Editor of Entrepreneur Magazine Amy Cosper 55:39

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Stanley C. Middleman – Founder & CEO of Freedom Mortgage and Author of Seeing Around Corners: Achieving Success in Business and Life Stanley C. Middleman is the founder and serves as the President and CEO of Freedom Mortgage, one of the largest and fastest-growing, independent mortgage companies in the country. He is a nationally recognized busines…

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May 23, 2025 – Guardrailing Michael Bush and Card On Guard Darren Hickman 55:40

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Michael Bush – Co-Founder of GrowthWays Partners and Author of Guardrailing: Authentically Guide Your Natural Products Company from Spark to Sale Michael Bush is an accomplished author, speaker, advisor, and co-founder of GrowthWays Partners, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience in venture-backed businesses across the natural products, h…

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May 21, 2025 – E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner Rich Kahn and Power Grid CEO David Naylor 53:59

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Rich Kahn – Founder of Anura.io Rich Kahn is a force to be reckoned with in the world of digital marketing and entrepreneurship. As the proud father of four and a seasoned business professional with over three decades of experience, Rich has established himself as a visionary leader in the industry. As the co-founder and CEO of Anura.io, Rich has l…

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May 19, 2025 – AI Agriculture Francisco Martin-Rayo and Full Leaf Tea Matt Hammonds 53:59

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Francisco Martin-Rayo – CEO and Co-Founder of Helios Francisco Martin-Rayo is CEO and Co-Founder of Helios, an AI platform that identifies agricultural supply chain disruptions before they happen. Utilizing billions of data points, Helios provides a global, real-time view of the climate and economic risks affecting the commodities and regions you c…

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May 16, 2025 – Golf.com Kass & Mike Lazerow and Fair Trade Founder & Social Entrepreneur of the Year Paul Rice 55:00

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Kass & Mike Lazerow – Cofounders of Golf.com & Author of Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story Kass and Mike Lazerow are serial entrepreneurs and investors best known as the cofounders of Golf.com and Buddy Media, a software company that sold to Salesforce.com for $745 million. With a lifetime of stories from decades of building businesses and helping other…

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May 14, 2025 – Contract Entrepreneur Praful Saklani and Portland Crazy Rick Turoczy 53:59

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Praful Saklani – Founder and CEO of Pramata Praful Saklani has deep expertise in the artificial intelligence technologies core to Pramata, and experience in delivering enterprise process solutions. Prior to co-founding Pramata, he founded and served as CEO of Yatra Corporation, which leveraged artificial intelligence and Internet technologies to op…

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May 12, 2025 – #CookieWars Lawsuits Bennett Maxwell and Random Acts of Automation Craig LeClair 53:59

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Bennett Maxwell – CEO of Franchise KI Bennett Maxwell is the founder of Dirty Dough, one of the fastest-growing restaurant concepts in the country, with over 80 open locations nationally and 450 slated for development. Their story has been one of rising success but also filled with adversity and challenges that changed their growth trajectory- batt…

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May 9, 2025 – ADP’s Erron Stark, Business Leader of the Year Paul Rice and New Dating Trend Cindy Lim – National Small Business Week! 53:59

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Erron Stark – General Manager and Vice President, Small Business Services at ADP For more than 60 years, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW) to acknowledge the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. Serving more than 900,000 small businesses across all indu…

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May 7, 2025 – Homeless to CEO Darryl Kelly and Rightsize Today Marni Jameson 53:59

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Darryl Kelly – Chief Executive of Aspect Software, Futurist, 3x Founder, 7x Board Member, Angel Investor and Podcast Host When he was a middle school student, his family was homeless, but it never deterred him from being a great student and citizen. He excelled in high school, taking numerous advanced placement courses. He then entered college at s…

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May 5, 2025 – Founder Effect Lawrence Lam and Health Online Ryan Matt Reynolds 53:59

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Lawrence Lam – Managing Director & Founder of Lumenary Investment Management and Author of The Founder Effect: Three Pillars of Success in Founder-Led Companies Lawrence Lam is the Managing Director and Founder of Lumenary Investment Management, a funds management firm. He specializes in strategic investments in global, founder-led companies. Prior…

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May 2, 2025 – IBM’s Ed Walsh, TextNow Derek Ting and Employee Ownership Marie Davis 56:00

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Ed Walsh – Senior Managing Consultant, Hybrid Cloud Transformation, IBM Consulting Edward Walsh is seasoned technology strategist specializing in digital and cloud transformation initiatives. He brings deep expertise in transforming complex technological challenges into strategic business opportunities, helping organizations reimagine their digital…

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April 30, 2025 – Radio Station Owner &Conscious Consultant Sam Liebowitz and Thrive Relationships Dana Che 53:59

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Sam Liebowitz – Talk Radio Executive Producer, 4X Best-selling Author, TEDx Speaker and Helping Conscious Business Leaders Become Thought Leaders Sam Liebowitz, known as The Conscious Consultant, is a facilitator, mentor, speaker, healer, serial entrepreneur, host of the top rated radio show, The Conscious Consultant Hour, and is a four time best-s…

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April 28, 2025 - Hollywood Veteran Kevin Wade and Environmental Entrepreneur Wayne Elliott 53:59

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Kevin Wade – Hollywood Veteran and Author of Johnny Careless: A Novel Kevin Wade has been the show runner – and regular contributor – to Blue Bloods since 2011. A noted screen writer, his credits include Maid in Manhattan, Working Girl, Meet Joe Black, Mr. Baseball, and True Colors. When the Hollywood writers’ strike and the pandemic left him a wee…

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April 25, 2025 – Improv Energy Joel Zeff and Mindfully Successful Margo Boster 53:59

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Joel Zeff – Speaker and Author of Make the Right Choice: Lead with Passion, Elevate Your Team, and Unleash the Fun at Work Joel Zeff creates energy! His spontaneous humor and vital messages have thrilled audiences for more than 25 years. As a national speaker, work culture expert, author, and humorist, Joel captivates audiences with a unique blend …

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April 23, 2025 - Post-Employment Insurance Andy Hamilton and Team Collaboration Ryan Leak 53:59

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Andy Hamilton – CEO and Co-founder of When – Post-Employment Insurance Andy Hamilton is the CEO and Co-founder of When, an AI-powered offboarding platform and severance solution. He has previously co-founded two technology companies, both of which were acquired by public companies. The latter company, ApartmentJet, was acquired by Expedia Group. Du…

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April 21, 2025 – Actor to Edtech CEO Owain Yeoman and Digital Product Management Alex Cowan 55:13

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Owain Yeoman – Entrepreneur. Partner/ Chief Commercial Officer of edYOU TECHNOLOGIES & Principal Producer and CEO @ SHOWMAN PRODUCTIONS From his unforgettable portrayal of Wayne Rigsby in The Mentalist to a diverse range of roles across television and film, Owain Yeoman is blending his acting experience with a passion for innovation. Now serving as…

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April 18, 2025 - Call of Duty Military Consultant & Assistant Sec of State Dr. John Hillen and Junior Achievement's Take a Child to Work Day 45:50

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Dr. John Hillen - Author of The Strategy Dialogues: A Primer on Business Strategy and Strategic Management The Honorable Dr. John Hillen is a highly accomplished CEO, Board Chairman, former US Assistant Secretary of State, and award-winning professor. With extensive strategic leadership experience spanning business, government, the military, and ac…

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April 16, 2025 – A New Theme Park, Cake on Tuesday Elizabeth Bieniek and Most Uncomfortable Conversation Ever Men Dr. Michael J. Rovito 53:59

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Elizabeth Bieniek – Tech Pioneer, Human-centric AI Consultant and Author of Cake on Tuesday: 25 Lessons to Unlock Corporate Innovation Elizabeth Bieniek is an author, speaker, and consultant focused on “good peopling” as the secret to exceptional execution. As a founder and Fortune 100 innovation and engineering leadership veteran, her expertise li…

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April 14, 2025 – Next Step CFO Michael Barbarita and Integrity Game Jeffrey Klubeck 55:02

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Michael Barbarita – Owner of Next Step CFO Michael Barbarita has owned and operated Retail, Manufacturing and Service companies over the last 30 years. One of the retail companies he operated called “Ski Town USA” grew from $2.5 Million to $8.0 million in less than 5 years. One of the products he manufactured was “Cookies To Scoop Frozen Cookie Dou…

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April 11, 2025 – Deloitte to Entrepreneur Rosco Graves and Satisfaction Selling Joseph Riggio & Henrik Wenøe 53:59

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Rosco Graves Jr – CEO of Polaxis Rosco Graves Jr. – For over twenty years, Rosco has partnered with CEOs and executives to gather and interpret data in order to generate meaningful insights. He has a proven track record of leading initiatives to unlock value through tax, financial and operational strategies and enjoying making the complex simple, c…

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April 9, 2025 – Michel Buffet and Faithful Finances Chris McMahon 53:59

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Michel Buffet – Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry Michel Buffet advises C-suite executives and enterprise leaders on strategies to unlock the potential of individuals, teams, and organizations through tailored organizational and talent development solutions. With over 25 years of consulting experience, Michel specializes in executive succession, …

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April 7, 2025 – Adrenaline Dominance Dr. Michael Platt and Projectland Dawn Mahan 53:59

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Dr. Michael E. Platt – Author of Adrenaline Dominance: A Revolutionary Approach to Wellness and his Cream Michael E. Platt, M.D., a specialist in natural hormone replacement, has successfully treated thousands of patients from around the world. He has also given numerous seminars on hormones worldwide and been a speaker on hormones in Europe and As…

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April 4, 2025 – Family Businesses Ivan Lansberg and Flex Careers Christine Fruehwirth 53:59

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Ivan Lansberg – Co-Founder at LGA and co-author of The Enduring Enterprise: How Family Businesses Thrive in Turbulent Conditions Ivan Lansberg is the co-founder at LGA and co-author of The Enduring Enterprise: How Family Businesses Thrive in Turbulent Conditions, with Devin DeCiantis. About the book: While blue chips, tech titans, and big banks are…

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April 2, 2025 – World Series of Poker Winner David Daneshgar and Third Culture Leader Muraly Srinarayanathas 53:59

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David Daneshgar – 2008 World Series of Poker Winner and Founder of Whippy David Daneshgar is the co-founder and CEO of Whippy, an AI-driven SaaS platform transforming how businesses communicate. Whippy’s smart voice and text agents help companies across recruiting, medical, and other industries streamline operations and engage clients more effectiv…

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March 31, 2025 – Corporate Photographer Lesle Lane and Discover Your Superpower Carina Marshall 53:59

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Lesle Lane – Corporate Photographer and Owner of Studio 13 Lesle Lane is a third-generation photographer with more than 3 decades of personal experience in the industry. She serves on the Alumni Board at her alma mater, Butler University, and earned her MBA from Indiana Wesleyan. Lesle has raised a couple of children into adults and loves being “Ba…

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March 28, 2025 – Virtual CFO Dustin Williamson and 17 Movies Produced Jen Gatien 54:59

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Dustin Williamson – Managing Director of VCFO Dustin Williamson, a seasoned CFO, strategic advisor, and the Houston Managing Director of vcfo, a professional services firm known for pioneering the “Virtual CFO” concept. With decades of experience in financial strategy, operational efficiency, and business transformation, Dustin has been on every si…

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March 26, 2025 – Safe for Commerce Dr. Dale Copeland and Lean-Agile Dilemma Katie Tamblin 53:59

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Dr. Dale Copeland – Professor of International Relations at UVA and Author of A World Safe for Commerce: American Foreign Policy from the Revolution to the Rise of China Dr. Dale Copeland is Professor of International Relations at the Department of Politics, University of Virginia. He is author of three books: A World Safe for Commerce: American Fo…

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March 24, 2025 – Miami Links Men’s Jewelry Daniel Trujillo and Crowsnest Consulting TJ Slattery 53:59

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Daniel Trujillo – Founder of Miami Links Daniel Trujillo is the founder of Miami Links, a US Marine Veteran owned and operated store. He grew up in Miami in a first-generation Cuban family, where traditions centered around Cuban link chains. Families came together for special occasions giving each other gifts, often Cuban style jewelry in gold and …

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March 21, 2025 – OKRs with Allan Kelly and Joe Ranieri 53:59

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Joe Ranieri – Founder of Sleepy Vibes Joe Ranieri is a passionate entrepreneur dedicated to improving health and wellness through innovative solutions. As the founder of Sleepy Vibes, Joe has reimagined the sleep supplement industry by focusing on natural, science-backed ingredients and creating products that prioritize safety, effectiveness, and o…

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March 19, 2025 – Embrace Change Markus Neukom and RedRover Lori Turner-Wilson and After Crushing Losses Dawn Sanders 57:33

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Markus Neukom – Change & Management Leadership Coach Markus Neukom has dedicated over 20 years to helping high achievers, including CEOs and entrepreneurs, unlock their full leadership potential. His career began with work across various industries, which eventually evolved into a focused mission to support tech entrepreneurs, board members, and ve…

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March 17, 2025 - Comcast Business Tracy Pitcher, American Entrepreneurship John Dearie and Grappling Bob Kaplan 53:59

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Tracy Pitcher – Senior Vice President of Central Division at Comcast Business Tracy Pitcher is the Senior Vice President of Comcast Business for the company’s Central Division. In this role, Tracy spearheads innovation and implements strategies to enhance commercial business sales and operations across Comcast’s largest division, which spans 12 sta…

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March 14, 2025 – Looped App Dr. Sam Patel, Drones for Girls Dr. La’Quata Sumter & Scarlett Howery and Gun Safety Silvia Villareal 53:59

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Dr. Sam Patel – Co-Founder of Looped Sam Patel is an Experienced Serial Entrepreneur with a demonstrated history in the healthcare industry. As an undergraduate alum from Purdue University and carrying both a Doctor of Medicine and Master in Business Administration degrees, Sam has a unique background in understanding how to optimize medical/aesthe…

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March 12, 2025 – Create the Future Rick Williams and 80/20 CEO Bill Canady 53:59

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Rick Williams – Founder and Managing Director of Williams Advisory Partners and Author of Create the Future: Powerful Decision-Making Tools for Your Company and Yourself Rick Williams serves on the board of directors of technology companies usually in the B to B space. He has been board chair for a medical device company—Point Care Technology—with …

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March 5, 2025 – Rapid Business Growth Strategist Marquel Russell and 25 years of e-Prescribing Randy Boldyga 53:59

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Marquel Russell – Founder of Strategic Scale Institute Marquel is the creator and founder of Strategic Scale Institute™, a cutting-edge marketing consultancy renowned for building and consulting on hundreds of automated client attraction systems across dozens of industries. His team has helped clients generate billions of ad impressions, millions o…

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March 3, 2025 – Boundless Founder Mohamed Ahmed and Renowned Storm Chaser Josh iCyclone Morgerman 53:59

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Mohamed Ahmed – Founder & President of Boundless Founder and the Author of The Inside-Out Entrepreneur: Become the entrepreneur you were born to be Mohamed (Mo) Ahmed is a serial entrepreneur, product visionary, and innovator who has devoted his career to transforming ambitious ideas into groundbreaking realities. With over two decades of experienc…

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February 28, 2025 – Avestix Group Susan Lindeque and Prosper mE Victoria Rader 53:59

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Susan Lindeque – CEO of Avestix Group Susan Lindeque, is the dynamic CEO of Avestix Group, a woman-led investment firm specializing in alternative assets like cryptocurrency, AI, blockchain, and quantum computing. Susan’s unique blend of entrepreneurial leadership and deep expertise in emerging technologies positions her as an ideal subject for a p…

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February 27, 2025 – Launching Consumer Brands Dr. James Richardson and Kindr Jody R. Weiss 53:59

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Dr. James Richardson – Founder of Premium Growth Solutions and Author of Ramping Your Brand: How to Ride the Killer CPG Growth Curve Dr. James Richardson is founder of Premium Growth Solutions, a strategic planning consultancy for early-stage consumer-packaged goods brands. As a professionally trained cultural anthropologist turned business strateg…

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February 21, 2025 – Seal Leadership Andrew Pence and Becoming More Dianna Kokoszka 53:59

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Andrew Pence – Founding Partner of TRIDIS Leadership and the Co-Author of Bullets, Basketballs, and Boardrooms: Supercharge Your Leadership: Triangulating the Best Leadership Strategies from the US Navy Seals, Professional Sports, and Executive Business Andrew Pence, co-author of Bullets, Basketballs, and Boardrooms: Triangulating the Best Leadersh…

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February 19, 2025 – Kasheesh Fin Tech App Samuel Miller and Hal Elrod Miracle Morning 53:59

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Samuel Miller – CEO and Co Founder of Kasheesh Samuel Miller is an accomplished entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a passion for building companies that drive social impact. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Kasheesh, a cutting-edge fintech platform, Sam is revolutionizing how people manage their finances, combining payments innovation with the de…

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February 17, 2025 – Membership.io Stu McLaren and Bempathy Jill Robin Payne 54:59

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Stu McLaren – Co-Founder of Membership.io Stu McLaren is the go-to expert for turning passion into profit through membership businesses. As the founder of The Membership Experience and co-founder of Membership.io, Stu has helped thousands of entrepreneurs create recurring revenue and thriving communities by leveraging his proven membership strategi…

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February 14, 2025 – Leading for Wellness Patricia Grabarek and Career Passion Pattie Dale Tye 53:59

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Patricia Grabarek – Co-Founder of Workr Beeing and Author of Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives Patricia Grabarek, PhD, is the co-founder of Workr Beeing, co-author of “Leading for Wellness,” and a seasoned Industrial/Organizational Psychologist specializing in workplace wellness, organizational culture, emplo…

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The Power of Mentorship and Storytelling in Jesse Erickson’s Entrepreneurial Journey 29:56

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What happens when childhood dreams of entrepreneurship blend with transformative mentorship experiences? Join us as Jesse Erickson, a proud ONU alum and accomplished entrepreneur, uncovers the story behind Pathfinder, his full-service marketing agency. Jesse's tale is one of passion and purpose, fueled by his early exposure to business and a pivota…

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February 12, 2025 – AI Museums Next Decentrum Hussein Hallak and Business Ghost Emily Crookston 53:59

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Hussein Hallak- Founder and CEO of Next Decentrum Hussein Hallak is a serial entrepreneur and thought leader with over 25 years of experience in emerging branding, tech, gamification, and education. As the Founder and CEO of Next Decentrum, he is leading a world-class team that is revolutionizing how businesses and cultural institutions harness the…

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February 10, 2025 – FinTech Entrepreneur Kevin White and Reducing Uncertainty Dr. Amar Bhide 53:59

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Kevin White – Founder & Managing Director of Exbo Group Kevin White co-founded Exbo Group in 2017. He has been the acting chief financial officer of over 20 growth stage companies including Whiteboard Advisors and Pinhook Bourbon. Kevin brings 15+ years of experience in M&A advisory, venture capital, and growth stage operations. He specializes in s…

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February 7, 2025 – Sail to Scale Mona Sabet and Innovation Amer Iqbal 53:59

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Mona Sabet – Growth Stage Tech Advisor and Author of Sail to Scale: Steer Your Startup Clear of Mistakes from Launch to Exit Mona Sabet’s career spans over two decades in Silicon Valley at the vanguard of the technology industry. Leveraging her technical, legal and business background, Mona works with B2B technology companies through their early an…

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February 6, 2025 – Entrepreneurial Environmentalist Wayne Elliott and CPA Super Corp. Chase Insogna 53:59

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Wayne Elliott – Ship Recycling and Strauss Naturals Advocate Wayne Elliott has been in the ship recycling business for 40 years. His company can take a 1000-foot-long ship and reduce it to a pile to reusable materials. He has grown into other areas such as battery recycling. He recounts his life-changing experience with SHD, a health supplement he …

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February 5, 2025 – 1300 Houses Sayam Ibrahim and Human Hacking Christopher Hadnagy 53:59

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Sayam Ibrahim – 1300 House Owner and Founder Hero Homes U Sayam Ibrahim began his career on Wall Street in 2008, just before the market crash, and quickly realized it was not the right path for him. After spending two years in the industry, he transitioned into entrepreneurship—a journey that was far from smooth but ultimately rewarding. Since then…

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