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Dan Curran: The Story Catcher
Dan Curran is a serial entrepreneur and is reinventing publishing. In this episode, he talks about youthful exposure to diversity and disparity, the acclimation in your 20’s, navigating chaos, the value of advisory support, a positive spin on acquisitions, being in the fetal position, and technology’s capacity in capturing stories. Dan Curran is the Co-Founder of Chapters.io and a serial entrepreneur with a deep passion for the intersection of AI and editorial integrity.
Kari (Granger) Zeller: The Intelligence Alchemist
Kari (Granger) Zeller is a battle-tested leadership consultant. In this episode, she talks about raising strong women, finding the through-line, the paradox when you are in charge, the understanding of being, the reality on the field, and unlocking a system’s intelligence. Kari Zeller (formerly Granger) is an authentic leader and combat veteran known for her ability to seamlessly transition her expertise from the battlefield to the boardroom.
Anthony Ebel: The First Step is a Doozy
Anthony Ebel is the General Manager at Skydive Chicago, the premier skydiving drop-zone. In the episode, he talks about the focus from a skydive, navigating first encounters, having a calm mentor, seeing the sharp corners, pushing the limits, and following your passion while building a family. Anthony Ebel is the General Manager and Safety & Training Advisor for Skydive Chicago (SDC).
Alan Franks: Paying it Forward
Alan Franks is a financial planner, author, and speaker. In this episode, he talks about childhood experiences that inspired change, the singular education from owning a business, the value of mentors, scaling forward and back, and building the guidebook for others. Alan Franks is an author, speaker, and a fee-based CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ who provides holistic financial planning services nationwide.
Bill Sawalich: An Evolving Lens
Bill Sawalich is a commercial photographer. In this episode, he talks about capturing the moment, the challenge of creating, hobby jobs, empathy from the lens, being present, technology evolution, the rising culture of ads, a dissolving ecosystem, and just doing what you want to. Bill Sawalich is a St. Louis-based photographer specializing in editorial and corporate portraiture.
Colman Swisher: Research and Developments
Coleman Swisher is a co-founder of Boldr Futures and is a Valuation Advisor. In this episode, Colman talks about lifestyle differences, questioning norms and constructs, impacts from elite coaching, just-in-time learning, the education from a small business, the pitfalls of extraction capital, and we do a deep dive with lessons learned from acquisitions and integrations. Colman Swisher, CEPA, transforms growing businesses into market-ready enterprises that command premium valuations.
Ryan Hogan: Solving the Next Problem
Ryan Hogan is the founder of Talent Harbor and is a chronic problem solver. In this episode, he talks about understanding value creation, his path to financial acumen, risk thresholds, resilience and failure, being where you are supposed to be, and the value of systems and support. To learn more, visit: linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619b Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/
Anthony Cudjo: The Common Denominator
In this episode, Anthony Cudjo openly shares how childhood abuse, bullying, and fighting shaped his personality and taught him about people’s energy; he also talks about receiving messages, positive self-talk, alignment with the natural laws, mastering the present, and being an agent of choice. Anthony Cudjo is a transformational coach.
Barry Gleeson: Gaining Perspective
Barry Gleeson is a certified growth coach and business owner. In this episode, he talks about being on-purpose, how your energy is moving, re-investing in yourself, perspective from coaching, and taking time to think. Since 2004, Barry has worked with owners and leaders of privately held family businesses, helping them to focus strategically to outperform their competitors. He has a passion for engaging with leadership teams enabling them to break through status quo to deliver exceptional results.
Joshua Aranda: The Next Three Seconds
Joshua Aranda is a social entrepreneur. In this episode, he talks about managing tension, choosing how you show up, later date returns, comfort with uncertainty, thresholds, and redistributing the weight. As a passionate leader, lifelong learner, and social entrepreneur, Joshua Aranda is focused on making the world a better place and expanding his family with every person he meets.
Brian Smith: Chewing on Glass
Brian Smith is a business transformation consultant. In this episode, he talks about self-reliance, figuring it out, differing ethics, navigating legal matters, the four motivations, partnership selection, the drama triangle, and taking the hard path. Brian Smith has an eclectic entrepreneurial background, including investment banking, real estate investments, agency work, coaching and consulting, and founding businesses.
Onward with Brian Piper: Building Community and AI
Brian Piper is an author, speaker, and consultant. In this episode, returning guest Brian talks about his recent shift into full time consulting, blending his background of content optimization, marketing, and strategy with the opportunities of AI. We dive deep into building communities and how to be audience-centric, while leveraging AI responsibly to deepen connections. Brian Piper is an author, award-winning international keynote speaker, and consultant.
Mahaveer Jain: CEO and Spirituality
Mahaveer Jain is an entrepreneur and author. In this episode, he talks about good from every place, cultural influences, showing your presence, doing your job to the fullest, and finding your spiritual anchor. Mahaveer Jain has been successful in bringing Supply Chain concepts from the big businesses to small and mid-sized companies over a period of 25 years as the CEO of SourceSelect.
Eva Rose Daniel: The World Needs to Hear It
Eva Rose Daniel is a professional speaking coach. In this episode, she shares about the roller-coaster of entrepreneurialism, being part of the magic, who you know, being audience-centric, having clarity in your content, knowing your unique perspective, and strategic boredom. Eva Rose Daniel is the founder of The Speak Shop, where she helps CEOs and professional speakers develop and deliver speeches that connect, captivate, and convert.
Helmi Smeulders: Your Passion First
Helmi is a Caribbean chef, culinary revolutionary, and author. In this episode, she talks about defying the prescribed plan, meeting different people, avoiding boredom, when you are not having fun anymore, recognizing signals, and doing what you love. Helmi Smeulders left her day job to pursue her dreams. Lawyer by trade and chef by choice, she is reinventing the unique flavors of the Caribbean.
Adam Wallace: Minding the Gap
Adam Wallace is a serial business owner, executive, and Board member. In this episode, Adam talks about the value of obstacles and opportunities, translating disconnects, balancing economic value, what the consumer is actually paying for, investing your time, and finding the story within. Adam Wallace has spent years unlocking pricing power for products and services.
Scott Couchenour: Impacting the Fourth Quarter
Scott Couchenour is a life and business strategist. In this episode, Scott talks about messing with the plan, dividing the work, the lesson in hubris, building a life by design, acknowledging your moonshine, and living a life true to yourself. Scott Couchenour is a seasoned “fourth quarter” life and business strategist dedicated to empowering high-achieving individuals over 45 to take command of their futures.
Lisette Keus: The Lionfish Huntress
Lisette Keus is a lionfish huntress and entrepreneur. In this episode, she talks about widening horizons, the awareness of differences, non-profit contradictions, adapting to the opportunities, being in charge of the whole chain, fixing the problems as they occur, and to keep moving. Lisette Keus was born in the Netherlands and grew up in the world, thanks to her adventurous and business-minded parents.
Chris LeBeau: Taking the Detour
Chris LeBeau is the owner of Decoding Cocktails, a cocktail education business. In this episode, he talks about being a dreamer, doing it for yourself, big thoughts, the understanding of motivation, and knowing your pain thresholds. I’m Chris LeBeau and I run a cocktail education business. I didn’t enter this industry until I was 38. Before that, I spent years in jobs that involved suits, PowerPoints, and too many meetings. I was good at wearing suits. The rest? Debatable.
Ron Story Jr.: The Used Business Buyer
Ron Story Jr. is an entrepreneur and speaker coach. In this episode, Ron talks about having an athletic mind, selling the intangible, learning from the inside, the problem-pain spectrum, buying the next solution, and the value of persistence. Born and raised in East St. Louis, IL, Ron Story Jr. is an entrepreneur, speaker coach, and CEO of SpeakerHub, the world’s largest AI-powered speakers bureau.
Julian Scadden: Hard Knock University
Julian Scadden is the President and CEO of Nexstar, a member owned organization fostering growth for businesses in select trades. In this episode, Julian openly shares about the challenges and lessons of a tougher childhood environment, being who you are, the way we treat each other along our journey, change coming from experience, understanding the operations, the racehorse vs. the mule, moving through isms, and being available to those who are alone.
Eric Pratum: Go Your Own Way
In this episode, Eric Pratum talks about a lack of attachments, using the time paid by others, the ease of pain with exposure, a complicated relationship with social media, learning empathy on the job, encouraging the feeling of insight, becoming what you spend your time on, and recognizing people (and their mindset) as the foundation. Eric Pratum is a marketing strategist and podcast host with a background in digital marketing, analytics, and integrated marketing.
Off-script with John Knicely: Origin of Storytelling
In this episode, John and I talk about storytelling and why you tell the story differently, using stories in your own story, the importance of humility, the future state of your story, the pitfall of telling people who you are, the story behind business strategy, asking your audience, and knowing the take-away you want.
Dr. Kate - The Human Experience of Resilience
Dr. Kate Lund is a clinical psychologist. She shares how a medical condition in her youth taught her empathy, her clinical focus on adaptation, the human side of injury, the importance of hope, maximizing potential in one’s unique context, her focus on parenting, strategy to help more people, and focusing on the possibilities. Dr. Kate Lund is a licensed clinical psychologist of 15 years, peak performance coach, best-selling author and TEDx speaker.
Terri Spencer: Creating What Matters
Terri Spencer is an agency VP of Creative. Terri talks about working hard for what you want, finding the right people, experiences with early “influencers”, the pressures of identity, chasing titles, learning to figure it out, knowing your value alignment, and remembering what matters. Terri Spencer has always been creatively inclined, building a career that spans graphic design, marketing, strategy, and freelance work.
Jose Tejada: The Passion, Purpose, and Power of Equity
Jose Tejada is a mortgage banker and Hispanic community leader. On this episode, he shares about growing up in a revolution, being in a constant state of survival, the contribution of every family member, the power of equity, the empathy of doing business, transferring grit, growing carrots, generational changing activities, and perspectives on mental health. Jose Tejada studied Business Administration at California State University Northridge and has been in the financial industry for 23 years.
Shea Peffly: Leading with Love
Shea Peffly is a coach and EOS implementer. On this episode, she shares the impact of music on her life, doing the work, listening to our elders’ stories, real world applications, defining your core values, practicing what you teach, the importance of self-care, and we have a high-level discussion of EOS and the entrepreneur. Shea Peffly, the CEO of Menagerie Coaching, is dedicated to assisting executives in achieving their goals within their businesses.
Patrice Bonfiglio: Curiosity and the Dawn of Potential
Patrice Bonfiglio is a Leader in the Investment sector. On this episode, she discusses childhood resilience, boundless curiosity, territorial-ism, building on enthusiasm, opening the doors for others, and the value of small acts of service. Patrice Bonfiglio is the President of Sarissa Capital Management LP, a registered investment adviser focused on shareholder activism in healthcare.
Dan Reus: Seeing Potential in the World (and Doing Something About It)
Dan Reus is an innovation advisor and ecosystem curator. In this episode, he shares how he learned to pull strategy, science, and art together, the desire to just show up and learn, making everyone else feel like they are changing the world, seeking those who are active creatives, stewardship of other’s potential, being the most curious person in the room, and choosing to be part of the future. Dan Reus believes you should not innovate alone.
Off-script with Jami Wolfe: Entreprenurial Inflection Points
In this episode, Jami and I discuss how to identify, navigate, and leverage significant inflection points within an entrepreneur’s journey. We talk about the driver of behaviors, understanding the levers, participating in all the forums, knowing a business therapist, getting a solid assessment, and vetting your advisor. Jami Wolfe is an Organizational Psychologists and Managing Partner of CMA Global Inc.
Daryl Tegtmeier: With You at the Inflection Point
Daryl Tegtmeier is a financial wealth advisor. In this episode, Daryl shares his young lessons of the family business, employee entrepreneurialism, knowing what to own, modeling your business around your paradigm, the safety of business ownership, the gift of choice; and we have a discussion on financial literacy, the attraction of donor dollars in non-profits, and being there at your inflection point. Daryl Tegtmeier is the owner of Epoch Family Wealth.
Mandy Keyworth: A Healer's Journey
Mandy Keyworth is a hypnotherapist specializing in addiction therapy. On this episode, she openly talks about being the problem, chasing the glamour, ego vs. self esteem, death by installments, asking the right questions, the irony of willpower, and believing in hope. Since childhood, Mandy Keyworth has always been driven to help anyone become the best version of themselves.
Donny Carver: Making the Right Picks
Donny Carver is a professional banker and life-long learner. In this episode, he talks about seeking what is possible, picking the right challenge, courageous opportunities, the similarities in motivation, elevating the market place, and strategies in seeking mentors. Donny Carver is a 20+ year veteran in the banking industry, with experience building and leading teams, growing markets, business development, and active collaboration with clients.
Aslak de Silva: The Dojo is Always With You
Aslak de Silva is a CEO and leadership expert. On this episode, he shares the values and challenges of a multi-cultural background, how martial arts became a perpetual foundation, trying out new techniques, the connection with your team, finding alignment, we have a comprehensive discussion about feedback, and the advantages of entrepreneurial knowledge of the business.
Paige Arnof-Fenn: Twisting the Corporate Ladder
Paige Arnof-Fenn is a seasoned marketing expert and entrepreneur. On this episode, Paige shares an early experience to redefine success, having a vocational paradigm shift, the value with no one path to success, testing your mettle, the lessons on intra-preneurialism, having a platform to do what you love, and building a bridge to your strengths and passions. Paige Arnof-Fenn is the founder & CEO of global branding and digital marketing firm Mavens & Moguls based in Cambridge, MA.
Kari Leventopoulos: Youth Digital Steward
In this episode, as we are joined by Ryan Klingensmith, Founder of Shape the Sky, the three of us talk about the intersection of technology in Kari’s life. We talk about not really understanding what technology does, the value of finding ways to entertain yourself, increasing the speed of misbehavior, focusing on the right things to do (and not always the wrong), bridging wisdom with knowledge, and not missing YOUR important moments. Kari Leventopoulos is a recent high school graduate.
Tim Vosse: A Problem Solver with a New Paradigm for Seniors
Tim Vosse is an expert in the senior living space. In this episode, he talks about the presence of his family, a desire to make an impact, listening more than talking, understanding the end game, using your voice, and we have a deeper dive into elder care. Tim is a St. Louis metro native, a CPA, with a B.S. in Accounting from Illinois State University and an MBA from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He worked in public accounting before moving into CFO roles for senior care facilities.
Dayton Crites: A Lost Soul Finds His Passion in Life and Work
Dayton Crites is a senior outdoor recreation planner. During his origin story, he shares the impact of his nomadic youth, finding the value in your time, having a place to do, the realization of why people pay for school, a world not dependent on cars, work aligning with your passions, and connecting communities. Dayton Crites is a creative and strategic planner.
Ali Carson: A True Passion for the Work of Leaders
Ali Carson is an executive coach and talent development consultant. In this episode, Ali talks about the early influences of contribution, balancing your systems vs. your intuition, cultivating curiosity, reconciling with imposter syndrome, she shares a beautiful story of seeing values realized, having intentional impact, and always finding a way to add value.
Michael Flieg: The Storm Before the Calm
Michael Flieg is a entrepreneur and outdoor advocate. While sharing his origin story, he talks about an early unconscious state, a tendency towards aggression, how you measure success, struggling to apply compassion, self-reflection, surrendering to your struggles, the value of intention, and the oneness of humanity. Michael Flieg is the owner and developer of Arcadia Valley Outdoors, a campground and emerging nature preserve.
Charisse Sisou: When Your Presence Is Enough
Charisse Sisou is a business owner, speaker, author, and podcaster. While sharing her origin story, she talks about her exposure to confusing youth standards, revelations around biases, interconnection of opportunity, a deeper dive into belly dancing, leaning into charisma , assuming the best, loving your body, and knowing more than you realize.
Steph Cummings: Holistically Capable
Steph Cummings is the Creative Director of GoBrandGo marketing agency. Through her problem solving, strategic, and creative capabilities, Steph has ascended through the organization, working in multiple prior roles including executive assistant, copywriter, and content strategist. Before marketing, Steph had a career in the restaurant industry, where her ascent went from corporate trainer to general manager. Steph Cummings is the Creative Director of a marketing agency.
Jessica Rhodes: A Pioneer in Podcasting
Jessica Rhodes is the founder of the leading podcast booking agency. On this episode, she talks about showing up with a smile, having an energy of abundance, the story behind the creation of podcast booking, asking the right questions to focus on your business, a personal development strategy for partnership, navigating the competitive noise, and the value of commitment and consistency.
Sarah Heredia: From Service to Self-Discovery
Sarah Heredia is a Self-discovery coach. On this episode, she talks about finding identity during her early Church experiences, the value of early leadership mentors and building your team, discussing lack & scarcity and one’s relationship with money, the perspective change through a non-profit, the importance of support, focusing on your lane (and in your own time), and staying true to yourself.
Brent Stinespring: For the Kids, For the Community
Brent Stinespring is an entrepreneur, realtor, educator, and outdoor community leader. In his origin story, Brent talks about the awareness of one’s self interests, pioneering outdoor education, holding to your principles, developing meaningful relationships, the opportunity to do the right thing, building a culture of belonging, and choosing what you pursue wisely. Brent is a realtor and owner of G4 Real Estate in Northwest Arkansas.
Margaux Alvarez: Work Hard, Wine Down
Margaux Alvarez is an entrepreneur and elite athlete. While sharing her origin story, Margaux talks about being shaped by a gnarly adventure, personal lessons of what you can and cannot control, how travel tests your comfort levels, the value of being comfortable with public speaking, a transparent discussion with the challenges of an upstart business, and finding your mantra. Margaux Alvarez is a small business owner, elite athlete, and winetrepreneur. She is a fitness expert and CCFT L3 coach.
Gabriel Miller: A Spirited Passion Project
Gabriel Miller is the head winemaker at Noboleis Vineyards. While sharing his origin story, Gabe talks about the opportunity of doing everything, avoiding procrastination, acting on big ideas, balancing the art and science of his craft; as well, we dive into the complexity of the winery industry. Gabriel Miller is the head winemaker at Noboleis Vinyard in Augusta, MO. Gabe graduated with a marketing degree.
Craig Williams: A Clever Way to Help (Rural) Students
Craig Williams is a storyteller and youth advocate. In this episode, Craig shares a personal story that was a catalyst to cleverness, how loss led to entrepreneurialism; he discusses the consistent intersection of his past skills to uncover new opportunities, the power of story, going analog, dreaming big, and we deep dive into the relationship between communities and their schools. Craig Williams is the Founder and Chief Engagement Officer of Journey12.
Mary Bartling: Understanding literature through a new lens
Artist and advocate Mary Bartling shares her origin story. In this episode, Mary discusses the good fortune of the right mentor, the value of your crew, respecting the expertise of others, how no story is just a story, being less afraid, and we talk about book banning. Mary Bartling is an artist that chose photography as her professional medium. She focused on realism, being particularly fond of the face.
Bob Alvarez: A life of leadership
Bob Alvarez is a leader in operations and leadership. In this episode, Bob discusses structure vs. the nuance of managing personnel, working on leadership first, having a drive to learn all facets of the business, earning your credibility, the importance of liking people, and the circular economy. Robert (Bob) Alvarez serves as the President and COO of Shapiro, leading sustainability as a service.
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