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What if movement could transform your workplace? 🤸♀️
In this episode, Mark sits down with Wendy Cooper, Founder and CEO of ProMotion Corporate Wellness, to uncover the magic of corporate wellness programs. From spinning classes to stress management tools, Wendy shares how movement boosts retention, productivity, and mental health—and why CEOs set the tone for a thriving culture.
Get ready to be inspired as Wendy reveals her secret sauce for a happier, healthier workforce!
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Key Takeaways: Movement is foundational to wellness: Physical activity, breathwork, or even singing can drive healing and resilience. Leadership sets the tone: A CEO’s wellness habits directly influence company culture and employee behavior. Mental health matters: Incorporating yoga, meditation, and other stress management tools can provide a lifeline during challenging times. Employee input is crucial: Engaging employees in designing wellness programs ensures higher participation and effectiveness.
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What happens when a former college athlete takes her competitive edge into the business world?
Mary Shaw, founder and CEO of Your Image Works, has been winning in the game of business for 27 years. In this episode, she and Mark chat about building relationships, embracing change, and the power of over-communication.
It’s a fast-paced, fun-filled conversation packed with insights and inspiration. Don’t miss it!
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Key Takeaways: Communication as a Cornerstone: Over-communicating builds trust and resolves conflicts effectively. Learning from Challenges: Every mistake is a lesson. Success requires adapting and improving continuously. Relationships Matter: Genuine connections lead to long-term business success. Adaptability in Business: Embracing change, like going paperless and exploring AI, ensures sustainability. -
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From selling beer to launching SourceUp, Christina Martin’s journey is anything but ordinary.
On this episode, Christina joins Mark to share how she turned corporate lessons (and mistakes!) into entrepreneurial gold, balanced family life, and why flexibility is the secret sauce to success.
Tune in for an inspiring, people-first story that’ll leave you ready to ignite your own inner CEO! 🎧✨
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Key Takeaways: Mistakes Are Opportunities: Embrace failure as a stepping stone to finding the best solutions. Flexibility as Compensation: Redefine traditional work norms by focusing on results, not hours. The Power of Mentorship: Supportive leaders can transform career trajectories by opening doors. Balancing Work and Family: Achieving harmony is about prioritizing, adapting, and accepting imperfection. -
Rick McGlinchey’s journey from writing code to co-founding Pure Insights is nothing short of epic.
In this episode, Rick joins Mark to share how he bootstrapped a global SaaS company with just $400, juggled side hustles, and built a people-first culture that drives success.
Tune in for inspiration, actionable insights, and a fresh take on what it means to lead in today’s world!
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Key Takeaways: A niche focus is crucial for success—stay true to your expertise and market needs. Treating people like good humans leads to exceptional results in business and beyond. Side hustles provide a testing ground for ideas and can grow into full-time ventures with persistence. Success often stems from authentic relationships and a commitment to problem-solving for your customers. -
What’s your “why”? For Krissi Edgington, it’s all about making it worth it.
In this episode, Krissi shares how she turned her passion for purposeful work into MIWI Marketing, a bold agency helping brands do work that matters. From sports marketing to starting her own business, Krissi’s story is packed with aha moments, challenges, and actionable insights.
Get ready for an inspiring conversation on aligning with your purpose, building authentic brands, and why throwing the flag when something feels off can change everything!
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Key Takeaways: The Power of "Why": Aligning your business and leadership approach with your core purpose can create work that is both meaningful and impactful. Throw the Flag: Encouraging open dialogue and critical thinking within teams ensures that opportunities and issues are addressed effectively. Unapologetic Authenticity: Branding is about staying true to your values while ensuring it resonates with your audience.
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🎙️ Mark is back for another episode, this time welcoming Matt Hupp, a leader with a bold journey from corporate to startup success. Growing up around shopping malls, Matt got an early taste of entrepreneurship that later inspired him to take risks, from pioneering a national recycling program to co-founding his own company.
Tune in for Matt's insights on navigating change, building trust, and why every leader needs a strong community.
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Key Takeaways: Leading Through Change Requires Clear Communication: Building trust through transparency and addressing “how this affects me” are essential to leading teams through challenging times. Building a Supportive Community: A robust network can provide crucial support and fresh perspectives, especially during transitions and entrepreneurial ventures. Vulnerability as a Strength: Admitting mistakes, sharing challenges, and working together with teams allows leaders to build a resilient culture. Frequent and Structured Communication: Consistent updates foster unity, empower teams, and align everyone toward shared goals. -
In this episode, Mark chats with BJ Lippert, the soon-to-be Managing Partner of Donovan CPAs.
BJ’s path from almost-engineer to CPA leader is filled with surprising twists, a little rebellion against the typical career grind, and a whole lot of heart. They dive into why BJ believes in serving others, how he stays curious, and why Donovan’s people-first approach is shaking up the industry.
Tune in for leadership lessons, laughs, and the story of how BJ’s empathy is driving real change.
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Key Takeaways: Leadership through Observation: BJ highlights how being an observer and learner shaped his unique leadership style. The Power of Trust: BJ credits his growth to the trust and belief of mentors like Jeff Donovan, and aims to instill similar confidence in those he leads. Continuous Improvement: BJ values incremental growth over instant wins, believing that progress built over time is the most fulfilling. Redefining Firm Culture: Donovan CPAs’ shift to prioritizing people first, firm second, and clients third is an innovative move aimed at long-term success. -
In this episode, Mark sits down with Hunter Kasten, Facility Solutions Group VP and powerhouse leader expanding their operations from Indiana into Ohio.
Hunter’s journey is packed with early-life challenges, career pivots, and a passion for building a team-first culture. From learning leadership through life’s curveballs to empowering his team to take charge, Hunter’s story is a reminder that growth comes when you embrace the unexpected.
Tune in for a mix of laughs, wisdom, and actionable insights on leading with heart and grit!
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Key Takeaways: Responsibility Fuels Growth: Personal responsibility from a young age can shape resilience and build a foundation for strong leadership. Empowering Teams with Autonomy: Hunter believes in giving team members the freedom to make decisions and learn from mistakes, creating a self-sustaining and motivated team. Organic Recruitment and Growth: FSG’s promote-from-within model encourages long-term growth and a strong sense of community within the team.
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In this episode, Mark sits down with Sarah Reuter, founder of Elevate Travel Co., to chat about her journey from her grandmother’s flower shop to creating unforgettable experiences for clients worldwide.
Sarah opens up about how empathy drives her leadership style, why self-care is essential in high-stress industries, and how she keeps grounded with her daily meditation practice.
This conversation is packed with insights on blending passion, purpose, and people-first leadership to elevate both business and life.
Don't miss Sarah’s inspiring energy and Mark’s fun banter—tune in!
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Key Takeaways: Empathy as a Strategic Leadership Tool: Empathy is essential for navigating challenges, building trust, and enabling productive, collaborative relationships. Mindfulness as a Leadership Skill: Sarah emphasizes the benefits of meditation for self-regulation, improving listening skills, and being present, especially in high-pressure scenarios. Importance of Self-Care in High-Stakes Industries: Through Revive & Thrive, Sarah aims to support event professionals by helping them prioritize mental and emotional well-being.
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Mark sits down with the powerhouse that is Julie Phillips, Owner and CEO of aFit, a WBE certified staffing company. Julie’s path from electrical engineering grad to corporate leader to entrepreneur was anything but predictable.
She candidly talks about navigating male-dominated industries, balancing a high-demand career with family life, and how calculated risks often pave the way to something bigger.
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s time to take the leap into entrepreneurship—or how to stay true to yourself while climbing the corporate ladder—this episode is for you.
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Connect with Julie Phillips on LinkedInKey Takeaways:
Calculated Risks Are Key: Julie emphasizes the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone to grow, whether in networking, career moves, or starting a business. Work-Life Integration: Julie shares how she managed to balance family life with a demanding corporate role and later as an entrepreneur, offering a refreshing perspective on work-life integration. Women in Leadership: As a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry, Julie discusses the roadblocks she faced and the importance of diverse leadership. -
Mark chats with Mark McCabe, the Founder of Flipturn and a storyteller with a camera, to unpack the power of mentorship in shaping not only careers but also lives.
Mentorship isn’t always formal or obvious. Sometimes it’s a quiet, unspoken influence—like the people who unknowingly guided McCabe from kid entrepreneur (think: selling drinks by the concession stand) to a thriving video production company owner.
This episode is for anyone who believes that success is built from small moments, tough lessons, and the people who help you along the way.
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Mentorship is everywhere – Mentorship doesn’t always come from formal relationships. Often, mentors don’t even realize the impact they’re having. Entrepreneurial grit starts early – McCabe’s early entrepreneurial ventures, from selling drinks to mowing lawns, laid the foundation for his future as a business owner. Embrace the ebbs and flows – Staying consistent, regardless of income or leads, is critical for long-term success. -
In this episode, Kevin Yurs of Earth Images gets real about leading through a financial crisis that nearly destroyed his business in 2008.
He shares the raw truth about a tough merger, culture clashes, and cash flow struggles—but also how he and his wife, Laura, fought through it with brutal honesty, expert advice, and relentless grit.
Now, Earth Images is thriving, and Kevin’s story is packed with practical takeaways on resilience, leadership, and why the hardest challenges often lead to the biggest growth.
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Key Takeaways:
Honesty as a Foundation – Both with yourself and your team, being brutally honest about your strengths, weaknesses, and the reality of the situation is essential in overcoming crises. Seek Expertise When Needed – Bringing in outside consultants and advisors during tough times helped Earth Images realign and implement necessary changes. Continuous Evolution – Even after the initial crisis, the company continued to evolve and innovate, pushing themselves to constantly improve their operations and differentiation. -
Behind every thriving business lies untold stories of sacrifice, struggle, and unexpected challenges.
In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Mark talks with Tina Moe, Founder and CEO of ACT Services, to share her incredible journey from humble beginnings to thriving business owner.
Tina opens up about her challenges, including a breast cancer diagnosis in 2022, and the tough decisions she had to make as a leader.
Tune in for a candid conversation about overcoming obstacles and rising stronger.
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Delegation is Crucial – Tina emphasizes how trusting her team allowed her to step away during her cancer treatment while ensuring the business continued to thrive. Adversity Tests Leadership – Facing breast cancer forced Tina to confront not only her health but also the fears of her employees and clients, making her redefine what it means to be a CEO. Self-Care for Leaders – Tina's journey is a testament to the importance of putting your health first, especially when life throws unexpected challenges. -
What happens when a designer with a passion for problem-solving becomes an entrepreneur without a plan?
In this episode, Mark sits down with Samantha (Sam) Julka, Founder of DORIS Research, to explore her remarkable journey from commercial interior designer to leader of a thriving business focused on human-centered solutions.
Sam opens up about the importance of listening to all voices—especially those who often go unheard—while sharing her challenges of building a business as an introvert and a first-time entrepreneur.
Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or just curious about how to blend passion with purpose, Sam’s story will leave you inspired and thinking differently about the importance of giving a voice to everyone.
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Ready to rethink your approach to culture?
In this episode, Mark welcomes serial entrepreneur Michael Edell, who’s built and exited eight companies, to unpack the mystery of company culture.
Michael shares how culture isn’t something you can define—it’s something you feel. From leading his first company at age 19 to taking on industry giants like Oracle and SAP, he reveals how a strong, people-focused culture can drive real business success.
Tune in for practical, no-fluff advice on building a culture that fuels growth and keeps your team all-in.
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Can you lead a company without letting ego get in the way?
Jeff Smith, CEO and Founder of City Wide Maintenance, turned his frustration with corporate America into a thriving business by mastering the art of leading without ego.
In this episode, Jeff shares how his journey from corporate America to successful entrepreneurship was shaped by bad leadership examples, fueling his passion for building a people-first company.
Get actionable insights on creating environments that elevate people, building lasting teams, and driving organizational growth.
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In this episode, leadership development expert and executive coach, Deseri Garcia. Founder of Vida Aventura, Deseri shares her unique journey from a 20-year corporate career to becoming a leader in the field of team building and leadership development.
The conversation dives deep into the power of peer groups—what Deseri calls “tribes”—and how they serve as sounding boards, support systems, and catalysts for both personal and professional growth. Whether you're leading a team or navigating your entrepreneurial journey, this episode explores the importance of surrounding yourself with people who hold you accountable and push you toward success.
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The conversation explores emerging trends in leadership, including the importance of staying up-to-date on trends, the journey to becoming a CEO, and the impact of leadership trends on organizations with guest Jim Gibbons.
Gain valuable insights into the importance of critical thinking, how technology and AI can serve as valuable tools for feedback and coaching, and the essence of emotionally intelligent leadership, characterized by humility and genuine stakeholder engagement.
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Host Mark McFatridge interviews Loren Snyder, Managing Director of The Matthews Snyder Group of Baird Private Wealth Management.
They discuss social impact and purposeful leadership, as well as Loren’s journey to becoming a managing director. Lauren emphasizes the importance of integrating profits and purpose, and how organizations that do so can optimize their financial results. He also shares his belief in being a good teammate, taking risks, and the value of giving back to the community.
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Ann Murtlow’s career journey is anything but linear. From her engineering roots to leading companies and navigating the international business scene, Ann's path to the C-suite is packed with valuable lessons and revelations.
In this discussion with host Mark McFatridge, Ann opens up about the realities of managing personal and professional pressures as a CEO. Ann is an experienced corporate and large nonprofit CEO and board member with 30 years experience.
This episode is an honest take on work-life balance, the absolute necessity of a strong support network, and the importance of stress management.
Not to be missed: Ann's advice to future CEOs. Trust your abilities, see your role as both a gift and a huge responsibility, and never underestimate the power of a trusted circle.
Listen for wisdom on leadership, balance, and lifelong learning. It's a masterclass in navigating the C-suite with grace and grit.
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