Leadership Lessons from Mayberry

TBD (0:00) - Ashland, NE in the 90’s (3:24) - Sports (8:00) - Rude experiences in business (19:27) - What happened in 2019? (25:23) - Advice for a business owner (38:44) - Classes that helped This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to...

On this episode of Leadership Lessons from Mayberry you’ll get introduced to Corey Odvody, the owner of Americom.   At age 31, Odvody made the decision to buy Americom and leave his comfortable position in the corporate world. It was a decision that, while scary, was easy for Odvody to make. He was ready to try his hand at business owners...

On this episode of “Leadership Lessons from Mayberry”, you’ll learn from Jason Libal, school superintendent of Ashland-Greenwood High School.    Most business leaders and business owners have leadership responsibilities within their four walls of their establishments. As a school superintendent, that leadership responsibility goes beyond those walls to the greater community. Yo...

On this episode of “Leadership Lessons from Mayberry”, you’ll hear from Aubrie Jones, founder of Hadco Staffing in Las Vegas, Nebraska.   A Nebraska native, Aubrie left the corporate world to start a business from scratch. Her niche staffing company has grown from just 2 employees in 2018 to nearly 10 today. And her client load has grown seismically as well.   On this episode,...

Today’s guest is Bodie Dostal, one of the great local entrepreneurs. Bodie owns Dostal’sConstruction, a playground equipment construction company, which has grown significantly over the last 10 years.   Bodie’s humble origins helped inspired and motivate him into building something special that is built to last.    In this episode, you’ll learn: -How working for his father...

Today’s guest is Brittany Behrens, corporate attorney for First National Bank of Omaha but also co-owner of Nebraska Juniors, a premier youth volleyball organization and Lighthouse Boutique, in Ashland, Nebraska.   Brittany’s leadership journey is special for a variety of reasons, but she demonstrates, on a daily basis, how you can be successful in your job and have thriving entrepreneur...

In this episode of Leadership Lessons from Mayberry, you’ll meet CEO Kevin Horn of Farmers and Merchants Bank of Ashland.  And what a story he has to tell. From his upbringing in Central America and living near the Amazon jungle to his leadership journey in the banking industry, his story is compelling, as you will soon see and hear. You’ll learn several things in this episode, including: -How lea...

“Don’t overthink: ATTACK!” How’s that for a mantra? That is how Delta Electric’s co-owner Nolan Welch uses his gut to make decisions. And sometimes, those decisions are quick, which has helped to guide him to building a monstrously successful electrical service installation, service and repair company for commercial, residential, industrial and agricultural clients. On this episode of Leadership L...

Looking for help with your business? Do you struggle with time, your team or looking for ways to optimize profit? At Washburn Business Coaching, I work with business owners to help solve these challenges. I can be reached at 402-802-1702 or email me at tim@washburncoaching.com   Please don’t forget to share, subscribe, review and rate!   A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media...

Today's guest is a talented dual threat in the business and sports world. John Higgins has been a successful entrepreneur since 1987 of a booming roofing, gutter and siding company called Weatherguard, which you might also know as Rooferees. He, and a dedicated and loyal staff, have built such a well respected business that over 90% of his new business comes from referrals. But you might also know...

Connection with your clients and creativity in the workplace are keys to a successful sales process. Join Tim in this episode recap to further discuss how to enhance your sales acumen and to propel your business forward. Looking for help with your business? Do you struggle with time, your team or looking for ways to optimize profit? At Washburn Business Coaching, I work with business owners to hel...

Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or an entrepreneur looking to scale your business, Tim Washburn offers practice advice and actionable steps to help you build a team that excels. Join Tim in this episode recap to unlock the secrets to hiring exceptional employees and creating a workplace where they thrive. Looking for help with your business? Do you struggle with time, your team or lookin...

Perseverance…no better person to hear about it from than Omaha KETV’s Channel 7 Sports Director, Andy Kendeigh. And leadership? Well, KETV has dominated the ratings in the Omaha, NE market for years and they couldn’t do that without a strong leadership team at the top; with Andy being one of those key figures.   After graduating college, Andy went two long years without a sportscasting job…yet, he...

Today’s guest is Scott Morgan, a serial entrepreneur and President of Lincoln Tool and Design.   As a kid, Scott’s favorite reading material was The Wall Street Journal.  He was wired just a little bit different and that wiring has helped him to help build several successful companies.   Take a journey with us through his time growing up in small town Nebraska, learning about his personal and busi...

Whether you're looking to overcome procrastination, improve focus, or enhance collaboration with your team, this podcast has you covered. Join Tim in this episode recap to unleash your true potential and unlock the secrets to achieving outstanding productivity in the workplace. Looking for help with your business? Do you struggle with time, your team or looking for ways to optimize profit? At Wash...

Jacob Malousek, owner and founder of Ark Financial, is a self-made businessperson. The term “grit” gets thrown around a lot, but Jacob has it. He was full of vim and vigor as a young man in his 20’s, so he decided to try his hand at business ownership, buying a struggling grocery store in a small-town community. What ensued was his first, and last, business failure. From there, Jacob took the less...

There is no doubt that Jeff Carney has lived a full life. He played on a State Championship basketball team in high school, he landed a job as a photographer for the Associated Press, shot Husker football games in some of their biggest games and he even shot “The Miracle in Missouri”- the only photographer in the crowd that night to get that series of shots. After years in leadership running the D...

My guest this week is one of the most genuinely funny people that I know and a massive success in the business world. Eric Sherman is one of the principal founders of Specialized Engineering Solutions (SES), an engineering consulting firm that specializes in the Healthcare Industry. SES is ranked in the top 25 in Healthcare Engineering, top five in outpatient facility engineering, and second in en...

Not often do you get a chance to interview those that you idolize but I did just that when I got to sit down with Jill Thomas of Hurrdat Media.   Most likely you know her as the iconic co-host of “The Pat and JT Show” that ruled the airwaves on Sweet 98 for 17 years. Or her wildly successful podcast that she does today with Pat.    But what you may not know is just how savvy of a business person s...

I had the privilege to be joined by Caroline Westerhold, the cofounder and partner of Caswell, Panko and Westerhold, LLC. CPW Law is a workers compensation defense law firm in Lincoln, Nebraska founded in 2021.  In this episode, you’ll learn about how job shadowing her father, a small-town dentist, and watching him conduct a tooth extraction paved the way for Caroline to take a second look into wh...

Today’s guest is Matt Starr, owner and founder of Sideline Power, and an extraordinary entrepreneur. In short time, he has transformed a part-time venture into an industry by establishing a company that markets coaching communication equipment, such as football sideline headsets and end zone cameras. Sideline Power has worked with over 6,000 high schools across the country, and Matt has a staff of...