The Edge

On t his episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Grenee Martacho, CEO of Concord General Contracting, to unpack a leadership journey shaped by authenticity, resilience, and employee ownership.  Grenee  shares how she grew from a marketing coordinator into the CEO role, helped guide Concord through an ESOP transition, and led cultural and operational transformation during periods of...

What if the goal of building a business  wasn't  just growth, but freedom? On this episode of  The Edge , Todd Smart, co-founder of Bloom Growth, joins Tim Leman to explore the difference between small business ownership and true entrepreneurship. Todd shares why peace and predictability are possible at any stage of life when the right people and processes are in place, how leadership teams become...

On  this episode of  The Edge , host Courtney Montfort sits down with Amanda Wickham, Vice President of People, Culture and Communications at Ivy Hospitality. Amanda shares her unconventional leadership journey from the Air Force to hospitality, the power of saying yes before you feel ready, and how culture is built through middle managers. The conversation also explores imposter syndrome, women i...

On this episode of The Edge, host Taylor Covey sits down with Curtis Anderson, Founder and CEO of  Nursa . Curtis shares his journey from growing up in rural Idaho to building a national healthcare staffing platform that connects nurses directly with facilities in need. The conversation explores entrepreneurship through iteration, leadership rooted in trust and execution, and why flexibility and s...

On this episode of The Edge , Courtney Montfort sits down with Kristin Weeden, Chief Talent Officer at Penske Entertainment Corp., the organization behind the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, INDYCAR, and IMS Productions. Kristin shares her winding career path, why culture has always been her north star, and how "pitching your own promotion" can change the trajectory of your career. From leading  peop...

Robert Chavez's journey is a full-circle leadership story. From entering YDI's youth employment program at age 14 to now serving as CEO, Robert reflects on how discipline, fairness, and perspective shaped his career. He and host Alex Rodriguez discuss servant leadership, building strong executive teams, and why supporting families and communities is essential to long-term impact. This episode high...

For  nearly seven  years, Casey Crouse has been quietly building a movement in Indiana. As co‑founder and Executive Director of New Shoe Day, he is leading the effort to create the state's first shoe bank and end "shoe insecurity" for kids who cannot access new, proper footwear. In this episode, Casey joins host Tim Leman to share how a simple volunteer project grew into a statewide initiative, th...

On this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Tim Roemer, CEO of GMI (Global Market Innovators), an IT and managed security services provider based in Scottsdale and Seattle. Tim shares his journey from  the CIA,  White House Situation Room, Arizona Director of Homeland Security, and now CEO. He unpacks what it means to lead with trust instead of micromanagement, why the best tea...

Scott Becker, founder of Becker's Healthcare and partner at McGuireWoods, joins Tim Leman to share hard-earned lessons from decades of building businesses. From early setbacks to creating a media empire, Scott reveals why great teams beat great ideas, the importance of knowing your business inside and out, and how founders must evolve to stay out of their own way. They explore hiring philosophy, t...

In this episode of The Edge, co-host Taylor Covey sits down with Jaime  Zawmon , Founder and President of Titan CEO and The Titan 100. Jaime shares her inspiring journey from growing up in her Czech immigrant father's wire stripping business to building one of the most influential CEO communities in the country. They explore her pivotal career shift from pharmaceutical sales aspirations to magazin...

In this episode of The Edge, host Courtney Montfort sits down with Tiffany Sauder, founder of Element Three and creator of the Life of  And   mo vement. Tiffany shares her powerful journey from burnout to breakthrough, offering practical tools for  working women  to build sustainable careers while staying deeply connected to their families. They explore how to own the ordinary to unlock the extrao...

On  this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Christina Rice, President  & COO  of Pyx Health, based in Tucson, Arizona. Christina shares her journey from employee #3 to president of a healthcare activation company that serves over 10 million Medicaid and Medicare lives across  the country .   She  opens  up  about  building aligned teams, her philosophy of 'clarity with kindnes...

O n this episode of The Edge, host Courtney Montfort sits down with Cina Welch, President & CEO of FCCI Insurance Group to explore what it means to lead with both self-awareness and heart. Cina shares her 28-year journey at FCCI, from entry-level attorney to CEO, discussing how she's built a culture of respect and inclusion while driving strong business results. They dive into her "Swiss cheese le...

On this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Jayme Ambrose, CEO and Founder of Adobe Population Health, to explore how nurse-led innovation is transforming healthcare delivery. What began as Jayme's doctoral project has evolved into a purpose-driven company that's grown from 12 employees in an 834-square-foot office to over 400 team members across 11 states, all united by their...

On this episode of The Edge, host Tim Leman sits down with entrepreneur and former CEO turned executive coach, Santiago "Santi" Jaramillo. Santi shares the arc of his journey—from growing up in Cali, Colombia, to building Emplify, to coaching leaders—and how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership, culture, and now AI adoption. They explore the importance of inner work after achieving...

In this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Mike Renaud, President & CEO of Valle del Sol, a 50-year-old nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. Mike shares his journey from healthcare professional to leading one of the Southwest's first Latino nonprofits, discussing the power of upstream thinking, building passionate teams, and creating lasting community change. They...

On this episode of The Edge, host Tim Leman sits down with Robert (Bob) Klonk , Chairman & CEO of Unison Risk Advisors (URA) and Oswald Companies.   Bob shares his 40-year journey in the insurance industry, from building Oswald's benefits practice from scratch to co-founding URA with Bob Cawley. They explore the vision behind creating a "forever independent firm . " Bob opens up about his leadersh...

In this episode of The Edge, Tim Leman sits down with Ryan Rans, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Great Lakes Capital, a real estate development firm. Ryan shares insights on leading strategy for a billion-dollar portfolio, the unique advantages of building a business in the Midwest, and how relationships drive opportunities in real estate development. They discuss the value of peer groups for e...

In this episode of The Edge, Tim Leman sits down with Steve Canty, Agent/Owner of Steve Canty Insurance Agency, to discuss his journey from marketing professional to insurance entrepreneur. Steve shares how a chance meeting in 2016 sparked a major career change in his 50s, proving it's never too late to pursue entrepreneurial aspirations. They explore the power of mentorship, the importance of div...

In this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Orus Guerra, CEO of Southwest Labs based in Albuquerque, to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, and the power of recognizing opportunities. Orus shares his journey from sales and marketing to founding multiple successful businesses, highlighting how his natural curiosity and willingness to take calculated risks have shaped his caree...

In this episode of The Edge, Tim Leman sits down with Jeff Shuck, Founder & Principal of Plenty, a consulting firm that helps conscious leaders and organizations grow. Jeff discuss es learning to love what you do , the importance of eliminating ego, and how purpose often "finds you" rather than the other way around. Jeff also offers insights on creating abundance in your organization and reveals h...

In this episode of The Edge, host Courtney Montfort sits down with Amber Fields, Chief Culture Officer at trueU , and Stephanie Neale, CEO of Blind Zebra, for a dynamic conversation about leadership, sales, and work-life integration. They explore how these three successful women have created their own "board of directors" to support each other professionally and personally. The conversation dives...

In this episode, Tim Leman sits down with Dr. Mike Godard, President of Indiana State University, to discuss leadership, mentorship, and creating a culture of care. Dr. Godard shares his journey from first-generation college student to university president, highlighting the importance of building authentic relationships and maintaining a student-centered approach. They explore the synergy between...

O n this episode of The Edge, co-host Taylor Covey sits down with Cory Tanner, President & Founder of Exit IQ based in Salt Lake City. Cory shares his entrepreneurial journey from his first venture in the green energy space to founding Exit IQ with his father. Throughout the conversation, they explore how Cory's competitive mindset shaped his business approach, the lessons he learned from both suc...

In this episode, Tim Leman sits down with Laura Langehaug , a Vistage Chair based in Salt Lake City, to explore the power of empathetic leadership. Laura shares her journey from an HR professional to an executive coach, highlighting the importance of fostering a safe space for business leaders to grow, connect, and navigate the challenges of leadership. Connect with  Laura o n LinkedIn . Learn mor...