Chasing The Insights

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Ryan Gottfredson.  Ryan talks to us about Elevating our business and impact, not by doing more or doing better, but by becoming better. Ryan Gottfredson, Ph. D. is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of Success Mindsets, The Elevated Leader, and Becoming Better: The Groundbreaking Science of Personal Transformation. A global a...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Gwen Hammes.  Gwen talks to us about AI as an IA: Imagination Accelerator. Gwen Hammes is co-CEO of Cro Metrics, where they company helps brands like Mattel, Bombas, Hyatt and Tory Burch to unlock growth through experimentation. Under Gwen's leadership, Cro Metrics designs strategic digital solutions that transform brands by delivering measurable...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Paul "Santa for Nerds" Pape.  Paul talks to us about Creating Your Own Rules: Building Something That Didn't Exist Before. Paul "Santa for Nerds" Pape is a TEDx speaker, author, and creative business strategist who's spent 20+ years designing for Disney, Universal, and Nickelodeon. Creator of Gamify Business, he translates intimidating business co...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Chip Higgins.  Chip talks to us about what is means to be "massive" in business and life. For over four decades, Chip Higgins has dedicated his career to empowering small business owners to transform vision into reality. Starting in the management training program at First American National Bank in Nashville in 1984, Chip's commitment to small bus...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Brian Parana.  Brian talks to us about Health as a Business Strategy. Brian Parana is a transformative catalyst who comprehends the intricate balance between professional achievement, personal well-being, and family responsibility. With 20+ years of experience, Brian focuses NOT on a diet or just exercise but on empowering and building confidence...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Matt Stanley.  Matt talks to us about the impact AI has had in business, life, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Matt Stanley has spent 30 years helping growth-minded entrepreneurs build thriving businesses through proven sales and marketing systems. In 1995, he began teaching himself website development and SEO, launching a side business that would...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Lesley Pyle.  Lesley talks to us about How & When to Hire, Tips to Avoid Making a Bad Hire. Lesley Pyle is the Founder and CEO of HireMyMom.com, a service connecting Small Businesses with Virtual Professionals since 2007. She began her work-at-home career in 1995 as a freelancer and soon launched her first website: Home-Based Working Moms. Pyle ha...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Steve Thompson.  Steve talks to us about Beyond the entrepreneurial mindsets and unlocking them can accelerate growth in a business. Steve Thompson is an entrepreneur at heart, physical therapist trained, helper by nature - now Growth and Executive Coach wanting to help other entrepreneurs go from struggling to successful in a way that is authenti...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Carter Fox.  Carter talks to us about the Process of writing a book. Carter Fox is an award-winning bassist, producer, composer, and entrepreneur whose music takes listeners on a soulful, cosmic journey. Known as The Soulful Traveling Spaceman Bassman, Carter has spent over two decades blending jazz, funk, electronic, and ambient sounds into an up...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Nate Collins.  Nate talks to us about personal wellbeing after a business exit. Nate Collins is a former CEO who managed a successful exit to a large, PE-backed media company. He now works with a limited number of business owners, CEOs, and their families to help ensure they are achieving their financial goals. As a Financial Advisor and Certified...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Laura Farkas.  Laura talks to us about The Funnel Fallacy & The Non-Linear Journey. Laura Farkas is a Revenue Systems Architect and the founder of LMNts Marketing. Having evolved from a background as a Sales Funnel Architect, Laura recognized that the traditional, linear funnel is often a myth in today's complex digital landscape. She has since pi...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Tim Jordan.  Tim talks to us about systems to buy back your time as a small business owner. Tim Jordan is a serial service-business entrepreneur and founder of Service Catalyst. He helps owners build systems, reduce owner-dependency, and buy back their time. President of SG Window Tint, former owner of Mold Removal Express and Palmer Flowers, and...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Reinhard Klett.  Reinhard talks to us about letting Go of what is holding us back. Reinhard Klett is a Certified High-Performance Coach, TEDx speaker, and author dedicated to helping others unlock their full potential through biblical wisdom and practical insights. Born in West Germany, his journey spans continents and cultures, informing his uniq...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Scott Desgrosseilliers.  Scott talks to us about marketing attribution. Scott Desgrosseilliers is the founder and CEO of Wicked Reports, a leading first-party marketing attribution platform for high-growth eCommerce brands. With over a decade of experience analyzing billions in ad spend, Scott helps marketers cut through the noise to find what's r...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Oswald Newbold II.  Oswald talks to us about the process of co-writing a book that is important to you. Oswald Newbold II is a criminal justice expert, certified conflict mediator, and social justice advocate whose lived experience fuels his commitment to policy advocacy and reform. He is the founder of Libra-Life International, a nonprofit organi...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Jim Ferry.  Jim talks to us about aiming for big outcomes without risking the downside. Jim Ferry is a partner at Volition Capital Jim, a key member of the Volition team since 2014. Jim evaluates and executes new investment opportunities on the Internet and Consumer team and supports the growth of companies already in the Volition portfolio. His w...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Ben Mohr.  Ben talks to us about Investing Like the Ultra Wealthy – Even in a Bad Market. Ben Mohr is a leader in retirement and income planning and one of the most trusted voices in the world of alternative investments and life settlements. He is the founder and CEO of Ben Mohr LLC, a top firm that helps clients turn overlooked or unwanted life i...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Joseph Rutakangwa.  Joseph talks to us about Business and Freedom. Joseph Rutakangwa is an entrepreneur, artist, and author committed to building systems that unlock freedom at scale. He is the co-founder and CEO of Rwazi, an AI company creating the operating system for global commerce — empowering people with contextual decision systems to drive...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Beau Dromiack.  Beau talks to us about Craft as a core value to maximize influence . Beau Dromiack is a Master of Architecture and graduate faculty member at Arizona State University, where he teaches integrated design and a signature course he created called "Success Empathy," focused on craft, collaboration, and the soft skills architects need t...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Conar Fair.  Conar talks to us about Creating Viral Videos. Conar Fair is a creator and marketer turned educator who's helped over 150,000 students grow on social media using his viral video frameworks. As co-founder and CEO of One Peak Creative, he's driven over 500 million views on his own content, billions more for his students, and scaled from...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Michelle Boyde.  Michelle talks to us about How to navigate the Liminal Space to your Elevated Identity. Michelle Boyde is the Identity Alchemist & Confidante for emerging icons, collapsing the liminal space between almost-there and the precision results of their Elevated Identity. After exiting her consulting career seven years ago, she has guide...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Benjamin Dennehy.  Benjamin talks to us about why sales people suck. Benjamin Dennehy is an engaging and entertaining sales trainer and speaker. He will shake up your thinking about your role and function in sales with humour, insight and psychology. Benjamin is known as the UK's Most Hated Sales Trainer, but why? Because he makes brutal observati...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Kylee Leota.  Kylee talks to us about INFINITE Leadership. Kylee Leota is the founder and Chief Vision Officer of Elements 4 Success and is one of the world's leading voices redefining what it means to lead with emotional intelligence, inclusion, and continuous improvement. As a globally recognised leadership and behaviour expert, Kylee is on a mi...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Dr. André Walton.  Dr. André talks to us about Banishing Burnout. Dr. André Walton blends real-world experience, academic insight, and transformative wisdom. In his twenties, André turned three patented inventions into global market leaders. His C-ducer microphone became a favorite among legendary performers—including Frank Sinatra, who famously r...

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Brant McNaughton.  Brant talks to us about the Kiwi Advantage: A No-Nonsense / Can-Do Approach to Business Growth. Brant McNaughton is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology leader with over two decades of experience helping businesses transform their operations and culture through smart, human-centric technology. As the founder of ecce., he speci...