The 60 Second Podcast

Send us Fan Mail What actually creates a competitive advantage in leadership? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Todd Belliveau, President of Primexecutive Incorporated, breaks down a leadership truth most people miss. It’s not about choosing one style. It’s about mastering both. Todd shares why the most effective leaders operate with duality, making tough strategic decisions while empower...

Send us Fan Mail Scaling from $2M to $10M sounds exciting… until your systems break. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Matt McCoy sits down with Mike Pinkus, Co-Founder of ConnectCPA, to unpack one of the most expensive blind spots founders face during growth. Most companies don’t realize that what got them to $2M won’t get them to $10M. New roles, new systems, and rising complexity deman...

Send us Fan Mail What actually changes the trajectory of a business? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Kyla Smith, CEO of Sunnybrook Welding & Machine Shop Ltd., breaks down the real levers behind scaling a manufacturing company. From implementing EOS to building the right leadership team, Kyla shares why growth isn’t about one big move - it’s about structure, accountability, and gett...

Send us Fan Mail If your business still depends on you for everything… you don’t have a capacity problem. You have a structure problem. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Gavin Brauer breaks down the first move every founder should make to get out of the day-to-day: build an accountability chart. It sounds simple. But done right, it forces you to answer the hardest questions in your busine...

Send us Fan Mail What would an experienced founder tell their younger self about building a company? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , host Matt McCoy sits down with Thomas Wong , Co-Founder and President of Kevito Group, the company behind brands like Chatime Canada and Bake Code. Thomas shares a powerful lesson from his entrepreneurial journey: success doesn’t come from discovering a se...

Send us Fan Mail Most leadership breakdowns are not strategic. They are behavioral. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , host Matt McCoy sits down with Tish Squillaro , CEO and Founder of CANDOR Consulting, to discuss why emotions, fear, and insecurity often stop leaders and teams from making the decisions they already know they need to make. Drawing on more than 17 years advising executives...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , host Matt McCoy sits down with Thomas Hamilton , VP of Sales & Marketing at Snuggle Bugz and an award-winning ecommerce and marketing leader. Thomas shares the advice he would give his younger self as he reflects on building a career at the intersection of marketing, retail, and digital transformation. His perspective highlights the i...

Send us Fan Mail What makes someone stand out in their career? According to Leigh Pearson, it’s not trying to fit in. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Leigh shares a simple but powerful reminder: your uniqueness is your advantage. The qualities that make you different - the way you think, the questions you ask, and your natural curiosity - are often your greatest strengths. Too many prof...

Send us Fan Mail What leadership belief do you need to unlearn to grow? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Jon Kronemeyer shares the leadership lesson that changed everything for him. Early in his career, Jon believed great leadership meant being close friends with his team - building personal, buddy-style relationships outside the office. But as his responsibilities grew and accountabilit...

Send us Fan Mail How do small actions teach us the biggest lessons? On The 60 Second Podcast , Rob Volpe, award-winning author and empathy strategist, shares a story from suburban Philadelphia that shaped his understanding of human connection. From a Tai Chi lesson in someone’s living room to learning the power of perspective, Rob breaks down why empathy isn’t just a soft skill - it’s the foundati...

Send us Fan Mail Most people in hospitality still think LinkedIn is just a place to post resumes or job openings. They’re wrong. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Cory Falter - Partner at Lure Agency and a leading voice in Hospitality B2B sales - shares one of the biggest misconceptions in the industry: the misunderstanding of social selling. Cory explains why hospitality’s obsession with...

Send us Fan Mail What does the future of leadership actually look like? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Taylor McLoughlin , Co-Founder of Ambient , shares why the rise of the generalist operator  - especially Chiefs of Staff - is reshaping how modern organizations operate. From early-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies, Chiefs of Staff are increasingly acting as force multipliers ,...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and deeply human episode of The 60 Second Podcast , host Matt McCoy sits down with Annie Laplante , CEO of Groupe MMI and IGO Inc. , to explore what leadership really looks like when you put people first. Annie shares a story from her team that brought an entire room to tears - a reminder that behind every job title is a human being, a family, and a reason for sho...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Matt McCoy sits down with Eliza Graves, Fractional CMO and marketing & operations executive at CruxKC, to uncover her advice for young professionals and the secrets behind her ongoing growth. Eliza shares practical tips on how to continuously learn, adapt, and find mentors who can guide your career and personal development. Whether yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Karlene Millwood, MBA - Founder and CEO of Karlene Millwood International Inc., award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and creator of the PRISM Leadership Framework™ - shares the leadership principle that has been most instrumental to her success. She dives into how consistency builds credibility and trust, the importance of perseve...

Send us Fan Mail Canada produces some of the best research in the world - so why does so little of it turn into real products that help people? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Matt McCoy sits down with Greg Wolfond , CEO of Blue Sky Capital Corp and Founding Director of Give Back Health, to break down the real reason Canadian innovation stalls after the lab. Greg explains the “risk gap”...

Send us Fan Mail Matt McCoy sits down with Sylvie Rodrigue, Partner at Torys, Chair of the National Class Actions practice group, Managing Partner of the Montreal office, and author of the new book Own It! Lessons Every Woman Should Know . In this episode, Sylvie shares her insights on empowering women entering the legal profession and beyond. She talks about the importance of taking control of yo...

Send us Fan Mail What makes a founder irresistible to investors? In this episode of 60 Second Podcast , I sit down with Shane Feldberg, General Partner at Feld Ventures, to uncover the one quality he looks for when deciding to back a founder. Shane shares a story about a university professor on the brink of tenure who walked away from stability - family, kids, mortgage - because his drive to succe...

Send us Fan Mail With nearly two decades of experience leading digital transformation, Audra has helped hundreds of organizations turn complex tech into clear business results. As the Founder of ATEC Dynamics and CEO of zindo+co, she delivers no-fluff, practical training on AI, automation, and digital strategy that actually gets implemented. In this punchy 60 seconds, she drops a truth bomb about...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: In this episode of the 60 Second Podcast, host Matt McCoy speaks with a Realtor from 460 Realty & 460 Property Management Inc., who shares a powerful mindset shift that reshaped their confidence and career. What started as fear of a simple phone call evolved into conversations with CEOs and millionaires—revealing a timeless truth: people are just people. This...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we sit down with the visionary leader behind Citizencentric, whose remarkable journey from scaling a consulting firm to navigating AI and automation transformation is nothing short of inspiring. In just three years, this guest has 20x-ed their revenue through strategic focus and an obsession with specificity. With a deep background in public sector consulting and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 60 Second Podcast , we sit down with Kristie Holden, a multi-talented professional who’s turning her passion into a thriving business. As a professional artist and B2B marketing consultant, Kristie has mastered the art of blending creativity with strategic growth. She’s helped businesses double their revenue while also making waves in the art world. From helping...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the 60 Second Podcast, Inge De Dreu, the founder of Playground for Entrepreneurs, takes us through a pivotal moment that shifted her perspective on entrepreneurship. She shares how she learned that the journey, not the idea itself, is what truly shapes both entrepreneurs and their ventures. Inge's deep understanding of entrepreneurial growth and her innovat...

Send us Fan Mail Ian Nelson isn’t just helping businesses grow — he’s giving them a shortcut to trust. As a Lead Magnet Specialist and CEO of Marketing Nerdy , Ian has quietly powered over 200 lead magnets behind some of LinkedIn’s most viral content. In this episode, Ian reveals the secret to building authentic relationships in the digital world — and how automation and personalization can do bot...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features a powerhouse in tech and media: the Head of Business, Fan Commerce at Amazon Music. With 17+ years across product marketing, GTM strategy, and partnerships—from Amazon and Ring to L.A. startups—she's built a career on curiosity, growth, and results. Her advice to her 18-year-old self? Ask more questions—it’s the gateway to confidence, knowledge, and succ...