Enterprise.ing

In this celebratory 100th episode of Enterprise.ing®, President and CEO of Enterprise Financial Services Corp, Jim Lally, returns to the podcast to share leadership insight on Enterprise Bank & Trust's steady expansion across the U.S. Jim discusses what it means to adopt a sustainable growth mindset rooted in consistency, trust and relationship-driven decision making. The views expressed by En...

Greg Sanborn, Principal Consultant at ERA Group, shares how purposeful planning and authentic relationship building has helped his business grow amid tariffs, rising costs and market uncertainty. Learn why traditional prospecting may fall flat in his industry and how Greg’s credibility-driven approach has helped his business achieve long-term strength and stability. The views expressed by Enterpri...

In this week’s episode, host Alana Muller revisits parts of her conversations with past guests Janet McHard, a forensic accountant specializing in fraud prevention, and Shawn Tuma, a cybersecurity and data protection attorney, to discuss small steps your business can take to prevent fraud attacks. Tune in to hear specific recommendations on how to protect your business and prepare your teams again...

Cameron Wies, President and COO of TJ Wies Contracting, shares how leading a multigenerational construction business built on trust and teamwork has led to continuous improvement within the company. Learn how he guides his growing business by being open to change, employee feedback and new technologies.  The views expressed by Enterprise.ing® presenters or guests are those of the presenter or...

Phil Sanders, COO, and Sarah Slaven, Marketing Manager, of McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, also known as MVP Law, share what makes the 125-year-old law firm unique and how it breaks away from stereotypes. Learn how living out the firm’s core belief in “real relationships” among employees, with clients and across industry interactions has contributed to its longstanding success. The views expre...

Paul Cohen, President of HUB International, shares how his team has built a culture of winning through solutions-based selling, intentional leadership and ongoing reflection. Since expanding into Kansas and Missouri six years ago, the business has grown rapidly through new talent and acquisitions, creating an even stronger team. “When you create (a team) that wants to be around you, it creates cur...

Kathy Ilacqua, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Southwest Equity Partners, shares how she’s applying cutting-edge digital marketing strategies in her role in the multifamily property management industry. Learn how Kathy’s relationship-focused approach to marketing and sales organically led her to find her industry niche where she could make an impact quickly. “To be in pace with y...

Rusty Fulling, Founder and CEO of Fulling Management & Accounting, shares how an encouraging comment from a friend pushed him to begin his entrepreneurial journey. Learn how faith and purpose-driven leadership have contributed to the success of Rusty’s professional and philanthropic endeavors. “Sometimes it's words of affirmation from a friend that can just launch something that, my goodness,...

In this week’s episode, host Alana Muller revisits her conversations with past guests, Keith Davenport, formerly of the Missouri Center for Employee Ownership (episode 41, “Adopting an Ownership Mindset”) and the leaders of Musselman & Hall Contractors, Dexter Phillips and Kyle Van Slyke (episode 69, “Becoming an ESOP: Empowering Employees Through Ownership”). Learn how ESOPs can be a pow...

Tina Alicea, CEO and Co-Founder of Safe Harbor Medical, shares how one decision during an economic downturn led her on an unexpected but rewarding journey into nonprofit healthcare. Learn how her entrepreneurial mindset and natural ability to lead have shaped both her professional and personal life.  “I've always had my own companies. I've always ran my own businesses, and I run my family kin...

Reinaldo Henry-Ala, Executive Director, and Jason Edmonds, Director of Business Development and Communications, of Whole Systems Learning share how they are transforming lives through entrepreneurship and creative programming. Drawing from lived experiences, their work empowers participants to build real-world skills and lasting purpose as they embark on their professional journeys. “Once we under...

In this week’s episode, host Alana Muller revisits a part of her conversation with past guest Molly Fletcher (episode 63, “Budgeting Energy to Excel at What Matters Most”) on how high performers structure their days for success. Hear Molly’s and Alana’s insights on how to effectively budget your energy in order to accomplish your personal and professional goals.  "Remember, energy w...

In this episode, Father Justin Mathews, CEO of Reconciliation Services and Thelma’s Kitchen, shares how his team is redefining urban development through purpose-driven investment and social enterprise. He explores how business leaders can merge profitability with impact, offering a blueprint for sustainable, community-centered growth. “The more that each of us, as leaders, can figure out how to we...

Kristen Armstrong, CFO of Cheree Berry Paper & Design, shares how she and Cheree scaled the company from a wedding stationery startup into a nationally recognized design firm by aligning team culture with clearly defined values. In this episode, she offers insights on leadership, operational strategy and the power of relationship-driven business growth. “Every day in a small business and [in a...

In this episode of Enterprise.ing, Angela Sandler, Co-Owner & Co-Editor of The Scout Guide St. Louis and Xplor, shares how strategic collaboration and experiential marketing have powered her entrepreneurial journey. From launching a tech platform for kids to amplifying brands through local partnerships and high-touch campaigns, Angela emphasizes the importance of relationship-building, adaptab...

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Lurey, President and CEO of Plus Delta Consulting, CHIEFEXECcoach & Family Legacy 1st, shares how he manages multiple organizations, navigates change and fosters long-term entrepreneurial and family success. Drawing from his educational and professional experiences, Dr. Lurey shares insights on leadership transitions, earning a Ph. D. and overcoming business setback...

In this week’s episode, host Alana Muller revisits a part of her conversation with past guest Shawn Tuma ( episode 71, “Navigating the Digital World and Modern Cybersecurity Threats” ) on words of wisdom from his mentor surrounding public speaking. Hear Shawn and Alana’s presentation tips that will help you genuinely connect with and ‘wow’ your audiences. “I was scared to death to speak...

In this special live episode of Enterprise.ing, Paralympian and motivational speaker Josh Sundquist shares how embracing the motto “One More Thing, One More Time” can drive both personal and professional breakthroughs. He explains how deliberately challenging oneself, harnessing humor in the face of adversity and knowing when to ask for help can transform obstacles into growth opportunities. Check...

In this episode, Anne Laguzza, President and CEO of The Works Consulting, shares how nurturing relationships with current and former clients helps her business remain almost fully referral-based. She discusses how offering help and maintaining strong connections lead to repeat business and new opportunities. “You never know who is going to know someone that will introduce you to the next person th...

Brad Oddo, founder and CEO of Basys, shares how he built a successful business by prioritizing culture, employee retention and team dynamics. Hear Brad’s insights on strategic hiring, flexibility and strong client relationships that have driven the company’s growth.   “If a company has the right culture and lives up to those ideals, success will come. The right culture is going to be surround...

In this week’s episode, host Alana Muller revisits her conversation with past guest Whitney Kenter  (episode 78, “Glowing Brighter: Rethinking Business Leadership”)  on navigating generational differences that are impacting the business world. Hear Whitney and Alana process challenges and opportunities surrounding intergenerational business collaboration, and get four strategies to help...

In this episode, Micheal Lawrence, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City, shares how he fosters impactful relationships through mentorship, innovative leadership and community engagement. Discover how Micheal’s entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to building life-changing connections have driven organizational growth and inspired a nationwide brand transformation. “I have an entrepreneuria...

In this episode, Whitney Kenter, founder and CEO of Glowe Connective, shares her journey of building an advisory firm focused on energy, authenticity and transformation for leaders and businesses. Learn how Glowe’s unique approach helps executives realign with their core values, embrace generational differences and bridge leadership transitions. “Helping our clients have a deeper knowledge of them...

This week we're going back to the Enterprise.ing archives and re-airing episode number 36, “John O'Leary on Celebrating ‘Ordinary Heroes’”. John's incredible story is being made into a movie and in anticipation of its release this fall, we wanted to share this special episode again.  “But you don't need to meet your heroes to be moved by them. And our whole work today, if I can try to condens...

Dr. Jenny Woo, Founder and CEO of Mind Brain Emotion, discusses the power of emotional intelligence in personal and professional relationships. Discover how understanding human emotions can enhance well-being, foster meaningful relationships and boost leadership effectiveness in a fast-paced and technology-driven world. “Regardless of what age, stage, professional role you are, we all want to feel...