BLTNT Podcast

In this episode of the BLTNT podcast, host Matt Loria sits down with Dana Schmitt, President of the United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL). They discuss Dana's career transition initially as an attorney ultimately to where she is today as the president of USPBL, everything in between, and moves yet to come. Throughout the discussion, Dana shares insights into her strategic vision for th...

In this episode of the BLTNT podcast, Matt Loria sits down with Fred Sievert, a man whose career trajectory spans roles from teacher to eventually the President of New York Life Insurance Company, before embarking on a post-retirement journey as an author and speaker. Fred shares stories from his diverse professional experiences and the significant role that spirituality has played throughout his...

On today’s episode, Matt Loria sits down with Joscelyn Davis, President and CEO of Jade Strategies. Joscelyn shares her journey through the realms of leadership development and strategic planning. Discover how Joscelyn's leadership at Jade Strategies fosters effective team building and strategic planning. Get an insider's look at her innovative leadership assessment tools. Whether you're seeking a...

Bruce Smith, Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS), and Tom Swartz, Chief Technology Officer at DMS, join Matt Loria for a conversation full of calculated risk, leveraging technology, and a passion for creating an amazing company culture! The three discuss Bruce's journey from buying out his partner to owning the company, and Tom's shift from engineering to CTO. They also...

In this episode of the BLTNT podcast, host Matt Loria sits down with Pete Thomas, a renowned author, speaker, coach, and former CEO, celebrated for his remarkable transformation on 'The Biggest Loser'. Pete shares the essence of true leadership and personal dedication, emphasizing the importance of vision, resilience, and taking initiative in both business and personal challenges. Join us as we di...

Pull up a chair for this episode of BLTNT, where Matt Loria catches up with Tony Michaels, CEO of The Parade Company and a long-standing friend. Listen to their conversation spanning the spectrum of business, the spirit of community, and the transformative power of dedication and vision. Tony shares his journey from his early days at Elias Brothers Big Boy to leading a pivotal turnaround at The Pa...

Join Matt Loria on the BLTNT podcast for a conversation with Anthony LaVerde, CEO of Emagine Entertainment, who has played a pivotal role in transforming adversities into opportunities. This episode dives deep into how Anthony led his company through the disruptive waves of COVID-19, emerging stronger by embracing strategic risks and innovative thinking. According to Crain’s Detroit “The biggest s...

On this “Half a sandwich” episode, Matt shares his opinions of the high points from our past guests and rolls out the red carpet for the interesting guests joining us soon. Watch or listen to his thoughts about Ingmar Kostanje and André van Hall as well as his tee up for conversations with Anthony LaVerde, CEO of Emagine Entertainment, Tony Michaels, CEO of the Parade Company, and Dr. Joel Kahn, w...

Tune into this episode for a conversation between Matt Loria and André van hall, this episode brings an engaging conversation of Business, Life, Technology, and Transformations (BLTnT). With Andre being the former CEO/GM of the Denver Athletic Club listen to them talk about leadership, culture, unreasonable hospitality and them debate, “the real DAC” …. the Denver Athletic Club vs Detroit Athletic...

Welcome to the BLTnT Podcast, where we explore the topics of Business, Life, Technology, and Transformations (BLTnT). In this inaugural episode, your host Matt Loria, introduces the vision and mission behind the podcast. Join us as we embark on a journey to uncover the insights, strategies, and stories that will inspire and empower you to navigate the dynamic landscape of modern life and business....

In this kick-off episode of our podcast, Ingmar Korstanje, President of Marlo Beauty Supply, joins Host Matt Loria to discuss Business, Life, Technology, and Transformations. Ingmar has spent nearly 30 years in all logistics and distribution, from freight brokerage to import export to wholesale and e-commerce distribution. Ingmar shares the “why” and “how” Marlo Beauty Supply transitioned from bri...