Tom Loarie and Dan Hesse

Branding – The Mentors Radio

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Where Remarkable CEOs Challenge Your Thinking about Life and Work

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Tom Loarie and Dan Hesse

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Business

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thementorsradio.com

Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

484. Why do 80% of Tech Startups Fail? It is Not because the Technology Doesn’t Work! Global Tech Marketing Leader Lifang He shares insider branding realities 04.07.2026

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Lifang He, a global tech brand strategist and marketing leader who is known for her more than 20 years experience launching record-breaking, popular tech innovations that include Apple’s … Continue reading →

482. How Roger Goodell Expanded the NFL’s Presence in American Life from Fall Sundays to Every Day 20.06.2026

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who, in two decades as Commissioner, has built the NFL into a sports, media and cultural leader—growing the NFL to be not only America’s, but … Continue reading →

477. Horst Schultz, Founder of the Ritz-Carlton, talks about his journey and the Culture of Excellence, with Host Tom Loarie 16.05.2026

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Horst Schulze, the legendary founder of the Ritz-Carlton hotel group, and author of Excellence Wins, as he shares his humble and amazing story of how – and why … Continue reading →

472. What Sports Reveals about Presidents and Leaders, with Guest Mentor Chris Cillizza 11.04.2026

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Chris Cillizza, an American political analyst, journalist, and digital media creator. He is best known for his sharp, accessible breakdowns of U.S. politics. He now runs a popular YouTube channel … Continue reading →

461. Turning an Industry’s Business Model Upside Down with Andy Beckstoffer 24.01.2026

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks withAndy Beckstoffer, named “the most powerful grapegrower by Wall Street Journal and the Wine Spectator. Few people have played a more pivotal, pioneering role in Napa Valley’s evolution into … Continue reading →

455. Behind the Lens: Renown Portrait Photographer Michael Collopy shares what distinguishes the truly great from the merely famous 13.12.2025

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Michael Collopy, one of the preeminent portrait photographers of our time — a man whose camera has revealed the inner soul of saints, world leaders, Nobel Peace laureates, … Continue reading →

448. The Dean of PR Executives—Robert L. Dilenschneider—Explains the Importance of Respect 25.10.2025

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with Robert L. Dilenschneider, who has been called “the Dean of American Public Relations Executives,” to discuss his just-released book, his nineteenth, Respect: How to Change the World One Interaction at … Continue reading →

433. How China Captured Apple, with Patrick McGee and Host Dan Hesse 12.07.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Patrick McGee, author of the best-selling book Apple in China, who tells a riveting story about how Apple almost single-handedly built the advanced electronics industry in China only … Continue reading →

426. General Stanley McChrystal explains why WHO we become means more than WHAT we become, with Host Dan Hesse 24.05.2025

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, host Dan Hesse talks with General Stanley McChrystal, U.S. Army General (Ret.), Commander of U.S. and International Forces in Afghanistan, Leader of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), co-founder and CEO of McChrystal … Continue reading →

425. Ram Charan on How to Lead in Chaos, Think Critically, and Outsmart China’s Economic War, with Host Tom Loarie 17.05.2025

In this compelling episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with global strategist Ram Charan who returns with a powerful message for leaders at every level. From AI integration to talent shortages, from critical thinking to cash flow, … Continue reading →

424. From Lawyer to Internationally Acclaimed Wine Critic, Robert Parker talks about changing careers to pursue his passion 10.05.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Robert Parker, a man widely considered the most powerful critic of any genre in history, about changing careers to pursue a passion. Pulitzer-prize winning media critic David Shaw, … Continue reading →

421. Keep Holding On: Host Tom Loarie talks with American Electric Blues Saxophonist Terry Hanck  19.04.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Terry Hanck, a multi-award-winning blues and soul saxophonist, singer and songwriter whose journey is as raw and real as the music he plays. Terry didn’t follow a straight … Continue reading →

416. David P. Wallace on How to Sell Yourself, Sell Your Ideas, Sell Anything—Secrets from the Pros, with Host Tom Loarie 15.03.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with David P. Wallace, sales expert and author, to uncover what the best sales professionals know—and how you can apply those same principles to your own life, no matter … Continue reading →

415. Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis talks Mentoring, Giving a “Hand Up” and Fulfilling a Promise to Mom  08.03.2025

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Jerome Bettis (also known as “The Bus”), who is a Hall of Fame running back and Walter Peyton NFL Man of the Year. Jerome describes how he “broke … Continue reading →

405. Doug and Chase Averill share Cowboy Wisdom on Business, Family and Life from Montana’s Iconic Flathead Lake Lodge 28.12.2024

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Doug and Chase Averill of Flathead Lake Lodge, one of the top 2% hospitality businesses in America and a “Best of the Best Dude Ranch.” Discover their unique … Continue reading →

375. Daniel Hawkins, founder and founding CEO of Shockwave Medical, talks about selling to J&J for an historic $13B and about Doing Well by Doing Good 01.06.2024

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Daniel Hawkins, inventor of intravascular lithotripsy and visionary founder of Shockwave Medical Inc. As the company’s founding CEO for nearly 11 years, Daniel led Shockwave through a remarkable … Continue reading →

374. Learn from David Foster, famed composer, musician, 16-times-Grammy Award-winner and a Mentor to the Stars 29.05.2024

In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Dan Hesse talks with David Foster, one of the most illustrious composers of our time. With 16 Grammy Awards, including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe and … Continue reading →

371. Horst Schulze, Legendary Founder of the Ritz Carlton, on Building a Brand, a Business, a Culture 04.05.2024

In this encore episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Horst Schulze, the legendary founder of the Ritz Carlton hotel group. You’ll learn Horst’s journey first-hand—from busboy to founder, how it all began with a dream at … Continue reading →

370. You Gotta Have Balls: A Conversation with Ground-breaking Sports Entrepreneur Brandon Steiner 27.04.2024

In today’s episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Brandon Steiner, a successful entrepreneur who pioneered the sports collectible industry. He’s a kid from Brooklyn who started from scratch and ended up buying Yankee Stadium (yes, you … Continue reading →

369. “Having it All”—Success in Career and Parenting with Ogilvy Chairman Emeritus Shelly Lazarus 23.04.2024

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Shelly Lazarus, an American Advertising Federation Hall of Fame member and Chairman Emeritus of Ogilvy. You’ll learn how this mother of three bypassed the typing pool to become … Continue reading →

368. Legacy Interview with Harold Burson, the Godfather of Modern PR 13.04.2024

In today’s legacy episode, THE MENTORS RADIO Host Tom Loarie talks with the late Harold Burson, a master communicator, highly ethical leader, and widely acclaimed as the godfather of modern public relations! At the time if this interview, Harold was … Continue reading →

363. Kansas City Chiefs’ President Mark Donovan describes the Quest to Become the “World’s Team” and the “Taylor Swift Effect” 09.03.2024

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Mark Donovan, President of the back-to-back World Champion Kansas City Chiefs, and responsible for all aspects of the club’s business operations. Donovan also serves as the President of … Continue reading →

350. Manfred Krankl: An Immigrant’s Self-Taught Journey to the American Dream on The Mentors Radio 09.12.2023

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Dan Hesse talks with Manfred Krankl, the successful builder of multiple businesses including the restaurant Campanile and the bakery La Brea, but he is best known as a winemaking icon. Manfred is … Continue reading →

336. Unlock Career Excellence with “The Mentor’s Mentor,” Scott Jeffrey Miller 02.09.2023

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with the Mentor’s Mentor, Scott Jeffrey Miller. Together they delve into the secrets of effective leadership and mentorship to provide you with powerful tools and a roadmap for how … Continue reading →

319. Madelyn Mackie talks Jobs and Career Savvy: Get Unstuck, Take Action and Get Hired! 06.05.2023

In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with remarkable career advisor Madelyn Mackie about her own career journey of discovery and the power of doing what you love, even in a challenging job market. Madelyn continues to … Continue reading →

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