Clark Connection Podcast

00:00 – Part 2: When Leadership Gets Uncomfortable 01:20 – Learning From Failure in Business 06:35 – Why Your Standards Matter 08:10 – What Does Leadership Really Look Like? 10:00 – Developing People, Not Just Employees 13:30 – Learning From Competitors & Constructive Criticism 15:00 – Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable 18:25 – Advice for New Leaders & Entrepreneurs 22:00 – Scaling Withou...

00:00 – Theme Song 00:38 – Open 05:07 – From Former Player to Business Owner 09:15 – What Defines You After a Mistake 12:35 – How Leaders Build Trust With Their Team 18:45 – Critical Thinking in the Age of AI 24:25 – Why Roofing? Matthew’s Unexpected Career Path 30:40 – Taking the Leap Into Entrepreneurship 33:30 – Building a Business on Faith and Integrity What does it take to go from athlete to...

Knowing the numbers is one thing. Knowing what to do with them is another. In Part 2 of my conversation with Jordan Duhe, owner of Excellent Analytics, we move beyond business analytics and get into leadership, accountability, and decision-making. Jordan shares what he has learned through entrepreneurship, engineering, and years of leadership experience inside BNI. We also talk about making diffic...

What if the biggest opportunity in your business isn’t getting more customers — but making better decisions with what you already have? In Part 1 of my conversation with Jordan Duhe, owner of Excellent Analytics, we break down how business owners can use the numbers already inside their business to make smarter decisions. Jordan explains how things like pricing, conversion rates, and customer life...

What does it really take to be a great judge? And can someone truly set aside personal beliefs to deliver impartial justice? In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron Clark sits down with Michele Moore Echols, candidate for District Judge, Division E, in Louisiana's 22nd Judicial District, serving St. Tammany and Washington Parishes. With 27 years of legal experience, an extensive...

What's REALLY wrong with East Baton Rouge Parish public schools? And what will it take to fix it? In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, host Aaron Clark sits down with Nicole Fitzgerald, candidate for East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, District 6, for an honest conversation about the challenges facing public education and what she believes needs to change. As a former EBR educato...

Michael Mebruer for Congress: Healthcare Reform, National Debt & Leadership | Louisiana District 6 What does it take to go from identifying problems in America to actually running for Congress to solve them? In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron Clark sits down with Michael Mebruer, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Louisiana's 6th Congressional District,...

What happens when success stops being something you enjoy and starts becoming something you need? In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron Clark sits down with singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and former Nashville Star contestant David St. Romain for a conversation about the dangerous side of success, leadership, resilience, trauma, faith, and finding purpose beyon...

Business has changed. The way we market, sell, lead, and reach customers continues to evolve, and what worked five or ten years ago may not be enough to keep you competitive today. In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron Clark sits down with Chris Blades, Director of Sales at Guaranty Media and Gatorworks, to talk about what it takes to keep up. Chris shares lessons from more than 2...

What happens when you’re always the smartest person in the room? In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron sits down with Julia LaRose, owner of Pink’s Window Cleaning and Services in East Baton Rouge, for a conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, service, and why real growth requires people who are willing to challenge you. Julia shares her journey from civil engineering and...

Artificial intelligence is changing business faster than ever, but most small business owners still aren't sure where to start. In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron Clark sits down with Chris King, founder and CEO of Next Level Solutions, to discuss how AI is transforming the way businesses operate and why leaders who ignore it risk falling behind. Chris explains why AI isn&#...

00:00 Celebrating Episode 100: A Milestone Reflection 07:51 The Journey Begins: Inspiration Behind the Podcast 20:08 Lessons Learned: Insights from 100 Episodes 32:41 Guest Updates: Where Are They Now? 39:20 Success Stories of Former Guests 45:50 Health and Wellness Journeys 51:47 Reflections on Podcast Growth 58:53 Vision for the Future 01:04:01 Overcoming Challenges and Staying Motivated 100 epi...

Success in business isn't just about working harder. It's about thinking differently. In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron Clark sits down with entrepreneur and business coach Matthew Sayles for a powerful conversation about the mindset shifts that separate struggling entrepreneurs from successful ones. From building a business around your identity to eliminating distract...

What if four simple steps could completely change the way you handle failure, lead others, and pursue success? In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron Clark sits down with Dominique Edmond, founder of Empower Publishing Worldwide, leadership expert, and author of *How to Set Yourself on Fire*. Dominique shares the incredible journey that took him from hating books to building a publ...

00:00 The Cost of Success: Finding Joy 01:39 Theme Song 02:16 Welcome & Intro 02:49 Building with God: The Kingdom Impact 06:10 The Journey of a Joy Coach 09:06 The Power of Mindset and Attitude 11:47 Preserving Joy in Leadership 15:05 Miraculous Healing and Transformation 18:08 Choosing Joy: A Daily Practice 20:54 The Role of Joy in Leadership 23:50 Finding Alignment and Purpose 27:13 The Imp...

00:00 Creating Moments of Impact 01:08 Theme Song 01:46 Intro and Welcome 07:21 The Essence of Rich Brands 16:16 Finding Purpose Through Clarity 20:04 Defining Impact in Branding 31:46 The Journey to Rich Brands 34:53 The Journey to Clarity and Purpose 41:29 The Power of Asking for Help 44:25 Creating Harmony in Branding 49:17 Overcoming Barriers to Clarity 52:11 The Role of AI in Branding 01:04:1...

00:00 Creating Moments of Impact 01:08 Theme Song 01:46 Intro and Welcome 07:21 The Essence of Rich Brands 16:16 Finding Purpose Through Clarity 20:04 Defining Impact in Branding 31:46 The Journey to Rich Brands 34:53 The Journey to Clarity and Purpose 41:29 The Power of Asking for Help 44:25 Creating Harmony in Branding 49:17 Overcoming Barriers to Clarity 52:11 The Role of AI in Branding 01:04:1...

00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Coaching 00:54 Theme Song 01:31 Welcome 07:01 Overcoming Challenges in the First Season 13:12 Transitioning from Assistant to Head Coach 20:03 Dealing with Mistakes and Criticism 23:23 Behind the Scenes of Coaching 27:38 Lessons Learned and Assumptions Challenged 30:59 Building Relationships Beyond Baseball 33:23 The Importance of Culture in Coaching 39:30 Hand...

In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron Clark sits down with Matt Couvillion, founder of Tri21 Roofing, to discuss how a personal family journey became the foundation of a purpose-driven business making a real impact in the community. After his daughter was diagnosed with Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), Matt and his family experienced firsthand the power of support, advocacy, and commun...

Father's Day is the perfect time to reflect on the lessons that shape who we become. In this special episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron Clark sits down with his father, David W. Clark, for an honest conversation about fatherhood, leadership, family, business, faith, and legacy. David shares stories from raising a family, helping grow Delta College, building relationships through bu...

What if some of the most powerful leadership lessons you've ever heard didn't come from a business book, leadership seminar, or motivational speaker—but from a movie? In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron and Caitlin break down their Top 5 Movie Quotes and uncover the surprising leadership, mindset, and personal growth lessons hidden behind some of the most iconic lines in...

What happens when the power goes out and stays out? In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron Clark sits down with BJ Folse, founder and owner of Steadfast Electric, to discuss what every homeowner should know about standby generators, hurricane preparedness, and protecting your home before the next storm arrives. BJ breaks down the generator installation process, the differences betw...

In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron Clark sits down with Yoel Ben Yisrael—author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and founder of Set Apart Kingdom Prep—to discuss his remarkable journey from being raised as a Jehovah's Witness to becoming a Kingdom-focused entrepreneur dedicated to helping people understand the Bible through its original Hebrew context. We explore the difference be...

What if financial freedom has less to do with how much money you make… and more to do with how early you start making intentional decisions? In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron sits down with Jessalyn Roussin to break down the biggest misconceptions surrounding financial planning, wealth management, retirement preparation, and financial literacy. Too many people believe they nee...

Search is changing faster than most businesses realize… and SEO alone isn’t enough anymore. In this episode of The Clark Connection Podcast, Aaron Clark sits down with Dustin Myhaver of [TrueScaler](https://truescaler.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com) to break down the rise of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), the future of AI-driven search, and what entrepreneurs, marketers, and leaders need to und...