Disrupt & Innovate

Victoria Pelletier shares invaluable insights from her remarkable career journey. From her first leadership role at 14 to becoming a CEO at 41, she discusses the importance of following your passion and building diverse, inclusive teams. Tune in to hear Victoria's powerful story and lessons on resilience, work-life integration, and leaving a positive legacy.  💪 Key Takeaways: Hire for potential,...

Lisa sits down for an enlightening conversation with pricing expert Per Sjofors. Per shares insights from 15+ years helping clients disrupt traditional pricing models through data-driven experiments. Tune in to learn actionable strategies for driving unprecedented growth through small pricing tweaks. Key Takeaways: The importance of 1% changes to costs, sales, or pricing Developing a science-based...

Lisa Levy sits down for an enlightening conversation with podcasting powerhouse Tom Fox. Tom shares how he built the #1 podcast network in compliance from the ground up.    🤓 Key Takeaways:  Use podcasting as a natural extension of your other marketing efforts  Repurpose each episode into multiple forms of evergreen content Focus on engagement over downloads with a multi-platform approach Start s...

Join Lisa Levy as she interviews travel industry leader Lindsey Epperly. Lindsey shares her inspiring journey from solo agent to CEO, navigating challenges and acquiring success. Learn how she turned obstacles into opportunities and embraced her authentic self as a female founder.   Key Takeaways:  Lindsey's journey from accidental career start to founding and growing Jet Set World Travel 🛫 Innov...

Welcome to another insightful episode where we explore how to run a business with heart. Today I'm joined by renowned consultant Dr. Bruno Cignacco to discuss his book "The Art of Compassionate Business" and why prioritizing relationships is key to long-term success. Bruno shares lessons from decades of advising global companies on building cultures of trust and care.   Key Takeaways: The importan...

Get ready for an insightful conversation exploring the intersection of innovation, ethics and positive impact. Our guest today is Noah Healy, founder of COORDISC and mastermind behind CDM - groundbreaking technology promising to revolutionize commodity markets. Noah will share his journey learning computational mathematics and driving change through quality work. 🤓 Key Takeaways: The importance o...

📦 Welcome to another episode of Disrupt & Innovate! Today Lisa sits down with serial entrepreneur Mark Stern, founder and CEO of Custom Box Agency. With a background in strategy consulting and an MBA from Duke, Mark shares how he scratched the entrepreneurial itch to build CBA, an agency focused on optimizing customer journeys through physical and digital touchpoints.  Key Takeaways: Niche down t...

Lisa Levy sits down with visionary real estate developer Mike Kaeding to discuss his mission to revolutionize the residential construction industry. Through determination and out-of-the-box thinking, Mike is finding new ways to build high-quality housing faster and cheaper. Tune in to hear how Mike is disrupting traditional practices to increase affordability and accessibility.  Key Takeaways: Bri...

Today we explore how to drive innovation from within your organization. Our guest RJ Grimshaw shares how fostering an intrapreneur mindset unleashes creativity and empowers employees. Learn his strategies for building a culture where ideas flourish and people feel empowered to make an impact.  🔥Key Takeaways: Innovation is a process, not an event Intrapreneurs are the drivers of change within a c...

Katie Nelson, CEO of Sales UpRising joins Lisa Levy to share her journey from accidental entrepreneur to sales strategist. With over 25 years of experience, Katie emphasizes the importance of owning your sales identity and using data-driven decisions 📊. She challenges assumptions about potential clients and shares strategi  🔥Key Takeaways: Own your sales identity to attract clients and generate...

🔥Get ready for an inspiring conversation! Lisa Levy welcomes Nicky Billou, a true force in the entrepreneurial world. With over 600 podcast appearances, Nicky shares his motivational backstory and lessons learned on disruption, innovation, and using your expertise to make a difference. Don't miss these impactful takeaways!   Key Takeaways: Understand the philosophical underpinnings of business an...

Join host Lisa Levy as she sits down with education innovator Sanjay Giridharan. Sanjay is the founder of  SciReach, an educational nonprofit focused on bringing STEM education to underserved students globally. Through personalized mentorship and hands-on learning, SciReach is nurturing the next generation of problem solvers.   Key Takeaways: SciReach has reached over 10,000 students across Africa...

Lisa Levy reconnects with entrepreneurial powerhouse Lorde Astor West to discuss her inspiring journey building impactful technology solutions and automating processes to streamline the startup ecosystem.   Key Points: Astor's early experiences discovering her passion while working at a startup  Building solutions to connect people and simplify business processes Challenges raising capital as a fe...

In this episode, Lisa Levy interviews Julie Trombley about her journey from a 26-year career in real estate associations to starting her own sales automation business. Julie helps realtors overcome their fear of technology and streamline manual processes. Stories highlight the impact of automation, like recovering $64k of $80k in outstanding invoices through a failed payment notification system.  ...

Lisa Levy engages in a fun conversation with Julia LorenEstes about cash flow strategies and allocation. Julia shares her passion for helping business owners manage their finances and grow their businesses, inspired by her immigrant parents' experience pursuing the American Dream. Common financial myths and obstacles are discussed, along with the importance of accounting, taxes, and innovation in...

Lisa Levy interviews Erica Holthausen about her non-linear journey from law school to writing. Erica now helps others create meaningful content by developing their unique perspectives and focusing on quality over quantity. They discuss the importance of serving audiences, resisting distractions to maintain reputation, and using words to thoughtfully disrupt norms.   Key Takeaways: 1. Follow your c...

In this episode, Lisa Levy sits down with sports card entrepreneur Dappz to discuss his journey from childhood hobby to building Dappz Sports into a multi-million dollar livestreaming business. Dappz shares how he started by buying and selling cards as a side hustle, then grew his brand through consistent livestreaming and relationship building in the industry. They explore the recent resurgence o...

Lisa Levy sits down with Sue E. Goodin, CEO of Resilience One, to discuss healthcare innovation and prioritizing employee wellness. They explore holistic approaches to care and envisioning hospitals as community hubs for preventative health.   Key Takeaways: 🧠 Prioritizing mental and emotional wellness is crucial for healthcare workers and reducing burnout. 💪 Integrating wellness services like n...

In this enlightening episode of the Disrupt & Innovate Podcast, we take a unique journey into the world of olive oil and environmental sustainability with Stavros Poulitsis, the founder of Citrine Luxury. Stavros shares his remarkable story of upholding a family legacy that traces back generations. He started with a promise made amidst the olive trees of his great-grandparents' homestead in Greece...

Embark on a powerful episode of the Disrupt & Innovate Podcast with Howard Brown, a two-time stage four cancer survivor and health technology consultant. This inspiring conversation delves into entrepreneurship, sales, and the unwavering resilience that defines Howard's remarkable journey.   🌟 Episode Highlights: From Sales to Resilience: Howard's early exposure to sales through his father's 51-y...

Dive into the world of disruption and innovation with Donnie Boivin, the force behind Success Champions, on the latest episode of the Disrupt & Innovate Podcast.  🚀 Episode Highlights:  Empowering Entrepreneurs: Donnie Boivin's mission to empower entrepreneurs through the Success Champions networking platform. The Realities of Entrepreneurship: Donnie's journey, from financial struggles to a tran...

Embark on a journey into the world of artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship with Wes Lemos, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Sales Connector, on the Disrupt & Innovate Podcast. Gain unparalleled insights into harnessing AI for business growth, scaling strategies, and the power of technology in connecting people.  🚀 Episode Highlights:  Wes Lemos' entrepreneurial journey: From a tech...

Dive into the world of business strategy and sales growth with David Hall, an entrepreneurial powerhouse and business strategist. Join us on the latest episode of the Disrupt & Innovate Podcast as David shares invaluable insights and strategies to drive sales growth while simplifying business operations.  🚀 Episode Highlights:  Unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit: David's journey from selling a...

Embark on an insightful journey with Jordan Fourcher, the innovative CEO behind CryoX, as he shares his entrepreneurial story and the groundbreaking cooling technology that's reshaping industries.  🌬️ Episode Highlights:  Jordan's entrepreneurial journey and the inception of CryoX, a pioneer in innovative cooling technology. Unveiling wireless chargers actively cooling devices to address overheati...

Tap into the future of tipping with Jessica Dawson, the visionary mind behind the revolutionary tipping platform, FISK mobile tipping. Join us on this episode of Disrupt & Innovate as we delve into Jessica's journey, from disrupting traditional tipping to advocating for financial literacy and personal growth.  🎙️ Episode Highlights:  Unveiling FISC mobile tipping, Jessica Dawson's groundbreaking p...