Eating Crow

Sero Kassabian has found his voice. When we recorded this episode he was still honing in on his audience. Not any more. He's calling out single fathers. He's one of them. He's calling them to be better. He's calling them to take a stand. He's calling them to question everything. He's also there to tell them it's OK to make mistakes. Sero is a complex dude. He's seen some things. He's experienced t...

Ryan Carfley is a doer. He's a former D1 Football player who showed up and did it every day. Opportunity keeps knocking for him. Sometimes it's part of the plan. Other times, opportunity shows up like a kick to the face. Ryan's story, as a young business owner (you'll love how that happened), is unusual. He started behind the eight ball. Now he's Willie Moscone (look him up), having built a multi-...

Jessica Williams tells it like it is. She's also a rising star on LinkedIn when it comes to talent development. Jessica shares her thoughts on building teams, handling tough issues and creating a culture that attracts top talent. She's helped build Refine Labs into a destination employer while building her own personal brand. Take notice. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eating-crow ....

I've never laughed so much in a podcast. Seriously, Kate Bradley Chernis is funny. She's also a brilliant CEO of a company changing the way we use Artificial Intelligence in marketing. Kate's passion for music (she was a SiriusXM DJ - and her husband is literally a rock star) gave her an appreciation for the written and spoken word. She then turned to marketing, using her verbal gymnastic skills t...

Dale Dupree a rock star. No seriously, he IS a rock star. He spent much of his late teens and early 20's in a heavy metal band - and learned a few things. Most importantly, he met his wife at a show, and realized he wanted more. While he was delighting leather-clad fans everywhere, he learned sales from his dad. Not just any "sales", but EPIC sales. Change your life sales, change other's lives sal...

Kevin Miller is one of the good guys. His journey from a successful career to drug and alcohol addiction - and back, isn't over. It will never be over. It's a daily thing. What makes Kevin special is his openness about addiction - and the fact that it doesn't define you. He started GR0, a digital marketing company, after meeting his business partner in AA. They are open about their addictions, rec...

Chris Hallsey is a Dad. It's not a title, it's who he is. This episode hit hard for me - it will for any parent. I saw a post Chris had done on LinkedIn and reached out to learn more. Glad I did. Chris's son, Tanner was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor - at age 13. At the time of the diagnosis, Chris asked him "What do you want to do?" Tanner's response: "Whatever it takes." That becam...

Guy and Jane Harvey are a super couple. Their story floored me and I consider it an honor to know them. Guy had a stroke in 2016 - how it happened is unique, he was a fit dude. What happened after is the stuff of legend. Jane, his girlfriend at the time, stepped in, and up. We all need a Jane in our lives. While Guy's stroke is a big part of their story. His recovery journey and their marriage are...

Sonnie Linebarger is intimidating... ...in a subtle "I eat nails for breakfast" sort of way. I've been following Sonnie for some time and when she agreed to be on the show I had an idea of where I wanted to take the episode...I was wrong. Sonnie is complex - wife, mother, seasoned and successful business executive. She's also a life-long learner. This really stayed with me during the episode - she...

Chris Grainger is on a mission. It's no ordinary mission. Chris is a fisher of men. Chris is also a husband, a father, an employee and a 2x podcast host. Chris has dealt with loss, the kind of loss most people can't relate to. Seriously, we just can't. Chris and his wife turned it into a mission - how to help other parents deal with loss and the grief it brings. Often this grief spirals into despa...

Tony Albrecht has seen things. Things most people will never witness. His path has been a winding journey through self-doubt, insecurity, destructiveness, self-centeredness and ultimately, a spiritual awakening. Tony is also one of the most intriguing people I've met (and considering this show's premise, that's saying something). He's raw. He's still paving HIS path. He's becoming an amazing husba...

Gav Gillibrand is my spirit animal...with bigger balls. I have been chasing him as a guest for a year. Some of you may know, I started a fitness company in 2009 to help people live healthier lives. At the time, LinkedIn was early, video wasn't a medium on the platform and Instagram was on the rise. I should have been active on both, screaming from the rooftops about how I felt about exercise and e...

Something completely out of Matt Blakely's control became a big break for his early stage company. Becoming a control freak almost ruined it. Fortunately, Matt woke up and realized he was holding his company back - just in time. He had to be better. He had to lead better. Ultimately, he had to let go. The first thing he did? He sat down with his team and shared his epiphany. Then he asked for thei...

I've been following Brooks Bell's career for years. Her name is on the building where her consulting firm has grown into one of the most respected and innovative groups in the country. I drive by the office frequently. I've always wondered... On this, the 38th episode of Eating Crow, we meet Brooks. I should have reached out years ago. Brooks is brilliant. She's built an amazing company. But her n...

On Episode 37 of Eating Crow we meet Carlos Hidalgo. Carlos, and his wife, Susanne, run Life Design, a boutique firm helping others who know there can be more, and want to make the necessary changes to begin living a life they love to live each and every day. Sounds easy, right? To realize there is a better way, you must recognize something is wrong. Carlos opens up about his life, his marriage, h...

Cory Carlson is winning at home. It wasn't always that way. Cory's story will resonate with many people struggling to advance a career and maintain a healthy family life. Cory lost his balance. He failed at home. He failed at work. The he woke up. He came clean. First to himself, then his family. What happened next is an amazing example of forgiveness and faith. Cory put in the work. He captured h...

Jared Greer reminds me of Captain America. Regardless of the chaos around him he always has his $h!t together. We should all pay attention. As working parents we all struggle with balancing work, family, faith, fitness, etc. There are self-help books, but who has time? There are gurus, but who believes the hype? Then there's Jared. 100% real, 100% living it every day. Jared doesn't pull any punche...

Doug Lawson is a baller. He's also the first deaf guest I've had on the podcast. Let that sink in. Doug's mission is to help people get noticed on social media, and to turn this new found fame into revenue. How he got here is incredible; he started as a Special Education Teacher, in three different cities. Now based out of Chicago, his flare for writing has developed into a full-blown digital agen...

Matt wells makes no apologies. His comments DO reflect the views of management. Matt also cares deeply about his family, as a dad and as husband. In fact, this passion launched a brand: Basic Dad Stuff, where Matt shares everyday stories and snippets about fatherhood. But that's not what makes Matt unique. It's his confidence to stand by his beliefs, his ability to own his mantra, with no apologie...

Megan Bowen shares her journey from Valley girl to NYC executive and the lessons learned along the way. Megan is one of the most thoughtful company and people builders I've met, wise beyond her years. She battled (and still does) those voices we all hear - about acceptance and meeting people's expectations. She tackled these voices head on by owning them, which means controlling them. She's on a m...

Listen. Really Listen. That's Jahmaal Marshall. He's a listener. Don't mistake this for a lack of action - it's just that Jahmaal has mastered the art of listening before speaking. It's a lost art. He doesn't listen, he listens intently - to understand. As for action, well, Jahmaal is pretty special there too. His full-time role is human rights (no, really). The vision for the International Justic...

I wanted to run through a wall for Matt when we finished the podcast. Why? Because he owns everything, the good and the bad. So refreshing to chat with another crow eater. He played hockey in college and his leadership style reflects his view that teams must flow together, on a singular mission but each with a role to play. Matt is extremely thoughtful when it comes to building a winning culture....

Jon Macaskill has a lot on his mind. He kept it buried far too long, until it nearly wrecked him. Now his mission is to help other veterans practice mindfulness as they transition from the military to civilian life. We "civies" could learn as well. How to overcome trauma or stress to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Jon is a true hero, the stuff of movies (not kidding, there are books a...

Barbie Parsons (OK, Barbie the Welder) created a movement. It didn't start that way. Barbie had a moment, one of those "I knew right then..." things when she decided welding was her thing. At first it was about pursuing her passion. Her movement? Trades are cool. Barbie has always marched to her own drum. She's brilliant, passionate, and more importantly, 100% true to herself. She stood the entire...

Jim Loehr is well respected and many would consider him wildly successful. Not Jim, he's still learning. Jim is also a hero of mine. No kidding, a stretch guest for sure. I've used his book, The Corporate Athlete , as a bible of sorts - rules to live by for employee wellness. It's an honor to have him on the program. Jim shares how, after 30+ years of research into human performance, his last book...