Eating Crow

Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco is the CEO of People Building, Inc., the powerhouse behind the “What Are You Made Of?” movement, and the author of ROCKET FUEL Convert Setbacks Become Unstoppable. He is a performance coach, author, dynamic public speaker, tech visionary and thought leader. There's so much more. Mike is a ball of energy...he exudes it. He has invested in learning and growing - himself, his c...

David Cooks is the kind of man you want your son to be around. Heck, he's the kind of person we should all be around. David is the last episode of Season One of the Eating Crow Podcast. We could not have picked a better way to end 2020. David's story is the stuff of movies. I'm thinking Denzel, maybe Jamie Foxx or the late, great Chadwick Boseman as the right guys to play David. In his book, "Gett...

Billy Samoa Saleebey IS good for humanity. He is also an energetic entrepreneur. Billy helped me start Eating Crow and I a consider him a dear friend, mentor and inspiration. Billy's background in movie and TV production created a springboard to a successful career at Tesla and then ANOTHER career in podcasting. We weave his background through present day and learn about the power of onboarding em...

Wes Claytor is back. He experienced loss in ways a man of his age can't imagine. His despair nearly wrecked him. Instead of spiraling out of control, Wes checked himself...big time. Wes' story is important for anyone dealing with loss and heartbreak. He maps out a plan for not only surviving, but thriving. It wasn't easy, it's still not easy. But it can be done. Perseverance. Discipline. Goal sett...

Kelly Parthen is a Pea Brain. Her company, Bean Sprouts asks each employee to name themselves after a fruit or veggie. Bean Jovi, The Podfather, etc. She even signs her emails, "peas out." It's not a gimmick, it's how they operate at their core. As a female founder and CEO she's experienced the challenges of raising money and growing a business. Especially a business she knew nothing about. By the...

Jake Sorofman is quite literally, literate. He has multiple degrees in English, Literature, Marketing and Political Science - just to name a few. What's intriguing is how Jake applies his learnings to his craft - as a marketer and customer advocate. Jake understands that marketing is as much of an art as it is a science, perfect for someone who is so naturally curious. We dive into applying sound...

Ravi Rajani is Not Speechless. Quite the opposite, he has a lot to say. However, unlike many people who have a lot to say, Ravi can support his rhetoric with experience. Our discussion was one of the most enjoyable and natural conversations because he has mastered the art of listening as well as speaking. So rare, so important for his craft. Ravi worked in banking and travel for large companies an...

Dr. Brian Harman has made a career out of helping leaders and organizations create environments that help both employees and the company grow. He is pretty serious about it, unless he's on an episode of Lead, Laugh, Love. Brian offers his views on everything from humor in the workplace, emotional culture and how to focus remote workers. Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs: Trust is basic b...

Asger Lindholdt helps entrepreneurs and engineers share their message from the stage. In other words, he gives geeks the confidence to drop kick a presentation into next week. Asger's story is relatable. He felt a calling, but fear kept him from pursuing his passion until he realized he needed a change. He shares some intimate stories of his childhood that helped define him and also influenced his...

April Mitchell is an Avenger, or maybe she's a member of the Justice League: inventor moms are kind of super heroes. Being an inventor is like groundhog day for an entrepreneur - you must create a new company - every day. The trick is to build on the previous day's mistakes to make it farther in the nightmare. Or maybe its more like Tom Cruise in Edge of Tomorrow? Why is this episode imp...

Jimmy Miller is a baller. Oh, and a magician, and a financial guru who speaks three languages. Jimmy gained notoriety as a very successful basketball player at the University of Virginia. He was the MVP of the Eastern Regional Final and played with Ralph Sampson and against Michael Jordan. The stuff of legend. When he speaks about basketball, his face lights up. He is currently the Radio Color Com...

Jason Van Camp is a bad ass. That makes some people uncomfortable. Mission accomplished. Jason founded Mission Six Zero, a Leadership Training Consultancy (and so much more) after a decorated military career. Jason is a Green Beret, THE Special Forces branch of US Special Operations (more on that in the podcast). Jason received three Bronze Stars, one with a V for Valor and is the author of Delibe...

Amy Robertson has eaten crow. She is also a very successful businesswoman. Amy has climbed the ladder and at times, stepped on a few heads, but she always gets the job done. That was "pre-wake-up-call" Amy. "Post-wake-up-call" Amy is a different person. Amy's crow is personal, yet she's willing to share it to help others - and that's what makes Amy amazing. When we prepped for this podcast she sha...

Alex B. Sheridan is an entrepreneur. He's also one of the most talented people I've ever met. What makes him special is his gutsy decision to turn his talent into a career and grind it out. Alex ran amok as a kid. I've seen it before...too much talent bottled up inside to care about school or to respect authority. He needed to express that talent and he did. Then the real world came knocking: "Hey...

Holly Hammer likes to win. She grew up with two brothers who played D1 Lacrosse and gave as many bruises in the backyard as she received. It's why she was such a successful litigator and now runs her own law firm. But there's more to the story. Much more. Holly left a promising career on the West Coast to be near family and that meant starting over in a place where the old-boys club ran the show....

Marques Ogden is a hard cover. Period. I titled this podcast for a reason...the more I get to know this fine man, the more I learn the depth of his knowledge and character. Yes, Marques went to Howard University - he's clearly educated. Yes, Marques played professional football - he's clearly driven and talented. However, his real depth surfaces after this... Most people will be attracted to Marqu...

Ed Roshitsh opens a window - as transparent a leader we've interviewed on Eating Crow. As CEO of Dude Solutions, he offered a masterclass in communications during COVID. Many CEOs followed his example in frequent and honest, but inspiring communications, both internally and externally. He shares why this is so important as a leader, helping us understand why his team was so loyal and inspired. Ed'...

We all know Waffle House is where dreams are born. Well, at least they have amazing syrup. Todd Wiebusch tells us how a series of All-Star Specials led to a partnership that has lasted to this day. Its a good thing he has a strong business partner because Todd brought his "Anti-Bio" to the podcast - a remarkable list of his top 10 eating crow moments (read, epic failures). His resume of lessons le...

As a successfully exited CEO, business leader, board member, author, speaker, pod-caster, husband, father, son, collegiate athlete and diversity and inclusion leader - Don has been there, done that. He's also a gracious mentor and community builder. Don shares his story, weaving in some of the most poignant and relevant lessons we've had on Eating Crow. What skills does Don look for when hiring? W...

Tucker Shade can swim...with sharks. Tucker leads Savills, a Global Commercial Real Estate firm's Raleigh, NC office. He's a former Division 1 Swimmer (and captain) who brings his competitive spirit to his role and is usually at the top of the food chain. We speak to Tucker about his career, the impacts of the work-from-home culture on office environments, recruiting athletes and developing talent...

Cris Cohen loves music, no he REALLY loves music. Cris is an accidental entrepreneur and he's far better at it than he knows (he's also pretty humble). Not many people can successfully turn a passion into a career. After dabbling in several different jobs, Cris took an internship at a radio station in LA and the rest is history, or at least part of history. Cris's crow is of a different variety -...

Gary Buete has a job to do. As the CEO of the largest youth soccer club in the country, with over 25,000 members, he had a lot to think about even before COVID. Our world changed, and so did youth sports...potentially forever. Gary talks openly about his team responded, how they watched other amateur and professional sports teams handle the pandemic and the impact of the decisions they made - as w...

Josh Peach is Au Sm. Crow was a staple for Josh when he was growing up. His story highlights the importance of having someone believe IN you, enough to take a chance ON you. Josh was always selling - the will to win was there but early in his life, focus wasn't. We'll hear how a key person in his high school years had faith and put their faith into action, changing Josh's life forever. Fast forwar...

Rich Font is the dude. Period. Want to know what it is like to start a business? How about starting a business when you have a family to support? Rich's story is powerful - he shares two Eating Crow moments that defined his life and he's not looking back. Rich is a military veteran (thanks for your service, Rich, it is an honor to have you on the program) and has some bad-ass tattoos (yes, I'm jea...

Gary Miller just raised the bar. If you are in a senior leadership role, young sales professional, entrepreneur or recruiter, you need to hear Gary's story. I had to take notes, the nuggets of wisdom were coming at me too quickly. How Gary landed his first sales job is a lesson perseverance and how to ask for the order. His growth and path to leadership and ultimately as a business owner is paved...