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In today’s episode, Mike talks with Dan Gilmore, an experienced labor and employment attorney. Dan helps his clients understand the changing legal landscape around unions and organizing. He’s the founder of Squire Strategies, where he advises employers on staying union-free through better communication and engagement with employees. Dan shares insights from his 30+ year career representing managem...

In today’s episode, Mike talks with former UPS VP Craig Arnold about disaster response logistics. Craig shares how UPS built partnerships with nonprofits to distribute aid globally, and why embracing failure, egoless collaboration, and humility enabled success. Lessons like involving wider teams beyond leadership apply directly to business partnerships, leadership, and teamwork. Craig Arnold’s Bio...

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Dr. Brett Jacobsen. As CEO of Mount Vernon School and Ventures, Brett helps organizations learn how to innovate. He believes learning can provide a competitive advantage over culture and strategy. Brett provides tactics like isolating ideas to small teams, creating parallel tracks, and constantly asking “help me see what you see” to spur momentum. Tune in to pic...

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Ted Konechne, President of the East Region for AIS. AIS offers inspection and engineering services for home builders, helping them speed up construction without compromising quality. Ted shares how he focuses on connecting personally with employees during mergers, being curious about regional differences, and celebrating small wins daily to drive accountability...

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Ted Konechne, President of the East Region for AIS. AIS offers inspection and engineering services for home builders, helping them speed up construction without compromising quality. Ted shares how he focuses on connecting personally with employees during mergers, being curious about regional differences, and celebrating small wins daily to drive accountability...

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Monte McDowell, the owner of ARCpoint Labs of Atlanta, a lab testing and services company. Monte helps his clients with workplace drug testing, DNA-based tests, and clinical lab services. He leverages nearly 30 years of HR experience to provide consultation around health, drug screening, and safety. Mike and Monte discuss the transition from corporate HR executi...

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Steve Fisher, a founding partner of Strategy Partners Group. Steve helps his clients get “unstuck” from short-term tactical thinking and make the transition to long-term strategic planning and growth. He discusses the importance of having a written, structured growth plan with metrics, and how to delegate parts of the plan effectively while still holding people...

In this enlightening episode, Mike sits down with marketing guru Michael Wolfe, the brains behind Bottom Line Analytics. With a knack for turning data into captivating stories, Michael reveals how he helps clients revolutionize their marketing strategies for a better ROI. Get ready to unravel the mystery behind effective marketing and discover how a single sandwich sparked a sales explosion for a...

In this captivating episode, Mike dives into an insightful conversation with Eric McCarthey, a seasoned boardroom virtuoso. Eric brings his wealth of experience as a strategic leader, offering invaluable insights into the dynamics of successful boards and transformational leadership. With a remarkable career spanning leadership roles and board positions, Eric sheds light on the inner workings of b...

In today’s episode, Mike O’Neill dives into the world of podcasting with Jason Croft, a seasoned podcasting expert and founder of Media Leads. Jason shares valuable insights on authenticity, repurposing content, and how to overcome challenges in the podcasting journey. Don’t miss out on this engaging conversation! Jason Croft’s Bio In his 30+ years in media, Jason Croft has worked around the globe...

In today’s episode, Mike O’Neill engages in a captivating conversation with Terri Lonowski, a renowned expert in soulful listening and communication. Terri shares her insights on the power of active listening combined with empathy, highlighting the transformative potential it holds for personal and professional growth. Discover the five elements of soulful listening, the importance of self-care an...

In today’s episode, Mike chats with Kevin Juza, an expert in sales and leadership. Kevin shares valuable insights on how curiosity and serving others are the keys to sales success. He emphasizes the importance of setting ambitious goals, being tenacious, and empowering your team. Tune in to gain practical strategies and a fresh perspective on sales leadership. Kevin Juza’s Bio My name is Kevin Juz...

In today’s episode, Mike O’Neill sits down with Tim Kenny, founder of Kenny and Kenny, a family CPA firm. Tim shares valuable insights on building businesses that last and the importance of prioritizing long-term success. Tim’s expertise lies in working with owners and management to create thriving businesses that work for them. He emphasizes the significance of embracing a long-term mindset and p...

In today’s episode, Mike O’Neill dives into the concept of high achieving servant leadership with Kurt Uhlir, an experienced business leader who has built and run successful companies. They explore the key elements of this leadership approach and its impact on business growth. Join Mike and Kurt as they discuss the value of deepening relationships with customers, understanding their needs beyond y...

In today’s episode, Mike O’Neill sits down with Matt Guse, the owner of MRS Machining, to delve into his journey as a leader and the valuable lessons he has learned along the way. Matt has transformed the company into a thriving manufacturing business. Through open communication and improved shift handoffs, he has successfully enhanced productivity and quality within the organization. Matt also em...

In today’s episode, Mike dives into the world of risk management with Steven Lustig, an expert consultant in the field. Steven shares invaluable insights and strategies to help businesses effectively navigate and mitigate risks in an ever-changing landscape. Tune in to gain practical tips on exploiting risks, assessing their impact, and diversifying your supply chain for greater resilience. Steven...

In today’s episode, Mike O’Neill sits down with Sarah Leslie, an incredible upgrade coach who has helped countless individuals transform their lives. Sarah shares her personal journey of breaking free from the conventional path and finding true happiness and fulfillment. They delve into the power of clarity, vulnerability, and redefining your standards of living. Sarah emphasizes the importance of...

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Jeremy Pope. Jeremy assists clients in overhauling their sales strategies, focusing on the balance between networking and prospecting. He’s the co-founder of The Closing Engine, where he works with clients to uncover and transform the limiting beliefs that keep them stuck in ineffective sales patterns. His unique approach has helped many businesses bloom through...

In today’s episode, Mike dives into a fascinating conversation with Kristina Proctor, an entrepreneur and coach specializing in supporting individuals with ADHD and neurodivergent traits. You won’t want to miss Kristina’s personal journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship and the valuable insights she shares along the way. Listen to the episode to uncover the secrets of a successful tra...

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Rick Reynolds & Alex Brown. Rick is the co-founder and CEO, and Alex is the Vice President of Sales. A little bit more about Rick. Over his career, he’s built two successful companies to evaluate and deliver actionable insights into business to business sales performance. That is, why are sales one and lost and account health. Why are accounts strong, vulner...

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Judy Kane. Judy helps her clients get rid of the head trash that’s limiting them and causing them stress. She’s the founder of Aligned Consciousness, and in that role, she helps people identify and transform the subconscious beliefs to keep them repeating ineffective and stressful patterns. Her clients experience changes that allow them to achieve their goals wi...

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Lisa Dahl. Lisa is a certified Health and Wellness Coach specializing in Intuitive Eating, Mindful Eating, and Body Image. Her hallmark emphasis on mindfulness and self-compassion helps women find a successful pathway to whole-body wellness. Lisa Dahl’s Bio Lisa Dahl is a certified Health and Wellness Coach specializing in Intuitive Eating, Mindful Eating, and B...

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Amit Parmar. Amit is the co-founder and CEO of Cliquify. Cliquify is an employer branding platform for recruiters and hiring managers to showcase their company and to create media buzz across social media. Amit Parmar’s Bio Co-Founder & CEO, Cliquify Amit brings over 16 years of domain expertise in HR with Fortune 100 companies. He started his career with IB...

In today’s episode, Mike talks with John Mendez. John is an entrepreneur, he’s a realtor, investor, and podcast host. His Walk to Wealth podcast has published over 70 plus episodes and it’s already been downloaded thousands of times. His goal is to enlighten and empower young adults to build a wealthy, abundant life. His show is for the youth who don’t wanna take that traditional route of finishin...

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Sara Phillips. Sara is a small business coach and founder of Superior Performance Coaching. She’s a professionally trained educator, so she’s able to take on her coaching challenges and breaking them down into small bites and deliver training that empowers her clients to sell and operate their businesses confidently and comfortably so that you can create a consi...