ICTPODCAST

"If you know the odds then maybe you'll never start."  -- David Sasson David came to this country because he knew the opportunity was better.  Whatever he wanted to do he knew he had a better opportunity in the United States. We learn our greatest lessons about opportunity from first generation Americans.  We also see how successful you can become when you do not waste it.  

"I can find out what their pain points are and go find the right solution." -Ryan Selenke Accessibility to fast, accurate and safe payments has opened up opportunities for entrepreneuurs all over the worlrd. When you have the ability to exchange freely on the opend market, your business can scale and rapidly increase it's customers. Ryan Selenke founded Reliant Merchant Services because he underst...

"I am interested in what facts informed your viewpoint." -- Commander Lippold October 12, 2000 the terrorist bombing of the USS Cole while refueling at port in  marked an impotant line in the way the Unites States deals with terrorists.  All terrorism is state sponsored. Therefor, we have to respond differently to protect the United States of America. Commander Kirk Lippold was in charge that day....

"Tanganyika-- It means the origin of Life." -Matt Fouts [working with animals]..."it makes you rmember that life's problems are small." -Lynnlee Schmidt Being an Entrepreneur is full of challenges. Being a successful Entrepreneur and succesfully transitioning a business and the next Generation grows it exponentially is elite territory. Matt Fouts has done that with Tanganyika Wildlife Park, advanc...

"When we are struggling, that's where discipline comes in for support." -- Carl Bowden Leadership is profoundly misunderstood.  We are each leading in some capacity every day.  Do you recognize it and are you taking it seriously? Carl Bowden tells us that "Leadership is not about us, it is about others." If we hold ourselves accountable we will serve others and lead in life daily.  Carl's calling...

"We bring a national network of Leaders to support Technology ecosystems." -- Julie Huls, Founder Waymaker Group Hailing from the rural heartlands of Illinois, a farm girl like Julie Huls appreciates the importance of natural systems. While technology has the potential to supplant human efforts, a profound understanding of people is crucial to ensure its effective implementation. Julie's prior exp...

"You operate best when you are operating in your best role." -Stephanie Wise Primaries are so important.  It is the best time to share your voice and support for the change you wish to see in Government. Stephabie Wise is running for Sedgwick County Commission. WiseforSedgwickCounty.com She is a Business Woman. She is a mother.  She is a Leader in her Church and in her community.  She has the cour...

"In order to have Freedom-- Personal Freedom-- you need Financial Freedom."                              -Michael Raanan, President Landmark Tax Group Finding out what you are doing wrong is often the best way to get your life moving in the right direction.  IRS Agent turned Entrepreneur, Michael Raanan, was intentional about his professional develoment as a young man. He knew he wanted to be an E...

"We are running for something bigger than ourselves." -Clay Shively "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence, talent will not…" It's also important to be coachable. Clay Shively discovered running as a freshman in high school. Most elite athletes begin working on their sport early in their life. That is why they excel-- they have thousands of hours of training. Clay Shively had a hi...

"We finally unlocked the potential of the Wichita music ecosystem. People in our community felt support and when they feel supported they grow." - Jessie Hartke "I've never seen a ball of Energy like that. I just want to thank Wichita" - Chase Koch "Social Change, you can say it or you can see it in action." - Adam Hartke The Elsewhere Music Fest exploded in Wichita, Kansas in late June, seemingly...

"If an adversary gains this type of information, what are they going to do with it?" -Clint Stevens With over 23 years of dedicated service in military intelligence, Clint offers a wealth of expertise in cybersecurity gained through extensive experience and practical on-the-job training. Emphasizing the power of experiential learning, Clint believes that we learn most effectively by actively engag...

"I try to have Fun with every. single thing I do." -D'Aydrian Harding D'Aydrian Harding does have fun in everything he does and it's on full display in his videos on YouTube. With over 3 million subscribers on the YouTube platform, 10 million subscribers on TikTok and millions more across othe Social Media platforms, he has captured the attention of America. His message, Stay Sober. His merch is i...

"We believe in the power of music to unify people." -- Chase Koch Elsewhere Music Festival & Conference is here in Wichita, USA. Entrepreneurs, Artists, the business community and non-profits have collaborated for Social Change through action.   Removing barriers for Artists so they can reach their full potential-- this is a festival celebrating the unification of people so we can all work to reac...

"In this community... you really are one phone call away from an opportunity." -Wayne Bell, District Director SBA Entrepreneurs need to know and understand the resources they have available to them so they can continue to deliver greater value for their customers.  The SBA has an enormous amount of resources.  When an Institution has so much to offer constituents, it can be overwheling.  This is w...

"I have had to get so comfortable with being uncomfortable... keep risking, because its worth it." -- Samantha Lucciarini When you find what you love, what you are good at and it brings you success, it doesn't mean that you will not face a tough road.  This is the journey of the Entrepreneur.   Knocked down? Get up. Samamtha found her love when she found Real Producers, a real estate magazine that...

"When you Play, Play for something." - Corey Novascone Congratulations to Coach Novascone and his boys of Kapaun Mt. Carmel on a 2024 Team State Championship and to Asher Whitaker, 2024 Individual Champion. Golf is a remarkable game.  So many of us play it, or try to, and very few are excellent at it.  No one beats it.  It is a game of honor, respect and individual accountability.  These are princ...

"You gotta take the chance. You cannot sit and aggressively wait for the phone to ring."               -Michael Gregory Mike Gregory will improve your Business.  He is a self-proclaimed "data driven" guy. And the real strength in that is his application of the data.  He has helped resolve conflict negotiations within large scale Corporations, Start-ups, Family Businesses and the Department of the...

"Mentoring needs to be Revolutionized. The Talents of our Children are going to waste."  -Sean Gates/ Founder The reason we get up every day and [should] work towards a "worthy ideal" is the collisions that can take place with other Human Beings.  I am so grateful I collided with Sean Gates.  His work daily is towards a "progressive realization of a worthy ideal." That ideal?-- alerting society th...

Being present with people, "I think it's the way that humans are designed to work together."  -- Phil Mershon Phil is back on the ictpodcast.com because Experience is a BIG subject.   Every day is full of experiences.  How are we setting ourselves apart and creating and undeniable experience?

"We pride ourselves on Customer Service; mindful, strategic and efficient with your time."     -Ashley Moore Ashley gives of herself every day.  It benefits all who know her, work with her.. and even those who don't.  Entrepreneurs must adapt.  And as Ashley says, "my purpose hasn't changed. My job desription has." The admiration I have for her Leadership is becuase of her willingness to share the...

"I've learned a lot more from my mistakes than I have from my triumphs." -- John Culver I have yet to meet a successful Entrepreneur who does not stress Hard Work and the necessity of good People to help you achieve your goals. John Culver is no acceptation.  His professional life and professional success comes from a foundation of Hard Work.  Success seems to proliferate when a few more ingredien...

"I am a Localist. In Sedgwick County we need to sew seeds Relationally. Great leaders cast Vision." --Ryan Baty Commissioner Ryan Baty is leading through the relationships he is creating.  We have a lot of issues to solve in Sedgwick County and in the Greater Wichita area.  We can solve those problems through communication and collaboration.  Ryan Baty ran on message to make Sedgwick County a safe...

Curt Gridley loved being with his family.  Curt loved solving problems and helping others solve theirs.  And he solved a lot of difficult problems.  His methodical approach gave people an insight into his thought process.  This allowed others to learn and to be inspired.   Curt you continue to inspire us all.  You are missed.  Your legacy lives on through the problems you helped us solve.  Rest in...

For over 50 years Rainbows United has supported kids with developmental delays.  Families needing support at home or on a Rainbows campus are served by an incredible highly trained staff. South Central Kansas is a better place because of the work Rainbows does for the people of our community.   Michelle Eastman has dedicated nearly 20 years to the advancement of Rainbows United so more services ca...

"The death of live television has been Falsely predicted for decades..." -Mike Rajewski, General Manager KAKE It's been a joy to get to know Mike and see the contribution he has made to Kansas.  KAKEland is an important broadcast network in Kansas and the Headquarters received a facelift and significant upgrades to its technology so they can continue to deliver news and entertainment across the st...