Kansas City Business Cast

This interview is awesome! Literally.  We talked about business coaching, athlete privilege, vegan diet, first world problems, addiction, identity crises, bullying, motivation, social media, comedy, learning, humility, and what the future will hold for Cam! His name wasn’t always Cam Awesome.  Growing up, he struggled a lot. Both academically and socially. After years of anxiety and bullying, he e...

Locally and nationally awarded 14-year-old Halley Vincent is a student, philanthropist, writer, activist, and entrepreneur. She has run a nonprofit since she was 8 years old, and a book store in Shawnee, KS, that evolved from a bookmobile! Paws Up KC seeks to combine two community service issues: literacy and animal adoption. Halley believes every household needs a stack of good books and a pet to...

Got 5 minutes? Learn more. Know less. Most call them core values, we call ours “Immutable Laws.” Immutable Law #4 is Continuous Improvement. I explain the value of continuous improvement as one of VAS LLC AND KCBC’s immutable laws. If this resonates with you, try it in your own career, business, nonprofit, organization, or internship. If you want help implementing a continuous improvement strategy...

Got 5 minutes? Learn more. Know less. Most call them core values, we call ours “Immutable Laws.” Immutable Law #3 is Tribal Strength. Also known as relationships or relational health. Within a business, it is VITAL. I explain the value of tribal strength as one of VAS LLC AND KCBC’s immutable laws. If this resonates with you, try it in your own career, business, nonprofit, organization, or interns...

Josh Gloer is an EMMY® Award nominated documentary producer and director based in Kansas City, MO. He is currently in production on his debut feature documentary, Chasing Goals that follows Global FC, a soccer club made up of refugees from 29 countries, as they battle for survival on and off the pitch in Kansas City's underserved Old Northeast. The film follows these young athletes struggle to...

Got 5 minutes? Learn more. Know less. Most call them core values, we call ours “Immutable Laws.” Immutable Law #2 is Divergent Leadership. I explain the value of divergent leadership as one of VAS LLC AND KCBC’s immutable laws. If this resonates with you, try it in your own career, business, nonprofit, organization, or internship. If you want help from us as your divergent business growth coach, o...

Clark Rooseveltte is a visionary, creative director, business owner, philanthropist, artist, maker, and designer in Kansas City, Missouri. He has literally done it all, which makes him a prime example of what not only following your dreams looks like, but building them in the process. He talked about his upbringing, how Clvr. World came to be, feeding the homeless, inspiring children & adults...

Got 5 minutes? Learn more. Know less. Most call them core values, we call ours “Immutable Laws.” Immutable Law #1 is Experiential Learning. Also known as “learning by doing.” I explain the value of experiential learning as one of VAS LLC AND KCBC’s immutable laws. If this resonates with you, try it in your own career, business, nonprofit, organization, or internship. If you want help implementing...

Got 5 minutes? Learn more. Know less. The first 5M2L of 2024 is an update on the podcast and Michael’s Business Growth Coaching LLC, Vocati ad Servitium (VAS). I explain what’s coming up next for 5M2L, explain the new 5 Seconds to Burn reels which are on Instagram and YouTube exclusively, as well as answer a couple of FAQ’s about how I use my business to help founders grow their businesses. I use...

Emily is a new keynote speaker, a remarkable writer, a serial entrepreneur since age 13, an ex-pro journalist, and the CEO and Founder of ZEM Coffee, a humanitarian coffee company that is vertically-integrated in Ethiopia and has a presence in Peru. She also offers consulting and education through Fix, Close, Sell. The newsletter and 7-minute podcast that brings business owners clarity and helps t...

Dre and Jessica started Better Together in Kansas City out of their love for each other, fitness, and enthusiasm for helping couples achieve optimal health and wellness. They serve couples nationwide. They believe that working out together not only enhances physical health but also fosters a deeper and emotional connection. Their app offers tailored workouts, expert guidance, and interactive chall...

It is an honor to have Daniel Miyares talk about his origin story and journey as an independent author & illustrator here in Kansas City!  We encourage students, writers, poets, painters, illustrators, teachers, and enthusiasts of all things literary arts to listen to this episode. Daniel is a critically acclaimed picture book author and illustrator. Some of his books include: Hope at Sea, Flo...

Vincent A. Haworth, Director of the SBDC Capital Access Center at Johnson County Community College, is an accomplished banking professional with 21 years of experience at the staff and branch management levels. He has experience in all daily operations of a banking environment with focused skills in the areas of business development, commercial and SBA small business lending, training, and team de...

Phil is the Founder & CEO of Armor Marketing. He was one of the first entrepreneurs I met on my journey in 2023 to build something of my own. As I got to know him, his philosophy on business and storytelling, he became one of the first guests I asked to interview for KCBC. A content marketing agency with a twist, Armor provides high quality content solutions and strategy at the fraction of the...

Got 5 minutes? Learn more. Know less. You can have a company full of talented people… but if they cannot work well together or keep strong relationships, your ability to succeed and grow will be seriously inhibited. Your turnover will be high. Your customers WILL notice. This episode was made for a listener who sent the idea in through KCBC’s Instagram page. Thank you for keeping us going, Kansas...

Got 5 minutes before the new year hits us all in a couple of hours? Learn More. Know Less. This episode was literally recorded 20 minutes ago as of this writing. No practice. No editing. It’s my little New Year’s Eve special directly from my heart. As you consider your reflections of 2023, and your goals/word/resolutions/revolutions/journey for 2024, consider silence as part of your strategy. I sh...

Got 5 minutes? Learn more. Know less. I’ve been carving my own path and many paths since entering the professional workforce, but have a ways to go as an entrepreneur. As a listener of KCBC, you are literally listening to my evolution as an independent business owner. So listen in to my perspective about being future-focused and ensuring your activities align with your “why” which should also set...

Kent Stones is advocating for local food unity in Kansas City. Through deep personal experience and motivation he is leveraging community engagement, collaboration, education, sustainability, and social capital as methods to increase the percentage of local, nutritious food that Kansas Citians eat. Kent is the Founder of KC Foodways, Founder of National Alliance of Local Food Providers, and an Adj...

Eric and Dave are the first business owner duo to come on KCBC. These guys are making a serious difference in the lives of their clients in the Kansas City region! Listen to how they started TrueFix, their perspective on wellness, the current state of insurance as it relates to PT, networking with the community, and how they develop recovery plans for each individual. Healthcare and PT professiona...

Heather Snyder is a long time Kansas City resident and strategic thinker who loves all things sales and marketing. She launched The Marketing Agent earlier this year to help business owners find the right marketing solutions for them based on their goals, budget and timeline. Business owners, you’re going to want to hear this! Marketing Agent: “A professional hired by a business owner, with experi...

Got 5 minutes? Learn more. Know less. This episode is about your personal identity and how your job does not determine who you are. A listener sent this topic into the Instagram page. Thank you, listeners, for continuing to engage with KCBC! I misquoted Lecrae Moore while I recorded this…his actual quote, from “Unashamed”: “If you live for people’s acceptance, you’ll die from their rejection.” Whe...

Got 5 minutes? Learn more. Know less. The extensive information on workplace culture can be overwhelming. I boil it down to these questions: How do your employees feel when they’re at work? Do your activities align with the values your company projects? What type of culture are you nurturing (or tolerating)? I use 5M2L segments to provide simple talks about leadership, processes, talent strategy,...

Taylor Nosakhere is a real AF mompreneur that guides career-driven second-time mothers through transformative pregnancies, birth, and postpartum experiences through her business, With You Wellness.  She is the first KCBC guest that runs her own podcast, as well (Driver’s Seat Moms). Her journey is nothing short of inspiring, and nothing about her path was traditional.  Taylor brings authenticity,...

After years climbing the corporate ladder, Mike discovered where his heart really was while on a mission trip to Haiti. He found a passion for serving brands at the intersection of faith and business. About living out our calling through our work. And about developing healthy organizational cultures so they can succeed from the inside out. And so, Fervor was born. Through this award-winning agency...

Got 5 minutes? Learn more. Know less. Don't be an email gangster. Friends don't let friends bring 3D topics into 2D mediums of communication. Next time you need to have a hard discussion with someone, handle it in person with respect. Every organization, nonprofit, small business, and household would do well to have more crucial conversations about the real issue causing the division betwe...