Kansas City Business Cast

Liz Stewart operates Tinting K.C. in Lenexa, Kansas with her son, Rory. They provide outstanding quality of service, and their 105 5-star Google reviews prove it. Liz, Rory, Jared, and Josh have ensured every customer receives the best service and as a result they have hundreds of raving fans in the Kansas City metro. TKC grew during the pandemic, operates 100% debt-free, and doesn’t limit their s...

Got 5 minutes? Learn more. Know less. As a follow up to “RE: Empowerment” I talk about leader-follower vs leader-leader structure. I saw these dichotomies in every professional role I’ve ever held. David Marquet helped me figure out a simple way to articulate them. I use 5M2L segments to provide simple talks about leadership, processes, talent strategy, recruiting, books, or other value-added less...

Got 5 minutes? Learn more. Know less. The word “empowerment” has its place. However, I believe its been overused in recent years. In many ways, in the wrong context within business culture and leadership teachings. I will explain that a bit in this segment, with some supporting info from David Marquet's "Turn the Ship Around!" 5M2L segments feature me talking about leadership, proces...

Jeremiah is a pillar of a man in the Kansas City Region.  He is determined to inspire employees to freedom, by teaching them how to be entrepreneurs. In his family, everyone is an entrepreneur.  Even his children have begun building their own businesses…whether they are selling homemade brownies, providing paid pet-care to their neighbors, or learning the family lawn sprinkler business, they are l...

5 Minutes to Learn (new name) is a series of 5 minute segments on KCBC! Here I will be solo - talking about leadership, processes, talent strategy, recruiting, a new book I'm reading, or another lesson I've learned lately. This is the first part of a 2-part 5MWM in which I offer some pointers for folks affected by lay-offs.  I also believe there are some tips employees will find helpful as...

5 Minutes to Learn (new name) is a series of 5 minute segments on KCBC! Here I will be solo - talking about leadership, processes, talent strategy, recruiting, a new book I'm reading, or another lesson I've learned lately. This is the first part of a 2-part 5MWM in which I offer some pointers for folks affected by lay-offs.  I also believe there are some tips employees will find helpful as...

Joey is known for his integrity, candor, sense of humor, and ability to put people first in all business he does.  This interview could not come at a better time, as 2023 has been a year of lay-offs, company closures, and a lot of disruption for job seekers in the market. Joey started Populus Recruiting out of his desire to build something of his own and get the right people in the right seats.  H...

5 Minutes To Learn (previously known as "5 Minutes W/ Michael") is a new, independent series of 5 minute segments on KCBC! Here I will be solo - just talking about leadership, processes, talent strategy, recruiting, a new book I'm reading, or another lesson I've learned lately. Learn More. Know Less! KCBC Info: Media Inquiries: email ⁠Michael.vasllc@pm.me⁠ Work with Michael: ⁠www...

Stephanie is a clinically licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) serving women enduring infertility, pregnancy loss, and postpartum challenges in Kansas and Missouri. She has over 15 years of experience as a therapist and had taught courses at California Baptist University before relocating to Kansas. She started her practice, Hopeful & Whole Counseling, during the pandemic in March 20...

Welcome to the introduction of the Kansas City Business Cast! My name is Michael Risinger, Business Growth Consultant for Vocati ad Servitium LLC (VAS) in Kansas City. This is a quick take which explains who I am and why I'm doing this. Thank you for listening and remember to follow, subscribe, and would you kindly rate/review us if you like what you hear. KCBC Info: Media Inquiries: email ⁠⁠M...