Making More: The Podcast

Episode 18: Abigail Church | HR That Builds Trust, Clarity, and Cohesiveness In this episode of Making More , Billy Fischer sits down with Abigail Church, PHR , an HR business partner with GrowthLab , to talk about the people systems growing companies need before the cracks start showing. Abigail works with startups and growing organizations to build the HR foundation that keeps teams compliant, a...

In this special episode of Making More , Billy Fischer is joined by three high school entrepreneurs — Prit Patel, Kishan Patel, and Nidhi Patel — the founding team behind Roots2Results . While most students are focused on getting through the week, these three are building a real business and solving important problems. Their story starts with something personal: helping their families navigate com...

In this episode of Making More , Billy Fischer sits down with Brage Garofalo for a powerful conversation about transition, identity, service, and the deep human need for belonging. Brage has spent years supporting veterans, first responders, elite operators, and high performers as they navigate the difficult space between who they were, who they served with, and who they are becoming next. Drawing...

In this episode of Making More , Billy Fischer sits down with JD Miller, PhD — a seasoned executive leader, board advisor, and author who has helped organizations navigate growth, complexity, and renewal across decades in the technology industry. JD’s story starts in an unlikely place: an internship connected to the Clinton White House. From there, his path moved into tech sales and leadership, wh...

In this episode of Making More , I’m joined by Luís Dias , founder of Legau , to talk about what it really takes to build a product, build a team, and build conviction when the road is not predictable. Luís and I get into the daily realities of startup leadership, what it looks like to earn clarity through action, and why “better tools” only matter when they’re paired with better thinking and stro...

Global business is not just bigger business. It’s different business. In this conversation, I’m joined by Jonathan Bench of Kirton McConkie , host of the Lawbalization podcast, to talk about what leaders often underestimate when their work crosses borders: how trust is built, how influence works across cultures, and why clarity and relationships become even more important when the stakes and the c...

In this episode of Making More , Billy sits down with Gordon Sansaver , Associate Executive Director at the Virginia Mason Institute , to explore what happens when the principles behind the Toyota Production System collide—beautifully—with the realities of modern healthcare. Gordon shares the Virginia Mason origin story: a health system at a crossroads, facing rising costs, patient safety risk, an...

What does leadership look like when systems fail? And when the consequences are human, not theoretical? In this episode of Making More , Billy Fischer sits down with Robert Reed, a seasoned financial services leader whose career spans the Chicago Stock Exchange, the 2008 financial crisis, and today’s fight against human trafficking through financial intelligence. Robert’s professional journey begi...

In this episode of Making More , Billy is joined by Sabrina Shafer —behavioral analyst, entrepreneur, attorney, and keynote speaker known for helping leaders turn complexity into competitive advantage. Drawing from her “ Fear Forward ” philosophy, Sabrina breaks down why the outcome doesn’t matter nearly as much as the willingness to show up scared and take action anyway. Together, they explore wh...

In this episode of Making More , Billy is joined by Sandy Carter , Chief Business Officer at Unstoppable Domains , former senior executive at Amazon Web Services and IBM, and author of AI First, Human Always . With decades of leadership experience across Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups, Sandy has spent her career at the intersection of emerging technology, strategy, and human-center...

In this episode, Billy sits down with Jonah Erbe , President of Leadership Management International (LMI) —a global leadership development organization operating in nearly 90 countries—to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose, clarity, and conviction. Jonah breaks down LMI’s servant-led framework , showing how personal growth, productivity, communication, and strategic leadership come t...

In this episode, Billy sits down with communication powerhouse Brittany Fowler —executive coach, network facilitator, and long-time co-host of the Power Moves Podcast . Together, they explore authentic networking, intentional personal branding, and the future of real human connection in a technology-first world. Brittany also shares about her faith journey, her upcoming podcast, and why making tim...

In this episode of Making More , Billy sits down with Johnny Goode , President and Owner of MSP Manufacturing , a Bloomington, Indiana company with roots dating back to WWII. What began as a maker of cockpit components for fighter planes has evolved into a high-tech manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and medical industries, all under Johnny’s forward-thinking leadership. From his early days...

In this episode of Making More, Billy sits down with Joey Bates, a Marine Corps veteran, lifelong learner, and Director of Global Communications at Matrix Design Group, to talk about what it really means to lead with courage and conviction. From his early days in the military to his current role guiding global teams across four continents, Joey shares how discipline, empathy, and education have sh...

In this episode of Making More , Billy sits down with Ashli Selke , Navy veteran, credentialed veterinary technician, and founder of VIBE Vet , a new organization dedicated to elevating veterinary technicians and addressing the challenges that drive so many out of the profession. From her early service in Navy intelligence to her leadership in state and national veterinary associations, Ashli shar...

In this episode of Making More, I'm joined by Jim Foster, founder and president of Global-Pak, a family-owned packaging company based in Lisbon, Ohio. Since 1998, Jim has built Global-Pak into a trusted leader in bulk packaging solutions, serving industries like agriculture, chemicals, and food. Along the way, he has held fast to core values that prioritize people — employees, customers, vend...

Today on Making More , I’m joined by Giorgio Natili , former Vice President and Head of Engineering at OPAQUE Systems who is getting ready to embark on an exciting new journey at a company you've definitely heard of. We talk about that more on the show, plus all about how Giorgio’s journey is anything but ordinary: he went from professional windsurfing to leading some of the most innovative t...

Today Billy is joined by Andy Elsbury , President of Nexxt Spine , an innovative medical device company specializing in spinal implants. Andy’s leadership has shaped Nexxt Spine into a company known not only for precision manufacturing and FDA compliance but also for strategic growth and exceptional team culture. Join us as Andy shares his insights on navigating complex regulations, scaling a busi...