On Books and People with Mark Matteson

lex Carney and the Creative Selling team has performed nearly 1400 real estate transactions bringing traditional and creative real estate buyers, sellers, and investors together one property at a time serving Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Medina, Geauga and Lake Counties. Alex simply loves real estate and his passion shines through whatever he does each and every […] The post Ep.46 – Alex Carney appea...

Ray Skelton is the president of Specialty Group. They specialize in environmental abatement services and commercial installation in Spokane, Washington. Ray’s enthusiastic about the realization that a successful company is a direct result of the greatest asset employees. He also believes that safety, quality and production go hand in hand building a strong customer relationship. […] The post Ep.45...

Shane Rinner brings two decades of experience in coaching college basketball to Veritas Wealth Management and wields his coaching prowess as a financial advisor in managing investor behavior towards financial success. Joining Veritas in 2015, Shane encourages investors to use the same discipline & determination that won his teams championships to help achieve their financial […] The post Ep.44 – S...

Pete Danielson has spent over 30 years in the HVAC and plumbing industry. He began his career in distribution and then went to work for a leading manufacturer where he earned in several awards, including the top performer in the U S in 2013, Pete purchased a contracting business and grew to over 7 million […] The post Ep.43 – Pete Danielson appeared first on Mark Matteson .

Jeremy Lee is the General Manager, Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating, and Air (Longest Name in the industry)😊 He’s been in the industry for 9 years, started as a maintenance technician, moved into the role of comfort advisor, sales manager, and for last 4 years have been the General Manager. Since being promoted to the GM […] The post Ep.42 – Jeremy Lee appeared first on Mark Matteson .

Ruth King is well known as “The Profitability Master.” She is passionate about helping small business owners get profitable and stay profitable. Ruth is a serial entrepreneur having owned 8 businesses in the past 37+ years. One of her businesses, Business Ventures Corporation, began operations in 1981. Through Business Ventures, she coaches, trains, and helps […] The post Ep.41 – Ruth King appeare...

Greg is an entrepreneur known for his giving spirit and a knack for translating complicated situations into simple, digestible concepts. As an action taking phenomenon, strategy turns into results fast and furious, and relationships are deep and rich in the space he orbits. A firm believer in the role of win-win partnerships and making a […] The post Ep.40 – Greg Reid appeared first on Mark Mattes...

Shawn Mitchell founded Modern Mechanical in 2010 and has since grown the company to over $10 million in revenue. Shawn is a United States Army combat veteran and leads his team like he led troops; with commitment, dedication, and a passion for taking care of his team. Shawn’s business model serves as the blueprint for […] The post Ep.39 – Shawn Mitchell appeared first on Mark Matteson .

Clay Moyle is a passionate boxing book collector and seller of boxing books and memorabilia (www.prizefightingbooks.com), as well as an author of three boxing biographies. He is also the Director of Continuous Process Improvement for Carlile Transportation, a traumatic brain injury survivor and currently resides in Edgewood, Washington with his Margaret and their two children.  The post Ep.38 – Cl...

Kevin was born as a young child to Don & Audrey. Don & Audrey then had three daughters, so it was Kevin and Dad against the four women. That is where he got his sensitive side. He really started enjoying taking things apart when he finally was able to put them back together and they […] The post Ep.37 – Kevin (Arthur) Thomas appeared first on Mark Matteson .

Jason Liller returns to the podcast for another discussion around publishing, writing, speaking and the new Stone Soup Group coming soon from both Mark Matteson and Jason Liller. The post Ep.36 – Jason Liller Returns appeared first on Mark Matteson .

Larry Zollinger helps facilities solve their HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing issues through comprehensive maintenance agreements for all trades. He consults with business owners and managers to help them better control of their utility costs. He works with all of our branches state wide to help our customers that have multiple locations.   The post Ep.34 – Larry Zollinger appeared first on Mark Matt...

Jason Gay is the Owner and Operator of Maine Wood Signs (https://mainewoodsigns.com/) With a background in communications, internet, and app development Jason is right at home running the technical aspects of their new CNC milling operation. His experience in graphic design is also a huge benefit.   The post Ep.35 – Jason Gay appeared first on Mark Matteson .

Swen Nater has a truly remarkable story. No one has done what he did. He never played high school basketball (cut from tryouts) and sat the bench behind Bill Walton at UCLA. Yet, he was the 16th overall pick in the 1973 NBA draft. Swen chose the ABA first; he was not satisfied with simply […] The post Ep.33 – Swen Nater appeared first on Mark Matteson .

Ellen Rohr started Bare Bones Biz, a venture capital and consulting company in 1995 to help folks of all ages turn their big ideas into successful businesses. Ellen is also a successful franchisor, helping launch a plumbing franchise to 47 locations and $40 million in sales in under 2 years. Now, she is the president […] The post Ep.32 – Ellen Rohr appeared first on Mark Matteson .

Paul Kelly brings over 35 years in the home services industry and purchased Parker and Sons in 2004, where he grew the business from 25 trucks and $7 million in revenue to more than 350 trucks and $125 million in revenue in 2019. Under Kelly’s leadership, Parker and Sons has become one of the largest […] The post Ep.31 – Paul Kelly appeared first on Mark Matteson .

In this episode of On Books and People, we flip the script with Jason Liller (Liller Creative) interviews host Mark Matteson and discusses his career, advice for speakers and writers, and the introduction of their new joint venture – Stone Soup Group – and online community which works with speakers and writers from novice to seasoned […] The post Ep.30 – Stone Soup Group appeared first on Mark Mat...

Roy Newey has spent 40 years running his own companies and selling them. Leading companies from £3m to £180m turnover and acting on the boards of more than 100 growth companies over the last 20 years. Consulting in 85 countries then opening businesses in 15 countries by working with the public, private and not for […] The post Ep.29 – Roy Newey appeared first on Mark Matteson .

Since 1995, Sylvia Hampel has shaped the training programs, product choices and systematic cleaning services that make Clearview Cleaning one of the top commercial janitorial companies. Ms. Hampel is a strong advocate throughout the community on the benefits of green cleaning methods and products and achieving LEED certification for her clients. Prior to founding Clearview […] The post Ep.28 – Syl...

Donna Cameron has spent her career working with nonprofit organizations and causes—as an executive, consultant, trainer, and volunteer. She has seen kindness in action and been awed by its power to transform. While she considered herself a reasonably nice person (with occasional lapses into crankiness), she knew that true kindness was a step above. When […] The post Ep.27 – Donna Cameron appeared...

Steve Miles is VP & CEO of Jerry Kelly Heating and Air Conditioning Company in St. Charles Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, and a recipient of the 2017 Ron Smith Leadership Award. Steve has been with Jerry Kelly since 1994 (serving as General Manager since 1999). Among other things, he’s known throughout the HVAC […] The post Ep.26 – Steve Miles appeared first on Mark Matteson .

After serving in the US Air Force during the First Gulf War, Jason Liller made the fateful decision to visit his local bookstore and ask for a job, beginning a thirty-year odyssey of bookselling, publishing, writing, and editing. Recruited by the legendary Charlie “Tremendous” Jones, Jason spent almost twenty years helping run his publishing company, […] The post Ep.25 – Jason Liller appeared firs...

Kenny Chapman is an acclaimed authority on helping people discover their true potential. His compelling teachings have inspired individuals worldwide to reshape their lives and organizations, creating lasting change and unparalleled success. An entrepreneur at heart, Kenny built a highly successful plumbing/HVAC company which created the personal freedom to travel and pursue other endeavors. To […...

Adam Christing has been featured on more than 100 radio & TV shows including ABC World News, PBS, and Entertainment Tonight. He is the President of CleanComedians.com, an entertainment & speakers bureau. He has personally given more than 4,000 performances and speeches. Adam is a popular master of ceremonies and is the author of Your […] The post Ep.23 – Adam Christing appeared first on Mark Matte...

David Heimer is a founder of Service Nation Inc. and currently serves as Senior Vice President where he is responsible for business operations, sales, and technology deployments. He has been instrumental in building the company’s membership offerings (Service Roundtable and Service Nation Alliance) designed to provide service contractors with an affordable means to improve their […] The post Ep.22...