Pull the Chute - Grow your People, Grow your Company Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Pull The Chute: The Hidden Power of Speech - Communication, Mental Well-being, and Relationships with Dr. Chloe Carmichael Do you know the profound impact your words have—not just on others, but on your own brain chemistry? In this essential episode of Pull The Chute, we dive into the core concepts of effective communication with author Chloe as she discusses her transformative ne...

Send us Fan Mail Pull The Chute: Scaling Secrets - The Specific Challenges of Growing from $2 Million to $10 Million (Feat. Paul Austin-Menear) Are you stuck in the revenue gap, trying to bridge the distance between $2 million and $10 million? In this tactical episode of Pull The Chute, we move beyond the 5,000-foot view and dive deep with scaling expert Paul Austin-Menear to the 2,000-foot level....

Send us Fan Mail Pull The Chute with Grace Najean: The Shift from Stress-Driven Success to Soulful Leadership Are you a high achiever, executive, or entrepreneur running on adrenaline, constantly pursuing success but feeling drained? Today on Pull The Chute, we welcome Grace Najean, an expert who helps leaders pivot away from the exhausting cycle of stress-driven achievement and step into what she...

Send us Fan Mail Pull The Chute: Your AI Writing Partner - How Machine Learning Enriches Marketing Storytelling (Feat. Jim Matuga) The AI landscape is evolving faster than ever, but how exactly is it changing the way marketers craft compelling stories? In this insightful episode of Pull The Chute, we sit down with entrepreneur Jim Matuga to explore the specific AI tools built for marketers and del...

Send us Fan Mail Pull The Chute with Michael Tchong: The Rise of the AI CEO and the Death of the $27 Billion Salary Is a bot about to take the corner office? In this provocative episode of Pull The Chute, futurist Michael Tchong explores the accelerated and slightly scary trend of the AI CEO. We dive into how leaders are already taking the leap, citing high-profile examples like the CEOs of Klarna...

Send us Fan Mail Are you leading with passion or being led by emotion? It's a critical distinction that defines truly effective leadership. In this powerful episode of Pull The Chute podcast with Kash Rocheleau, we dive deep into the nuanced difference between genuine, constructive passion and volatile, reactive emotion when making high-stakes decisions. Learn how to harness the motivational...

Send us Fan Mail The Pull the Chute Podcast features Dr. Darryl Stickel, Executive Coach, trust expert, and founder of Trust Unlimited. With a PhD from Duke University and experience at McKinsey & Company, Dr. Stickel helps leaders build stronger, more trusting relationships in complex environments. 🎧 Tune in as we dive into “Uncertainty & Trust Crisis” — and explore how trust shapes lead...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Mike Chaput, President and CEO of Endsight. Mike Chaput bought his first company at 24 with borrowed money and no experience—a move that led to early failure and bankruptcy, but also ignited a lifelong drive to understand what makes businesses succeed. He took those hard-won lessons and built a new company from the ground up, scaling it to $35M in r...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Will Watrous, Entrepreneur & CRE Investor, Certified EOS Implementer helping businesses run with clarity, discipline, and results. Will Watrous is a business coach and EOS Implementer® who helps entrepreneurs bring clarity, accountability, and traction to their organizations. With over 20 years of experience as a founder, acquirer, and operator,...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Bianca D'Alessio, CEO of The Masters Division, Nest Seekers International, #1 Real Estate Broker, NYC, Star of Selling The Hamptons, Author of  "Mastering Intentions", Connecting People to Places They Call Home. Bianca D’Alessio is the #1 Real Estate Broker in New York and New York State, and ranks #14 nationally. As Managing Director...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Alan Franks, CFP®, CLU, CFBS , Founder of The Mill Financial Partners. Alan Franks is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Mill Financial Partners, where he helps clients design financial plans that align with their deepest goals and values. Inspired by a teacher who transformed his life, Alan built his career on the belief that personalized fina...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Greg Waechter, a Fractional HR Leadership Services, HR Consulting/Advisory Services, HR Assessment & Roadmapping. Greg Waechter is the founder of Super Simple HR, where he helps fast-growing startups scale without their people ops falling apart. With over 15 years of experience building HR systems that support rapid growth, Greg has designed onb...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Curtis McCullom is a mindset and performance coach with over 35 years of experience in sales and leadership. He helps CEOs, founders, and high-performing entrepreneurs break through hidden mental barriers that limit their results, energy, and confidence. Through his proprietary L.G.E.T. Mindset™ framework, Bespoke Daily Mental Supplements™, and prov...

Send us Fan Mail The Pull the Chute Podcast features Nicolas Breedlove, Founder & CEO of NVB Playgrounds — one of the leading names in the commercial playground industry with over $500M in sales. Nicolas has redefined what playgrounds can be — blending innovation, education, and technology to create safe, community-driven spaces. 🎧 Tune in as we talk about “Community-Driven Playgrounds: Makin...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Linda Henman, The Decision Catalyst ®, St. Louis’s expert who advises executives on strategy, succession planning, leadership development, M & A, change, and growth. Dr. Linda Henman, the Decision Catalyst®, founded Henman Performance Group to help top executives make the decisions they simply can't afford to get wrong. For more than four d...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Andee Hart, Founder, Sales Strategist & Podcast Host: She Sells Differently. Andee Hart is a creator, entrepreneur, and sales coach who helps women entrepreneurs build values-driven, repeatable sales strategies that fuel sustainable growth. A former technology sales leader with nearly two decades of experience at Dell and Lenovo, she earned mult...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Luba Patlakh-Kaplun Founder, MS-CCC/SLP, OMT, Inc5000 CEO & Founder Kidology, Inc., Kidology Playspace Gyms, People First Associates, The Growth Lab Podcast.. Luba Patlakh-Kaplun, is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist and the owner and director of Kidology, Inc., an award-winning early intervention and private care clinic supporting children...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Derek Crager, Founder & CEO, Practical AI – Creator of Pocket Mentor – Author, Human First AI. Derek Crager is a visionary tech founder and AI thought leader who bridges cutting‑edge innovation with human‑centric purpose. He created Pocket Mentor, the world’s first voice‑based AI mentor for hands‑free, real‑time support on the job. A seasoned ex...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Donna Dupont, Founder/Chief Strategist, Foresight & Design at Purple Compass. Donna Dupont is a strategic foresight and systems thinking expert with over 25 years of experience spanning healthcare, public safety, defence, security, and international development. As the founder of Purple Compass, she helps organizations anticipate disruption, nav...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Melissa French, Owner and operator of Sumner Insurance Group. Melissa French a third-generation entrepreneur, mom of two amazing young men, and fierce protector of what matters most. From leading Sumner Insurance Group to showing up for her community in times of joy and crisis, everything she do is grounded in one mission: to serve with heart.  Whet...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Larry Goanos, Founder & CEO of Andros Risk Services. With decades of leadership at AIG, ACE, and Marsh, Larry is also the author of several acclaimed books on professional lines insurance and serves as Dean for Professional Lines Claims at CLM.

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Leslie Hassler, Author, Speaker, Business Growth Strategist, and Founder of Your Biz Rules. Leslie Hassler is the powerhouse behind Your Biz Rules, a consultancy firm transforming small businesses into freedom-generating machines. Leveraging 17 years of entrepreneurial experience and a strong background in marketing, finance, and leadership, Leslie...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Nicole Roe, Founder and Lead Designer at R. Nickson Interiors. Nicole Roe is the founder and creative force behind R. Nickson Interiors, a boutique design firm known for blending bold, elevated aesthetics with real-life functionality. With over 15 years of experience in construction and design, and a degree in Building Construction from Georgia Tech...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Gary Montalvo, a Leadership and Business Coach who helps heart-centered entrepreneurs transform overwhelm into sustainable success by integrating clear strategies, structure, and systems. With nearly 20 years of experience, he empowers vision-driven leaders to scale their businesses and their impact. Gary is also a speaker and host of The Ownership...

Send us Fan Mail Pull the Chute podcast features Brenda Reynolds, Seasoned Leadership/Organization Consultant, Best-Selling Author, TEDx & Global Speaker, Coach, Facilitator & Trainer. Brenda Reynolds is a change and transition expert with over 20 years of experience helping leaders, teams, and organizations navigate uncertainty and complexity. Known as the “Now What?” expert, she partners...