Shawn Torres
Pushing The Bar with Shawn Torres
The Bar won't raise itself. You've got to push it. Welcome to "Pushing The Bar" with your host, Shawn Torres, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of success! Join Shawn as he engages in insightful conversations with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts pushing the boundaries in business, leadership, sales, and beyond. Shawn delves into the stories, strategies, and experiences shaping these remarkable individuals in each episode. Gain valuable insights into their challenges, lessons they've learned, and innovative approaches that set them apart in their respective fields.
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Episodes
#10 - Steve Burke, President of Wheelhouse Electronics, joins Shawn to discuss essential strategies for successful business acquisitions 28.10.2025 47:27
In Episode #10 of Raising the Bar with Shawn Torres , Shawn sits down with Steve Burke, President of Wheelhouse Electronics, to dive into the realities of business acquisitions. From navigating due diligence to maintaining culture and customer trust, they unpack the must-do’s that help ensure a smooth and successful transition. Whether you’re preparing for your first acquisition or refining your g...
#9 - The Power Couple Blueprint: Tiffanie Hartenstein on Entrepreneurship 13.08.2025 43:27
Episode 9 of Pushing the Bar with Shawn Torres is out now! He’s joined by Tiffanie Hartenstein, CEO of Oracle Lighting, to dive into the intricacies of business partnerships and the value of entrepreneur peer groups. Tiffanie shares the behind-the-scenes of building Oracle Lighting with her co-founder and husband, Justin Hartenstein, and their journey to growing it into the powerhouse it is today....
#8 - Brandi Heath on Hustle, Brand-Building, and Homemade Wins 17.06.2025 40:15
In this episode of Pushing the Bar , Shawn Torres sits down with Brandi Heath—better known as The One Pot Mama—to talk about building a personal brand from scratch, balancing business and family, and the power of just getting started. From home builder to content creator, Brandi shares the real, raw story behind her growing influence and the impact of showing up daily. https://theonepotmomma.com/...
#7 - Developing a Winning Sales Team with Brent Morris 25.03.2024 1:11:51
We dive into the trials and tribulations of building and maintaining a winning sales team. I'm joined by special guest Brent Morris, VP of Business Development at Success Computer Consulting.
#6 - Navigating The Challenges of a Startup with Baxter Lanius 22.03.2024 1:10:39
On this episode of Pushing The Bar, we're joined by successful entrepreneur and the Founder of Alternative Payments, Baxter Lanius. We'll dive into the challenges of navigating a startup, growing, and setting yourself apart in a crowded space. You don't want to miss this!
#5 - Building a Business That Lasts with Lauren Kaufmann Navarre & Jared Migeuz 25.01.2024 1:05:12
Join us as we dive into the story behind Arena Collective with Lauren Kaufmann Navarre & Jared Miguez. We'll hear about their past experiences and what led the to combining forces to create the Arena Collective.
Mindset Monday - What's Stopping You From Succeeding in Sales? - #1 08.01.2024 17:03
Introducing Mindset Monday, our weekly Monday short episodes designed to cover specific topics that are challenging your success.
#4 - Creating Sustainable Business Growth with Will Slappey 30.12.2023 1:17:02
On this episode of Pushing The Bar with Shawn Torres we take a deep dive into the world of business expansion with a true industry titan, Will Slappey, CEO of IT Voice. We'll be unlocking the secrets behind his phenomenal success story, where he propelled his company to unprecedented heights through organic growth and strategic mergers and acquisitions. Discover the art of organic business gro...
#3 - Building a Business That Lasts with Sunny Kaila 19.12.2023 1:02:54
Join me as we hear the incredible story of Sunny Kaila's journey from a teenage immigrant to a thriving tech CEO. You won't want to miss this inspiring story of dedication, risk taking, and a few leaps of faith! Sunny Kaila is the Founder, CEO, and real-life American Dream behind IT By Design, a leading talent solutions provider for MSPs worldwide. Sunny’s approach to life and business is...
#2 - Outsourced Sales "Secrets" Revealed with Kyle Christensen 12.12.2023 1:00:37
Tired of sales bro's selling their "secrets" and getting disappointment in return? Join us as we tell it like it is, exposing the secrets behind outsourced sales teams, SDR's and BDR's. If you've ever been sold on lofty promises and got left holding an empty bag, this one's for you.
#1 - Navigating Tech & Cybersecurity in Government with Grant Black 12.12.2023 59:55
I'm joined by Grant Black, Director of Technology for St. Tammany Parish, on Nov. 28th. We discuss the challenges of managing technology at the parish government level (that's a county for you, Non-Louisiana folks), the gaps in the cybersecurity industry from a Government perspective, and what the future holds for government tech.
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