Real Leaders Podcast

Shane Skillen is the CEO of Hotspex who breaks down the psychology of consumer decision making and what a company must do to survive the post-COVID era. In today's episode Shane shares why marketing is so effective, how to show strength in a post-covid-era, and if consumers have free will.

Mitch Prager is the Founder of Soberman's Estate a recovery center for those impacted by substance use disorder, alcoholism, or any behavioral health disorder. In this episode, Prager sheds light on the opioid crisis, how it has impacted his personal life and the road to recovery. If you or a loved one are experiencing hardship during the quarantine you can dial Mitch Prager's number 480-595-2222.

Matthew Wadiak is the Founder of both Blue Apron and Cooks Venture who shares today the ingredients of systems change. In today's episode  Matthew shares the forecast for food insecurity, why he decided to pursue regenerative agriculture, and the offshoots that come from pursuing big and bold ideas. Watch the live interview here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/matthewwadiak  

Mike Myatt is the Founder and Chairman of N2Growth who helps CEOs rethink their definition of success. In today's episode, Myatt shares how to train your mind to project a positive image, what painful moments in his life lead to his own growth, and the difference between success and significance. Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: podcast25 Subscribe on YouTu...

Luke Schneider is the Founder of Fire Department Coffee whose organization brews java for the hardest working people out there. And on today's episode, I asked Luke about his journey to becoming a firefighter, the similarities between leading in the line of duty and operating a company, and the ingredients in his coffee roast. If you want to try a cup of their famous coffee Fire Department is givi...

Joanna James is the director and filmmaker of A Fine Line a documentary empowering women to become leaders in and out of the kitchen and on today's episode Joanna shares what makes a good story, the struggles females face to become head chefs, and how restaurants will be impacted by this pandemic. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS  Receive 25% Off...

Buddy Teaster, CEO at Soles4Souls joins the podcast today to explain the impact a shoe can have on the soul, what motivated him to switch to the nonprofit sector, and how to determine a path that gives you the most juice. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: podcast25 Subscribe on Y...

Jamin Arvig is the founder of Tier1 Water and in this episode, he shares what his initial message to employees was amongst the news of a pandemic, how they are adapting, and the importance of a strong mission.

Pete Davis is the CEO and Co-Founder of Green Print a company who ranked on the Real Leaders Impact Awards and in today's episode he shares how companies with strong eco-missions are retaining more employees and customers, a few examples of organizations making forward-looking decisions, and if he thinks the green biz movement is just a trend. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/...

Jean-Paul Laurent is the Founder of Unspoken Smiles and on today's episode, we ask Jean-Paul about what moment defined his career, how a toothbrush can brighten a kid's day and the challenges of dental care in poverty-stricken areas around the world.  Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subsc...

David Bronner is the CEO and Chief Cosmic Officer at Dr. Bronner's. In this episode, David’s experiences that have reconfigured his perspective of how business can be operated. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders.com/subscribe CODE: podcast25 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RealLead...

Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia suggests the values of their hardware climbing company are still engrained into the decision making of the company. In this episode, Vincent shares the origin of Patagonia, how they see their role in society, and the secret to sustaining growth with environmental restrictions.  Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast C...

James Ehrlich is the Founder of Regen Villages, a spin-off company inspired in part by Stanford research during the Solar Decathlon. He shares on this episode his model for building self-sustaining villages, how COVID-19 will impact our lifestyle, and the downside of living in big cities. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders m...

Paul Stamets a world-renowned mycologist and ambassador for the fungal kingdom and in today's episode Stamets shares why fungi should have equal funding to technology, the misconceptions of psilocybin, and what Darwin got wrong. 

Roberto Milk is the co-founder and CEO of NOVICA the largest impact market place in the world providing talented artisans in emerging markets access to first-world consumers. In today’s episode, Roberto shares why he pursued this idea, what responsibility comes along with being the main source of income for families during a crisis, and ultimately how to find balance as a hardworking social entrep...

David Quammen is a renowned traveling scientific writer who wrote the thriller Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic in 2012 and the revelations in his books have now come true. Quammen shares today when he thinks the quarantine will end, how climate change impacts the spread of viral diseases, and ultimately who is at the top of the food chain.  Receive 25% Nunbelievable C...

Sheila Bonini is the Vice President of Private Sector Engagement at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) who shares the importance of cross-sector partnerships, how companies can be stewards of the environment, and what leadership is needed to go beyond the balance sheet. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine at real-leaders....

Scot Chisolm is the Founder and CEO of Classy.org, one of the largest online fundraising platforms for nonprofits. In this episode Scot shares why for-profits should act like nonprofits, the story behind his first sale, and what pressure comes along with early investment at age 24. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Leaders magazine...

Jim Estill is the CEO of Danby Appliances who shares how a crisis can shift your mindstate and business. If you'd like a new perspective on how to motivate your staff during these times this is a great podcast for you. How do you learn a mindset of gratitude? How are leaders pivoting their roles during this crisis, and will the coronavirus change business as we know it?  Receive 25% Nunbeliev...

Keefe Harrison is the CEO of The Recycling Partnership, who wants to set the record straight about the impact of Recycling.  What is the circular economy? Is recycling economically viable and why are we recycling in the first place?  Those questions answered on this episode of the Real Leaders Podcast. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receiv...

Amit Bouri is the CEO of the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) who wants to make sure people are invested in more than just profit. What is impact investing? Can business owners handle their problems in socially constructive ways? How much more money needs to be allocated to impact investments to sustain the future? Find out on this episode of the Real Leaders podcast. Enjoy! Receive 25% Nunb...

Josh Neumann is the founder of Kind Lips, the lip balm company on a mission to serve as a constant reminder for customers to say kind things. In this episode, Josh opens up about why he changed career paths, how his mission became his marketing and shares 3 powerful habits that changed his life. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at real-leaders.com/podcast CODE: REALLEADERS Receive 25% Off Real Le...

Co-founders Kuda Biza and Bryan Janeczko join the Real Leaders Podcast to share why the world doesn’t need another Oreo, how nuns inspired them to bake social responsibility into their cookie company, and what leadership is needed from investors to help solve food insecurity. Nunbelievable is a direct-to-consumer baked goods company on a mission to provide 1 million meals to American soup kitchens...

Gary A. Bolles is an internationally-recognized expert on the future of work and the future of learning. Bolles joins the show to make sure capital leaders find the courage to rethink the day-to-day after this virtual trial. What will the future of work look like?  What leadership skills does one need to possess? Find out on this episode of the Real Leaders Podcast. Receive 25% Nunbelievable...

Kristin Groos-Richmond is the CEO of Revolution Foods which provides healthy school meals to children with no artificial anything. In this episode she explains why mission-driven companies are winning the talent war, how Rev Foods is addressing a $20 Billion market, and even some of the recipes she incorporated off the advice from Asian and Haitian parents. Receive 25% Nunbelievable Cookies at rea...