Second Life Leader

In this episode, Doug speaks with Scott Zimmerman about the things you learn in business and life that people don’t tell you about. Scott has spent multiple decades in the insurance industry and is sharing the insights he has learned with us in today’s episode. If you want to know more about Scott, click below: https://TheScottZimmerman.com If you’re a business leader who is value-focused and puts...

In this episode, Doug speaks with Dan Winter about The Difference Between Groups and Teams. It turns out that one of the core things that Dan does at Altus Growth Partners is work with leaders to grow groups into teams. In fact, the team has published a book called 'Growing Groups Into Teams' that shares the real life stories of people who get results and thrive together. (Link below) https://grow...

In this episode, Doug speaks with Vikki Espinosa about her experience with battling breast cancer. Doug met Vikki when they were both working at Intel Corporation. She brings a deep background in Finance, Accounting and Human Resources to this interview where she shares her lived experience and the things people can do to help their friends, co-workers and loved ones who are battling with cancer....

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Amanda Frank about what it really means to get deals done in the high pressure world of real estate and business mergers. Amanda and her husband run the Frank Law Firm in Long Island, NY … specializing in real estate and bankruptcy cases. In the interview, we discussed the ways that people frequently posture during negotiations and how to cut thro...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Simon Severino about building communities is the new method for sustainably marketing businesses. Simon helps client businesses to turbo charge their results, creating a backlog of customers, pricing power, faster sales cycles and lifetime customers. If you want to know more about Simon, click below: https://www.strategysprints.com/ If you’re a bu...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Bryan Rutberg about injecting love into the way you lead your people. Bryan describes himself as a "Hippie with an MBA" and blends spiritual awareness with logical power to help his clients. If you want to know more about Bryan, click HERE. https://www.bryanrutberg.com If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, ple...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Angela Rakis about getting everybody involved in the sales process. Angela works with client companies to help them sell with confidence and realize their revenue potential. If you want to know more about Angela, click HERE . https://www.metissalessolutions.com/ If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please app...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Scott Bee about how to eliminate (or at least reduce) the chaos in your business. Scott works with small and mid-sized business to help the owners reduce chaos and make more time for what matters. If you want to know more about Scott, click HERE . https://mybusinessonpurpose.com/ If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Jess Cervellon about what real leadership really means, or Real Effing Leadership as we like to call it. Jess partners with client brands to take them through meticulously crafted, customer-centric journeys. If you want to know more about Jess, click HERE. https://jesscervellon.com/ If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your peo...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Nathaniel Harding about why people are assets in a business. Cortado Ventures is a venture capital fund that implements a unique model to increase the success rate for the founders they bring into their investment portfolio by growing their leadership teams. If you want to know more about Cortado Ventures, click HERE . https://cortado.ventures/ To...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Jessica Kohel about turning around distressed product teams. At 'The Product Consult' Jessica and her teams partner with businesses to help their product teams grow to the next level of effectiveness. If you want to know more about Jessica, click HERE . https://www.theproductconsult.com/ If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Victoria Kennedy about how entrepreneurs can use their personal brand to grow their business without expensive advertising plans. Victoria's PR firm works with successful entrepreneurs to help them build their personal brands to grow their businesses. https://victoriouspr.com If you want to know more about Victoria, click HERE. https://victori...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Dr. Ravi Iyer about empowering people and the narratives that happen inside our minds. Having been in a private medical practice for multiple decades, Dr. Iyer shares his experiences with how he empowers people to make his business thrive. If you want to know more about Dr. Iyer, click HERE. https://Linktr.ee/driyermd If you’re a founder or CEO wh...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Edrizio De La Cruz, Co-Founder & CEO of Arcus, about Edrizio inspiring life story of overcoming poverty and adversity. From selling guava on the streets to dropping out of the Air Force, he eventually found his path in finance and became an investment banker. Despite facing challenges and being told he couldn't succeed, Edrizio's determination...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Ray Blakney, CEO/Founder of Rayvensoft Ventures, about the importance of learning from bumps in the road. Ray shares his story of becoming an accidental entrepreneur. He talks about his background, growing up in various countries, studying computer engineering, and eventually stumbling into entrepreneurship. If you want to know more about Joe's wo...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Joe Schaeppi, CEO and co-founder of Solsten, about the importance of building human-first experiences and using technology to understand people better. Joe explains how adventure-based psychotherapy uses adventure settings and play to gain insights into individuals' psychology. He also talks about Solsten's focus on games as a means of understandi...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Wayne Mullins, Marketing Manager of Ugly Mug Marketing, about the importance of focusing on what truly matters in advertising and marketing, rather than getting caught up in the pursuit of cool designs or awards. Wayne also reveals a powerful strategy he used to grow his own business, which involved building a network of evangelists through small...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Joe Altieri, President of FlexScreen, about the significance of balancing growth with employee well-being and promoting a people-first approach in business for long-term success. Joe shares insights on leadership, operational execution, and fostering a healthy company culture, challenging conventional business paradigms. If you want to know more a...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Brandon Woodside, about the significant influence of effective leadership on organizations, emphasizing its positive impact and the harm caused by toxic leadership. Brandon draws from his experience in the nonprofit sector to highlight the unique challenges of leading unpaid or underpaid individuals and the importance of vision casting and communi...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Greg Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Bigleaf Networks, about the drawbacks and benefits of a scattergram organizational structure that accepts remote work. Greg discusses his experiences navigating cultural divides in this remote-first era while leading a distributed team in Portland. If you want to know more about Greg's work, click HERE . If y...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with George Breiwa, the founder of DynaVap, about the value of having a purpose, developing personally, and giving others leadership opportunities. The conversation also touches on the connection between people and purpose as well as the benefits of following your passions. If you want to know more about George's work, click HERE . If you’re a founder...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Brandon Newman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Xevant, about his experiences and learnings on meaningful entrepreneurship, emphasizing ventures that solve problems and have a purpose. Brandon emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals via visionary leadership, placing a greater emphasis on human development than task-based managem...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Michael Roub, the Managing Partner and founder of Inflection 360, about putting the needs of customers and employees first, emphasizing the importance of employee value, empowerment, and successful communication. The episode examines cultivating a healthy culture, the effects of remote work, and the function of leadership. Additionally discussed a...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Steve Lindsey, Founding Partner, Chief Technology Officer at LVT (Live View Technologies), about the founder's mindset. Steve discusses his everyday activities, the value of dependable collaborators, overcoming setbacks, and the essential traits of a founder's flexible and problem-solving mentality. If you want to know more about Steve's work you...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Glenn Poulos, the Vice President & General Manager of NWS Canada (formerly Gap Wireless), about his transition and shares insights from his book "Never Sit in the Lobby," offering 57 humorous tips for sales and business success. Glen talks about the GWS role appropriateness evaluation and emphasizes the importance of core values and the Entrep...