Second Life Leader

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Joey Haven, a Managing Partner of Strategic Growth at HORNE, about prioritizing people in leadership. Joey emphasizes deliberate activities consistent with the team's beliefs and culture and highlights the importance of building relationships with them. In order to encourage growth and resilience in organizations, he emphasizes the need for produc...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Rob Buffington, the Founder and CEO of Gordian Business Solutions, about the significance of genuine communication with employees, emphasizing time investment and authenticity. He emphasizes the importance of connecting with millennials and Generation Z by communicating a clear company "why." Rob believes that distant work necessitates improved co...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Lisa Marie Platske, the founder of Upside Thinking, an award-winning leadership expert in human behavior, and a business coach, about fulfilling life's purpose by letting go of outcomes and societal expectations, embracing deep self-reflection, and finding meaning beyond titles and possessions. Lisa shares her journey of self-discovery, emphasizin...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Rohaan Khan, CEO & Founder of Orangetrail.io , and Eroslav Georgiev Co-Founder of Orangetrail.io , about the significance of precise product specifications, varied advertising strategies, and in-depth market research. they provide valuable insights on handling advertising bans and recommend starting from the problem and working backwards for s...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Nate Lind, a business broke, about building businesses for sale, highlighting the benefits of SBA qualification for buy side deals. Nate emphasizes the significance of proper financials and buyer-seller alignment. He shares insights on selling businesses in the $2 million to $20 million range and offers advice on managing client retention during t...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Ira Wolfe, President and Chief Googlization Officer, about the concept of a connected organization, emphasizing the importance of trust, genuine connections, and redefining work relationships for increased productivity and employee well-being. It challenges the idea of returning to traditional office environments and highlights the significance of...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Sean Fahey, CEO of VidCruiter, about the importance of removing bias in any recruitment process.  Sean believes that being aware  of bias and taking steps to eliminate it is not just good practice, but also necessary to prevent legal problems. He underlines the need of asking the correct questions and following legal laws to achieve a fair and unb...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Jonathan Shroyer, Chief CX Innovation Officer at Arise Virtual Solutions, about the importance of creating daily value and prioritizing purpose in a service business over profit. He supports giving attention to people's mental health, encouraging community growth, and shifting financial resources to less well-known cities. Along with his own path,...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Sharekh Shaikh, the Founder of CleverX , about the junction of technology, job, and personal fulfillment. They also explore the changing work landscape, the shift toward flexible work arrangements, and the potential consequences for organizations that fail to adapt. The conversation includes outsourcing patterns, the influence of COVID-19 on work,...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Jody Milward, founder of 2 multi 7 figure businesses and & Facebook Marketing Strategist, about the importance of investing in engagement and video campaigns, supported by strategic retargeting, for long-term success in advertising. Jody emphasizes the value of messaging optimization, data analysis, and ongoing ad optimization for successful o...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Adam Rosen, The Co-Founder of Email Outreach Company, about the power of cold emailing in reaching potential customers.  Adam emphasizes the significance of time management and learning from failure, encouraging listeners to act and create progress rather than waiting for ideal conditions. Adam also offers helpful advice on how to write good email...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Angela C. Lalande, a successful founder and bestselling author, about her road to becoming a founder and authoring a best-selling book while dealing with weariness and failures. Angela recounts the difficulties she had as a founder, including her dread and concerns about her ability. She emphasizes the necessity of having a strong network and stay...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Jenna Spencer the founder and visionary at Assist Pro, about the importance of delegation and how it can lead to success in the business world. Jenna talks about how she unintentionally started a business and used the Dash Method framework to establish a process for delegation that worked for her. If you want to know more about Jenna's work, click...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Ron Story Jr about the importance of following a standard process, being accountable, and leading by example. This episode also encourages ethical leadership and the need for the coaching mastermind service industry to move towards ethical accountability. If you want to know more about Ron's work, click HERE . If you’re a founder or CEO who is val...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Figs O'Sullivan, Couples Therapist and Relationship Coach, about the challenges of addressing relationship issues and how socialization can cause conflict with one's partner's needs.  We also explore the significance of having empathy for the full scene of a couple's relationship, resolving current concerns before worrying about future fears, and...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Raine Mahdi, the Founder and CEO of Zipfox, about the current state of global manufacturing and the challenges faced by supply chains worldwide. Rain Mahdi's thoughts and experiences provide light on the issues faced by supply chains and the unique tactics required to successfully manage these obstacles. As the industry evolves, embracing adaptabi...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Louwki Coetsee from Netsurit about the world of technology and its impact on businesses and society. How technology can be both a powerful tool for growth and a significant threat to cybersecurity and the ethical implications of big tech companies like Facebook and the need for conscious decision-making in the tech industry. If you want to know mo...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Nishika de Rosairo from HumanQ about accountability, self-awareness, and the power of resources, mentors, and coaches in achieving success and the importance of breaking free from others' expectations and pursuing goals that align with one's own desires while experiencing the power of now and feeling grounded in the present moment. Nishika's compa...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with David VanGinhoven from Land Profit Generator about how to determine the value of land and the strategy used to acquire land offerings below market value.  David is a real estate enthusiast who is fascinated by the potential of land flipping. He was inspired by a friend of his named Nancy, who made a fortune from flipping land. Despite the challeng...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with John Briggs, Founder of Incite Tax, a multi-million dollar tax firm, and author of the books “The 3.3 Rule” and "Profit First For Microgyms,"  John advocates for true free-market capitalism and highlights the importance of lawful tax avoidance while distinguishing it from tax evasion. Additionally, we delve into the topic of tax write-offs and the...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Alex Brueckmann, a strategy facilitator, the founder and CEO of Brueckmann Executive Consulting, and the author of Secrets of Next-Level Entrepreneurs, about self-leadership. The episode covers many aspects of self-leadership, including recognizing gaps between what is valuable to you and what you actually do and understanding the importance of mi...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Andy McDowell, a business owner and podcaster of Generate Your Value, about the real cost of bad leadership. They delve into the importance of investing in your team, effective communication, and re-evaluating assumptions.  With a diverse background in entrepreneurship, which includes being an employee of entrepreneurs and a former entrepreneur wi...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Joe Bautista, a financial planner, and digital nomad, about how it has become easier than ever to follow the digital nomad lifestyle and use it to develop specific skills that enhance your success in life. If you want to know more about Joe's work, click HERE . If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please appl...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Park Howell, Business Story Strategist and the Founder and President of Park&Co, about the importance of storytelling and how it relates to marketing. Park believes in the power of storytelling to inspire action and drive change. Understanding that humans make decisions based on stories, not just data, he works to craft compelling narratives t...

In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Gabe Galve, the CEO of CapTarget and other companies, about breaking the cycle of narcissism, psychopathy, and negativity in society. We explore how social media and social selling have created value for corporations and entrepreneurs, but have also caused harm, and the importance of acknowledging this and understanding where the tipping point exi...