Ben Walters

SuperPumped Business

Business EN ↓ 82 episodes

SuperPumped Business-where ambition meets execution. Host Ben Walters, entrepreneur and Harvard grad, shares hard won lessons from building, scaling, re-building and selling companies. A SuperPumped Business isn't just profitable--it energizes you, fuels growth, and creates lasting impact. Each episode, we dive into strategies to conquer turnover, productivity, inflation, growth, and employee & customer retention. If you're ready to build something great, let's get SuperPumped! Looking for more on mindset, resilience, and intentional living? Check out our companion podcast, SuperPumped Life.

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Ben Walters

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From Corporate Executive to Full-Time Mom to Business Boss: One Woman’s Journey 29.05.2025 41:40

In this episode of SuperPumped Business and Life, host Ben Walters interviews Lauren Kitchen, the founder of LBK Interior Design. LBK Interior Design They discuss Lauren's journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced in starting her own interior design firm, and the importance of support from family and friends. The conversation highlights the need for passion,...

Turning a Band of Flute Playing Losers Into a Sweet Music Making Team 27.05.2025 20:09

In this episode, Ben Walters shares his teambuilding expertise through a story of transforming a struggling youth sports team into a cohesive and successful unit. He emphasizes the importance of having fun in the process rather than on the results, doing rather than talking, building community, developing leaders, and celebrating successes to create an engaging and motivating environment. Through...

Firing Back: How a Fired Executive Built His Own Business and Never Looked Back 22.05.2025 41:35

In this episode of SuperPumped Business and Life, host Ben Walters interviews Don Heyne, the founder of Ritter’s Frozen Custard in Kettering, Ohio. Kettering | Ritter's Frozen Custard Don shares his journey from a corporate executive at Reynolds and Reynolds to becoming an entrepreneur after facing downsizing. He discusses the challenges and realities of starting a business, the importance of f...

Are Your Dreams Too Small? Inspiration From the Most Impactful Arizonan Ever 20.05.2025 47:45

In this conversation, the most impactful Arizonan of All-Time, Harry Mitchell, shares his journey from teaching to public service, highlighting the importance of passion, mentorship, and community engagement. He discusses his experiences as a council member and mayor of Tempe, emphasizing the need for collaboration across political divides and the impact of initiatives like the Sister City program...

Jumping off a Moving Train Is a Great Idea 20.05.2025 18:11

Ben shares a personal story about jumping on and off moving trains as a metaphor for making significant life decisions. He discusses the importance of recognizing when you're on the wrong path, whether in relationships, careers, or social circles, and emphasizes the need to take action before it's too late. The conversation explores the fear of change, the pain of leaving comfort zones, and the op...

Crushing Your Most Important Relationships? 20.05.2025 17:21

Ben shares a profound lesson learned from his grandmother about the importance of belief and support in relationships. He recounts a pivotal phone call where she revealed how her husband's lack of belief in her dreams affected their marriage. The conversation emphasizes the need for encouragement in personal and professional relationships, highlighting the detrimental effects of being a 'dream dou...

Why I'm SuperPumped About SuperPumped 09.05.2025 2:59

Is life or work sucking the vitality out of you? Are you stuck, apathetic or wanting something more? The SuperPumped Business and Life Podcast shares tips, strategies and mindsets to move you from where you are to where you want to go. Each week, entrepreneur, pastor, coach, and consultant BenWalters shares inspirational interviews, triumphs, and a road map to ignite your life. Ben built companies...