The 60 Second Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Many organizations invest heavily in leadership development, yet still struggle to see meaningful results. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Matt McCoy sits down with Tina Schust Robinson, Founder & CEO of WorkJoy and author of Developing Your Business Leaders: A Guide to Investing at All Levels , to discuss why most leadership programs fail to deliver impact. Tina ex...

Send us Fan Mail How do you build trust in an industry filled with hype? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Matt McCoy sits down with Jamie Maltabes, Founder & CEO of Infinite Medical Group, to discuss how regenerative medicine clinics can earn patient trust through education, protocols, and personalized care. Jamie explains why stem cell treatments shouldn't be viewed as a one-tim...

Send us Fan Mail What separates successful founders from those who struggle alone? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Matt McCoy sits down with Michael J. Frank, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Gildre, a global community of founders, operators, investors, and executives spanning more than 20 countries. Michael explains why community has become one of the biggest competitive advantages i...

Send us Fan Mail What is the biggest leadership blind spot costing organizations time, money, and momentum? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Matt McCoy sits down with executive coach, author, and keynote speaker James "Mac" McPartland to discuss a challenge that affects nearly every leader: the assumption that communication has actually occurred. Mac explains why acknowledgement...

Send us Fan Mail For more than 100 years, Spicers Canada has been known as a paper company. But under Cory Turner’s leadership, the organization has transformed into a national distribution leader serving customers across paper, packaging, and graphic solutions. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast, Cory shares the thinking behind that evolution, how changing the company's identity unlock...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Matt McCoy sits down with Jason A. Williams to unpack his 6-Dot Framework for innovation. Jason explains why companies often underestimate two of the most important pieces of innovation: company alignment and culture. He shares how organizations can better connect insights, people, departments, and capabilities to turn ideas into smarter...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone is talking about AI in healthcare. But almost no one is ready for it. On this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Arup Roy-Burman breaks down the real bottleneck holding AI back - not technology, but data. From fragmented workflows to critical knowledge buried in binders, posters, and PDFs, Arup explains why most healthcare systems are feeding AI the wrong inputs… and what...

Send us Fan Mail What’s the biggest mistake founders make when franchising their business? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Matt McCoy sits down with Brian Bazely to break down a critical shift most founders overlook. Franchising isn’t just scaling your business. It’s building an entirely new one. Brian shares why culture must be embedded into your strategy from day one - and how failing...

Send us Fan Mail What does real leadership look like inside a company with thousands of employees? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Matt McCoy sits down with Nick Dean, President & Director of The Keg Steakhouse + Bar, to talk about empowerment, trust, and what it actually means to lead a high-performing organization. Nick shares why great leaders act more like coaches than players,...

Send us Fan Mail What’s the fastest way to lose trust in a new market? It’s not pricing. It’s not product. It’s language. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Matt McCoy sits down with Bryan Montpetit, CEO of Reviver Global, to unpack a simple but often overlooked truth: if your customer doesn’t understand you, they won’t trust you. Bryan shares a powerful personal story from a vulnerable mo...

Send us Fan Mail What looks like growth can actually be a trap. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Matt McCoy sits down with Shannon Byrne Susko, a 2X exited CEO and founder of Metronomics, to break down one of the most common mistakes leaders make when scaling. Most CEOs think the answer is more effort. More hours. More hustle. But Shannon shares why real growth doesn’t come from doing mo...

Send us Fan Mail What separates startups that break out from the ones that stall? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Matt McCoy sits down with JP-Jeffery Potvin, CEO of Arc Compute, angel investor, and backer of 100+ early-stage startups with multiple successful exits. JP shares the biggest signals he looks for in founders with real breakout potential, including founder velocity, resourcef...

Send us Fan Mail What separates winning companies from the ones that stall out? According to Mark O'Donnell, it comes down to one thing: the team. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Mark shares lessons from building 23 companies, including 9 successful exits, and explains why having the right people in the right seats changes everything. If you're a founder, leader, or entreprene...

Send us Fan Mail What does ESG actually look like when it is done right? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Matt McCoy sits down with Devin Goss, CEO of Mission Environmental, to break down how businesses can move beyond buzzwords and create real impact. Devin shares why strong ESG starts with earning trust in the communities where you operate, balancing profit with responsibility, and bec...

Send us Fan Mail Most startups waste months doing outbound the wrong way. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Theo Yeung, CEO of The Bullpen, breaks down why mass AI-generated outreach is failing founders and what to do instead. Rather than blasting 10,000 cold emails and hoping for replies, Theo explains the power of precision sales: small sample testing, real conversations, fast iteration...

Send us Fan Mail What actually determines whether a company scales successfully? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Brad Furtney shares why strong go-to-market strategies are only part of the equation. The real difference-maker during rapid growth is leadership. Brad explains how investing in executive coaching, leadership development, and better decision-making creates a ripple effect acr...

Send us Fan Mail What actually creates a competitive advantage in leadership? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Todd Belliveau, President of Primexecutive Incorporated, breaks down a leadership truth most people miss. It’s not about choosing one style. It’s about mastering both. Todd shares why the most effective leaders operate with duality, making tough strategic decisions while empower...

Send us Fan Mail Scaling from $2M to $10M sounds exciting… until your systems break. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Matt McCoy sits down with Mike Pinkus, Co-Founder of ConnectCPA, to unpack one of the most expensive blind spots founders face during growth. Most companies don’t realize that what got them to $2M won’t get them to $10M. New roles, new systems, and rising complexity deman...

Send us Fan Mail What actually changes the trajectory of a business? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Kyla Smith, CEO of Sunnybrook Welding & Machine Shop Ltd., breaks down the real levers behind scaling a manufacturing company. From implementing EOS to building the right leadership team, Kyla shares why growth isn’t about one big move - it’s about structure, accountability, and gett...

Send us Fan Mail If your business still depends on you for everything… you don’t have a capacity problem. You have a structure problem. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Gavin Brauer breaks down the first move every founder should make to get out of the day-to-day: build an accountability chart. It sounds simple. But done right, it forces you to answer the hardest questions in your busine...

Send us Fan Mail What would an experienced founder tell their younger self about building a company? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , host Matt McCoy sits down with Thomas Wong , Co-Founder and President of Kevito Group, the company behind brands like Chatime Canada and Bake Code. Thomas shares a powerful lesson from his entrepreneurial journey: success doesn’t come from discovering a se...

Send us Fan Mail Most leadership breakdowns are not strategic. They are behavioral. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , host Matt McCoy sits down with Tish Squillaro , CEO and Founder of CANDOR Consulting, to discuss why emotions, fear, and insecurity often stop leaders and teams from making the decisions they already know they need to make. Drawing on more than 17 years advising executives...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , host Matt McCoy sits down with Thomas Hamilton , VP of Sales & Marketing at Snuggle Bugz and an award-winning ecommerce and marketing leader. Thomas shares the advice he would give his younger self as he reflects on building a career at the intersection of marketing, retail, and digital transformation. His perspective highlights the i...

Send us Fan Mail What makes someone stand out in their career? According to Leigh Pearson, it’s not trying to fit in. In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Leigh shares a simple but powerful reminder: your uniqueness is your advantage. The qualities that make you different - the way you think, the questions you ask, and your natural curiosity - are often your greatest strengths. Too many prof...

Send us Fan Mail What leadership belief do you need to unlearn to grow? In this episode of The 60 Second Podcast , Jon Kronemeyer shares the leadership lesson that changed everything for him. Early in his career, Jon believed great leadership meant being close friends with his team - building personal, buddy-style relationships outside the office. But as his responsibilities grew and accountabilit...