The Authority Company

Joe Pardavila welcomes Ken Polk, founder of Arlington—a multi-family office managing $15 billion in assets—and author of The Spirit of Wealth Preservation: Leverage Your Finite Life for the Infinite. Ken delves into the often-overlooked challenges of wealth preservation, arguing it can be just as difficult as building wealth itself. He introduces the concept of “spiritual capital”—the collective p...

In this compelling episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Kara Trott, visionary founder of Quantum Health and author of No One Alone: Humanizing Healthcare as an Outsider. Kara, an accidental disruptor with a background in law and consumer market research, shares her unconventional journey into healthcare and how she leveraged outsider insights to revolutionize pati...

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila speaks with Dr. Harm Scherpbier, physician and leading expert in healthcare IT, to explore the future of healthcare technology. Dr. Scherpbier, author of UN Vendor: Innovative Healthcare with a Diverse IT Stack, discusses the critical shift from single-vendor reliance to a more flexible, interoperable tech ecosystem. Key topics includ...

In this inspiring episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Quang X. Pham, author of Underdog Nation: Zero in On Effort and Results for Success. Quang’s journey is a testament to resilience and determination—from fleeing Vietnam as a refugee to becoming a U.S. Marine, biopharmaceutical entrepreneur, and bestselling author. Quang shares powerful insights on leadership,...

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila speaks with Monte Block, a legendary figure in the staffing industry with over 50 years of experience. Monte, the author of The Building Blocks of Success: An Inside Look at the Technical Contract Staffing Industry, shares invaluable insights from his remarkable career, including his early days working with his father, the evolution o...

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila is joined by Dr. Rick Van Pelt, a board-certified anesthesiologist and healthcare transformation leader, to discuss his new book, It’s Not What You’re Thinking: Precision Problem Solving With No Hypothesis. With over three decades of experience, Dr. Van Pelt shares his insights on why the healthcare system is "perfectly designed" to d...

In this episode of The Authority Company podcast, Joe sits down with Joe Hudicka, tech entrepreneur, supply chain expert, and author of The AI Ecosystems Revolution: Transforming the Global Supply Chain Through Real-Time Collaboration. They dive into the transformative power of AI, debunking the myth that it’s merely a "tool" and exploring its potential to reshape industries, particularly global s...

Joe takes a seat at the table with Pasha Esfandiary, professional poker player turned real estate entrepreneur and author of Raising the Stakes: Professional Poker Strategies for Winning in Business and in Life . Pasha shares his incredible journey from dropping out of college to mastering the high-stakes world of poker, and how the strategic mindset of the game propelled him into the competitive...

In this powerful episode of The Authority Company podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Tamar Gakharia, author of The Blitz: A Georgian Daughter’s Rise as a CFO in the Post-Soviet Era. Tamar shares her extraordinary journey from growing up in the shadow of the Soviet Union’s collapse to becoming a top CFO in Georgia. She recounts the harrowing struggles her family endured—surviving without basic u...

Joe Pardavila sits down with Dr. Mark Klaassen, an orthopedic surgeon with a life story as extraordinary as his medical career. From growing up as a missionary kid in the Andes Mountains of Colombia—where he dreamed in Spanish and rode horses to fetch mail—to becoming a pioneering surgeon in the U.S., Dr. Klaassen’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. Dr. Klaassen shares insights from his new...

Joe welcomes Tracy Newell, a seasoned tech leader, mentor, and former Fortune 500 executive, to discuss her new book Hers For the Taking: Your Path to the C-Suite and Beyond . Tracy shares her insights on the challenges and opportunities for women in corporate leadership, drawing from her 30+ years of experience. The conversation kicks off with a look at the current state of gender diversity in th...

Joe Pardavila sits down with Merle Symes, author of The Innovation Edge: How Large Companies Lose It and How to Get It Back , to explore the challenges and nuances of fostering innovation in established organizations. Merle breaks down the critical differences between incremental and strategic innovation, explaining why traditional project management methods often fail when applied to groundbreaki...

In this empowering episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Dr. Barbara Walker-Green, author of The Unstoppable Shero: A Woman's Guide to Thriving in a Resistant World. Dr. Green, a renowned entrepreneur and financial expert, shares her insights on how women can rise above societal barriers and embrace their inner "Shero" (she + hero). Together, they delve into critic...

Joe welcomes Olivia Jaras, renowned salary negotiation expert and author of Enough: A Woman’s Journey to Self-Empowerment and Wealth . Olivia shares her transformative insights on the critical difference between "worth" and "worthiness," and why recognizing you are enough is the foundation for achieving success and financial empowerment. From the power of journaling as a tool for self-discovery to...

Joe Pardavila welcomes John Sapiente, CEO of Volition America, a direct-to-consumer brand dedicated to supporting the families of fallen military members and first responders. John shares the powerful story behind his "patriotic awakening" at a Folds of Honor event, which ignited his mission to create a brand that unites people through patriotism while giving back.  Discover how Volition America c...

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe chats with Mary Clements Evans, a seasoned financial advisor and author of Emotionally Invested: Outsmart Your Anxiety for Fearless Retirement Planning . Mary shares her journey from growing up in a financially struggling household to becoming a successful financial advisor, helping clients navigate the emotional complexities of money managemen...

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe welcomes Esther Franklin, a trailblazer in the transportation industry and author of the new book Bridging the Gap: Breaking Barriers and Building Pathways to Transportation Careers . Esther shares her journey from real estate to becoming a key player in infrastructure and transportation, offering insights into the complexities of the industry,...

In this episode, Joe connects with Lisa Wolfe, a corporate veteran with 40 years of experience in the tech industry and author of the Amazon and Barnes & Noble bestseller, Inner Fire: Protecting Your Spirit from Corporate Burnout. Lisa shares her insights on navigating the fine line between high performance and burnout in today’s fast-paced corporate world.  The conversation delves into the im...

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe sits down with Deborah E. McGee, author of The Leadership Attitude: Inspiring Success Through Authenticity and Passion. Deborah shares her journey from corporate executive to successful entrepreneur, offering insights into how faith, family, and military life have shaped her leadership style. She delves into the importance of authenticity, the...

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe sits down with Brian T. Nowak, the innovative founder of Magic Box, a company revolutionizing the way movies, TV shows, and commercials are made. Brian shares how Magic Box is transforming the film industry by creating high-budget-looking content at a fraction of the cost using cutting-edge virtual production technology. Discover how Magic Box’...

Joe welcomes Danaya Wilson, CEO of Better Certified and author of Changemakers Wanted: Your Blueprint for Lasting Impact and Ethical Change . Danaya shares her journey of transforming the hazardous materials training industry, pioneering online learning in a traditionally male-dominated field, and advocating for women's leadership. She discusses the challenges of breaking into a male-driven indust...

Join Joe in this inspiring episode of The Authority Company Podcast as he sits down with Ciarán McArdle author of The Soccer of Success : How the Beautiful Game Can Help You Achieve Goals in Business and Life. Dive into the dynamic intersection of soccer, entrepreneurship, and productivity. McArdle shares how lessons from the pitch—like the "90-minute mindset" and the "hat trick of success" (plan,...

Joe welcomes Brad Mahon, President and CEO of Great Plains College and author of Leadership is Personal: How Community and Culture Lead to Business Success . Brad shares his unconventional journey from professional guitarist to college president, revealing the essential leadership lessons he’s learned along the way. Joe and Brad explore the importance of community-centered leadership, the evolving...

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe is joined by John Spencer-Taylor, tech CEO and author of  Change the Box: A Guide to Dream, Incubate, and Scale Your Innovations . They discuss why “thinking outside the box” isn’t always the best strategy and how small, intentional changes can lead to massive impact. John shares insights from his experience as co-founder and CEO of BrainGu, a...

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe sits down with Jack Myers, a renowned media ecologist, speaker, and advisor to major brands like GM and Disney. Jack discusses his latest book, The Tao of Leadership : Harmonizing Technological Innovation and Human Creativity in the AI Era, and explores how ancient philosophies, can guide us through the rapid advancements of artificial intellig...