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Welcome back to The Founder’s Table — the show where we sit down with leaders who shape industries through innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things the right way. Today, I’m joined by Brandon Harris, Founder of Invested Inc and the original mind behind Playmaker, one of the fastest-growing sports media brands of the last decade. Brandon and his team scaled Playmaker fro...

Welcome back to The Founder’s Table — the show where we sit down with leaders who shape industries through innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things the right way. Today, I’m joined by Justin Hatfield, President of HECO, a company trusted nationwide to keep industrial motors and rotating equipment reliable, efficient, and long-lasting. Justin’s story is equally impressiv...

Welcome back to The Founder’s Table, where we sit down with leaders who are transforming their industries through innovation, resilience, and thoughtful leadership. Today, I’m joined by Jane Sidler — CEO and CFO of Accelerated Claims, Inc. (ACI), a company specializing in motor vehicle and workers’ comp claim recovery for hospitals and health systems across the country. Jane brings an exceptional...

Welcome back to The Founder’s Table, where we sit down with leaders who are shaping industries and building businesses that last. Today, I’m joined by Danny Horboychuk — President of The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Franchise Corporation, one of the fastest-growing home service brands in the U.S., with more than 400 territories nationwide. Danny’s journey is one of the most unique I’ve featured:...

In this episode of The Founder’s Table , I sit down with Joy Delisle — CEO of Buckhorn Children & Family Services , a mission-driven organization providing critical services to children and families across multiple states. With more than two decades in behavioral and mental health , Joy has built and led programs across residential treatment, foster care and adoption, addiction recovery, and f...

In this episode of The Founder’s Table , I sit down with Amy Yoder — CEO of Global Crop Solutions , sixth-generation farmer, and nationally respected leader in modern agriculture. Amy has spent over 30 years shaping agribusiness — from fertilizer and crop technology to sustainability and soil health — helping farmers improve yields, efficiency, and long-term land stewardship. Her leadership spans...

In this episode of The Founder’s Table , I sit down with Gianluca Sardo — President of The Glasshouse NYC , one of New York’s most iconic and innovative event venues. With more than 15 years in hospitality and brand experience, Gianluca has led The Glasshouse through rapid growth — scaling the company to over $40M in annual revenue , building a team of 200+ employees , and hosting some of the most...

In this episode of The Founder’s Table , I sit down with Zachary Ducharme — CEO of Pipeline Medical , one of the fastest-growing MedTech marketplaces in the nation. Zachary rebuilt Pipeline from a three-person Healthcare Procurement Purchasing Aggregator into a 50+ employee, tech-forward national platform , serving healthcare providers across all 50 states. He led innovations like Pharmacy Hub , b...

In this episode of The Founder’s Table , I sit down with Ravi Patel — CEO of SINA Hospitality , a company known for developing and managing hotels across multiple states and partnering with some of the most iconic brands in the hospitality world, including Marriott, Hilton, and IHG . Ravi’s leadership story is grounded in innovation, strategic thinking, and operational discipline — all of which ha...

In this episode of The Founders Table , I sit down with Wayne Gillis — President & CEO of Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services (RMCHCS) . Wayne’s leadership journey spans decades of experience transforming healthcare systems, improving operations, and expanding access to care. Today, he’s leading RMCHCS through a powerful turnaround — strengthening both its financial performance an...

In this episode of The Founders Table , I sit down with Kyle Mead — President of the Heartland Center for Behavioral Change , a nonprofit organization that has been helping Missourians overcome addiction and rebuild their lives since 1982. With more than 20 years at Heartland , Kyle has guided the organization through a mission of hope, healing, and recovery , while navigating the complex challeng...

In this episode of The Founders Table , I sit down with Marc Interial — President of Growth & Development at Process Technical Services (PTS) . With a career spanning decades in the oil and energy industry , Marc has led large-scale operations, business development, and strategic growth initiatives that have helped strengthen the backbone of America’s energy infrastructure. In addition to his...

In this episode of The Founders Table , I sit down with Dr. Vince Hafeli, President of Ajax Paving Industries of Florida . With over four decades in leadership and a career that’s helped shape Florida’s infrastructure, Vince leads one of the state’s largest construction companies — employing over 600 people and delivering some of Florida’s most essential highway and airport projects. Beyond constr...

In this episode of The Founders Table , I sit down with Anthony F. Porter — Head of 360 Partnerships at Salesforce . Anthony’s background spans leadership roles at MetLife, EA, and Goldman Sachs , where he managed billion-dollar global supply chains, built vendor frameworks, and modernized procurement at scale. Now, at Salesforce, he’s driving a new era of strategic partnerships that blend operati...

Welcome back to The Founders Table ! Today I’m joined by Melissa Fors Shackelford — Executive Marketing and Growth Leader, Author, and Principal Consultant at Shackelford Strategies . Melissa has spent over two decades leading marketing strategy and growth across healthcare and technology, advising CEOs, founders, and executive teams on building purpose-driven brands that connect authentically and...

In this episode of The Founders Table , I sit down with George Ballew, Senior Vice President at the University of Virginia Community Credit Union , where he leads in the realm of mortgage banking. George’s career spans CEO roles and leadership positions across multiple mortgage divisions, giving him a unique perspective on growth, challenges, and what it takes to lead with both discipline and a pe...

Welcome back to The Founders Table, where we sit down with the people building America’s backbone industries. In this episode, I’m joined by Kevin Damoa, Founder & CEO of Glīd Technologies. Kevin’s career spans from designing rocket logistics systems at SpaceX, to leading advanced programs at Northrop Grumman, to pioneering hydrogen-powered aviation. Now, with Glīd, he’s reshaping the future o...

Pull up a seat at The Founder’s Table, where today’s top business leaders share the real stories behind building and scaling eight and nine-figure companies. Each episode features a one-on-one conversation with visionary founders, CEOs, and executives, diving into their path to success, leadership philosophies, and the bold strategies driving their next chapter of growth. What to Expect: 1. The Fo...