The Role Call

Success isn't a straight line. It's a series of bold "yes" moments. What happens when an entrepreneur stops chasing job titles and starts chasing solutions? On this episode of The Role Call, entrepreneur, author, educator, and CEO Mark Young shares his insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, AI, innovation, and building businesses that thrive in a rapidly changing world. From embracing failure a...

What if your greatest business advantage is simply being yourself? Attorney, entrepreneur, author, and storyteller John Mashni joins The Role Call to share how embracing curiosity, humor, and authenticity has shaped his career and life. From challenging the traditional legal world to writing children's books that bring families together through laughter, John reminds us that success isn't...

Focus is the real growth strategy. In this episode of The Role Call, Glen Ledwell shares one of the biggest lessons entrepreneurs learn the hard way: opportunities are everywhere, but chasing all of them can slow you down. From building online businesses to creating powerful mastermind communities, Glen breaks down why focus, connection, and execution matter more than doing everything at once. 🎙️...

What if gratitude was your greatest competitive advantage? In this episode of The Role Call, Nicholas Kristock shares how curiosity, compassion, and a heart for serving others have shaped his journey as an entrepreneur and humanitarian. From taking bold leaps of faith to founding initiatives that bring comfort to children and families, Nicholas reminds us that true success isn't measured by wh...

What does it take to disrupt the game—on the field and in business? On this episode of The Role Call, NFL legend and business leader Herman Moore sits down to talk about leadership, resilience, and the courage to challenge the status quo. From overcoming naysayers to building a lasting legacy, Herman shares the mindset that's fueled his success in every arena. If you're an entrepreneur, a...

Success isn't just about what you know. It's about how you think. In this episode of The Role Call, Nick Leja explores the mindset shifts that set entrepreneurs apart. From delayed gratification and negotiation to breaking free from the employee mindset, Nick shares the real-world lessons that helped shape his journey in business and life. If you're looking to grow as a leader, entrepr...

In this episode of The Role Call Podcast, Dr. John Kulish shares why he walked away from the traditional medical model to build a more intentional approach to health and longevity. After more than two decades in emergency medicine, Dr. Kulish realized that modern healthcare often treats symptoms instead of root causes. Now, he’s focused on personalized care, preventative health, and helping people...

In this episode of The Role Call Podcast, Hugh Ingalls shares how he helped grow a family business from cold calls and a camera into a storytelling company serving major organizations. From leadership and entrepreneurship to authentic storytelling and long-term vision, Hugh breaks down what it takes to build a business that lasts for generations. 🎙️ Tune in for insights on family business, brandin...

In this episode of The Role Call, Larry Brinker Jr., CEO of The Brinker Group, explores what it really takes to scale a business with purpose. From his early days in a family construction company to leading billions in projects, Larry shares the leadership mindset, strategic planning, and disciplined execution that fueled over 300% growth. He breaks down why sustainable success is built through al...

Great leaders don’t force results. They create the environment where people choose to win. In this episode of The Role Call, Anthwon Thomas breaks down what it really takes to build high-performing teams—setting the tone, creating accountability, and empowering people to step up. Because real success isn’t about control. It’s about cultivating the right environment. Watch the full episode and lear...

On this episode of The Role Call, commercial real estate expert Ron Thomas breaks down what it really takes to build profitable, high-impact investments. Ron shares how shifting from residential to commercial real estate can do more than grow your portfolio—it can create meaningful impact in the communities you serve. Whether you’re an investor or simply exploring real estate strategy, this episod...

Consistency beats intensity. Every time. Real growth in business and life isn’t built in bursts. It’s built in the small, steady actions you take every day. In this episode of The Role Call, Shelly Bays shares how to stay consistent, build habits that align with your values, and lead with clarity—even when things get messy. Because intensity fades. Consistency compounds. 🎙️ Watch now and start bui...

Build your team first. The rest follows. In this episode of The Role Call, Jim Trueblood shares a different approach to building a successful business—by focusing on the people behind it. Jim invests in his agents by giving them the tools, support, and opportunities they need to succeed. The result? Stronger teams, better service, and sustainable growth. Because when you take care of your people,...

When Tradition Meets Market Reality In this episode of The Role Call, Matt Loria unpacks the real challenge of finding product-market fit in industries rooted in tradition. Why do some clients embrace change while others stick to decades-old habits? Matt shares how businesses can stop trying to convince everyone and instead focus on the customers who are ready to evolve. From strategy to client al...

Not all business challenges are about strategy. Some are about trust. In this episode of The Role Call, Tom Andrew shares how a difficult chapter in his family’s business forced him to rebuild from the ground up. The real takeaway isn’t just the story. It’s the lessons: • Navigating trust when it’s tested • Separating business from personal • Moving forward without carrying the past Because at som...

Simplify Challenges. Accelerate Success. In this episode of The Role Call, Dan Papajcik breaks down one of the most underrated growth strategies: making big problems smaller. 🚀 Dan shares how simplifying complex challenges helps leaders avoid analysis paralysis, move faster, and stay focused on what actually drives results. Whether your goal is 5x growth or simply making progress this quarter, th...

Dreaming big isn’t just wishful thinking. It’s the foundation for everything that follows. In this episode of The Role Call, Travis Cox shares how he turned challenges into strengths, built success by focusing on serving others, and discovered that growth often comes from simplifying what matters most. If you’ve ever felt held back by your circumstances or questioned what’s possible, this conversa...

50 Years of Perfect Cars What’s the secret behind decades of success? People. In this episode of The Role Call, Joe Perillo shares the story of a BMW detailer who has prepared nearly every new car leaving their dealership for 50 years. From peeling the protective plastic to polishing every inch, his craftsmanship has touched thousands of vehicles—and his wife works alongside him. A powerful remind...

Building More Than Businesses In this episode of The Role Call, Nate Scherer's journey proves that real success goes beyond the balance sheet. After identifying a key supply chain opportunity in his family’s business and eventually selling his company, he shifted his focus to revitalizing his hometown and building lasting impact. This is not just about entrepreneurship. It’s about legacy, comm...

Why Long-Game Salespeople WinIn this candid conversation, Leighton Wells reveals why the best salespeople aren’t the loudest in the room, they’re the ones who play the LONG GAME. We break down: How to build trust that turns clients into lifelong partners Why honesty & hard work beat “the gift of gab” every time The real reason lasting success in sales has nothing to do with quick wins If you’r...

Confidence Changes Everything What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn’t your idea, funding, or strategy—but your confidence? In this episode of The Role Call, Alejandra Malo, founder of the multi-state Pink Team Group, shares how she built a cleaning empire from just $100. Her biggest early obstacle wasn’t operations. It was insecurity. She reveals the mindset shift that changed e...

True Entrepreneurship Isn’t Just Glamorous Entrepreneurship isn’t Ferraris, fake gurus, or overnight success. It’s failing, rebuilding, and showing up again. In this episode of The Role Call, Dillon England breaks down what real entrepreneurship looks like: the grind, the setbacks, the restart, and the moment you realize you’ve found your purpose. If you’ve ever failed, tried again, or wondered wh...

The Truth About Entrepreneurship In this episode of The Role Call, entrepreneur and business strategist Pete Thomas breaks down what it really takes to build a business from scratch. No playbook. No shortcuts. Just relentless problem-solving, smart differentiation, and resilience when things get hard. If you’ve ever wondered why entrepreneurship feels like one of the toughest jobs in the world or...

20 Years of Marketing MasteryDiscover how top marketing experts dominate senior healthcare branding. In this episode of The Role Call, Will Porter shares how 20 years of experience gives his firm an edge over local agencies and printers. Learn how to stand out in a crowded market and why true industry expertise is the ultimate differentiator. Don’t miss these insights that could transform your app...

In this episode of The Role Call, Mikel Berger shares that even when business is going well, risk still exists. True leadership means understanding not just your business... but how it intersects with your customer’s world 🎧 Watch it now on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! YouTube: https://youtu.be/pqBNL6k-Ljw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SUzXWFnxbjd2KGAANVMwg?si...