The Sea Captain Leadership Podcast

This podcast features Erik Abraham, a Managing Partner at EJA Holdings and a Founder of Abraham Ranch, a non-profit dedicated to rescuing farm animals such as horses, cows, goats and pigs.  Key points: Erik worked as an entrepreneur in the oil and gas industry in Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska. Erik talks about what that experience was like and how he was able to succeed. Erik and his wife K...

Eddy Ricci, a founding partner of Lead Advisor, LLC., a wealth management consulting and talent acquisition firm, discusses his thoughts on acquiring the highest level job candidate on our latest podcast.   Key points: Lead Advisor provides industry insights, career strategies and professional development resources for wealth management professionals.  He has also founded and operat...

This podcast features the talented Jenn Quader, the President & CEO of The Smart Agency, which is committed to advancing commercial real estate and financial services through effective communications. Her belief is that the way to get what you want is to ask for it! Key points: Jenn started her career as a professional theatre actress. She grew up in a family of musicians in North Carolina and...

Vance Crowe is the Founder and owner of Legacy Interviews, a firm that provides clients with professionally recorded videos designed to capture life stories for future generations. Key points: Vance’s experience includes working as the Director of Millennial Engagement for Monsanto, serving as a Communications Strategist at The World Bank and volunteering for the Peace Corp in Kenya. He has spoken...

Coach and Commander with Peter Rendina  This episode features Peter Rendina, the current Deputy Chief Inspector for America's Oldest Federal Law Enforcement Agency, the United States Postal Inspection Service.   Key points: During his career, he has investigated drug trafficking organizations, mailing and shipping of dangerous and hazardous substances, and served on the joint terror...

This episode features Christy Ogilvie McCreary, an Executive Coach with Sea Captain Coaching and the owner of Ogilvie Consulting. She helps business professionals all over the world transform their firms by turning their clients into raving fans.  Key points: Her passion is connecting people, highlighting their strengths, breaking down challenges and providing transferrable practices to give...

Mark is the Founder & CEO of Victory Productions. He is passionate about encouraging others to persevere in the face of life’s challenges. He focuses on advocacy work for displaced men, low-income children’s educational opportunities, early detection of kidney disease and encouraging more live organ donations. Mark is also known as the “Comeback Coach” based on a life story of dealing with une...

This episode features Dr. Balaji Rajagopalan, Dean of the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri. Throughout his career, Dean Balaji’s leadership has inspired team efforts that strengthened and enhanced the reputation of programs and institutions. He has a strong record of building, sustaining and leveraging relationships with alumni, industry, government and business leaders....

This podcast features Ron Joelson, former Executive Vice President and Chairman, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company, who also served as the firm’s Chief Investment Officer. He’s now on the Advisory Board for Socium Advisors, which is recognized as one of the top financial advisory firms in the country.   Key points: Ron’s experience includes working as a senior consultant...

This episode features Michelle Magner, a Partner at Socium Advisors who specializes in solution-based financial planning through aggregating clients’ needs with high level resources.  Key points: Prior to joining Socium, Michelle was a Portfolio Manager with a regional bank & trust company, where she managed investment portfolio design and implementation.   Michelle, the first N...

Sea Captain Way Authors Notes It’s been one year since Phil published his book “The Sea Captain Way for Financial Advisors,” which is available on Amazon. On this podcast, Phil and Greg revisit some of the key themes and principles in the book for listeners who may not have heard previous podcasts about it.   Key points: Phil talks about how he has always been at his best during when he...

This episode features Irina Goldman, who transitioned to operating her own consulting firm after serving as a Google User Experience Program Manager.  Key points: Irina is the owner of Flowers Virtual Bookkeeping, a boutique bookkeeping and business consulting company specializing in helping small local businesses.  The trio discusses the concept of User Experience in the...

On this special episode, Phil Bender is joined by Danny Howard, Tom Sawyer, and Jim Joyner, the hosts of The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast. They delve into real-life law enforcement stories that span the spectrum from humorous to serious. Discover why law enforcement is much like being part of a high-performing sports team, and how this unique perspective impacted the career choice of Jim's son. G...

In the latest episode of the Sea Captain Way, Phil and Greg provide invaluable insights into transitioning from sales professional to CEO of your own practice. They explore the power of vulnerability combined with vision, and how it can foster a dynamic and charismatic organizational culture. Key points: ● The discussion includes crucial elements for leaders, emphasizing organizational struct...

Phil and Greg welcome Desiree Reed-Francois, the Athletic Director of the University of Missouri-Columbia, to this podcast. Discover how Desiree's leadership has reshaped Mizzou athletics, improving everything from student athlete experience to community engagement. You’ll hear about Desiree's fascinating journey, from her early days as a UCLA rowing team student athlete, to a practicing lawyer, t...

In this exciting episode of the SeaCaptainWay podcast, hosts Phil Bender and Greg Patton have the honor of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Brian Jones of Coaching4Executives, who is a GE6 Sigma Black Belt Master Black Belt and attorney. Known for his prowess in helping leaders enhance their skills and find solutions to their challenges, Brian doesn’t shy away from discussing the...

Phil and Greg are joined by Jennifer Hensley, an accomplished Executive Coach with Sea Captain Coaching on this podcast. She has more than two decades of experience at a Fortune 100 company. Drawing on her competitive sports background, Jennifer anticipates multiple steps ahead, a mindset she applies to finding solutions for clients. Known as "The Playmaker," a moniker earned through her roles in...

Phil Bender dives into the essence of relationship-based prospecting in this episode, emphasizing the importance of core values and replicating those values with new clients. He unveils a powerful strategy for leveraging the upcoming holiday season to cultivate new referrals through introductions. The discussion shifts towards strengthening client relationships, as Phil advises visiting top 20 cli...

In this episode, Colonel Dan Cormier, Retired, Sea Captain Coach and Senior Instructional Design Manager at the Naval Leadership and Ethics Center, shares essential insights on thriving in high-stress environments with Phil and Greg. Fostering individual and team resilience is crucial. Tune in for an insightful discussion on thoughts and advice on self-care and thriving in high-stress environments...

In this engaging episode, hosts Phil and Greg welcome Adam Knorr, a dynamic young copywriter and owner of Take Action Copy. Adam shares his inspiring journey from leaving a job to establishing his own business and relocating to Hawaii. Their conversation emphasizes the necessity of taking risks to unearth one's true potential. Adam's personal story serves as a testament to the transformative...

The Ebb and Flow of Leadership with TidePoole Meet Jeffrey Poole, a former yacht captain turned visionary Founder, Executive, and Advisor of TidePoole. Jeff's years at sea have honed his conflict resolution skills, a vital asset in his current venture. His firm, TidePoole, is a fusion of his expertise in technology, energy, sustainability, and marine markets. Jeffrey's journey from sea captain to...

Ahoy, listeners! Let's set sail with hosts Phil Bender and Greg Patton as they chart the course to personal and professional growth. In this episode, they unveil their new book, The Sea Captain Way for Financial Advisors , a labor of love merging 30 years of experience into a treasure trove of wisdom for Financial Advisors. Phil dives into the book's roots, sparked by his grandfather's fiscal teac...

Get ready for an inspiring episode as we dive into the remarkable journey of Financial Advisor Chris Koon. Chris overcame challenges due to dyslexia and ADHD, discovering  personal growth through long-distance running. Chris is a determined and resilient individual who found success in his sales career after a serendipitous introduction to NM Managing Partner John Qualy and a job at a lo...

What is your “uniquifier?” How can you differentiate yourself in a crowded market and take your career or business to the next level? Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of strategic thinking and personal branding with Kristin Andree, a highly respected business strategist, speaker, author, and podcaster with a passion for helping clients unlock their full potential. Discover Kristin...

Join us as we hear from Barron’s 1200’s Scott Underwood, the Founder & CEO of Socium Advisors at Northwestern Mutual. You’ll learn about the innovative business model he created, focusing on comprehensive planning rather than product selection. Learn how Scott's approach fosters long-term relationships with clients, emphasizing the importance of personalized service and collaborative partnersh...