Throttle Up Leadership Podcast

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dentico interviews Sandra Kokotovic, the co-founder and creative director of Snap Advantage. Sandra shares her journey from growing up in Romania to becoming a successful digital nomad and marketing expert. The discussion covers her early influences, the inception and challenges of Snap Advantage, the impact of living and working in o...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dentico hosts Ryan House, a seasoned business development executive with 17 years of experience in growing marketing agencies. Currently heading business development at Digital Amplification, Ryan shares his ambitious vision of elevating the company into the upper echelon of agencies while simultaneously working on creating the first...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, host Dr. John Dentico interviews Bethany Jeanfreau, a global marketing strategist and fractional chief marketing officer. Bethany shares insights from her extensive international business experience across Shanghai, Prague, Portland, Lisbon, and France. She discusses the importance of aligning marketing with overall company objectives, the ben...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dentico hosts Rupali Kumbhani, a global strategic leader known for driving transformative technology initiatives. Rupali shares her journey from Mumbai to Chicago, detailing the influences that shaped her leadership. The discussion focuses on the importance of building a value-based culture, adaptive leadership, and how AI can enhance...

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In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dentico hosts RJ Grimshaw, known as the AI CEO and a leading advocate for intrapreneurship and business growth. RJ shares his journey from growing up in a family of entrepreneurs to leading Unify Equipment Finance and driving substantial business growth. The discussion delves into the importance of entrepreneurial mindsets within orga...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, host Dr. John Dentico talks with Zachary Green, a US Marine veteran, former firefighter, and serial entrepreneur. Zachary shares his journey from struggling with ADHD in his youth to building a multi-million dollar company. He discusses the impact of his military service on his approach to leadership, emphasizing the importance of grit, purpos...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dentico sits down with Dr. Stephanie Gutnik, President of Tuxedo Concepts. Stephanie, an experienced marketing strategist and global public speaker, shares insights from her journey growing up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and how her upbringing influenced her career. Together, they discuss the importance of perseverance, the evolving landsc...

In the special 100th episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, host Dr. John Dentico reflects on the previous guests, discussing how their personal challenges and profound insights embody the theme 'Hire for Values, Hire for Heart.' Featuring re-visits from eight significant episodes, this celebration focuses on the crucial interplay between ethical leadership, purpose-driven work, and creati...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, host Dr. John Dentico interviews Ken Miller, a dynamic speaker, nonprofit strategist, innovation leader, and a three-time convicted felon. Ken shares his incredible life story, from his early years as a foster child to overcoming significant personal challenges, including substance abuse and homelessness. Now, with over 20 years of sobriety, K...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. Dentico hosts Suzanna Martinez, founder of PEO for CEO, a brokerage firm that specializes in PEO consulting, HR solutions, and insurance benefits. Suzanna shares her background, growing up in southern Colorado and her transition into business development. She explains the role of a PEO brokerage firm in matching clients with the right PEO...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, host Dr. John Dentico interviews Jennifer Einolf, a leadership clarity coach and founder of Bold Whisper, LLC. Jennifer discusses her journey, including the influences in her life and her unique approach to leadership development through design thinking, ontological coaching, and growth facilitation. She introduces the 'Ditch the Doom' revolut...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dentico interviews Emilie Davis, founder and CEO of Magic Mirror Marketing. Emilie shares her insights into blending traditional marketing strategies with the power of AI to create authentic, human-centered marketing. She discusses her background, the influences in her life, and the mission of her company which focuses on empowering p...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dentico sits down with Michael Wilkinson, founder of Leadership Strategies and a luminary in the field of professional facilitation. Michael shares his personal journey from growing up in the projects of Washington, DC, to becoming a prominent facilitator and author. The discussion covers the importance of facilitation in leadership,...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, host Dr. John Dentico interviews Charity Majors, an expert in leadership and team building. Charity shares her insights on human behavior, communication, and leadership, discussing her proprietary frameworks such as the Major Impact Messenger and the Connected Community Blueprint. She talks about her journey of discovering her purpose, the imp...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dentico interviews Andrey Karpov, also known as Coach Dre. Andrey is an accomplished entrepreneur, C-level executive, and strategic advisor with over 20 years of experience across business, technology, and nonprofit sectors. They discuss Andrey's background, the importance of having a clear sense of meaning in work, and the shift from...

In this episode of Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, host Dr. John Dentico converses with Arias Websterberry, a successful entrepreneur and CEO of Websterberry Marketing, Ignite Funnels, and Launch Ignition AI. Arias shares his inspiring journey from a challenging upbringing marked by adversity, homelessness, and family issues to leading multi-million-dollar enterprises. He emphasizes the importance...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, hosted by Dr. John Dentico, business consultant Anthony Dickerson discusses his extensive experience and approach to enhancing business operations and leadership. Anthony shares his journey from project management roles at Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania to founding Foundations, a company focused on strategic planning, operational...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, host Dr. John Dentico interviews Dr. Amber Johnson, a communications expert and leadership consultant based in Chicago. The episode delves into Amber's background, highlighting her key influences and journey from a small town in Central Illinois to joining the Peace Corps and becoming an authority in leadership. They discuss the importance of...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast for 2025, host Dr. John Dentico engages in a deep and inspiring conversation with Suzan Peltekian, a peak performance coach and global speaker. Suzan shares her transformative journey from real estate to mindset coaching, emphasizing the importance of personal awareness, the power of the subconscious mind, and the role of service in leadership....

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, host Dr. John Dentico speaks with Dr. Lance Knaub, founder of Denali Consulting and Breakthrough Physical Therapy and Fitness. Lance is a bestselling author and keynote speaker specializing in helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses by creating self-managing companies. The conversation covers Lance's perspective on leadership, his approac...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, host Dr. John Dentico interviews Dr. Michael Gerharz, an expert in leadership communication based in Germany. Dr. Gerharz, author of several influential books and host of the Irresistible Communication Podcast, discusses his views on effective leadership and the importance of finding the right words to unite and motivate teams. The conversatio...

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dentico hosts executive advisor Jamie Flinchbaugh. Jamie, founder of Jay Flinch and author of 'People Solve Problems,' shares insights from working with over 300 clients like Amazon and Whirlpool, and discusses the vital role of problem-solving in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world. They delve into the importance o...