Crux KC

To The Point

Business EN ↓ 40 episodes

To The Point is a monthly podcast produced by Crux, the un-agency that fuels business growth. Our podcast features exclusive interviews with successful business leaders across the country to highlight the entrepreneurial spirit and share how marketing can transform an organization. Through thought-provoking conversations that get to crux of it, we’re helping businesses elevate their brand and amplify their mission.

Author

Crux KC

Category

Business

Podcast website

cruxkc.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

The human element: A people-first approach to labor and employment law – Kerri Reisdorff | Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins 27.02.2024

For our 15th episode President & CCO Ethan Whitehill chats with Kerri Reisdorff, Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins, who explains how companies can leverage compliance for a competitive edge, and how Law and Order and a Midwest upbringing inspired her tenacious work ethic. Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of each month! 

All in: Redefining the commercial insurance industry with “we” culture – Rick Kahle | Senior Vice President at Alliant Insurance Services 30.01.2024

For our 14th episode President & CCO Ethan Whitehill chats with Rick Kahle, Senior Vice President at Alliant Insurance Services, who shares all on standing up a KC office, inspiring company loyalty through employee benefits, and the secret behind why so many deals are done on the golf course. Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of each month! 

Leading from the Heart(land): Championing KC on the International Stage - Joe Reardon | President & CEO of the KC Chamber 28.11.2023

For our 13th episode President & CCO Ethan Whitehill chats with Joe Reardon, President/CEO of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, who shares his family’s legacy in local government, the importance of supporting extraordinary entrepreneurs, and why KC’s recent momentum is anything but an accident. Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of each month! 

Alfa Romeos to Alpha Waves: Inside the Cranium of a Creative Entrepreneur - Ethan Whitehill | President & CCO of Crux KC 31.10.2023

For our 12th episode, Crux Founder & CEO Melea McRae turns the tables and interviews our host, Ethan Whitehill, President & CCO at Crux. Ethan shares his entrepreneurial journey, the un-agency's plans to “communitize” marketing, and why fast-growing companies should take a cue from seafarers. Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of each month! 

Leveraging EQ to Build Relationships and Develop Sales Engines - John Hall | VP of Marketing at ZoomGrants, CSO at Crux-Xcelerate 26.09.2023

For our eleventh episode, President & CCO Ethan Whitehill chats with John Hall —VP of Marketing at ZoomGrants, CSO at Crux-Xcelerate, and Founder & CEO of GetRecruited24/7—who shares how a strong EQ, collaborative communication and taking inventory can transform sales teams. Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of each month! 

The C-Suite Value of Chief Marketers: Strategy and Stewardship - Tom Butch | Founder & President of Strategy:Solutions, Inc. 29.08.2023

For our tenth episode, President & CCO Ethan Whitehill chats with Tom Butch , Consulting Strategist and Senior Editorial Contributor at Crux, as well as Founder & President of Strategy:Solutions, Inc. Tom draws from his first-hand, C-level experience to provide perspective on the fractional CMO model and explore why delegation is key to strong leadership. Get to the point with us on the la...

Balancing Entrepreneurial Risk & Operational Safety - Skuli Gudmundsson | President & CEO at OCCU-TEC 25.07.2023

For our ninth episode, President & CCO Ethan Whitehill chats with Skuli Gudmundsson , President & CEO at OCCU-TEC . Skuli shares his career pivot into entrepreneurship and the importance of safety & health in the workplace. Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of each month! 

Your Personal Brand and the Power of Connection - André Davis | Corporate and Community Engagement Executive at Built Interior Construction 27.06.2023

For our eighth episode, President & CCO Ethan Whitehill chats with André Davis , Corporate and Community Engagement Executive at Built Interior Construction .  André explains the importance of relationships, community, and an integrated personal/professional brand.  Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of each month! 

Kansas City's Urban Growth, Economic Impact, and the Power of Partnerships - Jon Copaken | Principal at Copaken Brooks 30.05.2023

For our seventh episode, President & CCO Ethan Whitehill chats with Jon Copaken , Principal at Copaken Brooks . Jon discusses the impact of urban growth in Kansas City, the elements of quality development, and the legacy of Copaken Brooks.  Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of each month! 

Fostering Entrepreneurship Through Collaboration - Kim Randolph | President and CEO of the Heartland Black Chamber 25.04.2023

For our sixth episode, President & CCO Ethan Whitehill sits down with Kim Randolph President and CEO of the Heartland Black Chamber . Kim shares her keys to growing an impactful non-profit and building a better community. Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of each month! 

Building Business Value and Knowing Your Customer - Grant Burcham | Former CEO of Mobank | Chairman of CyTek Corp 28.03.2023

For our fifth episode, President & CCO Ethan Whitehill chats with Grant Burcham , the Former CEO at MoBank and Chairman at CyTek Corp.  Grant breaks down his lifelong banking journey, discussing the power of relationships and the significance of small businesses. He also explains his involvement with CyTek Corp and what makes them unique in IT. Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of e...

Marketing Research and Emotional Resonance - Grant Gooding | Founder & CEO at PROOF Positioning 28.02.2023

For our fourth episode, President & CCO Ethan Whitehill chats with Grant Gooding , Founder & CEO at PROOF Positioning. Grant shares his take on market research and why there’s no such thing as a rational decision. He also breaks down how the PROOF method leverages emotional resonance for better insights. Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of each month! 

Making Investments and Growing Your Business - Tim Webster Founder, CEO & Chairman| Heirloom Brands & Farmer Direct Foods 31.01.2023

For our third episode, President & CCO Ethan Whitehill chats with Tim Webster Founder, CEO & Chairman of Heirloom Brands & Farmer Direct Foods. Tim shares his journey of developing successful brands and selecting the perfect investment for growth. We also get his top picks for consumer trends in 2023. Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of each month! 

Leveraging HubSpot for Business Growth - Brian Bresee | HubSpot’s Director of Sales, North America Solutions Partner Program 27.12.2022

President & CCO Ethan Whitehill sits down with Brian Bresee , HubSpot’s Director of Sales for its North America Solutions Partner Program. Brian shares insights on utilizing HubSpot to grow your business, marketing and sales automation, 2023 technology trends and more! Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of each month! 

The Story Behind Crux - Melea McRae | Founder and CEO of Crux KC, LLC 29.11.2022

For our debut episode, President & CCO Ethan Whitehill introduces Crux Founder & CEO Melea McRae . We’ll cover Melea’s entrepreneurial journey, the story behind Crux, our mission to fuel business growth, and why we’re launching a podcast. Get to the point with us on the last Tuesday of each month! 

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