Unemployable with Jeff Dudan

Welcome back to another episode of the On The Homefront Podcast! I'm your host, Jeff, and in today's episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Jason Carthen, Founder and President at Jason Carthen Enterprises. Dr. Carthen, a former professional football player-turned-executive coach, and bestselling author, shares his journey from a broken home to achieving remarkable success. He believes in the impor...

Welcome back to another episode of the On The Homefront Podcast! I'm your host, Jeff, and in today's episode, we have a special guest, Kashif Khan, CEO and Founder of The DNA Company. He will take us on a journey through his personal experiences and groundbreaking discoveries, from unraveling the secrets of our genetic makeup to understanding the role of genes in diseases like Alzheimer's and card...

Welcome back to another episode of the On The Homefront Podcast! I'm your host, Jeff, and in today's episode, we have a special guest, Robert Irvine, a world-class Chef, and Entrepreneur. In this episode, get ready to be inspired by the renowned host of Food Network's "Restaurant Impossible." With over 300 episodes under his belt, he has given struggling restaurant owners a second chance and trans...

Today's episode, we have a special guest, Devan Kline the Co-Founder and Visionary of Burn Bootcamp. Devan takes us on his journey from selling TV services to becoming a renowned leader in the fitness industry. We'll hear about his struggles, triumphs, and the pivotal moments that shaped him into the visionary he is today. From his early experiences of growing up without a safety net to his unwave...

Today, Jeff dives into the world of innovation and entrepreneurship with Tyler Robertson, a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary, and Founder of Diesel Laptops. Tyler’s journey began with a strong desire to bridge gaps in the trucking industry that often lagged in technological advancements. With a keen eye for identifying opportunities, he ventured into the world of software development, ultimatel...

Today we dive deep into the world of customer experience and digital transformation with Customer Service powerhouse & host of the Press 1 For Nick podcast, Nick Glimsdahl. Hailing from a small town in North Dakota, Nick went on to become a five-time National Team Cross Country champion, showcasing his determination and drive from a young age. Nick's unique journey eventually led him to the world...

Today, Jeff sits down with Verne Harnish, Author of "Scaling Up" and “Mastering the Rockefeller Habits,” for an insightful conversation offering valuable takeaways for those seeking to understand the principles and strategies behind scaling their business effectively. Often referred to as “The Growth Guy,” Verne Harnish's background is characterized by his profound expertise in business growth and...

Today, Jeff is joined by Dr Alex Spinoso, an entrepreneur who owns and operates seven successful businesses, one being scaled to 8-figures within 16 months. With a background as a Medical Doctor skilled in Epidemiology, Biotechnology, Healthcare, and Clinical Research with a Master of Business Administration from La Sierra University, Alex has an inspiring journey that led him to give up all the c...

Today on the show, Jeff sits down with Chris Voss, renowned negotiation expert and former FBI hostage negotiator. The episode goes deep into the principles of tactical empathy. From practicing these skills in extreme scenarios to understanding the crucial role of empathy in business, Chris explores what it means to give people what they genuinely need rather than just catering to desires. Using hi...

Today on the show, Jeff is joined by David Zerfoss, former President of Husqvarna Professional Products. David has over 18 years of experience in leadership roles and has led his team in generating hundreds of millions of dollars in company growth. After retiring from his role at Husqvarna, David transitioned to become a Vistage Chair, where he guides members to achieve transformative growth and e...

In this episode of On the Homefront, join Jeff as he sits down with Jake Karls, the co-founder and chief Rainmaker at Mid-Day Squares. Mid-Day Squares is a unique functional square + chocolate that is certified Non-Gmo, Fair Trade, Kosher, Vegan, and are gluten, soy, and dairy-free. Together, they delve into the art of building brands authentically, the importance of embracing entrepreneurship whi...

On today’s episode, Jeff sits down for an enlightening discussion with fitness franchise empire owner, Roger Martin. Roger Martin is the Co-Founder and Managing Member of the industry-leading health and wellness franchises, RockBox Fitness and beem Light Sauna. Prior to this, Roger operated as the CEO of a solid oral dosage pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organization. Roger has exten...

On today’s episode of On the Homefront, Jeff sits down with Olympic Gold Medalist Kaitlin Sandeno. Kaitlin Sandeno Hogan is an American former competitive swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and former world record-holder. She also is now the national spokesperson of the Jessie Rees Foundation, a motivational speaker, coach, sports commentator, emcee, and host for world-class sporting...

On today’s episode, Jeff takes a deep dive into the world of pricing, asking the President of Boost Pricing, Casey Brown, all the questions we, as entrepreneurs, sometimes get caught on. Casey Brown is on a mission to help organizations be paid well for their excellence.  She leads a team of experts who help organizations discover their true pricing power—and watch their profits rise as a result....

Today, Ryan Margolin, CEO at Professional Hair Labs, joins Jeff for an in-depth discussion on what it takes to take a business to the next level. As an International Business Leader and Entrepreneur, Ryan helps create sustainable services and products for industries that are full of subpar options. He understands how to effectively take concepts and formulate strategies for success in various indu...

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Ryan Alford; speaker, author, marketing powerhouse, and founder of Radical and Social House. Ryan Alford has built a name, a global network, and countless brands through his approach to disruptive thinking that generates radical results. From selling ads on Madison Avenue to growing an 8-figure marketing agency and a Top 10 podcast, he has worked hard to crack...

On this episode, Jeff chats with Eric Hinman, an Endurance Athlete (5x Ironman), content creator, and social media influencer. Exploring Eric’s enlightening journey through the health and wellness world, Jeff and Eric discuss the unsung benefits of wellness that aren’t always top of mind for those stepping out on their new fitness journey. They look at the specific elements of sleep, diet, movemen...

Today, American Fitness Author, Food Blogger, and former triathlete and Ironman competitor Mark Sisson joins Jeff On The Homefront. With roots in pre-med and a biology degree under his belt, Mark’s life has taken him through many aspects of the health and wellness market, leading to the creation of Primal Kitchen - an authentic, premium, and growing brand that offers health-conscious consumers the...

On this episode of On The Homefront, Jeff is joined by the fantastic Mary Beth Hyland, a leading global speaker on workplace culture, values, and mindfulness. As the Founder and Chief Visionary of SparkVision, Mary Beth Hyland knows that extraordinary success is rooted in the vision, values, and culture crafted by purpose-driven leaders and their tribes. With over 12 years of experience, built on...

In this episode, Jeff is joined by Steve Murphy, private investor in franchising, VC and real estate. With 20 years experience in retail management, Steve helped lead Winmark Corporation from a $40m market cap company to over $750m prior to his retirement as the President of Franchising. Nowadays, Steve sits on a number of boards to help advise strategy and direction, including on the Board of Adv...

In this enlightening episode of On the Homefront, Jeff is joined by Marc Lesser, a speaker, and author of 5 books. Marc is known for his ability to help leaders integrate mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices into their leadership journey. After a 10-year residency at the San Francisco Zen Center, an MBA degree from NYU, and founding 3 companies, Marc has developed mindfulness practices...

Today, Jeff is joined by Jeffrey Deckman, international award winning Executive and Organizational Performance Consultant, Strategist, Author and Trainer. Jeffrey started his career young and in a completely different world of leadership as we see it today. In this eye-opening conversation, he speaks to Jeff about the ways leadership has to change in order for our generation to build meaningful co...

On today's episode, Certified Forensic Interviewer turned Entrepreneur & Author, Michael Reddington joins Jeff. Michael Reddington is an expert at moving people from resistance to commitment. He is President of InQuasive, Inc., and author of The Disciplined Listening Method. In an utterly fascinating discussion, Michael discusses the framework of a successful interrogation - the tricks, what to lo...

On this episode of On The Homefront, Jeff is joined by Justin Prince, Entrepreneur, Author and Speaker with $2b+ in sales. A true rags to riches story, Justin shares his journey from being an animated bible salesman in the mall, through failed businesses leaving his family below zero, to now someone who has built 4 multi-million dollar businesses. They discuss the attitude necessary for success, t...

Today joining Jeff on the show is General Anthony Tata, retired US Army officer, national best-selling author, and government official. Anthony is a retired US Army Brigadier General and later served as a school district administrator. Tata is also the author of the thriller novel series "Threat." His distinguished military career includes commands in the 82nd Airborne and 101st Airborne Divisions...