Kurt Wilkin

Unlocking Moves

Business EN ↓ 80 episodes

(WARNING: May offend listeners of boring business podcasts.) Business leaders love to tell their success stories; but reality is complicated! Stumbles, mistakes, & battle scars catapult professional & personal growth. Successful leaders know exactly the pivotal moves that unlocked their true potential. Unlocking Moves features candid conversations with some of the nation's smartest entrepreneurs, so you can identify when & where to make your move. Veteran entrepreneur & best-selling author Kurt Wilkin shares key moments with the unscripted, irreverent approach that fueled his 30-year career.

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Kurt Wilkin

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Business

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Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Burning the Boats, Building Success | Brien Gearin, Millionaire University - Unlocking Moves Ep. 51 21.05.2025

Once you've been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, what's the playbook for making it happen?? Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their "glory" stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from...

A Special Mother’s Day Edition | A Conversation with Kurt’s Aunt B – “Unlucky Moves” Bonus Episode 08.05.2025

Join me for a very special episode of Unlocking Moves - or "Unlucky Moves" - as my Aunt Barbara called it! Earlier this year, I used my podcast setup to record an interview with my 94-year-old Aunt Barbara Modisett. My original goal was to record a conversation with her about growing up with my mom (who passed away in 2008) and my grandparents (who I never got to meet) – a conversation I...

Wow! 50 Episodes of Unlocking Moves – and We’re Just Getting Started! 01.05.2025

Join us for a very special episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! This week, host Kurt Wilkin steps into the spotlight solo to celebrate 50 episodes of raw, inspiring conversations with some of the most remarkable entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries. Instead of featuring a guest, Kurt reflects on some o...

Ugly Startups, Beautiful Returns | Nick Moran, New Stack Ventures - Unlocking Moves Ep. 49 15.04.2025

"Don't be an order taker... be a VALUE DRIVER" Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their "glory" stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes, our "gory...

The Great Game of Entrepreneurship | Bo Burlingham, Best Selling Author - Unlocking Moves Ep 47 pt 2 02.04.2025

Bo Burlingham has had a storied career writing about some of the best entrepreneurs and greatest companies of all time -- but there's something about Bo that NO ONE knew, maybe not even Bo...until this episode of Unlocking Moves. Bo actually HATES writing!!! Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unloc...

The Hiring Episode - A Players, Disastrous Fails and Hilarious Blunders | Rick Girard - Unlocking Moves, Ep. 48 11.03.2025

How did Rick Girard go from Playboy photoshoots to being a recruiting and hiring guru? Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their "glory" stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles an...

Radicals, Revolutions & Small Giants | Bo Burlingham, Best Selling Author - Unlocking Moves Ep 47, pt 1 26.02.2025

How did this "Small Giant" of business journalism get his start? Would you believe his start including getting arrested at a radical rally in 1969?! And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their "glory" stori...

Fail Fast, Pivot Faster: What It Takes to Build and Back Startups | Rob Adams, Unlocking Moves Ep. 46 04.02.2025

Want tips for becoming an entrepreneur, navigating venture capital, and living well to 105?! This might be the episode for you! Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their "glory" stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believe...

Weathering the Storm: Beating the Odds to Build a Brand | Eric Hui, Terracea - Unlocking Moves Ep. 45 21.01.2025

What does it take to WEATHER the storm and build a business from scratch -- with no industry experience? Join us for this week's episode of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their "glory" stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more fr...

The Journey to Making BIG Happen | Mark Moses, CEO Coaching International - Unlocking Moves Ep. 44 10.01.2025

What does it take to make “big” happen? In this episode, Kurt Wilkin visits with serial entrepreneur, mortgage industry innovator, Iron Man athlete, and CEO coach to CEO coaches, Mark Moses. Mark shares how early challenges - including his father's bankruptcy - shaped his entrepreneurial motivation, growing multiple successful businesses, writing multiple best-selling books, and eventually foundin...

Kayaking, Venture Investing, and NERF Guns?! | Ty Hagler, Trig - Unlocking Moves Ep. 43 10.12.2024

What do Olympic Kayaking, venture investing, and NERF guns have in common?! Tune in to Unlocking Moves to find out! Unlocking moves is the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their "glory" stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes, our "gory"...

The CPG Episode: Lessons from the front lines | Unlocking Moves Ep. 42 26.11.2024

It's Thanksgiving week! Which means family, turkey, and Thanksgiving traditions. It also means we've been inundated by Holiday shopping ads for months! At Unlocking Moves we decided to go behind-the-scenes in advance of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping extravaganzas. We want to share some of the key decisions and mistakes that helped shape many of your favorite companies (and we have som...

From sinking ship to eCommerce guru | Mike Begg, AMZ Advisors - Unlocking Moves Ep. 41 13.11.2024

How did Mike Begg go from a sinking ship at Sears to becoming an eCommerce guru - advising some of the biggest brands how to sell on Amazon? Join us for Episode 41 of Unlocking Moves to find out - the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer...

The Gory Story Episode: Because We Learn More From Gory Stories Than Glory Stories | Unlocking Moves Ep. 40 29.10.2024

I believe that your gory story is much more powerful than your glory story. We all learn more from the lessons learned the hard way. As I like to say, the bigger the shit show, the bigger the lesson. Welcome to the Gory Story Episode. Join us for a special episode of Unlocking Moves - the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leader...

The secret to success: Lessons learned in Pickleball and Poker? | Joel Trammell - Unlocking Moves Ep. 39 10.10.2024

How did lessons learned in poker and pickleball (and tennis) help shape this uber-successful entrepreneur? Join us for Episode 39 of Unlocking Moves to find out - the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential! Many leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumb...

The Turnaround Coach | Former NCAA Basketball Coach Mark Gottfried - Unlocking Moves Ep. 38 25.09.2024

"It's amazing what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit" - Coach John Wooden Join us for Episode 38 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in a leader's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles...

Unlocking Your True Purpose | Charles Choice, Do-Or-Dier Visionary Foundation - Unlocking Moves #37 10.09.2024

"Think about who you want to be before thinking about what you want to do." Join us for Episode 37 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes. On th...

Find Your "Zone of Genius" | Ramon Ray - Unlocking Moves Ep. 36 21.08.2024

How did Ramon Ray go from being FIRED by the United Nations to finding his purpose helping small businesses grow? Join us for Episode 36 to find out! Unlocking Moves dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumb...

Behind Poppi's Rocketship Growth | Allison & Stephen Ellsworth, Poppi - Unlocking Moves Ep. 35 05.08.2024

How did Poppi go from the Dallas Farmer's Market to every grocery store in the country in four years? Join us for Episode 35 to find out! Unlocking Moves dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and...

Serving Others with Her Voice | Kit Rich, Film Director & Fitness Guru - Unlocking Moves Ep. 34 23.07.2024

How has a Hollywood trainer made the transition from fitness to directing an award-winning feature film? Join us for Episode 34 to find out! Unlocking Moves dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and m...

Every Visionary Needs an Integrator | Kelly Knight, EOS Worldwide - Unlocking Moves Ep. 33 09.07.2024

How do thousands of entrepreneurial companies unlock their true potential? Join us for Episode 33 for a deep dive into all things EOS® with Kelly Knight, the Integrator and President of EOS® Worldwide! Unlocking Moves dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin...

"Niche is Rich and Broad is Broke" | Trace Fowler, Chatterbox Sports, Unlocking Moves Ep. 32 18.06.2024

How do passion, hard work, and a little bit of “luck” make two old-school media companies work in 2024? Join us for Episode 32 to find out! Unlocking Moves dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mi...

Business lessons learned from the world of college athletics | Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek - Unlocking Moves Ep. 31 30.05.2024

What lessons can entrepreneurs learn from the world of college athletics? Join us for Episode 31 to find out! Unlocking Moves dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from our stumbles and mistakes. This episode features...

Business Advice “Straight from the Horse's Mouth” | Loren Feldman, 21Hats - Unlocking Moves Ep. 30 14.05.2024

"Entrepreneurs don't want advice from a 24-year-old journalist... they want it straight from the horse's mouth!" Join us for Episode 30 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer th...

Leadership Matters | Mark Graban, My Favorite Mistake - Unlocking Moves Ep. 29 30.04.2024

How do the terms "Mistake enthusiast", "toxic environment survivor," and "Backyard Pizza Master" fit together?! Join us for Episode 29 to find out! Unlocking Moves dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm belie...

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