Value Factory Podcast

In this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Nick Anderson is joined by project manager Michael Pleger to explore the deeply personal journey of leadership development, identity, and purpose. Through the lens of OneAccord’s Prepare to Lead course, Michael shares how he grew from a high-performing problem-solver into a values-driven, purpose-aligned leader—at work, at home, and beyond. From the po...

In this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, host Nick Anderson sits down with Phil Goodman—founder of Talent Realized and Chief People Officer at OneAccord—to explore the power of strategic hope in driving transformational growth. From succession planning to scaling systems, Phil shares his own entrepreneurial journey and how OneAccord’s Client Success Plan integrates fractional leadership, busi...

Host Nick Anderson welcomes M&A advisor John Martinka of NoComas Advisory Services to explore how business owners can “exit with style, grace, and more money” even in turbulent times. Drawing on three decades of experience guiding lower-middle-market deals ($5–15 million enterprise value), John breaks down the real risks—from customer and supply-chain concentration to owner-dependency and fina...

Join host Nick Anderson and special guest Mike Kadel, Managing Principal at One Accord, for a deep dive into the art and science of succession planning on this episode of The Value Factory Podcast. With a combined 60 years in financial services, they unpack why most organizations mistake replacement for true succession, share vivid examples—like Columbia Bank’s leadership transition after CEO Mela...

Host Nick Anderson sits down with Ryan Schope to unpack a practical playbook for go-to-market success in the digital age.   They map out how to layer content across awareness, consideration, and decision stages, share tips for leveraging AI to remove production hurdles, and dive into why raw, “in-the-arena” stories build the deepest trust.   If you’ve ever hesitated at the thought of picking up a...

Join host Nick Anderson on the inaugural episode of The Value Factory Podcast as he welcomes OneAccord founder Jeff Rogers into the “upper room” to uncover the firm’s 25-year journey.   Jeff recounts how a simple sales-training venture evolved into a full-service consulting practice, the pivotal client-success discoveries that reshaped their approach, and the core values—truth, service, compassion...