Business Leaders Podcast

  Cold therapy has been around for a long time, and it has a lot of great benefits. The Ice Barrel is the best way to take an ice bath. It's the easiest and most accessible product out there when it comes to cold therapy. Joining Bob Roark to discuss the benefits of cold therapy is https://theicebarrel.com/ (The Ice Barrel)’s Founder, https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyattewing/ (Wyatt Ewing). Together, they talk about the positive effects of cryotherapy on the body. Wyatt also tackles its role in staying healthy, mental conditioning and growth, and dealing with the work-from-home stresses of life. Interested to know more about cold therapy? Then tune in to learn more. --- Watch the podcast here:[embed]https://youtu.be/Rwes-gL5mtI[/embed] Cold Therapy And How it Can Help You With Wyatt EwingWe were incredibly fortunate. We have a returning guest, Wyatt Ewing. He is the Founder and CEO of https://theicebarrel.com/ (The Ice Barrel). Welcome back. It’s good to see you. Thank you, Bob. It's great to be

  Most of us address developmental, intellectual, and mental challenges within the family as they come along, and that's why most of us are unaware of what to do until it's too late. Therefore, https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-s-burpo-55673b22 (Katie Burpo) dedicates herself and her team at http://www.gsloinc.com/ (Goldstar Learning Options) to offer the most effective life intervention programs from childhood all the way to adulthood. She joins Bob Roark and cohost Jaime Zawmon in sharing the story of how her company started because of a small childhood dream and how they connect with the varying needs of every client, particularly in this challenging time of the pandemic. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://youtu.be/A6TEhe9Xm6I[/embed] The Benefits Of Life Intervention With Katie Burpo And Cohost Jaime ZawmonWe have Jaime Zawmon. She is the Founder and President of https://www.titanceo.com/ (TITAN CEO). She is co-hosting on this special series where we interview the TITAN 100. We have

  Cashflow may be the number one most important thing in any business, but company culture comes in a close second. It is what https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-smith-4439294/ (Stuart Smith) strives to build everyday as the CEO of https://buehlercompanies.com/ (Buehler Companies), a top-rated moving company that does everything from commercial moving to Girl Scout cookie distribution. Leading with humility and a strong commitment to company culture, Stuart definitely deserves a place at the Titan 100. Listen in as he shares his take on company culture and humility-driven leadership in this conversation with Bob Roark and co-host, Jaime Zawmon, the President of TITAN CEO. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://youtu.be/SzrZgiPL9f8[/embed] Culture That Moves With Stuart Smith Of Buehler Companies And Co-host Jaime Zawmon, President Of TITAN CEOWe have Jaime Zawmon, the Founder and President of https://www.titanceo.com/ (Titan CEO). Our guest is Stuart Smith, the CEO of https://buehlercompanies.com/ (Bu

  Being at the top of any team is truly a regaling feeling, but keeping your position also means dealing with loneliness, marketing strategies, and the constant urge to improve. In any CEO experience, a tenacious and curious mindset plays a huge role. Bob Roark is joined by cohost Jamie Zawmon in talking with https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickjdennis/ (Patrick Dennis), the President and CEO of https://twitter.com/_patrick_dennis (Aspect Software). Patrick spends some time detailing what it takes to lead a team, from getting rid of the fear of change and learning how to get out of a messy situation in the most optimal way, to the right way to motivate oneself. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://youtu.be/XpHLa48uODo[/embed] Breaking Down The CEO Experience With Patrick Dennis And Cohost Jaime ZawmonWe have Patrick Dennis. He's the President and CEO of https://www.aspect.com/ (Aspect Software). We have my cohost Jaime Zawmon. She is the Founder and President of https://www.titanceo.com/ (Titan CEO).

  One characteristic that sets industry Titans apart from the crowd is that they understand the importance of building their personal brand as well as their business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiefofchaos/ (Matt Frary) has exited quite a number of times during his career, but he has always been and will always be the http://www.chiefofchaos.com/ (ChiefOfChaos). For over 20 years, Matt has been helping big brands all over the world scale by making sense of the chaotic online marketing world. He earned a place in the Titan 100 as the CEO of http://www.smarterchaos.com/ (SmarterChaos), a boutique consulting firm that he founded in 2010. Having just exited this company last July, he is now the EVP of Brand Strategy for the acquiring firm, https://digitalmediasolutions.com/ (Digital Media Solutions Group). In this conversation with Bob Roark and TITAN CEO President, Jaime Zawmon, he shares his career as a serial entrepreneur as well as some personal branding tips. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]htt

  Joining Bob Roark is his cohost Jamie Zawmon, the Founder and President of Titan CEO. Together, they talk to https://www.nickstanitz.com/ (Nick Stanitz-Harper) as he discusses the story of co-founding https://edisoninteractive.com/ (Edison Interactive) as well as his leadership experiences as its current Chief Revenue Officer. Nick provides a peek at how he manages his team, from the importance of instilling positivity to everyone to how they manage partnerships. He also shares his personal secrets in maintaining a healthy leader mindset, detailing his daily mantra centered on high gratitude and efficient visualization. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://youtu.be/yyDYt-1QIY0[/embed] Nick Stanitz-Harper, CRO & Co-Founder Edison Interactive With Cohost Jaime Zawmon, Founder & President Titan CEOWe have Jaime Zawmon. She is the Founder and President of https://www.titanceo.com/ (Titan CEO) and we have as our guest, Nick Stanitz-Harper. He's the CRO and Cofounder of https://edisoninteractive

  Change has been going rapidly for the past few years. Where that leaves many businesses and entrepreneurs is having to move alongside it; otherwise, you’ll only get left behind. Someone who has found comfortability with change is https://spearheadadvisors.io/team/lisa-miller/ (Lisa Miller), the President and COO of Spearhead Advisors. In this episode, she joins Bob Roark with guest co-host https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-nespor-zawmon-b861731/ (Jaime Zawmon), the founder and president of TITAN CEO, to share with us her career journey and how she is acquiring the skill stack to adopt. Lisa further tells us about her company and how she is working to maintain being a Titan in the industry. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://youtu.be/Sw3ySU_x_mA[/embed] Acquiring The Skill Stack To Adapt To Change With Lisa Miller And Cohost Jaime ZawmonWe’re extremely fortunate we have Jaime Zawmon. She is the Founder and President of https://www.titanceo.com/ (Titan 100 CEO). We have Lisa Miller. She is the Pre

  For the past 94 years, the https://www.mgma.com/ (Medical Group Management Association) (MGMA) has been leading in the business of medical practice management, currently representing almost three-quarters of the medical practices in the United States. Even well-entrenched organizations such as this has to change with the times, however – a task that MGMA has been able to fulfill with flying colors for the past four years under the leadership of its President and CEO, https://www.linkedin.com/in/halee-fischer-wright-41a5152/ (Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright). This exemplary leadership has caused her to be selected as a Titan 100 for 2020. Join in as she shares her personal take on leadership in this conversation with Bob Roark and his co-host, Jaime Zawmon, the President of TITAN CEO. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://youtu.be/CXmKZD1mz8w[/embed] Lessons On Flexible And Authentic Leadership With MGMA CEO Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright And Co-Host Jaime Zawmon, President Of TITAN CEOWe're extremely fortu

  Tenacity, creativity and adaptability – these are the qualities that a CEO should embody to become a titan in their industry. Bringing in these qualities to the emerging microbiome industry, https://www.linkedin.com/in/marthacarlin/ (Martha Carlin) leads https://www.thebiocollective.com/ (The BioCollective), a unique business that invests in both consumer products and microbiological research. Driven by a passion to give people the tools to take control of their health, the BioCollective team leverages some of the most advanced expertise in microbial ecology to tap the massive potential of microbiota in promoting human health. Because of her inspiring leadership, she has won her rightful place among the 2020 Titan 100. She graces the podcast on this co-hosted episode with Bob Roark and his co-host, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-nespor-zawmon-b861731/ (Jaime Zawmon), President of TITAN CEO. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://youtu.be/0bXNCv6gpMM[/embed] Leading With Tenacity, Creativity

  Pavement reconstruction and maintenance is one of the largest spending categories for commercial property owners in terms of yearly maintenance. Owning a big market share in this industry in the Colorado market, http://www.dacs.co/ (DACS Asphalt and Paving), one of the largest and fastest growing pavement reconstruction and maintenance firms serving the state’s front range. A selectee for the 2020 Titan 100, its President, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondunn7/ (Jason Dunn) leads from the front and invests a lot in continuously improving himself so that he can lead by example. In this conversation with Bob Roark and TITAN CEO Founder, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-nespor-zawmon-b861731/ (Jaime Zawmon), Jason discusses what he believes are the marks of a true industry leader in a highly-specific niche. A humble leader and a team player, Jason is a good example that other leaders in blue collar industries should look up to. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://youtu.be/bAHA-ivD6ho[/embed]

  In one way or another, everybody leaves their business. Prepare well for the inevitable by knowing your exit strategy. In this episode, Bob Roark talks with Donna and Gary Thiel, small service business owners who, after more than 30-plus years, has closed the sale of their business. They share their journey and offer great insights about the process, for when you also decide on selling your business. Follow along to learn about who to talk to and what to do during this important business decision. --- Watch the episode here:Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="" title="The Process Of Selling Your Business With Donna And Gary Thiel" image="http://businessleaderspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BLP-SquareLogo-WhiteBlueBG1400x1400.png" background="default"] The Process Of Selling Your Business With Donna And Gary ThielWe have Donna and Gary Thiel. Thank you for your time. This is going to be a little bit different episode. We're going to talk about the journey between deciding to sell

  What are potential buyers looking for in a business? While there is no such thing as perfect acquisition criteria, different buyers do have their preferences in terms of what industry the company is in, what its corporate structure and company culture looks like, and what the reason for the owner’s exit is. Taking a break from the usual format, Bob Roark interviews someone who is looking to acquire a business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasseger/ (Nick Seger) is the president of https://parklandfield.com/ (Parkland Field Management), a search fund that intends to become the succession plan for a business inColorado or the surrounding states. Coming from a family business background, Nick has deep respect for business and is not looking for a quick flip as private equities tend to do. He plans to hold on to the business to see it grow and provide long-term value to its employees, customers, shareholders and community. What is his criteria for acquisition? What does a handoff transition period

  Who you surround yourself matters. Especially in business, being in a circle of successful CEOs and entrepreneurs can offer a lot to how you position yourself to succeed as well. In this episode, Bob Roark interviews https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-nespor-zawmon-b861731/ (Jaime Zawmon) about the importance of being in a CEO peer group. Jaime is the President of https://www.titanceo.com/ (TITAN CEO), which works with Colorado-based companies to help CEOs work through business-related challenges. Here, Jaime shares with us their TITAN CEO peer group that is building a community for CEOs and entrepreneurs to build strong connections and help each other out. She takes us deeper into what being in the https://www.titanceo.com/titan-100 (Titan 100) feels like and what benefits they can expect. Learning from these great people, Jaime then tells us some of the important traits successful people have that took them to where they are now. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://youtu.be/zsRAoHJhhJE[/embed] T

  The healthcare industry has been so slow in adopting digital technology to deliver its services that it took COVID-19 for telemedicine to be taken seriously by virtue of necessity. https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-carlin-md-72a87010/ (Dr. Daniel Carlin), the founder and CEO of https://worldclinic.com/ (WorldClinic), pioneered the company’s innovative concierge telemedicine model at a time when almost nobody else was doing it. More than two decades ago, Dr. Dan took the challenge of leveraging connectivity to deliver healthcare to people who need it, wherever they are. Through all the challenges, he successfully built WorldClinic into what it is now, a concierge level telemedicine practice that serves families, executives and corporations. During this time of pandemic when everyone is forced to do physical distancing, telemedicine is booming and providers will certainly have a lot to learn from WorldClinic’s best practices. Joining Bob Roark on the podcast, Dr. Dan explains the rationale for telemedic

  The industry leader for custom-made 3D-printed casts and splints in the United States, https://activarmor.com/ (ActivArmor)™ empowers patients with the freedom to be able to maintain their active lifestyles. Now, they begin producing custom-fit, low-cost reusable face masks that achieve a 98.9% to 99.9% bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) test score. On today’s show, Bob Roark chats with Diana Hall, the President and Founder of ActivArmor™, orthopedic surgeon http://www.KevinKaplanMD.com (Dr. Kevin Kaplan), and critical care flight nurse and paramedic https://www.linkedin.com/in/piacet?challengeId=AQEKxqSnpI3RAQAAAXNH9STA4_9Qc_0PXAusuKieWixRULrMyRzXrzAnhUJA3QzbqBzgqP0ydVh47rZV2cvxBSp8wFferOcY8g&submissionId=c16e2249-bc4c-2116-5181-6747c350aa0a (Eric Miller) about the face masks. Dr. Kaplan and Eric share their experiences wearing the face mask, while Diana explains how they’ve added the product line using their existing technology. They also dive into the company’s cast and its ben

  Many business owners are understandably extremely passionate about their business. Sometimes, they are too passionate that they fail to view their business from the buyer's perspective. When that business life cycle finally hits the break, they find themselves having seller's remorse from selling their business without maximizing its value early on. In this episode, Bob Roark is joined with co-host and CEO of https://raincatcher.com/?utm_expid=.q_OnCGmmQqaHa5PqOEWFVw.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fraincatcher.com%2F (Raincatcher,) Marla DiCarlo, to unpack the skillsets and insights of guests—https://jimgilbertcpa.com/about-company/#team-members (Jim Gilbert, CPA), CITP, CGMA, and Allen Harvey—that can help business owners out there to bring profits to the bottom line or increase the value as opposed to cash flow. Jim is the founder and owner of Jim Gilbert, CPA, while Allen is an independent valuation expert working for https://www.ibva.biz/About.html (IBVA) and IBVA Pros. Togethe

  When you enter the world of business, you have to be ready to experience setbacks and develop inventive ways to overcome them. We have all read somewhere that good business owners can step away from their business and still have things run smoothly as they envisioned. You’ll know you’re dead wrong when you hear about the sobering experience of https://www.susanrobertsfrew.com/ (Susan Frew), the CEO and CFO of https://www.sunshineplumbingheating.com/ (Sunshine Plumbing, Heating & Air), a business coach with https://fixthisnext.com/ (Fix This Next), and the author of The Pufferfish Effect. Just when she thought things were doing exceptionally great, Susan found her company being devastated by employee theft. Her experience taught her many lessons about overcoming setbacks in business, which she shares with Bob Roark in this episode. As a bonus, Bob is joined by co-host https://www.linkedin.com/in/marladicarlo/ (Marla DiCarlo), the owner and CEO of Raincatcher, the leading bus

  There is no doubt about the skills that each of us possesses; what is often lacking is the right mindset to turn those into success. https://www.linkedin.com/in/charmasblee (Charmas Lee), the Founder of https://charmaslee.com/ (Building Champions), has been transforming countless individuals in this regard for over 30 years. Charmas is a coach, motivational speaker, sports and fitness professional, two-time TEDx speaker, and the author of https://www.amazon.com/Think-Say-Do-Disrupting-Systemic-ebook/dp/B08D7767BZ/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (Think Say Do) and other books. As he talks with host Bob Roark on the show, partake of the incredible wisdom he has accumulated over the decades in the areas of mindset, motivation, self-development, and personal mastery. With Charmas, you can learn how to make excellence a habit and success a default state. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://youtu.be/DMKWnGX4E7Q[/embed] Building Champion CEOs With Charmas LeeOur special guest i

  One of the great indicators of a business' growth is its ability to function without the business owner. This entails a lot of task delegation, taking off some of the weight from the business owner's shoulders and passing it down to those who can do them better and more efficiently. If you feel you are at this stage in your business already, this episode will provide you with some great insights about that transition. Bob Roark interviews https://www.linkedin.com/in/terristarck/ (Terri Starck), the founder and business strategist of https://lifept.co/ (LifePoint Strategies), a company that works with business owners who want a business that can run without them. Either you want to prepare for an exit or focus on the things that really matter and would make good use of your focus, Terri shows you the steps and the strategies to make that move while maximizing your business' value without skipping a beat. Dive deep into this great conversation to know the amazing services they offer and more. -

  Immunization is an important subject to talk about, especially in the midst of a pandemic like COVID-19. While traditional immunization methods are popular as ever, more and more companies are seeking out methods for needle-free immunization that mitigate some of the risks presented by needle immunization. Bob Roark is joined by https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-callender-potters-62247/ (Heather Callender-Potters), the Co-Founder of https://pharmajet.com/ (PharmaJet), to discuss the pressing impetus for investing more resources into needle-free immunization. Let Bob and Heather take you through this vital topic with a spirited conversation. --- Watch the episode here:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYQTMdkD5qI[/embed] Listen to the podcast here:[smart_track_player url="" title="The Pressing Need For Needle-Free Immunization With Heather Callender-Potters" image="http://businessleaderspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BLP-SquareLogo-WhiteBlueBG1400x1400.png" background="default"] The Press