Success To Significance | Business Insights And Inspirational Stories Of Success

Part 1 with David Bradnerhort David left a banking career to be a full time dad. As his kids entered school, he pursued entrepreneurial opportunities and now impacts people on a global scale. David worked with directly with the CFO and CEO of a regional bank and his wife had a successful career of her own. They had a baby, then had twins. There were cracks showing in the foundation of their marriage due to stress and exhaustion. David realized the outcome he and his wife wanted went far beyond survival. They agreed he should “walk away” from his career to invest his time as dad to his three children while his wife continued her career. When the kids were old enough to go to school, David began to search for a new career, but realized he wanted more than just a job. He eventually partnered with Kary Oberbrunner to build Igniting Souls, where he helps individuals and organizations clarify who they are, why they are here, and where they should invest their time and energy. Hear David Speak at the Igniting Souls

Jared Easley has a great story of dreaming big and making things happen. Jared is an author and co-author of multiple books, most recently, Stop Chasing Influencers: The True Path to Building Your Business and Living Your Dream.   Reality tempers Jared’s story. He was let go from his day job and decided to pursue his dreams. He then had to fall back on his professional credentials to support his family working as a consultant while building his dream on the side.   Some of his efforts failed, including an early partnership. Some left him in debt. His story is full of learning experiences and ongoing triumph in the face of significant obstacles.   Access the Show Notes HERE.

Andrew Moon, a serial entrepreneur, strategist and speaker, joins The Success to Significance Podcast this week. We talk about over-working, pursuing health in a healthy manner, and throttling back to stay alive. Andrew sold his business, Network Logix, as he realized there was no way to backtrack and reign in his workload and sustain a manageable rate of work or growth unless he fired most of his clients. YOU may see yourself in Andrew's story. You can learn more at RickCoplin.com/StS006

Joel Kessel reveals why he moved his office home, talks about his current business and how he is growing opportunities through new products, and why conference are important to his future. Listen to Message Clarity Is Your Best Strategy For Breakthrough Success For inspirational quotes and links to resources mentioned, visit http://rickcoplin.com/sts005  

Today we talk with Dr. Harold Arnold. Harold is an entrepreneur, a social and organizational psychologist, and a licensed marriage and family therapist. He is also a passionate teacher who is building his platform on the side while focused on his full-time job as a Pharmaceutical Market Researcher. As a result he understands the necessity of focused effort toward significant goals and the challenge of building a business in the margins of a busy life.   For a list of quotes and resources from this episode, visit http://www.rickcoplin.com/sts004  

Cynthia Claire invested over 25 years in her corporate careers and pursued her passions on a global scale inside her last employer. She left to form her own company and is now an in-demand speaker, author, and coach. Cynthia recently authored Divorce to Divine, Becoming the Fabulous Person You were Intended to Be.. Her enthusiastic approach to her career, taking risks and moving forward, even when the path is unclear, will encourage you. Show notes for this episode can be found at RickCoplin.com/StS003

Jim Akers was a highly successful executive who left the corporate world three years ago to pursue greater significance. He recently published Tape Breakers, How To Maximize Your Impact With People You Love, Teams You Lead and Causes that Stir Your Heart in early 2016. Tape Breakers is a book which in many ways defines how those moving through success to significance can do so intentionally. This is an interview you will not want to miss. Jim’s thoughtful approach to business, planning next steps, taking risks, supporting a vital cause and intentionally living will inspire you. Show notes for this episode can be found at RickCoplin.com/StS002   About your host: Rick Coplin contributed to building a start-up company, directed technology programs in a major financial institution and consulted with companies throughout the United States in the areas of technology, finance, marketing, and operations. Following the startup sale, Rick joined Rev1 Ventures becoming the Vice President of Community Partner Ventures.

Steve Schulze, a 30-year government employee, was encouraged by his wife to “Get out before they carry you out”. Steve left his career at the beginning of 2016, and he details how that journey started a few years ago.  He is now focused on building on his success to create a life of greater significance.   Our conversation in many ways epitomizes what Success to Significance is all about. So, it’s a perfect first episode. You will be amazed at Steve’s authenticity and clarity as he tells his story.   Show notes for this episode can be found at RickCoplin.com/StS001   Learn more: The Success to Significance Podcast will help you leverage your success into significance.   About Our Host Rick Coplin contributed to building a start-up company, directed technology programs in a major financial institution and consulted with companies throughout the United States in the areas of technology, finance, marketing, and operations.   Following the startup sale, Rick joined Rev1 Ventures becoming the Vice President of Com

The Success to Significance Podcast helps you leverage your business success into significance and impact. It is hosted by Rick Coplin who has contributed to building a start-up company, directed technology programs in a major financial institution and consulted with companies throughout the United States in the areas of technology, finance, marketing, and operations. Following the startup sale, Rick joined Rev1 Ventures becoming the Vice President of Community Partner Ventures. Rick worked alongside entrepreneurs, supporting, mentoring, coaching, incubating and funding high-growth potential companies. After eight years at Rev1, Rick transitioned back to being an entrepreneur in early 2016. He is leveraging his business and entrepreneurial experiences to build significance and impact. Rick works with executives helping them to translate their success into significance by recognizing their calling, creating clarity, identifying potential, pursuing intentional living and realizing their dreams. The Success to S