Joe Dalton

Mark Lamoncha In this episode, Joe Dalton sits down with Mark Lamoncha, CEO of Humtown and the 2026 SBA National Small Business Person of the Year, to explore leadership, company culture, innovation, and what it really takes to navigate challenging times in business.Mark shares how the experiences and lessons he gained from the economic challenges of 2009 onward transformed the way he leads Humtown today. From putting people and purpose at the centre of the business to embracing continuous learning and innovation, Mark offers a fascinating perspective on building a stronger and more resilient organisation.An inventor, author, TEDx speaker, advanced manufacturing and workforce transformation leader, and pioneer in 3D sand printing, Mark's story is one of constantly learning, adapting, and finding better ways to lead.00:00 Introduction and overview of the episode04:00 Reinventing the business during the recession07:47 Co-mentoring and leadership development12:14 Building a positive culture through brand and val