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March 18, 2025

Turning Startups Into Empires | Zack Dugow

Zack Dugow, CEO of the COOL company, shares how strategic pivots, acquisitions, and a dynamic approach to leadership fuel business growth.

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March 4, 2025

The Power of Patience | John Lippe

John Lippe, owner of Federal Corporation, emphasizes patience and leadership as he shares his journey of acquiring and scaling a 100-year-old business.

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Feb. 18, 2025

Mentorship Forges Success | Tim Webster

Tim Webster, CEO of Farmer Direct Foods, shares lessons on mentorship, making work meaningful, and viewing success as a journey.

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Feb. 4, 2025

From Resistance to Resilience: Embracing Change as a Leader | Brooke …

Brooke Beardall, creator of Holy Yoga, shares how she built a global Christ-centered yoga brand through innovation and strong systems.

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Jan. 21, 2025

Scaling Success: How to Build a Business Bigger Than Yourself | Stewa…

Stewart Gandolf, CEO of Healthcare Success, shares how he scaled his healthcare marketing agency through focus, processes, and strategic growth. Learn more about Stewart's amazing company here: healthcaresuccess.com .

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Jan. 7, 2025

Why Being Unapologetically Yourself Drives Success | Chris Suchánek

Chris Suchánek shares his journey from working on Grammy-winning albums to leading a niche marketing agency with integrity and focus.

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Dec. 24, 2024

Turning Breakdowns into Breakthroughs | Brian Lennon

Brian Lennon, CEO of General Die Casters, Inc., shares how resilience, critical thinking, and teamwork drive growth and operational excellence.

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Dec. 10, 2024

The Art of Resilience: Navigating Crises and Growth | Sam Fankuchen

Sam Fankuchen, founder and CEO of Golden, shares lessons on overcoming crises, building culture, and aligning stakeholders to achieve sustainable business growth.

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Nov. 26, 2024

How to Scale Beyond $5M: Scaling With Strategy and Culture | Andrew G…

Andrew Gray, CEO of Virtus, shares how he scaled his insurance brokerage with specialization, culture, and calculated risk-taking.

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Nov. 12, 2024

Building Companies That Last: Strategies for Sustainable Growth | Mat…

Matt Kovacs, CEO of Blaze PR, shares how he built a sustainable business by focusing on client trust and tailored strategies.

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Oct. 29, 2024

Driving Business Growth with Mergers, Acquisitions, and Strong Leader…

Darren Traub, CEO of Dynamic Transformations, shares his journey in private equity and helping businesses unlock their full potential.

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Oct. 29, 2024

From Basement Beginnings to Business Empire | Gregory Gragg

Gregory Gragg, CEO of Blue Chair, shares his journey from basement startup to growing multiple businesses, revealing lessons on delegation and resilience.

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Oct. 23, 2024

The Ambition Podcast: COMING SOON!

The Ambition podcast features conversations with business leaders who have embraced risk, shattered ceilings, and leaned into the tension between building both a business and a life they are proud of. Recurring themes like em...

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