Interview with Karim Bishay, Industry Leading Consultant in Holacracy and Adaptive Organizations

Interview with Karim Bishay, Industry Leading Consultant in Holacracy and Adaptive Organizations

In this episode, host Derek Champagne interviews Karim Bishay. Karim Bishay helps companies became insanely efficient. His purpose at Living Orgs is to empower organizations towards a clear, agile structure and stronger purpose. He is an industry leading consultant in the areas of Holacracy and building Adaptive Organizations. Karim blends a variety of approaches such as Holacracy, GTD, OKR’s, and Emotional Intelligence to help companies […]

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Interview with Lisa Binderow, Creator of Nice Pipes Apparel

Interview with Lisa Binderow, Creator of Nice Pipes Apparel

In this episode, we talk to Lisa Binderow. Lisa has a GREAT start up story and shares her healthy outlook on building a business, choosing balance, and her experience on ABC’s hit tv show Shark Tank. Learn more at www.nicepipesapparel.com     Listen to the podcast

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Shark Tank Veterans Series 3

In this episode Derek shares recent interviews with guests from the hit ABC tv show Shark Tank. Guests include successful entrepreneurs Aaron Marino (Pete & Pedro) and Beau Oyler (Enlisted Design) talking about building a successful band with YouTube, entrepreneurship, and their experiences in “The Tank.” Hear the full guest interviews on iTunes or at www.businessleadershipseries.com   Listen to the podcast

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Interview with Bobby Albert, President of Values-Driven Leadership, LLC

Interview with Bobby Albert, President of Values-Driven Leadership, LLC

Bobby Albert is currently president of Values-Driven Leadership, LLC. His passion is to help other leaders build inspiring workplace cultures through values-driven leadership. He is a trusted advisor to small and medium size organizations and their leaders. Grounded in values and powered by the twin engine of enhancing relationships and driving for results, Bobby helps leaders chart a proven path to extraordinary results. Using a […]

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50th Business Leadership Series Episode

50th Business Leadership Series Episode

In this 50th episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, introduces series one of interviews with Shark Tank veterans. Guests John Radosta (Aqua Arm, Bubble Soccer), Matthew Alexander (Illumibowl), and Karen Posada (The Good Promise) talk about their experience being on Shark Tank. Learn more at www.businessleadershipseries.com Listen to the podcast  

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Interview with George Maloof, Entrepreneur and Owner of the Never Too Hungover Supplement

Interview with George Maloof, Entrepreneur and Owner of the Never Too Hungover Supplement

George Maloof is the former owner of the NBA Sacramento Kings, Palms Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, the NHL Vegas Golden Knights, and the Never too Hungover supplement. Derek recently spoke to him about these various achievements, projects and ventures. George discusses his new NHL hockey team, how he deals with setbacks, what success looks like, and how important customer service is to his […]

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Interview with Jeremy Barnhart, VP of Franchise Development at Apex Fun Run

Interview with Jeremy Barnhart, VP of Franchise Development at Apex Fun Run

Jeremy Barnhart is a co-owner and VP of Franchise Development at Apex Fun Run. He has a background in accounting/finance and a variety of other business ventures. In this episode, Derek talks with Jeremy about Apex. Apex Fun Run’s passion is to help teachers (10% of the funds raised go to the teacher), as well as students and schools. The company partners with schools to […]

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Interview with Steve Sashen, Developer and CEO of Xero Shoes and Shark Tank Veteran

Interview with Steve Sashen, Developer and CEO of Xero Shoes and Shark Tank Veteran

In this week’s interview, we talk with Shark Tank veteran Steven Sashen. Steven talks with Derek about building an international business, stepping in the Shark Tank, and even his days of stand up comedy. Steven is the developer and CEO of Xero Shoes • Your Original Barefootware – www.XeroShoes.com. Steven and his wife, Lena Phoenix, started the “Barefoot… PLUS!” sandal business in late 2009; he […]

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Interview with James Smith, Founder of James + James Furniture

Interview with James Smith, Founder of James + James Furniture

In this episode we interview James Smith. James shares his entrepreneurial journey from starting his business out of his garage to building it into a thriving business. James discusses how he stumbled on his own personal “style” of furniture, growing and motivating a team, and successfully marketing and distributing his product to all 50 states and beyond. Originally started out of James Smith’s garage, James+James continues […]

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Interview with Brian Scudamore, Entrepreneur and Franchising Genius

Interview with Brian Scudamore, Entrepreneur and Franchising Genius

Our most recent interview is with Brian Scudamore. Brian talks with Derek about setting goals, hiring the right team, building a culture, and how he built his successful franchising empire. Brian is a franchising genius and has built an empire of solid brands with a great team and authentic culture. O2E Brands is the banner company for home-service brands 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, You Move […]

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