Business Leadership Series
760 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsOur audience is comprised of business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs who desire to learn from our guests’ knowledge, advice, and experience for personal and professional growth. We interview pro athletes, rock and roll hall of famers, best selling authors, and other leaders with an inspiring story. We are also a syndicated show regionally on ESPN radio.
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Dan Kuschell: Breakthrough 3x
March 01, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBDerek talks with Dan Kuschell about his unique personal and entrepreneurial journey. Dan is a husband, dad, serial entrepreneur, and the Founder/CEO of Breakthrough3x. He helps you get unstuck, connect the dots, and see the blind spots to create a steady flow of leads, sales, and profits, so you can have a bigger impact, reach, and contribution. With more than 25 years of experience, he’s started 11+ companies, bought and sold multiple companies, and has helped over 5,000 business owners an...
BLS Minute - Teresa McCloy
February 27, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.73 MBThe 12 week year is all about taking what you would get done in one year, done in 12 weeks. Focus on the long term goals, and create plans and processes to complete those goals in 12 weeks. Teresa dives into more details as to what the 12 week year is, and how you can implement it in your life and business.
BLS Minute - Stephen Glicken
February 26, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.97 MBDerek talks with Stephen Glicken about his lessons from his diverse entrepreneurial journey. Stephen is the co-founder and CEO of Project Admission
BLS Minute - Michael Hudson
February 25, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.23 MBDr. Michael Hudson is one of only a small group of guests, who have been on the show a 2nd time. On this episode, Michael shares updates in his personal and professional journey.
BLS Minute - David Meerman Scott_2
February 24, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.32 MBIn this episode, David talks about the neuroscience behind "Fandom". People have an innate desire to be around like minded people. That is where the importance of "Fandom" comes from.
Stephen Glicken: Entrepreneur & Former Music Exec
February 23, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBDerek talks with Stephen Glicken about his lessons from his diverse entrepreneurial journey. Stephen is the co-founder and CEO of Project Admission. Glicken began his career in 2000 as an audio engineer at Circle House Studios in Miami, working with artists such as P. Diddy, Toni Braxton, Nas, Whitney Houston, No Doubt, and more. After Circle House, he connected with the Wu Tang Clan, becoming Ghostface Killah’s exclusive engineer on ‘The Pretty Toney Album’ and ‘Fishscale’. In 2004, Glic...
BLS Minute - Robin Waite
February 21, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.67 MBRobin is a business coach, author and speaker, works with clients to set goals and achieve success through his coaching program, born out of a deep passion for personal and business development. Derek speaks with Robin today to learn more about growing up, and how he got to where he is today.
BLS Minute - Tommy Breedlove
February 20, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.33 MBTommy’s purpose is to empower men to build a legendary life. He guides his clients and audiences to discover a life of significance, while building a lasting legacy. Derek speaks with Tommy today to learn more about who Tommy is, and where he is from.
BLS Minute - Tim Sanders
February 19, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.69 MBEvery entrepreneur has their own unique origin story, and Tim Sanders is one of them. Tim is the author of four books, including the New York Times bestseller Love Is the Killer App: How To Win Business & Influence Friends. He was an early stage member of Mark Cuban’s Broadcast.com, which had the largest opening day IPO in history. On this episode, we listen to Derek talk with Tim about how he got his start, which led him to where he is today.
David Meerman Scott_1
February 18, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes - 3.87 MBDavid Meerman Scott was in the global financial business for 15 years, before going out on his own in 2002. He's had several paid speaking gigs, and written numerous books. His most recent book, "Fanocrocy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans", was co written with his daughter, talking about how any business or organization can grow by creating fans.
BLS Minute - Teresa McCloy
February 17, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.46 MBTeresa is a founding trainer and coach with the 12 Week YearTM system, and uses tools such as iEnneagram© and Life Maps, serving her clients through one-on-one coaching, webinars, and training to discover their unique talents, values and life mission. In this episode, we learn more about her background, and what got her where she is today.
Fanocrocy with David Meerman Scott
February 16, 2020 20:15 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBDerek talks with marketing guru David Meerman Scott about his new book "Fanocrocy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans". David answers questions such as how does a brand create fandom? And once it has die-hard fans, how does it channel their energy into growth for the organization? That's where FANOCROCY comes in. Fandom isn't just for actors, athletes, musicians, and authors anymore. It can be rocket fuel for any business or nonprofit that chooses to focus on inspiring and...
BLS Minute - Dr. Buck Joffrey
February 13, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.79 MBDr Joffrey is a physician, entrepreneur, asset manager and podcaster. he has enjoyed a great deal of success through out his businesses and investments. Dr. Joffrey talks about his beginnings in entrepreneurship, and how he got started with creating Wealth Formunla.
BLS Minute - Steven Sashen
February 13, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.21 MBSteven is the developer and CEO of Xero Shoes • Your Original Barefootware - www.XeroShoes.com. Derek talks with Steven to learn more about how he got his start in the world of entrepreneurship. From starting a software company for the film industry, to internet marketing, to later starting Xero shoes.
BLS Minute - Michael Hudson
February 12, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.66 MBDr. Michael Hudson joins us as a guest for the second time to share updates in his personal and professional journey. Michael's story is a heartbreaking one, that will leave you inspired to overcome your past, and create an amazing future.
BLS Minute - Joe Saumweber
February 11, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.12 MBJoe Saumweber always knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur. Joe saw an opportunity when he noticed a lot of companies wanting to have digital products, which let to him creating his company RevUnit.
Dr. Michael Hudson: Get Your Message Heard
February 09, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBDr. Michael Hudson joins us as a guest for the second time to share updates in his personal and professional journey. Michael Hudson is a strategic advisor, consultant, & speaker who helps leaders and influencers be heard and understood when the stakes are high. He is the host of the Get Your Message Heard podcast, and a frequent guest on business, communication, and personal development podcasts. During his tenure in academia he spearheaded two nationally recognized business programs, o...
BLS Minute - Nick Friedman
February 05, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.49 MBNick talks with Derek about building a successful brand, working ON not IN your business, and intentionality in building your team and culture.
BLS Minute - Rusty Lion
February 04, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.27 MBIf you don't have accountability, you're in trouble. It is important to have accountability in your life. Derek and his guest talk about why you need to have accountability, especially for those who have a family and are entrepreneurs.
Steven Sashen
February 02, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.19 MBSteven is the developer and CEO of Xero Shoes • Your Original Barefootware - www.XeroShoes.com. Steven shared his proudest moment in his entrepreneurial journey, and we learn what success looks like for Steven Sashen.
KYLE MAYNARD: FIRST MAN TO BEAR CRAWL TO THE SUMMIT OF MT. KILIMANJARO!
February 02, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBKyle Maynard is a motivational speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and ESPY award-winning mixed martial arts athlete, known for becoming the first quadruple amputee to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Aconcagua without the aid of prosthetics. Oprah Winfrey called Kyle “one of the most inspiring young men you will ever hear about.” Arnold Schwarzenegger described him as “the real deal,” “a champion human,” and “one of the most inspiring people” he’s ever met. Even the g...
BLS Minute - Seth Buechley
January 31, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.67 MBSeth is a serial entrepreneur with a unique background, growing up in a commune in the woods of southern Oregon. Even with this unique background, Seth made it into the world of entrepreneurship.
BLS Minute - Jen Grisanti
January 29, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.67 MBIn January 2008, Grisanti launched Jen Grisanti Consultancy, Inc., a highly successful consulting firm dedicated to helping talented writers break into the industry. On today's episode, Derek talks with Jen to learn more about her early days that led her to where she is today.
BLS Minute - Shuly Oletzky
January 28, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.06 MBShuly Oletzky became the owner of Frigibar, in an unconventional way. Her father who ran the company became ill, and Shuly took over for what was a temporary time, but due to her fathers illness worsening she had to take it over. Fortunately the transition was very smooth, since the culture was very close knit, family oriented and they were willing to give her a chance.
BLS Minute - Rusty Lion
January 27, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.89 MBBill and Robert talk with Derek about becoming a better leader, finding work/life balance, developing & motivating employees, and goal setting. In this episode we hear about what got Bill and Robert to where they are today.
BLS Minute - Mish Slade
January 27, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.08 MBMish Slade is the co-owner of Mortified Cow. On this episode, we learn about Mish's background, and how she got started in the world of entrepreneurship.
BLS Minute - Henry Ho
January 23, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes - 3.85 MBHenry Ho, Co-founder and Partner at Field Agent. Henry discusses the process of starting his revolutionary app, staying ahead of competition, and how to effectively lead a team. Field Agent is a unique app. It was the first app that paid their agents real money, where other apps were paying through subscriptions and other things. They actually paid people for completing tasks in the app.
BLS Minute - Espree Devora
January 23, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.69 MBEspree Devora is the founder of WeAreLATech. WeAreLATech unites Silicon Beach startups fueling Los Angeles to become a top destination for tech and innovation via an offline 'experience' Club, a community calendar of events, an LA tech exclusive job board, mobile app and the podcast.
BLS Minute with Siphiwe Baleka
January 22, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 8.97 MBSiphiwe Baleka is the founder of Fitness Trucking, LLC and serves as the Driver Health and Fitness Coach at Prime Inc., one of America’s largest trucking companies. Derek talks with Siphiwe about some practical things that anyone can do, office worker, trucker, standing in line, to reset your metabolism.
BLS Minute - Siphiwe Baleka
January 22, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.39 MBSiphiwe Baleka is the founder of Fitness Trucking, LLC and serves as the Driver Health and Fitness Coach at Prime Inc., one of America’s largest trucking companies. Derek talks with Siphiwe about some practical things that anyone can do, office worker, trucker, standing in line, to reset your metabolism.
BLS Minute - Seth Buechley
January 20, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.67 MBSeth is a serial entrepreneur with a unique background. He grew up in a commune in the woods of southern Oregon, married his high school sweetheart, skipped college, and still managed to build and sell several companies resulting in multi-million-dollar exits. In this episode, Derek talks with Seth about having practical gratitude. Seth talks about about his "gratitude adjustment" and how this has benefited him in his persona, and business life.
BLS Daily Minute with Morgan Wright
January 15, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 8.72 MBIn this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Morgan Wright. Morgan is an internationally recognized expert on Cybersecurity Strategy, Cyberterrorism, Identity Theft and Privacy.
BLS Minute - Jeff McManus
January 15, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.78 MBJeff McManusis the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi. Jeff has an interesting story about how he got started, and how he landed the director position for Landscape at the University of Mississippi. He doesn't just grow plants, he grows people to get to the next level in their life and careers.
BLS Minute - Morgan Wright
January 15, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.24 MBIn this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Morgan Wright. Morgan is an internationally recognized expert on Cybersecurity Strategy, Cyberterrorism, Identity Theft and Privacy.
BLS Minute with Henry Ho
January 14, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 8.5 MBHenry Ho is the Co-founder and Partner at Field Agent. Henry discusses the process of starting his revolutionary app, staying ahead of competition, and how to effectively lead a team.
BLS Minute - Henry Ho
January 14, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.1 MBHenry Ho is the Co-founder and Partner at Field Agent. Henry discusses the process of starting his revolutionary app, staying ahead of competition, and how to effectively lead a team.
BLS Minute - Tom Hunt
January 13, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.04 MBTom Hunt is the founder and CEO of Virtual Valley, which is an online platform that connects business owners with a virtual assistant. On this episode, Derek talks with Tom to learn more about the early days of his entrepreneurial journey.
BLS Minute - Brian Scudamore
January 10, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.63 MBBrian Scudamore is the CEO of O2E brands. Brian shares about his background, and where his passion for entrepreneurship began.
BLS Minute - Kourtney Barrett
January 06, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.91 MBKourtney Barrett is the founder and CEO of Junk Brands. Kourtney started her company in Northwest Arkansas. She grew up around entrepreneurs, where she learned not to take "NO" too seriously. In 2011, she officially launched Junk Brands, which started with just creating headbands.
BLS Minute - Oscar Trimboli
January 05, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.62 MBThe bigger the impact you have, the more of your day you spend listening. Oscar Trimboli talks to Derek today on the importance of listening, and how it can be one of the most effective tools you have as an executive. Oscar created what is called the 5 levels of listening, which help you understand the code of listening. The 5 levels are, Yourself, Content, Context, Unsaid, and Meaning.
Super Consumers with Eddie Yoon
January 05, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 60.6 MBIn this episode Derek Champagne chats with Eddie Yoon. Eddie is a growth strategy expert for the last 20 years as a Partner with The Cambridge Group. In the last 5 years, he has helped double numerous businesses-cable media company, food brand, beverage company, pet food brand, consumer robotics, standby generators-from several hundred million to close to a billion dollars. Eddie is the author of the acclaimed book, Superconsumers: A Simple, Speedy and Sustainable Path to Superior Growth (H...
BLS Minute - Tom Milana
January 03, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes - 3.16 MB30,000 men died due to prostate cancer, because they didn't know they have it. Derek interviews Tom today to learn a little bit more about Man Cave Health, and learn a bit more about his story with prostate cancer.
BLS Minute - David Quick
January 01, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.5 MBDavid Quick is the Founder and CEO of "Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops". Derek interviews David today to learn a little bit more about Davids background in creating "Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops."
BLS Minute - Eddie Yoon
January 01, 2020 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.59 MBEddie Yoon is the founder of EddieWouldGrow, LLC. and author of Superconsumers. Eddie is an expert in category creation, and consulting for businesses where helps unlock the potential growth that lays in each category.
BLS Minute - Oscar Trimboli
December 31, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 5.42 MBOscar Trimboli grew up in a diverse school, and playing cards. Oscar began to learn their body language while playing cards. Since he couldn't understand the language of most students, he had to focus on repetitive body movement, and tonality.
Deep Listening with Oscar Trimboli
December 29, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 53.6 MBDerek's guest this week is Oscar Trimboli. Oscar shares 5 levels of listening that are critical for personal and team growth. Oscar Trimboli is on a quest to create 100 million Listeners in the world. He is an author, Host of the Apple Award winning podcast Deep Listening and a sought . after keynote speaker. He is passionate about using the gift of listening to bring positive change in homes, workplaces and the world. Through his work with chairs, boards of directors and executive team...
BLS Minute - Oscar Trimboli
December 27, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.69 MBOscar Trimboli is the author of Deep Listening: Impact Beyond Words, and is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the world. Derek talks with Oscar today to learn a little bit more about Oscars background, and learn more about Deep Listening.
BLS Minute - Peter Winick
December 25, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.94 MBPeter Winick is the found of Thought Leader Leverage. In this episode, Derek gets to know Peter about his background, and what led him to creating Thought Leader Leverage.
BLS Minute - Patrick Lewis
December 24, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 4.79 MBPatrick Lewis, CEO of Superior Rigging & Erecting, shares some wisdom that he has gained over the years. Patrick shares the importance of creating a lasting impact in other peoples lives. Patrick also shares what his vision of "Happiness" is.
BLS Minute - Alden Mills
December 23, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.71 MBAlden Mills is an American businessman, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and former Navy Seal. Int his episode, Alden talks about how one of the most critical things you can do as a leader is to teach people what to focus on and lead the conversation.