Business Leadership Series
747 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 144 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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Episodes
BLS Minute with Alma Abreu
August 22, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.41 MBAlma Abreu is the founder of 360AgilePro, which helps business owners understand more about what it is that there customers want, and help build the product or service around that need.
BLS Minute with Rick Cesari
August 21, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 5.54 MBOn this edition of the BLS Minute, Rick Cesari gives his 5th key to build a great brand. Rick is a pioneer of direct response marketing, and he now shares the lessons he has learned on what works, and what does not work. Be sure to check out the full podcast episode to hear all 5 keys to building a great brand.
BLS Minute with Rick Cesari
August 21, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 5.54 MBOn this edition of the BLS Minute, Rick Cesari gives his 5th key to build a great brand. Rick is a pioneer of direct response marketing, and he now shares the lessons he has learned on what works, and what does not work. Be sure to check out the full podcast episode to hear all 5 keys to building a great brand.
BLS Minute with Brent Medders
August 20, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.33 MBBrent Medders has 29 Domino's locations, who first started out as just a driver, and has won countless awards. In this episode of the BLS minute, Brent shares his story of how he started with Dominos 38 years ago, and how he has now become one of the top nationwide franchisee's in the country.
BLS Minute with Brent Medders
August 20, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.33 MBBrent Medders has 29 Domino's locations, who first started out as just a driver, and has won countless awards. In this episode of the BLS minute, Brent shares his story of how he started with Dominos 38 years ago, and how he has now become one of the top nationwide franchisee's in the country.
Ishveen Anand: CEO + Founder at OpenSponsorship
August 18, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 53.2 MBDerek talks with Ishveen Anand, CEO + Founder at OpenSponsorship. Ishveen shares her entrepreneurial journey, key leadership principles, and how she built the category leader. The startup was born out of her experience as a successful sports agent in India and the UK. OpenSponsorship now has over 5,500 athletes, teams and events being managed to brands globally looking for sports marketing opportunities. Ishveen was included in the Forbes 30under30 sports list in 2015 and OpenSponsorship w...
BLS Minute with David Lane
August 16, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.14 MBYou'll get 100 "No's" for every "YES!" Perseverance is key to growing a business. David Lane shares a story of how he pitched the idea of putting tvs in elevators to sell advertisement, and he kept getting turned down for the idea. He was told it would never work, and he lost confidence. He learned that focus, discipline, and execution are the keys to any businesses success. Stick to the goals until you achieve them.
BLS Minute with Art Shamsky
August 15, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 4.96 MBArt Shamsky, former MLB player who won the 1969 World Series with the NY Mets. Art was not always in New York, in fact he was a transplant to New York when he got drafted by the team. He then lived there for 50 years after winning the championship.
BLS Minute with Rick Cesari
August 12, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.45 MBSigning on new customers is more expensive than trying to retain an existing customer. Too often companies focus too much on new customer acquisition, rather than current customer retention. When you focus on your current customers, they will refer new customers to you, and will help keep customers happier, and longer.
BLS Minute with Josh Elledge
August 09, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.45 MBYou need to surround yourself with great people who can help you gain skills. You don't have to know everything! Josh Elledge talks more on the importance of having people around you who can make opportunities happen, make sure you know what to do, and that you get it done.
BLS Minute with Matt Hyder
August 08, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.44 MBMatt talks about the journey of starting and growing his company from an $8 idea that he was told wouldn't work, to getting an NFL team as his first client.
BLS Minute with Marisa Levin
August 07, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.44 MBEmployer's lose focus on building culture, because they lose sight of who they are, and what they stand for. Marisa Levin talks about building a company around your core values in each area of the company, and why it is important.
BLS Minute with Marisa Levin
August 07, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.44 MBEmployer's lose focus on building culture, because they lose sight of who they are, and what they stand for. Marisa Levin talks about building a company around your core values in each area of the company, and why it is important.
BLS Minute with Jeremy Barnhart
August 06, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.42 MBHaving a good mentor can put your years ahead in your journey. Having someone who has been there, has failed, has succeeded, and is willing to coach and walk you though the process so you don't make the same mistakes, is priceless. Jeremy Barnhart talks about his mentor, and how it helped him through his journey.
BLS Minute with Travis Chapell
August 05, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 6.56 MBSales is such an important skill to have, whether you are the owner of a business, in a start up, or work for someone else. Sales is something that a lot of people do not like, but it's one of the most important skills you should be working on.
BLS Minute with Art Shamsky
August 02, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.42 MBIn a time where good news was very few and far in between, people had a little glimmer of hope because of the New York Mets. 1969 had a lot of historical moments including a man walking the moon, but one of the greatest moments was when the New York Mets won the world series. Art Shamsky talks about some of the events going on during that time.
BLS Minute with Jonathan Grzybowski
August 01, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.39 MBYou have to get out in the trenches and hustle. Your business has a product that people need, and you need to do the work to get it known, and in the hands of those needing that service. Johnathan Grzybowski did just that with his company Penji.
BLS Minute with Brian Scudamore
July 31, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.42 MBSometimes in your small business, you have to start fresh. Letting your entire team go, can be a challenging choice, but it may be the right one. Brian Scudamore had done just that, and shares insight into that moment when he let go of his team of 11, after 5 years of being in business.
BLS Minute with Ben Zvaiffler
July 30, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 5.68 MBEveryone who has ever been on SharkTank, knows about the "SharkTank effect". This is the magical thing that happens after you get the exposure to your brand, and product on SharkTank. Ben Zvaiffler talks about his experience after the show.
Marissa Levin: Built To SCALE
July 28, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 54.4 MBDerek chats with entrepreneur, author, and consultant Marissa Levin about highlights from her entrepreneurial journey and how to build an amazing culture. As a 25 year CEO and Entrepreneur of a multi-million dollar business, she has taken on the challenge to “educate, equip, and empower” 100 million fellow entrepreneurs and leaders across the globe. Throughout her career Levin has been named a SmartCEO three times, named one of Washington’s Top 100 Technology Titans in 2009, and serves on ...
BLS Minute with Matt Hyder
July 26, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 6.7 MBWhat qualities should you look for in a mentor, and as a mentee? Be willing to listen as the mentee. Don't talk over the mentor, because you're there because they have knowledge and experience that you are wanting.
BLS Minute with Marisa Levin
July 25, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 6.91 MBMarisa Levin is the founder and CEO of Successful Culture who helps companies build great places to work. In this episode, Marisa gives a little background into what Successful Culture does for companies, and how they help they help them create a great culture within their company.
BLS Minute with Dr. Phil Carson
July 24, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.33 MBEvery entrepreneur has their unique story of how they got to where they are now. Dr. Phil Carson gives us his unique story on becoming an entrepreneur.
BLS Minute with Amber Gustafson
July 23, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.45 MBAmber Gustafson, owner of The Ravington, talks about her unique journey as an entrepreneur. The Ravington is a luxury wedding venue, held in an historic building in Centerton, AR.
BLS Minute with David Lane
July 22, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 6.98 MBIt's important to get the right people around you. David Lane shares some great tips on who to look for, and how to get those great people around you. Those people will help you see blind spots, and help you pivot when it's time to make that move. These people have been through failure, and pulled out of it and their lessons and guidance can help you avoid the same failures.
Matt Hyder: From 1.9 High School GPA to Entrepreneur with NFL Team Endorsements
July 22, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 66.3 MBDerek interviews Matt Hyder, Founder and CEO of Recoup. Matt shares that he barely graduated high school with a 1.9 GPA. After barely graduating he found his path in entrepreneurship, running four starts ups that failed miserably. He fell in love with the process and kept pushing until he created Recoup. Recoup bridges the gap between professional training rooms and at home muscle recovery through innovative hot and cold therapy tools. Matt grew Recoup from an $8 prototype in his parent's ...
BLS Minute with John Collins
July 19, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.4 MBWhen you have a vision, you want to make sure your team is on the same page. How? It all starts with leadership. Leadership has to be on the same page first with the vision that is in place, then others will see their leadership and focus, and be in line with the vision. It's important though, to make sure the vision is very clear to everyone. John Collins gives some more tips on how to get the whole team on board with the companies vision.
BLS Minute with Travis Swanson
July 18, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.4 MBWhat's next? The ever burning question for ambitious and successful people. You should stop and celebrate the moment of successful wins. Travis shares his personal take on how he takes moments to celebrate the wins, before asking himself "What's next?"
BLS Minute with Art Shamsky
July 17, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 6.97 MBOctober 16th, 1969 Art Shamsky and the New York Mets were getting ready to step into history. Art talks about that historic day, and how he felt knowing he was going into the historic World Series championship.
BLS Minute with Matt Hyder
July 16, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 5.95 MBOne of the challenges of taking classes in marketing in college, is how quickly the landscape of the marketing world changes. The textbooks they buy are quickly outdated. In an internship, you'll look more with the hands on real world experience due to the fast pace environment, real world challenges, and every growing technology and partnerships, than you will in a semester of college. Not that school is bad, but the reality is, you cannot learn the real world skills you need just in a clas...
BLS Minute with Michele Hall
July 15, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.39 MBA lot of non-profits struggle to really make a dent, and really expand to make the difference they strive to do. Michele explains how important partnerships are, to help non-profits expand and go nationwide, and make a massive impact.
David Lane: CEO of Lunatix
July 14, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 58.7 MBDerek Champagne talks with David Lane, entrepreneur and CEO of Lunatix. David shares his entrepreneurial journey. He shares valuable advice about recognizing warning signs, knowing when to pivot, recognizing key opportunities within what you are already doing, and removing blinders. Lunatix is the first ticket site where sports fans can buy the regular season and get the post season. They can buy concert or theatre tickets and get the post season. Lunatix description: We are diehards, loy...
BLS Minute with Eric Partaker
July 12, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.45 MBEric Partaker, CEO of the year 2019, Co CEO of Chilango, shares some great insider information on how to get where you want to be. Eric helps people get where they want to be, in a quicker, easier, and more efficient way.
BLS Minute with Art Shamsky
July 11, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.18 MB1969 was an iconic year for America; from man walking on the moon, to Woodstock music festival, and the devastating war in Vietnam. During all this though, there was one thing that did shed a little light in peoples lives. The New York Mets. A team who no one thought would ever win a World Series, made a historical comeback to do that very thing. Art Shamsky was a member of the NY Mets, and gives us a little more insight into what was going on at that time in America, when the Mets won the ...
BLS Minute with David Lane
July 10, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.18 MBDavid Lane has a unique niche with his company, Shoowin. Running a business is challenging, but even more challenging is the moment you realize you need to pivot your business. David has made pivots in his company, and gives some amazing advice on what you need to do as a business owner when you need to make a pivot.
BLS Minute with Matt Hyder
July 09, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.45 MBPeople who have perseverance typically see the world differently. Matt Hyder is one of those who sees the world differently, and gives us some insight into his world.
BLS Minute with Adam Brewer
July 08, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.45 MBCyber scams are becoming more and more complex, and more common. These scammers, and spammers are getting more clever in their venture of ransomware. Adam Brewer specializes in cyber security and can help you become more ware, so that you do not get fooled and taken advantage of. Adam gives some practical tips on things you can do to become aware, and prevent ransomware scams.
Baseball legend Art Shamsky from the 69' Mets World Series Championship Team
July 07, 2019 00:00 - 26 minutes - 61.6 MBDerek talks with baseball legend Art Shamsky. Art was a prominent player with the iconic 69' Mets World Series Championship Team. Art captures an important part of our nation's history: a country torn apart by war, the year of Woodstock, the year of first person on the moon, and the "lovable losers" who went from underdog to champions! Be sure to order Art's new MUST READ book: "After the Miracle: The Lasting Brotherhood of the '69 Mets" Learn more at: http://artshamsky.com/ Order your...
BLS Minute with Travis Swanson
July 05, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.06 MBTravis Swanson, former NFL player, talks to Derek about the mindset of perseverance. Travis talks about the unknown, getting to college, going to the camps, getting into the NFL. Each time there were unknowns, and along the way trying to figure out who you are.
BLS Minute with Matt Hyder
July 03, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 6.22 MBMatt Hyder is the CEO of Recoup Success, who graduated high school with a 1.9 GPA, who in this episode shares his origin story of how he got into the entrepreneurship.
BLS Minute with Bix and Joe Bickson
July 02, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 6.91 MBInstead of trying to get your team to buy into the company, and mission, get them to take ownership. When they take on ownership, it becomes more personal. They now get a say in the way things go, but on the flip side, they are also now responsible for it.
BLS Minute with David Lane
July 01, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 5.76 MBDavid Lane, CEO of Shoowin, talks about this new and exciting company he has developed. Fans of sports teams select the tickets they want for their team, and gives them the chance to get their ticks if their team makes that game.
Pro Athlete Entrepreneur Travis Swanson
June 30, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 68.2 MBFormer Arkansas Razorback and Miami Dolphin's Center Travis Swanson stops by the studio to talk with Derek about highlights from his career and an exciting announcement about the next chapter of his journey. Travis shares special moments from playing for the Razorbacks, Detroit Lions, and Miami Dolphins and what the game of football has taught him about life, leadership, and business. Learn more about Travis new company at https://www.alphalitletters.com/
BLS Minute with Eric Partaker
June 28, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 6.19 MBHaving balance at home is of utmost importance. Eric Partaker shares some of his best tips on balancing work, and being more present with your family.
BLS Minute with Rennie Curran
June 27, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 7.44 MBSo many people feel they've lost their identity after college, or life just didn't go the way they imagined. They may turn to addiction, move back in with their parents, fall into depression. It's important that in your daily jobs, or roles, that you take inventory of your gifts. Don't miss out on the true value of the skills that you're building.
BLS Minute with Espree Devora
June 26, 2019 00:00 - 3 minutes - 6.91 MBAs entrepreneurs, you like to create, and like new things, but how do you stay focused on something long enough to see it succeed? Espree gives some great advice and tools she's uses to stay focused, and get tasks done.
BLS Minute with Travis Swanson
June 25, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 6.81 MBTravis Swanson, former NFL player, now business owner, shares about how his dad contributed to his success. As a kid his dad put him in to football just to simply blow off some energy. Fast forward 20+ years later, he was in the NFL. All the summer camps, the long trips for games, practices, all the things they didn't have to do, but did, assisted Travis to the success that he had later in life.