Latest Rise25 Podcast Episodes
Discussing Generational Tire Shops With Randy O'Connor, Bobby Gillespie, Kyle Moore and Kayla Heiar
Gain Traction - May 15, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRandy O'Connor, Owner of Dealer to Dealer Development Group, is a strategic specialist known for his prowess in analyzing and enhancing processes. With a track record spanning roles at Colony Tire, American Tire Distributors-Tire Pros, DSP20 Group, and Big Brand Tire and Service, Randy brings a ...
Do I Have a Boss Now? (Founder Question Series)
Second Bite Podcast - May 09, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this exclusive episode, host Todd Taskey asks nine founders the question, “do I have a boss following a transaction.” They delve into the changes business owners will experience in their daily lives after selling their companies. In this episode… Do you have to work under an executive aft...
[Founder Question Series] Do I Have a Boss Now?
Second Bite Podcast - May 09, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this exclusive episode, host Todd Taskey asks nine founders the question, “do I have a boss following a transaction.” They delve into the changes business owners will experience in their daily lives after selling their companies. In this episode… Do you have to work under an executive...
Building a Winning Wholesale Tire Division With Douglas Kershaw of KAL Group
Gain Traction - May 08, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDouglas Kershaw is the Executive Vice President of KAL Group, a freight and truck parts company with numerous divisions. Prior to joining KAL Group, Douglas had an extensive career in the tire industry, previously serving as President of BKT Tires in North America. With his diverse background sp...
Growing from $10M to $160M to $0 Successfully
Second Bite Podcast - May 02, 2024 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMichael Finnegan is the President of Bradley Media Holdings and Atlantic Media, integrated publishing companies producing journals, including National Journal and The Atlantic. National Journal delivers insightful journalism to help organizations navigate policy and politics effectively. In t...
Cultivating Customer Connections With Cody Hammer, Area Sales Manager at Trusted Tire and Auto
Gain Traction - May 01, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsCody Hammer is the Area Sales Manager for Trusted Tire and Auto in Bismarck, N.D. Despite not having an automotive background, Cody's career path shifted from construction to sales after being inspired by a radio advertisement featuring the general manager of Trusted Tire. With a natural gift fo...
Accelerate Don't Exit - A New Model for Founders
Second Bite Podcast - April 25, 2024 06:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsTodd Taskey is an M&A Advisor for CEOs and Entrepreneurs at Potomac Business Capital. He has been an entrepreneur, business owner, investment banker, and business finance advisor for more than 20 years. In addition to providing M&A advice, Todd has been a founding investor, board member, or part...
Providing Large-Scale Service and Small-Scale Care With Brian Quisenberry of S&S Tire
Gain Traction - April 24, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBrian Quisenberry is Vice President at S&S Tire. Known for his responsive and dependable leadership style, Brian prides himself on his ability to deliver results and fulfill commitments through a blend of enablement and tenacity. With over 25 years of diverse experience, he has honed his skills ...
Mastering Talent Management and Organizational Growth
Talent Wins - April 24, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEric Berger is the Owner and General Manager of Choice Electric, a full-service electrical contractor based in Denver with about 40 team members specializing in high-end residential and commercial projects. With over 20 years of experience managing people and projects in the construction industr...
Racing Toward a Purpose With Fred Roger and Stephen Kantarze of The Veterans Trust
Gain Traction - April 17, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsStephen Kantarze, is the Program Director of The Veterans Trust. He joined the US Army in 2008 as an infantryman, serving his countries in numerous capacities including a tour in Iraq. He was deeply impacted by his role as a casket team leader at Arlington National Cemetery, where conducted over...
Tread Carefully: Ensuring Roadside Safety With David Bennett of AAA
Gain Traction - April 10, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDavid Bennett, Repair Systems Manager at AAA, brings over 37 years of dedicated service to the company. Originally from the Washington DC area, David's career journey began at a young age, marked by early experiences as a paperboy, at a gas station, and in food service. His passion for automotiv...
Empowering Employees for Success With Baker Ghanim of Tire Store Service Center and oTo Solutions
Gain Traction - April 03, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBaker Ghanim is the President of Tire Store Service Center in Bedford, Texas. Under his leadership, Tire Store Service Center opened nine locations in its first 10 years, with a goal of ultimately opening 50. Baker is also the Founder of oTo Solutions, where customers can easily order tires onli...
M&A at Speed - The Evolution of Legal Support for Transactions
Second Bite Podcast - March 28, 2024 06:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRobyn Siers is a Partner at JonesSpross, which helps founders and operators build, buy, protect, and sell their businesses. In her role, she spearheads the firm’s M&A practice, representing strategic and financial buyers and sellers. Robyn has over two decades of experience in law, marketing, an...
Speed M&A™ - The Evolution of Legal Support for Transactions
Second Bite Podcast - March 28, 2024 06:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRobyn Siers spearheads the M&A practice at JonesSpross, representing strategic and financial buyers and sellers of all sizes, pioneering a distinctive specialization branded Speed M&A™. This method-driven approach to M&A employs cutting-edge technologies and strategic playbooks to streamline the...
From Food to Tires: A Customer Service Journey With Brooke Johnson of McMahon's Best-One Tire
Gain Traction - March 27, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBrooke Johnson is a dedicated Customer Service Representative at McMahon's Best-One Tire. With a prior background in the food industry which spanned a decade, Brooke brings a refreshing perspective to her role, marked by honesty and a strong work ethic. Despite her initial unfamiliarity with the...
Life Lessons For Entrepreneurs from an Early Yahoo & Facebook Exec Turned Professional Comedian
Second Bite Podcast - March 21, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPaul Ollinger is a writer, comedian, speaker, and host of the Crazy Money Podcast, which explores the connection between money, happiness, work, and meaning. His commentary on business and work has been featured in the Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, and Funny or Die. As one of Facebook’s first 2...
Navigating Auto Repairs With Empathy With Lee McWilliams of Midas
Gain Traction - March 20, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLee McWilliams is the store manager for Midas in Eden Prairie, Minn., where he oversees a customer service team in the automotive repair industry. With a keen understanding of the pivotal role customer interaction plays, Lee emphasizes the importance of empathy and adaptability in his role. Rais...
Why a Public Company CEO Left the “Job of a Lifetime” To Work Out of His Sweaty Garage PT 2
Second Bite Podcast - March 14, 2024 07:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDan Khabie is the Co-founder and Partner at CourtAvenue, one of the fastest-growing digital transformation companies in its industry. He began his career as the Co-founder of Digitaria, an award-winning digital agency with clients including DreamWorks and the NFL. As a LinkedIn influencer, Dan s...
Keys to Customer Engagement With Jason Widmer of AAA Auto Repair and Darren McLea of DJM Solutions
Gain Traction - March 13, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDarren McLea is a tire sales trainer and the Founder of DJM Solutions, specializing in tire sales, repairs, and elevating the customer experience within the tire and auto repair industry. With a passion for fostering growth in automotive businesses, Darren provides comprehensive sales and operat...
Why a Public Co-CEO Left the “Job of a Lifetime” To Work Out of His Sweaty Garage PT 1
Second Bite Podcast - March 07, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDan Khabie is the Co-founder and Partner at CourtAvenue, one of the fastest-growing digital transformation companies in its industry. He began his career as the Co-founder of Digitaria, an award-winning digital agency with clients including DreamWorks and the NFL. As a LinkedIn influencer, Dan s...
Why a Public Company CEO Left the “Job of a Lifetime” To Work Out of His Sweaty Garage PT 1
Second Bite Podcast - March 07, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDan Khabie is the Co-founder and Partner at CourtAvenue, one of the fastest-growing digital transformation companies in its industry. He began his career as the Co-founder of Digitaria, an award-winning digital agency with clients including DreamWorks and the NFL. As a LinkedIn influencer, Dan s...
Nurturing Organizational Cohesion and Camaraderie With Walter Lybeck of Point S Tire
Gain Traction - March 06, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWalter Lybeck is the CEO of Point S Tire and Auto Service. Originally from McMinnville, Oregon, growing up in a tight-knit community instilled in Walter a strong work ethic from a young age, starting with his first paying job mowing lawns. His path eventually led him through various roles in the...
Crafting Cocktails and Building Brands: Mixology Insights With Chris Tunstall of A Bar Above
Legends Behind the Craft - February 29, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsMeet Chris Tunstall, Co-Founder and Chief of Brand and Product Development at A Bar Above. With a decade of hospitality experience and a passion for mixology, Chris is dedicated to sharing advanced cocktail techniques. As host of the A Bar Above Podcast, they lead bar education content creation ...
How Agency Founders Are Accelerating Growth and Realizing “Full Value”
Second Bite Podcast - February 29, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsTodd Taskey has been an entrepreneur, business owner, investment banker, and business finance advisor for over 20 years. He is currently the M&A Advisor at Potomac Business Capital, where he helps CEOs and entrepreneurs maximize their company’s value and develop a successful exit strategy. His s...
Secrets of Exceptional Service With Cristol Duke and Heather Langdon of Gerald's Tires & Brakes
Gain Traction - February 28, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHeather Langdon is a Customer Service Representative at Gerald's Tires & Brakes. Heather's journey into the tire business began when she applied for a position at Gerald’s to help her husband buy a motor for his trucking company, soon becoming an integral part of the customer service team. Born ...
What Do Great M&A Strategists Really Seek From an Acquisition?
Second Bite Podcast - February 22, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsJeff Reynolds is the CEO of Agital, an integrated marketing agency backed by $100 million of capital. He is also the Founder of Human Growth Systems, which helps middle-market service companies develop sustainable business models to drive growth. Before Agital and Human Growth Systems, Jeff spen...
Generational Wisdom and Customer Focus With Clint and Clay Watts of Gerald's Tires & Brakes
Gain Traction - February 21, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsClint and Clay Watts are the third-generation owners of Gerald's Tires & Brakes in Charleston, South Carolina. Their grandfather, fondly known as "Big Daddy," instilled in them the ethos of hard work and adaptability. From their humble beginnings transforming old gas stations into tire stores to...
Unveiling Talent’s Triumph Strategies for Business Success
Talent Wins - February 21, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJason Mandel is the Founder and CEO of Mandel Family Office, a firm dedicated to providing comprehensive financial services to high-net-worth individuals and families. He is a Wall Street insider and a private financial adviser and has held senior positions at the LeFrak Organization, D.E. Shaw,...
Master Class in Selecting a Private Equity Partner
Second Bite Podcast - February 15, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsJeff King is the CEO of Barkley, an independent creative company that builds brands. In 2022, the company was named to W shortlist. With over 25 years of experience in advertising and marketing, Jeff began as an intern at Barkley before becoming a respected executive and CEO. In this episode… ...
Exceptional Tires, Equal Treatment With Charles Vickery of Beggs Tire & Wheel
Gain Traction - February 14, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsCharles Vickery brings over a decade of tire expertise to his role as Store Manager at Beggs Tire & Wheel. Hailing from Prineville, Oregon, his journey in the tire industry began in the small town where the choices were clear-cut: either work at a mill or dive into the world of tires. Inspired ...
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