If there is one thing that has pushed and propelled me to move forward in the direction I've needed over the years, it's been my curiosity. It's been natural for me to wonder, investigate, ask questions, and seek answers. To ask "Why?" I've always wanted to know more than I knew. To figure out things…
Continue reading ➞ The Pain of Dormant Curiosity – Episode 56.5
This is part 2 with Peg Ann, a former Co-Owner of the Empire Level Corporation, the CEO of Life Moves, LLC, a mogul on the TV Show “Project Pitch It” and an incredibly generous Philanthropist. In part 2, Mike and Peg talk about her tumultuous and triumphant journey after becoming Co-Owner of the Empire Level…
Continue reading ➞ Peg Ann, CEO, Redemption from Feeling like a Cracked Tile – Episode 56
A business needs discipline to be successful. There's no question about that. Without the discipline to stick to a plan, identify and replicate the things that work and stay on task in a world that seems to be designed to blow you off course, a business can seem like a tail wagging the dog, kind…
Continue reading ➞ The Power of Idea Discipline – Episode 55.5
Peg Ann is a former Co-Owner of the Empire Level Corporation, the CEO of Life Moves, LLC, a mogul on the TV Show “Project Pitch It” and an incredibly generous Philanthropist. Growing up with modest means, Peg started working early and held a multitude of jobs before graduating from high school. After having her first child,…
Continue reading ➞ Peg Ann, CEO, Drawing Strength from the Gifts of Dyslexia – Episode 55
I never expect to fail. I'm afraid of being seen as a screw up, or at least I used to be. Which is crazy, because I’ve failed so many times that you might think I would go into everything I do expecting to fail - because the odds of it happening are so lopsided. I’ve…
Andrew Rush is a Vice President with Carpedia International, a Toronto based Management Consulting firm who’s proven tools and methods help clients align their organizations to deliver consistent, predictable results. He’s a graduate of Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Andrew began his career with Carpedia after meeting Mark Holland, who was working at the…
Continue reading ➞ Andrew Rush, CEO Advisor, Aligning Teams for Predictable Results – Episode 54
This is a story about responsibility that I call, "It's My Fault." "My assistant really dropped the ball on me this time." "My drivers can't follow simple directions." "Our sales guys are useless." "Our people are too dumb to understand a 401k plan." "We're pissing money away and nobody seems to give a damn about…
Nicholas Bayerle is the founder and CEO of The Billion Dollar Body, an organization that helps businessmen achieve health and wealth. Nicholas is also the author of a new book called The Modern Day Businessman – subtitle “Success Without Sacrifice”, the host of the BDB Podcast and the leader of the Billion Dollar Brotherhood Facebook Group. …
"My Future is my property." - Wow, that one landed on me like a ton of bricks. I didn't come up with it. It was presented to me while I was a participant in the strategic coach program. One of the best programs I've ever found for helping entrepreneurs raise the level of their game.…
Brian Adam is the President and CEO of Olympus Group, a large custom printing company and the maker of the world’s greatest mascot costumes. A UW Madison Business School graduate and former Bucky Badger mascot, Brian acquired the business from his father in 2005, after which he proceeded to transform and expand it, making 3 acquisitions…
Continue reading ➞ Brian Adam, CEO of the World’s Greatest Mascot Costume Company – Episode 52
