Mark has worked in the software industry since the late 80s in various parts of the country: from Texas to Northern California and now Oklahoma. His signature accomplishment at Phase 2 is creating a culture that attracts and retains an elite group of individuals that create and deliver company-changing software products.

He is a North Carolina native and a graduate of Appalachian State University. Mark is the proud parent of three children, a daughter-in-law and one grandson – the product of 34 years of marriage to his late wife, Lisa. 

Active in leadership roles in many civic organizations in the Oklahoma City area for more than 25 years, Mark is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City and Leadership Oklahoma. In 2016, he co-led a group of cyclists on a cross-country bike tour from California to Virginia to raise funds for YoungLife. His hobbies include golf, exercise, reading, and learning improvisational comedy.

Listen in as Mark talks about his success in building and cultivating the culture of one of the BEST places to work! 

Listen in as Richard gives insight to how you can grow one of the BEST places to work! 

David resides in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia, where he enjoys time playing baseball with his son, Ari, and also plays in the Greater Philadelphia Men's Adult Baseball League.

David Jacowitz is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of Equity Services, Inc. David is licensed to sell securities in PA, NY, NJ, DE. He is also insurance-licensed in PA, NY, NJ, DE.

Listen in to learn how David has played a part in cultivating an incredible environment for his employees! 

While Mr. Goldenfarb is primarily occupied with building the teams that directly manage client cases, he is devoted to serving the legal needs or “Critical Case” clients. Mr. Goldenfarb directly handles pre-suit and litigation matters that involve significant loss, such as catastrophic injury cases, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, negligent security, and heart attacks in public places (AED law).

Listen in as Craig shares with us how he started one of the BEST places to work and how the people in it have grown in incredible ways! 

Welcome to Episode 3 of Best People: Best Place w/ Matt Granados! Our guest today is Jonathan Léveillé, the Founder and President of OpenMind Technologies Inc - an award winning company that is on a mission to make a difference in people's lives by shaping the technological future of businesses. Their company  resides in Canada, where they are proud to be known as the fastest growing and top award-winning technology company year after year. Listen in as Jonathan talks about the growth of the business as well as how each member of the team plays a role of great importance in the success and results of the organization, management relies on an inclusive management style!  To learn more about Jonathan and what his business does, visit:  https://www.openmindt.com

Welcome to Episode 2 of Best People: Best Place with Matt Granados! Meet Fran Biderman-Gross, the Founder and CEO of Advantages, an award-winning branding and marketing agency. The Advantages team leads clients on a journey of brand discovery that reveals personal and organizational 3 keys: Purpose, Values, and Story.

Advantages is a paradigm for the 3 keys; shared values are infused into every action with clients and every project is an opportunity to demonstrate how to bring Purpose into marketing, branding, leadership, and culture. The results of working with Advantages are revealed in increased market share, improved client and employee retention, and overall revenue growth. Fran is also the host of the podcast 'Drive Profit With Purpose' , and is the co-author of How to Lead A Values-Based Professional Services Firm: 3 Keys to Unlock Purpose and Profit published by Wiley.

Listen in as Fran  shares the ways she has built up her business and overtime created an incredible work environment that employees can grow in! 

To learn more, visit www.advantages.com and www.3keysbook.com

Welcome to Episode 1 of Best People: Best Place with Matt Granados! Meet Dr. Austin Cohen - an entrepreneur and successful business-owner who lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Austin Cohen started Corrective Chiropractic in 2009 and has grown it to be one of the best places to work + one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States. As time has passed, Dr. Austin’s goals and visions have changed…wanting to create and make an impact in this world in a bigger way. In 2015, they expanded and built their second location. Now, they are at 12 locations. 

Austin Cohen has a different approach than most Chiropractors, focusing on adopting healthy behaviors all around. Cohen’s goal for his company to strive for overall health led them to ranking #1 Healthiest Employer in the Small Company Category in 2021. 

Listen in as Austin shares the ways he has built up his business and overtime created an incredible work environment that employees can grow in!