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In this episode of the builders podcast with John Busby, you’ll meet Toni Clem-  former President & COO of Ovare Group and now an executive coach to top leaders. Toni shares candid insights on leadership, growth, and navigating turning points in your career.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to lead when the path forward isn’t clear — and everyone’s watching
  
  
  
• Why the best leaders focus on changing themselves before trying to change others
  
  
  
• What executives did before coaching became mainstream — and what’s changed since
  
  
  
• Whether it’s better to build multiple specialized brands or scale under one unified name
  
  
  
• How growing a national agency outside of major markets can become a strategic advantage
  
  
  
• What really happens when you boldly ask for more — and actually get it
  
  
  
• How to bridge the gap between being great at your craft and ready to lead the entire company
  

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His work stands where elite investors and successful entrepreneurs meet. Phil Strazzulla himself is both of these, and in this episode of The Builders Podcast, he joins host John Busby to share hard-earned lessons from 20+ years of investing, pouring sweat equity in startups, and quietly building a category-leading HR software review platform.
Phil and John discuss:

• Phil’s personal investing philosophy rooted in margin of safety
  
• Why the “weirder” the deal, the better the opportunity
  
• A major investment failure — and what it taught Phil about leadership
  
• The unconventional path that led Phil to start Select Software Reviews
  
• How Phil is hedging against AI’s impact on search with word-of-mouth and trust
  
• Why listening to your users is the only real growth strategy
  

This episode is packed with stories, insights, and practical wisdom for founders, operators, and aspiring investors alike.


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Today’s leaders face constant change, cultural complexity, and the demand to do more with less… yet many fail to adapt because they don’t reinvent themselves. In this episode of the builders podcast, Walmart’s Regional CEO Gui Loureiro and executive leadership coach Carlos Marin join John Busby to share the real frameworks, habits, and coaching insights that help executives navigate complexity, build trust, and deliver results at scale.These are powerhouse leaders. Gui leads Walmart’s operations across Mexico, Canada, Chile, and Central America, managing massive complexity. Carlos works with global executives to develop the mindsets and habits that stick. Together, they break down what it takes to lead intentionally in a world that demands constant change.Gui and Carlos break down:

• How to intentionally reinvent yourself as a leader
  
  
• Leading Walmart’s diverse regions through complexity and change
  
  
• Building trust and alignment in massive organizations
  
  
• The power of coaching to sustain leadership change
  
  
• Practical frameworks from their new book, Reinventing the Leader
  
  
• Why leadership reinvention is essential in today’s business climate
  
  

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How do you build trust as a small business and a global brand—at the same time?In this episode of the builders podcast, Comcast Business SVP Tracy Pitcher joins John Busby to share how one of the world's most recognizable companies shows up locally while scaling across 102 countries and serving over 2.6 million customers.From powering major sports stadiums with 250 miles of fiber to helping solopreneurs work faster and safer, Tracy breaks down:

• The surprising parallels between B2B and B2C marketing
  
  
• Why personalized outreach is the new power play
  
  
• How enterprise sales really happen—and why leaderboard status matters
  
  
• What she’s learned over 26 years of leadership, including her “big but” philosophy
  
  

This conversation is a blueprint for leaders, marketers, and career climbers alike. It’s candid, strategic, and packed with real-world insights.

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🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Comcast Rise
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

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In this episode of the builders podcast, John sits down with Jason D. Parker, Co-Founder and CEO of K9 Resorts, a fast-growing luxury dog daycare and boarding franchise that’s redefining pet care across America. For them, luxury means cage-free boarding, orthopedic beds, DogTV, and more. Jason shares how he and his brother started the business as teenagers and scaled it into a national brand - celebrating its 20th anniversary. Whether you're a dog lover, entrepreneur, or franchise owner, this conversation is full of insight on scaling with integrity and building a business people (and pets!) love.

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Dr. Ruth Mannschreck, DDS, knows what it means to build a thriving service business while balancing life’s curveballs. In this episode, Ruth shares how she scaled her dental practice by condensing five days of production into just two and a half days per week—without sacrificing growth. She talks about the power of rethinking systems, putting the customer experience first, and aligning teams around their strengths. Plus, Ruth offers practical advice for business owners preparing to sell: how to build a business that runs without you, what makes a practice irresistible to buyers, and why transparency with your team is key to a smooth transition. If you’re in any service industry—from dentistry to plumbing—this conversation is packed with actionable strategies.

🔗 Resources & Links:
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Work Fewer Hours — https://workfewerhours.com
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Matt Dyer, CEO of Merchants Fleet, joins builders to share how he’s leading innovation in one of the most under-the-radar, yet essential, industries: fleet management. With over 30 years of experience across the US and Europe, Matt breaks down the $20B+ industry’s hidden impact on the economy, its role in business efficiency, and what it takes to lead through change.
From optimizing vehicle utilization to managing economic uncertainty, Matt reveals how Merchants Fleet serves America’s top businesses—and what leaders can learn about scale, customer experience, and data-led innovation. You’ll also hear how Matt went from account manager to CEO and what it really means to build a career without a “grand plan.”

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