From Answering Phones to Leading a Multi-Million Dollar Business: A Conversation with Jacky Fischer In a recent podcast episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Jacky Fischer, a successful entrepreneur based in Houston. Jacky’s journey from helping her father’s furniture business at the age of 12 to owning and managing a multi-million dollar moving company […]

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Building a Thriving Business: A Conversation with Levi Torres As a podcaster, I have the privilege of engaging with some of the most inspiring and successful entrepreneurs in the industry. One such individual is Levi Torres, the owner of High 5 Plumbing in Denver. In a recent episode of my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common […]

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“Entrepreneurial Insights: A Journey from Equipment Leasing to Tech-Based Ventures” Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for the podcast series. Today, I’m excited to share with you an insightful conversation I had with Peter Wasmer, a seasoned entrepreneur who has successfully transitioned from equipment leasing to tech-based ventures. From Equipment Leasing to Tech-Based Ventures […]

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The Impact of Burnout on Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. Gary Simonds In a recent episode of my podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Gary Simonds, a former neurosurgeon with a wealth of experience and insight into the world of burnout and its impact on leadership. This blog post aims to share the […]

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Embracing the Future of Work: A Conversation with Ira Wolfe As the host of the podcast, I recently had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Ira Wolfe, a long-time friend and fellow enthusiast of technology and the future of work. Our discussion revolved around our shared experiences as early adopters of technology, […]

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Navigating the Complexities of Employment Law: Insights from Alan Crone Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense.” In one of our recent episodes, we had the pleasure of hosting Alan Crone, an expert in employment law. Today, I’d like to share some of the key insights from […]

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Building Customer Loyalty and Trust: A Conversation with Natalie Oldfield As the host of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Natalie Oldfield, an expert in building customer loyalty and trust. In this blog post, I’ll share some of the key insights from our conversation, which revolved around […]

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The Art of Leadership: A Conversation with Vanessa Judelman As a podcast host, I’ve had the privilege of engaging in enlightening conversations with a variety of experts. Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting Vanessa Judelman, a seasoned coach and leadership expert, on my show. Our discussion revolved around the importance of leadership principles and […]

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The Power of Process Engineering: A Conversation with Sam Drauschak As a podcaster, I have the privilege of engaging with a variety of experts in different fields. In a recent episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Sam Drauschak, a passionate process engineer with a unique background in science and water and wastewater treatment. This […]

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Embracing Authentic Leadership: A Conversation with Laurie Smith In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I had the pleasure of hosting Lauri Smith, a renowned expert on public speaking and presence. Our conversation revolved around the importance of authentic leadership, vulnerability, and effective communication of vision. Here’s a recap of our insightful […]

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