ContenderCast with Justin Honaman

Mona Amodeo is an organizational development and change leader and brings a new perspective on branding in her new book Beyond Sizzle. Mona joins Justin to discuss igniting transformation by leveraging organization development principles and change management approaches as a new framework for leaders to manage their brands.

Have you ever thought about starting your own technology business? Are you well-versed in cloud computing and the trend that is fueling IT transformation today?! Merrick Olives and John Peak are passionate about this space and have built a booming business centered on culture, personal and professional development, delivering excellence, and building relationships with clients. They join Justin to discuss launching and growing Candid Partners.

Don Yaeger – a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, and author of over 30 books, eleven of which have become New York Times Best-sellers – joins Justin to discuss what makes great leaders and great teams great!

It's August. And it's almost time for college football kickoff – for Fall Saturdays in the South! Tony Barnhart – Mr. College Football – joins Justin to discuss what to expect in the 2018-2019 season.

After a 38-year career at Hallmark, Wayne Strickland has many stories to share in building, leading, and evolving teams in a global brand organization. From marketing to sales to distribution – Wayne's new book delivers stories helpful to any people leader. Wayne joins Justin to discuss Hallmark and his new book.

Budsies makes the world more huggable! Founded in 2013, Budsies delivers custom-sewn stuffed animals created from any drawing or photo! SO FUN! Alex joins Justin to discuss launching the business and building a stuffed animal lifestyle brand!

What brings guests to your business may not be enough to keep them coming back. The key to growth as a business, church, or a youth ministry is getting first-time guests to come back, so how can this be done? The Come Back Effect has the solutions every business leader needs to know to facilitate and maintain expansion. Jason joins Justin to discuss his new book.

Are you a mom that wants to work part-time and are having a difficult time finding companies that offer part-time roles? Irina Lunina was a full-time investment banking career-woman who decided to take time off to have kids. She wanted to work part-time and had a hard time finding opportunities – so she decided to do something about it! Irina joins Justin to discuss launching miramom.

Have you ever asked a friend, "Do you have a good photographer I can call for my engagement / wedding / family pics / new baby / etc?" Or are you a photographer looking to grow your business? Marianne McGinley is solving the problem of people needing photographers…and photographers looking to grow their business, with LokalPhoto. Marianne joins Justin to discuss launching the business.

Ever thought of starting a business in the garbage space?! Tom Szaky did – from Princeton dorm room to global business leader – he's built one of the most innovative global recycling companies focused on recycling hard-to-recycle waste. Tom joins Justin to discuss launching, growing and evolving the business.