Executive Minds Podcast | Professional Development and Career Tips for Entrepreneurs, Executives, and Non-Profit Leaders

We are so happy to be joined by Van Baird and Justin Dean on today's podcast. Not only are they the creators of a conference, That Church Conference, but they are launchers who also have full time jobs outside of That Church. No matter which industry you're in, Justin and Van's story is a great example of finding your niche, moving fast and embracing empathy. We hope you enjoy today's podcast as much as we did.

This past month, David and Shane traveled to one of the biggest conferences in the country, SXSW (South by Southwest). They made the trip to Austin, Texas to stay up-to-date with industry trends, meet fellow creators in the digital space, and find ideas and inspiration to implement in their roles back in Atlanta.  On today's episode of the Launch Youniversity Podcast, David and Shane are sharing their five key takeaways from the conference.

We are so happy to be joined by Kenny and Elle Campbell on today's podcast. Not only are they the creators of the popular site, Stuff You Can Use, but they're a major power couple when it comes to launching ideas and businesses. Kenny and Elle personify what we often say on this podcast: Don't make people want things, make things people want.

Launchers and leaders never stop learning. You probably know that you need to be always learning, but with busy schedules and ever-changing priorities, how do you actually become a learner? Jeff, Shane and David share 10 hacks for learning that they implement in their own lives. Listen to the full episode for their quick, candid and effective tips.

If you're a launcher or a leader, you know how important it is to be a good listener. A few years ago, Shane began working with a Listening Coach. Through his time working on his listening skills, he learned that being a good listener is a lot more than just sitting quietly while another person talks. True listening is about helping people self-discover their own solutions. Today's episode with Kevin, Shane and David is one all leaders and aspiring leaders need to hear. Listen to the full episode now.

Davis is following his long-time passion for music in film by pursuing his dream of composing scores for feature films. Davis shares the importance of saying yes, speaking your dream out loud and embracing and chasing a dream.

The Launch Youniversity Podcast helps go-getters, like you, discover what it takes to turn good intentions into reality in their career, business, and life. The podcast features interviews with Chef Ford Fry, Sid Mashburn, David Bulter (Coca-Cola), Eryn Erickson (So Worth Loving), Jeff Shinabarger (Plywood People), Carey Nieuwhof, Davis Harwell and many more. Each episode, you will meet entrepreneurs, artists, and entrepreneurial executives who have successfully launched their ideas, products, businesses, and themselves to ultimately make a difference for their customers, organizations, and communities. Our hope is that you’ll gain insights, principles, and ideas to make your next launch your best launch. For podcast show notes and additional resources to help get your ideas off the ground, visit www.launchyouniversity.com.

This week, Launch Youniversity is honored to be joined by teen entrepreneur Jordan Johnson, founder and Chief Cookie Creator at Jordan’s Cookies. Jordan started her entrepreneurial journey at just eight years-old, and now, as junior in high school, runs her own business of shipping fresh baked cookies all around the country. Her mission is simple: To make the best cookies on the planet. Jordan is a great reminder to all of us launchers that you don’t have to wait for anyone’s permission to put your passion into action. Don’t miss some key takeaways from our youngest launcher yet on this week’s episode.

This week, Launch Youniversity is honored to be joined again by Sid Mashburn, accomplished entrepreneur and owner of the #1 men’s independent clothing store in the US. In this episode, Sid talks about experience and business growth, team culture, and positive influencers in his life.

This week, Launch Youniversity is honored to have accomplished entrepreneur, Sid Mashburn, join us on today’s episode. Sid is the owner of the #1 men’s independent clothing store in the US. In this conversation, Sid talks about the journey he's taken to launch his company and a few principles and best practices that he's learned along the way.