Follow the Leaders

Change is the only constant. In this episode, Jamie Gale offers listeners guidance for leading through times of change. Jamie suggests important things to keep in mind and explains the “C’s of Change” system for leaders to utilize for successful transitions.

Host: Jamie Gale

Producer: Jamie Gale

Music: Shane Ivers

Connect with Jamie:

IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠

Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠

LinkedIn

Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production

www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followthelea

Jamie Gale is joined by Kate Miller, President and CEO of the Middleton Chamber of Commerce. Jamie and Kate discuss the chamber's role in fostering business growth in a small city, effective business practices and the value of connection within the entrepreneurship and non-profit community.

Host: Jamie Gale

Producer: Jamie Gale

Music: Shane Ivers

Connect with Jamie:

IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠

Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠

LinkedIn

Connect with Kate Miller:

Middleton Chamber of Commerce

Mission Workforce Alliance

Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production

www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod

Jamie Gale welcomes Molly Fish, owner of Lake City Books, an independent bookstore in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. Molly shares her journey into entrepreneurship, the unique community space she has created, and the importance of supporting local businesses. Jamie and Molly discuss the value of the supportive community of local female entrepreneurs in Madison and the experience of taking risks that pay off in business ownership.

Host: Jamie Gale

Producer: Jamie Gale

Music: Shane Ivers

Connect with Jamie:

IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠

Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠

LinkedIn

Connect with Molly Fish:

IG: @lakecity.books

Website: www.lakecitybooks.com

Resources:

Dane County Farmer’s Market Episode - Follow the Leaders

Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production

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Jamie Gale talks with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui, whose work focuses helping married entrepreneurs achieve business success without compromising their relationships. This episode covers helpful strategies to implement when business relationships overlap with personal connections and guiding principles for reducing and navigating interpersonal conflict specific to situations when our collaborators are also our friends or family members.

Host: Jamie Gale

Producer: Jamie Gale

Music: Shane Ivers

Connect with Jamie:

IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠

Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠

LinkedIn

Connect with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui:

IG: @ThrivingInTandem

Website: https://marriedentrepreneur.co/ftl

Resources:

Tandem Book

Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production

www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod

Jamie Gale shares three messages that have become mantras for her this year in her work and in her life that have improved her experience leading her company and programs and shares how they have impacted her and offers listeners perspective on how they can implement these approaches.

Host: Jamie Gale

Producer: Jamie Gale

Music: Shane Ivers

Connect with Jamie:

IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠

Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠

LinkedIn

Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production

www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod

In this episode, Jamie talks with impact-driven entrepreneur Nick O'Brien about his career in community-focused initiatives and the creative economy in Wisconsin. Nick discusses how he connects creatives with resources, his transition from a sports journalism career, and the challenges of balancing impact-driven work with financial sustainability.

Host: Jamie Gale

Production: Lit Path Studios

Music: Shane Ivers

Connect with Jamie:

IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠

Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠

LinkedIn

Connect with Nick O’Brien:

LinkedIn

Resources:

Nick’s Article on Interviewing

Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production

www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod

In this episode, Jamie Gale speaks with Jeff Eschliman, an executive coach with 30 years of experience who comes from a military and corporate leadership background. Jeff shares about his 'Zen for Success' model for leaders and gives listeners practical strategies for finding harmony in their work.

Host: Jamie Gale

Producer: Jamie Gale

Music: Shane Ivers

Connect with Jamie:

IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠

Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠

LinkedIn

Connect with Jeff Eschliman :

Website: www.jeffeschliman.com

Resources:

The Strangest Secret Video

Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production

www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod

In this episode, Jamie Gale talks with Therese Merkel, founder of Tricky Foods, a charcuterie and cheese board company that has rapidly grown into a thriving brick and mortar business. Therese shares her journey from working in the tech industry to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Jamie and Therese discuss how passion and mindset impact the bottom line in in a business and how finding excellent team members and a supportive peer community change the trajectory of what is possible when leading a company.

Host: Jamie Gale

Producer: Jamie Gale

Music: Shane Ivers

Connect with Jamie:

IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠

Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠

LinkedIn

Connect with Therese Merkel:

IG: @trickyfoods

Website: www.notsotrickyfoods.com

Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production

www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod

In this episode, Jamie Gale interviews Dan Steininger, an experienced business leader, author, and CEO, who shares invaluable insights on leadership and creativity. Dan offers listeners five helpful steps to help with problem-solving and discusses his transformative work in innovation and his strategies for tackling challenges in both professional and personal realms. He offers practical tips on fostering creativity, brainstorming, and making effective decisions.

Host: Jamie Gale

Producer: Jamie Gale

Music: Shane Ivers

Connect with Jamie:

IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠

Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠

LinkedIn

Connect with Dan Steininger:

Website: https://dansteininger.com

Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production

www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod

In this episode, Jamie Gale talks with Megan Blake-Horst, Street Vending Program Coordinator for the City of Madison, Wisconsin. Megan shares how her career evolved from owning multiple successful businesses to moving into her role in city government. Meghan shares how she uses her background to balance compliance with city policies and fostering entrepreneurial growth. Megan also discusses her approach to leadership, providing insight into navigating unexpected changes and on being clear in communication to be effective.

Host: Jamie Gale

Producer: Jamie Gale

Music: Shane Ivers

Connect with Jamie:

IG: ⁠@jamiegalellc⁠

Website: ⁠www.jamiegalellc.com⁠

LinkedIn

Connect with Meghan Blake-Horst:

IG: @streetvendingmadison

Follow the Leaders Podcast is a Lit Path Studios Production

www.followtheleaderspodcast.com | IG: @followtheleaderspod