ICTPODCAST

Entrepreneurship has a best friend and that is the Restaurant Business. As the Founder of CHICKNMAX, Max Sheets has stated, "the restaurant business gives opportunity to everyone." And Max knows what he is talking about because he has worked for Legends in Business and in the restaurant business. Max is a passionate leader— you want to be in his presence. We love celebrating the stories of entrepreneurs. Max Sheets and Cathy Carrier join the ictpodcast to tell us how they serve and deliver.

I have always said that women are the best leaders. There is no question that we are all better off considering a woman's point of view and ideas for unique solutions. Audra Dinell has created The Thread to give professional women a place to improve their opportunities and share what works for them in life and in a career. Connecting women ready for advancement, promoting a continuous opportunity for ideas and thoughts to be shared and curated— this is The Thread.

Independent Oil & Gas Producers are important to all of us. They provide readily available energy so we can heat our homes, cook our food, clean our clothes and selves— our quality of life is better because of what they do. Kansas Strong was created to tell their stories and share the impact that energy has in our lives every day. Do not take for granted what the oil & gas industry does for humanity. Thank you to Warren Martin for coming on the ictpodcast to articulate how they are keeping Kansas Strong.

Master Beisel, the 1989 Tae Kwon Do National Champion, visits the ictpodcast to share his journey and what it takes to be a champion. Master Beisel does incredible work with all ages but it is his attention to youth development that captured my heart. Teaching young kids confidence, respect, integrity and work ethic is critical to success in life and success of our future generations. Thank you Master Beisel for leading young generations and giving them the tools to be masters in their lives.

Virtue. This is complex. Do not use virtue as a weapon. Use it to discover ways to improve your own agency. We are individuals, responsible for ourselves and virtue is there to nourish us.

Wrapping up a unique year with a big beautiful BOW!

The startup world is full of potential and Josh Oeding is seeing to it that the potential is realized. NXTUS has moved the bar on investing in entrepreneurs and tech startups. Follow what is happening with the team @nxtusio because they are going to change life whether you are paying attention or not.

This man has made a transformation in his life and in the life of others. It is ok to be proud of people (I believe it fosters encouragement and we all could use a little of that) and I am proud of Christopher. He is talented in many ways but the one talent he has that will penetrate your soul is his music. He Produces the ictpodcast.com. Toni Todaro also sees value in people and it is that unique quality that shapes his life and the hard work he puts into it. I loved our conversation. Keep your eyes on this man as he brings us all "under a groove."

On the entrepreneurial journey, creating opportunities for others is primary in creating your own success. Aristotle spoke of this thousands of years ago— the concept of serving others and doing good. Tracy Hoover and Curt Gridley created Groover Labs with this sentiment. Successful Entrepreneurs in the Tech Startup space, they created value and ultimately sold their ventures. They returned to Wichita USA and they created the ultimate opportunity for others to achieve their own startup and entrepreneurial dream. Groover Labs is the Maker Space center for Collaboration.

We are so grateful to talk with entrepreneurs— those who take great risk and fully utilize their aptitudes— bringing incredible products/solutions/services to this world. We are honored to celebrate them. And on this episode we talk with an entrepreneur who detected his passion and would not stop in his pursuit. Aaron Michaelis shows us why we must do what is inside us because it leads to beautiful results. And we toast the success that is Flint Knoll Winery.