On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Robert Cohen - Chairman & CEO, IMA Financial Group, Inc. Hear how Robert took a “walkabout” when he was younger in order to find out what it was he wanted to do with his life, how that led him to being an entrepreneur, and how he started his company, as well as:

 The Leadership Corner (08:00 – 17:00): Todd and Robert discuss how he came about his company which is a diversified financial services company dedicated to protecting assets and making a difference. Robert believes in hiring the right type of talent, letting them do what they need to do to succeed and getting out of the way!

The Curiosity Credenza (17:00 – 42:00): Todd and Robert talk about the culture at IMA and how it was built. Through a collective, shared vision that incorporates the values of the leaders. At the end of the day, it’s by following the golden rule of treat others the way you want to be treated. We learn that Robert believes in utilizing people’s strengths rather than using time to improve upon people’s weaknesses.

 The Colors of Life (42:00 –59:00): Robert discusses where he sees employee benefits evolving into based upon the events of the pandemic and how beneficial it can be by taking some ideas from various places around the world to create something better. Robert then talks about his team and just how beneficial they all are to IMA and the importance of work life balance. He then finishes with a sweet story on how he met his wife and how she is the reason he moved back to Denver, CO!

 Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:03:00): Robert tells Todd the advice he would tell those who are trying to find their career path. The simplest thing would to encourage people to dream, but then to act upon that dream. He lays out the pathway of achieving a goal from a dream.

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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Rich “Raz” Razgaitis, CEO and Board Member of Flow Water. We get a chance to hear how both Todd and Rich are kindred spirits in their career journeys, how he got into a marketing career, and more including: 

On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Kurt Monigle-Principal of Monigle Associates. We get a chance to hear just how Kurt came into his family marketing business, the process in which Kurt and his team helped Canvas rebrand itself from PSCU and more including: 

The Leadership Corner (06:00 – 23:00): Todd and Kurt discuss just how important a brand can be in terms of messaging, how people connect with them and what a strong brand can do for an organization. We’re able to hear some insights of just what it takes to go into a rebranding design. 

The Curiosity Credenza (24:00 – 43:00): Todd and Kurt chat about how brands reacted to the pandemic and how they needed to learn how to tell their story in a different way. We learn how Kurt views the younger generations and how they’re shaping various ways in which brands are built and the messaging that goes with a younger voice. We also learn how influence is discussed and built through culture. 

The Colors of Life (43:00 –59:00): Kurt tells Todd how his team has navigated through the pandemic. Todd asks how Kurt leads creative people on his team and what it takes to motivate. We hear the fun story of how Todd and Kurt’s team came about the name Canvas as well. 

Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:02:00): Kurt tells Todd the advice he would give to those chasing after their career. Find what is important to you, work is such an essential part of it so find what work is important to you. Find the things in life that make you happy.

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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Tim and Carol Cochran co-founders Horse and Dragon Brewing Co. We get a chance to hear how this tag team duo started up their brewing company out here in Colorado, how living in a wide variety of countries helped them appreciate various aspects of life, how the three of them are connected through Wisconsin and more including: 

The Leadership Corner (06:00 – 30:00): Todd, Tim and Carol discuss how the two met and what led them to starting their own brewing company. We get to hear how they are trying to encourage community and fundraising events in order support local businesses as well as afford a living wage for their employees. 

The Curiosity Credenza (31:00 – 37:00): Todd, Tim and Carol chat about the strategic pillars of H&D brewing. They started with a list of 30 different things and narrowed them down to 4. Becoming sustainable, treating everyone ethically, proactive members of their community, and make a great product…because without it, you’ve got nothing!  

The Colors of Life (38:00 –55:00): Tim and Carol tell Todd their approach to brewing. Being a crowded field with craft brewing, we get to hear the philosophy behind their passion, which lies in the challenge of making a beer that you always want to have a second of. 

Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:02:00): Tim and Carol tell Todd the advice they would give to those chasing after their career. Commit to yourself with a decision. Forge ahead, it may not always be quick, but the path will be worth it! 

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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Scott Shields, CEO of Family Tree, Inc- a business that provides innovative, life-changing services designed to end child abuse and neglect, domestic violence and homelessness. We get a chance to hear just how Scott came about his business through a unique experience, as well as:

 The Leadership Corner (06:00 – 24:00): Todd and Scott discuss how Scott came about becoming the CEO of Family Tree along with extensive data and information regarding just how many people were affected by domestic abuse due to the pandemic, yet how Scott and his team helped provide people help.

 The Curiosity Credenza (25:00 – 42:00): Todd and Scott discuss the inner workings of the day-to-day tasks of a CEO managing a company that thrives on serving people in person all while working during the time period of the pandemic when that wasn’t exactly possible. Scott informs Todd just how Family Tree pivoted into the digital world and were still able to serve those who needed it most.

 The Colors of Life (43:00 –59:00): Scott tells Todd how amazing the volunteers that help out with the company are. Scott can’t say enough good things about them along with the interns that help out the kids with tutoring and homework. The people on Scott’s team are truly important and impactful to the success of Family Tree.

 Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:02:00): Scott tells Todd the advice he would tell those who are trying to find their career path. It may seem simple, but follow your heart and realize where your skillsets can be utilized, once you figure that out you can double down on your strengths.

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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Kathryn Koepf Davis, President & CEO of Valley First CU. We learn how Kathryn came into the credit union world, the tough life lessons her parents taught her as immigrants, as well as:

 The Leadership Corner (06:00 – 16:00): Todd and Kathryn discuss how she came to the world of Credit Unions and how serving others has led her life journey by helping others through financial empowerment. We get a chance to hear Kathryn’s outreach and work that is helping others afford life at her credit union.

The Curiosity Credenza (16:00 – 46:00): Todd and Kathryn discuss the inner workings of the day to day tasks of a CEO, particularly how Kathryn’s background in marketing has helped her thrive as a CEO due to good communication and creativity. Todd asks Kathryn why it’s important to have outside commitments besides the commitments that are required of a CEO and how they help Kathryn.

 The Colors of Life (38:00 –52:00): Kathryn tells Todd how amazing her team is and has been throughout the previous year in dealing with adversity and the challenges life brought in 2020. She later gushes over her amazing family and the glue that keeps them together-her husband.

 Advice from the Experts (53:00 – 55:00): Kathryn tells Todd the advice she would tell those who are trying to find their career path. Figure out what brings you joy-it doesn’t matter how much you make, if you’re not loving your job, don’t stick with that. 

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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is John Parsons, Founder/Senior Partner of Cooperative Strategies. We get to hear about John’s upbringing in Japan, where he bounced around living wise due to his father being in the Army, as well as:

 The Leadership Corner (10:00 – 20:00): Todd and John discuss how living in a wide variety of places has led his life journey. We hear how John enjoys living a different state and how it can help you grow as an individual due to the different people you can come across.

The Curiosity Credenza (21:00 – 27:00): Todd and John chat about entrepreneurship and the challenges that come along with it. Learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur through grit and determination. John shares that the life of one isn’t for everyone and how to determine if it’s for you.

 The Colors of Life (28:00 –40:00): John tells Todd how meditation can help you navigate the waves of life as they come along. Learn about John’s viewpoint on how companies can utilize from programs like mindfulness for it’s employees. Understanding how our brains work is an incredibly impactful tool to utilize.

 Advice from the Experts (41:00 – 58:00): John tells Todd how he helped found a credit union-Main Harvest Credit Union. He later goes on to tell us the advice he gives to those who are aspiring entrepreneurs and those who are finding their career path. John also learns some inside secrets about the curiosity gap! 

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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Leo Ardine, the President and CEO of United Teletech Financial FCU. Hear how Leo is passionate about helping others through mindfulness and emotional intelligence as well as:

 The Leadership Corner (06:30 – 24:00): Todd and Leo discuss how he came to the world of Credit Unions and how serving others has led his life journey. We hear how Leo seeks out industries that specifically help others as well as his passion with helping others through emotional intelligence.

The Curiosity Credenza (26:00 – 37:00): Todd and Leo chat about how Leo got into mindfulness things such as yoga, meditation, and the science behind things that bring peace of mind. He goes on to give a brief explanation on how google researched the science behind mindfulness and why it appealed to him.

 The Colors of Life (38:00 –52:00): Leo tells Todd how amazing his team is and has been throughout the previous year in dealing with adversity and the challenges life brought in 2020.

 Advice from the Experts (54:00 – 58:00): Leo tells Todd the advice he would tell those who are trying to find their career path. Step into fear and something new. It can be frightening but it usually leads to something great.

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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Adrian Bota Owner and CEO of ORIGIN milk. Hear how Adrian is passionate about helping others through nutrition and collaboration as well as:

 The Leadership Corner (08:00 – 30:00): Todd and Adrian discuss how he came to the United States from Romania as a refugee. This amazing story of perseverance and determination about Adrian’s parents is awe inspiring. Adrian describes the story and how it shaped him at such an early age and just how grateful he is for his parent’s courage. 

The Curiosity Credenza (30:00 – 48:00): Todd and Adrian chat about his transition into the states and working for a company like Pfizer. There he learned how to fail forward and the different mindset it takes to be an entrepreneur. Learn how that mindset helped him form ORIGIN Milk-his company that is changing the dairy industry.

 The Colors of Life (49:00 –52:00): Adrian tells Todd how amazing his team is and how each of his partners brings something to the table to complete the team. Hear him gush about each member and what amazes him about his wife as well.

 Advice from the Experts (55:00 – 58:00): Adrian tells Todd the advice he would tell those who are trying to find their career path. What drives you here and now and how are you making those decisions? Are they serving you or a higher purpose? Find your north star! What do you want your legacy to be?

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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Alex Ryden Owner and CEO of Guest House, a home staging business located in Denver, Colorado. You can hear all about Alex’s start within the Real Estate business and more including:

 The Leadership Corner (10:00 – 20:00): Todd and Alex discuss how he got started in the real estate business and how he and his company are finding the issues in staging homes in order to help sell them. Todd also asks about other facets of Alex’s career path. We get to learn about Alex’s copywriting days for “beer money” in college!

The Curiosity Credenza (21:00 – 37:00): Todd and Alex discuss how his entrepreneurial mindset helped set himself up for success with Guest House. We also learn just how Alex and his company pivoted during the tumultuous time of Covid. Alex and his team had to shift their entire strategy due to not being able to show open houses for a period of time. We learn from Alex just how people invested differently in their homes during times of Covid-work spaces changed and thus so too did people’s living spaces.

 The Colors of Life (41:00 –51:00): Alex tells Todd how Covid has affected his businesses but how it has also helped his team adapt to change. Alex brags about his team who really stepped up to the challenge that the world provided. Learn all about his team members including the most important team member-Alex’s wife!

 Advice from the Experts (52:00 – 55:00): Alex and Todd discuss how to follow your gut and if something feels right-to follow that. It might not bring you the most money always, and if you’re motivated by that-then find what will make you happy with your career. Alex advises to not look at life in such a linear way-sometimes take a left turn and see where it takes you! 

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