Leadership Lounge with Jack Tester

Leadership Lounge: The Final Episode with Jack Tester & Julian Scadden

Jack answers Julian's questions on leadership lessons he's learned over the years during his tenure as President and CEO of Nexstar Network. 

Leadershift Your Leadership Style with Returning guest John Maxwell

Jack Tester sits down with NYT-bestselling author and motivational speaker John Maxwell at Nexstar’s Super Meeting 2020 in Phoenix. They discuss John’s concept of “Leadershift”- the idea that leaders need to make decisions and pivot quickly when faced with new...

Leadership Lounge Backstage Edition with guest Jocko Willink

Jocko Willink discusses his concept of Extreme Ownership, and speaks to how extreme ownership goes both up and down the chain of command. He goes on to explain how, in his time as a Navy SEAL, he learned that "you...

A Leader's Motivation with guest Patrick Lencioni

Meet Pat Lencioni! Get a sneak peek of some of the topics Pat will be presenting at Super Meeting. In this quick podcast, find out how he feels about a leader’s motives, the need for communication, and meetings.

A Successful Succession

 Jack sits down with Julian Scadden and shares a big announcement - Julian Scadden's succession to the role of President & CEO of Nexstar! They discuss the transition and Julian's story.

The Process is the Answer, With Adrian Stephenson

 Adrian Stephenson, owner of Comfort Services in the Raleigh, NC area, speaks with Jack about his story, discussing how Nexstar trainings have stabilized and improved his business. He shares a story about teaching himself to close leads using the Nexstar...

Leadership Lounge with Nexstar Business Coach Scott Brinkley

Leadership Lounge with guest Nexstar Business Coach Jamie Robinson

Leadership Lounge with guest Bob Hanifin from Beacon Electric

Leadership Lounge with guest Bobby Bellini

Leadership Lounge with guest Brett Ringland

Leadership Lounge with guest Dan Friesen

Leadership Lounge Business Check-in Follow Up #1

Leadership Lounge with guest Jeff Dougherty

Leadership Lounge Business Check-in

Leadership Lounge with guests Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton

Leadership Lounge with guest Randy Kelley

Leadership Lounge with guest John McQuillan

Building and Growing the Culture, With Chad Peterman

Jack talks with Chad Peterman, who explains how he and his managers go about getting the right people, building the culture, and then growing people within the culture. Peterman explains is organization’s employee focus, saying that the speed at which...

A Father's Tough Love, With Wyatt Tucker

Jack’s guest is Wyatt Tucker, the first male of his family to graduate from college. The two talk about how Wyatt, fresh out of school, jumped in to help his father run the business. The process included being fired from...

Celebrating The Wins, With Chris DiCampli

Jack talks with Chris DiCampli, who — together with his brother- and father-in-law — purchased a company and grew it from $300,000 to $10 million in five years. DiCampli attributes their success to a focus on the growth-oriented processes presented...

"How Can I Add Value?" With John Gennaro

John Gennaro started his business in 2003 with just himself and a truck. His wife did the books at night while she worked a full-time job. Today, Gennaro has around 70 trucks in the field and more than 100 employees....

When There's No Plan B, With Aaron Gaynor

Aaron Gaynor tells Jack about his journey from plumber’s apprentice to owner – with a bankruptcy in between. Aaron talks about how being good enough to work in a business doesn’t mean you’ll be good at running a business. Aaron’s...

Walking Away from Winning, With David Hammond

David Hammond, the owner of Hammond Services, talks to Jack about the tough lessons he learned when he walked away from a winning business formula.

Keeping Your Head In the Game, With Ted Fox

Jack talks to Canadian Nexstar member Ted Fox, who joined Nexstar in December of 2016, just before a series of missteps crippled his business. He tells Jack how Nexstar’s approach of getting everyone at all levels of the company to...

Setting Your Personal Level Of Service, With Scott Pearson

Jack talks with Scott Pearson, Nexstar’s director of coaching. Scott has been with Nexstar longer than anyone else – including Jack. The two talk about servant leadership, as well as the importance of finding balance between taking care of yourself...

Visualize The Finish Line, With David Goggins

Ultra-athlete, Retired Navy SEAL, and best-selling author David Goggins talks to Jack about discipline, endurance, and focus. These aspects are crucial for business owners. Goggins talks about overcoming a childhood of abuse and a learning disability by breaking down obstacles...

Do The Work Right, With Jim Collins

This podcast was recorded in San Antonio during Nexstar's 2019 Super Meeting. Jack talks with best-selling author Jim Collins, who is highly sought after to speak about managing businesses to create sustainability and growth. Whether it’s research for a book...

Failure's Best Lessons, With Lisa White

Lisa White, head of membership sales for Nexstar, offers Jack her observations about how 18 years of meeting and mixing with Nexstar members has allowed her to see that sharing your failures helps others learn and succeed. 

The Right Way to Treat People, With Chris Bishop

Nexstar member Chris Bishop talks to Jack about his journey from just starting out in the industry to owning a company with 28 employees and $5 million in annual revenue as of late 2019. The two discuss how learning what...

From Father To Son, With Connor Williams

Nexstar member Connor Williams offers his perspective on a subject his father Brian Williams talked about in an earlier interview with Jack. The two discuss how family dynamics impact business decision-making, and the importance of knowing how and when to...

An Industry Of Opportunity, With Kevin Wolf

Nexstar member Kevin Wolf walks Jack through his journey to owner and leader, and the importance of being in an industry that offers such an opportunity.

Getting Intentional With Jamie Gerdsen

Nexstar member Jamie Gerdsen talks to Jack about the importance of creating actionable values and how they help both employees and management understand their impact on a company.

Running A Family Business, With Brian Williams

Nexstar member Brian Williams, owner of Vancouver-based Ashton Service Group, talks to Jack about how family dynamics can shape business. The two discuss how Brian and his son Connor have navigated the ups and downs of sharing leadership.

From Insolvency To Salability, With John Conway

Nexstar business coach John Conway joins Jack to discuss how he took his family business from insolvency to salability by learning to grow the right parts and charging the right rates.

Leadership Lessons From The Marines, With Thad David

Nexstar trainer Thad David talks to Jack about lessons in leadership learned from the Marines and serving directly after 9/11. The two discuss the importance of cooperation and support. You have to know who's got your back whether you're part...

The Journey Of Leadership, With Julian Scadden

Nexstar VP of operations Julian Scadden talks to Jack about the dynamics involved in leadership transitions. He explains that as you move up in the ranks, there are people who've supported you that you'll want to elevate as well. The...

Leadership Lounge with returning guest Keith Mercurio - Episode 2

Gradual Growth Still Points To Success, With Len Koglin

Jack interviews Nexstar member Len Koglin, the owner of LenAir Air Conditioning & Heating. The two talk about how Koglin transitioned his business after losing a single commercial account. Koglin shares some key lessons; for example, how he and his...

A Great Business Is Consistent, With Brad Krause

Service Professor owner Brad Krause has held leadership positions in the company since 2004. The Service Professor's annual revenue recently grew 31% in 2017. He talks to Jack about the importance for leaders to find a balance between internal and...

I'm An Informational Speaker, With Dr. Robert Cialdini

Dr. Robert Cialdini's books on influence and persuasion have sold over 3 million copies. He shares his insights on influence and persuasion, and talks about one of his six principles, Authority. Dr. Ciandini shares how to effectively communicate your authority...

The Lonely View Of Success, With Wyatt Hepworth

Jack interviews Wyatt Hepworth, owner of Any Hour Electric, Plumbing, Heating and Air. Any Hour's revenue increased from $1.5 million to $40 million over 10 years. The company employs over 225 technicians. The two discuss Hepworth's career arc, and how...

Making The Phone Ring, With Ed Cerier

Ed Cerier was Nexstar's first marketing coach. He tells Jack about his journey from a career in advertising in the mid 1980s to his present position as Nexstar's Marketing Manager. Marketing is all about having a plan, Cerier says, and...

Picking Up On Phoniness, With Joe Navarro

Jack talks with former FBI agent, body language expert, and best-selling author Joe Navarro. Joe tells the story of arriving in the United States as a refugee during the Cuban missile crisis, and not knowing English. It formed his fascination...

Growing People Grows Your Business, With Rob Carr

Jack interviews Nexstar member Rob Carr, owner of Mel Carr Electric. Rob talks about how building camaraderie with everyone on your team creates a foundation of support that fosters the cooperation you need to achieve business goals. 

Changing The Narrative, With Kate Cinnamo

Explore the Trades executive director Kate Cinnamo talks about the work the foundation is doing to change how students and parents view careers in the trades.

Leadership Lounge with guest Keith Mercurio - Episode 1

Not The Biggest; The Best, With Mary Jean Anderson

Jack chats with Nexstar board of directors member Mary Jean Anderson. Her company, Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air, does more than $30 million in revenue and employs 109 people. Her face is on the company's trucks, but she'll be the...

The American Story, With Julian Scadden

Nexstar's head of operations Julian Scadden talks about his experience as an underprivileged young man who worked his way through plumbing jobs by learning as he went. Ethnicity, Julian explains, should never be a barrier to finding a good job...

Transitioning From Commercial To Residential, With Brian Cranney

Jack interviews Brian Cranney, owner of Cranney Home Services and a Nexstar member for over 12 years. Cranney shares how he grew his business by transitioning from commercial to residential and adding services. He talks about the difference between the...