Leading is Serving

**Disclaimer** well...we're a week behind. The holidays and vacations really caught us podcast newbies unaware and we forgot to release this episode last week! So, without further adieu, here is your New Year installation of Leading Is Serving!

This week we talk with Jason Adler. He is a High School math teacher influencing and gaining respect with the toughest crowd today...teenagers. We talk to Jason about GenZ and how to lead the newest generation hitting adulthood. Plus, find out how 36 ÷ 6 = 6 really mystified a student once and how that has started social media fame for Jason.

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Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

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We talk today with Kyle Masengale of ASAP Payroll. Kyle is following in the footsteps of his Father as he learns to lead a small business. We talk about what it's like working in a family business, what helped him get through those moments of being ready to throw in the towel, and the theme of the value of truly listening to to others comes back to the podcast. You can catch up with Kyle on LinkedIn or at ASAP Payroll.

Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com

Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!

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Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

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Today we talk with Thomas Burris of Simple IT. We get the chance to talk about the difference of success and legacy and how one leads to the other but not necessarily the other way around. Thomas touches some on tech trends and IT security for your business. Plus, we talk about a few games that you need to try and avoid the topic of considering Die Hard as a Christmas movie. You can connect with Thomas and Simple IT on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and on the web.

Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com

Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

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We talk with Tyler Renicker (T&W Design & Build) about the importance of communication, trust, and truly valuing others when it comes to building relationships. We also ask questions like: Can failure be more important than success? Is there ever a time to say no to a potential client? And what it means to be present in the moment with others. Connect with Tyler here.

Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com

Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

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Our guest today has traveled the world shooting film for companies, TV, movies, and professional sports. Kyle Chudyk joins us today as a brand new franchise owner of ProLift Doors in Indianapolis but has spent part of his career as a creative behind a camera and designing lighting as a creative director. We talk about the importance of having a plan, the fear of and benefits of failure, being a life long learner, and recognizing that Dad was right all along.

Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com

Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

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Our guest today is Megan Vondielingen. She gets joy from walking with people from start to finish as they seek to reach their goals and accomplish their dreams. She has made the transition during COVID to working solely at home balancing home, family, and work. Listen in as we talk about balance, simple decisions to keep our goals on track, and what it means to slow down just a little bit. You can find Megan at The Mortgage Exchange or jump right in and get started here.

Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com

Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

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Wonder what it would be like to have opened a new business just 2 months before COVID hit? Our guest today did just that and even though his industry completely shut down. We talk with Eric Vermilion about how important having a financial plan is when starting a business, interesting tweaks that he brings to the commercial lending space through knocking on the right doors, that being a Dad is a pretty cool gig, and bean houses. You can find Eric though his company USA Biz Loans at usabizloans.com.

Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com

Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

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JC shares with us that the measurement of success is not by the bottom line, but by the impact left in the community. To connect with JC, you can find him at catalystinsgrp.com.

Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.com

Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood & Jason Kempf

If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!

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