Ron Lieback has loved motorcycles as long as he can remember. Despite a hectic schedule, he still finds time to ride at least 30,000 miles a year.

Making the most of limited time is Ron's professional expertise. He has built a successful consultancy— 360 to Vision — teaching business owners and executives a proprietary framework for using each day's 1,440 minutes more wisely — and achieving greater professional and personal satisfaction.

Ron is the author of Time Management Inverted: Live with Intentional Focus, Become the Best You, which challenges a basic assumption about productivity: We can't always manage time, but we can manage where we direct our focus.

As Ron explains, gaining control of a demanding schedule requires much the same focus and foresight as safe motorcycling. The farther leaders can see down the road, the better prepared they are to avoid distractions, navigate obstacles, and reach their intended destination.

Monday Morning Radio, now in its 15th season, is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Ron Lieback, 360 to VisionPosted: August 10, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 38:24 Episode: 704

Dr. Steven Mercer, an adjunct professor at the University of California-San Diego and an independent educational consultant, speaks from personal experience when he instructs solo entrepreneurs and consultants on how to build a service practice without sacrificing their values, time, or financial stability.

According to a 2025 Census Bureau report, there are 29.8 million solopreneurs in the United States who contribute an estimated $1.7 trillion to the US economy.

On a bare-bones marketing budget, Dr. Mercer has managed to grow his business — Mercer Educational Consulting, which consults high school students and their parents on the best ways to get accepted into college — into a global enterprise.

On this week's episode, Dr. Mercer offers lessons on how to transition gradually from employment to independent practice, attract clients through referrals and useful content, and decide when advertising makes sense.

Although there will not be a test, listeners will be schooled on the best ways to set fees, establish boundaries, and handle difficult clients.

Monday Morning Radio, now in its 15th season, is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Dr. Stephen Mercer, Mercer Educational Consulting Posted: August 3, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 50 minutes Episode: 703

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Saturday, August 1st, will mark the 150th Anniversary of Colorado's admission to the Union as the 38th state.

That milestone might not seem to offer business owners and entrepreneurs much in the way of actionable advice — but as Monday Morning Radio co-host Maxwell Rotbart reveals in his newly released history book, Becoming Colorado, the Rocky Mountain territory's long struggle for statehood offers valuable lessons for today's business executives in leadership, negotiation, coalition building, crisis management, branding, and strategy.

Maxwell Rotbart

Monday Morning Radio founding host, Dean Rotbart, joins Maxwell this week to explore the timeless business counsel hidden within Colorado's remarkable journey to statehood, and together they validate Winston Churchill's famous observation: "The longer you can look back, the farther you can look forward."

Monday Morning Radio, now in its 15th season, is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Maxwell Rotbart, Becoming ColoradoPosted: July 27, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 54 minutes Episode: 15.6

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• Becoming Colorado: The Colorful, Contentious Tale of Statehood - A Sesquicentennial History

• All You Can Eat Business Wisdom: Second Helpings: A Fresh Monday Morning Radio Anthology of Actionable Advice

• All You Can Eat Business Wisdom: A Monday Morning Radio Anthology of Actionable Advice

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Successful organizations continuously evaluate their vulnerabilities, engage employees in solving problems, and remain flexible as conditions change.

That's the bottom-line message of leadership consultant Ron Robinson, who has spent decades advising organizations of all sizes on how to remain resilient in the face of an increasingly unpredictable business environment.

This week, Ron — author of Practices of Resilient Companies: Overcome Disruption with Compassion, Collaboration and Knowledge — shares his four-step framework for anticipating disruption and responding before challenges become existential threats. His goal is straightforward: help leaders not merely weather the storms of uncertainty, but emerge stronger in their aftermath.

Monday Morning Radio, now in its 15th season, is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Ron RobinsonPosted: July 20, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 47:45 Episode: 15.5

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This week, Monday Morning Radio celebrates its 700th episode of providing weekly, all-you-can-eat business wisdom. Since its debut in June 2012, the podcast has become a trusted resource for entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners seeking actionable advice rather than theory. In October 2025, the podcast surpassed one million downloads, a testament to its growing audience and enduring appeal.]

Serial entrepreneur Colin Hodge, president, founder, and owner of DOWN — one of the top ten dating apps in the United States — knows firsthand that rapid business growth begins with understanding why customers think, choose, and behave as they do.

He is the author of Outrageous Startup Growth: Uncovering the Secrets of User Psychology to Scale Your Success.

Colin has built his career by applying practical insights from user psychology to improve marketing, strengthen customer loyalty, and make better strategic decisions through continual experimentation rather than guesswork.

As he shares this week, that mindset proved essential after his early breakout dating and hookup app, Bang With Friends, was abruptly pulled from Apple's app store, forcing him to rethink his business and start over.

Today, Colin's company is back on Apple — facilitating honest dating and interesting conversations with over 17 million users — demonstrating that setbacks can become the springboard to even greater success.

Monday Morning Radio, now in its 15th season, is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Colin HodgePosted: July 13, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 56:36 Episode: 15.4

Drawing on three decades of executive recruiting experience, workforce strategist Chris Flakus offers practical advice on how job candidates can land better positions and how companies can hire and retain exceptional employees.

Chris is the CEO of CSI Companies and author of Stay Relevant: Conquer Workplace Change at Every Phase of Your Career.

For job seekers and employees alike, his message is straightforward: Stay relevant by demonstrating 1) adaptability, 2) curiosity, and 3) a commitment to lifelong learning.

For employers, his recommendation is equally clear: Hire, develop, and reward people who embody those three qualities.

As Chris explains, in today's rapidly evolving, AI-influenced workplace, technical skills remain essential, but character increasingly distinguishes those who succeed.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Chris Flakus, CSI CompaniesPosted: July 6, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 44:10 Episode: 15.3

[Be sure to pick up your copy of All You Can Eat Business Wisdom: Second Helpings, the new Monday Morning Radio anthology featuring 21 world-class thinkers and leaders.]

If your business struggles to turn good ideas into successful outcomes, Jeffrey K. Lambert knows why — and what to do about it.

For more than two decades, Jeff has helped organizations improve execution, modernize technology, establish project management offices, and lead transformation initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Jeff's experience includes many years working in project management roles at Caterpillar Inc., and, since June 2020, serving as a consultant with Blue Fusion Partners.

This week, Jeff explains why even small and mid-sized companies benefit from clear project ownership, well-defined goals, and disciplined execution.

Even the best business plans and transformation initiatives can fail, Jeff says, when organizations rely too heavily on technology and systems while overlooking the critical importance of culture, communication, and employee readiness.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Jeffrey K. Lambert, Blue Fusion PartnersPosted: June 29, 2026Monday Morning Run Time: 44:40Episode: 15.2

Former Colorado State Historian Dr. Tom Noel describes Maxwell Rotbart's new book, Becoming Colorado, as "a thoughtful and engaging exploration… a rollicking tale of bravery and deception that places Colorado's admission into the broader context of Reconstruction politics and western expansion"

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Jeremy Shepherd is rich with pearls of wisdom — both literally and figuratively.

Starting with a single strand of pearls that the former flight attendant purchased for his girlfriend on a layover in Beijing, Jeremy has become one of America's largest sellers of pearls and pearl jewelry.

Along the way, he accumulated a treasure trove of entrepreneurial insights, drawn from both his successes and his mistakes.

Jeremy, along with his wife, Hisano, are the power duo behind Pearl Paradise and a large and devoted community of pearl collectors around the world. Jeremy is president of the Pearl Association of America.

Jeremy recognized a business opportunity and then had the determination to transform himself from someone who knew virtually nothing about the pearl business into one of the industry's leading experts

If you're searching for profit-making advice with real luster, Jeremy's insights are genuine gems.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Jeremy Shepherd, Pearl ParadisePosted: June 22, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 59:25 Episode: 15.1

Timothy P. Whitt is a small business owner, franchisor, and leadership expert whose business mentors include termites, mosquitoes, and stinging bees. Really.

After more than 45 years in the pest-control industry, Tim — founder and CEO of Pied Piper Pest and Lawn — says every entrepreneur can learn a great deal from the problems insects and critters create for homeowners — and the methods professionals use to eliminate or control them.

In his new book, Infested: End Workplace Drama, Stop Toxic Employees, Build a Thriving Small Business, Tim explains how business owners can spot human "pests" before they cause serious damage, how to distinguish between employees who need coaching and those who need to be let go, and why leadership — not just hiring — is often the key to preventing workplace infestations.

Whether you manage five employees or five hundred, Tim's practical insights on hiring, training, accountability, and culture can help you build a stronger organization and avoid the kinds of personnel problems that drain time, morale, and profits.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Tim Whitt, Pied Piper Pest and Lawn Posted: June 15, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 46 Minutes Episode: 14.50

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For many small-business owners, growth creates a frustrating paradox: the more the business succeeds, the more overwhelmed the owner becomes.

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Photo: Jason Rosado, Distinctive Coaching for Business SuccessPosted: June 8, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 45 minutes Episode: 14.49

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