On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Stephanie Klocke, Vice President of Research & Development at BD Peripheral Intervention. This episode dives deep into working in the innovation space. This conversation explores ideation and making things happen. Stephanie explains how ideas are never dead, and are revisited as technology and the market changes. In this conversation, Aram and Stephanie discuss her path from being an individual contributor to leading a team and being responsible for their development. ON THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT Engineers in medical technology who innately want to help people Working in the […]

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Paul Miller, Senior VP of Sales at Precision Record Pressing. The power of tangible music is undeniable. In this episode, we dive into the magic of the record manufacturing process. Aram and Paul explore how the vinyl industry has evolved throughout the years, from indie labels, major labels, and a resurgence. This conversation explores figuring it out and making things happen. Paul describes how expansion gives opportunities to specific parts of the music ecosystem, and the value of extending your network. ON THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT Resurgence of […]

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Marc, founder of M.A.D. Tourbooking. This episode tells the intriguing story of being a part of first wave punk in Europe. Mark describes organizing squat venue shows and taking the leap to starting the first legitimate booking agency for hardcore, punk and metal in 1983. Aram and Marc discuss what it takes to build up a network, and the criticism that comes with success and creating change. ON THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT Being a part of first wave punk Organizing the first independent booking agency for punk and […]

Our Ask Aram episodes flip the script as podcast guests and listeners submit their questions and #askaram anything.    This week on One Step Beyond, Aram unpacks questions about the art of compromise in the corporate environment, email practices, sticky email situations, and more. Connect with Aram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aram-arslanian-cadencelc

Our Ask Aram episodes flip the script as podcast guests and listeners submit their questions and #askaram anything.    This week on One Step Beyond, Aram unpacks questions about the art of compromise in the corporate environment, email practices, sticky email situations, and more. Connect with Aram:  [...]

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On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Gina Vliet, death educator and founder of Charon Consulting and Executor School. We will all inevitably meet our demise. In this episode, Gina goes deep into the benefits of not only acknowledging mortality, but planning for it so we can fully live our life. Gina shares her viewpoint on death as one of life’s major changes. In this conversation, Aram and Gina discuss how she took her existing skillset as an archeologist and anthropologist and her love of change management and invented her own role. ON THIS EPISODE WE […]

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Nils Stieglitz, President, CEO & Professor of Strategy at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. This episode dives deep into academia as a subculture, being drawn to the idea getting paid for thinking, and the massive change experienced stepping into a leadership role. This conversation explores the intentionality behind Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Nils describes inspiring a welcoming international community on campus and caring about excellence. ON THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT Their success is our success Authenticity versus preference Emotional labour Perusing an academic career […]

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Ron Marinez, Chief Agent and Founder of Crawlspace Booking. This episode dives deep into a subject we tend to lean into on the podcast, breaking the stigma around men’s mental health. Aram and Ron discuss the benefits of regularly seeing a therapist, the power of sleep hygiene, and the show of strength in sharing your challenges with others. This conversation explores founding a company that matters to people and becoming comfortable with being a boss. Ray describes choosing clients they want to work with and keeping to an ethical […]

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Ron Marinez, Chief Agent and Founder of Crawlspace Booking. This episode dives deep into a subject we tend to lean into on the podcast, breaking the stigma around men’s mental health. Aram and Ron discuss the benefits of regularly seeing a therapist, the power [...]

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Our Ask Aram episodes flip the script as podcast guests and listeners submit their questions and #askaram anything.    Who inspires you to push yourself? This week on One Step Beyond, Aram unpacks this poignant question from Dan Smith, founder of Captured Tattoo in Orange County, CA.  Connect with Aram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aram-arslanian-cadencelc