Own the Journey

Batter up! Join Thomas H. Douglas as he jumps into a conversation with broadcasting legend and culture expert, Joel Goldberg. Currently with the Kansas City Royals, Joel has worked with several teams in the MLB and has witnessed the failures and successes that make up building a championship culture. From communication to motivation to trust, you'll find everything you need to facilitate your company culture the right way in this energizing conversation.

In this episode of Own the Journey, Tom Douglas visits with CEO, sales guru, and JMARK board member Amanda Holmes from Chet Holmes International. In this engaging conversation, Amanda shares the wisdom and lessons she's learned by running one of the largest sales consulting firms in the world. From tackling discrimination, modernizing sales strategies, and identifying target clients, the insights in this episode are diverse and endless.

In this episode of Own the Journey, Thomas Douglas sits down with business and strategy legend, Jack Stack, the founder of SRC Holdings, Inc. and author of The Great Game of Business. Throughout their conversation, they discuss market trends, establishing trust with employees, building safety in the business, and so many other topics, all through the lens of The Great Game of Business model. Learn the secrets of business from the "smartest strategist in America", according to Inc. Magazine!

Attention all non-profit business leaders! This one is for you. Tom Douglas sits down with Micheal Lawrence, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City, one of the fastest growing BBBS agencies in the country. In running his non-profit like a business, Micheal has learned how to facilitate an award-winning culture, unify a brand across multiple locations, build sources of revenue into a non-profit, and reach the lives of children across the entire Kansas City metro area.

In this episode of Own the Journey, we sit down at the beautiful restaurant, Progress, with owner and head chef Daniel Ernce. Chef Daniel’s experiences apply to every industry as he has overcome challenges that include personnel, brand reputation, failure, and executing innovative changes. With his diverse career background and passion for fine dining, the Chef’s unique insights on legacy and mentorship are sure to give you a new perspective on both life and career.

Today we're joined by nautical expert and videographer, David Ulloa. With his past in the Navy, expert diving skills, and work with the Discovery Channel recovering sunken ships, David's career is full of engaging stories. The lessons he's learned through these unique experiences can teach business leaders about the power of video storytelling and communication. Dive into this conversation and learn how to showcase your passion, navigate rejection, and reach your audience.

Brad Erwin, CEO of Paragon Architecture, joins Tom for a conversation that delves deep into building up a strong community—both outside and inside your business. They talk about the ROI of creating a strong culture where every employee has a voice in strategy and service. They also dig into the balance between strategic planning and being agile enough to adapt to unexpected changes in your market.

Sometimes the most complex business problems have incredibly simple solutions. Finding these solutions is John Spence's specialty and he brings this expertise to this episode of Own the Journey. John and Tom tackle topics from psychological safety and mental health to strategic meetings and company cadence. With his concept of the Adaptability Quotient (AQ), John identifies what great leaders can be defined by and how great leaders also make great companies.

The non-profit business world can be daunting. Philanthropy veteran Sherry Houston shares how she navigates the ins and outs of fundraising, team building, and making the tough decisions she faces every day in her work at the Ronald McDonald House. Learn how to live your mission and get your community involved with your organization in this energy-giving conversation.

Freddie Wehbe says it best: "Business is all about Anticipation, Preparation, and Execution." Whether he is operating the best Dominos franchise in the world, creating a world-class celebrity restaurant concept, or consulting with companies on various marketing efforts, Freddie Wehbe puts his heart and soul into every endeavor. Listen to this episode to learn about his experience in franchising, employee fraud, podcasting, and more!