Power Forward

What happens when your childhood best friend becomes your business partner? Justin DeJoseph and Chris Pell have the found the right dynamic to become a leading duo for one of the top mortgage broker shops in the country. In this episode, Justin and Chris explain how they successfully mix business with friendship.

Like many in the mortgage industry, Justin and Chris’ story is one of persistence. You’ll learn how they made it through the tough times and came away with a better vision for their business.

Despite their success, Justin and Chris never stop making adjustments. You’ll find out why some of their best successes have come from their biggest failures. 

He grew up in a neighborhood so dangerous that pizza delivery wouldn’t go there. Where others around him may have used their environment as an excuse, Greg Jones saw a way out – and he went after it relentlessly.

In this episode, you’ll find out how Greg engineered his path to big-time football, which took him to the NFL and made him a Super Bowl champion. 

Now in his second act as a motivational speaker, Greg will explain how others can find a second passion and why persistence is a prerequisite for success, especially in moments of self-doubt.

In her corporate life, Paige Arnof-Fenn was always the person trying to bend, break, or change the rules. That’s how she knew she had to go out on her own. In this episode, you’ll learn how Paige has taken her past experiences and used them to build a successful marketing agency.

As an entrepreneur, Paige spent many years trying to be everything to everyone. It wasn’t until a tough period in her personal life that she decided to choose quality over quantity. Paige explains why less can be more, both personally and professionally.

It’s no coincidence that top performers share many of the same mindsets and habits. In this episode, keynote speaker and former basketball performance coach Alan Stein explains why success is a result of doing the little things well, especially when no one else is watching. 

In his time as a basketball coach, Alan worked with NBA All-Star Kevin Durant and also spent time around the likes of Steph Curry and Kobe Bryant. You’ll find out how the strategies used by elite athletes can transfer to success in the business world. 

Plus, Alan reveals his biggest key to sales performance and how leaders can establish strong relationships with their team. 

What does it take to make a decision that puts long-term gains over short-term pains? In this episode, we find out the answer with Mike Kortas and Mat Grella, co-owners of Nexa Mortgage. 

Mike and Mat ended their relationship with a business partner whose values didn’t align with theirs. You’ll learn why that is so important in business and why every action you take should reflect what you say your values are. 

We also find out why seeing beyond the bottom line is crucial to the reputation and success of any company.

What started as an idea amongst 5 friends has turned into one of the best stories in American soccer. In this episode, Detroit City Football Club co-owner Alex Wright explains how he and his buddies have helped promote a sport, a city, and grown a business all at the same time. 

Alex and the owners of Detroit City FC have poured a lot of sweat equity into their business. You’ll learn about the importance of being unselfish as you’re looking to advance in any job or company.

Even as they’ve experienced rapid growth, the owners of Detroit City FC have stayed true to their original mission. Find out why having an authentic brand can build a loyal fan base and drive a business.  

What does it take to pursue your passion project and make it your full-time job? In this episode, entrepreneur and restauranteur Quiana Broden explains how she made her dream a reality through perseverance, positivity, and a plan.

Quiana’s business was actually born out of necessity. She’ll talk about the disease that prompted her to make a drastic lifestyle change and how she turned it into an opportunity to help others.

Plus, find out how Quiana focuses her business model around what her customers want and how other entrepreneurs can take a similar approach to find success. 

Shelby Elias has always known exactly what he wanted out of life. Even better, he had the persistence to go get it. From rehabbing and selling go-karts as a kid to diving into his own business at 20 years old, you’ll find out how Shelby went from humble beginnings to one of the top mortgage brokers in northern California. 

Shelby approaches his work relationships much like he does his personal relationships. He’ll explain how he’s found success by wearing his heart on his sleeve. 

You’ll also learn why Shelby believes the best goals to set are the ones that make you the most uncomfortable. 

He’s one of the most successful college coaches of the modern era, a National Champion, and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. In this episode, Michigan State’s Tom Izzo shares the secrets that have helped him reach the top of the coaching world and how those skills translate to any business.

One of the keys for a successful coach or leader is earning a team’s trust. Coach Izzo explains how he does that and offers his advice on what separates great from elite. 

We also find out why, even after 25 years in the same job, Coach Izzo plans to never stop learning or evolving. 

He wakes up every day pumped up. He thinks everybody should act like they’re the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. And he believes that money should always be secondary to making sure clients are happy.

In this episode, David Hall, President and CEO of Hall Financial Group, reveals his unique approach to leadership, including the one and only goal his company has. 

A perpetual optimist, David also explains why businesses get stronger when they focus on enhancing their people’s strengths instead of their weaknesses.