Push Go

Throughout this episode, Blake and Rick discuss how Blake’s passion for people and itch for leadership followed him through his life and led him to launch Good Advice, a business helping companies scale in simple steps (and helping people stop dreading Mondays). Blake’s journey of entrepreneurship showcases how persistence often yields great results and how sometimes the only person you need to believe in is yourself. 

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Blake Binns
Good Advice, LLC

After college, Kristi accepted a position working for Procter & Gamble and quickly moved her way up the corporate ladder. After reaching a five-year milestone, she began to feel envious of others who had started their own companies. Kristi sought out advice from her friends and family about how to navigate her restlessness and determined her next move was dependent on the amount of risk she was willing to take.

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Kristi Zuhlke

Kristi Zuhlke LLC

Early in Steve’s career, he worked for Procter & Gamble, where he was given chances to work on what he deemed work hobbies—campus recruiting and sales training—that led him to discover his passion for people. Through a series of conversations and opportunities Steve considered “drips in his cup,” he began to realize the importance of being uniquely needed in a workplace. For Steve, that looked like finding the intersection between commercial perspective and a passion for people, which led to the recent launch of his company Culture Collaborative. Tune in to hear about Steve’s defining moments!

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Steve Blair

Culture Collaborative

From a young age, Marisa Hoover knew she wanted to be a businesswoman in a position of influence. However, a wrench was thrown into her plans when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of skin cancer leaving her to navigate the uncertainty of what was to come. Throughout this episode, Marisa and Rick discuss how her unexpected diagnosis redefined the framework Marisa had in place for her future. Tune in to hear about Marisa’s defining moments!

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Marisa Hoover
Field Agent
Plum

After strategically selling her lucrative company, which grew more than 500% under her leadership, Elise Mitchell, was left with the opportunity to pivot her career into uncharted territory. Throughout this episode, Elise and Rick discuss how to exit amicably when you choose to leave your company, as well as her passion for being an advocate and mentor to the next generation of entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear about Elise’s defining moments!

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Elise Mitchell
elisemitchell.com
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Tiger 21 Peer Mentorship

Before Nashville was cool, Isaac Rogers toured Vanderbilt’s campus on a whim and found himself leaving small-town Arkansas to attend undergrad there. After graduating, he had no intention of sticking around, but like a magnet, the city kept pulling him back. Now, many years later, he’s been the CEO of two successful companies and is currently the chief strategy officer at Schlesinger Group’s home office in, you guessed it, Nashville. Throughout this episode, Isaac and Rick discuss the importance of networking and mentorship and how saying yes to one lunch changed the trajectory of his career. Tune in to hear about Isaac’s defining moments!

Update: Since the recording of this episode, Isaac has been announced as President of the Schlesinger Group.

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Isaac Rogers

Schlesinger Group

Leslie entered the consumer packaged goods industry right out of college and worked for some of the most notable household brands. After having children, she began experiencing what so many women in business do: mom guilt.  Her solution? To launch her own company with the goal to give women a space to work with the freedom and flexibility to focus on family.  Throughout this episode, Leslie and Rick discuss how she navigated corporate America and the moments that led to Godwin Retail Group. Tune in to hear about Leslie’s defining moments!

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Leslie Godwin

Godwin Retail Group

After graduating with a degree in economics and finance, Ben realized no matter where his career went, he wanted to play an active role in others’ development. Ben’s story is a reminder of an important lesson—you don’t have to have everything figured out right away and it’s okay to explore multiple options. Tune in to hear how Ben approached taking the next right step.

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Ben Kirksey
Teach for America
Ideos
Workmatters

From being born in Turkey, to moving to Iraq during the war at the age of three, and then moving to a tiny apartment in New York City a few years later, Canem Arkan experienced culture shock at a young age. During these formative years, Canem realized she was capable of adapting and built a deep connection with her family. Throughout this episode, Canem and Rick discuss stepping out of your comfort zone and the importance of your support system when it comes to your career.

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Canem Arkan
Endeavor

After spending two years in New Delhi, India, Joe Futterer found himself moving back to the United States in the middle of the 2008 recession. Armed with his confidence, community, and the least helpful degree for finding a job in America (Times said it, not us), he found himself at the doors of Field Agent, hoping to break into business. Throughout this episode, Joe and Rick discuss the significance of relationships, moving overseas and back, being a dreamer, and much more. Tune in to hear about Joe’s defining moments!