Road To CEO

In this episode, Will talked to Joel Reed, the CEO of OpenArc, a technology consulting firm that made a unique blend of people and software. OpenArc provides its clients with the best technical talent, while also offering software development and technology strategy services. Listen to Joel’s story and how he got inspired to start his company.

Joel talks about:

• How COVID-19 affected his business and how it CHANGED the employee landscape;
• What are the two CORE VALUES of his company;
• When he understood that he could start his OWN COMPANY;
• How CEO's role can ADAPT according to the company’s evolution.

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Check out our previous episodes with CEOs from the software industry ⤵

Tod Gibby from Lock 8 Partners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1F3hw2vCbY 

Mukund Krishna from Suyati: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnV8XJKv1WI

Dave Gallerizzo from Distance Achieved Solutions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL3sSlIg9h0 

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-to-ceo/id1581100300 

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In this episode, Will talked to Jason Outman, the CEO of Explore Branson, a tourism organization promoting Branson, Missouri. This town of just about 10,000 people receives 10 million visitors per year! What is the secret to this success? Listen to find out!

Jason talks about:

• How one TikTok video shot in Branson reached 10 MILION VIEWS;
• How COVID-19 completely REVOLUTIONIZED the face of tourism;
• What are the BRAND NEW expectations of the new workforce and new tourists;

Why city councils need to TRUST their tourism organizations.

In our latest episode, Will had the opportunity to chat with Justin Murphy, CEO & founder of Your Creative People, a branding and creative agency. Justin founded YCP in 1999 when he was just 18 years old and today he is leading this forward-thinking agency who already managed to enter history books thanks to one special project.

Listen to Justin talk about:

• How it felt to start a company at such a young age;
• How he learned the most important business lesson while mowing neighbors’ lawns;
• What is the YCP’s connection to Holocaust survivors;
• What it takes to create an award-winning TV show;
• Why he DOESN’T advise people to pursue entrepreneurship.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmurphyycp 

Watch the first episode of the ProDogTV show here: https://prodogtv.com/s01e01 

Check out our previous episodes ⤵

Chris Savage from Wistia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Lpdcqpd0I 

Todd Gibby from Lock 8 Partners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1F3hw2vCbY 

Brock Boyd from Career Management Inc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvHumtC2s0c 

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-to-ceo/id1581100300 

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In this episode, Will talked to Chris Savage, the co-founder & CEO of Wistia, the premier video marketing platform. Wistia allows you to upload, edit, market, and measure the impact of your videos - all in one place. Chris talked about Wistia's beginnings, and the many obstacles he and his co-founder had to push through, and he also gave a glimpse into Wistia’s future.

Listen to Chris talk about:

• What situation caused him to IGNORE the input of investors;
• How one customer can refocus your company’s core;
• Why hiring for passion will always beat hiring for the experience;
• Why predicting the future is not about what but when;
• The importance of being an expert in your own company and having fun at the same time.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjsavage

Twitter: https://twitter.com/csavage

Check out our previous episodes with startup founders ⤵

Eric Bandholz from Beardbrand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDWb_L3eSlw

Jonathan Kantor from Uncommon Golf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7P0ZcY-zl8

Kristen Carbone from Brilliantly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO-pk0hwDMs

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-to-ceo/id1581100300

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In the latest episode, Will talked with Brad Dean, the CEO of Discover Puerto Rico.

Discover Puerto has one key goal: to promote tourism to Puerto Rico and showcase the beautiful and unique culture and history of this island.Here are some main points Brad spoke about in this podcast episode:

• How did Discover Puerto Rico function during COVID when tourism was completely shut down;
• How are organizations like Discover Puerto Rico typically funded, and what challenges were there in 2018 back at the start of Discover Puerto Rico;
• What was the George Bailey moment for the travel and tourism industry during the pandemic;
• What makes a truly great leader and why hiring for culture is important.

Nearly six months after becoming CEO of the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, Laura Penney was faced with undoubtedly the greatest challenge of her career: leading the property through a global pandemic.

As states enacted stay-home orders to slow the spread of COVID-19 in March, some 989 casinos closed nationwide, including the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, which employs 850 to 1,100 people – depending on the season – in its hotel, casino, spa, restaurants and golf course.

Under Penney’s leadership, the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel was the first in the country to reopen in May following pandemic-related closures, setting the standard for strict health and safety measures used by casinos nationwide.

In this episode we talk to Todd Gibby, the founder of Lock 8 Partners. He is a seasoned software executive, with a passion for great teams and operating excellence. Over his 20-year software career, Todd has helped grow five SaaS businesses by putting people first, keeping things simple, and focusing on values, processes, and results.

In today’s episode of Road to CEO, Christine Kane, the CEO of Audubon International, talks about the benefits of working in a non-profit organization and how continual education matters most when becoming a CEO.

In today’s episode of Road to CEO, Jonathan Kantor, CEO of the Uncommon Golf, shares his experience leading Uncommon Golf from idea to product launch, how the supply chain crisis has impacted the business, and what he’s learned along the way.

In today's episode of Road to CEO, Matt Goddard, founder of R2i, and current CEO of Goddard Digital, goes deep on his journey in business — what he’s learned, how he's changed, and what he plans to do next.