Matt is the Communications, Recruiting and Business Development Director for Financial Architects in Farmington hills. Many may recognize Matt and his famous voice from his years as sports talk radio host at WDFM, 97.1 The Ticket and Detroit Sports 105.1 FM. He currently is the TV Analyst for Eastern Michigan University basketball and is the host of both the official Detroit Pistons “The Pistons Pod” podcast and “Locked on Lions” daily podcast.  Matt is also a fill-in talk show host at 92-3 The Fan FM in Cleveland.

What you will learn from this episode:

• How his Ohian roots and backstory led to his current profession
• How Matt transitioned from sports broadcasting to marketing at Financial Architects
• What challenges he faced when shifting from the sports industry to a highly regulated industry such as finance
• Who were some of the influential people in his life and how they helped shape his success
• What his advice is for people that want to improve their marketing skills and strategies

Connect with Matt Dery:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-dery-58958a120
Twitter:@DerySpeaks:  https://twitter.com/deryspeaks
Website: https://www.financialarch.com/

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com

Disclaimer:

Success Principles Podcast and Matt Dery are not affiliated.

Ryan is the Lead Sports Anchor for ABC Seven in New York. Before his big apple success, you will probably recognize him as the familiar face covering The Pistons, The Wings, The Tigers, all our favorite sports teams right here in Detroit and he now has seven Michigan Emmys to his credit. 

What you will learn from this episode:

• How his Michigan roots and backstory led to his current profession
• What his aspirations were and how he got interested in broadcasting 
• Where his determination comes from and how it made him successful 
• Who his mentors are and how they influenced his career 
• What advice he gives to kids who want to get into this business 
• What are some of the unique things he is aspiring to do in New York or elsewhere 

Connect with Ryan Field:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-field-a254aab6/
Instagram: Ryan Field (@ryanfieldabc) • Instagram photos and videos
Website: Ryan Field - ABC7 New York

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com

Disclaimer:

Success Principles Podcast and Ryan Field are not affiliated.

Vicki Beltz teaches her SAFE framework, detailing the proper structure of a traditional financial product. Vicki's method provides perspective on mainstream financial advice and expands beyond it. She shares how many dollars can be protected from losses. She focuses on teaching how to use leverage to provide for a family's lifelong capital needs.

What you will learn from this episode:

• What Vicki’s background was and how she got started 
• How she always knew her second phase career as an entrepreneur would be teaching the subject of personal finance
• How through her journey as an actuary, she discovered the right policy that would be able to help her, leading to a moment of great insight 
• What her financial course is about and what people will learn along the way 
• What she has found is one of the biggest things that people have to unlearn in order to pursue what really is a lifelong asset

Connect with Vicki Beltz:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-beltz-1860a4a/
Website: https://www.mylifelongasset.com/

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com

Disclaimer:

Success Principles Podcast and Vickie Beltz are not affiliated.

Ryan is an Independent Financial Advisor and he shares how he got into the business and what success principles helped him overcome obstacles along the way.

What you will learn from this episode:

• How Ryan got into the business and more about his Michigan roots.
• Who his influences were and how he learned the ropes of financial planning
• How he worked with teachers in the past and what he’s focused on now. 
• What struggles and obstacles he faced along the way and what success principles helped him overcome them 
• What he is hearing now from existing clients on why they're glad they planned their retirement early on 
• What shift he has seen in how people are planning for retirement given everything that's going on in the world right now 
• What his opinion is on why Americans are underprepared for retirement 
• Why freedom of time is really important to Ryan and is one of his favorite components of his career.

Connect with Ryan Barber:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-barber-b4733416/

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com

Madeline is known as “Detroit’s First Lady of Wine”. She made history when she became the first American woman, the second woman in the world, and the ninth American to earn the coveted Master Sommelier title. She is currently the Head Sommelier for Plum Market and their 6 stores and has graciously joined us to talk a bit about her career and share with us her Success Principles. 

What you will learn from this episode:

• What Madeline’s success principles are and how they led her to great achievements
• How she grew up in both New London, Connecticut and Athens, Greece but started her career in Michigan 
• Why she admits she didn’t choose her profession but decided to work hard and do her level best 
• How she became known as “Detroit's First Wine Lady” 
• How she’s doing virtual wine tastings and how that works
• What her influences were along the way and who she is currently mentoring
• What she sees on the horizon and what she thinks about the wine and services industry during these uncertain times

Resources:

For those who are interested in pursuing wine education, either as consumers or professionally, here are some excellent resources. 

Guild Somm, wine education and community
Tim Gaiser, MS blog on wine tasting
Court of Master Sommeliers, 4 levels of certification
Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET)

Connect with Madeline Triffon:

Plum Market and Madeline are available to host corporate and private tasting events. For more information, contact Madeline
Email: [email protected]

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com

Shannon is the Founder and CEO of Brew Export and was previously the Host and Producer of a TV Show called Pure Brews America which won a Michigan Emmy Award. She started her business right after college and her entrepreneurial spirit and determination led her to inevitable success.

What you will learn from this episode:

• Where Shannon grew up and how she became a successful entrepreneur 
• How college influenced her decision to start a business
• How she builds relationships with breweries in the United States and exports across the world 
• What were some important lessons she learned early on in her career
• What her vision is for this company and how she sees it growing
• What and who helped mentor her and instill the entrepreneurial spirit she has today 
• How she defines what success looks like to her now and in the future

Resources:

Pure Brews America 

Connect with Shannon Long:

Website: http://www.brewexport.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonlong1/

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com

Karyl Eckerle is the CEO of The Impact Image Group. She’s a brand and image expert who specifically focuses on helping professional women create strong and dynamic first impressions by strategically harnessing their confidence, credibility, and expertise.

What you will learn from this episode:

• How she started and became successful in the image consulting business 
• How she focuses on helping women be seen, heard, and remembered
• What her Michigan roots are and how her parents influenced her entrepreneurial spirit
• Why competition does not intimidate her because she is confident that she brings something specific 
• How she works with people on their personal branding and what the process looks like
• How she thinks both professional and personal brands relate and complement each other

Resources:

Your Image Impact: 49 Tips to Find Your VOICE in a Crowded Space by Karyl Eckerle
Image Impact™ assessment 

Connect with Karyl Eckerle:

Email: [email protected] 
Website: www.theimageimpactgroup.com 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karyleckerle/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theimageimpactgroup 

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com

Karen Majeske is another woman in our series (Women In Retirement) who has retired this year after a long successful career and has done some planning to get there. Karen is going to share some of her knowledge about her success story and principles in Michigan.

What you will learn from this episode:

• How a sudden life change led her to change her retirement plan
• What she did to have a long and successful career at the company she worked for
• How being resilient allowed her to overcome the hardships she had to face along the way
• How she started as a receptionist at her job and succeeded in becoming the General Manager
• How she was the only woman in the state certified in electronic engineering
• What her plans are for retirement and more about her new endeavors
• How she was able to persevere in order to achieve her goals 

Connect with Karen Majeske:

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

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com

Brad is the Owner & President of Draught Horse Brewery in New Hudson, Michigan. He followed his dream of starting his own business and his perseverance and hard work helped him achieve his goal.

What you will learn from this episode:

• How he got started in the brewing business and how it went from his garage to a brewery
• How he always dreamt about owning his own business and why being an entrepreneur  appealed to him 
• How his hands-on experience in the industry led him to success
• How the pandemic has affected his business
• What helps his team stay cooperative and build the business 
• What challenges he faced along the way and how he overcame them
• What he sees coming for the craft beer industry and for his business

Resources:

Brad has offered viewers of the podcast 50% off of beer

Connect with Brad Tiernan:

Business Name: Draught Horse Brewery (pronounced DRAFT HORSE)
Business Address: 57721 Grand River Ave, New Hudson, MI 48165
Website: draughthorsebrewery.com
Phone Number: (248) 770-1029 call/text
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steventiernan

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com

Renee Costa is the former Sr. VP of Legal at AlixPartners and recently retired. She shares her story and success principles from her Michigan routes on to where she’s at today, and how she was successful in the positions that she held along the way.

What you will learn from this episode:

• How she started with a vision of being an Executive Secretary when she was in high school
• Where her work ethic came from and how she carried it throughout her career
• How she got started at AlixPartners and worked there for 25 years
• How delegation was one of the principles that led her to success 
• How she has achieved the dream of retiring at 64 

Connect with Renne Costa:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-costa-109b286/

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com