Derek talks with Tim Fulton today about a couple of the roles of a small business leader. One being the talent agent. As the talent agent for your company, you're responsible for getting the "right people on the bus, and in the right seat." You're also the score keeper. It's important to keep track of whether you're winning, or losing. Then making sure you're communicating, key numbers to employees so that they know.

Jason Belmonte is one of the best bowlers of all time, and one of the first bowlers to gain media attention. In this episode, Derek talks to Jason about his passion for bowling, and if he ever thought about doing something else? Jason also talked about what his main motivator is to keep bowling professionally, and get through those tougher times.

John Dijulius is considered the authority on world-class customer service, having written 5 books, including his newest book "The Relationship Economy" which hit #1 on Amazon sales. On today's episode, Derek talks with John to learn a little bit more about his background, and his new book "The Relationship Economy."

On today's episode, Derek talks with Beth Comstock about making a pivot, a change, and asking an all important question "tell me something I don't want to hear." Beth talks about the process of how to ask this question to get this all important feedback.

Alden Mills was trying to launch a the worlds greatest fat burning device, which ended up having backers and raised $1.5 million. Through this, he learned 1.5 million ways to NOT launch a product. This led him to his invention of "The Perfect Pushup".

Challenges and setbacks are just a part of personal growth. How you handle those challenges and setbacks will define how you move forward. Ishveen shares some tips on how she handles these situations to help you get past it, and get your team to rally around you during those times.

Being a leader in your organization requires delegation. It's important to focus on where people are at on the "S" curve that Whitney Johnson talks about. Focusing on where people are at on the "S" curve will help you figure out how to maximize people where they're out.

Alden Mills has a special grit deep within his being that really drove him to do the amazing things he has done, and overcame great obstacles. Alden shares some a mindset where he asks himself "what if it works out? What if whatever it is you try to do actually works out?" The only true limitations is your imagination of what can truly come true.

On today's episode, we hear from Matt Miller who shares about his background. Matt shares some of his experience being in the Air Force academy as a pilot, to leaving after his time was up and then jumping into the corporate world. Matt found that he didn't like that he was still being told what to do in the corporate world, even with the added freedom,

In your organization, it's important to focus on instill the passion that you have, with your team. Derek talks with Patrick about how to instill passion into your organization, and how to maintain the focus passion when the torch is passed along.