This week's podcast is with Dave Strash, President and CEO of the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce. KACC has been impacting SEWI, specifically Kenosha, for 109 years. Under Dave's leadership, it is dedicated to helping provide businesses with opportunities to come together through events, leadership training, and other initiatives. How important is it for a community to come together as business leaders? It's critical! Listen and learn six critical takeaways that every leader will benefit from by hearing this podcast and putting them into action. Enjoy!

Sales & Marketing have an interesting partnership when it comes to business development.   Marketing generates leads and sales converts those leads to paying customers.  But why is it hard for them to work together?!  Many times Marketing & Sales often exist like two separate silos, having their own systems and processes but it's powerful when they come together.

Keeping your business relevant is no easy task.  Adapt or die.  In order to stay ahead of the competition, you must have the right partnerships.  Success is not found by accident. No one drifts into excellence.  Today's episode is with Ryan Morris with Morris Management Partners. Ryan has 25+ years of consulting experience on how to keep your business relevant.

Kevin Fillers, CFO for the Major League Paintball, is this week's guest on the IOL podcast. When Kevin was in middle school he decided it would be his dream to become a professional paintball player. Guess what? He did it for several years and now he is the CFO for the sport he loves. Kevin shares the story of how the MLPB has overcome crazy obstacles including a hurricane in 2022 for the World Cup. "Sometimes it feels like you are the only one pushing the boulder up the mountain but you realize there is a group and this is our strength as we work together." - Kevin Fillers Enjoy listening to Kevin's story as we all wish we could follow our childhood dreams.

Grant Buenger is the Executive Director of Racine Habitat For Humanity who believes in building HOPE & TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP through his leadership. For the past three years, Grant has focused on helping build a healthy leadership team and has implemented change management leadership so his organization can adapt when change is needed.

In Today’s episode is my interview with Paul M. Neuberger – the man who never sleeps! He is the founder & CEO of C-Suite For Christ which has chapters across the US and an international following.  Paul is a keynote speaker of many topics like “Everybody’s An Entrepreneur”, “Insane Productivity”, “Overcoming Fear” the author of the book “The Secrets To Cold Call Success” and he does Sales Development training.  Stop believing lies of fear, anxiety and doubt. Don't surround yourself with talent but instead with passion. These people will knock down doors. Many leaders are concerned with the impossibility of pleasing everyone. Ultimately, the responsibility rests with you. It's a long podcast but worth it - check it out now!

In this week's episode, I am bringing the focus on "ENCOURAGEMENT" as how it matters as a Legacy Builder at work and home. You will hear real stories on how encouragement can help create perseverance, empathy, trust and loyalty.  Words matter and your actions speak even louder. Never underestimate the impact you are making as many are watching. More is caught than taught through your words & actions.

One wasn't enough so here we go with Part 2 - Kent Evans, cofounder and Executive Director of Manhood Journey. In today's podcast we talk about the ups and downs of being a father. There is no perfect father, but we can strive to be the best. Tons of resources are available at the Manhood Journey website.