The Mark Haney Podcast

Derek Chase is at it again.  After selling his last company, a services-based business in the Solar Industry, he has founded Onsight Technology (which is one of our Growth Factory portfolio companies).  Onsight Technology enables Utility Solar Asset Owners get more power out of their systems with lower costs by automating the inspection process and giving them unparalleled access to data on their sites. This is done through the first and proprietary robot designed to be controlled from anywhere in the world for solar inspections. 
Derek and Mark talk about the inspiration for this new company (it all started at a garage sale…), the differences between this company and the last, how Derek is applying lessons learned, and how he’s approaching team building and product development.  Tune in for this dynamic and educational discussion! 

Mark sits down with Willy Duncan, President of Sierra College, to talk about the critical role that this community college plays in paving the path to success for students of all ages in our region.  From offering an affordable and accessible steppingstone to a four-year degree to upskilling mid-career adults and so much more, Sierra College has a demonstrated track record of being agile, responsive and impactful with the programs and resources it designs and delivers.  
In recent years, the College has increased its focus on innovation and entrepreneurship with a goal of equipping students with an entrepreneurial mindset, skillset and toolset that can serve them well no matter the career path they choose.  They’ve launched a new state of the art Makerspace, where students across disciplines can come to prototype products and test their ideas.  They’ve partnered with Lemelson-MIT on the i3 program (Invention & Inclusive Innovation) to teach students about problem identification and real solution creation. They’ve established a mentor network and entrepreneurship council to build connections between successful local entrepreneurs and business leaders with their students.  And most recently, they’ve onboarded a new Entrepreneur in Residence (the Growth Factory will be leading this effort) to support in connecting more deeply with the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem among other things.  
Tune in for this inspiring and informative episode about one of our region’s most valuable assets!

#1 in agriculture, veterinary medicine, winemaking, sustainability and diversity, inclusiveness and internationalization among many other things, UC Davis is a beacon for talented students and faculty who are known for world class research aimed at solving some of our most critical global challenges.  Mark talks with Chancellor Gary May about what it takes to lead this complex, high performing organization that serves about 40,000 students each year and is also in high growth mode with projects like Aggie Square.  

Jim Corbett, Former Chairman at Bay Equity and Founder of the Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy (SEA), has not only navigated his own entrepreneurial journey culminating with a successful exit but has positively impacted the journey of so many others.  He founded SEA in 1986 before entrepreneurship was a household term and over the years has worked to support nearly 1000 entrepreneurs including some of our region’s most notable founders like Buzz Stryker of POS Portal.  Jim’s advice to all those aspiring to build their own company – Listen more than you talk and don’t quit.  Tune in for this dynamic conversation with one of our region’s treasures.

Braydan Young is the co-founder and Chief Alliances Officer of Sendoso, the world’s first Sending Platform that provides a fully integrated solution to help companies easily source, store, ship, and track ROI for everything they ever need to send: direct mail, physical gifts, plants, perishables, customer rewards, company swag, handwritten notes, gift cards, and anything else -- kind of a remote swag closet.  Sendoso recently raised $100M Seies C led by Softbank’s Vision 2 Fund.  
Braydan joins Mark to share his experiences in launching and scaling this high growth company and he imparts a few nuggets of wisdom as well.  Tune in to hear more from this talented and driven entrepreneur!

Like many business leaders, Jason Hanson, President and CEO of Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc., has faced a number of major challenges over the last decade plus from the 2008 economic downturn to the recent pandemic.  He talks about how he led the company through both with clear direction setting, rapid decision making and by building a culture of excellence.  He differentiates his company by investing in his team as tradesman and craftsman who are called upon to put their best into workmanship while delivering a delightful customer experience.  His commitment to building an enduring company is inspiring and impressive.  Tune in to hear more! 

Christina Dyer, Certified Professional Coach, Organizational Change Consultant and Founder & CEO of Noble Adventures joins Mark for a fascinating discussion about one of his favorite topics: Leadership.  Christina, an expert in helping to unleash the potential of leaders around the world, talks about her approach to working with individuals and teams and her perspectives on the qualities of effective leaders.  She and Mark also dig into many of the challenges and personal pitfalls that people often face along the way.  Don’t miss this thought provoking and insightful conversation! 

What makes you different?  According to Katherine Bateman, President of Kayelbee Associates and a Fractional CMO, this is a critical question that today’s brands need to answer.  Listen in as she and Mark talk about the importance of brand building and how resource constrained early-stage startups can achieve results on a budget with scalable outsourced marketing talent.  

Kelly Resendez, EVP of Talent Acquisition and Development at GoodLeap, Speaker and Best-Selling Author shares a little about her philosophies on life, parenting, and professional success with a notable focus on cultivating an abundance mindset and putting the right people in your life.  She talks specifically about how Masterminds, which offer a curated peer group experience, can fuel personal and professional growth by providing a level of accountability, unique learning experiences and a forum to develop deep and meaningful relationships.  Tune in for this engaging and inspiring discussion that speaks to all areas of our lives.

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If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region. 
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Jennifer Edwards, the co-author of Bridge the Gap, a new book written in collaboration with Katie McCleary,  joins Mark to talk about the tools for becoming a strong communicator and why this matters for leaders striving to build great companies.   From exploring what gets in the way to learning how to cultivate authentic curiosity and active listening, Jennifer offers a peek into the work that she and Katie did to uncover communications strategies to build meaningful and productive relationships at work and in our lives.