In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Hollie Blagg joins Michael Atkin to discuss her career journey, starting with balancing corporate and entrepreneurial ventures. Hollie shares her focus on innovation acceleration and transition into technology and strategic roles. The conversation delves into embracing discomfort, framing goals, and mindset shifts in career growth, emphasizing the value of small wins and learning from failure. Hollie offers insights into exploring new ventures, time management, prioritization, and eliminating distractions. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a teaser for the next episode.

(0:00) Introduction of Holly Black and Career Beginnings

(2:22) Balancing Corporate and Entrepreneurial Ventures

(3:12) Holly Black's Innovation Acceleration Focus

(8:12) Transition to Technology and Strategic Roles

(10:06) Role as COO at Michigan SBDC and Importance of Meaningful Work

(16:06) Embracing Discomfort and Framing Goals in Career Growth

(24:59) Mindset Shifts and Embracing Undesirable Tasks

(28:14) Small Wins and the Value of Failure

(35:21) Exploring New Ventures and Time Management Strategies

(41:49) Prioritization and Eliminating Distractions

(45:09) Outro, Closing Remarks, and Next Episode Teaser

(46:02) Sponsor: Tech Innovators Inc.

(50:20) Sponsor: Future Ventures

(52:00) Sign-off and Thank Yous

In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Patrick Carr joins Michael Atkin to share his journey from the Air Force to the supply chain industry. Patrick discusses his initial successes and challenges in procurement, emphasizing negotiation strategies and risk management. The conversation explores strategic planning, the differences between public and private sector procurement, and leadership in high-pressure situations. Patrick highlights the importance of training and identifying leadership potential, reflecting on how his military experience has shaped his leadership style. The episode concludes with predictions on supply chain advancements, AI, automation, and data system challenges.

(0:00) Introduction and Welcoming Patrick Carr

(1:07) Patrick's Background in Supply Chain and Air Force Experience

(4:14) Patrick's First Success and Challenges in Procurement

(8:07) Negotiation Strategies and Risk Management in Supply Chain

(11:54) Strategic Planning and Leverage in Procurement

(18:05) Public vs. Private Sector Procurement Differences

(26:11) Leadership and Team Building in Stressful Situations

(30:03) Training, Skills Development, and Identifying Leadership Potential

(36:09) Military Experience Influencing Leadership Style

(42:39) Military to Corporate Leadership Translation

(45:20) Predictions for Supply Chain and Technology's Impact

(46:50) AI and Automation Advancements in Supply Chain

(52:24) Data System Challenges and Final Thoughts

In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Matt Red joins Michael Atkin to discuss his journey in technology and entrepreneurship. They explore the importance of networking, key leadership skills, and work culture for personal satisfaction. Matt shares insights on effective interviews, recognizing strengths, team building, and mentorship dynamics. They also cover supply chain strategy, business alignment, and AI trends in supply chain management. Matt wraps up with leadership lessons and the importance of personal branding, offering final thoughts and acknowledgments.

(0:00) Introduction and Matt Redd's Journey in Tech and Entrepreneurship

(10:16) The Role of Networking and Relationship Building in Career Growth

(13:05) Key Leadership Skills and Emphasizing Work Culture for Personal Satisfaction

(26:29) Interview Techniques and Recognizing Personal Strengths

(31:29) Team Building and Effective Management Styles

(37:15) The Dynamics of Mentorship and Career Development

(40:06) Supply Chain Strategy and Business Alignment

(43:24) Trends and Impacts of AI in Supply Chain Management

(50:50) Leadership Lessons and the Significance of Personal Branding

(53:25) Final Thoughts and Acknowledgment of Matt Redd

In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Russ Wills shares his journey in the manufacturing industry, starting with his early career progression and the work ethic developed through on-the-job learning. He discusses his leadership roles at PlastiCoat and BEST, addressing efficiency and challenges at Mezzo Minerals. Russ reflects on the evolution of his management approach and the importance of mentorship and adapting styles across generations. The conversation shifts to his current role at ModLogiq and the integration of technology in operations and risk assessment. Russ explores future trends in AR, holograms, AI, and automation, emphasizing their impact on jobs. He concludes with reflections on career decisions and offers valuable advice.

(0:00) Introduction of the guest, Russ Wills and his beginnings in the manufacturing industry

(1:38) Russ Wills' early career progression, work ethic, and learning on the job

(4:24) Leadership roles at PlastiCoat and transition to BEST

(7:36) Efficiency and leadership challenges at Mezzo Minerals

(11:22) The evolution of Russ Wills' management approach

(14:55) Mentorship and adapting management styles across generations

(26:05) Introduction to ModLogic and Russ Wills' current role

(29:30) Technology's role in operations and risk assessment strategies

(37:43) Future of AR, holograms, and fostering team resiliency

(41:57) Future trends in manufacturing, AI, and automation's impact on jobs

(45:37) Reflecting on career decisions and concluding advice

In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, John Boyle shares his journey, starting with the influence of his early life and experiences in the family business. He discusses his transition to United Infrastructure Group and the adjustments required in a corporate setting. The conversation delves into family dynamics and UIG's strategic focus, highlighting industry challenges and the importance of talent management. John reflects on the role of technology in business and the balance needed in leadership roles. He provides insights into his memoir, detailing personal challenges overcome, and emphasizes the significance of family in his career reflections.

(0:00) Introduction and guest background

(1:10) Impact of early life and working in family business

(8:15) Transition to United Infrastructure Group and corporate adjustments

(16:42) Family dynamics and UIG focus

(19:50) Industry challenges and talent management

(28:54) Technology in business and balancing leadership roles

(36:27) John Boyle's memoir and overcoming personal challenges

(41:15) Career reflections and family importance

In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Asmara Aga joins Michael Atkin to discuss her diverse career journey, beginning with her experiences in teaching, consulting, and Lean 6 Sigma. She shares insights into building successful teams and managing growth through data-driven decision-making. The conversation highlights the importance of mentorship in entrepreneurship and the challenges of navigating supply chain complexities with Lean 6 Sigma principles. Asmara emphasizes the significance of ethical sourcing, sustainability, and DEI in leadership. Reflecting on her career, she shares her aspirations for the future, providing valuable insights for aspiring leaders.

(0:00) Introduction and guest's diverse background

(1:12) Early career, teaching, consulting, and Lean 6 Sigma experiences

(5:12) Building a successful team and managing growth

(7:01) Data-driven decision making and overcoming challenges

(12:24) The role of mentorship in entrepreneurship

(26:31) Lean 6 Sigma and navigating supply chain complexities

(31:43) Ethical sourcing, sustainability, and DEI in leadership

(41:16) Career reflections and future aspirations

In this episode of The Results Loading… Podcast, Todd Sider delves into his career journey, offering insights into his early days and growth within the fastener industry. He discusses his transition to Century Fasteners and the subsequent move into aerospace, emphasizing the significance of building strong relationships. Todd reflects on overcoming personal challenges and pivotal moments that propelled his career in aerospace. The conversation covers Boeing's struggles and their broader impact on the industry, the evolving role of technology in aerospace, and the integration of AI within the supply chain. Todd also shares thoughts on the future of AI in aerospace and concludes with reflections on the industry's trajectory.

(0:00) Introduction of Todd Seider and early career insights

(3:06) Growth in the fastener industry and moving to Century Fasteners

(8:05) Transition to aerospace and the importance of relationships

(13:21) Overcoming challenges and personal drive

(20:20) Career advancement and pivotal moments in aerospace

(26:01) Boeing's struggles and the impact on the aerospace industry

(31:31) Technology's role in aerospace and supply chain evolution

(36:43) AI in aerospace: benefits and challenges

(41:13) The future of AI in the aerospace industry and closing thoughts

In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Karl Waggoner shares his unique career journey, beginning with his experience in the air force and transitioning to supply chain and logistics. He discusses pivotal moments that led him to the supply chain field, including his work in Italy. Karl emphasizes the significance of supplier performance and the critical role of planning and organization. The conversation explores the integration of technology and AI in project management and supply chain logistics. Karl provides insights into Mammoth's business model and his ongoing doctoral journey. Reflecting on his career, he imparts valuable advice before concluding with closing remarks and appreciation.

(0:00) Introduction of Carl Wagner and air force experience

(3:21) Transition from military to supply chain and logistics

(8:43) Career journey, pivotal moments, and introduction to supply chain in Italy

(19:28) Supplier performance and the importance of planning and organization

(24:01) Leveraging technology in project management

(28:51) Embracing AI in supply chain and logistics

(33:15) Overview of Mammoth's business model and Carl's doctoral journey

(46:11) Reflecting on career journey and imparting advice

(50:57) Closing remarks and appreciation

In this episode of The Results Loading… Podcast, Matt Aston shares the journey of GPRS, from its inception to becoming a nationally scaled enterprise. He reflects on his father's advice and the early challenges faced, emphasizing the importance of an entrepreneurial culture in driving growth. The discussion delves into the company's culture and efficiency at scale, highlighting key attributes that contribute to success. Matt discusses leadership development, including the unique "Hell week" experience, and the pivotal role of technology in GPRS's evolution. He offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and shares insights on the future outlook for the company.

(0:00) Introduction and genesis of GPRS

(1:13) Father's advice and early challenges

(7:16) Expansion strategy and growth

(11:52) Overcoming doubts and national scaling

(18:35) Cultivating entrepreneurial culture

(23:14) Company culture and efficiency at scale

(28:50) Key attributes to company success and maximizing potential

(34:40) Leadership development and Hell week experience

(39:06) The role of technology in GPRS's evolution

(44:14) Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

(48:06) Closing remarks and future outlook

In this episode of The Results Loading… podcast, Andrew Collier shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing his transition to cofounding Kitchenry and the pivotal role his family business played in shaping his aspirations. Andrew discusses Kitchenry's growth, the integration of wireless power technology, and their innovative approach using AI and data. He candidly addresses the challenges startups face, contrasting the reality of entrepreneurship with social media portrayals. The conversation also highlights Andrew's involvement in social entrepreneurship through Champa Life, exploring its community impact and future vision, as well as Tampa's evolving identity.

(0:00) Introduction and background of Andrew Collier

(1:08) Andrew's transition to Kitchenry and cofounder partnership

(3:38) Kitchenry's initial fundraising and growth

(5:01) Wireless power technology and future vision

(12:04) Andrew's entrepreneurial journey influenced by family business

(16:22) Kitchenry's innovation strategy and core competencies

(18:58) Integrating AI and data collection in Kitchenry's business model

(24:01) Overcoming startup challenges and the "death dip"

(31:15) The reality of entrepreneurship vs. social media illusions

(38:18) Social entrepreneurship and Champa Life's community impact

(43:03) Champa Life's future vision and Tampa's identity

(44:41) Final reflections on career, life, and legacy

(47:35) Closing thoughts and gratitude