The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast

In this high performance episode, David Kitchen, Founder of Edge Leadership Academy, shares the compelling genesis of his coaching firm and how he has spent the last 10 years coaching teams and developing culture in his role as a strength and conditioning coach.

You will discover:

- The difference between high-performers and leaders

- How to spot future leaders with the raw skills to become great

- How performance in sports and business compare and contrast


David Kitchen is the Founder and President of Edge Leadership Academy. Coach Kitch is a former Division 1 Coach with a decade of experience building leaders, culture, and mindset at the highest level. He is also an author, speaker, consultant, and coach trusted by 100+ CEOs, coaches, and high performers to help individuals and teams lead and win in business, athletics, and life. He is the author of The Pyramid: A System for Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today and The Scoreboard: A Self-Audit System to Help You Build the Life You Want.


Want to learn more about David Kitchen's work at Edge Leadership Academy? Check out his website at https://www.edgeleadershipacademy.com/ or connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachdkitch/ or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/CoachDKitch/?hl=en

In this intellectual episode, Andrei Mincov, CEO of Trademark Factory® International Inc., shares how he built the only firm in the world that offers trademarking services with a predictable result for a predictable budget.

You will discover:

- Why and when to apply for a trademark

- A simple way to structure your international trademark strategy

- How the rich think about trademarks differently than everyone else (even before they become rich)


Andrei Mincov became an intellectual property lawyer when his father caught a radio station stealing his music to advertise Samsung. He filed his very first case from the bottom court up to one level short of the Supreme Court of Russia and won. At the pinnacle of his career, he was recognized as one of Russia's top 5 IP lawyers. Andrei helped many multi-billion-dollar clients protect their intellectual property, including Apple, Microsoft, Sony, Dreamworks, J.K. Rowling, and Ford. He moved to Canada and founded Trademark Factory® International Inc. using a unique business model. They helped thousands of entrepreneurs trademark their brands with a guaranteed result for a guaranteed budget.


Want to learn more about Andrei Mincov's work at Trademark Factory? Check out his website at https://trademarkfactory.com

In this myth-busting episode, Jon Kidwell, Owner and Founder of Leadwell, shares how he helps equip mission-driven leaders to lead at their best, build impactful teams, and deliver the results their mission deserves.

You will discover:

- The biggest myth about servant leadership

- Why you need to receive and not just give

- The 5 people you need in your life


For over twenty years, Jon Kidwell has served in leadership roles as an employee or a Board Member in private companies and nonprofits located locally and globally. He is the leader and founder of Leadwell, a leadership development company. They help mission-driven leaders and organizations align their teams, develop leaders, and build a winning culture through executive and group coaching, custom leadership programs for mid-level leaders, and organization-wide training events. Jon and his team have coached or trained over 1,500 leaders.


Want to learn more about Jon Kidwell's work at Leadwell? Check out his website at https://leadwell.com/ and order a copy of his book at https://redefineyourservantleadership.com to get over $70 of additional resources for free.

In this high-tech episode, Sean Languedoc, Founder and CEO of Outforce.ai - The Global Team Connector, shares how he helps tech ventures propel to their next phase of growth with the right engineering teams at their disposal.

You will discover:

- The three traps most companies fall into when trying to outsource

- The role of culture in outsourcing success

- How a non-tech company should think about outsourcing for their internal technology needs


Sean Languedoc boasts over 25 years of immersion in the tech industry. As the CEO of Outforce.ai, formerly Global Talent Accelerator, Sean's entrepreneurial journey continues to transform outsourcing from a daunting task to a strategic asset for venture-backed companies. The essence of Outforce.ai, under Sean's leadership, is to turn the outsourcing maze into a straight path toward accomplishing the mission. It's about fostering collaborations that hit the ground running, reducing the lead time from onboarding to actual project execution. Beyond his role at Outforce.ai, Sean continues to immerse himself in the start-up ecosystem as a mentor, guiding new entrepreneurs and providing them with the resources and network to thrive.


Want to learn more about Sean Languedoc's work at Outforce - The Global Team Connect? Check out his website at https://www.outforce.ai/

In this noble episode, Carlo Chincarini, Owner of TheKingmaker, shares how he delves deep into the core of an individual's inner power, helping them unlock unparalleled resilience, self-assuredness, and self-worth.

You will discover:

- The difference between being in control and being a control freak

- Why being your best self means you have to stop comparing yourself to others

- How to show up as the best version of yourself


Carlo Chincarini has dedicated his life to helping high performers in business and elite athletes, sports teams, and coaches attain the extraordinary. His unique approach, grounded in the concept of "King Energy," has transformed lives and propelled individuals to reach new heights of success. Renowned globally as "The Kingmaker," he is an expert in the world of transformation. Through extensive knowledge and practical techniques, he empowers individuals to overcome limiting beliefs, conquer self-doubt, and unleash their true potential. Carlo provides valuable insights on creating wealth, managing finances, and attaining financial independence.


Want to learn more about Carlo Chincarini's work at TheKingmaker? Check out his website at https://www.thekingmaker.com.au/

In this unintimidating episode, Rocky Lalvani, Founder of Profit Comes First, shares his incredibly simple strategies for helping his clients become more profitable than it they have ever been before.

You will discover:

- Why Sales - Expenses = Profit is dangerously wrong

- HOW to get your business profitable at any size

- One simple hack to put your profit first


Rocky Lalvani serves as Chief Profitability Adviser for business owners. He teaches them how to ensure they get paid and make profit a priority! As a certified Profit First Professional, he implements Mike Michalowicz's Profit First System. Rocky has direct real estate experience with rental and fix and flip properties. He works with other real estate investors to ensure they are consistently profitable. Rocky started with nothing when his parents immigrated to the United States when he was two years old. It was his parents' second time starting over in life as they moved here to experience the American dream. Despite a lot of struggles, he has been able to achieve financial and life success. 


Want to learn more about Rocky Lalvani's work at Profit Comes First? Check out his website at https://profitcomesfirst.com/ or his Profit Answer Man podcast

In this paradoxical episode, Alan Lazaros, Founder and CEO of Next Level University, shares how he uses his technical expertise and challenging life experiences to help leaders reach the next level!

You will discover:

- How you can be unfulfilled even if you're successful 

- How you can become successful even if you're already fulfilled

- The single reason most people don't reach their goals


Alan Lazaros’ mission is to assist others in shaping fulfilling lives, unlocking their unique potential, and constructing businesses that resonate with them on their own terms. He possesses a potent blend of technical proficiency and business savvy, specializing in Peak Performance, Productivity, Organizational Design, and Individual, Team, and Business Optimization. He founded Next Level University, leading a team that believes in a heart-driven approach to holistic self-improvement for dream chasers. He has conducted numerous trainings worldwide and has enthusiastically completed thousands of one-on-one coaching sessions with clients.


Want to learn more about Alan Lazaros' work at Next Level University? Check out his website at https://www.nextleveluniverse.com or connect with him on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook

In this thought-provoking episode, JoJo Struebing, Owner of Brick N' Mortar, shares how she creates valuable content and resources that resonate with customers and provide value.

You will discover:

- The distinct advantage every brick and mortar has (but only if they use it)

- Who should start a business and why

- What to do pre-launch to ensure success when it matters most


Joann "Jojo" Struebing's zest for life is only matched by her passion for sales and marketing. She's spent the last decade mastering the art of professional sales, proudly waving the flag of innovation at tech giants like Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft. Her secret sauce is a growth mindset that's as infectious as it is effective. After conquering the corporate world, she decided to dabble in entrepreneurship. She's opened three profitable brick-and-mortar businesses. She had the opportunity to sell two of them, and her third venture continues to flourish to this day.


Want to learn more about JoJo Struebing's work at Brick N' Mortar? Check out her website at https://masterbricknmortar.com/

In this fervent episode, Chris Lautenslager, Founder and CEO of Get Looped, shares how he champions the cause of small businesses, and helps leaders align with their true values.

You will discover:

- How Capitalism should be used for everyon'e gain

- The true cost of playing a zero-sum game in business

- The superpower every small business has (but most don't recognize)


Chris Lautenslager is a seasoned sales and business veteran with over four decades of experience. His distinguished career began with the establishment of a trading firm at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Soon after, Chris was recruited to New York City for senior positions at some of the globe's most prestigious financial and technology institutions. His mission is to redefine the principles of wealth and success in American society. Chris founded Get Looped, a platform aimed at elevating the collective prosperity of all Americans. Chris holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Colorado and a Masters in Finance and Economics from Northwestern University.


Want to learn more about Chris Lautenslager's work at Get Looped? Check out his website at https://get-looped.com/

In this demystifying episode, Brian Childress, Owner of BrianChildress.co, shares how he uses his deep understanding of the technology landscape to be able to provide valuable insights and guidance that help drive strategic decision-making to his clients. 

You will discover:

- When technology is a distraction rather than the answer

- Why you want your technology to be boring

- The paramount importance of simplicity


Brian is a husband, father, technologist, and avid adventurer. As a technical advisor with a strong background in software engineering, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, he is experienced in helping CTOs and CEOs make the right technical decisions for their organizations. He understands the challenges that leaders face when it comes to technology. That’s why he takes a pragmatic approach, focusing on delivering tangible results that impact business performance. He is an inventor and was awarded two patents for his software designs. He is an industry thought leader in software design and development.


Want to learn more about Brian Childress? Check out his website at https://brianchildress.co/ or connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-childress/