The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast

In this evolutionary episode, Rodric Lenhart, President of Million Dollar Flipflops, shares how he failed in the pursuit of success, hit reset and built the business he loved multiple times over.

You will discover:

- Where to find the answers when you don’t even know who to ask

- How to get out of the job you’ve built for yourself and build a company you love

- One simple hack that will transform your schedule


Rodric Lenhart presents a transformative guide to inspire individuals who are seeking to implement significant changes in their lives in Million Dollar Flip Flops. Drawing from his own experiences, scientific research, and the candid stories of his colleagues worldwide, Lenhart introduces us to The WAVES Method, a personalized system through which you can filter all future decisions. Million Dollar Flip Flops serves as a beacon of hope for anyone seeking guidance, inspiration, and the reassurance that their decisions—when made from a place of raw authenticity—can lead to a life of fulfillment and happiness.


Want to learn more about Rodric's work? Check out his website at https://milliondollarflipflops.com/ to get a copy of his book and take the free quiz to identify what stage you are in right now.

In this high-value episode, Dave Bookbinder, Executive Director of Haefele Flanagan, shares you as a founder or business owner should think about the value and sale of your business.

You will discover:

- When you should start thinking about the value of your business

- When you should have have someone else do a valuation on your business

- How a coach can help you through the process of a sale


Dave Bookbinder is a corporate finance executive focusing on business and intellectual property valuation. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries. Dave holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Temple University and a Master’s degree in Finance from Drexel University. Various independent organizations have recognized Dave’s teams for excellence in Valuation Consulting. Dave was also personally recognized by SmartCEO Magazine with an award for Executive Management, and he is also a two-time recipient of the Morris Groner Award for Entrepreneurship.


Want to learn more about Dave Bookbinder's work at Haefele Flanagan? Check out their website at https://hfco.com/ and get a copy of one of his books or listen to his podcast all at newroi.com

In this strengths-based episode, Juan Alvarado Jr, CEO of Raize The Bar, shares how he helps leaders become more intentional and more effective in today's fast-changing and competitive landscape. 

You will discover:

- How to show up with empathy especially if it’s not a core strength

- The question you need to ask yourself when your team members are underperforming

- Why you can't afford to let your schedule control you


Juan is a highly respected expert in leadership and a Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach. He is a U.S. Army war veteran with a wealth of experience training teams of thousands of soldiers in high-stakes situations. In addition to his military service, Juan has worked with school districts to improve team efficiency and communication, increasing productivity and employee satisfaction. He helps leaders and teams overcome complacency and prevent burnout in the workplace through his "Blueprint to Leadership" course. Juan has been featured on FOX, NBC, and CBS for his work in creating strength-based leaders and teams and promoting a positive culture in the workplace.


Want to learn more about Juan Alvarado Jr's work at Raize The Bar? Check out his website at https://weraizethebar.com/

In this vision-clearing episode, Jim Ballidis, author of Vision Maker: Three Weeks to Creating a Powerful Directive That Will Inspire Your Team and Ignite Your Business shares his expertise and advises his clients on clarifying their vision to take their game to the next level.

You will discover:

- Three simple steps to creating a magnetic vision for your organization (not matter what industry you're in)

- The dramatic difference between vision and goals

- How to identify and disarm the vision killer(s) in your life


James Ballidis is a best-selling author, lawyer, and entrepreneur. He mentors CEOs and business leaders at Pinnacle Global Network, an organization that helps CEOs who are stuck at seven figures. He has helped over 100 CEOs find their vision, scale their business, and double and triple revenue while highlighting their inspiration to excel in re-engaging to build multimillion-dollar companies. With his unique blend of business expertise, he can guide his clients to identify what’s killing their vision and find their zone of genius.


Want to get a copy of Jim new book Vision Maker:Three Weeks to Creating a Powerful Directive That Will Inspire Your Team and Ignite Your Business? You can get a copy at visionmakerbook.com or at other major bookseller.

In this purpose-fillled episode, Craig Colvett, Co-Founder of Coach360 and owner of CoachCraig.io, shares how he focuses on helping people effectuate change to better themselves with the help of a life coach.

You will discover:

- The importance of the non-financial aspects of retirement or exit-planning

- Whether or not you are ready for a life coach

- How to identify the next chapter or even book in the story of your life.


Craig Colvett is a life and leadership coach from Denver, Colorado. Through his two decades of experience in the financial sector, Craig has established a reputation for helping people with all of the non-financial elements of retirement, including finding their purpose, improving their mental health, and ensuring they have a plan for social interaction. Craig founded Coach360. It is a coaching service company offering financial advisors a platform to bring to their clients to help make their retirement offerings more well-rounded.


Want to learn more about Craig Colvett's work at Coach360? Check out his website at coach360.io

In this bespoke episode, Amol Maheshwari, managing partner in Growth Idea, shares how he he has worked to help over a hundred small to medium businesses grow their profitability.

You will discover:

- Why you may want to ignore some of what you’ve learned from leadership books

- How to recognize and overcome the ceiling of complexity that is holding you back

- How to fully understand your finances as an entrepreneur


Amol Maheshwari is a managing partner in Growth Idea, the UK’s leading SME business coaching and consulting company. He also leads the private equity arm of S J Mann Solutions, a London-based investment business. Amol has previously worked in investment banking and corporate finance with HSBC and Morgan Stanley. 


Want to learn more about Amol's work at Growth Idea? Check out their website at https://growthidea.co.uk/ or get a copy of his new book Score! on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/SCORE-fundamentals-building-financially-successful-ebook/dp/B0CFR4QL47/ref=sr_1_1

In this exceptional episode, R.J. Grimshaw, CEO of UniFi Equipment Finance and owner of Able Leadership LLC, shares how he exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship by fostering an intrapreneurship culture within organizations. 

You will discover:

- How to tell if you truly have an innovative culture 

- What an intrapreneur is and how do you identify them inside your organization

- How to succeed as an intrapreneur inside of your organization


RJ's journey is deeply rooted in a family of entrepreneurs. After serving in the US Air Force, RJ and his brother Eric and their father Gene co-founded Scriba Town Inn, a venture that blossomed into RJ's first million-dollar business. It was within the Equipment Leasing and Finance industry that he embarked on a remarkable career journey. He became the CEO and President of UniFi Equipment Finance in 2013. Under his guidance, the 45-year-old organization rapidly became one of North America's fastest-growing organization. Through his visionary leadership, the yearly volume of UniFi Equipment Finance skyrocketed from $13 million to over $115 million.


Want to learn more about RJ's work? Check out his website at https://rjgrimshaw.com/.

In this high-authority episode, Dr. Richard Kaye, Member of Top Talent Agency, shares how he helps entrepreneurs accelerate their growth through publicity.

You will discover:

- How to stand out in a crowded market

- Why it’s not what you know, but it’s who knows you

- The right time to start a publicity campaign 


Dr. Richard Kaye is best known for working with entrepreneurs to help them accelerate the growth of their businesses. He is the creator of the renowned The Secrets of Empowering Negotiation program. Richard has presented workshops, programs, and seminars in Australia, France, Japan, Russia, and the United States. He has shared stages with Lisa Nichols, Mark Victor Hansen, T. Harv Eker, and Les Brown. The Top Talent Agency awarded Richard the Lifetime Achievement Award. He has served as a Non-Governmental Organization member of the United Nations and boards of directors of for-profit companies.


Want to learn more about Dr. Richard Kaye's work at Top Talent Agency? Check out his website at talkaboutpublicity.com and grab a copy of his same one-page publicity sheet at https://richardkaye.com/toptenreasons/.

In this neural episode, Carlos Davidovich, TedX speaker, neuroscientist, and management coach, shares how his decades of experience help his clients' performance improved individual and organizational performance and increased personal satisfaction.

You will discover:

- How to recognize the distinct voices your brain uses to keep you safe

- Why the human brain is incapable of making a 100% rational decision

- What the neuroscience says about how you should reply to an email


Carlos was raised and educated in Argentina. He has been living and working between Europe, USA and Canada for over 20 years, where he has become an Executive Coach giving workshops and lectures on Neuromanagement, applying neuroscience in organizations and businesses. He is a professor of Neuromanagement in the MBA programs at the University of New York in Prague, Czech Republic, and at GEA in Ljubljana, Slovenia; a guest lecturer for the Masters in Leadership program at the Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph, and a thought leader with the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate.


Want to learn more about Carlos Davidovich's work? Check out his website at carlosdavidovich.com, get a copy of his book 'Five Brain Leadership' at and his https://www.amazon.com/Five-Brain-Leadership-Neuroscience-Instincts/dp/1774582732 TEDx Talk 'Five Brains' at https://youtu.be/Uhk-JSgrGx0?si=PEWxMQ9XdZlxWlZE

In this venturesome episode, Wayne Barringer, Founder and CEO of Jaro Group, shares how he helps leaders find the roadmap to fix team challenges making them more efficient, impactful, and joyful.

You will discover:

- Why you shouldn’t see hiring a consultant as an admission of defeat

- How to know if you have the right amount of structure for your team

- How to have difficult conversations with leaders who aren’t keeping up


In 2018, Wayne Barringer climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. It’s a transformative experience that changed his focus on leadership and how to help people at work on their climb to fulfillment and excellence. The lessons he learned on Kilimanjaro helped him transform a very struggling team at Boeing from 52% employee satisfaction to 89% in three years. Since then he helped teams from billion-dollar companies such as Hasbro, Cognizant, UKG, universities such as UW Medicine and Jackson State University, non-profits, small companies, and more. His life’s mission is to guide those who want to achieve more peace, fulfillment and impact at work.


Want to learn more about Wayne Barringer's work at Jaro Group? Check out his website at https://www.jaro.win/

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