Win At Home First

Todays guest, is a return guest! Jason Lippert had his first appearance on Win at Home First back in January of last year. You can listen to it here.

Today, we talk about how his company has now grown from 11,000 to 15,000 employees, and how he maintains a great culture.

Not only does he allow them time off when needed, but supplies them with great resources to help them grow as people, and put their families first. How does he do this? Grab your notebooks because today is a good one.

I look forward to hearing your feedback on todays episode, enjoy.

In this episode, you'll discover…

• How say "yes" to somethings, and no to others (2:35)
• How do you get work done, while giving your team the ability to put family first? (4:30)
• How to keep your team during the great resignation. (7:30)
• What is a listening session? (10:23)
• How to keep good company culture, during massive growth (17:02)

Jasons Bio:

Jason Lippert is the President and CEO of LCI Industries (LCII) listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

LCII is a global manufacturer of components and engineered solutions for recreational vehicles, marine and transportation industries, with over 90 divisions and 14,000 team members worldwide.

What's Next?

Rise and Go is HERE! 🎉

🥁Drum roll please......my new book is here! I am so excited to share Rise and Go with you. Rise and Go is a resource for you to get back up quicker. It was just released on Amazon and Audible.

You can find out more about it here!

I pray the content helps you as much as it has me and my clients. Thanks for your support in helping leaders win at work and at home!

Today's episode with Alex Demczak is an inspiring one! He went from a full-time employee with Veterans United– a very large mortgage company– to being a full-time author and speaker. Alex talks about the process, seeking wisdom from other people, discerning when to go, and it's a great conversation for anyone looking to maybe do something different or do something bolder in their life. We talk about a moment in his life when he had to go to the doctor because his heartbeat was racing due to all the stress in his life and how he had to slow down. That may be helpful to some of you as you are running hard!

He also just co-authored a book with Jon Gordon (one of my favorite authors). I wanted to talk to him about how he took a book concept and took it all the way to a significant bestselling author like Jon Gordon.

This episode is packed with all kinds of good stuff; I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

In this episode, you'll discover…

• What is the key train to win at home and at work? (2:42)
• How do you stay humble amid all your success? (5:04)
• How do you keep from tying your identity to your career? (7:21)
• How and why did you write The Sale (12:00)
• How did you decide to leave your corporate job to work for yourself? (16:11)
• How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance? (27:20)

What's Next?

Rise and Go is HERE! 🎉

🥁Drum roll please......my new book is here! I am so excited to share Rise and Go with you. Rise and Go is a resource for you to get back up quicker. It was just released on Amazon and Audible.

You can find out more about it here!

I pray the content helps you as much as it has me and my clients. Thanks for your support in helping leaders win at work and at home!

Are you crushing it at work but struggling at home? If you want to learn how to win at home, then go to https://CoryMCarlson.com/subscribe and download your free copy of "10 Ways To Win At Home."

If you're looking for a resource to help you with these times when your work is now in your home, check out my book Win At Home First on Amazon. Forbes Magazine rated it one of 7 books everyone on your team should read.

Today I am joined by Quincey Fox who I met through a master class with Jordan Raynor.

I always find it interesting and encouraging when a successful leader is in business with their spouse. And that's exactly what Quincey and her husband are doing! They run GFS Investments and have one daughter, and are winning at work and winning at home.

I'm looking forward to reading your feedback on today's episode. Enjoy.

Quinceys Bio:

Quincey is a born-again Christian, as well as a wife and a mother. She runs a financial services brokerage with her husband where they help clients to retire early with strategic income-retirement planning. Their business focuses on spreading financial literacy to schools, businesses, and churches in their community. Outside of work, Quincey is passionate about multiple mission fields including anti-human trafficking, clean water access, and sponsorship opportunities for children in poverty. She's also in the process of launching a new podcast, For His Glory, where Christian entrepreneurs, non-profit heads, and missionaries share extraordinary work they're doing within the Kingdom of God. Quincey and her husband currently reside in Southern California, with their two-year-old daughter, two rescue dogs, and are overjoyed to be welcoming another baby, arriving early 2023. You can get in contact with her through Linkedin or phone number: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moneymadesimple/ (805) 764-1044

In this episode, you'll discover…

• What is the key train to win at home and at work? (0:55)
• What was your wake-up call to become the leader you are now? (1:55)
• How have you continued your focus on God and dying to yourself in your busy life? (3:00)
• How do you stay present and patient as a business leader when things don't always work out like you had hoped? (7:55)
• How did you decide to keep working on your company and not give up during the early years? (16:23)

What's Next?

Rise and Go is HERE! 🎉

🥁Drum roll please......my new book is here! I am so excited to share Rise and Go with you. Rise and Go is a resource for you to get back up quicker. It was just released on Amazon.

You can find out more about it here!

I pray the content helps you as much as it has me and my clients. Thanks for your support in helping leaders win at work and at home!

Are you crushing it at work but struggling at home? If you want to learn how to win at home, then go to https://CoryMCarlson.com/subscribe and download your free copy of "10 Ways To Win At Home."

If you're looking for a resource to help you with these times when your work is now in your home, check out my book Win At Home First on Amazon. Forbes Magazine rated it one of 7 books everyone on your team should read.

Today I am joined by Mark Phillips. He is the founder of Eleven Tribes Ventures- which invest in start-up companies.

What's so interesting about Mark is he enjoys leadership that is faith-forward. He is very strong in his faith and they are also strong believers in the mental health of leaders. They even put money aside when they invest in companies to put towards the mental health of these founders.

We came across one another through a company called Ocean, and after every conversation, I leave inspired and wanting to do more. I wanted to have him on the podcast so all of you could gain some inspiration and insight into Mark as well! I hope you enjoy it.

In this episode, you'll discover…

• What is the key train to win at home and at work? (2:30)
• How do you prioritize? How did you juggle starting your company and starting your family simultaneously? (5:34)
• How do you divide your time working and your time with your family at home, especially at the start of your own company? (12:27)
• How did you push through the struggle when starting your company? (19:57)
• How do you discern when to push forward and be persistent versus being
• stubborn and deciding to move on? (21:49)
• How do you honor God within your own company and within the companies that you invest in? (29:55)

Mark Phillips is the Founder and Managing Partner of 11 Tribes Ventures. In his role with 11 Tribes, he leads the firm's investment team, focusing on early-stage technology companies in industries that are ripe for disruption.

Prior to launching 11 Tribes, Mark was a strategy consultant, focused on M&A between corporations and growth stage startups. He actively supported clients throughout the due diligence and post-merger integration processes on deals totaling more than $750M.

Mark earned his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, concentrating on entrepreneurial finance and strategic management. He is also an adjunct professor of finance at Wheaton College.

What's Next?

Rise and Go is HERE! 🎉

Drum roll please......my new book is here! I am so excited to share Rise and Go with you. Rise and Go is a resource for you to get back up quicker. It was just released on Amazon and Audible.

You can find out more about it here!

I pray the content helps you as much as it has me and my clients. Thanks for your support in helping leaders win at work and at home!

Today's episode with Josh Wildman will push you to live out your faith more both at work and at home.

Josh is CEO of a company with 300 people and they've got God in their vision statement! This is a sensitive topic in today's cancel culture, so our conversation was very eye opening to me, so I am confident you will find it of value as well.

Josh also shares some stories of how he listens too God and takes bold moves based on what he's hearing. For example, Josh took a three-month sabbatical in 2019 and we discuss what that looked like and how he leads differently now that he's back.

We have some Enneagram discussions (he's an Enneagram #8, so we discuss "control" a lot). We also discuss the importance of vision and values with your employees.

This episode is filled with a lot of good tactical steps, but will also push you to live out your faith more.

In this episode, you'll discover…

• What is the key train to win at home and at work? (2:58)
• How do you push through the people that feel they cannot work for your company because they are not believers, since you have God in your vision statement? (15:21)
• How do you keep your personal identity from getting in the way? (17:33)
• How do you reinforce the vision and values of your company? (19:07)
• When did you know it was time to hand over your story for a Greater Story? (25:30)

Josh's Bio:

Wildman is a 3rd generation family business founded in 1952 by my Grandfather Rex Wildman. Wildman has experienced steady growth over the past sixty-four years. They are a diversified group of five businesses which include Wildman Uniform & Linen, Wildman Facility Service, Wildman Imprints, Winona Services, and You The Fan which includes the brands Sportula, Stadium Views, and Joe Journeyman. Their services range from industrial laundering, to sales and marketing training, and their products from fall protection to children's books, and grilling utensils.

What's Next?

Are you crushing it at work but struggling at home? If you want to learn how to win at home, then go to https://CoryMCarlson.com/subscribe and download your free copy of "10 Ways To Win At Home."

If you're looking for a resource to help you with these times when your work is now in your home, check out my book Win At Home First on Amazon. Forbes Magazine rated it one of 7 books everyone on your team should read.

I met today's guest on Linkedin and learned quickly that we have very similar values. After a brief conversation, I knew I wanted to learn more about him and his business. Elliot is in business with his wife and they started a company of their own in March of 2020 before we all knew how COVID-19 would impact everything.

We talk about the ups and downs of this and how they got through it– they even drove for UberEats! This story is very helpful to all of us as we have all experienced highs and lows. He and his wife have ten different values they use to help them make their decisions. They also have a two-year, a five-year, retirement, and a legacy plan.

These help them make decisions as well– what kind of risk are we going to take today to help better position ourselves down the road. He talks about how this can give him a better reason for his why.

Elliot tells us a story between him and his grandfather where he shook his hand and looked Elliot in the eye and told him to "go get a job where you make a lot of money." Elliot is pursuing his passion and believes going after his passion will lead to success and joy in life.

This episode is very helpful from a tactile standpoint to help each of us get better as we are leading at work and at home.

In this episode, you'll discover…

• What is the key train to win at home and at work (2:45)
• How do you and your wife work on communication to make it effective (3:30)
• How do you keep from always talking about work with your wife since you own a business together (5:30)
• When did you know it was time to hand over your story for a Greater Story (20:03)
• How do you elevate your mindset (24:20)
• How do you structure your life around your faith (30:47)

Elliot Beeson Bio

Elliot Beeson is the co-founder and creative director of Aktual Design and sets the vision and strategy for the company. In 2020, Haley and Elliot created a powerful and result-driven design process that solves real business problems. Since then, Elliot has overseen Aktual Design's growth to become a small team of 5 who have helped more than 50 companies diversify and grow.

A graduate with a degree in project management and a self-taught designer, Elliot has embedded his creative roots in Aktual Design's culture, products, and process. This design-driven approach has enabled a system of trust that allows businesses in all industries and stages to facilitate growth and recognition by their audience.

When Elliot isn't working, you can find him in the mountains on his gravel bike, rock climbing at the local bouldering gym, and eating some yummy food. Elliot and Haley have a daughter and love traveling together as a family.

What's Next?

Are you crushing it at work but struggling at home? If you want to learn how to win at home, then go to https://CoryMCarlson.com/subscribe and download your free copy of "10 Ways To Win At Home."

If you're looking for a resource to help you with these times when your work is now in your home, check out my book Win At Home First on Amazon. Forbes Magazine rated it one of 7 books everyone on your team should read.

I met today's guest Judd Semingson through the Jordan Raynor Mastermind program. We really connected over faith and family as he is a husband and father of 2.

Judds' story is really interesting, as he entered the CEO role in the Healthcare field in January 2020- Just one month before COVID-19.

He talks about the adjustment needed when you don't plan on a worldwide health crisis, as well as balancing family life with work. Especially during trying times.

Sit back and enjoy!

In this episode, you'll discover...

• Key trait to win at both work and home (2:43)
• How do you keep humility at the forefront? (4:00)
• Are we spending the "right type" of time with our kids? (9:00)
• What was it like in the Healthcare field at the beginning of Covid? (13:45)
• How do you avoid comparing yourself? (29:35)

Judd's Bio

Judd Semingson is the Chief Executive Officer for Community Clinic, a Community Health Center serving the rapidly growing region in Northwest Arkansas. With a healthcare career spanning over 22 years, Judd began his career with a clinical focus first as a Registered Nurse and then as an Advanced Practice Nurse specializing in Family Practice. He assumed leadership roles early and often in his career. Judd holds a master's degree in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati and a master's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Healthcare Administration from Western Governor's University. Despite significant environmental challenges over the past several years, Community Clinic has seen operational growth and expanded service offerings. Judd oversees the leadership team that continues their tremendous work in transforming an organization that delivers exceptional, accessible and comprehensive care through patient-focused service.

What's Next?

Are you crushing it at work but struggling at home? If you want to learn how to win at home, then go to https://CoryMCarlson.com/subscribe and download your free copy of "10 Ways To Win At Home."

If you're looking for a resource to help you with these times when your work is now in your home, check out my book Win At Home First on Amazon. Forbes Magazine rated it one of 7 books everyone on your team should read.

I met this week's podcast guest, Jennifer Faust, during our interview process for her to join the Aruna Board of Directors.

Aruna is a non-profit I have had the privilege to serve on the Board of Directors for the last few years. Aruna provides sustainable employment to women freed from sex trafficking in India. These freed women make incredible bags, purses and headbands that sell very well in the US. Go check them out here :)​

Well, when we had the chance to interview Jennifer, it was a slam dunk that she should join the board. Jennifer has spent her career in international work, raising capital, as well as the fashion industry - so a perfect combination.

Jennifer has been a liaison for the US Government and the United Nations throughout her career. Currently, she acts as an International Advisor to the United Nations and World Trade Organization's joint agency – the International Trade Centre.

Even though she has a demanding job as CEO of Faust Global Partners, she is an active mom of 3 kids, plus a spouse to a successful husband who also has a demanding job.

This podcast episode is great as we go 'behind the scenes' on how she manages all the pieces.

In this episode, you'll discover...

• Key trait to win at both work and home (2:52)
• How are you authentic at home with your family? (4:23)
• How do you recalibrate after getting knocked down? (9:16)
• What is a time you have had to hand over your story for a greater story? (14:36)
• What are some tips for when you are taking a bold step in your company? (24:56)

Jennifer's Bio

Jennifer has over twenty years of investment and business advisory experience. Founded in 2010, she is the Founder & Managing Partner of Faust Global Partners ("FGP") – an international business advisory firm that provides clients with strategic advice on ESG & Sustainability, private equity, venture capital, impact investing, and development finance. FGP also provides advisory services in business development, investor relations and capital raising. FGP clients are both domestic and international and include investment firms, funds, DFIs, the United Nations, the U.S. Government, family offices and businesses.

Jennifer currently serves as a Managing Director with Bankers without Boundaries ("BwB"), a non-for-profit, finance innovation organization powered by former investment bankers to assist high impact projects that benefit the environment and social good. BwB works with governments, institutions, cities, and foundations to provide advisory and research services to mobilize capital.

She also acts as an International Advisor to the United Nations and World Trade Organization's joint agency – the International Trade Centre. Key programs include the Ethical Fashion Initiative ("EFI") and Alliance 4 Action ("A4A") which focus on sustainability in fashion and agriculture, respectively, in emerging markets.

You can learn more at https://www.faustglobal.com/jennifer-faust/

What's Next?

Are you crushing it at work but struggling at home? If you want to learn how to win at home, then go to https://CoryMCarlson.com/subscribe and download your free copy of "10 Ways To Win At Home."

If you're looking for a resource to help you with these times when your work is now in your home, check out my book Win At Home First on Amazon. Forbes Magazine rated it one of 7 books everyone on your team should read.

This week's episode is awesome!

You may have supported today's guest if you've ever ordered from art.com or posters.com.

Josh Chodniewicz was the Founder and CEO of these popular sites until he sold them to Walmart!!!

Before Josh sold to Walmart, he was able to grow his company to 1,000 employees, 20 million different paying customers, and over 3 BILLION dollars in sales!

So he knows what it is like to run a huge business!

We cover a lot of ground on this podcast as he is a wise and humble man.

• Josh struggled with a major identity crisis that caused him to feel confused by tying his identity to his work.
• I love the story he shares about him packing up and moving from NYC to Austin overnight after he heard from God.
• I also appreciated his insight on fasting, reading the Bible with your family, and celebrating with your family.
• We also have a great discussion of whether to use God in your company vision and values.

Josh is now CEO and founder of Fundify, and is married with three kids.

As he leads Fundify now, he is working hard to use his platform for the glory of God and even having the posture of 'God, how can you use me now?'

So sit back and enjoy!

In this episode, you'll discover...

• Key trait to win at both work and home (2:18)
• How do you know the voice of God? (15:10)
• What were your struggles with your identity and how do you overcome them? (20:43)
• What are some things you do as a leader to elevate your mindset? (28:33)
• What are some non-negotiables with your family? (32:07)

Josh's Bio

Josh Chodniewicz is the Founder of Art.com & Allposters.com. $58M Series A, which was acquired by Walmart back in 2019.Now, he is the Founder and CEO of Fundify.

Josh is an Angel Investor in multiple acquisitions and has been on all sides of the funding table. Josh received the E&Y'S Entrepreneur of the Year40 Under 40 Award and is married with 3 kids.

What's Next?

Are you crushing it at work but struggling at home? If you want to learn how to win at home, then go to https://CoryMCarlson.com/subscribe and download your free copy of "10 Ways To Win At Home."

If you're looking for a resource to help you with these times when your work is now in your home, check out my book Win At Home First on Amazon. Forbes Magazine rated it one of 7 books everyone on your team should read.

*Episode Disclosure: In this episode, we reference the popular store "Hobby Lobby" and give incorrect information about their operating hours. It is always our intention to spread only truths, and wish to correct the statement made. Thank you.

In this episode, you'll discover…

• The key trait to win at work and win at home (1:54)
• As an entrepreneur, what would you have done differently at the start of your company (2:50)
• How do you set boundaries to give yourself time to focus on things other than work (10:02)
• When did you know you needed to hand over your story for a greater story (15:25)
• Josh's Four Pillars of Success (19:34)

Josh Holstein's Bio:

Josh Holstein is the Founder & CEO of CellARide, an award-winning Midwest technology firm, considered one of the pioneers of the automotive marketing technology space. CellARide began over 10 years ago when Josh wanted to simply "text a car" for information without the awkward conversation.

Since then, Josh has grown CellARide from a simple idea to a high-growth company garnering national attention. Company growth was catalyzed by investment twice from Capital Innovators, a Top 10 technology accelerator, and sustained through many partnerships and contracts with Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Fiat Chrysler and the National Safety Council, among others.

Josh graduated from Missouri State University Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems. After graduation, he fulfilled a dream of his by becoming an officer with the Springfield Police Department.

Following a distinguished tenure in law enforcement, Josh shifted his focus to entrepreneurship and created a software-as-a-service platform poised to disrupt the automotive marketing industry. This platform evolved into CellARide.

Through CellARide's My Car Recall product, Josh's background in technology development and public service come together with the same goal of keeping people safe by increasing automotive recall completion rates.

More than anything, Josh values time spent with his wife, Maria, and their two children. He takes pride in being a husband and father, making a point to strike a balance between the demands of running a company and raising a family.

What's Next?

Are you crushing it at work but struggling at home? If you want to learn how to win at home, then go to https://CoryMCarlson.com/subscribe and download your free copy of "10 Ways To Win At Home."

If you're looking for a resource to help you with these times when your work is now in your home, check out my book Win At Home First on Amazon. Forbes Magazine rated it one of 7 books everyone on your team should read.