Best Steve Koehler Podcasts (2025)

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Israel David Duran, Algin Purpose with Strategy 1:00:00

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Israel David Duran, compelling speaker and business growth partner, has empowered countless entrepreneurs worldwide to unleash their potential. After a transformative car accident in 2018, Duran dedicated himself to serving others, guiding them to personal and professional growth. He inspires purposeful leaders to build profitable businesses that i…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 302: Jeff Fitter 1:03:25

5d ago1:03:25

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Operating a successful BBQ restaurant in 2025 can be a difficult endeavor with rising food costs and fielding a dependable work force, not to mention producing consistently, quality food. To overcome the many challenges, Jeff Fitter has transformed one of the long-time BBQ institutions of the St. Louis area into a new model with a combination of of…

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Dan J. Berger, Belonging is an Essential Human Emotion that Leaders Must Understand 57:45

7d ago57:45

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DanJ.Berger(www.danjberger.com) is an Israeli-American entrepreneur, author, and community builder dedicated to fostering connection and belonging. His book,The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging(Forbes Books), cements his place as a thought leader on this essential human need. As the founder of Social Tables, an award-winning event d…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 301: Steve Smith of Mad Dog BBQ 56:17

12d ago56:17

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On Episode 301 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we learn the background of Steve Smith, a Florida pitmaster who’s had two portions of a competition career. Smith’s current team, Mad Dog BBQ, is ranked second in the 2025 KCBS Team of the Year standings behind the runaway freight train that is Brad Leighninger and Gettin’ Basted. Steve tells us abou…

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Dan Rootenberg, Culture and Leadership Development are Key to Sustained Growth 59:00

13d ago59:00

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Dan Rootenberg is the CEO of Spear, which he co-founded in 1999, working out of a small treatment room in midtown Manhattan. He had a singular vision for combining clinical excellence with a five-star customer service experience. Spear has since grown to 55+ locations throughout NYC, Westchester, Long Island, New Jersey and CT, employing over 950+ …

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 300: Tim Scheer, Richard Fergola 47:03

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Helping us celebrate Episode 300 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast is one of busiest and move-innovative people in the open-fire cooking world. Tim Scheer, owner of Blues Hog and Marble Ridge Farms joins us to discuss Blues Hogs’ sponsorship of a NASCAR team owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., plus five new sauces unveiled this week to bring the lineup to …

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Rebecca Fitzsimmons, Holistic Leadership is the New Focus for Great Leaders 52:23

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Interview on Profiles in Leadership with Rebecca Fitzsimmons Outline Introduction and Background of Rebecca Fitzsimmons Rebecca Fitzsimmons, founder of Tactical Harmony, an online business focused on holistic leadership and mindset strategies. Rebecca shares her background, starting from her upbringing in a small town in northeastern Ohio, her degr…

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Bob Kaplan, Grappling for Self Improvement in Leadership 59:10

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BobKaplan just brought out a new book, GRAPPLING: Leaders Striving To Improve. It’s short stories, fictionalized cases, meant to bring executive coaching to life, which is often a struggle, a wrestling match with yourself. GRAPPLING is a novel approach to writing about leadership and self-improvement, and very readable.Bob’s previous book is Fear Y…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 299: The Baseball and BBQ duo 52:41

26d ago52:41

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As we kick off the month of April, we discuss two of our favorite past times with the guys from the Baseball & BBQ Podcast. Jeff Cohen and Leonard Aberman have channeled a love for two of their favorite passions into a show that’s mirrored our time in the podcast world and on Episode 299 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we have a fun conversation …

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Neil Trickett, PT, Marketing Your Physical Therapy Business is Essential to Success 1:00:00

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NeilTrickettis a physical therapist, and private practice marketing expert. Neil built a 7 figure PT practice with his wife, Amy, in which he transitioned out of in 2010. He then founded Practice Promotions, and has built that to be one of the largest multi-7 figure marketing agencies in North America, specializing in Rehabilitation. Neil's passion…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 298: Rod Gray, Kevin Green 58:38

1M ago58:38

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Episode 298 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast features a conversation with Rod Gray, CEO of the Kansas City Barbeque Society. During his nearly three years in leading the world’s largest competition BBQ organization, there have been ups and downs and we cover some of those with Rod after he gives us a preview of the 7th annual KCBS World Championshi…

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Adrian Koehler, Leadership Coaching Through Experience in Philanthropy, Ministry, Activism and Medicine 1:01:13

1M ago1:01:13

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Adrian Koehler, the no-nonsense leadership engagement expert and Senior Partner at Take New Ground, is the go-to guide for fast-moving leaders. Dedicated to breaking through barriers, he spends his time helping entrepreneurs and enterprise leaders cut through the noise and create transformative outcomes. Adrian coaches executives globally, encourag…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 297: Dan Wright, Aaron Huentelman 56:47

1M ago56:47

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One of the most-popular and enjoyable recurring segments of the show the last couple of years have been the “Under the Radar” looks at up-and-coming competition teams. This week on Episode 297 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we go Under the Radar with Dan Wright of Take it Easy BBQ from the St. Louis area. Take it Easy BBQ is making big strides a…

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John D. Marvin, Helping Private Practice Optometry Businesses Survive 49:06

1M ago49:06

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John D. Marvin is a visionary entrepreneur, acclaimed columnist, and influential leader dedicated to empowering others to unlock their full potential. As President and CEO of Texas State Optical, John has cultivated a thriving business network while spearheading initiatives in health and wellness consulting and eyecare partnerships. With a steadfas…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 296: Josh DeWitt 48:53

2M ago48:53

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We talk spice rubs on Episode 296 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast with one of the best in the business. Josh DeWitt began experimenting with spice combinations in his kitchen several years ago to begin a path that led to winning one of the industry’s biggest awards when his JDQ Spicy was named Best Rub on the Planet in 2023 by the American Royal W…

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Michelle Collie and Nancy Phillips, Strategic Partners Who Focus on Culture, Leadership, and Communication Create Value for All 57:05

2M ago57:05

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Nancy is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Rallyday Partners, a private equity firm built by founders for founders, focused on lower middle market growth companies. Nancy’s experience as an entrepreneur informs her role as an investor at Rallyday Partners. Nancy and the founding team at Rallyday wanted to build the private equity firm that they …

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 295: Josh Hale, Ken Seales 1:06:50

2M ago1:06:50

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On Episode 295 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we talk it over with BBQ’s new world champions. That’s Josh Hale from Sure Shot BBQ out of Leander, Texas, who teamed up with wife Stacy and Reagan “No Shoes” Broesche - cooking on behalf of Always Able But Confused Cookers - to win Grand Championship honors at the 248-team Houston Livestock Rodeo an…

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Lawrence Armstrong, A CEO Who Uses Both Right Brain and Left Brain Leadership in Building a World Class Company 55:00

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Lawrence Armstrong is the chairman of Ware Malcomb, a leading design firm that he helped grow from 3 offices to over 46 offices globally. He started at the company in 1984 and eventually purchased it from the founders in 1992. As an architect and artist, Lawrence has leveraged both his creative and strategic skills to drive the firm's success. Bala…

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Steve Cadigan, The Future Has Never Been More Uncertain for Both Employers and Employees 1:01:13

2M ago1:01:13

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Steve is a top talent strategist and leadership expert with 30+ years of experience. He famously led LinkedIn’s early hyper-growth phase as its first CHRO, building its world-class company culture from scratch, and scaling the organization from 400 to 4,000 employees in 3.5 years. As one of the most provocative global thought leaders on the future …

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 294: Stevo Nieto, Jacob Watt 57:59

2M ago57:59

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On Episode 294 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we learn the story of Stephen Nieto - or “Stevo” as he’s known on the competition trail. Stephen and his Stevo’s BBQ Team out of Henderson, Nevada is coming off his third career Grand Championship as the Best in the Southwest in Yuma, Ariz., beating out a star-studded lineup. Stevo is a military vete…

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Brigadier General (Ret.) Twanda E. Young, Leadership Lessons from One Who Walks Her Talk 58:08

2M ago58:08

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Twanda E. Young, a retired US Army Brigadier General and the author of the inspiring leadership books "Destiny Exposed: Leading Ladies" and "Dare to Lead Differently…16 Bites for Bold Leaders." Her background includes more than three decades of expertise in top executive leadership positions within the military, as well as a strong proponent for en…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 293: Tommy Blackmon, Josh Lenhart 59:43

2M ago59:43

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We’ve had the honor of talking to numerous BBQ champions on a regular basis over the years. Sometimes, we also have brought you champions before they emerged. On Episode 293 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we offer up a double-dose of “Under the Radar” with the stories of a pair of up-and-coming competition pitmasters - Tommy Blackmon of Blue Smo…

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Kennedy Hawkins, MBA, JD A CEO Who Took a "Mom and Pop" Business and Built it into a Regional Powerhouse 1:15:00

2M ago1:15:00

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KENNEDY I. HAWKINS, MBA, JD, LLM Has been a CEO | COO | PRESIDENT| VICE PRESIDENT He orchestrated Transformational growth and was a turnaround healthcare leader with a proven track record of growing a “mom & pop” healthcare startup by increasing revenue 2,614% and shepherding its evolution into a complex, nationally recognized organization. The com…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 292: Nicholas Owensby 47:25

2M ago47:25

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On Episode 292 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, the guys review the big football game (which turned into a Super Dud) and how the food was the definite star of the day. We also talk it over with Nicholas Owensby from Sailor Nick’s BBQ about happenings in the Great Lakes BBQ Association, with a big Competition BBQ 101 class coming up soon. We check…

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Laura Hassner, MBA, Helping Leaders Understand Their Impact not only on Their Companies but the World 1:00:02

3M ago1:00:02

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Laura Hassner, MBA, is a faculty member at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, and is the Executive Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at UC Berkeley and the co-founder and co-director of the Berkeley Changemaker program, a set of courses that shape tomorrow’s leaders through critical thinking, collaboration, and communication with gue…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 291: Breana Via & Brad Colter 47:56

3M ago47:56

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The biggest football game of the season is this week and with it comes the biggest food day of the year for many. On Episode 291 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we try to help make Super Bowl Sunday a Super Food Sunday by bringing in the powerhouse duo from Smoke ’n Magic BBQ, Breana Via and Brad Colter, with some suggestions on how to plan for -…

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Stacey Hanke, Great Leaders Influence Others from Monday to Monday 57:14

3M ago57:14

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STACEY HANKE. The way we communicate has changed because the way we work has changed. Organizational success requires leaders to overcome the modern distractions that steal employee attention, compete with organizational priorities and challenge authentic connections. To effectively increase sales, drive productivity, and improve engagement, leader…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 290: Buddy Hammett 53:22

3M ago53:22

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Nebraska in January to cook BBQ? It doesn’t sound like a dream scenario - especially after blowing out a trailer tire early during a projected 11-hour drive. But everything came up paradise for Buddy Hammett of Shiggin’ Ain’t Easy BBQ from Westland, Mich., who captured Grand Championship honors at the SVJ Winter Rub in Omaha. On Episode 290 of the …

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Jamey Schrier, PT, DPT, The Fire Destroyed My Business, but Gave Me a Chance to Reinvent How to Run a Business 1:02:49

3M ago1:02:49

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JameySchrier, DPT, is a best-selling author, speaker, and CEO of Practice Freedom U, a business coaching and training company designed for physical therapists. He is a former private practice owner, and his book, The Practice Freedom Method, has helped scores of physical therapists treat less, earn more, and enjoy the life they deserve. After selli…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 289: Brad Leighninger 57:42

3M ago57:42

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We kick off Season 7 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast with a friend of the show going back to our early days on local radio in 2016. Not only is he a hometown hero, but Brad Leighninger is arguably the best to light a pit - and he’s never been better than currently. Brad and Gettin’ Basted already has three Grand Championships since the KCBS points…

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Wendy Gonzalez, Shaping the World with AI While Pulling Tens of Thousands Out of Poverty 54:24

3M ago54:24

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Wendy Gonzalez is the CEO of Sama, the mission-driven provider of accurate artificial intelligence data for 25% of Fortune 50 companies. As CEO, Wendy closed the largest round of financing for a woman-led AI infrastructure company and led the company to recognition on the Forbes AI 50 list and the Inc. 5000 list for two years. A study by MIT found …

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Tammy Alvarez, Learn to Love Mondays Again as you Become the CEO of Your Career 1:03:26

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Key Takeaways Tammy transitioned from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship after experiencing career dissatisfaction She advocates for treating your career like a business and becoming the "CEO of you" Mindset shifts around failure, optimism, and finding joy are crucial for career fulfillment Organizations need to focus on employee asp…

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Chris Hoekstra, PT, DPT,PhD, Understanding Organizational Date and Practice Management, is the Formula for Growth 56:41

4M ago56:41

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Chris Hoekstra, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT Chris received his PhD in biomedical informatics from Oregon Health & Science University, School of Medicine, his Masters of Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from Pacific University and undergraduate degree in biology from Willamette University. He is board certified in orthopedics and Fellow…

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Dr. Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau, From Arms Control Negotiations to Executive Coaching 1:03:22

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My exploration of power began with Plato's philosophies in school and deepened through my university studies in political science and law, and a PhD in international relations. As a young girl, I was attracted to all things martial and loved playing with guns together with the boys in my neighbourhood. In my teens, this changed as I not only starte…

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Dr. Bernie Mullin, The American Dream Needs Moderate Leadership for the Future 1:05:45

4M ago1:05:45

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Dr Bernie Mullin is a groundbreaking sport and entertainment industry executive who's turned around franchises, set all-time revenue and attendance records, and generated $1.5+ billion in revenues for brands from the NFL to the US Open Tennis with his agency, Aspire Marketing Group. He was CEO of NBA and NHL teams and CMO of the NBA. He's also a gl…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Epsiode 288: Mike Wozniak, Richard Fergola 1:01:53

4M ago1:01:53

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First of all, the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast wishes all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We are grateful to all our listeners, sponsors and marketing partners who dialed up the show in 2024 and we finish off Season 6 with a Hall of Fame featured guest. Mike Wozniak and Quau BBQ out of Brimfield, Ill., is one of the many great inductees in the i…

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Sheridan Ruth, Learning How to Regulate Anxiety in Leadership Roles 54:33

4M ago54:33

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I'm a trauma therapist specialising in supporting entrepreneurs to increase profit and decrease anxiety. From being stripped of every strand of hair on my body to losing my ex to suicide 3 weeks after breaking up, I was forced to use trauma-healing to sustainably build my business. While there are a lot of 'trauma-informed' and 'body-based practiti…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 287: Craig Verhage, The Grill Guys of Missouri 46:05

5M ago46:05

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We’re back from a break - some of it by choice for Thanksgiving, some not due to some personal issues that needed attention - for Episode 287 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast. One of our favorites, “The BBQ Ninja” Craig Verhage, joins us for an always-fun conversation. Craig, who’s been involved heavily in BBQ competition and marketing for more tha…

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Kathy Mairella, PT, DPT, A Career of Service Giving Back to the Physical Therapy Profession 55:59

5M ago55:59

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Kathleen K Mairella PT DPT MA FAPTA Education: Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy Institution: MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA Major; Physical Therapy Date: May 2006 Degree: Master of Arts Institution Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY Major: Movement Science and Education Date: May 1992 Degree: Bachelor of Science …

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John Tarnoff, How to Recreate Your Career After 50 1:00:41

5M ago1:00:41

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Key Takeaways Career reinvention is increasingly necessary due to longer lifespans, changing job markets, and ageism Success in later-career transitions requires self-knowledge, persistence, and leveraging one's "superpower" skills/experience Networking and thought leadership are crucial for accessing the "hidden job market" where 80% of hiring occ…

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Martin Gonzalez, An Immigrant Success Story Helping Teams in Startups to Work Together 1:00:48

5M ago1:00:48

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Martin Gonzalez Martin is the creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, a global research program that uses people analytics to uncover what makes the best startup founders succeed and shares their success formula with the world.Martin is the creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, a global research program that uses people analytics …

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 286: Burnt Skull BBQ; Thanksgiving preview show 51:38

5M ago51:38

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They have more than just a cool team name. We’re talking about the guys from Burnt Skull BBQ. Joe Ricklefs, Adam Burch and Brandon Rose are friends from the Kansas City area who began their competition BBQ journey in 2023 and have had their walking shoes on ever since. Recently at the 44th American Royal World Series of Barbecue, in just its 15th K…

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Alan Balavendar, PT, MS, Support Your Team, Share the Wealth and Watch Your Business Grow 55:46

5M ago55:46

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Alan Balavender, PT, MS President Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers After earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy (PT) from Quinnipiac University, Alan launched his PT career in outpatient orthopedics. He oversaw a multispecialty facility that provided a range of PT services. He accepted a clinical position with Physical…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 285: Kyle Kuhn, Richard Fergola 1:02:54

6M ago1:02:54

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On Episode 285 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we talk it over with the newest major champion of the BBQ world. Kyle Kuhn of Hot Daddy’s BBQ out of Grasston, Minn., reviews the competition BBQ journey of he and wife Amy from humble beginnings on a home-built offset smoker to winning the American Royal World Series of BBQ Invitational. It was the …

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Margot Machol Bisnow, How to Raise an Entrepreneur 56:42

6M ago56:42

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Margot Machol Bisnow spent 20 years in government, including as an FTC Commissioner and staff director of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers. For the last 10 years, she has spoken to parent groups about raising creative, confident, resilient children who achieve their dreams. She served as an Advisor to EQ Generation, an after-school prog…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 284: John Shirey II 49:24

6M ago49:24

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Swing and a long drive, deep left field … back, back, back … GONE! To borrow a baseball analogy, John Shirey II of Chunky BBQ hit the ultimate open-fire walk-off over the weekend at Kansas Speedway. Shirey and wife Stephanie won the 44th annual American Royal World Series of BBQ Open Grand Championship - a field of 444 teams from around the globe. …

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Dennis Stevens, Listen to Your Inner Creative Voice and Use it in Whatever Path You Choose 51:44

6M ago51:44

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Dennis Stevens is a visionary leader and seasoned consultant with over three decades of experience at the intersection of technology innovation and organizational leadership. Beginning his career in the United States Marine Corps, Dennis honed an appreciation for what can be accomplished with well-formed teams, clarity of purpose, and effective lea…

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Dr. Roy Rivera, Jr., PT, PhD, DPT, MCHES , An Award Winning Business Owner Serving the LGBTQ+ Community 1:02:13

6M ago1:02:13

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Dr. Roy Rivera, Jr., is the founder and CEO of Elation Physical Therapy, an international best-selling author, and a respected advocate for inclusive healthcare. His book, Shantay You Stay: A Healthcare Provider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practices, provides critical insights for practitioners, further establishing him as a leader in LGBTQ+ patien…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 283: Diva Q; Blind Butt Limitless BBQ 1:11:44

6M ago1:11:44

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We’re off to the American Royal World Series of BBQ, but before departure we visited with some folks who are going to be a big part of the weekend. First up is Danielle Bennett, better known in the BBQ world as Diva Q. A championship competition pitmaster before launching a career as a television personality, cookbook author and brand ambassador, D…

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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 282: Jess Pryles, Sterling Ball 1:06:49

6M ago1:06:49

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We bring you double star power on Episode 282 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast. First up is Jess Pryles, the Hardcore Carnivore. She’s not only an expert on all things meat and open-fire cooking, Jess now has her own television show. We visit with the native of Australia and transplanted Texan about her show “Hardcore Carnivore” now airing Season 1…

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