Episodes

  • Backbone of the country, Never give up, Attention to family – Steve Lang, CEO of Mon Cheri Bridals and - Joe Hand Jr., President of Joe Han

    Backbone of the country, Never give up, Attention to family – Steve Lang, CEO of Mon Cheri Bridals and - Joe Hand Jr., President of Joe Han
    Nov 19 2024
    What does it take to successfully build a business from your kitchen table? Global Leadership Academy SW scholars interview Steve Lang, CEO of Mon Cheri Bridals, and receive valuable gems of wisdom from a “graduate of the school of hard knocks.” Steve encourages the co-hosts that as long as they believe in themselves and never give up they can achieve their dreams. Followed by Tacony Academy Charter School students interview Joe Hand Jr., President of Joe Hand Promotions, and hear the importance of passion, commitment and dedication. What traits can lead to success in any business?
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    45 mins
  • Family Influence, Responsibility, Taking Care of Others - Rick Skidmore & Ross Born

    Family Influence, Responsibility, Taking Care of Others - Rick Skidmore & Ross Born
    Nov 19 2024
    Students from Hopeworks interview with Ross Born, retired CEO of Born Industries and learn how they are their own brand and everything they do and the choices they make can impact their brand and future success. Followed by Imhotep Institute Charter High school students interview with Rick Skidmore, CEO of Timberlane Shutters and hear how he prioritizes being responsible and taking care of people to grow successful in business.
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    44 mins
  • Business and Passion, Tenacity with Integrity - Todd Sager & Denny Howell

    Business and Passion, Tenacity with Integrity - Todd Sager & Denny Howell
    Nov 11 2024
    How do you find success in business? The interns from YearUp United interviewed Todd Sager, CEO of AWE Tuning and Denny Howell, President of Howell Engineering, Surveying and Environmental and gained wisdom of starting a business with a focus on people, passion, and making a profit.
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    45 mins
  • Learning from the Past, Doing Just Enough, Success through Meaningful Work and Embracing Change - Jeff Westphal and Jake Leone

    Learning from the Past, Doing Just Enough, Success through Meaningful Work and Embracing Change - Jeff Westphal and Jake Leone
    Nov 11 2024
    How do you survive adolescence and early adulthood working to impress a domineering parent? Students from KIPP Academy Charter School interview Jeff Westphal, Founder of MeaningSphere and hear how resilience and a personal commitment to work for things you really care about leads to success. Followed by - What does history have to do with business? Students from Legends Charter School interview Jake Leone, President and CEO of Corporate Interiors, and hear how paying attention to history helps business leaders look to the future, and how these principles can be applied in many areas of our lives.
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    45 mins
  • Staying Motivated, A Winning Attitude, Taking Losses, and Achieving your Goals - Ron Scheese and John Blaskovich

    Staying Motivated, A Winning Attitude, Taking Losses, and Achieving your Goals - Ron Scheese and John Blaskovich
    Nov 11 2024
    Do wanting to win and learning to take losses help you succeed in life? Williamson College of the Trades students interview Ron Scheese, President and CEO of Andesa Services and John Blaskovich, President and CEO of MedEast Post-Op and Surgical, Inc., and hear stories of learning from losses and maintaining a winning attitude in order to find success in life and business.
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    45 mins
  • If you don’t make a mistake, it means you’re not trying. Learning how making decision and learning to pivot can drive future change.

    If you don’t make a mistake, it means you’re not trying. Learning how making decision and learning to pivot can drive future change.
    Nov 11 2024
    If you don’t make a mistake, it means you’re not trying - Chris Heffernan: Can you truly understand success if you've never experienced failure? Methacton High School students interview Chris Heffernan, CEO of dlivrd, and hear that the rearview mirror is a lot smaller than the windshield for a reason. Followed by: how can learning from your mistakes and learning to pivot make positive change? Listen as students from Aspira-CYBER Charter School interview Kurt Koloseike, President and CEO of S. Walter Packaging and learn about leading with humility, staying engaged with your team, and learning to pivot when making decisions in order to make change.
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    45 mins
  • Passion & Resilience

    Passion & Resilience
    Oct 30 2024
    What are keys to a successful career? Passion and resilience. Students from Global Leadership Academy Southwest and Manassas Park High School interview Larry Bendesky, Managing Shareholder of Salz Mongeluzzi Bendesky and Kevin Wolfgang, President of Evergreen Apartment Group about finding a career that you are passionate about and resilience in the face of adversity.
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    45 mins
  • Learning from the Past, Looking Ahead, and Always Improving - Guido Gallicchio and Bobby Ritterbeck

    Learning from the Past, Looking Ahead, and Always Improving - Guido Gallicchio and Bobby Ritterbeck
    Oct 30 2024
    Does knowing the next move to make in business really matter? Students from Hopeworks interview Guido Gallicchio, Chairman and President of Thayer Distribution and Bobby Ritterbeck, Founder and President of Best Egg and hear their stories of how their curiosity and ability to have foresight helps them stay one step ahead in business and life.
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    45 mins