Tag: Business Growth
Trailblazers: Jamil Coury’s Journey in Ultrarunning and Business (Ep. 47)

Trailblazers: Jamil Coury’s Journey in Ultrarunning and Business (Ep. 47)

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Organizing large events is already a task, but what about outdoor events? Have you thought about what it looks like to plan them out?

From public versus private properties as well as uncontrollable factors such as weather, these are some of the items outdoor event planners need to be aware of when planning marathons, for example. 

In this episode, Brent Mekosh is joined by Jamil Coury, the CEO and founder of Aravaipa Running. Jamil dives into the world of trail running and entrepreneurship while revealing what it really looks like to organize substantial outdoor events.

Jamil discusses:

  • His experience in building Aravaipa Running, an outdoor event-planning business
  • The logistics behind organizing trail-running events
  • The risks involved with outdoor events and the importance of flexibility
  • Ways his business grew despite the shutdowns of the pandemic
  • Risk management tools and insurance coverage when it comes to planning outdoor events 
  • And more!

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Jamil Coury started running ultramarathons in 2005 and instantly fell in love with the sport. He took over the direction of the Javelina Jundred in 2008 and started Aravaipa Running in 2009. Jamil has been competing in ultras around the world since and is currently on a quest to finish five loops at the Barkley Marathons.

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Mastery in the Air, Leadership on the Ground: Ron Higgs Takes Flight (Ep. 42)

Mastery in the Air, Leadership on the Ground: Ron Higgs Takes Flight (Ep. 42)

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Changing careers after years of hard work can feel like walking away from what you have built. 

But those experiences can help build a foundation for the next phase of your career.

In this episode, Brent Mekosh speaks with Ron Higgs, the founder and owner of Wolf Management Solutions, about his journey from being in the US Navy (as a naval flight officer, aerospace engineer, and technical program manager) to now being a business consultant. 

Listen in as Ron uncovers the experiences he gained along the way and the strategies he uses to share them with CEOs and business owners.

Ron discusses:

  • Why he joined the Naval Academy
  • How his graduation transformed the next phase of his life
  • The priorities of pilots and how they help maintain focus when experiencing fear or loss of control
  • How he shifted away from flying planes to becoming a leadership and business consultant
  • Valuable lessons he has learned from working in startup environments 
  • And more!

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Ron Higgs is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and served in the US Navy as a Naval Flight Officer, Aerospace Engineer, and Technical Program Manager. There are four primary skills, along with many others, that were forged and refined while he served our country that he now uses to help business owners and CEOs seeking to scale their businesses:

  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability

As a veteran, engineer, business executive, and published author, Ron has more than 25 years of experience in leadership, operations, engineering management, and program management. He has worked in several industries and held leadership positions in startups, small companies, and large corporations.

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The Leadership Advantage: Proven Techniques for Creating a Culture of Success with Mark Herbert (Ep. 41)

The Leadership Advantage: Proven Techniques for Creating a Culture of Success with Mark Herbert (Ep. 41)

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You are only one part of your business and its growth.

Growth starts from the talent you acquire and your employee’s contributions to building and moving your business forward.

How to encourage growth within the workplace while balancing professional and personal lives inside and outside the office? Do you know?

In this episode, Mark Herbert from New Paradigms, LLC joins Brent Mekosh to talk about tangible leadership skills business leaders can start applying to take their workforce to the next level. Listen in as Mark covers the value of creating a company environment that promotes growth opportunities through effective management and a comprehensive leadership style.

Mark discusses:

  • What’s an executive privilege, and how it impacts employee communication
  • What you should know about the Management by Wandering Around (MBWA) leadership style 
  • The value of boundaries and balance between your employee’s personal and professional lives
  • The importance of maintaining employee happiness and its role in creating a positive work environment
  • His experience in blending cultures after a merger or acquisition without losing profit or talent
  • And more!

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Mark F. Herbert has over 30 years of combined corporate management and consulting experience in industries ranging from high technology and financial services to healthcare and ecotourism. His most recent corporate role was as Chief Operating/Relationship Officer for one of Oregon’s largest credit unions.

Mark is a Principal for New Paradigms, LLC, a management consultancy specializing in helping organizations effectively and successfully embrace change and engage their workforces.

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The Art of Business Transition: Maximizing Value in Your Company Sale with Jeffrey Feldberg (Ep. 40)

The Art of Business Transition: Maximizing Value in Your Company Sale with Jeffrey Feldberg (Ep. 40)

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Business owners, it’s no secret that you will exit your business eventually, whether you sell or pass it on.

So, how to ensure your company is at peak performance when you plan your exit?

In this episode, Brent Mekosh speaks with Jeffrey Feldberg, the co-founder of Deep Wealth. Jeffrey talks about optimizing your business value when building your exit plan and selling your business. Listen in as Jeffrey reveals how building a narrative outside of the standard evaluation can increase the value of your company and get you a nine-figure sale. 

Jeffrey discusses:

  • Deep Wealth’s nine steps to building a business roadmap 
  • The biggest pitfalls business owners encounter when looking to sell their business
  • How understanding the buyer’s mindset creates effective seller strategies
  • When (and why) to build your exit strategy
  • The role of team well-being and financial freedom when it comes to planning your business exit
  • And more!

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Most business owners make the fatal mistake of believing the skills that built the business are the same ones to sell it. Jeffrey Feldberg shares from first-hand experience that the skills are entirely different. While running his eLearning company, Embanet, full-time, he dove into the crazy and wacky world of mergers and acquisitions. Jeffrey focused on business owners who either won big or lost big. He learned what to do and what not to do in the process. Countless hours and dollars went towards creating the 9-step roadmap of preparation. What was the result? He increased Embanet’s value 10X even though he had the same team and service.

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Building Client Relationships Through Communication and Connections with Lou Diamond (Ep. 31)

Building Client Relationships Through Communication and Connections with Lou Diamond (Ep. 31)

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Having the best services or the best advisors won’t help a business that can’t explain its services to its clients. 

So, how to share our services in a way that promotes client relationships? 

In this episode, Brent Mekosh speaks with Lou Diamond, the founder, and CEO of Thrive LouD. Lou talks about how building connections requires clear communication, both in marketing and in one-on-one conversations. He also shares why he focuses on the communication aspect of businesses and their role when it comes to company growth and success.

Lou discusses:

  • Why he built Thrive LouD and how he used his experience on Wall Street to help other advisors
  • The link between communication and connections
  • How communication is moving away from the virtual world and skills business owners need to focus on when returning to in-person meetings
  • Success stories he has seen thanks to others building and implementing clear communication strategies
  • And more!

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Lou Diamond is a dynamic speaker and master connector who has consulted, mentored, and presented to hundreds of companies the world over.

He is the CEO of THRIVE. A company focused on helping brands become even more amazing through the power of connecting.

When he isn’t speaking or working on his top-rated Thrive LOUD podcast, he is watching his kids grow up too fast, obsessing over how bad his sports teams are, listening to country music, and playing some ‘not-so-great’ golf.

If you or your organization are trying to find the right way to make the connections essential to achieve your business goals, Lou is the man to help you make it happen.

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