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  • Episode 12 | Part Two: Jim McKelvey

    Episode 12 | Part Two: Jim McKelvey
    May 23 2022
    In the conclusion of Jason's discussion with Jim McKelvey, the co-founder of Square and author of The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time, Jim talks about the differences between an entrepreneur and a business person and why he thinks audacity is a great substitute for tenacity.
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    31 min
  • Episode 12 | Part One: Jim McKelvey

    Episode 12 | Part One: Jim McKelvey
    May 16 2022
    This week, Jason is joined by Jim McKelvey, the co-founder of Square and author of The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time. In part one, Jim shares how a glassblowing instructor transformed the economics of small business and how Square survived a showdown with Amazon.
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    22 min
  • Episode 11: Paul Smiley

    Episode 11: Paul Smiley
    May 2 2022
    Jason welcomes Paul Smiley to the podcast. Paul is the Founder and President of Sonoran Technology and Professional Services, an award-winning company that provides services, training, and technical solutions for federal and state agencies. He's a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with over 1,900 flying hours and a combat veteran of Operation Desert Storm. Paul shares how his military experience prepared him for business, why organizations struggle with getting their culture right, and the importance of diversity of thought.
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    25 min
  • Episode 10 | Part Two: Lindsay Jurist-Rosner

    Episode 10 | Part Two: Lindsay Jurist-Rosner
    Apr 18 2022
    In the conclusion of Jason's conversation with Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, the co-founder & CEO of Wellthy, Lindsay shares the long-term benefits of her business school education and how her own leadership outlook has changed since starting the company.
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    18 min
  • Episode 10 | Part One: Lindsay Jurist-Rosner

    Episode 10 | Part One: Lindsay Jurist-Rosner
    Apr 11 2022
    This week, Jason welcomes Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, the co-founder & CEO of Wellthy, to the podcast.  The pandemic opened our eyes to many systemic issues, and one of those was the current state of caregiving in America. But there’s one company that is taking that issue head-on. Wellthy is a caregiving support service for families with complex, chronic, and ongoing care needs. In part one, Lindsay talks about the inspiration for the creation of her company and how social entrepreneurs can connect a compelling mission to a compelling financial return. 
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    21 min
  • Episode 09 | Part Two: Henry Ma

    Episode 09 | Part Two: Henry Ma
    Mar 28 2022
    Jason wraps up his chat with Henry Ma, the CEO of Ricoma, a powerhouse within the embroidery industry. In part two, Henry talks about taking over the company two months before the pandemic, Ricoma's exponential growth in 2020, and the importance of listening to your customers.
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    28 min
  • Episode 09 | Part One: Henry Ma

    Episode 09 | Part One: Henry Ma
    Mar 21 2022
    This week, Jason is joined by Henry Ma, the CEO of the embroidery machine manufacturer, Ricoma. Over the last few years, Henry has turned his company into a powerhouse within the embroidery industry, his unique approach that’s revolutionized an otherwise quiet industry and has led to Ricoma being called the ‘Chick-fil-A’ of embroidery. In part one, Henry shares how he transitioned from investment banking to embroidery, the challenges of taking over a family business, and how “small wins” can help leaders gain confidence.
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    22 min
  • Episode 08 | Part Two: Michelle Gielan

    Episode 08 | Part Two: Michelle Gielan
    Mar 7 2022
    Jason wraps up his discussion with Michelle Gielan, the Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research, the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness, and a featured professor in Oprah’s Happiness course. In part two, Michelle shares why she thinks 'we’re all broadcasters' and why resilience and happiness are two sides of the same coin.
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    25 min