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  • Leadership Journeys Rooted in Grit, Relationships, and Purpose

    Leadership Journeys Rooted in Grit, Relationships, and Purpose
    Dec 20 2025
    Four accomplished leaders speak about the personal experiences that shaped their entrepreneurial paths and leadership philosophies. Ned Moore, CEO of Clutch, reflects on how his time in the Philadelphia Boys Choir instilled discipline, teamwork, and belief—lessons he now applies to building high-performing teams. Marc Brookland, founder and president of SEO Locale, shares how his family’s immigrant story and upbringing influenced his work ethic, values, and commitment to long-term relationships. Robert DeNinno, founding principal of Precision Benefits, discusses learning responsibility and customer focus at a young age and how those lessons guide his boutique approach to serving clients. Jim Jacobs, CEO of Focus Insight, recounts overcoming early challenges and credits community mentorship and sports with shaping his people-first leadership style. Together, the conversations highlight how resilience, relationships, and purpose drive lasting business success.
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    45 min
  • Leadership Through Adversity and Transition

    Leadership Through Adversity and Transition
    Dec 15 2025
    This collection of executive interviews highlights the diverse backgrounds and leadership philosophies of four prominent business leaders. John DiGiuseppe, CEO of The Fence Authority, discusses how authenticity, accountability, and team-building drive his success. Mike Cromer, Executive Vice President of IMC Construction, reflects on the work ethic and resilience shaped by his upbringing and athletics, now central to his leadership in a major Mid-Atlantic construction firm. Josh Gross, CEO of Mill Creek Capital Advisors, shares how discipline, mentorship, and early exposure to finance guided him to build a $12B wealth management firm. Jake Leone, President & CEO of Corporate Interiors, describes his transition from airline pilot to workplace-solutions leader, emphasizing innovation, customer experience, and building strong teams.
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    45 min
  • Leadership Roots ~ Personal Journeys Behind Today’s Top Executives

    Leadership Roots ~ Personal Journeys Behind Today’s Top Executives
    Dec 7 2025
    This episode of Executive Leaders Radio features Jim Haefele, President & Managing Partner of Haefele Flanagan, who shares how his complex family background and love of sports shaped his bold leadership approach. Jessica Grayson, Chief Growth Officer at Stradley Ronan, discusses growing up as the oldest of four and how emotional intelligence guides her work coaching partners at the firm. Thome Startk, President & COO of JDog Brands, reflects on how wrestling, military service, and single fatherhood influenced his values of discipline, empathy, and service. Brad Goldoor, a co-founder at Phenom, recounts his early entrepreneurial ventures and passion for innovation that drives his work in HR technology. Together, their stories highlight the personal experiences that forged their leadership styles.
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    45 min
  • Early Influences and Career Journeys

    Early Influences and Career Journeys
    Dec 1 2025
    Our guests today include: Christina Wilson, Manufacturing Leader at East West Label; Al Schuster, Branding and Sales Professional; Craig Shelley, Nonprofit Strategy Executive; and Chris Caba, Owner in Construction & Event Equipment Services. Listen as each leader reflects on how childhood environments, family dynamics, and early work shaped their values and leadership approach. Their stories span growing up in family businesses, navigating divorced or absent parents, developing entrepreneurial grit, and finding purpose through service and teamwork. Together, these narratives illustrate how personal history becomes the foundation for purpose-driven careers.
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    45 min
  • Leadership Journeys and Entrepreneurial Insights Across Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Finance

    Leadership Journeys and Entrepreneurial Insights Across Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Finance
    Nov 24 2025
    This episode features conversations with leaders across life sciences, healthcare, business advocacy, and wealth management. Norman Goldschmidt, President of Genesis AEC shares how early teamwork experiences shaped his collaborative leadership style. Michael Spivak, CEO of All American Home Care, discusses his immigrant-to-entrepreneur journey and values-driven approach to business growth. Laura Manion, President and CEO of the Chester County Chamber shares about her leadership and advocacy work. Rory O’Hara, Founder/Managing Partner of Ausperity Private Wealth describes how early financial lessons and work ethic guided his path to building an intentional, team-focused firm.
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    45 min
  • Port-A-Pottys, Pageants, and Power

    Port-A-Pottys, Pageants, and Power
    Nov 17 2025
    How can you make the biggest impact? Norristown Area High School and KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy students interview John Rapchinski
    Principal of Maximus Partners, and Nate Bower President of Rebling Plastics, and discuss making tough decisions, trusting your instincts, and executing your vision.
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    44 min
  • Leadership Journeys and Business Insights from Industry Trailblazers

    Leadership Journeys and Business Insights from Industry Trailblazers
    Nov 15 2025
    This collection of interviews and discussions highlights the personal and professional journeys of distinguished business leaders, including Gary Hill of the DVL Group, Ron Barghese of The Tri M Group, Criag Durand of TTI Environmental and Marty Tusman of Jenkintown Building. The session explore themes of leadership, resilience, and employee ownership while offering insights into building people-first organizations.
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    45 min
  • From Dishwashers to Decision-Makers: Early Lessons That Shaped Today’s Leaders

    From Dishwashers to Decision-Makers: Early Lessons That Shaped Today’s Leaders
    Nov 10 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with business leaders Chris Annas (Meridian Bank), Joel Frank, Frank Hennessey, and Michael Stephano to explore the formative experiences that shaped their leadership journeys. From washing dishes at 13 to leading banks, law firms, and financial organizations, each guest reflects on how family, mentors, and early jobs built the foundations for their success. They share stories of Midwestern values, neighborhood sports rivalries, and lessons from parents, coaches, and even kitchen bosses that continue to influence how they lead teams and serve clients today. influences can echo through an entire career.
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    45 min