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Cumberland RoadCumberland RoadJuan Manuel Cabezas Torres - Wanting To Serve OthersOriginally from Cali, Colombia, Juan Manuel Cabezas Torres is a husband and father who loves God and believes that everyone can contribute to God’s kingdom uniquely. He graduated from Colegio Americano, a school founded by the Cumberland Presbyterian Mission in Colombia. Then, he earned his degree as Dentist from University Santiago de Cali. Juan and his wife later made Memphis, Tennessee their home. Juan has been an active member of Faith Cumberland Presbyterian Church for years, sharing his musical talents as a drummer in the worship praise band. His journey of faith led him to pursue ministry, earning hi...2025-04-011h 26Innovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursTalking Tasty Chocolate in Almost Heaven with Brenda CasabonaIn this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we talk to Brenda Casabona, Owner of Defluri’s Fine Chocolate in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She tells us why she decided to call West Virginia home and what makes her fine chocolates unique. “We visited Martinsburg a number of times and it was a great community. It has a small town feel while also having a big city feel, and that’s why we chose to move. I’ve found all of the governmental departments we have dealt with in West Virginia to be very, very helpful and very proactive for businesses and cons...2023-06-2208 minOffice of Governor Jim JusticeOffice of Governor Jim JusticeGov. Justice holds administration update briefing - June 14, 2023Gov. Justice and members of his administration will provide updates and take questions.   Tomorrow, Gov. Justice will announce plans for West Virginia's 160th birthday celebration, and announce Spring Turkey Season numbers, among other announcements.2023-06-2131 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastMarc Gorlin Shares Transformative WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast. Our special guest is a savvy, serial entrepreneur with several start-ups and successful exits to his credit. Marc Gorlin is the founder and CEO of Roadie, a UPS Company. Roadie is a logistics management and crowdsourced delivery platform that provides businesses with a faster, cheaper, more scalable delivery solution. Before launching Roadie, Marc co-founded Kabbage Inc., VerticalOne Corporation, and Pretty Good Privacy (Also called “PGP”). He received the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® National Award in 2021 and the John Imlay Leadership Award in 2022. Marc joins us to...2023-06-1314 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursClimbing to the Top with Holly FussellIn this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we talk to Holly Fussell, owner of Waterstone Outdoors. The Waterstone team dedicates itself to providing quality outdoor and climbing gear to outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. “We want to be your first stop on any New River Gorge adventure, and we want to be that place where you wrap up and reflect on your day. Waterstone has always been a place to get inspiration, quality gear, great advice, and a sense of connection.” Innovators and Entrepreneurs is a bi-weekly segment of the daily304 that features discussions and wisdom from West Virginians who...2023-06-0809 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastEp. 92 - Air force One Pilot Mike Grenke Shares Enduring WisdomWelcome back to the Main Thing Podcast. Today’s special guest is someone who had the honor of flying Air Force One, for President George W. Bush. Mike Grenke is a retired Air Force pilot and Lieutenant Colonel with 21 years of service. He started out flying the KC-135 in the Air Force and then transitioned into flying the nation’s leaders in Gulfstream III/IV/V before finishing his career flying Air Force One. Today, Mike is the Chief Pilot for LAW Aviation, working in a small flight department that flies a Global 6000. Mike is marr...2023-05-2719 minOffice of Governor Jim JusticeOffice of Governor Jim JusticeGov. Justice Holds Administration Update BriefingGov. Justice and Dr. Christiansen will discuss a water quality update. Sec. Ruby will provide information about a major tourism award for West Virginia.2023-05-1735 minOffice of Governor Jim JusticeOffice of Governor Jim JusticeGov. Justice Holds Administration Update BriefingGov. Justice and members of his administration will provide updates and take questions. Tomorrow, Gov. Justice will join DHHR in recognizing Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week. Sec. Hardy will be available for questions.2023-05-1054 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastSpecial Episode - Switching Microphones with Mark BurdetteIn this special episode of The Main Thing, our show host Skip Lineberg switched microphones with entrepreneur Mark Burdette. As Mark interviewed Skip, they explored his journey of hacking wisdom over the past three and a half years. This show was recorded at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, WV.   People know Mark Burdette as the voice of entrepreneurship in West Virginia. Whether it is coaching business owners one-on-one, in a group setting, or collaborating with business and community leaders to help them develop and grow, an entrepreneurship ecosystem is what drives Mark. 2023-05-0939 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursSeeing the Magic of the Arts in Appalachia with Adam PayneIn this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we talk to Adam Payne, Editor in Chief of “YNST Magazine.” This media outlet aims to broadcast print & digital content that connects creatives in and from Appalachia to the rest of the world. “I was doing a bunch of things simultaneously at West Virginia University, and I was seeing first-hand the incredible musicians, theater makers, designers, and dancers that were at the University, and I was astounded by the level of talent that was alive in West Virginia. Simultaneously, I was working at the WVU Launchlab for five years and was seeing first...2023-05-0508 minOffice of Governor Jim JusticeOffice of Governor Jim JusticeMedal of Valor CeremonyGov. Justice will join officials from the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security to present the inaugural round of Medal of Valor award.  The following individuals will be presented with the Medal of Valor: Patrolman Cassie Johnson Corporal Marshall Bailey Trooper Eric Workman Deputy John Westfall Sergeant Thomas E. Baker III Firefighter John Dean Forbush Firefighter James W. Spencer The West Virginia First Responder Honor Board was created within the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security. The purpose of the Board is to recognize and honor first responders w...2023-05-0334 minOffice of Governor Jim JusticeOffice of Governor Jim JusticeGov. Justice Holds Administration Update BriefingGov. Justice and members of his administration will provide updates and take questions. Tomorrow, Gov. Justice will announce the recommendation of six AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program projects that will utilize nearly $26 million in federal grant funding for economic development at abandoned mine land sites across the state. Dr. Coben will provide a DHHR update and be available for questions.2023-05-0349 minOffice of Governor Jim JusticeOffice of Governor Jim JusticeGov. Justice to Announce Historic April Revenue CollectionsGov. Justice will join Secretary of Revenue Dave Hardy to announce record-breaking April revenue collections.2023-05-0123 minOffice of Governor Jim JusticeOffice of Governor Jim JusticeGov. Justice Launches Shape Your Future Initiative at Nicholas County Career and Technical CollegeGovernor Justice Launches Shape Your Future Initiative at Nicholas County Career and Technical College.2023-05-0117 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastEp. 90 - Wisdom Revisited with Jeff JarrellWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! This is a special episode. It’s the next in our mini-series “Wisdom Revisited,” where we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 & 2. As we revisit those guests and their ‘main thing’ wisdom, what will we find? Has it remained a primary driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind? Three years ago, Jeff Jarrell appeared as our wise guest on Episode 19. In this special 25-minute episode, we have the pleasure to revisit Jeff and his ma...2023-04-2625 minOffice of Governor Jim JusticeOffice of Governor Jim JusticeGov. Justice Holds Administration UpdateGov. Justice and members of his administration will provide updates and take questions.2023-04-2639 minOffice of Governor Jim JusticeOffice of Governor Jim JusticeFirst Lady Introduces Dog At Oakvale ElementaryFirst Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog at Oakvale Elementary School.2023-04-2119 minOffice of Governor Jim JusticeOffice of Governor Jim JusticeGov. Justice celebrates Hunger Free West Virginia CoolerGov. Justice celebrates Hunger Free West Virginia Cooler; officially commemorates initial funding for the Posey Perry Emergency Food Bank Bucket at Mountaineer Food Bank.2023-04-1217 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastMaureen Doyle Shares Inspiring WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast. Our special guest is a Chicago native who’s lived in Nashville for the past 30 years. Maureen Doyle’s path has offered her many twists and turns. As the daughter of an Irish immigrant, she has always felt free to follow her own curiosity and passion.   Maureen Doyle’s initial career in banking was followed by a call to adventure in the airline industry until she became enamored by education as a single mom, raising two daughters. The joy she witnessed in their learning led her to the inspiri...2023-04-1114 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursBuilding Bridges with Tara St. Clair and Amber RavenscroftIn this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we talk to Tara St. Clair and Amber Ravenscroft with Bridging Innovation week. This four-day event provides an array of opportunities for business owners at every level of their professional development. There are also financial incentives for those hoping to get their ideas off the ground! “There are so many good people in the state of West Virginia. Collaborate! We are not all subject matter experts in everything. The beautiful thing about West Virginia is we have a half-degree of separation, so if I can’t get you where you need to go...2023-04-0609 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursPlanting Seeds of Prosperity with Ryan ThornIn this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we talk to Ryan Thorn, the USDA’s state director for West Virginia. Thorn and his department are creating prosperity through rural development and providing critical leadership to develop and support a productive, diverse, and inclusive state workforce. “At Rural Development, I always say we are advocates for, investors in, and partners to rural communities in the people, businesses, and organizations within those communities. In the last fiscal year alone, rural development and our lending partners – we invested more than $390 million in West Virginia through grants, loans, and loan guarantees.” Thorn said. Innovato...2023-03-2308 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastEp. 88 - Tom Minturn Shares Practical WisdomWelcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest, Tom Minturn, is incredibly wise and one of the most generous people I’ve ever known. Tom Minturn grew up in the mountains of West Virginia, as the son of a pastor. An athlete, he played basketball in high school and college. He earned his master’s degree from Liberty University. Tom began his career with Chick-fil-A in 2000 in Lynchburg, VA.  He worked his way up in the corporation through experiences in CO and OH before taking ownership of his first restaurant in 2006 in Columbus. In 2011, Tom moved...2023-03-1214 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursGetting (BBQ) Sauced with Mary SmithIn this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we talk to Mary Smith, co-owner of Tipsy Roo’s. Her company is taking a “spirited” approach to making barbecue sauces. Contrary to the company’s name, this sauce will not get you intoxicated and is a welcome addition to your next family cookout. “I feel like West Virginians are family-oriented, and so are we. That’s really the backbone of our business – that’s our why. I want to get away from corporate America. My husband works full time, and I want him to be able to retire so we can be with our fami...2023-03-0907 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastKate Reed Shares Keen WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest, Kate Reed, is a wise and gifted teacher whose passion for discovery will inspire you. Kate Reed works with leaders across West Virginia in her role as Communications & Development Manager at Leadership West Virginia. Kate also works as Co-Founder & President of Wonder & Grow, a non-profit she co-created in 2018. Its mission is to ignite a sense of wonder and grow understanding and connection with the natural world through curiosity driven exploration and mindfulness practices.  Kate earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at West Virginia W...2023-02-2414 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursGetting Down to Business with Mark BurdetteIn this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we talk to Mark Burdette, the program coordinator for West Virginia BusinessLink. It’s a one-stop online platform that helps entrepreneurs and business owners at every stage of their development. “West Virginia BusinessLink is a website that entrepreneurs and small business owners can use to connect to the resources they need when they need them. The trend in West Virginia is this is a great place to start and grow your business.” Innovators and Entrepreneurs is a bi-weekly segment of the daily304 that features discussions and wisdom from West Virginians who have built...2023-02-2308 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastTom Peters Shares Excellent WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg, and I’m thrilled to bring you this very special episode.   Along with millions of business professionals around the world, I discovered Tom Peters in the early 1980s with his break-out, best-selling book In Search of Excellence. I was captivated by Tom’s fresh way of looking at companies, cultures and customers. Tom and his co-author Bob Waterman introduced a new lexicon of phrases that colored business thinking … and leadership. Tom’s book influenced my choice of college major and my career path.  2023-02-1217 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursProtecting Our Future with Maj. Gen. Bill CraneIn this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we talk to Major General Bill Crane, Adjutant General of the West Virginia Joint Forces Headquarters. He provides command guidance and vision to more than 6,500 citizen soldiers, airmen and civilians employed through the West Virginia Military Authority. “What is great about West Virginia in particular – the people of West Virginia – just like you saw during the pandemic response, we didn’t sit around and wait for the federal government to come in and say “here’s how to do this.” We looked at the problem, we determined who we had within the organization w...2023-02-0206 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastEp. 85 - Poet Connie Cruthirds Shares Soulful WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Our wise guest, Connie Cruthirds, is a storyteller, photo-journeyist, and weaver of words. She writes in the style of Mary Oliver and David Whyte, helping readers discover the intriguing life within us all. Her work has been featured in Beyond Knowing, Huffington Post, A Sacred Presence, and Lifeline. Her new book, “The Current” is a collection of soulful poetry and beautiful illustrations. When not writing prose poetry, Connie is a certified creative coach who’s mission is to help people find their way through life. Much like her supposed-cousin, Mark T...2023-01-2516 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursWitnessing an NFT World’s First in West Virginia with Rob RaffetyIn this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we talk to Rob Raffety, co-founder of 1863 NFT, the world’s first state-themed NFT project. He and his colleagues are celebrating the unique attributes of West Virginia by combining their passion for the state with their love of NFTs. “The primary goal of our project is to successfully mint and sell a collection of 304 tokens. Once we do that, the token holders will have a community to connect with, and the question becomes, what does it mean to hold a piece of art from the 1863 NFT collection…” Innovators and Entrepreneurs is a bi-weekl...2023-01-1908 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastEp. 84 - The Whole Thing with Steffanie PetersonWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is an author, manager and dear friend. Steffanie Peterson is also one of the most courageous people I know. On Episode 82, you heard 9 mins. of her wisdom. That was "The Main Thing." Today you get "The Whole Thing." In this 25-minute show, you’ll get more of my conversation with this bold dynamo, who’s also a gifted and hilarious storyteller. The Whole Thing is a less edited, more organic version of my inspiring and laughter-filled conversation with Steffanie Peterso...2023-01-0925 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursAscending in Almost Heaven with Brad SmithIn this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we talk to Brad Smith, the President of Marshall University and the mastermind behind several philanthropic endeavors. He and his wife, Alys, are on a mission to highlight the abundant opportunities found in West Virginia. “We came from the families that mined the coal, that forged the steel, that built the roads, that carried the trucks, that won the war. When our President asked us to help put a man on the moon, we produced the rocket boys. Then when we needed to get them safely back to earth, our mountains produced Ka...2023-01-0512 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastDavid Homan Shares Impactful WisdomWelcome to the Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host, Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is a powerhouse thinker and connector. He’s as gifted in  crafting harmonies and melodies as he is in composing high-impact connections between action-oriented, natural-givers. Tune in to discover the power and impact of David Homan’s unique approach to relationships, connections and composing.   David Homan is a classical composer and connector, who built Orchestrated Connecting, a community of impact focused super-connectors whose relationship value is beyond comparison. David focuses on the interaction of access and impact, with a particular focus on ar...2022-12-2315 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursTalking Tech Careers in Almost Heaven with Josh SpenceIn this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we talk to Josh Spence, Chief Information Officer, about the incredible opportunities that can be found in state government. He and his team are continuing innovative work to keep West Virginia competitive in the technology industry. “We’ve got a lot of exciting things happening here. There’s a big transformation we’re taking on here in West Virginia, and we’re looking for great people to help us along that path.” Innovators and Entrepreneurs is a bi-weekly segment of the daily304 that features discussions and wisdom from West Virginians who have built their...2022-12-2208 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursBuilding Up the Blockchain with Jacob LysickIn this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we talk to Jacob Lysick, co-founder and COO at Orion Block Systems. His company works to increase security in the blockchain by solving key security issues within the process. “We are providing the security of knowing that your biometrics, your residual self-image of your storage, is unhackable.” Innovators and Entrepreneurs is a bi-weekly segment of the daily304 that features discussions and wisdom from West Virginians who have built their companies and launched new ideas here in the Mountain State.2022-12-1508 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastSteffanie Peterson Shares Bold WisdomWelcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host, Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is a dear friend and a bold dream-chaser. Today, you will get a firsthand dose of courage, faith and humor from Steffanie Peterson.    A West Virginia native, Steffanie Peterson is a single mother, who took on the biggest challenge of her life, when she relocated her Broadway-dreaming daughter to the bright lights of New York City. By day, Steffanie manages a busy plastic surgery center in Manhattan on 5th Ave. By night, she manages the career of her daughter, the t...2022-12-1013 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursMaximizing Hospitality at the Schoolhouse Hotel with Charlie HammermanCharlie Hammerman, CEO of The Disability Opportunity Fund tells us how his organization transformed a more-than 100-year-old building into the first fully ADA accessible hotel in the world. Hammerman also talks about the importance of passion between his company and the community of White Sulpher Springs. “We were fortunate enough because we created our own passion for this work for the last 16 years. We brought that passion and combined it with the passion of the local community and White Sulphur Springs.” Innovators and Entrepreneurs is a bi-weekly segment of the daily304 that features discussions and wisdom from West Virginians who...2022-12-0107 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastAuthor & Musician Michael Card Shares Powerful WisdomWelcome to the Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest today is one of my favorite authors. For more than 30 years Michael Card has endeavored to engage with the text of Scripture, whether through the writing of music and books or in the context of the conference or the classroom. In the course of 30 albums, 22 books and numerous concerts, Michael has invited listeners and readers to honestly wrestle with the Bible, seeking to grasp the meaning of the text with all the heart and mind.  A graduate of Western Kentucky Univ., Michael received his bachelor’s and master’s deg...2022-11-2219 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursMaking Movie Magic with Jeff TinnellIn this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we talk to Jeff Tinnell, owner of Allegheny Image Factory. Tinnell runs his media company out of Morgantown, West Virginia, where he creates award-winning content for major studios and organizations. “We’re very excited about bringing this consistent work into West Virginia by showing off our production skills and what the state has to offer, both in front of and behind the camera.” - Jeff Tinnell Innovators and Entrepreneurs is a bi-weekly segment of the daily304 that features discussions and wisdom from West Virginians who have built their companies and launched new ideas...2022-11-1709 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastMax Knapp Shares Vital WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! A shout out of gratitude to my subscribers. And a sincere thank-you to our returning patron, Bill from Tennessee. Folks like Bill help to keep this pipeline of wisdom flowing.  Our special guest today is a wise, insightful and gifted person. Max Knapp is a born and raised West Virginian who prides himself on his curiosity, and attributes his open-mindedness to the perspective he gained from his time spent outside his home state. Upon receiving his graduate degree, Max spent the early years of his career working as an a...2022-11-1015 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursExploring Our Appalachian Heritage with Audy PerryOn this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we talk to Audy Perry, Executive Director of Heritage Farm Foundation. Perry oversees Heritage Farm Museum & Village in Huntington, West Virginia, and explains his family’s journey to creating a genuine experience rich with history and fun for the entire family. “Keep showing up, that’s the key. You’re not going to get a home run or a win every time out, so the key is not give up. That’s not always easy, but you just keep showing up. Good things will happen if you keep showing up.” Perry said. Innovators a...2022-11-0308 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastWisdom Revisited with Helena BrantleyWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! This special episode is part of  our mini-series “Wisdom Revisited,” where we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 & 2. We will revisit those guests and revisit their wisdom, their main thing. Has it remained the  driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind?   In this special 25-minute episode, we are joined by Helena Brantley, a public relations executive, who helps scholars and subject matter experts share their ideas widely, most often in book for...2022-10-2624 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursMarching to the Beat of the Mountain State with Randy SandersIn this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we welcome Randy Sanders, the president and host of the committee that’s bringing bands from all over the world to Buckhannon, West Virginia, for the 2023 World Association of Marching Show Bands. Sanders shares his experience coordinating the event, building relationship with alliances, and also gives his advice to anyone else hoping to bring a national audience to West Virginia. The event will take place July 17-24 in Buckhannon. Anyone interested in learning more can go to: WAMSB2023.com “We are West Virginians, and I have learned through my career… I have learne...2022-10-2009 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastDebbie Henne Shares Cogent WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host - Skip Lineberg.  My new friend, Debbie Henne, is a speech-language pathologist by day and an author by night. All day every day, she is a wife, mother and Jesus lover. Debbie can often be found typing away at her computer after tucking her kids in at night. She doesn't always write at a computer. Sometimes she can be found writing with an old-fashioned pen and paper - or creating musically on the piano keyboard. Debbie Henne believes life is not about being perf...2022-10-1215 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursThe Chemistry of Innovation with Kevin DiGregorioExecutive Director Kevin Degregorio discusses how his company, Chemical Alliance Zone, works to provide a solid base for entrepreneurs and offers great advice to those who are serious about starting their own businesses. Degregorio also takes a moment to share how he spends his time traveling and unwinding in the Mountain State. "ChemCeption is an incubator at the West Virginia Regional Tech Park and it's a place where startups and entrepreneurs can come, get lab space, even get pilot plant space," Digregorio said. "We actually do the scale-up at the park, as well." Innovators and Entrepreneurs is a bi-weekly...2022-10-0608 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursDoing Something Good with Cooper SimmermanWe learn how Mountaineer Media's founder and co-host Cooper Simmerman worked to create a digital media storytelling agency that's changing how people see West Virginia. "We kind of realized that now we have this attention on our platform. We wanted to convert this attention into real-life events that actually drive dollars and revenue into local communities and promote the state. So, we came up with something called the Almost Heaven Classic. Now, the Almost Heaven Classic is going to be a two-day event next year, 2023, June 9-10, at Canaan Valley Resort. The first day is going to be a...2022-09-2210 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastWisdom Revisited with Andy MalinoskiWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! In this special 18-minute episode, we are joined by Andy Malinoski. Three years ago, Andy appeared as our first wise guest on Episode 1, the debut of this show. Andy Malinoski is the director of the Office of Marketing and Communications for the West Virginia Department of Commerce, where he leads a talented team of creative professionals. He’s also a content creator who directs, hosts and produces podcasts and videos. Andy and his family reside in Charleston, West Virginia.  He is a frequent advisor to show host, Skip Lineb...2022-09-2117 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursThe Hive Mind of Better Business with Judy MooreIn this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we speak with Judy Moore. She's the Executive Director of the West Virginia Hive Network. WV Hive is the entrepreneurship program of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority and the administrator of the Country Roads Angel Network. Moore says the success of her organization comes from getting businesses in the Mountain State the resources they need to gain momentum and grow into something more. "Business advising is a premier service at West Virginia Hive, and we support businesses at any stage they might be in - ideation, incubation, or acceleration."...2022-09-0808 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastJill Scarbro Shares Visionary WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest today is an empathetic entrepreneur.    Jill Scarbro is the 2022 National Small Business Person of the Year, a prestigious honor bestowed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.   Having grown up in rural West Virginia with dyslexia, Jill’s need for specialized services to learn how to read shaped the trajectory of her life. This sparked her to start Bright Futures, a school for one child in her grandmother’s kitchen. She has grown that organization to become a nationally recognized therapy center for chi...2022-08-2713 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursFind your Muse with Justin WhitmanJustin Whitman is CEO of UMuseUs, a social networking platform for musicians, as well as, those who are just fans of music. In this episode of Innovators & Entrepreneurs, Whitman, a musician, discovered the need for access to resources and collaboration. Whitman explains the application he has created is the only one of its kind. He says this app is free to the user and is a space for interaction needed in the music industry and he’s excited to be in a state like West Virginia that’s driving innovation. Whitman also provides many tips for those who are inte...2022-08-2509 minCumberland RoadCumberland RoadTiffany Hall McClung - "Flying Up"Rev. Dr. Tiffany Hall McClung often says that she was conceived Cumberland Presbyterian. It is true. Being a part of this denomination does not feel like a choice. She is okay with that. She has served the Cumberland Presbyterian Church her whole life, officially since being ordained on February 5, 2000 - as close as she could get to the birthday of the church. In her 22nd year of ordained ministry, she is serving the Brunswick Cumberland Presbyterian Church as well as Peace Lutheran Church ELCA. She loves to laugh and make other people laugh. She is mom to two sons...2022-08-161h 29Innovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursDisrupting the Internet with Shawn HutchinsonShawn Hutchinson is CEO of LocalCart - using his eCommerce platform to bring local food and beverage producers together. In this episode of Innovators and Entrepreneurs, we talk to Hutchinson about why he chose to move back to West Virginia and the benefits he says comes along with it. His mission is to use the platform he developed to “disrupt the internet” to introduce the public to local food and agriculture services while also making it easier for businesses to market their products to the consumer. Hutchinson also discusses his immense love for the Mountain State and details why it i...2022-08-1107 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastEp. 75 - Lisa Lineberg Shares Wisdom for RelationshipsWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Today we are joined by a very special guest - my wise and beautiful wife, Lisa Lineberg. Lisa is a gifted communicator. An experienced entrepreneur. She’s a confidante to me and countless friends in our community. Lisa is a Jesus follower. She’s someone who is adventurous, perceptive and very genuine. A friend to many, Lisa is one of the most gifted, skillful listeners God put on this earth. Born in the southern West Virginia coalfields of Williamson in Mingo County, Lisa Lineberg earned her bachelor’s degree in exe...2022-08-1124 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastWisdom Revisited with Anna SaleWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! This is a special episode. It’s the next in our mini-series “Wisdom Revisited,” where we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 & 2. As we revisit those guests and their ‘main thing’ wisdom, what will we find? Has it remained the primary driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind?   In this special 20-minute episode, we are joined by Anna Sale, host and founder of the fabulous, award-winning podcast, “Death, Sex & Money.” She and her sho...2022-07-3129 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursBoosting Businesses and Breaking Down Barriers with Roya MaherBalancing family and a career, President and CEO of A3L Federal Works Roya Maher has made her mark in the Mountain State. Maher moved to West Virginia with her husband and not only raised her family here but also created a sustainable, profitable business in Fairmont. Maher’s background in engineering and her business savvy were the foundation for her creating meaningful employment for other West Virginians. Maher's dedication to being an innovator and entrepreneur comes with drive and heart. We believe people are better off not just working for her, but simply knowing her, too. “I started my c...2022-07-2808 minCumberland RoadCumberland RoadAndy Eppard - Surrendering, Seeking God, & Charles SpurgeonReverend Andy Eppard is the Pastor of Cedar Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Greeneville, Tennessee.  He has been in pastoral ministry since 1998 and has served churches is both Missouri Presbytery and the Presbytery of East Tennessee.  Born and raised in Indiana, Andy attended Indiana University where he earned a Bachelor in Arts in Psychology.  He went on to earn his Master in Arts in Theological Studies from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, in Springfield, Missouri, and then his Master of Divinity from Luther Rice College and Seminary, in Lithonia, Georgia.  His hobbies include old school fitness, reading, cooking, hiki...2022-07-1945 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursBrian Joseph “Fails Fast” into Bringing Business, Innovation to West VirginiaCreating real, innovative, and state-of-the-art materials while also taking advantage of West Virginia’s best and brightest is just one thing on Brian Joseph’s list of things to do. Joseph, President and CEO of Touchstone Research Laboratories, likes to “fail fast” as he invents new materials, then creates businesses to support those inventions. Joseph is an innovator and entrepreneur who maximizes efficiency in product and business by putting the right people in the right place at the right time. He even credits the way Thomas Edison handled his inventions and tries to follow a similar style. Joseph takes those wi...2022-06-3010 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastGaurav Arora Shares Sage WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest is a wise and gifted person. He’s one of those people with whom you always feel better, smarter and lighter, having spent time in their company. Gaurav Arora is a professional coach and guide who helps leaders move to the next level in their personal and professional lives. Through his work, Gaurav assists leaders to bring out the most in their leadership gifts, while gaining new skills and techniques. He believes that Coaching has arrived as an incredibly effective way to help people develop others — and themselves. 2022-06-2916 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursMaking Ideas Reality with Derek ScarbroWhat happens when you have a million-dollar idea but nothing to help make it happen? West Virginians can turn to The Robert C. Byrd Institute at Marshall University. Derek Scarbro, Business Development Lead and Deputy Director at RCBI, highlights how the Institute helps innovators transform their “back of a napkin” idea into fully functional prototypes. RCBI helps entrepreneurs and established companies move their innovative ideas from concept to market with their top-notch equipment and expertise. And once the idea is prototyped, innovators can work with RCBI to boost performance and profitability. “Innovators can interface with our design engineers and techni...2022-06-1608 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastWisdom Revisited with Jason GrayWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. This is a special episode. It’s the next in our mini-series “Wisdom Revisited,” where we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 and 2. We will revisit those guests and revisit their wisdom, their main thing. What will we find? Has it remained the primary driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind? Here in this special 20-minute episode, we are joined by Jason Gray, a singer, musician and songw...2022-06-1522 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursFeeding Community the Appalachian Way with Chef Paul SmithChef Paul Smith’s earliest memories are of standing on a milk crate to be tall enough to stir sauces for his grandfather at the Glen Ferris Inn. Now, the Kanawha County restaurateur brings a long history of passion and innovation to the state’s culinary scene. From the Pitch Sports Bar and Grill, to Barkadas, to 1010 Bridge, and even the new acquisition of Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream, Chef Paul approaches each new venture with an Appalachian twist. “The diversity of Appalachia is what makes it great. From the ingredients to the people, to the heritage - everyone that cam...2022-06-0109 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastMountain Climber Lei Wang Shares Peak WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! If you enjoy climbing mountains, whether literally or figuratively, you are going to love today’s show. And you will be enthralled by the stories of our wise guest Lei Wang. In 2004, Lei, who grew up as a Beijing city girl who had no athletic training, set out to climb Mount Everest. She was on a promising career track in finance with an MBA from Wharton. But she was excited about proving that an ordinary person could climb Everest. That excitement empowered Lei, not only to climb Everest, but to become th...2022-05-2715 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursStrong as Steel: Manufacturing Lumber in the Mountain State with Joe McNeelFor approximately four decades, the West Virginia Hardwoods Center at West Virginia University (WVU) has focused on one of the state's abundant natural resources. Dr. Joe McNeel, director of the Appalachian Hardwood Center and professor of Wood Science and Technology, leverages his experience and dedication to the state's hardwoods to help create and promote new products. Out of these efforts has grown a sustainable, innovative wood product as strong as steel and concrete and uses technology to advance this growing industry. "We have about 80 percent of the state that is forest, so we have a tremendous resource here. A...2022-05-1909 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastWisdom Revisited with Bobby HerreraWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. This is a special episode. It’s the next episode in our mini-series “Wisdom Revisited.” In response to your feedback, we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 & 2. We will find out if their main thing has remained the driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind? We are reconnecting with Bobby Herrera who first appeared on this podcast in August 2020 on Episode 27. Bobby is president of The Populus Group. He...2022-05-1825 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursToo Valuable to Burn: Opportunities for Carbon in West Virginia with Sean FrisbeeAs he watched supply chain issues mount in West Virginia and across the nation, Sean Frisbee used his experience in the workforce to launch his first entrepreneurial venture. As a retired Air Force Colonel, he served as a former President and CEO of the WVU Alumni Association and as the Systems Program Director for the Pentagon’s F-22 Raptor program. In 2021, Frisbee set out to solve a different type of problem. He founded Vertx Partners to help resolve supply chain issues for the U.S. Air Force while bettering the economy of West Virginia. “We can look to some of t...2022-05-0509 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastBen Albert Shares Timeless WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg.  Our special guest brings another inspiring turnaround story and a passion for professional networking. When Covid hit, Ben Albert was furloughed from work. He found himself down and out, staring at an empty handle of Jim Bean Whiskey. Ben was unemployed, depressed, and feeling unworthy.  Hesitantly, he opened his laptop and started reaching out to strangers on LinkedIn. This spearheaded his entrepreneurial journey. Ben Albert is the owner of Balbert Marketing. He is also the curator of the “Real Business Connections Networ...2022-05-0312 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursUntapping Tech Talent and the Competitive Advantage of Appalachia with Sarah BillerSarah Biller is a key player in FinTech in West Virginia and Executive Director of Vantage Ventures, an organization that’s committed to finding and cultivating the untapped tech talent in West Virginia to foster innovation and grow small businesses. Biller, an entrepreneur herself, co-founded the FinTech Sandbox, a Boston-based nonprofit providing entrepreneurs with access to high quality data sets. She also founded Capital Market Exchange, a venture capital-backed predictive analytics platform for institutional bond investors. “We’re unexpectedly cool in West Virginia. You don’t oftentimes think of coming to West Virginia to build a technology company and I will t...2022-04-2109 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastTerrance Pope Shares Transformative WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg.  Our guest today brings an amazing and inspirational life story to our wisdom journey. Terrance Pope was born and raised in the city of Detroit. After the incarceration of his father and the sudden death of his mother, a life-altering exchange in 2011 would land Terrance in the hospital. This  incident led to Terrance being shot seven times, as a result of gang affiliation and the influence of drugs. Terrance, now a paraplegic incomplete, is a believer in Christ, a husband and father. His miss...2022-04-1526 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastThe Whole Thing with Trish RingWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is an entrepreneur, psychologist and story-teller. On Episode 65 you heard 9 mins. of her wisdom. That was "The Main Thing." Today you get "The Whole Thing." In this 20-minute show, you’ll get more of my conversation with this soulful dynamo, who’s known as The Horse Whisperer. It’s a less edited, more organic version of my liberating and laughter-filled conversation with Trish Ring. You’ll learn about a life-changing trip to Africa. And you’ll discover how and why Trish became a horse whisperer...2022-04-0821 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursServing Somalia and Biometric Security with Phillip MerrittPhillip Merritt, Vice President and COO of Lakota Software Solutions, and co-founder Aaron Wilson left their jobs at NASA and took a chance on themselves to pursue careers in the growing field of biometric identification in their home state of West Virginia. They founded Lakota to create state-of-the-art technical solutions in the expanding biometrics industry right here in the Mountain State. Last year, Lakota partnered with TMC Technologies, another West Virginia-based company, to win a large contract to build a biometric system for the Somalia government. “My recommendation to people is that you have to enjoy learning and constantly se...2022-04-0708 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursAncient Oceans and Appalachian Salt with Nancy BrunsNearly a decade ago, Nancy Bruns, CEO and Co-Founder of J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works and J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile tapped into a unique resource, a 400 million-year-old ocean, as she revived her family’s business producing salt in Malden, WV. With two decades of experience in the food industry, Bruns, a seventh-generation salt maker, added a booming event venue and subscription box business to J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works. “I think our innovation lies with community partnerships and what that can bring to a company, and that’s why we started the Appalachian Mercantile. This is a shop and subscription box bu...2022-03-2409 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastJim Strawn Shares Upbeat WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg.   Our special guest is so dynamic. When I think of this person, I can’t help but think of The Energizer Bunny. He just keeps going … and going … and going. Jim Strawn is a charismatic leader, doing his part to make America and his home state of West Virginia a better place … to live, work, learn and play. In pursuit of this, Jim wears many hats:  author, TV show host, emcee, marketing & PR strategist, fundraiser, radio personality, basketball public address announcer, track athlete and...2022-03-2414 minInnovators and EntrepreneursInnovators and EntrepreneursAppalachian Opportunities and Talking Tech with Todd CopeTodd Cope, CEO of CentralAPP, is a West Virginian on the go. Last year, he and his Tesla made a cross-country trek from West Virginia to Silicon Valley to highlight tech jobs in places you might not expect them. He also took the opportunity to connect with industry leaders to learn more about strengthening the tech economy in Appalachia. This year, he’s joining the West Virginia Department of Economic Development and other West Virginia tech-centered companies at South By Southwest 2022. Cope, a native West Virginian and former Silicon Valley exec, is deeply committed to promoting equal economic opportunity by...2022-03-2208 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastHorse Whisperer Trish Ring Shares Liberating WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Dr. Trish Ring is a psychologist who has re-invented her career many times, as a therapist, a speaker, a radio-show host, a personal coach, a lifestyle guru and a horse whisperer. She is now turning her attention to writing a memoir, “By the Book: A Bible Belt Memoir of Growing Up Good and Southern.” In it, she weaves together tales of a childhood in the American South, as well as good southern yarns about family skeletons, how to believe in yourself no matter...2022-03-0813 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastThe Whole Thing with Rajesh SettyWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is an author, serial entrepreneur and creator. On Episode 63 you heard nine minutes of his wisdom. That was The Main Thing. Today you get The Whole Thing.  In this 30-minute show, you’ll get more of my conversation with this polymath, who’s known as Silicon Valley’s “secret spark plug.” It’s a less edited, more organic version of my intriguing and wisdom-laden conversation with Rajesh Setty. Get ready for more in-depth discussion of radical giving. Plus, you’ll learn the meani...2022-02-2433 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastWisdom Revisited with Dr. David ClaymanWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg.   This is a special episode. It’s the first episode in our mini-series “Wisdom Revisited.” In response to your feedback, we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 and 2. We will revisit those guests and revisit their wisdom, their main thing.   What will we find? Has it remained the primary driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind?   Today, we are joine...2022-02-0519 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastRyan Frederick Shares Wisdom for LongevityWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest brings an intriguing topic to our wisdom journey. Ryan Frederick is an international expert on the role of place to live a long, healthy and financially secure life.  As Founder & CEO of SmartLiving 360, Ryan advises national real estate developers, institutional investment firms, leading health systems, among others.  His first book, Right Place, Right Time: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Home for the Second Half of Life (Johns Hopkins University Press), was released in October 2021. It has been...2022-01-1113 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastSeason Three Recap Feat. Rachel BellWelcome to our celebration. It’s a recap of Season Three. Sixty episodes into this wisdom journey. Thank you for tuning in. I’m Skip Lineberg, host of The Main Thing Podcast. Coming to you today from Parkwood Studios.  Special guest Rachel Bell will help us look back over the past season and 24 gems of wisdom. Rachel is a book publishing professional and startup founder who is on a mission to propel the book industry forward. She works with authors, distributors, printers and brands to elevate and amplify their stories. Rachel Bell is the cofounder of Ove...2021-12-2323 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastBill Spitz Shares Transformative WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest, Bill Spitz, is a Founder and Principal of Diversified Trust Company, a privately owned trust company. Diversified Trust provides investment management, advisory and family office services, trust & estate management and institutional services.  Previously, Bill held the position of Vice Chancellor for Investments at Vanderbilt Univ. for 22 years. During his tenure, the Vanderbilt Endowment grew from $300 million to $3.5 billion. Bill was also a Clinical Professor of Finance in Vanderbilt’s Owen School of Management. He currently serves as a Director of the MassMutual Financial Group and Acad...2021-11-2414 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastAuthor R.L. Shawver Shares Powerful WisdomWelcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host, Skip Lineberg. Anyone who’s had to persevere through an extended struggle will really want to lean into today’s show. If you’re in the midst of a struggle, you will come away inspired and equipped with valuable lessons. Our guest today is an author and a gifted communicator. R.L. Shawver grew up in a small town in West Virginia. Working in the IT / data profession, he claims to have made a career over-analyzing everything. R.L. has redirected those analytical and communica...2021-11-1613 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastMayor Amy Shuler Goodwin Shares Vital WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is a trail-blazer. Amy Shuler Goodwin is the first female mayor of Charleston, West Virginia. Amy was the first female to play on the men’s golf team at Wheeling Park High School.  When she was 11, Amy worked at the “Hole ‘n Run,” re-gripping golf clubs and stocking running shoes. After graduating college Goodwin lived in London, England. Her obsessions include power washing, good food, and “Ted Lasso.” Mayor Goodwin and husband Booth have two boys – Joe and Sam. Their dog...2021-10-2713 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastJay Williams Shares Foundational WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest today has the demeanor of a Clark Kent. But I suspect he will drop Superman-like wisdom on us. Jay Williams is a financial strategist and Advisor with McKinley Carter Wealth Services. He is a Certified Financial Planner, a Certified Investment Analyst and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary. Jay Works with clients across the U.S. to help them take next steps in understanding their money and achieving their financial goals. He comes to us from Charleston, West Virginia where he resides wi...2021-10-1413 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastThe Whole Thing with Betsy WillsWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest is a marketing maven, entrepreneur and TEDx speaker. On Episode 54 you heard nine minutes of her wisdom. That was The Main Thing. Today you will get The Whole Thing. In this 20-min. show, you’ll get more of my conversation with this expert on aptitudes and mentor to many, Betsy Wills. It’s a less edited, more organic version of my intriguing and wisdom-packed conversation with Betsy. Get ready for more in-depth discussion of aptitudes, more laughter and more riffs on why building is way...2021-10-0122 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastBetsy Wills Shares Wisdom for GrowthWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! Special guest, Betsy Wills, is the co-founder of YouScience, a national online psychometric assessment service. It is used by 25% of high schools in the U.S. Additionally, tens of thousands of adults in over 20 countries utilize the online program to shape and manage their ongoing careers. Since 2002, Betsy has consulted with individuals, corporations and groups on personal & professional development. She is a regular guest lecturer at Vanderbilt University and Tennessee State University. Betsy has been a featured speaker for TEDx Women.   Betsy is a graduate of Vanderbilt Univ. and...2021-09-1413 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastCEO Steve Denton Shares Pivotal WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest today is a long-time, personal friend. He’s someone whom I’ve known since high school, who has achieved tremendous success. Steve Denton is the CEO of Ware2Go, a UPS company. A serial entrepreneur with deep expertise in digital technology, e-commerce and AI, Steve is now squarely focused on creating smarter fulfillment networks and democratizing delivery. Prior to joining Ware2Go, Denton was President and Chief Revenue Officer of Collective[I]. He’s also served as GM and V...2021-08-2413 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastChloe Lineberg Shares Insightful WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Today’s special guest is the youngest ever to appear on our show. At age 19, she brings a unique perspective and some terrific wisdom. My guest today is an artist. She loves to travel and has been to Italy and Haiti, as well as many cities across the U.S. Her hobbies include cycling, painting and photography. Presently, she is studying Interior Architecture at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She is my daughter. Chloe Lineberg joins us today from Charleston, West Virginia. Ge...2021-08-0513 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastThe Whole Thing with Scott RiderWelcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest today is an athlete, a financial expert and a man on a mission.  Scott Rider is a graduate of The Ohio State University where he was twice the Captain of the Men's Track & Field team, 3 time Big Ten Champion and a 2 time All America. In fact, Scott still holds the men's outdoor record at Ohio State in the 800 Meter Run to this day.  Professionally Scott founded the Rider+Reinke Financial Group in 1988, where he served as managing partner until Janu...2021-07-2221 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastThe Whole Thing with Lauren DixonWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is someone I greatly admire. She's someone with whom I’ve done business for several years. You heard her essential wisdom in Ep. 49, our standard nine-minute show. Today you will get The Whole Thing. This is a less edited, more organic version of my intriguing and wisdom-packed conversation with Lauren. Get ready for more stories, more laughs and more riffs on building a great company culture. Bio (in case you missed Ep. 49) Lauren Dixon began her career as a news br...2021-07-1019 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastLauren Dixon Shares Essential WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest today is someone I greatly admire. And someone with whom I’ve done business for several years. Lauren Dixon began her career as a news broadcaster and still considers herself a storyteller.  Since founding Dixon Schwabl Advertising 30+ years ago, she has led by inspiration and example. Always accessible to clients, Lauren is a hands-on executive dedicated to fostering a great workplace culture that enables people to do their best. Under her leadership, DSA has grown into one of Upstate New York's largest...2021-06-2413 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastDr. Jacquelyn Kung Shares Vital WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest today, Dr. Jacquelyn Kung, is someone who’s passionate about improving aging services in the U.S. Jacquelyn is CEO of Activated Insights, a software company that improves employee and customer experiences in eldercare. Previously, she managed one of the largest retirement communities in the U.S. and worked in McKinsey's healthcare practice. Jacquelyn’s book “Old is the New Young” was featured on The Today Show. Her BA and MBA are from Harvard, and h...2021-06-0611 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastJeremy Mullins Shares Inspiring WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest today is someone who changed the trajectory of my life. Jeremy Mullins is a fitness and nutrition specialist. And an innovator. At his core, Jeremy’s superpower is motivating others through education and encouragement. Jeremy Mullins is Director of the “MyTransPHORMation” challenge at 1st Phorm. He has more than two decades of experience in the fitness & strength-conditioning space. He is a Registered Dietitian, an Officer in the Army National Guard, father and husband, who has helped thousands of people regain the...2021-05-2113 minThe Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing PodcastJeffrey Seglin of Harvard Univ. Shares Ethical WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! This is your nine minute jolt of wisdom. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest is the most “human” human I’ve ever met.  Jeffrey Seglin is a senior lecturer and director of the Communications Program at The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.  Jeffrey is the author of several books on writing, ethics, and business. He is the former executive editor of Inc. Magazine and has written the syndicated ethics column “The Right Thing” since 1998. He is a graduate of Be...2021-05-1313 min