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Nuts and Bolts of LeadershipNuggets of Wisdom: Hali Gibson's Journey In this special milestone episode of Nuts & Bolts of Leadership, host Billy Duren turns the spotlight on longtime co-host and producer Hali Gibson as she steps into a new leadership role beyond Threaded Fasteners. Hali reflects on her journey from intern to marketing leader, sharing the key lessons and "nuggets" she's gathered from nearly 50 episodes - like the importance of curiosity, embracing imperfection, and the value in surrounding yourself with subject matter experts. Hali opens up about her move to Milwaukee and her excitement (and nerves) about leading a new marketing team at RF Technologies. The conversation...
2025-06-1129 min
Nuts and Bolts of LeadershipBootstrapping with Mike Mortensen Tighten up those laces and get ready for a powerful episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast, hosted by Billy Duren and Hali Gibson, as they are joined by Mike Mortensen, President and CEO of ARG Industrial. Mike shares his story of growing within the ARG Industrial team, learning from the ground up, and developing into the leader he is today. The bootstrapping culture at ARG Industrial fosters a fast-paced, growth-oriented mindset that utilizes internal and industry resources effectively. Mike discusses how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) has helped him, as the visionary...
2024-08-0749 min
Nuts and Bolts of LeadershipHumble, Hungry and Aware (Rebroadcast) In this fan-favorite rebroadcast of Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, Billy Duren and Hali Gibson are joined by Jerrad Douberly, COO; David Spurlock, EVP; and Ashley Bryan, CFO of Threaded Fasteners, Inc. The episode dives deep into the importance of balancing passion with discipline within leadership, and what it means to be humble, hungry, and aware. Ashley Bryan shares her journey through TFI’s growth and the importance of teaching awareness. David Spurlock discusses the value of being "hungry" and how it drives organizational mission. Jerrad Douberly highlights the importance of embedding core values into company culture. Tu...
2024-07-3143 min
Nuts and Bolts of LeadershipFailing Fast & Sustainable Growth with Rebecca Gray Get ready to lead with another episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast with your hosts Billy Duren and Hali Gibson as they are joined by Rebecca Gray, CEO of Gardner Supply Company to discuss the essentials of supportive and aware leadership. Rebecca stresses the importance of nurturing an open environment where successes are celebrated, and failure is embraced as a team. She and Billy discuss "failing fast and cheap" as a driving force for improvement and acknowledging failure as a process for success. She emphasizes that by promoting open conversations, encouraging new i...
2024-06-1946 min
Nuts and Bolts of LeadershipEarned Ownership with Daniel Goldstein Welcome to another nugget-packed episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast with our hosts, Billy Duren and Hali Gibson. Today, Daniel Goldstein, retired CEO and President of Folience, and an executive leader and experienced board member, joins us on the show. As an established leader in the ESOP community, Daniel shares his story of overseeing the transition from a media company to a holding company and acquiring an emergency vehicle manufacturer as part of building the Folience portfolio. He delves into the realities of employee ownership and the idea that shares are not f...
2024-06-0547 min
Nuts and Bolts of Leadership45 Years of Impact with Debbie Rogers On this special episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast, we are celebrating the 45th Anniversary of Threaded Fasteners and what it means to make an impact. Join Billy Duren and Hali Gibson as they welcome Debbie Rogers, Compliance & Special Projects Manager at Threaded Fasteners, into the meeting room. Debbie takes us on a journey of what 34 years as a member of the Threaded Fasteners Family is like and what it truly means to be an owner, a mentor, and to create a lasting legacy. She speaks about what it means to lead the way and how...
2024-05-1530 min
Nuts and Bolts of LeadershipLeadership Puzzle with Rachel Hockenberger Join Billy Duren and Hali Gibson as they are joined by Rachel Hockenberger, Chief Executive Officer of Parman Holdings Corporation to discuss what it means to have a spirit of excellence when looking at all of the pieces of a leadership puzzle. In this episode, we explore the essence of leadership excellence and the importance of cultivating a coaching culture within your organization. From constant coaching to continuous cultivation, we discuss the key strategies for fostering a culture of continuous development. Together we discuss how each team member has a unique piece to the leadership...
2024-04-1744 min
Nuts and Bolts of Leadership50,000 Foot Views with Lisa Tilley Welcome to another episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership with Billy Duren and Hali Gibson! In each episode, we uncover valuable nuggets of wisdom to help you navigate the dynamic landscape of leadership. In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Tilley, Founder and President of Lisa Tilley Consulting, and a dynamic leader of leaders. Lisa champions the importance of looking at things from a big-picture perspective, encouraging leaders to take a 50,000-foot view of leadership and business. We delve into the ever-changing world of organizational needs, with leadership succession being a key...
2024-04-0343 min
Nuts and Bolts of LeadershipThe Ultimate Challenge with Brian Hart Welcome to another episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership; join Billy Duren and Hali Gibson as they sit down with Brian Hart, Executive Vice President of Chemcote. They dive into Brian’s 70% rule of leadership, building a strong company culture, and how to move onward from the day-to-day tasks to focus on the bigger picture. Brian discusses how being available to people is his number one priority and discusses how regardless of industry, people can be the greatest challenge, enjoyment, and asset for any leader. Hear how Brian tackles challenging himself and his te...
2023-09-1331 min
Nuts and Bolts of LeadershipUnlocking Leadership Potential and Team Focus with Coach Mike Gottfried In this episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast, Billy Duren, Hali Gibson, and Coach Mike Gottfried discuss Mike's experience as an NCAA player, Head Football Coach, and founder of Team Focus, an organization created to walk with and lead young men without fathers. Coach Mike explains his mentoring process and how he uses the same approach to teaching and coaching in teaching life and leadership skills. He also shares how he found father figures to help guide him when his own father passed away at a young age. Lastly, they talk about the traps...
2023-05-2441 min