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Purpose Under PressureIzka Gonzalez: Leading a Hiring Revolution…Under PressureIt happens to many of us. Especially if we are high performers. The job is going well. Promotions have come quickly. Responsibility keeps stacking up. And yet something feels off. Energy fades. Health starts sending signals. The work that once felt meaningful begins to feel heavy. That’s where you need to make decisions, and that’s where purpose and pressure collide.We’re talking about careers, recruiting, and the business of both in this episode of Purpose Under Pressure. Host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, welcomes Izka González, founder of The Hiring Revolution and an...
2025-12-2332 min
Purpose Under PressureJanice Jokkel: The Drive to Thrive…Under PressureMost people carry ideas they never act on. They picture different futures, better careers, bigger impact. But fear, comfort, and uncertainty quietly keep them stuck. Then every so often, someone decides to move anyway. No guarantees. No safety net. Just purpose. They are no different than others. They just weren’t afraid to try. And the won't give up.Janice Jokkel, business owner, coach, keynote speaker, and founder of The Biz Hive joins host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, in this episode of the Purpose Under Pressure Podcast. Janice talks about early sales leadership at a...
2025-12-1633 min
Purpose Under PressureSteve Walbolt: Building a Future for Others…On PurposeMany people carry ideas they never act on. They picture different futures, better careers, bigger impact. But fear, comfort, and uncertainty quietly keep them stuck. Then every so often, someone decides to move anyway. No guarantees. No safety net. Just purpose. They are no different than others. They just weren’t afraid to try.In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, has a conversation with Steven Walbolt, President of MDG Flooring America and Kiba Studios.Steve shares how he left corporate America to bet on himself, his fa...
2025-12-0934 min
Purpose Under PressureRod Neuenschwander: Turning Crisis into Clarity…On PurposeWhen pressure hits, it rarely announces itself. Most leaders don’t realize how close they are to crisis until something forces them to face it head-on. There’s a moment when everything feels like it could all fall apart. That moment, when approached on purpose, can be the turning point that keeps everything together and forges a new path forward.In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, welcomes Rod Neuenschwander, co-founder and president of Gift Ology and the Ruhlin Group, and author of From Crisis to Clarity. Rod opens up a...
2025-12-0236 min
Purpose Under PressureLee Owens: Winning With Integrity...Under PressurePressure is a constant companion for anyone chasing excellence on the field, in the office, or anywhere expectations run high. Whether it’s a scoreboard or a bottom line, performance is measured, critics weigh in, and the stakes can be brutally public.In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, sits down with Coach Lee Owens, a sixteen time champion football coach at Ashland University, the University of Akron, The Ohio State Univeristy, Galion High School, Massilon and others along the way. They got together to talk about his new book...
2025-10-1443 min
Purpose Under PressureBecky Cross: Harnessing the Power of IT…On PurposeTechnology can either fuel your business or drain it. For many leaders, IT once meant keeping the lights on. Today it defines whether a company can compete at all. The difference comes down to clarity, culture, and a willingness to grow without losing who you areIn this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, welcomes Becky Cross, Vice President of Client Partnerships at FIT Technologies, a Cleveland-based managed IT services firm that supports clients nationwide. FIT has become known for its people-first culture, earning 11 consecutive NorthCoast 99 awards and maintaining steady...
2025-10-0735 min
Purpose Under PressureChristian Ponce: Fighting for Inclusion and Diversity…Under PressurePressures don’t wait for a convenient moment. Talking about immigration and diversity is perhaps easier to put off than tackle. But, perhaps, it's the things that make us most uncomfortable that are the most important to talk about. In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, is joined by Christian Ponce, Executive Director for University Marketing at Indiana State University. Chris is a higher education marketing executive, an immigrant, a first-generation college graduate, and now a passionate advocate for multicultural marketing and inclusion in higher education.Together, they...
2025-09-3037 min
Purpose Under PressureGail Laux: Leading by Example…Under PressurePressure has a way of testing us. Whether it comes through work, family, or unexpected challenges, it forces us to decide who we are and what matters most. In those moments, resilience and purpose often rise to the surface.In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, is joined by Gail Laux, founder of the Ohio Bird Sanctuary. She shares how a small project grew into one of Ohio’s leading nature and education centers, and how she navigated the difficult balance of family, leadership, and community expectations along the wa...
2025-09-2338 min
Purpose Under PressureSruti Baz: Side Hustling a Dream Come True….On PurposeBalancing a demanding career, raising children, and building a new business all at once takes resilience, creativity, and a clear sense of purpose. It’s the kind of challenge that forces you to slow down in some areas, speed up in others, and constantly adapt while staying true to what matters most.In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, sits down with Sruti Baz, co-founder of Moumas, a company making authentic Indian lentil kits accessible to families across the U.S. Sruti shares how food became her bridge for pa...
2025-09-1628 min
Purpose Under PressureAshley Krause: Putting Kids First…Under PressureSome conversations force us to face realities we’d rather not think about. Behind closed doors and in neighborhoods that look picture-perfect, children are struggling. Abuse, neglect, and trauma don’t discriminate—they show up everywhere. When we pause long enough to recognize that, it changes the way we see our role as neighbors, friends, and community members.In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, welcomes Ashley Krause, Executive Director of the Children’s Center of Medina County. Ashley shares her journey into child advocacy, beginning with years of front-lin...
2025-09-0936 min
Purpose Under PressureEquipping Leaders to Succeed…On PurposeWhen the pressure mounts in leadership, especially in education, how do you keep moving forward with clarity and conviction? Today’s conversation explores how purpose and discipline sustain leaders in both education and. business when challenges threaten to derail progress. From educators to entrepreneurs, the same truths apply: it isn’t just about managing the present but about creating a culture that thrives in the midst of change.In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, is joined by Scott Barron, Founder and Chief Reinvention Officer of School Growth and Educ...
2025-09-0245 min
Purpose Under PressureBill Ludwig: Multi-Vocational Hope…On PurposeLife has a way of testing us with pressures we never anticipated. Sometimes those pressures come in the form of obstacles at work, struggles in leadership, or moments of personal hardship that seem impossible to overcome. The question isn’t whether those pressures will come—it’s how we respond when they do. What does it look like to hold on to purpose when life knocks us down, and how do we rebuild when everything changes?In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, sits down with his close friend and pa...
2025-08-2642 min
Purpose Under PressureKhash Saghafi: Life After Death…Under PressureWhen life throws its hardest punches, some people fold—but others rise with a drive that can’t be broken. Grit shows up in near-death moments, in the fight to recover from devastating setbacks, and in the relentless push to keep going when the odds are stacked high. It’s about refusing to quit when quitting would have been easier, and finding strength in places most people never even tap into.In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, welcomes back Khash Saghafi, owner of Liberty Home Mortgage. Khash f...
2025-08-1941 min
Purpose Under PressureEli Yoder: The Preaching Truck Driver…On PurposeSome storms come from within. Others come from a past you thought you left behind. But what if everything you were taught to believe—about God, salvation, and what it means to be "good enough"—wasn't the truth after all? What if discovering the truth cost you everything you ever knew? That’s the kind of pressure that reshapes a life, and for one man, it became the start of something greater.In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, welcomes Eli Yoder, known by millions as the “Preaching Truck Driver.”...
2025-08-1237 min
Purpose Under PressureGreg Gorrell: Vietnam Survival…Under PressureSome stories don’t come easy. Especially those learned from days of war. They’re buried beneath years of silence, painful memories, and misunderstood history. But when someone has the courage to tell theirs, we would do well to listen. If we don’t, we risk forgetting what matters most and repeating the mistakes we swore we’d never make again.In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, sits down with Greg Gorrell—Vietnam War combat veteran, author, and Ashland, Ohio native—to share the story behind his book Vietnam Surv...
2025-08-0550 min
Purpose Under PressureFred Hunt: Leading With the Calm of a Pilot…On PurposeSome people thrive in pressure-packed environments, not by pushing harder, but by stepping back, staying calm, and leading with intention. In a noisy world full of shifting expectations, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters. But what if the key to consistent success is the clarity to slow things down, see around the corner, and invest deeply in the people around you?In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, welcomes Fred Hunt, Director of Sales and Marketing at RW Beckett Corporation. With a background as an Ai...
2025-07-2929 min
Purpose Under PressureT. Shane Johnson: Leading By Example…On PurposeWhen most kids dream big, they think about dance recitals or football games. But when Charlie Johnson was six years old, she wanted to start a business. Now at just ten, she’s the CEO of Big Guns Coffee, pitching national retailers, closing major deals, and inspiring everyone who meets her.In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies talks with Marine veteran, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur T. Shane Johnson, who shares the incredible journey he and Charlie have been on, from a small-town café to building America’s first indoo...
2025-07-2231 min
Purpose Under PressureGray Silva: Driving and Delivering Excellence…On PurposeLogistics in the food, beverage, and gasoline industry is what drives this country. And what drives these logistics is truck drivers. Their job is not an easy one, filled with long hours, pressure-packed road conditions, and expectations that allow near-zero room for error. We owe much to them, yet we rarely give it a thought. In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, speaks with Gray Silva, the Executive Vice President of Sales at KAG North America, about the logistics industry and the pressures faced by truck drivers. ...
2025-05-2029 min
Purpose Under PressureMatt Rocco: Training the Next Generation of Sales Professionals…On PurposeWho is responsible for sales success? Is it the sales person? Is it the Sales Director? Is it the marketing department? (Some salespeople will point to them!). For our purposes, let’s take marketing out of the mix, ok? Leadership matters. But at the end of the day, it’s the sales person that brings in the bacon. Sales training can add heat to the frying pan. In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies discusses the challenges and strategies of sales with Matt Rocco, a sales trainer and coach from Sandler...
2025-05-1338 min
Purpose Under PressureKatie Navarra-Bradley: Trusting Gut Instinct…Under PressureThere’s no shortage of opinions when it comes to what others think you should do with your life. And for a while, we all try to do as we’re told. But, sooner or later, that “Purpose” starts to kick in and push back. When do you push back from your purpose because of what they say, and when do you go all in, no matter what they say. In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies talks with Katie Navarra-Bradley, a content development specialist and leadership coach with KatieTheCoac...
2025-05-0641 min
Purpose Under PressureDarlene and Samir Rashed: Choosing Commitment Over Emotion…On PurposePurpose under pressure means having the guts to stick to what you’re made for, instead of giving in to the easy path or the short road. When things get dicey, do you stand strong? It matters in business, and it matters at least as much in marriage. What choice will you make when the going get’s tough? In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies talks with Darlene and Samir Rashed, co-owners of Crefco Financial Group. They discuss the challenges of balancing marriage and business, the importance of resi...
2025-04-2942 min
Purpose Under PressureMike Parry: All In on Career Education…Under PressureCareer Education is interesting because it seems so pigeonholed. Isn’t career education what school in general is all about? Yet, career education is funded differently, received and perceived differently by parents and students, and separated from public and private schools in general. Still, despite the stigma and the odds, career education is booming, and it’s helping to rebuild local businesses and economies that need a stronger workforce to survive. In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies talks with Mike Parry, the superintendent of Grant Career Center, a...
2025-04-2234 min
Purpose Under PressureJon Parrish Peede: Answering the Call…On PurposeWhen we’ve reached the pinnacle, are we necessarily done? Or is it ok to take another leap, take on another challenge, and work to deliver excellence again? Is it ok? I think for life’s successful individuals, it’s not just OK. It’s a way of life. When life calls, we need to be prepared to answer the call. There is a reason, and that may just be your purpose. In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies talks with Dr. Jon Parrish Peede, the president of Ashland Uni...
2025-04-1545 min
Purpose Under PressureNick Kyriazis: Something From Nothing: The Market 42 Story…On PurposeWe see the empty field, or the abandoned storefront, and perhaps we wonder…”What if?” Then, maybe we see a realtor’s sign in front of that same space, and perhaps we wonder…”Could I?” You see, every one of us dreams. Some of us make dreams come true.In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies welcomes Nick Kyriazis, the developer of Market 42 in Brunswick, Ohio. They discuss the vision behind Market 42, a unique dining destination featuring a variety of restaurants and vendors. Nick shares the challenges he faced in build...
2025-04-0820 min
Purpose Under PressureLena Wilson: Hard Work and Fast Success…on PurposeWhen you see a product on the store shelves, do you ever think about what it took to make that happen? Do you think about the family behind the business and the challenges they’ve overcome together. Do you think about the future in front of the business and what it will take to keep that product in demand? Or do you simply chalk it up to “overnight success” and move on with your day? In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies welcomes Lena Wilson, founder and CEO of Uncle Crun...
2025-04-0126 min
Purpose Under PressureBill Montgomery: Local Listener Funded Christian Radio…Under PressureThere’s a lot of money out there in the broadcasting world, maybe a little bit of fame to chase. There are easier ways to spend your days, perhaps than others. It is true, that doing the right thing isn’t always the easy thing. Yet, those who do their work on purpose, believing in a higher calling and a larger responsibility, rarely choose the easy road. There is nothing easy about non-profit, listener-funded Christian radio. That’s why it’s so important. In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media S...
2025-03-2529 min
Purpose Under PressureDebbie Boehmke: Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart…On PurposeThe overwhelming purpose stated by guests on this show is a desire to help people. It’s the stated purpose in almost every show, of almost every guest. But that looks different for each of us. Sometimes, we see one way to help others, and we think that is the only way. If we aren’t helping in that direction, well, are we helping? That was the pressure that rose when Debbie Boehmke found herself in a role helping small business owners succeed. On Purpose!In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Medi...
2025-03-1836 min
Purpose Under PressureJessica Cliff: All In and On Purpose…Under PressureFreedom. It’s what entrepreneurs want, right? To do their own thing, on their own mission, with their own purpose. But freedom has its price. Less time. Tight cash flow. Circumstances beyond control. Nobody said freedom is easy. But it’s the driving force that brings entrepreneurs to do whatever it takes to get it. And to do it again and again. In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies interviews Jessica Cliff, an entrepreneur who has successfully navigated owning and operating multiple business ventures, including Brooklyn Kung Fu and Matteo's Ital...
2025-03-1134 min
Purpose Under PressureJason Sanders/The One J Sun, Esquire: Wrestling The Dream…Under PressureIf someone told you they wanted to be a Professional Wrestler, what would you say? Now, what do you really think? I'll leave that response to you. While you're figuring it out, check out this episode of the Purpose Under Pressure podcast. Dreams come true if we have the guts to go after them! Jason Sanders does...and he's living the dream as The One J Sun!In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies talks professional wrestling with Jason Sanders, a licensed attorney turned professional wrestler. They discuss Jason's...
2025-03-0447 min
Purpose Under PressureChef Todd Whitman: Cooking Up Recovery and Redemption…On PurposeIf you think you've got it down, you probably do. But if you think you can't battle back, you're wrong. People who have been as low or lower than you have done it, and our guest this week is proof. In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies speaks with Chef Todd Whitman, the executive chef at Serenite Culinary Institute. Todd is a convicted felon who was addicted to drugs and falling fast. He turned it around.Bryan and Todd discuss Todd's journey from addiction to recovery, his...
2025-02-2541 min
Purpose Under PressureKaty Spicer: The Myth of Work Life Balance…On PurposeIn this final episode of Season 6 of the Purpose Under Pressure podcast, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, welcomes Katy Spicer, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Reserves, a commercial litigation attorney, and an aspiring entrepreneur. She's also a Mom! Thus the Work/Life Balance focus for our show!Katy shares her journey of balancing motherhood, military service, and a legal career while pursuing her entrepreneurial dreams with her company, Athena. The conversation delves into the pressures of both military and legal professions, the challenges of work-life balance, and the importance of resilience and support...
2025-01-0730 min
Purpose Under PressureDoug Whittington: Selling on Purpose…Under PressureIn this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, talks sales success and strategies with Doug Whittington, a partner at Sandler by the Ruby Group. They explore how Sandler Training methodologies have shaped Doug's approach to sales, emphasizing the significance of being a trusted advisor rather than a "typical" salesperson. Doug shares insights from his 36-year career at Goodyear, reflecting on the pressures of corporate life and the importance of focusing on relationships and daily behaviors to achieve long-term success. Since both the host and the guest have similar...
2024-12-3138 min
Purpose Under PressureBilly Francis and Dan Lawson: Making Christmas Merry for Everyone…on PurposeIn this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder and owner of Bryan Media Strategies discusses the mission and impact of the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Ashland, Ohio, with Major Billy Francis and Dan Lawson. They explore the Kroc Center's role in providing essential services to the community, especially during the holiday season, and share heartwarming stories of individuals whose lives have been changed through their programs. The conversation also addresses the challenges faced by the center, including funding and outreach, and emphasizes the importance of community support and involvement....
2024-12-2429 min
Purpose Under PressureRon Jones: The Search for Identity…Under PressureIn this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, speaks with Ron Jones, a national account manager at Delavan Spray Technologies. Ron shares his journey of faith, identity crises, and the pressures of life that have shaped his purpose. He discusses the importance of finding meaning beyond career roles, the struggles of midlife, and how he overcame challenges to find new direction in his life. And he emphasizes the role of pressure in personal growth and the need for community support, while addressing the reality behind social media and...
2024-12-1729 min
Purpose Under PressureGerald Engelhart: Building and Rebuilding a Business…Under PressureIn this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, speaks with Gerry Engelhart, a successful entrepreneur and founder of Automated Print and Promo. Gerry shares his journey from being an accountant to owning a printing business, discussing the challenges he faced, the importance of sales training, and how he navigated employee relationships. He emphasizes the significance of customer experience and the need for continuous learning in business. The conversation also touches on Jerry's recent ventures into e-commerce and product development, providing valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.Purpose Under Pressure...
2024-12-1032 min
Purpose Under PressureJohn Liebler: On Fear, Adrenaline, Failure and Success…Under PressureIn this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, owner of Bryan Media Strategies, engages with John Liebler, founder of RSC Insights, who shares his unique perspective on business growth, motivation, and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs. John discusses his self-identified role as a "Swiss Army Knife of Business", emphasizing the importance of purpose and the drive to help others. The conversation delves into overcoming difficult business challenges, the significance of learning from failures, and how pressure can be a catalyst for success. John, an "adrenaline junkie with a fear of heights" also reflects...
2024-12-0334 min
Purpose Under PressureGood Deeds, Big Dreams and Cranked Up TV…on PurposeIn this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies talks with Scott Donley and Phil Garrett from Good Deed Entertainment as they prepare to go live with the launch of their new streaming service, Cranked Up TV. There is pressure when it comes to going toe to toe with the big boys in the streaming industry. Scott and Phil are up to the challenge, with purpose of their own to make a difference for their horror fans.They explore the importance of communication with filmmakers, the need for independent...
2024-11-2639 min
Purpose Under PressureStacy Schiemann: Doing the Right Thing...On PurposeIn this episode of the Purpose Under Pressure podcast, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies engages with Stacy Schiemann, the Executive Director of the United Way of Ashland County. They discuss the pressures and challenges faced by nonprofit organizations in fundraising and community support. Stacy shares insights on the importance of individualized care, the long-term impact of social services, and the dynamics of community giving. The conversation highlights the need for kindness and understanding in addressing community needs, especially in the face of economic challenges. Listeners are encouraged to get involved...
2024-11-1929 min
Purpose Under PressureMonica Grays: Bearing a Teachers Heart…Under PressureIn this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc of Bryan Media Strategies speaks with Monica Grays, a dedicated teacher and founder of the Second Semester Consignment Shop in Cleveland, Ohio.Monica shares her journey in education, and the challenges teachers face as they work to do their difficult but important jobs. The key outcome of her efforts how her consignment shop helps provide affordable educational resources for teachers and families...and most importantly, why she is risking it all to make the store successful and a reality The conversation highlights the importance of community support...
2024-11-1232 min
Purpose Under PressureSavings Hearts and Saving Lives…On PurposeIn this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies discusses the critical role of AEDs in saving lives with David Fritzsche, founder of SaveHeart by Heart Nation. They explore the challenges of placing AEDs in public spaces, the regulatory landscape, and the entrepreneurial pressures faced by David in his mission to increase awareness and accessibility of these life-saving devices. The conversation highlights real-life impacts of AEDs, future innovations, and the importance of community involvement in addressing sudden cardiac arrest.The Purpose Under Pressure Podcast is brought to...
2024-11-0535 min
Compounding Change with Shannon DavisSetting Goals and Planning for the Future: An Interview with Bryan LefelhocIn this episode of the Compounding Change Podcast, Shannon Davis interviews Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies, host of the Purpose Under Pressure podcast, and the producer of the Compounding Change Podcast about his career transitions and the importance of embracing change. Bryan shares how he went from wanting to be a DJ to working in sales in the radio industry, and eventually transitioning to digital marketing and starting his own business. He also discusses the role of his wife in his business and the importance of setting goals and planning for the future. ...
2024-11-0112 min
Purpose Under PressureDr. Chad Burton: The Emergency is Now…On PurposeIn this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc of Bryan Media Strategies talk with Dr. Chad Burton, an emergency physician turned healthcare consultant, to discuss the complexities of the American healthcare system. They explore the challenges patients face in understanding emergencies, the need for proactive healthcare solutions, and the importance of addressing life regrets. Dr. Burton shares his vision for Mavin Growth, a company aimed at empowering individuals to take charge of their health before crises arise, emphasizing the need for a paradigm shift in how healthcare is approached.Purpose Under...
2024-10-2932 min
Purpose Under PressureThe Unexpected Journey to Purpose…Under PressureIn this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies talks with Tristan Griffin, founder of Farming with Friends, a nonprofit community farm dedicated to employing individuals with disabilities. Tristan shares his journey from law school to coaching and eventually to establishing a farm that emphasizes regenerative farming, community engagement, and purpose-driven work. The conversation explores the pressures and challenges of starting a nonprofit, the importance of aligning personal values with professional endeavors, and the profound lessons learned from working with the disability community. Tristan emphasizes the significance of viewing...
2024-10-2229 min
Purpose Under PressureSharon Johnson: Random Acts of Kindness…on PurposeThis is Episode #1 of Season 6 of the Purpose Under Pressure Podcast! In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc of Bryan Media Strategies speaks with Sharon Johnson, the owner of Natural Soap Lab and founder of the charity Never Give Up, Never Quit. Here's the deal. We don't know what people are going through when we come up on them. What we do then, and why, can mean the difference between life and death. Sharon Johnson did the right thing, for the right reason, and that has led to her life of purpose...
2024-10-1538 min
Purpose Under PressureAubrey and Aaron Bates: Work and Life in Balance…On PurposeYes, "life" comes first. But what does that even mean? Life balance requires equal, superhuman effort to keep both sides working. Family can’t take a backseat to work. And your work can’t suffer from inattention.It’s a real problem that too many brush aside as impossible to accomplish. That’s why I’m proud to introduce you to Aaron and Aubrey Bates. Aaron is a Certified Financial Planner and Principle with Whitcomb and Hess, and Aubrey is owner at Rise Studios. They are raising a family, and excelling at work. You might be too, or you...
2024-08-2036 min
Purpose Under PressureMackenzie Rossero: A “New Day” Everyday, Live and Local…Under PressureRunning live television is expensive, challenging, and stressful. That’s why fewer and fewer outlets are doing it. Enter Mackenzie Rossero, of New Day Cleveland at Fox 8 in Cleveland. She’s helping put together a two-hour live show, with live guests, with a live clock, every day in one of this country's most storied local broadcasting cities.Let’s take a peak behind the scenes at what it takes to make every day a New Day in Cleveland. It’s all here on the Purpose Under Pressure Podcast, brought to you in partnership with San...
2024-08-1331 min
Purpose Under PressurePete and Doug Cooper: Brewing Something Good...On PurposeBusiness really can change lives. For employees, suppliers and their families in a cycle of influence. When it's about you, it's easy. When it's about others, it throws a wrench in the system. Goldberry Roasting Company in Ashland buys coffee beans from farmers in Mexico. That's not rare. They buy them for more than the farmers want to sell them for. That is. Doug and Pete Cooper are on a mission to improve the lives of Mexican farmers and their families while building a business that can grow and sustain lives here in Ohio. It's...
2024-07-2339 min
Purpose Under PressureMark Akins: Resilience, Belief, Positivity and Determination...Under PressureMark Akins is the first "second chance" guest on Purpose Under Pressure. The first episode saw him picking himself up from the bottom after a failed suicide attempt. This episode takes place a year later, and finds Mark accomplishing the very things he said he'd do with his second chance. Mark is now a three time author, a public and motivational speaker, Life Coach, Career Coach and Owner of Gratifying Expressions, LLC. He's helping people who don't even know yet how much more life has to be lived. Mark shares his inspiring journey of overcoming...
2024-07-0945 min
Purpose Under PressureDeanna Russo: Persistence and Personality on Social Media...On PurposeNews flash: Social media is here to stay! Yet, as business leaders, it can be frustrating, overwhelming, seemingly controversial and scary. So, some leave it for others. Deanna Russo, a LinkedIn strategist and owner of Leverage Up, dove in and learned LinkedIn out of necessity to differentiate herself in her sales role. Now, she teaches what she's learned to business leaders who are under pressure to do the same thing for their organizations.Sometimes, you just gotta dig in and get it done. On purpose, and under pressure. Purpose Under Pressure is brought...
2024-04-0234 min
Purpose Under PressureSteve Spinelli: Creating a Culture of Excellence...on PurposeWhen you ask someone to tell you about their business, you anticipate hearing the task they perform or the service they provide. Steve Spinelli, owner and President at Uni Pro Painting doesn't start there. He'll tell you that what his business does is create a place for people to thrive, and for employees to become the very best they can be.When you focus on people first, the rest takes care of itself. That includes a team of employees who will bend over backward to take care of customers as if they are their own. ...
2024-03-2634 min
Purpose Under PressureJason Reynolds: Deciding to Stand Up or Run Away...Under PressureSome people ignore pressure and push on recklessly against all odds. Some people fold at the slightest hint of trouble. And some, like Jason Reynolds, Chief Training Officer and Owner at Sandler by the Ruby Group, embrace Pressure, and they dance with it.Pressure can motivate and inspire you to accomplish bigger things than you ever thought possible. It can also cut you off at the knees. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group, serving sales professionals and organizational leaders nationwide from their Akron and Columbus Ohio...
2024-03-1930 min
Purpose Under PressureJay Allred: Fighting for Local, with only Democracy at Stake...on PurposeThere is no question that the media will take sides. In a world where money talks, then whatever drives the money is what will be said. That means big money and big media get to make the rules, and that leaves the local folks behind.Local newspapers are a dying breed. And local radio has long been swallowed up. Jay Allred, CEO of Source Brand Solutions is digging in. Jay and his team, through the digital news outfits, Richland Source, Ashland Source and Knox Pages are reinventing local news and how the truth gets told in towns...
2024-03-1239 min
Purpose Under PressureHenry Boggs: Building a Business by Jumping First then Building the Wings...On PurposeIn Business, you have to have a plan. But you also need to plan for when the original plan goes sideways. Henry Boggs, President of Concept Manufacturing, LLC wanted to build something special. Something that meets his desire for transparency, ethics, and promises kept. But pressures come along, and they throw you off track.That happens, and then you respond. What won't you sacrifice in order to keep the doors open? Where do you draw the line when it comes to keeping the doors open or not. By definition, that is Purpose Under Pressure. Brought...
2024-03-0534 min
Purpose Under PressureBrent Williams: Riding the Wave Where it Takes You...Under PressureLife happens while you are making other plans. Brent Williams, Director of Technical Services for Advantage Innovations, had plans for his life that did not include where he ultimately landed. Sound familiar? What happens when change happens? You have two choices. You can lie down and let the wave crash over you. Or...you adapt, you reset, and you ride the wave. Good things happen along the way. That's life. And that's Purpose Under Pressure, brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group, in Akron and Columbus Ohio, and in Jacksonville Florida.
2024-02-2741 min
Purpose Under PressureTracey Bradley: Helping Veterans Transition into a Civilian World...Under PressureVeterans have sacrificed all for our country. We thank them. We honor their service. But when it comes to making the transition out of the military into civilian life, it's harder than we think, and tougher than we know. Imagine being a leader in your unit, successful and respected. Then, with a final salute, they seek work, respect and dignity in a strange new world. That's where Tracey Bradley and Operation New Uniform enter the picture,giving our veterans a fighting chance at success and the tools they'll need to contribute in a meaningful way to our...
2024-02-2031 min
Purpose Under PressureChristina Walbolt: Whatever it takes to protect your family...under PressureIn this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, we talk with Christina Walbolt, Owner of REcademy Real Estate Coaching about what a mom will do when her back is against the wall. We all know they fight...but Christina took that fight to the extreme, and built a career and business for herself that helped her to make sure her family never goes without again.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group, providing sales and management training to business leaders from their Ohio and Florida locations.
2024-02-1334 min
Purpose Under PressureSilas Hite: Leaving the Comfort Zone to Make Dreams Come True...On PurposePeople tell you you can do anything you want to do. But it's not that easy. And the comfort zone, where good enough is good enough, can steal the ambition to make dreams come true. Emmy Winning Composer and Musician Silas Hite joins the Purpose Under Pressure podcast. Working with his famous relatives in the music industry, Silas had it made. But he wanted more. So he went out on his own, and he won't look back. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group.
2024-02-0633 min
Purpose Under PressureThe Medina County Juvenile Detention Center/Ron Stollar and Megan Milliken: Second Chances...On PurposeKids make mistakes, and sometimes they are big ones. When you break the law, there are consequences. But most of these kids are broken, due to family, drugs and societal pressures. They need a second chance.Megan Millikin and Ron Stollar are going above and beyond at the Medina County Juvenile Detention Center. They aren't just sentencing these kids to a life in the system. They're making a difference...under pressure.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group.
2024-01-3032 min
Purpose Under PressureMelanie Miller: Standing up for What is Right...Under PressureMost of us look at politics and wish it could be different. Ohio State Representative Melanie Miller decided to do something about it. She believes in God, in doing the right thing, and isn't afraid to govern and make policy from that position. In fact, she relishes the opportunity.Learn about what a freshman politician has to stand up for, and against in this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group.
2024-01-2334 min
Purpose Under PressureJeff Kinzbach: Rock and Roll, Radio and the Road...On PurposeJeff Kinzbach likes to win, and knowing how to please his radio audience is how he did it. For 18 years, he ruled the roost at "The Buzzard" WMMS as host of the Jeff and Flash show. But times changed, the industry changed, and the pressures mounted. If "Purpose" means doing it your way, then "Pressure" is every other path. Jeff talks about what he had to do to stay true to himself, and to his loyal audience, to Cleveland and to Rock and Roll.The Purpose Under Pressure Podcast is brought to you in partnership...
2024-01-1632 min
Purpose Under PressureAshley Powell and Tracy Ruffin: Moms on a Mission...Under PressureWhen jobs and commitments must come first...then you need two firsts. Because family always takes the lead. Ashley Powell and Tracy Ruffin are family. They are also driven, community-minded leaders in their own organizations, in their churches, in their jobs, who have a dream not just for themselves and their communities...but for their children. That's Pressure, and that's what this show is all about.This is a special edition of the Purpose Under Pressure Podcast. Brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group.
2023-12-1232 min
Purpose Under PressureJohn Telich: Raising the Team and Each Other Up...On PurposeIn the competitive world of Cleveland sports broadcasting, Pressure sniffs out the announcers who aren't there for the right reasons, and Purpose finds the ones who are.John Telich, a 45-year legend of Cleveland Sports Broadcasting and host of the Telich Talks podcast is one of the good ones because he's one of the good guys. He cares enough about others, about the truth, and about being the very best he can be that no amount of pressure is going to knock him off of his game.Cleveland sports is Pressure. John Telich is Purpose.
2023-12-0538 min
Purpose Under PressureRoger Burzanko: Keeping the Dream Alive...Under PressureRoger Burzanko had a successful career. Then he caught the entrepreneurial bug. Roger left his established career and started up a franchise business of his own, Houndstown Doggy Day Care in Brunswick. The promise is still there. But it's not as easy as it was promised to be. If you've ever had a dream and had to fight to make it come true, this story is for you.This vulnerable episode of Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by my friends at Sandler by The Ruby Group, LLC.
2023-11-2827 min
Purpose Under PressureKen Guest: "If its meant to be, It's up to me"...Under PressureThere are no excuses in life. You can't control the outcome, but you can control your effort. You either step up to the plate or you back down, and that's on you. Ken Guest, owner and Chief Revenue Officer at Sandler by the Ruby Group steps up. He's overcome hurdles that he put in his own way, leaving behind established comforts for the hard road with a desire for more. The rewards are worth it, but you've got to have the grit to get there. A motivating story of refusal to abandon your purpose, and...
2023-11-2135 min
Purpose Under PressureKaty Fuerst: Putting Family and Community First...On PurposeLeaders of Non-Profit organizations are fascinating. They raise funds, organize grants, take care of the needs of others...all for typically very little in return. There is something deep inside them that drives a desire to make someone else's life better than theirs. Katy Fuerst, Executive Director of Feeding Medina County is that kind of leader because she is that kind of person. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group, in Akron, Columbus, and Jacksonville Florida.
2023-11-1427 min
Purpose Under PressureDebbie Kiley: Driven to Overcome and Leading with Empathy...On PurposeDebbie Kiley grew up in poverty, hidden within the streets of Medina County. Now, as the Director of Medina County Job and Family Services, she leads her organization to serve others with a "hand up" where needed. Learn how her tough younger years inspired her to the top of her field, and how she uses experience and empathy for others in the same situation to make a difference in Medina County.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group, serving sales leaders and organizations nationwide with excellence.
2023-11-0730 min
Purpose Under PressureEmily Grimm: A Young Professional with a Young Family. Work/Life Balance...On PurposeWork-Life Balance is always the goal. If you aren't trying to achieve it, something is missing. Being successful at work, without letting things go at home, and vice-versa, is critical to happiness and purpose. Emily Grimm, the Director of Membership and Marketing with the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, and Liason for Ashland Young Professionals is full steam ahead on both counts. And it's not easy. If you struggle with Life/Work balance, there is something to learn here.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby...
2023-10-3126 min
Purpose Under PressureKari Deeks: Finding Your Own Path...On PurposeFor generations, young people have been told that the only way they'd make anything of themselves was to Go to College. Get a degree. Get ahead.Kari Deeks, Sales and Operations Director at Core Support Partners took everyone's advice and did as she was told. And found a dead end, deep in debt, with no direction. No, she's on her own path, and she's finding her purpose...under pressure.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group in Akron/Columbus Ohio, and in Jacksonville Florida
2023-10-2425 min
Purpose Under PressureMaribeth Eckert and Bo Tokarski: Charles River Laboratories and the Covid Vaccine...Under PressureThere was a battle waged against the Covid virus. A solution was needed...fast. The vaccines that were released had to be tested, trusted, and timely. Lives depended not just on the availability, but on short and long term effectiveness.Charles River Laboratories, an international pharmaceutical testing company was on the case. The Ashland location tested was critical in the development, testing and release of every vaccine we had the opportunity to use. Bo Torkowski and Maribeth Eckert talk about the pressure, and the purpose, here.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership...
2023-10-1731 min
Purpose Under PressureAl Mothersbaugh: I Didn't Know Enough to be Afraid...Under PressureWhen crisis hits, you have two choices. Retreat or fight on. There's a time and a place for either. In 2008, Al Mothersbaugh of Akron Glass Tinting chose to fight, and he almost lost it all. Keyword..."Almost". In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure you'll learn what it's like to fight on against all odds, especially when you don't know they are stacked against you.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with the Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron/Columbus Ohio and in Jacksonville Florida.
2023-10-1028 min
Purpose Under PressureJon Allen: Sudden Job Loss and the Hard Road Back...On PurposeIf you've ever lost your job, or been unemployed for any amount of time, you'll identify with this episode. Jon Allen, General Manager at Luke Engineering didn't know the change was coming until it did. He thought it would be an easy path back, and it wasn't. Listen to how Jon navigated the hurdles that threatened to sidetrack his career and the stability of his family. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with The Ruby Group Sandler Training in Akron/Columbus Ohio, and Jacksonville Florida.
2023-10-0324 min
Purpose Under PressureBrent Canfield: Securing the Perimeter...On PurposeBrent Canfield, Chief Executive Officer at Sentry PODS Autonomous Ruggedized Surveillance Systems knows about danger. He's experienced it as a United States Marine, as he built his business from scratch after the Boston Marathon bombings, and every minute as he works to keep his family safe from societal pressures that are always under attack.In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, learn how Brent protects himself and others, and how you can do the same in the pressure-packed points of your life. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with The Ruby Group...
2023-09-2626 min
Purpose Under PressureLisa Morrison: Paving a Path for When I'm Gone...On PurposeLisa Morrison has three kids with special needs. While other parents expect a future where their kids are self-supporting, Lisa knows that can't always be the case. The pressure? Life is not forever. What happens when she is gone?In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, Lisa Morrison shares her vision for Integrated Communities, Inc. and her mission of blazing a trail toward a future of inclusive and supportive living for all people. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to in partnership with The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron/Columbus Ohio and Jacksonville Florida.
2023-09-1928 min
Purpose Under PressureDarlene and Samir Rashed: Together, We Can Do This...Under PressureIn the latest episode, Bryan Lefelhoc talks with Darlene and Samir Rashed, co-owners of Crefco Financial Group. In this episode, the Purpose IS the Pressure: How to keep a husband and wife happily married relationship alive and well and thriving, amidst the challenges of co-owning a business together.If you've ever had staffing issues, disagreements in leadership, or conflicting visions for success, then you know how hard it would be to bring all of that home with you. We discuss finances, family, and the future, here on Purpose Under Pressure.Purpose Under Pressure is brought...
2023-07-1135 min
Purpose Under PressureMarcia Barnes: Curveballs and Career...Under PressureMarcia Barnes, CEO and Founder of Valve and Meter Marketing, has known pressure all of her life. Whether it's standing up to her number one client, overcoming poverty, starting her own tremendously successful business, or writing her book, Here We Grow, she's overcome the hurdles that got in the way.But her son's health issues and even her own diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease are pressures that won't subside. How to keep swinging and "why", are the subjects of this heartfelt episode.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with the Ruby Group...
2023-07-0525 min
Purpose Under PressureDr. Cy Smith: Educating the next generation...Under PressureFar more than half of the United States population identifies as Christian and teaches Christian values to their children. But 90 percent of kids attend government-run, public schools. What do you think they are teaching there? It's not Christian, that's for sure!There is a disconnect, and society is playing by its own rules. Cy Smith, superintendent at Mansfield Christian School and host of the Clearly Christian podcast wants you to know that what we teach our kids matters. The future of our country is at stake, and it's not too late. Know More, so you can say...
2023-06-2728 min
Purpose Under PressureJoe Keim: Overcoming Obstacles for Newly Former Amish...On PurposeImagine leaving the only home you have with nothing. No money, language barriers, no family or friends to fall back on. Worse yet, there is no turning back. That's what happens to thousands of young adult Amish as they strive to leave their Amish communities to find a new world of opportunity in the American way of life.Joe Keim, Executive Director of MAP (Mission to Amish People) Ministry and founder of the Beyond Measure Market seek to provide services and employment to these young people, especially the girls who are most at risk. Former Amish himself...
2023-06-2027 min
Purpose Under PressureBrett Ruiz: Improving Lives by Improving Homes...Under PressureBrett Ruiz, owner of Medina Exteriors and Simply Distinct Kitchens and Baths is in the business of customer service. When Home exterior or interior projects are the focus, the expectation for success is high. It should be! And that's pressure. In this week's episode, Brett explains how he plans for success and for issues that may arise. He gives tips from his book "Blue Collar Entrepreneur" about how to structure your day to handle pressures along the way. And he shares how if God comes first, everything else takes care of itself. Brought to you...
2023-06-1328 min
Purpose Under PressureDr. Christina Collins: Standing Up for Kids...Under PressureDr. Christina Collins got pushed out. She could have stayed down, knowing the system was broken and entrenched. Or she could fix the system. So she brushed herself off, got up on her feet and ran for the Ohio State Board of Education. And she won!Now, Christina Collins is a voice for others where it matters, in the education system for our kids. Who's standing up for those who can't? Dr. Collins is, and she tells us all about it, here, on Purpose Under Pressure.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by the...
2023-06-0626 min
Purpose Under PressureMark Priebe: Building a Small Family Business on Purpose...Under PressureMark Priebe, co-owner of Proximity Marketing with his wife Allison, knew what he wanted to do. He wanted to be an entrepreneur. He wanted to help people. He wanted to impact his community. And rather than grow just to grow, he chose to stay small and impactful serving his best customers well. Staying small brings its own set of challenges. One deal goes bad and there's not a lot of slack. That's pressure. We talk about that, and about building a business with his wife which can be pressure-packed too!Purpose Under Pressure is brought...
2023-05-3024 min
Purpose Under PressureMedina County Young Professionals, Live at Planted Flag: Young and on Purpose...Under PressureOn April 20, 2023, The Medina County Young Professionals Association gathered at the Planted Flag Brewery in Medina Ohio to talk about being on purpose...and under pressure. Ashley Powell, Terri Greene, and Ivy Power were our panelists and brought the house down with insight, vulnerability, and wisdom beyond their years. Young people have something to say. About fears, goals, purpose...and the pressure they are under every day to make it happen. Brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Training in Akron and Columbus Ohio
2023-05-2325 min
Purpose Under PressureRay Borell: Controlling What You Can Control...Under PressureRay Borell is the Director of Operations with Dutch Creek Foods, and is also a team coaching and development ambassador with Lodestar Guidance. Life didn't come to Ray on a silver platter. Pressure against him was strong growing up, and he relied on others to pick him up and get him through.Now, he helps others, both in coaching and in his leadership role at Dutch Creek, to understand what power lies within them, so that they can overcome pressures too.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training...
2023-05-1628 min
Purpose Under PressureMike Jones: Stop Thinking Start Doing: Overcoming Pressure Through BehaviorsMike Jones is the owner of The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron and in Columbus. It is his job to help businesses inspire more results from their sales team, and to help train sellers to get more results, period. In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, we talk about what makes some people rise to the occasion to fulfill their purpose, and what holds others back. If you want more from your life, from your job, from your marriage or from yourself, and you want to reach it on purpose....this episode featuring Mike Jones of The...
2023-05-0927 min
Purpose Under PressureMark Akins: "Life showed me it's A**"Mark Akins has lived a life of obstacles. And he has overcome each. When suicide looked like rock bottom, there was more in store.Now, Mark is a published Author, a keynote speaker, a workshop facilitator, and a successful salesperson for the Brewer Garrett company. And he is an inspiration to anyone who thinks they've got it down. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training serving sales and organization leaders nationwide from their offices in Akron and Columbus Ohio
2023-05-0233 min
Purpose Under PressureDr. Neil Gupta: If You Want to Go Far, Go TogetherWhen it comes to teaching leadership and training leaders, who trains you? Dr. Neil Gupta has dedicated his life to young people, and developing leaders to do the same. As the new Superintendent of Oakwood Schools and as the founder of FartherTogether.org, Neil champions leadership development. And that means, he needs to lead well. That's pressure. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group/Sandler Training in Akron and Columbus.
2023-04-2529 min
Purpose Under PressureShawn Ely: Wanting the best for people who want the bestESOP stands for Employee Stock Option Pool. It means the employees become the owners of the business (in simple terms). To make it happen, the business owner often accepts terms that are not quite as lucrative as if they were to sell their business in the open market. And so it's not always an easy leap.It's Shawn Ely's job at Lazear Capital Partners to help put the pieces together in the best interest of the owner, the business, and the employees. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Sales...
2023-04-1127 min
Purpose Under PressureJohn Siuda and Brandon Clemens: Doing it our wayJohn Siuda and Brandon Clemens know their stuff and like to put their unique knowledge to work for their customers. But sometimes the "job" asked for a different approach.. Sometimes the "job" got in the way of getting the job done.And so, they struck out on their own, forming Afia Wealth Management serving their customers their way. It's not easy, but it's on purpose. And that's worth the pressure.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group/Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus
2023-02-0724 min
Purpose Under PressureTim Campbell: How dying changes how you liveTim Campbell, owner and Sales and Marketing Director for Dearman Moving and Storage, was a hard driver. He focused on work, results, profits and business. And the stress took its toll. Then...he was found on the floor with a massive coronary event. Statistically, Tim was dead. Spoiler alert, Tim is a walking miracle, and survived against every and all odds. Now, he shares a story of a new approach, a new outlook, and a new way to do business. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group, Sandler Sales Training in...
2023-01-3127 min
Purpose Under PressureJordan Mullet: "Awaking the Greatness "within othersJordan Mullet is a Sandler sales trainer and executive coach. He knows how to get the most out of others, and help them to be the best they can be. When they see what they are capable of, Jordan sees his purpose realized. Awakening the greatness in others awakens the greatness in him, and he tells the story here, on Purpose Under PressurePurpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group/Sandler Sales Training in Akron and Columbus
2023-01-2425 min
Purpose Under PressureSandra Wentz: A Business, a Family, and a Life worth fighting forIn this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, Sandra Wentz, of 1Direction Strategy in Medina County is a fighter. She fights for her business. She fights for her customers. And she fights for her family. And when a cancer diagnosis came without warning, she began the fight for her life. This is a story of not settling for good enough. Not then, not now, not ever. Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Training in Akron and Columbus
2023-01-1728 min
Purpose Under PressureScott Maloney: Keep passion alive when your passion is your businessScott Maloney of Century Cycles has enjoyed Cycling as a hobby all his life. When the opportunity came to make it his business, he took it. Loving what what you do, and helping others enjoy it too, is the purpose. But the day to day pressures of running a business can get in the way. Century Cycles is located in Medina, Peninsula, Shaker Heights and Rocky River.Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you by The Ruby Group/Sandler Training, in Akron and Columbus
2023-01-1027 min
Purpose Under PressureScott Hanis of Fortitude HR Solutions: When you must focus on yourself in order to focus on othersScott Hanis of Fortitude HR Solutions serves others. His church, his family, his employees..everyone. Until a life threatening illness made him focus on his own health. Turning off the drive, even for a short amount of time, to focus on his own health hurt. The business and the goals took a back seat. But there is no business without life. Scott was able to focus on what matters, and allow others to serve him for once. This is his story, of Purpose Under Pressure.Brought to you by The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron...
2023-01-0329 min
Purpose Under PressureWhatever it Takes: Randy and Lori Casto, owners of Wedgewood Assisted Living in Mansfield, OhioCovid was hard on everyone. But the healthcare community and those fighting on the front lines against the virus were heroic. Times got tough, and business got scary. But standing up for what's right, on purpose, and in the best interest of their residents and their families, Randy and Lori Casto survived and ultimately thrived.Learn more about Wedgewood Estates hereBrought to you by the Ruby Group/Sandler Training in Akron and Columbus Ohio
2022-12-2727 min
Purpose Under PressureNate Shultz of Spreng Smith Insurance: Living everyday as if it were your last.Nate Shultz is a Managing Partner with Spreng Smith Insurance, a locally owned and operated independent Insurance Agency operating in Ashland and in North East Ohio. When Nate and his family were dealt the terrible and crushing news of a terminal illness, the pressure mounted to find a cure. But the purpose stayed true. Raise a family the right way. Be a good husband. Be a good provider. Run a small business. But fight for your lives. This is an unforgettable story of heartbreaking loss and motivational encouragement to never give up, against all the odds.Brought...
2022-12-2026 min
Purpose Under PressureDan Smith: One purpose, and so many avenues. How to make the messages match the mission.Dan Smith is the Associate Director of The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield Ohio. His role is to generate revenue, so that the purpose of maintaining this amazing landmark is fulfilled. By promoting to Shawshank Redemption enthusiasts, Haunted and Paranormal fans, history buffs, or even concert goes, Dan is making the most out of this amazing facility. Listen in as he shares the storms that rise that force him and his team to innovate and create within the constraints of purpose
2022-12-1324 min
Purpose Under PressureDan Lawson: "My Purpose was to live to dance at her wedding"Dr. Dan Lawson, CEO of Petros Consulting Services has lived a life of purpose. His faith, and passion for helping others find their "why" has impacted many. In this episode, we discuss his unique knowledge of finding purpose, not just for an individual, but for an organization or corporation. We also learn about Dan's personal trial of his fight to overcome Leukemia in order to live to dance with his daughter at her wedding. An unexpected, but heartwarming story of purpose and how you can never lose yours.
2022-12-0625 min
Purpose Under PressureDan Schlitt and Chad Honaker: Two men with one shared purpose of excellenceAshtonne Packaging is celebrating 15 years of excellence, serving businesses in the packing, design and shipping industry. It was started from scratch by Dan Schltt and Chad Honaker. One had packing experience, the other brought his experience from outside the industry. But they were friends, and they shard a purpose of how to treat people, how to treat employees, and how to treat each other. When things threatened to get off course, they righted the ship, based on purpose under pressure.Click here to view the Ashtonne Packaging website and learn more about them and their services.
2022-11-2929 min
Purpose Under PressurePutting Family First (in a Family Business)Deb Wasylko, owner and founder of Baskets Galore shares her story of starting a family business to help others help others. Baskets Galore serves businesses who want to serve their customers with branded gifts that make people happy and loyal. And Baskets Galore's passion is excellence for their customers. But when hardships come along the way in a family business, what comes first...family or business? When you lean on purpose, the answer is clear, and it's a winning combination.
2022-11-2225 min
Purpose Under PressureJenny Young: How did She Do It? She Did It...with purposeJenny Young, founder and owner of She Did It Videography does things right. And for the right reasons. But when doing the right things gets you into trouble, it can put some pressure on your purpose. Listen as Jenny shares examples in her life where standing up for the right thing to do, for the right people, and for the right purpose almost cost her everything. And how standing upon her purpose took her to new heights of success and happiness
2022-11-1430 min
Trade Show University for Virtual & Live EventsEp 113 - Marketing 101 for Trade Shows with Bryan LefelhocTrade Shows and Events can be a big part of the Marketing mix for a lot of companies. And Marketing plays a HUGE part in the success of your shows! So in this episode, we bring in a lot of Marketing basics you need to consider. Joining me on the podcast to share in all the Marketing fun is Bryan Lefelhoc, Director of Sales for Spire Marketing, a marketing firm with three locations serving Northern Ohio, in Ashland, Tiffin and Medina. Bryan also hosts the "Dash of Grit" Podcast. Formerly, he was Sales Manager with iHeart/ClearChannel...
2021-09-1328 min