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Outside InsightsBob Burg on The Go-Giver Mindset & Timeless Success PrinciplesSend us a textWhat Happens When You Stop Chasing and Start Serving?In Episode 58 of Outside Insights, I sit down with one of the most influential voices in business and leadership—Bob Burg, bestselling co-author of The Go-Giver.We dive deep into what makes success sustainable, meaningful, and surprisingly simple: giving value first. Bob shares the origin story of the book, how 24 rejections led to a global bestseller, and why “money is simply an echo of value.”Whether you're leading a business, building your career, or looking to grow w...2025-05-0937 min

Outside InsightsDr. Wes Bowman on the United States of Amygdala & the Power of PerspectiveSend us a textThis week on Outside Insights, I sit down with Dr. Wes Bowman — a man whose path was anything but linear. Labeled in grade school. Flunked out of college — three times. Built a successful practice by learning to turn shame and failure into the fuel for a meaningful life.Wes is a career psychologist, the Director of the Delaware Family Center, and someone who’s spent decades helping people reframe their reality — and find their way forward.In this conversation, we get into:Why thoughts literally create your own realityH...2025-04-1147 min

Outside InsightsFrom the Lab to Leadership: Andrew Cottone on Building Chemistry, Culture, and Clean EnergySend us a text“For an entrepreneur to be successful, you need the strength of family and support from home. The family strength is not just the immediate family; it’s a higher power, a higher calling. For us to be successful, I had to have that sense of purpose.” — Andrew CottoneWhat does it take to turn scientific expertise into a thriving business? In this episode of Outside Insights, host Chris Burkhard speaks with Andrew Cottone, a chemist-turned-entrepreneur whose journey from research to leadership offers invaluable lessons in business, resilience, and innovati...2025-03-1453 min

Outside InsightsFrom IT to BBQ: Jake Ruddy’s Recipe for Business SuccessSend us a textHave you ever wondered what IT services and barbecue have in common? There’s more overlap than you might expect! In this episode of Outside Insights, I talked with Jake Ruddy, the President of PCS, a leading IT services company. He is also the creative force behind Rum and Cook, a rapidly growing YouTube channel dedicated to barbecue.Jakes’s journey focuses on building, scaling, and leading businesses while enjoying slow-smoked ribs. He discusses what it takes to grow a business, emphasizing that lead...2025-02-1450 min

Outside InsightsNavigating Change with Raymond LeeSend us a textIn this episode of Outside Insights, I sit down with Raymond Lee, founder of Careerminds, to explore his inspiring journey from HR professional to building a global virtual outplacement company. Starting his business during the 2008 recession, Raymond shares how he pivoted, embraced innovation, and ultimately scaled and sold the company—all while continuing to lead it.We discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship, like the tough decisions he faced as a leader, including navigating his team through social movements like Black Lives Matter. Raymond opens up about what it...2025-01-1752 min

Outside InsightsBreaking Barriers and Building Bridges: A Conversation with Delaware State Treasurer Colleen DavisSend us a textWhat does it take to lead with purpose and create meaningful impact in your community? Is it resilience, creativity, or perhaps the ability to connect with others in unexpected ways?In the latest episode of Outside Insights, I sat down with Colleen Davis, Delaware’s State Treasurer, to uncover her journey from a small-town childhood to managing billions in state investments. Colleen’s path is anything but conventional—spanning neurosurgery, finance, and public service—and it’s packed with lessons on leadership, resilience, and the po...2024-12-2056 min

Outside InsightsFrom Burnout to Breakthrough: A Podcast Everyone Needs to HearSend us a textWhat does it take to build a life or career you’re proud of? Is it grit, a strong network, or maybe just a willingness to admit you don’t have all the answers? In the latest episode of Outside Insights, I sat down with Mark Doughty, founder of Looper Consulting. Mark assists leaders in making informed decisions, refining strategies, and developing leadership skills.During our discussion, we delved into the unique perspective Mark brings to the table, exploring what happens when we embrace vulnerability, prioritize relationships, and...2024-11-2253 min

Outside InsightsThe Power of Giving Back: Lessons in Servant Leadership with Mike SmithSend us a textWhat if the key to success isn’t about what you achieve, but how much you give back? In this week’s episode of Outside Insights, I sat down with Mike Smith, a public servant whose inspiring journey proves that leadership is rooted in service. Currently serving in Delaware’s House of Representatives for the 22nd district, Mike’s approach resonated with me on a deep level. We both believe that true leadership is about solving problems and making a positive impact on those around us. In other words, being a s...2024-10-2547 min

Outside InsightsAre You Contributing or Coasting in Your Career?Send us a textCheck out the full blog here!In life, there are assets and liabilities. An asset is a resource that brings value to others and a liability, on the other hand, is a responsibility or obligation. When it comes to your job, the question is simple: would you rather be an asset or a liability?We all strive to be assets! But let’s acknowledge that no one is an asset 100% of the time—and that’s okay. There are moments when our performance doesn't meet expectations, and that’s part of...2024-10-1405 min

Outside InsightsAdapting with Purpose: Leadership Lessons from Sheila Bravo - Episode 50Send us a textOn the latest episode of Outside Insights, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sheila Bravo, president and CEO of DANA (Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement). Sheila’s career journey—from corporate marketing with brands like Vlasic Pickles and Godiva to nonprofit leadership—is all about adaptability, purpose, and lifelong learning. Her story holds valuable lessons for anyone, no matter their field. If you’re searching for inspiration or a reminder that career pivots can lead to more fulfillment, you need to add this episode to your list. “You...2024-09-2749 min

Outside InsightsBuilding Better Days: The Impact of Simple IntentionsSend us a textOur daily choices craft your life’s story — what will today’s chapter be?I have a long list of goals, life ambitions, projects, and tasks I want to accomplish. I bet you do too. No matter the goals someone has already achieved, it’s human nature to crave more — to want to be better. That’s why everyone I speak with has at least one goal or idea that haunts them — a nagging sense that they just can’t find the time to do it all. Sound familiar?The answer to do...2024-09-1608 min

Outside InsightsBuilding Change That Lasts: Lessons from Miriam Dicks – Episode 49Send us a textI believe the best ideas come from listening to people who see things differently. If everyone at the table thinks the same way, you’re not innovating—you’re just reinforcing the status quo. The spirit of this idea was a prominent topic in the latest episode of Outside Insights all about effective change management.I had the pleasure of sitting down virtually with Miriam Dicks, the dynamic Founder and CEO of 180 Management Group. Miriam is the kind of leader who gets right to the heart of what m...2024-08-3056 min

Off The RecordMOMENTS THAT MADE US!In this episode of Off the Record, Jack, Zach, and Tanner pull back the curtain on the experiences and influences that shaped their creative paths. From the early days of experimenting with flip cameras and stop-motion films to unexpectedly crossing paths with photographer Chris Burkhard, they share the moments that made them realize a career in media was possible. They delve into their love of music, film, and photography, recounting their first brushes with creativity—from attending electrifying concerts to finding inspiration in unexpected mentors and chance encounters.The trio also talks about the iconic artists, li...2024-08-301h 00

Outside Insights23 Lessons from 23 Years in BusinessSend us a textI officially started my business 23 years ago — the morning of September 11, 2001.Of course, history and our lives changed forever that day. It was certainly a challenging start for the business, but challenges have been a constant companion throughout my journey.Today, I’m known as the guy who started a business from one dollar and scaled it to mid-market size without partners or investors. I bootstrapped it so that it could truly be my company. I’ve guided my business through thick and thin, through four recessions, 9/11, a pandemic, a fire...2024-08-1908 min

Outside InsightsFrom the Classroom to the Capitol: Matt Meyer's Leadership Journey - Episode 48Send us a textImagine transforming recycled tires into a thriving footwear business, then pivoting to reduce homelessness and run for governor. Sounds impossible, right? Not for Matt Meyer, this week’s Outside Insights guest. I had the privilege of speaking with Meyer to explore his approach to leadership, the impactful initiatives he's been part of, and his vision for Delaware's future.Matt's desire to make a positive impact was strong even before his teaching and political career, starting with a move to Kenya. After serving as a diplomat in Iraq, where he...2024-08-0227 min

Outside InsightsClosing Your Gaps With See, Think, ActSend us a textLet’s face it: life is a series of decisions. From something as simple as what we eat for breakfast to major career moves, we make thousands of choices each day (between 33,000–35,000!). Some are automatic, handled by our subconscious to keep us sane, while others require careful consideration and come with their fair share of anxiety. Reflecting on our decisions — big and small — can reveal patterns that shape our lives. Perhaps it’s patterns of overspending on impulse buys, avoiding crucial conversations or choosing the path of least resistance. If these patterns sound familiar t...2024-07-2205 min

Outside InsightsLeadership Lessons From Ted Lasso: A Sit-down with Marnie Stockman and Nick ConiglioSend us a textIn the latest episode of Outside Insights, I had the pleasure of interviewing the dynamic duo, Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, tech leaders, co-founders of Lifecycle Insights and co-authors of “Lead It Like Lasso“. During our conversation, we dove into their unique approach to leadership, drawing inspiration from none other than the TV character, Ted Lasso. From their journey co-founding and scaling Lifecycle Insights, Marnie and Nick shared a wealth of wisdom. Finding Inspiration from Ted Lasso Who would have th...2024-07-0357 min

Outside InsightsClosing Your Gaps: The Power of ReadingSend us a textIf you’ve been part of the Outside Insights community for a while, you’re familiar with the concept of closing your gaps. For those of you that are new — welcome! Our goal here is to take steps every day to live a more intentional and authentic life, and closing our gaps is key.The “gap” represents the space between where you are now and where you want to be. It encompasses every aspect of your life: personal, work and career goals, dreams, and aspirations. So, how do we close these gaps? Toda...2024-06-2406 min

Zero To 5000Opposite the Crowd: How Chris Burkhard Redefined Staffing and LeadershipIn this episode, Drew McClure interviews Chris Burkhard, the President and Founder of Placers Staffing, an 11-time Inc 5000 company. Chris shares his journey from being a fourth-generation entrepreneur to leading a successful staffing company. He discusses his father's influence, the importance of work ethic and integrity, and how he modernized and expanded the family business. Chris also discusses his book "Opposite the Crowd" and the philosophy behind it. He emphasizes the importance of servant leadership, balancing personal and professional life, and the constant need for adaptation and change in business. Key Takeaways Legacy of Entrepreneurship: Chris...2024-06-1142 min

Outside InsightsScaling Social Impact: A Candid Chat with Scott BealeSend us a textIn the world of social entrepreneurship, few stories are as compelling and full of teachable moments as Scott Beale’s story. Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Scott on our Outside Insights podcast, where he shared his personal journey from an aspiring changemaker to a global leader in fostering youth leadership and international volunteerism. Scott, who grew up in a family of educators, had his eyes opened to the world’s inequities while volunteering in Bosnia at age 20. This experience led him to found Atlas Corps in 2005, an innov...2024-06-0751 min

Outside InsightsLessons Learned from a Lifetime of Closing Personal and Professional GapsSend us a textI’ve started several businesses, bootstrapped them, and grown them to mid-market size. I coach entrepreneurs and leaders to help them achieve the life and business they desire. My day job is with Placers, where we’ve been placing thousands of people for over 50 years. I spend my days and nights helping individuals close their personal and professional gaps — it’s my purpose. This is the essence of Outside Insights. Listen to the episode to get the several musings I think we could all take something away from:By applying...2024-05-2707 min

Outside InsightsListen To Your Body - It’s Smarter Than You Think - Dr. Tricia Thompson - Episode 45Send us a textAs most of you know, a key tenet of the Outside Insights way is breaking away from the grind to take care of one's physical and mental wellbeing. I was very honored to have the opportunity to talk with Dr. Tricia Thompson for the latest episode of Outside Insights learn about her journey in the medical field and some critical wakeup calls everyone can learn from.Dr. Thompson swapped the ER for functional medicine, after 20 years of feeling stuck just treating symptoms and not the real causes of why more and...2024-05-101h 00

Outside InsightsThe Art of Quitting: Hang In or Hang It Up?Send us a textHere’s the thing — quitting shouldn’t be a bad word. But why does it often feel like it is?At Placers, we champion values like results-driven performance and relentless hustle, epitomized by Winston Churchill’s wartime call to “never, ever, ever give up.” This motto resonated so deeply with me that it found its way onto t-shirts for the high school soccer teams I coached. My journey through rebuilding Placers after the 2008 recession and the pandemic has taught me the essence of perseverance — I even carry a coin in my pocket inscrib...2024-04-2906 min

Outside InsightsLessons in Leadership: Mac Macleod’s Entrepreneurial JourneySend us a textHello,In this week’s episode of Outside Insights, I was joined by Mac Macleod, the co-founder of Carvertise, a successful media company revolutionizing ride-share advertising. Mac and I go way back to the start up days of Carvertise as I worked closely with his co-founder, and previous podcast guest, Greg in local not- for-profit work with Junior Achievement of Delaware. Over the years, Mac and I have always scheduled time to talk business and share ideas and concepts that have helped us at key reflection points in our lives. We ha...2024-04-1250 min

Outside InsightsOur Theme Is To BeSend us a textIn case you missed it, Placers President Chris Burkhard shared his Outside Insights vlog on our 2024 theme: "Our Theme Is To Be"Despite loss, he urged us to "embrace change & find opportunity in every moment."Key Quotes:"Be present, supportive & our best selves to honor our colleague's legacy.""This year is about being over doing...moving forward with intention.""Be true to who we are & ready to adapt."Watch Chris' full Outside Insights vlog for his inspiring perspective.#PlacersStrong #BeingOverDoing #OutsideInsights #2024Theme 2024-04-0104 min

AmiSights: Financing the Future For Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs155: Smart Staffing: Leveraging Contingent LaborIn this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Chris Burkhard, CEO of Placers, a company that provides custom workforce solutions. A fourth-generation entrepreneur, Burkhard explains how his desire to be his own boss came early in life. “You could say it was a family calling, but when we had Sunday dinner, my dad would say to me and my two sisters, ‘you have more control over your life if you’re your own boss; don't give that up and don't work for somebody else,’” he said. The main topics of today's episode will be ho...2024-03-1944 min

Outside InsightsCommunity Spotlight: Empowerment Through Connection - A Sit Down With Cierra Hall-Hipkins - Outside Insights Podcast Episode #43Send us a textI’m a Delawarian through and through and perhaps one of my favorite characteristics of our little state is the big impact that local nonprofits have on our communities. I’ve been honored to speak with many leaders from these non-profits and am thankful that I can further their message through the Outside Insights platform.Recently, I had the chance to speak with the co-founder of one of my favorite organizations yet: Cierra Hall-Hipkins from Network Connect.Founded in 2019, Network Connect serves as a bridge to fill gaps in Dela...2024-03-1539 min

Outside InsightsThe Energy Vampires: Navigating the Draining Forces in Our LivesSend us a textIn life, we encounter a diverse cast of characters. Among the cast that surrounds us, there are characters that particularly stand out, such as energy vampires — individuals who, knowingly or unknowingly, sap our vitality and leave us feeling drained. These individuals aren’t confined to our social circles; they can also reside within us, manifesting as counterproductive thoughts and internal conflicts.The key to a peaceful life lies in our ability to manage our energy wisely, intentionally choosing where to focus our attention.Imagine an alarm clock that goes off...2024-03-0407 min

Outside InsightsEpisode 42 - Entrepreneurial Gems: A Chat with John RatliffSend us a textIn this insightful episode of the Outside Insights podcast, I sat down with John Ratliff, the entrepreneurial force behind Align 5 and CEO of Scaling Up Coaches.During the episode, John and I discuss the multifaceted journey of entrepreneurship and the significance of mental health and creativity in the entrepreneurial realm. I have known John for decades and admire his body of work, accomplishments and drive to impact the entrepreneurial landscape globally. John has been a top 100 wish list target for Outside Insights - goal accomplished!Few have built a business from s...2024-02-1657 min

Outside InsightsDo You Have a Career Agent? You Should.Send us a textI’m going to share a little secret about your job and career. It’s a simple truth: You, and only you, are responsible for managing your career. This wasn’t always the case. Our grandparents lived in a world where careers were often linear and lifelong, with a single organization rewarding decades of loyalty with a gold watch as a symbol of their appreciation. But times have changed.Today, we outlive companies as they are bought, sold, merged and closed or changed in ways we don’t fit or don’t want to...2024-02-0507 min

Outside InsightsLeveraging Tech for Social Good with Pat CallihanSend us a textIn this episode of Outside Insights, I chat with Pat Callihan, CEO of the national nonprofit Tech Impact. During our discussion, Pat shares how his organization is creating meaningful change through technology and workforce development programs.I'm inspired by Pat's commitment to leveraging technology for greater social impact through workforce development and nonprofit empowerment. Many of you know about Placer's own Act of Kindness Promise, here we provide both career coaching and business consulting sessions free of charge. Pat's leadership and vision are making a tangible difference, and...2024-01-1950 min

Outside InsightsTaking Control of Your Career in 2024: A New BeginningSend us a textWelcome to 2024! We are trying something new on the Outside Insights Podcast with some solo podcast and thought leadership in addition to the interviews we have shared have been part of what Outside Insights is and the community around it. Thank you for tuning in to the Outside Insights Podcast! We appreciate your support and look forward to bringing you more valuable content in the future. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and connect with us on social media!Helpful LinksTaking Control of Y...2024-01-1008 min

Outside InsightsFinding Success Off the Corporate Ladder - A Sit Down with Chris BystrianskySend us a textIn this episode of Outside Insights, I chat with Chris Bystriansky, an author, attorney, real estate investor, coach, speaker, and endurance athlete. Yeah - some people really can do it all.During our discussion, Chris shares his journey from a challenging childhood to pursuing higher education and then eventually finding himself climbing the corporate ladder. He then shares how his focus turned to identifying passive income streams, like real estate investing. Through his ventures, he realized the corporate path didn't guarantee happiness or fulfillment.Chris emphasizes the importance of having...2023-12-2249 min

The Delaware Deep DiveDon’t Confuse Passion for Profits: Lessons in Entrepreneurship from Inc. 5000 WinnersThe Inc. 5000 is a list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States – and there are several on the list from Delaware! The list is based on revenue growth rate and job creation. We sat down with Mac Macleod from Carvertise and Chris Burkhard from Placers, both companies on the Inc. 5000 list, to discuss entrepreneurship and explore how these CEOs scaled their business, fostered positive company culture, and meaningfully engaged employees in their company's success.2023-11-2838 min

Outside InsightsA Misfit Thanksgiving - Outside Insights Podcast #39Send us a textWe’re officially kicking off the 2023 holiday season this week! With that in mind, I wanted to bring you some fun, lighter content to be consumed while recovering from too much tryptophan and your leftover turkey.Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings and to recognize our abundance and it is my hope that you spend this long weekend with your loved ones, friends and family and with your community. Thanks for being a part of my community, whether that's through Placers, Outside Insights, Opposite the Crowd or wherever our jo...2023-11-221h 10

Outside InsightsHelping Our Communities Thrive: Zip Code Wilmington. A Sit Down With Desa Burton — Outside Insights Podcast Episode #38Send us a textAs many of you know, I’m a proud Delawarian. There’s nothing I enjoy more than watching our local businesses thrive. When a business’s core mission is helping other Delawarians thrive, well, I’m sold.In this episode of Outside Insights, I sit down with Desa Burton, Executive Director of Zip Code Wilmington, a nonprofit coding bootcamp. Zip Code Wilmington provides adults with intensive software developer training, with no college degree requirements. In turn, the program helps build tech talent pipelines for employers in the Wilmington region.Many Zip...2023-10-2748 min

Outside InsightsPrioritize Your Passions: Tech Leader to Creative Visionary. A Sit Down With Nick WilkinsonSend us a textIn this episode Outside Insights, I sat down with Nick Wilkinson, Founder and CEO of Wilkinson Advisory services. Prior to launching his own consulting firm, Wilkinson built a successful career spanning various industries and has collected multiple hats over the years, including CEO, entrepreneur, author, and filmmaker – more on that later. Nick and I go way back. I first met Nick on the board of a non-profit when Nick was running a global IT firm. I was a young upstart on that board and I still recall the many bus...2023-09-2954 min

Outside InsightsA Mission for Money Education. A Sit Down With Mark OlazagastiSend us a textMost people have a few, or a dozen, financial mistakes they look back on and really regret. For many, becoming financial savvy is learned through trial and error and living with a few regrets from your younger years is all part of the process. Isn’t it ridiculous credit card companies send applications to 18 year old kids before they even graduate high school? With predatory practices everywhere you turn and lines of credit increasingly accessible - it’s all too easy to make a few blunders, right? Well, a recent Outside Insigh...2023-09-011h 01

Outside InsightsIs It Time To Rethink Degree Requirements? A Sit Down With Brian Matthew Rhodes, EsqSend us a textWe’re going to start this one with a question: How was success defined for you when you were 18? For many, the definition of success was likely narrowly defined as “study hard and make it into a great university”. Many of us today can agree that this definition is limiting. Thankfully, in recent years more and more job descriptions are shifting their degree requirements and instead honing in on “years of related experience” or technical expertise.In our latest episo...2023-08-0454 min

Outside InsightsYou Can't Be Anybody But YourselfSend us a textI’m blessed to have many people in my circle that inspire me and push me to become a better version of myself every day just through their example. Some of these people are close to me, like my wife or my father. Others, I’ve met throughout the seasons of life and am honored to have them in my network - cheering one another on as we reach new milestones. One of these people is Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, the president of Gol...2023-07-071h 03

House of Modern HistoryWissenschaft als Berufung, aber... – mit Burkhard ConradEr hat 2008 seine Promotion abgeschlossen und dann nach einer sich selbst gesetzten Frist ist er aus dem Wissenschaftsbetrieb raus. Das bedeutet aber nicht, dass er nicht weiter Wissenschaftler ist. Burkhard hat einen Blog und veröffentlicht auch ab und zu in unterschiedlichen Zeitschriften seine Texte. Er erzählt wie das Wissenschaftlerdasein ohne eine Anstellung an der Uni für ihn funktioniert. Wir sprechen auch über die gesellschaftlichen und lebensbiografischen Folgen des Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetzes. Außerdem stellen wir uns die Frage was der Diskurs um Wissenschaft als Berufung beinhaltet. Wer Gast sein möchte, Fragen oder Feedback hat, kann dieses...2023-06-2946 min

Diesel Performance PodcastRun Your Truck, Not Your F*cking Mouth - UCC 2023 Winners The Burkhards!They'reeeee back.... And they return to the show with the title of Ultimate Callout Challenge 2023 Winners! Tony and Tyler Burkhard join us after taking 1st at this year's UCC event. The boys join us to discuss their big weekend, what happened on the drag strip to Tyler, and being the FIRST Duramax to win the Ultimate Callout Challenge. Two of our favorite guests do not disappoint.... Take a listen 2023-06-1342 min

Outside InsightsPursuing Adventure, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Freedom with Steven PivnikSend us a textGet ready to join Chris Burkhard as he hosts a conversation with Steven Pivnik, a total boss in both business and endurance sports. They dive into Steven's journey, where his love for adventure, hustling, and being financially independent all come together. Steven's background as an endurance athlete paved the way for his entrepreneurial pursuits. Prepare to uncover the secret sauce that ties together his athletic feats and business ventures. It's all about pushing your limits, bouncing back from setbacks, and keeping that unbeatable drive for success alive.But it's...2023-06-0951 min

Diesel Performance Podcast*Rebroadcast* UCC Winner Justin Zeigler / Sled Pulling & Drag Racing Madmen Tony & Tyler Burkhard 2021UCC 2023 is a wrap! Huge shout out to Tony & Tyler Burkhard for taking home first place. We are currently trying to catch up after the madness of the UCC weekend, so we are bringing back an episode from 2021. It was after Justin Zeigler's first win and the wild weekend the Burkhards had. Enjoy, new episode next week.2023-06-0659 min

Diesel Performance PodcastODSS, UCC, And The Grind Of Diesel Competitions With Tony BurkhardPaul Wilson and Chris Ehmke have longtime guest Tony Burkhard on to talk about ODSS and UCC coming up very shortly. Tony does it all. Shop owner, family man, competitions, EMT/Firefighter, and just a guy who wants to help his fellow enthusiasts. He sits down to talk about how his team are getting the feel for a different truck, what the UCC and ODSS in Indianapolis will shape up to be like, and more!2023-05-1629 min

Outside InsightsA Sit Down with Rob EppesSend us a textServant leader Rob Eppes said he believes that an entrepreneurial soul is something most business owners are born with; Outside Insights Podcast Host Chris Burkhard laughed and agreed during this week’s episode.An upbringing that “points to the horizon,” looks to “what can be” and asks, “How can we make it better?” nurtures an entrepreneurial spirit. These are some of the pillars of Junior Achievement (JA), the worldwide nonprofit that “connects students to their boundless possibilities.”JA teaches students how to develop their inner entrepreneur and fiscal literacy which allows them...2023-05-121h 11

Outside InsightsEntrepreneurs Help Others Find DirectionSend us a textEntrepreneurs solve the right problem. What is the right problem? It’s a problem that leads to building a method to make money.Gain clarity on lessons of entrepreneurship by listening to this week’s podcast featuring University of Delaware’s Senior Instructor of Entrepreneurship Vince DiFelice. When he and Placers President Chris Burkhard exchanged humbling stories of lessons learned, both men revealed vulnerable accounts of failures that ultimately led to long-term success.“You have to give yourself permission to be human, not superhuman,” said DiFelice. “Doing good and helping peop...2023-04-141h 08

Outside InsightsA Sit Down with Dave Raymond a.k.a. The Phillie PhanaticSend us a textHave fun listening to Dave Raymond, the original Phillie Phanatic mascot and author of “The Power of Fun,” and Placers President Chris Burkhard as they remove the stigma from fun in the workplace. Sharing positivity in life and in the workplace “turns off negative brain biases,” explained Dave during this hour-long podcast that takes a deep dive into powerful and positive mindsets that translate into “pathological empathy.” Fun, he said, is a misunderstood word that most people use when they describe activities in their “off time.” Powerful fun is different. It shifts fun to a...2023-03-171h 18

Outside InsightsA Sit Down with Robert HerreraSend us a textOn the perpetual journey to entrepreneurial leadership and growth, the ability to be nimble is key. Success doesn’t come overnight, but keep the grind going and take the licks. That’s entrepreneurship. On this week’s podcast, Rob Herrera, architect, real estate developer, entrepreneur, and founder of The Mill, and Placers President Chris Burkhard, warn that entrepreneurs shouldn’t scale for the sake of scaling, especially during economic uncertainty. Growth, they agree, should be market-driven.By all reports, small business exploded during the pandemic and carried the econo...2023-02-1745 min

Outside InsightsWorkforce and Workplace Realities Revisited with Alan BurkhardSend us a textThere is a balance shift between employers who are used to being in control of the workplace dynamic and employees who gained control of it during the pandemic. It’s headlining news and it’s the through-line of this week’s episode of Outside Insights between Placers’ President Chris Burkhard and Placers’ Founder and seriel entrepreneur Alan Burkhard.Traditionally, employers set the ground rules, the conditions of employment. It’s been that way for the last century. During the pandemic, the construct and definition of "workplace" was reimagined. Hybrid workspaces and remote work...2023-01-201h 04

Masters of Service"Who's the Hero Here?" with Chris BurkhardLeslie interviews Chris Burkhard, President and Founder of Placers, a company that helps people find jobs and navigate career changes. Chris shares his passion for coaching people to build a great story and be themselves.2022-12-1810 min

Outside InsightsA Sit Down with David FriedmanSend us a textIs your company culture by chance or is it by design?The BEST companies in the world understand just how important their culture is and how much impact it has. They don’t leave culture to chance. Instead, they’re purposeful, intentional, and systematic in the creation and development of their culture.Culture: chance or design? It’s the resounding through-line of this Outside Insights Podcast between Placers President Chris Burkhard, and CultureWise Founder and CEO David Friedman. The intriguing exchange between these culturally driven servant leaders compels listeners to piv...2022-12-0955 min

Outside InsightsA Sit Down with Eric HerrenkohlSend us a textYou’ll glean valuable information and smile too when listening to lifelong friends, colleagues, and authors Eric Herronkohl and Chris Burkhard during this week's episode of Outside Insights Podcast as they discuss:staying in front of workplace challengesfinding “A Players”developing personally and professionallygaining congruence between personal and professional “self”benefiting from hyper focusThe philosophies shared in each of their books are similar, but not identical. “How To Hire A-Players” by Herronkohl and “Opposite The Crowd” by Burkhard connect “human cap...2022-11-111h 04

Outside InsightsOpposite The Crowd - Chapter 1Send us a textCulture driven is the philosophy of a planned way of thinking that guides your professional and personal life, according to Alan and Chris Burkhard, authors of “Opposite The Crowd.”In their new book, the Burkhards deep dive into creating the culture-driven life you want, with no limitations, where risk is rewarded and where the results are game changing. Living a culture-driven life closes the gaps naturally between who we are and who we can be. It’s a thorough, complete, sophisticated approach to every single thing humans do.In the au...2022-10-1440 min

Outside InsightsA Sit Down with Megan RoudebushSend us a textIn present, professional networking spaces, “careful, cautious, methodical relationship building” is the through-line of purposeful networking, said Megan Roudebush, founder, keepwith, an enterprise platform that helps the world network and build relationships better. In this week’s Outside Insights Podcast, Megan explained that sustainable networking requires reciprocity. She offers five, trending networking processes that deliver professional and personal support. It’s key to nurture relationships “even when you don’t need anything,” she noted.This week’s Outside Insights is the deep dive providers need to uncover...2022-08-1945 min

Outside InsightsA Sit Down with Ed WallaceSend us a textAuthor Ed Wallace, in this week's Outside Insights Podcast, shares a personal, family story that illustrates it's not always formal training and education that shifts career-changing moments to meaningful work. Worthy intentions with a conscience create profound thought leadership strategies that facilitate workplace processes. Ed Wallace's book, "The Relationship Engine," and the steps detailed in it, spotlight connections -- how to make them, grow them, nurture them, and maintain them through nuances. If you're trying to find the magic to prosper in 2022 and forward, listen to learn about connections between purpose and performance.2022-07-2248 min

Diesel Performance PodcastDirty Hooker Diesel Is Gunning For Derek RoseTony and Tyler Burkhard from Dirty Hooker Diesel drop in to talk about how UCC 2022 went down for them! Tony gives an update on how a lot of folks think the event should be scored, him and Tyler's goals with ODSS, and much more!2022-06-1340 min

Outside InsightsAllow Your Team to FailSend us a textGreat leaders will allow their team to fail—or at least risk failure. Now that I have your attention, let me explain.Instead of determining the paths of others, perhaps the best thing to do is let people make their own choices. This empowering philosophy is tough, but giving choices to those in more junior roles that creates critical development opportunities. This is a topic that Alan Burkhard, my dad and Outside Insights podcast regular, discusses in our latest episode. This is the last of our twelve-part e-book series cal...2022-06-1048 min

Diesel Performance PodcastChecking In On Our Favorite Hooker - Tony Burkhard DHDPaul is joined by the man, the myth, the legend, Tony Burkhard! He discusses the upcoming UCC event and how he plans to attack the competition this year.2022-05-1421 min

Outside InsightsThe Importance of Vulnerability - A Sit Down with Todd Bavol - Outside Insights Podcast Episode #21Send us a textHello, This next Outside Insights podcast is one that I am very excited for our community to listen and learn from. For this episode, I sat down with Todd Bavol, CEO of Integrity Staffing, a firm that has won Clearly Rated’s Best of Staffing Award for five consecutive years. I am proud to call Todd a friend.Todd is someone who has quite literally pulled himself up by the bootstraps to achieve what he has today. He started out 30 years ago as a temporary staffing employee, developed skills as...2022-05-1343 min

Outside InsightsLeadership Lessons: A Commitment to CultureSend us a textA culturally driven work environment starts with a mindset that bonds life thinking with career thinking. This is a concept that serial entrepreneur and Outside Insights regular, Alan Burkhard, discussed during our latest podcast chat - the last in his 12-part leadership series. I summarize our discussion on culture-driven mindsets below. Be sure to click the graphic to listen and learn from Alan’s storied entrepreneurship journey. So, what is a culturally driven mindset in business?Business owners wholly benefit when they operate under an intentional and authentic culture. Def...2022-04-1541 min

Outside InsightsSales Doesn’t Have to be a Dirty WordSend us a textLet’s face it, the general concept of “selling” has developed a bad rap over the years. We all hate to be sold to. If I asked you to picture a salesperson right now, what image would come to mind? Most people likely have the same exaggerated caricature of a person pop up.In recent years, the selling landscape has significantly changed as customer expectations mount in a globally competitive landscape. For salespeople, there is more at stake, less time to make a great impression and less room for error. Unfortunately, this c...2022-03-181h 30

Outside Insights2022: The year of trying sh*tSend us a textGreg Star is part of a dynamic team and co-founder of Carvertise, a nine-year young advertising business that offers a unique channel: ads on cars. Greg, along with his partner Mac, have been a shining example of hard work, trial and error, sheer will and grit. Greg and Mac simply get stuff done. They experiment, learn fast, scale and then fail, learn and grow some more. They went from a seed of an idea formulated as college students at the University of Delaware to a firm that now has a presence in major...2022-02-1845 min

Outside InsightsLessons in Leadership: Fran’s HP WaySend us a textWelcome to the latest episode of Outside Insights Podcast # 17. I recently interviewed a mentor, a friend, a customer and an exceptional leader, Fran DiNuzzo. Fran is an executive who has built his career around growing people and companies. I was honored that Fran took a break between is CEO responsibilities and Board of Advisor work to share his story and his ideas with the Outside Insights community. Fran cut his leadership path in Hewlett Packard, a leading manufacturer of computers and other information technology products that many of us...2022-01-2159 min

GANNIKUS PodcastMax Madsen coacht Adolf Burkhard?! Kevin Wolter verliert 250.000€?! Chris Dickerson verstorben!Eine knackige Folge der GANNIKUS News zum Jahresabschluss mit Gedanken zu Kevin Wolter, Max Madsen und Adolf Burkhard. Supplements von GANNIKUS Original gibt's hier: 👉 https://gannikus.de/shop-podcast (https://gannikus-original.de/) 2021-12-2944 min

Outside InsightsYes, There is a “Right Way” to ThinkSend us a textYes, there is a “right way” to think…that “right way” just depends on the individual.In Outside Insights, we often talk about defining your guiding values and understanding what your personal culture is. Society has guidelines for how we should act, the workplace has rules that we abide by to get paid, etc. But your personal values – those are ever-present in everything that you do. They guide every decision and inform every “gut feeling”. One of my guiding values is “Right Thinking”, a term coined by my father, Alan Burkhard.Alan returns to...2021-12-1059 min

Outside InsightsThe Years Behind an “Overnight Success”Send us a textWhen asked about Apple’s “overnight success”, Steve Jobs explained that it was 18 years in the making. Sometimes we make success look too easy and the real gold is in the lessons learned and the many mistakes we make on our way to reaching success. A decade and a half ago Rob Gilfillan and I found ourselves in a peer advisory group with many other early stage business founders. As young leaders, we were full of vim and vigor and our businesses took as much ti...2021-11-1248 min

Outside InsightsSit Down with Ami KassarSend us a textThere is one truth for all entrepreneurs – success depends on who you have in your corner.There are the well-known characters: your co-pilots in business, dedicated team, and cheerleaders at home who make up your personal army.Then, there are the characters who get less fanfare but whose role isn’t any less critical: the vendors that you partner with.In this week’s Outside Insights podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Ami Kassar, founder and CEO of MultiFunding and trusted advisor to growth-focused busine...2021-10-1544 min