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Leopard Spots PodcastEpisode 14 - Daniel Christmann, President of Cuvée ImportsIn this first episode of 2025, I sit down with friend, entrepreneur, and President of Cuvée Imports, Daniel (Danny) Christmann. Danny parlayed a career in photography, to becoming a Sommelier, and ultimately Founder and President of a Buffalo-based wine importer, focused on fine European wines. We discuss the start of the business, the economics of the wine industry, headwinds facing the industry, and much much more, including a bit of sampling! Be sure to visit https://cuveeimports.com/ to learn more, and as always, visit https://www.fraxtional.co/ to see how Fraxtional can help you with your...2025-02-141h 14Leopard Spots PodcastEpisode 13 - Rich Gold, Retired President & COO of M&T BankIn this episode, I sit down with longtime colleague, friend, and retired President & COO of M&T Bank, one of the top 15 largest banks in the United States. I met Rich 26 years ago when I began my career at M&T, and was fortunate enough to be in his direct orbit throughout my career. During this podcast, Rich shares his story about leaving Long Island for a storied career in banking at Buffalo-based M&T. We talk about lessons learned, the future of work, and most notably, his passion for behavioral science in the workplace. Be sure to like and...2024-07-311h 06Leopard Spots PodcastEpisode 12 - Frank Ewing, CEO of AML RightSourceBrought to you by Fraxtional, this was an episode for the ages! I sat down with Frank Ewing, a close personal friend and CEO of AML RightSource, a leading global provider of Anti-Money Laundering services to some of the biggest names in finance. With over 4,500 employees across 10 countries, Frank shares his path from consulting, to banking, to law, and ultimately running a billion dollar organization at the cutting edge of solving financial crimes. But more than that, we talk (and sample) some wine, discuss music (namely Taylor Swift), and reminisce about some of the greatest athletes and what makes the...2024-07-1056 minLeopard Spots PodcastEpisode 11 - Bob Clerici, Founder, Investor, & EntrepreneurIn this episode I sit down with Bob Clerici, a well-known entrepreneur in the Western New York region who led a successful exit in 2014 of Inergex, a company he co-founded and ran for 14 years. Following his time at Inergex, Bob went on to invest in multiple endeavors, including as co-owner of a custom clothing company Bureau (https://bureaumade.com) and Bar High Violet (https://barhighviolet.com/home), a high-end cocktail lounge in Buffalo, NY. We talk about lessons from business, the current work environment, and advice for folks looking to pursue their passions! Be sure to like and subscribe, and...2024-06-2753 minLeopard Spots PodcastEpisode 10 - Charlie Lovell, Founder of Baseball BBQI sat down with the Founders and Operators of Baseball BBQ! Great timing given the NCAA College World Series. Life is about connections, and this podcast came about given my nearly 30 year relationship with a former Lafayette College football teammate Charles Lovell, CPWA, CFP, CEPA, CPM whose Son, Charlie, founded a cutting edge company that is blazing a trail! Checkout www.baseballbbq.com to order awesome products for any occasion. Be sure to visit www.fraxtional.com to see how we can provide risk and compliance leadership to your firm!2024-06-2339 minLeopard Spots PodcastEpisode 9 - Mike Hollis, Former NFL All-Pro Kicker and EntrepreneurIn this episode, I sit down with Mike Hollis, former NFL All-Pro Kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars and current entrepreneur. We talk about Mike's path from University of Idaho to the NFL where he spent 9 years as one of the best and most accurate kickers in NFL history. Mike transitioned from the NFL to entrepreneurship, launching ProForm Kicking Academy(https://www.proformkicking.com/) and most recently joined THREE, a proactive wellness company focused on Cellular Absorption Nutrient Delivery technology (https://www.proformkicking.com/three_inquiry). It was a great conversation! Be sure to like and subscribe and watch the...2024-06-1547 minLeopard Spots PodcastEpisode 8 - Jessica Liang, Founder of Steadfeather CapitalIn this first episode of 2024, I sit down with Jessica Liang, Founder of Steadfeather Capital (and former awesome employee of mine!). Jessica shares her incredible journey as a first generation immigrant and first in her family to attend college in the United States. She shares her journey from Yale, to Buffalo, to business school at University of Michigan, and back to the Bay Area as an entrepreneur. Be sure to like and subscribe and watch the video version on YouTube by visiting @LeopardSpotsPodcast. What a great story! 2024-04-1937 min
Leopard Spots PodcastEpisode 7 - Matt Lang, Founder of WayohNOTE: Apologies but we did experience a small period of audio issue in the first half of the podcast. In this episode we sit down with Matt Lang, Founder of Wayoh, a new recruiting firm specializing in matching risk and compliance talent with banks, FinTechs, and beyond! We explore his career, his business, and his tips for job seekers. Be sure to visit www.wayoh.co to learn more, and give Matt a follow on LinkedIn by clicking https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-lang-25483940?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app--- Send in...2023-12-0626 min
Leopard Spots PodcastEpisode 6 - Emily Landon, Founder of The Crypto RecruitersIn this episode I sit down with Emily Landon, Founder of The Crypto Recruiters. Emily brings her energy to the show talking about all-things crypto, recruiting, job advice, and more. Take time to visit www.thecryptorecruiters.io as well as her LinkedIn page at www.linkedin.com/in/thecryptorecruiter.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leopardspots/message2023-11-2728 min