Shows
Business TalkWhy Marketing to Women Doesn’t Work: Dr. Jenny Darroch Reveals the TruthDr. Jenny Darroch, Dean and Mitchell P. Rales Chair in Business Leadership at the Farmer School of Business, Miami University, shares valuable insights from her groundbreaking book, Why Marketing to Women Doesn’t Work: Using Market Segmentation to Understand Consumer Needs. Drawing on years of research and practical experience, Dr. Darroch emphasizes the importance of moving beyond one-size-fits-all approaches and instead embracing nuanced market segmentation to truly understand and meet the diverse needs of consumers.
Dr. Jenny is the former Henry Y. Hwang Dean of the Drucker School of Management and a professor of marketing and entrepreneurship. A thought leader on...2025-04-1920 min
Beyond High StreetLiz Niehaus, Senior Wealth Advisor & Shareholder at Truepoint Wealth Counsel (retired)
Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1986 finance alum Liz Niehaus about stepping on and off the career ladder, her busy "retirement," and following her father's advice.
2024-12-0934 minBeyond High StreetJackie Shropshire, JLL Chicago Industrial Lead
In this episode, Jackie Shropshire, 2002 Farmer School of Business marketing major, tells FSB dean Jenny Darroch about his career in healthcare sales, why he transitioned to real estate, and why his love for Skippers goes beyond the food.
2024-09-0339 minBeyond High StreetKenneth Ali, managing director, Rock Gate Partners
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch and 1990 marketing alum Ken Ali talk about the history of starting businesses in his family, how learning is different as you get older, and what he thinks makes Miami standout as a university experience.
2024-07-1539 minBeyond High StreetLance Theobald, CEO, Miami Nation Enterprises
Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 2010 accountancy alum Lance Theobald about his early years as an entrepreneur, his work on behalf of the Myaamia people as a member of the tribe, and what happened to the car he had during a trip to New Zealand.
2024-06-2426 min
Control Your CareerHow to Decode Leadership and Elevate Your Career with Dean Jenny DarrochI am thrilled to have Jenny Darroch, PhD, the esteemed Dean of the Farmer School of Business at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio on the podcast. The conversation was rich with insights from Jenny’s corporate and academic life. We discuss Jenny's background, her leadership style rooted in dignity and respect, and the hiring process, including the importance of cover letters and traditional resumes in academia, and more. We also touch on the complexities of navigating higher education's hierarchical structure and recognizing one's place and value within an organization. From her corporate beginnings in New Zealand to her...2024-05-2244 minBeyond High StreetGopa Dobson, Chief Revenue Officer at MJ REIT
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch's guest is Gopa Dobson, a 1990 marketing alumna, with whom she talks about being industry agnostic, the importance of customer service, and advice for someone just starting their career in marketing.
2024-05-1322 minBeyond High StreetJillian Griffiths, Chief Financial Officer at Clayton Dubilier & Rice
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with Jillian Griffiths, a 1992 FSB accountancy alumna, about the importance of giving feedback, what Jillian did during a sabbatical from work in 2000, and why Sunday night was her favorite night of the week while she was at Miami.
2024-04-2925 minBeyond High StreetMary van Praag, Global Chief Executive Officer at Milani Cosmetics
Mary van Praag, 1987 Farmer School of Business marketing graduate, talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about why she went into consumer products, being named "Brand Builder of the Year," and why the Western Campus is her favorite place at Miami
2024-03-1130 minBeyond High StreetMike Smerklo, Co Founder & Managing Director, Next Coast Ventures
Mike Smerklo, an entrepreneur, investor, and author who graduated from the Farmer School of Business in 1991, joins Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk about being first in his family to go to college, being a fan of morning classes, and how he spent his Sundays during the Bengals' seasons.
2024-02-2630 minBeyond High StreetKia Nalls, Work-based Learning Solutions Creator at Sinclair Community College
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch sits down with Kia Nalls, a 2001 finance and accountancy graduate, to talk about the scholarship that brought her to Miami, the importance of proper etiquette, and how she transitioned to working in higher education.
2024-02-1231 minBeyond High StreetRoger Howe, U.S. Precision Lens (retired)
Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch talks with Roger Howe, retired owner of U.S. Precision Lens and philanthropist, about his time in Oxford, his 60 years of friendship with Dick Farmer, and how he and his wife helped create the Howe Center for Writing Excellence
2024-01-2933 minBeyond High StreetAmy Armstrong, Co-Parent Coach, Coach Trainer, Mediator at The Center for Family Resolution
Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1983 Miami University secondary education graduate Amy Armstrong about her pivot to adult education, her interest in how we learn, and the importance of allowing ourselves to be comfortable in being uncomfortable.
2024-01-1535 min
Deans Counsel28: Jenny Darroch (Miami of Ohio) on Confronting Realities: Helpful Observations for New DeansA podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 28: Jenny Darroch (Miami of Ohio) on...2024-01-0531 minBeyond High StreetJohn Altman, serial entrepreneur and business leader
Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch chats with 1960 grad John Altman about the reason he came to Miami instead of joining the Navy, why he feels he didn't thrive in big companies, and his longtime passion for flying.
2023-12-1836 minBeyond High StreetGeorge Heath, Board of Directors of Sea-Land Chemical Company, former group president at Sherwin-Williams
George Heath, 1990 Farmer School MBA graduate, talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about his pivot from graphic design to business, the impact of former dean James Robeson on him, selflessness vs. selfishness, and the sport he dreamed of going into as a pro.
2023-11-1335 minBeyond High StreetFrancie Henry, Regional President at Fifth Third Bank
On this episode of Beyond High Street, 1986 Farmer School graduate Francie Henry talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about meeting clients where they are, relationship building, and the class she wishes she'd have taken while at Miami.
2023-04-1037 minBeyond High StreetSteve Katzfey, Chief Procurement Officer at Stanley Black & Decker
2002 grad Steve Katzfey talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how his college interests moved from paper science to marketing, the impact of his time in Luxembourg, and his Upham Hall deck memories.
2023-01-3024 minBeyond High StreetMichael Moses, Executive Managing Director, GBX Group
In our first episode of 2023, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1989 accountancy graduate Michael Moses about his path into real estate finance, the advantages of early morning classes, and why Sunday night -- not Thursday -- was his favorite day of the week at Miami.
2023-01-0236 minBeyond High StreetShawn Manns-Collins, SVP Consumer Bank CFO, Fifth Third Bank
Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1998 accountancy and finance graduate Shawn Manns-Collins about life as a student-athlete at Miami, the unexpected conversation that led her to get her MBA at Miami, and her thoughts on managing the family-work balance.
2022-12-1940 minBeyond High StreetWill Grant, Associate Wealth Planner at Kovitz
2017 Farmer School finance grad Will Grant talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about how caddying helped him get to Miami, being a morning person (sort of), and the opportunity students should search for during the winter term.
2022-10-2436 minBeyond High StreetSuraj Maraboyina, Executive Producer/EVP of Investor Relations, Creative Wealth Media
Suraj Maraboyina, 2001 Miami University graduate, talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how he almost double majored in finance, the Miami students he's mentored who now work with him, and what's big in streaming movies these days.
2022-10-1033 minBeyond High StreetKatie Binns, Director of Fixed Income and Multi-Asset Indexes, Morningstar
2009 accountancy graduate Katie Binns talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about her time in Hong Kong, the impact of accountancy professor Brian Ballou, and the side effect of wearing a Miami sweatshirt to a coffee shop years ago.
2022-09-2628 minBeyond High StreetMichelle Herrick, Head of Real Estate Banking, JP Morgan Chase
On this episode of Beyond High Street, 2003 finance graduate Michelle Herrick talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about the importance of personal support networks, the key to work-life balance, and a summer class at the Middletown campus that changed her career path.
2022-09-1235 minBeyond High StreetNeal Restivo, Chief Executive Officer at Oatey Company
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch and 1982 Farmer School of Business accounting graduate Neal Restivo discuss the importance of diverse teams, giving back, and the family tradition he started at Miami University.
2022-06-2729 minBeyond High StreetVijay Talwar, CEO of Wish
Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch chats with Wish CEO Vijay Talwar, a 1993 FSB masters of accountancy graduate, about coming to America, his work with Wish, and believing in second chances.
2022-06-0638 minBeyond High StreetCharlie Dauch, Service Manager at Cintas
2018 Miami University graduate Charlie Dauch talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how he ended up at Miami, what playing sports can teach you off the field, and the workings of the Cintas Management Training Program.
2022-05-1642 minBeyond High StreetMichelle Girard, Head of US, NatWest Markets & CEO of NatWest Markets Securities Inc.
Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1987 economics graduate (and 1998 master of economics graduate) Michelle Girard about what her lengthy job title actually means, using business as a force for good, and what she thinks will happen with inflation in the coming months.
2022-04-2531 minBeyond High StreetAlan Goldfarb, Founder & Managing Partner at Orangewood Partners
2001 accountancy and finance graduate Alan Goldfarb talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how a chance trip led him into investment banking, why he came to Miami, and the impact two professors had on his life.
2022-03-2833 minBeyond High StreetLindsay Carlson, Managing Director at William Blair
Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 2004 graduate Lindsay Carlson about how she took an accountancy degree into investment banking, the importance of giving back, and being an early bird.
2022-02-2822 minBeyond High StreetLaurie Schalow, Chief Corporate Affairs and Food Safety Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill
1989 Farmer School management alumni Laurie Schalow talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about navigating a food-borne illness crisis, how Chipotle's existing digital plan has helped it through the pandemic, and something she regrets not doing while at Miami.
2022-01-2423 minBeyond High StreetMark Rappaport, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer, Red Bull North America
2004 Farmer School graduate Mark Rappaport tells FSB dean Jenny Darroch about the reasons he seeks "hills to run up," the importance of self awareness, and why you probably shouldn't schedule 8am meetings with him.
2022-01-1038 minBeyond High StreetMackenzie Powlette, Senior Data Analyst at Tombras
In this episode, 2017 marketing graduate Mackenzie Powlette talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about her time in Oxford, the reason students should seek out certifications, and the classes she wished she would have taken at FSB.
2021-12-0620 minBeyond High StreetWhitt Butler, EY US-Central Region Consulting Managing Partner
Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch chats with 1998 Farmer School graduate Whitt Butler about how he found a path to information systems through accountancy at FSB, the importance of culture in a company, and how he convinced his son to go to Miami after failing to convince his daughter.
2021-11-1525 minBeyond High StreetMark Wagenbrenner, President, Wagenbrenner Development
Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with Mark Wagenbrenner about how he ended up at Miami, the path he took into real estate, and the stunt his father pulled at a Miami football game back when Xavier came to Oxford.
2021-11-0142 minBeyond High StreetDawn Mullican, Principal Consultant, BrightOrg Services
Dawn Mullican (Finance, 1986) talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about finding out the hard way that banking wasn't for her, the impact that playing club sports at Miami has had, and how growing up in the South gave her trouble in Russian class.
2021-09-1437 minBeyond High StreetTrish Lukasik, Operating Partner, Atlantic Street Capital Advisors
FSB dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1992 graduate Trish Lukasik about her list of "I will never" statements that didn't stick, why she moved from finance to economics at Miami, and the nostalgia she feels when she returns to Oxford.
2021-07-1926 minBeyond High StreetLori Kaiser, Founder and CEO, Kaiser Consulting
1985 accountancy graduate Lori Kaiser joins Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk about how Kaiser Consulting was born, how to handle employees in a post-COVID working world, and the early days of Skippers.
2021-07-0527 minBeyond High StreetBrandon Starkoff, CEO/Managing Partner, Transparent PartnersIn this episode, Brandon talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how he didn't want to go to Miami when he was in high school, memories of Ultimate Frisbee, and why he's found that the "Miami network" is very real and very useful.
2021-06-0633 minBeyond High StreetJustin Sheperd, investment manager and board member
Justin Sheperd, 1994 accountancy and finance graduate, talks with Jenny about his time at the Farmer School, the thing he regrets not doing while at Miami, and what he likes to do when he returns to Oxford.
2021-05-0935 minBeyond High StreetDavid Schwab, Beyond High Street creator, EVP, Octagon
As Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch takes the helm of Beyond High Street, she talks with the man who made it all possible: David Schwab, who created 97 episodes with a variety of Farmer School and Miami University alumni over the last three years. Jenny and David talk about his time at Miami and his experiences since graduating. The Farmer School and Jenny thank David for his work, and look forward to continuing his legacy.
2021-03-2843 min
Beyond High StreetMike Whan: Commissioner, LPGAMike Whan, the Commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), was a wonderful guest as we make our return to Beyond High Street after a hiatus. The conversation starts with a question I have been asking many – “what have you learned the most about yourself the past six months during COVID-19?” The conversation goes deeper into the value of mentorship (and who he still calls on weekly for guidance), balances comfort and challenge and how to embrace the undecided. He also credits many of his successes to the learnings from mistakes. I really enjoyed the part about how Mike a...2020-09-1026 min
Beyond High StreetAndrea Saia: Board Member, LivaNova PLCAndrea Saia is a Miami University alum, member of the school’s Business Advisory Council and a must-listen. She has had a wealth of business success yet she credits the most important decision and job to her first at Proctor & Gamble – learning the consumer and satisfying the customer need. It’s this statement that has guided much of her career. We jump from business challenges (like a product recall as a company CEO) to the power of mentorship and paying forward. Andrea shares plenty of tips for college-age and others in the work force, especially about getting a job in sal...2020-03-1822 min
Beyond High StreetMegan Fischer: Founder & CEO, Sweet Cheeks Diaper BankMegan Fischer is the CEO and Founder at Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, a non-profit donating more than 175,000 diapers to needy families monthly (serving more than 3,500 babies). We have a great discussion about filtering out areas of “no-interest” to ultimately get you to the passions that drive your every day. From her Pre-Med major to Journalism and from textbook publishing work to non-profit, each of these paths had a reason for Megan, and that windy road narrowed especially during her second pregnancy. Five years into Sweet Cheeks and she is still the only full-time employee – it’s an incredible testament to her w...2020-03-0429 min
Beyond High StreetEric Lange: ActorEric Lange is a Critics Choice nominee (Escape at Dannemora), 20-year+ professional actor and he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Miami. He has appeared in dozens (and dozens) of television shows, feature films, Broadway and brand ads; most notably as villain Stuart Radzinksy in LOST and Erwin Sikowitz in Victorious (as my kids remind me often). Our conversation bounces from ‘learning how to learn’ and how he would spend time at Miami if he could do it all over again to understanding and capitalizing on knowing you are and the confidence that comes with. He remembers his time...2020-02-1926 min
Beyond High StreetKurt Donnell: President, FreestarKurt Donnell is a President of Freestar, one of the fastest growing private business in the States and a self-professed deal junkie. He comes from a full Miami family – parents, brother, sister and uncle. That’s right. All Miamians. As an accounting major, turned lawyer, turned entrepreneur, Kurt credits his entrepreneurial spirit to growing up in Ohio and living in-and-around small business owners. We discuss curiosity and the thirst to learn; understanding customer service and how people are motivated; and the benefits of getting out of your comfort zone. He’s navigated a business career taking on challenges and focusin...2020-02-0526 min
Beyond High StreetKevyn Adams: Senior VP of Business Administration, Buffalo SabresKevyn Adams is the real deal and he has also come full circle in life. A Miami student-athlete and alum, a merger, Stanley Cup winner, business man and now, a father of a Miami student living in the same dorm he did 20+ years ago. As you’ll hear, the journey wasn’t straight and certainly not easy. But grit, perseverance, putting your work every day helped push him forward. You need to back it up and earn everything. They are more than mottos, they are a way of life that he learned as a student-athlete and hockey player at Miam...2020-01-2221 min
Beyond High StreetSpencer Stiles: Group President, StrykerSpence Stiles oversees Stryker’s Joint Replacement, Trauma, Extremities and Spine business. But the title doesn’t do him justice. He is laser focused on helping people get healthier, developing leaders and giving back. We spend a lot of time in the pod talking about the power of Miami and what it meant to him personally and with the 70 plus alumni that are working today at Stryker. He is passionate about being fully present in what you do, taking risks and adventures, finding a passion and chasing what matters. I am thankful that our dear mutual friend and fellow Miam...2020-01-0826 min
Beyond High StreetKatie Quinn: Food Journalist & AuthorKatie Quinn is a video creator, host and soon to be Harper Collins published author….and as you hear in her own words, quite quirky. She thinks there’s a story to be told everywhere, especially in the connection between food and people. Our conversation jumps from balancing her brain’s quirkiness and entrepreneurial spirit to figuring out what she wanted to do in life via a process of elimination. Her path from Miami to London isn’t a straight line but as you will hear, it’s with purpose and always advancing….including a side hustle internship that accelerated h...2019-12-1825 min
Beyond High StreetJohnny Sirpilla: Founder, Encourage LLCJohnny Sirpilla is a fast, new friend. His story from the days in the accountancy program at Miami and becoming a Miami Merger, to working for, running and ultimately selling and IPO’ing a business are fascinating, touching and meaningful. As he says in the conversation, life will be hard but it will be OK is not only a lesson for students but for himself and everyone listening (including me!). He shares the challenges and tragedies in detail but also how to recover and keep a positive outlook on family, community, life. His current business endeavor Encourage is centered ar...2019-12-0435 min
Beyond High StreetMaria Casey: Founder & CEO, BUHOMaria Casey is the CEO and Founder of BUHO, the first sustainable e-commerce hub offering ethical, sustainable and vintage products for women, men, kids and home. She is a fascinating woman and a great storyteller. We swiftly move in the pod from starting a business at Miami to entering the peace corps in Bangladesh. We then jump to her time as a bartender in New York and how that job changed her life and business career. It's a can't miss episode (Maria is also the only person who has ever told me how working at Bagel n Deli helped...2019-11-2032 minBeyond High StreetMelissa Pawlowicz: Commercial Lead, Kellogg CompanyMelissa Pawlowicz is a multi-talented commercial lead at the Kellogg Company. She has been with the business for nearly 17 years, gone through many roles and continually evolves, learns and thrives. We examine the differences between working for a brand and agency life, where she first began her career. Like many, the relationships from young-to-old have helped her succeed in life. We also explore the good 'ole days in Oxford and what the University means to Melissa.
2019-11-0618 min
Beyond High StreetMatt Kamienski: Executive Director, The Presidents CupMatt Kamienski, the Executive Director of The Presidents Cup, is now in countdown mode. The world’s greatest golfers will descend onto Melbourne, Australia at Royal Melbourne Country Club for the bi-annual event in December. Kamienski’s golf business career is twenty-years strong but little known fact, he started as a pre-med major at Miami. Relationships, mentors and learning guided him down the alt-path and he has been thriving ever since. The conversation details what it’s like to move his family around the world every few years, how he learns and the special time at Miami. He pays great...2019-10-2328 min
Beyond High StreetMarc Rubin: Dean, Farmer School of BusinessMarc Rubin is Dean of the Farmer Business School at Miami, and after 29 years educating students, retirement awaits next spring. We started our conversation by going back to the Fall of 1971 when he showed up on campus without any technology, not even an adding calculator (that happened two years later!). He shares a wonderful story about his mentor and former accountancy Dean Harry Lyle and how years after listening, learning and admiring him, he was the Dean and sitting at Harry’s old desk. Dean Rubin talks a lot of modeling, learning and the need to constantly learn (he do...2019-10-0928 min
Beyond High StreetBrandon Smith: Co-Founder, NoomaMy conversation with Brandon Smith, NOOMA co-Founder, took place as he was driving with his brother and two work colleagues in a car from Cleveland to Baltimore for a Natural Products Expo show. Exactly what entrepreneurs are doing every single day of the year. Really appreciated Miami University’s Director of External Relations and alum Nick Petraglia for connecting the dots and making the conversation happen. Brandon articulately explains the origin of NOOMA – an organic electrolyte drink and what it is going to take to win in the beverage game. He has incredible fortitude, dedication and a clear sense of d...2019-09-2526 min
Beyond High StreetDavid DeMuth: President & CEO, DonerI love any podcast where the guest wants to take the Skippers’ Cheese Fries product and create an advertising campaign around it. And you know what? David DeMuth could do just that. He is the CEO of Doner Advertising, a world-class shop with 600+ employees. We talk about his first job in a grocery store and trying to guess what people would buy and why they would pick a brand over the other. That curiosity has stayed with him through his years at Miami and even today at Doner. He stresses the opportunity for those that embrace technology, and now mo...2019-09-1122 min
Beyond High StreetBrian Niccol: CEO, Chipotle Mexican GrillSpecial guest on the pod today – Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO Brian Niccol (Chipotle now has more than 2,500 restaurants!). A rapid fire discussion on innovation, learning daily, mentorship and dealing with conflicts/problems. He takes us on a journey of finding an internship that led to his first job (P&G for 10 years) and the power of problem solving. We also talk about the balance of daily execution while thinking about long-term opportunities and change. Stay for the close where he talks about his second stop each time on campus (his first being Chipotle, of course).
2019-08-2818 min
Beyond High StreetCameron Cummins: Co-Founder, Pivotal Growth PartnersCam Cummins is co-Founder of Pivotal Growth Partners, Owner of inHOUSE Marketing and is quite simply, a great person. We have spent quite a bit of time together on Miami University’s Entrepreneurship Board and I learn something from Cam every time I see him. Today’s conversation stretches from the art-and-science of franchising to the power of Miamians in Chicago. We also touch on taking unpaved paths, and figuring out pain points in work and using them to your advantage. He credits the late Miami professor Doc O (Bruce Olson) as an inspiration to his success. Doc O forc...2019-08-1441 min
Beyond High StreetAustin Mace: Co-Founder & COO, SubvrsiveIt is incredibly impressive to see what Austin Mace has managed to accomplish despite being just four years removed from his graduation at Miami. He is the Co-Founder and COO of Subvrsive, a company developing exciting new ways to capture content across a variety of mediums. Like many guests on the pod, he identified something he was passionate about while at Miami and figured out a way to make it his career. For Austin, it was developing a new camera to shoot in VR-compatible 360°, which is the foundation of what Subvrsive does to this day. He serves as an Adv...2019-07-3123 min
Beyond High StreetJeffrey Kadlic: Founding Partner, Evolution Capital PartnersEach time I listen to Jeff Kadlic I learn something new. He is a 25-year friend (and our wives were housemates at Miami too!) and a Founding Partner at Evolution Capital Partners. Our discussion spans from goal setting (and the moment he figured out the importance of that trait) to an 101 on the financial capital markets. Like many, he credits Miami for the opportunity to think and the experience he received traveling to Lux and Moscow as a student. He leads Miami’s Cleveland development team and is a Miami Entrepreneurship Board member (me too). He closes with wise ti...2019-07-1732 min
Beyond High StreetRon Carson: Founder, Cool Action SuitsRon Carson is the creator and founder of Cool Action Suits, a first of its kind suit company that brings moisture wicking fabric technology to formal wear. Ron had the idea on a hot tarmac in New Delhi as a logistics, security lead for President Obama that there has to be a better way to dress (formally) in heat. And as they say, the rest is history. In our conversation, he shares a wonderful story about Miami’s motto Prodesse Quam Conspici and how it made Oxford feel like home.
2019-07-0321 min
Beyond High StreetJeff Pegues: Justice & Homeland Security Correspondent, CBS NewsJeff Pegues is a CBS News correspondent, two-time author and multi-Emmy winning journalist. And just last month, he was the commencement speaker for Miami’s 2019 graduating class. He currently leads the Chief Justice and National Security beat for the news organization. I enjoyed the discussion about how he prepped for delivering an address to students (yes, of course he was a bit nervous) and the key messages he wanted to make sure he conveyed to the graduating class. He likes to explore the unknown and stresses the importance of trying new things to the students and his peers.
...2019-06-1922 min
Beyond High StreetCharlie Metzger: EVP, Detroit PistonsCharlie Metzger is the EVP, Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer at Palace Sports and Entertainment and the Detroit Pistons, where he oversees all business functions including marketing/sales strategy, communications, fan experience, social media, and community relations. We discuss the challenges of his job and the differences of working for a team, brand and agency (he has done all three!). He discusses the advice he shares to many about the willingness to take on all challenges and try as many adventures as you can. He is data driven, customer-centric and the dad of a recent Miami grad.
2019-06-0525 min
Beyond High StreetMike "Doc" Emrick: Play-by-Play Announcer, NBC SportsMiami University alum Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick is not only the voice of the NHL on NBC Sports, he is simply the voice of hockey. His vast and successful 46-year broadcasting career 46 years includes six Sports Emmys for Outstanding Sports Personality, Play-by-Play – including just two nights ago! Our conversation focuses on the beginnings of his incredible vocabulary and language recall to his advice for new graduates, and how he keeps his energy up throughout his broadcasts (spoiler: Peanut Butter). During his recent Sports Emmys acceptance, he even gave out his personal email (2x) for aspiring broadcasters to reach out to him fo...2019-05-2220 min
Beyond High StreetKathryn Stalmack: SVP & General Counsel, BioScripA deep discussion with SVP and General Counsel of BioScrip, Kathryn Stalmack about work-life balance and the personal choice of a woman to work or stay at home. It’s an important discussion that is not shared publicly much. Kathryn took it head on. She also elaborated on the unpredictable aspect of her work and the tone/communications skills needed for her audiences (staff, clients, shareholders, Board). We also dig into Kathryn’s process for learning, and the importance of taking care of your yourself in order to bring your best self to work. And of course we touch on M...2019-05-1527 min
Beyond High StreetAndy Sauer: Founder, Hilo NutritionAndy Sauer continues a recent conversation trend; entrepreneurs who identify problems and work-round-the-clock to solve them through innovation. There was a lack of convenience and clarity in performance nutrition and Andy isn’t stopping until it is fixed. Through experience and a bit of trial and error, he and his team at Hilo Nutrition have developed a gummy product to meet the needs of all athletes. Our conversation focuses on the line entrepreneurs must toe between wanting to get your idea to market, and taking the time to make sure it’s perfect. He shares the journey as they evol...2019-05-0822 min
Beyond High StreetChristie Currie: Founder, ZandalandOur first active Miami student on the pod! Why? Because Christie Currie is so darn impressive. She is days away from graduation and about to hit the world with a newly created business. She identified a problem in the real world through her own personal experience with cancer and is all-in to solve it. Enter Zandaland, a holistic digital platform and virtual world for Children’s Hospitals that educates, connects, and distracts inpatient pediatric cancer patients. Zandaland uses fun, play and technology to empower young patients through knowledge and engagement. We spend a great deal of time on the po...2019-05-0127 min
Beyond High StreetMark Lacker: Professor, Miami UniversityMark Lacker took a circuitous route to his current role as an entrepreneurship professor at Miami’s Farmer School of Business. He is a self-described accidental professor. While building and scaling businesses, he connected back with Miami to get help from students as an occasional guest lecturer. His interest, excitement and long-term love for Oxford grew and grew until he moved out of the business world and into full-time teaching. His real world experience gives him a unique perspective to share with his students. We focus parts of the conversation on the importance of establishing why you want to do...2019-04-2426 min
Beyond High StreetTim Sweetwood: President, C3 PresentsWhile Tim Sweetwood has always been passionate about music, it wasn’t until he graduated from Miami and experienced the entrepreneurial side of the business that he knew he could make a career out of it. In the years since he has been involved with just about every aspect of music entertainment – from recording, to booking events, to his current role organizing and running entire music festivals. It’s fascinating to hear how the progression of his early successes - throwing parties with emerging local bands – motivated him to keep finding new and bigger opportunities within the industry. And while he...2019-04-1726 min
Beyond High StreetJon Podany: CEO, Arnold Palmer EnterprisesJon Podany has the unique challenge and awesome opportunity to manage the legacy of one of sport’s most revered figures. Podany was appointed the CEO of Arnold Palmer Enterprises, managing every use of the legend’s name, image, signature, and properties worldwide in the Fall of 2018. He is also the President of the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation. It is staggering to hear Jon list all of the touchpoints Mr. Palmer has around the globe. From licensing, to events, to charitable giving, Jon’s role is incredibly demanding and equally rewarding. It’s also clear he is driven by Mr. Palme...2019-04-1029 min
Beyond High StreetJeff Brunka: Global Alliance Lead, Amazon Web ServicesIt takes a lot of courage to drop everything immediately post college and move to a foreign land without a lick of the local language. This week’s guest Jeff Brunka did just that and has been taking calculated risks ever since. His first job in Germany was helping out at a horse ranch, four hours away from Munich. Brunka has a lot of great stories and insight, from his first months in Germany to his time down under in Australia and now in his current role as Global Alliance lead for Amazon Web Services. His story about how he...2019-04-0327 min
Beyond High StreetSusan Canavari: Global Head of Brand Experience Development, JPMorgan Chase & Co.Susan Canavari, the Global Head of Brand Experience Development at JPMorgan Chase & Co is a rockstar. She has had an incredible business career which began on the other side of the house, the agency side. We focus much of the conversation on the differences between the two sides and how they can help each other succeed. We dig into her daily habits, from what time she wakes up to how she stays current on relevant news. We dig into her daily habits, from what time she wakes (it’s 5am), to her email tendencies and how she stays current on rel...2019-03-2722 min
Beyond High StreetAndy Blackburn: VP New Business, Marquee Sports & EntertainmentAndy Blackburn is the VP of New Business at Marquee Sports & Entertainment, which is the hospitality and marketing arm of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, and other iconic properties. Every day, he aims to improve the in-game experience for anyone who steps foot into Wrigley Field, from team sponsors to once-a-year fans, and everyone in between. He talks about the dramatic facelift Wrigley Field, and the surrounding neighborhood, has gotten over the past few years, and how that transformation has helped modernize the team’s approach to sponsorship and hospitality. His team has created a new PGA TOUR Champions ev...2019-03-2024 min
Beyond High StreetJeff Berding: President & General Manager, FC CincinnatiThe MLS season is just getting underway, and we’re lucky to have on the pod this week the President and General Manager of the league’s newest team. Jeff Berding was instrumental in the awarding of FC Cincinnati, and he provides some fascinating insight on the pod about the process of getting his beloved city that franchise. You can hear in his voice the passion he has for Cincinnati. He also talks about how sports are like politics in terms of meeting deadlines and putting your product out to be judged by your consumer. I really appreciated his appr...2019-03-1321 minBeyond High StreetSteve Carlin: Global Brand StrategistFrom a geology major to an uber-successful business leader, Steve Carlin has spanned the industries of soap and cosmetics to video games and robotics over 20+ years of work. Our conversation covers all sides of his business career and is rooted in some key themes – leadership, business creation, and networking. He has successfully weaved his way forward using key attributes and learning to propel into career-advancing jobs. He is smart, articulate and his perspective is well thought out. I can’t believe we haven’t talked live in more than two decades. It felt like we were in an IFC meetin...2019-03-0636 min
Beyond High StreetDavid Fleming: Senior Writer, ESPN The MagazineDavid Fleming is a senior writer for ESPN and has written numerous stories for The Magazine and espn.com. He has also authored two books – Noah’s Rainbow (a father’s memoir) and Breaker Boys (the stolen 1925 NFL title). The passion in his voice when talking about Miami is infectious. He uses that same passion when writing too. If you haven’t read his work, search for it. It’s worth your time. In the pod we spend time talking about the art of listening, relationships, and how to earn trust, be it with your writing subject or even family, fr...2019-02-2722 min
Beyond High StreetAndy Gloor: Managing Principal, Sterling BayAndy Gloor is a Managing Principal at Sterling Bay – an uber-successful commercial real estate and development firm. Bloomberg even named Andy – “the tech industry's go-to real estate developer”. He really stresses the importance of relationships and how handshakes are often more important than lawyers in getting a deal done. He and his wife Mara (a Miami Merger) are incredibly generous and have supported Miami, including the naming of the auditorium at the Athletic Performance Center on campus which has become the multipurpose facility centerpiece for Miami Football.
2019-02-2016 min
Beyond High StreetBeth Herrington: Partner, Morgan LewisBeth Herrington is a partner at Morgan Lewis, and has been named one of Crain’s Chicago Most Influential Women Lawyers….multiple times! It was so great to catch up and hear about all of her success. Her comments about gender-split in law, competitiveness and the power of a relationship are so well articulated. You can easily see why a client would want her to be on the front line in any dispute. Beth shares a great story about teaching people how to distill complex issues into a few sentences. This ‘elevator speech’ philosophy is so important in life yet not...2019-02-1321 min
Beyond High StreetJeff Immel: Creative Director, Weber ShandwickAs PR Week wrote when Jeff Immel was honored with a 40 under 40 Award, “a leap of faith can sometimes usher in a whole new approach to marketing….when Immel left Arc Worldwide to join Weber Shandwick’s budding creative team as its first art director, he was making a bold move.” I so appreciate his risk, and the firm’s, as the public relations discipline was evolving into something much greater – a global communications and marketing business. Since then, he has grown that business tremendously. Our conversation spans from the risks brands need to take to breakthrough in today’s climate to u...2019-02-0622 min
Beyond High StreetLisa Schrader: Head of Operations & Chief of Staff, Luminary MediaImagine waking up every day having to react to countless stories that came in overnight, and to determine how they impact your City. Well, that is what Lisa Schrader did for two years as Chief of Staff for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (and almost 15 years total working at City Hall). She shares great learnings of skillsets you acquire when working in the public sector, and how she has used that experience the jobs she has had since then. We laughed as she reminisced about times at Miami and living a ‘double life’. You will have to listen to the pod...2019-01-3039 min
Beyond High StreetKevin George: CMO, Harvest Health & RecreationSo good to catch up with Kevin George, the new CMO of Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc. – a vertically integrated public cannabis company. That’s right, a cannabis company. Kevin has spent the past 20+ years in global leading roles at Unilever, Beam Suntory and the marketing agency Mosaic. He is taking his plethora of experience, knowledge and relationship into one of, if not, THE fastest growing industries in the United States. He now has the chance to build a slew of brands from scratch – ones they have acquired and others they are incubating. They have raised nearly $300 million to capitalize the bu...2019-01-2320 min
Beyond High StreetJeff Gooding: Senior Director of Marketing and Advertising, Ace HardwareWelcome back to Beyond High Street! One area I want to focus on with this podcast is innovation/transformation, and retail is the perfect industry for that. Our guest today is Jeff Gooding, who oversees all Marketing and Advertising for ACE Hardware. He shares great thoughts on what it takes to change in today’s business environment and how to work in a co-op environment (as he says, “it’s like having 4,500 bosses”). Jeff also shares a perspective about job hunting for college kids - that it’s easier to get a job when you have a job. Point being, int...2019-01-1620 min
Beyond High StreetMarc Bushala: CEO, Heaven’s Door SpiritsHappy New Year Beyond High Street friends. Marc Bushala has passion to be an entrepreneur. You can hear it in his voice in how he thinks through challenges and opportunities. He shares some great stories about taking advantage of opportunities (especially when you are young) and how to find openings in the marketplace. All of this business and entrepreneurial work led him down a path into the spirits world. And after a deep dive almost a decade ago, he has been building and creating some incredible whiskey products including Angel’s Envy and now Heaven’s Door in collaboration with...2019-01-0925 min
Beyond High StreetJeff Tennery: Founder & CEO, MoonlightingJeff Tennery is the founder & CEO of Moonlighting and has spent 25+ years in senior executive leadership roles in the mobile space via Verizon, AT&T Wireless and Millennial Media. Jeff has spent the past year “moonlighting,” helping friends and co-founders on nights and weekends build the first on-demand mobile marketplace (you will hear his commentary on the 41st hour in the pod! and when/how/why to start a business). Prior to founding Moonlighting, he was responsible for delivering hundreds of millions of dollars annually across 50,000 applications worldwide, playing an instrumental role in Millennial Media’s 2012 IPO. He has incred...2018-12-1923 min
Beyond High StreetMark Satkiewicz: Partner, SBT GRVLMark Satkiewicz has spent the past 20+ years working with and building mission-based businesses. All of that work is guided off a simple phrase from him: are you a contributor in life or a consumer? And a recent near fatal health issue (resuscitated to life!) has made him refocus on what’s important for him and his family. He is taking that new focus back to Steamboat, CO with his family to better the community and move it forward. Like many, he credits Miami for four of the best years of his life.
2018-12-1226 min
Beyond High StreetDonn Davis: Founding Partner, Revolution GrowthThe conversation with Donn Davis gave great insight into how he thinks. He is a Founding Partner of Revolution Growth as well as Co-Founder and Chairman of the Professional Fighters League. The commonality of those two businesses: disruption. And that is what we focus much of the conversation on. We also dig into the differences in being an attacker v. defender and a builder v. manager. His perspective and tips for college students and those in their 20’s is worth paying attention to. He is also the first person on the pod to create an actual business class at Mi...2018-12-0528 min
Beyond High StreetRob Snow: Founder, Stand Up 4 DownsThis podcast with Rob Snow defines Miami and the type of people that graduate from the university. I am super proud of what Rob is and will do to create change. Life presents situations that make each of us alter what we do. It’s when those situations happen that bring out the best in people. Rob’s son Henry was born with down syndrome in 2009 and immediately Rob knew he had a chance to do more. He has combined his comedic chops and personality along with his family life to create Stand up 4 Downs and the IMPROVANEERS – the world’...2018-11-2830 min
Beyond High StreetGreg Van Kirk: Co-Founder, Community Enterprise SolutionsGreg Van Kirk is co-founder of Community Enterprise Solutions and Social Entrepreneur Corps. He has been recognized as the Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year and a member of the Clinton Global Initiative. He is very thoughtful and measured in his approach to teamwork, collaboration and combining public/private partnerships. Greg provided one of my favorite lines in all of the pods to date: “I want to solve wicked problems that are intellectually challenging.” Like many, he credits Miami’s Luxembourg program in his journey. It’s there that he learned empathy, the need for a better life for indi...2018-11-2123 min
Beyond High StreetDerek Block: President & CEO, Touchstone Merchandise GroupDerek Block could give a TedTalk on the value of coaching. The discussion about this subject is something of importance to all ages. He talks about beginning to understand that when he was a Miami University varsity hockey player twenty years ago, and he has carried that lesson into present day. And not just for account coordinators but for the C-suite. This line is lasting for me – if leadership is so important, how can you not afford to give them a coach. Simple yet profound. I also enjoyed his thinking on the subject of learning and how maintaining culture an...2018-11-1421 min
Beyond High StreetP.J. O'Rourke: AuthorP.J. O’Rourke has written nineteen books (including some New York Times bestsellers) and his most recent one, None Of My Business, is a must read. He explains money, banking, assets, liabilities and why he’s not rich and neither are you (there is always humor in everything he writes and says!). You can hear the passion of Miami in his voice throughout our conversation as he continues to give the school props. Plus, his stories about late professor David Frazier (giving him a D on a mid-term paper, turning his life around and creating a long-term bond) and...2018-11-0722 min
Beyond High StreetMitch Barns: CEO, NielsenMitch Barns was destined for success. Any college student willing to bike 45 miles from campus as a student to get to a job interview is clearly dedicated. A Business Administration major at Miami, Mitch has spent the past 22 years in 11 roles at Nielsen. Currently, he is the CEO and will retire from his position at the close of the year. Two subjects we brainstormed in the conversation of interest include tips for students coming out of school (always saying yes, focusing on the fundamentals and learning from mistakes) and the value of a mentee – mentor relationship. And I love th...2018-10-3124 min
Beyond High StreetMike Fitzgerald: Partner, High AlphaMike Fitzgerald’s High Alpha business is fascinating. Not just the venture studio and Fund they have built, but the Sprint Week competitition where all employees compete against each other to determine what business the company should incubate. I love that. That is how you build internal culture. We spent quite a bit of time on the pod discussing how to formulate ideas and how to learn (I can never get enough of that subject). We also did some digging into the investment culture and the ratio of reviewing start-ups to actual investments. Anyone exploring this space will enjoy Mi...2018-10-2428 min
Beyond High StreetDr. Jim Bertz: Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonWhat a memorable conversation I had with our next guest. It’s been more than sixty years since Dr. Jim Bertz graduated from Miami. That’s right, 60 years! His lifelong career has been in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, helping people around the world with conditions they would not have had the resources to address otherwise. But that is just the beginning for Jim. Our conversation winds us through his incredible career, and he shares some of his philosophies on what it takes to be a good doctor and a good person. Wait until you hear about his first job inte...2018-10-1732 min
Beyond High StreetJosh Dahn: Head of School, Ad Astra SchoolJosh Dahn and his co-founder, Elon Musk, are out to disrupt the way we teach our children, and as a result, how they learn. In today’s pod, Josh walks through the reasons why change is needed and what they are doing differently. The art dealer sample lesson for elementary school kids that he explains is simply fascinating. The practical aspect of learning is very clear in this venture. The school they have created, Ad Astra (in Latin it means To The Stars) is located on the Space X campus in Los Angeles. Even if the entire model doesn’t wo...2018-10-1031 min
Beyond High StreetBill Hemmer: Anchor, Fox NewsFox News Channel journalist and host of America’s Newsroom (and former CNN host) Bill Hemmer joins the pod today and shares insight on the importance of being curious to keep his mind fresh and to constantly learn. We spend time discussing the word trust in today’s challenged times – for all of us, and all corporations, not just the media. You can hear the passion in his voice when we talk about his time in Luxembourg with Miami. An absolute life-changer for him, and he is heading back in a few weeks to join up with Lux alumni and cu...2018-10-0322 min
Beyond High StreetChip Chinery: Actor, Stand Up ComedianI’ve been watching this week’s guest perform for almost 30 years – first, when he would return as an alum and do stand-up at Balcony (a bar that is no longer in Oxford) and now, on countless sitcoms and movies. Chip Chinery has appeared in, among many others, Seinfeld, Friends, 3rd Rock, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Family Guy, and most recently the movie Battle of the Sexes (and countless TV commercials). In the pod Chip talks about how creating a day-in-the-life documentary of his senior year led to his first job out of college at a news station, and the import...2018-09-2630 min
Beyond High StreetStuart Frankel: Founder & CEO, Narrative ScienceFocus and listen. It’s what I had to do after my conversation with Stuart. I went back to the beginning of it, listened and learned. He is not only a great storyteller but a teacher too. Stuart is the Founder and CEO of Narrative Science, a company that interprets millions of data sources and transforms it into insightful, natural language narratives. His industry and brand are cutting edge and AI is certainly part of the now and the future. But just as important, I loved his vision of wanting to be “the somebody else,” the client that was being...2018-09-1928 min
Beyond High StreetWil Haygood: Author, TigerlandPulitzer-nominated Wil Haygood has made a career out of telling some of the most interesting, if overlooked, stories in American Life. Most notably, he penned the story "A Butler Well Served by this Election" for The Washington Post which became the basis for the award-winning 2013 film "The Butler" and for Haygood’s New York Times’ best-selling book of the same name. His seventh book, TIGERLAND: 1968-1969, A City Divided, a Nation Torn Apart, and a Magical Season of Healing, was just given to all Miami University freshman upon arrival into Oxford this August and thanks to Penguin Random House, weeks...2018-09-1234 min
The Thriving ArtistBuild a Brand That Gets a Response – Jenny DarrochBuilding a brand means creating an expectation and giving your audience a chance to anticipate and desire what you’re making. We cover a lot of ground in this episode with Dr. Jenny Darroch, dean of the Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University. Jenny gives us a 30,000-foot-view of the art world, as well as the issues facing those who aim to bridge art and business. Host Daniel DiGriz and Jenny discuss the brand development challenges that visual artists face, tackling the question: “Do I define my brand, or do I let my brand evolve?”, as well as the pr...2018-05-1255 min
The Ictus Marketing PodcastEpisode 13 – Jenny Darroch: Why Marketing to Women Doesn't WorkDr. Jenny Darroch is a Professor of Marketing at the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management and founder of Mollior.com. She is the author of three books including Marketing Through Turbulent Times and Why Marketing to Women Doesn’t Work, and is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post.
In our conversation, Dr. Darroch argues that while the role that women play in consumer society has changed, the marketing strategies that marketers and business owners use to engage women haven't kept up. The days when marketers could simply "shrink it and pink it" a...2015-01-301h 00