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Circle City Success225. Indiana Sports Corp With Patrick TaltyPatrick Talty is the President of Indiana Sports Corp Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 225, where you'll hear Patrick tell us about... ● How he got his start in the venue management space and a move to Phoenix to open a new stadium eventually landed him an opportunity in Abu Dhabi ● That hosting the NCAA Men's Final Four while GM at US Bank stadium put him in conversations with the NCAA, and how those conversations afforded him the chance to move back to Indy to take a position with Indian...
2026-01-281h 11
Circle City Success224. Made In The USA with Joe Van Deman and Colin KingJoe Van Deman and Colin King are co-Founders and Principals of Circle City Capital Group Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 224, where you'll hear Joe and Colin tell us about... ● A business listing on Craigslist got them connected and how that connection led to months of dialogue including multiple business acquisitions ● The 8 brands they own and operate under four industry segments of their businesses: USA-Made apparel & soft goods, home decor, Montessori, and financial training & services ● The incredible growth of the USA Brands retail line The Vermont Flannel C...
2026-01-141h 07
Circle City Success223. Get Your Brand Connected To Your Targeted Audience with Lauren SchregardusLauren Schregardus is Vice President of Strategic Communications for BAR Communications Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 223, where you'll hear Lauren tell us about... ● Her dream was to be a sports announcer and attended theatre school at Miami University ● How she became one of the youngest Directors of Communication for FSSA, landed as press secretary for Indiana Department of Education, and that knowing the right people will open career opportunities ● BAR Communications builds and executes strategies to share client messages that help connect them to targeted audience...
2025-12-311h 05
Run Curious07: From Charity Challenge to Lifelong Runner with Hadley O’DwyerFrom custard-fueling to lifetime runner, meet Hadley O’Dwyer.In this episode, Hadley walks us through his unexpected entry into running, his first London Marathon powered by… a tin of custard, and the years of lessons that followed. We talk about cardinal running sins, the power of community, Parkrun, consistency, injury-proof training, and how running becomes more mental than physical as the miles stack up.Whether you're training for your first 5K or your next marathon, this episode is packed with stories, practical wisdom, and joyful reminders of why we run.
2025-12-1255 min
Circle City Success222. The Athenaeum with Craig MinceCraig Mince is the President at Athenaeum Foundation Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 222, where you'll hear Craig tell us about... ● His passion for celluloid film made for a great story, nearly chaining himself to a projector and that his time at IMAX included working directly with Disney and Hollywood ● The experience and value Indy Film Fest brings to the city of Indianapolis ● The history of the Athenaeum and the events to enjoy this holiday season including the Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt Circle Cit...
2025-12-101h 18
Circle City Success221. The Value Of Community Partnerships with Tanya SearcyTanya Searcy is the Chief Relationship Officer at Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 221, where you'll hear Tanya tell us about... ● How she got her start in public relations and community partnerships ● A major career opportunity came about while training for a marathon ● Her life and career focus is community, purpose and impact driven, and the value INHP makes in the local community Circle City Success Podcast Sponsors 𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚒𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚘𝚛𝚜 ● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/ ● Eclipse Staffing and Se...
2025-12-041h 10
Circle City Success220. Networking Is More Than Swapping Business Cards with Stephanie SponselStephanie Sponsel is the Chief Operating Officer for netlogx Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 220, where you'll hear Stephanie tell us about... ● The impact being a foster parent has on children and families, what led her to take that journey, and feeling good about what you do ● A family connection that led to a career defining introduction and that creating partnerships and friendships is the goal of networking ● How netlogx partners with businesses and government agencies across the nation to help with vendor management, large implementations, organizat...
2025-11-121h 00
Circle City Success219. What Life Is Like After The NFL with Curtis PainterCurtis Painter is a former NFL Quarterback and current Managing Partner of Indiana Liquor Group Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 219, where you'll hear Curtis tell us about... ● Why he choose Purdue University over several other D-1 offers ● The surreal feeling of walking onto the field for your first college football game in front of a sold out crowd and that the Colts never spoke to him before selecting him in the NFL Draft ● How and when he knew it was time to step away from the NFL...
2025-10-291h 02
Circle City Success218. Nine 13 Inc with Tom HanleyTom Hanley is the Founder and CEO of Nine 13 Inc Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 218, where you'll hear Tom tell us about... ● How he was a 4 time national champion track cyclist that competed at an elite level until a major tragedy forever changed his life ● How the grieving and healing prcess pivoted him from law school to his passion of using the bicycle to empower youth ● Nine 13 Inc has grown to include Nine13 Logistics which works to provide support resources for work related to food access a...
2025-10-2258 min
Circle City Success217. Gregory & Appel with Andrew AppelAndrew Appel is the CEO of Gregory & Appel Insurance Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 217, where you'll hear Andrew tell us about... ● Why Gregory & Appel gives 10% of pre-tax profit back to the community each year and how they decided where to give ● How mentors are a valuable resource to personal and professional development ● The chance to connect with Gregory & Appel if anyone is interested in learning more about a career in insurance and how they can help find the best career opportunity for anyone that takes advantang...
2025-10-0259 min
Circle City Success216. Ozwell Fitness with Cemal (Gemi) OzdemirCemal (Gemi) Ozdemir is the Founder of Ozwell Fitness Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 216, where you'll hear Gemi tell us about... ● His belief that business is about creating experiences and genuinely caring for people ● Moving to Los Angeles to become an actor landing on shows such as Seinfied, Ellen, Mad About You, Melrose Place and then cold calling clients at night ● The experiences he has created at Ozwell Fitness and how those are different than any other facility in the industry Cir...
2025-09-101h 15
Circle City Success215. A Passion To Serve with Marla TaylorMarla Taylor is the President and Founder of Taylor Advising Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 215, where you'll hear Marla tell us about... ● How an early childhood tragedy would shape who she would become ● A move to Athens, GA with nothing but a plan helped her discover her passion to serve and realize the importance of community and people ● The moment she realized it was time to be bold and start her own business, and the importance of building relationships in Indianapolis, or anywhere, and how that helpe...
2025-08-2758 min
Circle City Success214. Jazz Big Band with Sean ImbodenSean Imboden is an American saxophonist, composer, and Founder of Sean Imboden Large Ensemble Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 214, where you'll hear Sean tell us about... ● His experiences playing on stages with Aretha Franklin, the Jimmy Fallon show, The Temptations, Radio City Music Hall, Broadway in New York, and many more ● Why he decided to change from the glamor, money, and fame of playing on Broadway and Radio City Music Hall to return back to Indianapolis to align with his values ● Creating his own projects, bands, an...
2025-08-141h 05
Ecomm BreakthroughThe 5 Deadly Mistakes Killing Your Ecom Conversions (And How to Fix Them!) With Matt StaffordMatt is a seasoned entrepreneur and powerhouse in the ecommerce world. Over the last 30 years, he’s launched and scaled businesses across industries, from concrete and brick-and-mortar ventures to thriving ecommerce brands. As the Managing partner at Build Grow Scale, Matt has personally helped hundreds of store owners reach and surpass the million-dollar mark, with many hitting $10M+. A sought-after speaker, Matt has graced stages across North America, sharing his expertise on ecommerce optimization and growth strategies with audiences from around the globe.Book a Discovery Call with Build Grow Scale and ge...
2025-08-1253 min
Circle City Success213. Arrow McLaren Racing with Lauren GaudionLauren Gaudion is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Arrow McLaren IndyCar Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 213, where you'll hear Lauren tell us about... ● Her dreams of working in sports and college athletics landed her in Indianapolis at the NCAA and an opportunity with the Indianapolis Colts. ● How she was tapped to be part of the start up team building a flight school in Indianapolis called LIFT Academy ● A professional connection was key to her landing the opportunity with Arrow McLaren as Director of Commu...
2025-07-3053 min
Circle City Success212. Indiana Valor with Kristian AleixoKristian Aleixo is the Owner of Indiana Valor Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 212, where you'll hear Kristian tell us about... ● The diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes while in Iraq ended his dreams of becoming a helicopter pilot in the US Army changing his career trajectory ● His journey and time spent as a professional race car driver in autocross that led him to California, giving him access to the first race track opportunity including living in his car on the race track ● Why he decided to bring a women's...
2025-07-161h 08
Circle City Success211. Bone Boss Outdoors with Dalton TunisDalton Tunis is the Owner and CEO of Bone Boss Outdoors Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 211, where you'll hear Dalton tell us about... ● His experiences while on the Indiana State University Bass Fishing Club including a trip to South Carolina to visit the Bass Masters tournament and the Ice Chest tournament on Geist ● How he landed the role of Corporate Business Manager and Treasurer for North Judson School Corporation and what impact his role has on the school district ● How his passion for wildlife and the outdo...
2025-06-251h 01
Circle City Success210. All things Indy with Chris GahlChris Gahl is Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Visit Indy Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 210, where you'll hear Chris tell us about... ● How a job posting landed him a start to his tourism career in the state of Hawaii for several years and how that shaped his journey to this day ● On any given week Indy might have 5-6 prospective conventions, conferences, or major sporting events walking the city for planning future events. The saying is "if you look you book." ● How Indy comp...
2025-06-0459 min
Circle City Success209. J'Adore Pastry with Youssef BoudarineYoussef Boudarine is the Creator of Epicurean Indy and Founder of J'Adore Pastry Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 209, where you'll hear Youssef tell us about... ● Why he decided to attend culinary school, his passion for food and the arts, his eperience traveling Europe while working in the food and restaurant industry, and why he moved to Indiana ● His journey to Indiana, getting connected to people in the city, and how the food scene landed him opportunities to work alongside some of the top chefs in Indianapolis ● T...
2025-05-211h 02
Circle City Success208. Best Kept Secrets Of The Indiana State Fair with Cindy HoyeCindy Hoye is the Executive Director of the Indianan State Fair Commission Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 208, where you'll hear Cindy tell us about... ● Her first experience with a State Fair and how and where she got her start, before returning to Indiana ● Some behind the scenes news, fun facts, events other than the State Fair held at the fairgrounds, and the best kept secrets of the Indiana State Fair ● Balancing the traditions and experiences of the State Fair history and blending those with the layering...
2025-05-0757 min
Circle City Success207. Drink Orangily with Kristin Patrick and Andrea SimpsonKristin Patrick and Andrea Simpson are the Co-Founders of Orangily Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 207, where you'll hear Kristin and Andrea tell us about... ● Why they changed the name of the business from Loren's Alcohol Free Beverages to Orangily and the meaning behind the name ● How the idea to create a business started, the "why" behind the alcohol free business, and how quickly Orangily has grown from online only to multiple brick and mortar locations in only a couple of years ● How they source their distribut...
2025-04-231h 01
Circle City Success206. Get Involved And Create Lasting Impact In Your Community with Rafael SanchezRafael Sanchez is Executive Vice President, Chief Impact Officer & Indianapolis Market President for Old National Bank Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 206, where you'll hear Rafael tell us about... ● How his network and relationships helped him get connected to opportunities such as Super Bowl Committee and co-chair for NBA All Star in Indianapolis ● How to get involved in the city and if you do well, you are passionate about what you do, and are present in the community, people will see you and your network will accelerate your personal...
2025-04-091h 05
Conversation Piece PodcastThe Value of Relationships with Matt Hadley (The Open Door Sessions)On this episode of The Open Door, Matt Hadley stops by to talk about why relationships are our most valuable asset. Matt shares how he was first inspired to start building relationships, where we can start building them ourselves, and how it all led him to start his own show, Circle City Success Podcast.Follow Circle City Success on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/circlecitysuccess317/Connect with Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmatthadleyindy/Learn more about Circle City Success: https://www.circlecitysuccess.com/The Open Door is a series...
2025-03-2721 min
Circle City Success205. Vintage Indy with Michael lashmett Michael Lashmett is the Founder and President of Vintage Indy Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 205, where you'll hear Michael tell us about... ● How he traveled to Indianapolis at the age of 18 looking to find a job with an Indy Car team, not knowing anyone, and spent a week knocking on doors of the local racing teams. He was told not hiring multiple times, so he went back home to his small town in Illinois. Then on the following Monday received a phone call from Tony Hulman's secretary, and she said...
2025-03-261h 04
Circle City Success204. Simplicity Juice with Beth McCarthy SmithBeth McCarthy Smith is the Founder and CEO of Simplicity Cold Pressed Juice and Cocktails Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 204 where you'll hear Beth tell us about… ● How a door to door sales role early in life helped her discover her passion for sales and why treating people fairly and nice will lead to a successful career. She shares her journey in newpaper and publications and why she made a few major career moves along the way. ● Changing your prospective on all things from "have to" to "want to" and t...
2025-03-201h 13
The Organizational Health AdvantageS5E1: Does this Translate Across Cultures? With Matt Lashbrook, Principal ConsultantMatt may hold a Table Group Consulting record—having applied the principles of Organizational Health from Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage in 19 countries! In this episode, we dive into which concepts translate seamlessly across cultures—and which present challenges. Yet, no matter the location, every team of two or more people will face some level of dysfunction in their pursuit of shared results. Join us as we explore how to honor each organization's unique culture while building a cohesive team culture that brings out everyone’s best.
2025-03-1131 min
Circle City Success203. Let The Team In On The Joke with Nikki MillerNikki Miller is an Executive Coach at Kairos Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 203 where you'll hear Nikki tell us about… ● How a watershed moment in life after college led her to pack up and drive to Washington DC with a couple of Vanderbilt grads to become roommates in Dupont CIrcle ● Working on Capitol Hill in Healthcare policy in the House of Representatives for a couple of Representatives taught her several important life lessons including leadership, taking responsibility and ownership of policy and procedure and how she later met her husban...
2025-03-0555 minThe Organizational Health AdvantageS5E2: Leading Through Reconciliation: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Healthy Teams with Matt TresidderIn this episode, hosts James Felton and Keith Hadley welcome Matt Tresidder, CEO of Leadr, to discuss his leadership journey, personal mission, and how these experiences shaped the development of Leadr, a software platform designed to provide scaffolding for leaders building healthy organizations.Matt Tresidder is the CEO and co-founder of Leadr, a software platform focused on developing healthy leaders and teams. Originally from New Zealand, Matt previously served as VP of Sales at Pushpay, where he experienced rapid growth from a startup to a company valued at $1.5 billion. His personal mission of "reconcile"...
2025-03-0431 min
Circle City Success202. Your Character Is Your Influence with Joel ThackerJoel Thacker is the Fire Chief for the Carmel Fire Department in Carmel, Indiana Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 202 where you'll hear Joel tell us about… ● How growing up his father had influence because of his character, not his career, and the importance character has on impacting the lives of others and the community ● One of the most important yet difficult life lessons he ever learned was his very first personnel evaluation. His experience was humbling, learning that attitude is important, how to deal with setbacks, and that things wo...
2025-02-261h 21Ecomm BreakthroughThe Best Hacks for Boosting Your Amazon Sales and Organic Ranking with Matt KostanMatt Kostan is the CEO of ProductPinion, and he revolutionizes brand growth through real consumer insights. His platform transforms shopper feedback into sales-driving strategies.A serial entrepreneur with over a decade of experience, Matt has scaled multiple seven-figure brands across Amazon, Kickstarter and retail. From product development to market domination, he is renowned for sharing actionable advice for e-commerce sellers through his engaging talks on world stages. Highlight Bullets> Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Innovative strategies for e-c...
2025-02-1158 min
Circle City Success200. Number 1 on ESPN SportsCenter Top 10 Plays with Nick Reich Nick Reich is the Executive DIrector of Pack Away Hunger and Founder of River + Green Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 200 where you'll hear Nick tell us about… ● His time as the Head Boys Basketball Coach for Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, how he led that team to the state championship title, and how one of his players made the number 1 play on ESPN SportsCenter Top 10 plays with a last second shot in the state tournament. ● Why he has spent his entire career in the social impact sector through service and his p...
2025-02-051h 01
Circle City Success199. The Next Generation Initiative with Dennis Jarrett and Gary NaylorDennis Jarrett is Founder of Indy Far East Magazine and Gary Naylor is President of FrontRunner Media and both co-founders of The Next Generation Initiative Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 199 where you'll hear Dennis and Gary tell us about… ● Their early career successes and lessons learned through a variety of career opportunities along the way and what brought each of them to Indianapolis ● How they became best friends immediately upon meeting each other for the first time and the story behind creating a video production company locally in an Indy h...
2025-01-221h 02
Circle City Success198. Brownsburg Youth Sports with Morgan Grismore and Katy MaileyMorgan Grismore is the Director of Development and Katy Mailey is the VP of softball for Brownsburg Youth Sports Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 198 where you'll hear Morgan and Katy tell us about… ● The beginning of Brownsburg Youth Sports and the need for dedicated space to better serve the youth in the Brownsburg community. BYS is s a non-profit, volunteer run organization ● Brownsburg Youth Sports is a partnership between baseball and softball providing 10 interchangeable baseball and softball fields and 2 fields for championship and challenger leagues and this will be the...
2025-01-0841 min
Circle City Success197. The Best Is Yet To Come with Olivia WestOlivia West is a Keynote Speaker and the In-Game Host for the Pacers and Fever Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 197 where you'll hear Liv tell us about… ● She defines the word NO as Next Opportunity and how a few NOs actually landed her with the opportunity as the In-Game host for Pacers and Fever and how the more valuable you become and helpful you are, will result in more YES ● Growing up showing livestock, horses and hogs, was the start of her competitive mindset and spirit. She was expose...
2024-12-1859 min
Circle City Success194. The Jungle - Home of IU Indy Jags Men's Basketball with Paul CorsaroPaul Corsaro is the Head Coach of IU Indianapolis Jaguars Men's Basketball Listen to CCS episode 194 where you'll hear Paul tell us about… ● How he relates his high school sports career to what he is doing now. He states: "Everything that you do sets you up for what you do currently." ● The relationships he built in his life and coaching helped get him an introduction to his first D-1 coaching opportunity in Fort Wayne, Indiana ● There is much more to running and building a college basketball team than wins and losses...
2024-12-1358 min
Circle City SuccessGlobal Entrepreneurship Week with 16 Tech promoting Elevate Your Pitch vol 116 Tech Innovation District proudly presents Elevate Your Pitch 2024 Listen to this special release episode (1 of 2) with the following 16 Tech Entrepreneurs and Members ● Sherri Anderson - SPEDACTS, Inc ● Jose Carlos Sarmienta - Vertikal , Inc ● Paul Williams - 16 Tech Innovation District Senior Operations Shop Manager ● Derek Tuder - A-Team Party Rental, LLC ● Kristen "KB" Newton - All Things Creative ● Sibeko Jywanza - 16 Tech Innovation District DIrector of Community Relations Each guest shares a brief history of their business, what value they bring to their clients, what they are...
2024-12-1356 min
Circle City Success195. Two Time Back to Back Champion with Anna Rohrer HeinyAnna Rohrer Heiny is the Co-Founder of Dreamfuel and 2x back to back women's winner of the 500 Festival Indy Mini Marathon Listen to CCS episode 195 where you'll hear Anna tell us about… ● The mindset, dedication, and training to be a successful runner and all the components to being a 5x High School National Champion and an 8x All American for Notre Dame ● The ups and downs of running including multiple injuries that set her back for many months with each injury and the lessons learned along the way such as restructing her traini...
2024-12-131h 01
Circle City SuccessSpecial Release Episode Promoting The Junior Achievement HOF Induction Of Indy 500 Champion Tony KanaanTony Kanaan is an Indy 500 Champion and Deputy Team Principal of Arrow McLaren Listen to this special release episode where you'll hear Tony tell us about… ● Growing up in Brazil driving Go Karts, how that landed him a job in a Go Kart factory, and eventually competively race Go Karts and win multiple championships ● How his father inspired him to make it to Indianapolis by asking him to promise 2 things if something ever happened: take care of your mother and sister and one day you win the Indy 500 ● His racing jo...
2024-12-131h 26
Circle City Success196. Dreamfuel with Kevin BaileyKevin Bailey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Dreamfuel Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 196 where you'll hear Kevin tell us about… ● How he was the first kid in his high school class to build websites, buiding websites for realtors and car websites including Dodge Viper, with his website ranking first on Yahoo for Dodge Vipers with a million people in traffic visiting his website, and making about $3500 a month on ads while in high school ● Starting a company working with Fortune 500 companies to help them with their online ran...
2024-12-1353 min
Circle City SuccessGlobal Entrepreneurship Week with 16 Tech promoting Elevate Your Pitch vol 216 Tech Innovation District proudly presents Elevate Your Pitch 2024 Listen to this special release episode (2 of 2) with the following 16 Tech Entrepreneurs and Members ● Stephen Creech - Stephen Creech Solopreneur (Artist) ● Cindy Hawkins - Circle City Sweets ● Nancy Wright - Respiratory Health Technologies ● Abbi Garvey - 16 Tech Innovation District Director of Corporate Giving and Sponsorship ● Mark Ford - NuTech Institute ● Jay Shah - Neurava ● Oseye Boyd - Mirror Indy ● Roger Shuman - Techpoint ● Darcy Lee - Techpoint Mira Awards Judge Each guest shares a brief his...
2024-12-1356 min
Circle City Success193. BFF Indy with FrancesMary LougheadFrancesMary Loughead is the Founder of BFF Indy Listen to Circle City Success episode 193 where you'll hear FrancesMary tell us about… ● How working three jobs at once while still in school helped prepare her for the dedication and commitment that is involved with business ownership and all the tasks required for managing a successful operation ● The value of taking intership opportunites in industries you are passionate about will open the doors for career growth ● Moving from Chicago to Indianapolis, not knowing a single person in Indy was the thought behin...
2024-09-2551 min
Circle City Success192. Your Partner From the Ground Up with Brandon ClymerBrandon Clymer is the CEO of The Alleato Group Listen to CCS episode 192 where you'll hear Brandon tell us about… ● How he turned down a job offer out of college because it wasn't what he was passionate about doing and therefore made a financial decision to move to Indianapolis to start a job in sales ● Taking calculated risks, his personal development journey, mentors, and gathering as much knowledge as possible by downloading a wealth of practical information ● Have a daily routine, a plan, and list of goals for the day and then...
2024-09-1356 minEcomm BreakthroughBest inventory management hack for Amazon sellers revealed with Matt PutraMatt Putra, an experienced CFO and founder of EightX. Matt will be sharing insights on negotiating better terms with suppliers, including extending payment periods (net 30, extra safety stock, etc.), through effective forecasting strategies.Highlight Bullets> Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Common mistakes made by e-commerce brand ownersStrategies to make businesses more profitable and bring in more cashAdding fixed costs too earlyBuying too much inventory for the wrong SKUsStruggling to scale ad spendingOptimizing SKU management and cash flow strategiesDifferent financing options for ecommerce businessesManaging inventory and ensur...
2024-08-2058 min
Circle City Success191. Do The Right Thing All The Time Every Time and Work Hard with Pete QuinnPete Quinn is National Director of Industrial Business Development for Sansone Group Listen to CCS episode 191 where you'll hear Pete tell us about… ● How his experience as a college football player at Purdue University helped him become a big football fan and later landed him back at Purdue as the Color Analyst for Purdue Football Radio Network. He shares that one of his coolest moments was hosting Neil Armstrong as a halftime guest and how his family had the opportunity to spend the entire game with him. ● His first opportunity to get in the...
2024-08-1554 minEcomm BreakthroughThe Secret Hack To Avoid Amazon's New Inventory Fees with Matt SnyderImage of Guest Matt Synder, Founder of Brands Excel. Today, we'll discuss how Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) is increasingly becoming a viable option for more sellers, especially amidst the ongoing rise in costs.> Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Challenges and strategies for navigating Amazon's new inventory placement fees and low inventory feesImportance of profitability and cost reduction in response to Amazon's logistics costsStrategies for brands not primarily focused on Amazon, such as direct-to-consumer (DTC) brandsEvolution of the daily deal business and potential advantages for brandsTypes of cli...
2024-07-3058 min
Circle City Success190. Leave A Positive Imprint And Legacy On Mankind with Diana CaldwellDiana Caldwell is the CEO of Amplified Sciences, Inc Listen to CCS episode 190 where you'll hear Diana tell us about… ● Early career learnings taught her the importance of people skills and communication and how those relate to practical people management leadership ● The Indiana Eco-system of VCs and start ups and the challenges she had when trying to get access to capital when raising funds from investors ● Why she decided to be an entrepreneur and start up founder in Life Sciences to make something out of nothing, how Amplified Sciences was found, a...
2024-07-2547 min
Circle City Success189. Write Your Own Story with Rebecca Fleetwood HessionRebecca Fleetwood Hession is a Keynote Speaker, Author, and the Founder and CEO of WEthrive.live Listen to CCS episode 189 where you'll hear Rebecca tell us about… ● How making a decision to leave home at an early age helped her experience life and taught her important lessons that are still applicable today ● Being curious about her clients and not so worried about the content of a sale but the context of what she was selling truly helped add value to her success ● Doing work that aligns with her authenticity and the inspi...
2024-07-1055 min
Circle City Success188. Yelp Indy with Niki BurtNiki Burt is the Senior Community Director at Yelp Indy Listen to CCS episode 188 where you'll hear Niki tell us about… ● How moving to Spain after graduating from Butler to become an English teacher became a major life changing experience including meeting her future husband, then moving back to the states, and her 90 day fiance story ● Grabbing coffee with a mentor/sponsor eventually helped connect her to Yelp Indy and her philosophy on bringing value to every coffee meeting ● Having a good balance of life and then work, including breaking down...
2024-06-191h 02
Circle City Success187. No One Knows Your Name; Let's Change That with Jennifer MagleyJennifer Magley is Chief Brand Officer for The Basketball League Listen to CCS episode 187 where you'll hear Jennifer tell us about… ● How growing up in a household of a professional athlete prepared her for competitive tennis and eventually the #1 national ranking ● Leaving sports completely, making the decision to be a stay at home mom, transitioning to entrepreneurship, and becoming a single mother overnight ● The Basketball League having a larger geographical presence than the NBA G-League and to expect seeing more teams, more cities, and more representations and sponorships as she contines...
2024-06-051h 03
Circle City Success186. The Voice of the Colts with Matt TaylorMatt Taylor is Manager of Radio Production and The Voice of the Indianapolis Colts Listen to CCS episode 186 where you'll hear Matt tell us about… ● How he got his start in radio at Franklin College while also playing on the football team, setting up all the equipment involved for in game radio and then rushing to the field before kickoff to play, and how that helped prepare him for all aspects involved in radio ● "Just need a chance" and how chasing jobs in broadcasting early in his career eventually landed him an opportu...
2024-05-221h 02
The Mocktail Made MeThe Dirty Truth on Social Drinking with Hadley SorensenWelcome back to “The Mocktail Made Me,” the podcast that mixes inspiration with a twist of sobriety. This week, we’re stirring things up with a very special guest, Hadley Sorensen.Guest Introduction:Hadley Sorensen is not just a sobriety advocate; she's a powerful voice on the sober side of Instagram, where she promotes a fresh perspective on alcohol consumption. She challenges the pervasive mommy wine culture and broader alcohol norms, advocating that a reevaluation of one's relationship with alcohol doesn't require hitting rock bottom.What We Discuss:Hadley's journey to sobrie...
2024-05-1053 min
Circle City Success185. Orr Fellowship with Steven EmchSteven Emch is the President of Orr Fellowship Listen to CCS episode 185 where you'll hear Steve tell us about… ● The value of attitude on life, career, and people and the perspective of having a gratitude mindset ● Why raising your hand when no one else wants to will differentiate you from peers, set you up for long term career and life success, and leaders will take a bet on you ● How Orr Fellowship is like a career accelerator connecting people to resources, organizations around Indy and is on a mission to create th...
2024-05-081h 06
Circle City SuccessSpecial Release Episode Promoting Rev Indy May 4th with Carol HowardCarol Howard is the Executive Director of Rev Indy Listen to this promo release episode where you'll hear Carol tell us about… ● Rev Indy on May 4th brings together food, fun, and a night of celebration to kick off the greatest month in racing, the impact the event has across Indiana inlcuding care for the drivers and patrons at IMS, and some of the featured guests and special apperances at this year's event ● How her entire childhood was spent in a pool as a comptetive swimmer and was so dedicated to swimmin...
2024-04-2454 minEcomm BreakthroughYou've been doing Shopify wrong—Matt Clark's top 1% strategy for Shopify a game-changerMatt serves as executive chairman and is one of the co-founders of Amazing.com and the Amazing Selling Machine course that has taught tens of thousands of students how to run a successful Amazon business. With more than a decade of ecommerce experience and with multiple million-dollar companies, Matt loves sharing his success and strategies with other entrepreneurs.> Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. The significance of joining a mastermind group and seizing opportunities for business growth and collaboration.Importance of diversifying beyond Amazon and building a valuable consumer brand for long...
2024-04-231h 06
Circle City Success184. Exploradoor with Caroline AbeledaCaroline Abeleda is the Co-Founder of Exploradoor Listen to CCS episode 184 where you'll hear Caroline tell us about… ● The value of networking and making connections and how you never know where you're next introduction might take you, so stay connected with your network ● Why she believes learning and development and company culture are the greatest investments any organization can make for their people ● How Exploradoor can help organizations develop their teams by connecting high school students and college students with the community, partner schools, and companies As always...
2024-04-1052 min
Circle City SuccessSpecial episode release promoting the Broadway concert "The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends" April 20 at The Tobias Theatre in IndianapolisJoel Kirk is the CEO and Founder of Discovering Broadway Listen to this special episode release where you'll hear Joel tell us about… ● Discovering Broadway will present the Broadway concert of The Trouble with Dead Boyfriends starring Barrett Wilbert Weed (Mean Girls) and Myha'la (Netflix's Leave the World Behind) for one-night only! April 20th at 5PM & 8PM at The Tobias Theatre. ● How growing up in Carmel, Indiana, watching 4 movies every weekend, and attending Carmel High School with a distringushed fine arts program helped him discover his passion at an early age and Why he...
2024-04-0459 min
Circle City Success183. The World's Largest Children's Museum with Jennifer Pace RobinsonJennifer Pace Robinson is the President and CEO of The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Listen to CCS episode 183 where you'll hear Jennifer tell us about… ● How she wanted to be a Disney Imaginer at an early age to be involved in the story lines and creating the rides seen at Disney World ● How the idea for the uber popular Dinosphere exhibit was started around a baby T-Rex and the story behind the scenes ● How the ideas for new exhibit opportunities are created and the partnerships involved in making it all come to li...
2024-03-1356 min
Everything ScaryThe Case of Tyler HadleySend us a textTyler Hadley, was seemingly just a 17 year old highschool introvert. When Tyler started to experience anxiety and depression, in his mid-teens, he also started drinking heavily, and doing drugs regularly, to cope with those issues. His mother; Mary Jo, did absolutely everything she could to help, but nothing, Mary Jo, or Blake Hadley could do for their son, Tyler would help.And, what would transpire on July 16th of 2011, would impact the lives of many.This is the Case of The Murders of Blake and Mary...
2024-03-121h 01
Circle City Success182. Product Management, Innovation, Start Ups, and Venture Capital Come Together with Nida AnsariNida Ansari is the Founder and CEO of Karmic Partners and CIO of 16 Tech Innovation District Listen to CCS episode 182 where you'll hear Nida tell us about… ● How coming to the United States while in high school helped prepare her for the life experiences she has encountered along her journey ● How she got her start in Innovation with a career stint in Atlanta, why she choose Atlanta for a social scene and how that led her to make the move to Indy ● Her passion to work with Innovation, Start ups, and the Tec...
2024-02-211h 01
Circle City Success181. Indy Fuel Hockey and Fishers Freight Indoor Football with Larry McQueary Larry McQueary is the President and CEO of Indy Fuel and Fishers Freight. Listen to CCS episode 181 where you'll hear Larry tell us about… ● How an internship in college at WZPL landed his first job out of school and eventually helped guide the way to start his own business ● How a career in sports is a lifestyle not a job and how he got his start in sports with Indy Sports Corp ● The Indy Fuel Hockey team, the new Fishers Event Center, and the upcoming Indy Indoor Footb...
2024-02-0852 min
Circle City Success180. The HandleBar Hangar Indy with Stephen Lindsay and Brian LindsayStephen Lindsay and Brian Lindsay are Co-Owners of The HandleBar Hangar Indy Listen to CCS episode 180 where you'll hear Stephen and Brian tell us about… ● How they each learned important lessons about entrepreneurship early in life from their parents who were entrepreneurs for over 40 years ● How sitting at a stop light in Seattle Washington created the idea for The HandleBar Indy and being featured in Car and Driver Magazine launched the buzz for the brand ● All the unique experiences that are now included by visiting The Hangar Indy which is now a destinat...
2024-01-241h 06
Circle City Success179. Creating Impactful Ecosystems With Courtney ZauggCourtney Zaugg is the Founder and CEO of Plaka + Associates, Founder of VentureVets and the Co-Founder of Zinc Contractors Listen to CCS episode 179 where you'll hear Courtney tell us about… ● How leaving Indiana and everything she knew to study abroad in Greece was the best life decision and a transformational experience ● Her philosophy on mentorship and why and how to find the best mentor to make a lasting impact on career and personal life ● Why she is passionate about helping communities support entrepreneurs and innovation led companies to create an impactful ec...
2024-01-1057 min
Circle City Success178. Applications Are Now Live For The Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation With Lauren Petersen James And Kelsey CookSpecial episode release promotion as The Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation applications are now live Lauren Petersen James is the Executive Director of Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation and Kelsey Cook is the Membership Director of Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation Listen to CCS episode 178 where you'll hear Lauren and Kelsey tell us about… ● How they each had internship positions at the Indiana State House and how that gave them positive exposure and prepared them for their careers ● Why making an impact for the State of Indiana is an important aspect for each of t...
2024-01-0358 min
Circle City Success177. Kindspire Cards and Ready, Mindset, Go! with Macy TroyerMacy Troyer is the Founder and CEO of Goaldy Social Media, Founder of Kindspire Cards and the Author of Ready, MIndset, Go! Listen to CCS episode 177 where you'll hear Macy tell us about… ● How hear big dream was to work at Proctor and Gamble until she took an entrepreneurial class in college and everything she thought about business was debunked by a professor ● How she decided when the time was right to launch her own business and the early lessons she learned along the way that helped her become a successful entrepreneur ●...
2023-12-1358 min
Circle City Success176. All Things Downtown Indy including The Circle of Lights Celebration w/ Taylor SchafferTaylor Schaffer is the President and CEO of Downtown Indy, Inc. Listen to CCS episode 176 where you'll hear Taylor tell us about… ● The Downtown Indy Inc. Circle of Lights® presented by IBEW 481 – Indy's most time-honored holiday tradition – celebrates its 61st anniversary on Nov. 24 and how many lights are on the Monument. The evening festivities will begin at 5:00PM on the Monument Circle. ● Her philosophy of "Be able to speak up, be able to show up, and be able to out work others" and her career advice on asking for an expanded role also includes...
2023-11-241h 03
Circle City Success175. All That Matters Is People with Mario RodriguezMario Rodriguez is the Executive Director and CEO of the Indianapolis Airport Authority Listen to CCS episode 175 where you'll hear Mario tell us about… ● How his background in civil engineering led him to a fascinating career in designing airports which then positioned him to become a nationally recognized leader and airport director ● How his time at the New Orleans airport spent during Hurricane Katrina was a life changing, life defining, career defining time and that identifying a poor levy system just weeks prior safed thousands of lives ● Why the Indianapolis Internation...
2023-11-0959 min
Circle City Success174. Find What You Are Born To Do and Simply Do It with Fred YeakeyFred Yeakey Sr. is the Principal and Founder of 2 Thirty-Eight Properties and the Chief Partnership Officer for Providence Cristo Rey High School Listen to CCS episode 174 where you'll hear Fred tell us about… ● How he found a passion to become a key note speaker which led him to many speaking engagements including speaking at his alma mater Kentucky State University Founder's Day Homecoming ● How cutting hair created a positive infuence in the community and helped launch his mission and movement across the country ● Why he decided to pursue life changes or career...
2023-10-1357 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1854: Practical Research And Becoming An American Star Finalist | FFA SAE Edition | Hadley Stiefvater | McCook Central High School FFAHadley Steifvater is an American Star Finalist in the category of Agriscience Research. She has grow up around her father's veterinary practice, raising livestock of her own and also helping to solve problems in the production agriculture world in her region of South Dakota. Hadley was homeschooled for the entirety of her primary school career, and her pathway into the FFA and agriscience research are a bit different than normal. Hadley was actually recruited by the FFA Advisor for McCook Central High School, Terry Reickman, as her father had been the FFA and Terry had been his ad...
2023-10-0427 min
Circle City Success173. $800 Sewing Machine Creates a Passion for Art with Kathryn HaighKathryn Haigh is the President and CEO of The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art Listen to CCS episode 173 where you'll hear Kathryn tell us about… ● How she assembled a team that rigged a sculpture off the top of a mountain for an exhibit ● How her parents always made sure her and her sisters had access to art while growing up and this led to her volunteering at the local Cincinnati Art Museum while in school ● Why she wanted to be a CEO early in her career, how she found that...
2023-09-2959 min
Circle City Success172. The Day He Went Viral on Television with Troy PepperTroy Pepper is the People Operations Manager for Crowe and the PA Announcer for the Indiana Pacers Listen to CCS episode 172 where you'll hear Troy tell us about… ● How he has done many voiceover projects including Blippi, Dr Pepper, Tubi, and more ● How he landed his role as the Pacers PA Announcer and what all is involved in the daily routine. Including, the responsibilities, the hype needed in pregame and half time announcing, and the in-game plays which include the moment he went viral during the Pacers vs Cavs game ● The relationsh...
2023-09-111h 04
Circle City Success171. Generation 3 Year One Recap with Jason Ulm, Drew Feutz, Matt Carroll, and Matt HadleyListen to CCS episode 171 where you'll have the unique opportunity to hear from all 4 of our hosts together sharing… ● What has been happening in thier lives over the past 12 months including some new board positions, travel, and community activity ● What each of them would be doing if they weren't doing what they are currently doing and how they discuss that success ties back to people, serving in the community, and helping others ● Teasers and hints for some upcoming guests for future episodes and a special shout out to the podcast previous guests named to the IBJ...
2023-09-0441 min
Circle City Success170. Rally Innovation Conference with Matt Hunckler & Toph DaySpecial episode release promotion for Rally Innovation Conference coming to Indy August 29-31 Matt Hunckler is the CEO of Powderkeg and Chris "Toph" Day is the CEO of Elevate Ventures and Chief Visionary of Rally Innovation Listen to CCS episode 170 where you'll hear Matt and Toph tell us about… ● How they each learned important life lessons early in life that are still practical to life and business today ● How each of them had several successful business ventures (with some failures along the way) prior to founding Powderkeg (Matt) and Elevate Ventures (Toph)
2023-08-251h 01
Circle City Success169. Boiler up with Ryan WaltersRyan Walters is the Head Football Coach for the Purdue Boilermakers Listen to CCS episode 169 where you'll hear Ryan tell us about… ● How a lunch meeting with a mentor helped guide his post graduation career ● How growing up as a child around his father's football career and seeing the value of servant leadership has defined his own brand and coaching style ● How navigating a career involves learning every aspect of each role within an organization, paying dues, doing a really good job, working hard, going with your gut, and when opportunities present the...
2023-08-181h 01
Circle City Success168. Go Jags with Luke BossoLuke Bosso is the DIrector of Athletics for Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars Listen to CCS episode 168 where you'll hear Luke tell us about… ● How his first job as a bat boy with the Indianapolis Indians taught him about work ethic, the importance of team work, and his dedication to people around him ● How his personal and professional connections have played a huge role in his career journey, his success, learning to take risks, and be willing to fail ● The new and exciting plans the city of Indianapolis can expect to see and hea...
2023-08-041h 01
Circle City Success167. Lifelong Friendship Comes Full Circle At The Indianapolis Zoo with Dr. Rob ShumakerDr. Rob Shumaker is the President and CEO for the Indianapolis Zoo Listen to CCS episode 167 where you'll hear Dr. Rob tell us about… ● There are five types of great apes species ● Focus on your current role, work hard, do the best that you can, and you will be tapped on the shoulder for that big opportunity ● How his first job at the Indy Zoo was to manage the animal departments and how his predecessor invested in him to create a succession plan to become the CEO As always, don't forge...
2023-08-041h 05
Circle City Success166. Creating Rooms That Inspire with Gavin HaverstickGavin Haverstick is the Founder, Owner, and Lead Acoustical Consultant for Haverstick Designs, a full-service acoustical consulting firm specializing in acoustical modeling, testing and design. Listen to CCS episode 166 where you'll hear Gavin tell us about… ● Some of the recording studios he's designed including those for Ringo Starr, Coldplay, Disney Pixar, Michael Jordan, Paul George, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and many more ● Why it's important to make time for the things that fill your cup so that you're not running on empty and you can provide your best to others ● Hav...
2023-07-051h 08
Circle City Success165. Shrimp Cocktail Hype Man with Bryn JonesBryn Jones is the Founding Partner of HCBJ Spirits and the VP of Marketing for Huse Culinary family of restaurants. Listen to CCS episode 165 where you'll hear Bryn tell us about ● How the St. Elmo Steak House brand started in 1902 downtown Indianapolis as Joe Stahr's Tavern ● How his team goes to market by designing the right marketing campaign with the right marketing budget to close the loop on tracking metrics ● How St. Elmo retail has 10 seasonings and sauces and 4 ready to pour spirits which can be found in 3000 grocery stores today
2023-06-211h 00
Circle City Success164. Do Things For The Right Reasons And Good Things Happen with Danny LopezDanny Lopez is the Vice President for External Affairs and Corporate Communications at Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Listen to CCS episode 164 where you'll hear Danny tell us about ● How a decision to accept a basketball coaching job early in his career taught him about tenacity, hard work, and self discipline ● How a career shift to politics was completely unexpected yet changed his life trajectory ● How his experience working on the Super Bowl Committee has helped prepare him and the city for the upcoming NBA All Star Game in Indy As always...
2023-06-071h 07
Circle City Success163. Ticket Sales Became a Pathway to Success with Randy LewandowskiRandy Lewandowski is the President of the Indianapolis Indians. Listen to CCS episode 163 where you'll hear Randy tell us about ● How being successful 1/3 of the time makes you really good in baseball ● How he was good enough to play at a D1 school in college but he learned a valuable lesson about culture, and... ● How Victory Field is actually one of the top rated (state of the art) minor league ball parks in the country As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors North Indy Magazine, Java House, Migration Wealth Management, AP Engineering and Consulting, Synergize, and our recording...
2023-05-181h 06
Circle City Success162. Hard Work Does Open DoorsCathy Ferree is the President and CEO of The Indiana State Museum and Historical Sites Listen to CCS episode 162 where you'll hear Cathy tell us about ● How there are 11 Historical sites around the State of Indiana as part of the State Museum ● How she had no intentions of being in the museum industry until mentors help guide her career path ● How she was recruited to launch a new museum from the ground up to a successful venue and all the influence needed to make it happen Find the link in the comment section below As always, don't forget to check out our partne...
2023-05-031h 03
Circle City Success161. Always Stay In Touch With Your NetworkJake Oakman is the Executive Director of White River State Park. Listen to CCS episode 161 where you'll hear Jake tell us about ● How he believes people like to help people and no one has ever told him no to a coffee meeting ● How staying connected to his network helped him land a major career change ● How White River State Park is home to the Indianapolis Zoo, Victory Field, TCU Amphitheater, The IMAX Theater, Indiana State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum, and NCAA Hall of Champions As always, don't forget to check out our partners and sponsors North Indy Magazine, Java House, Migration Wealth Management...
2023-04-1956 min
Circle City Success159. Focusing on Making an Impact Bigger Than Yourself with Ron StiverRon Stiver is the President of System Health Solutions at Indiana University Health. In this episode, you'll hear Ron tell us about how he played football at DePauw University and how football coaches have been significant mentors throughout his life, including after he was done playing, about how meeting former governor Mitch Daniels while working at Eli Lilly led to volunteering for the Daniels gubernatorial campaign, running the Department of Workforce Development, turning around the BMV, and meeting the former CEO of IU Health, and about why he is focused on making an impact that is bigger...
2023-02-0156 minCircle City Success158. Every Person Has a Purpose with Fred PayneFred Payne is the President & CEO of United Way of Central Indiana. In this episode you'll hear Fred tell us about how doing something that changes one person's life actually changes an entire community, about how he helped a global organization as it went through a talent transition, and about how no one person or organization can fix poverty alone. As always, don't forget to check out our partners North Indy Magazine and Synergize. Fred Payne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-payne-15554b5/ CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: ht...
2023-01-111h 01Circle City Success157. Solving Puzzles in Indy Sports with Allison MelangtonAllison Melangton is the Sr. Vice President of Penske Entertainment and is responsible for the oversight of several business areas within the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and the Penske Entertainment video content team. In this episode you'll hear Allison tell us about how she moved to Colorado for college without having ever been there before and then later moved to Indianapolis for a job without having ever been their before either, about her experience working 9 Olympic games, serving as the President & CEO of the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee for 4 years, and organizing the 100...
2022-12-2151 min
Circle City Success156. CCS 2022 Holiday SpecialIn this episode, we spoke about some of the changes and updates in our lives in 2022, a few things that we've learned from some guests that we have had on, and what we're looking forward to in 2023. As always, don't forget to check out our partners North Indy Magazine and Synergize. CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/ Connect with CCS: Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ulm-0919123/ Connect with Drew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewfeutz/ Connect with Matt Hadley: https://www.linke...
2022-11-3031 min
Circle City Success155. Keeping Life & Business in Proper Perspective with Jim McKenzieJim McKenzie is the President of McKenzie Foods, which runs and operates 22 KFCs, and Co-Owner of Homes by McKenzie, which is a custom home building company. In this episode you'll hear Jim tell us about how playing football through college at Purdue has made a lasting impact on him and how he applies lessons learned from football to business, how he scaled McKenzie foods from 3 restaurants to 22 restaurants from 2005 to 2022 by serving as an exit plan for many franchisees, and about why it is so important to keep a proper perspective in life and business. ...
2022-11-0957 minCircle City Success154. Serving the Community at Tea's Me Cafe with Tamika CatchingsTamika Catchings is a former professional basketball player, Founder of the Catch the Stars Foundation, and Owner of Tea's Me Cafe Indy. In this episode you'll hear Tamika tell us about growing up with a father who was a professional basketball player and how she set a goal to be in the NBA, about how she went from never speaking as a child and teen because of a hearing disability and a speech impediment to learning to speak publicly, and about her passion for serving youth and the community through the Catch the Stars Foundation and Tea's...
2022-10-1955 minCircle City Success153. Commit, Compete, Contribute with Allison BarberAllison Barber is the President & COO of the Indiana Fever. In this episode you'll hear Allison tell us about how if someone says something hasn't been done before that intrigues her and becomes something she wants to do, how she has taken jobs where she doesn't have experience and becomes immersed and learns the business, and about the Indiana Fever and why she describes it as an organization in transition. As always, don't forget to check out our partners North Indy Magazine and Synergize. Allison Barber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/a...
2022-10-051h 00Circle City Success152. Never Compare Yourself to Someone Else with Dick HesterDick Hester is a Senior Partner at Indiana Business Advisors. In this episode you'll hear Dick tell us about why being involved in the community is so important, why he believes seeking mentorship is a key aspect of personal development, and how if two people or business partners always agree, one is not needed. As always, don't forget to check out our partners North Indy Magazine and Synergize. Dick Hester LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-hester-40b76816/ Indiana Business Advisors: https://indianabusinessadvisors.com/ CCS Podcast Partners: North Indy Magazine: h...
2022-09-1454 minCircle City Success151. Things Don't Always Go Your Way with Coach Matt PainterCoach Matt Painter is the head coach of the Purdue Men's Basketball team. In this episode you'll hear Coach Painter tell us about growing up in Muncie, Indiana and how he was a multiple sport athlete at Delta High School, why he believes there are 2 components (scheduling and recruiting) a leader/coach has to get right, and how you don't get judged on what players you don't get...you get judged on the players you do get, and how coaching, leadership, and success are all intertwined in life. As always, don't forget to check out o...
2022-08-311h 21Circle City Success150. The Queso Man with Adam GonzalezAdam Gonzalez is the Owner and CEO of Viva Tia Maria which is a Hispanic food manufacturing business. In this episode, you'll hear Adam tell us about growing up attending food shows as a young teenager and how the first product he sold was a fruit juicy, how he has learned to be a great communicator and why he decided to take the path in the food business, and how he was able to successfully pitch his brand to national retail chains like Kroger and Meijer. As always, don't forget to check out our partners...
2022-08-171h 03
Circle City Success149. We're Back with Generation 3There are still too many amazing stories to share. We're back with Generation 3 of the Circle City Success Podcast. The mission remains the same: To interview successful people in the Indianapolis area and share their knowledge and experience with Indianapolis' professional community. What's new? 4 rotating co-hosts and bi-weekly episodes. Be sure to listen to CCS episode 149 to hear Jason, tall Matt, taller Matt, and Drew talk about G3 of the podcast and why we're excited to be bringing it back. As always, don't f...
2022-08-0331 min
BeatseekerMusic Class with Metallica. Learning is Fun When it’s a Game with Yousician’s Hadley SpanierFirst there was the neighbourhood music teacher. Then along came instructional videos on YouTube. Now Helsinki-based Yousician dominates music education with more than 20 million users tapping the service each month to learn and play music. In this episode we learn about Yousician, the world’s largest music education platform. Yousician turns learning into a game (sort of like Guitar Hero, but with real instruments) offering gamified music education for guitar, bass, ukulele, piano and voice. Recently they’ve started to roll out ‘Spotlight courses with renowned artists like Jason Mraz and Metallica, and a collaboration with language-learning app Duolingo and GR...
2021-12-1423 min
The Donaide PodcastMatt HadleyFor this episode 3 of season 3, we are excited to bring you a conversation form the master connector himself, Matt Hadley.
Matt grew up in Greenwood, Indiana and attended IUPUI prior to his career in Sales, Banking and Finance. In his free time, he enjoys vacations, reading, podcasts, bike rides with his kids, playing golf, and basketball.
Matt’s community outreach and mission is to improve human welfare and build lasting relationships that make an impact and create positive influence. He believes that when others are invested in their communities it creates a positive influence on everyone.
He is also a me...
2021-06-3041 min
The Practical Filmmaker#17-Matt Hadley – Shooting During COVIDCOVID has halted nearly all productions but there are a few that have been able to shoot.Matt Hadley, gaffer, recently completed work on one of the fifteen SAG-AFTRA approved projects. He talks with Tanya about working on set in Texas during COVID and how the procedures in place have changed the way he works on set. Listen to Matt share his stories of working on set during COVID. Show Notes:COVID protocolsCinematographers Guild Issues Safe Return To Work ProtocolsNormal Wasn’t Working
2020-07-0947 min
Top Advisor MarketingEpisode 243 – How to Make Your Advisor Website Accessible –– With Natalie HadleyMaking your advisor website accessible doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. And advisors who don’t make their website accessible will miss out on a $21 billion market.
In this episode, Matt speaks with Natalie Hadley, the vice president of Outlook Business Solutions. Natalie unpacks actions you can take to make your website accessible to people with disabilities.
In this episode, you will learn:
How to make your website compatible with adaptive technology
How to tell if your website is accessible
What you can do to improve accessibility on your website
Ideas on how to ad...
2020-06-3025 min
Top Advisor Marketing PodcastEpisode 243 – How to Make Your Advisor Website Accessible –– With Natalie HadleyMaking your advisor website accessible doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. And advisors who don’t make their website accessible will miss out on a $21 billion market.
In this episode, Matt speaks with Natalie Hadley, the vice president of Outlook Business Solutions. Natalie unpacks actions you can take to make your website accessible to people with disabilities.
In this episode, you will learn:
How to make your website compatible with adaptive technology
How to tell if your website is accessible
What you can do to improve accessibility on your website
Ideas on how to adapt your services to meet...
2020-06-3025 min
Picture's Up!Matt Hadley: Tech Wizard GafferMatt Hadley is an up and coming gaffer who has recently shifted from smaller corporate gigs into the world of narrative features. Check out his story on what that experience has been like and learn how the world of lighting in film is rapidly changing. Check out his IMDB here!
2019-10-271h 54
Made It In Music: Interviews With Artists, Songwriters, And Music Industry ProsMatt Hadley: Building Your Brand as An ArtistMatt Hadley is the Owner/CEO of Wander Creative. He and his team help develop a brand by using tradtional methods, as well as digital marketing and content.What is an artist’s brand? How does an artist find their voice?Matt dives deep into what is important for an artist’s brand. The most important thing, however, is finding what is the most interesting part of the artist’s story, and unpacking that.“What is that story about me and about my music that resonance with people and how can I tell...
2019-07-1543 min
The Rambling Runner Podcast#40 Jessica Hadley“One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity,” - Albert Schweitzer. Jessica Hadley’s running origin story is one that should be familiar to many people. She was a young mom of two, working a full-time job, and just couldn’t take it anymore. She felt like her life was too crazy and she just needed something to calm the noise. So, she took up running. Three years later she is an accomplished runner in spite of her hectic schedule. In this episode, we talk about our shared experiences in pre-5:00 a.m. runs, ba...
2018-03-0549 min