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Stirring PodcastIsolation, Justice and Generosity • Preacher's SundayRyan Reuther, Mitch Santala, Jenny Barber and Darryl Benedict share prayerful, timely words with the church.2024-04-2100 min
the Stirring MessagesISOLATION, JUSTICE & GENEROSITY Ryan Reuther, Mitch Santala, Jenny Barber and Darryl Benedict share prayerful, timely words with the church. 2024-04-2148 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastHard But Worth It - FinaleMitch and Whole Enchilada guest, Kirk Wayman, founder of Ikon Coaching, dive into some carne asada tacos and talk about the finer points of slow-roasted pork. Chicken fajitas get an honorable mention and the piece de resistance: chips and salsa. While dining, Mitch mentions a big reveal at the end of this episode. Happy and full of carne asada, Mitch tells the story of how he met Kirk through mutual friends and his reputation as executive coach. He likens this kind of coaching to professional sports coaching…with a few key differences. Kirk get...2023-03-2145 min
Hard But Worth It: Leadership Stories for Entrepreneurs and ExecutivesFinding Purpose in Work - Ep 1: Mitch SantalaMitch Santala tells the story of his transition from ministry to entrepreneurship, and how he overcame not only the challenge of starting a business, but also the challenge of finding meaning and purpose in it.2023-03-2038 minHard But Worth It: Leadership Stories for Entrepreneurs and ExecutivesFinding Purpose in Work - Ep 1: Mitch SantalaMitch Santala tells the story of his transition from ministry to entrepreneurship, and how he overcame not only the challenge of starting a business, but also the challenge of finding meaning and purpose in it.2023-03-2038 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastSecond Chance LeadershipBefore getting into the meat of the episode (no pun intended), the Whole Enchilada Crew dined on six types of sopes while they heard Michael tell the story of the best Mexican food he ever had in downtown Phoenix. Michael then tells the story of his childhood, where he learned early on how to take care of himself. He made the decision to become a chef but made the mistake of taking on too much and burning out quickly. His mistake landed him addicted to drugs and homeless, merely surviving from one day to the next. A brakeless car and...2022-05-0359 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastLeading from Physical to Emotional HealthPhysical health and emotional health go together. The show starts out with a controversial dish: the California burrito. Are French fries really appropriate in Mexican food? Isaac does a deep dive into this history of this culinary curiosity. Mitch introduces David, who is not only a friend and colleague, but also Mitch’s personal trainer. David’s history as a cowboy (yes, a real cowboy, with the hat and horses and everything) plays directly into this career path that he chose as a secondary career. The group talks about fitness being more than just being phys...2022-04-0653 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastLeading in Hard PlacesIf you have been trafficked or suspect trafficking is happening near you, please reach out The Human Trafficking Hotline. Over 200 languages available 888-373-7888 http://humantraffickinghotline.org Show Notes: The Whole Enchilada always starts with really good Mexican food and this month it’s queso. Which brings to mind the burning question of seasons past: white or yellow? Guest Alli Mellon, Executive Director of The Hard Places Community, says it’s white queso all the way. Armed with chips and taquitos, the team takes a dip, so to speak, while...2022-03-011h 09
The Whole Enchilada PodcastChange LeadersShould the business world’s focus be on returning to pre-pandemic models? Or should we forge ahead with new insights? What’s the impact of The Great Resignation on the future of leadership and how are innovation and culture changing as we rethink how we run our companies? The group talks to Dr. Sandra Gray about these topics and more (including the importance of corn in the Mayan diet) in this episode of The Whole Enchilada Podcast. The Whole Enchilada crew welcomes businesswoman, professor, and Asbury University President Emeritus, Dr. Sandra Gray. Distance kept the group from dining together but...2022-02-0153 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastThe Collaborative LeaderJonathan Anderson is the Executive Director of the Good News Rescue Mission in Northern California where he is changing lives by leading collaborative relationships from the heart. He, Mitch Santala, and Gil Moegerle sit down to talk about building reciprocal bonds between people and organizations in the sphere of influencing how homelessness is solved. But first, one seasoned veteran of super-hot pepper sauces schools two not-quite-as-brave souls in the art of seasoning a pollo taco. Can you guess who reaches for the pepper-flavored water and who doesn’t? Pollo tacos are on the menu, but the real st...2022-01-1055 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastPeople Focused LeadershipMitch, Gil, and Chris welcome Mitch’s business partner and older sister, Keri Gentry, to the Whole Enchilada Table. After sharing bean burritos and some colorful conversation the team gets down to business talking about Keri’s leadership style, her competitive nature, her desire to empower her employees, and what it’s like to partner with a close family member. Despite Mitch’s skepticism, Keri chose a bean and cheese burrito as her favorite Mexican food. He gives her a particularly hard time about this choice because Keri is not only Mitch’s 50/50 partner in Executive Scheduling Associates...2021-12-0737 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastThe Listening LeaderThe Whole Enchilada Podcast welcomes guest Jack Burgess of The Difference Consulting. Jack consults with organizations of all sizes to help them create and plan for the futures of their companies. With his artistic background, Jack sees leadership from an entirely new perspective. As always, the team starts out with a Mexican dish, this time breakfast burritos. Gil is perplexed by the size of these savory delights and poses a philosophical question: to binge or to graze The burritos are filled with all kinds of surprises, including ham, bacon, sausage and carne asada, which Chris lovingly calls...2021-11-0853 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastPotential Based LeadershipJoining Mitch, Gil, and Chris in the studio is fitness expert and CrossFit coach, Michelle Gallagher, who chooses burritos al pastor before diving into deep conversations about her own leadership path and the principles that guide her as she coaches people to better physical and emotional health. Burritos are measured in grams (who knew?) and in this episode, Chris brought a scale to weigh each burrito, with some coming in over one pound. Michelle chooses her burrito first and after a lot of rustling of paper and a few seconds of silent enjoyment, the team discusses the various fillings...2021-10-0454 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastLeading with InspirationJoining Mitch and Gil this episode are land developer Joshua Johnson and restaurateur Chris DiGiovanna. After digging into carne asada tacos (and fancying themselves food critics), the group digs into leadership principles centered around growing healthy, connected communities. Creating a new tradition, Mitch, Gil, Chris, and Joshua sample carne asada tacos from different locations. In the style of a white elephant gift exchange (with a little bribery thrown in for good measure), the four break down what makes a carne asada taco great? Cheese or no cheese? Sear or no sear? Should they be in Styrofoam or...2021-09-0855 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastOvercoming Headwinds with GritLong-time ESA client, Karen Graham, has been in the financial industry for 16 years, advisor and wholesaler. She and Mitch Santala talk about her experiences as a woman in a male-led industry and the four words that she believes have defined her success. Mitch begins with the reminder that The Whole Enchilada spirit resides in every human and that we hope to awaken it in our listeners. He starts his conversation with Karen, asking about her sales team leadership keywords. Karen gives four words that she says defines a leadership personality and talks about the different...2021-07-0646 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastThe Significance Beyond SuccessJefferson Lee, the Director of Philanthropy for World Vision, joins Mitch to talk about the differences (and similarities) of the entrepreneurial spirit in both the non-profit and for-profit workspaces. After a brief introduction, including Jefferson’s impressive fundraising record, Mitch leads the discussion by asking Jefferson for his thoughts about non-profit leaders. Jefferson responds with observations on the internal conversation one must have with himself about values, mission, and vision. The two talk about creating a culture that values more than just a paycheck. The discussion moves to the topic of what seems to be a...2021-06-2154 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastDos and Don’ts of StartupIn this episode, Mitch Santala talks to Hope Seth, an expert in community development and start-up success. The conversation centers around humility and the importance of reaching outside yourself to make a dream come true. Mitch starts off by asking Hope about her first entrepreneurial experiences and she talks about falling in love with customer service while helping her dad with the family business. Hope mentions that she doesn’t fit the classic definition of an entrepreneur, but Mitch disagrees. Hope continues with her work history, from doughnuts to catalogs, and the two agree on wh...2021-06-071h 08
The Whole Enchilada PodcastKnocked Down Twice, Got Up ThriceMitch welcomes Chris Lamm, a mortgage advisor from the Redding, CA area. Chris’ successes include $1 billion in funded loans, more than 600 five-star testimonials and 5,500 successful closings. He and Mitch talk about employees, mentors, health, control, and, of course, really good Mexican food. Mitch begins by introducing Chris and The Whole Enchilada spirit that drove him to become a loan officer and branch manager. Chris talks about how he started out solo and had to make a decision to grow his business or move on. Mitch asks what caused him to decide to grow. Chris cites a...2021-05-241h 03
The Whole Enchilada PodcastFailure Is Never FinalThis week, we welcome Daniel Gil, the 2020 American Ninja Warrior champion. Mitch and Daniel talk about having purpose and creating goals, using failure to your advantage, and the importance of how you talk to yourself. As always, Mitch asks about really good Mexican food and the Whole Enchilada team tackles some of the highlights of the interviews. Mitch begins by asking Daniel how he got started on the path to become the American Ninja Warrior. He gives a surprising answer about his athletic prowess and where his passions laid when he was in high school. He talks...2021-05-1051 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastCharacteristics of Inspiring LeadersMitch and the team are joined by Peter Iliyn, a servant leader who dives deep into his family history and the principles he learned from people like Holocaust survivor Vicktor Frankl, world leader Desmond Tutu, and, most importantly, Peter’s own father. The show begins as Mitch introduces Peter Iliyn, a 45-year veteran of Youth With a Mission, the largest non-profit of its kind in the world. They dive into the great debate on whether college is a good choice for those with entrepreneurial spirits. Peter reminds us that passion should be the driving force behind purpose an...2021-04-2755 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastSeeing Well and Leading WellWhen entrepreneurialism and academia collide, you end up with a conversation that gets to the heart of discourse in our culture. Mitch is joined by Rita Kirk in an interview that brings new perspectives to a world where communication is easy to access but hard to master. Mitch opens the episode by asking Rita Kirk, Ph.D., Professor of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs and endowed Director at the Maguire Center for Ethics and Responsibility at Southern Methodist University about her experience in entrepreneurialism as an academician. Rita responds that teaching is the epitome of entrepreneurialism because...2021-04-131h 00
The Whole Enchilada PodcastLead Like A ChildJoining The Whole Enchilada this week is author Brandon Waldon, who draws on his own experiences in being an artist to give his own perspectives on the power of words and how being more childlike can enhance our experience as entrepreneurial leaders. Mitch Santala introduces best-selling author Brandon Walden and starts by asking how the idea for his first book, Seeds and Trees, came to fruition. When discussing Brandon’s success in some areas of life while he had failures in others, Brandon mentions a childhood trauma that lead him down the pathway of self-discovery, that ended in...2021-03-301h 03
The Whole Enchilada PodcastThe Boulder in the BathtubExecutive Scheduling Associates’ founder and CEO Mitch Santala talks to ER physician and entrepreneur, Jeremy Corbett, about his three start-up companies and the paths he took for each of them. The Whole Enchilada Team then discusses the interview and how it applies to their own journeys. Mitch begins the episode by asking Jeremy about his entrepreneurial journey, taking us back to the mid-80s and a profound and oddly specific letter 13-year-old Jeremy wrote to himself. Jeremy goes on to talk about baseball as an analogy for entrepreneurialism and Mitch asks him to further comment on...2021-03-161h 02
The Whole Enchilada PodcastRisk, Potential, and a Classic Chicken SandwichStart-up CEO Mitch Santala talks to Elizabeth Dixon, the Principle Lead of Strategy, Hospitality, and Service Design at Chick-fil-A about her entrepreneurial background and the leadership principles that guide both her career and her personal life. Gil Moegerle starts Season Two off with a recap of Season One, where financial executive Brett explained the power of “No,” followed by PR practitioner, Jamie, reminding us that, “If your company sucks, PR is not your problem.” We’re also reminded of Kimberly Thompson who loudly proclaimed her desire to bathe in the white queso dip of her very favorite boujie Mex...2021-03-041h 00
The Whole Enchilada PodcastSeason 1 IntermissionSit back and enjoy a moment while we reminisce about some of the more spontaneous moments of our premiere season and give you a preview of what's coming in Season 2, launching in March 2021.2021-02-0407 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastPart 4 - Leading Through Change (Mini Series)The power of presence and the importance of slowing down to serve others in an otherwise hectic and fast-paced business…and a chaotic sales environment. Mitch Santala talks to a 25-year financial industry veteran who believes that in the middle of a sudden, unexpected change, you have to take time to slow down. Mitch begins by recapping our four-episode mini-series, recalling Brett from Episode 1 who talked about how change can be a good thing. Episode 2 was Brad who said he gained clarity when COVID hit and his business environment changed drastically. And Episode 3 featured Karen who told us...2021-01-2821 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastPart 3 - Leading Through Change (Mini Series)Leading through change takes courage, but it also takes common sense. Know your strengths, lean on those around you, and take a moment to assess your plan before forging ahead. Start-up CEO Mitch Santala and his sidekick, Gil Moegerle, start the program by talking about adaptability and the entrepreneurial spirit. The point of The Whole Enchilada Podcast is to make the word entrepreneur more accessible – it’s not about starting or owning something, but rather about who you are and the spirit in which you lead. Mitch introduces 15-year financial industry veteran, Karen, and Gil asks...2021-01-2022 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastPart 2 - Leading Through Change (Mini Series)Change is hard, but it’s a necessary part of leadership and a true sign of The Whole Enchilada Spirit. In this minisode, Mitch Santala talks to financial wholesaler Brad about the clarity he’s gained since the COVID-19 events of 2020. Gil Moegerle starts this minisode off with an introduction to The Whole Enchilada podcast and its vision of inspiring entrepreneurial leaders to embrace the changes of the current business environment. Mitch Santala talks about a key attribute of successful leaders and how the attribute truly captures The Whole Enchilada spirit. Gil quotes Dr. James Dobs...2021-01-1423 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastPart 1 - Leading Through Change (Mini-Series)In this episode, Mitch Santala talks to Executive Scheduling Associates’ client, Brett – a 25-year veteran of the life insurance industry – about how he adapted and lead his team through the 2020 pandemic and into today. After an introduction by host Gil Moegerle, Mitch talks about his take on leading through change – and that not everyone is successful at it. He continues, talking about The Whole Enchilada spirit that defines entrepreneurs, whether their occupation fits the traditional definition or not. Mitch also makes a Chuck Norris claim about how the martial arts master handles shifting trends and variatio...2021-01-0718 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastTable Talk About Why We Bet On OurselvesMitch, Gil, Erin, and Isaac the Intern break down Mitch’s interview with veteran life insurance financial wholesaler, Brett Collins. Erin starts by saying that she appreciated Brett’s philosophy on being a mentor and being kind, brave, and clear with those he is leading, even knowing they may one day surpass him. There are throwbacks to 1980s and 90s sales tools, but the team lands on an important Brené Brown quote. Gil tackles the next leadership principle when he says that he related to Brett’s thoughts on taking no for an answer. He tells t...2020-11-1027 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastWhy Bet On Yourself?This episode is the full conversation between Mitch Santala and financial wholesaler Brett Collins. Brett and Mitch talk in-depth about the personal role mentorship takes as a leader and the type of mentality you have to keep if you plan to succeed as an entrepreneur. Mitch begins by asking Brett about betting on himself and taking risks rather than playing by the rules. Brett answers profoundly about actions and reactions and the vision that often lies in between. Apparently, Brett is pretty competitive, as evidenced by his reaction when Mitch asks him about how he’s...2020-11-0356 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastTable Talk About Is Everyone Entrepreneurial?Mitch, Gil, Erin, and Isaac the Intern tackle Mitch’s interview with Washington DC-area PR professional Jamie Higdon. After Isaac the Intern gets a serious snubbing, Gil dives right into his take on Jamie’s crisis communication quote, where she delivers one of our favorite lines ever. Gil recalls his experience in the PR field when the company he worked for had to train all of their employees to speak on their behalf during a crisis and how your employees are your most important assets and always your primary audience. Gil also delivers a funny line that’s a cl...2020-10-2730 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastIs Everyone Entrepreneurial?This episode features the uncut conversation between Mitch Santala and Washington DC-area PR professional Jamie Higdon. Jamie and Mitch discuss a wide range of leadership topics, from what defines an entrepreneur all the way down to reaching the end of your leadership path. Jamie starts the conversation by responding to Mitch’s question about what defines an entrepreneur and how everyone defines it a little differently. According to Jamie, there are two types. The two move onto “The Whole Enchilada Spirit” where Jamie cites an article she read in 2012 (see link below) and how it lead h...2020-10-2152 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastTable Talk About The Eye of the Entrepreneurial TigerThis week the Whole Enchilada Team discusses Mitch’s interview with Garrett Viggers, a founder of Limelight Health, a service that streamlines insurance sales and underwriting processes. Limelight Health’s recent acquisition by FINEOS is the classic fairy tale ending, after a journey fraught with uncertainty and unclear paths. Mitch, Gil, Erin, and Isaac the Intern dive right in, talking about what they personally took away from Garrett’s story. Erin says that Garrett’s conversation about Saint Brendan resonated with her personally, as there was a time in her life when she didn’t know exactly which path...2020-10-1328 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastEye of the Entrepreneurial TigerThis is the uncut version of Mitch Santala’s conversation with Garrett Viggers, a cofounder of Limelight Health (which has since been acquired by FINEOS for 75 million dollars), a service that streamlines insurance sales and underwriting processes. Garrett’s inspiration comes from an unlikely source and he is led by the experience of having to give up one dream to make room for another. Mitch and Garrett start by talking about Garrett’s background in music and how insurance is the last place he expected to land. A devastating event early on paved the path toward his succes...2020-10-061h 00
The Whole Enchilada PodcastTable Talk About Searching for a Better WayMitch Santala, Gil Moegerle, Erin Pruetz, and Isaac the Intern discuss Mitch’s interview with Kimberly Johnson, the CEO of the non-profit Children’s Legacy Center of Shasta County, in episode three. The four participants begin by highlighting some of Kimberly’s best points – her decision to put down one dream to fulfill a greater need, her desire to learn from others, and the perspective needed to do both. Gil points out Kimberly’s desire to serve and the group discusses the beauty in the simplicity of saying, “Your needs before mine.” Isaac the Intern may not have a...2020-09-2826 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastSearching for a Better WayThis is the uncut version of Mitch Santala’s conversation with Kimberly Johnson, the CEO of the Children’s Legacy Center of Shasta County, where she has created a better way to assist children who have been neglected or abused. Mitch and Kimberly talk about the importance of failure, putting one vision on hold to focus on another, and that life doesn’t always look pretty. The conversation opens when Mitch asks Kimberly about the Children’s Legacy Center and how her vision evolved into what we see today. Kimberly talks about how her initial idea and timeline...2020-09-221h 05
The Whole Enchilada PodcastTable Talk About 10 & 0 Life and LeadershipThe Whole Enchilada team talks about the interview Mitch had with Greg Grandell, one of California's winningest coaches, in episode one. They talk about building an organizational culture marked by championship talk, 10-and-0 attitudes, and the meaning of servant leadership. The episode ends with a description from Greg of the best enchiladas he has eaten, including a side of pork ribs, from his favorite Mexican restaurant. Erin is intrigued by Greg’s story of having his team – from the star quarterback to the fourth string center – clean an irrigation ditch in a cow pasture. This perfect illustration of tea...2020-09-1528 min
The Whole Enchilada Podcast10 & 0 Life and LeadershipThis is the unabridged version of Mitch Santala’s conversation with Coach Greg Grandell, one of the winningest high school football coaches in California. The two leaders discuss developing a winning organizational culture, leadership principles, and building championship character in business and in a football program. Mitch and Coach Greg discuss the power of language (what the coach refers to as “championship talk”) to shape an organization’s culture and the importance of aligning the values of a culture. They describe how to maintain a consistent philosophy across an institution and the power of modeling desired behaviors. Greg tel...2020-09-1455 min
The Whole Enchilada PodcastComing Soon!Here comes the first season of our new podcast on leading with an entrepreneurial spirit. You’ve noticed. We call it The Whole Enchilada. And we agree - it’s a weird name for a podcast about leading start-ups, for-profits, and nonprofits. This trailer will help explain things. (Full disclosure – the title still might not make sense until you get to the 2:45 mark). Help us get the word out of this new podcast by sharing it with people you think will enjoy it. Subscribe to our podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Stitcher. Follow...2020-09-0103 min
Bethel Redding Sermon of the WeekActivate: Session 6 - Activating Words of KnowledgeIn this special podcast series, discover how powerful your testimony is by learning to share your God story in your unique, creative way. Chris Overstreet, Elizabeth Reisinger, Angelo Jeanpierre, Ben Fitzgerald, Mitch Santala, & Jason Chin share their heart and their personal experiences in evangelism in order to activate every believer to be a witness!2015-04-1548 minBethel Redding Sermon of the WeekActivate: Session 5 - Marketplace MinistryIn this special podcast series, discover how powerful your testimony is by learning to share your God story in your unique, creative way. Chris Overstreet, Elizabeth Reisinger, Angelo Jeanpierre, Ben Fitzgerald, Mitch Santala, & Jason Chin share their heart and their personal experiences in evangelism in order to activate every believer to be a witness!2015-04-0931 minBethel Redding Sermon of the WeekActivate: Session 4 - Hearing God's VoiceIn this special podcast series, discover how powerful your testimony is by learning to share your God story in your unique, creative way. Chris Overstreet, Elizabeth Reisinger, Angelo Jeanpierre, Ben Fitzgerald, Mitch Santala, & Jason Chin share their heart and their personal experiences in evangelism in order to activate every believer to be a witness!2015-04-0129 minBethel Redding Sermon of the WeekActivate: Session 3 - Living Naturally SupernaturalIn this special podcast series, discover how powerful your testimony is by learning to share your God story in your unique, creative way. Chris Overstreet, Elizabeth Reisinger, Angelo Jeanpierre, Ben Fitzgerald, Mitch Santala, & Jason Chin share their heart and their personal experiences in evangelism in order to activate every believer to be a witness!2015-03-2544 minBethel Redding Sermon of the WeekSession 2 - My TestimonyIn this special podcast series, discover how powerful your testimony is by learning to share your God story in your unique, creative way. Chris Overstreet, Elizabeth Reisinger, Angelo Jeanpierre, Ben Fitzgerald, Mitch Santala, & Jason Chin share their heart and their personal experiences in evangelism in order to activate every believer to be a witness!2015-03-1822 minBethel Redding Sermon of the WeekActivate: Session 1 - The Kingdom of GodIn this special podcast series, discover how powerful your testimony is by learning to share your God story in your unique, creative way. Chris Overstreet, Angelo Jeanpierre, Ben Fitzgerald, Mitch Santala, & Jason Chin share their heart and their personal experiences in evangelism in order to activate every believer to be a witness! test2015-03-1140 min