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Business Black Belts

Business Black Belts

By Miles Veth

In karate, the epic rise from white belt to black belt is a journey of both physical and mental learning.
Business is no different. Business Black Belts is the podcast dedicated to featuring the "rise" stories of some of America's best leaders and entrepreneurs. And their key "belt" moments along the way.
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James Junkin, Chief Executive Officer at Mariner-Gulf Consulting & Services, LLC on leadership: Business Black Belts Episode 147

Business Black BeltsOct 31, 2022

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Aaron Blau, VP of Education at Primacy on education brands: Business Black Belts Episode 190

Aaron Blau, VP of Education at Primacy on education brands: Business Black Belts Episode 190

Aaron joins us to talk about brands in education and how to capture the human story in academics.

Apr 12, 202342:31
Tommy Linstroth, CEO at Green Badger, LLC on technology in construction: Business Black Belts Episode 189

Tommy Linstroth, CEO at Green Badger, LLC on technology in construction: Business Black Belts Episode 189

Tommy joins us to discuss the slow changing world of construction and how new technology is breaking into the industry.

Apr 04, 202322:54
Daniel Jebaraj, Chief Executive Officer at Syncfusion on software development: Business Black Belts Episode 188

Daniel Jebaraj, Chief Executive Officer at Syncfusion on software development: Business Black Belts Episode 188

Join Gabe and Daniel on this episode as they discuss sustainable growth and software development.

Mar 28, 202328:30
Katie Hall, Founder and CEO of Claira on the workforce: Business Black Belts Episode 187

Katie Hall, Founder and CEO of Claira on the workforce: Business Black Belts Episode 187

Katie joins us on the show to talk a bit about her views on why resumes are on the way out and the workforce in large.

Mar 21, 202329:36
Cory Hymel, VP of Product and Research at Gigster on development: Business Black Belts Episode 186

Cory Hymel, VP of Product and Research at Gigster on development: Business Black Belts Episode 186

Cory joins us on the show to discuss the process of researching and developing new products.

Mar 14, 202328:18
Craig Taylor, Founder and CEO of Iapetus Holdings on dedication: Business Black Belts Episode 185

Craig Taylor, Founder and CEO of Iapetus Holdings on dedication: Business Black Belts Episode 185

Craig joins us to discuss dedication, luck and success.

Mar 07, 202333:54
Greg Sloan, Chief Purpose Officer of Go Beyond on pourpose: Business Black Belts Episode 184

Greg Sloan, Chief Purpose Officer of Go Beyond on pourpose: Business Black Belts Episode 184

Greg joins us on the show to discuss purpose in the workplace, for an organization, and for individuals. What is your purpose?

Feb 28, 202328:04
Carlos Meza, President and Chief Executive Officer at Crowd Content on copywriting: Business Black Belts Episode 183

Carlos Meza, President and Chief Executive Officer at Crowd Content on copywriting: Business Black Belts Episode 183

Carlos joins us on the show to discuss copywriting and client relationships.

Feb 21, 202323:16
Alexander Simpson, Founder of Moonrise on fintech: Business Black Belts Episode 182

Alexander Simpson, Founder of Moonrise on fintech: Business Black Belts Episode 182

Alexander joins Miles on a special episode of Buisness Black Belts to discuss the fintech space. 

Feb 14, 202321:40
Timothy Lantz, President & Chief Operating Officer at caresyntax on surgery: Business Black Belts Episode 181

Timothy Lantz, President & Chief Operating Officer at caresyntax on surgery: Business Black Belts Episode 181

Timothy joins us to discuss the ins and outs of surgery in the most recent years and the effects COVID has had.

Feb 09, 202323:39
Tim Crawford, Co-founder of Tenstreet on driving: Business Black Belts Episode 180

Tim Crawford, Co-founder of Tenstreet on driving: Business Black Belts Episode 180

Tim joins us to discuss drivers and logistics. 

Feb 07, 202320:42
Justin Michael and Julia Nimchinski Founders of HYPCCCYCL on marketing: Business Black Belts Episode 180

Justin Michael and Julia Nimchinski Founders of HYPCCCYCL on marketing: Business Black Belts Episode 180

The Founders of HYPCCCYCL join us today to discuss their latest book "Reinventing Virtual Events: How To Turn Ghost Webinars Into Hybrid Go-To-Market Simulations That Drive Explosive Attendance" as well as marketing strategies.  

Feb 02, 202332:05
Jesús Ramirez, Founder of the Photoshop Training Channel on YouTube: Business Black Belts Episode 179

Jesús Ramirez, Founder of the Photoshop Training Channel on YouTube: Business Black Belts Episode 179

Jesús joins us on the show to discuss YouTube and being a Finisher. 

Jan 31, 202326:25
Manuela Zoninsein, CEO & Founder of Kadeya on hydration: Business Black Belts Episode 178

Manuela Zoninsein, CEO & Founder of Kadeya on hydration: Business Black Belts Episode 178

Manuela joins us on the show to discuss hydration in the workplace.

Jan 26, 202329:19
Desh Urs, Founder and CEO of iBridge on being human: Business Black Belts Episode 177

Desh Urs, Founder and CEO of iBridge on being human: Business Black Belts Episode 177

Desh joins us on the show to discuss how a business can take care of its clients and its people even in the midst of difficult times. 

Jan 24, 202329:41
Bryan Adams, CEO & Founder of Ph.Creative on imposter syndrome: Business Black Belts Episode 176

Bryan Adams, CEO & Founder of Ph.Creative on imposter syndrome: Business Black Belts Episode 176

Bryan joins us on the show to discuss his journey and how he navigated imposter syndrome.

Jan 20, 202324:02
Michael Shonholz, Chief Revenue Officer at ARG, Inc on learning to speak: Buisness Black Belts Episode 175

Michael Shonholz, Chief Revenue Officer at ARG, Inc on learning to speak: Buisness Black Belts Episode 175

Michael joins us on the show to discuss being relatable and learning how to speak. 

Jan 12, 202328:20
Kevin Anselmo, Founder of Experiential Communications on faith and career: Business Black Belts Episode 174

Kevin Anselmo, Founder of Experiential Communications on faith and career: Business Black Belts Episode 174

Kevin joins us on the show to discuss his new book “Reframing Career Success” and how we should all bring our entire selves to the workplace.

Jan 10, 202328:54
Daniel Theobald, Founder and CEO at Mekable on changing the world: Business Black Belts Episode 173

Daniel Theobald, Founder and CEO at Mekable on changing the world: Business Black Belts Episode 173

Daniel joins us on the show to discuss how he is changing the world and how we can follow in the same way. 

Jan 06, 202336:40
Prasanna Dhungel, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at GrowByData on validation: Business Black Belts Episode 172

Prasanna Dhungel, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at GrowByData on validation: Business Black Belts Episode 172

Prasanna joins the show to discuss validation from outside sources and breaking out of your bubble. 

Jan 04, 202327:02
Javon Frazier, CEO and Founder of Maestro Media on passion: Business Black Belts Episode 171

Javon Frazier, CEO and Founder of Maestro Media on passion: Business Black Belts Episode 171

Javon joins us on the show to discuss passion for your craft. 

Dec 21, 202241:25
Andrew Amann, CEO of NineTwoThree Venture Studio on software: Business Black Belts Episode 170

Andrew Amann, CEO of NineTwoThree Venture Studio on software: Business Black Belts Episode 170

Andrew joins us on the show to discuss supply chain management and how software is the future. 

Dec 19, 202229:09
Wendy Greenland, CEO at Openforce on 1099s: Business Black Belts Episode 169

Wendy Greenland, CEO at Openforce on 1099s: Business Black Belts Episode 169

Wendy joins us on the show to discuss the gig economy and the challenges it faces.


Dec 16, 202232:49
Andrew Woessner, CEO of R-Path Automation on AI: Business Black Belts Episode 167

Andrew Woessner, CEO of R-Path Automation on AI: Business Black Belts Episode 167

Andrew joins us to discuss the value of AI in the workplace. 

Dec 14, 202225:31
Marcia O'Connor, CEO and Founder of The O'Connor Group on communication: Business Black Belts Episode 167

Marcia O'Connor, CEO and Founder of The O'Connor Group on communication: Business Black Belts Episode 167

Marcia joins the show to discuss communication and building a process.

Dec 13, 202227:20
Vanta Coda II, CEO of Ports of Indiana on logisitcs: Business Black Belts Episode 166

Vanta Coda II, CEO of Ports of Indiana on logisitcs: Business Black Belts Episode 166

Vanta joins us on the show to discuss the importance of logistics and what the future will hold. 

Dec 09, 202226:50
Matthew Zivkovic, Partner at Futuredontics on marketing: Business Black Belts Episode 165

Matthew Zivkovic, Partner at Futuredontics on marketing: Business Black Belts Episode 165

Matthew joins on the show to discuss different marketing strategies. 

Dec 07, 202225:44
Hector Ocasio, Founder at Pet Connect Business® on framily: Business Black Belts Episode 164

Hector Ocasio, Founder at Pet Connect Business® on framily: Business Black Belts Episode 164

Hector joins us on the show to discuss the difficulties in small local businesses.

Dec 05, 202230:27
Kerry Siggins, CEO at StoneAge on being a gamechanger: Business Black Belts Episode 163

Kerry Siggins, CEO at StoneAge on being a gamechanger: Business Black Belts Episode 163

Kerry joins us on the show to discuss how even the smallest parts can change an industry. 

Dec 02, 202225:41
Hansel Lynn, Founder/CEO, theCoderSchool on school: Business Black Belts Episode 162

Hansel Lynn, Founder/CEO, theCoderSchool on school: Business Black Belts Episode 162

Hansel joins us on the show to discuss coding and school and the future of hands-on learning. 

Nov 30, 202221:04
Seth Greene, CEO of Market Domination LLC on marketing: Business Black Belts Episode 161

Seth Greene, CEO of Market Domination LLC on marketing: Business Black Belts Episode 161

Seth joins us on the show to discuss different marketing strategies and following a passion. 

Nov 29, 202225:05
Nick Fredrick, CEO of Rebar Technology on optimization: Business Black Belts Episode 160

Nick Fredrick, CEO of Rebar Technology on optimization: Business Black Belts Episode 160

Nick joins us on the show to talk about operations and optimization. 

Nov 28, 202229:48
Shana Harris, COO at Warschawski on marketing: Business Black Belts Episode 159

Shana Harris, COO at Warschawski on marketing: Business Black Belts Episode 159

Shana joins us on the show to discuss marketing and all things branding.

Nov 23, 202228:07
Jon Carter CEO and Founder of Prado on sustainability: Business Black Belts Episode 158

Jon Carter CEO and Founder of Prado on sustainability: Business Black Belts Episode 158

Jon joins us on the show to discuss sustainability and the next steps for food in our lives. 


Nov 21, 202225:39
Jeff Salter, CEO at Caring Senior Service on the future of home health: Business Black Belts Episode 157

Jeff Salter, CEO at Caring Senior Service on the future of home health: Business Black Belts Episode 157

Jeff joins us on the show to discuss what the future looks like for senior home healthcare.

Nov 18, 202224:42
Rob Whalen, Co-founder and CEO at PTO Exchange on evolution of work: Business Black Belts Episode 156

Rob Whalen, Co-founder and CEO at PTO Exchange on evolution of work: Business Black Belts Episode 156

Rob takes us on a journey of evolution in PTO and the next evolution of work. 

Nov 16, 202223:36
Todd Mickelsen, President & CEO of Converus on changing the world: Business Black Belts Episode 155

Todd Mickelsen, President & CEO of Converus on changing the world: Business Black Belts Episode 155

Todd joins us on the show to discuss Converus and how to change the world.

Nov 14, 202228:39
Brad Hendricks, CEO at Blind Squirrel Entertainment Inc. on service: Business Black Belts Episode 154

Brad Hendricks, CEO at Blind Squirrel Entertainment Inc. on service: Business Black Belts Episode 154

Brad joins us on the show to discuss crunch time and the importance of customer service.

Nov 11, 202231:53
Haseeb Awan, Founder & CEO at EFANI Secure Mobile: Business Black Belts Episode 153

Haseeb Awan, Founder & CEO at EFANI Secure Mobile: Business Black Belts Episode 153

Haseeb Awar is a CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the crypto and cyber security industry. Strong strategic & business development professional skilled in building, innovating, and growing businesses. Haseeb shares his experience as someone who has gone from immigrant to entrepreneur. 

Nov 10, 202232:56
Gore Bolton, CEO of LandSUITE on passion: Business Black Belts Episode 152

Gore Bolton, CEO of LandSUITE on passion: Business Black Belts Episode 152

Gore joins us on the show to discuss how he turned a passion into a business.

Nov 09, 202232:12
Ayal Yogev, CEO and Co-founder at Anjuna Security on the importance of security: Business Black Belts Episode 151

Ayal Yogev, CEO and Co-founder at Anjuna Security on the importance of security: Business Black Belts Episode 151

Ayal joins us on the show to discuss cyber security and the importance of having security in your business. 

Nov 07, 202223:00
James Dailey, Chief Executive Officer at DUNN Capital Management, LLC on management of a process: Business Black Belts Episode 150

James Dailey, Chief Executive Officer at DUNN Capital Management, LLC on management of a process: Business Black Belts Episode 150

James joins us on the show to discuss processes and the workings of capital management. 

Nov 04, 202227:24
Gary Napotnik, Chief Marketing Officer at EazyStock on sales: Business Black Belts Episode 149

Gary Napotnik, Chief Marketing Officer at EazyStock on sales: Business Black Belts Episode 149

Gary Napotnik is Chief Market Officer at EazyStock.  He has been a sales and marketing leader at 4 SaaS companies that have successfully been acquired and integrated into larger companies.  Having served in both sales and marketing roles Gary offers a unique perspective on the art of sales and marketing.

Nov 03, 202239:45
Zach Smith, CEO, Anywhere, Inc. on the unknown: Business Black Belts Episode 148

Zach Smith, CEO, Anywhere, Inc. on the unknown: Business Black Belts Episode 148

Zach discusses the uncertainty in business and how he navigates the unknown. 


Nov 02, 202228:25
James Junkin, Chief Executive Officer at Mariner-Gulf Consulting & Services, LLC on leadership: Business Black Belts Episode 147

James Junkin, Chief Executive Officer at Mariner-Gulf Consulting & Services, LLC on leadership: Business Black Belts Episode 147

James joins us on the show to discuss leadership and growing a business. 

Oct 31, 202225:26
Ron Mechling, Chief Revenue Officer at Cora Systems on growth strategy: Business Black Belts Episode 146

Ron Mechling, Chief Revenue Officer at Cora Systems on growth strategy: Business Black Belts Episode 146

Ron joins us on the show to discuss growth strategy and how to manage a business that spans the world. 

Oct 28, 202221:29
John Akhoian, CEO at Rooter Hero Plumbing on the trades: Business Black Belts Episode 145

John Akhoian, CEO at Rooter Hero Plumbing on the trades: Business Black Belts Episode 145

John joins us on the show to discuss the importance of trades and how to set yourself up for success. 

Oct 26, 202222:26
Justin Couto, Founder & CEO at SoCreate on the power of writing: Business Black Belts Episode 144

Justin Couto, Founder & CEO at SoCreate on the power of writing: Business Black Belts Episode 144

Justin comes on the show to discuss stories and how to write them. He goes on to say how difficult some writings can be and how we can all learn to write more effectively. 

Oct 24, 202225:02
Nirav Desai, CEO of Moonbeam on Innovation: Business Black Belts Episode 143

Nirav Desai, CEO of Moonbeam on Innovation: Business Black Belts Episode 143

Nirav joins the show to discuss Moonbeam, the world of innovation, and building trust.

Oct 21, 202228:31
Tom Vranas, Chief of Staff, Innovation & People at Everywhere Wireless on the importance of peole: Business Black Belts Episode 142

Tom Vranas, Chief of Staff, Innovation & People at Everywhere Wireless on the importance of peole: Business Black Belts Episode 142

Tom discusses the need for the “generalist” and the “specialist” . He goes on to talk about care, and the importance of your people.

Oct 19, 202227:08