Changing Lives Selling Knives

Jordan Curtis started selling Cutco on January 28, 2023. In just about 11 months, he sold $215,298 to win the Silver Cup as the #1 new (Rising Star) sales representative in the company, more than doubling his closest competition and setting an all-time Vector Marketing company record. Jordan displays a rare combination of confidence, coachability, discipline, and a relentless work ethic. He's a student at Texas State University, graduating in May 2024, and is looking forward to a role as a Cutco Sales Professional. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Ben Lee is a young leader with a true passion for excellence. In high school, he was a captain on 2 California State Champion football teams. He started selling Cutco in 2019, and was #1 in sales among over 40,000 others recruited by the company that year. He advanced to the position of District Manager in 2020, and became the company's #1 New District Manager out of over 100 dynamic competitors. He has evolved into a Pillar of the Western Region and has recently been appointed to serve as Assistant Division Manager in the Los Angeles Division. Ben Lee has the will to win and the ability to inspire others to join him in his mission. He's one of the finest young leaders you might ever encounter. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Will Jenkins has spent the past 15 years of his career building businesses and cultivating sales talent. Will leveraged his Cutco/Vector management experience to develop expertise in scaling a customer-facing sales team, including all aspects of attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. He co-founded the freight brokerage MoLo Solutions, which he helped build to over 900 employees and $1 billion in annual revenue and achieved a highly lucrative exit. Will's passion for personal and professional development is the driving force behind his new venture, Journey, a recruiting, consulting, and training company focused on freight brokerages. Will also consults/invests in start-ups, and is an advisor/mentor to various entrepreneurs, sales professionals and founders, and he serves on the Board of 3 local Chicago charities. Will's successful experiences provide a duplicatable blueprint for entrepreneurial success. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Creating a great organizational culture is at the forefront of any leader's mind. It's the one key factor that affects everything else, so it's critical to craft and shape and develop. Shelby (Wildgust) Brandt has spent her entire life on an entrepreneurial journey of discovery, learning about herself, others, business, and life. As Cutco/Vector Marketing's Program Development Manager, Shelby has been on a deep dive into the ingredients of culture. In this special episode, Shelby pulls nuggets from eight past CLSK guests that form a recipe for great organizational culture, and adds one ingredient of her own. This episode features snippets from current and former Vector leaders, including Dan Casetta, Isaac Tolpin, Kristin Alli, Trey Harris, Drew Frank, Kate Vasey, Paige Weber, and Kevin Barthe. Use these ideas as a basis for crafting your own amazing team culture. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Amir Habash is a young leader who has learned to walk his own path in life. He became a Cutco/Vector District Manager at 18 years old, and has achieved consistent growth over the past 9 years, while accumulating over $10.8 million in Cutco sales, and advancing to serve as the Assistant Division Manager in Vector's Carolina Division. Amir has been able to combine talent, work ethic, and the mindset of a champion to become the best version of himself and find his edge. In 2023, he won the Silver Cup in Vector's Elite League manager category, and he continues to grow his results and his influence. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Jon Gordon is one of the most prolific and best-known business and personal development authors in the world today. The author of 28 books, most notably “The Energy Bus”, Jon has inspired readers and audiences all around the world with his message about the power of positive energy and positive leadership. His principles have been put to the test by countless Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, college and professional sports teams, and non-profits. He has consulted with leaders who have transformed organizations, won national championships, and are currently changing lives all over the world. Today's episode is a mash-up of lessons from several of Jon's books, including a quick opening message from a surprise guest speaker. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Jon Berghoff epitomizes the “changing lives” theme of this podcast as well as anyone we've ever featured. As a Cutco rep, Jon raised the bar of possibility for the entire company through his spectacular and unprecedented achievements, along the way to becoming the youngest ever inductee into the Cutco/Vector Hall of Fame. Now, as a respected business leader with an international following, Jon is teaching leaders how to multiply their influence through use of the “XChange” method of uniting groups of people, facilitating events, and leading others to embrace revolutionary challenges and opportunities. Jon teaches here how to ask the kinds of questions that open up new worlds of possibility, for yourself and for all those who you lead. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Tyler Strauss was Cutco/Vector Marketing's Silver Cup winner in the Branch Manager race in the Summer of 2022. He's now a District Manager in Nebraska, and is leading the company in New Business Sales for 2024. Elliot James was the Branch Silver Cup winner in the Summer of 2023. He's about to graduate from the University of Minnesota and will be a District Manager starting in May of 2024. Both of these young leaders are a part of new wave of superstars in the Central Region of the Vector Marketing organization. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Tina-Marie Cooper-Minar has been one of the top-producing District Managers in Cutco/Vector history with over $19 million in career sales. Her early influences in the business include company legends such as Marty Domitrovich, Tim McCreadie, Chris Heigel, Jeff Bry and others. Tina-Marie has overcome numerous personal and professional challenges over the years, and she approaches it all with a tremendous spirit of optimism. Her combination of attitude, work ethic, and skill development has made her into a tremendous role model and major winner in business and in life. She was recently promoted to Division Coordinator of the Mid-Michigan Division, headquartered in East Lansing. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Stephen Hunt was the Silver Cup Champion in the New District Manager category in Cutco/Vector Marketing for 2023. He started in the business in 2019 and ran the #6 Branch in the company in 2022. He was promoted to District Manager in Amarillo TX in 2023, and is building an amazing organization. Stephen is already an integral part of the Lone Star Division and the Southwest Region. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

A New Year is a perfect opportunity to reflect on the year gone by, and also to decide what you want in the year ahead. There's a natural motivation to make the changes necessary to achieve your goals. Dan Casetta has spent his entire professional life coaching others on the process of goal-setting and goal-achievement. In this podcast episode, Dan shares 4 changes that you can make in order to fully manifest a “New You” in the New Year. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Stefanos Sifandos is a trained educator and relationship expert with a background in behavioral science and social psychology. He is passionate about leading people closer to their highest potential and to each other. From trauma release to navigating the murky waters of modern masculinity to helping women understand the men in their lives, he helps people escape negative patterns and cultivate a positive sense of self. Stefanos has worked with thousands of men and women from all walks of life; special forces soldiers, Olympic gold medalists, elite fighters, and everyday people have relied on him to restructure and reframe their relationships with themselves, their purpose, and their loved ones. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Robert B. McGuinness is the CEO & Founder of Soul Venturer, a company that helps corporate professionals navigate a smooth transition from just a career into their calling. Robert shares a unique methodology that evolved from his own deeply personal journey to live out his own calling. Now, he helps others to navigate their own journey to find, then clarify, then walk their own path in life. Robert has been seen in many publications to talk about this process such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Disrupt, Thrive Global, ABC, NBC and FOX. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Chantel Waterbury is a life-long entrepreneur whose drive and tenacity have enabled her to support herself since she was just 13 years old. She started with Cutco/Vector Marketing in the Summer of 1993 and became a College All-American sales rep. After graduating from Santa Clara University, she began a career in corporate fashion retail, rising to hold executive positions at some of the most recognized brands. In 2011, she launched Chloe + Isabel with the mission of creating a social retailing platform devoted to empowering the next generation of female entrepreneurs. Under her leadership, C+I experienced explosive growth and success, and Chantel was widely recognized for her leadership excellence. Now, she serves primarily as an advisor to help other businesses scale their operations. She lives on Long Island with her husband and 2 children. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Danielle Posa is deeply passionate about the subject of wellbeing — what it means to live a full and meaningful life. As a workplace wellbeing advocate and advisor, she works with organizations to help them develop comprehensive, long-term wellbeing strategies. She has worked with the best thought leaders in this space, including being personally mentored by Deepak Chopra, and notably, she is a cancer survivor. Prior to starting her own business, Danielle was a management consultant for Gallup. According to the world's largest study on wellbeing, which Gallup produced, your work is the single biggest influence on your overall quality of life. Danielle Posa is committed to helping individuals and organizations prioritize wellbeing as the core measurement of real success. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Steve Sims has been described as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz” for his remarkable ability to make things happen. He's the visionary founder of the world's first luxury concierge service, delivering world-class personalized experiences to individuals interested in living life to its fullest.  Steve has worked closely with luminaries such as Sir Elton John, Elon Musk, Sir Richard Branson, and many other A-list achievers in life. Through shrewd and intentional observation, he has developed a unique set of competencies and insights. He's now leveraging his expertise to help others transform their personal and professional lives. Steve is the author of 2 books — “Bluefishing : The Art of Making Things Happen” and “Go For Stupid : The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals” — with a 3rd book on the way. He also hosts a VIP Mastermind called Sims Distillery. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com  

Adam Sobieski is one of the top all-time sales professionals in the 75-year history of Cutco. Through building the company's Closing Gift Consultant (CGC) program, Adam was able to win 2 National Championship Silver Cups, and broke the company's yearly sales record 3 times. Since then, he has leveraged his influence by helping others grow this program throughout North America. Currently, he is Cutco/Vector's North American CGC Trainer. He has also been able to parlay his success into a massive real estate portfolio with currently 122 rentals. He lives in San Diego with his wife and 2 young children. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Jackie Snyder is an Entrepreneur, Business Development Executive and Recruiting Leader with 20+ years experience. She serves as a Mindset & Success Coach for aspiring women entrepreneurs and Fractional Executive & Advisor for mission-aligned venture capital firms and startups through her consulting firm, KIKU. She is Head of Business Development at She's Independent Investments, a women-first Angel investor group with a mission to diversify the face of investing and startups and close gender equity gaps. Jackie specializes in creating outside-the-box collaboration to fuel the mission of impacting the world through innovation. She is an investor, MBA, community leader, and former NCAA Division 1 record-holding athlete. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

John Dankanich is the Chief Technologist at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. His primary role is to foster relationships and guide investments for technology development for NASA's future mission needs, including efforts to sustain life on the Moon and landing humans on Mars. John believes that space exploration yields technologies and tools that positively impact numerous areas of everyday life on Earth. He is a champion of innovation and a culture of constant improvement. John's expertise is in optimizing trajectory, not just for rockets, but also in life. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Alex Funk is living his dream life, and it's all by design. He takes the time to identify all of his dreams, both big and small. Then he intentionally crafts them into his plans for each new year. He achieves most of his goals by applying many strong habits, and he strives to bring all of his learnings to his team, where he is building one of the strongest Districts in the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. He's a National leader in the Rising Star, District Office Total Business, and District Team categories in Vector for 2023. And it's crystal clear to anyone watching that the best is yet to come for Alex Funk. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Christopher Lochhead is a dyslexic paperboy from Montreal, Canada, who failed out of school at 18, started a company, and went on to become a legendary 3-time Chief Marketing Officer in Silicon Valley. After selling his last company for $4.5 billion, Christopher “retired” to his home in Santa Cruz to pursue passions like surfing, martial arts, and spending time with his wife and their pet chickens. He continues to share his expertise in marketing and category creation through his “Lochhead on Marketing” podcast, and his chart-topping “Follow Your Different” podcast brings insightful guests and authentic dialogue to his audience. Christopher is an unapologetic promoter of start-ups, legendary marketing, category design, and life design. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

David Nurse is changing lives today by helping others to unlock their gifts. Widely renown as one of the top mindset specialists in the world, David has transformed the way hundreds of NBA stars play on the court, and has also shaped the thinking of numerous corporate executives over the past 15 years. He's the author of 3 books, runs a transformational coaching business, and is a highly sought-after speaker who has been hired by top Fortune 100 companies and professional sports teams, helping thousands of employees and athletes develop unshakeable mindsets. David resides in Marina del Rey CA with his incredibly talented wife, actress Taylor Kalupa. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Parker Ashley has been on a fast track to incredible success. By the age of 30, he was able to generate mid 8-figure revenues as an individual contributor, build a high-performance sales team, and quickly scale massive growth at Darktrace, an industry-leading cyber-AI company with over a $1 billion valuation. Parker was named his company's “salesperson of the year” in 2019 and later advanced to reach the executive suite as VP. Parker left Darktrace in 2023 to focus his energy as Founder & Principal at private equity firm, Coliseum Capital Group. He's also an investor and advisor with a specific focus on providing value in Go-To-Market strategy. Parker is life-long learner who continually strives to find ways to support and enable others. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Diana Salazar worked with Cutco/Vector in a variety of roles from 2009 to 2013. She started in a receptionist role and eventually ran her own team as a Branch Manager. Throughout her time with Vector — and since that time as well — Diana has always been willing to do the work to put herself in the best possible position of choice. She went to Chiropractic school, graduating with her Doctorate in 2017, then moved to New York City to pursue her dreams. Today, she runs her own business called Chiropractic In The City. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Demian Scopp is one of the top managers in the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization today. His San Marcos TX team has been a pioneer in college student recruiting and development programs, including the virtual demo. He'll have his 5th straight year over $1 million in sales in 2023, and he has also surpassed $10 million in career sales, earning his entry into the Cutco/Vector Hall of Fame. Demian's life and career have been marked by many challenges, but no matter what the obstacle, he has been able to rise above it. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Peter Voogd is an unstoppable force in the world of entrepreneurship. As a best-selling author, speaker, and coach, Peter has built a worldwide following among young entrepreneurs. He first succeeded as a District Manager with Cutco/Vector Marketing in Tacoma WA, and he is now sharing his mindset and strategies to help others achieve entrepreneurial success and live their best lives. He has 2 successful books, “6 Months to 6 Figures” and “7 Rules for 7 Figures.” Peter lives in Temecula CA with his wife, Kayla, and their 2 children. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Ace Watanasuparp has exceeded expectations at everything he's done in life. He was able to walk-on to the basketball team at U.Conn, the most successful college basketball program in America over the past 25 years in terms of winning National Championships. As a Cutco/Vector sales rep for one Summer, Ace was a top performer in the New York City area. Since graduating from college, he has had a storied career in the mortgage industry and success as an entrepreneur owning multiple restaurants. He's now embarking on the greatest journey in his banking career, starting his own mortgage bank. Ace Watanasuparp knows what it takes to achieve sustained excellence in business and in life. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Trey Harris has been one of the most impactful leaders in the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. Trey has impacted the organization by producing over $45 million in Cutco sales, but more importantly, he has impacted so many lives while becoming one of the most prolific developers in the history of the company. Trey is an excellent role model with a great appreciation for his opportunity and a mastery of the tools and strategies to multiply his own success by developing others. What follows here is a clinic on succeeding in business and helping others to do the same. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Justin Janowski has spent the past 17 years mastering sales, leadership, and business development. He was successful as a Cutco sales rep and manager from 2006 to 2011, where he learned some of the foundational keys to influence. Now, as the Founder & CEO at Faith2Influence, Justin helps Christian coaches to optimize their business models and sales strategies so that they can scale their impact in a high-integrity way. He also hosts a podcast called Sales Strategies for Christian Coaches. He is a true expert in the art of influence. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Kattie D'Aiello is the Providence (RI) District Manager for the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization, and also serves as Assistant Division Manager in the Northern New England Division. Kattie's life and work experiences have yielded some valuable lessons that can benefit anyone who listens to this conversation. Her core values are loyalty, relationships, and passion. Kattie has risen to become one of the top DMs in Vector, responsible for almost $10 million in Cutco sales. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Dominic Rogers began his career with Cutco in 1991 as a Systems Intern. He was promoted several times before ultimately advancing to Director of IT in 2005. He also became a company Vice-President in 2020, and is a key part of CEO Jim Stitt's inner circle. The Cutco/Vector business runs through a complex system of platforms that are robust and secure due in large part to Dominic's strategy and leadership. Dominic understands and believes in the Cutco mission, culture, and values, and his personal leadership philosophy can be summed up very simply: Do the right things right. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

John Ruhlin is the world's leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. He is the Founder and author of Giftology, and has been featured in Forbes, Fox News, Fast Company, Inc., and the New York Times. While becoming the #1 sales rep in the 70+ year history of Cutco, with over $14 million in personal sales, John pioneered the idea of using generosity to gain access to elite clients and generate thousands of referrals. This idea has evolved into the creation of the largest business gifting company in North America, the Giftology Group, whose clients include major corporations across North America and at least 25 major pro sports franchises.  John and the Giftology team can help any individual turn their clients into their own personal sales force to drive exponential growth. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

John Edwin is an ideal example of personal and professional success. He built one of the top personal training businesses on the East Coast, where he thrived for many years. Later, he started real estate investing and has built a massive portfolio that has provided him with total financial freedom. He's also been married to his High School sweetheart for 22 years, and they have 3 children. John's path to success is one that anyone can follow. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Bryan Hurlman has become one of the most consistently excellent performers in the Cutco/Vector Marketing organization.  A veteran of the business since 2007, Bryan became a District Manager at the age of 19. From humble beginnings, and through several peaks and valleys, Bryan has risen to the pinnacle of success with the company. Now serving as the Division Manager for the Virginia Division, he has won nine National Championship Silver Cups in his management career. A member of the company's Hall of Fame with over $50 million in sales, Bryan is best known for the passion and energy that he brings to his work and to his life. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Dr. Stefanie Boyer is a published author, TedX speaker, and Marketing Professor at Bryant University where she teaches selling and sales management at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She's also the Co-Founder of RNMKRS, a virtual platform for training and assessing sales talent, through which she hosts a virtual sales competition with student competitors from around the world. Dr. Boyer was the recipient of the prestigious American Marketing Association Sales Educator of the Year award. In addition to teaching and training students, she works with organizations by providing sales training and tools to improve performance for salespeople and sales managers. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Drew Frank is the Rocky Mountain Division Manager for Cutco/Vector Marketing, headquartered in Denver CO.  He is widely considered to be the all-time greatest field manager in company history, having won 13 Silver Cups in his Office and 10 more in his Division. With over $90 million in total career sales, Drew is a member of the Cutco/Vector Hall of Fame. He is one of the most sought-after speakers at company events nationwide, and his influence has been felt in every corner of the company.  In an organization full of amazing talents and high achievers, Drew Frank is a true shining star. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

As founder and CEO of The Speaker Lab, Grant Baldwin has helped thousands of people build successful and sustainable speaking businesses.  Over the last 15 years, Grant has become a sought-after speaker, podcaster, author, and accomplished entrepreneur. Featured on the Inc. 5000 list, Forbes, Inc. Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post, he has committed his expertise and insight to equip others to share their meaningful message with the masses. His leadership and dedication to creating a one-of-a-kind organizational culture are evidenced by the impact of the team he leads. Grant lives near Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, Sheila, and their three daughters. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Andrew Bosworth is one of the top Executives at Meta/Facebook today. He sold Cutco for two Summers while in college at Harvard, achieving College All-American status and becoming an Assistant Manager. After a short time at Microsoft, Boz joined Facebook in early 2006 and became their Director of Engineering. While in this role, Boz invented Newsfeed, Messenger, and Groups. A true member of Mark Zuckerberg's inner circle, Boz has advanced through several diverse VP roles with the company. Today he serves as Meta's Chief Technology Officer. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Bret Barrie has been a consistent peak performer in business and in life. As a sales rep with the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization, Bret was the company's #1 college student sales rep and achieved Hall of Fame status in his short 6-year career with the company. Bret then ventured into the medical device sales industry, where he has been a superstar in sales and in management. He currently serves as the National Director of Corporate Accounts at Urgo Medical North America. He's the author of 2 books: “The Selling Edge: How To Reach The Top In Any Sales Industry” and “Promoted: The Proven Path to Career Advancement.” For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Mike Muriel is the Central Region Manager for Cutco/Vector Marketing, responsible for an area encompassing parts of 16 states. Having been with the company since 1992, Mike is a multiple-time National Champion, member of the Cutco/Vector Hall of Fame, and has inspired the entire company through his strong, driven leadership. Mike has had several transformative experiences that shaped his life and career, and now he helps countless others to experience the transformation into becoming the best version of themselves. Mike has 2 boys, and lives just outside of Chicago. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Dr. Kelly Flanagan is an author, speaker, coach, and psychologist who enjoys walking with people through the three essentials of a truly satisfying life—worthiness, belonging, and purpose. His writing has been featured in Reader's Digest, Huffington Post, and The 5 Love Languages, and he has appeared on the TODAY Show. He is the author of Loveable and True Companions, and his first novel, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell, was released in October 2022, and is the subject that we unpack in this authentic and profound conversation. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Scott Dennis is the Eastern Region Manager for Cutco / Vector Marketing. Since his start with the company in 1990, Scott has been one of the most prolific achievers at every level in the organization. While attending the University of Notre Dame, he was one of the top college-student sales reps in the company. He was National Champion Branch Manager, set all-time records as a District Manager, and advanced to Division Manager, then Region Executive. He's married with 4 kids, and has been an amazing example of all-around excellence, both professionally and personally. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Kyle Smith is the Sales Promotion Manager for the Central Region of the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. His history with the company dates back to 2002, while he was a student at the University of Illinois. As an SPM, Kyle's greatest strength is believing in people, and he leverages this strength to foster strong connections and help others to make the best of their opportunity with Vector. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Earl Kelly is the Northeast Region Manager for the Cutco/Vector Marketing organization.  A veteran with the company since 1989, he has served in an Executive leadership role in three different Regions, and is a member of the company's Hall of Fame. He is widely considered to be one of Vector's finest examples of all-around leadership, both professionally and personally. Earl graduated from the Wharton School of Business at University of Pennsylvania, and is married with three children. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

Dushka Zapata is a long-time Silicon Valley Communications Executive who has evolved into a passionate and poignant writer, with 15 books including “Please Don't Blame Love” and “For All I Know”, which are discussed in this podcast. Dushka's ability to write about the Human Experience is sweeping over Quora with over 263 million content views. Her unique approach to productivity, creativity, and well-being is based on her own life experiences, and she shares her discoveries in the hopes of helping others suffer less and live better lives. What Dushka offers the world is truly life-changing, and today we bring you a distinctive conversation about relationships. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Chelsea Rodriguez is one of the top sales performers in the Cutco/Vector Marketing organization. She is in her 15th year with the company, having started while going to college at the University of Alabama. Over the past 7 years, Chelsea has been a consistent top-performer, and in 2022, she took it to a new level, becoming just the 9th person in company history to exceed $1 million in sales in a single year. Now over $5.8 million in career sales — #15 in Cutco history — she's a member of the company's Hall of Fame. Chelsea leads and inspires legions of others to show up and become the best version of themselves. She lives in the Dallas TX area with her husband, Roger. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

Jeff Bry is the Midwest Region Manager for the Cutco/Vector Marketing organization. A member of the Cutco/Vector Hall of Fame, Jeff is widely considered to be one of the most emulatable leaders throughout the entire company. His combination of internal characteristics, outward professionalism, and excellent results have made him an amazing role model for thousands of people over his 30+ year career with the company. Jeff offers numerous insights on leading an organization the right way. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

Dustin Marx is the Founder & CEO of Stellar, a fast-growing B2B marketplace connecting rental properties with skilled labor in order to resolve home maintenance issues with less hassle. Dustin's roots in business go back to when he started selling Cutco with Vector Marketing in 1999. He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Finance and pursued a first career as a Vector District Manager. He ran the company's Gulf Coast Division from 2006 to 2013 and became one of the most prolific Division Managers in the history of the company. Since leaving Vector, he has brought his successful leadership philosophies and growth strategies to Stellar. The company just secured a $20 million Series B round of funding and is poised for continued growth and success in the years ahead under Dustin's leadership. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Josh Goodman has experienced an incredible roller coaster ride in his entrepreneurial journey. After several years with Cutco/Vector as a rep and manager, Josh embarked on a quest to find his ideal path in business. There were successes and failures, and eventually, a personal experience led him to found his own company, now known as PourMyBev (formerly PourMyBeer). His company solves a bottleneck that Josh personally experienced in the hospitality industry with an innovative self-pour technology that allows customers to pour their own drinks and pay by the ounce. Josh's company has experience tremendous growth and success in the last 7 years, as they have installed over 10,000 self-pour taps in 440 locations throughout 23 countries. Josh's company has won the INC 5000 three years in a row and he's been featured on CNBC, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Bloomberg. He also sold a portion of his company to Coca-Cola EuroPacific Partners 2 years ago to expand their presence with non-alcoholic beverages. Josh recently released a book about his life and career called “Tap The Big Idea.” For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Those of us who are fortunate to have so much in life have a responsibility to the world to share our good fortune with others. This creates a culture and environment of everyone looking to build the greater good. It makes the world more abundant for everyone. In this short solo episode, CLSK Host Dan Casetta shares some causes that are worthy of support from this community, and recognizes some past guests who are doing good in the world. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

Angie Macdougall is the National Sales Manager for Cutco/Vector in Canada. As one of the company's most consistently excellent achievers, she reached Hall of Fame status, while balancing the challenge of having two children. She is also an accomplished triathlete, having completed events of the Ironman distance. Throughout her life and career, Angie has faced numerous defining moments, and the decisions she has made in those moments have built into the amazing all-around success that she has enjoyed. Through hearing stories and lessons from this powerful role-model, you can also find the inspiration and courage to make decisions that can alter your life for the better. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com