Road To CEO

In this episode, Will talked to Jason Outman, the CEO of Explore Branson, a tourism organization promoting Branson, Missouri. This town of just about 10,000 people receives 10 million visitors per year! What is the secret to this success? Listen to find out!Jason talks about:How one TikTok video shot in Branson reached 10 MILION VIEWS;How COVID-19 completely REVOLUTIONIZED the face of tourism;What are the BRAND NEW expectations of the new workforce and new tourists;Why city councils need to TRUST their tourism organizations.

In our latest episode, Will had the opportunity to chat with Justin Murphy, CEO & founder of Your Creative People, a branding and creative agency. Justin founded YCP in 1999 when he was just 18 years old and today he is leading this forward-thinking agency who already managed to enter history books thanks to one special project.Listen to Justin talk about:How it felt to start a company at such a young age;How he learned the most important business lesson while mowing neighbors' lawns;What is the YCP's connection to Holocaust survivors;What it takes to create an award-winning TV show;Why he DOESN'T advise people to pursue entrepreneurship.Follow Justin on ⤵LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmurphyycp Watch the first episode of the ProDogTV show here: https://prodogtv.com/s01e01 Check out our previous episodes ⤵Chris Savage from Wistia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Lpdcqpd0I Todd Gibby from Lock 8 Partners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1F3hw2vCbY Brock Boyd from Career Management Inc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvHumtC2s0c Listen to Road to CEO on these platforms ⤵YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6bspLenzO4Kew0i9RFmaw/featured Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nucO6fi7V6HwEwVt6I8fo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-to-ceo/id1581100300 Check our data-driven™ ad agency website: https://willmarlow.comBecome a Black Belt in data-driven marketing. 300+ lessons: https://royku.comFollow us on ⤵Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillMarlow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-marlow-llc-b395a8127/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/teamwillmarlow Follow Will on ⤵LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willmarlow Twitter: https://twitter.com/willmarlow

In this episode, Will talked to Chris Savage, the co-founder & CEO of Wistia, the premier video marketing platform. Wistia allows you to upload, edit, market, and measure the impact of your videos - all in one place. Chris talked about Wistia's beginnings, and the many obstacles he and his co-founder had to push through, and he also gave a glimpse into Wistia's future.Listen to Chris talk about: What situation caused him to IGNORE the input of investors;How one customer can refocus your company's core;Why hiring for passion will always beat hiring for the experience;Why predicting the future is not about what but when;The importance of being an expert in your own company and having fun at the same time.Follow Chris on ⤵LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjsavage Twitter: https://twitter.com/csavage Check out our previous episodes with startup founders ⤵Eric Bandholz from Beardbrand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDWb_L3eSlw Jonathan Kantor from Uncommon Golf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7P0ZcY-zl8 Kristen Carbone from Brilliantly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO-pk0hwDMs Listen to Road to CEO on these platforms ⤵YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6bspLenzO4Kew0i9RFmaw/featured Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nucO6fi7V6HwEwVt6I8fo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-to-ceo/id1581100300 Check our data-driven™ ad agency website: https://willmarlow.comBecome a Black Belt in data-driven marketing. 300+ lessons: https://royku.comFollow us on ⤵Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillMarlow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-marlow-llc-b395a8127/

In the latest episode, Will talked with Brad Dean, the CEO of Discover Puerto Rico.Discover Puerto has one key goal: to promote tourism to Puerto Rico and showcase the beautiful and unique culture and history of this island.Here are some main points Brad spoke about in this podcast episode:How did Discover Puerto Rico function during COVID when tourism was completely shut down;How are organizations like Discover Puerto Rico typically funded, and what challenges were there in 2018 back at the start of Discover Puerto Rico;What was the George Bailey moment for the travel and tourism industry during the pandemic;What makes a truly great leader and why hiring for culture is important.

Nearly six months after becoming CEO of the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel, Laura Penney was faced with undoubtedly the greatest challenge of her career: leading the property through a global pandemic.As states enacted stay-home orders to slow the spread of COVID-19 in March, some 989 casinos closed nationwide, including the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel, which employs 850 to 1,100 people – depending on the season – in its hotel, casino, spa, restaurants and golf course.Under Penney's leadership, the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel was the first in the country to reopen in May following pandemic-related closures, setting the standard for strict health and safety measures used by casinos nationwide.

In this episode we talk to Todd Gibby, the founder of Lock 8 Partners. He is a seasoned software executive, with a passion for great teams and operating excellence. Over his 20-year software career, Todd has helped grow five SaaS businesses by putting people first, keeping things simple, and focusing on values, processes, and results.

In today's episode of Road to CEO, Christine Kane, the CEO of Audubon International, talks about the benefits of working in a non-profit organization and how continual education matters most when becoming a CEO.

In today's episode of Road to CEO, Jonathan Kantor, CEO of the Uncommon Golf, shares his experience leading Uncommon Golf from idea to product launch, how the supply chain crisis has impacted the business, and what he's learned along the way.

In today's episode of Road to CEO, Matt Goddard, founder of R2i, and current CEO of Goddard Digital, goes deep on his journey in business — what he's learned, how he's changed, and what he plans to do next.

In today's episode, Eric talks about the origins of Beardbrand, challenges he's faced, and the importance of family and freedom — check out today's episode of Road to CEO:

In today's episode of Road to CEO, Mukund Krishna, founder and CEO of Suyati, talks about the importance of understanding the market and empathizing with your customers in order to be a successful business leader.Connect with Mukund Krishna on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukundkrishna/

In today's episode of Road to CEO, we talk to Kristen Carbone, #CEO of Brilliantly, about how she launched a completely new product on the market, Brilliantly Warm, an app-controlled warming wearable for women who have gone through a #mastectomy. She shares her own experience with the product and what influenced her to create it. Kristen talks about some of the mistakes she's made as well as the obstacles she's overcome, including raising funds, the non-existent information about women's health in general and about market size. Listen to learn! The full episode is out on:

In today's episode, Dave Gallerizo, CEO of Distance Achieved Solutions, from his broad experience in business, shares with us the best parts and talks about his beginnings, and challenges, giving crucial advice on how to be a good leader.

In today's episode of Road to CEO, we are listening to the story of a young Serbian CEO, Ognjen Radić, founder of Fitpass company, and CEO of Hempiness CBD, about what was his driving force not to give up when it's hardest, how he changed his standpoint after he got over COVID-19, and what is most important for every business.

In today's episode of Road to CEO, Bret Peters talks about his business journey, which took him from Fresh Fields Market to teaching at Georgetown University, to taking over as CEO of ADF Solutions right before COVID-19 struck.

In today's episode of Road to CEO, Darrin Clement, founder of Maponics, opens up about his personal and business growth, including how he replaced himself as CEO before selling his company to Pitney Bowes.

In today's episode of Road to CEO, David Underwood, CEO of Around Town Movers, shares his knowledge of management and talks about what it takes to become a successful CEO.

In today's episode of Road to CEO, Brock Boyd, CEO of CMI, shares his extensive knowledge of management acquired over the past twenty-three years and explains why you should always help your team solve problems.

In today's episode of Road to CEO, Rand Fishkin CEO of SparkToro (former CEO of Moz), talks about raising venture capital, creating distance between himself and customers, income inequality, and so much more.

In today's episode of Road to CEO, Kathleen Smith, CEO of ClearedJobs.net, talks about what it's like to be a co-CEO and some of the tactics she used to grow during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In today's episode of Road to CEO, find out how Bill Mallory went from a shrimp boat to the military, to CEO, and what he's learned along the way.

In today's episode of Road to CEO, Rob Chevez talks about the beginning of his entrepreneurship journey and becoming a CEO of the CAZA Group.

Our next guest on the Road to CEO podcast is Carl Grant, whose career has taken him from the the US Army Infantry, multiple startup roles, a 20-year role as an EVP at the well-known law firm Cooley LLP, and most recently as the author of "How to Live the Abundant Life."

Our next guest on Road to CEO is David DeWolf, the founder and former CEO of Three Pillar Global, which he led for more than 16 years, and which he helped grow to more than 2,200 employees. David is currently the CEO of Knownwell.

Our next guest on Road to CEO is Steven Schneider, who has served as CEO of Logi Analytics, Capitol Canary, and who is now currently serving as the General Manager of the Analytics business unit of Cloud Software Group, which is made up of Spotfire and Jaspersoft. 

Our next guest on Road to CEO is Tom McCarty, who shares his experiences with Dell, Intuit, and Pipedrive, and how that led him to become CEO of OrgChart LLC, which he has led since 2021.

Founder and CEO at Qrvey, Arman Eshraghi, is our latest guest on Road to CEO. Besides being a serial entrepreneur, Arman also acts as an advisor to startups. Arman is also a member of Mindshare and the Forbes Technology Council. Listen to Arman's story and how his professional career in the software industry took off and what are his next steps.Follow Arman on ⤵LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshraghi Visit Qrvey website: https://qrvey.com/ Check out our previous episodes with CEOs from the software industry ⤵Joel Reed from OpenArc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQxUsjLTQxU Mukund Krishna from Suyati: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnV8XJKv1WI Bret Peters from ADF Solutions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqf_AxzTrOo Listen to Road to CEO on these platforms ⤵YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6bspLenzO4Kew0i9RFmaw/featured Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nucO6fi7V6HwEwVt6I8fo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-to-ceo/id1581100300 Check our data-driven™ ad agency website: https://willmarlow.comBecome a Black Belt in data-driven marketing. 300+ lessons: https://royku.comFollow us on ⤵Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillMarlow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-marlow-llc-b395a8127/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willmarlowagency/

In this episode, we had the chance to talk to Grace Shea, who along with her siblings, leads the Lebanese Taverna Reataurant Group, a successful restaurant group with 13 locations in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Grace shared her and her family's story and how their business bloomed over the years.Follow Grace on ⤵LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-shea-b14923125 Visit Lebanese Taverna website: https://www.lebanesetaverna.com/ Check out our previous episodes ⤵Andre Carrier from Eureka Casino Resort: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOiPluyi4DoJoel Reed from OpenArc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQxUsjLTQxUJason Outman from Explore Branson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suOmL1L_gDM Listen to Road to CEO on these platforms ⤵YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6bspLenzO4Kew0i9RFmaw/featured Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nucO6fi7V6HwEwVt6I8fo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-to-ceo/id1581100300 Check our data-driven™ ad agency website: https://willmarlow.comBecome a Black Belt in data-driven marketing. 300+ lessons: https://royku.com

In this episode, Will talked to Andre Carrier, the CEO of Eureka Casino Resort, a 100% employee-owned family business. Andre experienced the changes in the industry first-hand; from lobbying for law changes, to the Internet revolutionizing the gambling world, he knows the inside-outs of it all. With his knowledge and constant awareness of employee's needs, Andre helped build the Eureka Casino Resort into what it is today. Andre talks about:- how the decision to enter Eureka into an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) was made;- how the arrival of Internet changed casino gambling;- the unexpected role of casinos in building social security;- how the pandemic changed the expectations of employees and the importance of work.

In this episode, Will talked to Joel Reed, the CEO of OpenArc, a technology consulting firm that made a unique blend of people and software. OpenArc provides its clients with the best technical talent, while also offering software development and technology strategy services. Listen to Joel's story and how he got inspired to start his company.Joel talks about:How COVID-19 affected his business and how it CHANGED the employee landscape;What are the two CORE VALUES of his company;When he understood that he could start his OWN COMPANY;How CEO's role can ADAPT according to the company's evolution.Follow Joel on ⤵LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-reed-oa Check out our previous episodes with CEOs from the software industry ⤵Tod Gibby from Lock 8 Partners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1F3hw2vCbY Mukund Krishna from Suyati: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnV8XJKv1WIDave Gallerizzo from Distance Achieved Solutions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL3sSlIg9h0 Listen to Road to CEO on these platforms ⤵YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6bspLenzO4Kew0i9RFmaw/featured Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nucO6fi7V6HwEwVt6I8fo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/road-to-ceo/id1581100300 Check our data-driven™ ad agency website: https://willmarlow.comBecome a Black Belt in data-driven marketing. 300+ lessons: https://royku.comFollow us on ⤵Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillMarlow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-marlow-llc-b395a8127/