Robins School of Business Podcast

Roben Farzad interviews Michael Pope & Jeff Schapiro, the VA politics duo from Virginia Public Radio and the Richmond Times-Dispatch, breaking down lessons learned from the Virginia gubernatorial election.

Miller Brady, president of PGA TOUR Champions, discusses leadership, decision-making, strategy, and other areas that contribute to PGA Tour's success.

Tom Barkin, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, sits down with Roben Farzad from Full Disclosure to talk about the unprecedented shocks and monetary interventions of the pandemic, the "Great Quit," inflation, rusty supply chains, and much more.

Mark Lazarus, chairman of NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, joined Dr. Richard Coughlan for a discussion on leadership, decision-making, and strategy at one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.

Raúl Martinez-Ostos, chairman and CEO of Barclays México, shared his perspective on the new wave of investment banking from an emerging market lens, as well as his exciting journey from business school, to government, to banking.

Scott Hartley, author of The Fuzzy and The Techie, spoke with the UR community with Dean Mickey Quiñones about his book.

Mark Hugo Lopez, director of Global Migration and Demography Research for the Pew Research Center, shared some of the Center's latest findings on U.S. public opinion about COVID-19, views of business corporations, and the public's view of the state of the national economy.

The second in our series focusing on the changing business landscape in the time of COVID-19 features Matt Waxman of Solv. This San Francisco based company aims to simplify the healthcare experience in America, using technology-based resources to provide quality, convenient care. While on lockdown in the city, Matt speaks of Solv's response to the pandemic, specifically as they explore the reach of telehealth offerings.

Dialogue on Decision-Making is back for a new series focused on organizations' response to the massive upheaval caused by COVID-19. Listen in as Tim Hanold, CEO of Care Advantage Inc., discusses how the provider of in-home healthcare services is managing the changes and surges in demand in the industry.

Brian Bortell, president, chairman and CEO of Timmons Group, an engineering, design, and technology company, joined Dr. Richard Coughlan on-stage for an hour long interview about his journey to becoming CEO and his insights into running the company.

William Lewis Jr., managing director and co-chairman of investment banking at Lazard Ltd. shared his experience advising corporations such as American Express, Boeing, Procter & Gamble, and others. The former Managing Director of Morgan Stanley was the firm’s first African-American Managing Director beginning in 1989. Mr. Lewis is a member of the Economic Club of New York and currently serves on the boards of a number of not-for-profit organizations. The Stanley S. Watts Lectureship, established in 1974, honors Stanley S. Watts, B’43, by bringing leaders from business and government to campus to discuss the financial services industry.

Thomas Gayner, co-chief executive officer of Markel Corporation, sat down with Dr. Richard Coughlan to discuss what it's like sharing CEO duties and his leadership strategy.

Paul Queally, R’86, led a panel for the annual Word on Wall Street, featuring Kathleen Hughes, Rob Blandford, Lou Moelchert and Herbert McDade as the final event for the 2019 Robins Executive Speaker Series.

Don Godwin, vice president and CFO of Newport News Shipbuilding, joined Dr. Richard Coughlan for a C-Suite Conversation about management, strategy, and the shipyard he runs.

Partnership for the Future works to prepare high-potential high school students to thrive in college and beyond through a community-driven college preparation and workforce development program. Charleita Richard, president and CEO, joins this week's Dialogue on Decision-Making to discuss how the organization partners with mentors, donors, and businesses to help students achieve their goals.

Join us for episode three of Dialogue on Decision-Making with Keith Hamlett, co-founder and president of Riverside Logistics. The company offers third party logistics services, including transportation, warehousing and distribution services, for dozens of large clients. In this episode, Keith talks about Riverside Logistics' involvement in the Richmond Marine Terminal expansion and the organization's contribution to Virginia's economic growth.

Join us for episode three of Dialogue on Decision-Making with Keith Hamlett, co-founder and president of Riverside Logistics. The company offers third party logistics services, including transportation, warehousing and distribution services, for dozens of large clients. In this episode, Keith talks about Riverside Logistics' involvement in the Richmond Marine Terminal expansion and the organization's contribution to Virginia's economic growth.

Don Godwin, vice president and CFO of Newport News Shipbuilding, joined Dr. Richard Coughlan for a C-Suite Conversation about management, strategy, and the shipyard he runs.

DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association, discussed fighting for players’ rights with Dean Mickey Quiñones as part of the Robins Executive Speaker Series.

The Goulet Pen Company was recently named one of Fortune's Top Five Places to Work in the small-mid sized category. What started as a hobby has since become a nationally recognized organization, based in Richmond, Va. Listen in to hear from founder Brian Goulet as he talks about the company's journey.

Tune in for the first Dialogue on Decision-Making of the 2019-20 season featuring Brian Powers, co-founder and CEO of TemperPack. This Richmond-based startup has experienced rapid growth by disrupting the packaging industry with their products which focus on sustainability and functionality.

Mike Nelson, CEO, Global Travel and Americas at Allianz Worldwide Partners shared his business strategies and philosophies with Richard Coughlan in our C-Suite Conversation on October 2, 2019.

Joe Ben Hoyle and Paul Clikeman, professors of accounting, were installed as Robins Teaching Fellows on September 17, 2019. They each shared their teaching philosophies, and how close friendship has bolstered their teaching experience at the University of Richmond.

Leigh Sewell, CEO of multiple Bon Secours hospitals in RVA, shared her journey from Circuit City to CEO of the health system in our first C-Suite Conversation of the 2019-2020 season.

This week's episode features Rob White, owner of four FASTSIGNS franchises. You've probably passed more than one sign, graphic or banner that FASTSIGNS has created about town, and during the discussion Rob talks of the growing business and values-based culture he's established to boost retention and the investments the company has made in both people and equipment.

This week's episode features Shawn Boyer, founder of goHappy, a social messaging platform for private groups meant to offer a calmer, more organized way to share content. You might recognize Shawn's name from his time as former CEO at Snagajob. During this dialogue, Shawn details the recent history of goHappy, and its plans for growth in the coming years. Be sure to tune in!

Today, we talk with Sarah Williams, executive director of UnBound RVA, a non-profit focusing on empowering individuals from low-income backgrounds through the opportunity to own their own business and transform their lives. Throughout the episode, Sarah talks about the organization's programming and its outcomes, including the 18 different businesses the organization has helped launch. Listen in for ways you can get involved!

Care Advantage is one of the largest providers of home health services in Virginia, and this week's episode features CEO Tim Hanold. Having joined the Care Advantage in 2018, Tim has his eye on future growth by harnessing the power of the firm's core values as a centerpiece to all organizational operations. Listen in as he discusses what 2019 holds, including acquisitions and heading into DC and Delaware by year end.

Join us for this week's episode with Karen Stanley, CEO of CARITAS, an organization that assists those in the community who are battling addiction and homelessness. At the helm of the organization for 20 years, Karen is a dynamic leader who has created a spirit of community in CARITAS which has significant impact locally. Find out more by tuning in!

This week's episode features an archived C-Suite Conversation with Michael Dan, who at the time served as president, chairman, and CEO of The Brink's Company. Lessons in leadership are packed into this hour-long conversation, along with Dan sharing stories on loyalty, accountability, and ethical decision-making. We hope you enjoy this timeless episode!

Tom Farrell, CEO of Dominion Energy spoke to our students about the energy company's history in Richmond and how they are revolutionizing their grid across the region.

Chris Wornom is the director of business development and acquisitions at Evergreen Enterprises, a Richmond-based designer, manufacturer, and distributer of home and garden products. In his time at the firm, Chris has led the successful acquisition and integration of seven new businesses. Join us for this week's dialogue to learn more!

John Hewa is the VP of Corporate Services and COO of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC), a member-owned utility company that services 22 counties across rural Virginia. During this episode, he discusses his extensive experience in this rapidly changing industry, and details how technology is influencing decision-making in the organization.

Dean Nancy Bagranoff moderated a Women on Boards panel with Melanie Healey, B’83, board member at Target, Hilton, and Verizon, Candy Duncan, board member at Discover Financial Services, and Blythe McGarvie, board member at Apple Hospitality REIT, Wawa, Sonoco, and LKQ Corp. These three women gave our students fascinating insight into what it takes to be on a board, and they talked about how they are trying to move the needle on diversity in the corporate sector.

Join us this week as we delve into Richmond's restaurant scene with Mike Ledesma, founder, owner, and chef of Perch. Ledesma left a corporate career to explore his passion for food, and he relies on that past experience in running his business, building and training a talented team, and establishing connections with his customers. Tune in to listen!

Soulidifly Productions, an independent film company with an eye for inclusive and diverse stories, has already released full-length movies and launched a magazine during its first year of operation. Listen in on this week's episode with BK Fulton, founding chairman and CEO, to find out what 2019 holds for the organization!

Tilt Creative + Production Studios recently marked its one year anniversary, and Ron Carey, CEO and founder, doesn't plan on slowing down. The digital content agency's portfolio of high profile clients includes Walmart, Audi and Starbucks, and Carey has ambitious expansion plans. Listen in to this week's conversation for the full scoop.

Benny Bowman, president and COO of Worth Higgins, joins us for this week's dialogue. Worth Higgins, a commercial and digital printer based in Richmond, Va., has been in acquisition mode in recent years. Benny will discuss how the firm has diversified and it operates as an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) model.

Neil Amin, chief executive officer of Shamin Hotels, spoke with Dr. Richard Coughlan about the company’s many holdings in Virginia, and across the country. He also explained his rise through the hotel industry.

Tune into this week's Dialogue on Decision-Making with Nick Washington. Nick began with Miller Meats as a teenager in an entry-level position, and now owns the $6+ million organization with wholesale and retail operations across Virginia. Listen to his inspirational story and the steps he takes among his employees and community.

This week, John Dougherty, vice president, community workforce of Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia, joins us to discuss how the large non-profit fulfills its mission to change lives by helping people help themselves through the power of work. Plus, hear an update on past Dialogue on Decision-Making guests!

Courtney Paulk, L’00, joined Dr. Richard Coughlan for a C-Suite Conversation on February 12, 2019, to discuss her career path from her time at the University of Richmond School of Law to becoming president of Hirschler, a Richmond based law firm.

This week's guest is Charles Piper, director Quinn Evans Architects' Richmond office. During the conversation, Charles discusses his former firm's acquisition by Quinn Evans, what made him seek an acquirer and the process of integration over the past 90 days. We also hear of the role his firm played in Richmond's Institute for Contemporary Art.

Outdoor Living Brands offers franchise opportunities in the growing outdoor living market. During this week's Dialogue, Corey Schroeder, the company's CFO, discusses the time leading up to the recent sale of one of their most successful brands, and what the future holds for the brands the company manages.

This week's Dialogue takes us to Ledbury, a Richmond-based apparel company that specializes in luxury men's dress shirts. Paul Trible, co-founder and CEO, discusses the company's quest to boost customer loyalty and how they build relationships with brand advocates. Plus, he shares some exciting news about Ledbury's forthcoming expansion!

This week's episode features Josh Goldschmidt, president of Eagle Construction. Named to his current role in December 2018, Josh discusses his transition to leadership, and how Eagle promotes a culture rich in accountability and support of its team members.

Join this week's dialogue with David Blanchard as he discusses the importance of storytelling in his organization's history and position in the marketplace. Blanchard's Coffee Company is a rapidly growing coffee roaster whose products can be found up and down the mid-Atlantic.

In the inaugural episode of 2019, Shane Emmett joins the conversation to discuss the exponential growth of Health Warrior, the Richmond-based superfood company, its recent acquisition by PepsiCo and advice he gives to budding entrepreneurs.

Paul Trible joins Richard Coughlan in this 2015 C-Suite Conversation to discuss the luxury men's apparel company launch and subsequent success.

The BBB of Central Virginia serves Richmond, the Tri-Cities, Charlottesville, and Fredericksburg, and 42 surrounding counties. As president and CEO, Barry Moore does his best getting to know each of the businesses in his territory. Listen in to the conversation as he takes listeners through a typical day at the BBB and the organization's ambitions to advance responsible, honest, and ethical business practices.

Stanton McComb discusses his time with the Virginia-based medical distributor and his past experience in venture capitalism during this 2013 C-Suite Conversation.