Unhinged

Justin Hubbard, show host and Dean Dorton's Director of Accounting and Financial Outsourcing, introduces Unhinged. The world is far too unstable for a linear, one-dimensional line of thinking. It's time to unhinge and recreate our thinking process.

These days our lives are filled with services—GrubHub®, Netflix®, the landscaping company, and more. We live in a time in which paying for services is normal and we don't think twice about a subscription delivery model. What if running your accounting and finance functions could be just as easy?

Justin Hubbard and guest Adam Shewmaker challenge common practices in the healthcare industry that don't make a lot of sense and discover how the growing use of telehealth could crush the magazine subscription business.

A smart business is forward-thinking and invests in innovative ideas and well-rounded teams. What if you sit idle and allow your competitors to pass you? That's the risk of thinking you're done innovating, investing, and growing. Guest starring John Wurtenberger, audit practice lead at Dean Dorton.

The innovative business leader is always growing, both inside and out—and we aren't talking about employee count. Erica Horn, state and local tax guru at Dean Dorton and founder of the nonprofit Glean Kentucky, covers the gamut of responsibilities and outside-of-the-box thinking of businesses who want to make their community and the world a better place.

David Goodnight, a Lexmark legend and Bluegrass Angel Investor, guest stars on this episode. His international business experience allows him to help entrepreneurs grow their business idea into something tangible, explaining why the savvy business leader is customer-driven and embraces customer-led innovation.

Want the inside scoop from co-founders of a growing start-up connected to the future of voice technology? Mike Lotz and Sam Tate, co-founders of Tango Legal, talk about their passion for the conversational AI platform, risk as a necessary evil, and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneurial duo.

Guest Brian Luftman, founder of American Farm Investors, is a passionate entrepreneur who has started numerous ventures. Brian and show host Justin Hubbard discuss where entrepreneurs should focus their time, where to spend resources, and how to quantify results.

Your company builds a brand from the first day it becomes customer-facing. How are you shaping your brand and strategizing your marketing efforts? Jenny Patterson, Marketing Director at Dean Dorton, talks all things marketing—how big data impacts your marketing strategy, how to market to multiple generations, and how to market in this age of resistance.

Part 2 | Bryce Anderson, a franchisee and multi-company entrepreneur, compares the franchisee experience with operating his own businesses. Learn how past failed ventures can lead to success later on, and tune in for Bryce's message to young entrepreneurs.

Part 1 | Guest Bryce Anderson, an entrepreneur with multiple brands, explores what frozen yogurt, a salad kitchen, and the active gaming world have in common. Learn how Bryce applies lessons learned from his first business in high school to his current venture decisions.

Jason Miller, Business Consulting Director at Dean Dorton, shares real life stories on cybersecurity attacks and why it's important for entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes to build cybersecurity into their comprehensive business risk assessments.

Justin Hubbard dives deep into the complexities of managing the four generations—baby boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z—in a cohesive workplace environment. Are differences between job attitudes across multiple generations as significant as we're made to believe?

Host Justin Hubbard and special guest Tollie Miller, an organization development consultant, explore what 2020, the year like no other, has meant to leaders around the globe. Tollie uncovers the positive changes the world of corporate leadership has seen in 2020 and how companies can get serious about leadership development.

Tune in for Justin's intimate conversation with Bill Thomason, recently retired President/CEO of Keeneland, Thoroughbred racetrack and auction house which sits at the epicenter of the Horse Capital of the World. Bill discusses the importance of leadership humility and succession planning as he hands over the reins to the next President/CEO.

Maddie Schueler, a Dean Dorton colleague and tax law expert, joins host Justin Hubbard in this episode. Maddie and Justin speculate on the vast uncertainty across the political spectrum and discuss President Biden's tax proposals. This episode was recorded on January 6, 2021, the day after the Georgia Senate runoff but before the outcome was final. Sign up for Dean Dorton's enewsletters to stay informed with tax law changes: https://deandorton.com/covid-19-resources/

How does the power of social media relate to the recent short squeeze in the stock market? Why have the U.S. markets been on the rise over the past year? Matt Parks, wealth advisor at Dean Dorton Wealth Management, joins host Justin Hubbard on this episode to answer these questions and more.

Today's episode is all things leadership. Episode guest Will Witherington, a pastor of ministry and expansion, has more than two decades of leadership development experience. Tune in to learn Will's recipe to create a flourishing leader, the types of leaders with whom he surrounds himself, and more.

Host Justin Hubbard and guest Will Witherington continue their conversation on leadership. They ponder why feedback is one of the most underused developmental tools and why leaders can be so bad at it. Tune in to hear about a special token Justin carries with him every day and how that relates to Will's development as a leader.