Podcast appearances and mentions of kevin rutherford

We're bringing back one of the most insightful and heartfelt episodes from Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, featuring none other than Kevin Rutherford, Owner and Presenter of Let's Truck. Kevin's story isn't just about surviving business, it's about transformation. From nearly going bankrupt with 11 trucks and zero accounting system to becoming the trusted voice for thousands of owner-operators across North America, Kevin shares why real advice in trucking is rare, how to tell the difference between hype and help, and why he chose to build a business that teaches others to avoid his mistakes. If you missed this the first time, now's the time to hear how Kevin turned debt, failure, and hard-earned lessons into a movement.

"The goal of this program is to take one truck and figure out how to squeeze the maximum amount of profit out of that truck." --Kevin Rutherford on NASTC's ROTC joint effort with his business Kevin Rutherford's Let's Truck and other initiatives are likely well-known to Overdrive readers. We last heard his voice here in Overdrive Radio from the conference of the National Association of Small Trucking Companies at the 2023 event. He made a case to small fleets and owner-operators in attendance for just how they might get through, even thrive in, the down freight markets then ongoing: https://www.overdriveonline.com/15658960 He was back at the NASTC event in Nashville in November last year with some news of a joint venture with the association, bringing his focus through many years helping owner-operators in business with coaching, and with tools like his ProfitGauges software and more ... news about how that singular focus would be coming to a NASTC work in progress, according to association president Dave Owen. It goes by a nifty acronym, ROTC, or “Remarkable One Truck Company,” ROTC. (There's an alternate for that, too, Rutherford quipped during his and Owen's NASTC 2024 presentation: the "Rutherford Owen Training Curriculum.") It will be the end product of a closer relationship Rutherford and Owen have built over a couple years now. These two leaders in small trucking hope to be able to combine forces to help business owners with resources, tools and education. "The number 1 reason for failure in small trucking is growth," said Owen. "And the number 2 reason for not succeeding, after you make the decision to get a second truck, is not growing." It's a paradoxical reality the association sees many one-truck independents fall prety to when they move beyond the single unit, without the infrastructure in place to manage the biz when you're no longer in complete control of the response to every single thing that can, and will, go wrong. NASTC exists to help provide that infrastructure, as Owen notes. These two men are hoping to fully launch the ROTC program as a training effort in some ways modeled on Rutherford's long-running programs designed for one-truck owners to maximize efficiency and profitability. Those lessons then can be applied across any small fleet owner's business as well, to enable better competition with peers -- the big boys, too. As you'll hear on the podcast today sharing some of their freewheeling conversation with a roomful of NASTC conference attendees in November, owner-operators and nimble small fleets do in fact bring a cost advantage to trucking over their big-fleet counterparts in numerous individual cases. Minus diver pay and benefits, according to the American Transportation Research Institute's 2024 cost analysis, it's costing the big fleets 1.30/mile. Meanwhile, one owner in attendance at the NASTC session with Rutherford and Owen noted his cost to operate, not considering his own compensation, was below a dollar a mile. We made a comparison using Overdrive's new Load Profit Analyzer calculator: https://overdriveonline.com/load-analyzer The profit result on a hypothetical four-day, 2000-mile run offered at $2.25 per mile for the rate rate was about 30 cents a mile in profit to the Remarkable One Truck of that owner-operator's business, plus nearly $2,000 worth in salary to himself for the four-day run. The average fleet's truck, on the other hand, loses a couple $20 bills' worth of cash -- the only one profiting there is the driver, earning that nearly $2,000 in salary. As mentioned in the podcast, Kevin Rutherford shared this form questionnaire designed to get you thinking about the areas where you want to improve when it comes to efficiency and business analysis, and signal your interest in the new NASTC ROTC curriculum: https://kevinonxm.wufoo.com/forms/welcome-to-the-rotc-breakout-session

Voice Of GO(r)D is very happy to bring you a great conversation with Kevin Rutherford, former trucker, owner operator, business consultant, web developer, fuel efficiency nerd, radio host, and renaissance man of all things trucking - of the profitable variety. Kevin shares with us a little of his life story, his call to self improvement, business improvement, and teaching others how to run profitable operations, be you a single owner operator or a small family run fleet. Like myself, Kevin has spent his lifetime in the business, and he also has very strong presence both in life and online, and he is a great conversationalist, which also explains his other career in radio. His story about publicly defending the Freedom Convoy live on air, and the repercussions he faced for that are well worth the show itself. You can find Kevin all over the internet, and specifically at Let's Truck Online https://www.letstrucktribe.com/ Audio Road Network Kevin's Twitter He is online hosting Spaces almost every day, go and check him out! You would have heard in the intro that I'm writing a book!For more info on that, go here - https://autonomoustruckers.substack.com/p/book-project-announcement-and-a-major If you would like to donate -https://www.givesendgo.com/EndOfTheRoad This podcast has been a free gift to my fellow Road Warriors, and if you'd like to exchange some value for all of these shows, donating to help me get this book done is a great way to do it, and I thank you in advance. As always, questions, comments, suggestions, corrections and Hate Mail are both welcomed and strongly encouraged - gordilocks@protonmail.com While you are here - subscribe to my Substack and never miss any essays or other writings, and you will also have this podcast delivered directly to your inbox. https://autonomoustruckers.substack.com/

Kevin Rutherford is host of the popular show and movement, Let's Truck, and he's back on the pod to talk about how to make trucking great again in 2025. In this episode, we're covering the importance of a healthy body and mind that leads to a more successful trucking career. And you'll need that healthy body and mind to be able to handle the stress of broker transparency, truck parking, and other industry drama. Kevin helps us solve it all and it's the perfect episode to kick off the New Year.LINKS:Kevin's LinkedInLet's Truck WebsiteWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know.---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Tai TMS is designed to streamline your brokerage operations and propel growth for both FTL and LTL shipment cycles. Book a demo with the Tai team today and tell them Everything is Logistics sent you. Digital Dispatch maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers. Check out our website services here.

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In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Kevin Rutherford, Owner and Presenter of LetsTruck. They explore big-picture thinking in freight, navigating freight market cycles, and the transformative role of AI in trucking. Kevin shares actionable advice on managing fixed costs, fostering strategic partnerships, and leveraging challenges like fraud and regulation to gain a competitive edge. This presents insights into how trucking businesses can prepare for a prosperous 2025.

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Kevin Rutherford of LetsTruck and Henry Albert of Albert Transport. Join them as they discuss the secrets to profitability in the trucking industry, from strategies to reduce costs and maximize fuel mileage, to ways of understanding the profitability of each load.

Ted Johnson is from small town Nebraska and runs a 12 truck fleet out of the town of Surprise, NE. Born to truck, he didn't go to college and got his first semi before he turned 21, a truck that still serves his fleet to this day. Inspired by the business coaching of Kevin Rutherford he caught wind and going into 2022-23 started to grow his operation, but by the end of summer 2023 he started to have some tough times on the horizon. He joins the show to talk about what it means to have the right team, and what it means to show customer service as a small motor carrier. You can email Ted at ted@ecetruck.com or visit their website at ecetruck.com Donate to Wreaths Across America today at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/lombard Buy Super Coffee on PRIME DAY 7/16 and 7/17 for an extra discount @ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078TNK12Y?maas=maas_adg_D83085F83752E63870FF647037829AC1_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lombardtrucking/support

In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Kevin Rutherford, a trucking industry expert, shares his journey from owner-operator to radio show host, emphasizing the importance of understanding all aspects of running a small trucking business. Rutherford delves into managing trucking rates, financial struggles, and shifting his focus to health services within the industry. He also discusses his transition from satellite radio to founding his own broadcasting platform, Let's Truck.   Watch this episode on YouTube & Subscribe! https://youtu.be/UhWsHIzOoWs   Save your spot for the BulkLoads TMS Webinar! Click the link Below: https://tinyurl.com/4xebvr8z Check out Kevin's Website! https://store.letstruck.com/pages/audio-road   How can we pray for you? Email us: prayer@bulkloads.com     Check out our companies!    BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/ Insurance - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Factoring - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/  Transportation Management (TMS) - https://www.bulktms.com/ Permitting- https://www.bulkloads.com/tools/permitting/

In this insightful episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Kevin Rutherford, a respected voice in the trucking industry and host of Trucking Business & Beyond with a wealth of experience in business training, finance, and health within the trucking sector. Kevin shared his unconventional wisdom on succeeding in the trucking business, emphasizing the importance of adopting a contrarian mindset to avoid common pitfalls that many new entrants face. Key Takeaways: Contrarian Mindset: Kevin advises looking at what 80-90% of people are doing in the trucking business and doing the opposite. He points out that most new businesses fail because they focus too much on the operational aspects like driving and delivering, rather than the business side of things. Timing in Business: According to Kevin, the best time to start a business is when you are ready, regardless of the market conditions. He suggests that starting during a market downturn can actually be beneficial, as it forces you to create a robust business plan from the outset. Building Business Skills: Kevin stresses the importance of acquiring business skills before entering the trucking industry. He believes that not everyone should be a business owner and that proper preparation is crucial. The Let's Truck Tribe: Kevin also talked about his community, the Let's Truck Tribe, which is built on strong connections and shared values among its members. He highlighted the importance of building a tribe where each member feels valued and connected. Personal Insights and Stories: Kevin shared personal anecdotes about his journey, including his challenges with public speaking and how he overcame them to host his own radio show. He also recounted the circumstances that led to his departure from Sirius XM, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining integrity and authenticity in his broadcasts. Music and personal interests also came up during our conversation, revealing Kevin's preference for classic rock over country music, despite our initial banter about country artists. This episode is not just for those in the trucking industry but for anyone interested in the intricacies of starting and running a successful business. Kevin's approach to education and community building through his platform and his emphasis on learning and personal development are universally applicable.

Kevin Rutherford, LetsTruck.com radio host and trucking expert, advises owner-operators facing soft freight markets to focus on managing expenses and staying adaptable. Kevin recommends prudent cash flow management, leveraging networking for resilience and prepares owner-operators for future market rebounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Rutherford, LetsTruck.com radio host and trucking expert, advises owner-operators facing soft freight markets to focus on managing expenses and staying adaptable. Kevin recommends prudent cash flow management, leveraging networking for resilience and prepares owner-operators for future market rebounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At Nestlé Health Science, the mission is to empower healthier lives through nutrition. As the CEO of NHSc U.S., Abigail Buckwalter has the goal to bring this purpose to life and deliver innovative solutions that transform the lives of consumers and patients.Buckwalter has been with NHSc since its inception, and for more than a decade she is still fueled every day by the people, purpose, and potential. Listen to this educational episode as two CEOs, Kevin and Abigail, drop important lessons on leadership in this amazing conversation.  About host Kevin RutherfordKevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be.

Seth Goldman, the Founder and CEO of Just Ice Tea, and the mastermind behind the iconic Honest Tea brand (which he later sold to Coca-Cola) sits down and talk about business, culture, and even a quick chat on running 10 miles after eating 20 donuts. Following the acquisition of Honest Tea, Coca-Cola chose to discontinue the brand, leaving a void in the market. Undeterred, Seth embarked on his second journey in reinventing the ice tea industry with Just Ice Tea. Remarkably, Seth and his team took Just Ice Tea from concept to commercialization in under 4 months—an impressive feat in itself. What's truly remarkable about Seth's story is not just his entrepreneurial resilience but also his leadership and team culture ethos. Despite facing challenges, Seth remained steadfast in his belief that there was a demand for beverages crafted with integrity and superior taste.If the journey of Just Ice Tea doesn't pique your interest, Seth's approach to leadership and team culture certainly will. Tune in to the full episode as Seth and Kevin unravel this fascinating story.About host Kevin RutherfordKevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be.

On the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about what led to the breakout hits "Lose Control" by Teddy Swims and "Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone, and what could be next. They chat about if we should look to last year's explosion of male country hits in the upper regions of the Hot 100 (Luke Combs, Zach Bryan, Oliver Anthony, among others) or even go back to the 2000s and 2010s to find pop-rock hits from Gavin DeGraw or Ray LaMontagne. We also got some input from our Billboard charts colleagues Gary Trust, Kevin Rutherford and Jim Asker to get an idea of who could be the next growly male voice to climb our rankings. Plus, we discuss Lady Gaga's potential new music on the horizon, Beyoncé's just-around-the-corner "Cowboy Carter" album, and chart news about Ariana Grande, Kacey Musgraves and Justin Timberlake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roy Notowitz knows a thing about culture and fit, he runs one of the top recruiting companies in the country. Listen to this episode as Roy and Kevin discuss how to find great people who will help you build your company into a force. About host Kevin RutherfordKevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be.

In this episode of Freight Nation: A Trucking Podcast, host Brent Hutto is joined by Kevin Rutherford, Owner and Presenter of LetsTruck. Together, they explore Kevin's journey to becoming the go-to resource for owner-operators everywhere.

Sean Riley flipping burgers and then in construction before he started his side hustle on the weekends that quickly grew into a $150M business. Dude Wipes are a disposable wipe product manufactured by Dude Products, a personal care brand based in Chicago. In episode of the CEO podcast, Kevin and Sean talk about all aspects of being in the C-Suite, brand marketing, company culture and more!About host Kevin RutherfordKevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be.

In 1995, Mike Fata had no idea how to lose weight the healthy way. He fell for the low-fat fad diet as his go-to solution. Then he set-off to get ‘healthy' by cutting the fat and ramping up an exercise plan, but soon realized that he'd gone too far. He lost too much weight, felt lethargic all the time and was overall…still unhealthy. A lot of experimentation later,  Mike discovered that hemp hearts offered the right combination of essential fats to enhance his diet, allowed him to build the strength and start feeling amazing every day.That's how he ended up co-founding Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods in 1998, and began my journey to dedicate over 25 years of his life studying and practicing natural health.About host Kevin RutherfordKevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be.

In this episode of Students Of The Word, Kevin Rutherford is joined by three students of the Memphis School of Preaching World Missions Program, Caleb, Prasanth, and Remando, as they discuss the stepping stones of forgiveness. Visit our website, www.scatteredabroad.org, and subscribe to our email list. "Like" and "share" our Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/sapodcastnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ the_scattered_abroad_network/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Scattered Abroad Network Contact us through email at san@msop.org. If you would like to consider supporting us in any way, don't hesitate to contact us through this email.

Scott Allan is the ex-CEO of Hydro Flask, Board and Advisory Board Member. Allan is a seasoned expansion stage CEO and GM with high tech and outdoor products expertise. Previously led Hydro Flask for nearly 8 years first as President and CEO in 2012 and then SVP/GM post $210 million acquisition by Helen of Troy in 2016. Board member of Rumpl and Camber Outdoors.  Listen as Kevin and Scott explore various topics on leadership and best-practices.About host Kevin RutherfordKevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be.

Caroline Fitzgerald is the CEO of GOALS,  a marketing & sponsorship consultancy that is fully dedicated to growing women's sports. The stories are all too common: pay gaps on & off the field, exploitation, lower endorsements, poor facilities, lack of coverage; the list is endless. Kevin and Caroline discuss the state of the industry and explore this industry in depth. About CarolineCaroline Fitzgerald is the CEO & Founder of GOALS. Before jumping in to GOALS full-time in August of 2021, Caroline worked for over a decade as a marketing and sales professional across a variety of industries. Most recently, Caroline was the Senior Vice President of Partnerships at P3R and the DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. In her role at P3R, Caroline was responsible for selling and activating partnerships with brands that include DICK'S Sporting Goods, FedEx, Brooks Running, Dunkin', PNC Bank, Barefoot, Panera, Nuun Hydration, Bank of America, and more.Caroline graduated from the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University with dual degrees in Marketing and Women/Gender Studies, and holds a M.S. in Global Sport from the Tisch Institute for Global Sport at NYU. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA.Connect with Caroline: Twitter - @pghcarolineLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinecfitzgerald/About host Kevin RutherfordKevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be.

This episode with Oiselle CEO Arielle Knutson is the final in a Oiselle-sponsored series leading up to the 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials. A wife, dog mom, and friend, Arielle juggles her corporate responsibilities -first as the long-time marketing manager at Nuun and now as Oiselle CEO- with a life on the run. Arielle, ultrarunner and Ironman triathlete, loves taking on challenges and exploring her limits. In this episode we talk about: In this episode we talk about: -mixing passion with profession  -the evolution of sports marketing and brand ambassadors  -life as CEO of Oiselle -behind the scenes of athlete and influencer contracts and relations  -building and maintaining positive team culture  We talked a lot about Kevin Rutherford, check out his episode here: 168. Kevin Rutherford: Creating a Thriving Culture  Like what you heard? Find out more about the Oiselle Underbirds here: https://www.oiselle.com/pages/year-of-the-underbird  Listen to episode 1 here: 289. Underbirds Flying High: Molly Bookmyer's Journey to the Marathon Olympic Trials And episode 2 here: 293. Underbirds Flying High: Ari Hendrix on Racing, Representation, and Resilience  Episode 3 here: 298. Underbirds Flying High: When The Hard Choice Is The Right Choice with Briana Boehmer Episode 4 here: 299. Underbirds Flying High: How To Build Resilience with Carrie Verdon  Episode 5 here: 301. Underbirds Flying High: Elena Hayday on Overcoming Marathon Fears Follow Arielle on Instagram @arielledora and For The Long Run @forthelrpod  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support  Past guests on For The Long Run include: 177. Molly Seidel; 226. Mike "Kofuzi"; 228. Kara Goucher; 59. Shalane Flanagan; 234. Camille Herron; 198. Courtney Frerichs; 229. Jes Woods; 207. Tyler Andrews; 197. Dean Karnazes; 206. Katie Arnold; 220. CJ Albertson; 153. Joe Holder; 199. Kelly Roberts; 188. Gwen Jorgensen; 205. Emily Abbate; 209. Sara Vaughn; 174. Nick Bare; 97 Amelia Boone; 101. Courtney Dauwalter, 219. Dylan Bowman; 191. Matt Chittim; 200. David Roche; and more! Oiselle Oiselle, a running apparel company run by women for women, is supporting a small group of women, the “Underbirds”, leading up to the Olympic Marathon Trials: you can check out more about the Year of the Underbird here. Head on over to Oiselle's website and use code FTLR10 for 10% off your first order. 2Before 2Before is a natural sports performance supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries that have exceptionally high antioxidant levels and are proven to enhance athletic performance, improve endurance, help kick-start recovery, and strengthen immunity. Use code FTLR at 2before.com to save 30% on 20 and multiserve packs.  HydraPak HydraPak create better hydration solutions for performance-driven people, and have been helping us stay hydrated and happy out on the trails for years! Use code FTLR for 20% off HydraPak hydration hand-helds, filtration, collapsible flasks, and reservoirs, and to show your support of the For The Long Run team. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthelongrun/support

Kevin and producer Bryan discuss a variety of past and present leaders and leadership topics around the theme of "What makes a great leader?"About host Kevin RutherfordKevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be.

Lauren Phillips is currently VP Partnerships & Merchandising at Saysh brand footwear. Prior, she was at New Balance and Lululemon. Lauren and Kevin talk about her career and the value of establishing a strong network.  About host Kevin RutherfordKevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be.Special thanks to our sponsor, The Running Event!We were at The Running Event 2023 in Austin, Texas in November and want to share a bit about our experience.The Running Event, also known as TRE, is an annual in-person conference and trade show for run and outdoor specialty retailers, brands, media and other industry professionals from across the US and even the globe. It's a great opportunity for those in the industry to come together, do business and make new connections. The Running Event 2023 was the largest in the show's 17-year history, welcoming more than 4,000 total visitors and featuring 314 exhibiting brands like Brooks, HOKA, On, Saucony, Balega, ASICS and New Balance.A big takeaway for us is that TRE is a lot more than a trade show. There was so much buzz and good energy at the event, and you could tell people were really making connections, doing business and talking shop—all while really having a good time. We loved our time at TRE, and if you're in the run or outdoor specialty business, we definitely recommend you check out the 2024 event.The Running Event 2024 will take place November 19-21 in Austin, TX, at the Austin Convention Center; registration is set to open mid-July. Visit TRE's website: https://www.therunningevent.comContact: Christina Henderson, Event Director, The Running Event  chenderson@divcom.com

Meet the CEO of Marathon Kids, Wendy Wheless. Marathon Kids is a nonprofit organization on a mission to get kids moving. We provide effective physical activity programming to help kids adopt an active lifestyle and learn how being active can improve their entire well-being.Research shows that when children participate inathletic activities, they have a better chance of getting the recommended amount of daily physical exercise. That's good news for their bodies and minds. When kids feel healthy, they perform better in school, think more clearly, and improve their attitude/behavior. Marathon Kids is a free program that allows all children to participate.About host Kevin RutherfordKevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be.Special thanks to our sponsor, The Running Event!We were at The Running Event 2023 in Austin, Texas in November and want to share a bit about our experience.The Running Event, also known as TRE, is an annual in-person conference and trade show for run and outdoor specialty retailers, brands, media and other industry professionals from across the US and even the globe. It's a great opportunity for those in the industry to come together, do business and make new connections. The Running Event 2023 was the largest in the show's 17-year history, welcoming more than 4,000 total visitors and featuring 314 exhibiting brands like Brooks, HOKA, On, Saucony, Balega, ASICS and New Balance.A big takeaway for us is that TRE is a lot more than a trade show. There was so much buzz and good energy at the event, and you could tell people were really making connections, doing business and talking shop—all while really having a good time. We loved our time at TRE, and if you're in the run or outdoor specialty business, we definitely recommend you check out the 2024 event.The Running Event 2024 will take place November 19-21 in Austin, TX, at the Austin Convention Center; registration is set to open mid-July. Visit TRE's website: https://www.therunningevent.comContact: Christina Henderson, Event Director, The Running Event  chenderson@divcom.com

Finding racing shoes shouldn't have been a struggle for Olympic champion Allyson Felix. She had already won 32 career medals and helped usher in game changing pay guarantees and pregnancy protections. But inequality knows no bounds, and she still saw disparities in a footwear industry that didn't bother to consider bodies that weren't male.So she teamed up with her brother, Wes, and together they built Saysh, a collection of stylish, functional sneakers designed for everyday performance. Inequality might know no bounds, but neither do the Felixs.About host Kevin RutherfordKevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be.Special thanks to our sponsor, The Running Event!We were at The Running Event 2023 in Austin, Texas in November and want to share a bit about our experience.The Running Event, also known as TRE, is an annual in-person conference and trade show for run and outdoor specialty retailers, brands, media and other industry professionals from across the US and even the globe. It's a great opportunity for those in the industry to come together, do business and make new connections. The Running Event 2023 was the largest in the show's 17-year history, welcoming more than 4,000 total visitors and featuring 314 exhibiting brands like Brooks, HOKA, On, Saucony, Balega, ASICS and New Balance.A big takeaway for us is that TRE is a lot more than a trade show. There was so much buzz and good energy at the event, and you could tell people were really making connections, doing business and talking shop—all while really having a good time. We loved our time at TRE, and if you're in the run or outdoor specialty business, we definitely recommend you check out the 2024 event.The Running Event 2024 will take place November 19-21 in Austin, TX, at the Austin Convention Center; registration is set to open mid-July. Visit TRE's website: https://www.therunningevent.comContact: Christina Henderson, Event Director, The Running Event  chenderson@divcom.com

It's that time of the year when the days between Thanksgiving and the New Year feel like one giant blur. But it's also a time to think about the things you want to get done in 2024. So what better way to get a handle on what to be thinking about than a mega episode of this year's best shows? In this episode, we're highlighting the creators in freight that appeared on the pod in 2023. Freight creators have grown tremendously since COVID and I firmly believe that we are still only scratching the surface of the content to be covered in this industry. Titans like Kevin Rutherford and Mike Lombard are noticeably missing from this episode, but that's because you can find them in the Trucking edition of our best-of series. But for this one, you'll get the likes of Joe Lynch, Rahmel Wattley, Matthew Leffler, Reed Loustalot, and Kevin Lawton. These episodes will play in order of how I think they will be the most valuable to you, the listener, but if you want to jump to a specific part, I've got each episode time-stamped as well as the link back to the original episode - which has some handy show links and ways to get in touch with the guest or topic from that episode. Lastly, thank you so much for the support you've given this show during our first year of going fully independent. While these "best ofs" are airing, I'll be finalizing the first part of 2024's content plan with tons of new content on the way. Until then, enjoy and I hope you find this episode helpful....EPISODES:The State of Logistics Podcasting with Joe LynchBuilding Truck N Hustle to 144k Subscribers with Rahmel WattleyArmchair Attorney Breaks Down Convoy and TQL Freight DramaThe Origin of Please Advise Hats and Discord Communities with Reed LoustalotWarehousing Trends and Podcast Marketing with Kevin Lawton---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Maximize your website's performance and security with Digital Dispatch's web hosting and management. ---------------------------------------------ABOUT THE PODCAST: Everything is Logistics is a podcast for the thinkers in freight. Follow the podcast to never miss an episode. Follow EIL host Blythe Brumleve on social: LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube

What is Pickleball?According to Selkirk brand, the leader in this category, "pickleball, at its core, is a fun and exciting indoor/outdoor sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. Pickleball is played on a court the size of a badminton court, with a low net similar to tennis, and with what looks like an oversized ping pong paddle and a wiffle ball. The sport is currently the nation's fastest growing sport with over 4.8 million players in 2021 (up 14.8% over 2020) and an estimated 66 new locations to play pickleball each month."Selkirk Sport is the leading manufacturer of pickleball paddles and equipment. Brothers Mike and Rob Barnes, along with their father Jim, founded Selkirk Sport with the mission to redefine the way the world views pickleball. Since its founding in 2014, Selkirk has grown from an upstart with 10 employees to an energetic outfit with more than 100 team members. Selkirk is headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, overlooking the Selkirk Mountains from which the company derives its name.About host Kevin RutherfordKevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be.Special thanks to our sponsor, The Running Event!We were at The Running Event 2023 in Austin, Texas in November and want to share a bit about our experience.The Running Event, also known as TRE, is an annual in-person conference and trade show for run and outdoor specialty retailers, brands, media and other industry professionals from across the US and even the globe. It's a great opportunity for those in the industry to come together, do business and make new connections. The Running Event 2023 was the largest in the show's 17-year history, welcoming more than 4,000 total visitors and featuring 314 exhibiting brands like Brooks, HOKA, On, Saucony, Balega, ASICS and New Balance.A big takeaway for us is that TRE is a lot more than a trade show. There was so much buzz and good energy at the event, and you could tell people were really making connections, doing business and talking shop—all while really having a good time. We loved our time at TRE, and if you're in the run or outdoor specialty business, we definitely recommend you check out the 2024 event.The Running Event 2024 will take place November 19-21 in Austin, TX, at the Austin Convention Center; registration is set to open mid-July. Visit TRE's website: https://www.therunningevent.comContact: Christina Henderson, Event Director, The Running Event  chenderson@divcom.com

Jonathan Levitt is a runner, cyclist, and podcast host from Boston, MA, now living in Boulder.  He created the For The Long Run podcast to explore the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated.About host Kevin Rutherford,Kevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be.Special thanks to our sponsor, The Running Event!We were at The Running Event 2023 in Austin, Texas in November and want to share a bit about our experience.The Running Event, also known as TRE, is an annual in-person conference and trade show for run and outdoor specialty retailers, brands, media and other industry professionals from across the US and even the globe. It's a great opportunity for those in the industry to come together, do business and make new connections. The Running Event 2023 was the largest in the show's 17-year history, welcoming more than 4,000 total visitors and featuring 314 exhibiting brands like Brooks, HOKA, On, Saucony, Balega, ASICS and New Balance.A big takeaway for us is that TRE is a lot more than a trade show. There was so much buzz and good energy at the event, and you could tell people were really making connections, doing business and talking shop—all while really having a good time. We loved our time at TRE, and if you're in the run or outdoor specialty business, we definitely recommend you check out the 2024 event.The Running Event 2024 will take place November 19-21 in Austin, TX, at the Austin Convention Center; registration is set to open mid-July. Visit TRE's website: https://www.therunningevent.comContact: Christina Henderson, Event Director, The Running Event  chenderson@divcom.com

Today we are sitting down with Arielle Knutson, the CEO for Oiselle, a women's running apparel business that's bringing confidence, empowerment and community through the transformative power of sport. This interview is so powerful for me. Arielle's articulation of leadership, team culture, and the tools that positively impact them are absolutely timeless.This talk will help CEOs all the way to new managers, navigate change, build team chemistry, and to truly uncover a deep sense of self awareness in all of us. There are many points from Arielle that we can apply in life, business, and sports. That said, there's one that sticks with me. To a whole nother level in this conversation, and that's when she said, "caring so much is contagious."Let that sink in...Just imagine the power of this mindset on individuals and on teams. So on that note, let's jump in and soak up all of the goodness that this leader has to offer.About host Kevin Rutherford,Kevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be. Special thanks to our sponsor, The Running Event!We were at The Running Event 2023 in Austin, Texas in November and want to share a bit about our experience.The Running Event, also known as TRE, is an annual in-person conference and trade show for run and outdoor specialty retailers, brands, media and other industry professionals from across the US and even the globe. It's a great opportunity for those in the industry to come together, do business and make new connections. The Running Event 2023 was the largest in the show's 17-year history, welcoming more than 4,000 total visitors and featuring 314 exhibiting brands like Brooks, HOKA, On, Saucony, Balega, ASICS and New Balance. A big takeaway for us is that TRE is a lot more than a trade show. There was so much buzz and good energy at the event, and you could tell people were really making connections, doing business and talking shop—all while really having a good time. We loved our time at TRE, and if you're in the run or outdoor specialty business, we definitely recommend you check out the 2024 event.The Running Event 2024 will take place November 19-21 in Austin, TX, at the Austin Convention Center; registration is set to open mid-July. Visit TRE's website: https://www.therunningevent.comContact: Christina Henderson, Event Director, The Running Event  chenderson@divcom.com

On this episode I am joined by the Chief Eternal Optimist himself, Kevin Rutherford. Kevin is an Executive Leader, Board Member, Keynote Speaker, and beyond. More importantly, he is an incredible human who believes in the power of people and that the collective impact is better together. In our conversation, we discuss life as a team sport, finding common ground across differences, and learning to thrive in a performance culture by combating FOPO (Fear of People's Opinions). After nearly a decade as CEO of Nuun Hydration, Kevin recently founded Culture First Leadership, on a mission to empower teams and organizations to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. He also hosts the CEO: Chief Eternal Optimist Podcast, leading thought-provoking conversations on culture and team chemistry. Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn, Instagram and X @clean_lantern. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ashleyljesevic/support

At Brooks they believe, "Running is more than just a hobby—it's our passion. We eat, breathe and stretch for the run. And we find running brings us closer together as a group than any team-building exercise could. On the road of life, it's always better to travel in packs." I know you will enjoy this episode with their CEO, Jim Weber. You can also check out Jim's book here!About host Kevin Rutherford,Kevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be. 

This is episode of the CEO podcast is about what leaders can learn from a group of 6 unique 20-something "Friends" + a special homage to recently passed Matthew Perry. About host Kevin Rutherford,Kevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be. 

In case you missed it, Gen Z is having a moment. A young woman went viral this week for expressing the reality of adulting, and having to go back to the office on a regular basis.  About Kevin,Kevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be. 

The uprising of Meta's Mark Zuckerberg's personal brand might be tied to the demise and fall of Elon Musk's brand. About Kevin,Kevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be. 

It may be unfamiliar territory for a lot of people. But Deion Sanders, the new head coach of the Colorado Buffalos college football team is just being Deion. He is true to himself as we knew him as a player. My take is this I think there is a lot of great things about what's happening with Deion right now. And I think there's some things that I think could be a bit of a miss.About Kevin,Kevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be. 

I've heard this my whole career. I'm still hearing it now that leaders, teammates, employees are all really frustrated. In fact, they're exhausted and it's causing a human energy crisis. And they're exhausted to the point where you've got apathy happening in the workplace where people kind of just go through their emotions or you have quiet quitting...or quiet firing.About Kevin,Kevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be. 

Introducing my new podcast! CEO: Chief Eternal Optimist with Kevin Rutherford.About Kevin,Kevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team's full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work' for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be. 

What if you could understand the intricacies of the trucking industry from its challenges to its future prospects? Fasten your seatbelts as we take a ride through Kevin Rutherford's journey from being an owner-operator to becoming the CEO of Let's Truck. Through his personal saga, we explore the importance of cost control, the genesis of his software company, to hosting a radio show, and eventually launching Let's Truck. We shift gears to discuss a critical yet often overlooked aspect of trucking - the health and nutritional challenges that truckers face. Rutherford, a nutritional therapy practitioner, shares his innovative approach towards aiding truck drivers to lead healthier lives. Connect with Kevin: https://store.letstruck.com/Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MRy1YoGsJgU---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI. CartonCloud provides easy-to-use Warehouse Management and Transport management software (WMS/ TMS), designed to remove barriers for smaller players in the industry and provide intuitive workflows, data automation, and integrations that allow logistics companies to scale and grow with ease. Maximize your website's performance and security with Digital Dispatch's web hosting and management. ---------------------------------------------ABOUT THE PODCAST: Everything is Logistics is a podcast for the thinkers in freight. Follow the podcast to never miss an episode. Follow EIL host Blythe Brumleve on social: LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTu...

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What is the reflection rhythm on your team? How about your team's refactoring rhythm? How do the two interplay? Join Chris and Austin as they discuss "Reflection & Refactoring Rhythm" with Giorgio Sironi and Kevin Rutherford. After Giorgio and Keven share about the retro cadence in their ensembles and their reflection prompts, we jump into "tracer bullets" on all the things. Lastly, we discuss the "when to refactor Spidey Sense" and "Test Driven Bulldozing."  FYI: Video and show notes to be posted here in the next day or so. 

In This Episode You'll Hear About:What it was like growing up in Ottawa, Canada, and what it was like for him growing up through his parent's divorce, finding compassion in the situationHis early jobs as a hockey trainer, working as a cashier, and the leadership opportunities he was givenWhat it was like working for SC Johnson, working with brands like Draino and ShoutWhat he's learned in marketing and sales, is how it's all about the emotional connection, shared values, and connecting the two for everyoneWhat it was like working as CEO for the first time at Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, and what he learned from moving on from the role of not being the best for the company's new transitionThe journey to becoming CEO at Nuun, what it's like working there, how amazing the culture is, and what its been like being acquired by NestleWhat advice he has for aspiring leaders, creating a strong team, and how being a CEO is about knowing all and being the expert of nothingExclusive Deals from Our Sponsors:Get a 30 day free trial with Rewind HEREUse the promo code STAIRWAY200 for $200 off Outer furniture by shopping HERE‍Get 2 months FREE with Gorgias by clicking HERE and mentioning the podcastTo Find Out More:https://nuunlife.com/Quotes:“My dad was the guy that would try to lift his team up and energize them and keep them going, and I think somehow I inherited that.”“It's a small world, and you never know what's going to happen.”“Anyone can be passionate about anything.”“You really do need to help people understand what the benefit is, what the value you're bringing is, and we should all work on that.”“You can only connect the dots in life by looking backwards.”“Passion for what you have has to instill across everybody.”“It was a chance to lead a team. And that's the common thread through childhood to today that I realized I get my energy from, from sports teams to today is all about teams.”“Finding that flow and where you're really good at is a lot of repetition and to keep trying.”“This is the most magnetic energy of a culture I have ever experienced in my career. I absolutely can't tell you how proud I am of this team.”“Fix the fundamentals before you try and do other things.”“I don't think you have to compromise on what you put in your body. You can have natural clean ingredients to give you the best performance.”“Once you're there, you've gotta be thinking what's my next evolution to make it better and stronger. Then of course you want to figure out how to extract that value.”“All of us can do almost anything to be clear. It doesn't mean we're all going to be great at anything.”“​​If there's one thing that people need to take away, the fundamental thing that the best leaders have in businesses and sports teams for that matter is helping people feel valued, like ‘I want to matter.”“It's always about the we, versus the I.”“You need to care a lot and you need to dig in and you need to spend the time.”“It's harder than it looks. It can be an absolute grind. So you need to believe with conviction in what you're doing. You need to be flexible and adaptable as you get new information. So it's going to shift what you thought was this line to get to a certain point is not going to be the pattern. It's going to be something completely different, but that's okay. You believe in your idea and you've got to be ready for the grind. And you've got to find joy in that.”“CEO is the knower of all, the expert of nothing.”

What if your beverages worked harder for you than water? That's exactly what Nuun Hydration delivers. On The Irresistible Factor, Kevin Rutherford tells host Kristi Bridges how he became Nuun's CEO, combining his passions for health, wellness, fitness, and natural products. With a deep background in marketing — and experience at SC Johnson and Miller Brewing Company, along with “the OG” natural products brand, Kashi — he learned the ins and outs of business. Eventually, he found his way to Nuun, “the first real sports drink,” Kevin told Kristi, “to separate your hydration from your fuel.” Kevin calls himself Nuun's Chief Eternal Optimist, and it's true. His energy is infectious. And he has an incredible, diverse career path to show for it. Together, Kristi and Kevin dive into the incredible recognition Nuun has received over the past few years, and how Kevin has been able to connect with his team, inspiring them to rally together. “You've gotta start with a belief, create a belief, create a future vision of the world you want to create,” Kevin said. “And then get people to believe in themselves.”

Welcome to episode 44! This episode is a complete nerd-out on all things hydration. I am joined by electrolyte and hydration expert, Kevin Rutherford, CEO of Nuun. This is not a long ad for Nuun, in fact, Kevin gets super real with me on why hydration is important and some key tips on when and how to keep hydrated— it might just surprise you! You'll love learning from Kevin. Enjoy this episode and share with a friend :) In this episode, we talk about: background on Kevin & where the name Nuun came from why it's important to hydrate why electrolytes matter & how to tell if you have a deficiency how you can use Nuun (the benefits) when to hydrate tips on how to stay hydrated when you don't have Nuun around how Nuun keeps things clean & sustainable what the Nestle Health Sciences acquistion means for them & more All about Kevin: Kevin Rutherford joined Nuun back in 2013 after an impressive career leading brands to accelerated growth both as CEO and a Marketing leader. He has since grown Nuun tremendously as a business, but also created and fostered a company culture recognized by industry leaders. Prior to Nuun, Kevin was President and CEO of The Caldrea Company, best known for the Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day brand, where he successfully grew the business to be one of the leading natural lifestyle companies in the categories where they compete. Prior to Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, Rutherford experienced tremendous success as a Marketing Director for Kashi Co. Where to find Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/clean_lantern/ https://twitter.com/clean_lantern?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nuunhydration/ Don't forget to subscribe so you'll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. Subscribe to my newsletter here. No spam, just fun stuff, new episodes, giveaways & sharing products. If you'd like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefitnessinsider/support

Kevin is the father of Caleb, and so you know that in this episode, you will get to hear some stories told about him, along with some of the other crazier things that have happened in Kevin's ministry. Tune in and laugh along with us. Visit our website: www.scatteredabroad.org and remember to subscribe to our email list. "Like" and "share" our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sapodcastnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_scattered_abroad_network/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWnWEDTTNFe-LBsbOrIBcsA Contact us through email at: thescatteredabroadnetwork@gmail.com. If you would like to consider supporting us in anyway, please reach out to us through this email. Don't forget about our sponsorship/giveaway for the month. Head on over to our joint podcast (Scattered Abroad) and find out what you need to do in order to win.

In this episode, we get an opportunity to sit down with Caleb's father, Kevin Rutherford, to discuss a very neat story. Caleb was adopted from South Korea, and Kevin takes us all through the adoption process, and what all had to take place. But then we also discuss the topic of "abortion," and why this is something that is so highly chosen OVER putting up the child for adoption.Link for YouTube video -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0tQZhEisaE"Unplanned" movie -- https://www.amazon.com/Unplanned-Ashley-Bratcher/dp/B07VB9ZWZ1/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=abby+johnson&qid=1622644789&sr=8-2"Unplanned book" -- https://www.amazon.com/Unplanned-Dramatic-Planned-Parenthood-Eye-Opening/dp/1414396546Article read by Michael -- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/mpaas-r-rating-anti-abortion-film-disputed-by-distributor-pure-flix-1189183/Visit our website: www.scatteredabroad.org and remember to subscribe to our email list."Like" and "share" our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sapodcastnetworkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_scattered_abroad_network/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWnWEDTTNFe-LBsbOrIBcsAContact us through email at: thescatteredabroadnetwork@gmail.com. If you would like to consider supporting us in anyway, please reach out to us through this email.Don't forget about our sponsorship/giveaway for the month. Head on over to our joint podcast (Scattered Abroad) and find out what you need to do in order to win.

Before joining Nuun, Kevin spent his early career as a Senior Brand Manager at SC Johnson and Miller Brewing Company before serving as Marketing Director at Kashi Company and eventually CEO at Caldrea Company. Kevin shares his people-first approach to hiring and evaluating teams. We also discuss how he leverages purpose and vision to build thriving cultures.Highlights from our conversation include:How optimism became integral to Kevin's leadership style (1:42)Lessons about people, inclusivity, and positivity from his career path (3:04)Connection to mission and purpose (9:01)Canadians' unique scrappiness (10:57)His approach to building leadership teams (12:22)Culture add vs. culture fit (15:56)His experience coming into Nuun (20:30)Defining leadership competencies (22:35)How his team contributes to hiring decisions (24:10)The benefit of working with recruiters to make key hires (26:49)How the recent health and social crises have affected Kevin's approach (31:54)Nuun's success hiring virtually (36:26)Adapting to 2021's accelerated pace of change (37:49)Visit HowIHire.com for transcripts and more on this episode.Follow Roy Notowitz and Noto Group Executive Search on LinkedIn for updates and featured career opportunities.Subscribe to How I Hire:AppleSpotifyAmazonGoogle

In this episode we talk about: NUUN Podium Series1:45 Kevin Rutherford CEO (Chief Eternal Optimist)2:28 Nuun Company History and where the name NUUN came from5:07 From humble beginnings to 16 years of massive growth5:47 How NUUN has stayed in tune with elite athletes9:40 NUUN 2.0 All Natural11:10 Most served hydration on run courses in Canada and #2 in US13:25 Vishal Patel The fundamentals of hydration17:30 Does proper hydration have a role is staving off viruses18:30 How is your immune system most compromised24:30 How NUUN approaches innovation (Immunity)27:00 The importance of effervesence as a delivery system31:30 Hydration and training indoors34:20 The correlation between core temperature and hydration36:30 Should you drink to thirst?37:40 Meet the Podium Series product line40:00 What does science say you need for pre, during & post hydration?42:00 Endurance with Stacey Sims43:15 Hydration goals before exercise (Prime)45:30 The importance of Amino Acids and fueling for endurance49:10 Is there another energy system?51:20 The importance of cognitive function during endurance exercise52:40 How gut health impacts hydration54:00 Can you use Prime to enhance fasted training sessions?56:50 Recover (only the essentials)58:20 BCAAs59:30 Development and launch of the Podium Series1:00:30 Where can you purchase the Podium Series   

Daniel Pink is the author of six provocative books — including his newest, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, which spent four months on the New York Times bestseller list and was named a best book of 2018 by Amazon. His other books include the long-running New York Times bestseller A Whole New Mind and the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. His books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 39 languages, and have sold three million copies worldwide. You can find more about Daniel at: https://www.danpink.com Kevin Rutherford is the CEO of Nuun Hydration, a ‘clean' sports beverage brand that is disrupting the established goliaths like Gatorade and Powerade. A native of Ottawa, Canada, Kevin is one of North America's premier brand builders, having seen profound success in previous stops with well-known packaged goods companies like Kashi, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, Loblaw, SC Johnson, and Miller. You can find more about Kevin at: https://www.nuunlife.com Where Others Won't is recorded at Apollo Studios in downtown Toronto. It is produced and edited by Adam Esker. You can contact Cody directly by visiting www.codyroyle.com