Success Defined with Ben McDonald

When Marcus Whitney was 24, he and his family moved to Nashville, TN without any idea how things would work out. He had to convince himself that he was a good computer programmer to even begin a career. That seems like a world away from Marcus' resume now. Today he is a co-owner in 5 ventures, he is a strong advocate and investor in healthcare, and Marcus has a Ted Talk. He is also a co-owner of the Nashville Soccer Club, which will make its' debut in Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2020. Be sure to check out the Marcus Whitney's Audio Experience on your favorite podcast platform. You can see everything at www.MarcusWhitney.com, including signing up for the release of his new book, Create + Orchestrate! Connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuswhitney/. Enjoy this incredible story and wide ranging conversation.  

Getting two unbelievable leaders to join the show at the same time leads to incredible conversation. That's what we have this episode, as Ruel Joyner and Michael Owens discuss reluctant leadership, stoicism, growing a family owned small business, handling 14 million visitors to the city of Savannah GA, and much more. Ruel is the owner of 24e Design as well as Commissioner of the Georgians First Commission. Michael is the President/CEO of the Tourism Leadership Council as well as the Chariman of the Georgia Travel Association. We get past surface level conversation and go deep throughout the entire show.  You can reach out to Ruel at [email protected], or visit the company's site at www.24estyle.com. Feel free to talk with Michael at [email protected], or visit www.tourismleadershipcouncil.com and www.georgiatravelassociation.com.  If you have questions for me or know somebody who should be a guest on the show, email me at [email protected]. You can check out other episodes and clips of the shows at www.SkywardVenture.com.  

For 7 years, Chris Hervochon was happy working full time for somebody else while enjoying his side hustle. Finally one day during a meeting with a boss, something inside clicked and told Chris that it was time to do something else. That led to the creation of SOAR, a better way CPA.  Chris discusses some of his misperceptions going in to owning and running his own business. We talk about the evolution of building a brand, building word of mouth, and how he has seen the most success in getting more business for a new service company. You can follow or reach out to Chris at [email protected], 843-608-0298, linkedin.com/in/chrishervochon, betterwaycpa.com. Questions about this episode or if you are interested in being a guest on Success Defined, reach out to [email protected].

Different perspectives and alternate opinions can often be an incredible strength in business. Fabio Ansaloni approaches his business hurdles with perspectives from doing business in many countries including Italy, France, Germany, and the United States. In this episode, Fabio talks about the challenges of going to a different country such as figuring out the culture and norms. We also go deep on the opportunities. Fabio, who is currently the COO of Mirage USA, values how working and living in so man countries has opened his mind to new possibilities most of us never experience. This episode is a must listen. We cover so many valuable aspects of doing business in a way that has not been covered on this podcast up until now. Enjoy the international flair, and be prepared to have a desire to travel and experience different cultures by the end! To find other shows or clips, visit www.SkywardVenture.com. If you have questions or want to be a guest on the show, reach out to [email protected].

The workforce is changing, and our guest is leading the way in helping companies thrive with the evolving environment. Terri Gallagher, owner of Gallagher and Consultants, created the Workforce Solutions Ecosystem Model to allow organizations to find great talent and create a culture where "non traditional" workers such as temporary, contract, and the digital workforce can thrive. We get in to how this evolution is happening, how getting fired turned in to an amazing change in her life, how women can become great leaders and business owners, and how valuable it was learning inside Disney early in her career. For more information on Terri, check out www.gallagherandconsultants.com or see her great content at www.linkedin.com/in/terrig3.  To find more episodes and clips of Success Defined, visit www.SkywardVenture.com. For questions or comments, email [email protected].