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A podcast where leaders share their journeys of growth, impact, and resilience. Hosted by Ashley and Rick Bowers, this podcast uncovers the challenges, victories, and lessons behind lasting success.

Recent Episodes

June 26, 2025

Who Owns Your Reputation?

What does it take to build Phoenix’s largest PR firm? For Jennifer Kaplan, founder and CEO of Evolve PR and Marketing, it started with embracing discomfort and a no-excuses mindset. From being voted “most talkative” in high s...

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May 22, 2025

What Drives Real Financial Impact?

What does it take to scale a business to 150+ locations through 28 acquisitions? For Ira, CFO of GO Car Wash and a recent CFO of the Year, it starts with culture. With over 30 years of experience, Ira shares how transparency,...

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April 24, 2025

From Story to Sales: The Entrepreneur’s Guide

Storytelling isn't just for movies, it’s one of the most powerful tools in business. In this episode, Caleb Marsh, founder of Red Legend Media, shares how great stories can win customers, inspire teams, and drive real results...

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March 27, 2025

What If Your Biggest Challenges Are Actually Gifts?

After surviving a devastating car accident at 18, Stephanie Waldrop turned personal adversity into a game-changing approach to employee benefits. From insurance executive to founder of Employee Benefits International, Stephan...

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Feb. 24, 2025

Charting a Path in Healthcare with Heather Zorge

Join us for an insightful conversation with Heather Zorge , CFO of evolvedMD , as she shares her journey from PricewaterhouseCoopers to leading in the fast-paced world of integrated healthcare. Heather’s career isn’t just abo...

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Jan. 27, 2025

Envisioning Innovation in Legal and Business Ventures

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sean from New Frontier Immigration, a former fighter pilot turned founder of one of America’s fastest-growing law firms. Sean shares how his strategic mindset and business coaching h...

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Recent Blog Posts

June 23, 2025

The Human Side of Financial Leadership

Scaling a business isn’t just about rapid growth or smart acquisitions—it’s about creating a strong foundation. For Ira, CFO of Go Car Wash and recent CFO of the Year, that foundation has always been built on two things: company cu…

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April 24, 2025

From Story to Sales: The Entrepreneur’s Guide

Storytelling as a Business Superpower: Insights from Caleb Marsh of Redd Legend In today's digital-first business landscape, companies are constantly searching for ways to stand out from the crowd. While many focus on technical innovations or prici…

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March 27, 2025

Health Insurance Doesn't Have to Suck: A CEO's Revolutionary Approach

Employee benefits are often viewed as a necessary evil – a daunting annual process that many business leaders dread. However, Stephanie Waldrop, CEO of Employee Benefits International, is changing this perception by transforming benefits from …

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