Real Leaders Podcast

Sean is the CEO of Virtual Intelligence Briefing. Their mission is to offer their community the professional development they seek and to offer their customers programs that drive awareness, improve lead generation, and deliver insights from market research. Their active global community of over 2 million professionals and decision makers makes them unique in the industry. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. To Register for the 2024 Awards, click the link below.  2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards Application Also, check out Outsource Access for all of your Virtual Staffing Needs. At an affordable rate you can outsource the work you need to get done at an extremely affordable rate. You can find more info about them here using this link. https://outsourceaccess.com/

Jonathan Quarles is the CEO of Quartz Water Source. Founded by Flint, Michigan natives inspired by the recent water crisis, Quartz provides clean water solutions of unprecedented quality and scale for those that need it the most. They are a ‘second line’ clean water solution, supplementing, not replacing, municipal water supply with Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) technology. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. To Register for the 2024 Awards, click the link below.  2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards Application Make sure to check out Outsource Access for all of your Virtual Staffing Needs. At an affordable rate you can outsource the work you need to get done at an extremely affordable rate. You can find more info about them here using this link. https://outsourceaccess.com/

Jacob is the CEO of Lettuce Grow. They are on a mission to change the food system by empowering everyone to grow 20% of their own food at home. Their goal is to build a community of passionate growers deeply connected through good food and sustainable living.  If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. To Register for the 2024 Awards, click the link below.  2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards Application Make sure to check out Outsource Access for all of your Virtual Staffing Needs. At an affordable rate you can outsource the work you need to get done at an extremely affordable rate. You can find more info about them here using this link. https://outsourceaccess.com/

Gerhard is the CEO of Tree-Mendous, a Certified B Corporation. They design and build custom Aerial Attractions including Adventure Parks, Tree Houses, Zip Lines, Canopy Tours & Walks, Netted Attractions and more. They help get your business off the ground! If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. To Register for the 2024 Awards, click the link below.  2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards Application Make sure to check out Outsource Access for all of your Virtual Staffing Needs. At an affordable rate you can outsource the work you need to get done at an extremely affordable rate. You can find more info about them here using this link. https://outsourceaccess.com/

Fran is the CEO at Climate Trade. Climate Trade helps companies offset their carbon footprint and combat climate change in the most effective and economically efficient manner with their innovative digital solutions. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources.To Register for the 2024 Awards, click the link below.  2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards Application Make sure to check out Outsource Access for all of your Virtual Staffing Needs. At an affordable rate you can outsource the work you need to get done at an extremely affordable rate. You can find more info about them here using this link. https://outsourceaccess.com/

Erik is the CEO at Sitetech Solutions. Sitetech is a leading provider of equipment in the construction industry. They keep worksites safe so workers can go home to their families safely each night. Sitetech operates on a scale that few others can match with more than 30 of Australia's top builders as customers and a reputation for quality and service, forged over a decade in the industry.  If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. To Register for the 2024 Awards, click the link below.  2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards Application Make sure to check out Outsource Access for all of your Virtual Staffing Needs. At an affordable rate you can outsource the work you need to get done at an extremely affordable rate. You can find more info about them here using this link. https://outsourceaccess.com/

Dominic is the CEO of B Generous, a venture-backed FinTech company that is addressing the half-a-trillion-dollar underserved donor nonprofit market in the U.S. Their mission is to unlock billions of dollars of additional liquidity for nonprofits around the country, and they accomplish this through their proprietary, and first of its kind, philanthropic credit product which allows donors to Donate Now, Pay Later to their favorite nonprofits. At B Generous, they are giving people the financial freedom to donate to nonprofits. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. To Register for the 2024 Awards, click the link below. https://real-leaders.com/real-leaders-impact-awards-reservation-application/?utm_source=Zach&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=2024+RLIA+Reservation Also, make sure to check out Outsource Access for all of your Virtual Staffing Needs. At an affordable rate you can outsource the work you need to get done at an extremely affordable rate. You can find more info about them here using this link. https://outsourceaccess.com/

Ben is the CEO of Evergen. Evergen provides a software platform that enables the digital optimisation of energy supply chains, maximizing the benefits of adopting renewable technologies. This includes utility-scale generation and storage assets, C&I sites, homes and businesses with solar power and storage, and many other devices. The company's systems are used by OEMs, installers, power retailers, networks, asset owners and operators, and consumers to ensure optimal functioning of their assets. Evergen's mission is to decarbonize the energy system by accelerating the retirement of coal-fired power plants and facilitating the transition to resilient and renewable energy systems.  If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. To Register for the 2024 Awards, click the link below. https://real-leaders.com/real-leaders-impact-awards-reservation-application/?utm_source=Zach&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=2024+RLIA+Reservation Make sure to check out Outsource Access for all of your Virtual Staffing Needs. At an affordable rate you can outsource the work you need to get done at an extremely affordable rate. You can find more info about them here using this link. https://outsourceaccess.com/

Scott Farber is the CEO at Mental Health Partnerships. MHP is focused on transforming mental healthcare one community at a time. By acquiring or partnering with behavioral health practices, their team is focused on increasing access, expanding comprehensive services, and enhancing operational excellence - improving outcomes for patients, practitioners and communities across the country. If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. To Register for the 2024 Impact Awards use this link below. https://real-leaders.com/real-leaders-impact-awards-reservation-application/?utm_source=Zach&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=2024+RLIA+Reservation Make sure to check out Outsource Access for all of your Virtual Staffing Needs. At an affordable rate you can outsource the work you need to get done at an extremely affordable rate. You can find more info about them here using this link. https://outsourceaccess.com/

Sarah Shewey is the Founder and CEO of Happily. Happily rapidly assembles teams of freelancers to produce elevated experiences. Their nationwide network of over 50,000 independent marketers, producers, coordinators and assistants come from all walks of life. 

Daniel Koffler is the Founder/President of New Frontiers in Learning is an organization founded on the mission of providing the highest quality education and social support services to young adults who learn differently.

Allan Adler is a world-class Ecosystems advisor, consultant and change agent supporting individuals, managers and executives to understand and incorporate partnership best practices in service to our businesses, our partnerships, and our planet. He is the creator of the GoToEcosystem Framework and GoToEco Solutions that guide XaaS CEOs and C-Suite to unlock the potential of Ecosystem and transform businesses for good.

Skyler Badenoch is the Chief Executive Officer of Hope For Haiti a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of the Haitian people, particularly children. In this episode Skyler discusses Haiti, Impact, and leadership lessons learned throughout his experience.

Fred Walke is the CEO of WaveNeuro a personalized Braincare™ technology that helps you to understand and care for your most vital organ. In this episode Fred shares how he stumbled upon this new brain technology when he was searching for a solution for his daughter. In 10 seconds, a scan revealed more about his daughter than the previous years following her undiagnosed brain injury.  This episode will help you think bigger and outside of the box.

Stephen Au is the CEO of Genus Capital Management a Vancouver independent wealth management firm who provides clients with sustainable and impact investing solutions. In this episode Stephen shares the dynamic between CEO and Chairman, the upcoming wealth transfer and how to position your investments, and what impact actually is.

Dr. Anastasia Volkova is the CEO and Co-Founder of Regrow a climate tech software that supports farmers in making informed crop management solutions. Dr. Volkova's idea started out of a burning passion to heal the broken relationship humanity created with nature and its impact on climate change. Humanity has farmed land on this planet for over a millennium and the food system from time to time needs updating. 

Emily Kane Miller is the Founder and CEO of Ethos Giving who reached a moment during her pregnancy where she knew she needed to make a change. After learning a tremendous amount at well-known organizations she wanted to apply her knowledge to a new business. In this episode she shares how you might be able to build a strategy around your mission and leave a legacy worth leaving. 

Ronny Sage is the Founder and CEO of ShoppingGives, a social impact commerce platform. In this episode, Ronny shares the journey of an entrepreneur, how to get into a flow state, why you can lead like a best friend. This episode is brought to you by OutSource Access, the only full service staffing solution ranked on this year's Real Leaders Impact Awards. If you're up to the gills in your work load, try learning about the outsource solutions for your business today at: https://outsourceaccess.com/RealLeaders/

On today's episode, Laura speaks with Sally Hurley, the CEO of VIPdesk Connect. VIPdesk Connect provides some of the best customer experience on the planet. We discussed how to make the customer experience and service industry more human in such a digital age, along with tips on how to run a business in a virtual world through remote work, and pointers on leadership!

On this episode, Laura speaks with FullCycle Founder and Managing Partner Ibrahim AlHusseini. Through his work at FullCycle, Ibrahim works to invest in both companies and their respective real assets in the mobilization against the climate crisis. FullCycle does this by enabling institutional investors to deploy capital at scale while delivering outsized financial returns. During this conversation, Laura and Ibrahim discuss how leading with empathy, and critical thinking skills bring impactful change to the climate space. 

As the founding managing partner of EcoAdvisors, Hari Balasubramiania is on a mission to show that sustainability is not only possible, it is accessible. As the name suggests, EcoAdvisors guides their clients through the process of finding the opportunity in sustainability to drive economic value and show that sustainability 'costs' are an investment in the long-term survival of their business models. Listen to Hari's story on this podcast. 

Almost 18 years ago, Carissa Reiniger started a business at the age of 22 with the vision to help small businesses flourish. Now, all of these years later, Carissa does this on a global level with a lens for impact, justice, and real change. Listen to Carissa's incredible journey on this week's podcast!

On today's episode, Laura talks to David Billstrom, the CEO of Kitsbow Apparel, about what it means to run a human-centric business. Based out of Old Fort, North Carolina, Kitsbow does apparel differently. Every order placed at Kitsbow is made-to-order, meaning less waste is involved because clothes are not being thrown away that didn't sell. Listen to David speak about this and what it takes to run a people-focused business, create high-quality sustainable-minded products, and the benefits of manufacturing apparel in the United States on this episode.

How many people can say they have caught and eaten a crocodile, climbed the tallest mountains in South America, rowed from Cuba to Florida, and made their own raft to float down the Amazon River? Not many, that's for sure, but Davis Smith has. As the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, an outdoor brand, adventure comes naturally to Smith. But Cotopaxi is much more than just your average outdoor brand. It centers around impact and reducing poverty. Listen to his entrepreneurship journey and passion for doing good for the world in this episode. 

Keith Bowers is the Founder and President of Biohabitats What is the mindset of a company who wants to exist in 100 years and how can you create a culture or leaders to sustain it? In this episode, Keith Bowers shares BioHabitats impact, how to avoid pitfalls of short-term thinking and lead a culture of far-sighted leaders. This interview was conducted by kevin Edwards, General Manager of Real Leaders and streamed live to the Real Leaders Community on LinkedIn. 

Transform VC is a Venture Capital investment and advisory firm based in Silicon Valley who invests in, create and build sustainable businesses with a long-term investment view. In this episode, Raed Masri and Rama Chakakari describe their investment thesis and why they believe the future of successful businesses will need to be one that impacts a billion lives.

Peter Krull is the Partner & Director of Sustainable Investing at Earth Equity Advisors. In this episode Peter breaks down the difference between ESG and Impact, the advantages of sustainable investing and what makes a successful exit. "A Real Leaders is someone who is willing to go the extra mile." 

Andy Keller is the Founder of Chico Bag and Chico Bag To-Go Ware. Rarely do we talk about patience and the uncertain path of life and business. In this episode, Andy Keller shares his unconventional journey to success and the importance of knowing that you don't know everything. To learn about Chico Bag, please visit: https://chicobag.com

Shelby Taylor knows good food. No really, she is an expert on good-for-you food. Shelby is the founder and CEO of Chickapea, a healthy pasta brand. Chickapea was born to provide a nutritious, convenient and familiar meal option to families dealing with time constraints, picky eaters, allergies and health issues. Chickapea pasta is made with just two healthy ingredients- chickpeas and lentils. Not only is Chickapea pasta power-packed with protein and is delicious, the company also has a mission of making a psotive social and enviormal impact through their work. Listen to Shelby's journey on this episode.

Matt Schwartz is making brand strategy punk rock. Matt is the Founder and Executive Director at Constructive- a brand strategy and digital design firm dedicated to nonprofits, education, and social impact. His fearless approach and emphasis on building a community of leaders within his company is an admirable feat. In this episode, listen to Matt's story of compassion, empathic leadership, and sheer drive.

Sandra Stewart is a master communicator and no stranger to pushing those around her to go beyond the status quo. Co-founder of Thinkshift Communications, Sandra specializes in thought leadership, public relations, brand messaging, and communications strategy. In this episode, Sandra shares her journey of success, from writing her business plan on a napkin to leading one of the most impact-oriented communications firms in the world. 

Wayne Hennessy-Barrett is an infantry man turned entrepreneur who is democratizing wealth with his venture 4G Capital. 4G Capital has a team in Kenya and Uganda that provides high-risk unsecured credit loans and education to entrepreneurs to get them the capital they need to grow their business. In this episode Wayne shares his experience in the military and how it helped shape his grit to take on something completely new. Main message: IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU! and to "Keep Going".

Catherine Berman is the CEO of CNote who shares an innovative approach to getting capital in the hands of marginalized communities who otherwise would not receive funding. In this episode Kevin and Catherine discuss Economic Justice and how to leverage capitalism as a mechanism to transform lives and the communities within them. CNote is a women-led impact investment platform that uses technology to unlock diversified and proven community investments that increase economic mobility and financial inclusion. 

Marci Zaroff is the Author of EcoRenaissance and Founder of EcoFashion Corp. On this episode, you get a better of understanding of our supply chains and why Zaroff makes the case that we need to create a "win-win" world. A graduate from UC Berkeley’s Haas Business School, Author of “ECOrenaissance: Co-Creating a Stylish, Sexy and Sustainable World” (Simon & Schuster,) and also co-founder of Beyond Brands, Good Catch Foods & The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, for over three decades, Ms. Zaroff has been an internationally-recognized ecopreneur, expert, visionary, consultant & global public speaker of conscious business, social innovation & an organic/sustainable lifestyle.8-10% of the world's CO2 footprint come from the fashion and textile industry

Michael Whelchel is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Big Path Capital who joins the Real Leaders Podcast to discuss impact investing and how to find the right capital partner. Michael couldn't believe that mixing purpose and profit was actually legal so after business school he went on to forge the first ever impact investing forum to support impact CEOs on their path to growth. 

Sergio Radovcic started DYPER to solve three problems: "never running out of diapers, treating his daughter's bum with no harmful chemicals, and leaving a better planet behind for his three children". The CEO of DYPER sits down with Real Leaders Podcast to discuss why their sustainable business strategy, economics, and wisdom. If you found this interview stimulating, please support by subscribing or leaving a review!

Shadi Bakour is Co-Founder and CEO of PathWater who is tired of being told that his team can’t change the world. Path is on a mission to end single-use plastic. On this episode, Shadi explains the company story and his message to all of the impact business leaders trying to make a difference.

Steven Dyme is the Co-Founder & CEO of Flowers for Dreams, a socially conscious flower company once named among Business Insider's 20 Most Inspiring Companies in America. Every bouquet they sell benefits an amazing local charity in Chicago & Milwaukee. They've donated close to $1,000,000 from the sale of flowers.

Joel Solomon is the Co-founding Partner of Renewal Funds and Author of Clean Money Revolution. By 2050, $1T trillion dollars will switch hands from baby boomers to millennials. How will this new energy be spent? In this episode, Joel and Kevin delve into the world of impact finance, leadership, and why people with influence must examine themselves first before making long-term decisions.

Karina Muller is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Motivity Care. Motivity Care was founded by two professional women with years of executive corporate and entrepreneurial experience. Their backgrounds include strategic project management, HR benefits and employee health and wellness programming. Being the primary caregivers to family and friends in their lives is part of their journey. They understand firsthand the stress and frustration caused by caregiving management. Our founders wanted to create an efficient and compassionate service that alleviates pain points of caregiving management at every stage of aging.

Randell Leach is the CEO of Beneficial State Bank who argues today's leaders need to lead with love. In this episode, he reminisces on the moment he decided make a change, how capitalism can be updated to do more good, and what COVID taught him about how to lead. Beneficial State Bank is a certified B Corp that offers banking solutions to serve the people and the planet, instead of just profits.

Shane McRann Bigelow is the CEO of CHAMPtitles. In this episode, Shane reveals an eye-opening story of what he discovered as a main cause of holding entrepreneurs in developing nations back from achieving wealth — property titles to leverage against. Every owner of a movable vehicle needs a title and it's no simple process in the developing world to obtain one easily either. Whether you're a car dealership, insurance company, or government agency chances are your titles are still physical pieces of paper that are a hassle to find or update. Through the application of its secure, patented technology, CHAMPtitles digitizes the process of vehicle titling between state government, insurance carriers, financial institutions, auto dealers, and consumers, creating a legal, digital title that is easily transferable and verified. You can visit CHAMPtitles at: https://www.champtitles.com

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Jennifer Cantero is the Founder & Director of Sensiba Center for Sustainability at Sensiba San Fillipo one of the top 10 public accounting firms in the nation based in San Francisco. In this episode Jennifer provides an update for business leaders to get ahead of the looming federal regulations and investor demands. By understanding these incentives, business leaders can start educating themselves today to learn how to position their businesses appropriately in the future.

Since 2004 Carrie Fox has been helping companies discover their purpose to unleash their growth. In this episode, Carrie takes you inside her entrepreneurial journey and reveals many nuggets for how to make an impact in both your personal and professional life.  About the Company: Mission Partners provides strategic planning and communications services for purpose-driven organizations, often during critical moments of organizational change, that help to ensure they are authentic in their words, equitable in their strategies, and intentional about their impact.

When it comes to leadership, everyone has their own flavor. Brian Nickerson, Founder and CEO of MagicLinks who shares his backstory, failures, and why you shouldn't compromise your values for money. 

Climbing a mountain is no different than investing — one miss step and you could plummet. If you want to summit Mt. Everest, you need someone who has been there before to reduce your risk and master expectations. In this episode, David Wolf, CEO of BSW Wealth Partners draws from his climbing experiences to provide you with tangible takeaways for how to think about investing.

A serendipitous career led Laura Steinbrink to align her passion, experience, and creativity to start a sustainability consulting called Emerald Built Environments. Now, she shares on this episode the battles of starting a business, key hiring practices, and the key leadership qualities needed to sustain success.

Since the dawn of time, animals have coveted a good roof over their heads. The roofing industry has for the most part lacked new thinking and innovation that supports home-dwellers without contractors taking advantage of them. Mike Feazel wants to change that. In this episode, the CEO of RoofMaxx provides an MBA on Roofs, the industry, and how "roof rejuvenation" can extend the life time for property owners. You can learn more about this eco-friendly roof rejuvenation at https://roofmaxx.com.

James Citron is the Founder & CEO of Pledge.To. While away from his growing communications business, James came to a realization that would forever change his life.

Paul Allard is the Founder and CEO of Impak Ratings. He joins the podcast to share a new paradigm shift, a shift that he explains will occur when U.S banks require impact reporting in order for a business to qualify for loans. Regardless or your stance, certainly a new signal worth paying attention to.

Real Leaders presents a new series called We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring to help grow impact business brands. Simon Mainwaring is the Founder of We First Branding and Author of his best-selling book Lead with We. His book Lead With We was recognized for notable awards such as: -#2 Forbes Best Business Book of the Year -Axiom Gold Medalist for Leadership -The Next Big Idea Nominee -McKinsey Top Business Bestseller / Workplace & Culture Let us know if you found this episode helpful by leaving us a review!

Holly Ruxin is the Founder & CEO of Montcalm TCR, an impact investing family office focused on non-concessionary impact investments. In this episode Holly shares the history of capital markets, where it's going, and why value investing can unlock accelerate this movement.

Ryan Goodman is the Founder and CEO of Scale Microgrid Solutions a microgrid and investment platform that builds, owns, operates, maintains, and finances microgrids and other distributed energy assets to help drive the energy transition. 

Zak Kaufman was working in the social sector when he realized that the tech systems challenges his organization faced were not unique. In this episode Kaufman shares the growing pains and leadership lessons he's experienced throughout his career, how to navigate growth, and deliver on impact.

Hal Hinkle is the CEO of BamCore, a Bamboo who is developing the world’s first global supply chain of timber bamboo. Buildings are related to 39% of human created carbon emissions. BamCore, an ambitious bamboo building design company is keen to disrupt the future of infrastructure in the global Southern Hemisphere where the bamboo grows. In this episode, learn from Hal Hinkle on the leadership it will take to change a massive industry. 

Real Leaders presents a new series called We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring to help business leaders collaborate their way through a crisis together. Simon Mainwaring is the Founder of We First Branding and Author of his best-selling book Lead with We. His book Lead With We wa recognized for notable awards such as: -#2 Forbes Best Business Book of the Year -Axiom Gold Medalist for Leadership -The Next Big Idea Nominee -McKinsey Top Business Bestseller / Workplace & Culture Let us know if you found this episode helpful by leaving us a review!

Looking for ways to differentiate yourself by adding value to customers, employees, and your bottom-line? Julie Lineberger is the President of WheelPad whose goal is to respectfully and supportively provide transitional and permanent housing for people needing accessible living accommodations in an economical, socially conscious, and environmentally friendly way. 

Chintan Panchal is the Co-founder of a specialized law firm with a strong focus on Impact Investing, corporate finance and social enterprise who works with multiple bottom line investors and entrepreneurs around the world to design and execute commercial and finance structures that drive impact. 

Real Leaders presents a new series called We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring to help business leaders collaborate their way through a crisis together. Simon Mainwaring is the Founder of We First Branding and Author of his best-selling book Lead with We. His book Lead With We wa recognized for notable awards such as: -#2 Forbes Best Business Book of the Year -Axiom Gold Medalist for Leadership -The Next Big Idea Nominee -McKinsey Top Business Bestseller / Workplace & Culture Let us know if you found this episode helpful by leaving us a review!

One of the greatest privileges in the world is to lead a CEO forum. On this episode Mo Fathelbab, Founder of Forum Resources Network, Co-Founder of Harvard Business School Alumni Forums breaks down how to lead a forum to unlock greatness.  Learn more at: http://forumresourcesnetwork.com Subscribe to Real Leaders magazine: https://members.real-leaders.com/product/real-leaders-monthly-subscription/

Chris Marquis is the Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management at the University of Cambridge - Judge School of Business, Author of Better Business: How the B Corp Movement is Remaking Capitalism, and his new book titled Mao and Markets: The Communist Roots of Chinese Enterprise.  In this episode, Chris shares the culture of the Chinese Business people, comparison's to the modern day B Corp Movement, and what leaders can learn from different cultural philosophies. If you found this episode helpful, please leave a review!

It all started when Michelle Stevens placed her olive oil back into a refillable bottle she had lying around her home. What a simple concept! Instead of buying a "make-to-waste" product she could simply reuse a bottle that worked perfectly fine. During and after the roadtrip she couldn't shake the idea. 12 years later Michelle Stevens joins the show to talk about The Refill Shoppe, it's organizational philosophy, and growing pains of running a business. If you found this episode helpful, please leave a review!

Real Leaders presents a new series called We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring to help business leaders collaborate their way through a crisis together. Simon Mainwaring is the Founder of We First Branding and Author of his best-selling book Lead with We. His book Lead With We wa recognized for notable awards such as: -#2 Forbes Best Business Book of the Year  -Axiom Gold Medalist for Leadership  -The Next Big Idea Nominee  -McKinsey Top Business Bestseller / Workplace & Culture  Let us know if you found this episode helpful by leaving us a review!

Robert Safrata is the CEO of Coast to Coast Experiences who after acquiring the company has grown it's guests from 45,000 to 250,000 guests since 2009 with a philosophy of "cause leadership" and doing. In this episode, Robert Safrata shares the leadership lessons learned from buying multiple "dirty companies" and cleaning them up. To make this transformation, Rob reveals that "cause leadership" has been the most effective tool to drive the shift his company and investors need to sustain performance. Learn why going green is an advantage, understand how to become a cause leader, and take action in your company after listening to this inspiring interview with Robert Safrata.

Kristin Carroll is the CEO of Rescue Agency, the Behavior Change Agency, who helps government agencies (primarily health departments) and nonprofits create campaigns that drive healthier behavior change. In this interview, Carroll reveals her unique approach to to create relevant communication that influences healthier consumer choices and how you can apply it to your business to. More From Real Leaders: --> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events.Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

Back in the 60s and 70s NASA scientists wanted to make food in a short amount of time with a short amount of resources. Physicist Lisa Dyson took this research off the shelf and is now applying it to a scalable solution. Learn how Lisa is trying to commercialize meat from air and the challenges that she is overcoming to change where consumers get their sources of protein. NOTE: Video Available on Spotify and YouTube --> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events.Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

Is your marketing, sales, and support team still working in siloes and spreadsheets? Are they aligned on a common goal and communicating efficiently with systems in place for growth? If not, this podcast is about how to set up systems and leverage leadership to align your RevOps team before scaling.  More From Real Leaders: --> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events.Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership. 

Jereme Kent was at a bar when he was challenged by the bartender and hotel owner to place a wind turbine on top of his hotel. The challenge was accepted and soon became a dream, passion, and scalable business model that would disrupt many investor expectations. To disrupt a monopoly on energy will take courage, team work, and a mindset to embrace the unknown. --> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events.Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

Real Leaders presents a new series called We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring to help business leaders collaborate their way through a crisis together. Simon Mainwaring is the Founder of We First Branding and Author of his best-selling book Lead with We. In this episode host Kevin Edwards asks Simon critical questions to understand how leaders can look through a collaborative lens to identify key positioning when it comes to being outspoken about today's most sensitive and polarizing topics. More From Real Leaders: --> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events.Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

On this episode learn about the inspiring story of Sadie Lincoln, Co-Founder and CEO of barre3 who shares how her franchising model has been able to flourish through helping franchisors adopt a vision of their own within the vision of barre3. This leadership philosophy has grown barre3 to over 175 franchise studios across North America and transformed a number of women's lives through fitness and well-being. More From Real Leaders: --> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events.Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

Finding capital partners with similar ambitions and values to help raise you the cash you need may not be so obvious. In this episode, Michael Whelchel, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Big Path Capital sits down to reveal the Mergers and Acquisitions of an impact investment bank to help companies that do good remain true to their values.  More From Real Leaders: --> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events.Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

Covid made employees rethink how they spend their time. In this episode, Roy Notowitz breaks down the intricacies of successful purpose-driven executive recruiting and cultures from his 20+ years of experience in staffing. In a few minutes, learn why finding the right executive search firm can save you time, increase value, and reduce employee churn. For help with purpose-driven executive search visit https://www.notogroup.com.  More From Real Leaders: --> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events.Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

Carolina Miranda serves small, mission-driven business owners who want help with becoming B-Certified in order to grow responsibly. On this episode she breaks down the origin of B Labs and B Certification, the misconceptions of a B Corp, key stakeholders the assessment will help you with and what the future of business looks like. You can learn more about Carolina's work at https://www.cultivatingcapital.com or connect with her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greenbizconsultant/  More From Real Leaders: --> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events.Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

With a growing population, weak supply chains, and increasing CO2 emissions, how will the agricultural industry be disrupted? Wayne McIntyre imagines a world where the furthest supply chain is the city next door. Wayne wants to produce food locally and have it delivered right to your door for a fraction of the cost. Learn all about his experience, mindset, and dreams of saving our world, one-micro-factory at a time. Learn more at: https://www.relocalize.com

Linda Fisk was in middle school dodging difficult questions and social confrontations because of an early psychological speech impediment. This stutter created anxiety and fear of having the spotlight put on her, until one day, she made a choice to dig in and and work on her enunciation, grammar, and fear. Today, Linda empowers other women who lack the confidence in the workforce to get the next promotion, start the next business, and speak at the next podium. If you're in need of a strong business support community, please visit: https://leadhershipglobal.com More From Real Leaders:--> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events.  Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

Whether it's DropBox, Google Drive, or iCloud, BitTorrent is responsible for many of the file sharing services we use today and Bram Cohen is it's creator. However, this episode is not about BitTorrent, this interview is about understanding the mind of a very intelligent human being who is continually striving to do good in the world. One of the ways Cohen is positioning new technology for the future is creating the new Chia Network. He and his team are doing this through building a better blockchain and smart transaction platform which is more secure, more sustainable, and more powerful. Have a listen to learn what inefficiency is there and how it is being solved. More From Real Leaders:--> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events.  Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

22% of workers are unengaged and getting top talent to work is still a major concern for all CEOs. On this episode, Simon Mainwaring, Founder of We First and Author or Lead With We, shares how to position your brand as a desirable organization top talent wants to work at. By positioning your company as a role in the greater good of society, Mainwaring argues you can attract better talent, increase innovation, R&D, and appeal to the conscious consumers of a generation who does not want to waste their time. More From Real Leaders: --> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events. Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

Nick Dyner is the CEO of Moleaer, who is responsible for the largest deployment of nanobubbble technology in the world. Over 90% of our world's fresh water is consumed by agriculture and Moleaer's nanobubbles are a cost-effective solution to the chemicals that tarnish land and waste streams. In this episode learn about Nick's 3 pillars of leadership, what drives an effective organization, and why it's important to never fake the reality of what's going on in your business. More From Real Leaders: --> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events. Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

Mackey McNeil is the Founder of Mackey, The Prosperity People, and Why Settle.  90% of American Businesses are family owned or controlled. On today's episode, Mackey McNeil shares practical advice and assessments you can do to avoid losing your temper, relatives, and business. McNeil also shares why it's important to know who you are and to live your values so that you can avoid worrying all the time. If you enjoyed Mackey and want to take control of your company/family dynamics go on over to https://mackeyadvisors.com/ for help. More From Real Leaders: --> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events. Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

Eric Jacobsen is a serial entrepreneur and Founder & Conductor of Purpose at Gratitude Railroad who shares his journey to the impact economy, defines the purpose of business, and what separates an advanced leader from a traditional one. On this episode get to learn from how an impact investor on what makes a good impact investment in an entrepreneur and her company. --> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events. Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

Tynesia Boyea-Robinson is an entrepreneur, Six Sigma blackbelt, and technologist who is on a mission to transform business' role in society. On this episode she shares her perspective as a practitioner in social impact consulting and investing to help prepare your business for the role it will inevitably have to play in the future. --> Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member --> Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events. Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

Manoj Sinha is the Founder and CEO of Husk Power Systems who grew up in rural India with no electricity to now empowering villages across all of India to provide affordable, local, and sustainable energy. In this episode we discuss Minoj's theory of change, entrepreneurial scars, and the mindset that it takes to persevere through the obstacles. Learn more about Husk Power Systems at: https://huskpowersystems.com/

Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge Tools and Host of the Reflect Forward podcast. Kerry has an inspiring comeback story from an overdose to a growing a multi-million dollar company. The secret ingredient? Ownership. Learn in this episode how to become responsible for yourself and your employees.  Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events. Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

Simon Leslie is the Founder and CEO of Ink who shares in this episode how to keep a beginners mindset, build confidence in your sales force, and his biggest learning lessons from failure.  Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events. Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.

Ken Blanchard is the co-author of more than sixty-five books, including the iconic The One Minute Manager, with combined sales of over 23 million copies. He was inducted into Amazon’s Hall of Fame as one of the top twenty-five best­selling authors of all time. An Inc. Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker, Randy Conley is a contributing author of three books. His award-winning blog, Leading with Trust, has influenced over 4 million viewers since its inception. Effective leadership is an influence process where leaders implement everyday, commonsense approaches that help people and organizations thrive. Yet somehow, many of these fundamental principles are still missing from most workplaces. In Simple Truths of Leadership, Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley share fifty-two Simple Truths about leadership that will help leaders everywhere make commonsense leadership common practice. Apply for the Real Leaders CEO Impact Collaborative at: https://members.real-leaders.com/become-a-member Take your leadership to the next level at https://members.real-leaders.com/product/annual-subscription/ to unlock access to Real Leaders courses, magazine, and member-only events. Use coupon code: podcast20 for 20% off a $100/year membership.  

1 metric ton of carbon = 1 carbon credit. What are carbon credits and why are they increasing in popularity so fast? What is Carbon Finance? Jeremy Manion takes us behind the curtain to learn why carbon credits are important, how they're being built, and where these projects can be found. This interview is available in video format in Spotify.

Through Sustainable Brands, KoAnn and her team lead the global conversation about how 21st century brands can, and are delivering new business value through innovation for environmental and social purpose. 

John Register was gunning for the '96 Olympics when he suffered an extreme leg injury on the last hurdle in the qualifying round. This injury would be the last the last time he would ever compete, run, or walk on two of his own legs. Days later he would have to embrace a new normal. This realization is now a concept all of the world will have to accept. On this episode, learn how to lead in the present.

Gold Darr Hood is the Founder and CEO of 4EarthApp that is on a mission to save the planet. 4EarthApp uses tech for good to close the communication loop between customers and companies on the global platform in order to incentivize operational business practice improvement towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. You can learn more about their app at: https://www.4earthapp.com/