Why Leadership Starts With Vulnerability

Welcome to Fi$H Factor, where multi-generational grit meets visionary hustle. Mike Ungaro, CEO of San Pedro Fish Market and co-creator of the Kings of Fi$H TV series, sits down with Ron Macklin, engineer turned leadership coach and founder of The Macklin Connection. After decades of leading high-performing teams, Ron built a method to help people connect, build trust, and create results that last.At MacklinConnection, the mission is simple: help leaders become the kind of people others choose to follow. It’s a philosophy that has reshaped how the Ungaro family leads at San Pedro Fish Market, from defining their “stand” to getting everyone rowing in the same direction. Mike shares how Ron’s seven-step Macklin Method changed the way they communicate, build culture, and show up for one another every day.It’s a conversation about trust, connection, and leadership that sticks, not just in business but in life.Subscribe now, leave a review, and follow us on social @KingsOfFish and @SanPedroFish for more behind-the-scenes stories from America’s seafood royalty.Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen.Connect With Ron Macklin- The Macklin Connection: https://www.macklinconnection.com/- The Story In Your Head Podcast: https://www.macklinconnection.com/leadership-business-culture-podcast- Everyone Is Afraid: https://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Afraid-Fable-Friendship-Flourishing-ebook/dp/B0CK587QXZ?ref_=ast_author_mpb