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Circle City Success

by Drew Feutz, Jason Ulm, Matt Hadley & Matt Carroll

Circle City Success is The Podcast for Indy's local community. Our mission is to interview successful people in the Indianapolis area and share their knowledge and experience with the local Indianapolis community. We hope to provide a guide to the next generation of Indy's leaders through conversations with those who we should all strive too emulate.There are plenty of people whose stories aren't told that can provide great inspiration and direction to people in the community. We want to speak with those people in the Indianapolis area, learn about what they did to attain their current level of success, and to pass wisdom and provide guidance to the next generation of Indy's leaders.

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Episodes

  1. HI-FI Indy & MOKB Presents with Josh Baker

    Josh Baker is the CEO and Co-Founder of HI-FI Indy and MOKB Presents Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 242 where you'll hear Josh tell us about... ● Why he sent out 15 postcards as a joke and it resulted in a 3 year - 1 million dollar sponsorship deal to host a festival at Red Rocks…

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  2. 241. School Based Behavior Consultation with Kristie Koch

    Kristie Koch is the CEO of School Based Behavior Consultation Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 241 where you'll hear Kristie tell us about... ● That early in life she was struggling with addiction and had a spiritual encounter dream that changed her life recognizing only 2 paths…

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  3. 240. National FFA Organization with Christine White

    Christine White is the Chief Programs Officer for National FFA Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 240 where you'll hear Christine tell us about... ● She grew up on a 400 acre fruit and vegetable farm in an agriculture town with one stop light ● How FFA partners with schools across the...

  4. 239. How He Landed The Top Company In The USA with Brad Ratieke

    Brad Rateike is the Founder and Principal of BAR Communications Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 239 where you'll hear Brad tell us about... ● His time spent as Snips the Clown at an early age and that he was accepted to The Peace Corps out of school ● How he landed as Deputy Press...

  5. 238. Servants At Work With Rik Hagarty

    Rik Hagarty is the Founder of SAWs (Servants At Work, Inc.) Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 238 where you'll hear Rik tell us about... ● He spent 40 years in trucking operations and a sales career ● SAWs was founded in 2003 when the first ramp was built and the heartfelt story…

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  6. 237. Get Out There And Do Something With Andy Arnold

    Andy Arnold is the EVP and Chief Venues Officer for Pacers Sports and Entertainment Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 237 where you'll hear Andy tell us about... ● He has made three appearances on SportsCenter Not Top 10 ● He worked 3rd Shift at the Nutter Center, which helped him get...

  7. 236. Goal Of Becoming The Healthiest County in Indiana with Steve Long

    Steve Long is the CEO of Hancock Health Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 236 where you'll hear Steve tell us about... ● He was the CFO of the largest Air Force Hospital in the USA and the challenges he faced going from military work to a civilian job ● Why his dream was to always…

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  8. 235. Indiana State Police Alliance with Cory Martin

    Cory Martin is the Executive Director of Indiana State Police Alliance and CEO of Mission Control Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 235 where you'll hear Cory tell us about... ● Why he chose a career in non profit leadership and how a connection helped land his first leadership...

  9. 234. Rascal's Fun Zone With Brad Goedeker

    Brad Goedeker is the Managing Partner of Rascal's Fun Zone and Partner at Glass House Gallery Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 234 where you'll hear Brad tell us about... ● A mentor that taught him the importance of how you serve people and your team ● Why he made the shift from...

  10. 233. Don't Wait For Your Opportunity, Make Your Own with Nicole Pence Becker

    Nicole Pence Becker is the Owner and Operator of Pence Media Group Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 233 where you'll hear Nicole tell us about... ● How growing up in Columbus, IN gave her the initiative to go out make an impact and create her own opportunities early in life ● Her…

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  11. 232. First Woman In The World To Own a Professional Men's League with Evelyn Magley

    Evelyn Magley is the CEO of The Basketball League Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 232 where you'll hear Evelyn tell us about... ● How she was a runner on the very first track team at her high school in Rosedale, Kansas ● Why she started the nonprofit Children with Purpose and why…

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  12. 231. Summer Stock Stage With Emily Ristine Holloway

    Emily Ristine Holloway is the Artistic Director of Summer Stock Stage Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 231 where you'll hear Emily tell us about... ● How she got her start in theatre as an Actress for Disney ● Her first role back in Indy was A Christmas Carol at Indiana Repertory...

  13. 230. Fathers And Families Center With Larry Smith

    Larry Smith is the President and CEO of Fathers and Families Center Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 230, where you'll hear Larry tell us about... ● Being an All American track athlete and that he was about a half second short from making the Olympics in his event ● How he became the...

  14. 229. From Hoosier Cheerleader To Indiana Icon with Angela Ganote

    Angela Ganote is the Morning New Anchor at Fox59 News Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 229 where you'll hear Angela tell us about... ● How being a cheerleader at IU allowed her to meet a local personality that actually led her to a career as a journalist ● That she was told many…

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  15. 228. Big Car Collaborative with Jim Walker

    Jim Walker is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Big Car Collaborative Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 228, where you'll hear JIm tell us about... ● How he got his start as a journalist in his hometown of Warsaw, IN ● That he became the sports editor for the Greenfield Daily...

  16. 227. Midwest Cash Offer With Evan Manship

    Evan Manship is the Principal of Midwest Cash Offer and Mainstay Property Group Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 227, where you'll hear Evan tell us about... ● His first success at product marketing and advertising came in the way of converting his parents 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager...

  17. 226. ShipSigma With Chase Flashman

    Chase Flashman is the Co-Founder and CEO of ShipSigma Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 226, where you'll hear Chase tell us about... ● When and how he realized it was time to become an entrepreneur, including his first venture online ● His offer to reach out directly if you have a...

  18. 225. Indiana Sports Corp With Patrick Talty

    Patrick Talty is the President of Indiana Sports Corp Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 225, where you'll hear Patrick tell us about... ● How he got his start in the venue management space and a move to Phoenix to open a new stadium eventually landed him an opportunity in Abu Dhabi ●...

  19. 224. Made In The USA with Joe Van Deman and Colin King

    Joe Van Deman and Colin King are co-Founders and Principals of Circle City Capital Group Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 224, where you'll hear Joe and Colin tell us about... ● A business listing on Craigslist got them connected and how that connection led to months of dialogue...

  20. 223. Get Your Brand Connected To Your Targeted Audience with Lauren Schregardus

    Lauren Schregardus is Vice President of Strategic Communications for BAR Communications Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 223, where you'll hear Lauren tell us about... ● Her dream was to be a sports announcer and attended theatre school at Miami University ● How she became one of the...

  21. 222. The Athenaeum with Craig Mince

    Craig Mince is the President at Athenaeum Foundation Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 222, where you'll hear Craig tell us about... ● His passion for celluloid film made for a great story, nearly chaining himself to a projector and that his time at IMAX included working directly with...

  22. 221. The Value Of Community Partnerships with Tanya Searcy

    Tanya Searcy is the Chief Relationship Officer at Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 221, where you'll hear Tanya tell us about... ● How she got her start in public relations and community partnerships ● A major career opportunity…

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  23. 220. Networking Is More Than Swapping Business Cards with Stephanie Sponsel

    Stephanie Sponsel is the Chief Operating Officer for netlogx Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 220, where you'll hear Stephanie tell us about... ● The impact being a foster parent has on children and families, what led her to take that journey, and feeling good about what you do ● A...

  24. 219. What Life Is Like After The NFL with Curtis Painter

    Curtis Painter is a former NFL Quarterback and current Managing Partner of Indiana Liquor Group Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 219, where you'll hear Curtis tell us about... ● Why he choose Purdue University over several other D-1 offers ● The surreal feeling of walking onto the...

  25. 218. Nine 13 Inc with Tom Hanley

    Tom Hanley is the Founder and CEO of Nine 13 Inc Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 218, where you'll hear Tom tell us about... ● How he was a 4 time national champion track cyclist that competed at an elite level until a major tragedy forever changed his life ● How the grieving and...

  26. 217. Gregory & Appel with Andrew Appel

    Andrew Appel is the CEO of Gregory & Appel Insurance Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 217, where you'll hear Andrew tell us about... ● Why Gregory & Appel gives 10% of pre-tax profit back to the community each year and how they decided where to give ● How mentors are a valuable...

  27. 216. Ozwell Fitness with Cemal (Gemi) Ozdemir

    Cemal (Gemi) Ozdemir is the Founder of Ozwell Fitness Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 216, where you'll hear Gemi tell us about... ● His belief that business is about creating experiences and genuinely caring for people ● Moving to Los Angeles to become an actor landing on shows…

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  28. 215. A Passion To Serve with Marla Taylor

    Marla Taylor is the President and Founder of Taylor Advising Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 215, where you'll hear Marla tell us about... ● How an early childhood tragedy would shape who she would become ● A move to Athens, GA with nothing but a plan helped her discover her passion...

  29. 214. Jazz Big Band with Sean Imboden

    Sean Imboden is an American saxophonist, composer, and Founder of Sean Imboden Large Ensemble Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 214, where you'll hear Sean tell us about... ● His experiences playing on stages with Aretha Franklin, the Jimmy Fallon show, The Temptations, Radio City…

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  30. 213. Arrow McLaren Racing with Lauren Gaudion

    Lauren Gaudion is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Arrow McLaren IndyCar Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 213, where you'll hear Lauren tell us about... ● Her dreams of working in sports and college athletics landed her in Indianapolis at the NCAA and an...

  31. 212. Indiana Valor with Kristian Aleixo

    Kristian Aleixo is the Owner of Indiana Valor Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 212, where you'll hear Kristian tell us about... ● The diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes while in Iraq ended his dreams of becoming a helicopter pilot in the US Army changing his career trajectory ● His journey...

  32. 211. Bone Boss Outdoors with Dalton Tunis

    Dalton Tunis is the Owner and CEO of Bone Boss Outdoors Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 211, where you'll hear Dalton tell us about... ● His experiences while on the Indiana State University Bass Fishing Club including a trip to South Carolina to visit the Bass Masters tournament…

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  33. 210. All things Indy with Chris Gahl

    Chris Gahl is Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Visit Indy Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 210, where you'll hear Chris tell us about... ● How a job posting landed him a start to his tourism career in the state of Hawaii for several years and how that shaped…

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  34. 209. J'Adore Pastry with Youssef Boudarine

    Youssef Boudarine is the Creator of Epicurean Indy and Founder of J'Adore Pastry Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 209, where you'll hear Youssef tell us about... ● Why he decided to attend culinary school, his passion for food and the arts, his eperience traveling Europe while…

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  35. 208. Best Kept Secrets Of The Indiana State Fair with Cindy Hoye

    Cindy Hoye is the Executive Director of the Indianan State Fair Commission Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 208, where you'll hear Cindy tell us about... ● Her first experience with a State Fair and how and where she got her start, before returning to Indiana ● Some behind the scenes...

  36. 207. Drink Orangily with Kristin Patrick and Andrea Simpson

    Kristin Patrick and Andrea Simpson are the Co-Founders of Orangily Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 207, where you'll hear Kristin and Andrea tell us about... ● Why they changed the name of the business from Loren's Alcohol Free Beverages to Orangily and the meaning behind the name ●...

  37. 206. Get Involved And Create Lasting Impact In Your Community with Rafael Sanchez

    Rafael Sanchez is Executive Vice President, Chief Impact Officer & Indianapolis Market President for Old National Bank Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 206, where you'll hear Rafael tell us about... ● How his network and relationships helped him get connected to opportunities such as...

  38. 205. Vintage Indy with Michael lashmett

    Michael Lashmett is the Founder and President of Vintage Indy Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 205, where you'll hear Michael tell us about... ● How he traveled to Indianapolis at the age of 18 looking to find a job with an Indy Car team, not knowing anyone, and spent a week knocking...

  39. 204. Simplicity Juice with Beth McCarthy Smith

    Beth McCarthy Smith is the Founder and CEO of Simplicity Cold Pressed Juice and Cocktails Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode ​204 where you'll hear Beth tell us about… ● How a door to door sales role early in life helped her discover her passion for sales and why treating people fairly...

  40. 203. Let The Team In On The Joke with Nikki Miller

    Nikki Miller is an Executive Coach at Kairos Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode ​203 where you'll hear Nikki tell us about… ● How a watershed moment in life after college led her to pack up and drive to Washington DC with a couple of Vanderbilt grads to become roommates in Dupont…

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  41. 202. Your Character Is Your Influence with Joel Thacker

    Joel Thacker is the Fire Chief for the Carmel Fire Department in Carmel, Indiana Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode ​202 where you'll hear Joel tell us about… ● How growing up his father had influence because of his character, not his career, and the importance character has on…

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  42. 200. Number 1 on ESPN SportsCenter Top 10 Plays with Nick Reich

    Nick Reich is the Executive DIrector of Pack Away Hunger and Founder of River + Green Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode ​200 where you'll hear Nick tell us about… ● His time as the Head Boys Basketball Coach for Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, how he led that team to the state...

  43. 199. The Next Generation Initiative with Dennis Jarrett and Gary Naylor

    Dennis Jarrett is Founder of Indy Far East Magazine and Gary Naylor is President of FrontRunner Media and both co-founders of The Next Generation Initiative Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode ​199 where you'll hear Dennis and Gary tell us about… ● Their early career successes and…

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  44. 198. Brownsburg Youth Sports with Morgan Grismore and Katy Mailey

    Morgan Grismore is the Director of Development and Katy Mailey is the VP of softball for Brownsburg Youth Sports Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode ​198 where you'll hear Morgan and Katy tell us about… ● The beginning of Brownsburg Youth Sports and the need for dedicated space to…

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  45. 197. The Best Is Yet To Come with Olivia West

    Olivia West is a Keynote Speaker and the In-Game Host for the Pacers and Fever Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode ​197 where you'll hear Liv tell us about… ● She defines the word NO as Next Opportunity and how a few NOs actually landed her with the opportunity as the In-Game host for...

  46. 194. The Jungle - Home of IU Indy Jags Men's Basketball with Paul Corsaro

    Paul Corsaro is the Head Coach of IU Indianapolis Jaguars Men's Basketball Listen to CCS episode ​194 where you'll hear Paul tell us about… ● How he relates his high school sports career to what he is doing now. He states: "Everything that you do sets you up for what you do currently." ● The...

  47. Global Entrepreneurship Week with 16 Tech promoting Elevate Your Pitch vol 1

    16 Tech Innovation District proudly presents Elevate Your Pitch 2024 Listen to this special release episode (1 of 2) with the following 16 Tech Entrepreneurs and Members ● Sherri Anderson - SPEDACTS, Inc ● Jose Carlos Sarmienta - Vertikal , Inc ● Paul Williams - 16 Tech Innovation District Senior...

  48. 195. Two Time Back to Back Champion with Anna Rohrer Heiny

    Anna Rohrer Heiny is the Co-Founder of Dreamfuel and 2x back to back women's winner of the 500 Festival Indy Mini Marathon Listen to CCS episode ​195 where you'll hear Anna tell us about… ● The mindset, dedication, and training to be a successful runner and all the components to being a 5x High...

  49. Special Release Episode Promoting The Junior Achievement HOF Induction Of Indy 500 Champion Tony Kanaan

    Tony Kanaan is an Indy 500 Champion and Deputy Team Principal of Arrow McLaren Listen to this special release episode where you'll hear Tony tell us about… ● Growing up in Brazil driving Go Karts, how that landed him a job in a Go Kart factory, and eventually competively race Go Karts and win...

  50. Global Entrepreneurship Week with 16 Tech promoting Elevate Your Pitch vol 2

    16 Tech Innovation District proudly presents Elevate Your Pitch 2024 Listen to this special release episode (2 of 2) with the following 16 Tech Entrepreneurs and Members ● Stephen Creech - Stephen Creech Solopreneur (Artist) ● Cindy Hawkins - Circle City Sweets ● Nancy Wright - Respiratory Health...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Circle City Success is The Podcast for Indy's local community. Our mission is to interview successful people in the Indianapolis area and share their knowledge and experience with the local Indianapolis community. We hope to provide a guide to the next generation of Indy's leaders through conversations with those who we should all strive too emulate.There are plenty of people whose stories aren't told that can provide great inspiration and direction to people in the community. We want to speak with those people in the Indianapolis area, learn about what they did to attain their current level of success, and to pass wisdom and provide guidance to the next generation of Indy's leaders.

HOSTED BY

Drew Feutz, Jason Ulm, Matt Hadley & Matt Carroll

Produced by Drew Feutz

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