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Cleared For Takeoff
by clearedfortakeoff
Cleared for Takeoff is a new podcast for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators who want to succeed in business and lead with impact. Hosted by entrepreneur Charles Eide, Founder and CEO of EideCom, the show spotlights bold conversations with influential thought leaders, trailblazers, and visionaries redefining what’s possible.Each episode explores the mindsets, strategies, and stories of success that shift perspective and spark purposeful action. Whether you’re an entrepreneur building your business, a leader driving change, or an innovator shaping the future, this podcast gives you the clarity, courage, and momentum to rise to the occasion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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The CEO Who Chose Mission Over Millions | Julian Scadden, Nexstar Network
What does it take to go from sleeping in your car at 14 years old to leading one of the most respected organizations in North America? For Julian Scadden, it started with one realization: the people creating opportunity weren't necessarily smarter—they simply knew how to connect with others. In...
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From Homeless to the Top of Mount Everest | Ryan Rivard on Addiction, Resilience & What Success Really Means
Most people know Mount Everest as the tallest mountain on Earth. Ryan Rivard knows it as a teacher. Before standing on top of the world, Ryan experienced rock bottom. He battled addiction, lived out of his car, and fought to rebuild his life one decision at a time. Years later, after becoming...
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The Leadership Skill That Predicts Success More Than IQ | Rich Bracken
We spend years learning technical skills, building expertise, and chasing success. But what if the thing that determines your success isn't what you know—it's how you manage yourself? In this episode of Cleared For Takeoff, Charles sits down with international keynote speaker, executive coach…
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Dr. Paul Nystrom: The ER Doctor Who Says Most of What We've Been Told About Health Is Wrong
Dr. Paul Nystrom has spent more than two decades treating patients in emergency medicine, serving alongside Navy SEAL teams, working with SWAT units, and helping save lives in some of the most critical situations imaginable. But after years of practicing medicine, he's become increasingly…
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From World Champion to Rock Bottom: Matt Vincent on Pain, Purpose & Designing a Life That's Actually Yours
Matt Vincent is not your average guest. He's a two-time World Highland Games Champion, a former Division I athlete at LSU, a content creator, coach, entrepreneur — and a man who has faced the kind of losses that break most people. Nine knee surgeries. Chronic pain. The end of a career he didn't…
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Dr. Dave Martin: The Mindset Shifts That Change Everything | Wisdom, Failure, Faith & Success
What separates successful people from everyone else? According to Dr. Dave Martin, it comes down to one thing: wisdom. In this episode of Cleared For Takeoff, Charles Eide sits down with one of the world’s leading Christian success coaches for a powerful conversation about mindset, growth…
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Pat Lencioni on Leadership, Working Genius, Faith, and Why Most Teams Burn Out
What if burnout isn’t caused by working too hard… but by doing the wrong kind of work? In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode of Cleared for Takeoff, Charles Eide travels to Tennessee to sit down with leadership expert, bestselling author, and Working Genius creator Patrick…
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The 3 Rules That Apply to Every Business and Life | David Fhima
David Fhima has built a global reputation for creating unforgettable restaurant experiences—but his story goes far beyond hospitality. Born in Morocco and sent to boarding school at just seven years old, David’s early life was defined by chaos, displacement, and resilience. After eventually…
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From Underdogs to Gold: Inside the Miracle on Ice with Rob McClanahan
In this episode of Cleared for Takeoff, Charles sits down with Rob McClanahan, a member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team that stunned the world and captured gold in one of the most iconic moments in sports history. Rob shares never-before-heard stories from behind the scenes—what it was…
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The Truth Behind Fyre Festival | Andy King on Fame, Failure & Reinvention
In this episode of Cleared For Takeoff, Charles sits down with Andy King—one of the most recognizable figures from the Fyre Festival—to uncover the full story behind the headlines. Andy takes us deep into his 35-year career as a world-class event planner, from producing multi-million dollar...
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From TV Weatherman to Soul Work: Jerrid Sebesta on Reinventing Your Life
Jerrid Sebesta had what most people would call the dream—he was a well-known TV weatherman, recognized in his community, financially stable, and on track for long-term success. But behind the scenes, something felt off. In this powerful conversation, Jerrid opens up about the internal struggle…
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The Two Questions That Will Transform How You Communicate | Renée Marino
In today’s world, we communicate constantly — through texts, emails, social media, and messaging apps. But despite all of this communication, many people feel more disconnected than ever. In this episode of Cleared For Takeoff, Charles sits down with Renée Marino, bestselling author, global…
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Why High Performers Still Feel Stuck | Keith Mercurio
Most personal development focuses on thinking your way through problems. But what if the real answers aren’t in your thoughts—they’re in your nervous system? In this episode of Cleared for Takeoff, Charles sits down with leadership coach Keith Mercurio for a deep conversation about human…
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Why High Performers Treat Health Like a Business Strategy | Jason Kunz
What if the biggest performance advantage in business had nothing to do with strategy — and everything to do with your health? In this episode of Cleared for Takeoff, Charles Eide sits down with Jason Kunz, keynote speaker, safety expert, and performance practitioner, to explore how physical,...
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I Made Millions by 24… Then Lost Everything | Dan “Big D” Sachkowsky
Discipline is easy to talk about, but much harder to live. In this episode of Cleared for Takeoff, Charles Eide sits down with Dan “Big D” Sachkowsky, a serial entrepreneur who has built, scaled, lost, and rebuilt businesses while developing a reputation for discipline, resilience, and…
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Why More Customers Might Be Killing Your Business | Greg Heinemann
Many leaders believe growth comes from doing more: more customers, more projects, more opportunities. Greg Heinemann learned the opposite. In this episode of Cleared for Takeoff, Greg shares how applying the 80/20 principle completely reshaped his business. After analyzing the math behind his...
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The PR Playbook for 2026: Reputation, AI, and the 1-3-5 Rule | Kristi Piehl, CEO of Media Minefield
PR used to be about press hits. Now it’s about what the machine says is true about you, and whether people trust you when it counts. In this episode of Cleared for Takeoff, Charles Eide talks with Kristi Piehl, CEO of Media Minefield and author of Flip Your Script, about how public relations has...
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The 4 Things That Quietly Decide If You’ll Win as a Leader
This episode looks a little different, and that’s the point. Host Charles Eide pulls together four leadership themes that have repeatedly surfaced across Cleared for Takeoff and genuinely changed how he leads: 1) Personal Branding (Reputation): Charles reflects on lessons from Maha Abouelenein…
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The “God Cell” That Repairs Your Body (And Why You’re Losing It) | Seth Berge
Stem cells get called “God cells” for a reason—and in this episode, Seth Berge makes the science understandable. Seth explains what stem cells are (your body’s repair system), why healing slows down as we age, and how regenerative therapies can support recovery by addressing the root cause…
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Jason DeRusha: Trust, Truth, and the Algorithm That’s Rewiring Our Minds
In this episode of Cleared for Takeoff, Charles Eide sits down with Jason DeRusha — a longtime journalist turned talk radio host and digital creator — to unpack what’s happening to trust, truth, and storytelling in modern media. Jason shares what’s changed inside newsrooms over the last 20+…
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From the Streets to Apple: How Curiosity, Trust, and One Idea Built a $40M Deal | Jay Strommen
How do you go from survival mode at 15… to building a company that supports global product launches in 52 countries? In this powerful conversation, Charles Eide interviews Jay Strommen, the “man behind the curtain” who helped Apple scale its iconic retail experiences—starting with one table, one...
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The Leadership Mistake That Quietly Destroys Culture
You don’t work for a company—you work for a person. And whether people stay, grow, and give discretionary effort often comes down to one thing: the shadow their leader casts. In this conversation, Charles Eide welcomes David Orbuch, a seasoned executive and longtime mentor, to break down the...
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Neal Foard: Why Great Leaders Tell Better Stories (And How to Practice It)
We live in the age of instant discoverability — and that means your story is already out there. The question is: are you shaping it, or letting it shape you? In this conversation, Neal Foard (master storyteller and creator of Storyfire) joins Charles Eide to unpack what storytelling really does…
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“A 1% Chance”: Amberly Lago on Resilience, Chronic Pain, and Choosing Joy Through the Journey
Amberly Lago’s story will stop you in your tracks — and then it’ll light a fire in you. After a devastating motorcycle accident left her leg “crumbled into pieces,” doctors told Amberly an amputation was likely and her life would never be the same. What followed was 34 surgeries, years of…
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Betting on Yourself: Craig Leipold on Risk, Acquisitions, and Leading Through Pressure
Most interviews with Craig Leipold center on hockey. This one goes deeper — into the decisions, risks, and leadership lessons that shaped him long before the spotlight. Craig sits down with Charles Eide to walk through the entrepreneurial path that started with a leap from Kimberly-Clark into a...
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Ryan Estis: Human-Centered Leadership, Model-Coach-Care, and Why Growth Is Always Human
Traditional leadership focused on managing results. Ryan Estis argues the future belongs to leaders who inspire contribution. In this episode of Cleared for Takeoff, Ryan joins host Charles Eide to unpack what human-centered leadership really means, why work dissatisfaction and burnout are…
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From Undrafted to Super Bowl Champion: Ben Utecht on Identity, Servant Leadership, and Culture by Design
This episode is about far more than football. In this powerful conversation, host Charles Eide sits down with Ben Utecht — Super Bowl champion, former NFL tight end, keynote speaker, and author of The Champion’s Creed — to explore identity, leadership, and what it truly means to build culture by...
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Giselle Ugarte on CEO Self-Doubt, Confidence, and Why Leaders Must Be Willing to Be Seen
Self-doubt doesn’t go away as you grow — it shows up because you’re growing. In this episode of Cleared for Takeoff, host Charles Eide sits down with executive coach, speaker, and personal brand strategist Giselle Ugarte for a deep conversation on leadership confidence, CEO mindset, and what it...
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Inside the Mind of Wayne Hoffman: Fear, Negotiation & the Psychology of Success
Wayne Hoffman isn’t just a mentalist — he’s a master of human behavior. For 30 years, he’s studied how people think, how they lie, how they make decisions, and how fear quietly shapes their entire life. In this episode, Wayne pulls back the curtain on the psychology he uses on stage, in...
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Casey Brown: The Pricing Expert Who Will Transform Your Profit Forever
In this electrifying episode of Cleared for Takeoff, Charles sits down with Casey Brown — founder of Boost Pricing, author of Fearless Pricing, and one of the world’s leading authorities on value-based pricing. Casey breaks down the uncomfortable truth: Most businesses are leaving massive profits...
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Jeff Socha: The Tax Strategy Genius Behind Ultra-Wealthy Entrepreneurs
Why do the ultra-wealthy consistently pay less tax — and what do they know that most entrepreneurs don’t? In this powerful episode, Jeff Socha, founder of Socha Capital and one of the country’s leading tax strategists, sits down with host Charles Eide to break down the exact strategies he uses…
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Fail Fast, Lead Fearlessly: Brandon Sawalich on Building Culture and Disrupting an Industry
How do you transform a “boring” industry into a hub of world-changing innovation? In this episode, Brandon Sawalich, CEO of Starkey Hearing Technologies, joins host Charles Eide to share how he’s redefining hearing through purpose-driven leadership and cutting-edge technology. Brandon pulls back...
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The Real Reason CEOs Need a Personal Brand — with Maha Abouelenein
In this raw and revealing conversation, communications powerhouse Maha Abouelenein joins host Charles Eide to share the uncomfortable truths about personal branding, influence, and the new “trust economy.” Maha breaks down why followers mean nothing without credibility, how CEOs can’t afford to...
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Amplifying Influence: Rene Rodriguez on Authentic Leadership, Branding, and Communication
In this episode, Rene Rodriguez—bestselling author and leadership strategist—reveals the science and soul behind authentic influence, personal branding, and powerful communication. Explore the frameworks and mindset shifts that help leaders connect, inspire, and drive real impact. Whether you’re...
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Leading with Clarity: Mike Paton on Culture, Accountability, and Building Great Companies
In this episode, Mike Paton—former CEO of EOS Worldwide—pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to lead high-performing teams and build enduring companies. Discover the principles of clarity, culture, and accountability that drive organizational excellence, and learn how to apply them in...
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Beyond Billboards: Kris Lindahl on Resilience, Reinvention, and Building a Real Estate Empire
In this debut episode of Cleared For Takeoff, Kris Lindahl shares his journey from adversity to building a real estate empire. Go beyond the billboards to discover the mindset, strategy, and resilience that drive high-stakes success. Tune in for an unfiltered look at what it takes to lead, adapt,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Cleared for Takeoff is a new podcast for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators who want to succeed in business and lead with impact. Hosted by entrepreneur Charles Eide, Founder and CEO of EideCom, the show spotlights bold conversations with influential thought leaders, trailblazers, and visionaries redefining what’s possible.Each episode explores the mindsets, strategies, and stories of success that shift perspective and spark purposeful action. Whether you’re an entrepreneur building your business, a leader driving change, or an innovator shaping the future, this podcast gives you the clarity, courage, and momentum to rise to the occasion.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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