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Leaders On Tap

by David Weigelt

Leaders On Tap is a live conversation series where business leaders pull up a seat, grab a drink, and get real about what it takes to lead well. Hosted by David Weigelt, a C12 Chair and lifelong business leader, each episode features candid conversations with CEOs, founders, and executives about the wins, the failures, and the faith that fuels it all. Recorded live in casual settings around Maryland, Leaders On Tap is part podcast, part community gathering. No scripts. No corporate fluff. Just honest conversations about leadership, purpose, and building great businesses for a greater purpose. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, pull up a chair. The next round is on us. New episodes drop monthly. Learn more at leadersontap.live.

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Episodes

  1. From One Gym to Four: Andrew Simpson on Hearing God's Vision & Handing Off the CEO Baton

    Andrew Simpson never planned to own a business. Every other door closed, so he rented a space and opened a gym for young athletes. Twelve years later, Players Fitness & Performance has four locations, a team of coaches kids actually want to be around, and a vision that came to Andrew on a run…

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  2. From 180-Year-Old Startup to Surrender: Nancy Newmister on Leading Frederick Mutual with Faith

    Nancy Newmister didn't set out to rebuild a 183-year-old insurance company during a pandemic. She started at 19 in the industry, spent 42 years climbing through progressive roles at Harleysville, Liberty Mutual, and Berkeley, and in 2015 said yes to what she calls her dream job: President and CEO...

  3. From Microsoft to Ministry: Cliff Peterson on Surrendering Stock Options & Finding His Mission Field

    Cliff Peterson didn't set out to build a ministry disguised as an IT company. He started with a criminology degree, a broken wrist that ended his law enforcement dreams, and a punch card computer class in the 70s. He became one of Microsoft's first 1,000 employees, walked away from stock options…

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  4. From Cancer to Pickleball Empire: Jason Fruling on Building Multiple Businesses & Playing to Win

    Jason Fruling didn't set out to build a pickleball empire. He started in law enforcement products, moved through consulting, survived cancer, and found himself on a court in Middle River, Maryland taking a Pickleball 101 class. Today he's scaling multiple companies across the pickleball ecosystem...

  5. From Arborist to Brewery Owner: Chris Miller on Faith, Farming & Building Lone Oak Brewery

    Chris Miller didn't set out to build a brewery empire. He started as a trained arborist with a forestry degree from Virginia Tech who loved working outdoors. Today, he's a partner in Lone Oak Farm, a vertically integrated operation in Olney, Maryland featuring a brewery, distillery, speakeasy…

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  6. From Soccer Fields to Cinema Screens: Rich Daughtridge on Building Warehouse Cinemas During COVID

    Rich Daughtridge didn't set out to build a cinema empire during a pandemic. He started with a rundown 10-screen theater in the middle of a cornfield that no one else wanted. Today, Warehouse Cinemas is one of the top-performing independent cinema circuits in the country, and Rich is helping…

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  7. From Young Life to 700 Caregivers: Will Cox on Finding Value Beyond Performance | Avila Home Care

    Will Cox spent 15 years in ministry with Young Life before stepping into the business world. When he did, he didn't start at the top. He started at the bottom of the org chart, getting feedback on his emails from a 23-year-old scheduler. Today he leads 700 caregivers serving hundreds of Maryland...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Leaders On Tap is a live conversation series where business leaders pull up a seat, grab a drink, and get real about what it takes to lead well. Hosted by David Weigelt, a C12 Chair and lifelong business leader, each episode features candid conversations with CEOs, founders, and executives about the wins, the failures, and the faith that fuels it all.

Recorded live in casual settings around Maryland, Leaders On Tap is part podcast, part community gathering. No scripts. No corporate fluff. Just honest conversations about leadership, purpose, and building great businesses for a greater purpose.

Whether you're a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, pull up a chair. The next round is on us.

New episodes drop monthly. Learn more at leadersontap.live.

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David Weigelt

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Leaders On Tap have?

Leaders On Tap currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Leaders On Tap about?

Leaders On Tap is a live conversation series where business leaders pull up a seat, grab a drink, and get real about what it takes to lead well. Hosted by David Weigelt, a C12 Chair and lifelong business leader, each episode features candid conversations with CEOs, founders, and executives about...

How often does Leaders On Tap release new episodes?

Leaders On Tap has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Leaders On Tap?

Leaders On Tap is created and hosted by David Weigelt.
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