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On the Flywheel
by Jonathan Mahrt
On the Flywheel is a weekly podcast hosted by Jonathan Mahrt of Flywheel Consulting. Each week we talk to professionals and entrepreneurs about the practical things they do to build and maintain momentum in their personal and professional lives.
Episodes
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#25 – Hope Is Not a Strategy
Summary In this episode, Mike Hansen, a commercial real estate broker with Sotheby's International Realty, shares his unique journey from the fitness industry to specializing in vineyard and winery sales. He discusses the challenges facing the wine industry, the importance of understanding...
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#24 – Why Great Businesses Are Built by Teams
Summary In this episode of On the Flywheel, I’m joined by Paul Herrerias, Founder and CEO of Herrerias & Associates. We talk about leadership, team building, and why strong businesses are built by teams—not individuals. Paul shares lessons from growing up in agriculture, his path through…
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#23 – The Power of Customer Experience in Business
Summary In this conversation, Ash Gomez, founder of Digital Twinners and co-founder of Orion Sky Studios, shares her journey from a sales career to running successful media companies. She emphasizes the importance of customer experience, building a strong team, and leveraging technology to…
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#22 – Systems, Structure, and Surviving Growth
Summary In this episode, I sit down with consultant Jon Rickards to talk through his unique path—from the Navy’s nuclear program to decades in the wine industry—and how all of that led him into helping small and micro-businesses bring order to their chaos. Jon shares what most business owners...
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#21 – Inside the World of Modern Recruiting
Summary In this episode, I sit down with Adrian Gould, Practice Director at Robert Half, for a conversation about career pivots, productivity, and the evolving world of accounting and finance consulting. Adrian shares how he went from managing rental car branches to overseeing more than 60 active...
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#20 – Starting Small, Scaling Smart
Summary In this conversation, John Rushworth from Spark Plug Marketing shares his journey from startups to establishing a successful digital marketing agency. He discusses the importance of helping small businesses succeed, common mistakes they make in digital marketing, and how to maximize their...
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#19 – The Power of Peer Networks in Business
Summary In this conversation, Bill Vick, a Vistage Chair, discusses the importance of peer networks for business leaders, the role of accountability in driving growth, and the challenges faced by business owners today. He emphasizes the value of strategic planning, community connection, and the...
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#18 – Family First, Business Second
Summary In this engaging conversation, Kathleen Stafford shares her diverse career journey, from her early days at Wells Fargo to her experiences in the restaurant business and her current role as a realtor. She reflects on the importance of family, the challenges of navigating career changes…
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#17 – All it Takes is 10 Seconds of Boldness
Summary In this engaging conversation, Sean Langwell shares his journey from a corporate career in sales and marketing to becoming an author and confidence coach. He discusses the importance of maintaining a beginner's mindset, the process of writing and self-publishing his books, and introduces...
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#16 – Why People Buy You, Not Your Product
Summary In this episode of On the Flywheel, I chat with Ed Troxell about how to build confidence on camera and keep business simple. Ed shares his journey from tech and education to coaching others on showing up authentically through video. We talk about mindset, overcoming fear, and why…
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#15 – Selling with Heart, Leading by Example
Summary Michele LeSage has spent four decades helping organizations—from construction firms to Lucasfilm—turn branded merchandise into memorable, referral-generating experiences. In this conversation, she shares how creativity beats catalogs, why “sales without compassion” fails, and the routines...
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#14 – Work-Life Integration
SUMMARY In this episode, I talk with Allan Jaffe, VP of Technology at Top Speed Data, about his 40+ year career in telecom and tech. We cover what it means to be a technology advisor, how his team helps businesses solve problems without extra cost, and why cybersecurity is more important than…
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#13 – The It, We, and I of Leadership
SUMMARY In this episode, I sit down with Russ Powell of Russ Powell Consulting to explore what it really takes to be an effective leader and team builder. Russ shares the winding path that led him from psychology and teaching to instructional design, the U.S. Coast Guard, and eventually into...
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#12 – Selling, Growing, and Moving
*SUMMARY* In this episode, I chat with Jeff Arnold from the Armstrong Company about his unique path through retail sales, tech, cannabis consulting, and eventually landing in the world of professional moving. Jeff opens up about lessons learned from early jobs, why he keeps gravitating toward...
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#11 – Success is built on trust
*SUMMARY* In this episode, I sit down with Brynn Wilson, an estate planning attorney. Brynn walks us through her unique journey into law, starting as a high school receptionist at a law firm, and how she found her passion in estate planning. We talk about what it really means to be a partner at a...
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#10 – All About People
Summary In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Hart of Jessica Hart Consulting to explore the world of HR for small and medium-sized businesses. Jessica shares insights on the most common HR pitfalls, what drives her passion for human resources, and how she navigates the constantly changing…
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#9 – Why Financial Literacy in Business Matters
Summary In this episode, I chat with Roxanne Alban, owner of Applied Financial Services, Inc., to explore the critical financial challenges businesses face and how to overcome them. Roxanne shares her journey from working in a domestic violence organization to becoming an entrepreneur helping...
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#8 – Turning Passion into Profit
Summary This week I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Cynthia Riggs of the Biz Diva. Cynthia’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of inspiring. From an unexpected start at a flea market to building a multi-million dollar clothing line, Cynthia shares the lessons and challenges she...
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#7 – The value of hard work in creative success
Summary On Episode 7 of On the Flywheel we have an exciting guest, Barry Bierman of Lockstone Media. We dive into Barry's fascinating journey from his roots in Saskatchewan to founding his own video production company. Barry shares his unique path, from working on oil rigs to yachts, and…
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#6 – How to build a foundation for success
Summary In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Larrabure from Larrabure Construction and Design. Ryan shares his inspiring journey from starting as a painter in Petaluma to running a successful construction business. We delve into the importance of finding the right people, offering opportunities...
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#5 – Think about the problem and ask good questions
Summary In this episode, I sit down with Ramsay Brown, a Commercial Relationship Manager at a local community bank. We dive into Ramsay's fascinating career journey, from his MBA days to his current role where he thrives on helping businesses secure the financing they need to grow. Ramsay shares...
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#4 – Details are the difference
In this episode, I chat with Kyle Masterpole, the founder of The Bay Fitness. Kyle shares his journey from working at Dairy Queen in high school to becoming a strength and conditioning coach for college athletes and ultimately starting his own mobile fitness business. We discuss the unique…
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#3 – Why the quality of your network matters
Welcome back to On the Flywheel! In episode 3, we dive into an engaging conversation with Matthew Larrabure, who shares his unique journey from running a hot dog cart in college to becoming a successful financial advisor. Matthew recounts his early entrepreneurial ventures, the importance of...
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#2 – How building processes creates a foundation for success
Show Notes On the Flywheel is a weekly podcast hosted by Jonathan Mahrt of Flywheel Consulting where each week we talk to entrepreneurs and professionals about the practical things they do to build and maintain momentum in their personal and professional lives. In episode 2 of On the Flywheel, we...
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#1 – Why selling is about relationships, not transactions
Episode Notes On the Flywheel is a podcast hosted by Jonathan Mahrt of Flywheel Consulting where we talk to entrepreneurs and professionals about the practical things they do to keep and build momentum in their personal and professional lives. On episode 001, we talk to Dan Ancheta, President of...
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On the Flywheel is a weekly podcast hosted by Jonathan Mahrt of Flywheel Consulting. Each week we talk to professionals and entrepreneurs about the practical things they do to build and maintain momentum in their personal and professional lives.
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On the Flywheel is a weekly podcast hosted by Jonathan Mahrt of Flywheel Consulting. Each week we talk to professionals and entrepreneurs about the practical things they do to build and maintain momentum in their personal and professional lives.
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