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Pilgrim on the 405

by OC Talk Radio

Listen to Will Crist as he discovers how companies thrive in California.

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Episodes

  1. The Importance of Proper Employee Compensation

    Summary: On this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist talked with Alex Freytag, an expert EOS Implementor. Alex is also the author of Profit Works, a book that unravels the complexity of incentive plans in order to increase employee productivity, cultivate an engaged...

  2. Challenges That Law Firms Can Overcome with EOS

    Summary: On this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist talked with John Nachezel, an integrator of EOS for Mike Morse Law Firm, who has almost 14 years of experience implementing EOS practices. John was brought into the Mike Morse Law Firm all those years ago to help...

  3. Helping Every Employee Live the EOS Life with Eric Lindsley of Knight Watch

    Summary In this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist is joined by Eric Lindsley, CEO of Knight Watch, a business that helps make buildings more secure, comfortable, and energy efficient. Eric and Knight Watch have been an EOS company for quite some time now, and he is...

  4. EOS Turns Clients into Life-Long Friends

    Summary: On this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist sat down with Ed Callahan, one of the early adopters of EOS who has been with the program for more than thirteen years. Ed even helped Will himself become involved in EOS. Though he has now earned emeritus status…

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  5. Entrepreneur Roundtable

    Summary: On this roundtable discussion episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist sat down with a panel of guests, from entrepreneurs to college students, to discuss important topics in the world of entrepreneurship. Varying from a few months to a few years, these guests used...

  6. Working Smarter, Not Harder with the EOS Life

    Summary: On this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist sat down with Jim Coyle, an expert EOS Implementer. Jim has hosted about 700 EOS sessions to earn his title and is genuinely passionate about the work that he does with businesses. Jim truly believes in working…

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  7. How EOS Companies Deal With Supply Chain Logistics

    Summary: On this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist talked with Mike Ryan, a managing partner of The M. Ryan Group, which has 25 plus years of experience serving Fortune 500 middle market businesses by helping them create results through supply chain and operations...

  8. Helping People Reach Their Full Potential through EOS

    Summary: On this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist talked with Julie Markee, a life-long entrepreneur with 25 years of experience helping businesses improve effectiveness. Julie started her business about 11 years ago helping companies streamline processes and…

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  9. Building Community with EOS

    Summary: On this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist talked with Nathen Fox, a certified EOS implementer. Before hearing about the EOS Life, Nathen was a fractional executive who worked with anywhere from three to five companies at a time. He worked 60-hour weeks and…

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  10. Making Music Easier for Creators

    Summary: On this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist talked with Alex Kochetkov, the founder of Mubert, a musical platform that generates music with the power of AI. Although Mubert is Alex’s first startup, his determination and experience have helped him grow a...

  11. Taking the Burden off the Founder with EOS

    Summary: On this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist sat down with Deam Roys, the founder of Roys and Associates, a retained executive recruiting firm that connects talented people with jobs and helps companies retain those people. After informally running his business...

  12. How EOS Has Changed the Law Firm

    Summary: In this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist talked with Michael Morse, the owner and founder of the largest law firm in Michigan. Michael started his law firm over 25 years ago, and he ran the law firm with no business background whatsoever. After 15 years in...

  13. Integrators: An Integral Part of YOUR Leadership Team

    Summary In this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, Jason Prentice and Jon Dornbos join Will Crist to discuss Jason’s business Outcomes COO. Jason founded Outcomes because he saw a need for integrators that could help visionaries reach their dreams. Now, the company utilizes…

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  14. Be a Workplace Where People Flourish

    Summary In this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist sits down with Eric Hinson, CEO of Explainify. Eric founded Explainify 10 years ago and never looked back! After reading Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business, Eric attempted to DIY his way through implementing EOS at...

  15. Fixing the Root Cause of Business Problems

    Summary On this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist sits down with Wendy O’Donovan Phillips, Founder and CEO of Big Buzz Inc. Wendy founded the marketing agency 15 years ago as a one-woman team, and she’s grown her business substantially in the time since. Today, she…

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  16. Entrepreneurship IS All Fun & Games!

    Summary On this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist sits down with Josh Abbott, General Manager of Fun Productions. Josh’s parents founded Fun Productions nearly 30 years ago and grew it into the successful business it is today. Almost five years ago, Fun Productions...

  17. Leading Your Team to Success Instead of Burnout

    Summary On this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, host Will Crist sits down with Derek Gerber, Senior Vice President of Explainify. Over the last year, Derek has been implementing the EOS system at Explainify, and the results have been nothing short of impressive. Their discussion...

  18. Negotiations Are like Relationships

    Summary In this episode of Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, Will Crist sits down with Christine McKay, CEO of Venn Negotiation. Christine is one of the world's best negotiators, and her resume speaks for itself. She’s helped nearly half of the Fortune 500 companies as well as several hundred...

  19. Run Your Business Without Ruining Your Life

    Summary On this week’s episode of Where There’s a Will There’s a Way, Will Crist sits down with Dawn Abbot to discuss EOS implementation. Dawn is an entrepreneur, business owner, and Professional EOS Implementer, and she is passionate about helping small businesses become the best version of...

  20. Lose Your Inefficiencies, Not Your Mind

    Summary In this episode of Where There’s a Will There’s a Way, Lauren Carson joins host and EOS Implementor Will Crist to discuss how EOS radically transformed her business. Lauren is the Founder and CEO of Kinect Solar, which sells solar energy equipment on the excess market––in simple terms, it...

  21. Growing Your Business Without the Pains with James Waite

    Summary On this episode of Where There’s a Will There’s a Way, James Waite joins host Will Crist to discuss the transformative effects that EOS implementation had on his business. James is the Integrator at Roberson Waite, an industrial electrical construction company that builds substations for...

  22. Where There’s a Will There’s a Way with Will Crist

    We are thrilled to announce our new podcast Where There's a Will There's a Way with Will Crist. Join us each Friday as we speak to entrepreneurs and leadership teams and how they are creating a great life for everyone in the company! Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and share...

  23. Juilo Monzon, Monetizemore

    Julio is the President and COO of Monetizemore - a remote first ad tech company that has run their team 100% remotely since 2010. Monetizemore has recently been named one of the fastest growing companies in Canada for 2020 and 2021 and Julio credits this to their company culture, team trust, and...

  24. Brent Stone, Entrepreneur

    Brent Stone has achieved phenomenal success across multiple industries in his 20s and early 30s. At age 19, he became one of the youngest people to reach an impressive level of achievement in the top 1% of one of the largest network marketing companies in the world after 18 short months. In...

  25. Christine McKay, Venn Negotiation

    Christine McKay is a Business Negotiation Strategist, international speaker, host of In the Venn Zone podcast, and author of Why Not Ask? A Conversation about Getting More. Christine holds a Harvard MBA and is the CEO/Founder of Venn Negotiation. She has negotiated with more than half of the...

  26. Joe Camberato, GrowByJoe

    Joe Camberato has a passion: Helping small businesses grow – really helping them grow. His passion has defined an entrepreneurial journey that began in his spare bedroom in 2007 where, after discovering a world of private lending that few small business owners knew existed, Joe turned his...

  27. Rushabh Mehta, Matchbook AI

    Rushabh Mehta is an entrepreneur and founder of Matchbook AI. With degrees in Chemical Engineering and an MBA, Rushabh chose to follow his passion for computers and IT for the past 22 years. Rushabh prides himself as a data geek and has spent the better part of his career helping organizations of...

  28. Jeff Raber, Cannabis Research

    Dr. Raber received his B.S. in biochemistry from Lebanon Valley College, PA and subsequently a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Southern California with an emphasis on developing new synthetic methodologies useful in pharmaceutical drug discovery and manufacturing efforts. Dr....

  29. Mike Skrypnek, Grow Get Give

    Mike helps spark mid-career entrepreneurs with great potential put their dreams into action for big impact. He is a renowned business catalyst, seven time bestselling author, and featured podcast guest. Intentionally adding energy at the right time, the right way, with the right person allows...

  30. George McGraw, DigDeep

    George McGraw is a human rights advocate specializing in the human right to water and sanitation in the United States. George is founder and CEO of digdeep.org, the only WaSH (water, sanitation and hygiene) organization serving the 2.2 million Americans without access to basic plumbing. Founded…

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  31. Todd Smart, Serial Entrepreneur

    A "serial entrepreneur," as described by Crain's Chicago Business, Todd has founded and been President of four successful businesses since the age of 22. In addition to Crain’s, Todd has been featured in a number of publications including Forbes, Success magazine, and a cover article of Inc....

  32. Mike Goral, Armanino‘s National Cannabis Tax Practice

    Mike leads Armanino's National Cannabis Tax Practice. A tax professional since 1989, he has significant experience in federal, state and local tax from both an accounting and legal perspective. He spent time with multiple Big 4 firms, including serving in KPMG’s Washington National Tax Office…

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  33. Jim Riley, Consultant

    Jim Riley has spent his entire life saying yes to career changes and unique opportunities that align with his foundational values. Riley runs a successful, consulting business in Kalispell, Montana. Known for supplying value to clients by providing strategic recommendations, Jim Riley is known…

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  34. The California Love Drop

    The California Love Drop supports and fuels healthcare workers and first responders by providing meals, beverages, treats, and supplies to hospitals, medical centers, fire departments, police stations, grocery distribution centers, and more. We provide smiles and much-needed relief. The…

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  35. Ted Miracco -Cylynt

    About Ted Miracco Ted is co-founder and CEO of Cylynt. His high-technology experience spans 30 years in electronic design automation (EDA), semiconductors, defense electronics, RF/microwave circuit design, and cybersecurity. Prior to Cylynt, Ted was a co-founder of the EDA company AWR…

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  36. Philip Rebentisch, GottaStory

    Creating Hand-Crafted Cannabis Content Medical cannabis can make profound changes in people’s lives, and we’re here to share their stories. Like tales told around a campfire, people respond to stories that connect and engage them. We’re bringing this concept to educational marketing content for...

  37. Ira Rosen -Influencer

    Ira was featured in Forbes Magazine for helping his customers book 513,542 appointments into their sales pipelines. Ira Rosen has “Cracked the Code” on LinkedIn B2B Prospecting, filling calendars, branding their clients and adding about 400 new targeted connections every 30 days. Ira is…

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  38. Ed LaFrance - Datacate

    Ed began his career working in industrial models and design in the late 1980's, fabricating prototypes and scale representations for government and private industries. In the early 1990's, Ed moved into manufacturing and industrial equipment, working as a production designer and manager in a...

  39. Mark Williams - Brokers International

    Mark Williams has taken an interesting approach to business all his life. When he was 16 and needed a job, he walked into a small, local business and told the owner, “I’ll make you a deal,” give me two weeks. At the end of two weeks, you can either hire me on and pay me or not pay me and send me...

  40. Elizabeth Funk-The Dignity Fund

    works at the intersection of profit and purpose. She is a thought leader and veteran in harnessing the power of capitalism to solve the world’s most pressing problems. Elizabeth serves as the Senior General Partner at Dev Equity, a venture capital fund investing in B-Corps in low-income housing,...

  41. Catherine Nomura - Kountable Inc.

    Catherine Nomura is Founder and President of Kountable Inc. For Catherine, Kountable represents the culmination of a professional lifetime devoted to unleashing the maximum transformative power of entrepreneurs as positive change agents and economic drivers across the globe. She brings over 25...

  42. Jim Markham, author of Big Lucky and founder of Pureology

    Jim Markham, author of Big Lucky and founder of PureOlogy, believes everyone can be “big lucky” and achieve success. Jim’s perseverance, ability to overcome odds, business acumen and “made to win” mentality provided the foundation for him to have a highly accomplished career. Jim has founded four...

  43. Rick Girard - Stride Search

    Rick developed his proven system for hiring—and gave the start-up world a much-needed kick in the ass. Rick didn’t grow up dreaming of changing the game in recruiting…or business of any kind. So he took a job in recruiting, and even though he phoned it in, he wound up making a lot of money....

  44. Jon Conelias - CEO ReElivate

    Jon Conelias is the CEO of ReElivate. Jon has been a CFO and Operator for the past 15 years of marketplace companies focused on both B2B and B2C channels. For more information about ReElivate go to https://www.reelivate.com/

  45. Joe Montag- President Timios Inc.

    Mr. Montag has over 23 years of industry experience. He has worked in multiple Senior Leadership roles for several Title & Escrow firms. He is one of the original members of the Timios leadership team for the last 13 years. Joe has led multiple operational divisions and has been instrumental the...

  46. James Waite, Roberson Waite Electric

    Outside of work: I love spending time with my Wife and raising our two kids. Beyond that, I enjoyed dirt bike adventures and writing/performing songs. About: James Waite is the Integrator at Roberson Waite Electric whose responsibilities focus on execution of the business plan, accountability of...

  47. Rune Hauge, Mentorcam

    Originally from Tromsø, Norway, Rune Hauge moved to San Francisco to start his first company shortly after graduating from business school. He sold the company, an apparel brand, and went on to co-found a tech startup where subject matter experts demonstrate consumer products to an audience of...

  48. Errol Allen, Author

    Internationally known operations consultant, speaker, author and customer service expert Errol Allen provides practical advice and solutions garnered from over 25 years of hands – on experience. He possesses a multi-faceted perspective of organizations through the various positions held during…

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  49. Steve Sponseller, Author

    Steve Sponseller is an Intellectual Property Attorney and Patent Strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping companies protect their most valuable inventions. He has helped more than 1000 inventors and businesses identify, develop, and protect their intellectual property assets.…

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  50. Curt Avallone-Chief Business Officer for Takeoff Technologies Inc.

    Curt Avallone has dedicated the past 30 years to developing innovative retail solutions. He has collaborated with a variety of teams to build new businesses that today generate over $8 billion in annual sales and over 30,000 jobs. He launched successful eCommerce divisions at Ahold Delhaize…

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