Shore Capital Podcast Network
by Shore Capital Partners
The Shore Capital Podcast Network (SCPN) offers a range of podcast series designed to empower business leaders and entrepreneurs with real-world knowledge and insights from companies within the Shore Capital Partners portfolio. Each series provides unique perspectives on overcoming business challenges and driving growth.From key lessons learned in scaling businesses to stories of leaders working behind the scenes, SCPN delivers valuable content that highlights the strategies, partnerships, and operational support that fuel success. These podcasts shine a light on the grit, leadership, and innovation that create meaningful change within organizations.Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or simply curious about what drives growth and success, the Shore Capital Podcast Network offers expert advice, practical insights, and inspiring stories to inform and inspire. Join us to discover strategies for growth and leadership from the people making it happen every day.
Episodes
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Staying the Same Was the Bigger Risk: Why Pinnacle Care Chose a Partner
In this episode, Dr. Brian McClain, founder and managing partner of Pinnacle Care Providers in Ohio, and Emily Rafferty, CEO of the new platform bringing Pinnacle together with Preferred Podiatry Group, share how a model of post-acute care built over decades became the foundation for a…
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Drive the Standard: Jimmy St. Louis on Building Trust
In this episode, Jimmy St. Louis, CEO of Agentis Longevity, a national brand of longevity centers, returns for the third conversation in an annual series that began in the platform's first year. Year one was about vision and year two about lessons learned; year three, in Jimmy's words, is about...
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The Power of Why: Brad Morehead on Leadership
In this episode, I talk with Brad Morehead, Partner and Head of the Business Services Fund at Shore Capital Partners, who has also been a CEO, a CFO, a business professor, and a founder who built and sold his own company. We talk about business models: why the way a company acquires and keeps...
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The Ride After the Sale: Marc Insul and Pat Bowe on Choosing a Partner
In this episode, Marc Insul, president and chief operating officer of Commercial Asset Preservation (CAP), and Pat Bowe, head of corporate development and strategy at Maintera, share how a founder who had already sold one company chose a partner the second time around. Marc explains how driving...
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A Good Business Isn't Enough: Jamie Cusack on Choosing the Right Partners
In this episode, I talk with Jamie Cusack, CEO of Keystone Access Partners, Shore Capital's entrance and access control platform built on Dillard Companies and The Ritchie Group, with operations across Memphis, Tupelo, the Florida Gulf Coast, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana. Jamie came to the CEO...
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Run Toward the Mess: What It Takes to Grow Into the CEO Seat with Owen Miller
In this episode, I talk with Owen Miller, CEO of 360Pack, a food and beverage packaging distribution business headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Owen joined 360Pack in its first year of operations through the Shore Capital CXO Fellows Program and, in less than five years, moved from CXO to VP of...
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Telling Stories Through Bread: 33 Years of Companion Baking
In this episode, Josh Allen, founder of Companion Baking in St. Louis, Missouri, shares how he turned a love of baking discovered in the Bay Area into a frozen artisan bread manufacturer shipping custom products across all 48 contiguous states. Guided by his grandfather's advice to listen to his...
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Behind the CXO Title: Nick Sherrard on Engineering the Win-Win-Win
In this episode, I talk with Nick Sherrard, Chief of Staff at Thermal Shipping Solutions and a member of the CXO Fellows Program. Nick shares how an internship at a Shore portfolio company showed him just how quickly he could make a measurable difference in a microcap business, and what it means…
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The Network Effect: Building H2O Care Partners
In this episode, Keith Caldwell, CEO of H2O Care Partners, and Sarah Longstreet, the company's Chief Marketing Officer, share the story of building a national water treatment platform. It began in 2021 when Keith met Mark St. Hilaire, founder of H2O Care in Massachusetts, and saw an opportunity…
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Why Acquisitions Fail on the People Side (and How to Fix It)
In this episode, Jackson Sprayberry, Anderson Williams, and Cynthia Hiskes close out Season 2 with the widest lens of the series: why acquisitions fail on the people side and what to do about it. They explore how a lack of early communication creates anxiety that turns into headwinds before...
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Stop Hiring Reactively. Build a Real Talent Strategy
In this episode, Jackson Sprayberry, Anderson Williams, and Cynthia Hiskes step back from individual people decisions and ask whether the organization has a talent strategy at all. Without one, every hiring decision feels urgent, personal, and reactive. The conversation covers what a real talent...
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Beyond KPIs: The People Metrics That Predict Success
In this episode, Jackson Sprayberry, Anderson Williams, and Cynthia Hiskes tackle what performance management systems actually measure and what they miss. They make the case that an output-only mindset is dangerous, especially in a fast-moving environment where how someone delivers results…
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Is It the Employee or You: How to Find the Real Problem
In this episode, Jackson Sprayberry, Anderson Williams, and Cynthia Hiskes slow down to do the diagnostic work most leaders skip. Before deciding that someone is the problem, have you actually done your own work first? The conversation walks through the five whys approach, the will, skill, and…
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When to Develop an Employee vs. When to Replace Them
In this episode, Jackson Sprayberry, Anderson Williams, and Cynthia Hiskes kick off Season 2 of Raw Talent with one of the bluntest questions leaders face: when do you invest in the talent you have, and when is it time to move on? They explore why most leaders answer that question too quickly,...
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Building Trust at Scale: Joe Rice and the CXponent Story
In this episode, Joe Rice, CEO of CXponent, shares how watching his father run a business sparked a lifelong pull toward entrepreneurship and building something of his own. He describes how CXponent cuts through the overwhelming noise of technology vendors and AI tools to help mid-market…
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The Builder Mindset: Ryan Resch on First Principles and AI
In this episode, Anderson talks with Ryan Resch, Principal of Operations at Shore Capital Partners. Ryan spent over a decade in basketball, from student manager at Baylor to Chief of Staff with the Phoenix Suns, before joining Shore nine months ago. He shares how first-principle problem-solving...
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Human Capital as a Value Multiplier: Cynthia Hiskes on Building HR for Growth
In this episode, Anderson Williams talks with Cynthia Hiskes, Head of the Human Capital Center of Excellence at Shore Capital Partners. Cynthia brings deep experience building and scaling HR functions across companies of every size, and she shares why aligning your HR investment to the stage and...
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From Bulldog to Skycrest Roof: Ryan Burke on Founding, Growing, and Partnering
In this episode, Ryan Burke reflects on his journey from selling roofs in Colorado Springs to founding Bulldog Roofing at 23 and partnering with Shore Capital to help build Skycrest Roof. He shares how frustration with bad actors in the industry and a belief that customers and employees deserved...
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AI and the Data Foundation: Ross Koenig on Why Data Matters
In this episode, I follow up with Ross Koenig, Chief Data Officer at Shore Capital Partners and one of our earliest podcast guests. Ross reflects on how his role has evolved over the past three years, from leading the Data Center of Excellence supporting portfolio companies to focusing on Shore's...
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Are We Getting Better?: Measuring What Actually Matters
In this episode, Jackson and Anderson close out the season by addressing the question every leader eventually faces: how do you know talent development is actually working? They acknowledge that measuring behavior change is harder than measuring defects on a line, but argue that the value is no...
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Building a Learning Culture at Scale: Growth Without Dilution
In this episode, Jackson and Anderson explore how to scale professional development across an organization without turning it into a generic, one-size-fits-all program. They discuss the tension between customization and consistency, how to sequence learning so people are ready for each next...
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Practice Makes Performance: Turning Learning Into Habit
In this episode, Jackson and Anderson tackle why so much professional development doesn't stick. They unpack the gap between feeling inspired in a session and actually changing behavior back on the job, and why the real problem is often a lack of practice, reflection, and feedback after the fact....
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Creating a Culture That Grows Leaders: Readiness Before the Title
In this episode, Jackson and Anderson dig into how to build leaders before there's a vacancy. They explore the small, everyday behaviors that signal leadership potential, why rewarding only excellence can backfire, and the critical difference between leading and managing. The conversation covers...
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What Talent Development Really Means: Beyond Training and Programs
In this episode, Jackson Sprayberry and Anderson Williams kick off the Raw Talent series by tackling a deceptively simple question: what is talent development? They break down why so many companies get it wrong by treating development as a one-day event or an HR checkbox, and they draw a critical...
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Perpetual Optimism is a Force Multiplier | Garret Dillon
In this episode, Garret Dillon shares his journey from the 101st Airborne Division to Director of Integrations at Agentis Longevity, and the military-forged mindset that drives his work. Through Shore Capital's Military to Operations program, Garret found a path to channel his leadership, grit…
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Doubling Down on Growth: The Freestone Insurance Story
In this episode, Ben Hayes, Nick Baxter, and Austin Bockwinkel share how Freestone Insurance Group is building a nationally recognized insurance platform rooted in relationships and entrepreneurial drive. Ben reflects on his journey from professional golf to founding a full-service brokerage, and...
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What Makes a Great Board Member: Part IV | Bill Clendenen, Charlie Talbot & Michael Burcham on Coaching N-1s and Building Scalable Leadership Teams
In this episode, Bill Clendenen, Charlie Talbot, and Michael Burcham focus on the critical role N-1 leaders play in building scalable companies and how great boards evaluate and develop that talent. They discuss why N-1 engagement in the boardroom strengthens succession planning, sharpens…
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What Makes a Great Board Member: Part III | Bill Clendenen, Charlie Talbot & Michael Burcham on Turning Boards into Strategic Assets
In this episode, Bill Clendenen, Charlie Talbot, and Michael Burcham explore how CEOs can turn their boards into true strategic assets. They share practical guidance on building trust through transparency, setting realistic goals, and engaging board members outside the boardroom. The conversation...
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What Makes a Great Board Member: Part II | Bill Clendenen, Charlie Talbot & Michael Burcham on Boardroom Behaviors That Drive Results
In this episode, Bill Clendenen, Charlie Talbot, and Michael Burcham build on the foundation of great board design by focusing on how effective board members show up in practice. They explore the mindset, behaviors, and preparation that separate high-impact directors, emphasizing curiosity over...
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What Makes a Great Board Member: Part I | Bill Clendenen, Charlie Talbot & Michael Burcham on Designing High-Impact Boards
In this episode, Bill Clendenen, Charlie Talbot, and Michael Burcham explore what makes a great board member and how Shore Capital Partners designs boards to drive value creation. They discuss the purpose of the board, the importance of diverse and relevant operating experience, and why board...
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Building the Future of Clinical Research with PhaseWell | Carsten Bick
In this episode, Carsten Bick shares his path from building healthcare services businesses to leading PhaseWell Research. He reflects on what drew him to clinical research, the opportunity to expand patient and physician access in a fragmented industry, and why people remain central to creating a...
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Win the Day, Every Day | Elizabeth Smyers
In this episode, Elizabeth Smyers shares her journey from occupational therapist to Chief Innovation Officer at PRO-spectus and the mission-driven mindset that fuels her work. Rooted in compassion and shaped by a willingness to step into the unknown, Elizabeth reflects on how solving one…
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Inspiring the Next Generation: Jordan Baltimore’s Vision for RISE
In this episode, Jordan Baltimore reflects on his unlikely path from volunteering to rake a baseball field to founding New York Empire Baseball and leading RISE. He shares how passion, curiosity, and a belief in what young athletes deserve shaped his vision for elevating youth sports. Jordan...
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From Grandma’s Kitchen to Market Maker: The Story Behind SDC Nutrition
In this episode, Devenee Schumacher shares her journey from her grandmother’s kitchen to founding and building SDC Nutrition into a leading manufacturer in the health and wellness industry. She reflects on how her love of food, curiosity for science, and commitment to quality turned a homegrown...
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From Family Farm to Fortune 500 | Ken Meyer
In this episode, Ken Meyer shares his journey from growing up on a family farm to leading at Whole Foods and beyond. He reflects on how hard work, humility, and a people-first mindset shaped his 24-year career and guided him through major transitions from building teams to leading Whole Foods’…
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Empowering People, Driving Growth, and Leading with Grit | Tara Conger
In this episode, Tara Conger reflects on her journey from athletics to executive leadership and how the lessons of great coaches shaped her approach to business. She shares how building trust, investing in people, and leading through change helped her guide Tandem HR through growth and a…
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Caring at Scale: The PRO-spectus People-First Story
In this episode, Amy Madden, Chief People and Culture Officer, and Suzanne Norman, Vice President of Patient Services at PRO-spectus, share how the company is evolving from a patient first culture to a people first growth strategy. They reflect on PRO’s rapid expansion, founder led roots, and the...
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Saying Yes and Building Better Systems of Care | Dr. Corey Waller
In this episode, Dr. Corey Waller traces his path from emergency and street medicine to leading systems change in behavioral health. He reflects on how saying yes to new challenges shaped his mission to build structures where the easy thing is the right thing. Corey shares insights on the…
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A Career Built on Excellence, Empathy, and Entrepreneurship | Kathy Wanner
In this episode, Kathy Wanner reflects on a career built on excellence, empathy, and entrepreneurship. From her start at Morgan Stanley to building Adams Street Partners into a global investment firm, she shares lessons on ownership, trust, and the power of putting capital in the hands of great...
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From Vision to Execution: The First Year of Agentis | Jimmy St. Louis
In this episode, Jimmy St. Louis, CEO of Agentis Longevity, reflects on the company’s first year of growth and the lessons learned along the way. He shares how building a mission-driven, values-led team has shaped Agentis, why partnerships and cultural alignment are critical to success, and what…
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Behind the CXO Title: Alison Shekman on Going Slow to Go Fast
In this episode, I talk with Alison Shekman, Chief of Staff at PhaseWell Research and a member of the CXO Fellows Program. Alison shares her journey from consulting into operations and what it has meant to step into an early-stage, acquisition-driven business. She reflects on slowing down to go...
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Behind the CXO Title: Driving Value Through Progress with Preethi Menon
In this episode, we sit down with Preethi Menon, Senior Vice President of Integrations and Partnerships at Empower Aesthetics. After nearly a decade in consulting, Preethi joined the CXO Fellows Program and stepped into the challenge of building Empower from the ground up. She reflects on lessons...
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Behind the CXO Title: Prioritizing What Matters Most with Will Cook
In this episode, we sit down with Will Cook, Chief of Staff at Skycrest Roof Co. Will shares his unique path from consulting to serving as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army before joining the CXO program. He reflects on his first year helping to launch Skycrest, where the role meant doing...
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Behind the CXO Title: Rachel Scott Garrison on Managing Stakeholders and Relentless Prioritization
In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Scott Garrison, CXO at Agentis Longevity. Rachel shares her journey from Dell, Visa, and Deloitte into the microcap space and what drew her to entrepreneurship. She reflects on lessons from her first year helping to launch Agentis, including building the...
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Scaling with Intention: Lessons in Leadership and Growth | Bob Carlson and Michael Burcham
In this episode, Bob Carlson, Operating Partner at Shore Capital, and Michael Burcham, Chief of Strategy, Research, and Talent Development, reflect on their experience serving on the board of Point C, a Shore portfolio company that completed a successful recapitalization. They share how the early...
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Courage, Curiosity, and Cold Calls | Joseph Lesser
In this episode, Joseph Lesser shares his journey to Regional Sales Director at Courser and the purpose-driven mindset that guides his leadership. Grounded in faith and shaped by mentorship, Joseph reflects on the shift from individual contributor to people leader and the lessons that helped him...
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Behind the CXO Title: Chris Dardi on Building Something Bigger Than Himself
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Dardi, an alumnus of the CXO Fellows Program who was CFO of Behavioral Innovations at the time of recording and now serves as COO. Chris shares why he left financial due diligence to build something bigger, how he navigated the leap into healthcare, and the...
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The Tidal Wave Effect: Cameron Perkins on Entrepreneurial Momentum
In this episode, Cameron Perkins shares how a family legacy of both entrepreneurial success and failure shaped his approach to leadership, risk, and resilience. He reflects on co-founding FastMed and leading Anutra Medical, a venture-backed startup, and what those experiences taught him about...
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Shore University: How We Customize Talent Development
In this episode, Anderson Williams, Principal of Talent Development, is joined by Jackson Sprayberry, Director of Talent Development, and Ben Gilbert, Associate of Talent Development, to share how Shore University customizes talent development to meet the unique needs of each portfolio company....
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More Than a Job Description | Joy Schunhoff
In this episode, Joy Schunhoff shares her journey from a 25-year career in human resources to becoming the practice administrator at ENT and Allergy of South Georgia. A lifelong Valdosta resident, Joy led her team through major operational transformations, including implementing a new EMR system,...
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The Shore Capital Podcast Network (SCPN) offers a range of podcast series designed to empower business leaders and entrepreneurs with real-world knowledge and insights from companies within the Shore Capital Partners portfolio. Each series provides unique perspectives on overcoming business challenges and driving growth.From key lessons learned in scaling businesses to stories of leaders working behind the scenes, SCPN delivers valuable content that highlights the strategies, partnerships, and operational support that fuel success. These podcasts shine a light on the grit, leadership, and innovation that create meaningful change within organizations.Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or simply curious about what drives growth and success, the Shore Capital Podcast Network offers expert advice, practical insights, and inspiring stories to inform and inspire. Join us to discover strategies for growth and leadership from the people making it happen every day.
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