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The Shift Spotlight!

We shine a light on CEO's, business owners, visionaries and the EOS®️ community and the amazing gifts and talents you bring, so others can grow and lean from the best! We are actively searching for podcast guests who can bring their inspiring stories to light. 🕯️We'd love to showcase your journey!LEARN MORE & APPLY TODAY ➡️www.ShiftSpotlight.com⬅️Intro and outro music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/still-loveLicense code: 5ZS1HYX3HXYXZ1J9

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    From a London Vision to a Life-Changing Farm — Sarah Pope's Story Will Change How You Think

    ✨ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ✨In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗲 for a conversation about vision, resilience, and what it takes to build a community from the ground up. For 30 years, Sarah has been building something most people said couldn't be done — a world where adults with autism and intellectual disabilities don't just survive, they belong. It started with a question every parent fears: "Who will take care of my child when I'm gone?" Sarah didn't just answer it. She built it, brick by brick, farm by farm, across South Carolina.𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🌿 The London internship that started a 30-year movement 🏡 Oak Tree Farm — community living that actually works 💼 Why 65% of her clients work full or part-time (and still need your advocacy) 📍 The bold plan to replicate this model across South Carolina ❤️ The loneliness epidemic — and how nonprofits are fighting backOne of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that real inclusion isn't charity — it's infrastructure. Homes, jobs, and community, built to last.🎧 A powerful conversation for leaders, advocates, and anyone who believes everyone deserves a place to belong.Podcast Guest: ◾ Sarah Pope | CEO and Visionary, Oak Tree Farm | www.soscaresc.org ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcastListen now and share with someone who needs to hear it 🎧⬇️

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    Carlos Antillano on Resilience, Reinvention & The Ultimate Perseverance Training

    ✨ 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀 ✨In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗼 for a conversation about perseverance, resilience, and what it takes to keep moving forward when life doesn't go according to plan.From arriving in the United States with very little to helping lead growth for a heritage luxury brand, Carlos shares a story shaped by setbacks, determination, and the decision to keep showing up no matter the circumstances.𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:🌊 Turning adversity into opportunity🧠 The hidden relationship between ambition and mental health💪 Why perseverance is a skill that can be trained🤿 Learning to stay afloat during life's toughest seasons⚖️ Balancing innovation and AI while preserving what makes us human📖 The lessons behind his book, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that success isn't just about achieving goals. It's about developing the mindset, character, and resilience needed to navigate whatever comes your way.🎧 A powerful conversation for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone facing challenges while pursuing meaningful growth.Podcast Guest:◾ Carlos Antillano | Author of The Ultimate Perseverance Training◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production.💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Ryan Hogan, CEO of Talent Harbor: Why Hiring Fast Is Killing Your Sales Team

    ✨ 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗔 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 ✨In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗥𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻, CEO of 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿, to unpack the real story behind building, losing, and rebuilding at a higher level.From creating a zombie race that ultimately went bankrupt…to building a recruiting firm placing 100+ high-performing sales talent every year…to helping companies finally understand what “good hiring” actually looks like.His biggest lesson?You don’t have a hiring problem. You have a clarity and process problem.𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:🔥 Why most companies hire before they truly define the role🎯 The truth about top sales talent (they’re not actively applying)🧠 Why recruiting is actually a sales process in disguise🤝 How relationships—not job boards—drive real hiring success📉 The costly mistake of treating hiring like a transaction instead of a strategy🚀 What it really takes to build a repeatable pipeline of elite performers🎧 A must-listen for leaders who feel like “we just can’t find good people” might not be the real issue.Podcast Guest:◾ Ryan Hogan, CEO | Talent Harbor | www.talentharbor.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience.➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production.💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Brad Stevens, CEO of Outsource Access: How Smart Founders Use Global Talent to Unlock Growth

    ✨ 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 ✨In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with Brad Stevens, founder of Outsource Access, to talk about how a major business setback became the foundation for a scaling powerhouse.From navigating a business crisis…to building a company that helps leaders reclaim their time…to showing founders how to grow without doing everything themselves.His biggest lesson?Scaling happens when you stop being the bottleneck.𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:🚀 Turning a business disaster into a scalable model🧠 The 85% rule and why perfection slows growth🎯 Identifying what is NOT in your genius zone🤝 How outsourcing unlocks time, focus, and momentum🤖 Where AI fits into smarter, leaner operations🏆 Building a culture that actually supports scale🎧 A must-listen for founders ready to grow without burning out or doing it all themselves.Podcast Guest:◾ Brad Stevens, Founder | Outsource Access | www.outsourceaccess.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience.➡️ 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.𝗰𝗼𝗺 ⬅️𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production.💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    The Power of Focus: How Graeme Barlow, CEO of Iversoft, Scales with Simplicity

    ✨ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼 ✨In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘄, CEO of 𝗜𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁, to talk about the leadership shift that unlocked real growth.From trading video game items at 16…to building a gaming company with 1M users…to leading a 50 person remote team with a 4 day work week.His biggest lesson?Growth often comes from simplifying, not adding more.𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:🎮 Building and scaling a company with over 1M users📈 Why simplifying strategy unlocked 1–2x annual growth🚫 Not every good opportunity deserves a "yes"🏆 How culture and training become a real competitive advantage🎯 Choosing ONE mission and aligning the entire company around it🎧 A valuable listen for founders and leaders who want clarity, focus, and sustainable growth.Podcast Guest:◾ Graeme Barlow, CEO | Iversoft | www.iversoft.ca◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience.➡️ 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.𝗰𝗼𝗺 ⬅️𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production.💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    The Phone Is the Profit Center: How Smart Customer Service Builds Scalable Businesses with Michelle Myers

    ✨ The Front Desk That Quietly Drives Revenue ✨In this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, Winter sits down with Michelle Myers, founder of Pink Callers, for a candid conversation about what actually helps a business scale once the big ideas are already on the table.Visionaries often see the opportunity first. Operators are the ones who build the systems that make it work. Michelle shares how focusing on the often overlooked front line of a business, the phones, customer conversations, and daily execution, can completely change revenue and growth.Inside the conversation:📞 How Pink Callers grew from a husband and wife startup into a 27 person team serving companies across North America📊 The role EOS® played in building structure, accountability, and scalable operations🤖 Why AI will not replace great customer service representatives but will make the best ones even more valuable🧠 The leadership lesson Michelle wishes she learned sooner. Hiring the right Integrator changes everything🏗️ Why businesses in the trades and home services often win or lose opportunities before a technician ever arrivesThis conversation is honest, practical, and full of lessons from the front lines of building a service business. The good, the bad, and the parts most founders only learn the hard way.🎧 A valuable listen for owners and operators who want their customer experience to actually support growth.Podcast Guest:◾ Michelle Myers, Founder | Pink Callers | www.pinkcallers.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience.➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight™ Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? Apply here → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Inside the CEO Seat with Shauna Feth: Advocacy, Talent, and Leading Through Uncertainty

    ✨ Leadership That Cuts Through the Noise and Stays Grounded in Reality ✨In this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, Winter sits down with Shauna Feth, President and CEO of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, for a thoughtful, real world conversation about what business leaders are navigating right now.This episode is not about trends or sound bites. It is about perspective, responsibility, and leading with clarity when the landscape keeps shifting.Inside the conversation: 🔥 How the Alberta Chambers advocate for more than 22,000 businesses across Alberta 🏛️ What the current Canadian business climate really means for growth and investment 📦 Talent development and supply chain initiatives already underway across the province 🔄 What changes when you move from board level leadership into the CEO seat 🕰️ Why protecting personal time is part of being an effective leader, not a bonusThis conversation is steady, honest, and refreshingly practical. It offers insight for leaders who want a clearer understanding of what is happening and how to navigate it well.🎧 A strong listen for business owners, executives, and leaders who value substance over hype.Podcast Guest: ◾ Shauna Feth, CEO | Alberta Chambers of Commerce | www.abchamber.ca ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight™️ Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? Apply here → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Scott Boruff: From Taking Companies Public to Building AI That Protects Lives

    🔥 𝗔𝗜 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 🔥This isn’t an AI conversation about hype.It’s about solving real problems where safety actually matters. From nursing homes and schools to transportation systems and public spaces.Scott Boruff, CEO of SafeSpace Global AI, joins The Shift Spotlight™️ to share how a mission to keep seniors safe at home became AI-powered safety technology designed to prevent incidents before they happen.Scott breaks down what it takes to scale safety-first technology, lead with urgency, and build AI that works where trust and reliability matter most.In this conversation, we cover:🚨 Preventing threats before escalation🔐 Why on-site data security is non-negotiable🧬 Biometric safety without sacrificing dignity🏫 Protecting vulnerable populations at scale📈 Leading mission-driven innovation in high-stakes environmentsThis episode is for leaders building technology that has to work the first time.Podcast Guest:◾ Scott Boruff — CEO, SafeSpace Global AI | www.safespaceglobal.ai◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring leaders to spotlight.➡️ Apply to be a guest at www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Learn more about fractional EOS Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com🎙️ Interested in being a guest on the show?Apply here → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    The Exit Advantage: Deborah Agrafojo on Building a Sellable Business

    🔥 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 🔥Scaling, selling, and stepping back without white-knuckling the wheelWhat if the best exit strategy starts years before you ever think about leaving?Deborah Agrafojo of Touchstone Advisors joins The Shift Spotlight™️ for a sharp, no-fluff conversation on how founders and CEOs can build businesses that are valuable, transferable, and far less stressful to run.This episode is a masterclass for owners who want options. Whether that means scaling, selling, or simply getting their life back.In this conversation, we cover:🚪 Why exit planning should begin long before you are “ready”⏳ The 3-year preparation window that separates great exits from broken deals📈 What CEOs can do in the next 30 days to increase company value👥 How building a reliable leadership team becomes the ultimate valuation booster📊 Why growth beats market timing, every time🌍 The behind-the-scenes story of scaling Touchstone Advisors into a multi-location, virtual-forward firmDeborah brings clarity, experience, and real talk about the emotional and strategic work of stepping back, letting go, and designing what comes next.This episode is for founders and CEOs who want to think like a buyer long before they ever become a seller.🎧 Tune in and learn how to build a business that works for you now and later.Podcast Guest:◾ Deborah Agrafojo — Touchstone Advisors | www.touchstoneadvisors.com🎙️ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for leaders worth learning from.➡️ Apply to be a guest at www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Learn more about fractional EOS Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com🎙️ Interested in being a guest on the show?Apply here → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Mark Porter's Blue Cow Story: Reinventing a 4th-Generation Brand

    🔥 Reinventing a 4th-Generation Brand With Heart and Grit 🔥What does it take to keep a legacy business relevant, resilient, and deeply human in a world dominated by big-box competitors?Mark Porter of Porter’s Office Products joins The Shift Spotlight™️ to share a powerful conversation that blends rare disease advocacy, brand differentiation, and the real work of modern leadership.From the origin of the legendary Blue Cow Service to navigating life with a rare disease, Mark opens up about resilience, reinvention, and what it truly means to lead a 4th-generation company forward without losing its soul.In this conversation, we cover:🐄 The unexpected story behind the Blue Cow Service and why it still matters🧬 Mark’s rare disease journey and his commitment to awareness and impact🏢 What it takes to evolve a multi-generation business in a big-box world📊 EOS, accountability, and the hard leadership lessons of letting go🤝 Building trust-driven teams and relationship-first sales strategiesThis episode is for founders, CEOs, and leaders who care about legacy, culture, and building businesses that stand out because they stand for something.🎧 Watch now to hear how resilience, differentiation, and disciplined leadership can reshape both business and life.Podcast Guest:◾ Mark Porter — Porter’s Office Products | www.portersop.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring leaders to spotlight.➡️ Apply to be a guest at www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Learn more about fractional EOS Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com🎙️ Interested in being a guest on the show?Apply here → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Jon Ward: From Shop Floor Hustle to CEO Muscle

    🔥 Scaling Manufacturing Without Losing Your Edge 🔥What does it really take to grow a manufacturing company when the stakes are high and the margin for error is small?Jon Ward, CEO of Ward Vessel & Exchanger, joins The Shift Spotlight™️ to talk candidly about scaling, leadership, and the realities of running a company that builds pressure vessels for major industries, including a key project supporting Eli Lilly’s GLP-1 drugs.Jon shares his journey from the shop floor to the CEO seat, why letting go is one of the hardest parts of growth, and how getting the right people in the right roles can completely change the trajectory of a business.In this conversation, we cover:⚙️ How Jon made the leap from hands-on operator to CEO📈 Why growth forces leaders to release control and trust their team👥 How aligning talent and clients creates healthier, more scalable companies🏭 What strong leadership looks like inside modern manufacturingIf you’re a founder, CEO, or operator navigating growth in manufacturing or industrial services, this episode is packed with practical insight and real-world leadership lessons.🎧 Watch now to hear how clarity, talent alignment, and disciplined leadership drive sustainable growth.Podcast Guest:◾ Jon Ward — CEO, Ward Vessel & Exchanger | www.wardvesselandexchanger.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring leaders to spotlight.➡️ Apply to be a guest at www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Learn more about fractional EOS Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com🎙️ Interested in being a guest on the show?Apply here → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Tessa May Marr: Hook Fast, Be Real, Convert Customers

    ⚡ Social Media That Actually Moves the Needle ⚡Tessa May Marr, CEO of Marr Media Group, cuts through the noise of vanity metrics and trendy tactics to reveal what really drives growth on social media. As a strategist trusted by scaling brands, Tessa blends organic, paid, and influencer marketing with sharp EOS® accountability to build real business impact — not just likes and follows. 📈✨In this episode, Tessa shares how raw authenticity, focused platform strategy, and disciplined execution help founders convert attention into customers while leading a tight, high-performing remote team.Inside this practical and eye-opening conversation:✨ Why trying to be everywhere on social media is slowing your growth — and how to “pick your lane” 🎯 How to hook fast and stop the scroll with visuals and headlines that convert ❤️ Why unpolished, vulnerable content attracts the right audience and drives real trust 📊 How EOS® creates accountability and scalability inside a remote marketing teamIf you’re a business owner, CEO, or visionary who wants social media to generate revenue — not just engagement — this episode is a must-listen.🎧 Tune in to learn how to share your story with clarity, focus on what works, and turn attention into action.Podcast Guest: ◾ Tessa May Marr — CEO at Marr Media Group | www.marrmediagroup.com ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️ The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production. 💼 Strengthen your leadership team. Explore fractional EOS integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com🎙️ Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Kieran James: Leading with Love and Scaling with EOS®

    ⚡ Endurance Leadership: From Triathlons to the Boardroom ⚡Kieran James, Chairman & CEO of Stryde, knows what it means to go the distance. As the founder of a leading CFO and back-office finance firm, Kieran has helped UK businesses scale with clarity and confidence. But what truly sets his leadership apart isn’t just growth — it’s how he leads with love, resilience, and intentional strategy. ❤️💼In this episode, Kieran opens up about building a business that supports both high performance and a full life, including training for the European Triathlon Championships, and the hard-earned lessons that shaped his leadership journey along the way.Inside this inspiring and thought-provoking conversation:✨ How implementing EOS® helped Stryde scale sustainably — and gave Kieran back the time to train at an elite level💡 The £140,000 lesson learned from trying to self-implement EOS®🧪 Why the best leaders treat business like an experiment, not a grind❤️ What “leading with love” really looks like — and how it transforms culture, teams, and growthIf you’re a founder, CEO, or leader who wants to build a business that performs at a high level without burning out, this episode is a must-listen.🎧 Tune in now to hear how endurance, strategy, and heart combine to create extraordinary leadership.Podcast Guest:◾ Kieran James — Chairman & CEO at Stryde | www.stryde.co.uk◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Strengthen your leadership team. Explore fractional EOS integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Inside the Deal: Jonathan Dunn on Modern M&A and Meaningful Leadership

    ⚡ High-Stakes Leadership: The CEO Who Transformed Chaos into Clarity ⚡Jonathan Dunn, CEO and Co-Owner of Initium Corporate Finance, has faced the highest-stakes decisions imaginable: leading through mergers, market chaos, and a pandemic that forced him to reduce a 150-person workforce.In this episode, he shares what it actually takes to lead a company through radical transformation. This is a candid look at everything from navigating necessary layoffs to successfully building an employee-owned business that runs on total trust, transparency, and the structure of EOS®.Jonathan proves that true leadership isn't about popularity—it’s about having purpose, clarity, and the courage to make the hard choice.Inside this candid, high-impact conversation:✨ How Jonathan turned massive change into lasting success—and why your core values are the only map in a crisis.💡 What almost every Visionary CEO misses about financial clarity, and how closing that gap changes everything.🤝 The power of employee ownership: How to build a business model that thrives on radical trust and transparency.⚖️ Facing the fire: The lessons learned from the hardest leadership decision: navigating a significant workforce reduction.📈 Sustaining transformation: Why EOS® is the strategic tool you need to cement major organizational change.If you’re a CEO, founder, or anyone driving a company toward major growth or a future sale—stop what you’re doing and listen to this one!🎧 Tune in now to hear how Jonathan leads with purpose and transforms chaos into success.Podcast Guest:◾ Jonathan Dunn — CEO and Co-Owner at Initium Corporate Finance | www.initium.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Strengthen your leadership team. Explore fractional EOS integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Amplifying Success with Ben Cooper: Where Creativity Meets Financial Clarity

    ⚡ Some episodes teach. This one flips your idea of finance on its head. ⚡When I sat down with Ben Cooper, Strategic CFO and the powerhouse behind Amplify, I realized quickly that this was not a normal money conversation. Ben went from writing songs in Nashville to building financial systems that help EOS businesses grow with clarity, confidence, and zero spreadsheet-induced migraines. And yes, it works.Ben lives where creativity meets disciplined execution. He has seen how numbers can either empower a leadership team or quietly derail it. His message is simple. Finance is not math. It is strategy. And every leader who ignores it pays for it later.Inside this sharp, high-signal conversation:💡 How Ben turned a Nashville songwriting career into a CFO superpower📏 Why every company must Measure, Adjust, Predict to create real financial traction🧭 The hidden gap between EOS vision and the financial habits needed to support it🤖 How AI is transforming CFO work, and why it will never replace human trust🔥 The patterns Ben sees in leaders who use numbers to accelerate growth, not avoid itBen brings clarity, rhythm, and a totally refreshing take on financial leadership. His perspective will shift how you run your business and how you grow your life.🎧 Tune in to hear how to Amplify your strategy, your decisions, and your impact.Podcast Guest:◾ Ben — Strategic CFO at Amplify | www.amplify.business◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Strengthen your leadership team. Explore fractional EOS integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Kristen Prinz: The Employment Lawyer Every CEO Needs to Hear

    ⚡ Some episodes educate. This one wakes CEOs up. ⚡When I sat down with Kristen Prinz, CEO and Principal of The Prinz Law Firm, we dug into the truth behind workplace culture, leadership, and employment law. And wow. Prepare to rethink everything you assume about how people problems start, spread, and can be solved.Kristen’s firm lives at the intersection of compliance, communication, and culture. She has seen the best, the worst, and the avoidable. Her insights make one thing very clear. Culture is not a vibe. It is a risk factor or a competitive edge. And leaders choose which one they get.Inside this sharp, can’t-skip conversation:💡 Why CEOs must care about culture long before lawyers get involved🧭 How proactive culture audits surface small issues before they become lawsuits🙏 Why “I’m sorry” is one of the strongest leadership tools you have🧠 How EOS and conscious leadership help her team and clients stay aligned and resilient🔥 The patterns Kristen sees in leaders who build trust instead of landminesKristen brings clarity, candor, and a whole lot of humanity. Her perspective will change how you lead and how you protect your people.🎧 Tune in to hear why every CEO needs this conversation in their toolkit.Podcast Guest:◾ Kristen Prinz — CEO and Principal of The Prinz Law Firm | www.prinz-lawfirm.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to strengthen your leadership team? Explore fractional EOS integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Matthew Kuehlhorn on Purpose, Play, and Building a Kooler Kind of Company

    ✨ Some leaders build companies. Matt Kuehlhorn builds people. And he makes the entire journey feel a whole lot Kooler. ✨In this energizing, heart-forward episode of The Shift Spotlight™, Matthew Kuehlhorn shares how he grew Kooler Garage Doors by doubling down on purpose, play, and a culture you can actually feel. His leadership philosophy is simple. When people rise, the business follows. And he shows exactly what that looks like in practice.Inside this bold, insight-rich conversation:💡 Why leading with purpose creates momentum that data alone never will🎉 How play fuels creativity, trust, and high-performance culture⏳ The counterintuitive reason slowing down accelerates growth🔥 The mindset shifts that help leaders stay grounded under pressure💬 Why culture is something you live, not something you laminate🚪 How Matt turned Kooler Garage Doors into a mission-driven brand that elevates livesIf you’re ready to rethink how you lead, connect, and grow, this episode will hit you right in the good place. Tune in for a grounded, real, and wildly inspiring conversation that sticks with you long after the credits roll.🎧 Listen now to hear how Matt Kuehlhorn keeps business (and life) truly Kooler.Podcast Guest:◾ Matthew Kuehlhorn — Founder of Kooler Garage Doors | www.koolergaragedoors.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore fractional EOS integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Bridging the CPA Gap with Evan Scharf: The Human Side of Financial Clarity

    ✨ Every Business Has a Story, but Only a Few Know How to Read the Numbers That Shape It ✨In this practical, clarity-first episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Evan Scharf, CEO of CedarRock Advisory. Evan shows how smart finance goes beyond bookkeeping. He explains how fractional CFO thinking, process upgrades, and a people-first culture turn confusing numbers into confident decisions.Inside this concise, insight-packed conversation:💡 Why numbers don’t tell the whole story until you learn how to read them🔍 How fractional CFOs bridge the CPA gap and add strategic leadership⚙️ Process improvements that free leaders to lead, not just plug holes🤝 Why a people-first finance culture improves outcomes and retention📊 The metrics that actually matter for scaling with clarity and confidence🔁 How CedarRock helps leaders move from overwhelm to ownershipIf financial reports have ever felt like a wall, this episode hands you the map. Tune in to shift how you think about money, metrics, and management.🎧 Tune in to learn how CedarRock Advisory helps leaders bridge the CPA gap and build businesses that thrive.Podcast Guest:◾ Evan Scharf — CEO | www.cedarrockadvisory.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    🔥 Freedom, focus, and a fasted bedtime — that’s how CEO David Price built both longevity and legacy.

    ✨ From Recovery to Remote Leadership — Principles Over Production ✨From overcoming addiction to leading hundreds of remote agents, David Price shares how discipline, humility, and “Principles Over Production” became the heartbeat of The Price Group.Inside this one-part playbook, part-punch-of-motivation conversation:💡 How health and business success go hand in hand💡 The system behind creating financial freedom for everyday people💡 Why leading with consistency beats chasing production💡 The mindset that turned struggle into strength — and chaos into cultureThis episode is equal parts practical playbook and wholehearted motivation.🎧 Tune in, take notes, and remember — leadership starts with how you lead yourself.Podcast Guest:◾ David Price — The Price Group | www.tpglife.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Every Business Has a Story — Here’s How to Tell Yours with Paul Furiga

    ✨ Every Business Has a Story — But Only a Few Know How to Tell It ✨In this thought-provoking episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Paul Furiga, Chief Storyteller at Vendilli, the newly merged full-service marketing, PR, and digital powerhouse redefining how brands connect, communicate, and convert.A former journalist turned storytelling strategist, Paul reveals the power behind your organization’s Capital “S” Story—the authentic narrative that defines your character, purpose, and impact.Inside this compelling, insight-packed conversation:💡 Why copying your competitor’s story is the fastest way to disappear❤️ How storytelling moves hearts and drives measurable business results🧠 The science behind stories that inspire customers, teams, and investors⚙️ How Paul’s journalism roots and partnership with Chris Vendilli built a next-generation agency blending PR, digital strategy, and AI innovationIf you’ve ever struggled to clearly communicate who you are and why it matters, this episode is your masterclass in storytelling that sticks.🎧 Tune in to uncover your own Capital “S” Story — the one no one else can tell.Podcast Guest:◾ Paul Furiga — Chief Storyteller | Vendilli◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    From Refugee to CEO: The Power of Resilience and Leadership with Judith Virag

    ✨ From Refugee to CEO — How Judith Built a Legacy of Leadership, Grit & Heart ✨In this powerful episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Judith, founder and CEO of Clean Club Calgary, whose extraordinary journey from a refugee camp in Italy to leading a thriving cleaning company and training center in Canada is a true testament to resilience, vision, and purpose-driven success.From humble beginnings to building a people-first business that blends care with accountability, Judith’s story shows that courage and compassion are the ultimate growth strategy.Inside this inspiring, strategy-filled conversation:💡 How family strength and optimism became the foundation of lasting success💼 What it really means to treat your team like family — care + accountability in action⚙️ How embracing change, technology, and EOS® keeps Clean Club ahead of the curve💖 Why valuing people as much as profit creates unstoppable business momentum🎧 Tune in for real-world lessons in leadership, resilience, and the heart it takes to build a legacy from the ground up.Podcast Guest:◾ Judith — CEO, Clean Club Calgary | www.cleanclubcalgary.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️www.ShiftSpotlight.com⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    The #1 Marketing Mistake (and How to Fix It) with Tom Malesic

    ✨ From Code to Conversions — How Tom Malesic Built Websites That Actually Work ✨In this powerhouse episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Tom Malesic, CEO of EZ Solution, whose 25+ year journey from early web developer to marketing and IT leader is a masterclass in growth, grit, and staying ahead of the curve.Back in 1996, Tom launched a small web design company. Today, he leads a 25+ person team spanning the U.S. and the Philippines — all built on clarity, culture, and a commitment to results that actually convert.Inside this practical, strategy-packed conversation:💡 The truth bomb every business needs to hear: websites that don’t convert = money down the drain⚙️ How EOS® became the backbone of EZ Solution’s culture + accountability🌎 Building a values-driven team that thrives across continents🚫 The #1 marketing mistake businesses make (and how to fix it fast)💻 Turning your website into a true sales engine with CTAs that convert and messaging that matters🤖 The future of digital marketing — including AI video cloning and what’s coming next🎧 Tune in for real-world strategies, bold insights, and the digital wisdom every business owner needs to hear.Podcast Guest:◾ Tom Malesic – CEO, EZ Solution | www.ezsolution.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Vulnerable Leadership: The Secret Behind Culture, Trust, and Growth with Randy Crabtree

    ✨ Beyond Titles — Leading with Heart, Honesty, and Humanity ✨In this powerful episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Randy from Tri-Merit, whose story redefines what real leadership looks like. After a stroke changed his life 11 years ago, Randy rebuilt not just his health—but his entire approach to leadership—around authenticity, joy, and vulnerability.The result? A people-first culture that propelled Tri-Merit onto Inc. Magazine’s Fastest-Growing Companies list three years in a row. 🚀Randy shares how leading with heart can transform a business from the inside out:⚡ Why admitting “I don’t know” builds trust, innovation, and stronger teams🏠 How transparency and open hours created a thriving remote culture🔁 The moment he realized scaling meant stepping aside so others could lead💫 Why chasing joy in your role might be the most underrated growth strategy of allThis conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about leadership—and inspire you to bring more courage, honesty, and humanity to the way you lead.🎧 Tune in to hear how Randy’s journey proves that true success starts with authenticity.👉 What’s one way you bring authenticity into your leadership? Drop it below ⬇️Podcast Guest:◾ Randy Crabtree – Tri-Merit | www.tri-merit.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Comprehensive Wealth Planning & EOS® Lessons for Business Owners with Jim Silbernagel

    ✨ Beyond Wealth Management — Building Legacies That Last ✨In this insightful episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Jim from SG Advisors, who reveals how the best family offices go far beyond managing money—they orchestrate every part of your financial life like a championship team.Jim pulls back the curtain on what true comprehensive planning looks like and the mindset shifts driving long-term success:⚡ Why siloed advisors once cost a client major tax savings—and how collaboration fixed it⚙️ How EOS® transformed hiring, culture, and even helped his daughter thrive as an Integrator🚪 The tough leadership calls—like letting go of “popular” but unproductive employees🤖 Why AI may disrupt finance, but can never replace human trust💬 The real key: lasting wealth and legacy take more than spreadsheets—they require courage, clarity, and connection.🎧 Tune in to hear how Jim and SG Advisors help clients design legacies that outlast market cycles.👉 What’s one shift you’ve made in your business that’s paying off long-term?Podcast Guest:◾ Jim – SG Advisors | www.sgadvisor.net◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    💎 Leadership Gems You Didn’t Know You Needed with Angelique Piternella!

    ✨ From Focus & Balance → Leading Without Burning Out ✨In this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Angélique, who brings the 🔥 with wisdom-packed metaphors on what it really takes to stay sharp, balanced, and effective as a leader—without burning out.She shares powerful insights every entrepreneur and executive needs to hear, including:👉 🦅 “Be laser-focused like an eagle.”👉 🐎 “Treat yourself like a million-dollar racehorse.”👉 ✨ “Yes—you really CAN have it all!”This conversation is equal parts wisdom and motivation—packed with memorable metaphors and practical mindset shifts. Tune in and walk away inspired to lead at your best.Inside this candid conversation:✅ Why leaders must prioritize focus and balance to sustain long-term success✅ How self-care is a strategic advantage, not a luxury✅ The daily mindset shifts that keep high performers at the top of their game💬 What’s YOUR favorite metaphor or mindset that keeps you sharp as a leader? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear it.🎧 Tune in now for a conversation that’s as practical as it is inspiring.Podcast Guest:◾ Angélique Piternella – Visionary | www.sharebusinessmanagement.nl◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    💡 From Founder to Investor: The Financial Roadmap Business Owners Overlook

    ✨ From Growth for Growth’s Sake → Building Real Enterprise Value ✨In this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Rufus Cressend, a seasoned financial planner who, after 28 years in the field, has one mission for business owners: stop chasing growth for growth’s sake and start building true enterprise value.Rufus shares why so many entrepreneurs end up “rich on paper, cash poor in reality”—and the mindset shifts needed to turn a business into a wealth-building legacy.Inside this candid conversation:👉 How to spot wealth & income gaps when your assets are tied up in the business👉 Why visionary leaders need strong integrators to turn ideas into exits👉 The shift from technical founder → investor-entrepreneur👉 Why the best investment you’ll ever make is in the right people💬 If you’re building a business with an eye on legacy—or a profitable exit—this conversation is pure gold.🎧 Tune in and tag a business owner who needs to hear this wake-up call.Podcast Guest:◾ Rufus Cressend – Financial Planner | www.thebusinesscfp.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Stop buying marketing activities. Start buying outcomes with Raj Kapur

    ✨ From Pandemic Pivot to Fractional CMO — Driving Full-Stack Results ✨In this must-listen episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Rajat Kapur, a Fractional CMO who helps middle-market brands achieve measurable growth without bloated retainers.Rajat shares how he turned post-pandemic uncertainty into actionable leadership strategies—and why accountability, metrics, and smart delegation are key to driving results.Inside this candid conversation:📈 How Rajat pivoted post-pandemic without panicking⚡ Using EOS® to eliminate complacency and focus on metrics that matter🤝 Balancing delegation with the “step in now” moments💡 Leveraging coaches, peer groups, and The Go-Giver mindset for sustainable growth💬 Plus: Rajat’s advice for brands still paying for activity instead of outcomes🎧 Tune in to hear how Rajat helps middle-market companies get real results—and tag someone who needs a wake-up call.Podcast Guest:◾ Rajat Kapur – Founder & CEO | www.and-marketing.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Inside Success Local with Ryan Simmonds

    ✨ From Agency Owner to EOS Champion — A Story of Growth ✨In this energizing episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Ryan, who reveals how implementing EOS® reshaped his agency’s culture, strengthened his team, and set the stage for lasting success.From navigating the rise of AI to building authentic, long-term client relationships, Ryan shares why human expertise and trust will always drive real results in local marketing.🎧 Tune in to hear Ryan’s perspective on balancing innovation with human connection—and tag someone who’d be inspired by his journey.Podcast Guest:◾ Ryan Simmonds – Director/Integrator | www.successlocal.co.uk◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    From Chemical Plants to Courtrooms: Loyd’s Journey of Resilience, Law, and Leadership

    ✨ From Engineer to Attorney — A Journey of Resilience ✨In this eye-opening episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Loyd, whose path from chemical engineering to law was anything but typical.From navigating Hurricane Katrina to advocating for clients facing brain cancer insurance claims, Loyd shares the lessons that shaped his career—and why creativity, transparency, and doing the right thing always come first.Inside this candid conversation:⚖️ The shift from disability to personal injury law🌪️ How Katrina redirected his professional journey💡 Why creativity is essential in client advocacy👥 Leading a lean team while growing with purpose💬 Plus: Loyd’s philosophy on resilience, pivots, and building a values-driven business🎧 Tune in to hear how Loyd turned unexpected challenges into a meaningful career—and tag someone who’d be inspired by his story.Podcast Guest:◾ Loyd Bourgeois – Principal Attorney | Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    🌿 In Deep Shift with Valerie Gangas ✨ Learn How to Build a Female-Led Vacation Rental Empire & 🏡✨

    🔥 How Valerie Built a Soulful Vacation Rental Empire with EOS®What do self-help books, short-term rentals, and a powerhouse all-female leadership team have in common? Valerie.In this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Valerie Gangas, founder of Juniper Holiday and Home and author of two transformation-focused books, to explore how she accidentally built a fast-growing vacation rental management company by mixing soulful leadership with serious business chops. With a team of 15 women running the show, EOS® as their operating system, and properties that feel like boutique hotels, Valerie shares how she scaled, systemized, and stayed spiritually aligned.In this candid, high-value conversation, we cover:🎯 How to lead with soul while growing a fast-paced business💼 The EOS® tools that create focus, alignment, and smooth operations🌟 Building a strong all-female team that thrives under shared vision📚 How Valerie integrates her author mindset into leadership and cultureIf you’ve ever wondered how to balance heart, strategy, and growth, Valerie’s story is a blueprint for doing it all with intention.Podcast Guest:◾ Valerie Gangas - Founder & CEO | Juniper Holiday and Home | www.juniperholidayandhome.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE: https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    🎨 Designing a Business with Heart: How Christi Scaled Her Creative Firm into a Place of Joy!

    🎨 From Solo Designer to Business Visionary: Christi’s Journey on The Shift Spotlight™What happens when a creative visionary builds a booming business and stays true to her values? On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Christi Barbour, who grew her design practice from a one-woman show into a thriving team of 17 delivering commercial, luxury residential, and mixed-use projects.But this isn’t just about scaling bigger — it’s about scaling intentionally. Christi shares how she’s balancing creativity, leadership, and business growth without losing the heart that started it all.In this inspiring conversation, we cover:🚀 How EOS® gave her structure, accountability, and room to scale🧭 The emotional (and strategic) realities of succession planning💚 Why building a “heart of house” 💚 team transformed her culture🎨 How she’s keeping creativity alive inside a serious business machineIf you’re a creative, a leader, or just someone striving to grow without selling your soul, this episode will give you both wisdom and fuel for the journey.Podcast Guest:◾ Christi – Founder & CEO | www.barbourspangle.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Prescription for a Turnaround (in your business) with Leonard Lynskey

    🔥 How Leonard Lynskey Turned a Business Crash into a Comeback with EOS®On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Leonard Lynskey — pharmacist-turned-EOS® Implementer and the guide behind some of today’s most remarkable business turnarounds.After scaling his own business at lightning speed, Leonard hit a wall. The crash was hard, but it became the catalyst for transformation. Enter EOS® — the system that helped him rebuild with clarity, accountability, and the kind of balance most entrepreneurs only dream about.In this candid, high-value conversation, we cover:🎯 The EOS® tools that bring focus, alignment, and real results💰 Why “whack-a-mole” management is more costly than you think — and how EOS® stops the chaos🤝 How leaders can move from blame to trust and build teams that actually thriveIf you’ve ever felt reactive, stuck, or on the edge of burnout, Leonard’s story is proof that structure and mindset can completely change the game.Podcast Guest:◾ Leonard Lynskey – EOS® Implementer | eosworldwide.com/leonard-lynskey◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Let Go to Grow: PR Secrets, Burnout Battles & Barrie’s Rise

    🔥 How Barrie Cohen Left Burnout Behind—and Built a PR Agency That Actually Gets ResultsOn this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Barrie Cohen—scuba diver, founder of Barrie Cohen PR, and the strategist behind some of today’s most visible brands.After walking away from a toxic job, Barrie didn’t just start a business—she redefined what modern PR looks like. Think less press releases, more real relationships, smart strategy, and turning podcasts into visibility powerhouses.In this honest, high-impact conversation, we cover:🎯 Why most people misunderstand PR—and what actually works now🌍 The freedom (and friction) of running a fully remote, women-led team across time zones🧠 The mindset shift that nearly broke her—and what she learned from it🎙️ How to turn podcast guest spots into weeks of content and real ROI🚫 The visibility mistakes that keep founders stuck—and how to stop playing smallWhether you’re leading a team, building a brand, or tired of shouting into the void—Barrie’s approach to PR might just change how you show up.Podcast Guest:◾ Barrie Cohen – Founder, Barrie Cohen Public Relations◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    From Backstage Chaos to Business Clarity: Tarra’s Bold Entrepreneurial Pivot

    ✨ From Backstage Passes to Boardrooms — Tarra’s Wild Ride to Entrepreneurial Success. ✨In this powerhouse episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Tarra, founder of Take It Easy Group, whose journey from personal assistant to rock legends to powerhouse business strategist is anything but ordinary.From chasing vanity metrics to rebuilding her business with clarity and grit, Tarra brings raw honesty, deep insights, and a no-nonsense approach to scaling service-based businesses in today’s fast-paced world.Inside this candid conversation:🔥 How chasing growth nearly cost her everything—and how she turned it around🧠 Why visionaries hit a ceiling—and how to finally break through it📈 The systems, hires, and mindset shifts that rebuilt Take It Easy Group💡 Why now is the time for bootstrapped, service-based founders to shine🎯 Practical advice for staying focused, hiring right, and getting out of your own way🎧 Tune in now for visionary wisdom, founder truths, and strategy that actually works.Podcast Guest:◾ Tarra Stubbins – Founder, Take It Easy Group | www.takeiteasygroup.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Charisma, Cameras & Controlled Chaos: The Unfiltered Rise of a Visionary & How He Built His Dream Team with Andy Atkins!

    ✨ Creative Vision Meets Strategic Execution — Without the Burnout. ✨In this high-energy episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Andy Atkins, founder of 730 Eddy Studios, to unpack what it really takes to lead a creative team, scale a growing business, and stay grounded as a visionary.From battling overwhelm to finding flow, Andy brings unfiltered insight, contagious charisma, and real-world wins that every founder, creative, and team leader can learn from.Inside this charged conversation:⚡ How Andy turns chaos into momentum—and overwhelm into action🎯 Why EOS® became the backbone of his fast-growing video agency🧠 How to lead creatives without losing your mind (or your mission)🏃‍♂️ What it really takes to find your pace as a visionary💬 Plus: Why clarity, culture, and camera work can (and should) coexist🎧 Tune in now for creative strategy, visionary leadership, and practical tools to recharge your team and your mission. Podcast Guest:◾ Andy Atkins – Founder, 730 Eddy Studios | www.730eddy.com◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    🚀 The 4 C’s That Transform Leaders: Commitment, Courage, Confidence & Capability with Kevin Hundal

    ✨ Business Isn’t Just Systems — It’s a Human Transformation. ✨In this powerful episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Kevin Hundal, EOS® Implementer and visionary leader, who’s helping founders and leadership teams break through resistance, scale smarter, and lead with heart.From redefining core values to energizing entire leadership teams, Kevin shares the human-first framework that drives real change—from boardrooms to villages in India.Inside this transformative conversation:🚀 How EOS® isn’t just a business system — it’s a tool for personal and organizational transformation💡 Why Kevin swapped “curiosity” for “kindness” as a core value—and what it changed🧠 What really happens when leadership teams align their human energy🌍 How Kevin’s operational excellence is impacting under-resourced communities in India💬 Plus: What it means to do business with heart, not just hustle🎧 Tune in now for mindset shifts, heart-led leadership, and tools that actually move the needle. Tag a founder or leader who needs this.Podcast Guest:◾ Kevin Hundal – EOS® Implementer | www.eosworldwide.com/kevin-hundal◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Stay Sharp & Give a Damn” — How Jennifer Lawrence Built a Marketing Powerhouse with Heart

    ✨ Marketing Isn’t a Quick Fix — It’s a Strategy. ✨In this powerful episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Jennifer Lawrence, a marketing leader who’s scaling with intention, not just hustle.From growing a team to navigating EOS®, AI, and leadership transitions, Jennifer shares what it really takes to lead with radical candor—and why authenticity is still your most valuable asset.Inside this candid conversation:🚀 The mindset shift behind sustainable agency growth📈 Why brand clarity beats flashy campaigns every time🤖 How AI is reshaping the marketing playbook🧭 Leading through change with honesty, grit, and heart💬 Plus: Jennifer’s motto, “Stay sharp and give a damn,” says it all.🎧 Tune in now to hear how she blends ROI with real connection—and tag a marketing leader who needs this. Podcast Guest:Jennifer Lawrence – Marketing Leader & Founder of Vye Agency | www.vye.agencyHosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Rewiring Teams: Neuroscience, EOS®, and the Power of Emotional Maturity with Brent Stromwall

    🚀 What happens when neuroscience meets EOS®?In this transformative episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Brent Stromwall, a technical consultant-turned-EOS® Implementer, who brings a unique lens to leadership, emotional maturity, and sustainable organizational change.Drawing from neuroscience, Brent breaks down the root causes of team dysfunction—and how shifting mindset, not just structure, unlocks lasting results. Whether you're wrestling with accountability issues or striving to build a healthier culture, this conversation delivers real, actionable insights.Inside this unfiltered deep dive:🧠 How emotional maturity drives high-performing teams📊 Why traditional accountability charts often fail—and how to rewire them💬 The link between psychological safety and business outcomes🛠️ Tools for navigating conflict, resistance, and leadership blind spots🔥 Plus: The surprising power of vulnerability in organizational growthWhether you're leading a growing team or guiding a company through change—this episode will challenge how you think about leadership and team health.🎧 Tune in now—and tag a visionary leader who needs this insight!Podcast Guest:◾ Brent Stromwall– EOS® Implementer & Organizational Change Consultant | www.eosworldwide.com/brent-stromwallHosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Law on Your Terms: Inside the Flat-Fee Legal Revolution with Andrew Legrand of Spera Law

    🚨 Tired of surprise legal bills derailing your business?In this eye-opening episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Andrew Legrand, attorney and founder of Spera Law, to explore how he’s revolutionizing legal services with a subscription-based model built for modern businesses.From breaking the mold of hourly billing to helping $1M–$30M companies scale with clarity, Andrew shares the systems, pricing, and mindset shifts that are reshaping how legal support should work.Inside this forward-thinking conversation:⚖️ What fractional general counsel actually is—and who needs it💰 Why value-based pricing aligns incentives and builds trust🛠️ The small systems tweaks that drive long-term growth🤖 His take on AI’s role in legal + the future of smarter business ops🥏 Plus: What ultimate Frisbee taught him about teamwork + strategyWhether you’re scaling past seven figures or just tired of reactive legal fees—this episode will challenge how you think about legal support.🎧 Tune in now—and tag a business owner who needs this fresh perspective!Podcast Guest:◾ Andrew Legrand – Attorney & Founder, Spera Law | www.speralaw.comHosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Your Logo Isn’t the Problem—Your Messaging Is

    In this truth-telling episode of The Shift Spotlight™, Winter Paskins sits down with branding expert Justin Bieganek, Founder of Mercury Creative Group, to unpack what your brand is really saying—and why it might not be what you think.From ditching vanity logos to aligning your brand with real business outcomes, Justin doesn’t hold back on what it takes to truly connect with your audience—and lead with authenticity in the AI age.Inside this no-BS conversation:🔥 Why your logo doesn’t matter (until it does)🔍 How to uncover why your audience isn’t connecting🤖 Using AI without losing your soul—or your story💡 What a real brand overhaul delivers to a CEO or visionary⚠️ And: The costly risks of clinging to clever names or DIY messagingWhether you're mid-rebrand or still riding on legacy messaging—this episode will change how you think about brand, growth, and leadership.🎧 Tune in before your next rebrand becomes your next regret → (INSERT LINK)And tag a founder or marketing leader who needs to hear this.Podcast Guest:◾ Justin Bieganek – Founder of Mercury Creative Group | www.mercurycreativegroup.comHosted by Winter Paskins | www.gcestrategicconsulting.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to elevate your brand and leadership? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Building for People: How Birgo’s CEO is Transforming Housing and Empowering Lives

    In this high-impact episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we sit down with Andrew Reichert, CEO of Birgo, to unpack how he’s flipping the script on real estate—with purpose, grit, and a billion-dollar vision.From disrupting workforce housing to writing the book on prioritizing what matters most, Andrew gets real about scaling, leading, and making mission-driven impact that lasts.Inside this powerhouse conversation: 🏘️ How Birgo is disrupting workforce housing with a mission to end slumlording 📈 Raising capital, building culture, and scaling to $1B AUM by 2030 📚 His book Priorities on Purpose and the mindset that launched his success 🧠 The role of AI & tech in the future of real estate 🔥 Plus: The power of “Rhinocerality” and ROS in company growthWhether you're scaling your business, raising capital, or leading with purpose—this episode will shift the way you think about growth. 🔥🎧 Tune in now—and tag someone who needs to hear this vision!Podcast Guest:◾ Andrew Reichert – CEO of Birgo | www.birgo.comHosted by Winter Paskins | www.gcestrategicconsulting.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Mastering Chaos, Clarity, and the 'Oh Sh*t List' with Meghan Hickman

    🎉 EPISODE 100 is here! 🎉On this special milestone episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we’re celebrating big—with bold leadership insights from the brilliant Meghan Hickman.From navigating politics to building powerhouse companies, Meghan brings the heat 🔥with practical tools, mindset shifts, and real-talk every leader needs right now.✨ Inside this no-fluff, wisdom-packed episode:✅ The “Oh Sh*t List”—and why it might just save your sanity✅ Why Clarity Breaks beat burnout every time✅ What to do when you’re hitting the ceiling (spoiler: it’s fixable)✅ The Stockdale Paradox—how to lead with brutal honesty and unshakable hope✅ Why every CEO needs a system, a coach, and a tribeIf you're a high-performing leader tired of carrying the weight alone, this episode will shift your mindset—and your momentum. 🔥🎧 Tune in to Episode 100 now—and tag a visionary who needs to hear it!Podcast Guest:◾ Meghan Hickman – EOS® Implementer | https://www.eosworldwide.com/meghan-hickmanHosted by Winter Paskins | www.gcestrategicconsulting.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.💼 Ready to level up your leadership team with expert support? Explore our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.🎙️ Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️

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    Are Fierce Conversations the Key to Bold Leadership?

    On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we’re asking a bold question: Are Fierce Conversations the Key to Bold Leadership?Host Winter Paskins sits down with Dan Yates, CEO of Endeavor Bank, to explore how intentional leadership, emotional intelligence, and smart systems like AI and EOS® are shaping the future of banking—and leadership as a whole. 💡🏦✨ Inside this powerful episode:✅ The shift from transactional to consultative banking—and why it matters✅ How Dan leverages AI + automation to drive real-world results✅ His journey with EOS® and the leadership transformation it sparked✅ Why emotional intelligence and a strong culture are non-negotiables✅ Straight-up advice every CEO and future leader needs to hearIf you're a growth-focused leader who’s ready to lead smarter—not just harder—this episode is for you. 🔥🎧 Tune in now—and tag a leader who needs to hear this.Podcast Guest:◾ Dan Yates – CEO, Endeavor Bank | www.bankendeavor.comHosted by Winter Paskins | www.gcestrategicconsulting.comWe’re always looking for inspiring guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.Ready to elevate your leadership team with expert support? Learn more about our fractional EOS® integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com.Think you’d be a great guest? Apply HERE → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

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    Workforce Reimagined: Reuben Brennan on Building Smarter, Leaner Teams

    🎙️ On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we’re exploring how strategic outsourcing and workforce optimization can completely transform a business.Host Winter Paskins sits down with Reuben Brennan, CEO of PeoplePartners, to unpack how he turned a struggling training company into a global outsourcing powerhouse—and how other leaders can do the same. 🌍📈✨ Inside this insight-packed episode:✅ How PeoplePartners helps companies scale efficiently with up to 70% cost savings✅ Why aligning offshore teams with your culture is key to high performance✅ The bold moves Reuben made to re-engineer workforce structures✅ The biggest outsourcing myths—and what leaders really need to know✅ Practical tips for CEOs looking to scale without burning out their core teamIf you’re a growth-minded leader ready to build smarter, leaner, and more agile teams—this episode is for you.🎧 Tune in now—and share with a founder who's thinking about scaling offshore.Podcast Guest:◾ Reuben Brennan – CEO, PeoplePartners | www.peoplepartnersbpo.comHosted by Winter Paskins | www.gcestrategicconsulting.comWe are actively seeking podcast guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.Join us at GCE Strategic Consulting (www.gcestrategicconsulting.com) to learn more about our fractional EOS® integrator support and executive leadership services.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE (https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast)

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    How Fast-Growing Companies Scale Their Marketing Without Hiring a Full-Time CMO With Jennifer Zick of Authentic Brand!

    🎙️ On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we're uncovering how fast-growing companies scale their marketing—without hiring a full-time CMO.Host Winter Paskins sits down with Jennifer Zick, founder of Authentic Brand, for a powerful conversation on marketing strategy, leadership clarity, and what it really takes to grow without burning out. 💥📈✨ Inside this insight-packed episode:✅ How Authentic Brand helps $5M–$100M companies scale and prep for successful exits✅ The hiring lessons Jennifer learned the hard way—and how to make smarter, objective decisions✅ Why EOS® has been a game-changer for her team’s structure and clarity✅ The real reason companies need to double down on marketing right now✅ How CEOs can set better boundaries, take clarity breaks, and lead without losing themselvesIf you’re a growth-focused leader looking to scale smart and stay sane, this one’s for you.🎧 Tune in now—and share with a founder who's ready to lead with clarity.Podcast Guest:◾ Jennifer Zick – Founder, Authentic Brand | www.authenticbrand.comHosted by Winter Paskins | www.gcestrategicconsulting.comWe are actively seeking podcast guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.Join us at GCE Strategic Consulting to learn more about our fractional EOS® integrator support and executive leadership services.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE!

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    🚀 Bill Poole Reveals How Convergo Aligns Teams and Supercharges Sales for Scalable Growth

    🎙️ On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we’re diving into the sales engine behind real, sustainable growth: What’s holding your team back—and how do you fix it for good?Host Winter Paskins sits down with Bill Poole, founder of Convergo, for a high-impact conversation on aligning leadership, dialing in your ideal client journey, and building the kind of growth mindset that scales. 🚀🔥✨ Inside this goldmine episode:✅ How Convergo uncovers and solves the root causes of sales struggles✅ Why alignment between leadership and sales strategy changes everything✅ The step-by-step of mapping your ideal client journey—and what happens when you do✅ Mindset matters: Why growth is a decision, not an accident✅ Bill’s bold mission to help 500 entrepreneurs hit their revenue goals by 2035✅ Cold plunges, sales tech, and the human side of scalable systems ❄️🤝If you're a growth-focused founder tired of spinning your sales wheels, this episode is your roadmap.🎧 Tune in now—and share this with a leader who’s ready to break through.Podcast Guest:◾ Bill Poole – Founder, Convergo | www.convergo.coHosted by Winter Paskins | www.gcestrategicconsulting.comWe are actively seeking podcast guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.Join us at GCE Strategic Consulting to learn more about our fractional EOS® integrator support and executive leadership services.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE!

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    🎙️ From Chaos to Clarity: How Brian Dosal Built an EOS® Software Platform That “People Love!"

    🎙️ On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we’re diving into what happens when a successful founder builds, sells, rests… then returns to build something even more powerful.Meet Brian Dosal, CEO of Strety—one of only three officially licensed EOS® software platforms in the world.After selling his first company and discovering EOS®, Brian turned business chaos into clarity—and then created Strety to help others do the same. 💡📈 In this episode, Brian shares with us:🚀 From Bootstrapped to Bought Out - Brian shares how he built and sold his first company — a successful analytics platform for managed service providers — after 10 years of grinding.🧭 Discovering EOS® and Regaining Control - How implementing EOS® turned his chaotic business into a well-oiled machine — and why it changed the way he leads forever.💡 Building Strety: EOS® Software with a Mission - Why Brian returned from a break during the pandemic to create Strety, now one of only three licensed EOS®  software platforms.📚 Must-Read Books for Founders - Two game-changing books that shaped Brian’s leadership mindset — and could shape yours too.🎁 Try Strety for Free - Brian invites listeners to test-drive Strety or reach out directly for a personalized walkthrough.🎧 Tune in now and tag a founder who needs this!Guest:◾ Brian Dosal – CEO of Strety | www.strety.comWe are actively seeking podcast guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.Join us at GCE Strategic Consulting to learn more about our fractional EOS® integrator support and executive leadership services.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE!

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    From Blue-Collar to Boardroom: How Brandon Scaled Skymount with Grit & EOS®

    🎙️ On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we’re getting real with a story of grit, growth, and game-changing leadership—straight from the frontlines of real estate.Host Winter is joined by Brandon Moherman, founder of Skymount Property Group, a blue-collar-raised real estate investor who's proof that staying true to your values and vision can lead to serious results. 💪🏽🏘️🔥 Inside this powerful conversation:✅ Scaling smart – How lean teams and EOS® fuel sustainable growth. 🚀✅ Core values = consistent profits – 4 straight quarters of wins by focusing on what matters. 📈✅ Mindset shifts that matter – The books and beliefs that changed the game. 📚✅ Leading through chaos – Culture, accountability, and thriving in a volatile market. 🎯🌪️Whether you’re in real estate or running your own show, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and raw inspiration. Brandon’s story reminds us that leadership isn’t about where you started—it’s about where you're headed.🎧 Tune in now and DM us your favorite takeaway!Guest:◾ Brandon Moherman – Skymount Property GroupWe are actively seeking podcast guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.Join us at GCE Strategic Consulting to learn more about our fractional EOS® integrator support and executive leadership services.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE!

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    EXPERT PODCAST PANEL: The Business of YOU: Why Healthy Leaders Build Thriving Companies

    🎙️ On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, we’re diving deep into a powerful and often neglected truth: The Business of YOU – Why Healthy Leaders Build Thriving Companies.In this special panel discussion, Winter is joined by three incredible thought leaders—Dr. Omar Hamada, Ken Paskins, and Scott Jagodzinski—for an eye-opening conversation on what it really takes to lead with longevity, strength, and clarity. 💼✨🔥 Inside this energizing episode:✅ CEO burnout is real – And we’re breaking down how to prevent it before it takes a toll. 🚨✅ Healthspan vs. lifespan – Why living longer isn’t the goal—thriving longer is. 🧬✅ Your health = your business – The surprising ROI of investing in YOU. 💰✅ Peak performance tools – From sleep to mindset to movement—what successful CEOs never skip. 🏋️‍♂️🧠💤This is a must-listen for every entrepreneur, executive, and change-maker who wants to grow their company without sacrificing their health in the process. Because let’s be honest—you can’t scale your business if you’re running on fumes.🎧 Tune in now and share this powerful message with the leaders in your life!Panel Guests:Ken Paskins – https://gcestrategicconsulting.comScott Jagodzinski – https://argentalpha.comDr. Omar Hamada – http://www.tri-apogee.comWe are actively seeking podcast guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.Join us at GCE Strategic Consulting to learn more about our fractional EOS® integrator support and executive leadership services.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE!

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    🚴‍♂️ 800 Miles of Grit & Giving! 🌍

    On this episode of The Shift Spotlight™, Winter sits down with Andre Brandmuller, endurance mountain biker & Chairperson of Care Village, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of over 100 victimized, traumatized, abused, and orphaned children. 🌟In this powerful conversation, we cover:🔥 Andre’s 800-mile race challenge – His mission to finish what he started after 550 grueling miles last year. 🚴‍♂️💪🏡 From survival to sustainability – How EOS® helped his nonprofit do more than just survive. 🌱💰 Making an impact – The financial struggles, the wins, and how YOU can make a difference. 💖🎧 Listen now for an inspiring story of perseverance, leadership, and giving back! ➡️We are actively seeking podcast guests. ➡️ www.ShiftSpotlight.com ⬅️The Shift Spotlight Podcast is a GCE Strategic Consulting production.Join us at GCE Strategic Consulting to learn more about our fractional EOS® integrator support and executive leadership services.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE!

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We shine a light on CEO's, business owners, visionaries and the EOS®️ community and the amazing gifts and talents you bring, so others can grow and lean from the best! We are actively searching for podcast guests who can bring their inspiring stories to light. 🕯️We'd love to showcase your journey!LEARN MORE & APPLY TODAY ➡️www.ShiftSpotlight.com⬅️Intro and outro music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/still-loveLicense code: 5ZS1HYX3HXYXZ1J9

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