Best Allen Gunn Podcasts (2024)

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Employee Stock Ownership Plans with Jeremy Huish 41:20

20m ago41:20

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In this episode of the Better Leadership team Show, I chat with Jeremy Huish, VP at Corporate Transition Consulting, about the benefits of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Jeremy shares his journey from tax attorney to ESOP advocate, explaining how ESOPs benefit business owners, companies, and employees. Jeremy Huish started his career as a …

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Creating a Destination Workplace with Betsy-Allen Manning 46:53

24m ago46:53

46:53

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I dive into the art of creating a destination workplace with the incredible Betsy Allen Manning. Featured on major networks such as Fox, CBS, ABC, NBC, and TEDx, Betsy is an internationally recognized leadership speaker, best-selling author, and company culture expert. As the owner of Destination …

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Ground Rules for Leadership Teams 28:56

2h ago28:56

28:56

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the essential ground rules that every leadership team should follow to foster a productive, collaborative, and high-performing organization. Learn how to enhance your team's decision-making, debate skills, and relationships through six key principles: Brutal Honesty No Shame, No Blame Disagree and Commit…

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Selling Your Business with Sunny Vanderbeck 54:50

4d ago54:50

54:50

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, we dive into the key ideas and insights from the author of the book 'Selling Without Selling Out,' exploring strategies and principles for effective and ethical sales. Sunny Vanderbeck began his leadership journey as a Section Leader of the 2nd Ranger Battalion (U.S. Special Operations Command), w…

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The ROI of Team Happiness with Tia Graham 39:41

11d ago39:41

39:41

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I chat with Tia Graham, a dynamic keynote speaker, bestselling author, and expert in positive psychology and leadership. We dive deep into the importance of psychological safety in leadership, how to define and cultivate happiness at work, and Tia’s "Happy Leader Methodology." Tia shares insightfu…

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Giving and Receiving Powerful Feedback with Treena Huang 39:12

18d ago39:12

39:12

Treena Huang is an expert in transforming team cultures towards higher performance and trust. As a highly sought after coach, Treena's unique Live 360 Feedback approach trains the skills necessary to communicate with both candor and kindness. Before becoming a leadership coach, Treena served as a UN official, working in high-stakes political settin…

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Podcast FINALE and Next Chapter 10:06

23d ago10:06

10:06

Send us a Text Message. It’s been three and a half years since I launched my first episode, deep in the COVID pandemic and at the helm of a California cider company. A lot has happened since then, I have talked to a lot of amazing people, and I have shared and learned a whole lot about being a female businesswoman in the alcohol industry. But now t…

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Targets, KPIs, Priorities…I’m Confused! 30:38

25d ago30:38

30:38

On this Mike on the Mic episode, I’ll be breaking down the chaos of distinguishing the differences between targets, KPIs, and priorities. I explore how vague terminology often leads to confusion within teams, especially leadership teams, impacting overall organizational clarity. I’ll help tackle the pitfalls of using amorphous language when discuss…

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Emotional Intelligence and Business Outcomes with Meg Poag 39:27

1M ago39:27

39:27

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I speak with Meg Poag. She stands at the intersection of leadership excellence and transformative consultancy. A best-selling author of “The Adversity Hack,” Meg is a visionary known both locally and nationally for her passion and prowess in empowering leaders. Her goal? Drive change, produce rema…

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Improving Your Leadership Team – Where Do You Start? 30:45

1M ago30:45

30:45

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I go into the key characteristics of a phenomenal company, and I'll take a deep dive into how you can assess your team's performance against these benchmarks. But that's not all; I'll also zero in on actionable steps. Even if your team is excelling, constant improvement is vital. To guide us, we'll use a comprehensi…

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The Planning and Communication Rhythm-2 27:18

2M ago27:18

27:18

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the art of unlocking team success through three key disciplines: Measuring What Matters, Aligning Around Priorities, and the Planning and Communication Rhythm. Using the human body as a metaphor, I explore how these disciplines are as vital to your team's success as the nervous and digestive systems are …

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Closing the Taproom Doors - How, When and What to Do with Tracy Gunn 59:36

2M ago59:36

59:36

Send us a Text Message. Starting a business is tough, especially in the alcohol and hospitality industry. What’s more tough? Shutting it down. But how do you know if you even should? Tracy Gunn of Exitable says you should always have an exit strategy and an end goal. Join us as we walk through what that looks like and how she has lived it herself w…

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The Leader-Leader Approach with L. David Marquet 51:59

2M ago51:59

51:59

In today's episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I welcome David Marquet. He is a former US submarine force commander who transformed the USS Santa Fe from worst to first by empowering his crew. Marquet's revolutionary leadership approach, which treats crew members as leaders rather than followers, led to the highest retention and operational…

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You can't lead a great team if you can't lead yourself 28:14

2M ago28:14

28:14

In this MIke on the Mic episode, I will take you on a deep personal journey through the highs and lows of my life and leadership. I’ll dive into the foundational role self-leadership in personal and professional development. Key Highlights: - Discover why self-leadership is the cornerstone of team and business success. - Learn how personal challeng…

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1785 Cider: Blazing a Modern Cider Trail in Germany with Wendy 45:32

2M ago45:32

45:32

Send us a Text Message. Wendy LeBlanc cut her teeth in the tech industry in Seattle, learning data systems at Microsoft and elsewhere. But the call of cider drew her and her partner to the Black Forest of Germany to set up 1785 Cider company based out of his parent’s farmstead and orchard. She’s blazing a cider trail, slinging apples, and building …

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Self-Leadership for Leaders with Cait Donovan & Owen Fitzpatrick 53:52

2M ago53:52

53:52

In today's episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I'm thrilled to have two amazing friends, Cait Donovan and Owen Fitzpatrick, back on the show. We dive deep into the crucial topic of self-care for leaders, discussing how it can significantly impact team dynamics, stress management, and overall success in today's fast-paced world. Our conversa…

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The 5 Roles of a CEO 22:30

2M ago22:30

22:30

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into an enlightening discussion about the transformative journey of a CEO. I outline five pivotal roles that a CEO must embrace: the Visionary, creating and sharing a compelling vision for the company's future; the Ambassador, shaping the company culture internally and representing the company's interests ext…

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12 Ways to “Level Up” Your Team 19:24

3M ago19:24

19:24

In this Mike on the Mic episode, I dive into the common misconception that training is the ultimate solution to enhance team skills and performance. While training plays a role, it's just one of twelve strategies to explore for elevating your team's capabilities. From setting clearer expectations and leveraging coaching to hiring the right people a…

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The 4 Secrets of Passionate Organizations 28:52

3M ago28:52

28:52

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I discuss the importance of creating a passionate work environment and how it significantly impacts an organization’s revenue, profit, client satisfaction, and the ability to attract and retain top talent. I’ll dive into the concept of building a passionate organization through ‘The Four Secrets of Passionate Org…

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Is Your Taproom Website Working for You? with Kesley Gilbert-Kreiling 51:57

4M ago51:57

51:57

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered if your website is working well for you? There are specific things that the bar and restaurant industry need to make sure their online presence in their website is doing the best that it can to help their business. Kelsey Gilbert-Kreiling has built a community and a business around designing amazing websites an…

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The 3 Characteristics of a Great Company 21:04

3M ago21:04

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In this Mike on the Mic episode, I’m diving into the concept of what makes a great company, emphasizing the importance of significant and consistent growth in both the top and bottom lines. I’ll explore why it's essential for leaders to remember their company's purpose beyond just making money while also ensuring financial stability to sustain thei…

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13 Ways to Fall Back In Love With Your Business 39:16

4M ago39:16

39:16

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I dive into the overwhelming responsibilities we face as business owners. Balancing the needs of our company, our clients, and our team members. We're bombarded with advice from every corner, yet we still find ourselves grappling with frustration when things don't align as we envision. I’ll be sharing personal st…

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Lodestar Whiskey: Building a Whiskey Brand for Women with Anna and Wendelin 46:38

3M ago46:38

46:38

Send us a Text Message. Born with strong German roots, Anna and Wendelin came up through the entertainment industry in the US, following their passions for film and music. But over the years on the road they fell in love with whiskey. In 2023 they set their sights on building a new brand and a new beverage that builds a community around whiskey and…

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Confidence and Faster Decision-Making with Paul Epstein 50:45

4M ago50:45

50:45

PAUL EPSTEIN has spent nearly 15 years as a professional sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office, where he has broken every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history, opened a billion-dollar stadium, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy, where he became known as the “Why Co…

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Filling the Culture Gap with Brett Hoogeveen 48:25

4M ago48:25

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Brett Hoogeveen is the co-founder of BetterCulture and Mindset LLC, two prominent leadership development and consulting firms with clients spanning from entrepreneurial startups to Fortune 500 companies. An international speaker, coach, consultant, and trainer, Brett focuses on providing practical advice on leadership and culture that produces bett…

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Dragon's Head Cider: Small and Fierce PNW Cider with Laura Cherry 45:03

4M ago45:03

45:03

Send us a Text Message. Building a cidery and orchard from scratch on an Island in the Puget Sound in Washington State was a major career shift for Laura Cherry and her husband. Now in its 2nd decade, Dragon’s Head Cider has started true to its traditional english cider roots and added a taproom downtown this fall. Laura joins me to reflect on her …

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Growing Starbucks and Servant Leadership with Howard Behar 27:55

4M ago27:55

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In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I welcome Howard Behar. His career in business spans over 50 years, all in consumer-oriented businesses covering several industries. He retired from Starbucks Coffee after 21 years, where he led both the domestic business, as President of North America and was the founding President of Starbucks I…

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Overcoming Massive Obstacles with Chad Hymas 38:57

4M ago38:57

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Chad inspires, motivates, and moves audiences, creating an experience that touches hearts for a lifetime. He is one of the youngest ever to receive the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and to be inducted into the prestigious National Speaker Hall of Fame. In 2001, at the age of 27, Chad’s life changed in an instant when a 2,000-pound ba…

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Women's History Month - A History and a Commentary 19:22

4M ago19:22

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Send us a Text Message. Annually the US celebrates and recognizes the amazing achievements of women throughout history and in the present day. What started as a Day turned into a Week and finally in 1987 gained the designation of an entire Month - Women’s History Month. This March we jump into the humble beginnings of this idea and how it grew into…

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Leveraging Strengths and Communication Styles with Allison Tabor 47:29

5M ago47:29

47:29

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I welcome Allison Tabor. She is an International speaker, facilitator, and the author of the best-selling book, Work Your Assets Off® -Stop Working So Hard in Business and In Life. Allison guides business leaders and their teams to communicate collaboratively, leverage talents, and stop working so…

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How to Persevere and Scale with Ryann Halo 48:50

5M ago48:50

48:50

In this Better Leadership Team Show episode, I welcome Ryann Halo. She is a multi-7-figure entrepreneur and the founder of Halo Consulting, a leading growth strategy firm for small businesses. Over her 15+ year career, she has founded, advised, and grown multiple companies from startup to scale. Her first company, Salon Halo, went from an existing …

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DC Brau: How to Make Beer for All! with Paulette 48:01

5M ago48:01

48:01

Send us a Text Message. DC Brau has been a gold standard in craft beer in DC for more than a decade. During that time Paulette Palacios has moved up through the beer scene, learning all the ins and outs of beer buying and building a network within the industry. Today they head up the taproom for the DC Brau Brewery and are instrumental in supportin…

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Building a Brand Culture From the Inside Out with Pam Nemec 49:41

5M ago49:41

49:41

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I welcome Pam Nemec. She is a brand culture expert and speaker. Her thought leadership around Brand Culture via HR and Brand Communications has led to recruiting, retaining, and caring for over 50,000 employees and connecting with millions of customers over the course of her 20-year career, where …

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How to Create a Proactive Customer Experience with Jeannie Walters 47:15

5M ago47:15

47:15

Jeannie Walters, CCXP is an award-winning customer experience expert, international keynote speaker, and Founder of Experience Investigators, a firm helping companies increase sales and customer retention through elevated customer experiences. Trailblazing the movement from “Reactive Customer Service” to “Proactive Customer Experience,” Jeannie wan…

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Get Out and Lifescape with Monique Allen 48:20

6M ago48:20

48:20

Send us a Text Message. Monique Allen has spent the last several decades in landscaping, building a thriving business, supporting a team, and recrafting their approach to the industry through the three pillars of planet, people, and profit. From her entrepreneurial experience she has also developed a program called lifescaping to help others build …

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How to Find Superstars 31:32

6M ago31:32

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In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I'll focus on the common challenge of finding and attracting good people in today's workforce. I'll discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with the right individuals in both your work and personal life and explore how this can impact your success as a leader. I'll address various obstacles that can hinder…

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Leadership Lessons From a Fighter Pilot with Tammy Barlette 40:49

6M ago40:49

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In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I welcome another special yet non-traditional guest, Tammy Barlette, a US Air Force fighter pilot who retired in 2018 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Upon retiring, she became a professional speaker and founded Athena’s Voice, a speaker referral business featuring female military pilots from around the U…

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Sage Bird Ciderworks: Apple-achian Cider with Amberlee 47:00

6M ago47:00

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Send us a Text Message. Amberlee and her husband landed in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia for college and have now made their mark by launching the first cidery in town. Together they built a local network, organically grew a business during a pandemic, and now have a thriving space for cidermaking, the arts, and the community. She has built the…

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Are You Surrounding Yourself With the Right People? 29:45

6M ago29:45

29:45

On this Mike on the Mic episode, I’ll step into the concept of your neighborhood - not just in terms of physical location but mainly the people you surround yourself with. I explore the impact that your business neighborhood, family neighborhood, social neighborhood, and local community neighborhood can have on your life. The idea that our lives ar…

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The 7 Factors of Scaling a Business with Trey Dunavant 54:08

6M ago54:08

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In this Better Leadership Team Show episode, I speak with Trey Dunavant. He has over 15 years of experience helping scale B2B, B2C, and e-commerce companies. Through multiple leadership roles, he expanded a nationwide specialty products business division from sub-5-figures to mid-8-figures through the most challenging season of its 60+ year existen…

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Women and the Drinks Biz Podcast = A New Year and a New Name! 16:28

6M ago16:28

16:28

Send us a Text Message. Here we are! A new year, and a new name for this podcast. I’m changing it up, cleaning it up, getting organized. As I jumped into a rebrand for this podcast, it brought me back to so many points of time along my cider business journey. So here’s why I felt I needed to shake things up and give this podcast a fresh start. But …

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Grow Your People, Grow Your Profit 37:01

6M ago37:01

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On this Mike on the Mic episode, I’ll dive into how "growing your people leads to growing your profit." and how much significance the "talent density framework" has as I break it down into small sections to highlight the steps to take when applying this framework. My aim is to help leaders comprehend what fuels revenue and profit growth. Many leade…

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The 7 Keys to Leadership with Coach Jim Johnson 52:47

7M ago52:47

52:47

On this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I have a very special guest, Coach Jim Johnson, who is an authority on realizing your dreams. He has developed winning high school basketball teams for 30 years. He is known for his incredible leadership and the inspiring story of James McElain, the autistic manager he inserted into a basketball g…

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How Can You Think More Strategically? 30:26

7M ago30:26

30:26

On this Mike on the Mic episode, I’ll dive into the world of strategic thinking in organizations. Discover how creating the right conditions can nurture this vital skill. Whether you're a CEO, team leader, or team member, I'll unpack three crucial strategies to promote this essential skill. Exploring the importance of a clear vision and strategy, u…

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Wine Country Women: A Voice for Women in Wine with Michelle Mandro 46:23

7M ago46:23

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Send us a Text Message. I talk a lot about the village in the cider world, and in beer, and in spirits. Michelle Mandro is building a network and a community within the wine world to support and highlight the work and successes of women across the wine industry. Wine Country Women has built a network, printed beautiful books featuring women in wine…

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The Key to Building Powerful Relationships with Jerry Acuff and Robin Napier 59:48

8M ago59:48

59:48

In this episode of the Better Leadership Team Show, I welcome two special guests, Jerry Acuff and Robin Napier, both a part of the Delta Point family. They share their insights and advice on the art of building meaningful connections. Jerry Acuff, stands as a true luminary in the realms of sales and leadership. Serving as the esteemed CEO of Delta …

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Learning Together as a Team 23:25

8M ago23:25

23:25

On this Mike on the Mic episode, I will be diving into the vital topic of developing our direct reports and fostering growth within our teams. I’ll explore the different levels of development, from leadership team to individual growth and even personal self-development. Discover the importance of investing in your team's professional and personal d…

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Organic Online Marketing is NOT HARD or SCARY! with Lauren Gaggioli 49:54

7M ago49:54

49:54

Send us a Text Message. Building your organic marketing ecosystem. Say what?? Entrepreneurship takes a lot of work - building a product or service, constructing a business around it, securing sales, and marketing. So much marketing. And the website still reigns supreme as the gateway to your audience online. It must showcase your company culture an…

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Never Lose an Employee Again with Joey Coleman 56:37

8M ago56:37

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On this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I have the honor of bringing on a friend and amazing business consultant, Joey Coleman, a globally recognized customer and employee retention expert. As an award-winning speaker, he has shared his first 100 days methodology with organizations like Whirlpool, Volkswagen, Zappos, and Australia. His …

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10 Ways to Improve Talent Density 23:44

8M ago23:44

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On this Mike on the Mic episode, I’ll be diving into the concept of "talent density," which is measured by the Talent Density Indicator (TDI), a critical leading indicator of success, reflecting the strength of your organization's talent. From hiring practices to coaching, feedback, and accountability, I'll explore each aspect and ask you to score …

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