Best Rob Schulz Podcasts (2024)

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The Difference Between Management and Leadership (with Lisa Harrington) 44:34

6h ago44:34

44:34

Lisa Harrington, Founder/CEO of Abiding Strategy and former guest of the show, joins me again this week to talk about what it means to be a leader, and how that’s different from just managing a business. We discussed the transition from being an entrepreneur with no or few employees to leading an entire team, how to learn when to delegate, and the …

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How To Prepare Your Business To Be Sold (with Steve Conwell) 53:47

6h ago53:47

53:47

Steve Conwell, Founder/CEO of Final Ascent, joined me this week for a conversation all about optimizing your business’s exit strategy. Steve actually went through a business sale himself years ago and realized that their strategy wasn’t the best and, had he known what he does now, the sale would’ve gone so much smoother. So, Steve founded Final Asc…

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The Rockettman | Retirement Lifestyle of a Fisherman, Foodie, Oenophile and Life Enthusiast 1:00:45

12d ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Gregg Rockett visits the Fly Fishing Consultant studios to share anecdotes from his past careers in hospitality and his rewarding life of fishing in retirement. Gregg learned the art of fly fishing across the pond. His fly fishing has led to a special fondness for blue lining and brook trout. Although he has extensively studied Virginia brook trout…

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The Challenges Of Global Manufacturing (with James Sellers) 54:15

13d ago54:15

54:15

James Sellers returns to the show to briefly discuss what’s been going on with his business Sellmark before we dive into the main topic of this week’s episode: the challenges of global manufacturing. James shares why he has to constantly follow geopolitical news and how recent wars have impacted his business, and also shares his perspective on the …

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Negotiating Business Sales - The Right Way (with Pete Benenati) 56:39

1M ago56:39

56:39

Pete Benenati, founder of Benenati Law, brings over 30 years of experience to the current business transaction market. Pete represents both buyers and sellers and has learned over the years the best ways to make sure the deal works out smoothly for their clients, including a huge focus on tax planning throughout the entire process. Pete and I discu…

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Vic Kopnitsky On Great Lakes Salmonids, Western Native Trout, And Three-Bend Fish 1:12:55

1M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

Rob met Vic on a tributary of New York's Salmon River in March of 2024. Vic is a retired lawyer. He lives with his wife in her home town not far from some amazing New York angling opportunities. While Vic strung up his rod he and Rob struck up a conversation and Rob instantly knew this was going to be a future podcast. Part one of the episode is Vi…

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Taking Over The Family Business (with Eric Wessinger) 50:06

2M ago50:06

50:06

Eric Wessinger successfully managed a family business transition at Richards Supply over the course of around 10 years. His journey with the company began as a summer job, involving various roles while growing up, before he pursued a different career path for about a decade. Returning to Richards Supply with newfound perspective and experience, Eri…

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Klamath Dam Removal With CalTrout's Curtis Knight 1:07:30

2M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Curtis Knight has worked for CalTrout since 2000, he is currently their Executive Director. He has been working on removal of obsolete dams along the Klamath River which will open up fish passage to over 400 miles of potential spawning and rearing habitat. In this episode you will learn about the Klamath dams and their history and why the dams need…

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Rob's Trout Unllimited Talk On Unusual Urban Fishing Locations | Live From Northern Virginia Trout Unlimited 1:05:06

3M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Rob recorded his June 6, 2024 talk at his local Trout Unlimited chapter. The subject was urban fishing in Northern Virginia. Locations were chosen based on their unconventional locations. Three locations are next to sewage treat meant plants. One spot is an urban waterfront along the Potomac, another is a tidal creek you wouldn't notice without Goo…

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The Genesis Of WeBuyHouses.com (with Jeremy Brandt) 49:01

3M ago49:01

49:01

Jeremy Brandt joined me on the show this week to talk about what it was like to create a household name in WeBuyHouses.com. We talked about what led him to flipping houses in the first place, how he realized that scaling it could work on a national scale, and we also dove into the cyclical nature of the industry. Jeremy’s survived multiple housing …

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A Cast Away in Montana & Upper Michigan Stories With Tim Schulz 59:57

3M ago59:57

59:57

Author and electrical engineer Tim Schulz joins Rob for this informative episode. Our first podcast interview about Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Tim live's in the snowiest part of Michigan, on a peninsula, surrounded by fish. The first half of the episode is Tim's stories of fishing his unique home waters which include numerous species including lak…

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The Evolution Of Digital Marketing (with Brad McCormick) 56:17

3M ago56:17

56:17

Brad McCormick, Principal at 10 Louder, joined Rob in the Schulz Wealth office to discuss all things digital marketing, including answering some common questions business owners have towards marketing. How do you start marketing if you haven’t before, and how much do you spend? How do you track success? And why should you continue to invest in mark…

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Cutthroat Trout | A Life History 1:10:01

4M ago1:10:01

1:10:01

Rob takes a deep dive into the life history of the cutthroat trout. This episode contains everything you need to know about cutthroats except how to catch them. You do not need to be an angler to enjoy this episode. Rob starts off with introducing new terminoogy and then dives deep into the confusing taxonomy of these fish. The podcast continues wi…

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Transitioning Your Business To ESOP (with Chris McKee) 59:12

4M ago59:12

59:12

Chris McKee returned to the show to discuss the recent transition of his company, Venturity, into an ESOP model. Rob and Chris discussed what it means to have a company be employee owned rather than selling to private equity, why it’s so impactful for employees to be able to build wealth within their careers, and how the process went. Rob and Chris…

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The Life Of A Serial Entrepreneur (with Bob McCarthy) 58:01

5M ago58:01

58:01

Bob McCarthy, a serial entrepreneur in a few diverse fields, joined me for a conversation on why he became an entrepreneur in the first place, what led him to sell his first company, and so much more. Bob was already hugely successful in his 30s, and we talked about what led him to continue his entrepreneurial pursuits even when he didn’t need to. …

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Drop Back Steelhead | Stories From The Salmon River 1:33:09

5M ago1:33:09

1:33:09

Rob and Caitlin venture to the Salmon River of New York for a few days of rest, relaxation, and drop back steelhead. This is their travelogue. They stop in Binghampton on the way up for Caitlin to record a few songs at Business District Recording. There are other non-fishing adventures in this trip. They enjoy some legendary food, epic winds, and m…

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Business Insights From An Olympic Gold Medalist (with Adam Kreek) 1:02:34

5M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Adam Kreek, a Canadian Olympic gold medalist rower, competed in the heavyweight division at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and has since become a coach for high-performing executives and organizations. As if his Olympic gold medal wasn’t impressive enough, Adam also rowed across the Atlantic Ocean! He’s a supremely motivated athlete and person, and ther…

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What It Means To Sell Your Business (with Dane Craig) 50:01

6M ago50:01

50:01

Dane Craig is the founder of Dakota Distributing, a company he recently sold after over two decades. Rob and Dane focused on what it means to sell your business, how he came to that decision, and what it’s like for him in this post-sale environment. Craig affirms the importance of not only maximizing profits but also of building relationships withi…

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Allen Rupp | Quality Tied Flies For The Discerning Angler 1:16:14

6M ago1:16:14

1:16:14

Allen Rupp is Rob's new favorite fly tyer. Allen’s Fly On The Water specializes in custom hand tied flies. coldwater, warmwater or saltwater. He ties the flies fish want. Allen is the most meticulous fly tying guest on this podcast. His standards for hooks, scissors, vises, and feathers will change how you tie flies. Rob is a bit dismayed that Alle…

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What To Expect At The 2024 Maryland Fly Fishing Show 35:00

6M ago35:00

35:00

Rob speaks with Ralph Valle from The Maryland Fly Fishing Show. The Maryland Fly Fishing and Collectible Tackle Show is one of the East coast's premier shows. It will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024. This event unites fishing aficionados from the mid-Atlantic region with top tier fly-fishing vendors for a day filled with gear exploration, sales, e…

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Dr. Jacob Katz & The Nigiri Project | Flood Plain Fatties 1:09:11

6M ago1:09:11

1:09:11

Rob first came across the work of Dr. Jacob Katz in the book Upstream by Langdon Cook. The chapter was titled “Make Way for the Floodplain Fatties”. Cook detailed research by CalTrout that showed salmon grew larger when feeding in flooded rice fields along the Sacramento Delta. Jacob Katz holds a PH.D. in ecology at the UC Davis Center for Watershe…

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Julie Mattson | Dubbing Addict 55:29

7M ago55:29

55:29

Julie Mattson was born and raised in Montana. At the age of ten, Julie met Joan Wulff, and her life in fly fishing began. Julie has guided in Montana and Alaska. She currently lives and guides near Beavers Bend State Park and Broken Bow, Oklahoma, on the beautiful Lower Mountain Fork River. We’ll hear stories from Julie’s life as a guide, competiti…

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Tom Rosenbauer Talks Bonefish 1:11:53

7M ago1:11:53

1:11:53

Tom Rosenbauer joins Rob to discuss fly fishing for bonefish. Tom has worked for Orvis for several decades. Be sure to click the link on his name for his biography. Rob jumps right into bonefish talk and skips over Tom's background. Tom has numerous contributions to the world of fly fishing. Rob forgot to ask him about introducing bead head flies t…

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Live From The 23rd Annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival 55:14

8M ago55:14

55:14

Live from the 23rd Annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival. The Virginia Fly Fishing Festival is the largest event of its kind in the country and attracts fly anglers from across the United States and the Mid-Atlantic in particular. Nowhere else can anglers learn about the quiet sport in such a beginner-friendly environment. Their unique event …

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Heavy Metal | The Weight Of Fly Fishing 52:53

8M ago52:53

52:53

Is that fish tungsten worthy? Are you willing to lose ten dollars worth of beads to catch that trout? Which bead to use for spring creeks? Which bead do you need for plunge pools? Rob breaks down the different reasons to weight your flies and the methods used. This episode covers cones and beads to putty and dumbells. You will learn what they are m…

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The Spine Surgery Guarantee With Jamie Rindler 46:07

8M ago46:07

46:07

Jamie Rindler, founder and president of Marvel Group, has spent the last decade specializing in the business of spine surgery, despite not being a doctor himself. His history with and perspective on the industry led to the Marvel Group's patient-centric spine surgery program and business practices, a unique and successful approach in the medical in…

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2023 Gear Review & Gift Guide 42:30

9M ago42:30

42:30

The end of 2023 is a few weeks away and Rob has some suggestions on gear and items for gifts for yourself or others. A listener sends in a net endorsement. Rob breaks his list down into 'small items', those under $100 and 'big items' that cost a bit more. Please contact Rob for any questions on the brands or items. Use code 'snowhite' at Turtlebox.…

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Stories From The Salmon River 2023 Part 3 of 3 | Trip Summary 56:55

9M ago56:55

56:55

Part three of this year's steelhead trip. Rob recounts the events of his excursion north to the Salmon River of New York. He discusses the tactics used, the decisions made, the large and small flies tied, and the ups and downs of the trip. Rob further discusses the oddities of the Salmon River fishery and the the reason people drive there for steel…

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The Emotional Impact of Wealth Planning With Cindy Arledge 58:41

10M ago58:41

58:41

Cindy Arledge, a second-generation commercial real estate investment entrepreneur and family matriarch, has extensive experience in the family planning industry and a unique perspective on wealth management and family relationship nurturing. Arledge believes that successful wealth transfer across generations requires proper training, a strong famil…

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Stories From The Salmon River 2023 Part 2 of 3 1:03:28

10M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Part two of this year's steelhead trip. The annual fall migration to New York's Salmon River. Rob meets Producer Jason in Pulaski, New York for a weekend of steelhead fishing. Rob discusses his fly choices and what has been working, the types of water the fish are hiding in, and serious case of the meatloaf sweats. Rob and Jason host some friends f…

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Stories From The Salmon River 2023 Part 1 of 3 53:40

10M ago53:40

53:40

Part one of this year's steelhead trip. The annual fall migration to New York's Salmon River. Rob meets Producer Jason in Pulaski, New York for a weekend of steelhead fishing. This is Jason's first time back to the river since the pandemic. Listen as Rob recounts the weekend's events from the packing and preparing for the trip to stream updates and…

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Chef Forrest "Gump" Parker: Founder And Culinary Evangelist 48:51

10M ago48:51

48:51

Chef Forrest “Gump” Parker, a renowned culinary expert, has made significant contributions to the vibrant food scene in Charleston, South Carolina, through his influential culinary tours. With experience gained from working with some of the most prominent figures in the culinary world, Chef Parker has developed a unique perspective on the connectio…

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Legends of The Fly With John Fall 52:08

11M ago52:08

52:08

Rob invited John Fall to discuss the Legends of The Fly tournament on this latest episode of The Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast. Rob and John discuss the history of the tournament, attendees, legends, beneficiaries, and the itinerary for the tournament. You’ll get a chance to bid on a bottle of ‘Pappy 23. Now that I have your attention, Legends of …

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Spring Creek Trout With Mike Heck 1:04:49

11M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Rob invited Mike Heck on the show to discuss all things spring creek trout. Rob first met Mike in 1999 during a Saturday morning talk at Orvis Tysons. You have heard Mike on a variety of podcast episodes throughout the years from special events. This is his fully dedicated episode. Mike is a busy dude in South Central Pennsylvania. He is a full tim…

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Smallmouth Bass Adventure To Little Falls Dam 19:20

12M ago19:20

19:20

The DC Metro area has been in a drought for months. The Potomac River has been at the lowest levels in years. The gauge at Little Falls recently reported a low of 2.4'. Rob decided to take advantage of the low water to explore a low dam that is normally submerged. He and his friend Dan followed the shoreline right up to the dam. The water was extre…

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Starting The Entrepreneurial Journey During Covid with Will Young 50:03

12M ago50:03

50:03

Will Young of Aerowave Technologies joins the show to dive into the importance of customer focus for business success. Discover how he expanded the company's product line to include safety and security solutions, positioning them for future growth, and why he believes that spending at least 40% of your time with clients is crucial for learning your…

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Wooly Bugged With Michael Evanko 1:16:11

12M ago1:16:11

1:16:11

Rob met a disciple of Wooly Bugged on the Salmon River of New York in 2022. He did some research online and invited the founder of Woolly Bugged onto the podcast to learn more. Michael Evanko has been documenting his life in fly fishing for the past decade on blogs, YouTube, and social media. In this episode Michael and Rob discuss the learning cur…

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Personalized Banking Services for High Net Worth Individuals With Bill Kresser 52:17

12M ago52:17

52:17

Bill Kresser is a seasoned private banker at Origin Bank, with over two decades of experience providing tailored banking services and strategies to high net worth individuals and business owners. Kresser's perspective on private banking services and strategies is shaped by his focus on providing high touch, personalized services to his clients, sim…

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The Power of Autonomy in EOS Companies with Jeff Schafer 51:36

1y ago51:36

51:36

Jeff Schafer is a seasoned entrepreneur with a strong background in simplifying processes, building trust, and autonomy. He believes that entrepreneurs are deeply invested in their companies and are willing to put in the necessary effort to succeed. By focusing on defining their vision, working with discipline and accountability, and ensuring team …

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The Boats Of Summer | Rob's Favorite Types Of Fishing Boats 1:07:39

1y ago1:07:39

1:07:39

In this episode Rob tells stories about the various boat’s he has owned over the years and the evolution of personal watercraft for fly fishing. This is Rob’s life with boats from what he has owned, been given, found, bought, upgraded, and destroyed. The podcast is interrupted by a caller and they discuss the tough fishing conditions from this summ…

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From Corporate Executive to Business Owner with Matt Krzysiak 1:03:11

1y ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Matt Krzysiak is the founder of Crest Solutions Group, an organization that helps its clients unlock their business’ potential by turning data into actionable information. Matt is a proven dynamic business leader, problem solver, and communicator known for delivering results. Before founding Crest Solutions Group, Matt held several C-suite and seni…

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The Quarry Of Smallmouth Bass - Return To Thalassophobia 36:51

1y ago36:51

36:51

Rob returns to a very private quarry somewhere outside Washington D.C in search of stillwater smallmouth. The deep, cold water is full of fish, submerged trees, and abandoned mining equipment. Listen as Rob packs gear that he didn’t have the last time he visited this unique body of water. He tries a variety of flies and talks about hooking into som…

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RareWaters | Private Property Booking With RJ Hosking 1:11:46

1y ago1:11:46

1:11:46

RJ Hosking is the chief executive officer of RareWaters. He is an industry leader that has worked formerly within the outdoor and experiential industries with Patagonia, Zamp Solar, Dometic Outdoor, and Airbnb. Rob catches up with RJ near the shore in Ventura, California. RJ starts off the conversation with his life and career in the outdoors and t…

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Accelerating Sales with Pete Essex 49:56

1y ago49:56

49:56

Pete Essex is the Outscored VP of Sales at Sales Xceleration, a business and consulting services company and pioneer in outsourced sales leadership. With over 25 years of experience as a Vice President of Sales for Fortune 500 and start-up companies, Pete has established and rebuilt sales teams from the ground up. Using the Sales Xceleration proces…

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Tips For Novice Fly Tyers & Mistakes To Avoid 1:09:48

1y ago1:09:48

1:09:48

Rob discusses common mistakes made by novices at the vise - specifically those at a fly tying classes. Some of the most common mistakes are not holding the bobbin correctly, purchasing the wrong materials, and tying feathers in backwards. You will learn something new whether you are a life long fly tyer or someone thinking about taking up the hobby…

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A Strategic Framework for Taking Your Business to the Next Level with Lily Tapia 44:35

1+ y ago44:35

44:35

Lily Tapia is the founder and CEO of Exelvest Partners, a team of seasoned executives, finance professionals, and successful entrepreneurs who are passionate about growing companies and creating value. A creative corporate finance executive, Lily has over 30 years of experience in early-stage investing, private equity, commercial and private debt, …

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Josh Caldwell | Mending The Line Movie 1:21:56

1+ y ago1:21:56

1:21:56

Rob interviews Josh Caldwell, the director of Mending The Line from Blue Fox Entertainment. The movie is a story about finding something to make living worthwhile. A wounded veteran returns to the States carrying the demons of war. In Montana, he meets a surly, headstrong fly-fisherman more than twice his age, and Lucy, a talented photographer turn…

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Steve Hawley | Cracked: The Future of Dams in a Hot, Chaotic World 1:22:34

1+ y ago1:22:34

1:22:34

This episode is about fixing rivers as fast as we can in the face of climate change. Rob invited author and angler Steve Hawley to discuss his latest book - Cracked: The Future of Dams in a Hot, Chaotic World. This is another beautiful production from Patagonia Books. Steve Hawley is an environmental journalist who writes about rivers, dams, and th…

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Creating the Best Business to Work In with Ross Paterson 1:06:20

1+ y ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Ross Paterson is a performance and leadership coach. He is also the President of XM Performance, a consulting, training, and coaching firm that helps small- to mid-sized businesses accelerate their growth. Ross has over 30 years of experience leading, coaching, and teaching in a wide range of environments. He formerly served as the Company Commande…

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Maintaining & Owning A Boat Trailer 47:00

1+ y ago47:00

47:00

Rob had no idea what it took to maintain a boat and trailer when he purchased his first drift boat. He's learned a lot. Rob breaks down the ins and outs of maintaining a boat trailer. His first drift boat and trailer were destroyed by a drunk driver. His new trailer has had some wild adventures too. These are the tools and gear Rob carries with him…

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