Scott Grates, a national bestselling author and insurance agency owner, shares his journey from struggling salesman to successful entrepreneur. He discusses how he transformed his business by focusing on building meaningful relationships and creating a referral-based system. Key takeaways: The unexpected career shift that led Scott from aspiring te…

Neal Foard, a professional storytelling coach with 30 years in advertising, shares insights on the power of narrative. He explains why stories are more impactful than facts, describing them as "the human operating system" - our way of remembering and sharing experiences. Key takeaways: The one tip you can steal from legendary brands to improve your…

Emmani Ellis and Faith Spencer, founders of Ironworkz, share their mission to bring entrepreneurship opportunities to underserved communities, starting with Gary, Indiana. They discuss the crucial difference between opportunity and access, and how their nonprofit business incubator is bridging that gap. Key takeaways: Why equality isn't enough: The…