Best Billy Duren Podcasts (2024)

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Reach For The Top With Kathy Mazzarella 55:45

2h ago55:45

55:45

In this episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast, Billy and Hali sit down with Kathy Mazzarella, CEO of Graybar, to explore what it takes to reach the top and how young leaders can achieve success in leadership. Kathy emphasizes the importance of facing your fears and setting ambitious goals within realistic timeframes. She also shares i…

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Objectivity and Opportunity with Paul Decker 46:56

5h ago46:56

46:56

Billy and Hali are joined by Paul Decker, CEO of Mathematica, as he emphasizes the importance of proactive focus, objectivity, and consistency in both research and leadership. Paul discusses the challenges and benefits of leading a largely remote organization, highlighting the intentional efforts made to connect with remote employees across the U.S…

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Bootstrapping with Mike Mortensen 49:50

17d ago49:50

49:50

Tighten up those laces and get ready for a powerful episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast, hosted by Billy Duren and Hali Gibson, as they are joined by Mike Mortensen, President and CEO of ARG Industrial. Mike shares his story of growing within the ARG Industrial team, learning from the ground up, and developing into the leader he is …

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Humble, Hungry and Aware (Rebroadcast) 43:48

13d ago43:48

43:48

In this fan-favorite rebroadcast of Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, Billy Duren and Hali Gibson are joined by Jerrad Douberly, COO; David Spurlock, EVP; and Ashley Bryan, CFO of Threaded Fasteners, Inc. The episode dives deep into the importance of balancing passion with discipline within leadership, and what it means to be humble, hungry, and aware.…

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Strategic Anchors with Chris Thomas , Mark Huddleston, Erick Ramos and Robby Ashley 56:01

2M ago56:01

56:01

In this episode, we talk with special guests from the Threaded Fasteners Senior Leadership Team; Chris Thomas (Sr. Vice President of Distribution), Mark Huddleston (Vice President of Supply Chain), Erick Ramos (Vice President of National Sales), and Robby Ashley (Vice President of Manufacturing). Together they discuss the TFI strategic anchors- sol…

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Failing Fast & Sustainable Growth with Rebecca Gray 46:43

2M ago46:43

46:43

Get ready to lead with another episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast with your hosts Billy Duren and Hali Gibson as they are joined by Rebecca Gray, CEO of Gardner Supply Company to discuss the essentials of supportive and aware leadership. Rebecca stresses the importance of nurturing an open environment where successes are celebrated…

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Earned Ownership with Daniel Goldstein 47:35

3M ago47:35

47:35

Welcome to another nugget-packed episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast with our hosts, Billy Duren and Hali Gibson. Today, Daniel Goldstein, retired CEO and President of Folience, and an executive leader and experienced board member, joins us on the show. As an established leader in the ESOP community, Daniel shares his story of overs…

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45 Years of Impact with Debbie Rogers 30:08

4M ago30:08

30:08

On this special episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast, we are celebrating the 45th Anniversary of Threaded Fasteners and what it means to make an impact. Join Billy Duren and Hali Gibson as they welcome Debbie Rogers, Compliance & Special Projects Manager at Threaded Fasteners, into the meeting room. Debbie takes us on a journey of wh…

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Opening The Vault – Season Two Recap 40:45

4M ago40:45

40:45

Billy and Hali are diving into The Vault for this Season Two wrap-up to unearth the nuggets of wisdom from each of our guests who joined us throughout the season. Our guests shared what feels like an infinite number of leadership nuggets, from stressing that a title does not make you a leader, to being your authentic self, and empowering leaders to…

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Leadership Puzzle with Rachel Hockenberger 44:24

5M ago44:24

44:24

Join Billy Duren and Hali Gibson as they are joined by Rachel Hockenberger, Chief Executive Officer of Parman Holdings Corporation to discuss what it means to have a spirit of excellence when looking at all of the pieces of a leadership puzzle. In this episode, we explore the essence of leadership excellence and the importance of cultivating a coac…

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50,000 Foot Views with Lisa Tilley 43:23

5M ago43:23

43:23

Welcome to another episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership with Billy Duren and Hali Gibson! In each episode, we uncover valuable nuggets of wisdom to help you navigate the dynamic landscape of leadership. In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Tilley, Founder and President of Lisa Tilley Consulting, and a dynamic leader of leaders. Lisa champi…

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Consistent Compassion with Chris Hicks 53:20

6M ago53:20

53:20

Welcome to another episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast, where we uncover nuggets of wisdom from leaders across the country. In this episode, Billy and Hali are joined by Chris Hicks, President and CEO of Gemini Industries, as he provides insight on the importance of consistent compassion in leadership. Chris shares his leadership jo…

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Earning It With Jim Allen 43:43

6M ago43:43

43:43

Welcome to another episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast! Join Billy and Hali in a conversation with Jim Allen, the dynamic CEO of Karmak, as he shares insights on what it truly means to 'earn it.' Jim discusses the importance of building meaningful relationships with employees and customers through intentional actions and a dedicatio…

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Frontline Relationship with Mike Perkins 48:50

7M ago48:50

48:50

Welcome to another episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast! In this episode, Billy and Hali chat with Mike Perkins, the mastermind behind Frontline Develop and founder of Frontline HR Solutions. Get ready for a deep dive into the world of developing well-rounded leaders across every spectrum of your team and company. Mike drops a series…

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Victorious Leadership with Renee Breazeale 51:07

7M ago51:07

51:07

Welcome to another episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast! Join Billy and Hali as they welcome Renee Breazeale, founder of Victory Bolt and Victory In Time and the inspiring author of "Soaring Through Adversity". Get ready to dive into the power of having a destination in mind, even when the path isn't crystal clear. Renee shares her j…

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Teaching the Next Generation of Leaders with Allison Miller 52:36

8M ago52:36

52:36

Welcome to another episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership! Today, Billy and Hali sit down with Allison Miller, an experienced educator, interview coach, speaker, and curriculum writer currently making a difference at Mary G. Montgomery High School. Join us as we explore the challenging and rewarding world of leadership education. Allison sheds…

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A Legacy of Leadership with Ben Johnston 38:40

8M ago38:40

38:40

Join Billy and Hali for another captivating episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership with special guest Ben Johnston, Chairman of the Board and Chief Technical Officer of Pittsburg Tank and Tower Group. Explore the profound importance of understanding your past to navigate the path to future success, whether you're an individual or part of a cor…

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Leading From The Heart with Brian Desigio 52:21

9M ago52:21

52:21

In this episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, hosts Billy and Hali sit down with Brian Desigio, President and CEO of Structural & Steel Products, Inc. Join us as we explore the profound concept of leading from the heart, delving into the transformative power of self-awareness and understanding. Brian shares insights on the connection between…

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A Vision Of Gratitude with Grant Morring 42:52

10M ago42:52

42:52

What does leading from a thankful heart look like? Join Billy and Hali on this special Thanksgiving episode with Grant Morring, President of BCM Morring. Together, we explore the transformative power of leading with gratitude. In this special episode, Grant shares insights on cultivating a vision of gratitude and emphasizes how true success is meas…

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Constructively Discontent with Nicole Thomas 37:05

10M ago37:05

37:05

On this episode of The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, join hosts Billy and Hali as they sit down with special guest Nicole Thomas, Vice President, Customer Care Center at Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Sales & Services Company, LLC. Nicole introduces us to what it means to be constructively discontent and uncovers the secret to climbing the change curve. Join…

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Commanders Intent with Andrew Podner 40:22

11M ago40:22

40:22

On this episode, Billy and Hali are joined by Andrew Podner, President of Atlas Precision Consulting, LLC. Discover how honesty really is the best policy when it comes to the customer experience and how to focus on the big picture and finding the “50,000-ft View.” Andy speaks on how his military background has impacted his leadership from the power…

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Owning Leadership with Kristie Mark 41:51

11M ago41:51

41:51

On this episode, Billy and Hali are joined by Kristie Mark, Chief Operating Officer of The ESOP Association to speak on all things ownership; from how to own your culture to owning your legacy and more. Kristie gives us a peak into what it was like to be a leader within the Obama White House and her ongoing work of promoting employee ownership with…

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The Weight of Leadership with Brendan Breen 34:20

12M ago34:20

34:20

On this episode, Billy and Hali are joined by Brendan Breen, President of the Industrial Supply Association. Join us as we lift the lid on what it means to be in the driver's seat of your own opportunities. Brendan speaks on what it means to be a first-time people leader and how a leaders job is to open up the floodgates for people to give input. L…

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The Ultimate Challenge with Brian Hart 31:16

12M ago31:16

31:16

Welcome to another episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership; join Billy Duren and Hali Gibson as they sit down with Brian Hart, Executive Vice President of Chemcote. They dive into Brian’s 70% rule of leadership, building a strong company culture, and how to move onward from the day-to-day tasks to focus on the bigger picture. Brian discusses ho…

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Total Teamwork with Scott Ryals 42:32

1y ago42:32

42:32

On this episode, Billy and Hali sit down with Scott Ryals, CEO of Vermeer Great Plains to discuss what it means to be a leader who has worked their way through the ranks, makes the tough decisions, and is committed to spearhead cultural change. Scott drives home the idea that being a leader shouldn’t be about bossing people around and needs to be a…

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Mining For Nuggets: Season One Recap 18:22

1y ago18:22

18:22

On this episode, Billy and Hali discuss their key takeaways from season one. Join us as they reflect on the inspiring guests and insightful conversations from the first twelve episodes. From the humble coaching of Coach Mike Gottfried, to the wisdom-filled leadership of Cam Marston, and each of the guests that shared their leadership expertise thro…

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Humble, Hungry, Aware 43:48

1y ago43:48

43:48

On this episode, Billy and Hali are joined by Jerrad Douberly, COO; David Spurlock, EVP; and Ashley Bryan, CFO of Threaded Fasteners, Inc, as they wrap up season one of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast. Drill into Humble, Hungry, and Aware and discover how these core values are the cornerstones of TFI Leadership. Jerrad tackles Humble and h…

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From Academics to Actions with Ginny Vanderslice 48:11

1y ago48:11

48:11

On this episode, Billy and Hali are joined by Ginny Vanderslice, Founding Principal of Praxis Consulting Group, faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, and author of ‘Leadership Development and Succession.’ Ginny discusses the importance of using research and data to anchor leadership tactics and practices. Join us as we explore how emerg…

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Unlocking Leadership Potential and Team Focus with Coach Mike Gottfried 41:21

1+ y ago41:21

41:21

In this episode of the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership podcast, Billy Duren, Hali Gibson, and Coach Mike Gottfried discuss Mike's experience as an NCAA player, Head Football Coach, and founder of Team Focus, an organization created to walk with and lead young men without fathers. Coach Mike explains his mentoring process and how he uses the same appro…

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Strength-Based Leadership with David Doxtad 36:30

1+ y ago36:30

36:30

On this episode, Billy speaks with David Doxtad President of ISG about what it means to lean into strength based leadership. David shares insights on how to bridge the generational leadership gap and the importance of challenging yourself in your leadership journey. David introduces us to the importance of stretch assignments and how they can help …

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Strategic Leadership with Tracy Till 43:31

1+ y ago43:31

43:31

On this episode, Billy dives into strategic leadership with Tracy Till, Co-founder of Butler/Till and independent board member. Look into the window of how business leaders can intentionally drive organizational development and growth through investing in strategic leadership. Tracy discusses the founding of Butler/Till from humble beginnings and s…

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Genuine Leadership with Ray Sedey 46:09

1+ y ago46:09

46:09

On this episode, Billy Duren speaks with Ray Sedey, CEO and Chairman of McCarthy Holdings, Inc. They talk about what it means to go all in on genuine leadership. Find your leadership roadmap as Ray shares insights to what it means to invest in continuous improvement. Ray creates clarity around what it means to be a genuine leader through prioritizi…

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Intentional Communication with Dan Reinhart 35:19

1+ y ago35:19

35:19

On this episode, Billy and Hali speak with Dan Reinhart, President of Salem Fabrication. Dan gives a fresh take on what it takes to run a global corporation while investing in leadership training programs and having a commitment to communication. We navigate the complexities of communicating with an international team and creating intentional time …

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Asking Tough Questions with Randy Kennedy 34:58

1+ y ago34:58

34:58

On this episode, Billy and Hali sit down with living legend Randy Kennedy, host of the Randy Kennedy show on SportsTalk 99.5 - IHeart Radio. Randy helps us try to answer the age-old question; are leaders born or created? Dig into the roots of how to ask the tough questions and when to move out of the way. We hit a home run with leadership nuggets o…

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Investing in Leadership with Cam Marston 45:58

1+ y ago45:58

45:58

On this episode, Billy and Hali discuss leadership investment with Cam Marston, host of What’s Working. Cam navigates the complexity of investing in leaders at every level, cultural development, and the necessity of kindness in today’s workplace. Cam tackles the great resignation, developing young leaders, and a new age of leadership. This episode …

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Self-Aware Leadership with Brad Haynes 36:09

1+ y ago36:09

36:09

On this episode, Billy and Hali speak with Brad Haynes, principal consultant with The Table Group. Brad gives us a peak behind the curtain of executive leadership development, organizational health, and creating a clear vision. Drill into creating the habits of a successful leader, motivating your teams, and developing a mission-driven leadership p…

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Radical Servant Leadership with Susan Shaw 41:40

1+ y ago41:40

41:40

On this episode, Billy and Hali talk in the studio with Susan Shaw, founder, and CEO of 29 Strategies. Susan will share her views on radical servitude for leadership, developing young talent to be an influencer, leading with vulnerability, the importance of accountability, and leading one step at a time. Plus, Susan will discuss the obstacles and l…

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Vision and the Plurality of Leadership with Mike Rizzo 37:23

1+ y ago37:23

37:23

On this episode, Billy and Hali talk with Mike Rizzo, CEO of Admix, a global manufacturer of hygienic and industrial mixing equipment. Mike shares his experience and lessons from running a multi-national company and leading a workforce that not only speaks a different language but is culturally diverse as well. Mike will discuss how managed interna…

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