Best Bob Bain Podcasts (2024)

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Legal Counsel for Company Growth- Is there a new Model? 34:42

1d ago34:42

34:42

As an outside general counsel, Todd Wilkowski talks about how legal expertise can act as a catalyst for growth and innovation. Rather than being a mere gatekeeper, Todd serves as a facilitator, ensuring that legal considerations seamlessly integrate with expansion goals, thus becoming an indispensable asset in corporate leadership. We delve into pr…

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Extraterrestrial Invasion : An Alien Probing Song 1:27

2d ago1:27

1:27

Extraterrestrial Invasion [Verse] Well I was cruisin' down the road Got nothin' better to do When a bright light appeared and my heart started to skew I was lifted right up Like a ragdoll in the sky Oh I knew right then and there It was alien time to fly [Verse] In the spaceship they took me Oh the fear in my eyes They all had big heads and those c…

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Bridge Building in Life and Product Design - with Steve Berry 29:56

8d ago29:56

29:56

When Steve Berry swapped the familiarity of Boston for Miami's melting pot, his world turned upside down, and so did his approach to business and life. Steve's transformation from being rooted in uniformity to thriving amidst diversity led to a personal leap across cultural lines, led to love, and also to the creation of multi-million dollar ventur…

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Mutual Growth - The Power of Peers, with Mike Thorne 28:32

15d ago28:32

28:32

How do you build personal trust communities, to catapult your growth in life and career? Mike Thorne, the brain behind and CEO of Trust Inside, shares his journey and how these communities have become his rock. Mike's mantra of 'belong, build, believe', acts as a compass guiding him through life's different stages, as a valuable workbook underscori…

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Redefining Innovation in Manufacturing with Bob Robinson Jr 29:50

23d ago29:50

29:50

We speak to KAIVAC's leader, Bob Robinson Jr., about how to view progress and creativity in business. Bob's seasoned perspective emphasizes how innovation transcends mere product development, shaping the very essence of corporate systems. Drawing parallels between KAIVAC's innovation ethos and the miracle of new life, Bob illustrates a corporate cu…

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Grow and Build-to-Sale: an Investment Banker's View, with Brent Rippe 32:38

1M ago32:38

32:38

You've spent years building your business, pouring every ounce of your energy into fostering its growth. But, it's time to move on. The decision to sell your business is a significant one, and it's crucial to understand the journey you're about to embark on. In this candid conversation with Brent Rippe, partner at RKCA, an investment banking firm i…

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Night Airwaves: Week One Schedule 3:23

1M ago3:23

3:23

Listen to this info piece of what the first shows of the Night Airwaves will be, and where you can listen to the live show.

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Introducing The Night Airwaves 2:31

1M ago2:31

2:31

Join Bob on the Night Airwaves in April!

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Growth Between Comfort- and Panic Zones, with John Baines 40:52

1M ago40:52

40:52

John Baines, a remarkable leader who ascended from engineer to president by the age of 29, shares his compelling journey to growth by embracing the unfamiliar, the uncomfortable, and even the panic-inducing aspects of leadership. John offers invaluable insights into leadership evolution. In our reflective dialogue, we delve into the iceberg metapho…

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Blueprint for Growth: Go as Yourself - with Jeffrey Sackenheim 27:00

1M ago27:00

27:00

The blueprint-to-finished-building analogies are unavoidable when speaking both personal and corporate growth, with Jeffrey Sackenheim, the visionary CEO of SHP. Jeff is an architect's architect, and he's turning a 123-year-old design and architecture firm into a national trailblazer in educational design in both a humble and talented way. Jeff's j…

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Changing Lanes - Career Growth Perspectives with David Garascia 29:08

2M ago29:08

29:08

Listen to David Garascia, a seasoned consumer products commercial leader with a $3.5B sales record, share his secrets of successful sales strategies, growth perspectives and the importance of occasionally changing lanes. He'll walk us through the fundamentals of sales, from the importance of consistency and follow-up to influencing actions through …

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A CEO's Growth Mindset, Discomfort, Other Leadership Tools with Gavin Marks 24:26

2M ago24:26

24:26

Gavin Marks is the forward-thinking CEO and Lightbulb Moment Igniter of DM Merchandising. Gavin shares how he became a growth mindset evangelist for his team and customers, and how embracing discomfort can be a leader's most potent tool. This episode is filled with real world insights, from his evolution in the family business to igniting those lig…

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Market Pulse - Looking Ahead to 2024 with 4 Industry Leaders 38:56

3M ago38:56

38:56

We asked three consumer executives who had just returned from two important January 2024 tradeshows, to share their observations (on product trends, consumer behaviors, sourcing-, buyer-, and marketing shifts) and their outlook for 2024. Laurie Gilner (President/CEO of Transpac Brands and exhibitor at Atlanta Market among others), Rick Haase (Found…

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An Officer & an Entrepreneur - Growth Lessons for Each, with Andy Bjork 27:32

3M ago27:32

27:32

We talk about the role of leadership and training within organizations of all sizes. From the deck of a Navy ship to the corridors of Ivystone (an entrepreneurial multiline sales agency), Andy Bjork, a Navy-Captain-turned-Chief-Sales-Officer, shares methodologies and real life examples that nurture effective growth. Learn how the Navy's allowance f…

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Writing and Living our "Book" on Life and Work, with Kristina Stevens 23:12

4M ago23:12

23:12

Kristina Stevens loves to challenge norms, so clearly not your average Operations and Supply Chain leader. Kristina's big vision for life, unconventional perspective, and unwavering ambition for improvement shape the core of our discussion. Our conversation reveals a compelling narrative of Kristina's life - conquering a demanding career, raising y…

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Storytelling and Entrepreneurial Growth - Harry Cunningham's GoodMRKT Journey 26:50

4M ago26:50

26:50

Ever wondered how one transitions from a corporate job to being a purpose-driven entrepreneur? Or how iconic brands like Saks Fifth Avenue create unforgettable shopping experiences? I sat down with Harry Cunningham, the brain behind Saks' stunning Christmas windows and co-founder of GoodMRKT. Harry unveils the mysteries of visual merchandising and …

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Biz Lessons from the E.R.: Jeff Sands on Turnarounds 28:48

5M ago28:48

28:48

Ever wondered what it's like to be an ER doctor, but in the business world? Witness the high-stakes, high-pressure arena of corporate turnarounds in our latest episode with Jeff Sands, the founding partner of Dorset Partners. Jeff illuminates the unique challenges faced and the speed and creativity required to execute successful turnarounds. He dra…

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Building a Digital Community for Local Retailers 29:38

5M ago29:38

29:38

Imagine being a small business, fighting against the tide of big retail giants in the digital space. What if there was a platform designed to level the playing field, geared towards a community-focused digital solution for local retailers? This episode is a heart-to-heart chat with Kate Giovambattista, visionary founder of Beyond Main, who has been…

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Scaling Everest and Corporate Growth: Transformation Lessons 29:20

6M ago29:20

29:20

Imagine scaling Everest Base Camp, not just for the thrill of it, but to draw deep life and leadership lessons. Our guest, Ketul Patel, is a seasoned supply chain and operations executive, and a climber who dared to reach the Everest Base Camp despite naysayers pointing out his age. The challenges he faced, the motivations that propelled him, and t…

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B2B Customer Journey - Transforming Analog to Digital 29:04

6M ago29:04

29:04

How did a traditional factory navigate the journey to digital touchpoint transformation? Meet Nuno Malheiro, Head of Global Sales at Tintex and founder of Expegy, who offers the frontline perspective on transforming a textile factory's sales process from analog to digital. This isn't just about tech - it's about how Nuno transplanted a customer-cen…

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Nelson Warley: A Visionary's Leap from Corporate America to Startups 28:44

7M ago28:44

28:44

Ready to discover what drives a man to pursue the startup life, learn inside corporate America for over a decade, then lean back into the startup world? Join us as we engage in an enthralling conversation with Nelson Warley, co-founder of True Places. Learn how this visionary is redesigning the consumer goods space by pioneering an asset-light mode…

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Making Process a Nutrient for Growth, with Brittany Toler 27:00

10M ago27:00

27:00

Process, growth, and creativity - starting your career at 18 and scaling the corporate ladder to become a successful business executive and CEO - that's Brittany Toler's inspiring journey. She cut her teeth at Cape Craftsman, earned her stripes at Evergreen, and eventually led a direct-to-consumer company as CEO, running on the Entrepreneurial Oper…

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Interview with Will Haswell (a.k.a ‘Dave McFly’ / ‘Alternate Marty’) 1:12:03

10M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

Will Haswell is one of the original cast members of Back to the Future The Musical. He’s currently appearing at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End where he’s played Dave McFly, Sam Baines, Slick, Asbestos Guy(!) and Alternate Marty. Will was involved in some of the early workshops for Back to the Future The Musical before joining both the Ori…

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Heartland Mfg. Innovation to Digital Transformation 26:56

11M ago26:56

26:56

In this episode, we are chatting with Trent Guyer, VP of Marketing and Digital Strategy at Grasshopper Mowers in Moundridge, KS—a small town in the heart of the United States. Theirs is a third-generation family business that has embarked on an exciting journey from old-school manufacturing to cutting-edge product and market innovation. Trent takes…

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Grow Your Own Business – or Career? 28:24

11M ago28:24

28:24

Welcome back, podcast aficionados! In this episode with Cheri Lantz, we're diving deep into the world of recruitment and talent acquisition, with a dash of entrepreneurial growth mindset. We understand that many of our listeners are eager to bridge the talent gap and become true magnets for exceptional individuals. In this riveting episode, before …

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Interview with Cory English (a.k.a ‘Doc Brown’) 1:00:32

11M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Cory English joined the West End cast of Back to the Future The Musical as Doc Brown at the Adelphi Theatre in London for 6 weeks in November 2022 before taking over the role in March 2023. In this interview Cory shares some great stories about how he got into theatre, how he landed this part, how he developed the character, some of the challenges …

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The Creative Process – Starts and Re-Starts 25:34

12M ago25:34

25:34

Curious about the creative process? How does it apply to innovation and teamwork in general? Enter Nick DeSario, a deeply experienced and talented furniture designer, whose work has been featured in Architectural Digest and Elle Decor. Nick and I talk about the creative process, collaboration, how to blend and pair ideas and influences to bring fre…

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Reigniting a Classic Brand with a Start-up Mindset 29:42

12M ago29:42

29:42

Reigniting the spark of a 48-year-old legacy company, whose founder had passed away some years ago, is a difficult balancing act. Chuck Fraelich, president of tag - a legendary tabletop and seasonal decor brand founded by David Glassberg - in this episode is walking me through both the brand relaunch, and the 4 stages in his career that prepared hi…

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Growth & Grit, from Co-Founding to (Partial) Exit 33:08

1y ago33:08

33:08

Todd and Jannetta Litzman built, evolved, merged or sold and have been running a software business for the last 25+ years. In this episode, Todd shares their growth journey from cashier to CEO, from technology before laptops and handheld devices to giant handheld calculator-looking things and Palm Pilots to iPads, and most interestingly (to me at l…

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Interview with Jordan Benjamin (a.k.a ‘Goldie Wilson’) 55:03

1y ago55:03

55:03

Jordan Benjamin joined the West End cast of Back to the Future The Musical as Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry at the Adelphi Theatre in London in August 2022. Jordan talked to us about how he got into acting and musical theatre, his audition experience, how he approached his two different roles, what it was like to perform for Magic at the Musicals …

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Mature Company Growth – through Constant Reinvention. 30:24

1y ago30:24

30:24

It’s one thing to develop a hugely successful product and build a company around it - Willow Tree is that product and industry leader DEMDACO is that company - it’s another to constantly reinvent yourself, going on three decades now. Demi Lloyd, CEO of (and the DEM in) DEMDACO, talks about the less than glorious early days, how a small group of peo…

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Aha! Moments Building a Subscription Model 28:22

1y ago28:22

28:22

Post-acquisition integration is where most M&A acquisitions succeed or fail. Steve Nunn is CEO of Intista, a company that helps to integrate acquired small-to-midsize companies (“air traffic control for integrations”). As a follow up to Ep #18 with Steve, in this episode we’re having a chat about his journey of bottling his secret sauce - by buildi…

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Nurturing Growth – Idea to Reality 30:54

1y ago30:54

30:54

Preet Brar, global brand leader in consumer goods and guest on this episode, understands markets and teams. I asked her about changes in the external markets, and how to lead teams internally to bring ideas to reality. External - new ideas in the market: 3:52 - “There was a lot of cross-category buying… people that were in one category historically…

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Trees & Forests: Balancing Growth Initiatives in Midsized Companies 31:50

1y ago31:50

31:50

My guest is John Lanman, a consumer products CEO/General Manager who cut his teeth in Marketing roles with well-known names like Thermos, Blyth Candle/Fragrances, and progressed to GM or CEO of Oriental Trading Co and Precious Moments. John and I both served as Board Members, and here John shares his thoughts on the importance of balancing growth i…

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Chasing Leaders to Grow 28:52

1y ago28:52

28:52

This episode evolved from a conversation I had with Tara Dikos, EVP at Transpac, in which she used the phrase “chasing leaders” - here, we talk about what that means, how to spot talent, learn from talent, and also to recruit and develop talent, especially in the world of consumer businesses that develop and sell products from factories to retailer…

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Building Community – by Nurturing Your Customers 28:34

1+ y ago28:34

28:34

Growth does not happen in a vacuum, we grow with others and do so in a thousand different ways. In this episode, Patrick Keiser, Executive Director of Heart on Main Street - a non-profit organization and community of retailers, for retailers to learn and grow their business - shares how he spearheaded building this particular community. The ‘why’ b…

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Intentional Community Building 24:32

1+ y ago24:32

24:32

My guest on this episode is Tom Ungrodt, a Gift & Home Industry Community Builder and sometime (re)ALIGN Sherpa. If you’re interested in growing by joining or intentionally building industry groups, this episode is for you. Tom shares his experience as a former Vistage Chair and current Community Builder of the Mission Possible group, what it takes…

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Are you Intentional about your Superpowers? 25:16

1+ y ago25:16

25:16

Two entrepreneurs - Gary Levine, founder/CEO of Roaring Brook Art Licensing Company, and Benno, Chief Sherpa/CEO of (re)ALIGN Expansion Sherpas - are talking about how “superpowers” (both personal and a team’s or business’) are guiding their businesses, about the power of quiet confidence, about not selling but just showing up. 2:23 - “When I think…

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Building 8-figure Growth from Across the Pond 37:16

1+ y ago37:16

37:16

Michael Nieves shares an international expansion story: taking a UK company from a tiny six-figure USA footprint to the $25M to $30M range of US revenues within eight years, from a one-man-band to a 12-person team, required a certain mindset, a willingness to take the long view, and also the humility to accept failures along the way. 4:40 - “What c…

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Growing with the Millennial Samurai 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

38:32

This episode is a tour de force with George Chanos, author of Millennial Samurai, a current futurist and former Attorney General of Nevada. George talks about his “secular bible for the 21st century”, values and talents needed to thrive in the current and coming decade, about AI, singularity, and what the potential of 10x-ing of global GDP means fo…

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Synthesize to Grow 31:54

1+ y ago31:54

31:54

Vic Clesceri is a uniquely well-rounded business leader, and we talk about helping people and companies to grow, by aligning corporate strategy and workforce strategy, by synthesizing both while translating confusing terminology into simple concepts people can rally around. 3:15 - “Strategy is a set of choices about winning.” - quoting A.G. Laffley…

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Nurturing Growth thru Nests 26:52

1+ y ago26:52

26:52

In this episode two brand owners/founders and their sales agency partner share notes how they help each other to grow - by taking an informal yet intentional approach to grow, listen, and learn from each other to become better and stronger. Lindsay DeMyer is president of Darrah & Co, a large manufacturers’ rep agency across the Southeast USA who ta…

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Growing and Innovating to Become Digital First 35:08

1+ y ago35:08

35:08

Curious how a mid-sized B2B wholesale business - established decades before the internet - embraced digitalization and added a B2C channel? Sushil Arora, CEO of Danica and Now Designs, shares Danica’s growth story of going Digital First, in both customer-facing and operations-facing ways, with curiosity, step-by-sometimes-uncertain-step, but always…

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Interview with Katie Pearson (a.k.a ‘Clocktower Woman’) 1:09:03

1+ y ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Katharine Pearson is one of the original cast members who played the iconic Clocktower Woman for the World Premiere of Back to the Future The Musical in Manchester and the multi-award-winning Original West End Cast production at the Adelphi Theatre in London. She also covered the role of Lorraine Baines for multiple performances until leaving the O…

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DEI, Change Management – Growing Despite Buzzwords 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

30:00

Priya Klocek moved to Cincinnati from India as a 20-year-old, so she is no stranger to managing change. Now she works with leaders of businesses and organizations to help with change management and DEI issues – diversity, equity, and inclusion. She brings a refreshingly “real world” perspective to how we view and are viewed differently, and how to …

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Start with End in Mind – a Start-up Story 29:12

1+ y ago29:12

29:12

How do you compete with commodity product in Big Box retail and direct to consumer? Sure, the glib answer is about vision and marketing and connecting the dots. But really, how do you get to 8- and 9-figure revenues, within years, not decades? Dean van Zyl moved to Virginia, USA from Swaziland, Africa and founded National Adhesive, selling caulk an…

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Preparing 4th Generation Growth 26:50

1+ y ago26:50

26:50

Sumeet Nath has grown his 3rd generation business into a leading group of factories with 6,000 employees. Each generation worked to keep the business relevant by updating product mix, customer mix, organization and indeed ownership. 3:52 – after Sumeet walked me through a short historic overview how the Indian region of Panipat became a trade cente…

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BigCo’s Be Nimble, Mid-sized Companies Think Big 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

30:22

Jason Hauer co-founded the Garage Group in Cincinnati, OH a dozen years ago – to teach executives in big companies to hustle, innovate, and grow like small start-ups. I founded (re)ALIGN to work with midsized companies to grow into new categories, new channels, or grow faster with a cross-functional go-to-market approach. That is to say, Jason and …

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A Rebel’s View on Growth 28:54

2y ago28:54

28:54

Edgar Blazona is the real deal: he grew and learned as a punk-ass kid designer and furniture rebel, went to college in corporate America, continued as a serial entrepreneur and founded several successful companies, including Benchmade Modern, the folks who make and sell Rebellious Luxury by the inch. We talked about Edgar’s journey, changes in 21st…

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Ouija Boards, Serial Killer Ouija, and Paranormal Experiences with Karen A. Dahlman - July 2022 1:31:47

2y ago1:31:47

1:31:47

Karen A. Dahlman Joined Bob on an episode of Mysterious Matters to discuss the Ouija, and they also discussed many things including their own paranormal experiences. And what could be used as a Ouija Board.By Bob Bain's Paranormal Podcast

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