Best Bryan Lefelhoc Podcasts (2024)

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Scott Harris: Leading Others to Their Purpose...On Purpose 39:13

2d ago39:13

39:13

A near-death experience will change things. A second near-death experience changes everything. When you're living a life far from your purpose, God has a way of getting your attention. He got Scott Harris' attention in a big way, and now Scott lives his life to serve others and to lead them to find a purpose of their own. The Purpose Under Pressure…

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James Collins: Bringing Purpose on the Front Lines and the Home Front...Under Pressure 38:27

11d ago38:27

38:27

You might think it would be harder behind enemy lines leading a team of Marines than it is to build a successful business and raise a thriving family. And in reality, I still think it is. But our guest James Collins has done both, and he'll tell you that Marine life is simple. It's the chaos of homeland life that provides the pressure. Learn from o…

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Chris Tunnell: Standing up for Justice...Under Pressure 38:27

18d ago38:27

38:27

Summary: When your job is public, you take a lot of heat. Especially when societal values, privacy, and the rights of others make the truth seem murky. Ashland County Prosecuting Attorney deals with these pressures every day in a quest for justice that satisfies the rule of law, and not what people think should happen, regardless of viewpoint and p…

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Rick Hart: Building an Engine to Help Kids Across the Country...On Purpose 27:08

24d ago27:08

27:08

Rick Hart, CEO and founder of Jump Start Sports, shares his journey of starting a mission-driven business that benefits the lives of children through sports. He discusses the challenges of expanding the business while staying true to the mission and the recent decision to franchise the company. Rick emphasizes the importance of finding franchisees …

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Jim Smith: Living a Hall of Fame Life...on Purpose 35:16

2M ago35:16

35:16

We know what the champions look like. Legends, Masters, the Best of the Best of the Best. But what about you? Where do you rank? Can you persevere? Jim Smith, Content Manager with The Pro Football Hall of Fame has. In multiple roles, in different industries, he plays to win. His message: "Whatever you're doing, whatever the challenge, against all o…

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Deanna Russo: Persistence and Personality on Social Media...On Purpose 34:13

3M ago34:13

34:13

News flash: Social media is here to stay! Yet, as business leaders, it can be frustrating, overwhelming, seemingly controversial and scary. So, some leave it for others. Deanna Russo, a LinkedIn strategist and owner of Leverage Up, dove in and learned LinkedIn out of necessity to differentiate herself in her sales role. Now, she teaches what she's …

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Steve Spinelli: Creating a Culture of Excellence...on Purpose 34:19

3M ago34:19

34:19

When you ask someone to tell you about their business, you anticipate hearing the task they perform or the service they provide. Steve Spinelli, owner and President at Uni Pro Painting doesn't start there. He'll tell you that what his business does is create a place for people to thrive, and for employees to become the very best they can be. When y…

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Jason Reynolds: Deciding to Stand Up or Run Away...Under Pressure 30:38

3M ago30:38

30:38

Some people ignore pressure and push on recklessly against all odds. Some people fold at the slightest hint of trouble. And some, like Jason Reynolds, Chief Training Officer and Owner at Sandler by the Ruby Group, embrace Pressure, and they dance with it. Pressure can motivate and inspire you to accomplish bigger things than you ever thought possib…

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Jay Allred: Fighting for Local, with only Democracy at Stake...on Purpose 39:13

3M ago39:13

39:13

There is no question that the media will take sides. In a world where money talks, then whatever drives the money is what will be said. That means big money and big media get to make the rules, and that leaves the local folks behind. Local newspapers are a dying breed. And local radio has long been swallowed up. Jay Allred, CEO of Source Brand Solu…

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Henry Boggs: Building a Business by Jumping First then Building the Wings...On Purpose 34:53

4M ago34:53

34:53

In Business, you have to have a plan. But you also need to plan for when the original plan goes sideways. Henry Boggs, President of Concept Manufacturing, LLC wanted to build something special. Something that meets his desire for transparency, ethics, and promises kept. But pressures come along, and they throw you off track. That happens, and then …

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Brent Williams: Riding the Wave Where it Takes You...Under Pressure 41:57

4M ago41:57

41:57

Life happens while you are making other plans. Brent Williams, Director of Technical Services for Advantage Innovations, had plans for his life that did not include where he ultimately landed. Sound familiar? What happens when change happens? You have two choices. You can lie down and let the wave crash over you. Or...you adapt, you reset, and you …

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Tracey Bradley: Helping Veterans Transition into a Civilian World...Under Pressure 31:29

4M ago31:29

31:29

Veterans have sacrificed all for our country. We thank them. We honor their service. But when it comes to making the transition out of the military into civilian life, it's harder than we think, and tougher than we know. Imagine being a leader in your unit, successful and respected. Then, with a final salute, they seek work, respect and dignity in …

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Christina Walbolt: Whatever it takes to protect your family...under Pressure 34:43

4M ago34:43

34:43

In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, we talk with Christina Walbolt, Owner of REcademy Real Estate Coaching about what a mom will do when her back is against the wall. We all know they fight...but Christina took that fight to the extreme, and built a career and business for herself that helped her to make sure her family never goes without ag…

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Silas Hite: Leaving the Comfort Zone to Make Dreams Come True...On Purpose 33:32

5M ago33:32

33:32

People tell you you can do anything you want to do. But it's not that easy. And the comfort zone, where good enough is good enough, can steal the ambition to make dreams come true. Emmy Winning Composer and Musician Silas Hite joins the Purpose Under Pressure podcast. Working with his famous relatives in the music industry, Silas had it made. But h…

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The Medina County Juvenile Detention Center/Ron Stollar and Megan Milliken: Second Chances...On Purpose 32:01

5M ago32:01

32:01

Kids make mistakes, and sometimes they are big ones. When you break the law, there are consequences. But most of these kids are broken, due to family, drugs and societal pressures. They need a second chance. Megan Millikin and Ron Stollar are going above and beyond at the Medina County Juvenile Detention Center. They aren't just sentencing these ki…

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Melanie Miller: Standing up for What is Right...Under Pressure 34:22

5M ago34:22

34:22

Most of us look at politics and wish it could be different. Ohio State Representative Melanie Miller decided to do something about it. She believes in God, in doing the right thing, and isn't afraid to govern and make policy from that position. In fact, she relishes the opportunity. Learn about what a freshman politician has to stand up for, and ag…

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Jeff Kinzbach: Rock and Roll, Radio and the Road...On Purpose 32:22

5M ago32:22

32:22

Jeff Kinzbach likes to win, and knowing how to please his radio audience is how he did it. For 18 years, he ruled the roost at "The Buzzard" WMMS as host of the Jeff and Flash show. But times changed, the industry changed, and the pressures mounted. If "Purpose" means doing it your way, then "Pressure" is every other path. Jeff talks about what he …

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Ashley Powell and Tracy Ruffin: Moms on a Mission...Under Pressure 32:33

6M ago32:33

32:33

When jobs and commitments must come first...then you need two firsts. Because family always takes the lead. Ashley Powell and Tracy Ruffin are family. They are also driven, community-minded leaders in their own organizations, in their churches, in their jobs, who have a dream not just for themselves and their communities...but for their children. T…

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John Telich: Raising the Team and Each Other Up...On Purpose 38:37

7M ago38:37

38:37

In the competitive world of Cleveland sports broadcasting, Pressure sniffs out the announcers who aren't there for the right reasons, and Purpose finds the ones who are. John Telich, a 45-year legend of Cleveland Sports Broadcasting and host of the Telich Talks podcast is one of the good ones because he's one of the good guys. He cares enough about…

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Roger Burzanko: Keeping the Dream Alive...Under Pressure 27:29

7M ago27:29

27:29

Roger Burzanko had a successful career. Then he caught the entrepreneurial bug. Roger left his established career and started up a franchise business of his own, Houndstown Doggy Day Care in Brunswick. The promise is still there. But it's not as easy as it was promised to be. If you've ever had a dream and had to fight to make it come true, this st…

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Ken Guest: "If its meant to be, It's up to me"...Under Pressure 35:39

7M ago35:39

35:39

There are no excuses in life. You can't control the outcome, but you can control your effort. You either step up to the plate or you back down, and that's on you. Ken Guest, owner and Chief Revenue Officer at Sandler by the Ruby Group steps up. He's overcome hurdles that he put in his own way, leaving behind established comforts for the hard road w…

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Katy Fuerst: Putting Family and Community First...On Purpose 27:16

7M ago27:16

27:16

Leaders of Non-Profit organizations are fascinating. They raise funds, organize grants, take care of the needs of others...all for typically very little in return. There is something deep inside them that drives a desire to make someone else's life better than theirs. Katy Fuerst, Executive Director of Feeding Medina County is that kind of leader b…

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Debbie Kiley: Driven to Overcome and Leading with Empathy...On Purpose 30:23

8M ago30:23

30:23

Debbie Kiley grew up in poverty, hidden within the streets of Medina County. Now, as the Director of Medina County Job and Family Services, she leads her organization to serve others with a "hand up" where needed. Learn how her tough younger years inspired her to the top of her field, and how she uses experience and empathy for others in the same s…

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Emily Grimm: A Young Professional with a Young Family. Work/Life Balance...On Purpose 26:37

8M ago26:37

26:37

Work-Life Balance is always the goal. If you aren't trying to achieve it, something is missing. Being successful at work, without letting things go at home, and vice-versa, is critical to happiness and purpose. Emily Grimm, the Director of Membership and Marketing with the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, and Liason for Ashland Young Professionals…

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Kari Deeks: Finding Your Own Path...On Purpose 25:44

8M ago25:44

25:44

For generations, young people have been told that the only way they'd make anything of themselves was to Go to College. Get a degree. Get ahead. Kari Deeks, Sales and Operations Director at Core Support Partners took everyone's advice and did as she was told. And found a dead end, deep in debt, with no direction. No, she's on her own path, and she'…

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Maribeth Eckert and Bo Tokarski: Charles River Laboratories and the Covid Vaccine...Under Pressure 31:54

8M ago31:54

31:54

There was a battle waged against the Covid virus. A solution was needed...fast. The vaccines that were released had to be tested, trusted, and timely. Lives depended not just on the availability, but on short and long term effectiveness. Charles River Laboratories, an international pharmaceutical testing company was on the case. The Ashland locatio…

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Al Mothersbaugh: I Didn't Know Enough to be Afraid...Under Pressure 28:35

9M ago28:35

28:35

When crisis hits, you have two choices. Retreat or fight on. There's a time and a place for either. In 2008, Al Mothersbaugh of Akron Glass Tinting chose to fight, and he almost lost it all. Keyword..."Almost". In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure you'll learn what it's like to fight on against all odds, especially when you don't know they are…

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Jon Allen: Sudden Job Loss and the Hard Road Back...On Purpose 24:21

9M ago24:21

24:21

If you've ever lost your job, or been unemployed for any amount of time, you'll identify with this episode. Jon Allen, General Manager at Luke Engineering didn't know the change was coming until it did. He thought it would be an easy path back, and it wasn't. Listen to how Jon navigated the hurdles that threatened to sidetrack his career and the st…

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Brent Canfield: Securing the Perimeter...On Purpose 26:09

9M ago26:09

26:09

Brent Canfield, Chief Executive Officer at Sentry PODS Autonomous Ruggedized Surveillance Systems knows about danger. He's experienced it as a United States Marine, as he built his business from scratch after the Boston Marathon bombings, and every minute as he works to keep his family safe from societal pressures that are always under attack. In t…

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Lisa Morrison: Paving a Path for When I'm Gone...On Purpose 28:09

9M ago28:09

28:09

Lisa Morrison has three kids with special needs. While other parents expect a future where their kids are self-supporting, Lisa knows that can't always be the case. The pressure? Life is not forever. What happens when she is gone? In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, Lisa Morrison shares her vision for Integrated Communities, Inc. and her mis…

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Darlene and Samir Rashed: Together, We Can Do This...Under Pressure 35:17

12M ago35:17

35:17

In the latest episode, Bryan Lefelhoc talks with Darlene and Samir Rashed, co-owners of Crefco Financial Group. In this episode, the Purpose IS the Pressure: How to keep a husband and wife happily married relationship alive and well and thriving, amidst the challenges of co-owning a business together. If you've ever had staffing issues, disagreemen…

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Marcia Barnes: Curveballs and Career...Under Pressure 25:22

12M ago25:22

25:22

Marcia Barnes, CEO and Founder of Valve and Meter Marketing, has known pressure all of her life. Whether it's standing up to her number one client, overcoming poverty, starting her own tremendously successful business, or writing her book, Here We Grow, she's overcome the hurdles that got in the way. But her son's health issues and even her own dia…

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Dr. Cy Smith: Educating the next generation...Under Pressure 28:38

12M ago28:38

28:38

Far more than half of the United States population identifies as Christian and teaches Christian values to their children. But 90 percent of kids attend government-run, public schools. What do you think they are teaching there? It's not Christian, that's for sure! There is a disconnect, and society is playing by its own rules. Cy Smith, superintend…

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Joe Keim: Overcoming Obstacles for Newly Former Amish...On Purpose 27:55

1y ago27:55

27:55

Imagine leaving the only home you have with nothing. No money, language barriers, no family or friends to fall back on. Worse yet, there is no turning back. That's what happens to thousands of young adult Amish as they strive to leave their Amish communities to find a new world of opportunity in the American way of life. Joe Keim, Executive Directo…

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Brett Ruiz: Improving Lives by Improving Homes...Under Pressure 28:50

1y ago28:50

28:50

Brett Ruiz, owner of Medina Exteriors and Simply Distinct Kitchens and Baths is in the business of customer service. When Home exterior or interior projects are the focus, the expectation for success is high. It should be! And that's pressure. In this week's episode, Brett explains how he plans for success and for issues that may arise. He gives ti…

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Dr. Christina Collins: Standing Up for Kids...Under Pressure 26:54

1y ago26:54

26:54

Dr. Christina Collins got pushed out. She could have stayed down, knowing the system was broken and entrenched. Or she could fix the system. So she brushed herself off, got up on her feet and ran for the Ohio State Board of Education. And she won! Now, Christina Collins is a voice for others where it matters, in the education system for our kids. W…

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Mark Priebe: Building a Small Family Business on Purpose...Under Pressure 24:29

1y ago24:29

24:29

Mark Priebe, co-owner of Proximity Marketing with his wife Allison, knew what he wanted to do. He wanted to be an entrepreneur. He wanted to help people. He wanted to impact his community. And rather than grow just to grow, he chose to stay small and impactful serving his best customers well. Staying small brings its own set of challenges. One deal…

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Medina County Young Professionals, Live at Planted Flag: Young and on Purpose...Under Pressure 25:26

1y ago25:26

25:26

On April 20, 2023, The Medina County Young Professionals Association gathered at the Planted Flag Brewery in Medina Ohio to talk about being on purpose...and under pressure. Ashley Powell, Terri Greene, and Ivy Power were our panelists and brought the house down with insight, vulnerability, and wisdom beyond their years. Young people have something…

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Ray Borell: Controlling What You Can Control...Under Pressure 28:31

1y ago28:31

28:31

Ray Borell is the Director of Operations with Dutch Creek Foods, and is also a team coaching and development ambassador with Lodestar Guidance. Life didn't come to Ray on a silver platter. Pressure against him was strong growing up, and he relied on others to pick him up and get him through. Now, he helps others, both in coaching and in his leaders…

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Mike Jones: Stop Thinking Start Doing: Overcoming Pressure Through Behaviors 27:50

1y ago27:50

27:50

Mike Jones is the owner of The Ruby Group Sandler Sales Training in Akron and in Columbus. It is his job to help businesses inspire more results from their sales team, and to help train sellers to get more results, period. In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, we talk about what makes some people rise to the occasion to fulfill their purpose, …

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Mark Akins: "Life showed me it's A**" 33:40

1y ago33:40

33:40

Mark Akins has lived a life of obstacles. And he has overcome each. When suicide looked like rock bottom, there was more in store. Now, Mark is a published Author, a keynote speaker, a workshop facilitator, and a successful salesperson for the Brewer Garrett company. And he is an inspiration to anyone who thinks they've got it down. Purpose Under P…

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Dr. Neil Gupta: If You Want to Go Far, Go Together 29:57

1y ago29:57

29:57

When it comes to teaching leadership and training leaders, who trains you? Dr. Neil Gupta has dedicated his life to young people, and developing leaders to do the same. As the new Superintendent of Oakwood Schools and as the founder of FartherTogether.org, Neil champions leadership development. And that means, he needs to lead well. That's pressure…

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Shawn Ely: Wanting the best for people who want the best 27:55

1y ago27:55

27:55

ESOP stands for Employee Stock Option Pool. It means the employees become the owners of the business (in simple terms). To make it happen, the business owner often accepts terms that are not quite as lucrative as if they were to sell their business in the open market. And so it's not always an easy leap. It's Shawn Ely's job at Lazear Capital Partn…

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John Siuda and Brandon Clemens: Doing it our way 24:14

1+ y ago24:14

24:14

John Siuda and Brandon Clemens know their stuff and like to put their unique knowledge to work for their customers. But sometimes the "job" asked for a different approach.. Sometimes the "job" got in the way of getting the job done. And so, they struck out on their own, forming Afia Wealth Management serving their customers their way. It's not easy…

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Tim Campbell: How dying changes how you live 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

27:45

Tim Campbell, owner and Sales and Marketing Director for Dearman Moving and Storage, was a hard driver. He focused on work, results, profits and business. And the stress took its toll. Then...he was found on the floor with a massive coronary event. Statistically, Tim was dead. Spoiler alert, Tim is a walking miracle, and survived against every and …

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Jordan Mullet: "Awaking the Greatness "within others 25:32

1+ y ago25:32

25:32

Jordan Mullet is a Sandler sales trainer and executive coach. He knows how to get the most out of others, and help them to be the best they can be. When they see what they are capable of, Jordan sees his purpose realized. Awakening the greatness in others awakens the greatness in him, and he tells the story here, on Purpose Under Pressure Purpose U…

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Sandra Wentz: A Business, a Family, and a Life worth fighting for 28:02

1+ y ago28:02

28:02

In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, Sandra Wentz, of 1Direction Strategy in Medina County is a fighter. She fights for her business. She fights for her customers. And she fights for her family. And when a cancer diagnosis came without warning, she began the fight for her life. This is a story of not settling for good enough. Not then, not no…

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Scott Maloney: Keep passion alive when your passion is your business 27:39

1+ y ago27:39

27:39

Scott Maloney of Century Cycles has enjoyed Cycling as a hobby all his life. When the opportunity came to make it his business, he took it. Loving what what you do, and helping others enjoy it too, is the purpose. But the day to day pressures of running a business can get in the way. Century Cycles is located in Medina, Peninsula, Shaker Heights an…

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Scott Hanis of Fortitude HR Solutions: When you must focus on yourself in order to focus on others 29:08

1+ y ago29:08

29:08

Scott Hanis of Fortitude HR Solutions serves others. His church, his family, his employees..everyone. Until a life threatening illness made him focus on his own health. Turning off the drive, even for a short amount of time, to focus on his own health hurt. The business and the goals took a back seat. But there is no business without life. Scott wa…

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Whatever it Takes: Randy and Lori Casto, owners of Wedgewood Assisted Living in Mansfield, Ohio 27:00

1+ y ago27:00

27:00

Covid was hard on everyone. But the healthcare community and those fighting on the front lines against the virus were heroic. Times got tough, and business got scary. But standing up for what's right, on purpose, and in the best interest of their residents and their families, Randy and Lori Casto survived and ultimately thrived. Learn more about We…

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