Best Todd Eberhardt Podcasts (2024)

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How to Handle Leadership in a Family-Owned Multi-Generational Business 38:56

1+ y ago38:56

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Pete Scherer is the CEO and a third-generational leader in the family business, Scherer bros. Lumber Co. Out of nearly 300 employees, there are currently four family members that work and lead within the company. In this episode, Pete explains how he leads and keeps the interests of the company aligned when he hears multiple visions and thoughts fr…

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The Five Characteristics of an Impact Player 44:07

1+ y ago44:07

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Liz Wiseman is CEO of The Wiseman Group and teaches leadership to executives around the world. She is the author of three best-selling management books: Multipliers, The Multiplier Effect, and Rookie Smarts. She is out with her newest book, Impact Players, where she analyzes what makes someone truly stand out as a team leader. In this episode, she …

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Help! My C-Suite Executive Wants to Start a Side Hustle. 26:40

1+ y ago26:40

26:40

Tom Fallenstein is the CEO and Founder of Fun.com and allowed one of his C-suite members to explore other career opportunities while still on the job. Tom takes a different perspective when it comes to letting his staff explore their dreams and interests. In this episode, you’ll learn why it might be a good thing for members of your team to have a …

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Get Yourself an Executive Assistant 25:47

1+ y ago25:47

25:47

Mackenzie Doheny is an Executive Assistant (EA) with over 20 years of experience working with C-Suite executives, presidents, and founders in the non-profit, private, and public spaces. In addition, she has over 10 years of experience hiring, training, and managing administrative assistants – both to work on her team and to support other executives…

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How to Lead a Remote Team as a CEO 49:34

1+ y ago49:34

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Stefan Du Toit is the CEO of Paradise Yacht Management, the leading Caribbean term charter management company, strategically based in the Virgin Islands. When COVID-19 hit, many CEOs were faced with a tough decision and had to completely restructure their organization. In this episode, Stefan shares how he thought through this dilemma and why he ch…

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How to Overcome Random Acts of Marketing 46:48

2y ago46:48

46:48

Jennifer Zick is the Founder and CEO of Authentic Brand, a community of Fractional CMOs who help growing businesses Overcome Random Acts of Marketing™ and confidently take the next right step to build revenue. In this episode, Jennifer shares how a fractional CMO can help revitalize your business when you’re in the middle of the growth stages. She …

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The 5 Step Process Behind Measured Employee Success 47:40

2y ago47:40

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Lior Geft is the CEO at Mabbly, a full-service digital marketing agency that helps a wide range of businesses scale and grow. Because of Lior’s background as a recruiter, Lior wanted not only the best out of his people, but to create sustainable processes around the work that they did so that they could be kept accountable and grow. In this episode…

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What Venture Capital Firms are Looking to Buy 41:23

2y ago41:23

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David Garcia is the CEO and Founder of ScoutLogic, a pre-employment background screening company. David is also the Senior Advisor for Norwest Venture Partners, where he helps provide his expertise on sales, marketing, operations strategy, and more. David offers insight in this week’s episode on what venture capital firms are looking for when they’…

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How to Have Healthy Conflict to Accelerate Growth 44:03

2y ago44:03

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Dr. Zach Schaefer is the Founder and CEO of Spark The Discussion. He is also a Speaker, Author, Professor, and Consultant. Spark specializes in diagnosing, designing, and deploying a variety of workplace programs focused on solving internal talent challenges from hire to retire. Dr. Zach shares that the problems you’re dealing with in business are …

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How You Find, and Keep, the Best People 27:44

2y ago27:44

27:44

Marc Reifenrath is the CEO and Co-Founder at Spinutech, a National Digital Agency focusing on digital marketing, web design, and web development with five locations. Marc has been able to not only retain his talent, but he’s generated a 0% turnover rate in the last 10 years. He shares in this episode the importance of core values and culture to mai…

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Evolutionary Leadership Creates Ripple Effects 30:27

2y ago30:27

30:27

Michael Sahota is a Speaker, Trainer, and Consultant on Evolutionary Leadership. He is the founder and CEO of SHIFT314 Inc., a boutique training and consulting organization that specializes in the organizational, cultural, and leadership shifts needed to unlock success. In this episode, Michael focuses on how to lead during times of intense change …

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The Pre-Boarding Process for Hiring Number Twos 34:34

2+ y ago34:34

34:34

Steve Burks is the CEO of Burks Search, a member of the Sanford Rose Associates, and has a Ph.D. in Chemistry. He comes from a career in the specialty chemicals and coatings industry, where he served in both technical and sales/marketing positions. He was also involved in the launch of three ground-floor start-up businesses during his career. In th…

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Debunking The Myths Of A Trusted Adviser 36:10

2+ y ago36:10

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Melissa Johnson is the co-founder of Entrepreneurs Bancshares, Inc., a bank geared specifically to entrepreneurs. She used to work with Highland Bank as the Senior Vice President bringing with her years of banking experience. Today, Melissa debunks some of the myths of a trusted adviser, offers advice on what clients should expect from a good banki…

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Lessons Learned from a First-Time CEO 39:42

2+ y ago39:42

39:42

Nathan Dey was a first-time CEO for Navegate, a shipping and logistics company, which later got acquired under his guidance. Nathan shares his experiences of what it was like being a first-time CEO, some of the mistakes and challenges he was faced with, and how he adapted based on new market changes. He also offers advice and wisdom to young CEOs, …

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Building Your Personal Brand 34:27

2+ y ago34:27

34:27

Kathleen Crandall is an expert on personal branding, an engaging keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, a speaker coach and message development expert, and the Founder of Know My Impact. She is known for helping people understand, elevate, and leverage the impact of their image, their words, and the experience of knowing them or working with the…

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What You Need to Know About Small Business Loans 33:00

2+ y ago33:00

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Lisa Forrest is the Co-Director of Sponsored and Search Fund Lending at Live Oak Bank. Business loans are a hot topic right now. Many business owners are thinking about leveraging debt to grow or acquire a business, but is this option right for you? In this episode, Lisa shares what you need to know about these two types of loans and when it makes …

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Get Yourself on the Center Stage 39:43

2+ y ago39:43

39:43

Sean Tyler Foley is a trained Safety Trainer and Auditor. Through his teachings and his 30+ years of experience as an actor, he learned how to package information in an engaging way. Today, he is the author of The Power to Speak Naked, and a keynote speaker. In this episode, Tyler breaks down what it takes to present your ideas on a public stage an…

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Metronomics: One United System to Grow Up Your Team, Company, and Life 40:33

3y ago40:33

40:33

Shannon Byrne Susko has over 20+ years experience building and leading high-growth technology companies in the financial services industry. She co-founded, served as CEO, and led the sale of the two companies less than six years apart, and she is the creator of the 3HAG. In this week’s episode, Shannon talks about her latest book, Metronomics. Her …

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The Art and Science Behind Being a Business Broker and Buying an Established Business 28:47

3y ago28:47

28:47

John Martinka, also known as the Escape Artist, helps business owners exit with style, grace, and more money. He is also the author of, Getting the Deal Done. As a business broker, he helps his clients find the best business deals that fit within their expertise. In this week’s episode, John talks about his process and what he looks for in a busine…

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Leverage The Power of The Board 43:41

3y ago43:41

43:41

In this week’s episode, we have a repeat guest, Mike Smerklo! He is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Next Coast Ventures and the author of the book, Mr. Monkey and Me, a survival guide for entrepreneurs and a must-read! Mike is back to talk about boards and how a young entrepreneur or a recently appointed CEO can take full advantage of the e…

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What Do Venture Capitalists Look For When Investing in a Business? 50:48

3y ago50:48

50:48

Rick Brimacomb is the Founder of the Venture Capital Firm, Brimacomb Capital. He looks for entrepreneurs who have generated strong end-user demand by investing their own resources, hard work, and heart into their product! In this week's episode, Rick shares what makes an investment firm want to invest and bet on you and your company. Key Takeaways:…

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Your Entrepreneurial Journey Doesn’t Get Easier, It Just Gets Different. 42:35

3y ago42:35

42:35

Mike Smerklo is an experienced entrepreneur, investor, and business leader driven by the desire to turn ideas into reality. Having bought and scaled a small business into a publicly-traded company worth nearly a billion dollars, he has a deep understanding of the hard work, dedication, and grit that truly powers successful entrepreneurship. Mike sh…

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How to Survive a Business Divorce 31:17

3y ago31:17

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Terry Moore has earned his reputation as a “bulldog lawyer” by being aggressive, tenacious, and practical. With over 30 years of experience representing businesses and individuals, Terry has become the business divorce lawyer of choice. His recent book, The Bulldog Guide to Business Divorce, dives into what you should be thinking through to protect…

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How to Create a Talent Development Plan for Your Organization 34:03

3+ y ago34:03

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Steve Van Remortel is the Founder and Chief Strategy and Talent Advisor for Stop The Vanilla, a company that develops leaders to achieve their business goals, and helps them find the right talent for their organization. In this episode, Steve shares his three-part framework to how you find exceptional talent that’s right for your organization. Key …

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Get Excited About Monday Mornings Again! 42:58

3+ y ago42:58

42:58

Eric Harkins is the President and Founder of GKG Search & Consulting, a Minneapolis-based consulting firm that helps organizations get talent, keep talent, and grow talent. He is the author of the new book, Great Leaders Make Sure Monday Morning Doesn’t Suck! Key Takeaways: [1:00] Great culture starts from the top! [2:45] A little bit about Eric an…

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EP059: Effective Leadership Principles for Any Sized Business 37:42

3+ y ago37:42

37:42

Andy Wyatt is a Founder & Head Coach of Andrew Wyatt Leadership and he is out with a new book called Pro Leadership, which dives into how you can establish credibility, build a strong following, and lead with impact. In his book, he offers 24 leadership principles that he’s learned after being in business for more than 30 years. In this episode, An…

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EP058: Empathy and Positivity are Overrated in Leadership. Do This Instead. 37:55

3+ y ago37:55

37:55

Dr. Terry Wu has a Ph.D. in neuroscience and started his online marketing firm in 2003. He also has a new book out entitled, Why the Brain Follows, which dives into the latest neuroscience research, how leaders can leverage our natural human behaviors, and the negative side of positive thinking. Dr. Terry shares some of his thoughts on leadership a…

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EP057: Take Charge and Drive Your Own Career Success 41:07

3+ y ago41:07

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Ed Evarts is the Founder and President at Excellius Leadership Development and comes with more than 12+ years of leadership experience. He is also the author of several books, including Drive Your Career, which is what Todd and Ed dive into on this episode! How can you take charge and control your own destiny when you might be working with a boss t…

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EP056: What Families Get Wrong About Succession Planning 48:46

3+ y ago48:46

48:46

Steven Goodman is passionate about providing insightful solutions to the challenges of business succession, wealth preservation, and charitable planning. Steven is an accomplished CPA and has more than 30 years of experience in the industry. He is also the author of the book, Business Succession Planning and shares insights on the number one thing …

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EP055: Enhance Your Company’s Brand Image by Telling a Good Story 33:46

4y ago33:46

33:46

Geoff Thatcher is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Creative Principals and the author of The CEO's Time Machine, a fictional story about how a CEO created one of the most innovative companies in the world. Geoff shares his unique view and perspectives on how to elevate a brand through powerful stories and examples that will help you stand …

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EP054: Strategic Planning during COVID-19 43:23

4y ago43:23

43:23

Todd gets interviewed by Rick Brimacomb from Club E as he talks about his business model and how he helps his clients achieve 5X growth within five years. With a global pandemic going on, a lot of businesses are being left in the dark as they try to figure out their next big move. Todd shares whether we’re headed to a 100% digital society, some of …

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EP053: The Power of Emotional Grit 33:58

4y ago33:58

33:58

Jennifer Fernjack is a brain tumor survivor and through that experience, she learned the power of emotional grit. She used six strategies to help her get through her brain diagnosis and still uses these strategies today to change her brain chemistry for the better. In this week’s episode, she shares how to face your fears, leverage gratitude, and s…

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EP052: Next Generation Mentorship: How to Invest in Young Talent 40:30

4y ago40:30

40:30

PK Krihai and Natalie Watkins both work as an Employee Benefits Consultant for Marsh & McLennan Agency. Natalie started as an intern, where PK trained her and showed her the ropes of the role. Today, both PK and Natalie share their experiences and how impactful mentorship has been for both of them in their career growth. Key Takeaways: [1:00] The m…

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EP051: The Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders: Connection, Communication, and Collaboration 51:32

4y ago51:32

51:32

Alain Hunkins is a leadership expert, speaker, and author. Over the course of his 20-plus year career, Alain has recognized leadership patterns that are both healthy and unhealthy. In today’s episode, he discusses how leaders can build healthy patterns and develop themselves. He breaks down three key traits that leaders need to know: Connection, co…

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EP050: How to Handle Conflict in a Healthy Way and Get Those Issues Solved 49:25

4y ago49:25

49:25

Paul Annett is the Owner of inTransition LLC. He has more than 25 years of experience in corporate management and consulting and has successfully helped first-generation family-owned businesses transfer their leadership to the second generation. This is Paul’s second guest appearance and today he dives into what makes leaders successful. Paul belie…

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EP049: The 5 Intentional Growth Principles You Need 58:35

4+ y ago58:35

58:35

Ryan Tansom sold his family business to a local competitor for eight figures. After stumbling through the exit process, Ryan realized he left millions on the table and he could have controlled the outcome much, much better if only he had known! This is why he started the company Arkona and has developed a boot camp for business owners so that they’…

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EP048: 10 Ways The Small Business Owner Can Protect Themselves Against Cyber Attacks 38:38

4+ y ago38:38

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By Todd Eberhardt

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EP047: Turning the Tables & Profiting from a Crisis 34:04

4+ y ago34:04

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By Todd Eberhardt

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EP046: Finding those Grand Slam Clients 41:54

4+ y ago41:54

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By Todd Eberhardt

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EP045: Best Ways to Turn a Company Around When Facing Cash Flow Problems 31:13

4+ y ago31:13

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Eric Mitchellette is the Founder of Strategic Business Coach, Inc. and has over 20 years of experience as a financial advisor and CFO. He helps small to medium-sized businesses understand their financials and helps them become cash flow positive. Eric shares his process and some of the things you need to consider when you are looking to get a finan…

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EP044: The Four Phases to Building a High Performing Leadership Team 47:33

4+ y ago47:33

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Paul Annett is the Owner of inTransition LLC. He has more than 25 years of experience in corporate management and consulting and has successfully helped first-generation family-owned businesses transfer their leadership to the second generation. Paul was also responsible for growing a privately-held printing services company from $40 million to ove…

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EP043: Plug Yourself Into a Good Executive Peer Group to Excel Your Career and Business 31:23

5y ago31:23

31:23

Kurt Theriault is the President of Allied Executives, a locally-based peer group organization in the Twin Cities for CEOs, Business Owners, and Key Leader Executives. Kurt discusses on today’s episode who would be a right fit to join a peer group, some of the benefits, and some common mistakes new members tend to make. Key Takeaways: [2:50] How did…

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EP042: Executives in Transition - Land a New Job with Purpose 34:31

5y ago34:31

34:31

Anne deBruin Sample is the CEO and Owner of Navigate Forward, where she helps executives in transition discover and find their dream jobs. A four-page resume is no longer sealing the deal, so it does take outside-of-the-box thinking to generate quality opportunities. Anne shares how her company can help executives find a career with purpose and mea…

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EP041: Finding the Right Board Member for Your Company 34:26

5y ago34:26

34:26

Jim Zuehlke is a Principal at Cardinal Board Services, a company dedicated to maximizing the effectiveness of company boards. They can help you with everything from board member recruitment, onboarding, and facilitating. Jim shares his expertise on today’s show about how to onboard the perfect board member for your company based on size and vision.…

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EP040: Finding Temporary Financial Talent for Your Transitioning Company 37:31

5y ago37:31

37:31

John Morris and Ken Saddler are both CFO advisors for small-to-medium businesses at B2B CFO. Between them, John and Ken have over 50 years of financial experience. On today’s episode, you’ll learn the benefits of hiring an outside CFO to help grow your company, some common mistakes business owners tend to make when it comes to their products, and h…

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EP039: Hire a Temporary CMO While Your Company Undergoes a Transition. 28:53

5y ago28:53

28:53

Mark Coronna is the Area Managing Partner and Chief Marketing Officer for Chief Outsiders, a firm that providers contracting CMO executives and strategic management consulting services to companies in transition. On today’s show, Mark explains his process, the types of companies that benefit from a temprorary CMO, and how a company like his can hel…

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EP038: Create a Brand Message That Grabs Your Client’s Attention 41:06

5y ago41:06

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David Mann is a classically-trained actor and uses his background to help companies tell better and more compelling stories. With over 25 years of experience, David teaches professional services leaders how to make an impact by clarifying their message. Does everyone in your company have a different idea of what you really do? David is here to help…

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EP037: Free up Time and Resources by Using a PEO! 27:57

5+ y ago27:57

27:57

Sally Peine helps guide mid-size companies through complicated HR practices. She works for Insperity, which is considered a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). If you’ve never heard of what a PEO does, don’t worry! Sally gives an in depth explanation on how a PEO can help business owners through complicated health care matters, employment wor…

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EP036: How to Build a Board of Directors 43:57

5+ y ago43:57

43:57

Lisa Kro was the Co-Founder of Mill City Capital, a private equity firm in Minnesota. Lisa has worked and served on a dozen different boards and has a wide range of experience; everything from non-profit to small business that turned into big business! On today’s show, Lisa is here to explain the importance of a board for your company, some of thei…

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EP035: The 7 Steps to a Successful Business Catapult 30:51

5+ y ago30:51

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Todd Eberhardt has switched the tables and will be the one being interviewed on this week’s show! Todd’s production assistant, David, will be hosting and asking Todd a series of questions about what Todd does at Dynasty Leadership and why he is a big advocate of the Catapult process. Key Takeaways: [2:40] Who is Todd and how did it all get started …

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