Chris Pineda, PHD is an organizational psychologist dedicated to fostering authentic leadership and meaningful change, focusing on self-awareness and community engagement. He is the leader of Groundwork Leadership, where he developed the Rooted Framework, drawing on his Asia-Pacific heritage to help leaders move beyond transactional habits and build meaningful connections that impact both workplaces and […]
Ep.98 – Tom Peregrino
Tom Peregrino is the President of Service Nation. He has over 25 years’ experience in the home service industry. He first started out in sales in the mid-1990’s and then to eventually owning and operating his own company, Daffan Cooling and Heating in Granbury, Texas.
Ep.97 – John Deaton
John Deaton is a successful trial attorney, US Marine veteran, cancer survivor, father to three young daughters, and someone who overcame impossible odds. He is currently a candidate for the US Senate in Massachusetts.
Ep.96 – Andy Armstrong Returns
Andy Armstrong, currently president of BASE Solutions, is a business leader who has led billion-dollar North American sales & marketing teams. He has recently shared some of the secrets to his success in his book, The Grace Arsenal. In it, he offers a set of tactical tools and common language that will help you and […]
Ep.95 – Dr. Bill Coplin
Dr. Bill Coplin is the founder and professor of the highly successful undergraduate Policy Studies Major at Syracuse University. An author of 110 books and articles, many of which are in education, he has taught and advised tens of thousands of undergraduates over his 50+ years of teaching.
Ep.94 – Kathleen Klug
Kathleen Klug has been working as a Fitness, Health & Wellness Professional for more than 40 years and is passionate about teaching and encouraging people to be their very best and most powerful selves. She is an Institute of Integrated Nutrition Holistic Health Coach, a Fitness Professional, a Health Educator, and the author of START […]
Ep.93 – David Steinman
David Steinman is an award-winning journalist who has written best-selling and critically acclaimed books on the environment and health. He’s also the full-time chief officer of the non-profit Chemical Toxin Working Group also known as the Healthy Living Foundation, a public-interest environmental and consumer advocacy organization that takes legal action and litigates on behalf of […]
Ep.92 – John Horn
With over two decades of experience in IoT John has been recognized as a Pioneer in the M2M/IoT industry. John has had experience leading organizations in all segments of IoT – he launched and lead the IoT group at T-Mobile, he was President of RACO Wireless a very successful IoT platform company that had a […]
Ep.91 – Daran Wastchak
Daran Wastchak has been a small business owner for over 25 years. Through his company website, LearningEdgeLLC.com, he offers live virtual as well as on-demand classes for the residential building industry. Through LearningEdge.Online, Daran helps public speakers, trainers, and authors put their own classes “online” to share their message with a much larger audience. Daran […]
Ep.90 – Guitze Messina
Guitze Messina is Executive Director at HARDI, HVACR Trade Association based in Columbus Ohio, for the Latin America division. He lives in Boca Raton, Florida. After several years as an Industrial Engineer and operations manager, he started his sales career as a management consultant for VDC Consulting, later acquired by RSM. After 7 years helping […]
Ep.89 – Kevin Walker
Kevin Walker is driven by the search for interesting conversations with people across small business, family, sports and music. He’s an authority in audio and video production with 35+ years of radio, photography, podcast and video experience. Kevin lives in Bettendorf, Iowa and will launch a series of new podcasts including The Catholic Dad Show, […]
Ep.88 – Catherine Wasner
Catherine Wasner is the Founder and Lead Consultant at The Next Page (tothenextpage.com), a firm specializing in strategic planning facilitation, strategy alignment, goal setting, board development, and volunteer management. She has facilitated over 150 strategy sessions and has spoken at many conferences and events. She has worked as an association executive, a fundraiser, a sales […]
Ep.87 – Luis DeSouza
In the last 25years, Luis De Souza has seen the company he founded, NFS Technology, rise to become a leading international software and services business with offices in the UK, USA, India, Australia and South Africa. NFS has 100+ staff internationally and serves over 1800 clients. Luis’ career combines wide business experience with extensive management […]
Ep.86 – Scott Adler
Scott Adler has been in the HVAC industry for 23 years now after having been self employed in the asphalt industry. He started as a pre-apprentice and slowly worked my way up through the ranks as Project Manager, Estimator, Assistant Service Manager, Service Manager, and now General Manager of Service Operations at Hill York, an […]
Ep.85 – CJ Toca
Author C.J. Toca is a proud father, amature sightseer, Anglophile, barrister, and occasional peruser of classic film, art, and literature, In his spare time he’s an Amazon best selling author of the The Vacant Seat (El Asiento Vacante) which transports the reader to Scotland, Italy, Russia, Spain and Brazil in order to solve a spell-binding […]
Ep.84 – Dr. Brandi Baldwin
Dr. Brandi Baldwin is the CEO of Millennial Ventures, an award-winning startup launching social impact projects in the education and workforce innovation space. Her business success has afforded her an opportunity to speak at over 200 companies both nationally and internationally to share her unconventional insights regarding the future of work, leadership, and diversity and […]
Ep.83 – Jack Sinkler
Jack Sinkler is a 35 year veteran of the HVAC/R and water heating industry who describes himself beyond fortunate and extremely blessed given the opportunities that he has been given over his career. He’s held numerous Senior executive roles at several industry leading manufacturing and distribution companies. Recognizes the HVAC/P contractors’ key role in our […]
Ep.83 – David Indursky
As President of Encon, David Indursky didn’t always know that he was going to run the company founded by his father, Marty, in 1968. After 50 years, the company has grown to become a leader in the HVAC industry in New Jersey, garnering recognition and awards along the way.
Ep.82 – Luther Clemons
Luther Clemons is COO and Chairman of the Board of Associated Equipment Co. which operates in all or part of seven Southern states as HVAC distributors. He has worked in the heating and air conditioning industry for over 60 years and has been with Associated for 50 years. He was born at home on a […]
Ep.81 – Dick Foster
Dick Foster is President of ZONEFIRST, the first and oldest manufacturer of zone damper control systems. An industry veteran of almost 50 years. Active in most HVACR Industry Associations ACCA, AHRI, ASHRAE, HARDI, HRAI.
Ep.80 – Brigham Dickinson
Brigham Dickinson is the owner and founder of Power Selling Pros, the company that powers your customer experience with call-handling training and coaching for thousands of companies in the home service industry. He is also an owner of Booked, a night answering service for hundreds of companies in the home service industry. And Athlecare a […]
Ep.79 – Jeff Bennington
Jeff Bennington is married to Wonder Woman and dad to Super Kids. On the sly he’s a marathon runner (2018 Boston Marathon qualifier), blogger, and Amazon bestselling author of Reunion, Twisted Vengeance, The Secret in Defiance, and the Creepy Series among other books, and in 2022 the HVAC MILLIONAIRE MINDSET.
Ep.78 – Kimberly Best
Kimberly Best, RN, MA, is a Tennessee Rule 31 Listed Civil Mediator and Tennessee Rule 31 Trained Family Mediator, FINRA Arbitrator, and owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC. Kim’s practice focuses on Family Mediation, Health, and Elder Care Mediation, Civil and Business Mediation, and personal and organizational Conflict Coaching and Conflict Consulting. Learn more here: […]
Ep.77 – Dave Rothacker
Married to Rosemary since 1977, Dave Rothacker is a husband, dad of two girls and grandfather of three. He’s a leadership guide for the Go Time Success Group, conducting leadership masterminds as a John Maxwell independent executive director. Along with Ben Stark and Chris Hunter, Dave is author of It’s Go-Time, a book about Ben […]
Ep.76 – Paul Gallagher
Paul Gallagher is a Guest Advocate, Results Driver, and coach. Currently the Director of Sales for the Great American Homestore (a top 100 furniture and bedding retailer). Previously in Sales Management for the DSG dba. Ashley Furniture Homestore group (a top 50 furniture and bedding retailer) and a furniture store owner/ operator.
Ep.75 – Art Edmonds
Art Edmonds is a TV Host, Spokesperson and Voiceover Talent with over 17 years of experience. He is currently best known as the co-host of the TV show “Military Makeover with Montel”. Art, along with host Montel Williams, give a complete home makeover to a deserving wounded U.S. Veteran. The show airs Nationally on Lifetime.
Ep.74 – Jason Medbury
Jason Medbury is CEO and partner at TMB Creative, INC, a creative service firm based in Southern California. Specializing in video production, Jason and his team help clients in all facets and industries create marketing and training collateral to help increase lead flow, establish credibility, and build audiences. TMB also produces a docu-series sponsored by […]
Ep.73 – Mike Finely
Mike Finely is a 26 year U.S. Army veteran who came upon a solution that changed the course of his life. That solution involved money and building a foundation for a more meaningful and purpose driven life. He shares what he has learned with his classes, presentations and his four books: Financial Happine$$, What Color […]
Ep.72 – Dustin Flatten
Dustin Flatten, Co-Owner and President of Active Heating in Watertown, SD. Married to Jennifer and have two children, Max (16) & Wilkes (12). Outside of work, I enjoy golf, hunting, and spending time with my family.
Ep.71 – Dennis Hamon
Dennis Hamon aka Dennistheapprentice on most social media platforms, Co owns and operates Gene Johnson Plumbing and Heating and a Zoom Drain Franchise in the Seattle Market. Dennis is passionate about introducing young people to the vast opportunities in the trades and helping them develop lucrative careers.
Ep.70 – Denise Logan
An award-winning professional speaker and author of The Seller’s Journey: A Business Fable about Navigating the Emotional Obstacles to Selling Your Business. Denise knows that, to an owner, selling their business is so much more than just a transaction. To them, it is an emotionally fraught period of transition, filled with unexpected highs and lows, […]
Ep.69 – Anish Majumdar
Anish Majumdar is a Certified Professional Career Coach who SPECIALIZES in helping senior-level professionals identify and leverage their unique worth to CALL THE SHOTS in their career. You can learn more about Anish at his website helloanish.com.
Ep.68 – Andy Armstrong
Andy Armstrong, currently president of BASE Solutions, is a business leader who has led billion-dollar North American sales & marketing teams. He has recently shared some of the secrets to his success in his book, The Grace Arsenal. In it, he offers a set of tactical tools and common language that will help you and […]
Ep.67 – Scott Mulvaney
As a sales & marketing entrepreneur, podcaster, and author; Scott W. Mulvaney channels his health nut, adrenaline junkie energy into everything he influences. He is FUELED by the values he learned from firefighting: Duty, Respect, and Integrity and incorporates them into his trifecta of fire-inspired brands’ including FUELUPMarketing.com, his charitable organization FUELFoundations.org, and his lifestyle […]
Ep.66 – Greg Cagle
Greg Cagle is a passionate advocate for authenticity, a transformational executive coach, a corporate culture consultant, an author, and a speaker. Leveraging more than twenty-five years of in-the-trenches experience in building and leading his own companies, Greg comes alongside leaders and guides companies to position them for breakthrough success in building a culture that blows […]
Ep.65 – Kenny Chapman Returns
Award-winning industry trainer Kenny Chapman founded The Blue Collar Success Group® to provide home service companies with the consistent, ethical coaching that was severely lacking in the trades. Since then, the Blue Collar membership community has boosted its bottom line through technician/team training, on-site consulting, Academies and special events, personalized marketing tools, and business strategies, […]
Ep.64 – Michele Molitor
As the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting, Inc., and co-author of the best-selling book “Breakthrough Healing,” Michele Molitor works with executives and entrepreneurs bringing over 30 years of experience, intuitive insights and strategic business savvy to your success. As a nationally recognized speaker, certified executive coach, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) & Heart Healing® practitioner, […]
Ep.63 – Daran Wastchak
Daran Wastchak is a small business performance coach, author, and professional speaker. In 2018, he sold the company he owned for nearly 20 years to three of his employees. He now teaches small business owner how to create a “Freedom Focused” business through articles, a podcast, master classes, and online courses. Daran brings to his […]
Ep.61 – Dane Espegard
Dane Espegard is a Hall of Fame Member of CUTCO/Vector and has been the #1 Producer in Vector Marketing and manager in all of CUTCO in the last 2 years. He has trained thousands of sales representatives and managed over $51 Million worth of Cutco sales. Dane is also a culture consultant who teaches, assists […]
Ep.60 – Bew White
Bew White lll, is Chairman of the Board of Gabriella White and it’s brands, Summer Classics, Gabby and Wendy Jane. In 2013 he was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Society of International Business Fellows and in 2021 Bew White received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Casual Furnishings Association. He is also […]
Ep.59 – Tom Van Arsdale
Tom Van Arsdale is former professional player for the NBA. The 6 ft 5 guard played collegiately at Indiana University under longtime head coach Branch McCracken. Selected by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 1965 NBA draft, Van Arsdale was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team in 1966, together with his identical […]
Ep.58 – Bob Logan
From Bob Logan: I’ve lived in Colorado my whole life and grew up with 6 sisters. I’ve been married to a beautiful lady for 32 years, Jackie. We have 3 grown children, Lynise 30, Taylor 27, and Riley 24. Riley is married to Martha and they have a daughter, Lilianne who is 20 months old. […]
Ep.57 – Courtney Bejgrowicz
Courtney Bejgrowicz is an author and high school English teacher who uses her passion for literature and desire to inspire others to inform her work. She enjoys mentoring teachers and helping her students find their inner voice. Her book, Grad to Grown-Up is available at Amazon.com.
Ep.56 – Joel Long
Third Generation Owner of GSM Services with brother Steven in Gastonia NC. Which is a full-service residential HVAC and commercial HVAC and Roofing Company. President of Commercial Divisions. Current President of Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors National Association(PHCC)
Ep.55 – Ron Collier
Ron Collier, PhD, has been a contracting industry consultant for 35 years and has helped over 6000 companies. His software programs Collier Flat Rate, ProfitTracker, and Electronic Financial Officer has helped thousands of companies achieve success. His new book, Profit is An Attitude, shows contractors how to make the double digit profits they deserve. To […]
Ep.54 – Laurie Hardie
Laurie Hardie is an Author, Coach Trainer, Podcaster and Seattle Radio Personality, afternoons on WARM 106.9. In her book she shares her journey from stay home mom to single mom and how to navigate the transition. You can pick up her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Did-Not-See-That-Coming/dp/1938686330/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1JHDEYW2QRWTS&keywords=Laurie+Hardie&qid=1647895416&sprefix=laurie+hardie%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-2
Ep.53 – Roger Willet
Roger Willett is a 23 year veteran of the HVAC community. He’s also a retired army veteran. He’s worked in distribution as a commercial sales rep and then for the last 10 years, Mitsubishi electric train, HVACUS. Roger managed a residential sales team, and two of the largest distributors. He lives in Maine with his […]
Ep.52 – Lauri Rollings
Lauri Rollings is the president and CEO of Lauri Rollings and Associates. She provides consulting services promoting recruiting and retention of women and people of color in the construction industry. She is a steering committee member of the Safe from Hate Alliance, a group of construction industry stakeholders dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion […]
Ep.51 – More from “Old Light Through New Windows…”
Enjoy more from Old Light Through News Windows. In Old Light Through New Windows, bestselling author Mark Matteson asks fifty-two questions that shape our thinking, revealing how personal and organizational problems can be traced to the kinds of questions we ask ourselves and our organizations every day. Get your copy today: https://sparkingsuccess.net/store/#!/Old-Light-Through-New-Windows/p/388495107/category=4020015
Ep.50 – Excerpts from “Old Light Through New Windows…”
This week Mark reads excerpts from his new book, Old Light Through News Windows. In Old Light Through New Windows, bestselling author Mark Matteson asks fifty-two questions that shape our thinking, revealing how personal and organizational problems can be traced to the kinds of questions we ask ourselves and our organizations every day. Get your […]
Ep.49 – Carol Lopez
Carolyn Lopez is a transformational coach, best selling author, speaker, actor, and founder of coach Carol LLC. She’s the master of accomplishing all she sets out to achieve her passion is helping clients develop a better understanding of themselves and live their dreams. Carol truly values their clients and loves seeing people getting competence to […]
Ep.48 – Tommy Mello
Tommy Mello is the founder of A1 garage doors, a $50 million home service business. And he created the home service expert to share his knowledge with other entrepreneurs through his podcast book and blog so they can grow their business just like he did. You can learn more about Tommy here: https://homeserviceexpert.com/
Ep.47 – Heather Stratford
Heather Stratford, founder and CEO of Drip7, Inc is the thought leader in the cybersecurity field. Heather writes and speaks on cyber entrepreneurship and microlearning, she’s the national Tory Burch fellow graduate of 10,000 small business program and winner of the women in business leadership award. She’s an adjunct professor for Woodworth University and is […]
Ep.46 – Alex Carney
lex Carney and the Creative Selling team has performed nearly 1400 real estate transactions bringing traditional and creative real estate buyers, sellers, and investors together one property at a time serving Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Medina, Geauga and Lake Counties. Alex simply loves real estate and his passion shines through whatever he does each and every […]
Ep.45 – Ray Skelton
Ray Skelton is the president of Specialty Group. They specialize in environmental abatement services and commercial installation in Spokane, Washington. Ray’s enthusiastic about the realization that a successful company is a direct result of the greatest asset employees. He also believes that safety, quality and production go hand in hand building a strong customer relationship. […]
Ep.44 – Shane Rinner
Shane Rinner brings two decades of experience in coaching college basketball to Veritas Wealth Management and wields his coaching prowess as a financial advisor in managing investor behavior towards financial success. Joining Veritas in 2015, Shane encourages investors to use the same discipline & determination that won his teams championships to help achieve their financial […]
Ep.43 – Pete Danielson
Pete Danielson has spent over 30 years in the HVAC and plumbing industry. He began his career in distribution and then went to work for a leading manufacturer where he earned in several awards, including the top performer in the U S in 2013, Pete purchased a contracting business and grew to over 7 million […]
Ep.42 – Jeremy Lee
Jeremy Lee is the General Manager, Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating, and Air (Longest Name in the industry)😊 He’s been in the industry for 9 years, started as a maintenance technician, moved into the role of comfort advisor, sales manager, and for last 4 years have been the General Manager. Since being promoted to the GM […]
Ep.41 – Ruth King
Ruth King is well known as “The Profitability Master.” She is passionate about helping small business owners get profitable and stay profitable. Ruth is a serial entrepreneur having owned 8 businesses in the past 37+ years. One of her businesses, Business Ventures Corporation, began operations in 1981. Through Business Ventures, she coaches, trains, and helps […]
Ep.40 – Greg Reid
Greg is an entrepreneur known for his giving spirit and a knack for translating complicated situations into simple, digestible concepts. As an action taking phenomenon, strategy turns into results fast and furious, and relationships are deep and rich in the space he orbits. A firm believer in the role of win-win partnerships and making a […]
Ep.39 – Shawn Mitchell
Shawn Mitchell founded Modern Mechanical in 2010 and has since grown the company to over $10 million in revenue. Shawn is a United States Army combat veteran and leads his team like he led troops; with commitment, dedication, and a passion for taking care of his team. Shawn’s business model serves as the blueprint for […]
Ep.38 – Clay Moyle
Clay Moyle is a passionate boxing book collector and seller of boxing books and memorabilia (www.prizefightingbooks.com), as well as an author of three boxing biographies. He is also the Director of Continuous Process Improvement for Carlile Transportation, a traumatic brain injury survivor and currently resides in Edgewood, Washington with his Margaret and their two children.
Ep.37 – Kevin (Arthur) Thomas
Kevin was born as a young child to Don & Audrey. Don & Audrey then had three daughters, so it was Kevin and Dad against the four women. That is where he got his sensitive side. He really started enjoying taking things apart when he finally was able to put them back together and they […]
Ep.36 – Jason Liller Returns
Jason Liller returns to the podcast for another discussion around publishing, writing, speaking and the new Stone Soup Group coming soon from both Mark Matteson and Jason Liller.
Ep.34 – Larry Zollinger
Larry Zollinger helps facilities solve their HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing issues through comprehensive maintenance agreements for all trades. He consults with business owners and managers to help them better control of their utility costs. He works with all of our branches state wide to help our customers that have multiple locations.
Ep.35 – Jason Gay
Jason Gay is the Owner and Operator of Maine Wood Signs (https://mainewoodsigns.com/) With a background in communications, internet, and app development Jason is right at home running the technical aspects of their new CNC milling operation. His experience in graphic design is also a huge benefit.
Ep.33 – Swen Nater
Swen Nater has a truly remarkable story. No one has done what he did. He never played high school basketball (cut from tryouts) and sat the bench behind Bill Walton at UCLA. Yet, he was the 16th overall pick in the 1973 NBA draft. Swen chose the ABA first; he was not satisfied with simply […]
Ep.32 – Ellen Rohr
Ellen Rohr started Bare Bones Biz, a venture capital and consulting company in 1995 to help folks of all ages turn their big ideas into successful businesses. Ellen is also a successful franchisor, helping launch a plumbing franchise to 47 locations and $40 million in sales in under 2 years. Now, she is the president […]
Ep.31 – Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly brings over 35 years in the home services industry and purchased Parker and Sons in 2004, where he grew the business from 25 trucks and $7 million in revenue to more than 350 trucks and $125 million in revenue in 2019. Under Kelly’s leadership, Parker and Sons has become one of the largest […]
Ep.30 – Stone Soup Group
In this episode of On Books and People, we flip the script with Jason Liller (Liller Creative) interviews host Mark Matteson and discusses his career, advice for speakers and writers, and the introduction of their new joint venture – Stone Soup Group – and online community which works with speakers and writers from novice to seasoned […]
Ep.29 – Roy Newey
Roy Newey has spent 40 years running his own companies and selling them. Leading companies from £3m to £180m turnover and acting on the boards of more than 100 growth companies over the last 20 years. Consulting in 85 countries then opening businesses in 15 countries by working with the public, private and not for […]
Ep.28 – Sylvia Hampel
Since 1995, Sylvia Hampel has shaped the training programs, product choices and systematic cleaning services that make Clearview Cleaning one of the top commercial janitorial companies. Ms. Hampel is a strong advocate throughout the community on the benefits of green cleaning methods and products and achieving LEED certification for her clients. Prior to founding Clearview […]
Ep.27 – Donna Cameron
Donna Cameron has spent her career working with nonprofit organizations and causes—as an executive, consultant, trainer, and volunteer. She has seen kindness in action and been awed by its power to transform. While she considered herself a reasonably nice person (with occasional lapses into crankiness), she knew that true kindness was a step above. When […]
Ep.26 – Steve Miles
Steve Miles is VP & CEO of Jerry Kelly Heating and Air Conditioning Company in St. Charles Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, and a recipient of the 2017 Ron Smith Leadership Award. Steve has been with Jerry Kelly since 1994 (serving as General Manager since 1999). Among other things, he’s known throughout the HVAC […]
Ep.25 – Jason Liller
After serving in the US Air Force during the First Gulf War, Jason Liller made the fateful decision to visit his local bookstore and ask for a job, beginning a thirty-year odyssey of bookselling, publishing, writing, and editing. Recruited by the legendary Charlie “Tremendous” Jones, Jason spent almost twenty years helping run his publishing company, […]
Ep.24 – Kenny Chapman
Kenny Chapman is an acclaimed authority on helping people discover their true potential. His compelling teachings have inspired individuals worldwide to reshape their lives and organizations, creating lasting change and unparalleled success. An entrepreneur at heart, Kenny built a highly successful plumbing/HVAC company which created the personal freedom to travel and pursue other endeavors. To […]
Ep.23 – Adam Christing
Adam Christing has been featured on more than 100 radio & TV shows including ABC World News, PBS, and Entertainment Tonight. He is the President of CleanComedians.com, an entertainment & speakers bureau. He has personally given more than 4,000 performances and speeches. Adam is a popular master of ceremonies and is the author of Your […]
Ep.22 – David Heimer
David Heimer is a founder of Service Nation Inc. and currently serves as Senior Vice President where he is responsible for business operations, sales, and technology deployments. He has been instrumental in building the company’s membership offerings (Service Roundtable and Service Nation Alliance) designed to provide service contractors with an affordable means to improve their […]
Ep.21 – Tom Jackson
Tom Jackson is the chief executive officer of Jackson Systems, LLC. A Purdue University graduate, Tom is a degreed engineer and spent several years as a territory manager with a large heating and cooling wholesaler in Indiana. During that time, Tom learned a great deal about controls, equipment and incredible client service. In 1997, Tom […]
Ep.20 – Chuck Lencheck
Chuck Lencheck is Sr. Vice President Channel Development at Service Partners which is the leading distributor of residential insulation products and related accessories in the United States. With over 75 distribution centers that offer a comprehensive array of products and services.
Ep.19 – Nancy Soloman
The CEO and Founder of The Leadership Incubator, Nancy D. Solomon is an experienced and inspiring Leadership Keynote Speaker. Currently, she delivers high energy, inspiring, relevant and timely content to thousands of people in 85 countries. Passionate about helping people become the leaders they are born to be, Nancy deeply connects with the audience and […]
Ep.18 – Christine Rose
Christine Rose is passionate about coaching, people, and culture. Her life mission: Compassionately developing people to life their best future. Founder and CEO of Christine Rose Coaching & Consulting, a Seattle/Tacoma based coaching firm, Christine helps CEOs and SMEs from startups to $50M annual revenues in a variety of industries to grow leadership, effective and […]
Ep.17 – Bob Burg
Bob Burg shares information on topics vital to the success of today’s businessperson. He speaks for corporations and associations internationally, including fortune 500 companies, franchises, and numerous direct sales organizations. Bob regularly addresses audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today’s top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic […]
Ep.16 – Michael Angelo Caruso
Michael Angelo Caruso teaches people how to be better speakers and presenters so they can help more people and amp up their careers. He utilizes his unique background in the technology sector and a separate career in the entertainment business to deliver keynote speeches that feel like a combination of your best teacher and your […]
Ep.15 – Patrick Snow
PATRICK SNOW is an international best-selling author, professional keynote speaker, publishing, speaking and book marketing coach. He first discovered his gift for speaking at the age of 17 while giving the pre-game speeches to his high school football team. Since then, Patrick has electrified more than 3,000 audiences on four continents to create their individual […]
Ep.14 – Public Promises
“Public Postings” comes straight from Mark’s new e-book “When The Tide Comes Back In…” Available soon on his website.
Ep.13 – Kelly Schols
Kelly Schols is a speaker, author, success mentor, and business consultant. Kelly’s book: “Never by the Book” offers readers a ‘how to’ manual for living, loving, accepting life’s inevitable pain, and growing in spite of it. The book is raw, real, and riveting. Author Kelly Schols shares his life story in a strikingly transparent style […]
Ep.12 – This Too Shall Pass
“This Too Shall Pass” comes straight from Mark’s new e-book “When The Tide Comes Back In…” Available soon on his website.
Ep.11 – Jay Lipsey
Jay Lipsey has nearly 20 years of experience in corporate finance, real estate, and strategic consulting across a variety of industries. He started his career in the debt capital markets group of National City Bank (now part of PNC), where he syndicated bank loans on behalf of borrowers in the manufacturing, food and beverage, and […]
Ep.10 – Andrew Bennet
Andrew Bennett is a former corporate executive with a Fortune 100 company who started his career as H. Ross Perot’s personal assistant. Eight years later he led a $65 million business in Australia. He has over two decades experience as a global leadership and organizational culture consultant and executive coach working with clients all over […]
Ep.9 – Ron Smith
A true entrepreneur, in 1965 he founded Modern Air Conditioning, Inc in Ft. Myers, FL with a borrowed $500, no customers and no coworkers, and built it into one of the premier and most recognized and respected firms in the U.S. with $15 million in annual revenues (that translates to $40 million to $45 million […]
Ep.8 – Potential and Awareness
POTENTIAL Just what exactly are you capable of? Are you manifesting all that is in you? If we are honest with ourselves, the answer, for most of us, is no. Potential is like an iceberg. 90% of it is unseen. The world only sees 10% or less. Margaret Mead once said, “Most human beings operate […]
Ep.7 – Tim Brink
Tim Brink is the chief operating officer at the Mechanical Contractors Association of America. He’s also the executive director of the association’s foundation, the Mechanical Contracting Education and Research Foundation. Tim brings a unique perspective to his work at MCAA. He’s served in virtually every role in our industry, including a contractor, local association exec, […]
Ep.6 – Dr. Hal Urban
Since 1992 Dr. Hal Urban has been passionately dedicated to the Character Education movement, and is recognized as one of the leaders in the field. He has been speaking both nationally and internationally since then. It all started with his best-selling “Life’s Greatest Lessons.” He is the author of seven books. You can learn more here https://halurban.com/ […]
Ep.5 – Goal Achievement (How to Go From HERE to THERE!)
New Years Resolution don’t work. There, I said it and I am glad. We need to wake up! According to Newsweek “89% of American set Resolutions and only 49% are successful in achieving them six months later!” It’s a trap called “Fresh-Startism”. (This time it will be different.) Rubbish! It’s a wish. I ask people […]
Ep.4 – Nic Bittle
Nic Bittle is the founder of Work Force Pro and works with contractors that want to prepare and develop their workforce to lead with impact, act like a pro, and perform at their best on a daily basis. He does this in a variety of different ways. Nic is author of three books, Small Business, […]
Ep.3 – Elaina Burdick Wellstead
Elaina (Burdick) Wellstead is the President of EB&L Marketing (https://ebandlmarketing.com/), a full service HVAC marketing firm. Elaina grew up around HVAC and recognized that residential contractors – with their limited time and marketing training – needed help promoting their companies. This led her to open a marketing company that is 100% focused on HVAC. Her […]
Ep.2- Optimism and Attitude
Most people want to be happy. If you ask 100 people, 80% will say, “Of course I want to be happy. Doesn’t everyone?” Yet most of those people are not. Why? What causes happiness? Can it be created? I believe the answer is yes. Abraham Lincoln, who suffered more tragedy and heartache than most men […]
Ep.1- Kevin Knebl
Kevin Knebl is an international speaker, author, trainer, and Joie de Vivre coach, whose clients include small, medium, and Fortune 500 companies. He’s an in-demand, leading authority on social selling, relationship marketing, LinkedIn and Twitter, with a healthy dose of personal development and humor blended in for good measure for conferences, conventions, company training, and […]
Independence Means Choices
Most people I talk to don’t love their work. It’s a job. I have one friend who has been with the Post Office for 35 years and hates her job, always has. She can’t wait to retire to do something else. Wow. A 35-year self-imposed prison sentence. It’s the 4th of July. Independence Day. To […]
Common Sense Ain’t So Common
Years ago I read a biography on Will Rogers. His rise to fame and fortune was astonishing. He died too soon. Like Mark Twain, he had a way with words. His quotes were pithy and poignant. Here are some of my favorites: When someone else blows your horn, it travels twice as far. If you […]
Muckle-hummocks or Late Bloomer?
From age 12 to 13-1/2, I grew 9” in those painful 18 months. I was a gangly, clumsy kid. Who wouldn’t be? My knees ached constantly and I knocked things over with great regularity. It became an issue in my family and frankly, a punch line and callback, mostly with raised eyebrows or disgusted looks. […]
Life is Short, Seize the Day
I ran into an old friend today. We had a lot of the same classes in junior high. His name is Tim. He saw me driving and made a u-turn to say hello. We talked for 30 minutes. We talked about childhood memories. The conversation turned to gratitude. We are both grateful to be alive. […]
What Do You Make Time For?
One of my favorite old movies of all time is a little known epic entitled “El Cid” starring Charlton Heston. It was one of the last of the great epics of the 1960’s with a cast of thousands. They literally had thousands of extras for the extraordinary battle scenes. Now Hollywood uses Digital Computer Graphics […]
An Ordinary Guy?
I was enjoying a quiet breakfast in Galveston, TX with a good book. The day before I had presented to a group of 150 mangers and engineers. I was in the zone. The words just flowed. It happens sometimes. Preparation meeting opportunity. When I was done, one person stood up to clap, then another, soon […]
Double Nickels
On my birthday, a good friend sent me an email that said, “Mark is Double Nickels Today!” That made me smile. I like myself today. That’s a strange to say if you are 25 years old. I certainly didn’t like me much then. I do now. Life is funny that way. It’s not that I […]
Heads I Win, Tails You Lose
When I was in high school, when a conflict arose, I would take out a coin and say, “Okay, let’s flip a coin to decide. Heads I win, tails you lose.” Believe it or not, it worked about 20% of the time. A teacher admonished me for my bit of clever sleight of hand. As […]
Sales is a Process of Both Science and Art
Yesterday, I closed a couple of speaking gigs. As I thought about what happened, it dawned on me, sales is a process. A process that involves both an art and a science. Like following the instructions assembling a child’s toy, we need to go step by step, one thing at a time. When we do, […]
Ten Lessons on Presentation Skills from a Local Pastor
Easter Sunday. Westgate Chapel was packed to the rafters for second service, 11:30 am. I reckon most people like to sleep in. The music was inspiring, contemporary and lively. Not why I came. I want to see Pastor Alec Rowlands preach. He is right in my backyard, in his late sixties, seasoned, savvy, fun and inspiring. […]
Go From Negative Mental Attitude to Positive Mental Attitude
I am a recovering pessimist. I used to be caustic, cynical, negative and pessimistic. I made fun of you given half a chance. Hey, I was mean but i thought I was funny. It pushed people away. I didn’t have a clue. Because I am a big guy, no one had the courage to tell me. One […]
How To Build Your Confidence and Understand Your Own Value
When I was in the 4th grade, I use to stand on the playground and wonder my insides didn’t match everyone else’s outside. My confidence and self-worth were lacking. I had a stutter. Girls terrified me. Despite all that, I was searching. Searching for answers to some of life’s questions. The one thing I had […]
How To APPLY and MASTER Human Relations Skills
In 1982, I read the classic self-help “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. It changed my life. I must have read it 25 times. I listened to the audio cassette at least 10 times. (Cassettes were these these things we had…oh, never mind). Just remember, repetition really is the mother of […]
Roosevelt’s Rough Riding Leadership
Upon reading an article on actor Tom Berenger, I went on YouTube and watched the 3-hour TNT Mini-series “Rough Riders” about our 26th President, Teddy Roosevelt. What a story. I am a huge TR fan, having read at least ten books on his life. My favorite was the Pulitzer Prize winning book “The Rise of […]
This is the Way We Have Always Done It
Good is the enemy of great. The easier it is to be good, the harder it is to great. If good comes easy to, great will elude you. Deciding to be great is a choice, a lonely one. Rigid thinking is the enemy of innovation. “This is the way we have always done it” will […]
What Got You HERE Won’t Take You THERE!
New Years Resolution don’t work. There, I said it and I am glad. We need to wake up! According to Newsweek December 24, 2012 article by Oliver Burkeman, “89% of American set Resolutions and only 49% are successful in achieving them six months later!” It’s a trap called “Fresh-Startism”. (This time it will be different.) […]
The TWO Big Questions
When my children were young (ages 4 and 8), I asked them two big questions before they drifted off to sleep each night. After we read a book and said our prayers, I asked: 1) What was the most fun you had today? 2) What are you looking forward to tomorrow? The first question demands […]
It’s About TIME!
My newest e-book It’s About TIME! is now available on my website bookstore. Here is an excerpt from it: This book is about living your life with no regret. It is about eliminating the IF ONLY I HAD’s in your life. If you follow the suggestions, you will live a full and rich life and […]
ANYWAY
I read a little book entitled Anyway by Keith Kent. He lists the 10 Paradoxical Commandments. They remind me of my youngest son, Evan. In December of 2010, my wife and I flew to Oahu to watch him play basketball, three games on three islands. They won all three and it was a defining moment […]
No, I am not Dead, I Took a Blog Sabbatical
“Snake Pliskin, I thought you were dead!” It’s a callback, a reoccurring line from one of my favorite guilty pleasures, the campy movie starring Kurt Russell, “Escape from New York. No, I am not dead. I took a blog sabbatical. It’s been ten months since my last blog post. A few people asked me why […]
Throw Your Hat Over the Fence
A wise old farmer asked his fourteen year old grandson to help him with a long overdue project, to remove the boards from a six foot high fence that needed repair one saturday morning. He laid out exactly WHAT he wanted done and WHY it was so important, as any good leader would. The HOW […]
A Different Kind of Teacher PART TWO
Declarations are a simple way to assimilate the positive precepts into your life and make them your own. Below are the 13 Habits that will change your life for good. Read each one two to five times a day for a week and then move to the next one. At the end of the year, […]
“Treasure of the Sierra Madre”
As the current economic uncertainty continues, many people are scared, frozen, and full of fear. Sometimes the best thing you can do is go to the movies. Old black and white movies are my favorite. Nothing like a great story to put things in perspective. Some movies change your life. Every generation, a movie comes […]
ANYWAY vs. EXACTLY
In every conversation you will always hear two words eventually. Anyway or Exactly. They are both communication barometers, a compass pointing the way, guideposts if you will, to calibrate how well you are building trust and developing the relationship. I was a brand new sales rep. I had been reading every sales book I could […]
It’s As Simple As Riding a Bike
Like many of you, I have taught my kids how to do a number of things when they were growing up. Teaching starts first at home. From tic-tac-toe, swimming, basketball, to learning to speak english; pick any sport or skill. We all start at the bottom. When Evan was five years old, it was time […]
On Forgiveness and Letting Go
When I was in the first grade, I watched Debbie Poe fly across the monkey bars at recess. It was amazing. Like a monkey, she glided from one bar to the next. I climbed up and made my first attempt. Down I went. Girls are smarter than boys. Dusting myself off, I watched her go […]
Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, & Nobody
In a recent magazine article, actor Mathew McConaughey, was being interviewed. The reporter asked him why he thought the last 15 years in film had been good to him. “Always be a gentleman and don’t lie.” As I considered the simplicity of that statement, I was reminded of my early years of marriage. When I […]
The Plimsoll Line
English Merchant ships were sinking in the 1800’s leaving London. It turns out they were overloaded with cargo and didn’t know how much was too much. In 1876, Samuel Plimsoll was commissioned to solve the problem. His solution was simple. Samuel employed three simple steps: “Show me a ship empty. Make a mark on the […]
THE SELF CONFIDENCE FORMULA
Recently a friend of mine said to me, “The first time I heard you speak I was struck by your confidence; Combined with your humility, it was the reason I reached out to you. It’s a great combination.” Upon reflection, I determined there was one book that influenced that combination, the classic self-help book Think […]
The Art of the Aphorism
I have always loved a good aphorism. “I don’t sing because I am happy. I am happy because I sing.” An aphorism is a terse saying or quote the embodies a general truth. The requisite construct of a pithy or sticky aphorism has five elements: It must be BRIEF It must be PERSONAL It must […]
Good For You!
When I was a kid, if some other person achieved some measure of success or notoriety, more often than not, I was jealous. Sometimes I would even say, “He cheated” or “He just got lucky!” It never made me feel any better. I deluded myself into thinking somehow I was morally superior. Sad. My new […]
Cowboy Values
On a recent trip to Montana, a client gave me a book by James P. Owens entitled “Cowboy Values” – It changed the way I look at things. As I read it I kept nodding in agreement. Here are the high points: 90% of the politicians give the other 10% a bad name. Cowboys carry […]
The Art of Living
Epictetus was born into slavery about 55 A.D. in the eastern reaches of the Roman Empire. Once freed, he established himself as a Stoic of great influence. I digested a book of his philosophy recently entitled “The Art of Living” – Here are my favorite portions: “First say to yourself what you would be; then […]
That Time of the Year
Business slows to a crawl this time of the year. Holiday parties, family gatherings, vacations headed south. Hey, I am leaving for Hawaii tomorrow for nine days! What to do if your prospects are not returning your calls or emails? How can you still be effective? Here is a short list of professional and personal […]
A Check Up from the Neck Up?
Recently I was assisting a friend clarify her goals on paper, 3 x 5 cards. We listed WHAT she wanted to achieve in 2011. Five goals. We prioritized them. We chose ONE GOAL that was most important and re-wrote in personal, positive, present tense, powerful language. We listed ten reasons WHY she wanted them. “Read […]
Oh The Places You’ll Go
I was watching an episode of Boston Legal where William Shatner takes his Law Partner, James Spader fly fishing in British Columbia. I began to reflect upon the places my speaking and consulting business have taken me over the past 20 years. Here is the short list: >Istanbul, Turkey (The Grand Bazar and Palace after […]
17 Ways Rich People THINK Differently Than Poor People Do
I was watching some YouTube videos by speaking mentors of mine on a personal retreat in Coupeville, WA (on bucolic Whidbey Island, WA) recently when I came across this little song/powerpoint by Ahmad Jamal. Some food for thought. As you read the list, ask yourself, which one are you? Rich people believe THEY create their […]
ANYWAY
I am reading a little book entitled “Anyway” by Keith Kent. He lists the 10 Paradoxical Commandments. Here they are. They remind me of my youngest son Evan. We are headed out in December to watch him play basketball in Hawaii, three games on three islands. Can’t wait. He lives many of these commandments. It’s […]
As You Wish
Do you remember the movie “Princess Bride” with Cary Elwes? I was in Baltimore conducting a Keynote to 900 people a couple of weeks ago. I had 300 copies of my new book “A Simple Choice” shipped UPS to the hotel. I went to the front desk and they informed me I could find them […]
My Favorite Poet
Edgar Guest died when I was two years old. His poetry and short stories were profoundly simple and simply profound. Here is a sampling. I hope you enjoy them. Lord, Make A Regular Man Out Of Me This I would like to be- braver and bolder, Just a bit wiser because I am older, Just […]
Colin Powell On Associations
A client sent the following document recently. It is absolutely outstanding. Enjoy! The less you associate with some people, the more your life will improve. Any time you tolerate mediocrity in others, it increases your mediocrity. An important attribute in successful people is their impatience with negative thinking and negative acting people. As you grow, […]
Poems that Inspire
In the late 1980’s I was reading a lot of poetry. Very soon after I began writing poems. I recently started collecting the ones that inspired me in my journal again after all these years. I hope you like them. The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could […]
What is Your Best and Highest Use? (Part Two)
So did you answer the questions on paper? No? Go back and reread them. Think about the questions…. Once you know the answers to those questions, chances are THAT is your bliss. When you are doing it, you time distort, losing track of time. It’s naturally fun and easy. When I am speaking, facilitating, writing […]
What is Your Best and Highest Use?
If you try to teach a pig to sing, two things happen: You make the pig mad You waste your time and your money! Each of us gets paid, whether we own our own company or we work for someone else, for our contribution to the marketplace. Its the quality and quantity of that contribution […]
Life is…(Part Two)
What did the last blog tell you? When you read the “Life is” statements, how did you react to each one? As much fun as some of these little phrases are, they are also a window into the soul. They tell us and the world our beliefs and convictions. In a word, our ATTITUDE. Who […]
Life is…
My mother passed away recently. I have been doing all the things that come with that. My journal has been a saving grace. Here are some thoughts from the pages: Life Have you ever considered answering the question, “Life is __________?” Life is short. Life is a wonderful journey. Life is a game. Life is […]
What Is Your Creed?
With legendary coach John Wooden’s passing, I recently pored over the half a dozen of books about the great teacher from my library. I was looking for the principles, that dealt more with his personal philosophy and creed. I wanted to know the reasons for his tremendous influence. I stumbled upon the following story. I […]
If This Were My Mother’s House…
When someone I trust and believe, say a technician that comes into my home or business says to me, “What I would do is…” or “If it were me, I would…” I really listen. Hey, that’s what I said when I was a Chimney Sweep to my residential customers in my early twenties. It’s what […]
You Just ATE!
When I was a teenager, I ate every few hours. “I’m hungry,” was the the phrase most often heard from age 13 to 23. If I think about it, I still say that. My mother used to say, “You just ATE!” I would frown and reply, “But I’m hungry!” Our twenty year old son, the […]
Add Years to Your Life
My wife and I were helping our oldest son Colin and his love Stef move into their new place. The couch was never going to fit through the doorway. How did I know? Simple. The doorway was 28 inches wide and the couch was 38 inches wide. I measured it. I am after all 52 […]
How To GET and KEEP Your Dream Job! (Part Three)
Become a Lifelong Learner The word Commencement is a middle English word meaning, a beginning, a start. Upon graduation, shortly after you toss your hat in the air and peel off your gown, celebrate by all means. The next day, get back to work studying, learning, growing. College should have taught you HOW TO LEARN. […]
How To GET and KEEP Your Dream Job! (Part Two)
Smile It takes 13 facial muscles to smile, 47 to frown. Evidently, some people don’t mind the extra work! If you smile long enough, you’ll come up with a reason. Is a bird happy because he sings or does he sing because he is happy? Act and the feelings will follow. The late Harvard Professor […]
How To GET and KEEP Your Dream Job!
In a Keynote to a University Sports Banquet recently, I talked about something every graduate wants to know about: How to Get and Keep Your Dream Job! Here is what what I told the students and coaches. Feel free to pass it on to your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. I wish someone had handed […]
I’ve Learned
I keep a journal to capture the good stuff. Here is some well said ideas from some guy named ANONYMOUS…. I’ve learned….That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. I’ve learned….That we should be glad God doesn’t give us everything we ask for. […]
Serendipity
Ever enjoyed a moment when something good happened to you quite by accident? You were looking for one thing and you stumbled onto something or someone even better than you were looking for? It happens to me all the time. It is happening with greater and greater frequency. The word is SERENDIPITY. Have you ever […]
Act As If and The Feelings Will Follow
William James was born in 1842. He went on to become the unofficial Father of American Psychology. I am a dyed in the wool “Jamesian” meaning I agree with and practice his philosophy and psychology. He heavily influenced a young Teddy Roosevelt as one of the most popular professors at Harvard College. He (and his […]
Three Keys to Influence
The Door of Influence There once was an ambitious and precocious young boy that loved cookies. He knew from observation that mother kept the cookies locked in the pantry. Every day after school, he had a 45 minute window before his little sister came home from school. Each day for a week, he consistently tried […]
INVICTUS
Have you seen the new Clint Eastwood movie about Nelson Mandela starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon? Some say it’s a sports movie about Rugby. Some say it’s a political film about Apartheid. I think its about thinking, living and focusing on principles, staying focused on the long term and INFLUENCE! After you read the […]
It All Goes Back In the Box
The Most Important Lesson When a new mentor of mine, best-selling author Ken Blanchard, was 13 years old, he would visit his grandmother who lived in another town in upstate New York. She taught him how to play Monopoly and, despite always losing to her, he loved the game. He vowed that one day he […]
Symptoms or Solutions
How is your health? Did you set some Wellness Goals in 2010? Are you exercising daily? Are you eating better this year? My mother used to say: “If you have your health, you have everything.” She is right. I recently re-read a few books with the focus on wellness and good health: “The Secret” “The […]
Interviews Should Be Planned In Advance
I am going to be interviewed for a Podcast next week. The questions were sent to me in advance. Here they are: “Before we start, why don’t you share a little about your background. 1. You’ve just finished a new book, called “A Simple Choice.” What’s this book all about? 2. When you write books, […]
Hold and Advance
Prior to the great Depression, an 800 pound gorilla ruled the cereal jungle….Post. Launched in 1897, Post Grape-Nuts dominated the marketplace leading up to 1929. Then the crash. As the Great Depression tightened its grip, that gorilla dropped its bananas. They were cash hungry. In a move that can only be described as a cautionary […]
Ben Who (Part Two)
Form the Habit of Selling Yourself On What You Are Selling Its really believing in your product or service. Its understanding what it can really do for you clients. By developing this level of empathy, it fosters the respect for the buyer’s good sense. Form the Habit of Continuous Study Learning more can help you […]
Ben Who? (Part One)
This week I decided to break tradition and write in the third person. This profile of a sales superstar is too long for one post so I broke it up into two parts. He was born in 1912, one of nine children. His parents fled the ghettos of Russia and settled in the midwest. By […]
Fries with That?
In 2006, I had made several presentations at Hamburger University in Oak Brook IL. It’s quite a place. It’s a world class training facility that is rented out to corporations. It’s a four star hotel that Hyatt runs. It’s a museum and a testimony to Ray Kroc’s innovative and extra-ordinary contribution to business. In the […]
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by Mark Matteson on July 12, 2013 in Commentary
It’s summer time in beautiful Lake Chelan, WA. This sleepy little burg of 6,000 full time residents comes alive like Peter Frampton’s 1976 album. 250,000 people converge on this 55-mile long lakefront community from May to October. My wife and I spend as much time as we can here in the summer. With every rose comes […]