Free To Lead
Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose is the premier podcast for visionary business leaders who are shaping the future. This show is dedicated to showcasing the journeys of business owners and executives from various industries who are making significant impacts in their fields. Hosted by Will Steel, one of the world’s most highly regarded transformational leaders, the podcast delves into the stories of visionary business owners and leaders who are not only driven by their passion but also inspired by their purpose. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://podcast.willsteel.com/podcast-guest-application.
Episodes
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the Partner of Coldwell Bowes, Michele Locke. Michelle shares her journey through the challenges of leadership, personal health struggles, and the importance of authenticity.
She discusses her career pivots, health issues due to stress, and the impact of her professional losses and divorce on her well-being. Emphasizin...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the CEO of The Legal Podcast Network, Dennis Meador. Dennis discusses his journey into the industry, emphasizing the importance of integrity, mentorship, and the complexities of business partnerships.
He shares personal stories about his early entrepreneurial ventures and the lessons learned from challenging partnershi...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the CEO and Founder of Kalicube, Jason Barnard. Jason discusses the importance of managing digital footprints and personal branding for entrepreneurs.
He emphasizes the need for a personal website as a central hub of information to ensure accurate online representation. Jason shares insights on educating AI and search ...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the Founder, CEO, and Real Estate Broker of LuXury & Wealth Group, Jacopo Iasiello. Jacopo shares his journey from aspiring soccer player to successful entrepreneur and author. Jacopo discusses overcoming injuries, his transition into business, and his ventures in real estate.
He emphasizes the importance of inform...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the CEO of Fueled By Fire, Staci Wallace. Staci shares her journey marked by resilience, purpose, and financial struggles, emphasizing the importance of faith in leadership.
She discusses her upbringing influenced by her family's strong faith and entrepreneurial spirit, and the lessons learned from setbacks in her busi...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the President of The Lilian Raji Agency, Lilian Raji. Lillian shares her entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges she faced and the lessons learned.
She emphasizes the importance of perseverance, the role of fear in entrepreneurship, and the significance of finding purpose. Lillian also highlights the impact ...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the Founder of Home Grown Brands, Gregory Vetter. Gregory recounts his transition from selling insurance to founding a successful salad dressing company based on his mother's recipe.
He discusses the challenges he faced, including investor conflicts and the eventual sale of his company. Gregory emphasizes the importanc...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the Co-Founder and CEO of Bahia AI, Danika Chilibeck. Danika shares her journey from operations at a tech company to founding Bahia AI, inspired by the inefficiencies she faced in recruitment.
She covers the importance of customer feedback, transitioning from corporate to startup life, and leveraging AI tools to stream...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the Business Growth Strategist of Grown Ass Business, Celi Arias. Celi shares her journey from her early ventures to running a successful clothing brand and pursuing an MBA.
She discusses the challenges of burnout, the importance of understanding business finances, and the psychological aspects of entrepreneurship. Cel...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the CEO and President of Anago Cleaning Systems, Adam Povlitz. Adam shares his transition from a corporate finance job at IBM to leading his family’s cleaning business, founded in 1989.
He discusses the unique three-tier franchise model of Anago Cleaning Systems, which separates sales and cleaning operations for effici...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the Director of Field Operations - Northeast US and DEI Panel Chair at BNI, Claudia Thompson. Claudia shares her 17-year journey since attending the Landmark Forum, overcoming a difficult divorce, and raising her son.
She discusses her career in sales, her role at BNI, and her passion for connecting people. Claudia emp...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the Owner and Founder of Information USA, Matthew Lesko. Known for his appearances on Oprah and the Today Show, Matthew shares his journey marked by failures and successes.
He emphasizes the importance of embracing failure, seeking help, and leveraging government resources for financial support. Matthew discusses his p...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the President of Newfore, Seif El-Seif. Seif shares his transition from the mining industry to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of accountability and integrity.
He discusses challenges in scaling his business, the role of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), and the need for effective management prac...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the Owner of TeKoda Accounting, Tevia Hoalst. Tevia shares her transition from corporate America to entrepreneurship, driven by a desire to create a positive company culture and provide exceptional client service.
She discusses the importance of communication, financial literacy, and data-driven decision-making for bus...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the Owner and Founder of CapForge Bookkeeping & More, Matt Remuzzi. Matt shares his journey, emphasizing the importance of customer service, clear communication, and effective people management in the accounting industry.
He discusses the challenges of managing employees and offers practical advice for entrepreneur...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the Brand Architect and Marketing Strategist of RichBrands, Rich Kozak. Rich shares his journey from a rock band to a Fortune 50 company and eventually to a high-tech advertising agency.
He emphasizes the significance of branding as a perception shaped by consistent actions and communications. Rich introduces four key ...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the Founder and CEO of Mavens & Moguls, Paige Arnof-Fenn. Paige recounts her transition from working at Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola to becoming an "accidental entrepreneur" during the 1990s internet boom.
She shares how the events of September 11, 2001, led her to start her own marketing consultancy. The di...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the Founder, Speaker, and Fractional CMO, Rachel Minion. Rachel shares her journey from working in her family's printing business to starting her own agency during the pandemic.
She discusses overcoming challenges, including a cancer diagnosis, and her passion for supporting small businesses. Rachel also talks about he...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the Personal Performance Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Founder, Billy Schwer. Billy shares his journey from a successful boxing career to becoming a motivational speaker and consultant.
He discusses the mindset needed for boxing, the challenges he faced, including depression and identity crises, and how these experi...
In this episode of Free To Lead: Journeys of Leaders Driven by Passion, Inspired by Purpose, Will Steel interviews the Founder of Cornell Consulting Technologies, Michael Cornell. Michael shares his journey, highlighting the financial instability he faced in real estate and how he discovered a more stable business model in diabetic supplies.
He discusses the challenges of building his business, the importance of mentorship, and cre...
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