In the Corner with Zak

In the Corner with Zak

Creative strategist and marketing performance coach Zak Shellhammer sits down with fascinating leaders, founders, and thinkers to explore the stories, strategies, and human moments behind meaningful success. Find out who’s in the corner next!

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June 24, 2026 43 mins

In this episode Zak welcomes Kri Edholm to the corner. Together they chat about Kri's many adventures: software engineer, dot-com survivor, leadership development entrepreneur, search and rescue volunteer, and now video producer and marketing strategist behind KRICO Productions. 

Learn about her new Thrive Solopreneur Collective, a community for solo business owners navigating the loneliness of doing it all on their own. Zak &a...

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Greg Bro wrote a children's book. But it looks a lot like a business coaching framework to Zak!

In this episode, Zak sits down with Greg, author and illustrator of Every Shape Has a Place and Every Shape Has a Feeling, to talk about the leap into entrepreneurship, how his kids sparked the whole thing, and why forcing yourself into the wrong shape never works, in business or in life.

Your shape already has a place. Turns out, it has ...

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In this episode of In the Corner with Zak, Zak sits down with longtime friend Leslie Marshall to unpack hustle culture, burnout, and what it really means to build a life and business that actually feels good.

From “life is a smoothie” to ditching recipes that were never yours, this conversation is grounded, honest, and a little unexpected.

No grind. No hype. Just real talk on energy, alignment, and doing t...

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In this episode, Zak finds himself in the corner with Leadership & High Achievement Coach Jaclyn Strominger—a powerhouse helping people stop overthinking, get unstuck, and get sht done.

Together they unpack Jaclyn’s journey into coaching, the mindset shifts that create Unstoppable Achievers, and the real work behind turning ambition into action. They also dive into her expanding ecosystem from her coaching practice, ...

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Kayla Bailey steps In the Corner with Zak to talk all things outliers and entrepreneurship! As the Founder of The Outlier Partners, Kayla breaks down what a Fractional CFO really is and how this powerhouse role can help businesses scale smarter and faster.

Together, Zak and Kayla dive into what it truly means to be an “outlier,” the power of personal branding (from bold hair to bold moves), and the impact of women-owned ...

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Jena Lanini finds herself In the Corner with Zak talking high strangeness! These two electric extraterrestrials discuss aliens and how they are all around us, but at the same time “they’re not coming.” From Moth Man to Sasquatch, it’s all welcome on this episode, just don’t bring your sleep paralysis demons.

Jena, a fabulous Realtor out of Reno, NV, talks about her successes in the business and becoming...

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Zak and Kristine go down a rabbit hole of topics about how they became public speakers and broke the mold to bring authenticity to the stage. Learn about how to overcome the voices inside. Did you know Kristine had a Prince-themed wedding? Yes, The Artist Formerly Known As! And so much more.

Follow Kristine on Instagram @stylebymilkovich and listen to her SUPERPOWER podcast here on YouTube ⁨@super_powerpodcast⁩

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October 16, 2024 26 mins

Dalene McLaughlin from WFG Title finds herself in the corner as this dynamic duo discuss growing up in Las Vegas, the best thing about Las Vegas today, title & escrow, the future of the real estate market, and the most romantic holiday of the year … Halloween. Let’s go Trick or Treating!

Dalene McLaughlin is a Strategic Partners Account Manager with WFG Title. Learn more about her at WFGtitle.com/Dalene-McLaughlin o...

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Aeon Jones joins Zak in the corner for this episode. Aeon discusses listing photography, the art of networking, and the intricate balance of investing in your business. Learn more about Aeon and AVIA Media. Other topics include Las Vegas life, great times at Inman Connect, and his sponsorship of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance!

Zak Shellhammer is a Broker Associate with Vegas Born Real Estate Services, NV Licensee BS.​145576, PM.167...

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June 12, 2024 33 mins

Join Zak as he welcomes Nikki Bott, Senior Escrow Officer from Landmark Title, into the corner. As longtime residents of Las Vegas, Zak and Nikki reminisce about the city’s “good old days” and share some nostalgic moments. Discover the essential role of an escrow officer and gain insight into their responsibilities and motivations. Additionally, Nikki, who serves as the Event Chair of the Las Vegas LGBTQ+ Real Est...

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April 25, 2024 21 mins

Zak welcomes Mortgage Broker Brianna Hurley from Denver Colorado to discuss her involvement with the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, being a mom of a transgender child, and her overall advocacy within the LGBTQ community. They chat about the current need for some families to flee red states and what is actually happening out there. Learn how this weaves into Brianna’s passion and talent as a Mortgage Broker serving individuals a...

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Zak welcomes REALTOR® and fellow Inman Ambassador, Lindsey Schmidt from Virginia, to discuss being a Military Relocation Professional and how important it is to speak your client’s professional language. Together they chat about the benefit of VA financing and benefits. Listen to learn how to turn that into an amazing investment opportunity! Lindsey went from one property to three and continues to add to her portfolio. Figure...

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February 11, 2024 19 mins

It’s better to be in the corner than in the closet! Zak welcomes Mortgage Loan Originator Leslie McGarry from Movement Mortgage. Together they christen and name the very first episode of Zak’s new podcast. They’re talking super solid customer service, giving back to the community, and why they love to do what they do. Did you know your lender can be a helping hand when times get tough? Listen and learn about Lesli...

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