Growing with Purpose

Adria Marshall: Scaling a Business While Staying True to Your Values

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Side Hustle to Purpose-Driven Growth. Staying True to What Matters. Building with Intention. In this episode of Growing With Purpose, Jean Moncri...

Brandon Neely: Profit, Purpose, and the Discipline to Build What Lasts

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Profit. Purpose. Financial Clarity. In this episode of Growing With Purpose, Jean Moncrieff sits down with Brandon Neely, real estate investor, entrep...

Ashish Kothari: Rethinking Success, Happiness, and Leadership

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

High Performance. High Well-Being. Redefining Success. In this episode of Growing With Purpose, Jean Moncrieff speaks with Ashish Kothari, Founder and...

John Costello: Letting Go to Build a Company That Lasts

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leading with Purpose. Building a Values-Driven Business. In this episode of Growing With Purpose, Jean Moncrieff speaks with John Costello, owner of C...

Megan Gluth: The Truth About Leading Through Uncertainty

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Jean Moncrieff sits down with Megan Gluth, CEO of Catalynt, for an honest conversation about...

Paul Spiegelman: From Small Giants to Kintsugi Village

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a very special episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast. For the first time, longtime host Paul Spiegelman takes the guest seat as he offic...

Leslie DeMent & Rob Dube: Meet the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a very special episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast. Not only are there two beloved return guests, but it’s also Paul’s last episod...

Zach Mercurio: Creating a Mattering Movement

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Zach Mercurio, a researcher, author, and leadership development ...

Greg Toback: Bringing Smiles to the Healthcare Industry

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Greg Toback, Founder and CEO of Resolute Dental Partners.  As a...

Hamsa Yaqo: Resourceful, reflective, and ready for new adventures

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this very special episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, I sit down with Hamsa Yaqo, formerly the Executive Director of the Small Giants Comm...

Kevin Schnieders: Living the Servant Leader Life

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Kevin Schnieders, Chief Servant Leader and CEO at Educational Da...

Amy Courter: Flying High and Staying Grounded

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman sits down with Amy Courter, the Principle of Azimuth Centers of Excellence a...

Kyle David: The Doogie Howser of Tech Consulting

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman sits down with Kyle David, CEO of The Kyle David Group. He is also a graduat...

Bill Roark: ESOPs and Integrity

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman sits down with Bill Roark, co-founder of Torch Technologies, Inc., as well a...

Danielle Krischik: Love, Loss, and a Chocolate Factory

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman sits down with Danielle Krischik, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer of Knig...

David Friedfeld: Clear Vision, Full Hearts

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this live recorded episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with David Friedfeld, president of ClearVision Optical,...

Matt Hoying: The Value of Stargazing

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Matt Hoying, President of Choice One Engineering.    Matt grew...

Mikel Berger: Investing in Good Business

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Mikel Berger, a self-proclaimed uncertified entrepreneur and Chi...

Sabrina White and Tom Walter: Meet our Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductees

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this very special episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with the inaugural inductees of the Small Giants Hall of...

15 Years in the Making: A conversation with Bo Burlingham & Paul Spiegelman

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s hard to believe that it has been 15 years since Bo and Paul started the Small Giants Community! Like many of us, Paul was inspired by Bo’s bo...

Dawn Abbott: Turning Grief into Gratitude

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Dawn Abbott. Dawn is an author, EOS implementer, and owner of th...

Ron Alvesteffer: Balancing Growth & Culture

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Ron Alvesteffer, President and CEO of Service Express, a data ce...

Chelle Neff: Changing the industry, one haircut at a time

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Chelle Neff, CEO and founder of Urban Betty, an award-winning sa...

Britt Wiedemann: A Teacher, Mountain Guide, and Restaurateur Walk into a Bar…

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Britt Wiedemann, president and owner of IWI Ventures, a company ...

Tony + Tony Sr. Maione: Making a Father-Son Business Shine

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with our very first father-son duo. Tony Maione Sr. (henceforth calle...

Jean Pitzo: Building a Culture of Conscious Intelligence

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Jean Pitzo, CEO of Ace Metal Crafts, a stainless steel fabricati...

Heidi Baumgart: Empathy and Elbow Grease

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Heidi Baumgart, COO of Skidmore Studio, a 65-year-old branding f...

Eric Jones: The heavy lifting of purposeful leadership

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Eric Jones, co-owner of Adamantine Spine Moving, a local and lon...

Andrew Barry: Building a Culture of Learning

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Andrew Barry, founder and CEO of Curious Lion.   Andrew got his...

Jason Fried: ”Out-teaching” the Competition

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Jason Fried, co-founder and CEO of 37 Signals, as well as the co...

Beck Sydow: Removing the Mask

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Beck Sydow, the Founder of HumanKind Business Leaders, and forme...

Corey Rosen: Mailbag Episode - Dispelling the Myths of Employee Ownership

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this mailbag episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Corey Rosen to answer listener questions about the world...

Carl Erickson: Give a Sh*t

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Carl Erickson, the recently retired Executive Chairman of Atomic...

Lauren Adams: Financials with Heart

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Lauren Adams, the Director of Operations at the Center for Finan...

Taylor Vanden Hoek: Problem-Solving Through Art

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Taylor Vanden Hoek, a delivery lead at Atomic Object, a custom s...

Devyn Bachman: On the Road Again

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Devyn Bachman, Vice President of Research at John Burns Real Est...

Lauren Eckhardt: ”You don’t have to be a celebrity to share your life journey.”

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Lauren Eckhardt, founder and CEO of Burning Soul Collective.  L...

Aaron Montgomery: Making Car Dealerships Fun

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Aaron Montgomery, the CEO of Montgomery Development Group, Co-Fo...

Hai Nguyen: The Amateur Aficionado

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Hai Nguyen, Co-Founder and Head of Product at Text-Em-All, an au...

Massimo Backus: Finding Integrity Through Vulnerability

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman speaks with Massimo Backus, Chief Coaching Officer of Massimo Backus Leaders...

Valerie Webster: Learning Through the Ups and Downs

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Valerie Webster, President of HealthWorks, a Cincinnati based hea...

Eric Rieger: Unpacking the Past

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing With Purpose podcast, Paul Spiegelman talks to Eric Rieger, founder and CEO of WEBIT Services, a people-focused IT stra...

Andy Fowler: The Accidental Entrepreneur

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing With Purpose podcast, Paul Spiegelman talks with Andy Fowler, CEO of Nutshell, an all-in-one CRM and email marketing pl...

Kate McCrea: The Sweet Side of Leadership

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing With Purpose podcast, Paul Spiegelman talks with Kate McCrea, CEO and “Chief Caramel Visionary” of McCrea’s, a qu...

Angela Barbash: Empowerment Through Financial Literacy

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing With Purpose podcast, Paul Spiegelman talks with Angela Barbash, CEO of Revalue Investing, a values-based investment ad...

Mel Gravely: Reframing How We Think and Talk About Race

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing With Purpose podcast, Paul Spiegelman talks with Mel Gravely, majority owner and CEO of TriVersity Construction. He is ...

Conni Reed: From ”Un” to Fun

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Conni Reed, founder and CEO of Consuela. Starting with a computer...

Drew Patrick: The Company Is Yours Now

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Drew Patrick, owner and CEO of Skidmore Studio in Detroit, Michi...

Leslie DeMent & Sabrina White: Dodgeball, Friendship, and Shonda Rhimes

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Sabrina White, Head of People & Customer Experience at Text-Em-A...

Torey Carter-Conneen: Our Work Continues

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Torey Carter-Conneen, CEO of the The American Society of Landsca...

Colin Quinn: Every Leader Needs a Sounding Board

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Colin Quinn, Founder/Co-Director at Be Positive in Edinburgh, Sco...

Bonus Mailbag with Mackey McNeill: How to Thrive, Not Just Survive This Year

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this bonus mailbag episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman answers listener questions all about small business finances w...

Jim Hume: The Harsh Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Jim Hume, Owner and Principal of Phire Group, a research and bran...

Khalilah "KO" Olokunola: From the Block to the Boardroom

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Khalilah Olokunola, Chief People Officer at Tru Colors, a for-pro...

Ari Weinzweig: While the World Gets Louder, Humility Can Quietly Help

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Ari Weinzweig, co-founder of the Zingerman's community of busines...

Jay Wilkinson: Fired as CEO of Your Own Company

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Note: This interview was recorded at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. On this encore episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast,...

Bo Burlingham: What Makes a Company Great?

07 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Bo Burlingham, author of the Small Giants book among many others,...

Delcie Bean: On a Mission to Make I.T. Fun

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Delcie Bean, CEO of Paragus Strategic IT. Delcie Bean started the...

Elizabeth Glasbrenner: Can a Leader Care Too Much?

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Elizabeth Glasbrenner, co-founder and President/CEO of Smiley Tec...

Travis Slisher Interviews Paul Spiegelman: Take Care of the Person In Front of You

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On a very special episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, the tables are turned and host Paul Spiegelman is in the hot seat. Small Giants Leaders...

Lisa Wise: Empathy Is My Engine

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Lisa Wise, who leads Flock DC, a family of service companies with...

Jay Wilkinson: Leading with the Heart First

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Note: This interview was recorded at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host P...

Emily Tetto: Tap Into Your Inner Journey

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Note: This interview was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with...

Jonathan Keyser: You Don't Have to Be Ruthless to Win

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Note: This episode was recorded in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.    Jonathan Keyser is the founder and thought leader b...

Blair Kellison: Be Inspired to Be Like You

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Blair Kellison, CEO of Traditional Medicinals, a mission-driven, ...

Crisis Response: Take the Fear Out of the Workplace with Jack Stack

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Jack Stack, Founder, President and CEO of SRC Holdings Corporatio...

Tom Walter: "Change, Or We're Leaving"

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this re-broadcast of the inaugural episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Tom Walter, serial entrepreneur and...

Raman Chadha: Smarter, Healthier Leaders

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Raman Chadha, founder of the Junto Institute. Raman is a Small Gi...

Adam Witty: Why Should Entrepreneurs Write Books?

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Witty is the founder and chief executive officer of Advantage|ForbesBooks. Adam has built Advantage Media Group, The Business Growth Company™, ...

Bryan Papé: A Legacy of Generosity

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A life or death ski accident dramatically changed Bryan Papé's perspective on life at the young age of 20. That moment created a ripple in his life...

Dan Sachs: If Company Culture Pays, Why Doesn't Everybody Do It?

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Dan Sachs, a professor at DePaul University Kellstadt School of B...

Chris Stakich: Walk in the Direction of Your Passion

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Chris Stakich, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Rustic Pathways....

Steve Palmer: Our Growth Is the Story of Our People

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Steve Palmer, Managing Partner of Indigo Road Hospitality Group....

Camille Nicita: Overnight Owner

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When Gongos' beloved founder, John Gongos, passed away suddenly in 2012, Camille became the new owner literally overnight. Having joined in the launc...

Ty Hagler: Changing the Current

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Ty Hagler, founder and Principal of the industrial design firm, ...

William Vanderbloemen: Create Your Own Party

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with William Vanderbloemen, founder and CEO of the Vanderbloemen Sea...

Kornel Grygo: From Delivery Driver to CEO

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Kornel Grygo, the newly-named CEO of Tasty Catering.  Kornel G...

Courtney Kingston: Don't Bet the Farm

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Courtney Kingston, founder of Kingston Family Vineyards in Casa...

Susan Leger Ferraro: The Time, Attention, and Practice of Culture

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Susan Leger Ferraro, a social entrepreneur and the founder of a...

Kris Maynard: I'm Here to Tell You We Sold the Company

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Kris Maynard, co-founder and CEO of Essential Ingredients. For ...

Rob Everts: Worker-Owned and Changing the World

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Rob Everts, Co-Executive Director of Equal Exchange, a worker-o...

Anisa Telwar Kaicker: Can Leaders Change?

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Anisa Telwar Kaicker, CEO and Founder of Anisa International, a...

Dan Kenary: Core Values, ESOPs, and Craft Beer

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What do core values, employee ownership, and craft beer have in common?  Today on the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with ...

Elizabeth Colón: Turn Your Fear Into Fuel

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Since she was a child, Elizabeth Colón has been the voice of the voiceless.  Today on the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks ...

Megan Driscoll: Do It for Your Daughters

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Driscoll believes that all people are equal and worthy — and she has the business practices to back it up.  Today on the Growing with Purp...

Mike Draper: You Can't Fake Authenticity

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There's no way to fake authenticity. If you really love your business and care about it, people will naturally gravitate to you. After over a decade o...

Tracy Dahlin: Confidence and Competence

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tracy Dahlin is a self-described "bull in a china shop" and a rumored "occasional pain in the ass." She's also a passionate, purpose-driven business l...

Lester Thornhill: The Answer Is Around the Corner

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It doesn't happen often, but it happened to Lester Thornhill: his CEO took him out to dinner and asked Lester to leave his role as IT Director and tak...

David Bolotsky: The Hard Way Is the Only Enduring Way

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

UncommonGoods is an award-winning company, most recently winning the 2018 Forbes Small Giants award. But UncommonGoods doesn't do it for the awards ...

Michael Spinosa: From Corporate Culture to Open Culture

25 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Can a high-ranking corporate leader make the switch to purpose-driven leadership? Michael Spinosa, CEO of Unleashed Technologies, hit the reset button...

Ellyn Davidson: How Leaders Survive Tragedy

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When a leader is struck by personal tragedy, how do you persevere? Ellyn Davidson was diagnosed with breast cancer as a rising leader at her agency an...

Howard Spector: Is It Too Late to Find Your True Calling?

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How late is too late to find your true calling? If you ask Howard Spector, every step we take is a lesson learned and valuable in its own way. Today ...

Betsy Pepine: The Best Lessons Are Learned the Hard Way

12 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If there's one thing that Betsy Pepine knows to be true, it's that all good things come from lessons learned the hard way. But you wouldn't know it fr...

Zawadi Bryant: Your Team Is Your Best Leading Indicator

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After building a successful career in engineering and manufacturing, Zawadi Bryant was surprised when her friend, Dr. Anastasia Gentles, approached he...

Shawn Askinosie: Can Chocolate Change the World?

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

By many measures, Askinosie Chocolate is a small company — they work in small, artisan batches, they focus on developing their 17 employees, and the...

Webb Weiman: What's Left on Your Bucket List?

25 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When tragedies touch our lives, we're left to either sink or swim. Webb Weiman, Founder and Executive Director of Jump!, used his personal tragedies...

Anese Cavanaugh: How You Show Up in the World

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As a leader, how are you showing up in the world? Today on the Growing with Purpose podcast, Paul Spiegelman interviews Anese Cavanaugh, Creator of ...

Episode 17: Jon Dwoskin

29 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Dwoskin, executive coach and Founder & CEO of the Jon Dwoskin Experience, has faced several life-altering challenges. From being diagnosed with ...

Episode 16: Larry Jones

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Jones, President and CEO of Pot O' Gold Coffee Service was just seventeen-years-old when he had the idea to get into the office coffee supply ...

Episode 15: Max Spielberg

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After becoming a father, Max Spielberg, Co-Founder and President of Genexa Health, embarked on a search for safe and organic medicines for his fami...