The Edge Of Excellence Podcast
Episodes
82: Owen Getz | Finding Your Passion
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Owen Getz, Sales and Location Manager at Illinois Grain and Seed and co-owner of ISO Rea...
81: Eryk Soltys | Having a Fascinating Career in Commercial Banking
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Eryk Soltys, a Commercial Credit Analyst at Fifth Third Bank. Eryk graduated from D...
80: Katie Kenny | Consistency: The Key to Becoming Successful
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Katie Kenny, a real estate broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and a former distri...
79: Chip McAslan | Achieve Success by Doing Simple Things Spectacularly
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Chip McAslan, founder and CEO of Lavo Solutions and chairperson of Bay Cities Metal Prod...
78: Tom Ackmann | Achieve Success by Mastering Your Craft
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, our guest host Sean Phelps chats with Tom Ackmann, president of Platinum Decking and an incredible leade...
77: Brett Gaviglio | Finding Fulfillment in Your Engineering Career
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Brett Gaviglio, Director of Engineering at Vertical Systems. Brett Gaviglio has over 20 ...
76: Tyler Morelan | Developing the Habit of Excellence
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, our guest host Sean Phelps, executive vice president at College Works Painting, talks with Tyler Morelan...
75: Natalia Ohanesian | Savoring Discomfort in Pursuit of Growth
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Natalia Ohanesian, founder of Bipty. Natalia attended a very competitive high schoo...
74: Isaiah Henry | Creating Your Own Serendipity
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Isaiah Henry, CEO of Seabreeze Management. Isaiah took an unconventional path and did no...
73: Codi Martin | Integrating CollegeWorks Values for Success
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Codi Martin, a Certified Field Inspector at Foundation Recovery Systems.Codi joined Coll...
72: Ryan Atkinson | Leveraging Your Personal Brand to Achieve Success
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt talks with Ryan Atkinson, Digital Marketing Specialist at Lumeon and host of The Business Cloud Pod...
71: Filip Matic How to Run a Successful & Thriving Business
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Filip Matic, founder of Matic Custom Creations and 634 PROPERTIES INC. Filip dropp...
70: Entrepreneurship Wisdom From Matt Stewart
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Ryan Atkinson, host of The Business Cloud Podcast, interviews Matt Stewart. Matt shares how he discovere...
69: Why are Values Important to Succeed in Business and Life?
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why are values important to succeed in business and in life? Today's guest shows us what really happens behind the scenes of a successful company and ...
68: Serge Sachdeva | Having Fun On Your Entrepreneurship Journey
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Serge Sachdeva, Executive at Arch Telecom. Serge has always aspired to be an entrepreneu...
67: Conrad Kaminsky | Extreme Ownership for Success
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Conrad Kaminsky, one of the "District Managers of the Year" at College Works Painting. D...
66: Nic Bair | For Success, Consider Who You Want to Be Like
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Nic Bair, Director of the Wiltz Group. Nic always wanted to run his own business. He eve...
65: Isaac Montano | Work Hard Now for a Better Future
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Isaac Montano, a financial advisor at Renaissance Financial.Isaac's decision to join Col...
64: Ashton Avery | To Become the Best, Surround Yourself With the Best
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Ashton Avery, Senior District Manager at College Works Painting.As far back as his high ...
63: Sharran Srivatsaa | Achieve Success by Delivering 10% More than You Promised
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Sharran Srivatsaa, CEO at Srilo Ventures, Host of Business School Podcast, and Creator o...
62: Lucas Tanner | Happiness As A Path To Achieving Success
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Lucas Tanner, a sales specialist at Utility Trailer Sales Company of Arizona. Lucas...
61: Charlie Fletcher | How Mesa Has Led and Transformed The HVAC Industry
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Charlie Fletcher, Executive Vice President at Mesa Energy Systems.You'll discover how yo...
60: Joe Norwell | Finding The Positive In Any Situation
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Joe Norwell, Vice President of CollegeWorks. Joe's commitment to debate and being a...
59: John Moran | How Honoring Your Values Will Keep You Grounded
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with John Moran, Founder and CEO of Epic Freight Solutions.John was dreadful when he initiall...
58: Jack Schwabeland | How to Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Jack Schwabeland, Program Manager for Sales Enablement at Flyhomes.Jack believes excelle...
57: Cody Voelker | Finding Success in Real Estate Investing
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Cody Voelker, a real estate entrepreneur.Cody's long-term mindset has allowed him to mak...
56: Dr. Robert Fisher | The Power of Impactful Speech
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Dr. Robert Fisher, author, consultant, and coach for Cal Mock Trial. Dr. Fisher's family...
55: Don Seawall | Setting Meaningful Goals to Achieve Success
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Don Seawall, a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Michael Page. Don got his first job...
54: Alex Dastmalchi | Discovering Excellent Careers and Determining What It Takes To Get There
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Alex Dastmalchi, founder of Vanity Planet and Kove Audio. Alex is also heavily involved ...
53: Alex Kmiec | How To Blend Engineering with Business
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Alex Kmiec, Sr. Operations Engineer of the supply chain at SpaceX. On the soccer ...
52: Matt Maneage | Excellence Through Giving It 100% Physically and Mentally
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of The Edge of Excellence, we chat with Matthew Maneage, the General Sales Manager at Lake Auto Group. Matthew is probably one of...
51: Terence Scheckter | Taking Calculated Risks
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Terence Scheckter, a successful entrepreneur, investor, founder and former CEO of TSW Al...
50: Matt Rudig | How To Excel In Sales Management and Build a Thriving Business
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, we chat with Matt Rudig, founder and director of sales and operations at Platinum Decking, a constructio...
49: Brian Forbath | What It Takes To Succeed As a Lawyer
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Brian Forbath, an ultra-successful attorney and President of Stradling Yocca Carlson & R...
48: Breanna Kaufman | Excelling in Relationship Building, Martial Arts and Professional Sales
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Breanna Kaufman, a martial arts expert and professional sales executive bringing in mill...
47: Chris Krause | The Power of Relationships and Turning Your Passion into a Life Plan
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Chris Krause, the founder and CEO of NCSA Athletic Recruiting, which has helped over 100...
46: Adam Arnold | What It Takes To Be a High Achiever and Build a Successful Career
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Adam Arnold, Senior Account Executive for enterprise sales at Searchmetrics. In h...
45: Ehsan Gharatappeh | Achieve Success by Leveraging Innate Talents and Discovering Your Values
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Ehsan Gharatappeh, CEO of CellPoint Corporation. Ehsan is a highly successful serial ent...
44: Max Alesi | Discovering the Right Path For You and Going After Excellence
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Max Alesi, owner of Home Genius Exteriors, a thriving roof replacement and home improvem...
43: Michael Yates | Driving Growth Through Passion and Work Ethic
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of The Edge of Excellence, we chat with Michael Yates, Senior Director of Innovations and Agricultural Strategy at Walmart. ...
42: Marc Bishara | Excellence Through Constant (and Balanced) Growth
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The Edge of Excellence, we chat with Marc Bishara, a man who has achieved a dream shared by many: he lives off his investments...
41: Using Your Resources to Find the Perfect Career
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt shares his advice on using all the information at your disposal to help you determine your future...
40: Matt Fizell | Living a Life of No Compromises, No Regrets
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The Edge of Excellence, we chat with Matt Fizell, CFP and owner of Harmony Wealth. Growing up in a small town of only 200...
39: Devan O‘Dowd | Working Smarter and The Shockingly Simple Basics of Success
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of The Edge of Excellence, we interview Devan O'Dowd, Director and Equity Partner of Global X, an exchange traded fund firm. He o...
38: Steve Brazeel | Working Smarter and The Shockingly Simple Basics of Success
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we interview Steve Brazeel, founder and CEO, Sunterra Produce show who shares with us his distilled wisdom on work ethic, and worki...
37: John Hepworth | What Does It Take to Grow and Scale a Successful Business?
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we interview John Hepworth, co-founder, Firstway Fundraising who reveals how he turned his charitable project into a thriving busin...
36: Calvin Cox | Living Off Your Investments – A Roadmap To Financial Freedom
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can you truly achieve financial freedom and accumulate enough capital so that you can live off your investments? On today’s show, we interview ...
35: Chris Bates | Showing Tenacity And Building A Sustainable Business
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are most entrepreneurs unable to grow and scale their business? And in the process, unable to realize their fullest potential? On today’s show,...
34: Dr. Adnan Hussain | Building Grit and How the College Works Internship Has Helped Me As a Medical Professional
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can a College Works internship help those pursuing high-profile careers? On today’s show, we interview the Emergency Department Chair at Amita Heal...
33: Sean Nachtigall | Shedding Your Fears And Venturing Into The Unknown
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we interview Sean Nachtigall who shares with us his distilled wisdom on grit, belief, and embracing the unknown. Growing up, Sean ...
32: Elaine Huang | Following Your Passion and Working For The Greater Good
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we interview founder of Neon Owl, Elaine Huang who shares with us her distilled wisdom on following your passion, thinking outside ...
31: Trevor Tait | The Most Important Lesson From My Failure
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we talk with Trevor Tait, Managing Director, Tait and Associates who shares with his distilled wisdom on adding value, failure, and...
30: Ally Becker | Finding Courage in Ambiguity
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would you find the strength to pivot and change course if your long-cherished dream came down crumbling in an instant? On today’s show, we talk to ...
29: Juliet Monteleone | How to Pivot Again and Again Till You Find Your True Calling
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we interview Juliet Monteleone who shares with us her thoughts on exploration, discovering your passion, and finding the courage to...
28: Ann Chenal | Overcoming Self-Doubt And Why Challenges Propel You Towards Your Goals
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can introverts be good leaders, manage large teams, and run successful businesses? On today’s show, we interview Ann Chenal who shares with us her ...
27: Brent Miller | The Power of Good Work Ethic and How Building a Dream Team Can Fuel Massive Growth
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we interview Brent Miller, VP, Home Genius Exteriors who shares with us his thoughts on work ethic, chasing growth, and hiring the ...
26: Jerome Stewart | There Is More Than One Path To Excellence
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when two brothers follow very different paths in life - one taking the entrepreneurial route, the other moving along the corporate path? ...
25: John Dijulius | Why Doing Your Best Is All It Takes
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you go from being a hair-dresser to a highly sought-after speaker? On today’s show, we have John Dijulius who shares with us his distilled w...
24: Scott Gladstone | How Authenticity and Collaboration Can Help You Attain Massive Success
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we interview the incredible Scott Gladstone who shares with us his distilled wisdom on authenticity, teamwork, and work ethic. A...
23: Alexis Rabadam | Turning Your Passion into Profit
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we interview Alexis Rabadam, CEO, Finessed Media, Inc. who shares with us her distilled wisdom on motivation, entrepreneurship, and...
22: Breanna Brady | Finding Your Zone of Excellence and Sticking to Your Convictions
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can you discover your zone of excellence? What are some of the things that you can do to find the right career path that will catapult you miles a...
21: Keith Fiscus | Discovering Your Passion
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can you avoid making some of the biggest rookie mistakes that young professionals make? On today’s show, we interview the incredible Keith Fi...
20: Adam Sachs | Self-Discovery Towards Massive Momentum
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you achieve your moonshot goals if you play it safe and shy away from taking calculated risks? On today’s show, we interview Executive Coach an...
19: Dane Mauland | Discover The Meaning Of Passion and Excellence
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show we interview Dane Mauland who shares with us his thoughts on excellence, discovering your passion, and hardcore work ethic. Dan a...
18 | Josh Esealuka | The Real Meaning of Success
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we interview the incredible Joshua Esealuka, Enterprise Account Executive, AutoRABIT who shares with us his distilled wisdom on the...
17: Danielle Whitaker | Flourish Through Professional and Personal Challenges
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we interview Director of Corporate Development, EmpireWorks, Danielle Whitaker who shares with us her distilled wisdom on persisten...
16: Darius Mirshahzadeh | The Real Meaning of Success and The Importance of Exploration
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we have the incredible Darius Mirshahzadeh who shares with us his distilled wisdom on the importance of exploration, the true meani...
15: Rob Lovato | Fail to Succeed
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you find spectacular success without experiencing your fair share of setbacks? On today’s show, we interview Rob Lovato, territory sales execut...
14: Danny Sonenshine | Aiming for Empathy
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It only took five days... Danny Sonenshine had only been working as a legal associate in a large international firm for five days when he realize...
13: Payson Maydew | Overcoming Adversity in Pursuit of Excellence
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Edge of Excellence show, we have Payson Maydew who shares with us his thoughts on time management and positive mindset. We start this ...
12: The Art of Building Great Relationships
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is about the importance of building relationships. You will get a short reminder as to WHY relationships are foundational to a success...
11 : Kyle Emerick | What Is The 5 F’s Life And How You Can Use It Today
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show of the Edge of Excellence podcast, we interview second lieutenant, Marine Corps, Kyle Emerick who shares with us thoughts on excelle...
10: Tackling Stress: The Pursuit of Excellence
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, you will learn some actionable, common-sense stress management tips so that you can push through unhindered on the path of excellen...
9: Marissa Wiegand | How My CollegeWorks Internship Helped Me Secure My Dream Job at Caterpillar
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how the right internship can steer you towards success? In today’s show, Matt interviews Marissa Wiegand, Budget Accountant, Caterpil...
8: Darin Anderson | Excellence, Self-Belief, and Other Critical Traits of Exemplary Leaders
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we interview Darin Anderson, Chairman, and CEO, Salas O’Brien who shares with us his distilled wisdom on excellence, perseverance...
7: Jack Kratcha | The Power of Making Unconventional Choices
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, we interview 22-year-old Jack Kratcha who reveals how he has managed to earn $220K in his three years at College Works. Jack share...
6: Rob Sprong | Building an Excellence Mindset: What Successful Leaders Do That Others Don’t
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do successful business leaders do differently? What is the “secret sauce” that enables them to outperform the competition again and again? I...
5: Time Management Secrets
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is about time management. If you are shooting for excellence in your personal and professional life, you won’t get to your end goal w...
4: Omar Zarabi | Fueling Your Passion and How to Remain in the Constant Pursuit of Excellence
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how the Kobe Bryant’s, Tom Brady’s, and Michael Jordan’s of the world stay on the top of their game? On today’s show, we inte...
3: The Secret Power Behind DISC Assessments
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you confused with the wide range of career choices? Do you feel that you are making life-altering decisions without doing your due diligence? If ...
2: Nicole McMackin | What It Takes To Achieve Your Moonshot Goals
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wanted to know how successful entrepreneurs make it happen? How do they make decisions that catapult them miles ahead of the competition? In t...
1: Mike Caito | Bootstrapping with $6,000, Scaling, and Exiting Big
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, Matthew interviews Michael Caito, CEO and owner, MAP Consulting who shares with us his life story, and his entrepreneurial wisdom. ...
0: How I Discovered My Ideal Career Path (And How You Can Do It Too!)
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you discovered the right career path that can transform your life and power you ahead? On today’s show, Matt Stewart, CEO & Entrepreneur, Coll...