Episodios

  • Blue Collar Project Management: Make Pigs Fly
    Nov 2 2025

    Alisher Rakhimov, is a product manager at Fluxon and author of Make Pigs Fly. In this episode, Ali offers ways to help PMs level up their game.

    Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:45), Soviet Union (6:45), That Dog Won't Hunt (11:45), Defy Mediocracy (14:00), Explain your job to Mom (17:20), Juice Not Worth the Squeeze (22:15), Ask Stupid Questions (30:30), and Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda (36:15).

    Get a copy of Ali's book @Make Pigs Fly

    This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. You can also donate your used vehicle @ this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.

    Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

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    38 m
  • The Strength Minus Epidemic: The Value of Positive Psychology
    Oct 26 2025

    Alfredo Borodowski, is an author, keynote speaker, and former Rabbi from Winchester, New York. Alfredo advocates for the value of Positive Psychology.

    Along the way we discuss – From Argentia to White Plains (1:15), The Road Rage Rabbi (4:15), God Winks (8:00), Positivity + Purpose = Peak Performance (12:45), Managing Skeptics (15:30), VIA and the 24 Character Strengths (18:15), Culture of Strength (23:00), Fostering Uniqueness (27:00), Slow Down and Smell the Coffee (29:45), and the Human Upgrade (32:00).

    Seeking purpose? Reach out to Alfredo @Borodowski,PhD.

    Looking to understand your key Character Strengths – text "positive" to 33777."

    This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. You can also donate your used vehicle @ this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.

    Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

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    37 m
  • Control the Controllable
    Oct 19 2025

    Neil Twa is an author, podcaster and CEO of Voltage Holdings, LLC. Neil helps e-commerce brands launch and thrive on the Amazon FBA channel.

    Along the way we discuss – Control the Controllable (1:45), Income with FBA (7:15), Marry Right (14:30) but Don't Marry Your Product (15:00), $5K a Day (24:30), Voltage Holdings (28:00), Mind Shift (31:45), and Faith Foremost (36:45).

    Reach out to Neil at – neiltwa@gmail.com

    Grab a copy of Neil's book @ – Voltage Digital Marketing

    This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. You can also donate your used vehicle @ this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.

    Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

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    43 m
  • Feast Fast Snack: Serial Entrepreneur
    Oct 12 2025

    Josh Sizemore is a serial entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience in the Consumer Goods & Retail sectors. He is currently the Interim CEO of Feast Fast, a healthy snack alternative.

    Along the way we discuss – the Journey (1:00), Seltzer Water (3:30), CBD (7:45), 1-800-GOT-JUNK (8:30), Keto Snacks (10:00), FeastFast (13:00), Entrepreneurial Energy (15:00), Keto Kocktails (20:15), and Surrogate.com, a Parent Match service (22:00).

    Crush cravings. Drop Pounds? Reach out to Josh's health foods @ Feast Fast Snacks.

    This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. You can also donate your used vehicle @ this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.

    Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

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    30 m
  • Joy in the Age of Chaos: Good Works Consulting
    Oct 5 2025

    Joy in the Age of Chaos: Good Works Consulting

    Fran Benjamin is a managing partner of Good Works Consulting, a company that helps businesses thrive by rewiring systems and culture through data-and-human informed solutions, equity-centered strategies, and leadership development

    Along the way we discuss – A Clear Look at DEI (3:00), the Paradox of Intolerance (10:00), "Too Queer" (14:30), Good Works Assessment (21:30), Joy as an Intention (25:10), and the Full Workplace (32:30).

    Take advantage of Fran's talents @ Good Works Consulting.

    This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. You can also donate your used vehicle @ this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.

    Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

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    35 m
  • Books At Ease: Live from Macedonia
    Oct 1 2025

    Anastasia Ristovska is the Co-Founder of Books at Ease. Her company helps transform complex financial data into actional insights that drive business growth.

    Along the way we discuss – parental support (2:30), European business (6:00), capital infusion (11:10), accountant certification (16:00), success stories (18:30), data security (23:00), Wife/Husband/Business (30:30), going Global (37:30).

    This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. You can also donate your used vehicle @ this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.

    Reach out to Anastasia @ Next Generation Remote Bookkeeping.

    Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

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    40 m
  • Fractional HR: Griffin Resources
    Sep 28 2025

    Michelle Griffin is a fractional HR executive and CEO of Griffin Resources. Her company supports small to mid-size domestic and multi-national companies with payroll support, employee development, compliance, benefits administration, and talent acquisition.

    Along the way we discuss – Work on Her Terms (1:30), Scalability (6:50), Business Analytics (11:00), Matching Employee Talents With the Right Client (12:15), Solutions Partner (19:10), Psychology Assessment Tools (24:00), Reverse Knowledge Transfer (29:20), International Business (31:00) Exotic Locales (32:50), Job Interview Skills (35:45), and a Typical Work Day (41:00).

    This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. You can also donate your used vehicle @ this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.

    Reach out to Michelle and learn how her team can support your HR needs @ Griffin Resources

    Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

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    44 m
  • Grateful for Success
    Sep 21 2025

    Dave Burnett is passionate about helping businesses thrive. A serial entrepreneur he developed the highly successful Achievers.com platform that was sold in 2015 for $110M. Currently he is the founder of two dynamic marketing sites, AOKmarketing.com and PromotionalProducts.com.

    Along the way we discuss – The Hockey Enforcer (1:30), Getting out of Your Own Way (4:00), Beer Sampling (5:45), Buying URLs (12:45), Niche Expertise (19:30), 100 Squares per Day (22:00), Business as an Infinite Game (24:00), Concussion Set Back (26:30), Marketing and AI (32:00), the Terrible Tarriff Issue (38:30) and the Importance of Gratitude (41:00).

    Reach out to Dave and grow your business with proven digital marketing solutions @AOK Marketing.

    This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. You can also donate your used vehicle @ this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.

    Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

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    44 m