Executive Leaders Radio
Executive Leaders Radio conducts "elite interviews" of prominent CEOs, CFOs, and Presidents focusing on "what makes people tick."The ten to twenty-five minute on-air interviews are really informal POSITIVE conversations. Guests may be asked about their background education, influences, mentors and early career experiences, asked about their business, what they do and who they serve. They may be asked about opportunities ahead, challenges they have faced or their senior management team. Interests outside of work, personal turning points and family sacrifices capture the unique human aspect behind these prominent leaders.All of these questions are designed to help our audience...
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The Power of Pivots
What shapes a great leader? On this episode of Executive Leaders Radio, four accomplished executives share how their childhood experiences, personal challenges, and defining life moments helped shape their leadership styles and business success. Ryan Holloway, CEO of Forge Apollo; Tad Doyle, Founder & CEO of FastPro Restoration; Geof McKernan, CEO of Ignyte Insurance; and Jake Leone, CEO of Corporate Interiors discuss the lessons they learned growing up, the experiences that tested their resilience, and the values that continue to guide them today. From building businesses and leading teams to overcoming adversity and creating meaningful connections, these leaders reveal how the...
From Vision to Victory: The People, Passions & Decisions Behind Business Success
Join Executive Leaders Radio for a conversation with four accomplished business leaders as they share their professional journeys, leadership philosophies, and insights on building successful organizations. Our guests include Joe Perpiglia, President & CEO of Construction Alliance, PA; BJ Jaworski, President of Ron Jaworski; Tim Andrews, CEO of ASI Central; and Mark Arrimour, Chief Executive Officer of Total Turf Golf Services/The Arrimour Group. Through discussions of their early experiences, career paths, and the lessons that shaped their success, these executives offer valuable perspectives on leadership, navigating challenges, and the experiences that influence who we become as professionals and leaders.
Leadership Across Divisions: Building Success Through People, Operations, and Growth
In this episode of Executive Leaders Radio, we sit down with four accomplished leaders who oversee key areas within FM Brown. Cecil Campbell, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Pet Food Division, shares insights into driving sales, building customer relationships, and responding to changing market demands. Bill Brown, Farm Division Leader, discusses the challenges and opportunities within the agricultural industry and the importance of serving customers and producers. Scott Williams, Vice President of Operations for the Flour Division, explores the role of operational efficiency, teamwork, and quality in delivering consistent results. Phil Brown, President of the Feed...
Resilience, Innovation and the Experiences That Shape Leaders
This episode of Executive Leaders Radio features Michele Leff, CEO of 12th Street Catering, Mike Zisman, Founder and Executive Chairman of Golf Genius, Jim McCarthy, President of McCarthy Masonry and Concrete, and John Morgenstern, Managing Partner of O’Hagan Meyer. Each leader shares personal experiences and formative lessons that helped shape their careers and leadership styles. Michele discusses her creative childhood, sales experience, and how she successfully pivoted her catering business during the pandemic to support frontline workers. Mike shares his entrepreneurial journey and how early adversity helped build the resilience that continues to drive him today. Jim reflects on gr...
From Childhood Lessons to Business Leadership
This episode of Executive Leaders Radio features J.R. Godwin, President of Substitute Service Company, Jack Crawley Jr., Owner of C&J Automotive and Tire, Kristen Whitmyer, President and CEO of Jersey Construction Inc., and Jesse Amoroso, President and Chief Operating Officer of Amoroso’s Baking Company. Each leader shares the personal experiences, family influences, and early lessons that helped shape their leadership journey. J.R. discusses growing up in his family’s business and how sports taught him teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability. Jack shares his experience growing up in the automotive industry, expanding the family business, and the mentors who...
The Experiences That Shape Great Leaders
This episode of Executive Leaders Radio features Dave Thompson, CEO of Laminators, Inc., Chris Caba, President of Total Rental, Mike Bowman, President & CEO of Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board, and Kate Heaman, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Prelude Solutions. Each leader shares his or her career journey and the experiences that helped shape their approach to leadership. The interviews explore formative experiences from ages 8–14 and how early influences can impact values, decision-making, and leadership style. The conversation also examines family business dynamics, career development, and the challenges of building and leading organizations. The leaders discuss their businesses in practical te...
Building a Legacy: Family, Leadership and the Pursuit of Excellence
This episode of Executive Leaders Radio features Nick Papanier, Jr., Owner, President & CEO of Primo Hoagies, Danny Liberatoscioli, President of Walnut Hill College, Allen Cohen, President of M. Cohen & Sons, and Gary Hill, CEO of DVL Group. Nick shares his journey into the family business and the importance of discipline, relationships, and maintaining high standards. Danny discusses his family background, passion for cooking, and philosophy of creating meaningful experiences through education and hospitality. Allan reflects on his upbringing, career transition, and enthusiasm for taking on challenging projects while developing his team. Gary explains how DVL Group’s employee-owned ESOP model gi...
From Early Lessons to Executive Leadership
In this episode, Herb sits down with Jake Leone, CEO of Corporate Interiors; Tim Rafter, President of Atlantic Lining Company; Mike Gorman, President of Salem Community College; and Garrett Gillan, Partner at 215 Marketing. Each guest shares personal stories from childhood, family, sports, education, and early work experiences that helped shape their leadership journey. Jake discusses the evolution of Corporate Interiors, while Tim shares lessons from growing a family business into a nationwide operation. Mike reflects on how his upbringing and football experiences influenced his leadership in higher education, and Garrett shares how his early entrepreneurial experiences shaped his approach to m...
Family, Faith, and the Drive to Build Something Meaningful
Jamie Turner, Founder and President of Acclaim Autism, David Farragut, Chairman & CEO of United States Roofing, Karen Murphy, President and Managing Partner of FVM, and Dr. Jatin Mehta, CEO of Metasense, share the personal experiences that shaped their leadership and business philosophies. From early jobs, family businesses, faith, and entrepreneurship to major life changes and personal loss, each leader reflects on the experiences that influenced their approach to people and success. Jamie discusses his mission to expand access to quality behavioral healthcare, while David shares how treating employees like family has helped build a strong company culture. Karen reflects on...
The Experiences That Shape Great Leaders
Four accomplished business leaders share the personal experiences, challenges, and early influences that helped shape the leaders they are today. Bruno Pasceri, President of Incenter Lender Services, reflects on teamwork and lessons learned through football and early work experiences. Heath Ochroch, President of Werner Coach, shares how sports, accountability, and taking over the family business influenced his leadership style. Marc Rollo, President of Archer & Greiner P.C., discusses how family experiences and compassion shaped his collaborative approach. Rob Risnychok, President of MCG Utilities, shares how his upbringing, entrepreneurship, and sports experiences developed his belief in teamwork and employee ownership.
