Circle City Success

Hosted by Drew Feutz, Jason Ulm, Matt Hadley & Matt Carroll

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Circle City Success is The Podcast for Indy's local community. Our mission is to interview successful people in the Indianapolis area and share their knowledge and experience with the local Indianapolis community. We hope to provide a guide to the next generation of Indy's leaders through conversations with those who we should all strive too emulate. There are plenty of people whose stories aren't told that can provide great inspiration and direction to people in the community. We want to speak with those people in the Indianapolis area, learn about what they did to attain their current level of success, and to pass wisdom and provide guidance to the next generation of Indy's leaders.

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June 3, 20261 hr 8 min

233. Don't Wait For Your Opportunity, Make Your Own with Nicole Pence Becker

Nicole Pence Becker is the Owner and Operator of Pence Media Group Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 233 where you'll hear Nicole tell us about... ● How growing up in Columbus, IN gave her the initiative to go out make an impact and create her own opportunities early in life ● Her brand and reputation helped land her own news show which she got to produce and create and why she went to work for her father as the Communications Director on his campaign ● Why she started Pence Media Group with a model to recruit extremely qualified women and has grown to a team of 24 women today Circle City Success Podcast Sponsors ● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/ ● Eclipse Staffing and Security: https://www.eclipsestaffing.com/ ● The Barrel Bar Indy: https://www.instagram.com/thebar ● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/ ● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/ Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts: ● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp ● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb ● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy ● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

May 20, 20261 hr 21 min

232. First Woman In The World To Own a Professional Men's League with Evelyn Magley

Evelyn Magley is the CEO of The Basketball League Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 232 where you'll hear Evelyn tell us about... ● How she was a runner on the very first track team at her high school in Rosedale, Kansas ● Why she started the nonprofit Children with Purpose and why her nickname in college was L7 ● How The Basketball League started with 8 teams, the irony behind those original 8, and how the league has grown to 38 teams and recently announced a partnership with Big Baller Brand Circle City Success Podcast Sponsors ● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/ ● Eclipse Staffing and Security: https://www.eclipsestaffing.com/ ● The Barrel Bar Indy: https://www.instagram.com/thebar ● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/ ● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/ Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts: ● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp ● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb ● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy ● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

May 6, 202653 min

231. Summer Stock Stage With Emily Ristine Holloway

Emily Ristine Holloway is the Artistic Director of Summer Stock Stage Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 231 where you'll hear Emily tell us about... ● How she got her start in theatre as an Actress for Disney ● Her first role back in Indy was A Christmas Carol at Indiana Repertory Theatre ● How Summer Stock Stage mission is to enrich the community through theatre, what access is granted with the FlexPass, and how to support the mission and purchase tickets Circle City Success Podcast Sponsors ● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/ ● Eclipse Staffing and Security: https://www.eclipsestaffing.com/ ● The Barrel Bar Indy: https://www.instagram.com/thebar ● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/ ● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/ Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts: ● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp ● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb ● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy ● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

April 16, 202651 min

230. Fathers And Families Center With Larry Smith

Larry Smith is the President and CEO of Fathers and Families Center Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 230, where you'll hear Larry tell us about... ● Being an All American track athlete and that he was about a half second short from making the Olympics in his event ● How he became the youngest director of corporate strategy for a major global organization ● Becoming a dad at 16 years old shaped a full circle moment later in life, and that Fathers and Families Center empowers fathers to become engaged parents and providers through free programs focused on education, employment, and family stability. Circle City Success Podcast Sponsors 𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚒𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚘𝚛𝚜 ● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/ ● Eclipse Staffing and Security: https://www.eclipsestaffing.com/ ● The Barrel Bar Indy: https://www.instagram.com/thebar ● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/ ● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/ Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts: ● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp ● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb ● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy ● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

April 2, 202659 min

229. From Hoosier Cheerleader To Indiana Icon with Angela Ganote

Angela Ganote is the Morning New Anchor at Fox59 News Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 229 where you'll hear Angela tell us about... ● How being a cheerleader at IU allowed her to meet a local personality that actually led her to a career as a journalist ● That she was told many times she would never make it on TV becasue her reporting of on air stories was terrible yet she overcame the naysayers and her journey through a variety of TV stations and multiple regions ● Her journey eventually led her back to Indy as morning news anchor for Fox 59, and how Fox 59 was at the bottom of the ratings when she arrived and now is the top rated morning news station Circle City Success Podcast Sponsors 𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚒𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚘𝚛𝚜 ● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/ ● Eclipse Staffing and Security: https://www.eclipsestaffing.com/ ● The Barrel Bar Indy: https://www.instagram.com/thebar ● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/ ● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/ Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts: ● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp ● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb ● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy ● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

March 18, 20261 hr 10 min

228. Big Car Collaborative with Jim Walker

Jim Walker is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Big Car Collaborative Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 228, where you'll hear JIm tell us about... ● How he got his start as a journalist in his hometown of Warsaw, IN ● That he became the sports editor for the Greenfield Daily Reporter where he had the opportunity to cover the Indiana Pacers in the 2000 NBA Finals, eventually landing at the Indy Star ● His vision behind Big Car Collaborative - including Spark on Monument Circle Circle City Success Podcast Sponsors 𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚒𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚘𝚛𝚜 ● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/ ● Eclipse Staffing and Security: https://www.eclipsestaffing.com/ ● The Barrel Bar Indy: https://www.instagram.com/thebar ● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/ ● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/ Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts: ● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp ● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb ● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy ● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

February 25, 202657 min

227. Midwest Cash Offer With Evan Manship

Evan Manship is the Principal of Midwest Cash Offer and Mainstay Property Group Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 227, where you'll hear Evan tell us about... ● His first success at product marketing and advertising came in the way of converting his parents 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager into the Center Grove tailgate club ● How he learned from two mentors to bet on himself early in life, and why his slogan is "I buy 2 houses a day" ● How he created the Manship Foundation, a nonprofit that covers the entire down payment with zero repayment for home buyers Circle City Success Podcast Sponsors 𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚒𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚘𝚛𝚜 ● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/ ● Eclipse Staffing and Security: https://www.eclipsestaffing.com/ ● The Hangar: https://hangarindy.com/ ● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/ ● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/ Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts: ● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp ● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb ● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy ● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

February 13, 202658 min

226. ShipSigma With Chase Flashman

Chase Flashman is the Co-Founder and CEO of ShipSigma Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 226, where you'll hear Chase tell us about... ● When and how he realized it was time to become an entrepreneur, including his first venture online ● His offer to reach out directly if you have a business idea or interested in 4:30 am walks ● How ShipSigma can save organizations money by evaluating carrier profitability and identifying supply chain optimization. Circle City Success Podcast Sponsors 𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚒𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚘𝚛𝚜 ● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/ ● Eclipse Staffing and Security: https://www.eclipsestaffing.com/ ● The Hangar: https://hangarindy.com/ ● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/ ● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/ Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts: ● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp ● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb ● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy ● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

January 28, 20261 hr 11 min

225. Indiana Sports Corp With Patrick Talty

Patrick Talty is the President of Indiana Sports Corp Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 225, where you'll hear Patrick tell us about... ● How he got his start in the venue management space and a move to Phoenix to open a new stadium eventually landed him an opportunity in Abu Dhabi ● That hosting the NCAA Men's Final Four while GM at US Bank stadium put him in conversations with the NCAA, and how those conversations afforded him the chance to move back to Indy to take a position with Indiana Sports Corp ● The Indiana Sports Corp was the nations's first sports commision, how they partner with other local Indy organizations to bring the biggest events to the city, and the 2050 vision which includes the 25 year sports strategy built on 5 pillars: sports events, sports tech, sports academia, sports business and leadership, and women's sports Circle City Success Podcast Sponsors 𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚒𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚘𝚛𝚜 ● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/ ● Eclipse Staffing and Security: https://www.eclipsestaffing.com/ ● The Hangar: https://hangarindy.com/ ● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/ ● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/ Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts: ● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp ● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb ● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy ● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx

January 14, 20261 hr 7 min

224. Made In The USA with Joe Van Deman and Colin King

Joe Van Deman and Colin King are co-Founders and Principals of Circle City Capital Group Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 224, where you'll hear Joe and Colin tell us about... ● A business listing on Craigslist got them connected and how that connection led to months of dialogue including multiple business acquisitions ● The 8 brands they own and operate under four industry segments of their businesses: USA-Made apparel & soft goods, home decor, Montessori, and financial training & services ● The incredible growth of the USA Brands retail line The Vermont Flannel Company and Vermont Teddy Bear Company Circle City Success Podcast Sponsors 𝙶𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚒𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚂𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚘𝚛𝚜 ● T&W Corporation Design & Build: https://twdesignbuild.com/ ● Eclipse Staffing and Security: https://www.eclipsestaffing.com/ ● The Hangar: https://hangarindy.com/ ● St Elmo Steakhouse: https://www.stelmos.com/ ● D&E Printing: https://www.dandeprinting.com/ Connect with Circle City Success Podcast hosts: ● Connect with Jason: https://lnkd.in/dS82puKp ● Connect with Drew: https://lnkd.in/d-VtF9Hb ● Connect with Matt Hadley: linkedin.com/in/matthadleyindy ● Connect with Matt Carroll: https://lnkd.in/dkv7VmDx