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Leadr. Podcast is a Tribe Studio podcast hosted by Steph Pliha, Founder of Tribe Consulting. Through thoughtful conversations with founders, experts, innovators, and thinkers, Leadr. explores the ideas shaping the future of how we live, lead, and build. Topics include longevity, aging in reverse, neuroscience, brain health, artificial intelligence, leadership, entrepreneurship, and breakthrough innovations. Learn More: stephpliha.com/leadr-podcast

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May 22, 2026Episode 134 min

The Whole Human Entrepreneur: Redefining Success in the Age of AI

In this episode of the Leadr. Podcast, I’m sharing a major evolution happening inside Tribe Consulting and the vision behind where we’re headed next. What began with a strong focus on MedTech is expanding into something much bigger: the Whole Human Entrepreneur.This conversation dives into the new topics of Leadr. Podcast Season 2, the intersection of leadership, entrepreneurship, biohacking, faith, and personal growth, and why true success is about more than just building a business. It’s about building a life, a mindset, and a foundation that can actually sustain the level of growth you’re chasing.I also unpack one of the biggest conversations shaping the future right now: AI. From the rise of AI-generated content to the increasing loss of originality online, I share why human perspective, strategic thinking, and authentic leadership matter more than ever in this next era of business.This episode is an honest conversation about growth, identity, leadership, and the future of what we’re building, both personally and professionally.Chapters:00:32 - Intro01:32 - Guests Background02:33 - The Podcast's Hiatus & Makeover03:32 - The "Principal Voice" Persona05:24 - Pivoting in the Age of AI06:56 - The Risks of Over-Delegating to AI07:40 - Tribe's New Verticals08:25 - Steph's Personal Brand Launch12:19 - The "Whole Human Entrepreneur" Concept13:24 - Future Podcast Topics17:46 - The "AI Candy Crash"19:20 - Steph's Upcoming BooksDON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO LEADR. PODCASTResources mentioned in episode:AIR (Age in Reverse Protocol): https://airlongevity-ldl9uibg.manus.space/Am I? AI Consciousness documentary, now on YouTube - stay tuned for future guest episode with Cameron Berg. Watch his documentary: https://youtu.be/KbTvUOx2A6c?si=dnBKQtGSnbvhpdKlCONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:📱Instagram: / stephpliha 📱LinkedIn: / tribebrand ABOUT ME:I'm Steph Pliha, Founder & Principal of Tribe Agency with 20+ years in leadership. After building multiple 7-figure businesses, I now help entrepreneurs transform their brands from nouns to verbs. My Make your Brand a Verb™ Framework has helped countless businesses dominate their markets through strategic positioning and marketing that delivers real results.BUSINESS INQUIRIES:hello@tribeagency.orgFTC Disclosure: Some links shared are affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission from purchases made at no additional cost to you.© 2026 Tribe Agency. All Rights Reserved.

May 21, 2026Episode 2849 min

Bringing the Best Surgeons to you | CEO of Aces Surgical, Dr. Ronen Elefant

In this episode of Leadr. Podcast, Dr. Ronen Elefant, founder of ACES National Surgical Team, shares his compelling journey from trauma surgeon to pioneering healthcare entrepreneur. Discover how his experiences revealed the inefficiencies of the traditional medical system, inspiring him to create a revolutionary model that leverages private aviation to deliver top-tier surgical care to underserved patients nationwide. This episode offers a deep dive into innovative solutions for modern healthcare economics and the evolving doctor-patient relationship.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to Episode 28 with Dr. Ronen Elefant00:44 - Connecting through LinkedIn02:48 - Dr. Elefant's background04:31 - Moving from Biomedical Engineering to Trauma Surgery05:32 - Pursuing a passion for aviation while in medical school07:10 - Frontline experiences09:05 - The birth of ACES11:21 - The erosion of the doctor-patient relationship14:15 - The ACES model18:13 - Hospital vs. ASC20:25 - Scaling the vision24:35 - Virtual practice27:22 - Licensing hurdles31:12 - Culture of excellence34:42 - The patient-hero38:13 - Subjective value41:12 - Speed RoundConnect with Dr. Ronen ElefantLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronenelefant/Website: ⁠https://www.tribeconsulting.coDON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO LEADR. PODCASTIf you want to be a guest on Leadr. Podcast, get in touch: https://stephpliha.com/leadr-podcastCONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephpliha/📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tribebrandABOUT ME:I'm Steph Pliha, Founder & Principal of Tribe Agency with 25+ years in leadership. After building multiple 7-figure businesses, I now help entrepreneurs transform their brands from nouns to verbs. My Make your Brand a Verb™ Framework has helped countless businesses dominate their markets through strategic positioning and marketing that delivers real results.BUSINESS INQUIRIES:hello@tribeagency.orgtribeconsulting.co#MakeYourBrandAVerb #BrandStrategy #StartupMarketing #SmallBusinessBranding #MedtechMarketing #BusinessTips #LeadrPodcastFTC Disclosure: Some links shared are affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission from purchases made at no additional cost to you.© 2026 Tribe Consulting Agency. All Rights Reserved.

November 13, 2025Episode 2749 min

Beyond Cadavers: Synthetic Tissue Is Changing Surgical Training Forever with CEO Adam Clark | Ep. 27

On this episode, host Steph Pliha sits down with Adam Clark, CEO of IMRA Surgical. A surgical training company advancing hyper realistic synthetic tissue and progression-based learning to replace animals and cadavers.Adam shares his journey from the military to J&J, Medtronic, and Intuitive, why VR plus synthetics beats single-episode learning in cadaver labs, and how global adoption of robotic surgery is accelerating in the UK, Japan, India, and beyond. You’ll hear the 'Sim to Synthetics' model, how reusable torsos with single-use hydrogel cartridges work, and why building an A-player culture matters in medtech startups. If you care about surgical outcomes, ethics, and training to proficiency, this one’s for you. 00:00 Intro to Adam Clark01:12 From Military to Medtech Leadership06:16 The DaVinci Aha Moment and Intuitive Year07:24 Moving to Australia and Founding Mission08:49 Replacing Animals and Cadavers with Synthetics12:18 Progression-Based Learning and Proficiency Models15:27 Sim to Synthetics Framework Explained17:18 Cost, Travel, and Efficiency Benefits for Hospitals19:53 Reusable Torsos and Hydrogel Cartridges20:59 Team, R&D, and Clinical Validation Roadmap29:45 Global Shift to Robotic Surgery in 10 Years (UK)32:00 Startup Realities, Fundraising, and Hiring A-Players37:15 Pathways, Promotions, and Culture Building41:58 Books, Mentors, and Leadership Mindset48:26 Outro and CTALearn More about Guest Speaker - Adam Clark and IMRA Surgical:website: imrasurgical.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-clark-3312714🎁 FREE RESOURCES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS:✨Brand Brief Template: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/brandbrief ✨Entrepreneur Checklist:https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/30daye-checklist ✨Automated Marketing:https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/automatedmarketing ✨15 Strategic Investor Slides: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/getfunded 🚀 LAUNCH AND BRAND YOUR BUSINESS WITH ME!30 Day Entrepreneur Course: https://30dayentrepreneur.tribeagency.org/ Brand Masterclass: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/brandmasterclass 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO LEADR. PODCAST:Latest interviews with innovators and industry leaders: https://tribeagency.org/leadr-podcast CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tribeagency1/ 📱Twitter/X: http://x.com/TribeAgency1 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephpliha/📱YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@makeyourbrandaverb ABOUT ME:I'm Steph Pliha, Founder & Principal of Tribe Agency with 20+ years in leadership. After building multiple 7-figure businesses, I now help entrepreneurs transform their brands from nouns to verbs. My Make your Brand a Verb™ Framework has helped countless businesses dominate their markets through strategic positioning and marketing that delivers real results.📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephpliha/ BUSINESS INQUIRIES:hello@tribeagency.org#MakeYourBrandAVerb #BrandStrategy #StartupMarketing #SmallBusiness #Branding #MedtechMarketing #BusinessTips #LeadrPodcast #Medtech #Startups

November 6, 2025Episode 2639 min

Managing Heart Failure with CEO Mohamed Abou-Alam | Ep. 26

In this episode of Leadr. Podcast, host Steph Pliha sits down with Mohamed Abou-Alam, CEO of Precision Cardiovascular, to discuss how remote monitoring could redefine heart failure management. An engineer turned investor turned CEO, Mohamed shares lessons from Samsung, venture capital, and now medtech, where he’s leading a team building implantable sensors that track heart pressure in real time. For medtech leaders, this episode reveals what it takes to build culture, foster partnerships, and stay mission-driven while navigating complexity.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Introduction: Tackling Heart Failure with Remote Monitoring02:10 – Engineering Roots to Medtech Innovation05:40 – From Venture Investor to Medtech CEO08:00 – Understanding Heart Failure and Remote Patient Care10:50 – Inside Precision Cardiovascular’s Implantable Sensor13:30 – Redesigning Remote Monitoring for Patient Adoption16:20 – Lessons from Cardiac Pioneer Sir Magdi Yacoub18:50 – Using Activity Data to Improve Heart Failure Insights21:00 – Why Partnerships Drive Medtech Success23:20 – Building Company Culture in Healthtech Startups26:20 – Leading Distributed Teams in Global Medtech32:00 – Mentorship, Energy, and Leadership in Innovation33:40 – The Book That Built Grit and Resilience34:20 – Humor and Perspective in Startup Leadership37:50 – Closing Reflections on Purpose and ProgressGet in touch with Guest Speaker:Website: https://www.precision-cv.com/LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamedaboualam/Take our Free 2 Min Survey: https://precision-cardiovascular.webflow.io/🎁 FREE RESOURCES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS:✨Brand Brief Template: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/brandbrief ✨Entrepreneur Checklist:https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/30daye-checklist ✨Automated Marketing:https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/automatedmarketing ✨15 Strategic Investor Slides: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/getfunded 🚀 LAUNCH AND BRAND YOUR BUSINESS WITH ME!30 Day Entrepreneur Course: https://30dayentrepreneur.tribeagency.org/ Brand Masterclass: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/brandmasterclass 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO LEADR. PODCAST:Latest interviews with innovators and industry leaders: https://tribeagency.org/leadr-podcast CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tribeagency1/ 📱Twitter/X: http://x.com/TribeAgency1 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephpliha/📱YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@makeyourbrandaverb ABOUT ME:I'm Steph Pliha, Founder & Principal of Tribe Agency with 20+ years in leadership. After building multiple 7-figure businesses, I now help entrepreneurs transform their brands from nouns to verbs. My Make your Brand a Verb™ Framework has helped countless businesses dominate their markets through strategic positioning and marketing that delivers real results.📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephpliha/ BUSINESS INQUIRIES:hello@tribeagency.org#MakeYourBrandAVerb #BrandStrategy #StartupMarketing #SmallBusinessBranding #MedtechMarketing #BusinessTips #LeadrPodcast #Medtech #StartupsFTC Disclosure: Some links shared are affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission from purchases made at no additional cost to you.© 2025 Tribe Agency. All Rights Reserved.

October 28, 2025Episode 2552 min

The Surgeon Who Built a Data Company with Dr. John Porterfield | Ep 25

What happens when a world-class robotic surgeon becomes a founder? In this episode, Dr. John Porterfield of Informed Surgical shares how his experiences in the OR and robotic surgery inspired a new way to measure surgical quality. He explains why patient outcomes—not volume or reputation—should drive referrals, and how data transparency can change healthcare incentives. A grounded conversation for medtech executives rethinking the future of value-based surgery.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – From Surgeon to Medtech Founder: The Informed Story03:15 – Robotic Surgery Innovation and Early Adoption at UAB04:10 – Leadership and Ironman Lessons in Surgical Discipline08:37 – From Rural Roots to Data-Driven Healthcare10:20 – Mentorship, Family, and Sustainable Surgical Careers13:07 – Founding Informed Surgical with Intuitive’s Sal Brogna17:00 – How Data and AI Are Redefining Surgical Quality21:17 – Inside ProCendi.com: Building Patient Access Through Data27:22 – The Informed Algorithm: Risk Adjustment and Surgical Outcomes46:17 – Innovation Ethics: What Keeps a Surgeon-Founder Up at NightConnect with Dr. John Porterfield and Informed Surgical:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-porterfield/Website: https://informedsurgical.com/Alternatively, website for finding quality surgeons in your area: https://procendi.com/🎁 FREE RESOURCES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS:✨Brand Brief Template: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/brandbrief✨Entrepreneur Checklist: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/30daye-checklist✨Automated Marketing: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/automatedmarketing✨15 Strategic Investor Slides: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/getfunded🚀 LAUNCH AND BRAND YOUR BUSINESS WITH ME!30 Day Entrepreneur Course: https://30dayentrepreneur.tribeagency.org/Brand Masterclass: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/brandmasterclass🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO LEADR. PODCAST:Latest interviews with innovators and industry leaders: https://tribeagency.org/leadr-podcastCONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tribeagency1📱Twitter/X: https://x.com/TribeAgency1📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tribebrand/📱YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makeyourbrandaverbABOUT ME:I'm Steph Pliha, Founder & Principal of Tribe Agency with 20+ years in leadership. After building multiple 7-figure businesses, I now help entrepreneurs transform their brands from nouns to verbs. My Make your Brand a Verb™ Framework has helped countless businesses dominate their markets through strategic positioning and marketing that delivers real results.BUSINESS INQUIRIES:hello@tribeagency.org#MakeYourBrandAVerb #BrandStrategy #StartupMarketing #SmallBusinessBranding #MedtechMarketing #BusinessTips #LeadrPodcastFTC Disclosure: Some links shared are affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission from purchases made at no additional cost to you.© 2025 Tribe Agency. All Rights Reserved.

October 20, 2025Episode 2456 min

Meet the Genius Behind AI in Surgery! Hasan Ertas, CEO of Exin Health AI

Leadr. Podcast host Steph Pliha welcomes Hasan Ertas, CEO of Exin Health AI, for a conversation about leadership, medtech innovation, and the future of AI for surgical documentation. Drawing from his time at Stryker and Intuitive Surgical, Hasan reveals how OR Genie uses speech and vision AI to transform how nurses capture intraoperative data. For medtech professionals, this episode is a masterclass in bringing meaningful automation into one of the most complex environments in healthcare.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro: Meet Hasan Ertas, CEO of Exin Health AI03:45 – From Stryker to Intuitive: Lessons in engineering and leadership09:20 – The power of attitude over resume13:10 – Culture and decision-making at Intuitive Surgical18:50 – The inefficiencies hiding inside the OR22:30 – The origin of OR Genie and how it works27:10 – Speech and vision AI in surgical documentation33:45 – How OR Genie prevents errors and expired implants39:00 – Integration with EMRs and ASC strategy44:20 – The future of AI in healthcare and responsible innovation52:00 – Mentors, books, and leadership principles that shaped Hasan57:40 – Closing reflections on curiosity and lifelong learningGet in touch with our Guest Speaker:Hasan Ertas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasan-ertas-226430/Exin Health AI: https://exinhealth.ai/🎁 FREE RESOURCES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS:✨Brand Brief Template: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/brandbrief✨Entrepreneur Checklist:https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/30daye-checklist✨Automated Marketing:https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/automatedmarketing✨15 Strategic Investor Slides: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/getfunded🚀 LAUNCH AND BRAND YOUR BUSINESS WITH ME!30 Day Entrepreneur Course: https://30dayentrepreneur.tribeagency.org/Brand Masterclass: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/brandmasterclass🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO LEADR. PODCAST:Latest interviews with innovators and industry leaders: https://tribeagency.org/leadr-podcastCONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:📱Instagram: / tribeagency1 📱Twitter/X: https://x.com/TribeAgency1📱LinkedIn: / tribebrand 📱TikTok: / tribeagency ABOUT ME:I'm Steph Pliha, Founder & Principal of Tribe Agency with 20+ years in leadership. After building multiple 7-figure businesses, I now help entrepreneurs transform their brands from nouns to verbs. My Make your Brand a Verb™ Framework has helped countless businesses dominate their markets through strategic positioning and marketing that delivers real results.BUSINESS INQUIRIES:hello@tribeagency.orgtribeagency.org#MakeYourBrandAVerb #BrandStrategy #StartupMarketing #SmallBusinessBranding #MedtechMarketing #BusinessTips #LeadrPodcastFTC Disclosure: Some links shared are affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission from purchases made at no additional cost to you.© 2025 Tribe Agency. All Rights Reserved.

September 29, 2025Episode 2345 min

The Future of Breast Imaging Innovation with Dr. Tara and Dr. Peymon Ghazi | Ep. 23

Dense breast tissue creates blind spots in screening and drives uncertainty for patients and clinicians. Dr. Tara Ghazi and Dr. Peymon Ghazi of MALCOVA are addressing this challenge with advanced imaging and AI-powered decision support. In this episode, we explore clinical trial design, proof points that matter, and strategies for building trust with radiologists. Investors will find a grounded view of milestones worth tracking, while operators and clinicians will gain insight into practical adoption paths.00:00 – Intro: why this conversation00:03 – Meet Dr. Tara & Dr. Peymon Ghazi (MALCOVA)00:08 – The dense-breast screening gap08:28 – Patient experience and comfort in imaging10:20 – Risks of status quo screening10:36 – Clinical workflow and radiology integration18:03 – Guidelines and real-world context21:09 – AI triage and decision support28:25 – Entering the clinical phase: proof points37:53 – Future of breast-imaging innovationGuest Speaker(s):Website: ⁠https://malcova.com/⁠LinkedIN: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraghazi/⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/peymon-ghazi/🎁 FREE RESOURCES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS:✨Brand Brief Template:⁠ ⁠⁠https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/brandbrief⁠✨Entrepreneur Checklist:⁠https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/30daye-checklist ⁠✨AutomatedMarketing:⁠https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/automatedmarketing ⁠✨15 Strategic Investor Slides:⁠ ⁠⁠https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/getfunded ⁠🚀 LAUNCH AND BRAND YOUR BUSINESS WITH ME!30 Day Entrepreneur Course:⁠ ⁠⁠https://30dayentrepreneur.tribeagency.org/ ⁠Brand Masterclass:⁠ ⁠⁠https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/brandmasterclass ⁠🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO LEADR. PODCAST:Latest interviews with innovators and industry leaders: ⁠https://tribeagency.org/leadr-podcast ⁠CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:📱Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tribeagency1/ ⁠📱Twitter/X:⁠ ⁠⁠http://x.com/TribeAgency1 ⁠📱LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephpliha/⁠📱YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@makeyourbrandaverb ⁠ABOUT ME:I'm Steph Pliha, Founder & Principal of Tribe Agency with 20+ years in leadership. After building multiple 7-figure businesses, I now help entrepreneurs transform their brands from nouns to verbs. My Make your Brand a Verb™ Framework has helped countless businesses dominate their markets through strategic positioning and marketing that delivers real results.📱LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephpliha/ ⁠BUSINESS INQUIRIES:hello@tribeagency.org⁠#MakeYourBrandAVerb⁠⁠ #BrandStrategy⁠⁠ #StartupMarketing⁠⁠ #SmallBusinessBranding⁠⁠ #MedtechMarketing⁠⁠ #BusinessTips⁠⁠ #LeadrPodcast⁠ #Medtech #StartupsFTC Disclosure: Some links shared are affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission from purchases made at no additional cost to you.© 2025 Tribe Agency. All Rights Reserved.

September 29, 2025Episode 2250 min

Building Strong Medtech Teams with Drue DeAngelis | Ep. 22

In this episode of Leadr. Podcast, host Steph Pliha sits down with Drue DeAngelis, founder of The DeAngelis Group and an industry veteran with nearly four decades in orthopedics. From carrying a Zimmer sales bag to leading at Stryker, and ultimately building his own retained search practice, Drue shares how his career evolved and why alignment between talent and company mission matters more than ever. For medtech founders and investors, his perspective on leadership, fundraising challenges, and building resilient executive teams offers practical lessons. He also explains why he launched MSK Innovations as a platform for CEOs to pitch and connect with world-class investors.00:00 – Introduction01:23 – Breaking into orthopedics with Zimmer02:25 – Building with Stryker and rapid growth04:00 – Transition to entrepreneurship and search05:30 – Why contingency recruiting fails08:00 – Moving into retained search and C-suite roles13:25 – Launching new ventures and MSK Innovations16:00 – Building a pitch platform for medtech CEOs20:30 – Acquiring Orthopedics This Week24:00 – Reinventing a media platform for MSK innovators28:30 – The founder’s challenge: technical vs. commercial leadership33:30 – Traits that define successful medtech CEOs40:00 – Capital raising, board dynamics, and runway risks48:00 – Closing reflectionsGuest Speaker(s):Website: https://www.orthospinesearch.com/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddeangelis/ 🎁 FREE RESOURCES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS:✨Brand Brief Template: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/brandbrief✨Entrepreneur Checklist:https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/30daye-checklist ✨AutomatedMarketing:https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/automatedmarketing ✨15 Strategic Investor Slides: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/getfunded 🚀 LAUNCH AND BRAND YOUR BUSINESS WITH ME!30 Day Entrepreneur Course: https://30dayentrepreneur.tribeagency.org/ Brand Masterclass: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/brandmasterclass 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO LEADR. PODCAST:Latest interviews with innovators and industry leaders: https://tribeagency.org/leadr-podcast CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tribeagency1/ 📱Twitter/X: http://x.com/TribeAgency1 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephpliha/📱YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@makeyourbrandaverb ABOUT ME:I'm Steph Pliha, Founder & Principal of Tribe Agency with 20+ years in leadership. After building multiple 7-figure businesses, I now help entrepreneurs transform their brands from nouns to verbs. My Make your Brand a Verb™ Framework has helped countless businesses dominate their markets through strategic positioning and marketing that delivers real results.📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephpliha/ BUSINESS INQUIRIES:hello@tribeagency.org#MakeYourBrandAVerb #BrandStrategy #StartupMarketing #SmallBusinessBranding #MedtechMarketing #BusinessTips #LeadrPodcast #Medtech #StartupsFTC Disclosure: Some links shared are affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission from purchases made at no additional cost to you.© 2025 Tribe Agency. All Rights Reserved.

May 8, 2025Episode 2131 min

The Secret Weapon for Winning in Leadership & Life | Dr. Travis Bradberry | Ep. 21

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the secret weapon every leader needs to win — in business and in life.In this episode of Leadr. Podcast, Steph Pliha sits down with bestselling author and emotional intelligence pioneer Dr. Travis Bradberry to explore how mastering emotional triggers, self-awareness, and relationship management transforms leadership at every level.Dr. Bradberry shares powerful insights from his new book The New Emotional Intelligence and practical strategies to strengthen your EQ skills.📚 Pre-Order The New Emotional Intelligence: https://amzn.to/3GFrJUS🎯 Takeaways:How to strengthen emotional intelligence in everyday lifeWhy EQ is the difference-maker for leadership successNew updates from The New Emotional IntelligenceTips for recognizing and managing emotional triggersWays to Connect: 💡 Connect with Stephanie Pliha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniepliha💡 Connect with Dr. Travis Bradberry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisbradberry/🔔 Subscribe for more leadership insights: https://tribeagency.org/leadr-podcast🔔 Join the waitlist for Make Your Brand a Verb Masterclass: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/brandmasterclass

May 2, 2025Episode 2057 min

How This NEW Hernia Treatment Changes Everything for Men! | Ep. 20

Dr. Shirin Towfigh breaks down gender-specific hernia mesh designs that are transforming patient care—and why every surgeon needs business savvy.In Episode 20 of the Leadr. Podcast, Dr. Shirin Towfigh—leading hernia surgeon and medical-device innovator—shares her journey from the OR to the boardroom. You’ll learn how gender-based mesh designs are improving outcomes, why “if you don’t have revenue, it’s a hobby,” and the strategic marketing steps needed to commercialize a device. Whether you’re a surgeon eyeing entrepreneurship or a MedTech marketer, this episode delivers actionable insights on:Clinical evidence & patient-first mesh designSurgeon-engineer collaborationPatent strategy & medical-device commercializationBuilding revenue-driven practicesTimestamps / Chapters:00:00 Intro & Guest Bio02:59 The Business of Medicine05:51 Journey in Surgery & Innovation09:06 Surgeon–Engineer Collaboration11:59 Gender-Based Mesh Designs14:58 Commercialization & Marketing17:49 Future of Hernia Mesh Products21:02 Navigating the MedTech Industry24:01 Final Thoughts & Advice30:58 Understanding Mesh in Surgery36:04 Evolution of Hernia Repair39:01 Future of Hernia Surgery47:17 Mentorship & Leadership InsightsConnect & Learn More:– Stephanie Pliha (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniepliha– Dr. Shirin Towfigh (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirintowfigh– Full podcast page & show archive: https://tribeagency.org/leadr-podcast– Work with us: https://tribeagency.org/contactKeywords of episode: Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia treatment, hernia mesh, medical device innovation, surgeon entrepreneur, commercialization, marketing strategies, clinical evidence, patient care, mentorship, leadershipMay 2, 2025 at 9 AM PT