The Shepherding Podcast

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Discussions with CEO's, executives, entrepreneurs, and other career high achievers to understand their path, highlighting key learning points for the next generation of aspiring business leaders.

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May 22, 2024Episode 126 min

Leadership: Isaac Hamlin-Founder & CEO of Better Blend, the groundbreaking local smoothie franchise!

Send us Fan Mail Interview with Isaac Hamlin, founder of Better Blend (www.betterblend.com). Founded by Isaac in 2018, Better Blend was created with the goal to make the world a happier, healthier place. With hard work, creativity, and determination, Isaac opened the first Better Blend location in June 2018. Since then, the brand has seen incredible growth, including the opening of several additional locations with more on the horizon. Listen to Isaac as he details the inspiration and goals for Better Blend, sharing his knowledge, ability and experiences in creating teams that have a strong internal culture and help support his vision for bringing health to the world through his Better Blend locations. Support the show Sponsored by Derby City Media. Contact us at Rob@derbycitymedia.com for advertising opportunities

November 3, 2023Episode 1043 min

Leadership: Fred Johnson - the ongoing journey from Dayton, KY to NFL Agent

Send us Fan Mail Do you know of any NFL agents? I didn't either until I was fortunate enough to interview the dynamic Fred Johnson. Wow! What an amazing journey so far. Fred shares his story, from his humble beginnings in small town Dayton, Kentucky to his fast rise through the finance world and a career-shift to becoming an NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) expert and NFL agent. Support the show Sponsored by Derby City Media. Contact us at Rob@derbycitymedia.com for advertising opportunities

August 30, 2023Episode 933 min

Sales Mentoring: Joseph Jones, Sales Engineer -where continuous development meets persistence

Send us Fan Mail The third episode in our Sales series is a interview filled with sales-skill knowledge, experience and wisdom with our guest, Joseph Jones. When it comes to grinding, honing your skills, and learning from your challenges, Joe has mastered the art of exceeding sales goals. Join us as we deep dive into Joe's career, uncovering the tactics and strategies that propelled him to success. Listen to Joe as he shares invaluable insights and proof that consistent actions, self-evaluations, adjustments and improvements can lead even greater success. If you are in sales, or considering a career in sales, this podcast is a must listen. You can find out more and connect with Joe on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephtjones/ Support the show Sponsored by Derby City Media. Contact us at Rob@derbycitymedia.com for advertising opportunities

July 19, 2023Episode 832 min

Sales Mentoring: Sara Porter - Global Business Development

Send us Fan Mail The second episode in our Sales series showcases the career path of Sara Porter, a leader in Global Business Development. From growing up in smalltown Iowa to traveling the globe developing multi-million dollar accounts, Sara shares her education, background and her superpower in networking to grow both company business and her career as a sales leader and mentor. You can find out more and connect with Sara on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-porter-590b2811/ Support the show Sponsored by Derby City Media. Contact us at Rob@derbycitymedia.com for advertising opportunities

June 14, 2023Episode 747 min

Sales Mentoring: Carl Gillman, Technical Sales Leader with International Commercial expertise

Send us Fan Mail The first episode in our Sales series kicks off with an interview with Carl Gillman, a leader in Technical sales. Listen how Carl used his engineering education, background and early project work experience to transition and grow his career into a Technical Sales leader and mentor. If sales is a passion, reach out and connect with Carl on LinkedIn Support the show Sponsored by Derby City Media. Contact us at Rob@derbycitymedia.com for advertising opportunities

April 27, 2023Episode 652 min

Leadership: Dr. Davis Robinson, PhD, SHRM-CP, Owner-Horizon Consulting Services, LLC.

Send us Fan Mail Leadership is a trait that many business leaders and executives assume and grow into. But how is it different when you have been trained in Leadership, and now develop it in others? In this episode, Dr. Davis Robinson shares the education commitment he made in getting his PhD, his steps toward leadership and ultimately his role in heading the Leadership Development Academy for a large healthcare provider. Dr. Davis has now mentored thousands of people on their own path. You will find nuggets of wisdom here no matter where you are in your career path. Support the show Sponsored by Derby City Media. Contact us at Rob@derbycitymedia.com for advertising opportunities

April 11, 2023Episode 534 min

Leadership: Tony Lamb-Founder & CEO of Kona Ice, the largest Food Truck company in the world!

Send us Fan Mail Back in 2007, a successful sales executive had an every day experience that would ultimately change his life and so many others...that experience was seeing an ice cream truck drive down his street and watching his kids chase after it, dollars in hand. Listen to the incredible story of how founder and CEO, Tony Lamb visualized, developed and built Kona Ice, the largest food truck company in the world! Support the show Sponsored by Derby City Media. Contact us at Rob@derbycitymedia.com for advertising opportunities

March 26, 2023Episode 444 min

Leadership: Mike Riegler - President of Riegler Blacktop

Send us Fan Mail Imagine working in a 69 year old family business, spanning 3 generations and still in growth mode! Mike Riegler, President of Riegler Blacktop shares life lessons for the next generation, from the science and technology of paving the roads we travel to how it takes a family working together to continue to keep a family business moving forward. Support the show Sponsored by Derby City Media. Contact us at Rob@derbycitymedia.com for advertising opportunities

March 13, 2023Episode 330 min

Leadership: Kimberly Fletcher - Lifestyle Blogger & Influencer for Kim's Cart

Send us Fan Mail Imagine having over 100,000 Facebook followers or 16,000 email accounts eagerly awaiting deals specifically from you. Well, Lifestyle blogger & Social Media influencer Kimberly Fletcher has already achieved that...and she is still growing. Listen to her assemble her tool kit and jump out into the world with Kim's Cart. Hard work, perseverance, and dedication to the vision she saw for herself has led to massive success for Kim. Check her blog out at https://www.kimscart.com/ Support the show Sponsored by Derby City Media. Contact us at Rob@derbycitymedia.com for advertising opportunities

February 25, 2023Episode 233 min

Leadership: Vlad Ionescu - Futurist, professor and automotive executive

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest has a lot of knowledge and life experience to share. Vlad Ionescu can speak 6 languages, holds a Masters Degree in Engineering, works on projects that are beyond our lifetime, and serves as an educator at a prestigious university in the hotbed of the tech world. On this podcast, we funnel this down to several key learning points that listeners will benefit from at any point in their career. You can find Vlad at LinkedIn under V. Alex Ionescu Support the show Sponsored by Derby City Media. Contact us at Rob@derbycitymedia.com for advertising opportunities