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We shine a light on CEO's, business owners, visionaries and the EOS®️ community and the amazing gifts and talents you bring, so others can grow and lean from the best! We are actively searching for podcast guests who can bring their inspiring stories to light. 🕯️We'd love to showcase your journey! LEARN MORE & APPLY TODAY ➡️www.ShiftSpotlight.com⬅️ Intro and outro music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/still-love License code: 5ZS1HYX3HXYXZ1J9

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November 10, 202627 min

The Trust Recession Is Real. Orsolya Herbein Knows How to Beat It.

🎙️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹. 𝗢𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘁. Your clients love you. Your reviews are 5 ⭐. Your referrals are solid. So why isn’t your business growing? That’s the question I couldn’t stop thinking about after my conversation with Orsolya Herbein on 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™. Orsolya is the President of Brand3 , a B2B branding and marketing agency built for relational service providers. Think consultants, advisors, and experts whose whole business runs on trust. Her take? We’re living in a 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡. AI and automated everything are flooding our feeds, buyers are skeptical, and really great conversations end with “let me think about it.” 🫠 (If you’ve ever hung up a call feeling amazing and then heard nothing for three weeks… yeah. Same.) 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱: ✅ Niche down. It feels risky. It works. Clarity makes you the obvious choice. ✅ Give people a reason to act NOW. No urgency, no decision. ✅ Skip the trendy tactics. They’re not the thing that’s going to save you. ✅ Stay human. Trust still takes time and real connection, and no bot can fake that. And her story is a good one. She came to the U.S. from Hungary at 17. In 2024 she became sole owner of Brand3, pushed growth too fast, and learned the hard way that your business has to match your values and your own definition of success. I really appreciated how honest she was about that part. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹. 🎧 If your business was built on referrals and you’re ready to grow past them, this one is for you. 🎁 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽: Visit www.scalebeyondreferrals.com and use code 𝗦𝗕𝗥𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: ◾ Orsolya Herbein | President | Brand3 | www.brand3.net ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | The Shift Spotlight™ We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

October 1, 202621 min

Adam Povlitz of Anago Cleaning Systems: Leading Smarter, Scaling Stronger

🚀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴? What does it really take to scale a franchise organization without becoming the bottleneck? In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝘃𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘇 , CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems, for a conversation about leadership, growth, delegation, and what it takes to build an organization that can scale. Adam shares his perspective on servant leadership, why CEOs need to empower the people around them, and how stepping out of the weeds can create more room for strategic thinking and growth. The conversation also dives into AI adoption, the Eisenhower Matrix, and the importance of knowing where a CEO’s time creates the greatest value. And yes, we also discover that Adam is a second-degree black belt in taekwondo. Because apparently leading a growing franchise organization wasn’t enough. 🥋 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🔥 Why servant leadership can be a serious growth strategy 🎯 The Eisenhower Matrix and the quadrant where “all the money gets made” 🤖 Why CEOs need to lead the charge on AI adoption 👥 The importance of hiring smart people — and then getting out of their way 📈 How leaders can scale without becoming the bottleneck ⏱️ Why where a CEO spends their time matters as much as how they spend it 🥋 What taekwondo can teach us about discipline, leadership, and growth One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation: 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳. As a company grows, the CEO’s role has to evolve. The goal isn’t to have your hands in every decision. It’s to build a team you trust, create clarity around priorities, and give great people the space to execute. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹. 🎧 Whether you’re a CEO, business owner, franchise leader, or simply trying to break the habit of micromanaging, this episode is for you. 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: ◾ 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝘃𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘇 | CEO & President | www.anagocleaning.com ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | The Shift Spotlight™ We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

September 24, 202620 min

Dave Hultin, Visionary of Marketing Ideas for Printers: Reinventing the Future of Print

🖨️ 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴. 🖨️ What do music, commercial printing, marketing technology, and EOS® have in common? 🎵🖨️ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻 , Visionary of Marketing Ideas for Printers, for a conversation about the changing print industry and what it really takes to build a company that can grow. Dave shares his unexpected journey from music teacher to print industry leader, the story behind Odyssey, their marketing-first management platform, and why legacy systems may not be enough for printers looking to scale. But this conversation goes beyond technology and printing. Dave also opens up about leadership, succession, and the challenge of helping established print businesses transition to the next generation. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🎵 How a music teacher became a print industry leader 🖨️ Why printers need to become more than production companies ⚙️ How EOS® helps turn a flood of ideas into focused execution 👨‍👩‍👦 The challenge of passing established print businesses to the next generation 📈 What it takes to move from a “big small company” to a “small big company” 🐢 Why thoughtful leadership sometimes means slowing down before speeding up 💡 How technology, strategy, and good old-fashioned ink-on-paper impact can work together One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation: growth isn’t just about doing more. Sometimes, it’s about stepping back, getting clear on what matters, and building the systems and leadership needed to support what comes next. The future of print isn’t just about what comes off the press. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁. 🎧 Whether you’re in the print industry, leading a family business, navigating succession, or trying to turn big ideas into real execution, this episode is for you. 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: ◾ 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻 | Visionary, | www.marketingideasforprinters.com ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | The Shift Spotlight™ We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

September 10, 202622 min

From the Dancefloor to Digital Commerce: Ethan Giffin on Transforming B2B Growth

✨ 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲. ✨ What do B2B eCommerce and a packed dancefloor have in common? You have to understand the people in the room. 🎧💻 On this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻 , Founder and CEO of 𝗕𝟮𝗕 𝗘 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 , to unpack why manufacturers and distributors can no longer afford to treat digital commerce as "just a website." Ethan shared why B2B eCommerce projects often fail before they even launch, how private buyer portals can modernize outdated sales workflows, and how niching down transformed his company. He also opened up about why EOS®, a clear go-to-market strategy, and writing a book all belong in an entrepreneur's toolkit. But this conversation went beyond digital storefronts. Ethan is also known as DJ Opie, and we explored how reading a dancefloor is surprisingly similar to reading customers, teams, and markets. In both worlds, experience matters, friction kills momentum, and energy drives results. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 💻 Why B2B eCommerce projects often fail before they even launch 🔐 How private buyer portals can modernize outdated sales workflows 🎯 How niching down transformed his company 📘 Why EOS® , a clear go-to-market strategy, and writing a book belong in an entrepreneur's toolkit 🎧 Why reading a dancefloor and reading a market aren't so different after all One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation: growth in B2B eCommerce isn't about building a bigger website. It's about understanding the people on the other side of every click. 🎧 Whether you're modernizing your sales workflows, thinking about niching down, or just love a good DJ set, this episode is for you. Podcast Guest: ◾ 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻 | Founder & CEO | www.b2becommerceagency.com ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. 📘 Manufacturers and distributors can request a free copy of Ethan's book at b2becombook.com 🎁 Ethan also created a dedicated page for The Shift Spotlight™ listeners to request a free consultation → https://b2becommerceagency.com/free-consultation/ ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

August 28, 202630 min

From Roof Repairs to Real Leadership: Bill Burkhart Jr. on Scaling Kanga Roof

✨ 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. ✨ What do Queen, roof maintenance, family business transitions, and scalable leadership have in common? 🎸🏠 In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘁 𝗝𝗿. , Owner of Four Seasons Kanga Roof, for a conversation that starts on the roof and ends up somewhere much bigger. Bill shares how Kanga Roof is building long-term client relationships through repair and maintenance instead of chasing only big replacement jobs, and honestly, it makes so much sense. A well-maintained roof can last years longer, avoid expensive surprises, and protect the investment sitting underneath it. But this conversation went way beyond shingles and service calls. Bill also opened up about stepping into CEO leadership during a major family business transition, navigating growth with four owners, working alongside two visionaries, and using EOS tools to simplify, scale, and keep the team aligned. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🏠 Why maintenance , not just replacement, builds lasting client relationships 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Stepping into CEO leadership during a family business transition 🤝 Navigating growth with four owners and two visionaries at the table ⚙️ How EOS tools help simplify, scale, and align a growing team 📈 What it really takes for demand to turn into sustainable growth 🎸 Why "Don't Stop Me Now" is the perfect pre-meeting hype song for this season of Kanga Roof One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation: growth doesn't happen just because the demand is there. It happens when the people, process, leadership, and vision can actually hold the weight. 🎧 Whether you're leading a family business, scaling with multiple owners, or just love a good Queen reference, this episode is for you. Podcast Guest: ◾ 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘁 𝗝𝗿. | Owner, Four Seasons Kanga Roof ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | The Shift Spotlight™ We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

August 13, 202623 min

From Financial Fog to CFO Clarity with Danielle Hayden

✨ 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽. ✨ What if your numbers weren't something to avoid, but the exact roadmap you needed to grow? 💸📊 In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗲𝗻 , CEO of Envision CFO, for a practical conversation about financial clarity, smarter decision-making, and helping entrepreneurs step fully into the CEO seat. Danielle shares why accurate bookkeeping is only the starting point, how forecasting can help business owners make better decisions, and why revenue alone never tells the full story. They also dive into one of the biggest mistakes growing companies make: spending too quickly on new opportunities without a clear financial plan. With a 45-person virtual team, strong core values, and a human-first approach in an increasingly AI-driven world, Danielle is helping entrepreneurs understand their numbers, lead with confidence, and build companies that are truly prepared to scale. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🎯 Why bookkeeping is only the beginning of financial clarity 💡 How forecasting helps CEOs make smarter growth decisions 📊 Why revenue alone doesn't tell the full story of your business ⚙️ The danger of spending too quickly without a financial plan 🤝 How strong values and a human-first approach can shape a growing team 🚀 What it really takes to move from financial stress to CEO-level confidence One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that your financials shouldn't make you feel overwhelmed—they should help you see what's possible. When you understand your numbers, you can make decisions with clarity instead of guessing your way through growth. 🎧 Whether you're trying to scale, deciding where to invest, or ready to become a more confident CEO, this episode will give you practical insights to help you lead your business with greater financial clarity. Podcast Guest: ◾ 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗲𝗻 | CEO, Envision CFO ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | The Shift Spotlight™ We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

July 31, 202626 min

Benny Fisher on Escaping the “Fancy Prison” of Success + Special Invitation August 6!

✨ 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻. ✨ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿 , Visionary Navigator and Founder of The Pond, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, personal transformation, and finding the freedom many business owners thought success would bring. Benny shares his journey through success, struggle, surrender, and the lessons that helped him redefine what it means to build a business—and a life—with purpose. Together, they explore why so many founders quietly wrestle with burnout, isolation, and the pressure to keep everything together, even when everything looks successful on the outside. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🎯 Why success without freedom isn't true success 💡 How your hardest season can become your greatest teacher ⚙️ The hidden struggles many entrepreneurs face behind closed doors 🤝 Why vulnerability and community are essential for lasting growth 🚀 Practical insights for building a business that supports the life you actually want One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that your hardest chapter doesn't have to become your identity. It can become the lesson that changes everything. Success isn't just measured by revenue or recognition—it's measured by the freedom, peace, and purpose you create along the way. 🎧 Whether you're scaling a business, leading a team, or simply navigating a challenging season, this conversation will leave you encouraged and equipped with practical wisdom you can apply immediately. Podcast Guest: ◾ Benny Fisher | Visionary Navigator, Big Fish Synergy Solutions ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | The Shift Spotlight™ And don't miss Benny's special invitation! If you're looking for an unforgettable gathering with entrepreneurs, families, food trucks, music, swimming, and great conversations, be sure to check out the special event happening on August 6 . ➡️ Learn more and request your invitation at www.bennyfisher.com . We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

July 24, 202624 min

Brad Flowers, CEO & Emily Minner, Integrator, Bullhorn Creative

✨ 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 — 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗕𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻. ✨ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀, Founding Partner, and 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿, Integrator at Bullhorn Creative, for a conversation about what it really takes to build a brand that stands out and a business that can sustain long-term growth. From defining a clear brand strategy to embracing creative constraints and building the right operational systems, Brad and Emily share why lasting success comes from intentional decisions—not lucky breaks. They also pull back the curtain on the often-overlooked role of the integrator and why strong collaboration is one of the greatest competitive advantages a business can have. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🎯 Why the strongest brands begin with clarity and focus 💡 How creative constraints can unlock better ideas ⚙️ The critical role an integrator plays behind the scenes 🤝 Why collaboration beats competition in building lasting businesses 🚀 Practical lessons for founders, creatives, and growth-minded teams One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that successful businesses don't grow by trying to be everything to everyone. They grow by knowing exactly who they are, building systems that support their vision, and surrounding themselves with people who make the entire team stronger. 🎧 Whether you're building a brand, leading a team, or scaling a business, this conversation is full of practical insights you can put to work immediately. Podcast Guests: ◾ Brad Flowers | Founding Partner, Bullhorn Creative ◾ Emily Minner | Integrator, Bullhorn Creative ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | The Shift Spotlight™ We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast

July 2, 202622 min

From a London Vision to a Life-Changing Farm — Sarah Pope's Story Will Change How You Think

✨ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ✨ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗲 for a conversation about vision, resilience, and what it takes to build a community from the ground up. For 30 years, Sarah has been building something most people said couldn't be done — a world where adults with autism and intellectual disabilities don't just survive, they belong. It started with a question every parent fears: "Who will take care of my child when I'm gone?" Sarah didn't just answer it. She built it, brick by brick, farm by farm, across South Carolina. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🌿 The London internship that started a 30-year movement 🏡 Oak Tree Farm — community living that actually works 💼 Why 65% of her clients work full or part-time (and still need your advocacy) 📍 The bold plan to replicate this model across South Carolina ❤️ The loneliness epidemic — and how nonprofits are fighting back One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that real inclusion isn't charity — it's infrastructure. Homes, jobs, and community, built to last. 🎧 A powerful conversation for leaders, advocates, and anyone who believes everyone deserves a place to belong. Podcast Guest: ◾ Sarah Pope | CEO and Visionary, Oak Tree Farm | www.soscaresc.org ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast Listen now and share with someone who needs to hear it 🎧⬇️

May 29, 202617 min

Carlos Antillano on Resilience, Reinvention & The Ultimate Perseverance Training

✨ 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀 ✨ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗼 for a conversation about perseverance, resilience, and what it takes to keep moving forward when life doesn't go according to plan. From arriving in the United States with very little to helping lead growth for a heritage luxury brand, Carlos shares a story shaped by setbacks, determination, and the decision to keep showing up no matter the circumstances. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🌊 Turning adversity into opportunity 🧠 The hidden relationship between ambition and mental health 💪 Why perseverance is a skill that can be trained 🤿 Learning to stay afloat during life's toughest seasons ⚖️ Balancing innovation and AI while preserving what makes us human 📖 The lessons behind his book, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that success isn't just about achieving goals. It's about developing the mindset, character, and resilience needed to navigate whatever comes your way. 🎧 A powerful conversation for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone facing challenges while pursuing meaningful growth. Podcast Guest: ◾ Carlos Antillano | Author of The Ultimate Perseverance Training ◾ Hosted by Winter Paskins | www.shiftspotlight.com We are always looking for thoughtful guests with real experience. ➡️ www.shiftspotlight.com ⬅️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™ Podcast is a 𝗚𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 production. 💼 Ready to support your leadership team with experienced guidance? Learn more about our fractional EOS® Integrator and executive services at www.gcestrategicconsulting.com 🎙️ Think you would be a great guest? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://gcestrategicconsulting.com/shift-spotlight-podcast