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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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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 Ethan shared why B2B eCommerce projects often fail before they even launch, how private buyer portals can modernize outdated sales workflows, and how niching down transformed his company.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𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 💻 Why B2B eCommerce projects often fail before they even launch 🔐 How private buyer portals can modernize outdated sales workflows 🎯 How niching down transformed his company 📘 Why EOS® , a clear go-to-market strategy, and writing a book belong in an entrepreneur's toolkit 🎧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

April 23, 202620 min

Ryan Hogan, CEO of Talent Harbor: Why Hiring Fast Is Killing Your Sales Team

✨ 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗔 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 ✨ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗥𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻 , CEO of 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿 , to unpack the real story behind building, losing, and rebuilding at a higher level. From creating a zombie race that ultimately went bankrupt… to building a recruiting firm placing 100+ high-performing sales talent every year… to helping companies finally understand what “good hiring” actually looks like. His biggest lesson? You don’t have a hiring problem. You have a clarity and process problem. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🔥 Why most companies hire before they truly define the role 🎯 The truth about top sales talent (they’re not actively applying) 🧠 Why recruiting is actually a sales process in disguise 🤝 How relationships—not job boards—drive real hiring success 📉 The costly mistake of treating hiring like a transaction instead of a strategy 🚀 What it really takes to build a repeatable pipeline of elite performers 🎧 A must-listen for leaders who feel like “we just can’t find good people” might not be the real issue. Podcast Guest: ◾ Ryan Hogan , CEO | Talent Harbor | www.talentharbor.com ◾ 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

April 2, 202630 min

Brad Stevens, CEO of Outsource Access: How Smart Founders Use Global Talent to Unlock Growth

✨ 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 ✨ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with Brad Stevens , founder of Outsource Access , to talk about how a major business setback became the foundation for a scaling powerhouse. From navigating a business crisis…to building a company that helps leaders reclaim their time…to showing founders how to grow without doing everything themselves. His biggest lesson? Scaling happens when you stop being the bottleneck. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🚀 Turning a business disaster into a scalable model 🧠 The 85% rule and why perfection slows growth 🎯 Identifying what is NOT in your genius zone 🤝 How outsourcing unlocks time, focus, and momentum 🤖 Where AI fits into smarter, leaner operations 🏆 Building a culture that actually supports scale 🎧 A must-listen for founders ready to grow without burning out or doing it all themselves. Podcast Guest: ◾ Brad Stevens , Founder | Outsource Access | www.outsourceaccess.com ◾ 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 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 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

March 12, 202625 min

The Power of Focus: How Graeme Barlow, CEO of Iversoft, Scales with Simplicity

✨ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼 ✨ In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁™, Winter sits down with 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘄 , CEO of 𝗜𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 , to talk about the leadership shift that unlocked real growth. From trading video game items at 16… to building a gaming company with 1M users… to leading a 50 person remote team with a 4 day work week. His biggest lesson? Growth often comes from simplifying, not adding more. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🎮 Building and scaling a company with over 1M users 📈 Why simplifying strategy unlocked 1–2x annual growth 🚫 Not every good opportunity deserves a "yes" 🏆 How culture and training become a real competitive advantage 🎯 Choosing ONE mission and aligning the entire company around it 🎧 A valuable listen for founders and leaders who want clarity, focus, and sustainable growth. Podcast Guest: ◾ Graeme Barlow , CEO | Iversoft | www.iversoft.ca ◾ 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