Anything But Typical

Anything But Typical

Gary Frey & Ben McDonald

Episodes 170
Avg. Duration 1h 3m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (23)
Since Dec 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
99%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

Gary Frey & Ben McDonald host round table conversations discussing entrepreneurship, leadership, and success on your own terms.

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Recent Episodes

170: Ben Kinney on Storytelling, Business Media, and Building Trust

Jun 02, 2026 1h 7m

In this episode of Anything But Typical, Gary Frey and Ben McDonald sit down with Ben Kinney, publisher of Business North Carolina, SouthPark Magazine, and North Carolina Tribune. Ben shares how…

169: The Journey of Leadership, Growth, and Culture at One Digital with Mark McLean

May 19, 2026 1h 14m

Discover the story of Mark McLean’s impressive journey from early influences to leading a multi-billion-dollar company. Learn how culture, relationships, humility, and strategic growth propel…

168: Embracing Authenticity, Branding, and Referrals with Stacey Brown Randall

May 05, 2026 1h 20m

In this episode, Stacey Brown Randall shares her inspiring journey from business failures to becoming a trusted referral expert, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and intentional branding.…

167: Building a Business Rooted in Love, Not Profit with Stephen Phelan

Apr 21, 2026 1h 13m

In this episode, hosts sit down with Stephen Phelan, Chief Spiritual Integration Officer at Faith-Driven Entrepreneur, to unpack a powerful idea: what if business wasn’t just about profit—but about…

166: Leadership, Humility & the Journey from Farm Fields to Global Business with Jamie Ledford

Apr 07, 2026 1h 15m

Brief summary of show: Jamie Ledford, President of Golf Pride, shares his journey from growing up in Walla Walla, Washington, to leading a global brand. Through stories of farm life,…

165: From Navy SEAL to CEO with Tim CruickShank

Mar 24, 2026 1h 2m

Brief summary of show: What can Navy SEAL training teach you about leadership, business, and life? In this episode of Anything But Typical, Gary and Ben sit down with retired Navy SEAL Lieutenant…

164: The Power of Relationships in Business and Life with Ashley Tison

Mar 10, 2026 1h 3m

Episode live date: March 10 Name of show: Anything But Typical Podcasts Episode number and title: Episode 164: The Power of Relationships in Business and Life with Ashley Tison Brief summary of…

163: Doing Business the Right Way with Joe III, Joe IV, & Ben Cherry

Feb 24, 2026 1h 15m

“It’s not about us.” – Joe Cherry IV Long before Cherry & Associates was a three-man team, it was a father at 39, staring down the risk of starting over. New city. Commission-only real estate…

162: Behavioral Performance In Business with Cathy Maday

Feb 11, 2026 1h 15m

“I’ve been poor before. That doesn’t bother me.” – Cathy Maday Cathy didn’t grow up around startup jargon or leadership books. She grew up on the Bad River Indian Reservation in northern…

161: Breaking Out of Sleepwalking At Work To Succeed On Your Own with Lauren Goodell

Jan 27, 2026 1h 3m

“I closed the biggest deal of my life playing Candy Crush on my phone over Zoom… I could do this in my sleep at this point.” — Lauren Goodell One moment, Lauren Goodell was operating at the highest…

160: How a $5 Gift Card Led to Starting His Own Business with George El-Hage

Jan 13, 2026 1h

“I’d like people to say this guy lived life with no regrets.” – George El-Hage There are moments in life when something small reveals something big. For George, it was a note on his desk praising…

159: When Your Passion Project Becomes More Successful Than Most Small Businesses with Daniel Hearl

Dec 30, 2025 1h 3m

“It’s the fleeting moments of bliss — being connected to your family in a real, meaningful way.” – Daniel Hearl Dan has a big job. Really big. He leads a 300+ person sales organization inside a…

158: The Journey From Never Walking Again to Running a Half Marathon with Dean Otto

Dec 17, 2025 1h 6m

“Belief isn’t a feeling — it’s a decision.” – Dean Otto One moment, Dean Otto was living life on his terms — an avid cyclist, athlete, & high-achieving leader. And then, everything changed. On…

157: Solving The Ugly Problems Nobody Wants with Kenneth Lopez

Dec 02, 2025 52m

“I like to solve problems, & I never give up.” – Martin Kenneth Lopez Most founders talk tough. Kenneth grew up in a place that required it. Lima, Peru — beautiful on the surface, unforgiving…

156: Getting Past Safety to Solve Early Tech Adoption with Jim Marascio

Nov 18, 2025 1h 9m

“I think if I’m gonna be remembered some way, it’s for the way I’ve served & helped others.” – Jim Marascio Seven-year-old Jim dreamed big — Notre Dame quarterback, Heisman, NFL Hall of…

155: Helping CEOs Move Beyond Hurdles to Scale with Shay Prosser

Nov 05, 2025 1h 5m

“Entrepreneurship is scary as well as compelling in a weird way.” – Shay Prosser That’s the quiet admission of someone who’s lived the tension of building something that matters—between fear &…

154: How Japanese Philosophical Values Have Led To A Life Of Purpose with Mark Fujiwara

Oct 22, 2025 1h

“I don’t give advice to my kids. I lead by example.” – Mark Fujiwara Mark’s compass isn’t a slogan on a wall—it’s lived. Born to a Japanese father and Chinese mother, he grew up between two worlds…

153: Nonprofit Leadership, Foster Care, and Creating Impact with Susanna Kavanaugh

Oct 07, 2025 53m

“I don’t take no for an answer, & I’m kind of a warrior for kids in foster care.” – Susanna Kavanaugh That line doesn’t come from a podium. It comes from a mom who’s loved, lost, & chosen to…

152: Early Adoption of New Technologies with Rob Norris

Sep 23, 2025 1h 2m

“You have an opportunity to take your natural skills and put ’em in a place that they aren’t naturally found.” – Rob Norris That’s not advice. That’s a dare. Because it’s easy to keep your…

151: Former KGB Spy Jack Barsky Returns For Part 2

Sep 09, 2025 1h 12m

“I am staying.” – Jack Barsky Three words on a dirt road. Three words that ended one life & cemented another. Three words that turned a mission into a calling. Because by the time Moscow…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Anything But Typical have?

Anything But Typical has published 170 episodes since December 2019, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

Is Anything But Typical still active?

Anything But Typical is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 3m.

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