Anything But Typical
Gary Frey & Ben McDonald
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170: Ben Kinney on Storytelling, Business Media, and Building Trust
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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…
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Anything But Typical has published 170 episodes since December 2019, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
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