Episodes 56
Avg. Duration 38m
Activity Dormant
Since Jul 2024
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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About This Podcast

Own the Journey brings together stories of the successes, failures, and resiliencies that make up the journey that business owners navigate daily. By speaking to business leaders who have been through the process and learned from it, we hope to inspire and educate the next generation of small and medium business leaders, no matter what stage of development they’re at. With topics ranging from marketing to leadership to culture to product development to technology, and loads of others, Own the Journey will dive into the nitty gritty details that make up the day-to-day entrepreneurial struggle and how to tackle these areas with the enthusiasm and tenacity of a successful business leader.

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Recent Episodes

From Nightmares to Dreams: The Art of Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be with Phil Towle

Dec 10, 2025 53m

Tom Douglas sits down with world-renowned performance coach Phil Towle for a conversation that bridges psychology, purpose, and the pursuit of greatness. Known for guiding icons like Metallica and…

Grit, Grace, and the Game: Lessons in Leadership from Coach Dick Vermeil

Dec 08, 2025 45m

From a small-town mechanic’s son to an NFL Hall of Fame coach, Dick Vermeil’s journey is a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and purpose. In this powerful conversation with JMARK CEO Tom…

From Factory Floors to Faith-Fueled Leadership: The Dave Simpson Story

Dec 05, 2025 49m

In this episode of Own the Journey, Tom Douglas sits down with Dave Simpson, CEO of Holloway America, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, culture, and faith in business. Dave shares his…

Servant Leadership, Vision, and Building a Legacy: Kirk Elmquist on Leading with Heart

Oct 31, 2025 48m

From sports to tourism, faith to leadership, Kirk Elmquist’s story is one of purpose, perseverance, and passion for people. In this episode of Own The Journey, JMARK CEO Thomas Douglas sits down with…

Building Business, Family, and Community: The Journey of Jonathan & Audrey Garard

Oct 13, 2025 1h 2m

What happens when marriage, military service, and entrepreneurship collide? In this episode of Own the Journey, Tom sits down with Jonathan and Audrey Garard, co-owners of Grooms Office Environments…

From Nigeria to Springfield: Building Community Through Architecture with John Oke-Thomas

Oct 09, 2025 51m

In this inspiring episode of Own the Journey, host Thomas H. Douglas sits down with John Oke-Thomas—CEO, President, and Founder of Oke-Thomas + Associates. John shares his remarkable story of leaving…

From Trucking to Transformation: Mark Walker on Leading TransLand Into the Future

Sep 04, 2025 42m

What does it take to lead a trucking company through change, challenges, and growth in today’s fast-moving world? In this episode of Own the Journey, we sit down with Mark Walker, CEO of TransLand,…

She Became a CEO Without the “Right” Experience – Here’s How

Jul 21, 2025 47m

Most bank CEOs follow a traditional path: commercial lending, then the C-suite. Joselyn Baldner? She did it differently. She started as a teller, worked her way up, and took on challenges no one else…

The Truth About Nonprofits: Inside Victory Mission with Jason Hynson

Jan 16, 2025 44m

In this heartfelt conversation, Jason Hynson shares the personal stories and pivotal moments that shaped his leadership at Victory Mission. He opens up about the challenges of shifting organizational…

How Hal Donaldson’s Faith Fueled a $2.5 Billion Charity

Nov 12, 2024 41m

What does it take to lead a charity that has distributed over $2.5 billion in aid? In this conversation, Hal Donaldson talks about the role his faith has played in Convoy of Hope’s mission to fight…

Motivating People & Building a Championship Culture with Joel Goldberg

Aug 13, 2024 44m

Batter up! Join Thomas H. Douglas as he jumps into a conversation with broadcasting legend and culture expert, Joel Goldberg. Currently with the Kansas City Royals, Joel has worked with several teams…

The Ultimate Sales Machine & the Lifelong Learner with Amanda Holmes

Aug 13, 2024 39m

In this episode of Own the Journey, Tom Douglas visits with CEO, sales guru, and JMARK board member Amanda Holmes from Chet Holmes International. In this engaging conversation, Amanda shares the…

Secrets of Playing The Great Game of Business with Jack Stack

Aug 13, 2024 48m

In this episode of Own the Journey, Thomas Douglas sits down with business and strategy legend, Jack Stack, the founder of SRC Holdings, Inc. and author of The Great Game of Business. Throughout…

Unifying Your Brand & The Business of the Non-Profit with Micheal Lawrence

Aug 13, 2024 30m

Attention all non-profit business leaders! This one is for you. Tom Douglas sits down with Micheal Lawrence, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City, one of the fastest growing BBBS agencies in…

Turning a Passion Into a Business & The Value of Mentors with Chef Daniel Ernce

Aug 13, 2024 46m

In this episode of Own the Journey, we sit down at the beautiful restaurant, Progress, with owner and head chef Daniel Ernce. Chef Daniel’s experiences apply to every industry as he has overcome…

Shark Whispering & The Storytelling Power of Video with David Ulloa

Aug 13, 2024 37m

Today we're joined by nautical expert and videographer, David Ulloa. With his past in the Navy, expert diving skills, and work with the Discovery Channel recovering sunken ships, David's career is…

Building a Community & Strategic Planning with Brad Erwin

Aug 13, 2024 29m

Brad Erwin, CEO of Paragon Architecture, joins Tom for a conversation that delves deep into building up a strong community—both outside and inside your business. They talk about the ROI of creating a…

Executive Strategy & What Makes a Great Leader with John Spence

Aug 13, 2024 42m

Sometimes the most complex business problems have incredibly simple solutions. Finding these solutions is John Spence's specialty and he brings this expertise to this episode of Own the Journey. John…

Embodying Your Organization & Living Your Mission in the Non-Profit World with Sherry Houston

Aug 13, 2024 33m

The non-profit business world can be daunting. Philanthropy veteran Sherry Houston shares how she navigates the ins and outs of fundraising, team building, and making the tough decisions she faces…

The Ups and Downs of the Restaurant Industry & Marketing Fundamentals with Freddie Wehbe

Aug 13, 2024 38m

Freddie Wehbe says it best: "Business is all about Anticipation, Preparation, and Execution." Whether he is operating the best Dominos franchise in the world, creating a world-class celebrity…

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How many episodes does Own the Journey have?

Own the Journey has published 56 episodes since July 2024, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

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Own the Journey is currently dormant with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 38m.

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