Removing the Masks: Tim Perdion’s Journey through Personal Challenges to Purpose-Driven Leadership

n this deeply moving episode, Tim Perdion, Director of Practice Management and Service Delivery Technology at Ascend Partner Services, shares his courageous journey from living behind masks to embracing authentic leadership.
Restaurant Growth Strategy: Old Scratch Pizza & Eric Soller’s Path from One Location to Multi-Market Expansion

In this inspiring episode, Eric Soller, founder of Old Scratch Pizza, shares his transformation from ITW corporate marketing director to successful restaurateur building a multi-location pizza empire in Ohio.
Technology Adoption and Trust Building: George Schultz’s Corporate Leadership Evolution

In this dynamic episode, George Schultz, COO of Fetch Package Inc., shares his remarkable journey from cleaning toilets as a FedEx hourly employee to leading operations at one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in America.
Syed Alam Transforms Healthcare Through AI: Early Cancer Detection Five Years in Advance

In this inspiring episode, Syed Alam, founder and CEO of AccentEdge, shares his remarkable journey from arriving alone in Milwaukee in 1984 to building a cutting-edge technology company that pivoted through the COVID-19 pandemic to emerge stronger than ever.
The Outsider’s Advantage: How Dan Simpson Transformed Taziki’s Through Fresh Perspective

In this inspiring episode, Dan Simpson, CEO of Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, shares his unconventional path from healthcare technology to leading a 109-location restaurant chain dedicated to authentic Mediterranean cuisine and elevated hospitality.
How Bob Grover Built One of the Top 20 Landscape Companies in the U.S.

In this episode of Inspired Stories, Bob Grover, President of Pacific Landscape Management and co-founder of Osprey Landscape Group, shares how a teenage nursery job blossomed into a 50-year career in the green industry.
Building Family Culture Through Authentic Leadership: Danilo Di Nardo’s Story

Discover how Danilo Di Nardo transformed from a 13-year-old runaway barista in Italy to VP of Operations at Lombardi Family Concepts, leading 20 restaurants across Texas. Learn about overcoming business failure, building wine expertise, and creating authentic family culture in…
Adoption, Adversity, and Advocacy: Cheryl Lovell’s Personal and Professional Journey

In this inspiring episode, Cheryl Lynn Lovell, COO of Constellation Health Services and CEO of CLC Group, shares her transformation from Gulf War Navy veteran to healthcare executive leading operations across multiple states. After being steered away from nursing school…
Brad Belden on Fifth-Generation Leadership and Manufacturing Innovation in Brick Industry

In this inspiring episode, Brad Belden, President and COO of Belden Brick Company, shares his remarkable journey from Chicago options trading and New York banking to leading America’s largest family-owned brick manufacturer.
The Power of Choice: Michael Dominguez’s Journey from Restaurant Manager to Hospitality CEO

In this inspiring episode, Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), shares his remarkable 30-year journey from busing tables at Hyatt San Antonio to leading a global sales organization representing over 250 prestigious independent hotels.