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The Executive Connect Podcast

The Executive Connect Podcast

This is the Executive Connect Podcast - a show for the new generation of leaders. Join us as we discover unconventional leadership strategies not traditionally associated with executive roles. Our guests include upper-level C-Suite executives charting new ways to grow their organizations, successful entrepreneurs changing the way the world does business, and experts and thought leaders from fields outside of Corporate America that can bring new insights into leadership, prosperity, and personal

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44:20

Machine Superintelligence, DNA Editing & The Future...

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2025/12/06

In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Jamie Metzl, futurist, author, and biotech expert, to talk about why the future isn’t just coming fast…it’s already here.Jamie argues that we’re not headed toward human-like AI, but something more powerful: machine superintelligence. From rewriting DNA to reinventing work, Jamie shows how AI, genetics, and biotech are converging into a single, fast-moving force that’s changing jobs, economies, and even global power.If you’ve been

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31:14

How Agentic AI Gets Work Done Without You | Mayuri Jain

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2025/12/04

Agentic AI Is Here…Are You Ready for It to Work Smarter Than You?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Mayuri Jain, marketing strategist and digital innovation leader, to explore how agentic AI is changing how work gets done.Unlike traditional AI that waits for instructions, agentic AI sets goals, plans, and takes action, all on its own. Mayuri breaks down how companies can harness these smart systems to handle complex workflows, boost productivity, and still keep

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38:57

Why 50% of Family Businesses Fail, and How to Make...

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2025/12/02

*What happens to your business when you step away, or worse, can’t come back?In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Lowell Mora, fractional CFO and founder of Impact CFO, to talk about the silent risks that cause nearly half of family-owned businesses to fail within two years of the founder’s exit.Lowell shares what most owners get wrong about succession planning, the trap of customer concentration, and why keeping total control can actually destroy the value

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26:02

The Truth About Bad Management: Why Most Training...

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2025/12/01

What if your best employee isn’t ready to be a manager — and you promoted them anyway?In this episode of Executive Connect, Tara Landes, founder of Bell Rock and leadership expert, joins host Melissa Aarskaug to talk about why most management training doesn’t work, and what actually does. Tara shares how her company transformed over 1,000 managers by focusing on real-world application, influence science, and personalized support.She explains how many new leaders are set up to fail, why repetition

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41:41

Why SEO Is Dying and What AI Recommends Instead |...

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2025/11/30

What does it really take to get your business recommended by AI instead of ignored by it?In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Mike Montague, AI marketing leader, author, and founder of Avenue9,to break down the rise of Answer Engine Optimization and what it means for every business today. Mike explains why SEO is fading, why AI now decides who gets seen, and why real human conversations are the new competitive edge.You’ll hear how AI actually thinks, how to

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34:00

Women, Wealth & Confidence - How to Build Financial...

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2025/11/27

What does it really take for women to build wealth, gain financial confidence, and close the pay gap, for good?In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Michelle Taylor, leukemia survivor, financial educator, and founder of the Women and Wealth Initiative. With over a decade of experience helping women, from CEOs to stay-at-home moms, Michelle shares real strategies to take control of your finances, rewrite limiting money beliefs, and create lasting financial

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35:37

Flexible Leadership Strategies for Remote and Hybrid...

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2025/11/25

What does it really take to lead thriving teams in a world of remote work, constant change, and burnout?In this episode of Executive Connect, Kevin Eikenberry, leadership expert, best-selling author, and Co-Founder of the Remote Leadership Institute, joins Melissa Aarskaug to unpack what flexible leadership looks like in 2025 and why it’s the key to success in today’s work environment. With experience coaching leaders in 53 countries, Kevin shares the mindset shifts, communication strategies, and

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41:33

How to Build an Elite Organization That Actually...

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2025/11/24

Most business systems claim to help you scale, but what if they are quietly holding you back?In this episode of Executive Connect, Michael Erath, Founder and CEO of Next Level Growth, joins host Melissa Aarskaug to share how losing everything taught him the real difference between building a company that grows fast and building one that grows right.After scaling his family business from 8 million dollars to 45 million dollars, surviving embezzlement and the Great Recession, and rebuilding a new

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31:20

How to Scale a Startup Without Burning Cash

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2025/11/24

What if growing fast was actually putting your company at risk? In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Eric Fiegoli and Kevin White, co-founders of Exbo Group, to talk about what it really takes to scale a startup the smart way. With backgrounds in consulting, venture capital, Amazon, and investment banking, Eric and Kevin bring years of hands-on experience helping companies raise capital, stay lean, and grow without burning out.From fundraising pitfalls to

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55:48

Why Authenticity Is the New Leadership Superpower |...

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2025/11/20

AI is rewriting the rules of business, but the leaders who thrive in this new era are not just the smartest in the room, they are the most self-aware.In this episode of Executive Connect, Amanda H. Young, energy healer, intuitive coach, and “miracle instigator,” joins Melissa Aarskaug to explore why the future of leadership depends on empathy, intuition, and authenticity, not just intellect and execution. Amanda shares her journey from corporate leadership to conscious transformation, revealing how

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48:25

The Smart Way to Scale Your Company | Mark Elliott

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2025/11/19

What does it really take to scale your company without burning out your people or losing control?In this episode of Executive Connect, Mark Elliott, CEO and Co-Founder of Summit Ventures and General Partner at Gauntlet Ventures, joins Melissa Aarskaug to reveal what separates sustainable growth from chaotic expansion. With over 25 years of experience scaling and investing in high-growth ventures including SpaceX, Epic Games, and Flexport, Mark shares the systems, leadership habits, and mindset

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41:38

The Hard Truth About Selling, Scaling, and Surviving...

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2025/11/17

What if losing millions was the best thing that ever happened to your sales career? In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Glenn Poulos, a veteran entrepreneur and sales expert with over 40 years of experience. Glenn shares how getting kicked out of a government job led him into sales, how he built and sold two multi-million dollar companies, and what happened when one of those deals left him broke.From rebuilding his empire after a failed stock deal to writing

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36:39

How AI Is Redefining Business and Life | Marnie Wills

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2025/11/14

What happens when an athlete, educator, and entrepreneur turns AI strategist?In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Marnie Wills, AI strategist and business transformation expert, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, education, and everyday life. Marnie shares her journey from international athlete and business owner to AI advocate, revealing how she helps companies build human-centered AI ecosystems that enhance creativity and performance.If

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34:06

The Future of Marketing Is Autonomous with Josh Payne

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2025/11/11

What if your website could write, test, and improve itself without anyone lifting a finger?In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Josh Payne, Founder and CEO of Coframe (and former co-founder of Autograph with Tom Brady), to explore how AI is changing marketing from the ground up. Josh shares how smart websites are learning in real time, optimizing themselves 24/7, and driving growth without large teams. They dive into the difference between co-pilot and autopilot

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38:39

How to Stop Procrastinating and Prevent Burnout |...

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2025/11/10

Why do we put off the things that matter most, and how can we finally stop?In this episode of Executive Connect, Chris Abdey, procrastination coach, addiction and burnout specialist, joins Melissa Aarskaug to break down why procrastination is not about laziness but about protection. Chris shares his personal journey of overcoming procrastination, how it cost him deeply, and the mindset shifts that helped him reclaim control, focus, and peace of mind.He also explains how burnout, overwhelm, and

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47:44

How to Scale Without Losing Control | Bill Flynn

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2025/11/07

Scaling your company shouldn’t mean losing your sanity.In this episode of Executive Connect, Bill Flynn, author of Further, Faster and founder of Catalyst Growth Advisors, reveals why most leaders fail not from lack of effort but from doing too much.Bill breaks down the science of sustainable growth, showing how the best CEOs simplify strategy, empower their teams, and focus on the few things that truly drive results. You’ll learn how to think like a scientist, stop micromanaging, and create a

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26:01

Why Entrepreneurs Struggle to Retire (and How to Fix...

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2025/11/05

Entrepreneurs spend years building their businesses but often forget to build their retirement plan. In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Matt Ruttenberg, co-founder of Life Inc. Retirement Services, to discuss why business owners delay planning for retirement and how to fix it.Matt explains how to build a retirement plan stack tailored to your business, combining 401(k)s, profit-sharing, and defined benefit plans to maximize tax efficiency and wealth growth. He

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44:21

Weaponize Your Workplace: How to Build Unstoppable...

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2025/11/04

What if your company could operate like a war machine where every person, process, and system worked in perfect sync? In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Dr. Herman S. Jr., the global change strategist known for transforming NASA contractors, Fortune 500 firms, and multinational organizations into unstoppable performance engines.Dr. Herman shares how to turn your people into high-impact problem solvers through his signature method of divorce and holism,

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34:58

How Businesses Can Protect Wealth and Beat Inflation...

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2025/10/30

What if your business could protect its cash, outpace inflation, and build lasting wealth — without relying on Wall Street? In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Tillman Holloway, All-American athlete turned fintech innovator, to explore how Bitcoin Treasury strategies are transforming the way companies and investors protect and grow capital.Tillman reveals how his firm, ARCH Public, helps small businesses and executives automate Bitcoin investing to hedge

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37:02

AI Ethics, Empathy & The Future of Work | Yuying...

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2025/10/28

What if technology isn’t replacing humans but revealing what makes us more human? In this episode of Executive Connect, Yuying Chen-Wynn, founder and managing director of Wittingly Ventures, former Microsoft executive, and MIT alum, shares how empathy, adaptability, and experimentation are redefining what great leadership looks like in the age of AI.With over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation across four continents, Yuying reveals how leaders can balance innovation with ethics,

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