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53:31

FIND YOUR FOCUS TO GET TO THE TOP LEVEL OF SUCCESS |...

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2024/09/24

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast, John Nolan sits down with David Cook, founder and CEO of Contractors.Direct, a leading business in Dubai that connects contractors with those in need of their services. David shares insights on his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges and triumphs of building a successful business in the UAE, and how his participation in Vistage has shaped his leadership approach.Tune in as David reflects on his experience as a founding member of John Nolan’s

42:46

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO BE "BUSINESS SAVVY"? | With Jaspal...

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2024/09/23

In this insightful episode of The Top Floor podcast, host John Nolan sits down with Jaspal Bal, the founder and CEO of Light Link, a leading lighting contractor in Dubai, UAE, servicing the GCC market. Jaspal shares his journey as an entrepreneur and his experiences in leading Light Link to success. He also discusses his experience with Vistage, an organization for business leaders, and offers his outlook on the future of the lighting industry.Don’t miss this inspiring conversation filled

40:47

CONNECTING BUSINESS VENTURES WITH PURPOSE | With Paul...

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2024/09/20

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast, Darren Kanthal chats with Paul Tamburello, founder of Generator Real Estate and Development, about his multifaceted journey in real estate, food, and community-building. Paul shares how his ventures—like Little Man Ice Cream, The Family Jones Distillery, and real estate projects—are tied together by a common thread: the desire to create meaningful spaces where people connect and thrive. He emphasizes the importance of first job experiences for young

41:15

TREAT EVERY PROJECT LIKE IT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE...

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2024/09/19

In this Top Floor interview, we hear from Alex Hewitt founder of AOK Events. Alex shares insightful stories on how he navigated challenges to create a key player in the events space over the last 24 years that was awarded the best place to work.. For more information on their services goto https://www.aokevents.com/Connect with Alex Hewitt on Linkedin: / aokalex We hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like and subscribe if you'd like more content like this :)FromThe Top Floor

41:01

SECRETS OF SCALING A PREMIUM BRAND AND INNOVATIVE...

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2024/09/17

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast, Darren Kanthal speaks with Kevin Brown, CEO and co-founder of Friction Labs, about his journey from an avid rock climber to building a premium chalk company that serves athletes across multiple sports. Kevin shares insights on the challenges of entrepreneurship, including the importance of curiosity, resilience, and building a strong team. They also dive into Kevin's "no micromanagement" leadership approach and how fostering accountability and

60:19

DOING BUSINESS IN THE US IS FUN | With Jørn Aalefjær...

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2024/09/16

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast hosted by Jeff Cass, Jorn Aalefjaer, the North American President of Viessmann Clean and Cold Solutions talks about a life-changing sail he made with his family across the Atlantic along with his professional journey that started in Oslo, Norway and is now in Charlotte, NC. Hear more about Jorn's unique insights on business and life... Interesting 1 year career break...sailing across the Atlantic 2:50A career break opened up a new career

21:40

STRATEGIC GROWTH AND INNOVATION IN THE BAKERY...

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2024/09/13

In this episode of The Top Floor, host Krista Crawford sits down with Brody Tennant, co-founder of Roggenart, a rapidly growing bakery business known for its innovative products and lively café environments.Brody shares the journey of building Roggenart from the ground up, including the challenges of creating unique offerings like their much-anticipated vegan croissant and expanding into new markets. He discusses leadership lessons, including the importance of being proactive, patient, and

30:34

TRANSFORMING BUSINESS WITH IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY |...

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2024/09/11

Welcome to another episode of the Top Floor Podcast, where we delve into the journeys of transformative leaders in the business world. In this episode, host Simon Lewis, Vistage UE Chair, sits down with Petr Tolochkov, the trailblazing founder of Way2AR.Petr Tolochkov is a visionary in immersive technology, known for his groundbreaking work in AR and AI. Under his leadership, Way2AR has revolutionised how industries, including pharmaceuticals and manufacturing, leverage VR solutions. With a

52:24

BE DEDICATED TO YOUR EMPLOYEES FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL...

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2024/09/11

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast hosted by Jeff Cass, Stefan Joens, the President of Elnik Systems, talks about his career and journey over the last 16+ years since rejoining his father's manufacturing business.His passion for continuous improvement both personally and professionally is obvious when talking to Stefan. Hear more about his thoughts on the following...Successfully moving his business and his employees to a new state 10:20Sincere Dedication to his Employees 12:45Time

36:07

FIND AN INDUSTRY THAT'S FUTUREPROOF | With Cody...

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2024/09/03

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast, Darren Kanthal interviews Cody Caplinger, CEO and co-founder of Klick Solar. Cody shares his journey from the mattress industry to leading a successful solar company, emphasizing the grit required in door-to-door sales. They dive into Cody’s approach to leadership, where he leans into curiosity about other perspectives and implements a “no negativity” policy, encouraging his team to “puke up” any issues. Cody also discusses the importance of

26:36

BE READY TO PIVOT AND ITERATE AT ANY POINT AS AN...

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2024/09/03

In this episode, we were fortunate to speak with Edgel Groves, CEO and Founder of PassPass, whose inspiring mission is to keep every business in business! The innovative idea for the business came from a need to scale his existing multi-media company. Thus, NashPass was created, which provides discounts to individual’s favorite places around town for a low monthly fee. Their lightbulb moment was realizing that local vendors loved the idea of creating a community of other local businesses

42:39

EMBRACE VULNERABILITY AS A STRENGTH AN LEAD WITH...

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2024/09/02

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast, Darren Kanthal engages with Charles Gilford III, CEO of Inner City Health in Denver. Charles shares his powerful journey, highlighting themes of resilience, perseverance, and grace in the face of adversity. In Charles' approach to servant leadership, vulnerability is embraced as a strength and leading with compassion is essential. They explore the importance of staying connected to the frontline workers, the power of leading by example, and the idea

48:27

THE MANTRA IS ABOUT DEFINING THE SOUL OF THE...

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2024/08/30

In this episode of the Denver Top Floor Podcast, Darren Kanthal sits down with Skylar Elisberg, CEO of Wishlist, to discuss the intentional difference between crafting a mantra versus a mission. Skylar explains why perks and benefits alone aren't enough to build a culture where employees want to stay and grow. Instead, it's about defining a clear, authentic vision—like Wishlist's mantra, "Meaningful giving at meaningful moments"—and leading with transparency and purpose. This episode

33:08

BUILDING A REPEATABLE SYSTEM FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS |...

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2024/08/30

In this Top Floor interview, we hear from Alex Hamilton of Radiant Law. Alex's unique approach to legal contracts,help his clients produce shorter contracts to save them time and money enabling faster deals.I n this episode he gives details on how to make contracts shorter without reducing legal exposure and how to start and build a successful but different law firm.For more information on their services goto https://www.radiantlaw.com/Connect with Alex Hamilton on Linkedin:

18:18

GIVE YOURSELF THE BANDWIDTH WHEN MAKING ACQUISITIONS...

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2024/08/30

In this episode of the Top Floor Interview, hosted by Roger Wilson, Mike Lord from Stiltz Lifts shares his valuable insights on making successful acquisitions by giving yourself the necessary bandwidth. He reflects on the importance of seeking advice, including the wisdom passed down from his dad, and emphasizes the need for continuous learning and curiosity in business. Mike also discusses the significance of focusing on product, process, and people for long-term success. Tune in for an

28:36

HOW WE IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT DAY BY DAY | With...

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2024/08/29

In this Top Floor interview, we hear from Stephen Crosher the Cofounder RheEnergise. Stephen and his team have invented a industry disrupting technology that provides a more efficiency and sustainable energy storage solution.The solution will eliminate electricity industries' requirement for fossil fuels and provides an energy storage solution that can be installed on small hills.Connect with Stephen Crosher on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephencrosher/We hope you enjoy this

38:58

HOW I WENT FROM ACTING TO OWNING A BUSINESS | With...

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2024/08/22

In this Top Floor interview, we hear from Hamish Jenkinson of The Department. Hamish has an engaging story of how he went from acting to working with Guy Ritchie and Madonna to developing an immersive experience business that has top brands such as Adidas,KPMG,HP and BMW as customers.We hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like and subscribe if you'd like more content like this :)FromThe Top Floor Team

9:11

FINDING YOUR GAP IN THE MARKET | With Joe Osawaye |...

The Top Floor ·

2024/08/22

In this episode of The Top Floor Podcast, Simon Lewis sits down with Joe Osawaye, a Vistage member and dynamic entrepreneur, who has carved out a unique niche in Dubai's lifestyle industry. Joe shares his fascinating journey from Nigeria to the UAE after he visited here first in 2005 and fell in love with the place. He's since established multiple successful companies. BONUS: Learn in this episode all about how to find a gap in the market!We hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like and

55:24

SUCCESS IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY COMES FROM STEADY...

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2024/08/14

In this episode of the Top Floor Podcast hosted by Jeff Cass, Mike Sposato, the owner of Carolina Realty Advisors, talks about his career and his journey over the last 16 years since becoming a partner in this business in 2006. His career started with great success in sales roles outside of the real estate industry. After deciding to move into real estate, he found that his sales experience didn't translate into success selling residential real estate. Mike not only learned to become

37:48

DISCOVER THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A...

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2024/08/14

In this Top Floor Interview, hosted by Krista Crawford, Adam shares the entrepreneurial journey behind Inflectra, a global leader in software test management and automation. The discussion covers the origins of Inflectra, the challenges of managing software failures, and the transition from programming to leadership roles. Adam emphasizes the importance of balancing speed, quality, and regulation in software, and the value of building a strong company culture. He also offers advice on

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