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Leaders & Legacies

The Leaders & Legacies Podcast celebrates leaders who are making a difference beyond themselves. It was inspired from events in 2021 when the host, Craig Andrews went into a 6-week coma. Even after waking up, his brain was scrambled for another two weeks. When his mind cleared, his wife started telling him how his team stepped up and ran the company without him. Freelancers reached out to his team and offered to do whatever was necessary while he was in the hospital. Craig believes we all make an

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184 - Marketing in Tough Markets - Dennis Meador’s...

Leaders & Legacies ·

2025/04/08

Leadership isn’t about making noise—it’s about making an impact. In this episode of Leaders and Legacies, host Craig Andrews talks with Dennis Meador, founder of the Legal Podcast Network. Meador’s leadership journey started early, from hustling in sales as a teenager to scaling businesses to multi-million-dollar success.Meador shares why authenticity is the ultimate leadership tool—especially in marketing. His approach? Cut the fluff, get to the point, and let expertise speak for itself. He

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183 - Leadership Through Connection - Michael Morgan...

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2025/04/03

Leadership isn’t just about titles—it’s about relationships. In this episode of Leaders and Legacies, Michael Morgan shares how networking has been the cornerstone of his career. From his early days at Penn State to leadership roles at major corporations, Morgan reveals how strategic connections opened doors, accelerated his growth, and helped him navigate career moves across the country.He breaks down the myth that networking is purely transactional. Instead, he emphasizes building authentic,

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27:57

182 - Pitch Perfect - How Leaders Win Buy-In and...

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2025/04/01

Great leaders aren’t just visionaries—they’re persuasive communicators. In this episode of Leaders and Legacies, Scott Nichols, CEO of Velocity Pitch Decks, shares how leadership and storytelling intersect in the high-stakes world of venture capital pitches.Scott emphasizes the importance of clarity and confidence when presenting ideas, whether to investors, customers, or internal stakeholders. He draws parallels between pitching and live performance, showing that just like musicians on stage,

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37:11

181 - Beyond Compliance - How Leaders Can Fix HR and...

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2025/03/27

Scott Morris, former police officer, actor, and now CEO of PropulsionAI, joins Leaders and Legacies to share powerful insights on leadership, trust, and transformation. He dives into the critical distinction between “fit” and “fitting in” and explains why trust is the foundation of any successful team.Morris believes HR is broken—not because of people, but because of a mindset that prioritizes compliance over productivity. He argues that businesses must shift focus from task-based job descriptions

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34:09

180 - Scaling Leadership - How Kevin Wilkins Made His...

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2025/03/25

Kevin Wilkins built a successful corporate career with Fortune 100 companies like Procter & Gamble and Fidelity Investments. But when he sold his company and moved to New Orleans, he faced an identity crisis—no more corporate brand, no predefined path. He had to redefine leadership for himself.Wilkins discovered that true leadership isn’t about titles or company logos. It’s about people, culture, and impact. He founded Trepwise, a consulting firm dedicated to strengthening purpose-driven

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37:40

179 - How AI is Revolutionizing Leadership and...

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2025/03/20

Albert Ramos joins the "Leaders and Legacies" podcast to unpack transformative leadership strategies. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Albert shares how authenticity, vulnerability, and embracing failure shape impactful leaders. He highlights the critical role of mental health, recounting his personal challenges and the importance of seeking support. Albert also explores the power of AI in leadership, explaining how automation and predictive tools can optimize workflows, free

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33:40

178 - Kerim Kfuri Unpacks Leadership Through Global...

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2025/03/13

Kerim Kfuri is the CEO of the Atlas Network and an expert in global supply chain management. From his roots in Baltimore to his work with Damon John's CEO Access Program, Kerim emphasizes the importance of education, tone at the top, and adaptability in leadership.Kerim discusses the complexities of supply chains, their global interdependencies, and how they reflect broader leadership challenges. He underscores the critical role of clear communication and forward-thinking strategies in managing

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31:13

177 - How to Launch, Lead, and Leave a Legacy –...

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2025/03/06

Anthony Franco is the founder of Launch Partners and a serial entrepreneur with six successful ventures across various industries. Franco shares his insights on the trials and triumphs of entrepreneurship, including the delicate art of delegation and the necessity of simplifying messaging to connect with audiences.Franco delves into the challenges founders face, such as overcoming ego and staying connected to the operational intricacies of their business. He underscores the importance of addressing

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26:08

176 - The Critical Role of Leadership in Business...

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2025/03/04

Teresa Wagonseller discusses how effective leadership empowers teams to thrive, even in the absence of their leader. Both Craig and Teresa share personal experiences of stepping away from work unexpectedly due to medical emergencies, revealing how their teams upheld business operations without skipping a beat. Teresa credits her leadership approach—mentoring, fostering trust, and implementing strong systems—as the key to her team's success.The conversation also explores how leaders can secure

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37:15

175 - The Margin of Greatness - Leadership Insights...

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2025/02/27

Damon Lembi shares powerful insights on how great leaders prioritize continuous learning, foster curiosity, and create environments where failure becomes a stepping stone to success. He emphasizes the critical role of empowering teams, allowing space for mistakes, and modeling the behaviors leaders expect from their teams.The conversation delves into the thin margins that separate good leaders from great ones, highlighting the mental resilience and humility required to stay ahead in today’s rapidly

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32:02

174 - From Stuttering to Success - Jeff Panik on...

Leaders & Legacies ·

2025/02/25

Jeff Panik shares his journey from overcoming a childhood stutter to building a mission-driven business. His passion for financial literacy is evident as he discusses teaching kids the basics of managing money and helping business owners plan for sustainable futures.Jeff emphasizes the importance of succession planning and creating businesses that thrive without their owners. He shares actionable advice on avoiding common pitfalls like fragmented communication and a lack of contingency plans. Craig

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33:11

173 - How Selfish Employees Build Stronger Teams -...

Leaders & Legacies ·

2025/02/20

Ken Rusk, the bestselling author of Blue Collar Cash and founder of Rusk Industries, shares profound insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and designing a fulfilling life. He challenges the conventional narrative of sacrificing the present for a better tomorrow, advocating instead for building a clear life vision and living proactively. Ken emphasizes the importance of creating autonomy for employees, encouraging them to work for themselves while contributing to a greater company mission.He

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37:45

172 - Redefining Employee Benefits - Leadership...

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2025/02/18

Harlon now advocates for affordable and accessible employee benefits, highlighting alternatives like direct primary care and custom health plans. He underscores the importance of rebuilding trust and relationships in health care, showing how these solutions improve employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, and enhance competitiveness for small businesses. Craig and Harlon explore how great leadership involves stepping beyond traditional systems, challenging norms, and putting people first.This episode

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171 - Mastering Leadership Through Systems and...

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2025/02/13

Eden Lovejoy is a dynamic leader and the founder of Your Business Lifestyle discusses the essence of impactful leadership. Eden shares her journey from a whirlwind upbringing to becoming a pioneer in creating self-reliant business systems. Drawing from her book Activate Your Virtual GM, she explains how empowering teams with accountability and a clear mission transforms businesses. Eden emphasizes the importance of clarity, cultural alignment, and structured systems to allow business owners to focus

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34:43

170 - The Art of Simplification - Emily Schneider on...

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2025/02/11

Emily Schneider’s journey redefines leadership through resilience and innovation. Fired at eight and a half months pregnant, Emily transformed adversity into a thriving career as a visual storyteller specializing in PowerPoint design. On the "Leaders and Legacies" podcast, she delves into the neuroscience of effective communication, underscoring the power of visual simplicity in storytelling. Emily believes presentations should be more than data dumps—they must connect emotionally, empower

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169 - Breaking Down Silos - Kyle Mealy’s Approach to...

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2025/02/06

Kyle Mealy shares a pivotal story of professional failure that reshaped his philosophy: a missed high-profile opportunity led him to reevaluate his integrity and commitment to authenticity. That experience birthed Next Level, a company that redefines the boundaries between sales and marketing, aligning them under a unified revenue strategy.Kyle emphasizes that authenticity and integrity form the foundation of effective leadership. He critiques traditional sales and marketing silos, advocating for a

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168 - Mindset Over Metrics - Redefining Leadership...

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2025/02/04

Leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about alignment and impact. In this episode, Anthony Coppedge delves into the art of servant leadership, focusing on client-centricity and the mindset shifts needed for sustainable success. Coppedge dismantles traditional profit-first thinking, advocating for value creation as the foundation of all business endeavors. Using real-world examples, he explains how small businesses can leverage their agility to outmaneuver larger competitors, emphasizing the power

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32:37

167 - Four Pillars of Leadership - Health, Wealth,...

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2025/01/30

Scott Raven, founder of Corvus, shares his transformative journey from corporate disillusionment to coaching men in becoming purposeful leaders and fathers. A health scare in 2017 became his wake-up call, prompting a reassessment of his priorities and sparking his mission to help others.Scott explains Corvus's focus on wisdom and transformation, derived from the Latin word for raven. He highlights the four pillars of leadership—career, health, wealth, and connection—and emphasizes that true success

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36:05

166 - Coaching for Impact - The Power of Soft Skills...

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2025/01/28

Jen Halpern is the founder of Soft Sell Coaching and explores the nuances of effective leadership and sales strategy. Jen shares her transformational journey, from being a driven VP of Sales to embracing a people-first leadership approach. She delves into the importance of trust, self-awareness, and investing in individuals to build high-performing teams. Jen highlights actionable strategies, including consistent one-on-ones, hiring for diversity of strengths, and fostering accountability through

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31:48

165 - Resilient Leadership - How Anna Reger is...

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2025/01/23

Anna Reger, founder of FlipLok, is the essence of resilient leadership. Anna shares her journey from growing up in adversity to building a business that saves lives. Overcoming personal challenges, including life-altering accidents and the weight of survivor’s guilt, Anna developed a deep sense of purpose that now fuels her entrepreneurial mission.The conversation delves into FlipLok, a safety innovation inspired by a chilling realization during a school lockdown drill. Anna's commitment to child

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