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Future Proof

The biggest shifts in a business often come from decisions no one else sees. Future Proof is a show for business owners facing the pressure to grow and the weight of legacy, often at the same time. Hosted by Scott Eckart, each episode features honest conversations with leaders who’ve made bold moves, stepped into succession, or redefined success altogether. You’ll hear what they were up against, what they chose, and what they’d do differently now. If you"re thinking about what"s next and want to

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46:47

Do What You Love: From Dream to Reality

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2026/01/08

An inspiring story and strategies for entrepreneurs who want to turn their passion into purpose.Ralph Balber, Founder and President of ALO Property Group LLC, joins Scott Eckart to tell his story of leaving a job that made him miserable to start his company, which has gone on to be a leading commercial real estate brokerage in Indiana.Ralph shares the values that have helped him shape a fulfilling career, from respecting other people’s time and working harder than anyone else to giving back

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44:33

Your Culture is Strategy: Building Companies Where...

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2025/12/18

What can focusing on your people’s growth do for your company?Mike Lantz, founder and CEO of trueU, sits down with Scott Eckart to share his philosophy that people are the greatest strategic advantages a company can have, shaped by his time developing culture and talent at Defenders Direct and F.C. Tucker Company.Mike talks about the importance of supporting employees in becoming the best versions of themselves, driving strategy with culture, and committing to the company’s values and

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43:41

Culture by Design: How Spaces Shape the Way We Work

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2025/11/13

What can redesigning your office do for your culture?Mary Beth Oakes, CEO and owner of Business Furniture, chats with Scott Eckart about transforming the 70-year-old business from a traditional dealership into a company that designs spaces to shape culture, climbing the ranks from showroom manager to CEO in the process.Mary Beth shares how she changed tracks from journalism to office interior design, how the pandemic impacted their business, and the challenges she faced during a leadership

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45:48

How a Second-Gen Leader Made the Company Her Own

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2025/10/30

How do you know when your successor is ready to take over?Katie Ittenbach, President & CEO of SMARI Research, and SMARI founder Jim Ittenbach join Scott Eckart to talk about how their family business successfully transitioned from one generation to the next. For over a decade, Katie climbed the corporate ladder and showed her value to the company, until Jim knew she was ready to lead.Katie and Jim share pivotal moments from their story, such as Katie’s shift from biochem to business

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44:40

The Power of Purpose in Building a Business That Lasts

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2025/10/16

What does it look like to build a business around care instead of hype?Mark Moreland, founder of Body Outfitters, joins Scott Eckart to reflect on his journey from reluctant student to personal trainer to owner of a growing three-location business. With years of leading people and clients under his belt, Mark shares how his long-term mindset has shaped everything from client retention to talent development, and how it helped him create a succession plan just as he was expanding his

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42:23

How a Family Business Became an an Agritourism...

Future Proof ·

2025/10/02

What does it take to turn a family business into a thriving tourist destination?Lucas Dull and Dana Dull join host Scott Eckart to share how they transitioned from traditional grain farming to building one of Indiana’s most beloved agritourism businesses. As second-generation owners of Dull’s Tree Farm, they’ve expanded far beyond Christmas trees, creating a place where thousands of families return year after year.They talk about the experience of returning to a family business, making

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42:13

Why an Abundance Mindset Will Grow Your Business

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2025/10/02

How do you build a business on giving without losing sight of growth?Marcus Manges, Regional President at Accelerent Indianapolis, joins Scott Eckart to talk about how his career evolved from selling knives to creating one of the most effective business development platforms in the region. Now serving multiple markets, Marcus shares what he’s learned from bringing abundance-minded leaders into the same room.He and Scott discuss why the right relationships change everything, how giving

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1:14

This is Future Proof with Scott Eckart

Future Proof ·

2025/09/23

The biggest shifts in a business often come from decisions no one else sees.Future Proof is a show for business owners facing the pressure to grow and the weight of legacy, often at the same time. Hosted by Scott Eckart, each episode features honest conversations with leaders who’ve made bold moves, stepped into succession, or redefined success altogether. You’ll hear what they were up against, what they chose, and what they’d do differently now.If you're thinking about what's next and want

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