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The Authority Company

The Authority Company Podcast Network is your ultimate source for inspiration, insights, and strategies from the world"s most accomplished business leaders. This channel features a collection of dynamic shows, each offering in-depth, one-on-one conversations with top entrepreneurs, CEOs, and innovators across diverse industries. From overcoming challenges to crafting winning strategies, every episode is packed with practical advice, leadership tips, and stories that will inspire you to unlock your

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31:38

Mediocre to Meaningful with Benjamin Douglas....

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2026/01/21

Joe Pardavila sits down with Benjamin Douglas for a direct conversation about why so many workplaces settle for survival instead of commitment.Drawing on more than two decades in human resources, Ben explains how culture breaks down even inside successful companies, and why people disengage long before performance numbers show trouble. He shares the thinking behind his bestselling book, Mediocre to Meaningful, and why leadership choices, not strategy decks, shape belief and behavior at workBen walks

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37:33

Dr. Michael Horowitz on Fixing Higher Education From...

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2026/01/20

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Dr. Michael Horowitz to unpack why higher education struggles to change and what leaders can do instead.Dr. Horowitz is the founder of the Community Solution Education System, a nonprofit network of independent colleges built on radical cooperation. Drawing from his career as a clinical psychologist, university president, and system builder, he explains how higher education became siloed, why small fixes fail, and how

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36:20

Love, Learn, Play: Akhil Gupta on Redefining Success

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2026/01/14

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Akhil Gupta, former Chairman of Blackstone India and longtime global business leader, for a wide-ranging conversation about success, meaning, and what truly shapes a fulfilling life. Akhil shares the pivotal moments that led him to walk away from some of the most sought-after roles in global business, including a near-miss during the Mumbai terrorist attacks that forced him to reevaluate how fragile life is and what

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33:47

What the Camino Taught Me About Leadership with Peter...

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2026/01/12

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with CEO coach, author, and longtime Vistage Master Chair Peter D. Schwartz for a conversation about leadership, growth, and what happens when success strategies stop working. Peter shares the story behind his walk on the Camino de Santiago, a 45-day pilgrimage across northern Spain, and how the journey became a mirror for his own leadership evolution. He explains the moment on the Camino that forced him to confront

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35:47

Create More With Purpose: Leadership Lessons From Len...

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2026/01/07

Len Jessup joins Joe Pardavila for a clear conversation on leadership, entrepreneurship, and building meaningful work across a long career in higher education and venture investing. A two time university president, former business school dean, and startup investor, Len shares lessons from his latest book, Create More: Lessons Learned from a Life at the Edge of Entrepreneurship, in Five Acts, and connects them to the ideas behind his earlier book, Self Less.You hear why great leaders balance service

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41:48

The Enterprise Law Firm Model Explained

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2026/01/05

Robert Armstrong and Sanford Fisch join Joe Pardavila to explain why most attorneys struggle to build sustainable law firms and how the Enterprise Law Firm Model helps them change that. Drawing on decades of mentoring estate planning attorneys, they break down the five essential systems every firm needs, why flat-fee value pricing builds stronger client relationships, and how recurring revenue transforms a practice from a monthly grind into a long-term asset.They also share the origin story of the

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35:08

How MMA Teaches Better Leadership Communication with...

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2025/12/19

Strategic communication works a lot like MMA. You train. You plan. You step into a high-pressure moment and you fight for a clear outcome.In this conversation, Joe Pardavila talks with Dr. Patrick Riccards, author of Strategic Strikes. Patrick has spent thirty years helping leaders communicate through high-stakes moments. He has advised Fortune 500 companies, three presidential administrations, and executives facing career-defining challenges.He also trains as an MMA fighter, which gives him a

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36:34

How Elite Tech Sellers Think and Win with Bob Kocis

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2025/12/17

Joe Pardavila talks with Bob Kocis, President and COO of Aptean and author of The President’s Club Mindset, about the habits and systems that drive top sales performance. Bob shares the early career moment that reset his priorities, how elite sellers use consistency and curiosity to close high value deals, and why the best performers focus on customer outcomes instead of pressure tactics.You get a clear breakdown of modern tech sales, including how to manage time, build internal alignment, improve

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45:57

Growing Up Fast, Slowing Down Later with Blake Shumate

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2025/12/15

Blake Shumate joins Joe Pardavila for a conversation about responsibility, faith, identity, and the long road toward emotional growth. Blake opens up about caring for his sister Crystal at a young age, navigating a distant relationship with his mother, and finding his first sense of belonging through wrestling. He also shares how an MS diagnosis forced him to slow down, rethink the way he worked, and rebuild his understanding of purpose and connection. Blake talks through the moments that shaped

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32:32

Crystal Lynn Garrett on the Real Emotions Behind...

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2025/12/10

Retirement is more emotional than most people expect. In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila talks with Crystal Lynn Garrett about why financially prepared people still feel anxious, how identity shifts hit hard once work stops, and what “failing” retirement looks like.Crystal shares practical examples of tax mistakes, investing blind spots, and why trends like AI stocks tempt people into risky decisions. She breaks down how to avoid common retirement traps, how to plan for

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35:26

Demos Parneros on Scaling, Leadership, and the...

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2025/12/09

In this episode of Entrepreneur | Authorities, Demos Parneros walks through the lessons he picked up across three decades in retail and e-commerce. He helped Staples grow from five stores to a national brand, led Barnes & Noble through major change, and now mentors founders who want to build durable companies. You get a clear look at what strong leadership, smart scaling, and founder mindset look like in real life.What You’ll Learn• How Staples scaled from a single store to a national chain• The

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37:49

Strong Floor, No Ceiling: Rebuilding the American...

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2025/12/08

On this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with civic entrepreneur, investor, and author Oliver B. Libby to discuss his bold new book, Strong Floor, No Ceiling: Building a New Foundation for the American Dream. Oliver shares how his experience across government, business, and philanthropy shaped his philosophy of “radical moderation”—a practical, people-first approach to rebuilding opportunity in America. He explains why the middle ground matters more than ever, how

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32:27

Think Bigger, Lead Better: Rick Tollakson on Building...

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2025/12/03

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Rick Tollakson, CEO of Hubbell Realty Company and author of Think Bigger, Lead Better: Eight to Great Principles for Organizational Success. For more than 20 years, Rick has shaped Hubbell into one of Iowa’s most respected real estate organizations, known for its “Extreme Builds” and deep community involvement. Rick shares how a chance meeting with Sister Stella Neill changed the trajectory of his leadership philosophy,

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34:30

How Rosemary Everton Turned Adversity into Enterprise

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2025/12/01

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Rosemary Everton, author of Maid in America: A Journey of Resilience, Determination, and the American Dream. Her story begins on a small Delaware farm and leads to building a thriving cleaning company that now employs hundreds. Along the way, she overcame teenage motherhood, personal loss, and countless setbacks through faith, hard work, and grit. Rose-mary shares how a letter she wrote about returning to school caught

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34:36

Roots of Resilience: How Dr. Emily Taing Watson...

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2025/11/26

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with orthodontist and author Dr. Emily Taing Watson to explore her family’s remarkable story of resilience, faith, and perseverance. Drawing from her book Roots of Resilience: Lessons in Courage, Family, and the Power of Showing Up Every Day, Emily reflects on her parents’ escape from Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge era and how their courage and tireless work ethic shaped her life and values. Emily shares vivid memories of

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42:28

From Medicine to Ownership: Dr. Lisa Piercey on...

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2025/11/24

On this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Dr. Lisa Piercey, physician, investor, and former Tennessee Commissioner of Health. Lisa shares how she went from corporate healthcare to entrepreneurship through acquisition, building and growing small businesses while balancing life as a mother of four.She talks about: * The turning point that led her from practicing medicine to earning an MBA instead of having a fifth child * Lessons learned running Tennessee’s health

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48:18

Chris Kaufman on Empathy, Design, and Building StockX...

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2025/11/19

What happens when empathy meets innovation? Joe Pardavila sits down with Chris Kaufman, co-founder and former Chief Creative Officer of StockX, to explore how people-first leadership drives creativity and business success.Chris shares:• How his obsession with design evolved into a passion for problem-solving• The story behind StockX and its revolutionary “stock market for sneakers” model• Why authenticity and empathy are the most underrated leadership tools• Lessons from failed rebrands like Cracker

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33:24

Making Waves: How Davin Kazama Leads with Positivity,...

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2025/11/17

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, host Joe Pardavila talks with Davin Kazama, an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and leadership mentor whose philosophy blends family, humility, and the Hawaiian spirit of aloha. Drawing from three generations of entrepreneurs, Davin shares how his grandfather’s grit, his father’s wisdom, and his own dedication to family shaped his leadership style and life purpose. They discuss Davin’s book, Making Waves: Inspiring Transformational Leadership

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24:59

Suzanne Hopgood: How Being Underestimated Became Her...

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2025/11/12

From being mistaken for a secretary and told to “get the coffee” to becoming CEO of a New York Stock Exchange company, Suzanne Hopgood’s career is anything but ordinary. In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with Suzanne, author of Get Your Own Coffee: Underestimated, Overlooked, and Now the Boss, to explore how she turned underestimation into strength and built a legacy of resilience and principled leadership.Suzanne shares: * The three-minute conversation that

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55:26

The Case for College: Dr. Kenan Sahin on Why...

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2025/11/10

Before “college isn’t worth it” became a popular idea, Dr. Kenan Sahin had already lived every side of the American education system—as a student, professor, innovator, and entrepreneur. In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, he joins host Joe Pardavila to share insights from his new book, American Educational Excellence: The Foundation of Our Values, Democracy, and Market Capitalism.Dr. Sahin explains why U.S. education remains the most dynamic system in the world, why it’s tied directly

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