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Business Owners Tell All: What It Takes

On The Seeker Solution Podcast, your host, Jamie Seeker encourages business owners to tell all! They"ll share not only their expertise, but their stories and their purpose and what it takes to run a successful business. We cover a wide range of topics – the good and exciting, the challenges and sometimes the ugly. Experiences and lessons learned that our guests have faced along the way. We believe that every person has a unique message which can make a positive impact . We let our guests share on

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19:47

Blueprints & Direction: What It Takes to Lead a...

Business Owners Tell All: What It Takes ·

2025/10/30

In this insightful episode of Business Owners Tell All: What It Takes, host Jamie Seeker talks with Justin Tollefson, Principal at Pearson Design Group, a boutique architecture firm based in Bozeman, Montana known for designing stunning, story-driven homes. Justin opens up about his 20+ year journey with the firm, how his leadership style has evolved, and what it really takes to run a design-focused business with heart. From building creative culture and hiring for character to developing young

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29:58

Keeping the Music Alive: How Early Arts Education...

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2025/10/23

In this inspiring episode, Jamie Seeker sits down with Dr. Michael Remson, President and CEO of KeyNote, home of the San Diego Youth Symphony, located in San Diego’s historic Balboa Park. Michael shares his powerful journey from growing up in musical theater in New York City to becoming a nationally respected nonprofit arts leader. He dives into how music shaped his life from a young age, how early access to arts education builds future-ready skills in children, and why cradle-to-college programming

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29:30

Lights, Camera, Revenue: How Events Became a Growth...

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2025/10/16

In this episode of Business Owners Tell All: What It Takes, Jamie Seeker sits down with Shay Wheat, Certified Event Producer™ and CEO of Grace & Ease Productions. Shay shares her powerful journey from managing apartments and doing network marketing to producing multi-million dollar events for powerhouse names like Dr. Oz and Lisa Nichols.We dive into how events became her ultimate business-building tool, how she pivoted to virtual when the world shut down, and what it really means to lead a

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24:07

Leading Without Borders: A Global Playbook for Modern...

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2025/10/09

In this episode of Business Owners Tell All: What It Takes, Jamie Seeker sits down with Miguel Adao, CEO of Voler Systems, to explore what it means to be a truly global leader. With a career that’s taken him across eight countries, five languages, and leadership roles at Pepsi, HP, VMware, and more, Miguel shares how cultural intelligence has shaped his leadership philosophy and career path.Now based in Sunnyvale, California, Miguel leads Voler Systems with a unique mix of engineering expertise,

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18:23

Pitch Perfect: PR Lessons from a Dragons’ Den Deal-Maker

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2025/10/02

In this episode of Business Owners Tell All: What It Takes, Jamie sits down with Bryce North, founder and CEO of Don’t Be A Little Pitch, a bold media and branding company headquartered in Manila, with global reach. Bryce shares how he went from startup founder to media magnet — landing deals on Dragons’ Den, scaling companies across 40+ countries, and raising over $600K through crowdfunding — all by mastering the power of storytelling and PR.The episode dives into the tactical side of visibility —

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25:08

The Grit Behind the Green: Where Passion Meets Pavement

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2025/09/25

In this episode of Business Owners Tell All: What It Takes Jamie sits down with Daniel Woodroffe, the visionary behind dwg., a landscape architecture firm based in Austin, Texas (and now London) that's on a mission to reshape urban environments through art, ecology, and purpose-driven design.Daniel shares his journey from growing up in England to launching a globally respected firm that transforms overlooked and often toxic urban sites into vibrant, biodiverse public spaces. He opens up about the

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19:49

Crafting Culture One Snack at a Time: Claude Burns'...

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2025/09/18

In this episode of What It Takes: Business Owners Tell All, Jamie sits down with Claude Burns, Founder and CEO of Office Libations, to unpack his journey from serving in the U.S. Navy to building one of the fastest-growing companies in workplace hospitality. Claude shares how the lessons learned aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and his experience with elite Navy teams shaped his leadership style and business values. From launching craft beer ventures to pivoting during the COVID-19 pandemic, Claude

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19:07

Legacy in Progress: How Ryan Teicher is Reinventing...

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2025/09/11

In this episode of What It Takes: Business Owners Tell All, host Jamie Seeker sits down with Ryan Teicher, CEO of REDCOM Design & Construction, to explore the unique path he’s taken across family business, corporate leadership, and now steering a legacy company into a more sustainable and scalable future. With over 25 years of experience in the construction and real estate world, Ryan shares candid insights into what it takes to lead with humility, balance innovation with tradition, and earn

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25:58

Behind the Curtain: Lights, Leadership & the Art of...

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2025/09/04

In this episode of What It Takes: Business Owners Tell All, host Jamie Seeker sits down with Evan Williams, CEO and Co-Founder of Riverview Systems Group, Inc., a Silicon Valley-based live event production company with a 38-year track record of staging unforgettable experiences for major global brands like Google, Apple, and Cisco.Evan shares the unlikely blend of theater and accounting that led to his success, how he kept his team intact during the pandemic by pivoting to virtual production, and

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28:16

From Foundation to Finish: How Scott Rodwin Built His...

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2025/08/28

In this episode of What It Takes: Business Owners Tell All, host Jamie Seeker talks with award-winning architect and sustainability leader Scott Rodwin. From starting his firm after spontaneously quitting a job in 1999 to building a nationally recognized design/build company, Scott shares how community, collaboration, and bold thinking have shaped his journey.He opens up about:The early days of hustling for projectsHow he built two thriving businesses in tandemThe philosophy behind taking full

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29:13

A Better U: How Psychedelic Therapy Changed One...

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2025/08/21

In this emotional and eye-opening episode of What It Takes: Business Owners Tell All, host Jamie Seeker sits down with Derek Du Chesne, co-founder and CEO of Better U, a telehealth company offering at-home psychedelic therapy. Derek shares his deeply personal journey—from achieving outward success to hitting rock bottom after a mental health crisis. He opens up about how a single ketamine therapy session saved his life, shifted his inner dialogue, and inspired him to start a mission-driven company

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23:58

The Woman Behind the Voice: Jill Gustavson on Leading...

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2025/08/14

In this episode of What It Takes: Business Owners Tell All, Jamie Seeker sits down with Jill Gustavson, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Topaz Services, LLC — a hospitality contact center that’s grown from a bootstrapped startup into a nationwide operation serving over 80 hotels.Jill shares her remarkable 40+ year journey, beginning in the early days of tech publishing, where she started her career at Byte Magazine in the 1970s. With a deep background in publishing, project management, and

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29:01

Built Like an Athlete, Built for Business: Cody...

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2025/08/07

In this high-energy episode of What It Takes: Business Owners Tell All, Jamie Seeker sits down with Cody Romness, co-founder of Allegiate, a strength training gym bringing college-level athletic structure and performance to everyday people. From the football field at USC to the startup world at Patreon, Cody’s path has been anything but ordinary.He shares how the athlete’s mindset of grit, discipline, and team dynamics has shaped every move he’s made as an entrepreneur. We get into the intentional

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25:55

The Entrepreneur’s Edge: Mindset, Sacrifice & Success

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2025/07/24

In this episode, Levi King shares his entrepreneurial journey, the mindset shifts that helped him succeed, and the sacrifices he made along the way. From cold-calling businesses in his 20s to raising $200M in venture capital, Levi opens up about the grit, resilience, and personal growth required to build multiple successful businesses.🔹 Key Themes & Takeaways:1️⃣ The Mindset of an EntrepreneurGrew up in rural Idaho in a strict, traditional environment that discouraged thinking outside the

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26:40

Behind the Badge: Leadership Lessons from an LAPD...

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2025/07/17

In this episode of What It Takes, host Jamie Seeker sits down with Jeff Wenninger, a retired LAPD lieutenant with over 33 years of experience. Jeff shares his journey from overcoming dyslexia and a speech impediment to becoming a leader in one of the most demanding police forces in the country.Jeff’s path to law enforcement was unexpected—after a negative encounter with police as a college student, he shifted his focus to criminal justice, aiming to create change from within. Over the years, he

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17:34

Beyond Buildings: Balancing Creativity, Function, and...

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2025/07/10

In this episode, Jamie Seeker sits down with Paul Ladensack, a seasoned architect with over 30 years of experience designing spaces that go beyond function—they tell stories, honor history, and serve communities. As a principal at CCBG Architects, Paul has led a variety of award-winning projects, including cultural, religious, commercial, and residential buildings.Paul shares insights on balancing creativity with functionality, how every building has a DNA, and the importance of listening to

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27:44

Simplicity Wins: The Genius Behind Elegant, Efficient...

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2025/07/03

In this episode of What It Takes, host Jamie Seeker interviews award-winning architect Tessa Bradley about her journey in sustainable architecture, Passive House design, and the challenges of being a female business owner in the industry. Tessa shares her philosophy on solving complex problems with simple, efficient design, why Passive House is the future of sustainable living, and how she built her firm in a traditionally male-dominated field. She also dives into the realities of business

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25:01

Reimagining Roofing: How Kody Landals is Disrupting...

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2025/06/26

In this episode of What It Takes, host Jamie Seeker sits down with Kody Landals, a USMC veteran and founder of Reimagine Roofing, to discuss how he’s transforming the roofing and solar industry. Frustrated with unreliable roofing companies while working in solar sales, Kody decided to create a more transparent, efficient, and customer-focused roofing company. In just a few years, he’s scaled Reimagine Roofing to a multi-state operation, offering real-time quotes, no-pressure sales, and innovative

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32:24

Beyond the Blueprint – How Lance Cayko Masters...

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2025/06/19

In this episode of What It Takes, Jamie Seeker sits down with Lance Cayko, a multi-talented entrepreneur, architect, professor, podcast host, and co-founder of F9 Productions. Lance shares his journey from growing up on a North Dakota farm to becoming a leader in the architecture and design industry. He dives into how getting laid off pushed him to start his own firm, the importance of discipline and intentionality in business, and how he balances work with his passion projects like fishing and

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27:12

Reforming Pilates: How Laura Wilson is Shaping the...

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2025/06/12

In this episode of What It Takes, Laura Wilson, founder of Natural Pilates, shares her incredible journey of immigrating to the U.S. with just $100 and turning her passion for movement into a thriving Pilates business.From discovering Pilates while working in a physical therapy office to building multiple studio locations, launching an online fitness platform, and developing a teacher training program, Laura has navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship with resilience and adaptability.She also

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