In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry: Recent Episodes
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Hosted by Canvas Credit Union President & CEO Todd Marksberry, In the Room focuses on the journeys and advice of CEOs and owners alternating between Colorado organizations and credit unions across the world.
Join us as Todd and co. demystify leadership and explore the many rooms leaders occupy, all while having a little fun along the way. You'll hear things here you might not hear anywhere else.
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Today, we’re continuing our series called Back In The Room – a collection of remixed and re-edited podcasts for you to enjoy. In this series, we’re going to re-release some of your favorite episodes from the past few years, but with a shortened length, to maximize your time and deliver the most insightful and impactful moments from each episode.
This week, we hope you enjoy a look back at Todd’s conversation with Mike Lawson, Creator & Host of CUBroadcast. Mike is a lifelong storyteller, and his show features engaging and informative conversations with credit union leaders across the nation. CUBroadcast is dedicated to keeping the credit union mission moving forward, and highlighting important innovations and ideas as our industry continues to evolve. Mike originally joined Todd on Episode #110.
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Today, we’re continuing our series called Back In The Room – a collection of remixed and re-edited podcasts for you to enjoy. In this series, we’re going to re-release some of your favorite episodes from the past few years, but with a shortened length, to maximize your time and deliver the most insightful and impactful moments from each episode.
This week, we hope you enjoy a look back at Todd’s conversation with three folks that grew up around credit unions, and are now a part of the credit union movement with Canvas! Join Todd as he dives deep into the journeys of Ally Williams, LMS Administrator, Ryan Kester, Assistant Branch Lead, and Trey Marksberry, AVP of Marketing from Episode #89.
Enjoy listening to…Back In The Room!
Today, we’re continuing our series called Back In The Room – a collection of remixed and re-edited podcasts for you to enjoy. In this series, we’re going to re-release some of your favorite episodes from the past few years, but with a shortened length, to maximize your time and deliver the most insightful and impactful moments from each episode.
This week, we hope you enjoy a look back at Todd’s conversation with Jamie Finney from Episode #81. Jamie is a Partner at the Greater Colorado Venture Fund – a venture capital fund interested in inspiring innovation, and investing in rural Colorado communities that often get overlooked by other venture funds.
Enjoy listening to...Back In The Room!
Today, we’re continuing our series called Back In The Room – a collection of remixed and re-edited podcasts for you to enjoy. In this series, we’re going to re-release some of your favorite episodes from the past few years, but with a shortened length, to maximize your time and deliver the most insightful and impactful moments from each episode.
This week, we hope you enjoy a look back at Todd’s conversation with Adrian Bota from Episode #63. Adrian is the Founder & CEO of ORIGIN Milk & ORIGIN Nutrition – a company focused on bringing better, “clean dairy” and nutrient-rich products to store shelves, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and local agriculture.
Today, we’re continuing our new series called Back In The Room – a collection of remixed and re-edited podcasts for you to enjoy. In this series, we’re going to re-release some of your favorite episodes from the past few years, but with a shortened length, to maximize your time and deliver the most insightful and impactful moments from each episode.
This week, we hope you enjoy a look back at Todd’s conversation with Dr. Amy Beckley from Episode #48. Amy is the Owner & CEO of Proov – an FDA cleared at-home PdG test kit to confirm ovulation.
Today, we’re kicking off a new series called Back In The Room – a collection of remixed and re-edited podcasts for you to enjoy. In this series, we’re going to re-release some of your favorite episodes from the past few years, but with a shortened length, to maximize your time and deliver the most insightful and impactful moments from each episode.
This week, we hope you enjoy a look back at Todd’s conversation with Randy Harrington from Episode #41. At the time, Randy was the CEO and Owner of Extreme Arts & Sciences, and is currently a Founding Partner of Strategic Arts & Sciences.
On this special live episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Julie Gart, Corporate and Community Engagement Director at A Precious Child. Join Julie in her first ever podcast as she highlights some of her favorite volunteering stories, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (5:00 – 9:00): Todd and Julie reflect on her non-profit journey and lessons that she has learned along the way.
The Curiosity Credenza (10:00 – 12:00): Todd and Julie look forward and visualize what is next for A Precious Child.
The Colors of Life (13:00 – 18:00): As a Colorado native, Julie describes what she loves to do in her free time. She also shares about opportunities to volunteer or serve with A Precious Child.
Advice from the Experts (19:00 – 21:00): Julie’s message to everyone who is chasing a dream is to remember to be kind to those you meet, and find what brings you joy.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Kirk Kordeleski, Executive Benefit Consultant at OM Financial. He shares his journey of passion, working through the many changes in the financial industry, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (7:00 – 24:00): Todd and Kirk reflect on how learning the credit union business from the ground up led to his future success.
The Curiosity Credenza (25:00 – 38:00): Todd and Kirk explore how leadership is changing with new leaders entering the workforce.
The Colors of Life (39:00 – 45:00): Kirk explains how OM is a truly special place and why his family has been so important on his journey.
Advice from the Experts (46:00 – 50:00): To chase what brings you joy; Kirk believes it is important to lead with your heart but also lead with logic. Find the balance between the two and enjoy what you do!
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Timothy Mottet, President of Colorado State University Pueblo. He shares his experiences on a farm in Iowa, his time as a flight attendant, how he started in higher education, and much more, including:
The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 23:00): Todd and Timothy break down a day in the life of a collegiate president as well as the challenges of higher education.
The Curiosity Credenza (24:00 – 38:00): Todd and Timothy explore what the People’s University means and what vision Timothy has for the future of CSU Pueblo.
The Colors of Life (39:00 – 1:00:00): Timothy speaks about his admiration for his team and the understanding everyone has of organizational culture. He also thanks his spouse for his willingness to always engage and ability to adapt to any situation.
Advice from the Experts (1:01:00 – 1:05:00): In order to chase what brings you joy, Timothy believes it is all about having dreams and paying attention to that burning desire in your gut!
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Niko Medved, head coach for the CSU men’s basketball team. He shares his basketball accomplishments, experiences in Minnesota, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 29:00): Todd and Niko chat about why this is Niko’s favorite time of year, where his competitiveness comes from, and how he manages work-life balance.
The Curiosity Credenza (30:00 – 44:00): Todd and Niko explore lessons he has learned throughout his career and individuals that helped him along the way. Niko also shares how players have evolved over the years and what name, image, and likeness brings to the table.
The Colors of Life (45:00 – 59:00): Niko expresses how blessed he is to have his amazing staff and family by his side. We also get to learn more about his family and some of the best spots in Old Town!
Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:04:00): To chase what brings you joy; you have to be true to yourself. Niko says it is important to be passionate, genuine, and most importantly, not afraid to fail.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Pastor Doug Miller, Lead Pastor at Plum Creek Church. He shares how it all started with the idea of helping people, where that journey took him, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (6:00 – 23:00): Todd and Doug chat about taking risks as well as managing hardships as an entrepreneur. Doug also describes what drives him to be the best he can be.
The Curiosity Credenza (24:00 – 47:00): Todd and Doug explore how to invest in leaders and what making a local impact truly means.
The Colors of Life (48:00 – 1:03:00): Doug expresses that he has found the right people to work with and how his wife and four kids have been instrumental in his journey.
Advice from the Experts (1:04:00 – 1:08:00): To chase what brings you joy; Doug highlights the importance of building relationships and figuring out a way to make a difference in someone’s life!
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, Todd is joined by Coach Jay Norvell, head coach of the Colorado State University football team. Coach Norvell leads us through his career in football, growing up in Wisconsin, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 21:00): Todd and Coach talk football: what a day in the life as a collegiate coach looks like, and even what the players’ days might look like.
The Curiosity Credenza (22:00 – 49:00): Todd and Coach explore what it means to be a great leader. We also get to hear how the game of football has evolved and what has changed with it.
The Colors of Life (50:00 – 56:00): Coach shares his admiration for his team and family, and some things they have loved doing in Colorado.
Advice from the Experts (57:00 – 1:01:00): To chase what brings you joy; Coach recommends you stop and reflect every day. Take the time to clear out your mind and focus on what’s important to you!
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Robert Niichel, CEO & Founder of ZumXR. He shares his experience exploring the pharmaceutical space, being a serial entrepreneur, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (5:00 – 29:00): Todd and Robert chat about the path to patent and how his products work.
The Curiosity Credenza (30:00 – 36:00): Robert shines some light on his team who drive the business forward and allow it to be successful.
The Colors of Life (37:00 – 54:00): Todd and Robert explore what competition and collaboration looks like in the pharmaceutical space. We also get to hear about Robert’s personal passions, like skiing!
Advice from the Experts (55:00 – 1:00:00): To chase what brings you joy, Robert states that it is a must to get experience and really pursue what you are passionate about. He also shares some investment tips!
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Diane Zile, CEO & Founder of JERA Partnerships, LLC. She describes growing up on the East Coast, experiences in the corporate world, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 27:00): Todd and Diane break down the career journey into thirds and chat about what people can expect in each stage.
The Curiosity Credenza (28:00 – 54:00): Todd and Diane dive into the importance and impacts of roles in organizations, and why individuals would benefit from understanding them.
The Colors of Life (55:00 – 59:00): Diane chats about working on all kinds of boards and explains that it’s all about finding what you like to do in life.
Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:04:00): Diane shares some wisdom about how to carve out time to experience the things that you love and are passionate about.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Rachel Marion, CEO of the Denver Metro Commercial Association of Realtors! She shares her deep appreciation for Colorado and the people that live here, her experiences in law, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (7:00 – 20:00): Todd and Rachel discuss the importance of building relationships and what excited Rachel about the opportunities that have come her way.
The Curiosity Credenza (21:00 – 45:00): Todd and Rachel dive deep into the process of becoming a CEO - negotiations, onboarding, and everything in-between. Rachel also gives insight into her big goals for the organization.
The Colors of Life (46:00 – 55:00): Rachel spreads some love to her team who have been supportive through everything. We also get to learn a little bit about Cross Culture and Better Together Denver!
Advice from the Experts (56:00 – 1:00:00): To chase what brings you joy, Rachel says you must get comfortable with being uncomfortable; don’t regret risks you didn’t take. You also have to find a way to give back to your community!
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd is joined by one of the founding minds behind the podcast itself! Formerly the COO at Canvas Credit Union, currently the President & CEO at Community Financial Credit Union, and the voice that has introduced the podcast for the past 100+ episodes, Tansley Stearns steps Into the Room. Tansley delves into her journey in the credit union industry, her next adventure, and so much more, including:
The Leadership Corner (5:00 - 7:08): Tansley shares the philosophy, conceptualization, and inception behind the creation of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", and how it reflects the idea of thought leadership in the credit union space.
The Curiosity Credenza (10:46 - 29:45): Todd and Tansley look towards the future and discuss her new role as President & CEO at Community Financial Credit Union. They touch on the benefits of "staying curious", what credit unions can do better, and the lessons and techniques she's acquired throughout her career that she can implement in her new role.
The Colors of Life (41:03 - 49:05): Tansley reflects on the many, many teams she's led at Canvas, and why the concept of an executive team charter is so important and impactful to an organization.
Advice from the Experts (56:08 - 56:45): Tansley shares her advice on why you should believe in impossible things, and how to make a significant impact on other people's lives.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Stephanie Smith, Executive Director of America’s Credit Union Museum. She describes the perfect storm of events that led her to the museum, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (5:00 – 14:00): Todd and Stephanie explore the HerStory exhibit and where gaps are in the museum that can be presented in the future.
The Curiosity Credenza (15:00 – 24:00): Todd and Stephanie chat about marking moments in credit union history and where we can continue to improve.
The Colors of Life (25:00 – 34:00): Stephanie gives a huge shoutout to her board of directors, as well as the CCUA and the surrounding credit unions. She also shares that she loves to travel with her kids!
Advice from the Experts (50:00 – 54:00): In order to find what brings you joy; Stephanie believes that you need to practice the pause. Take a breath, slow down, and try to understand where others are coming from.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Angela Wilson, Founder and CEO of Exploryst. She teaches us about her struggles with job hunting, finding what excited her, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (5:00 – 29:00): Todd and Angela dive into what her career path has looked like, how she ended up in Colorado, and what motivated her to create Exploryst.
The Curiosity Credenza (30:00 – 37:00): Todd and Angela chat about what it’s like to lead a self-funded venture, and how to build a team around it.
The Colors of Life (38:00 – 47:00): Angela shares some of the inspirations on her journey as well as how she caught the travel bug and loves to share that with her family.
Advice from the Experts (48:00 – 52:00): To chase an entrepreneurial dream, you have to start closer to where you live. Find problems around you and go from there!
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Paul Kundert, President & CEO of UW Credit Union. He shares about the desire to lead, his rejection and comeback story, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 19:00): Todd and Paul discuss the beauty in bad leaders. Paul describes what it is like to be a CEO and what makes credit unions so great.
The Curiosity Credenza (20:00 – 5:4:00): Todd and Paul dive into leadership, and what that looks like on an individual level. We also hear some advice about managing work-life balance.
The Colors of Life (55:00 – 1:04:00): Paul shares that his team is all genuinely good people, and he looks forward to interacting with them every day. He also teaches us family is a huge deal, and they are the ones that carry on your legacy.
Advice from the Experts (1:05:00 – 1:09:00): To chase what brings you joy, Paul says that it’s important to remember that it’s about the pursuit, not the attainment. There’s reward in hard work, and his advice is to strengthen your emotional intelligence!
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, Tansley Stearns flips the script on our fearless host as he tells us about what hosting the podcast has meant to him. After 100 episodes, Todd takes some time to reflect and celebrate the journey so far. Stay tuned to hear what it’s like to host a podcast, Todd’s favorite moments and learning opportunities, and even advice from Todd on chasing what brings you joy!
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, we celebrate 100 episodes with George Hofheimer, Founder of Hofheimer Strategy Advisors. He tells us how he ended up in the credit union world, his experiences in the Peace Corps, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (5:00 – 24:00): Todd and George take a deep dive into his experiences and takeaways during his time with the Peace Corps and Filene Research Institute.
The Curiosity Credenza (25:00 – 49:00): Todd and George discuss their love for credit unions and why George decided to leave his solid job and “take the jump” into entrepreneurship.
The Colors of Life (50:00 – 1:00:00): George shares his love for soccer and teaches us about his family and their passions.
Advice from the Experts (1:01:00 – 1:03:00): To chase what brings you joy, George suggests you put the phone down, and get uncomfortable. The more uncomfortable the situation, the bigger the growth!
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Tom Boos, President & CEO of Billings Federal Credit Union. He shares insight on how he ended up at Montana State, his association with credit unions, potential golf advice, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (6:00 – 24:00): Todd and Tom dive into what it’s like to lead a credit union as well as important considerations for strategy.
The Curiosity Credenza (25:00 – 31:00): Todd and Tom speak about the beauty of credit unions working together and what can be accomplished through this collaboration.
The Colors of Life (32:00 – 49:00): Tom shares his pride for his team and how they encompass the credit union spirit. He also shares his joy of watching his kids grow in their careers as well as his passion for golf.
Advice from the Experts (50:00 – 54:00): To chase what brings you joy; Tom suggests that you be inquisitive. Go out and find folks that will be your mentors and take advantage of the digital world!
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Solly Fulp, Executive VP of Learfield. Todd and Solly chat about what sports brought to his life, how his passions grew and changed during his career journey, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (10:00 – 32:00): Todd and Solly dive into what Learfield does and what they are aiming to do. They also dive into the boots on the ground at Learfield and how important every single person is.
The Curiosity Credenza (33:00 – 45:00): Todd and Solly describe what a day in the life looks like for someone who is looking over 50 universities at once. We also get to hear a little about Solly’s passion for teaching.
The Colors of Life (46:00 – 49:00): Solly shares his thankfulness for his wife, sons, and daughter, who is “the straw that stirs the family.”
Advice from the Experts (50:00 – 54:00): Solly wants everyone to know that at the end of the day, it comes down to being kind, compassionate, empathetic, and listening to those around you. That is how you will achieve what brings you joy.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Vince Kadlubek, Co-Founder and Director of the immersive arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf! He explains how throwing parties led to the birth of Meow Wolf, the ups and downs of creating the business, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (9:00 – 24:00): Todd and Vince chat about what Meow Wolf really is and the magic of exploring and choosing your own path in life.
The Curiosity Credenza (25:00 – 39:00): Todd and Vince look at the trajectory of the business and where the organization is heading. Vince also shares the importance of the unknown environment.
The Colors of Life (40:00 – 49:00): Vince thanks his team and their incredible passion and commitment for what they do. He also gives a few shoutouts to the creative inspirations in his life.
Advice from the Experts (50:00 – 54:00): To chase what brings you joy; Vince insists that you create or find something that can inspire someone else. The key to success is patience.
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On a special episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s is guest is a little different than normal…they’re a Canvas member! Tune in and meet Erin Selvey, the lucky member who won a brand-new 2022 Bronco Sport after participating in a giveaway contest for new members in the Castle Rock community. Erin takes us through who she is, where her career has taken her, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (12:00 – 20:00): Todd and Erin discuss what she has loved about Castle Rock as well as her favorite places in the area.
The Curiosity Credenza (21:00 – 32:00): Todd paints the scene of how Erin won the car and what the celebration looked like. Erin shares her initial hesitation towards winning the Bronco.
The Colors of Life (33:00 – 39:00): Erin hypes up the Bronco and the interesting conversations she’s had because of it. We also get to hear about some of her passions and experiences in Colorado.
Advice from the Experts (40:00 – 45:00): Erin wants to let everyone know how grateful she is and that it was more than just winning a car. She gives a huge shoutout to the Ridge branch for being the very best every day.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Mark Meyer, President & CEO of Filene Research Institute. He describes how he looks for opportunities to create change in society, his shift from law to credit unions, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (12:00 – 31:00): Todd and Mark talk about spotting first opportunities, what it’s like to lead the credit union industry’s think tank, and where innovation comes from.
The Curiosity Credenza (32:00 – 49:00): Todd and Mark dive into opportunities for engagement that have increased in the virtual world. Mark also shares his top three biggest opportunities for growth in credit unions.
The Colors of Life (50:00 – 1:04:00): Mark gives us some insight on how we can get the younger generation to “drink the kool-aid” as well as what he sees as the next chapter. We also get the chance to hear a little about his family and their journey together.
Advice from the Experts (1:05:00 – 1:07:00): To chase what gives you joy, Mark goes Ted Lasso and explains that it’s all about one word, “believe”.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guests are Aiden & Louis Ardine, organizers of Walking America. The brothers take us through their passions, experiences, creative endeavors, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 29:00): Todd and company dive into why they decided to walk across the country, and how the idea originated.
The Curiosity Credenza (30:00 – 49:00): Aiden and Louis describe what their journey was like, and reflect on the good, bad, and the ugly.
The Colors of Life (50:00 – 1:01:00): Todd and the brothers chat about the responses they’ve received since completing their walk and what’s next.
Advice from the Experts (1:02:00 – 1:07:00): Aiden and Louis want you to know that nothing is crazy, if you have the chance to do something cool, go for it! But don’t forget to practice kindness, empathy, and compassion along the way.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is James Sampson, Founder & CEO FileInvite. He shares the story behind FileInvite, his experience building companies and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (9:00 – 24:00): Todd and James chat about how FileInvite began to acquire global customers, as well as why they chose to have a location in Colorado.
The Curiosity Credenza (25:00 – 39:00): Todd and James walk through what James has learned over the years about growing an idea into a business. James describes why vision and purpose are necessary for businesses.
The Colors of Life (40:00 – 1:02:00): James praises his team and their understanding of belief that the whole is greater than the individual, and how this belief has built a positive work environment. We also get to hear about those who have been an inspiration along the way.
Advice from the Experts (1:03:00): To chase what gives you purpose, James says to “give it a go.” Don’t hold get held back by “what ifs,” nothing is as bad as you think it will be!
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Anna Zesbaugh, CEO & Founder at Hooch Booch. Anna talks about how she slowed down her life, what led to creating the Denver-based hard kombucha brand, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (12:00 – 31:00): Todd and Anna chat about managing time and resources when you own a business. Anna shares how her team has grown since Hooch Booch’s birth in 2020.
The Curiosity Credenza (32:00 – 41:00): Todd and Anna discuss the idea of merchandise and why it is so important in the brewing world.
The Colors of Life (42:00 – 1:03:00): Anna shares a little bit about her dad and his impact as a mentor throughout this journey. She also has a shoutout for each of her team members and their tremendous talents.
Advice from the Experts (1:04:00 – 1:07:00): To chase what brings you joy, Anna’s best advice is to give yourself creative freedom, and run with your ideas!
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Andy Hines, Futurist, Associate Professor, & Program Coordinator at the University of Houston. We get to hear what being a futurist means, his tools for watching and adapting to change, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 22:00): Todd and Andy chat about uncovering what’s possible and understanding the future through stories. He also gives us some advice for how he keeps his finger on the pulse.
The Curiosity Credenza (23:00 – 44:00): Todd and Andy break down the changes between the business and academic world, and what that means for students.
The Colors of Life (45:00 – 49:00): Andy gives us a run down of the best things to do in Houston. We also learn about his new passion for bike trails and handling the extreme heat.
Advice from the Experts (50:00 – 53:00): Andy’s advice to anyone who is chasing their passions is to think through your own future. Don’t dread it, have confidence in it!
On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Keith Sultemeier, President & CEO of Kinecta Federal Credit Union. Tune in to his experience with start up companies, how he ended up working with credit unions, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (15:00 – 29:00): Todd and Keith talk about reengaging with the community, rebuilding culture, and taking a second to refocus goals. Keith also drives home the idea of letting your actions speak to earning trust.
The Curiosity Credenza (30:00 – 49:00): Todd and Keith discuss where credit unions can collaborate more, and where the potential for growth could be.
The Colors of Life (50:00 – 59:00): Keith shares how the strengths of his team was crucial to keeping members happy. We also get to hear about his sons’ passions and goals.
Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:04:00): Keith wants everyone who is chasing their dreams to know: a career is cumulative. If you stay focused and enjoy it, the rest will come. Don’t hesitate if it feels right!
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is a little different than usual. Instead of one...we have four! Our four guests, and Canvas family members, are Allyson Williams, Kitsi Hubbard, Ryan Kester, and Trey Marksberry. The four young credit union professionals share their connection to the credit union world, stories from their learning journey, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (20:00 – 37:00): Todd and company discuss what everyone’s experience has felt like now that they work at a credit union.
The Curiosity Credenza (38:00 – 55:00): Todd tells a few stories about how he has met everyone’s family, and we also get a glance into the future about everyone’s aspirations inside the credit union world.
The Colors of Life (56:00 – 59:00): Todd and company break down passions that they have outside of their Canvas life.
Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:07:00): Our guests want you to know that you need to start with the basics, work for a company that helps the world, and find somewhere that you love and want to be every day.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Mike Butler, CEO at The Executive Guide. He describes his lifelong journey to become a better leader, learning self-awareness, mistakes made along the way, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (10:00 – 32:00): Todd and Mike reminisce about past leaders and key moments that shaped their thinking when it comes to leadership. Mike also goes into depth about being purposeful with organizational culture.
The Curiosity Credenza (33:00 – 52:00): Todd asks Mike what helps leaders thrive and what helps them stand out. He also gives some advice to navigate work-life balance.
The Colors of Life (53:00 – 57:00): Mike tells us about his passion for exercise, yoga, his two daughters (one who is getting married), and remodeling homes!
Advice from the Experts (58:00 – 1:01:00): Mike gives us two ways to chase our dreams; the first is to be kind because everyone is on their own journey. The second is to consistently ask leaders in your life what is one piece of advice that would make you a more effective leader?
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Ray Springsteen, President & CEO of Abound Credit Union. He takes us through his interactions with leaders in the credit union world, what he has learned about credit unions, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (10:00 – 27:00): Todd and Ray look behind the curtain to see what being a CEO is really like. Ray also shares his journey with leading a credit union.
The Curiosity Credenza (28:00 – 47:00): Todd and Ray talk about what goes into rebranding a business and what makes heritage so important when making changes.
The Colors of Life (48:00 – 55:00): Ray lets us know that it would be impossible to do the work they have accomplished without the team that he has. He shares his thankfulness for his family and their adventures.
Advice from the Experts (56:00 – 1:00:00): To chase what gives us purpose, Ray says that we need to do things that make us feel like we are making a difference. The work we do should go beyond just wanting a paycheck, and you should feel passionate about what you’re doing.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, and our final episode of 2021, this week’s guest is Deonne Christensen, President and CEO of Mazuma Credit Union. She shares stories of traveling the world, how she ended up living on an island, why she decided to pursue the finance route, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (9:00 – 27:00): Todd and Deonne talk about how she navigated the path to becoming CEO, and how it interestingly began with her having no desire to climb the corporate ladder.
The Curiosity Credenza (28:00 – 49:00): Todd and Deonne break down how culture shifts happen with new leadership and the processes behind that. Deonne also shares what it takes to look forward into the evolution of a brand.
The Colors of Life (50:00 – 59:00): Deonne shares why she loves when individuals contribute to the team through authenticity. We also get a glimpse of her amazing family that has been a huge support system throughout her journey.
Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:03:00): Deonne wants you to know that once you stop putting huge amounts of pressure on factors like titles, status, etc., you can see yourself fulfilling the roles more successfully. Focus on what you are here to do!
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Amy Parsons, CEO of Mozzafiato. Amy shares how she came to be a CEO, “taking the leap”, and much more, including:
The Leadership Corner (6:00 – 24:00): Todd and Amy chat about the inspiration for Mozzafiato. Amy teaches us how embracing the heritage of brands is essential to the success of businesses.
The Curiosity Credenza (25:00 – 40:00): Todd and Amy go in depth about her jump from working at CSU and the journey of going from practicing lawyer to becoming CEO. We also learn about the importance of social media for brands.
The Colors of Life (41:00 – 58:00): Amy takes the opportunity to shout out her amazing team and family, and she even shares a little bit about her experience with Dancing with the Stars!
Advice from the Experts (59:00 – 1:03:00): Amy’s advice is that if you are going to go after something that drives you, get clear on what is essential and what isn’t; what helps you become successful and drive out anything else that isn’t essential.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Kim Sponem, CEO and President of Summit Credit Union. She walks us through all her accomplishments and successes in the industry, figuring out how CEOs think, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (10:00 – 23:00): Todd and Kim discuss the “seasons” of being a CEO and what that means. Kim describes what to do when you make mistakes and how to overcome and learn from them.
The Curiosity Credenza (24:00 – 51:00): Todd and Kim dive into her background in marketing and emphasizing how those strengths have served her well. We also get to hear the importance of stories, and Kim gives a heartwarming example.
The Colors of Life (52:00 – 1:03:00): Kim gives a shoutout to her amazing senior management team for their incredible talent and selflessness. She also sings praises for her support system at home and all they’ve done for her. We also get to hear some of the coolest things about Wisconsin!
Advice from the Experts (1:04:00 – 1:05:00): To chase after that thing that gives you purpose, you need to be curious, and learn from everybody that you meet. Actively listen and be curious in your learning journey…let yourself be uncomfortable!
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Seth Brickman, CEO of QCash Financial. He walks us through his passion for learning from everyone around him, his time in the Navy, and so much more, including:
The Leadership Corner (10:00 – 39:00): Todd and Seth chat about the story of QCash, and their vision to change people’s lives. We also get to hear some of his “Sethisms” that he has developed throughout his professional career.
The Curiosity Credenza (40:00 – 49:00): Todd and Seth go in depth about the essential components for digital strategies that credit unions can incorporate.
The Colors of Life (50:00 – 57:00): Seth shares some shout-outs to his coworkers who have made huge impacts on the company as well as his love for being a dad and watching his kids grow up.
Advice from the Experts (58:00 – 1:01:00): The biggest piece of advice that Seth wants to share with you is to recognize that everyone you meet has been on a different path of life, which means they know things that you don’t. It’s your job to find out what those things are!
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, Todd is joined by Caroline Willard, President and CEO at Cornerstone League. She takes us through her experiences in various professional fields, how leaders in her life helped shape her leadership style, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 33:00): Todd and Caroline discuss what it’s like to lead at the top level and how advocacy is at the heart of credit unions.
The Curiosity Credenza (34:00 – 43:00): Todd and Caroline chat about who inspired her within the industry and how those individuals helped along the way. Caroline also shares how collaboration has served her within the industry.
The Colors of Life (44:00 – 49:00): Caroline expresses how proud she is of her team, a wonderful blend of long-time and new employees, and how they “live and breathe credit unions”. She also describes herself as a lifelong learner and is always finding new passions, including scuba diving!
Advice from the Experts (50:00 – 53:00): Caroline’s advice to those chasing their passions is “don’t be afraid to fail.” Failing gives us humility and wisdom, and we always come out stronger on the other side.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Jamie Finney, Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund. He shares his experiences in digital marketing, investing in other entrepreneurs, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (7:00 – 31:00): Todd and Jamie discuss what the Greater Colorado Venture Fund is all about, their mission, and how he challenges the narrative of “leaving your hometown to be successful.”
The Curiosity Credenza (32:00 – 51:00): Todd and Jamie chat about why Colorado has become a hub for start up companies and the crucial importance of hometowns.
The Colors of Life (52:00 – 1:02:00): Jamie gets the chance to humble-brag about his brother’s accomplishment’s, the amazing journey of his good friend and co-worker Mark, and the unwavering support of his family.
Advice from the Experts (1:03:00 1:06:00): We learn that the weirder the idea, the better it is when finding that passion that drives you. It comes down to “figuring out the thing that you are meant to be doing.”
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Doug Leighton, Fintech Advisor and Consultant to Community Banks and Credit Unions. He sheds some light onto how he was introduced to credit unions, the values credit unions can bring to the table, the spirit of collaboration, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (9:00 – 29:00): Todd and Doug break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of working with massive companies. Doug shares some insight on what he has learned and you can be successful in sales.
The Curiosity Credenza (30:00 – 50:00): Todd and Doug discuss how credit unions can better “meet members where they are” and the advantages of doing so. They also bounce ideas around about what hybrid work environments will look like in the future, and askr the question: will it be successful?
The Colors of Life (51:00 – 56:00): Doug shares his family’s accomplishments and growth together, as well as their investments in restaurants near their hometown!
Advice from the Experts (57:00 – 1:01:00): To chase what brings you joy, Doug shares a great story of resilience and learn why he says, “Be John Bon Jovi.”
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Eric Dillon, President and CEO of Conexus Credit Union. He shares what it’s like to lead a credit union, staying involved as a CEO, how marketing and relationships helped along his journey, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 31:00): Todd and Eric discuss how leaders sometimes try to prove they’re experts in areas where they’re not, the dangers of doing so, and how leaders can communicate their strengths and weaknesses. Eric also gives insight on how important innovation is in his line of work.
The Curiosity Credenza (31:00 – 49:00): Todd and Eric share their hopes and aspirations for coming out of lockdown and their optimism for how we will all respond. We also get to learn how Eric and his team approach strategy, and how they connect and involve members in their plans.
The Colors of Life (50:00 – 59:00): Eric expresses his support of increasing the number of women who lead, as well as the steps they are taking to make Conexus an even more diverse organization. We get the chance to hear about Eric’s family and all that they’ve built together.
Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:02:00): When chasing what brings you joy, Eric says that you need to find “what makes you lose track of time.” This is the key to finding what drives you both professionally and personally.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Edie Horstman, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach & Founder of Wellness with Edie, LLC. She walks us through her exploration with creativity, influences & experiences with food and exercise, how to take a leap of faith, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (12:00 – 20:00): Todd and Edie chat about how she goes beyond just one-on-one coaching and gets her message out into the world. Hear about how she uses her own experiences to help fill in the gaps of missing information that’s out there for women.
The Curiosity Credenza (21:00 - 45:00): Todd and Edie discuss the ups and downs of starting and maintaining your own business. We also get the chance to learn about her role as an influencer and how she stands out among the crowd.
The Colors of Life (46:00 – 55:00): Edie shares admiration for her partner-in-crime husband and how he’s so instrumental in helping her maintain a work-life balance. We also get to hear about her passions in Colorado, including her love of farmers markets, the community they create, the lifestyle, the people, and so much more.
Advice from the Experts (56:00 – 59:00): Edie wants everyone to know that you have to step out of your comfort zone and acknowledge the fear that comes with it. “If we let that fear dictate our passions … it will always win.”
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Dee Ann Turner, Founder & CEO of Dee Ann Turner & Associates, LLC. She walks us through her time at Chick-Fil-A, what sustainability looks like in human resources, why culture is critical for organizations, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 28:00): Todd and Dee Ann discuss how consistency was key to Chick-Fil-A’s success in creating a culture based around providing the best customer service. They also talk about how building a culture around principles, not rules, allows employees to grow with the company.
The Curiosity Credenza (29:00 – 51:00): Todd and Dee Ann break down how making mistakes is unavoidable and being able to share those moments time with others will allow them to grow with you and learn from them. Dee Ann also shares pressing issues she sees in strategic areas in businesses around the country.
The Colors of Life (52:00- 59:00): Dee Ann humble-brags about her family and their accomplishments, and shares a little bit about her interests in organizations that focus on helping women and children. She also sheds light on her love of helping organizations understand their focus around human resource efforts.
Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 1:04:00): Dee Ann shares that in order to chase what brings you joy you have to “hold it all loosely and let it all come to you.” If you can’t accomplish this, you will end up missing the things that are meant for you.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Diana Dykstra – President & CEO at CCUL (California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues). Diana enlightens us on how “curiosity helped this cat”, starting from the ground up, switching roles in the credit union world, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (9:00 – 29:00) Todd and Diana break down the differences between being a CEO at a credit union and credit union league. They also chat about how critical it is that every credit union needs to share their story and the legislative impact they can have.
The Curiosity Credenza (30:00 – 45:00) Todd and Diana discuss collaboration and the importance of making sure that everyone is on the same playing field. Diana also poses the question of how we as an industry can adapt and adjust to the shifts in society.
The Colors of Life (46:00 – 50:00) Diana chats about what education means to her and how she wants to help minimize the inequality of education in this country. We also get to learn a little about her wine collection.
Advice from the Experts (51:00 – 54:00) Diana shares that, in order to chase what brings you joy in life, you have to make sure that you realize that we are all human. She stresses that remembering even the smallest things you do could positively impact someone else’s life in a big way.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is Macy Todd - singer/songwriter extraordinaire. Macy walks us through her journey through the industry, her passion for music and sports, the influences along the way, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (8:00 – 30:00): Todd and Macy chat about where her career started and how one gig in Miami changed the direction and mindset of her music career. We also get the opportunity to learn more about how you build a brand and what helped her along the way.
The Curiosity Credenza (31:00 – 38:00): Todd and Macy discuss how she found a new producer and how his experiences have shaped her growth as a musician. We’re able to get some insight as to how trust Is not only hard to find, but it is a vital part of an individual’s success.
The Colors of Life (39:00 – 56:00): Macy tells us about the effects of COVID and, while it halted many projects, new and exciting opportunities were created that ordinarily wouldn’t have appeared. She goes on to talk about how she loves to teach and is all about helping her students bring out their passion for music.
Advice from the Experts (57:00 – 1:07:00): Macy wants everyone who is going after what brings them joy to know, “if you feel like you’re supposed to be doing something, don’t put yourself in a position to regret not doing it!” It’s not easy, but it will be worth it in the end.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, this week’s guest is John Bratsakis, the President & CEO of the Maryland & DC Credit Union Association. We get the chance to hear about John’s unique journey through the Credit Union world, how he was always prepared for opportunities that came his way, and more including:
The Leadership Corner (7:00 – 24:00): Todd and John discuss advocacy and how he approaches the topic, how credit unions can better engage in it, and issues that have risen now and in the past. John believes that it is all about the genuine relationships you can build, and while credit unions are doing well, but we can always do better!
The Curiosity Credenza (25:00 – 48:00): Todd and John chat about the culture that he has built as CEO and how the “everyone has everyone’s back” mentality leads to a more collaborative and supportive organization. We also get to learn more about the differences between a “natural person” credit union and a trade organization, and how collaboration and a shared vulnerability are the key to success for credit unions around the nation.
The Colors of Life (49:00 – 1:00:00): John tells Todd about his family at the association as well as his family at home and how amazing it has been to see both families always looking for ways to help others. He shares how he and his wife rescue pregnant dogs and he marvels about how his wife’s love for so many things inspires him.
Advice from the Experts (1:01:00 – 1:04:00): John teaches Todd that the key factor when chasing after things that bring you joy and passion is to be authentic to who you are. “You need to be gracious; you need to be kind, you need to be compassionate, you need to be respectful…and I think that we could use a lot more of that!”
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Kirk Drake, Founder & CEO of Credit Union 2.0. Kirk opens up about his entrepreneur mindset, getting started in the world of credit unions, his unique approach to having a paper route, and more, including:
The Leadership Corner (07:00 – 31:00): Todd and Kirk discuss how Kirk believes that the entrepreneurial mindset is born, not taught, and how it helps him see the world differently. They also talk about the future of credit unions as technology evolves.
The Curiosity Credenza (32:00 – 45:00): Todd and Kirk unpack the advantages for credit unions partnering up with “Fintechs.” Kirk shares how credit unions can focus on the things that make them great, so they can remain relevant and continue to compete in today’s market.
The Colors of Life (46:00 –52:00): Kirk chats about his wife’s dream of owning a winery, and how amazing it has been in their lives. He also shares how their unique ways of thinking have helped them develop a strong business plan. Kirk then gushes about his wife and how she helps keep him accountable!
Advice from the Experts (57:00 – 1:01:00): Kirk and Todd chat about the advice he would tell those who are trying to find their career path: “If you’ve achieved the things that bring you stability, you can always go back to the path where you started to achieve new goals…life is a journey…enjoy it!”
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Mike Neill-Executive Director ServiStar LLC. We get a chance to hear about Mike’s journey to the Credit Union world, how he utilized public speaking skills to help Credit Unions to be better salespeople, and more such as:
The Leadership Corner (07:00 – 18:00): Todd and Mike discuss how he leveraged key relationships in the Credit Union field to help create his business early on of Mike Neill and Associates. Mike also discusses the importance of having a story to tell in order to gain someone’s attention. Mike discusses the differences between ‘networking’ and true relationship building through authenticity.
The Curiosity Credenza (19:00 – 45:00): Todd and Mike chat about what is next for ServiStar and its growth. Mike also shares with Todd his reasonings for why he’s never going to retire. Mike discusses the stages of his next book and collaborating with Canvas’ very own, Tansley Stearns. Mike later shares with Todd his reasonings for choosing to work for and with Credit Unions.
The Colors of Life (46:00 – 1:01:00): Mike tells Todd how important culture is to a company and how to cultivate it and why Chick-Fil-A is exceptionally good at it. Todd asks Mike what Credit Unions can be doing differently in terms of building a brand and culture. Mike then gets a chance to brag about his wonderful family a little bit.
Advice from the Experts (1:02:00 – 1:04:00): Mike tells Todd the advice he would tell those who are trying to find their career path. Be authentic and transparent in your journey. Don’t let anyone else’s perception of you define you.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Robert Cohen - Chairman & CEO, IMA Financial Group, Inc. Hear how Robert took a “walkabout” when he was younger in order to find out what it was he wanted to do with his life, how that led him to being an entrepreneur, and how he started his company, as well as:
The Leadership Corner (08:00 – 17:00): Todd and Robert discuss how he came about his company which is a diversified financial services company dedicated to protecting assets and making a difference. Robert believes in hiring the right type of talent, letting them do what they need to do to succeed and getting out of the way!
The Curiosity Credenza (17:00 – 42:00): Todd and Robert talk about the culture at IMA and how it was built. Through a collective, shared vision that incorporates the values of the leaders. At the end of the day, it’s by following the golden rule of treat others the way you want to be treated. We learn that Robert believes in utilizing people’s strengths rather than using time to improve upon people’s weaknesses.
The Colors of Life (42:00 –59:00): Robert discusses where he sees employee benefits evolving into based upon the events of the pandemic and how beneficial it can be by taking some ideas from various places around the world to create something better. Robert then talks about his team and just how beneficial they all are to IMA and the importance of work life balance. He then finishes with a sweet story on how he met his wife and how she is the reason he moved back to Denver, CO!
Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:03:00): Robert tells Todd the advice he would tell those who are trying to find their career path. The simplest thing would to encourage people to dream, but then to act upon that dream. He lays out the pathway of achieving a goal from a dream.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Rich “Raz” Razgaitis, CEO and Board Member of Flow Water. We get a chance to hear how both Todd and Rich are kindred spirits in their career journeys, how he got into a marketing career, and more including:
The Leadership Corner (06:00 – 24:00): Todd and Rich discuss Rich’s journey to Flow Water and the various places Rich lived before getting to Silicone Valley. We get a chance to hear the gratitude that Rich has for his journey as well as how appreciative he is of his marketing background before landing with Flow Water.
The Curiosity Credenza (25:00 – 34:00): Todd and Rich chat about how it feels to be more of a coach compared to a player on his team and how that mindset has to shift. Rich lets us know how much easier it is to work with a motivated individual compared to an unmotivated individual and how much easier it is to coach.
The Colors of Life (43:00 –52:00): Rich tells Todd how his team has been rock stars and just how proud he is of each team member. We get a chance to hear what inspires Rich and how the ‘Americana’ of the Midwest fascinates and inspires him to be better. Rich gushes about his parents and how impactful they were on his life.
Advice from the Experts (0:55:00 – 1:02:00): Rich tells Todd the advice he would give to those chasing after their career. Keep your expectations in check in today’s day. In today’s environment, making a commitment is a challenge, Rich has found. So, when it comes to your career, explore multiple options. Lastly, be coachable-it’s an incredibly beneficial skill set to have for an employer.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Kurt Monigle-Principal of Monigle Associates. We get a chance to hear just how Kurt came into his family marketing business, the process in which Kurt and his team helped Canvas rebrand itself from PSCU and more including:
The Leadership Corner (06:00 – 23:00): Todd and Kurt discuss just how important a brand can be in terms of messaging, how people connect with them and what a strong brand can do for an organization. We’re able to hear some insights of just what it takes to go into a rebranding design.
The Curiosity Credenza (24:00 – 43:00): Todd and Kurt chat about how brands reacted to the pandemic and how they needed to learn how to tell their story in a different way. We learn how Kurt views the younger generations and how they’re shaping various ways in which brands are built and the messaging that goes with a younger voice. We also learn how influence is discussed and built through culture.
The Colors of Life (43:00 –59:00): Kurt tells Todd how his team has navigated through the pandemic. Todd asks how Kurt leads creative people on his team and what it takes to motivate. We hear the fun story of how Todd and Kurt’s team came about the name Canvas as well.
Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:02:00): Kurt tells Todd the advice he would give to those chasing after their career. Find what is important to you, work is such an essential part of it so find what work is important to you. Find the things in life that make you happy.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Tim and Carol Cochran co-founders Horse and Dragon Brewing Co. We get a chance to hear how this tag team duo started up their brewing company out here in Colorado, how living in a wide variety of countries helped them appreciate various aspects of life, how the three of them are connected through Wisconsin and more including:
The Leadership Corner (06:00 – 30:00): Todd, Tim and Carol discuss how the two met and what led them to starting their own brewing company. We get to hear how they are trying to encourage community and fundraising events in order support local businesses as well as afford a living wage for their employees.
The Curiosity Credenza (31:00 – 37:00): Todd, Tim and Carol chat about the strategic pillars of H&D brewing. They started with a list of 30 different things and narrowed them down to 4. Becoming sustainable, treating everyone ethically, proactive members of their community, and make a great product…because without it, you’ve got nothing!
The Colors of Life (38:00 –55:00): Tim and Carol tell Todd their approach to brewing. Being a crowded field with craft brewing, we get to hear the philosophy behind their passion, which lies in the challenge of making a beer that you always want to have a second of.
Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:02:00): Tim and Carol tell Todd the advice they would give to those chasing after their career. Commit to yourself with a decision. Forge ahead, it may not always be quick, but the path will be worth it!
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Scott Shields, CEO of Family Tree, Inc- a business that provides innovative, life-changing services designed to end child abuse and neglect, domestic violence and homelessness. We get a chance to hear just how Scott came about his business through a unique experience, as well as:
The Leadership Corner (06:00 – 24:00): Todd and Scott discuss how Scott came about becoming the CEO of Family Tree along with extensive data and information regarding just how many people were affected by domestic abuse due to the pandemic, yet how Scott and his team helped provide people help.
The Curiosity Credenza (25:00 – 42:00): Todd and Scott discuss the inner workings of the day-to-day tasks of a CEO managing a company that thrives on serving people in person all while working during the time period of the pandemic when that wasn’t exactly possible. Scott informs Todd just how Family Tree pivoted into the digital world and were still able to serve those who needed it most.
The Colors of Life (43:00 –59:00): Scott tells Todd how amazing the volunteers that help out with the company are. Scott can’t say enough good things about them along with the interns that help out the kids with tutoring and homework. The people on Scott’s team are truly important and impactful to the success of Family Tree.
Advice from the Experts (1:00:00 – 1:02:00): Scott tells Todd the advice he would tell those who are trying to find their career path. It may seem simple, but follow your heart and realize where your skillsets can be utilized, once you figure that out you can double down on your strengths.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Kathryn Koepf Davis, President & CEO of Valley First CU. We learn how Kathryn came into the credit union world, the tough life lessons her parents taught her as immigrants, as well as:
The Leadership Corner (06:00 – 16:00): Todd and Kathryn discuss how she came to the world of Credit Unions and how serving others has led her life journey by helping others through financial empowerment. We get a chance to hear Kathryn’s outreach and work that is helping others afford life at her credit union.
The Curiosity Credenza (16:00 – 46:00): Todd and Kathryn discuss the inner workings of the day to day tasks of a CEO, particularly how Kathryn’s background in marketing has helped her thrive as a CEO due to good communication and creativity. Todd asks Kathryn why it’s important to have outside commitments besides the commitments that are required of a CEO and how they help Kathryn.
The Colors of Life (38:00 –52:00): Kathryn tells Todd how amazing her team is and has been throughout the previous year in dealing with adversity and the challenges life brought in 2020. She later gushes over her amazing family and the glue that keeps them together-her husband.
Advice from the Experts (53:00 – 55:00): Kathryn tells Todd the advice she would tell those who are trying to find their career path. Figure out what brings you joy-it doesn’t matter how much you make, if you’re not loving your job, don’t stick with that.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is John Parsons, Founder/Senior Partner of Cooperative Strategies. We get to hear about John’s upbringing in Japan, where he bounced around living wise due to his father being in the Army, as well as:
The Leadership Corner (10:00 – 20:00): Todd and John discuss how living in a wide variety of places has led his life journey. We hear how John enjoys living a different state and how it can help you grow as an individual due to the different people you can come across.
The Curiosity Credenza (21:00 – 27:00): Todd and John chat about entrepreneurship and the challenges that come along with it. Learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur through grit and determination. John shares that the life of one isn’t for everyone and how to determine if it’s for you.
The Colors of Life (28:00 –40:00): John tells Todd how meditation can help you navigate the waves of life as they come along. Learn about John’s viewpoint on how companies can utilize from programs like mindfulness for it’s employees. Understanding how our brains work is an incredibly impactful tool to utilize.
Advice from the Experts (41:00 – 58:00): John tells Todd how he helped found a credit union-Main Harvest Credit Union. He later goes on to tell us the advice he gives to those who are aspiring entrepreneurs and those who are finding their career path. John also learns some inside secrets about the curiosity gap!
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Leo Ardine, the President and CEO of United Teletech Financial FCU. Hear how Leo is passionate about helping others through mindfulness and emotional intelligence as well as:
The Leadership Corner (06:30 – 24:00): Todd and Leo discuss how he came to the world of Credit Unions and how serving others has led his life journey. We hear how Leo seeks out industries that specifically help others as well as his passion with helping others through emotional intelligence.
The Curiosity Credenza (26:00 – 37:00): Todd and Leo chat about how Leo got into mindfulness things such as yoga, meditation, and the science behind things that bring peace of mind. He goes on to give a brief explanation on how google researched the science behind mindfulness and why it appealed to him.
The Colors of Life (38:00 –52:00): Leo tells Todd how amazing his team is and has been throughout the previous year in dealing with adversity and the challenges life brought in 2020.
Advice from the Experts (54:00 – 58:00): Leo tells Todd the advice he would tell those who are trying to find their career path. Step into fear and something new. It can be frightening but it usually leads to something great.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Adrian Bota Owner and CEO of ORIGIN milk. Hear how Adrian is passionate about helping others through nutrition and collaboration as well as:
The Leadership Corner (08:00 – 30:00): Todd and Adrian discuss how he came to the United States from Romania as a refugee. This amazing story of perseverance and determination about Adrian’s parents is awe inspiring. Adrian describes the story and how it shaped him at such an early age and just how grateful he is for his parent’s courage.
The Curiosity Credenza (30:00 – 48:00): Todd and Adrian chat about his transition into the states and working for a company like Pfizer. There he learned how to fail forward and the different mindset it takes to be an entrepreneur. Learn how that mindset helped him form ORIGIN Milk-his company that is changing the dairy industry.
The Colors of Life (49:00 –52:00): Adrian tells Todd how amazing his team is and how each of his partners brings something to the table to complete the team. Hear him gush about each member and what amazes him about his wife as well.
Advice from the Experts (55:00 – 58:00): Adrian tells Todd the advice he would tell those who are trying to find their career path. What drives you here and now and how are you making those decisions? Are they serving you or a higher purpose? Find your north star! What do you want your legacy to be?
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Alex Ryden Owner and CEO of Guest House, a home staging business located in Denver, Colorado. You can hear all about Alex’s start within the Real Estate business and more including:
The Leadership Corner (10:00 – 20:00): Todd and Alex discuss how he got started in the real estate business and how he and his company are finding the issues in staging homes in order to help sell them. Todd also asks about other facets of Alex’s career path. We get to learn about Alex’s copywriting days for “beer money” in college!
The Curiosity Credenza (21:00 – 37:00): Todd and Alex discuss how his entrepreneurial mindset helped set himself up for success with Guest House. We also learn just how Alex and his company pivoted during the tumultuous time of Covid. Alex and his team had to shift their entire strategy due to not being able to show open houses for a period of time. We learn from Alex just how people invested differently in their homes during times of Covid-work spaces changed and thus so too did people’s living spaces.
The Colors of Life (41:00 –51:00): Alex tells Todd how Covid has affected his businesses but how it has also helped his team adapt to change. Alex brags about his team who really stepped up to the challenge that the world provided. Learn all about his team members including the most important team member-Alex’s wife!
Advice from the Experts (52:00 – 55:00): Alex and Todd discuss how to follow your gut and if something feels right-to follow that. It might not bring you the most money always, and if you’re motivated by that-then find what will make you happy with your career. Alex advises to not look at life in such a linear way-sometimes take a left turn and see where it takes you!
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guests are Jake Stechmeyer & Margaret Hotovec, Founders of Native Coffee. Hear all about how these two friends started their business from the ground up!
The Leadership Corner (10:00 – 27:00): Todd, Jake and Margaret discuss just exactly how the two friends got their start in the coffee business and what it takes to work together with a friend within a business. Todd asks about the dynamics of teamwork between the two and how they had to figure out each other’s strengths.
The Curiosity Credenza (27:00 – 40:00): Todd, Jake and Margaret chat about their strengths that mirror one another in order to run a successful business. Hear them discuss how having balance among one another helps them support their coffee subscription service. We also get to hear about Jake and Margaret’s efforts in supporting other small businesses.
The Colors of Life (41:00 –54:00): Todd asks Jake and Margaret the struggles of entrepreneurship and what an average day looks like as owner of a company. Hear how they demystify the hustle culture in entrepreneurship and how they don’t believe in that, however, how they believe in putting in the work that they can when they can. They also discuss how life’s challenges can cause roadblocks but how they each overcome those challenges along the way.
Advice from the Experts (54:00 – 1:10:00): Todd asks Jake and Margaret what advice would they give to someone starting out in their careers. Margaret advises those to start with something they are passionate about but also make it simple.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Joe Parker, Colorado State University’s Director of Athletics. A good family friend of Todd’s, listen as the two talk about things such as
The Leadership Corner (08:00 – 21:00): Todd and Joe discuss just exactly how Todd get his start in athletics and higher education. You can hear the advice that Joe took from his own mentor that helped propel him into where he is today in his career. Joe teaches us the importance of not burning any bridges along the way as well.
The Curiosity Credenza (21:00 – 36:00): Todd and Joe chat about what it was like being a director of athletics of a University during a pandemic. Hear how Joe dealt with adversity in figuring out the logistics that it took in order to maintain health and safety for his students and athletes while dealing with all that entailed with this scenario.
The Colors of Life (36:00 –50:00): Todd asks Joe how the dynamics have changed for him living in a social media world. Joe gives the great advice in that you can’t make everyone happy-regardless of how perfect your plan is! Joe gives the advice he gives his student athletes when life gets challenging and how to overcome the obstacles. Joe and Todd also connect on what being a student athlete is really like and how hard it can be to juggle both lives of student and athlete.
Advice from the Experts (1:07:00 – 1:10:00): Todd asks Joe the advice he would give to those who are sharpening their career and bringing purpose to their life. Joe gives his simple answer that sounds easy does hard-understand yourself before your make a career choice. Joe goes on to say to not be so concerned with statuses in order to continue on your career path.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Lily Newfarmer, a Credit Union “Legend” and the President and CEO of TCCU in Fort Worth, TX. Todd and Lily share some laughs and advice on a multitude of things, including how Lily embraced the challenges and changes that Covid brought her team. Learn how both Todd and Lily still think they’re “cool” by living vicariously through their kids!
The Leadership Corner (08:00 – 30:00): Todd and Lily discuss how she got started in the Credit Union industry at a very early age of 7th grade as an intern! Lily goes on to tell the story how she had her eye on a CEO role at the age of 25! She utilized her negotiation skills to have the company she was working for pay for some of her education in order to level up her skills. She goes on to tell Todd how one of the keys to being a leader is by truly walking the walk.
The Curiosity Credenza (32:00 – 46:00): Todd and Lily chat about the power of saying “no” and how freeing it can be to do so. Lily let’s Todd know that she’s a firm believer in knowing when its time leave something. It allows opportunities for future leaders and our young professionals. Lily goes on to describe how having a plan is crucial in her strategy, as well as how Covid caused her systems to advance at a much more rapid pace.
The Colors of Life (52:00 –1:00:00): Todd asks Lily about her team and how they managed to stick together during difficult times. Lily also describes the importance of her family.
Advice from the Experts (1:01:00 – 1:03:00): Todd asks Lily advice that she would give to those who are exploring their career journey. She goes to tell him that come from a place of ‘Yes’. If it scares you a little, then it’s likely pretty good for you, and to learn as much as you can by reading and educating yourself.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Alex Seidel of Denver’s Mercantile Dining and Provision in Union Station. Todd and Alex discuss all of the fascinating and interesting things regarding food! They also share a common bond of fish-fry’s and supper clubs with their time living in Wisconsin, while sharing the love of the state of Colorado with all the places are unique in their own way.
The Leadership Corner (15:00 – 28:00): Todd and Alex discuss how he got started in the restaurant industry and how the energy and family atmosphere that the kitchen provided drew him in. Alex tells about how relationships he grew with farmers helped him establish himself in farm to food production. Alex lets us know his philosophy on cooking and keeping it simple.
The Curiosity Credenza (30:00 – 40:00): Todd and Alex discuss how he was able to collaborate with his partners and his stories on the people he surrounded himself with. Alex is fortunate to forge some really good partnerships and lets us know how the people around him helped him be a better cook and even win a James Beard Award.
The Colors of Life (41:00 –1:00:00): Alex tells Todd how Covid has affected his businesses but how it’s also helped his team adapt to change. He later explains to Todd how he had to learn to ask for help in order to overcome life’s challenges. Later, Alex brags about the team that surrounds him and even teases some new things in the works that more than likely all of the Midwesterners that live in Colorado will appreciate! Alex surprises Todd with some partnership news of his own as well!
Advice from the Experts (1:01:00 – 1:05:00): Alex and Todd discuss how to follow your dreams and how it’s not so simple to answer without a few hours! Alex gives great advice to keep the doors open when they are opened for you and to not forget which doors helped you achieve success. He also goes on to describe how to find that balance between personal and professional life and just how important that is to figure out.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Jim Nussle, President & CEO at Credit Union National Association or CUNA as it’s referred to in the Credit Union world! Todd and Jim chat about all things advocacy in the Credit Union world, along with some of Jim’s special talents and how Credit Unions have gotten stronger during difficult times.
The Leadership Corner (10:00 – 30:00): Todd and Jim discuss how he listening is one of if the most important ingredient in leading. Jim tells his story on how he came to the Credit Union world and how their story of service captivated him. They also discuss how Credit Unions and public service go hand in hand and how social media is helping younger generations be informed on issues with public service. Jim helps Todd know how CUNA utilizes it’s advocacy and why personal advocacy is best.
The Curiosity Credenza (31:00 – 45:00): Todd and Jim discuss how Credit Unions can pivot in how they tell their story in order to better themselves in terms of advocacy. They go on to talk about specific advocacy issues within the Credit Union world. They also demystify CUNA and it’s culture and what it’s like.
The Colors of Life (46:00 –1:00:00 ): Jim brags a bit about the people he is fortunate to work with every day. Jim acknowledges that he is nothing without the people he surrounds himself with and how he believes he is a “Chief Encouragement Officer”. They further discuss how Jim is an honorary director of the National Down Syndrome and how he was inspired by his daughter. They also discuss what they look forward to once they can get back together with people.
Advice from the Experts (1:01:00 – 1:05:00): Jim discusses how being a good listener and learner can help you succeed in just about anything in life.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Elry Armaza, Custom Research Director at Filene Research Institute, a consumer finance think tank dedicated to scientific and thoughtful analysis about issues affecting consumer financial wellness, the future of credit unions, and cooperative finance. Todd and Elry chat about how it felt moving from a different country to the Midwest of the US, how he got started in the financial industry, how he got his chance at working at his dream job, and how getting data right is critical.
The Leadership Corner (02:35 - 22:01): Todd and Elry discuss how he landed in Madison, Wisconsin-considered the ‘Mecca’ of Credit Unions due to Filene Research Institute residing there. Elry tells his story on how he came to Filene and the importance of the work that the company does for Credit Unions. They also discuss how Credit Unions can leverage their approach to leveraging data, and how Credit Unions can help their members with overall well being.
The Curiosity Credenza (22:32 – 45:40): Elry and Todd discuss the research findings with Canvas and how Elry and his team defined ‘wellness’ for Canvas’ members. The results that Elry and his team found with Canvas members vs non-members in regard to their overall wellness. How Credit Unions can help members with overall wellness and not just their financial wellbeing.
The Colors of Life (46:00 –54:00 ): Elry and Todd share their love of all things Wisconsin Cheese! They also discuss other things that make the area of Madison, Wisconsin unique in the United States. They also talk about how Elry and his family have utilized the time of quarantine and how they maintain family nights.
Advice from the Experts (55:00 - 58:18): Elry discusses how to be aware of the problems your company has so that you can provide potential solutions in order to make the next step on your career path. He further discusses ways in which you can better yourself through means of wellness-physically, mentally and financially.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", this week's guest is Liz Giorgi, co-founder & CEO of Soona, a company centered on providing affordable custom marketing services in a world of stock photography and video. Todd and Liz chat about the good, the bad, and the magical in starting your own company, marketing, and the importance of taking the time to self-reflect and grow.
The Leadership Corner (03:15 - 28:32): Todd and Liz discuss how Soona utilizes technology for its marketing, boosting creativity, and the difference between starting your own company and co-founding.
The Curiosity Credenza (29:32 - 47:25): Liz gets some time to brag about her team, the culture they've built at Soona, and where you should search for your customers. She also shares admiration for her family, the journey that brought Liz to Denver, and the importance of small businesses.
The Colors of Life (47:48 - 48:34): Liz shares the things she's looking forward to in the coming years, her excitement to travel again, and her love for immersing herself in language.
Advice from the Experts (49:55 - 52:04): Finally, Liz shares her optimism and excitement for the future, and how they shape her point of view as a leader.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd is joined by our newest guest, Cole Gahagan, President & CEO of Learfield IMG College. Cole shares his journey to becoming CEO during a global pandemic, the eight principals of Cole's leadership, and how he turns sports into a job.
The Leadership Corner (04:02 - 27:04): Todd and Cole talk about his journey to becoming CEO of Learfield during COVID-19, Ticketmaster, and Fanatics.
The Curiosity Credenza (28:20 - 50:23): Cole shares his vision for how he leads his team, the eight leadership principals he practices, and how these principals help shape their culture.
The Colors of Life (51:06 - 53:14): Todd and Cole discuss the importance of family, and Cole shares the secrets behind his hard work and dedication to his career.
Advice from the Experts (54:12 - 59:08): Last but not least, Cole shares some advice on the characteristics to embrace that could you get where you want to in life.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd is joined by our newest guest, Karen Church, CEO of ELGA Credit Union. Well-known in the credit union world, with over 44 years in the industry, Karen and Todd discuss overcoming change, the story of ELGA, and some insightful information never shared before.
The Leadership Corner (03:58 - 30:28): Learn where Karen started her career, the amazing journey she's experienced, and what it's like running a credit union in 2020.
The Curiosity Credenza (30:47 - 50:00): Todd and Karen discuss innovation, and how ELGA approached innovation in a global pandemic. They touch on safety, health, and collaboration, and Karen gets a moment to brag about her wonderful team.
The Colors of Life (50:12 - 54:14): Karen shares stories about her family, talks about her hero - her husband, and listeners get to hear a little bit of Karen's singing voice!
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd is joined by Chief + Innovator at Element Federal Credit Union, Linda Bodie. A leader rooted in creativity and innovation, Linda and Todd discuss how innovation drives stronger members outcomes, creating an image for your business, and the importance of communication.
The Leadership Corner (03:00 - 31:39): Todd and Linda chat about Linda's journey to becoming the CEO of Element FCU, what it's like to lead a credit union, and the new things happening at her credit union through the power of innovation.
The Curiosity Credenza (33:00 - 44:00): What does creating a business stand for? Find out the answer and more as Linda shares the importance of communication, collaboration, and friendships.
The Colors of Life (44:50 - 54:33): Linda tells us about the unique instrument she plays, the band she started this year, and gets a moment to brag about her family and celebrate reconnecting with others.
Advice from the Experts (56:12 - 57:24): Don't miss out on some of the great advice Linda shares on how to stick to your roots.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd is joined by Lindsay Roselle, Founder & CEO of Women& Inc. An entrepreneur, strategist, connect, and yogi, Lindsay shares her journey, vision, and mindset as an entrepreneur and leader.
The Leadership Corner (03:31 - 28:30): Tidd and Lindsay discuss her journey that led her to where she is today. From taking it one day at a time, to the good, the bad, and the ugly about being an entrepreneur, Lindsay spotlights her purpose, passion, and personal joy.
The Curiosity Credenza (28:37 - 49:25): Lindsay talks about where and what she is focusing on, the type of best investors, and she gets the opportunity to brag about her team and the opportunities she is grateful for.
The Colors of Life (49:33 - 57:50): Todd and Lindsay chat about her family, what she loves about Fort Collins, and how she hopes to continue experiencing the beautiful Colorado city.
Advice from the Experts (58:37 - 1:01:08): Lindsay shares her professional advice on staying grounded, as well as additional advice for your career.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd is joined by our newest guest, Stacy Taubman, Founder & CEO of RISE Collaborative Workspace. In the next hour, you'll learn about her role, journey, how she got over her fear of public speaking, and how she maintains a healthy work-life balance.
The Leadership Corner (02:33 - 25:45): Todd and Stacy discuss her journey: mentoring, crowd funding, and everything in between. Stacy sheds light how much you need to fund a business, expanding it, and how she overcame her fear of public speaking.
The Curiosity Credenza (25:50 - 44:00): Stacy chats about how she prioritizes her commitments, balances work and life, and how she approaches business and the struggles she's faced. She even gets a moment to brag about her team and the transparency she leads with.
The Colors of Life (44:17 - 45:00): Learn about what Stacy is excited to do after quarantine and how she is looking forward to continuing to build new relationships.
Advice from the Experts (46:58 - 49:30): Last but not least, Stacy shares some advice for your journey and what to keep in mind while you're working towards your goals.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd is joined by Brian Schools, President & CEO of Chartway Federal Credit Union. Together, the two talk about Brian's journey to becoming CEO and how his company is overcoming and succeeding with change out of their control.
The Leadership Corner (03:55 - 33:11): Todd and Brian chat about Brian's journey to becoming President and CEO of Chartway Federal Credit Union, the transition that comes with changing roles, and how to overcome all of the unique changes that come with such a change.
The Curiosity Credenza (33:22 - 44:00): Brian takes time to humbly brag about his wonderful team and how Chartway is changing for the better. He discusses transparency with his team, community involvement, and his gratefulness to lead in his position.
The Colors of Life (44:02 - 51:45): Todd and Brian talk about Brian's family, the routine they practice to keep themselves safe and occupied, and sports.
Advice from the Experts (53:25 - 54:53): Last, but not least, Brian shares some incredible advice for enjoying your journey and the paths you take in your career.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd is joined by Amy Beckley, Owner & CEO of MFB Fertility, a Boulder-based start-up working develop fertility hormone tracking devices with the vision of creating tools that empower women to take control of their productive health. During this almost hour-long episode, Todd and Amy discuss MFB's origins, funding, and education on the products they're striving to create.
The Leadership Corner (04:18 - 35:00): Learn how Amy earned her PhD and transitioned from her path of becoming to a doctor into the pharmaceutical industry. She'll share how her journey through pregnancy influenced her path to entrepreneurship and the process of getting their products cleared with the FDA.
The Curiosity Credenza (35:07 - 47:50): Amy and Todd discuss the highs and lows of the job and what makes it all worth it at the end of the day.
The Colors of Life (48:48 - 54:15): Amy takes some time to humble brag about Colorado, her family, and stresses the importance of having a great support system at home.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd is joined by Linda Young, founder of ponderpickle, a management consulting group based in Vancouver. Together, Linda and Todd discuss entrepreneurial journey, the experience of building a company, and what to pay attention to while doing so.
The Leadership Corner (03:08 - 20:48): Linda discusses her journey: why she chose her career path, how she got started on the journey she's on today, and how she helps others 'take a break'.
The Curiosity Credenza (20:55 - 45:50): Todd and Linda chat about where to pay attention to in a company when searching for success, developing research competency, and what strategic considerations are imperative right now.
The Colors of Life (45:58 - 53:04): What does Linda do to distract herself during these times? Find out that and more, as she lets us in on how she winds down, and the simple things she keeps her mind occupied on to create balance.
Advice from the Experts (54:17 - 57:20): Linda shares how you can press pause, connect to yourself, and create an environment you know you will thrive in.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd is joined by Matt Hyder, Founder & CEO of Recoup. Matt and Todd talk about how Matt found this path into entrepreneurship, the highs and lows to his career, and how he maintains it to become bigger and better. Matt is so transparent in this episode, so if you are an aspiring entrepreneur, this is the episode for you.
The Leadership Corner (3:02-23:05): Matt takes us through the start of his journey and how he went from barely passing high school, to being mentioned among Colorado’s best entrepreneurs and leaders. Matt also goes over how he pitches his products and how he stays calm.
The Curiosity Credenza (23:51-42:44): Stepping into the credenza, Matt and Todd discuss who influences Matt and the mentors he has. They also discuss how Recoup keeps their customers informed and how they stay updated on their blog.
Advice from the Experts (44:41-46:36): Let’s wrap this up with some advice! Matt gives entrepreneurs advice on how to start your own business and the great advice his mom shared with him that he wants to now share with us.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", we have Executive Coach, Leadership and Culture Consultant, & Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator, Amy Andrew McMaster. This podcast will wake you up, get you going for the day, and make you want to be a leader. In this episode, you'll learn how to become a leader, how to be exceptional, and how to take charge with courage.
The Leadership Corner (3:03-29:00): Amy talks about her education and work history, as well as discussing courage, her current position, and the concept of grounded theory research.
The Curiosity Credenza (29:53-41:30): Amy and Todd chat about helpful tips to being a strong leader, important questions to ask to your employee leaders, and how to bring your team together.
The Colors of Life (46:18-51:25): Amy talks about being a mom and how it is going through the pandemic and her life staying at home/working from home.
Advice from the Experts (52:02-53:45): Amy explains how you can you turn your insights into action and stay positive.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd is joined by Scott Nordby, CEo of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Innovative Real Estate. With 30 years and counting in the real estate industry, Scott talks with Todd about the industry's current standing in Colorado, how Scott came to be the leader he is today, and leaves listeners with some great advice.
The Leadership Corner (04:25 - 25:35): Scott takes us through his career beginnings, his real estate journey, market values, and what youshould be paying attention to if you're interested in a career in real estate.
The Curiosity Credenza (25:50 - 47:00): Scott talks about technology and its role in real estate, problem solving, and how to bring your work family together.
The Colors of Life (47:02 - 49:40): When the pandemic is over, what would Scott like to do? Find out in this segment, as well as his favorite travel spots and how excited he is for the return of ski season.
Advice from the Experts (50:04 - 53:20): Scott offers advice on what he has learned and what keeps him moving forward.
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On the newest episode of “In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry”, we have special guest Gregg Hammerman, long time entrepreneur and CEO of Larky. Gregg shares what motivated him to start his first business and the importance of credit unions. Gregg also shares hardships and things to keep in mind when starting your own company as well as new things to come for his own company.
The Leadership Corner (3:42-29:28): Gregg talks to us about his education and how he became a successful entrepreneur. Gregg gives us thoughtful, amazing advice and what led him to becoming CEO of Larky.
The Curiosity Credenza (29:45-36:00): Todd and Gregg talk about the importance of credit unions and what Gregg knows about them. The two also talk about the state of the country and how Larky is handling it all and all the wonderful employees there.
The Colors of Life (36:10-43:27): Gregg talks about a lot of the things that have changed during this time, and somethings that will stick for the better.
Advice from the Experts (53:06-55:03): Gregg offers some great advice to young entrepreneurs and shares what was told to him and what helped him continue his journey.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd is joined by industry legend Bill Cheney. Bill is the President & CEO of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and lifelong servant to credit unions. Tune in to stay educated on how credit union collaborations are forming and the tips and strategies for future while ensuring that member service is still the priority.
The Leadership Corner (03:50 - 31:05): Bill takes us on the journey through his educational and professional career. He chats about the projects he's contributed to, the organizations he's served, and his love for the credit union movement.
The Curiosity Credenza (31:06 - 53:55): Todd and Bill discuss California and the state's handling of ongoing situations, uncertainties of the future, and how Bill and his organization are helping members plan for their financial future.
The Colors of Life (54:00 - 58:50): Bill brags about his team and their dedication to the organization's mission, his family, and the story of how he met his wife!
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd is joined by the exceptionally multi-faceted Randy Harrington! With a PhD to his name, Randy is currently the CEO and Owner of Extreme Arts & Sciences, as well as the Co-Founder and Owner of Strategic Arts & Sciences and Best Practices Media. Dive into this episode as Todd and Randy chat about how they met, great advice for the workplace, interviews, and all leaders and aspiring leaders out there.
Leadership Corner (04:45 - 34:20): Randy tells us all about how he got to where he is today. Learn his story and all of the life experiences and lessons that have imprinted on him and led him to owning his own company.
Curiosity Credenza (34:40 - 47:48): Todd and Randy chat about who inspires him, his vision, and how people can grow through taking a chance and seeing the potential in others.
The Colors of Life (47:50 - 58:55): Randy talks about his wife and how she supports him, how they go about life as a team, his new granddaughter, and his incredible family.
Advice from the Experts: Almost too many moments to name! Randy and Todd's conversation is chock-full of great advice on leadership, entrepreneurship, and relationships.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", we have special guest Jeff Russell - President & CEO at Delta Dental of Iowa. Todd and Jeff discuss community involvement, how the pandemic affected the insurance industry, and how to serve members better and get ahead of the game.
On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd chats with Andy Janning, President & CEO at NO NET Solutions. Tune in to hear the story of how NO NET Solutions got their name, Andy's cool side projects, and some amazing advice from Andy himself.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd chats with a neighboring Colorado leader - Rico Munn, Superintendent of Schools at Aurora Public Schools. One of the most inspiring people leading in Aurora, together they discuss school policies, Munn's role, and how they are serving their community.
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On the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd is joined by Sekou Bermiss, Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Tune in as Todd and Sekou discuss his adjusting to COVID-19, his career accomplishments, and the benefits of a credit union.
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In the newest episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd chats with Steve Williams, President & Partner at Cornerstone Advisors. Together, they speak on how Cornerstone is pushing through COVID-19, and how they approached it. Steve talks about strategic considerations, small credit unions, brags about his team, and talks about what businesses should be doing during this time.
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On this week's episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry", Todd speaks with economist, and public speaker, Elliot Eisenberg. Together, the two discuss our economy, how Elliot became a public speaker, and how he learned to best engage his audiences. Oh, and of course they sneak in a little sports talk!
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It's that time of the week again: another new episode of "In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry." Tune in to hear this week's special guest, Robert Paylor. An incredible, inspirational man who has overcome so much and beat all the odds against him, Todd and Robb discuss his incredible journey, from the accident that left him a quadriplegic to being the inspiring speaker he is now.
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On this weeks' episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, listen in as Todd chats with CEO & entrepreneur, Chris Sachse. You'll learn how Chris started Think|Stack and how he's actively handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Todd and Chris also talk about how his company is aiding credit unions and other organizations to make transitioning to working from home more efficient and secure, as well as reminding us to continue putting our members first and question we could be asking them.
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“Never ever underestimate finding that place where it is just an incredible group of human beings who just want to do good things and want to serve others.” Tune in to the newest episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry as he chats with Steve Addazio, Head Football Coach at Colorado State University. Todd and Steve talk about everything you need to know about this year’s recruitment, passion on the team, and what CSU is all about.
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On this week’s episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd chats with Mayor Jason Gray – Mayor of the town of Castle Rock, CO and owner of Crowfoot Valley Coffee + Crow Bar. Take a listen as Jason discusses what it’s like to run a successful coffee roaster, how Castle Rock is leading in economic support and growth during uncertain times, and how his wife, Kathryn, inspires him through positivity.
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On this week’s episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd chats with Danielle Milner – the Co-Founder of Michigan creative agency DO:BETTER. Listen in as they discuss their philosophies on storytelling and the future of credit unions, and hear Danielle talk about her go-to podcasts, who inspires her, and her favorite places in Detroit.
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On this week’s episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd chats with Jerome Davis, Regional Vice President of Xcel Energy – Colorado. Todd and Jerome discuss the journey to become a leader, the importance of serving, and being involved with the community. Listen for Jerome’s advice throughout this episode!
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On this week’s episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Mayor Jackie Millet, Mayor of the City of Lone Tree, joins Todd to discuss leadership and leading during a pandemic. Together, they chat about economic impacts during this pandemic, how safety is the priority in reopening, and how collaboration is key. Mayor Jackie Millet provides some excellent advice throughout this episode that you don’t want to miss!
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On this week’s episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd virtually chats with Wayne Grosse, CEO of Bethpage Federal Credit Union in New York. Listen in as Todd and Wayne discuss how Bethpage has learned from other disasters to better prepare themselves for the current pandemic, their thoughts on how technology for credit unions will be different when we reach a new normal, and much more!
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On this week’s episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd’s guest is the Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, Wade Troxell. Mayor Troxell is a Fort Collins native, and alumni of Colorado State University. Listen in as Todd and Mayor Troxell discuss the challenges of this pandemic, how Mayor Troxell went from growing up in Fort Collins to becoming the mayor, and how we will make it to the other side together.
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On this week’s episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd tackles the conversations of hard times with Brett Martinez, President and CEO of Redwood Credit Union in California. Listen in as Todd and Brett discuss how Redwood Credit Union has gained the preparedness for disasters, how Brett came to love credit unions, and why the credit union industry should be united.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd virtually visits with a local Colorado leader, Heather Lafferty, Executive Director & CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. Tune in to hear Heather's description, mission, and strategies of the organization. Heather and Todd also discuss the importance of housing, how the organization uses the donations it receives, and how Habitat for Humanity is creating an impact in our community.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd is virtually joined by James Lewis, owner of Crush Wine Bar in Castle Rock, Colorado. Dive in as Todd and James discuss the importance of the people in their businesses, how much James values the full story behind wine, and what opening a brand-new business looks like.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd Clark, President & CEO of CO-OP Financial Services, virtually sits down with Todd as they dive into the continuing changes within the credit union industry. Listen as the two Todds discuss how these changing times are going to force the financial industry to evolve in the future.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd is joined by four of his closest friends in the Colorado credit union realm. Dan Kester (President & CEO of Sooper Credit Union), John Uchida (President & CEO of Space Age Federal Credit Union), Kerry Spradling (President & CEO of White Crown Federal Credit Union), and Mike Williams (President & CEO of Colorado Credit Union). Tune in as these five friends and leaders discuss how their people have risen to the occasion during this unprecedented time, and their advice to younger generations.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd chats with Lucy Ito, President & CEO of National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors. Dive in as Todd and Lucy converse about how to stay connected at work and in your persona life, the recovery stages of this pandemic, and how organizations should use this time to transform how they conduct business.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd is joined by Rebecca Laurie, Stakeholder & Innovations Strategist for Colorado's Department of Regulatory Agencies. Join Todd and Rebecca as they talk about how to avoid falling for scams in today's world, how secure your funds are at an FDIC or NCUA insured institution, and how to ensure you are getting correct information.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, social distancing continues, but so does learning about how other organizations are keeping up with these changing times. Bob Trunzo, President & CEO of CUNA Mutual Group, joins Todd as they discuss what employees are looking for in uncertain times, what will happen to organizations once we reach the other side of this pandemic, and how both Canvas and CUNA Mutual Group are serving their members.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, we're changing things up. Unorthodox times call for creative solutions, so this week's episode is all-virtual! Today he is joined by close friend and colleague, Chad Shane - Chief Lending Officer at Canvas Credit Union. Join Todd and Chad as they practice social distancing, discuss Chad's journey from IT management to credit unions, and give advice on how to handle finances during these uncertain times.
Just like our GAC episodes, we're going off-script for this one! Listen in as two friends stay connected, and talk about their personal methods for keeping in remote times.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd is joined by Gigi Hyland, Executive Director of National Credit Union Federation (NCUF). Gigi has a laundry list of accomplishments and committee service in the credit union space, and she is a true champion of the industry. Listen as she and Todd discuss her journey from a comparative literature background, to law school, to the NCUF, and how she and her team are helping shape the future of credit unions through co-op values and financial health education.
The Leadership Corner (04:00 41:06) - Gigi discusses background and how she arrived in the world of credit unions, as well as what it was like being a regulator for the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) during the Great Recession. Hear about what she learned as a leader during that time, how that has fed into her values and leadership style in her current position, and what NCUF topics she is most excited about at the moment.
The Curiosity Credenza (41:07 - 44:04) - Learn about who Gigi considers her greatest inspiration, which of her parents she is most similar to, and the model of caring and empowerment that she lives by.
The Colors of Life (44:05 - 52:34) - Find out what Gigi's father used to do to wake her up when she was younger, how she decompresses after a tough day, and how she likes to #GoLive when she has free time.
Advice from the Experts (52:35 - 57:55) - Lastly, Gigi shares her truly inspiring words of wisdom for not only your professional life and relationships, but for life overall.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, we have the second of two very special episodes recorded live at the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington D.C. Todd is joined by Chuck Purvis, President & CEO of Coastal Credit Union in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Just like last week's guest, Maurice Smith, Chuck was previously awarded the Herb Wegner Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement at the GAC (2018). Another lifelong credit union junkie, Todd and Chuck kick back and talk all things CUs.
In this special episode of In the Room, there is no script. No notes. Just two credit union leaders sharing fellowship, celebrating servant leadership, and learning about the journey Chuck took that led him to become the respected credit union champion he is today.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, we have the first of two very special episodes recorded live at the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington D.C. Todd is joined by Maurice Smith, a storied veteran in the credit union industry and CEO of Local Government Federal Credit Union.
At this year's GAC, Maurice had the distinct honor of being awarded the 2020 Herb Wegner Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement, celebrating his career of going above and beyond, embodying the credit union difference, and creating a lasting impact on the credit union movement.
In this special episode of In the Room, there is no script. No notes. Just two credit union leaders sharing fellowship, celebrating servant leadership, and learning about the journey Maurice took that led him to become the respected credit union champion he is today.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry features Jim Parke, President & CEO of Otter Products, LLC and CEO of Blue Ocean Enterprises. With a background in taxation law, Jim didn't expect to become a CEO, but as a leader, he has used his position to create a culture of service and positivity, and giving back to his community. Join Todd and Jim as they cover Jim's path from lawyer to CEO, his approach to leadership and how that carries over to his company's mission, and how Otter Products and Blue Ocean employ the concept of innovation on a daily basis.
The Leadership Corner (03:12 - 35:16): The ninth of ten children, Jim recounts his upbringing in Utah and the first job he took there. He talks about the catalyst that resulted in his current CEO position, what a typical day for Jim looks like, and how faith contributed to his leadership values.
The Curiosity Credenza (35:17 - 40:49): Find out what keeps Jim up at night, which people have inspired him along his journey, and why he keeps a pencil at the ready when he dives into a new book.
The Colors of Life (40:50 - 50:16): Learn about how Jim's parents have fostered his potential as both a leader and executive, how he and his wife Megan have converted business trips into family vacations, and their family's go-to restaurants in Fort Collins.
Advice from the Experts (50:17 - 53:03): Finally, Jim shares some wisdom on what it means to be a leader, and his best method for getting people to follow you - no matter where you are in your career.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd is joined by co-founder & CEO of Raíces Brewing Company, José Beteta. With a background in business IT and a long list of community involvement and leadership, José started Raíces to bring diversity and cultural representation to the craft brewing space Join Todd and José as they discuss the early days of starting a brewery, Raíces' mission in the Colorado community, and why failing is just as important as succeeding.
The Leadership Corner (05:29 - 41:46): José details the basement beginnings of Raíces Brewing with business partners Martín D. Vargas (Master Brewer) and Tamil Maldonado Vega (Co-Founder, VP of Development, and José's wife!). He and Todd discuss the importance of cultural heritage, and how José wants to make an impact in the Colorado community.
The Curiosity Credenza (41:47 - 47:10): Learn about what keeps José up at night and the specific ways in which he's drawn inspiration from his family.
The Colors of Life (47:11 - 53:51): What would José's parents tell you about that not many people know? Find out what they would say, plus which "desert island songs" José would choose, and how he and his family like to "Go Live".
Advice from the Experts (53:52 - 58:49): Lastly, hear about the advice that has stuck with José through the years, and what he tells peers and the younger generation looking to make their mark.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd is joined by President & CEO of CU Direct, Tony Boutelle. Tony's professional career is deeply rooted in the credit union industry and he has led CU Direct for over 25 years. Dive in as Todd and Tony discuss his carpet cleaning origins, what keeps him up at night, and how vital CUSOs are to the credit union industry.
The Leadership Corner (02:41 - 24:30): Tony takes us through his story, from starting a carpet cleaning company in college, to leading a CUSO generating over 40 billion dollars in loans.
The Curiosity Credenza (24:31 - 34:05): What keeps Tony up at night? Find out just what that is, who inspires Tony, and his favorite choices of technology that help make life easy.
The Colors of Life (34:06 - 43:51): Todd and Tony reminisce on Tony's upbringing, from his favorite childhood memories to all of the exciting ways he "go lives".
Advice from the Experts (43:52 - 50:40): Last but not least, the veteran CEO shares words of wisdom on the importance of credit unions, technology, and leadership.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, our next guest is Publisher & CEO at CUInsight, Lauren Culp. An emerging young leader in the industry, Lauren and Todd chat about Lauren's first 90 days as CEO, her journey that took her across the nation, and all of the things that make Lauren...Lauren!
The Leadership Corner (03:31 - 30:20): From North Carolina to Alaska, Lauren tells us about her introduction to the credit union industry, a day in the life of the CEO of CUInsight, and why more confidence is never a bad thing.
The Curiosity Credenza (30:21 - 42:11): Lauren gives her thoughts on the process credit unions have made when it comes to retaining young talent and why Blockbuster is keeping her up at night.
The Colors of Life (42:12 - 52:18): What makes Lauren, well, Lauren? Find out all of things she does to "go live" and her chocolate-themed favorite childhood memory.
Advice from the Experts (52:19 - ): Hear about the single most important piece of advice Lauren has ever received.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, it's entrepreneur Cullen Canazares. Cullen is the Co-Founder & CEO of Rental Kharma - a company that works to get your rental payment history added to your credit report. He chats with Todd about his entrepreneurial history, his values and motivations, and what comes next in his journey.
The Leadership Corner (03:07 - 30:36): From golfer to CEO, Cullen tells us his path, stories, and people that led to the creation and growth of Rental Kharma.
The Curiosity Credenza (30:37 - 37:51): Cullen shares what keeps him up at night, what he's currently reading for inspiration, and which celebrity he once tried to buy lunch for.
The Colors of Life (37:52 - 49:15): Learn about how Cullen helped tremendously during Hurricane Katrina using his aviation knowledge, what his mother would share about him that most people don't know, and how he spends time with his family.
Advice from the Experts (49:16 - 59:58): Finally, Cullen shares some words of advice that he's taken to heart, and what he would tell younger entrepreneurs looking to make a difference.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, it's credit union CEO to credit union CEO. April Clobes, President & CEO of MSUFCU, chats with Todd about her credit union journey, living the mission and brand, and all things that make April, well, April!
The Leadership Corner (03:16 - 24:18): Spanning more than two decades, April takes us on her journey from her origins in marketing to becoming CEO of MSUFCU.
The Curiosity Credenza (24:19 - 37:47): Todd and April discuss the importance of loving what you do and how it impacts the members' experience, who inspires April, and what she tells those who don't know about credit unions.
The Colors of Life (37:48 - 48:45): Outside of leading MSUFCU, and being a fierce CU advocate, April talks about her love of music, how her mother would describe her, and how she "go lives".
Advice from the Experts (48:46 - 1:00:38): Last but not least, April shares the advice she's not only received, but given to those who dream of being future leaders.
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On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd chats with Joyce McConnell, President of Colorado State University.
On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd chats with Troy Stang, President & CEO of the Northwest Credit Union Association.
The Leadership Corner (00:31 - 31:20), Curiosity Credenza (31:21 - 37:59), Colors of Life (38:00 - 51:20), & Advice from the Experts (51:21 -57:05)
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For the second episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, we have the pleasure of, virtually ,breaking bread with Ben Higgins.
To many, Ben is well-known for his time with the Bachelor television series, but as President & Co-Founder of Generous International LLC, he's known for so much more.
Dive in as Todd & Ben chat about leadership, coffee, and everything in between.
The Leadership Corner (03:02 - 29:32): Ben takes us through his career, from business beginnings to his time on the Bachelor, and how these life experiences led him to the founding of Generous Coffee & Ashkara.
The Curiosity Credenza (29:33 - 37:38): Todd and Ben chat about who inspires him, his foundation of faith, and how people can grow through breaking bread with others.
The Colors of Life (37:39 - 47:10): How does Ben "go live"? Learn what he does to enjoy life and what his parents would say he was like as a child.
Advice from the Experts (47:11 - 53:52): Although he claims he doesn't have much to offer, Ben shares some incredible thoughts on how humility and empathy can help shape the person you are.
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Check out the inaugural episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry.
Hosted by Canvas Credit Union President & CEO Todd Marksberry, In the Room focuses on the journeys and advice of CEOs and owners alternating between Colorado organizations and credit unions across the world.
Join us as Todd and co. demystify leadership and explore the many rooms leaders occupy, all while having a little fun along the way. You'll hear things here you might not hear anywhere else.
Welcome our first guest, Andrew Wasson, who is the Owner and Managing Partner of Wild Blue Yonder Brewery, located in downtown Castle Rock, Colorado.
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