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Pull the Chute - Grow your People, Grow your Company Podcast
The goal of this podcast is to interview business owners and/or C-level executives to get an understanding of how they built their culture, what worked, what failed, and what tips can they give new and upcoming business owners. Our goal over the next ten years is to help as many small to medium-sized businesses get to the next level by growing their people, which will grow their company. Through coaching and transformational leadership, Pull the Chute can guide company leaders to invest time to get to know their people and understand their roles, goals, and challenges to provide learning & growth opportunities - ultimately helping their people be the best they can be.
Episodes
342 episodes
What If Nonprofits Could Grow Without Letting “Back-Office” Costs Take Over? Featuring Ryan Dewey Smith
What happens when nonprofit leaders can spend less time worrying about the business—and more time advancing the mission?On this episode of Pull the Chute, Jeff and Janna sit down with Ryan Dewey Smith, founder and CEO of Imperium, to un...
The Best Leaders Don’t Have All the Answers Featuring Logan Yonavjak
You don’t have to have all the answers to be a great leader.But you do have to be willing to learn.In this episode of Pull The Chute, Jeff and Janna sat down with Logan Yonavjak to explore the evolving challenges leaders face—fr...
Stop Selling. Start Helping People Buy. Featuring Simon Severino
What if the secret to better sales isn't selling harder?According to Simon Severino, it's simple:Stop selling—and start helping people buy.The first step is knowing exactly who your ideal client is. Not just their job ti...
Your People Don’t Just Want a Paycheck. They Want to Feel VALUED Featuring Alex Grande
Great cultures aren’t built by compensation alone.They’re built when people feel seen, heard, valued, and appreciated.In this episode of Pull The Chute, Jeff and Janna sit down with Alex Grande, co-founder and CEO of Recognize, ...
CEOs Aren't Supposed To Have All The Answers Featuring Mark McFatridge
The CEO seat can be lonely.You’re expected to have the answers, make the decisions, carry the vision, and keep everyone else moving forward.But here’s the truth: CEOs aren’t supposed to have all the answers.In this episo...
Your Business Doesn’t Need More Hustle. It Needs More Structure Featuring Erik Dodier
Growth without structure creates chaos.One of the biggest challenges founders face is carrying too much of the business themselves—sales, finance, operations, quality, decisions, and everything in between.In this episode of Pull...
Inclusion Isn't About Special Treatment Featuring Celeste Warren
Leadership isn't measured by how many people follow you—it's measured by how many people feel they belong because of you.In this episode of Pull the Chute Podcast, Celeste Warren shares why diversity, equity, and inclusion aren't ...
Change Your Life by Just 1% Featuring Mikael Avatar
Sometimes we think we need to make massive changes to transform our lives.But what if all it takes is 1%?In this inspiring episode of Pull the Chute Podcast, Paralympic World Record Holder and life coach Mikael Av...
Beyond The Title: Leadership Isn't a Title—It's Action Featuring Sean Goodwin
Anyone can have a leadership title. Not everyone earns leadership influence.In this episode of Beyond The Title, Sean Goodwin reminds us that leadership isn't about authority—it's about action.Here are a few standout lessons:
Your Brand Isn't What You Say It Is Featuring Joshua Altman
Your brand is more than your logo. It's every interaction people have with your business.In this episode of Pull the Chute Podcast, Joshua Altman shares why communication isn't just about marketing—it's about building trust...
Beyond The Title: The Best Leaders Don’t Chase Recognition—They Build People Featuring Travis McDowell
Great companies aren't built by great products alone—they're built by great people.In this episode of Beyond The Title, Travis McDowell shares how leading a third-generation family business taught him that culture always comes before re...
Leadership Isn't About Doing More. It's About Removing Friction Featuring Jimmy Burroughes
Leadership doesn't become easier because you work harder. It becomes easier when you remove what's getting in the way.In this episode of Pull the Chute, Jimmy Burrows shares why the biggest challenge for leaders isn't a lac...
Stop Wearing Every Hat in Your Business Featuring Adam Spector
Most entrepreneurs don't fail because they lack passion.They fail because they're overwhelmed by everything that comes after starting the business.Payroll. HR. Bookkeeping. Compliance. ...
Your Best Employees Don't Need Better Titles... They Need Better Leadership Development Featuring Shruti Rustagi
Are we investing enough in the people who keep organizations moving?Middle managers are often expected to execute strategy, lead teams, navigate change, and adapt to new technologies—all while receiving the least amount of coachin...
Are You Building the Business... or Chasing Validation? Featuring Mike Brcic
Success isn't always the finish line.In this episode of Pull the Chute, Mike Brcic shares how building a thriving global business eventually led him to an unexpected realization: he wasn't chasing purpose anymore—he was chasing va...
The Best Podcasts Don't Sell. They Serve Featuring Roger Nairn
The best podcasts don't feel like advertisements—they feel like conversations worth having.In this episode of Pull the Chute, Roger Nairn, Co-Founder & CEO of JAR Podcast Solutions, shares why the most successful podcas...
Retail Isn’t Dying—It’s Evolving Featuring Jon Dario
Retail isn't disappearing—it's transforming.In this episode of Pull the Chute, Jon Dario shares why today's retail leaders face more complexity than ever: more technology, more data, higher customer expectations, and the co...
Your Brain Was Never Meant to Hold Everything Featuring Lisa Woodruff
Your brain isn't designed to remember everything—it was designed to think.In this episode of Pull the Chute, Lisa Woodruff shares why so many people feel mentally exhausted today.The biggest challenge isn't just the ...
Building a Startup Isn't the Hard Part... Building a Business That Lasts Is Featuring Maximus Lih
Growing a startup isn't just about raising capital—it's about building leaders, systems, and a business that can scale.In this episode of Pull the Chute Podcast, startup coach Maximus Lih shares why founders often be...
Success Isn't Instant. It's Built One Day at a Time Featuring Benjamin Chen
Everyone wants success—but very few are willing to embrace the process it requires.In this episode of Pull the Chute Podcast, entrepreneur, martial artist, and author Benjamin Chen shares timeless lessons from over four dec...
The Best Leaders Don't Have All the Answers Featuring Honor Jensen
Many leaders believe they're expected to have all the answers.But what if the most effective leaders are the ones who ask the best questions?In this episode of Pull the Chute Podcast, leadership coach Honor Jensen...
You Don't Need a Million Views. You Need the Right People Watching Featuring Jake Isham
Everyone wants to go viral.But what if you don't need a million views to grow your business?In this episode of Pull the Chute Podcast, filmmaker and creative strategist Jake Isham reminds us that successful marketing...
AI Won't Replace Great Leaders, It Will Expose Them Featuring Jeremy Hass
Artificial Intelligence isn't here to replace great leaders—it’s here to make them more effective.In this episode of Pull the Chute Podcast, Jeremy Haas shares a refreshing perspective on AI: it's not about choosing between peo...
What If the Secret to Better Leadership... Is PLAY? Featuring Tiffany Yvonne
Leadership isn't about eliminating pressure—it's about learning how to perform through it without losing yourself.In this episode of Pull the Chute, Tiffany Bond shares why success should feel just as good as it looks. From corpor...
Stop Copying Success. Start Crafting It Featuring Zack Tomlin
Every business wants to stand out—but too many are following the same playbook.In this episode of Pull the Chute, Zack Tomlin shares why he sees business as a craft, not just a science or an art. Great organizations aren't ...
