.png)
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
285 episodes
Beyond the Title: The Best Leaders Don’t Need to Be Loud—They Need to Be Steady Featuring Emily Schwartz
Some of the strongest leaders aren’t the loudest in the room—they’re the steadiest.In this episode of Beyond the Title, Emily Schwartz of Operation Gratitude shared how purpose-driven leadership creates trust, builds culture, and inspir...
Beyond The Title: Sometimes The Best Leaders Are The Ones Still Learning Featuring Mike Krupit
Great leaders aren’t born knowing everything—they grow through mistakes, reflection, and experience.In this episode of Beyond the Title, Mike Krupit shared how his journey from tech startups to leadership coaching taught him that managi...
Want to Write a Book… But Don’t Know Where to Start? Featuring Kevin Anderson
Everyone says they want to write a book… but most people don’t know where to begin.The truth? Writing a great book isn’t just about typing words—it’s about clarity, strategy, and telling your story in a way people connect with.A b...
Why Most Leaders Fail to Build Trust Featuring Eric Reilly
Most people think leadership is about authority.It’s not.Real leadership is about building trust, understanding people, and creating an environment where teams can grow.In this episode of the Bulletproof Podcast, we talked ...
What If the Key to Stronger Communities Was Already Here? Featuring Christine Hamp
What if one of the biggest answers to today’s challenges is something we’ve forgotten… community?In this episode, we talked about how rural towns and local communities are facing real struggles:📉 Families leaving🏥 Healthcare...
Why Most Small Businesses FAIL at Branding (And Don’t Even Know It) Featuring Gal Borenstein
Most businesses think they know why customers buy from them…But they’re wrong.And that’s exactly why their marketing doesn’t work.In this episode, we unpack: The dangerous gap between perception vs reality&...
From Hating His Career… to Building a 20-Year CPA Firm Featuring Sam Miles
Most entrepreneurs think they’re doing well… until they realize they don’t actually understand their numbers.In this episode, Sam Miles shared how: ✔️ He went from hating his career to running a CPA firm for 20 years
What 1,350+ Podcast Episodes Can Teach You About Business & Leadership Featuring Matt Watson
Most people think business is about building the perfect product…But after listening to this episode, one thing became clear:👉 Building is the EASY part. 👉 Getting attention, leads, and trust? That’s the real game....
Why Most Leaders Burn Out Featuring Tullio Siragusa
Most leaders think the goal is to climb higher…But no one talks about what happens when you get there.You’re overwhelmed. You’re stuck in every decision. And the business starts to feel like a burden instead of a...
What if your goals aren’t the problem? Featuring Keith Ellis
What if the real reason you feel stuck… isn’t your situation—but the questions you keep asking yourself?Your brain is powerful.But it follows your lead.Ask:“Why is this happening to me?”→ You stay stuck.Ask:<...
Why GREAT Leaders Ask for Feedback Featuring Dr. Bushra Khan
Most leaders say they’re self-aware… But how often do you actually ask for feedback?That’s where real growth starts.In this episode, we talked about: – Why emotional intelligence isn’t just “being nice” ...
Great Leaders Don’t Do Everything Featuring Dalmo Cirne
Leadership isn’t about doing everything yourself—it’s about making sure everything gets done right.One of the biggest mindset shifts from contributor → leader? Realizing that your skills alone are no longer enough.<...
What Employees REALLY Want (It hasn’t changed in 10 years) Featuring Ben Granger
Here’s the truth most companies miss:No matter how advanced we get—AI, automation, remote work… 👉 Human needs stay the same.People don’t leave jobs just because of salary. They leave because they don’t feel:&...
Why Smart Companies Are Hiring Outside the U.S. Featuring Brian Samson
Everyone talks about hiring globally because it’s “cheaper.”But that’s actually the least interesting reason.What’s really happening? 👉 Entire regions (like Latin America) are leveling up FAST 👉 Talent is becomin...
Data tells you what is happening, but stories tell you why Featuring James Warren
In this episode of Pull the Chute, Jeff and Jana are joined by James Warren, the founder of Share More Stories and the creator of the SEEQ platform. James shares his fascinating journey of using the power of s...
Your next key hire might be thousands of miles away Featuring Christopher McShanag
In this episode of Pull the Chute, Jeff and Jana are joined by Christopher Mcshanag, the founder of Virtual Teammate. Christopher discusses the evolving landscape of global talent and how businesses can scale effectively ...
What if the secret to 45 years of marriage is the same as the secret to great leadership? Featuring Eric Hattey
In this episode of Beyond the Title, Jeff Sesol and John Zettler sit down with Eric Hattey to explore the profound shift from managing tasks to leading people with heart. Eric shares his journey of discovering that true leadersh...
.png)
Success isn't just a lucky break—it’s a science Featuring Adrian Kelly
In this episode of Pull the Chute, Jeff and Jana are joined by Adrian Kelly, an expert in high performance and the author of The Success Elements. Calling in from Ireland, Adrian shares his unique "story-based" approach...
Stop throwing technology at a problem you haven't defined yet Featuring Peyton Fry
In this episode of Pull the Chute, Jeff and Jana are joined by Peyton Fry, the mind behind Glass Raven and an expert in leveraging technology to solve complex business problems. Peyton dives into the world of healthcare operatio...
AI is changing everything Featuring Nikki Barua
In this episode of Pull the Chute, Jeff and Jana welcome Nikki Barua, an entrepreneur, author, and thought leader focused on innovation and digital transformation. Nikki shares her insights on the "Reinvention Roadmap" and how l...
You are more than your job title Featuring Nick D' Ambrosio
In this premiere episode of Beyond the Title, we go deeper than job titles and org charts to uncover the real stories of the people leading today’s organizations. Our guest, Nick D'Ambrosio, founder of Nomadics, shares hi...
.png)
Beyond The Title: Are you building a company or just a title? Featuring Shakir Husain
In this episode of Beyond the Title, Jeff Sesol and John Zettler are joined by Shakir Husain, the founder and CEO of Creative Chaos. Shakir takes us through his fascinating career path, moving across continents and indust...
.png)
Do you believe you can do it, or do you HAVE FAITH that you will? Featuring Chris Champion
In this episode of Pull the Chute, Jana and guest host Rob Facker sit down with Chris Champion, a high-performance coach and entrepreneur who has worked with everyone from elite athletes to top-tier executives. Chris shares his ...
Beyond The Title: Are you focused on your title or your impact? Featuring Henry Rao
In this episode of Beyond the Title, Jeff Sesol and John Zettler sit down with Harry Rao, the founder and CEO of Testgrad. Harry shares the story of building a multimillion-dollar bootstrapped company and why his success ...
.png)
Why do so many student-athletes feel like their coach doesn't even know them? 🏀 Featuring Nolan Recker, CEO - HeyCoach
In this episode of Pull the Chute, Jeff and Jana sit down with Nolan Recker, the founder of HeyCoach. Nolan shares his journey from ministry to sports and explains how his new platform is bridging the "relational gap" between co...
