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Kicking Ass and Taking Names with Marlon Griffith, Esq.
Starting a business takes courage. Building it takes strategy. On the Kicking Ass and Taking Names with Marlon Griffith, Esq. Podcast, trial attorney with 30+ years in the courtroom and 16+ years as a business owner, Marlon Griffith sits down with owners, C-Suite executives, and fractional providers to give the real talk on scaling, leadership, building the right team, business finances, and the mindset that help business owners move from surviving to thriving.
Episodes
26 episodes
Ep. 26 - Power of Purpose: Real Talk on Becoming a Leader: with Marlon Griffith, Esq.
What does it take to become the kind of leader people actually want to follow?In this episode Marlon gets personal — sharing the leadership insights and growth strategies he has lived, taught and continues to practice. Originally deliver...
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Ep. 25 - From Kid Trouble to CEO of a Billion Dollar Company: A conversation with Kevin Wideman.
Kevin Wideman didn't start out as a CEO — he started as an engineer. But through relentless personal growth, a commitment to his values, and a leadership philosophy built on people, he climbed to the top and transformed Koniag Government Servic...
Ep. 24 - Sell Your Business on Your Terms: A Conversation with Stuart H. Sorkin, JD, LL.M, CPA
In this conversation, Marlon and Stuart Howard Sorkin delve into the intricacies of buying and selling businesses, emphasizing the importance of succession planning, business structure, and the factors that influence business valuation. Stuart ...
Ep. 23 - Building a Championship Culture: A Conversation with Duane Simpkins, Head Coach American University Men’s Basketball
In this engaging conversation, Duane Simpkins, championship head coach of the American University men's basketball team, shares his journey from a McDonald's All-American player to a successful Division One coach. He discusses the importance of...
Ep. 22 - Turning Your Passion Into Profit: A Conversation with Entrepreneur Shauna Starks
Do you want to monetize your passion while keeping your “day job”? In this episode of 'Kicking Ass and Taking Names', host Marlon Griffith interviews Shauna Starks, a travel and marketing entrepreneur. Shauna asked herself a simple question; “w...
Ep. 21 - Unlocking Financial Freedom: A Conversation With Personal Finance Coach Evangeline Harris
In this conversation, Marlon and financial coach Evangeline Harris discuss the critical relationship between personal and business finances, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy and community support. Evangeline shares her personal ...
Ep. 20 - From Comfort to Purpose: A conversation With Retirement Income Specialist Antwone Harris, MBA, CFP, RICP
In this episode of Kicking Ass and Taking Names, Marlon Griffith speaks with Antwone Harris, a retirement income specialist and owner of Platinum Bridge Wealth Strategies. They discuss the importance of financial planning, especially as individ...
Ep 19 - Empowering Wealth: Constance Carter's Journey
In this episode, Constance Carter, who built the largest African-American independently owned real estate firm in California, shares her journey as a successful entrepreneur and wealth activist, discussing her TED Talk on closing the wealth gap...
Ep 18 - Strategic Planning for Smart Growth: A conversation with Ken Merritt
In this episode, Marlon interviews Kenneth Merritt, founder and CEO of Merritt Advisory Group. They discuss the importance of strategic and leadership advisory services for small to mid-sized businesses. Kenneth shares insights on common challe...
Ep 17 - Growing A Multi-million Dollar Business: A Conversation With Paul Seabrook Esq.
In this episode, Paul Seabrook shares his journey from starting a solo law practice to building a multimillion-dollar family law firm. He discusses the importance of embracing failure, learning from experiences, and the significance of hiring t...
Ep 16 - Building A Profitable Workplace Culture: A Conversation with Jerry Holloway
In this episode of Kicking Ass and Taking Names, host Marlon Griffith interviews Jerry Holloway, the general manager of Lindsay Volkswagen of Dulles, located in Northern Virginia. They discuss Jerry's approach to customer success through buildi...
Ep 15 - Becoming a Franchise Owner: A Conversation With Allan & Kim Stephenson
In this episode, Marlon Griffith Esquire hosts Allan and Kim Stephenson, franchise owners of Club Pilates. They share their journey from college to becoming successful business owners, highlighting their unique paths, the challenges they faced,...
Ep 14 - Referrals Without Asking: A conversation with Stacey Brown Randall
In this episode, Marlon Griffith interviews Stacey Brown Randall, a business owner empowerment expert, who shares her insights on generating referrals without asking. Stacey discusses her journey from experiencing business failure to building a...
Ep. 13 - Developing A Sales System for Consistent Business Growth: A Conversation with Chris Cocca
In this episode of Kicking Ass and Taking Names, host Marlon Griffith speaks with sales expert Chris Cocca about the critical elements of a successful sales strategy. They discuss the importance of having a documented sales process, the distinc...
Ep. 12 How to Maximize Profits as Your Business Grows: A conversation with CFO Frances Joseph
In this episode of Kicking Ass and taking Names, host Marlon interviews Francis Joseph, a certified Profit First accountant, who shares her journey from aspiring doctor to successful accountant. They discuss the importance of proper accounting ...
Ep. 11 - From Medicine to Leadership: A conversation with George V. Russell MD, MBA
Dr. Russell, currently the Executive Vice Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and a trailblazing leader in orthopaedic care, shares his journey and philosophy o...
Ep. 10 From A Storefront to International Distribution: A Conversation with David Chinn, Founder of Negril Jamaican Eatery
In this episode of Kicking Ass and Taking Names, host Marlon Griffith sits down with Dave Chinn, founder of Negril Jamaican Eatery, to discuss the journey of building a successful restaurant business and beyond. From humble beginnings in Jamaic...
Ep. 9 How to Develop a Sales Process: A Conversation with Chad Baker
In this episode of Kicking Ass and Taking Names: The Business Owners Empowerment Podcast, we dive into the realities of entrepreneurship and sales with our guest Chad Baker. Chad helps business owners transform their sales process. He sha...
Ep. 8 Financial Literacy for Small Business (part 2): A Conversation with Evelyn Aucoin
In this episode of Kicking Ass and Taking Names, Marlon interviews Evelyn Aucoin, a financial expert, discussing the critical role of CFOs in business growth, how to identify red flags in financial professionals, and the importance of partnersh...
Ep. 7 Financial Literacy for Small Business (part 1): A conversation with Evelyn Aucoin
In this episode, Marlon interviews Evelyn Aucoin, a financial strategy and literacy expert, who shares her journey from a tumultuous childhood to becoming a successful business advocate. Evelyn discusses the importance of financial literacy for...
Ep. 6 Lessons learned in business : A conversation with a legal entrepreneur
Join us for an insightful discussion with Marlon Griffith as we explore the world of entrepreneurship. Marlon shares valuable insights on resilience, innovation, and the power of purpose in business. Whether starting or seasoned in the field, t...
Ep. 5 How to maximize your C-suite: A Conversation with a Corporate Leader
In this engaging podcast episode titled "Conversation with a Corporate Leader," Marlon Griffith discusses with Nathaniel A. Davis his business triumphs, management insights, and impactful philanthropy. Gain valuable perspectives from a seasoned...
Ep. 4 A conversation with a Fractional CEO
Welcome to "Kicking Ass and Taking Names" podcast! Join host Marlon Griffith in the fourth episode, "A Conversation with a Fractional CEO," featuring the brilliant Janelle Sam. Gain insights into fractional leadership, strategic prowess, and na...
Ep. 3 Unlocking Freedom Through Entrepreneurship: A conversation with Art Espy
In this episode of 'Kicking Ass and Taking Names', Marlon interviews Art Espy, a serial entrepreneur and Managing Director of Lighthouse Labs. They discuss the journey of entrepreneurship, the importance of freedom, and the role of startup acce...
Ep. 2 Can you really afford to be a DIY business owner? Part 1.
In this episode, Marlon Griffith discusses the challenges and implications of being a DIY business owner. He shares personal anecdotes about his experiences with DIY projects, particularly in relation to his law firm. The conversation emphasize...