Executive Perspective
Executive Perspective is a podcast that brings together top executives and business leaders from a wide range of industries to share their expertise, experiences, and insights.
Hosted by Danny Vander Maten, each episode explores emerging industry trends, key challenges, and the strategies that drive success in today’s business world.
Through candid conversations, guests offer valuable perspectives on leadership, innovation, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or business professional, Executive Perspective delivers thought-provoking discussions designed to inspire and inform.
Produced and underwritten by Cresa, the podcast is available on all major streaming platforms.
Episodes
21 episodes
"Nobody Invites Friends Over to Microwave Food": A Conversation with Dan Gertsacov, CEO of Big Green Egg
What does it take to lead one of the world's most iconic brands while honoring its legacy and preparing it for the future? In this episode of Executive Perspective, host Danny Vander Maten sits down with Dan Gertsacov, CEO of Big Green...
From Salt Life to Surf Roosters: Jeff Stillwell’s Vision for Beach & Barn
In this episode of Executive Perspective, host Danny Vander Maten sits down with Jeff Stillwell, CEO of Beach & Barn and former leader at Salt Life, to explore the evolving world of retail clothing. Jeff shares insights from decade...
Jason Etheridge, President and Founder of Logic Speak
On this episode of Executive Perspective, host Danny Vander Maten sits down with Jason Etheridge, President and Founder of Logic Speak, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, technology, and building ...
Driving Growth in Logistics: A Conversation with Eric Howell, CEO of Port City Logistics
In this episode of Executive Perspective, host Danny Vander Maten sits down with Eric Howell, CEO of Port City Logistics, to explore the dynamic world of supply chain and logistics. Eric shares how Port City Logistics has navigated rap...
Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Palmer Proctor, CEO of Ameris Bank
In this episode of Executive Perspective, host Danny Vander Maten sits down with Palmer Proctor, CEO of Ameris Bank, to discuss what it means to lead with purpose in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. From navigating economic unce...
Behind the Magic of The Elf on the Shelf, with Christa Pitts, The Lumistella Company
In this episode of Executive Perspective, host Danny Vander Maten interviews Christa Pitts, co-founder and CEO of The Lumistella Company, the brand behind the beloved The Elf on the Shelf, Elf Pets, and Elf Mates. Christa recounts her ...
Transforming Environmental Liabilities into Assets, with Mike Ayers, Watershed Geo
Mike Ayers, CEO and co-founder of Watershed Geo, discusses the company’s history and cutting-edge environmental solutions in this episode of Executive Perspective with host Danny Vander Maten. Watershed Geo specializes in intellectual ...
Leadership Lessons from the Navy to Veritiv, with Chris Martin, Veritiv Corporation
Chris Martin, Senior Vice President of Global Operations at Veritiv Corporation, discusses his transition from the U.S. Navy to corporate leadership in this episode of Executive Perspective, with host Danny Vander Maten. Chris discusse...
Transforming Personal Struggles into Business Triumphs, with Jesslyn Rollins, CEO, BIOLYTE
On this episode of Executive Perspective, host Danny Vander Maten welcomes Jesslyn Rollins, CEO of BIOLYTE. Jesslyn describes her journey from a theater student to a stand-up comedian, recruiter, and ultimately the CEO of BIOLYTE, a company fou...
Rich Simons, Co-Founder and Partner, EDGE Business Systems
Rich Simons, co-founder and partner of EDGE Business Systems, discusses his transition from civil engineering to co-founding a document technology solutions company on this episode of Executive Perspective, with host Danny Vander Maten from Cre...
Mike Gainor, Carolina Handling
Executive Perspective host Danny Vander Maten welcomed Mike Gaynor to discuss his work at Carolina Handling. The discussion covered Gaynor’s career journey from Auburn University to leading sales and marketing at Carolina Handling, a company sp...
Larry Hipp, CEO, Brightwell
In this episode of Executive Perspective, host Danny Vander Maten welcomed Larry Hipp, CEO of Brightwell. Brightwell is a payments company tied closely to the cruise industry and its employees; consequently, the company was heavily imp...
Jim Dinkins, CEO, HoneyBaked Ham Company
Jim Dinkins, CEO of Honey Baked Ham Company, joined host Danny Vander Maten on this episode of Executive Perspective. They discussed the brand’s commitment to fostering relationships with customers, their focus on making every day spec...
John Sewell, CKS Packaging
John Sewell, CEO of CKS Packaging, a successful and longstanding family business, joined host Danny Vander Maten on this edition of Executive Perspective. They discussed CKS Packaging’s history, their success as a family-owned business, their c...
Angela Alea, LASSO
Angela Alea, President and Chief Revenue Officer at LASSO, joined Danny Vander Maten to talk sales, leadership, and business. Angela discussed how she’s spent her career in sales despite her initial wariness of the field, how LASSO serves event...
Chris Lindenau, Fusus
Chris Lindenau, CEO of Fusus, was the guest on this episode of Executive Perspective. Named as Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Company in Georgia, Fusus has a mission of creating an open system for use by law enforcement and public safety p...
Chris Schueler, Simeio
Chris Schueler, CEO of Simeio, joined host Danny Vander Maten for an in-depth conversation about leadership, integrity, taking responsibility, and the impact of those values on the success of a company. Chris talked about taking the helm during...
Richard Ross, Quinn Residences
Richard Ross, CEO of Quinn Residences, joined Executive Perspective host Danny Vader Maten for a fascinating conversation about the emerging industry of purpose-built communities from Quinn Residences. Richard covered how the single-fa...
Harry Maugans, Privacy Bee
Harry Maugans, CEO of Privacy Bee, joined host Danny Vander Maten to explain the ways that hackers can exploit publicly available information, and how, in turn, Privacy Bee works to protect businesses and consumers. They discussed data privacy,...
