Torch Talk
Torch Talk is the podcast for bold local leaders.
Each week, we sit down with entrepreneurs, experts, and change makers to talk strategy, leadership, marketing, and what it really takes to grow a business today. Honest insights. No fluff. Real stories.
Episodes
59 episodes
The Builder's Perspective
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Les Miller, owner of 89 Homes, to talk about building a business, leading a family company, and navigating growth in the homebuilding industry.Les shares his journey from workin...
Marketing in the Age of AI
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp takes a look at the marketing trends shaping 2026 and what business owners need to understand to stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.Lindsey breaks down the real-world changes bus...
Maximize Your Ad Spend
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Jordan Ray, Digital and Local Sales Manager at WKYC and TEGNA Media, to unpack the rapidly changing world of advertising, streaming television, and data-driven marketing.As medi...
The People Side of Growth
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Rachel Summers, COO of Fierce Creative Solutions, for an honest conversation about leadership, growth, hiring, and what it takes to build a strong team.Drawing from her experien...
Leaders Worth Following
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Suzi Lantz, leadership development consultant and founder of Personal Peak Consulting, for a conversation about leadership growth, team dynamics, and what it takes to build healthy org...
The Branding Problem
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp and Julia Kooser break down what branding actually means in 2026 and why it’s far more than just a logo or color palette.The conversation explores how strong brands create clarity, consistency...
The Secret to Sales Success
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Rob Robincheck, better known as Cutco Rob, to talk about sales, customer relationships, and what it takes to build a successful career around trust and consistency.After nearly ...
The New Rules of SEO
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp breaks down what’s changing in search engine optimization and what businesses actually need to pay attention to moving into 2026.As AI continues to reshape how people search, Lindsey explains ...
Building with Integrity
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Mike Eberly, President of Weaver Commercial Contractors, to talk about leadership, growth, and what it takes to run a successful commercial construction company.Mike shares his ...
Rethinking Social Media Strategy
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Julia Kooser to break down what’s actually changing in social media and what businesses need to be paying attention to moving into 2026.As platforms evolve and search behavior s...
Coffee That Connects
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Dwayne Detweiler, owner of Salt Creek Coffee Roasting Company, to discuss building a business rooted in quality, consistency, and community.After spending decades in ministry, D...
How to Spend Smarter on Paid Ads
How to Spend Smarter on Paid AdsIn this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp breaks down what’s happening in the world of paid digital advertising and what businesses need to understand about PPC moving into 2026.As platfor...
Reach your customers where they are
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Leah Hudson, a strategic marketing leader, for a deep dive into what it actually takes to build, scale, and adapt marketing in a growing organization.Drawing from her t...
Tools for Building Leaders
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Rodd Welker, leadership coach and founder of Eagle Advisor Group, for a practical conversation about developing leaders, strengthening teams, and improving performance through...
30 Leaders, 30 Countries, 30 Years Branches Worldwide
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Cody Carpenter, Vice President of Branches Worldwide, for a behind-the-scenes look at building a global organization, navigating growth, and developing leaders with long-term ...
The Continuing Challenges of Leadership
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Shasta Mast, Director of Leadership Holmes County at the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce, to discuss developing leaders, strengthening communities, and building connections that last...
Turing Insight Into Action
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp is joined by Julia Kooser for a blaze Business Expo wrap-up, breaking down the key insights, frameworks, and marketing resources shared during the event.The conversation focuses on one of the ...
The Human Side of Leadership
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Misty Fraelich-Clark, Human Resources leader at Hummel Group, for a candid and practical conversation about modern HR strategy, talent acquisition, and building workplaces tha...
Risk Management That Actually Matters
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Seth Buckwalter, President of Whitaker Meyers, for a practical and eye-opening conversation about risk management, insurance strategy, and protecting what matters most in busi...
Leadership Sucks
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Linda Allison, founder of Allison Management Solutions, for a practical and insightful conversation about leadership, people management, and building strong workplace systems....
Measuring & Managing a Sales Team
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Jordan Mullet, sales leader and trainer with Sandler by the Ruby Group, for a practical and candid conversation about what it really takes to build a high-performing sales tea...
The 6 Types of Working Genius
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Deanna Nichols-Stika, Director of Branches Institute, to explore the Working Genius framework and how it helps leaders build stronger, more aligned teams.Deann...
Authentic Purpose
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Dan Owolabi, leadership expert, author of Authentic Leadership, and keynote speaker for the blaze Business Expo, for a deep conversation about authentic purpose, clar...