Voices of Leadership – The AIM/R Series
Voices of Leadership – The AIM/R Series is a special 18-episode collection featuring candid, powerful conversations with the leaders who are shaping the future of the manufacturers’ rep industry. Recorded live at the AIM/R Conference, each interview dives into the real stories behind leadership: the defining moments, the challenges, the habits, and the visions that drive this industry forward.
Hosted by Chris Atwell, Founder of Mindset-Conquest and a leadership & mindset coach to agencies across North America, this series brings you unscripted insights directly from the people on the front lines of growth, change, and innovation.
Across these short, high-impact episodes, you’ll hear leaders share:
- The pivotal moments that shaped who they are
- The toughest challenges they’ve overcome
- The habits and mindset shifts that elevated their leadership
- Their advice for the next generation of leaders
- Their vision for the future of the rep industry
Whether you’re an agency principal, a sales leader, or simply someone committed to becoming a stronger leader, this series offers wisdom, perspective, and inspiration from voices that rarely get spotlighted.
🎙️ New episodes released weekly
📍 Recorded live at AIM/R
🎧 Watch on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform
Brought to you by Mindset-Conquest. Accelerating leadership, clarity, and growth for manufacturers’ rep agencies.
Episodes
16 episodes
Ryan Wilkinson, President at Southwest Sales, Inc.
In this episode of Voices of Leadership, Chris Atwell sits down with Ryan Wilkinson for a grounded, insightful conversation about the experiences that shape real leadership. Ryan reflects on how his leadership wasn’t defined by a...
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Richard Bishop, President at BRS Sales & Marketing
In this episode of Voices of Leadership, Chris Atwell sits down with Richard Bishop to discuss the experiences and mindset shifts that have shaped his leadership journey as a second-generation manufacturers’ rep agency owner. ...
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Darren Belajac, President at Pinnacle Sales
In this episode of Voices of Leadership, Chris Atwell sits down with Darren Belajac for a thoughtful conversation about the mindset shifts that shape authentic leadership. Darren shares how his leadership journey wasn’t defined by a si...
Ben Firebaugh, Sales Representative at Smith & Stevenson
In this episode of Voices of Leadership, Chris Atwell sits down with Ben Firebaugh to discuss his journey into leadership within the manufacturers’ rep industry and the lessons shaping his growth.Ben shares how stepping into lea...
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Brian Morgan, Principal at The Morgan Group
In this episode of Voices of Leadership, Chris Atwell sits down with Brian Morgan to explore the moments and decisions that have shaped his leadership journey in a multigenerational manufacturers’ rep business.Brian reflects on ...
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Nate Wolfe, President of Sales at Manufacturers Marketing
In this episode of Voices of Leadership, Chris Atwell sits down with Nate Wolfe to explore the experiences that have shaped his leadership journey. Nate reflects on a defining early moment in his rise into leadership when he made a significant ...
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Joe Herkowski, Owner of Herkowski Stickler & Associates
In this episode of Voices of Leadership, Chris Atwell sits down with Joe Herkowski to discuss the experiences that have shaped his leadership journey as his family business grew and evolved. Joe reflects on a defining period early in h...
Bo Beard, Principal at Smith and Stevenson
In this episode of Voices of Leadership, Chris Atwell sits down with Bo Beard of Smith & Stevenson for a candid conversation about what leadership really looks like when you grow from peer to leader inside a long-standing manufactu...
Anthony Estrada, Owner of ANT Sales Company
In this episode of Voices of Leadership, Chris Atwell sits down with Anthony Estrada for a thoughtful, authentic conversation about what truly shapes a leader over time. Anthony reflects on how his leadership foundation was formed long before b...
Jason Romano, Vice President of Mid-Continent Marketing
In this episode of Voices of Leadership, Chris Atwell sits down with Jason Romano for a grounded, insightful conversation about the experiences that shape real leadership. Jason reflects on a defining moment early in his career as a young footb...
Beau Jolly, South East Texas Territory Manager of Tipton Company
In this episode of Voices of Leadership, Chris Atwell sits down with Beau Jolly for a grounded, deeply personal conversation about the experiences that shape real leadership. Beau reflects on a defining, life-altering moment, being diagnosed wi...
Graham Walker, VP Sales & Marketing of Allied Technical Solutions
In this episode of Voices of Leadership, Chris Atwell sits down with Graham Walker for a grounded, insightful conversation about the experiences that shape real leadership. Graham reflects on a defining contrast early in his career, ex...
Patrick McCarthy, Vice President of Walter Morris Company
In this episode of Voices of Leadership, Chris Atwell sits down with Patrick McCarthy for a grounded, insightful conversation about the experiences that shape real leadership within a multigenerational, family-run rep agency. Patrick r...
Jamie Hill, President of W.R. Bristow Manufacturers' Agents, Inc.
In this episode of Voices of Leadership, Chris Atwell sits down with Jamie for a grounded conversation about how real leadership is built over time. Rather than pointing to a single defining moment, Jamie reflects on how consistency, r...
Justin Elis, Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Sales, Inc.
In this episode of Voices of Leadership, Chris Atwell sits down with Justin Elis for a grounded, insightful conversation about the experiences that shape real leadership. Justin reflects on a defining moment early in his career,...
