We are unfortunately ending the GenWhy Leaders Podcast. It has been an incredible journey with countless great guests, stories, and lessons-learned. But ultimately we broke the Golden Rule of podcasting. Listen to these last three episodes to learn more about the Golden Rule, and gain insights from our 100-episode experience. Episode downloads: 4,722 Libsyn2,568 YouTube Total: 7,290 Social media following: 192 LinkedIn169 Facebook153 Instagram28 YouTube  Total: 542  Top-10 Episodes: [Rank) Episode ### - Guest Name] 074 - Walker Diebel048 - Kilee Nickels043 - Nick Topping000 - GenWhy Leaders Podcast Overview031 - Lisa Smith041 - Kristin Hems014 - Andrew Potter033 - Harry Campbell026 - Brooks Mosier015 - Megan Sheets Key Points: 0:00 to 3:00 - We made it to 100 episodes! 3:00 to 5:10 - Social media metrics and following  5:10 to 6:15 - Libsyn podcast distribution service explained 6:15 to 8:45 - Breaking down the show metrics 8:45 to 15:45 - Recapping the Top–10 downloaded episodes 15:45 to 25:00 - Recapping some of our favorite episode, guests, and quotes 25:00 to end - Closing remarks and thank yous Connect with Eric: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ehughey Connect with Jonathan: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonhailepr Check out Jonathan’s Music Mixes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44vXWoodPvFOipkP5JemIr?si=Ij0SSwV7RlW2UIwZccezUA

Overview: We are unfortunately ending the GenWhy Leaders Podcast. It has been an incredible journey with countless great guests, stories, and lessons-learned. But ultimately we broke the Golden Rule of podcasting. Listen to these last three episodes to learn more about the Golden Rule, and gain insights from our 100-episode experience. Key Points: 0:00 to 4:30 - Why did you start the GenWhy Leaders Podcast? 4:30 to 6:30 - How Eric’s wife, Jonathan, and a few closest to Eric encouraged him to push on to his original 100-episode goal.  6:30 to 8:20 - What is the Golden Rule of podcasting and how did you break it? 8:20 to 10:20 - What tips do you have for others who are interested in starting a podcast? 10:20 to 12:10 - What did we do well from a podcasting and show production point of view? 12:10 to 15:30  - What do you think we could have done better or changed? 15:30 to 17:00 - What will you take from this experience? 17:00 to end - Thank you Connect with Eric: Website: www.genwhyleaders.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ehughey

Overview:Daniel Lee is the Owner of Windura, Inc., a premium windows and doors installation company based in Kansas City. After climbing the corporate ladder at two different insurance companies, Daniel left Corporate America to buy Windura, a local small business. Listen to his compelling story of acquisition entrepreneurship. Key Points: 0:00 to 2:30 - Who are you and what do you do? 2:30 to 4:30 - What's your Why? Why do what you do? 4:30 to 7:45 - What is acquisition entrepreneurship (AE) and when did you first learn about it? 7:45 to 11:15 - What made you want to leave Corporate America, and acquire a business after your corporate success? What was the reaction like from your friends and family? 11:15 to 15:00 - What types of businesses were you researching before buying one? 15:00 to 16:30 - What's your vision for the future? Acquire more businesses? 16:30 to 18:30 - Where do you feel like you’ve made the most impact within Windura? 18:30 to 21:00 - What effect did COVID shutdowns have on finalizing your acquisition? 21:00 to 23:30 - If you had a room full of 100 other current and aspiring entrepreneurs, what "lesson-learned" would you teach them? 23:30 to 24:45 - What books or resources would you recommend to others interested in acquisition entrepreneurship? 24:45 to end - Where can people follow you and support you? Books and resources: Book: Buy Then Build by Walker Deibel Book: Great Game of Business by Jack Stack with Bo Burlingham Podcast: How I Built this by Guy Raz Connect with Daniel: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dglee1 Website: www.windura.com

Overview:Adam McGovern is the Owner of ACM Homes, a residential home construction and remodeling company, as well as Prairieside Concepts, an outdoor living space design and construction company. Adam tells us the importance of investing in your business first before taking a salary to accelerate your growth.  Key Points:0:00 to 2:10 - Who are you and what do you do? 2:10 to 4:10 - What was your justification or market demand for starting a second company? 4:10 to 5:35 - What’s your Why? What motivates you to own construction companies? 5:35 to 8:50 - Why is the housing market so crazy right now? 8:50 to 10:20 - The labor shortage in the trades is slowing down the pace of construction.  11:10 to 12:20 - If you weren’t in the construction industry, what would you be doing? 12:20 to 16:15 - If you had to speak to a room full of 100 other millennial-aged entrepreneurs, what lesson would you teach them, or how would you inspire them? 16:15 to 17:45 - Where can people follow you and support you? 17:45 to end - closing comments Connect with Adam:ACM Homes website: www.acmhomesllc.com Prairieside Concepts website: www.prairiesideconcepts.com ACM Homes Instagram: @acmhomes Prairieside Concepts Instagram: @prairiesideconcepts

Overview: Nick Mikle is the owner of The Lawn Barber, a company focused on lawn care, landscaping, irrigation, seasonal cleanup, and snow removal in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City. Listen in as Nick tells us how he turned what was his high school business into his lifelong career. But it didn’t happen overnight. Nick has been building his business for almost 15 years.  Key Points: 0:00 to 1:50 - Tell listeners who you are and what you do. 1:50 to 2:55 - What was the intent of your business when you started it? 2:55 to 4:00 - What’s made you stick with the business for 14 years and serve the local community? 4:00 to 6:30 - Talk about the scaling of your business, comparing it from where it started to where it is now? 6:30 to 7:45 - What’s contributed the most to your growth? 7:45 to 9:05 - How has it been working with your Dad as the Co-Owner of the business? 9:05 to 12:30 - What are your plans for the next 5 years? Stabilize or aggressive growth? 12:30 to 13:30 - What would you be doing if you weren’t the Owner of The Lawn Barber. 13:30 to 14:45 - If you had to speak to a room full of 100 other entrepreneurs, what lesson would you teach them or how would you inspire them? 14:45 to end - Book recommendations and how to connect with Nick Book recommendations: Street Smarts by Bo Burlington Connect with Nick: Email: nick@kclawnbarber.com Website: kclawnbarber.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nick-mikle-2359704b

Overview: Jeff VanDeusen is Founder of Scavenger Tech, an adventure-based product providing the hardware and software to power city-wide games, scavenger hunts and events that add valuable revenue streams to local businesses. Listen in as Jeff tells us the importance of doubling down on your strengths and building a team to supplement your weaknesses.  Key Points: 0:00 to 1:35 - Who are you and what do you do? 1:35 to 3:00 - Tell us the origin story of Scavenger Tech and why you originally made it. 3:00 to 4:30 - What made you come back to Scavenger Tech and try to make something of it after many years away? 4:30 to 5:45 - What’s your Why? What motivates you? 5:45 to 7:30 - What was the final straw or “threshold moment” where you knew this is something you had to commit to and develop it in a business? 7:30 to 11:30 - Tell us more about Scavenger Tech and the multiple iterations it’s had.  11:30 to 13:15 - The all-in-one sweet spot of a product, service, and experience. 13:15 to 16:15 - What locations are you operating in? What’s the status of your growth? 16:15 to 17:30 - What books or resources would you recommend to others? 17:30 to 18:45 - Where can people learn more about Scavenger Tech and connect with you? 18:45 to end - What words of wisdom do you have for other Millennial-aged entrepreneurs?  Book recommendations: Anything by MJ DeMarco The Art of Immersion Rich Dad Poor Dad Connect with Jeff: Website: www.scavenger-tech.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-vandeusen-72927a1b0

Overview: Nyasha-Harmony Gutsa is the CEO of billy, an insurance and risk management platform, primarily focused on the construction industry. In this episode Nyasha tells us his journey of growing up in Zimbabwe, Africa to now living in New York and being the CEO of a successful saas company.  Key points: 0:00 to 5:40 - Tell us who you are, and what you do? 5:40 to 7:50 - What’s your Why? 7:50 to 13:00 - What got you started in aviation? How did you transition from that to software development? 13:00 to 15:45 - If you had to speak to a room full of 100 fellow young entrepreneurs, what lesson-learned would you teach them? 15:45 to 17:20 - Do you use a journal or any habitual systems to help you focus on your main goal? 17:20 to 20:30 - Book and resource recommendations.  20:30 to end - Where can people connect with you for business or personal advice? Books and resources: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe Connect with Nyasha: Website: billyforinsurance.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nyasha-harmony-gutsa-0429b06

Overview: Tyler Anthony is the Co-Owner of Triumph Construction Supply and also serves as the company's estimator. In a society of job-hoppers from corporation to corporation, listen in as Tyler tells us how taking a risk in joining a small company from its start has paid off after 10 years of hard work, dedication and loyalty.  Key points: 0:00 to 1:50 - Who are you, and what do you do? 1:50 to 3:50 - How’s business right now with many supply chain shortages? 3:50 to 5:45 - What’s your Why? 5:45 to 8:45 - What kept you from burning out, and encouraged you stay at your company for 10+ years? 8:45 to 10:15 - How did the co-owner opportunity happen? 10:15 to 11:45 - What was your thought process when making the decision to become a co-owner? 11:45 to 14:00 - If you had to speak to a room full of 100 other millennial entrepreneurs, what lesson-learned would you teach them? 14:00 to 17:30 - What kind of opportunities are out there in the B2B, labor and trade sectors? 17:30 to 19:30 - What books or resources would you recommend? 19:30 to end - Where can people connect with you? Connect with Tyler: Website: triumphconstructionsupply.com Twitter: @TylerAnt3 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-anthony-b9418a30

Overview: Sarry Ibrahim is the Founder of FIN Asset Protection, a financial planning firm with a speciality in the Infinite Banking Concept - also known as the Bank on Yourself Concept. Listen in as Sarry explains the benefits of this unique financial strategy.  Key points: 0:00 to 3:30 - Who are you and what do you do? 3:30 to 4:20 - What’s your why? What drives you as an entrepreneur? 4:20 to 9:15 - Explain the Bank on Yourself strategy.  9:15 to 12:50 - How is this method different than a 401K, IRA, Roth IRA, etc.  12:50 to 14:15 - What does this look like when you retire and want to take out the money? 14:15 to 16:15 - How do you as the advisor make money through this strategy? 16:15 to 19:10 - How do you evaluate the companies you work with and refer? 19:10 to 20:20 - Book recommendations (see below). 20:20 to end - Where can people connect with you? Book and resource recommendations: Become Your Own Banker by Nelson Nash Napoleon Hill Books Principles by Ray Dalio Black Swan by Nassim Taleb Connect with Sarry: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sarry-ibrahim-mba-ltcp-bank-on-you Website: finassetprotection.com

Overview: Warren Shaeffer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Knowable, an audio-first learning platform that allows users to learn today’s most in-demand skills with actionable, podcast-style lessons from top experts. Knowable was recently acquired by Medium, a new model for digital publishing.  Key points: 0:00 to 1:40 - Who are you, and what do you do? 1:40 to 2:30  - Tell us the origin story of Knowable. 2:30 to 3:45 - What’s the app and user experience feel like? 3:45 to 5:30 - What does the content development aspect look like? Who produces the content? 5:30 to 7:00 - How is Knowable different from Audible, Blinkist, Masterclass and other learning platforms? 7:00 to 10:00 - When was your first market echo when you knew things would take off? 10:00 to 13:00 - Explain your slogan of “take notice” 13:00 to 14:20 - What’s your Why? 14:20 to 16:20  - Book and resource recommendations. 16:20 to end - Where can people connect with you? Book and resource recommendations: Knowable App: knowable.fyi Books:The Joys of CompoundingYour Brain at WorkAmericana Working Backwards Connect with Warren: Website: knowable.fyiTwitter: @wwshaefLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/warrenshaeffer

Overview: Isaac Lee Collins is the owner of three Yogurtini franchise locations in the greater Kansas City Metro. Listen to this episode as Isaac breaks down the pros and cons of being a franchisee versus starting a business from scratch.  Key points: 0:00 to 4:00 - Who are you and what do you do? 4:00 to 5:30 - What’s your Why? 5:30 to 7:20 - What interested you about owning a Yogurtini franchise? 7:20 to 9:10 - What are the advantages of purchasing a franchise location, versus starting a business from scratch? 9:10 to 11:20 - Did you ever think about owning a non-food franchise? 11:35 to 15:20 - Did you need a coach or a broker to own a franchise? 15:20 to 16:50 - What’s been the hardest business of the three to start? 16:50 to 18:30 - What are the disadvantages of owning a franchise? 18:30 to 21:00 - What is the difference between a franchise and a license? 21:00 to 22:10 - What other general advice would you give listeners who are interested in owning a franchise? 22:10 to 24:00 - Resource recommendations. (see below) 24:00 to end - Where can people connect with you? (see below) Resource recommendations: Tony Robbins: www.tonyrobbins.comBrendon Burchard: www.growthday.com Connect with Isaac: Website: isaacleecollins.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaacleecollins

Overview: GenWhy Leaders Podcast Host, Eric Hughey chats with Nick Pataro, Director of Sales at Aysling, and host of the MagHub Monday Podcast. They discuss the importance of why all media companies should have a podcast to complement their print and other digital advertising products.  Key points: 0:00 to 2:30 - Intro and MagHub Monday explained.  2:30 to 5:30 - Eric overviews his career and tells what he’s learned from sitting on all sides of the media desk. 5:30 to 6:45 - What media companies can learn from great marketers. 6:45 to 11:45 - Why should media companies start a podcast? 11:45 to 13:00 - All you need is time and a rockstar to launch a podcast.  13:00 to 15:15 - Your podcast needs its own brand. Plus, some helpful tips.  15:15 to 20:00 - How does a podcast help develop new sales and marketing leads?  20:00 to 22:15 - Final thoughts on why publishers should start a podcast. 22:15 to end - Where to connect with Eric, and the outro.  Check out Aysling and MagHub: www.aysling.com Connect with Nick: LinkedIn.linkedin.com/in/nick-pataro

Overview:Chris Meade is the Co-Founder and CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first version of volleyball meets four-square. Join us for a discussion about how Chris made one of the fastest-growing, outdoor recreational products that led him to be recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2021. Key points: 0:00 to 2:00 - Who are you, and what is CROSSNET? 2:00 to 2:30 - Where are most of your customers at? 2:30 to 3:30 - What’s the origin story of CROSSNET? 3:20 to 4:00 - What was the initial concept and prototype? 4:00 to 5:00 - What’s your why? 5:00 to 6:10 - How was it transitioning from service based roles in your career, to being an entrepreneur of a physical product? 6:10 to 8:00 - How do you encourage listeners who have more soft skills and a creative background? 8:00 to 11:00 - What have been the highs and lows of keeping CROSSNET on a bootstrap budget from day one? 11:00 to 12:10 - What kept you going through the hard times for 2 years and working around the clock on a bootstrap budget? 12:10 to 13:10 - When did you know CROSSNET was going to take off? 13:10 to 15:30 - Are entrepreneurs wrong to follow their passion? 15:30 to end - Book recommendations and contact info (see below) Book recommendations: Double your profits by bob Fifer Buy CROSSNET: www.crossnetgame.com Connect with Chris: Email: chris@crossnetgame.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cjmeade

Overview: Courtney Tucker is a business coach and Mompreneur, who is the Owner of Hello Freedom, which helps coaches start, build, and scale online. Listen in as she explains the importance of finding coaches and mentors to grow your business, as well as how to balance life as a wife and mother.  Key points: 0:00 to 2:55 - Tell the audience who you are and what you do? 2:55 to 4:30 - What is your biggest take away from building a business and being able to retire your husband? 4:30 to 8:50 - What’s your why? 8:50 to 11:30 - How have mentors played a role in your life? 11:30 to 12:30 - The 3 main benefits of having a coach.  12:30 to 15:00 - How do you find a mentor that’s the best fit for you? 15:00 to 15:30 - What type of coaches are you investing in currently? 15:30 to 17:00 - What’s better - paid or unpaid coach and mentor relationships? 17:00 to 22:00 - Describe your relationship with failure and how you’ve overcome tough times.  22:00 to 24:40 - How to bounce back from a failure. 24:40 to 26:15 - Book recommendations 26:15 to 27:00 - Where can people connect with you? Book recommendations: Compound Effect by Darren Hardy You’re a Badass at Making Money by Jern Sincero The Monk Who Sold his Ferrari Connect with Courtney: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/courtneytucker  Instagram: courtneytucker_ Website: hellofreedom.co

Overview: Jeremy Parker is the Co-Founder and CEO of Swag.com, which helps companies create and distribute quality swag that people will actually want to keep. They work with thousands of companies including Facebook, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Harry's, Starbucks, Uber, Spotify, Netflix and Tik Tok. Key points: 0:00 to 3:00 - Jeremy explains who he is, and what Swag.com does.  3:00 to 5:35 - Jeremy tells us his business model and the unique ecommerce distribution system driving it. 5:35 to 6:45 - What’s your why? 6:45 to 9:00 - Jeremy’s connection to NBA Atlanta Hawks Owner Jesse Itzler, and their previous business venture that was acquired.  9:00 to 13:55 - Why start a swag company instead of another type of company? 13:55 to 18:30 - Jeremy explains their decision process for selecting top-of-the-line swag that people will actually want.  18:30 to 20:10 - What’s your vision for the company in the future? 20:10 to 21:40 - Jeremy explains why fear of failure and overthinking keeps entrepreneurs from starting and growing businesses.  21:40 to 22:40 - Book recommendations (see below) 22:40 to 24:00 - Where can people connect with you, Jeremy? (see below) Book recommendations: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Connect with Jeremy: Email: jeremy@swag.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeremyianparker Website: swag.com

Overview:John James is the Founder & President of SignBird, a marketing agency for the out-of-home and billboard advertising industry. Listen in as we discuss with John the billboard industry’s high barrier of entry, and how he’s managed to bring it some much needed marketing innovation. We may or may not pepper in a few bird puns along the way.  Key points: 0:00 to 3:30 - John tells us who he is and explains how SignBird began.  3:30 to 5:05 - John explains his “why” and what drives him as an entrepreneur.  5:05 to 6:45 - Being the captain of your own ship has important advantages.  6:45 to 9:00 - What was the last straw that pushed you across the threshold into entrepreneurship? 9:00 to 17:00 - Why is the billboard industry a legacy industry with a high barrier of entry? 17:00 to 20:20 - What marketing and technology strategies are you using to bring innovation to this industry? 20:20 to 23:30 - What’s your vision for the future of SignBird? 23:30 to 24:15 - How to connect with John? (see below) 24:15 to 29:40 - What books or resources would you recommend to our listeners? (see below) Book recommendation: The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau Connect with John: Email: john@signbird.io LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/john-james-3265b397/ Website: signbird.io

Overview: Rich Sanchez is an investor, advisor, and speaker. He is currently the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Pierson Equity Group as well as the Founder & CEO of Product Fit. Listen in as he explains the moment he knew he had to make a career change to compress time and achieve his ideal lifestyle.    Key points: 0:00 to 4:10 - Get to know Rich and his career path. 4:10 to 8:15 - Learn about Rich’s motivation to leave high-status corporate jobs.  8:15 to 13:00 - Rich explains imposter syndrome and how he uses meditation to overcome those feelings.  13:00 to 15:35 - Learn more about the typical private equity business model.  15:35 to 18:35 - How to build trust and credibility when you’re pivoting into a new industry.   18:35 to 22:30 - How do you go about finding the deals and opportunities for investors, as well as finding the investors themselves? 22:30 to 22:45  - The difference between private equity and venture capital.  22:45 to 28:00 - What are the hot industries in acquisition entrepreneurship? 28:00 to 30:00 - How do you handle the pressures of dealing with millions 30:00 to 30:30 - The importance of delegation and having a support team.  30:30 to 34:00 - Book recommendations and contact info.  Connect with Rich: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/richesanchez Product Fit: aproductfit.com Pierson Equity Group: piersonequitygroup.com Check out Muse Meditation device: choosemuse.com

Overview:If you look up the term “Power Networker”, the definition is listed as “Scott Havens.” Listen to this episode, as Scott explains how he has become known as the “worst salesman in the world” for the non-traditional, yet successful ways he is able to add value to countless corporations in the Kansas City region. He currently is a Vice President and Shareholder of HUB International, a full service global insurance broker. He is also President of Top Gun KC, a peer group of Executive Kansas City Leaders born in the 80's & 90's. To see the other organizations Scott is involved with, check out his LinkedIn profile in the link below.  Key points: 0:00 to 3:30 - Get to know Scott. 3:30 to 9:15 - How to GIVE value, in a world that just wants to take.  9:15 to 10:45 - How Scott manages to run 13 peer groups, sit on 6 boards, and produce 3 podcasts.  10:45 to 14:30 - What’s the story behind “Top Gun,” and “Drinks with Leaders”? 14:30 to 20:00 - Is Scott the worst salesman in the world? 20:00 to 22:45 - Scott flips the mic on Eric and asks him some questions. 22:45 to 26:20 - Parting thoughts from Scott. Connect with Scott: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scotthavens Top Gun: topgunkc.com

Overview: GenWhy Leaders Podcast Host, Eric Hughey sits down with previous episode 049 guest Cody Isabel to flip the mic on Eric and have him explain his hero’s journey into entrepreneurship. Cody is the Founder and CEO of CBAi, as well as Heros.ai, and runs a show called The Student Podcast. Key points: 0:00 to 4:00 - Eric explains his background and career 4:00 to 7:15 - What’s been your favorite call to adventure? 7:15 to 9:25 - Who are your mentors? 9:25 to 11:55 - How are you seeking out mentors? 11:55 to 18:55 - When did you “cross the threshold” into your heroic moment? / Do your inputs match your outputs?  18:55 to 24:55 - What caves have you been in? What did you learn while you were in them? 24:55 to 28:30 - What are your superpowers? “Act. Access. Adjust.”- explained.  28:30 to 33:00 - What are some of your habits that you live by? 33:00 to 36:05 - What are you becoming? What is your mission? 36:05 to 38:00 - Closing thoughts Connect with Cody: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cody-isabel CBAi: cbai.tech Heros.ai: cbaneurotech.io

About Jon: Jon Shanahan is the Founder and President of The Kavalier, as well as Co-Founder and CMO of Stryx. The Kavalier is a menswear review website and YouTube channel dedicated to helping guys look better, feel better, and live better. Stryx engineers discreet products uniquely for men, so that men can easily and comfortably look their best. About Pitch Anything (from Amazon product page): Whether you're selling ideas to investors, pitching a client for a new business, or even negotiating for a higher salary, Pitch Anything will transform the way you position your ideas. According to Klaff, creating and presenting a great pitch isn't an art—it's a simple science. Applying the latest findings in the field of neuroeconomics while sharing eye-opening stories of his method in action, Klaff describes how the brain makes decisions and responds to pitches. With this information, you'll remain in complete control of every stage of the pitch process. Pitch Anything introduces the exclusive STRONG method of pitching, which can be put to use immediately: Setting the FrameTelling the StoryRevealing the IntrigueOffering the PrizeNailing the HookpointGetting a Decision One truly great pitch can improve your career, make you a lot of money—and even change your life. Success is dependent on the method you use, not how hard you try. "Better method, more money," Klaff says. "Much better method, much more money." Klaff is the best in the business because his method is much better than anyone else's. And now it's yours. Order Pitch Anything on Amazon: amzn.to/3jNi2EH How to connect with Jon: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shanahanjon Stryx: stryx.com The Kavalier: thekavalier.com The Kavalier’s YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBkL03Y0hIZAsv3rWyrSCtw