The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino

Mark Sinatra is a 15-year CEO who is currently CEO of Aspen HR – one of the fastest growing PEOs in the country. Mark is also a search fund investor through his firm ETA Equity. Prior to Aspen HR, Mark was CEO of Staff One HR which was a Dallas-based PEO that he sold in 2017 to Oasis Outsourcing. Mark was president of Oasis’ Western region through their sale to Paychex in 2019. Mark is an MBA graduate of the Wharton School of Business and holds a BA in Economics from Fordham University. Locally, he is an active member of YPO (Young Presidents Organization) and a partner with Social Venture Partners. What you'll learn: About Aspen HR - [1:22] Life as CEO - [3:51] The Future of Aspen HR - [5:20] Artificial Intelligence in HR - [6:24] Mark’s Health Journey - [9:28] Receiving a Troubling Diagnosis - [17:15] A New Way of Living - [19:00] Habits & Routines for Intentional Living - [21:48] How to Get Started Living Intentionally - [23:55] Discover Your Personal Values - [26:39] Know Where the End Zone Is - [28:55] Mark’s Advice for Success and Fulfillment - [31:12] Mark’s Definition of Success - [32:46] Connect with Mark Sinatra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msinatra/ https://aspenhr.com/ Download new podcast episodes here: https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplacino/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Headstorm: https://headstorm.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Ginny Kissling is the Global President and COO of Ryan, a global tax services, software, and technology firm providing an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services, and solutions. She leads more than 4,800 team members spanning 80 offices across the globe and is responsible for all aspects of service delivery and global shared services, as well as strategic and enterprise initiatives. Ginny is a nationally recognized, award-winning tax advisory leader and is frequently recognized as a role model for female leadership. She is a sought-after speaker, and industry thought leader and has authored several published articles. Most recently, she was named to D CEO's 2022 Dallas 500 list, an annual publication profiling the most influential business, civic, and nonprofit leaders in North Texas. Ginny currently serves as the Chair of the North Texas Food Bank and is on the Board of Directors for Dallas Capital Bank. She is a long-standing member of the New York University's (NYU) Continuing Legal Education's State and Local Tax Advisory Board and, in 2018, received the NYU School of Professional Studies prestigious Paul H. Frankel Award for Outstanding Achievement in State and Local Taxation. What you'll learn: About Ryan [1:13] Growth through purpose and excellence [2:08] Generosity: Ryan’s values and principles [4:24] A day in the life as Global President and COO [7:00] Technology and the future of Ryan [10:04] Ginny’s origin story [13:50] Acquiring mentors for professional growth [15:36] Find your inspiration [17:18] Ginny as Ryan’s first intern [19:46] Master systems as well as your craft [22:56] Be engaged and choose your attitude [27:24] What you should focus on early in your career [31:56] Wife & mother: Work and family integration [33:02] Ginny’s definition of success [36:55] Connect with Ginny Kissling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginny-kissling-ryan-global-president-coo/ https://ryan.com/about-ryan/ Download new podcast episodes here: https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplaci... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianpla... Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Headstorm: https://headstorm.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Jim is a global business leader, philanthropist, educator, artist, musician, commercial pilot, and modern renaissance man. He is the former CEO of two internally recognized Fortune 500 companies, 7-Eleven, Inc, and Blockbuster, Inc. His other business interests cover a broad range of industries including retail, consumer products, technology, new space, energy, and advanced nuclear. He sits on several public company boards and serves as a board adviser to a venture capital firm and a number of start-up companies. Keyes’ philanthropic initiatives, have an equally broad focus, including serving on the Board of Governors for the American Red Cross, the former Chairman of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and serving on the board of directors for institutions such as UT Southwestern Medical School, The Cooper Institute, Dallas Performing Arts Center, SMU Cox School of Business, Columbia Business School, and his alma mater, College of the Holy Cross. He has had a lifelong commitment to education, serving as a founding director of the Dallas Education Foundation and is the founder of the Education is Freedom Foundation. A personification of the American Dream, Keyes came from his humble beginnings and was inducted in 2005 as a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. What you'll learn: From Outhouse to Penthouse: Jim’s Origin Story [1:28] Programming Your Mind for Resilience [6:10] C.E.O. - Change Equals Opportunity [10:19] Faith Formation, Values, & Character [14:48] The Importance of Cultural Literacy [15:40] Who Should Read This Book? [23:00] Knowledge Takes Away Fear [26:07] The Definition of Freedom [27:52] C-Suite Learnings: What, How, Why [32:43] Jim’s Definition of Success [39:54] Connect with James W. Keyes: https://www.instagram.com/jkeyesauthor/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-keyes-a0947215/ https://www.jameswkeyes.com/ Download new podcast episodes here: https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplaci... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianpla... Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Headstorm: https://headstorm.com/ Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Jeff Margolese is the Senior Vice President for the ServiceNow Global Solution Consulting (SC) organization. Mr. Margolese joined ServiceNow in 2015 to lead the company’s SC organization for the Americas region. He moved into his current role as SVP in February of 2019 and currently leads a team of 2,200 pre-sales solution consultants worldwide. In his role at ServiceNow, Mr. Margolese helps set the strategic direction for the Solution Consulting organization ensuring the global segments of ServiceNow’s business have the right tools, processes, and people in place to make our customers successful in achieving their digital transformation. Mr. Margolese also meets with customers all over in the world in various industries to learn about their business issues and to provide ServiceNow solutions that create the most value. Mr. Margolese spearheaded the creation of the Workflow Design Studio (WDS), a unique team within the SC organization that works directly with customers to solve some of their most challenging problems using a human-centered design approach. Mr. Margolese has more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry. Prior to joining ServiceNow, he spent 10 years at VMware as the Senior Director of Systems Engineering and managed a team of more than 45 engineers in the central region of the United States. Mr. Margolese worked with various companies such as DELL, American Airlines, Sabre, El Paso Energy, Mcafee, HEB, Citibank, Southwest, BMC, and Entergy while at VMware to develop their virtualization and cloud strategies. Prior to his role as a senior director, he held sales engineering positions with Sterling Commerce (IBM) and webMethods (Software AG). While serving as a director at webMethods, Mr. Margolese worked with customers such as Citibank, Lockheed Martin and DELL. His primary focus at the time was on application integration and business process management. Mr. Margolese began his career in application development while living in Canada. He moved to the United States in 1994 to join the application development practice of a boutique consulting firm. Many of the applications he worked on were in the telecom industry for such companies as Verizon and Alcatel-Lucent. Eventually, Mr. Margolese helped grow the application development practice and led a team of 100 developers, while also helping the company go public in 1999. Mr. Margolese holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Winnipeg, Canada. He resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife Shaleen. What you'll learn: Discovering ServiceNow [1:08] Unveiling Jeff’s Journey [7:09] Thriving on Competition for Success [10:41] Transitioning from Puzzle Solver to People Problem Solver [11:57] Career Wisdom: Be Endearing to Sales [14:38] Building a Reputation: Be Known for Something [16:19] Navigating the Unknown Endgame with Confidence [23:46] Overcoming the Paralysis of Analysis [24:30] Valuing Every Experience as Good Experience [26:04] Coping Strategies for Job Dissatisfaction [27:20] Striking the Balance: Confidence, Not Cockiness [29:34] Cultivating Self-Confidence for Personal Growth [31:16] Problem-Solving Approach: Questions First, Solutions Later [33:03] Embracing Conviction in Decision-Making [34:21] Authenticity Matters: Be Your Genuine Self [35:16] Jeff’s Ultimate Career Advice [37:56] Connect with Jeff Margolese: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-margolese-816478/ Download new podcast episodes here! https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplaci... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianpla... Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Headstorm: https://headstorm.com/ Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code...

Chris Kleinert is CEO and president of Hunt Investment Holdings, LLC – a subsidiary of Hunt Consolidated, Inc. and the holding company for Hunt Realty Investments, Hunt Investment Group and Hoodoo Land Holdings. Chris serves on the Board of Trustees of the Communities Foundation of Texas, the Dallas Advisory Board of Directors of Amegy Bank, the Executive Board of Directors of the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University, and the Neeley School of Business International Board of Visitors at Texas Christian University. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Austin Street Center, the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association, and the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation. Chris served as the inaugural chairman of the Men's Advocacy Group (MAG) of New Friends New Life, an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering victims of sex trafficking. Chris continues to serve on the Board of Directors for the MAG, which was created to mobilize men to take action against trafficking and exploitation by raising awareness through advocacy, education, and volunteerism. In 2017, Chris and his wife, Ashlee, co-founded The Good Foundation to understand and address social issues, with a focus on sex trafficking and vulnerable populations in our community. Prior to joining Hunt in 1996, Chris was employed by Texas Commerce Bank (now JPMorgan Chase) and General Mills. He received an MBA with a concentration in finance from Texas Christian University and a BBA in marketing from Southern Methodist University. What you'll learn: About Hunt Consolidated Investments [1:16] A Day in the Life as CEO [4:01] Exciting Projects on the Horizon [5:07] Chris Kleinert’s Origin Story [9:00] Pivotal Moment: From Good to Extraordinary [10:36] Who is Ashlee Hunt [11:31] The Hunt Family Legacy [13:52] Navigating luck, Intentionality, and Destiny [19:54] The Influential Force of Mentors [21:53] Common Traits of High-Performing Business Leaders [23:59] Discerning Character: A Vital Skill [26:50] Choose Your Circle Wisely [30:00] The Difference Between Kindness and Niceness [32:43] Be The Best Where You Are [35:08] Connect with Chris Kleinert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-kleinert-903190/ Connect with Hunt Consolidated, Inc: http://www.huntconsolidated.com/ Download new podcast episodes here! https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplaci... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianpla... Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Headstorm: https://headstorm.com/ Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Amy serves as CTIO for Gigapower, LLC, a start-up fiber broadband network operator. She has responsibility for the network architecture, roadmap, engineering, product development and information technology systems for Gigapower. Prior to joining Gigapower, LLC, Amy had a stellar career at AT&T, most recently as VP of Architecture & Strategic Technology Planning in the Corporate Strategy and Development business unit of AT&T. She is the Board Chair of Tech Titans, a forum that connects the regional technology community of North Texas. In 2021, she was recognized by the Dallas Business Journal as one of the top Women in Technology in North Texas. She was previously recognized in 2019 as a “Rising Star in Telecom” by FierceTelecom, an industry publication. What you’ll learn: Introduction to Gigapower [1:01] Gigapower and the Consumer Experience [2:45] The Journey to 1.5 Million Customer Locations [3:20] A Day in the Life as CTIO [4:38] Spotlight: Amy Wheelus at AT&T [8:36] Life in Rural Northwest Florida [11:00] Developing a Passion for Tinkering at 8 Years Old [12:38] Encouragement to Follow Curiosities and Interests [14:01] Pursuing Opportunities for Personal Fulfillment [16:33] Family's Influence on Success [18:34] Training Your Mind to Think Differently [22:05] Exploring Gender Disparities in Technology [26:08] Insights into Women in Business [30:17] Overcoming Limiting Beliefs in Business [32:20] Advice for Women in Business and Tech [36:46] Understanding Leadership [38:06] Challenging Established Norms Respectfully [39:31] Cultivating Self-Leadership [41:16] Amy’s Perspective on Success [43:29] Connect with Amy Wheelus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywheelus/ Connect with Gigapower: https://www.gigapower.com/ Connect with Tech Titans: https://techtitans.org/ Download new podcast episodes here! https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplaci... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianpla... Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Headstorm: https://headstorm.com/ Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Will Coleman is the co-founder and CEO of Alto, an affordable premium rideshare service headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Alto elevates the experience for passengers and drivers by providing unmatched safety, hospitality, and consistency in every ride and delivery. Will is a former Partner at McKinsey & Company where he led the consumer air and travel practice and helped some of the world’s largest travel brands build disruptive strategies for growth. Will graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and is a Dallas native. What you’ll learn: What sets Alto apart [1:00] Alto’s beginnings and how it all started [2:15] The customer profile Alto aims to serve [3:38] Hiring W2 drivers to enhance passenger experience [5:33] Alto’s outlook for the future [9:11] How 7-year-old Will embraced the role of an entrepreneur [10:53] Cultivating the entrepreneurial mindset among children [12:46] Discovering and harnessing your strengths [16:38] Why it’s essential to venture beyond your comfort zone [18:38] Gaining insights from navigating uncertainty [20:53] Will’s experience as a Partner at McKinsey & Company [23:00] Why Will decided to make the entrepreneurial leap [23:38] A decision making philosophy to live regret-free [25:12] Will’s propensity for risk-taking as a clue to success [26:22] Exploring Will’s problem-solving techniques [28:04] The necessity of failure to make progress [30:11] The nonlinear pattern of success [33:03] How to stay inspired during challenging times [34:50] The key to effective goal setting and achievement [35:55] Will’s best career advice [37:57] Will’s definition of success [39:22] Connect with Will Coleman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-coleman/ Connect with Alto: https://ridealto.com/ Alto Promo Code: “IKNOWTHECEO” (2 free rides) Download new podcast episodes here! https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplaci... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianpla... Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Headstorm: https://headstorm.com/ Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Larry North is an esteemed Dallas figure and legendary fitness entrepreneur. Today, as an Operating Partner at Satori Capital, he’s on the lookout for amazing companies to invest in or partner with. Larry started his career in the gym business as a teenager. He willed his way to talk radio at age 24 with his "Better You" radio show, currently 32 years running now at CBS KRLD 1080am. He opened his first health club, Larry North Fitness, in 1989 at the prestigious Highland Park Village, and grew it to 4 locations across North Texas. His first book, "Get Fit" was published in 1992 and was on the bestseller list for 157 weeks. "Living Lean" and "Slimdown for Life" shortly followed and were bestsellers as well. In 1994 he created the "Great North American Slimdown" infomercial which became a global sensation with over 1.2 million customers and generating over 150 million in revenue. His TV show, "Get Fit" ran for many years on regional sports networks (currently Fox Sports) and shot 70 episodes. Larry has presented his Optimal Living Seminar in dozens of countries and all across America. When asked what's next, he says, “I’m just getting started!” He's currently a spokesperson for BioTE, the largest Optimal Hormone company in the world. Larry has successfully made the transition into the realm of private equity, where he currently operates as a licensed broker responsible for identifying and securing investment opportunities or strategic partnership with various businesses. What you’ll learn: The Satori Capital difference [1:26] Who Larry invests in and why [6:41] Larry’s mission and purpose [9:32] Humble beginnings: Larry’s origin story [12:50] The power of self-belief and work ethic [19:01] How to increase your self-belief [20:47] Finding your passion to unlock your gifts and talents [26:55] Michael Money, Starting my own PR Firm, and creative marketing strategies [29:51] Why enthusiasm drives success in business and life [32:32] The 3 P’s of Success: Passion, Persistence, Perseverance [35:44] How to deal with fear and rejection [37:14] Getting creative to market yourself [38:49] Be everywhere and anywhere [42:05] Larry’s best career advice [44:50] Success equals happiness [46:04] Connect with Larry North: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-north-3b0000a/ Download new podcast episodes here! https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplacino/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Tim McPherson is the CEO at Hospitality Staffing Solutions, LLC. HSS is the nations' leading supplier of talent to the hotel, resort and casino industry, and is the only hospitality niche staffing firm ranked within the Top 100 of all USA Staffing Firms. In 2020, HSS was acquired by Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS). Tim has over 30 years of wide ranging staffing industry experience, with a proven track record of building and leading top-performing teams in multiple niches within the staffing arena, including Hospitality, Engineering, IT, Industrial, Administrative, Accounting, On-Site Management and Recruitment Process Outsourcing. He also has extensive experience in new business development, corporate acquisition and integration, field branch operations, outsourced project sales, and VMS/MSP program support. In 2021, Tim was once again recognized as a member of the “Staffing 100” by Staffing Industry Analysts, his 6th time to be included on this list. This prestigious award recognizes his work history spanning the entire spectrum of the staffing industry, and his influence on the organizations he has led to increasing success. In 2014, he was additionally recognized as one of the Top 8 innovative leaders within the OnLine staffing market space. What you’ll learn: About Hospitality Staffing Solutions [1:22] The mission of Hospitality Staffing Solutions [2:52] The HSS competitive advantage [3:57] Tim’s vision for HSS [4:47] Is college for everyone? [9:30] Priceless lessons from Tim’s parents [10:26] How to cultivate competitiveness [11:15] How to hire and screen for competitiveness [11:46] Why being the “black sheep” is not always bad thing [13:50] Diversity and organizational success [15:38] How to know if you’re in the right career [23:24] Hitting “rock bottom” as a springboard to success [25:38] How managers can get the most out of their teams [27:47] The key skill to grow as a leader [29:11] What HSS did to survive and thrive during the pandemic [29:59] How to acquire a mentor [33:28] Tim’s biggest failure and what he learned from it [34:26] (send to Rob) Artificial Intelligence and the future of staffing [36:54] (send to Rob) Tim’s best advice for career growth and advancement [38:53] How to face your fears and grow from them [41:05] How to use rejection to breed resilience [41:46] How to reframe failure to fuel future success [43:03] How to mitigate your weaknesses [44:38] How to succeed with your personal finances [46:17] Recommended reading [47:51] Connect with Tim McPherson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-mcpherson-6b1770/ https://www.hssstaffing.com/ Download new podcast episodes here! https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplaci... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianpla... Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Curtis Hite is the CEO and Chairman of Improving, a software consulting and training company with a focus on Conscious Capitalism. He has grown Improving to over 250 million in revenues, 1,500+ employees, and 15 offices. Improving provides software development, technology consulting, and agile training to clients globally. Improving has been recognized 13 times by the Inc. 500/5000 as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. The company has also received more than 100 recognitions as one of the best places to work in nearly all the markets they serve as well as several national best places to work awards. Curtis is a regular speaker on leadership and culture and has been recognized on the Inc 500/5000 list for most admired CEO of the year and as an Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist. What you’ll learn: About Improving [1:15] How Improving is changing the perception of IT [1:28] Improving’s vision of the future [3:51] Misconceptions about conscious capitalism [6:00] Origin story of Curtis Hite [11:12] What Curtis learned from becoming a “hero to zero” [12:50] Where does motivation come from? [14:16] How to raise children with good character [15:14] The role of a disciplinarian parent as a clue to success [16:23] A spiritual event that caused a seismic transformation [17:58] How to explore your own spirituality [20:39] Understanding Curtis’s gifts and strengths [22:06] How to discover your own gifts and strengths [24:31] The importance of cultural alignment in business [25:52] How to shape company culture [28:28] Early challenges at Improving and lessons learned [34:23] How to survive as a startup company [37:13] Curtis’s advice on how to stand out in your career [39:18] Curtis’s advice for startup entrepreneurs [42:21] How to overcome fear and develop courage [43:24] Tips to learn and grow from failure [47:00] Morning routines that prime Curtis for success [48:51] Connect with Curtis Hite: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-hite-a7b228/ https://improving.com/ Download new podcast episodes here! https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplacino/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Dr. Nick Zenarosa is the founder and chairman of the board at IES, a leader in emergency medicine staffing. Integrative Emergency Services (IES) is transforming the way healthcare is practiced across the continuum of care and furthering the emergency department’s role in value-based healthcare delivery. IES partners with physician groups to help create a culture of excellence through leadership, research, education, knowledge translation and data-driven decision-making. IES’s high-touch approach with physician groups provides both clinical and financial benefits, resulting in EDs that deliver high-value healthcare to patients and bring value to the bottom line. What you’ll learn: The biggest challenge in healthcare today [9:22] How IES will continue to transform healthcare [36:34] Don’t start a business, close gaps and solve problems [59:26] “Never try to get an A. Learn as much as you can and the grade will follow.” [1:02:18] Finding your passion as a key to success [1:03:29] How to raise kids with good character [1:05:00] Should you get a job or start a business? [1:07:11] How to screen for good partners [1:10:36] Dr. Nick’s definition of success [1:14:18] Dr. Nick’s best career advice for high achievers [1:16:06] How to overcome fear [1:16:49] How to deal with failure and rejection [1:19:56] Connect with Dr. Nick Zenarosa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-zenarosa-md-facep-5682692/ https://www.ies.healthcare/ Download new podcast episodes here! - https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplacino/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Bob Beaudine is the President and CEO of Eastman & Beaudine. He is one of the nation's most respected search executives having conducted 100's of searches for Fortune 500 companies, entertainment entities, professional sports organizations, non-profits, olympic bodies, and universities, among many others. Celebrating over 50 years in business, Eastman & Beaudine has been named by The Wall Street Journal as the “top recruiting firm in college sports." Sports Illustrated named Bob the “top front-office matchmaker in sports” as well as the “most influential man in sports you’ve never heard of." These accolades come as a result of Bob helping shape the leadership teams of NBA, MLB, NFL, and NHL franchises and league offices, in addition to university athletic departments and conferences across the nation. Bob’s experience extends to the PGA TOUR, USTA, PBR, U.S. Olympics, NASCAR, UFC, and sports-related non-profits among others. Bob is the bestselling author of The Power of WHO! and 2 Chairs. He is a frequent speaker at universities, corporations, conventions, conferences, and workshops. He headlined the Texas Conference for Women as well as the Sports Business Journal Motorsports Marketing Forum, and has spoken at AIG, Exxon-Mobile, Nike, Advocare, Cessna, MSG Sports, La Madeleine, Sabre, Learfield, and dozens of other major corporations. He has appeared on The Today Show, Fox Business Network, Canada’s Business News Network, ABC Good Morning Texas, Fox Good Day, CBN News, and has appeared on CNBC as an expert on intercollegiate athletics. Bob’s leadership also extends into the community. He is currently on the Advisory Board of Directors for the Positive Coaching Alliance, the College Football Assistance Fund, and the Cox School of Business at SMU, his alma mater. He is a former Chairman of the Doak Walker National Running Back Award, and a former Board of Director of the two-time American League Champions Texas Rangers. Bob and his wife, Cheryl, have been married over three decades and have three grown daughters and four grandchildren. Social Links: https://www.bobbeaudine.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobwho/ https://www.instagram.com/thebobbeaudine/ https://www.facebook.com/BobBeaudine.WHO https://www.youtube.com/c/BobBeaudineYOUGOTWHO/featured Pathways to Success is brought to you by: CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Apollo is an ERC-20 token, created by Dallas-based veteran software developer and game designer, Matt Johnson, launched on January 12, 2022 and built on the popular and secure Ethereum blockchain designed to raise money to help up-and-coming creators (such as artists, content creators and streamers) get their big break, and fully controlled by the Apollo token-holding community through a powerful Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO). Matt Johnson has been a leader in interactive software development for over 30 years. Prior to launching Apollo, Matt founded Eastedge Studios to explore the next wave of experiential computing where he and his team designed and built groundbreaking experiences in the fitness, AR, ML and gaming spaces. His gaming clients included FGTeeV, Eh Bee Family and The Annoying Orange which have a combined reach of over 65 million subscribers. Prior to Eastedge, Matt served as Executive Vice President at Bottle Rocket Studios for nearly 8 years. His extensive experience with emerging platforms, social engagement and software development helped shape Bottle Rocket into one of the largest and most successful mobile development companies in the country, employing over 300 amazing professionals and built on a strong values-based foundation of putting people first. On this episode, we’ll discuss: Social Links: https://discord.com/invite/EBdYkeX5Cu https://t.me/ApolloInuPortal https://twitter.com/ApolloInuToken https://apolloinutoken.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Jonathan Campos is the Chief Technology Officer and Vice-President of Engineering at Alto, the first employee-based rideshare company rethinking a traditionally inconsistent, gig-based industry. Jonathan an innovative and resourceful developer who keeps an endless watch on what’s next in emerging technologies. His keen eye for great user interfaces and knowledge of technical development, coupled with his unique approach to problem-solving and constant thirst for knowledge make him a go-to resource on all things technology. He also serves as a Google Developer Expert for the Google Cloud Platform and is a group member of the Tech Titans in the DFW Metroplex. On this episode, we’ll discuss: Connect with Jonathan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonbcampos/ https://twitter.com/jonbcampos Connect with Alto: https://ridealto.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ridealto/ https://www.facebook.com/ridealto https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridealto/ https://twitter.com/ridealto Pathways to Success is brought to you by: CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Dave is a customer experience consultant, helping you create experiences your customers can’t wait to tell Mom about over Sunday brunch (or FaceTime). Even in the stodgy world of B2B, where we all pretend to be emotionless corporate robots, your customers are still beautiful, proud, slightly-neurotic humans who will shake out the corporate piggy banks for more Mom-worthy experiences. Dave’s proudest moments on a project involved flying 4,768 miles, driving hundreds more, and surviving a high-speed Uber ride down Bourbon Street to collect “Voice of the Customer” feedback for a B2B SaaS company. Using that insight, he transformed the customer support experience and made the company $991k in annual recurring revenue. He won the 2020 North American Customer Centricity Award for that project, a chunky black mini-monolith he still uses as a bookend to hold up his dog-eared copy of Matt Dixon’s Effortless Experience. Dave lives in Grapevine, Texas, with his lovely wife and three adorable screaming children. He’s hiked eleven National Parks and has fifty-two more to go. Topics: - Customer Experience (CX) - Leadership (Leading By Influence, Emotional Intelligence) - Curiosity (Lifelong learning, developing super-powers) Connect with Dave: - www.seatoncx.com - www.daveseatonleadership.com - www.linkedin.com/in/daveseaton - www.twitter.com/seatoncx Pathways to Success is brought to you by: CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Jas Kalsi is the Co-Founder and CEO at Santé bespoke, which provides customized, premium health, and wellness solutions with exceptional service. Santé offers clinically proven supplements, rooted in science, and tailored to your unique needs. Their supplements are delivered in convenient, daily sachets and packaged in beautifully and purposefully designed boxes - to fit your lifestyle and help you achieve your ultimate wellness goals. Jas is also a Feng Shui Master and combines his knowledge of Feng Shui, Sacred Geometry and Business acumen to create friendly and easy to understand methodologies of applying Feng Shui principles. Social: https://www.santebespoke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/santebespoke/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/santebespokelinkedin.com/in/jas-kalsi-a1341935 Pathways to Success is brought to you by: CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Lawrence King is the CEO at Headstorm, a high-powered technology consultancy dedicated to building innovative technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, fast-growing startups, and everything in between. Lawrence is a technologist at heart and since learning his first programing language, has had a genuine admiration for software developers. He started Headstorm to provide a way for developers to do their best work and be properly rewarded by empowering them in their professional growth. Today, consultants are Headstorm’s most valuable asset - each team member stays ahead of the curve with intense training, knowledge-sharing practices, and an environment that promotes technical growth, teamwork, and a strong understanding of business ecosystems. Social Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawking/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/headstorm/ https://headstorm.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Dan Hooper is the Founder & Executive Director at ScholarShot. ScholarShot was founded in 2009 by concerned business professionals, educators and community volunteers who saw numerous well-meaning college advisement and “access” programs failing at-risk students. In Texas, 9 out of 10 of these students who get into college drop out. ScholarShot has developed a proven model of academic navigation, personal guidance and financial support that reverses this outcome with 90% of our Scholars succeeding in earning life-changing vocational, associate or undergraduate degrees. Leveraging the success of the ScholarShot model, our Degree Dallas Campaign is on track to produce 500 first generation college degrees from Dallas County. Nathalie Flores graduated from North Dallas High School in 2019. She attended Eastfield College where she graduated with an Associates of Science degree in May of 2021 as a first-generation college graduate. She is currently attending UNT Dallas and majoring in Human Resources. Nathalie completed an Internship with Charles Schwab during the Summer of 2021 and is a Scholar Ambassador for ScholarShot. ScholarShot social links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/scholarshot-inc./?viewAsMember=true Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/scholarshot/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ScholarShot/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/scholarshot?lang=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCApwDZCdeiGc81_uenPwNOQ Dan Hooper LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hooper-b832923/ Nathalie Flores LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalieflores1/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Eddy Badrina is the Chief Executive Officer of Eden Green Technology. Over the past 20 years, his career has encompassed entrepreneurial, corporate, and government roles. In 2019, Eddy took over as CEO of Eden Green Technology, which, through its vertical farming technology stack, is changing the way we farm our produce, and feed our communities. Since then, retailers, researchers, cities and governments have discovered how Eden Green Technology’s turnkey solutions can help them establish food safety, food independence, and sustainable farming unlike any previous AgTech solution. He is an advisory board member for Texas A&M's College of Agriculture, Agrilife agencies and research entities. Prior to Eden Green Technology, Eddy co-founded and led BuzzShift, a digital growth agency for mid-sized brands and organizations. Eddy's leadership, strategic planning, marketing, and management experience have also been honed through roles at the US Department of State, the White House, and two other technology startups. Eddy, a graduate of Texas A&M University, and the Bush School of Government and Public Service, volunteers his time at Watermark Church; is on the board of directors of Seed Effect, an economic development non-profit; Igniter Media, a media production company; and is a past board member of the Great Investors' Best Ideas Foundation Investment Symposium. Eddy Badrina Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddybadrina/ https://twitter.com/eddybadrina Eden Green Technology Social: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eden-green-technology/ https://twitter.com/edengreentech https://www.facebook.com/edengreentech/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)

Lt. Col. Allen West (R.) Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Allen B. West is a Christian constitutional conservative, combat veteran, and former member of the US Congress. He is the third of four generations of military servicemen in his family. During his 22- year career in the United States Army, Lieutenant Colonel West served in several combat zones and received many honors including a Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals, one with Valor device, and a Valorous Unit Award. In 1993 he was named the US Army ROTC Instructor of the Year. In November of 2010, Allen was elected to the United States Congress, representing Florida's 22nd District. As a member of the 112th Congress, he sat on the Small Business and Armed Services Committees and was instrumental in passage of the 2011 and 2012 National Defense Authorization Acts. He is a NewsmaxTV Contributor, Senior Fellow of the Media Research Center, and author of Guardian of the Republic: An American Ronin’s Journey to Family, Faith and Freedom, Hold Texas, Hold the Nation: Victory or Death, and We Can Overcome: An American Black Conservative Manifesto. He is the former Executive Director of the National Center for Policy Analysis in Dallas Texas, and a former Director of the Booker T. Washington Initiative (BTWI) for the Texas Public Policy Foundation. In July of 2020, Mr. West was elected Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas by and overwhelming majority of State delegates. West is an avid distance runner, a Master SCUBA diver, and in his spare time he enjoys cheering his beloved Tennessee Volunteers. Lt. Col. West is a former commissioned officer in the Texas State Guard. Lt. Col. West is a legacy life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, life member of the American Legion, life member of the Association of the United States Army, the Society of the First Infantry Division, 4th Infantry Division, and 101st Airborne Division. He is Patriot Life Member (Benefactor) and Board of Directors member of the National Rifle Association and Life Member (Benefactor) of the Texas State Rifle Association. Lieutenant Colonel West is an inductee into the University of Tennessee Army ROTC Hall of Fame. He is on the Board of Advisors of Amegy Bank, Dallas Region. In 2016, Lt. Col. West was appointed by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission. He is married to Dr. Angela Graham-West, a financial adviser, and they have two daughters, Aubrey, a Board-certified Physician Assistant, and Austen, a nursing assistant. He is also the proud grandfather of a grandson, Jaxton. Social: https://west4texas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/West4Texas https://twitter.com/West4Texas https://www.instagram.com/allenbwest/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months)