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The People-First Leaders podcast honors the Founders, CEO's and CFO's who prioritize customer value and growing their people first. (Global Top 2% on Listen Notes) The show is hosted by Doug Utberg - a 20+ year corporate and entrepreneurial veteran who been podcasting since 2020. He's published and recorded more than 300 episodes and is actively looking for new value-focused leaders to interview on his show. Our 20 to 30-min podcast episodes share the stories and strategies of leaders who prioritize their people. We are going to be talking about how you create value in your business and for the people who work for you. If this sounds like you or somebody you know, apply at: https://peoplefirstleaders.net/guest

Location:

United States

Description:

The People-First Leaders podcast honors the Founders, CEO's and CFO's who prioritize customer value and growing their people first. (Global Top 2% on Listen Notes) The show is hosted by Doug Utberg - a 20+ year corporate and entrepreneurial veteran who been podcasting since 2020. He's published and recorded more than 300 episodes and is actively looking for new value-focused leaders to interview on his show. Our 20 to 30-min podcast episodes share the stories and strategies of leaders who prioritize their people. We are going to be talking about how you create value in your business and for the people who work for you. If this sounds like you or somebody you know, apply at: https://peoplefirstleaders.net/guest

Twitter:

@dougutberg

Language:

English

Contact:

5033178040


Episodes
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357 - Eliminating Chaos in Your Business with Scott Beebee

4/15/2024
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Scott Bee about how to eliminate (or at least reduce) the chaos in your business. Scott works with small and mid-sized business to help the owners reduce chaos and make more time for what matters. If you want to know more about Scott, click HERE. https://mybusinessonpurpose.com/ If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE. https://peoplefirstleaders.net/guest

Duration:00:25:23

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356 - Real Effing Leadership with Jess Cervellon

2/26/2024
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Jess Cervellon about what real leadership really means, or Real Effing Leadership as we like to call it. Jess partners with client brands to take them through meticulously crafted, customer-centric journeys. If you want to know more about Jess, click HERE. https://jesscervellon.com/ If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE. https://peoplefirstleaders.net/guest

Duration:00:24:58

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355 - Why People are Assets in a Business with Nathaniel Harding

12/15/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Nathaniel Harding about why people are assets in a business. Cortado Ventures is a venture capital fund that implements a unique model to increase the success rate for the founders they bring into their investment portfolio by growing their leadership teams. If you want to know more about Cortado Ventures, click HERE. https://cortado.ventures/ To connect with Nathaniel on LinkedIn, click HERE. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielharding/ If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE. https://peoplefirstleaders.net/guest

Duration:00:30:28

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254 - Turning Around a Distressed Product Team with Jessica Koehl

12/1/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Jessica Koehl about turning around distressed product teams. At 'The Product Consult' Jessica and her teams partner with businesses to help their product teams grow to the next level of effectiveness. If you want to know more about Jessica, click HERE. https://www.theproductconsult.com/ If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE. https://peoplefirstleaders.net/guest

Duration:00:14:59

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354 - Turning Around a Distressed Product Team with Jessica Kohel

12/1/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Jessica Kohel about turning around distressed product teams. At 'The Product Consult' Jessica and her teams partner with businesses to help their product teams grow to the next level of effectiveness. If you want to know more about Jessica, click HERE. https://www.theproductconsult.com/ If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE. https://peoplefirstleaders.net/guest

Duration:00:14:59

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353 - Leveraging your Personal Brand to Grow your Business with Victoria Kennedy

11/3/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Victoria Kennedy about how entrepreneurs can use their personal brand to grow their business without expensive advertising plans. Victoria's PR firm works with successful entrepreneurs to help them build their personal brands to grow their businesses. https://victoriouspr.com If you want to know more about Victoria, click HERE. https://victoriakennedyofficial.com/ If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE. https://peoplefirstleaders.net/guest

Duration:00:25:14

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352 - Empowering People with Dr. Ravi Iyer

10/20/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Dr. Ravi Iyer about empowering people and the narratives that happen inside our minds. Having been in a private medical practice for multiple decades, Dr. Iyer shares his experiences with how he empowers people to make his business thrive. If you want to know more about Dr. Iyer, click HERE. https://Linktr.ee/driyermd If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE. https://peoplefirstleaders.net/guest

Duration:00:30:55

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351 - The Power of Determination: Edrizio's Story of Overcoming Obstacles

10/6/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Edrizio De La Cruz, Co-Founder & CEO of Arcus, about Edrizio inspiring life story of overcoming poverty and adversity. From selling guava on the streets to dropping out of the Air Force, he eventually found his path in finance and became an investment banker. Despite facing challenges and being told he couldn't succeed, Edrizio's determination led him to start a tech company aimed at revolutionizing remittance services. If you want to know more about Joe's work, click HERE. If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE.

Duration:00:24:17

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350 - The Power of Visualization: Creating an Amazing Life through Goal Setting with Ray Blakney

9/29/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Ray Blakney, CEO/Founder of Rayvensoft Ventures, about the importance of learning from bumps in the road. Ray shares his story of becoming an accidental entrepreneur. He talks about his background, growing up in various countries, studying computer engineering, and eventually stumbling into entrepreneurship. If you want to know more about Joe's work, click HERE. If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE.

Duration:00:32:38

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349 - Exploring the Impact of Technology on Audience Understanding with Joe Schaeppi

9/22/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Joe Schaeppi, CEO and co-founder of Solsten, about the importance of building human-first experiences and using technology to understand people better. Joe explains how adventure-based psychotherapy uses adventure settings and play to gain insights into individuals' psychology. He also talks about Solsten's focus on games as a means of understanding human behavior and promoting cognitive benefits. He emphasizes the accessibility of games and their positive impact compared to passive media consumption. If you want to know more about Joe's work, click HERE. If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE.

Duration:00:44:04

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348 - The Cost-Effective Marketing Strategy with Wayne Mullins of Ugly Mug Marketing

9/15/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Wayne Mullins, Marketing Manager of Ugly Mug Marketing, about the importance of focusing on what truly matters in advertising and marketing, rather than getting caught up in the pursuit of cool designs or awards. Wayne also reveals a powerful strategy he used to grow his own business, which involved building a network of evangelists through small gestures of kindness and personal connection. Additionally, Wayne discusses his journey as a leader and how he overcame initial doubts about his ability to be a people-first leader. If you want to know more about Wayne's work, click HERE. If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE.

Duration:00:25:06

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347 - Strategies for Building a People-First Culture and Achieving Long-Term Success with Joe Altieri

9/8/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Joe Altieri, President of FlexScreen, about the significance of balancing growth with employee well-being and promoting a people-first approach in business for long-term success. Joe shares insights on leadership, operational execution, and fostering a healthy company culture, challenging conventional business paradigms. If you want to know more about Joe's work, click HERE. If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE.

Duration:00:28:39

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346 - The Infinite Impact of Leadership with Brandon Woodside

9/5/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Brandon Woodside, about the significant influence of effective leadership on organizations, emphasizing its positive impact and the harm caused by toxic leadership. Brandon draws from his experience in the nonprofit sector to highlight the unique challenges of leading unpaid or underpaid individuals and the importance of vision casting and communication in driving change and uniting teams towards shared goals. If you want to know more about Brandon's work, click HERE. If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE.

Duration:00:21:04

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345 - How to Succeed with a Scattergram Organization Model with Greg Davis

9/1/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Greg Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Bigleaf Networks, about the drawbacks and benefits of a scattergram organizational structure that accepts remote work. Greg discusses his experiences navigating cultural divides in this remote-first era while leading a distributed team in Portland. If you want to know more about Greg's work, click HERE. If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE.

Duration:00:21:33

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344 - Connecting People with Purpose with George Breiwa

8/29/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with George Breiwa, the founder of DynaVap, about the value of having a purpose, developing personally, and giving others leadership opportunities. The conversation also touches on the connection between people and purpose as well as the benefits of following your passions. If you want to know more about George's work, click HERE. If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE.

Duration:00:27:37

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343 - Empowering People to Achieve Greatness with Brandon Newman

8/25/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Brandon Newman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Xevant, about his experiences and learnings on meaningful entrepreneurship, emphasizing ventures that solve problems and have a purpose. Brandon emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals via visionary leadership, placing a greater emphasis on human development than task-based management. Brandon's experiences serve as a reminder of the importance of humility, ongoing learning, and a commitment to generating value that goes beyond monetary gain. If you want to know more about Michael's work, click HERE. If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE.

Duration:00:24:31

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342 - Building Careers for Your People as a Leader with Michael Roub

8/22/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Michael Roub, the Managing Partner and founder of Inflection 360, about putting the needs of customers and employees first, emphasizing the importance of employee value, empowerment, and successful communication. The episode examines cultivating a healthy culture, the effects of remote work, and the function of leadership. Additionally discussed are the significance of having a positive outlook on life, job advancement, and change adaptation. If you want to know more about Michael's work, click HERE. If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE.

Duration:00:22:30

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341 - Secrets of the Founders Mindset with Steve Lindsey

8/18/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Steve Lindsey, Founding Partner, Chief Technology Officer at LVT (Live View Technologies), about the founder's mindset. Steve discusses his everyday activities, the value of dependable collaborators, overcoming setbacks, and the essential traits of a founder's flexible and problem-solving mentality. If you want to know more about Steve's work you can email him at steve@lvt.com If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE.

Duration:00:39:32

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340 - Building Successful Teams and Simplifying Business with Glenn Poulos

8/15/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Glenn Poulos, the Vice President & General Manager of NWS Canada (formerly Gap Wireless), about his transition and shares insights from his book "Never Sit in the Lobby," offering 57 humorous tips for sales and business success. Glen talks about the GWS role appropriateness evaluation and emphasizes the importance of core values and the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) in attaining company goals. He also emphasizes the favorable impact of downsizing on profitability and the importance of coordinated teamwork and employee progress. If you want to know more about Glenn's work, click HERE. If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE.

Duration:00:25:09

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339 - How To Create A People First Culture With Joey Havens

8/12/2023
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Joey Haven, a Managing Partner of Strategic Growth at HORNE, about prioritizing people in leadership. Joey emphasizes deliberate activities consistent with the team's beliefs and culture and highlights the importance of building relationships with them. In order to encourage growth and resilience in organizations, he emphasizes the need for productive cultures, cautions against compromising on conduct, and promotes failing forward. If you want to know more about Joey's work, click HERE. If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE.

Duration:00:22:07