Managing Through Chaos and Investing In The Future with Gary Wunderlich

Driven By with Sam Coates

https://www.liveoakacq.com/ https://navitassemi.com/ https://danimerscientific.com/

1:03:38

Too many entrepreneurs get stuck on the business treadmill, hustling nonstop, unable to scale, and unknowingly stalling their growth. That’s where Dave Ramsey began. After crashing into $3 million in debt, he rebuilt from scratch, turning a small radio program into a national show with millions of listeners. With over three decades of experience in entrepreneurship, business growth, and content creation, he knows what it takes to build a lasting business. In this episode, Dave reveals the six drivers of long-term success, the five key stages of startup growth, and how he balances life as an entrepreneur and a content creator. In this episode, Hala and Dave will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (00:23) The Core Principles of Financial Freedom (05:42) Adapting to Change as a Content Creator (09:22) Balancing Content Creation and Entrepreneurship (12:34) How to Create a Clear Path in Business (15:19) The Truth About Starting a Business Today (18:22) The Six Drivers of Business Success (26:20) Shifting From Tactical to Strategic Thinking (29:44) The Five Stages of Business Growth (41:10) Leading with Care, Clarity, and Accountability (47:10) Identifying the Right Leadership Skills (48:35) Starting a Media Business as an Entrepreneur Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, radio personality, bestselling author, and the founder and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. Over the past three decades, he has built a legacy of helping millions achieve financial freedom. As the host of The Ramsey Show , Dave reaches more than 18 million listeners each week. He is the author of eight national bestselling books. His latest, Build a Business You Love , helps entrepreneurs navigate growth and overcome challenges at every stage. Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify OpenPhone: Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at openphone.com/profiting Airbnb - Find yourself a co-host at airbnb.com/host Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/profiting RobinHood - Receive your 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold Factor - Get 50% off your first box plus free shipping at factormeals.com/factorpodcast Rakuten - Save while shopping at rakuten.com Microsoft Teams - Stop paying for tools. Get everything you need, for free at aka.ms/profiting LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/profiting Resources Mentioned: Dave’s Book, Build a Business You Love: bit.ly/BuildaBusinessYouLove Dave’s Website: ramseysolutions.com Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Side Hustle, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking.…

for 3 år siden 1:14:34

MP3•Episode hjem

My Guest today is Gary Wunderlich. Gary is an entrepreneur and investor. At the age of 26, Gary founded Wunderlich Securities and he and his team turned Wunderlich into a national full service and investment banking firm. 400+ employees and two decades later, Wunderlich Securities sold to B. Riley for 67 Million Dollars. In 2020, Gary Co-Founded Live Oak Merchant Partners. Since the founding Live Oak has launched four SPACS (also known as blank check companies) where they are investing in biotechnology, innovative semiconductors, mobility and motion technology, and environmental sustainability. Just wait, as you listen to this interview you’ll hear how Gary plans to roll out 1 to 1 and a half SPACS a year moving forward. I had a great time with Gary where you’ll hear:

The impact of having strong advisors when you’re 26 and naïve
Managing through chaos and why he’s more comfortable that way
Investing in the future- his process, deal flow, and the value of each of his investments and what they have to get right to succeed
The joy of pouring into other entrepreneurs when you know what they’ve been through
And much more!

Please enjoy this week’s episode with Gary Wunderlich!

Links:

107 episoder

#Entrepreneur #Business #Sam Coates

Driven By with Sam Coates

Managing Through Chaos and Investing In The Future with Gary Wunderlich

Driven By with Sam Coates

published for 3 år siden

Del

MP3•Episode hjem

The impact of having strong advisors when you’re 26 and naïve
Managing through chaos and why he’s more comfortable that way
Investing in the future- his process, deal flow, and the value of each of his investments and what they have to get right to succeed
The joy of pouring into other entrepreneurs when you know what they’ve been through
And much more!

Please enjoy this week’s episode with Gary Wunderlich!

Links:

https://www.liveoakacq.com/ https://navitassemi.com/ https://danimerscientific.com/

107 episoder

#Entrepreneur #Business #Sam Coates

Усі епізоди

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
"Faith, Fear, and Calling: A Missionary’s Story from Russia" 1:16:36

for 29 dage siden1:16:36

1:16:36

In this episode, I sit down with Dana Evans—missionary, adoptive mother, and advocate—to discuss her journey of faith, calling, and resilience. She shares what led her to Russia, the challenges of adoption, and the lessons she’s learned about trust, fear, and perseverance. Episode Highlights When a Calling Won’t Let Go: From childhood dreams to a leap of faith that changed her life. Life in Russia as a Missionary: Navigating culture shock, language barriers, and church planting. An Adoption That Changed Everything: How caring for two orphans turned into a lifelong commitment. The Challenge of Fear and Isolation: Pushing through exhaustion and finding strength in faith. A New Path for Orphan Care: Helping shift Russia’s orphan care from institutions to family placements. Expanding the Mission Abroad: Bringing her work to Turkey, Ghana, and Kenya to help children find families.…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
"An Operator At Heart" with Stephen Shannon Entrepreneur, Investor, and Family Office Operator 1:53:52

for 8 weeks siden1:53:52

1:53:52

In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Shannon—entrepreneur, investor, and family office operator—to discuss his journey across private equity, real estate, and capital management. We explore the principles behind his investment strategy, the challenges of building credibility, and the hard lessons he’s learned about leadership, trust, and execution. Episode Highlights From Memphis to Texas: Navigating different markets, building networks, and embracing Texas’ economic advantages. A Career in Capital: Starting on Wall Street, managing family office investments, and launching his own company. Principles of Smart Investing: Prioritizing execution, avoiding over-engineered deals, and learning from failures. A Costly Business Lesson: Overcoming a failed business deal early on, a dishonest operator, and what it taught him about due diligence. The Secret to Strong Teams: Hiring based on strengths, trusting your team, and building a business culture from the ground up. How to Find Work-Life Balance: Staying grounded in faith, prioritizing family, and redefining long-term success.…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
"Burnout, Funding, and Impact: The Realities of Nonprofit Leadership" with Jonathan Torres and Danny Song 1:30:51

for 13 weeks siden1:30:51

1:30:51

In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Torres, former CEO of Memphis Athletic Ministries and Frase Protection, and Danny Song, founder of Believe Memphis Academy and CEO of Give Services, to discuss everything nonprofit leadership. With years of experience serving communities in need, they share their journeys, the realities of leading nonprofit organizations, and moving to the for-profit world. Episode Highlights The Reality of Nonprofit Leadership: Navigating the demands of fundraising, organizational politics, and daily operations. The Weight of the Work: The personal sacrifices, emotional toll, and pressure to balance mission-driven work with sustainability. Fighting Barriers: How poverty, geography, and access to resources shape opportunities—and the battles nonprofit leaders face. Leaving Nonprofits: Why Torres and Danny transitioned to the business world, the emotions tied to that, and their ongoing journey. Lessons in Leadership: Insights for nonprofit leaders, donors, and advocates on what it takes to drive real, lasting change.…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
Breaking Down the Business of Medicine with Daniel Shumate 1:04:31

for 18 weeks siden1:04:31

1:04:31

In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Shumate, CEO of Campbell Clinic, to discuss delivering patient-centered care in a country with the most expensive healthcare in the world. We explore the challenges patients face and the bold decisions that need to be made. Episode Highlights: Staying Independent: Maintaining autonomy in a landscape dominated by large hospital systems. Achieving Better Outcomes: Connecting the right specialist with the right patient to improve care and outcomes. Pioneering Treatments: Transforming recovery with outpatient joint replacements and minimally invasive spine procedures. Leading Patient-Centered Care: Balancing values and operational challenges while staying true to the mission. Battling Bureaucracy: Refusing to let profit margins compromise the quality of patient care. Building a Legacy: Fostering a 100+ year reputation and global recognition for advancing orthopaedic care.…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
The Art of Impact: The Legacy and Vision of Arts Memphis with Elizabeth Rouse 55:35

for 21 weeks siden55:35

55:35

Hear my conversation with Elizabeth Rouse, the President and CEO of Arts Memphis, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the arts in Memphis, Tennessee. With over 60 years of impact, Arts Memphis has played a pivotal role in fostering creativity and connection in the Memphis, TN community. Episode Highlights Historical Context: Learn how Arts Memphis evolved from the Memphis Arts Council to a cornerstone for the local arts community. Economic Impact: Discover how over $100 million in grants have fueled growth, created jobs, and boost the economy. Key Programs: Explore how unrestricted funding and pandemic emergency support have empowered arts organizations and artists. Challenges: Arts Memphis balances limited resources while expanding its community impact. Future Vision: Hear about plans to strengthen arts infrastructure, and collaborate with city initiatives to enhance development.…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
"The Steakhouse In The Middle of Nowhere" with Randall Swaney 1:17:57

for 26 weeks siden1:17:57

1:17:57

Hear my conversation with Randall Swaney, the entrepreneur behind Marshall Steakhouse, named the #1 Steakhouse in Mississippi by the Food Network. Located in rural Mississippi, Randall turned what was supposed to be a feed store into a bustling restaurant. Episode Highlights From Feed Store to Steakhouse: How Randall’s idea turned into a steakhouse serving 4,000 people a week. Against All Odds: Why everyone told him he was crazy, and how Randall proved them wrong. The Power of Location: 50,000 cars pass daily, driving Marshall Steakhouse’s success. Expanding the Dream: Randall’s wish to open 10 new locations across the Southeast.…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
"The Only Woman There" with Nancy Knous 1:12:08

for 29 weeks siden1:12:08

1:12:08

Enjoy my conversation with Nancy Knous, Executive Partner at Benchmark Wealth Management. Nancy built her firm from the ground up, tackling the unique challenges of being a woman in a predominantly male industry. Episode Highlights Building from Scratch: How Nancy structured her business for growth and planning for the next generation. Lonely in the Industry: The unique struggles of being a woman in finance and how she navigated them. Financial Independence: Why women are inheriting more wealth and how financial freedom is key. Persevering Through Challenges: From being broke to surviving the 2008 crisis, Nancy shares her journey every step of the way.…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
“Desperation Makes You Do Wonderful Things” with David Wedaman 1:29:58

for 34 weeks siden1:29:58

1:29:58

My guest today is David Wedaman. David began his career as an accountant at Arthur Anderson. He then left to go into the transportation industry, and after his first stop, David was a co-founder in Mark VII, which he and his partners grew to $800 million in annual revenue. After this business was taken public and sold in the late 1990’s, David founded Retrans, which he and his team built into 32 branches across the United States with sales of more than $500 million a year and sold to global logistics company KUEHNE+NAGEL. Thank you so much for listening. This is a great episode about entrepreneurship, fighting bureaucracy, how times are changing, how to scale, community involvement and how to make an impact in the communities you live in plus much more. Please enjoy this week’s episode with entrepreneur David Wedaman.…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
“Rise Above The Fray” With Memphis Mayor Paul Young 49:34

for 39 weeks siden49:34

49:34

Memphis, TN is where I call home. A city that has much momentum, but also a city that has significant challenges. This episode is outside my normal focus of business and entrepreneurship, but I wanted to sit down with Mayor Paul Young to discuss his journey and these things head on. Discover his vision for transforming Memphis, a city rich in history and culture but also facing significant issues such as cutting high crime rates, economic issues, minimal population growth, and more. With a city proper population of over 600,000 and a deep History of the blues, Elvis, and sadly Martin Luther King’ Jr.’s assassination in 1968, Memphis is known all over the world. This interview covers Mayor Young’s own journey, what drives him, his thoughts on these issues, plus his vision for the future plus much more. Episode Highlights Underdog’s Journey: Finding his purpose as Mayor of Memphis, doing it his way. Hope: Tapping into people’s hope to face the tough challenges Continuous Growth: Incremental improvements by building on strengths. A New Legacy: Living his ancestors wildest dreams. Vision for the Future: Balancing a delicate relationship with the District Attorney’s office.…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
"Veteran Owned and Air Force Made" with Rich Johnson C.E.O. and Founder Viaquest 50:25

for 43 weeks siden50:25

50:25

Hear my conversation with Rich Johnson and learn how he went from Air Force airman to CEO, building ViaQuest into a leading healthcare provider with 3,500 employees across Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Episode Highlights Care Trends: Evolution of managing disabilities, mental health, and hospice. 2008 Banking Crisis: How Rich steered ViaQuest through financial turmoil. Veteran Pride: The impact of veteran leadership in business and as CEO. Healthcare Insights: Navigating staffing challenges, Medicaid, and Covid-19. Vocational Training: The importance of trade education and why college isn’t for everyone.…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
“We Create The Trends” with Hal and Julie Lansky 1:17:45

for 49 weeks siden1:17:45

1:17:45

Our guests today are Hal and Julie Lansky. Lansky Bros. opened as an army surplus and uniform store in 1946. It then pivoted when supplies ran out after WW2. Bernard Lanksy hit the jackpot when a young man with no money, Elvis Presley, walked into his store before the one and only Ed Sullivan show. Today, 78 years later, Lansky Bros. is an international brand. Here, I sit down with second-generation Hal Lansky and third-generation Julie Lanksy at the world-famous Peabody Hotel. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy today's episode! Link: their website- https://lanskybros.com LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-xpm-2012-nov-16-la-me-bernard-lansky-20121116-story.html…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
“Politics, Investment Banking, Fiscal Responsibility, Childhood Pain” with Steve Laffey 1:44:26

for 1 year siden1:44:26

1:44:26

Here is my conversation is with Steve Laffey. Steve is a politician and businessman who ran for Mayor of his hometown of Cranston, Rhode Island and won. Steve is a former executive at Morgan Keegan and Company, author, and filmmaker. After serving as Mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island, Steve ran for the Republican primary for United States Senate and the Republican Primary for the House of Representatives where he was not successful. In 2023, Steve announced he would run for the Republican nomination for the 2024 United States Presidential election and withdrew from the race in 2023. Steve is the author of Primary Mistake Mistake: How the Washington Republican Establishment Lost Everything in 2006 (and Sabotaged My Senatorial Campaign). In 2012, Steve released Fixing America , a documentary film. Steve currently lives in Fort Collins, Colorado. Please enjoy this conversation with Steve Laffey. Links: www.fixingamericamovie.com https://www.amazon.com/Books-Steve-Laffey/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ASteve+Laffey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_James_Morgan_Keegan…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
“Know Us, Like Us, Trust Us” with Chris Mercer 1:02:10

for 1 year siden1:02:10

1:02:10

Hey everybody, my guest this week is Chris Mercer. Forty-two years ago, Chris Mercer left investment Bank Morgan Keegan and launched Mercer Capital. Mercer Capital provides Business Valuation and Financial Advisory Services to clients worldwide. To date, Chris says they have served over 15,000 companies. Today, Mercer Capital has 57 associates and four offices across the United States. With the documentaries and interviews, my team and I produce, I spend a lot of time with entrepreneurs and companies across the country. Businesses and entrepreneurs fascinate me—the risk, the hardship, the passion, the growth, perfecting one's craft, and so much more. What better person to have a conversation with than someone who has examined the inner workings of thousands of companies over the last four decades? But someone who has done much more than just advising, someone who's an entrepreneur in their own right and founded something that will pass on to the next generation. Please enjoy this episode with Chris Mercer! Links: https://mercercapital.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zchristophermercer/…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
"A Calling, Not A Job" with Dr. Kevin Reed 39:01

for 1 year siden39:01

39:01

This family doesn’t care about taking Private Equity money and selling. They are all in on their 75-year history and 3rd generation family business. This family business started with Generation 1. Dr. Lloyd Reed founded this family business right after WW2. 75 Years later, Generation 3 is now running it with Generation 2, and they have no plans on slowing down. Dr. Kevin Reed is 2nd generation of Reed Family Dentistry, which is located about 16 miles from Memphis, TN, with a population of 10,508 people. I used to think that a bigger city meant better care and technology. That’s not the case. What stood out to me here was the number of patients they serve annually, their principles on capital investment and technology, and their commitment to their field and what’s ahead. Small Businesses are the backbone of America, and this is a great episode about building a multi-generational family business, finding yourself, maintaining a high standard of patient care, plus so much more. Please enjoy this week’s episode with Dr. Kevin Reed! Links: https://www.mcguirewoods.com/client-resources/alerts/2023/5/consolidation-dsos-secondary-private-equity-sales/ https://reedfamilydentistry.com/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/03/25/how-small-businesses-drive-the-american-economy/?sh=6c90aad34169…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
Passion, Discipline, and Opportunity with Entrepreneur Bill Courtney 55:45

for 1 year siden55:45

55:45

My guest this week is Bill Courtney. Bill is the CEO and founder of Classic American Hardwoods. An 80 Million a year global lumber company based out of Memphis, TN. Bill started this company out of his living room in 2001. Bill is also the host of the Army of Normal Folks Podcast, a former High School Football Coach, Featured in the Award Winning Documentary Undefeated, plus much more. This interview is unique. Bill goes into his tough upbringing, selling cars, learning from legendary entrepreneurs, risk, his Faith, and everything entrepreneurship plus so much more. Please enjoy this episode with Bill Courtney and go check out his podcast An Army of Normal Folks. Links: https://www.cahmemphis.com https://www.coachbillcourtney.com https://www.normalfolks.us https://www.coachbillcourtney.com/films/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-courtney/…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
“So You Want To Rethink High School?" with Ryan Pryor of Crosstown High School 1:14:14

for 1 year siden1:14:14

1:14:14

My guest this week is Ryan Pryor. Ryan is an educator with Crosstown High School based out of Memphis, Tennessee. The Public School system in the United States is broken. To better understand this why I did a podcast with an educator that’s not scared to do something different. Crosstown High School was started out of the XQ Institute which works directly with the Emerson Collective which has been established by Laurene Powell Jobs. Our education problems are not local, they are national. They affect all of us. This episode covers: The history of education in the U.S.A. and why the model is outdated and broken The heart of an educator and how it’s in your blood All the barriers and special interests that block change and what has to happen to do it a better way Plus much more! Please enjoy this episode with Ryan Pryor! Links: Bold crosstown high school- www.crosstownhigh.org public school system in usa is broken- https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/01/30/public-education-crisis-enrollment-violence/ xq institute- https://xqsuperschool.org/about/ Emerson collective- https://www.emersoncollective.com/our-work/philanthropy--…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
“Build A Better Mousetrap” with Vital Records Control CEO Danny Palo 1:13:39

for 1 year siden1:13:39

1:13:39

My guest this week is Danny Palo . Danny is the CEO of Vital Records Control . This company started in 1988 at $300,000.00 in annual revenue and today is at $300,000,000.00. Windjammer Capital now owns VRC and is in 80 markets with 2,000 employees. What’s even more impressive is that Danny’s only job prior was flipping hamburgers. He then started as a delivery driver, dropped out of college, and has run this company for nearly 40 years with a great group of long-time associates, original investors, and owners. They are one of the top leaders in their industry. The document management industry has exploded with the adoption of computers and printing, and now, there is a shift to digital. This is a great episode that covers: Why not having a college degree hasn’t held Danny back Operating principles that have driven success for decades and why staying relentlessly focused on the customer drives success The value of doing a deal with the right private equity partner and what makes that work Plus, so much more! Please enjoy this week’s episode with VRC Networks CEO Danny Palo! Danny- https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-palo-46650225/ VRC- https://vitalrecordscontrol.com/ Windjammer- www.windjammercapital.com…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
“Small Town Values And Big Time Success” with Andy Heck 1:12:25

for 2 years siden1:12:25

1:12:25

My guest this week is Andy Heck. Andy is the Co-owner and President of Alpin Haus, an outdoor recreation powerhouse out of Amsterdam, New York. Alpin Haus has 300 employees and does 100 Million in revenue It is a third-generation private family business that started like many other great American companies with entrepreneurs and a dream. The outdoor recreation space has exploded, and this family business has endured many ups and downs over the last 59 years. This is a great episode that covers: How Generation 2 took things to a whole new level after building off the foundation their Dad started Why 2008 was a bloodbath and the hard lessons they learned that put them in a strong position when the Covid pandemic first started When the rest of the country is struggling with recruiting, why are they thriving, and how do their small-town values drive connection and engagement The deeper meaning behind what they do- why their RV’s, boats, snowmobiles, ski equipment, and more drive experiences and meaning to the families they serve Plus much more Please enjoy this week’s episode with Alpin Haus, President Andy Heck! Links: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michellebruton/2023/02/28/outdoor-recreation-industry-sees-significant-growth-with-changes-in-consumer-behavior-sparked-by-covid-19/?sh=53bedfc01c1b--…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
"We're Stewards Of The Land: Alma Del Jaguar Tequila" with McCauley Williams 1:36:38

for 2 years siden1:36:38

1:36:38

Hey Everybody, my guest this week is entrepreneur and founder of Alma Del Jaguar McCauley Williams. This episode was a blast. McCauley, a former corporate attorney and C.E.O. of Bluenote Bourbon and he went all in on this new tequila company earlier this year. As McCauley says, we’re overloaded with options as consumers, and authenticity and transparency matter more now than ever. McCauley has put everything he has into this company and then raised several million dollars and found one of a kind production partner in Mexico. This is a great episode that covers: A deep dive into the spirits business- the past, present, and future Why some believe tequila will pass vodka as the U.S.’s most popular spirit Building everything from the ground up with extreme detail and why that matters Plus, much more. Please enjoy this week’s episode with McCauley Williams! Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccauley-williams-6667953a/ https://www.almadeljaguar.com/ https://time.com/6276345/tequila-us-popular-climate-change-impact/…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
"You Have To Maintain The Muscle" with Bill Proctor, Nexair President 1:11:26

for 2 years siden1:11:26

1:11:26

My guest today is Bill Proctor. Bill is the President of Nexair. Nexair has been one of the largest independent packaged gas distributors in the United States and has a rich 73-year history. In early 2023, Nexair was acquired by Linde, the thirty-three billion dollar global multinational chemical company. Bill remains president through this acquisition. Nexair is a great American success story that embodies risk, entrepreneurship, generational ownership, talent development, execution, and much more. Please enjoy this week's episode with Bill Proctor and if you like this episode tell a friend! Links: https://www.nexair.com/ https://www.linde.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-proctor-39825114/…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
"The Past, Present, and Future of Orthopaedics" with Dr. Frederick Azar 50:36

for 2 years siden50:36

50:36

Hey everybody, I hope you're having a great summer. Today's podcast is one I produced for one of the largest privately owned orthopaedic organizations in the United States. Campbell Clinic is based out of Memphis, Tennessee, and has been a leader nationally and internationally in orthopaedics since 1909. And my guest this week is their Chief of Staff, Dr. Frederick Azar. I'm choosing to release this interview on this podcast because Dr. Azar is straight to the point. He speaks to the power of a rich 114-year history, the benefit of staying private and maintaining control of their operation, everything that a physician must do to keep the patient first, and how robotics, ai, and innovation are influencing the field of orthopaedics, plus much more. Dr. Azar attended the University of Notre Dame and received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Tennessee- Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and biomedical engineering and a fellowship in sports medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Azar is the past president of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, a member of the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Sports Medicine, a Member of ALSAC St. Jude Board of Directors and Governors, a team physician the Memphis Grizzlies, the University of Memphis, American Professional Soccer team 901 FC, plus much more. Please enjoy this week's episode with Dr. Frederick Azar! Links: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/practice-consolidation-private-practice-departures-skyrocketed-during-covid-19 https://www.nba.com/grizzlies https://www.campbellclinic.com/ https://www.campbellclinic.com/about-campbell-clinic/campbells-operative-orthopaedics/ https://www.memphis901fc.com/ https://www.aaos.org/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-now-and-future-of-orthopaedics/id1689297666…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
"The Opportunity of A Lifetime" with Oscar Subirats 1:36:16

for 2 years siden1:36:16

1:36:16

Hey Everybody, I hope you're having a great start to the summer. My guest today is Oscar Subrats; a previous guest suggested Oscar, and the more I looked into him, the more I was interested. Oscar is the President of College Prospects of America, a company that has helped over 35,000 students get an education and play college sports in the United States. Many of these students are international students, and as you'll hear, Oscar grew this company into Mexico and Latin America. According to NCAA, over 20,000 international student-athletes are competing at NCAA schools. Oscar has lived the same experience and opportunity he speaks about in this conversation. He's also an author and recently released a new book called Closing Intelligence. This is a great episode that covers the following: The biggest mistake that American parents/ kids can make when they don't think they need to promote themselves to play college sports Why international students succeed and how their mindset can be more resilient since they have no plan b The power of getting an education in the United States plus much more Please enjoy this week's episode with Oscar Subirats! Links: https://cpoaworld.com/ https://www.amazon.com/CLOSING-INTELLIGENCE-Others-Life-Business/dp/B0BRQCD4JX https://closingintelligence.com/ https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2018/3/21/international-student-athlete-participation.aspx#:~:text=There%20are%20over%2020%2C000%20international,and%20competing%20at%20NCAA%20schools .…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
“In God We Trust, All Others Bring Data” with Doug McGowen 1:05:24

for 2 years siden1:05:24

1:05:24

My guest this week is the CEO of the nation’s largest three-service municipal utility service Doug McGowen. Former Top Gun Pilot, Navy Captain, City of Memphis COO, (plus more stops along the way) and now CEO of MLGW. I’ve heard many times that Doug simply knows how to get stuff done so it was a privilege to record this with him. His reputation did not disappoint. This is a great episode that covers the following: How you bring urgency, transparency, and accountability to transform performance under a government owned system The threat and consequences of an insufficient workforce and what to do about it Why Memphis is one of the greatest cities in America Plus a whole lot more Please enjoy this week’s episode with current MLGW CEO Doug McGowen! Links: https://www.axios.com/2023/03/18/technical-worker-shortage-trade-education-construction https://www.mlgw.com/about/execs_presidentceo https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-mcgowen-09223229/…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
“No One Else Is Doing Something Like This ” with Shane Young 1:34:46

for 2 years siden1:34:46

1:34:46

Who would have thought an English mid-19th-century sport would empower inner-city students to overcome? My guest today is Shane Young . Shane co-founded Memphis Inner City Rugby and is a former Teach for America Educator. After working in the inner city school system and knowing there had to be a new way to additionally transform lives, Shane and his co-founder launched Memphis Inner City Rugby from scratch. As you'll hear in this interview, they've put everything they've had into this work. This work has evolved to way more than just Rugby . Their work provides mentorship, job creation, nutrition, counseling, transportation, and much more. There are 11,000,000 children in poverty in the U.S.A, and this organization knows how to reduce that number. On this episode, you'll hear: Why some non-profits become a shell of what they once were as they scale. How to fight against it Why and how Rugby transforms lives and helps girls and boys overcome the opportunity gap The unrealized opportunity that the U.S.A. Rugby has to accelerate the transformation of lives across the U.S.A. Plus much more Thanks so much for tuning in and as always if you like this episode, please share and tell a friend! Please enjoy this week's episode with Shane Young! Click here to see more about Memphis Inner City Rugby…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
“They Didn’t Put Us In A Box” with Candace Steele Flippin, DM 1:02:51

for 2 years siden1:02:51

1:02:51

My guest today is Candace Steele Flippin, DM. Candace is currently the chief communications officer for Acuity Brands- a 4 Billion dollar revenue organization, and previously served as Chief Communications Officer of First Horizon Bank, a 3.49 Billion dollar revenue bank. Acuity has 11,500 employees, and First Horizon has 7,000 plus employees. She also has her Doctor of Management from Case Western Reserve University out of Cleveland, Ohio. Candace is on this podcast because I want to understand what works and what doesn't work when you're communicating with 10k people and do that in a way that's actually effective. This podcast turned out to be so much more. You'll hear everything from: Why her parents never held back the dreams and ambitions of her and her siblings growing up after they were raised in the Jim Crow south How generations change and how this affects work and what people want- what works and what doesn't, bringing people together to make sure people do great work and take care of the customer Helping women grow and get the jobs they need, not staying stuck, and addressing pay parity Please enjoy this week's episode with Candace Steele Flippen! If you like the show, please tell a friend! Click here to see more about Candace and her work. Links:Candace- https://www.linkedin.com/in/candacesteeleflippin/ https://www.acuitybrands.com/ https://www.firsthorizon.com/ https://case.edu/ https://americanexperience.si.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/The-Jim-Crow-South.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_generations https://www.adp.com/resources/articles-and-insights/articles/p/pay-equity.aspx https://www.candacesteeleflippin.com/…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
"We're Standing In The Gap" with Fire Chief Gina Sweat 1:06:42

for 2 years siden1:06:42

1:06:42

My guest this week is Memphis Fire, Chief Gina Sweat. Chief Sweat was selected to be the first female director of fire services in Memphis, TN, and there were only a handful of female fire chiefs nationally when she was selected. The world of fire departments is changing. Chief Sweat says in this episode 80% of their calls are medical, so gone are the days when you are only going to fight fires. This is a great episode that covers the following: What it's like living with the responsibility of 1600+ firefighters that put themselves in harm's way every day Getting scrappy and looking for new ways to tackle old problems and getting creative with funding and grants to get your people what they need Remembering the tragedies and those that gave their lives just doing their job What the future of fire departments look like and why they must innovate to add value to the communities they are apart of Plus a lot more Please enjoy this week's episode with Memphis Fire Chief Gina Sweat! https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-sweat-4625b382/ https://archive.commercialappeal.com/news/government/city/strickland-names-gina-sweat-citys-first-female-fire-director-26dfbef7-76dd-280f-e053-0100007f1d74-361905801.html/ https://apnews.com/article/15e06ad3778f4ee88b67a1bdbbc97c29 https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2022/08/23/funeral-held-memphis-fire-department-driver-killed-crash-david-pleasant/7877457001/…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
“I'm Not Here To Live In A Utopia” with John Carroll 1:12:29

for 2 years siden1:12:29

1:12:29

My guest this week is John Carroll. Lately, I’ve wondered how do you confidently promote a city with significant issues. John is behind the highly successful grassroots nonprofit Choose 901 and City Leadership out of Memphis, TN. What started as a bootstrapped nonprofit over a decade ago has now evolved into one of the top promotional brands in Memphis, TN. National Center on Charitable Statistics, 30% of nonprofits fail to exist after ten years. Given that this nonprofit was bootstrapped and now operates on a 2 million dollar annual budget, this would be a meaningful conversation. This is a great episode that covers the following: The power of social media and attracting talent to a city you love and need to fill jobs in Redefining progress- do we understand the problems clearly, and Are we making progress on those problems? Building a grassroots organization and becoming an expert to others around the United States The fragility of a first-generation college student Plus a lot more Please enjoy this week’s episode with John Carroll! Links:John Carroll- https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncarroll77/ The fragility of a first generation college student- https://eab.com/insights/daily-briefing/student-affairs/33-of-first-gen-students-drop-out-within-3-years/ Choose901- https://choose901.com/ City Leadership: https://www.cityleadership.org/ Top promotional brands: https://www.instagram.com/choose901/ According to this source: https://nanoe.org/nonprofits-fail/#:~:text=The%20real%20data%20from%20National,of%20a%20strategic%20plan%2C%20among…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
"Who’s Going To Fill The Void?" with Will Chase 18:18

for 2 years siden18:18

18:18

My guest today is Will Chase. This is the second time Will is on this podcast. I’ve heard great feedback about his episode #62, so check it out. This episode will be different and much shorter, and I am looking forward to it. Full disclosure, I was hired to produce work for this venture and this interview. But I was not hired to release it here on my podcast. That was my choice because Will knows a thing or two about entrepreneurship and the changing landscape of banking across the United States of America. Will is underway raising funds to recapitalize a successful local community bank and take it to new heights. I’m releasing this episode because it speaks to the changing landscape of banking. In 1990, there were just under 14,000 community banks in the USA, and as of June 2020, just over 4,200 This is a great episode that covers the following: Why does the movement of capital change when community banks are gobbled up How do you build a bank of service first while leveraging modern and innovative technology What’s the pride as an investor of a community bank when you’re connected to that community, and why this matters Plus, much more! Please enjoy this week’s episode with Will Chase! Links: Will- https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-j-chase-jr-671a318/ Just under 14k- https://www.ft.com/content/4face0c6-c1fb-47af-972b-8749e92b4baf Today- https://www.kansascityfed.org/ten/2021-fall-ten-magazine/in-evolving-landscape-community-banks-remain-vital-to-customers-and-the-economy/…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
“Assets Happen” with Bob Fockler 1:29:51

for 2 years siden1:29:51

1:29:51

My guest today is Bob Fockler, former investment banker turned Community builder and asset allocator. Americans gave away just over 484 billion dollars last year, so I wanted to know what this looks like when it's done right. Bob is currently the President of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, which, as he says, is a billion-dollar financial institution. This is a great episode that covers: Running a non-profit like a business and why that matters to steward capital well. Paving your own path and leaving investment banking to take on this city's community foundation and why he never looked back Generational giving- who does well and what happens when it blows up Plus, much more! Please enjoy this week's episode with Bob Fockler, President of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis! Links: https://www.nptrust.org/philanthropic-resources/charitable-giving-statistics/#:~:text=Americans%20gave%20%24484.85%20billion%20in,a%204%25%20increase%20from%202020.&text=Corporate%20giving%20in %202021%20increased,a%2023.8%25%20increase%20from%202020.&text=Foundation%20giving%20in%202021%20increased,a%203.4%25%20increase%20from%202020. https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-fockler-a5b418a/ https://www.cfgm.org/…

Driven By with Sam Coates

1
We Were Built For This with Pat Lawler 50:58

for 2 years siden50:58