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The Inspired Stories Podcast
Anthony Codispoti has started, built, and sold a variety of successful businesses, including a 7-figure wholesale business (successful exit), a 7-figure consumer business (exited to private equity), a SaaS business (successful exit), and fiscally advantaged benefits. As an innovator and pioneer, he has been awarded patents, earned best seller badges, and gained scores of battle scars. In this show, we gain inspiration from the successes achieved and challenges overcome by today's business…
Episodes
- The Inspired Stories Podcast
Tampa Bay Staffing Success: Matt Becker's PrideStaff Transparency Strategy
🎙️ How Matt Becker Built a Thriving Staffing Business Through Consistency and Community in Tampa Bay In this compelling episode, Matt Becker, Strategic Partner…
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Building an Investment Ecosystem: Joy Marcus's Blueprint for Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
🎙️ From MTV Lawyer to Venture Capital Pioneer: Joy Marcus's Mission to Change the Investment Game In this powerful episode, Joy Marcus, General Partner and…
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The $10 Startup That Launched Brad Feld's Quest For Non-Transactional Relationships
🎙️ How Brad Feld Built Tech's Most Influential Network Through Give First Leadership In this deeply personal episode, Brad Feld, founding partner at Foundry VC…
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The Factoring Revolution: Chad Capooth's Blueprint for Trucking Cash Flow
🎙️ How Chad Capooth Transformed Factoring Through Technology and Empathy at Denim In this insightful episode, Chad Capooth, Vice President of Operations at…
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Jason Snider: How AI and Technology Are Transforming Private Equity Investment Strategies
🎙️ Private Equity 101: How Jason Snider Reveals the Hidden World That Touches 10% of GDP In this enlightening episode, Jason Snider, Partner and CFO at Gauge…
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Humanoid Robot Revolution: Oliver Mitchell’s Investment Perspective
🎙️ How Oliver Mitchell Built a Robotics Empire: From Robot Galaxy to FF Venture Capital In this captivating episode, Oliver Mitchell, partner at FF Venture…
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Dr. Kintur Sanghvi: The Virtua Health Leader Transforming How We Treat High Blood Pressure
🎙️ How Dr. Kintur Sanghvi Revolutionized Heart Care: From Life-Saving Innovations to FDA-Approved Breakthroughs In this captivating episode, Dr. Kintur…
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The Celebrity Brand Revolution: Bilal Mekkaoui's OuiCollab Global Expansion
🎙️ How Bilal Mekkaoui Built Celebrity Brand Powerhouses with Courtney Cox and Kaley Cuoco In this fascinating episode, Bilal Mekkaoui, co-founder and managing…
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Driving Global Innovation: Peyman Shahmirzadi’s Role in Redefining Startup Acceleration at Peachscore
🎙️ How Peyman Shahmirzadi Built PeachScore: Revolutionizing Startup Acceleration at Global Scale In this insightful episode, Peyman Shahmirzadi, co-founder and…
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Duane Mancini & Rich Mazzola Discuss How the Project Medtech Team Created a Life Science Consulting Powerhouse
🎙️ Duane Mancini & Rich Mazzola: From Pandemic Startup to MedTech Empire - Building Project MedTech's Fractional Consulting Network In this dynamic episode…
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Founder-Market Fit First: Kyle York's Investment Philosophy That's Changing Startups
🎙️ How Kyle York Built a $100M Revenue Engine and Created York IE's Revolutionary Advisory Model In this compelling episode, Kyle York, CEO and co-founder of…
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Technology Is Your Friend: Bob Orth on Embracing Innovation in American Manufacturing
🎙️ "From Tailgates to Tech": Bob Orth on Four Decades of Manufacturing Innovation at Go Industries In this captivating episode, Bob Orth shares his remarkable…
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Work-Life Balance Wins Big: How Melissa Dickerson Contributed to Genstar Capital’s Massive Growth While Raising Three Kids
🎙️ Melissa Dickerson: From Deloitte Auditor to Private Equity Powerhouse - Building Genstar Capital's $50 Billion Empire In this insightful episode, Melissa…
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Ryan Baird's Investment Banking Revolution: Why Relationships Beat Transactions in Silicon Valley
🎙️ How Ryan Baird Built a Cross-Border Investment Empire Through Relationship-Focused Banking and Bitcoin Innovation In this fascinating episode, Ryan Baird…
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Breaking Generational Patterns: How Dawn Nielsen Led Kolache Factory to 23% Growth During COVID
🎙️ How Dawn Nielsen Transformed Grief Into Growth at Kolache Factory In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Dawn Nielsen, Chief Operating Officer at…
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Compassion Without Limits: Transforming Lives Through Evidence-Based Care with Emmett Highbaugh Jr.
🎙️ How Emmett Highbaugh Jr. Transforms Lives Through Compassion Without Limits at NCIA In this inspiring episode, Emmett T. Highbaugh Jr., Chief Program…
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The Problem Solver: How Kelly Alston Rose to Market President at Mills Automotive Group
🎙️ From Finance Dreams to Dealership Leadership: Kelly Alston's Journey at Mills Automotive Group In this insightful episode, Kelly Alston, Market President at…
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The Five Senses of Dining: How Steve Simon Built Fifth Group Restaurants
🎙️ The Restaurant Ballet: Steve Simon on Building Fifth Group from Dishwasher to CEO In this revealing conversation, Fifth Group Restaurants founder and CEO…
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Putting Education First: How Peter Harris Created the Nation's Largest Student-Run Fund
🎙️ How Peter Harris Built the Nation's Largest Education-Based Private Equity Fund In this fascinating episode, Peter Harris, founding partner of University…
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Building Community at Scale: Jennifer Jeronimo's 5,000-Member Investment Revolution at Gaingels
🎙️ How Jennifer Jeronimo Scaled Gangels to Nearly $1Billion While Democratizing Venture Capital In this inspiring episode, Jennifer Jeronimo, CEO of Gangels…
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From Bedside Nurse to Healthcare Executive: Crystal Farmer's Leadership Journey at Augusta Health
🎙️ How Crystal Farmer Transformed Healthcare Leadership Through Compassionate Connection In this inspiring episode, Crystal Farmer, Senior Vice President and…
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How Greg Geehan Creates Healthcare AI Startups Through Scale Up Labs Venture Studio
🎙️ How Greg Geehan Built Scale Up Labs: AI Venture Studio Revolutionizing Healthcare and Manufacturing In this fascinating episode, Greg Geehan, co-founder and…
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From Teen Mother to Tech CEO: Tana Greene's Revolutionary Approach to Workforce Flexibility
🎙️ From Teen Mother to Tech CEO: Tana Greene's Journey of Resilience and Innovation In this powerful episode, Tana Greene, CEO of My Work Choice, shares her…
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How Chris Chambers Built Einstein Bridge After Surviving Business Challenges
🎙️ How Chris Chambers Built Einstein Bridge: From Corporate America to AI Innovation Leadership In this compelling episode, Chris Chambers, founder and CEO of…
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Founder-First Philosophy Disrupts Asia: Why Adil Nurgozhin's Big Sky Capital Approach Works
🎙️ Adil Nurgozhin: From Kazakhstan Street Survival to Building Big Sky Capital's Founder-First Empire In this gripping episode, Adil Nurgozhin, founding…
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Cultural Bridge Creates Venture Gold: Eyal Bino's Israel-NYC Startup Connection Strategy
🎙️ Eyal Bino: From Blue-Collar Roots to Building the Israel-New York Tech Bridge with 97212 Ventures In this compelling episode, Eyal Bino, founding partner at…
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Force of Will Creates Success: John Frankel's Path to Venture Capital Mastery | Venture Capital Series
🎙️ John Frankel: From Goldman Sachs Trading Floor to Manufacturing Renaissance - Building FF Venture Capital's Success In this compelling episode, John…
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Asteroid Mining to Orbital Gas Stations: How Megan Crawford Built Space Fund's Infrastructure Empire
🎙️ Megan Crawford: From Childhood Space Dreams to Space Fund Success - Building the New Space Economy In this fascinating episode, Megan Crawford, co-founder…
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Penn Station COO Craig Dunaway: How Concentric Growth Strategy Built a Fast Casual Empire | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ Craig Dunaway: From CPA to COO - Building Penn Station's Culture of Excellence Through Perseverance In this compelling episode, Craig Dunaway, Chief…
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Sonya Locke: The CEO Who Collects People Like Cookies and Builds Empires | Staffing Series
🎙️ From Adversity to Innovation: Sonya Locke's Vision for Workforce Excellence In this compelling episode, Sonya Locke, CEO of EDS Service Solutions, shares…
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Supporting Startups Through Strategic Growth: Kate Adams' Journey at Burkland Associates | Finances & Taxes Series
🎙️How a marketing expert transformed a "dumpy website" into a multi-channel growth engine that drives qualified leads to a thriving fractional services firm…
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Finding Joy Through Challenge: Sarah Haines on the Impact of Special Olympics Texas | Non-profit Series
🎙️ Beyond the Medals: Sarah Haines on Creating Inclusive Communities Through Special Olympics In this inspiring episode, Sarah Haines, Chief Administrative…
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Melvin Coleman on How the Atlanta Black Chambers is Building Economic Power
🎙️ Building Black Business Power: Melvin Coleman on Economic Development and the Atlanta Black Chambers In this compelling conversation, Melvin Coleman…
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The Empathy Executive: Mallory Govert on Leading with Heart in Disability Employment | Staffing Series
🎙️ Breaking Barriers: Mallory Govert on Disability Employment, Peak Performers, and Leading with Empathy In this powerful conversation, Mallory Govert, COO of…
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The Growth Mindset Manager: Dan Saas's Evolution from Sales Star to Operations Leader
🎙️ From Collection Calls to Columbus: Dan Saas on Building Vaco's $1 Billion Growth Story In this engaging conversation, Dan Saas, Managing Partner at Vaco…
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Behind the Business Success: Gary Frey's Radical Approach to Forgiveness
🎙️ From Betrayal to Breakthrough: Gary Frey on Business Success, Forgiveness, and Silencing the Impostor In this powerful conversation, Gary Frey shares his…
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Extreme Ownership in Action: JR Rodriguez's Path from Maintenance to Plant Management | Manufacturing Series
🎙️ From Welding Hood to Production Floor: JR Rodriguez's Journey from Addiction to Assistant Plant Manager In this powerful episode, JR Rodriguez, Assistant…
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Handcrafted Sleep: How John Grove Built on His Grandfather's Mattress Legacy | Manufacturing Series
🎙️ "The Artisan's Legacy: John Grove on Family Business, Quality Mattresses, and Finding Joy in Each Day" In this uplifting conversation, third-generation…
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Up and Running in 24 Hours: Teddy Hazelwood on Smyrna Ready Mix's Revolutionary Acquisition Strategy | Building Materials Series
🎙️ From Green Screens to the Cloud: Teddy Hazelwood's Journey Leading Technology at Smyrna Ready Mix In this enlightening episode, Teddy Hazelwood, Chief…
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Metal, Ministry, and Mentorship: Shaun Eller's Multifaceted Career at Ohio Gratings | Manufacturing Series
🎙️ "Engineering Solutions and Building Lives: Shaun Eller on Faith-Based Leadership at Ohio Gratings" In this inspiring episode, Shaun Eller shares his…
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How DelGrosso Foods Doubled a 78-Year-Old Family Business in Just Two Years | Manufacturing Series
🎙️ From Amusement Park to America's First Family of Pasta Sauce: Michael DelGrosso's Journey In this captivating episode, Michael DelGrosso, Chief Sales &…
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Building Boardsi: How Martin Rowinski & Boardsi Place Executives on a Journey to Board Opportunities | Staffing Series
🎙️ How a tech entrepreneur survived the 2008 mortgage crisis and unimaginable personal tragedy to build Boardsi, a revolutionary platform connecting executives…
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Environmental Tech Meets Medical Innovation: Matt Sweetwood's Multi-Industry Leadership Journey
🎙️ From Family Crisis to Environmental Innovation: Matt Sweetwood's Multi-Industry Leadership Journey In this compelling episode, Matt Sweetwood, serial…
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The Power of Partnership: Jennifer and Brian Perruccio on Building HomeChoice Home Care Solutions | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care
🎙️ From Buying to Building: Jennifer and Brian Perruccio's Home Care Journey In this enlightening episode, Jennifer and Brian Perruccio, co-owners of Home…
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Family, Faith & Fleet Vehicles: Greg Althardt's Vision for Peach State Truck Centers | Auto Industry Series
🎙️How a finance professional evolved into a visionary COO who's reshaping an entire industry's approach to customer and employee experience. In this revealing…
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150 Years of Excellence: How David Bryant is Leading Young Manufacturing Into the Future | Manufacturing Series
🎙️How a seasoned building materials executive is combining innovation and tradition to lead a historic millwork company into a new era of American…
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Never, Never, Never Give Up: Karl Schledwitz's Billion-Dollar Journey Through Adversity | Manufacturing Series
🎙️ Serial Entrepreneur Karl Schledwitz: From Pawn Shops to a Billion-Dollar Food Empire In this compelling interview, Karl Schledwitz, Chairman and CEO of…
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Copper at the Core: How Jim Wargo and Electric Materials Supply the Building Blocks of Modern Technology | Manufacturing Series
🎙️ How a century-old company that started with trolley wheels has transformed into a cutting-edge manufacturer supplying the world's most advanced…
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Mission-Driven Franchising: Todd Treml's Approach to Building Touching Hearts at Home | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care
🎙️ How a franchising expert is leading a mission-driven company that's transforming the way America cares for its aging population. In this illuminating…
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The Long View: How JC Gonzalez-Mendez's 20-Year Vision Led Him from Mexico to McDonald's Executive Suite | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ "Success is a Toll Road": JC Gonzalez-Mendez's Journey from McDonald's First Mexican Employee to Restaurant Group CEO In this captivating episode, JC…
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The Six Rs of Sales: Doug Vail's Process for Revenue Predictability
🎙️ How a mechanical engineer with a knack for connecting with customers transformed into a chief revenue officer at one of America's fastest-growing industrial…
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Transforming America's Favorite Seafood Restaurant: Shawn Harrs' Digital Vision | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ How Shawn Harrs Leads Digital Transformation in the Hospitality Industry In this inspiring episode, Shawn Harrs, Executive Vice President and Chief…
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Healthcare in Color: Dr. Iyad Houshan on Seeing Patients in Their Natural Environment | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care
🎙️How seeing patients in their natural environment transforms healthcare delivery and improves outcomes. In this insightful episode, Dr. Iyad Houshan, Chief…
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One Organ at a Time: Chris Demery's Approach to Restaurant Technology Implementation | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ How a former military officer on the fast track to becoming a general pivoted to transform restaurant technology across major brands like Domino's, Bloomin'…
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Servant Leadership in Manufacturing: Ed Determan's Approach at Pallet Service Corporation | Manufacturing Series
🎙️ How a servant leader transformed a small pallet component operation into a thriving business by focusing on culture, safety, and operational excellence. In…
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A Higher Standard of Care: Pete First on BrightStar's Mission in Home Health | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care
🎙️ How a passion for helping entrepreneurs succeed led Pete First to become Chief Development Officer at BrightStar Care. In this insightful episode, Pete…
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Redefining What's Possible: How Good Life Innovations is Transforming Disability Services | Healthcare Series
🎙️ Reimagining Disability Services Through Innovation and Technology In this episode, Megan McKinney Todd, Chief Strategy and Integrations Officer at Good Life…
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Creating Independence: Philip Viar's Mission to Transform Home Care Services | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care
🎙️ Finding Solutions Where Others Say No: Philip Viar's Journey with Independence Care In this powerful episode, Philip Viar, CEO and President of Independence…
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Nobody Move, Everybody Grow: The Authorship of Robert Esposito's Guide to Moving Houses and Moving Forward | Moving & Storage Series
🎙️ From Moving Company to Publishing Success: Robert Esposito's Book Journey In this fascinating follow-up interview, Robert Esposito, founder of Relocators…
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Medicine Meets Business: Greg Sawchyn's Unique Approach to Healthcare Innovation | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care
🎙️How a physician with a unique business background is revolutionizing care for America's most vulnerable seniors. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Greg…