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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
Finding Flow in Hot Mix: Virgil Lee Marsmaker on Leadership in the Asphalt Industry | Construction Series
🎙️ How Virgil Lee Marsmaker Transformed from Sound Designer to Asphalt Industry Leader In this inspiring episode, Virgil Lee Marsmaker, Chief of Plant…
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From Generation to Generation: Jay Solomon's Journey in Senior Living | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care
🎙️ How a childhood retinitis pigmentosa diagnosis shaped Jay Solomon's remarkable journey to becoming President and CEO of Aviva Senior Life. In this moving…
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Breaking Barriers in Mental Health: Dr. Barbara J. Brown's Mission for Accessible Care | Healthcare Series
🎙️ How Can Mental Health Leaders Scale Access While Maintaining Quality Care? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Barbara J. Brown, founder and CEO of Capitol Hill…
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When Speaking Your Truth Changes Lives: Manda Ayoub's Leadership Philosophy | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care
🎙️ From Bedside to Boardroom: Manda Ayoub's Journey to Transforming Senior Care In this candid conversation, Manda Ayoub, Chief Operating Officer of Pomeroy…
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When God Speaks: How Amy Clary's Family Expanded Through Divine Intervention
🎙️ When God Speaks: Amy Clary's Extraordinary Journey to International Adoption In this special unplanned episode, Amy Clary shares the remarkable story behind…
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Candid Leadership: How Kourtney Corcoran Speaks Truth to Power | Manufacturing Series
🎙️ From Retail to Food Manufacturing: Kourtney Corcoran's Leadership Journey In this compelling interview, Kourtney Corcoran, CFO of Signature Brands, shares…
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The Pizza Party Experience: Mikey Sorboro's Journey Building Late Night Slice | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ How a small shack in Columbus's Short North district became one of Ohio's most beloved pizza brands. In this engaging episode, Mikey Sorboro shares the…
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Brewing Change: How Stone Creek Coffee Balances Business Success with Social Responsibility | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ How passion for community impact and continuous improvement transformed Stone Creek Coffee from a small Milwaukee roaster into a nationally recognized…
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Hearts, Minds & Tech: How Career Team Leverages Software to Build Bridges to Better Lives for our Nation’s Underserved Population | Staffing Series
🎙️ How Does Mission Drive Business Growth? Micaela Pearson's Story In this powerful episode, Micaela Pearson, Chief Business Officer at Career Team, reveals…
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Slicing Through Challenges: How Home Slice Pizza Built a Pizza Empire on Hospitality | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ From Curbside Donuts to Restaurant Empire: Terri Hannifin Buis's Entrepreneurial Journey In this episode, Terri Hannifin Buis, co-owner of Home Slice Pizza…
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Creating the Third Space: Lazy Moon's Recipe for Success | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ Creating Community Through Pizza: Tim Brown's Journey with Lazy Moon In this engaging episode, Tim Brown, co-founder of Lazy Moon Pizza, shares how he…
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Three Generations, 866 Locations: Laura Rea Dickey on Growing America's Largest Barbecue Franchise | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ From Data to Barbecue: Laura Rea Dickey's Leadership Journey at Dickey's Barbecue Pit In this inspiring episode, Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue…
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When Life Changes Your Game Plan: Julio Cano's Journey from Soccer Executive to Restaurant Leader | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ From Soccer Fields to Restaurant Success: Julio Cano's Journey with Bien Trucha Group In this inspiring episode, Julio Cano, Chief Business Officer and…
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The Power of Positive Beliefs: Ari Weinzweig on Building Zingerman's $80 Million Food Empire | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ How Ari Weinzweig Built a Community of Businesses on Dignity and Anarchist Principles In this inspiring episode, Ari Weinzweig, Co-Founding Partner of…
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From NASA to Food Manufacturing: How Philip Tulkoff Modernized a Family Legacy | Manufacturing Series
🎙️ From Tech Engineer to Food Manufacturing Leader: Philip Tulkoff's Journey to Modernize a Family Business In this episode, Philip Tulkoff, outgoing President…
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Creating Joy on Two Wheels: April Obersteller's Leadership Journey at WOOM Bikes | Consumer Products Series
🎙️ Creating Joy on Two Wheels: April Obersteller's Leadership Journey at WOOM Bikes In this inspiring episode, April Obersteller, Managing Director for WOOM…
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Beyond the Turducken: Larry Avery's Path to Building a Louisiana Food Legacy | Manufacturing Series
🎙️ From Engineering to Etouffee: Larry Avery's Journey Building Louisiana Food Empires In this episode, Larry Avery, managing partner at Big Easy Foods, shares…
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The Competitive Edge: How Chris Crawley Applies Athletic Mindset to Business Leadership | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ From Division I Athlete to Restaurant CFO: Chris Crawley's Journey to Leadership In this episode, Chris Crawley, CFO of Hoffman Hospitality Group, shares…
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Rebuilding After Crisis: Tracy Powers on Navigating Home Care Through the Pandemic | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care
🎙️ From Corporate Tech to Compassionate Care: Tracy Powers' Journey in Home Healthcare In this episode, Tracy Powers, owner of Synergy Home Care franchises in…
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Building Trust and Innovation: How Beau Sorensen Is Transforming Home Healthcare | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care
🎙️ From College Job to CEO: Beau Sorensen's Journey to Building a Patient-First Healthcare Company In this episode, Beau Sorensen, COO of First Choice Home…
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Food Brings Us Together: Meghan McNeil on Building Memorable Restaurant Experiences | Restaurant & Franchises Series
🎙️ From Accidental Hostess to Restaurant Leader: Meghan McNeil's Journey at Maple and Ash In this engaging episode, Meghan McNeil, General Manager at Maple and…
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Finding Your Place: William Albino on Career Transitions and Restaurant Management | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ From Education to Hospitality: William Albino's Journey to Restaurant Leadership In this inspiring episode, William Albino, General Manager at Double Zero…
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From Bartender to Director: Trevor Micklow's Journey in Restaurant Excellence | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ Building Excellence in Restaurant Operations with Trevor Micklow In this engaging episode, Trevor Micklow, Director of Operations at Doughboy Restaurant…
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Getting Out of Your Own Way: J. Heinlein on Rebuilding a Business for Success and Freedom | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care
🎙️ From Wall Street to Home Care: J. Heinlein's Journey to Creating a Compassionate Business In this episode, J. Heinlein, owner of Synergy Home Care of…
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Building Homes, Not Facilities: Mark Maxfield on The Cottages' Approach to Senior Care | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care
🎙️ Culture Over Census: Mark Maxfield's Leadership Philosophy at The Cottages In this insightful conversation, Mark Maxfield, CEO of The Cottages Assisted…
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Serving Seniors' Needs: Patrick Campeau's Mission at Nurse Next Door Seaway Valley | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care
🎙️ From Architecture to Home Care: Patrick Campeau's Journey with Nurse Next Door In this inspiring episode, Patrick Campeau, President and Franchise Partner…
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Slices of Success: Ryan Donovan on Building Community through Ian's Pizza Milwaukee | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ From Delivery Driver to Managing Partner: Ryan Donovan's Journey with Ian's Pizza In this flavorful episode, Ryan Donovan, Managing Partner at Ian's Pizza…
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Wound Care: Dr. Payam Tehrani on Bringing Expert Wound Care to Nursing Homes | Healthcare Series
🎙️ Bedside Care: Dr. Payam Tehrani on Bringing Expert Wound Care to Nursing Homes In this inspiring episode, Dr. Payam Tehrani, CEO of SNF Wound Care, shares…
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Serving the Aging Population: Uma Das Munshi on Building a Home Care Business | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care
🎙️ From Physical Therapist to CEO: Uma Das Munshi's Journey in Home Care In this insightful episode, Uma Das Munshi, Owner and CEO of Synergy Home Care of…
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Building a Business with People: Eric Johnson on Arnold Motor Supply's Partnership Culture | Auto Industry Series
🎙️ Building a Business with People: Eric Johnson on Arnold Motor Supply's Partnership Culture In this insightful episode, Eric Johnson, President and Managing…
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The Recipe for Resilience: Joel Rodriguez's Journey from Army to Ovation Bistro & Bar | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ From Migrant Fields to Restaurant Success: Joel Rodriguez's Journey Building Ovation Bistro In this powerful episode, Joel Rodriguez, owner of Ovation…
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Scratch-Made Success: How Lauren Coulter Created a Biscuit Empire | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ From Pharmacy to Fast-Casual: Lauren Coulter's Journey Building Biscuit Belly In this delicious episode, Lauren Coulter, Owner and Chief Biscuit Eater at…
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Transitioning a Legacy Brand: Chris Rockwood's Vision for On The Border | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ From Ponderosa to Tex-Mex Transformation: Chris Rockwood's Leadership Journey In this engaging episode, Chris Rockwood, Chief Operating Officer at On the…
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From Pizza to AI: Cas Maxwell's Entrepreneurial Journey Across Rural Ohio | Restaurant & Franchises Series
🎙️ From Pizza to AI: Cas Maxwell's Entrepreneurial Journey Across Rural Ohio In this dynamic episode, Cas Maxwell shares his remarkable journey from opening…
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Building Safety Culture: Kelly Wadding on Transforming Quality Pork Processors | Manufacturing Series
🎙️ Building Safety Culture: Kelly Wadding on Transforming Quality Pork Processors In this informative episode, Kelly Wadding shares his remarkable 50-year…
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Starting with Vibe: How bartaco Flipped the Restaurant Playbook | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ How Does Athletic Drive Transform Restaurant Leadership? Anthony Valletta's Story In this dynamic episode, Anthony Valletta, President of bartaco, reveals…
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Finding Healing Through Gratitude: Terces Engelhart's Remarkable Journey | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ Unreasonably Grateful: Terces Engelhart's Path to Creating Cafe Gratitude In this powerful episode, Terces Engelhart shares her remarkable journey from…
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Creating Community Through Film: Heather Morgan's Alamo Journey | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ Elevating Movie Magic: Heather Morgan's Vision for Modern Cinema In this fascinating episode, Heather Morgan, Chief Content Officer at Alamo Drafthouse…
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The Science of Success: Dr. Ryne Sherman on Understanding Human Potential | Staffing Series
🎙️ The Science of Understanding People: Dr. Ryne Sherman's Journey in Personality Assessment In this insightful episode, Dr. Ryne Sherman, Chief Science…
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Cracking The Cramp Code with Filip Keuppens: The Science of Pickle Juice
🎙️ How Did a Former Entertainment Executive Revolutionize Sports Nutrition? In this engaging episode, Filip Keuppens, Executive Vice President of The Pickle…
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Integrity & Value: Debbie Brunaforte on Leading the Largest Family-Operated RV Dealership
🎙️ Building a Family Legacy: Debbie Brunaforte's Journey in the RV Industry In this insightful episode, Debbie Brunaforte, Vice President at Campers NRV…
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Faith Over Fear: Brad Walters' Story of Business Transformation | Auto Industry Series
🎙️ Faith, Fear, and Finding Purpose: Brad Walters' Journey from Crisis to Leadership In this powerful episode, Brad Walters, General Manager of Paramount…
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How Peter Frey is Reinventing Sonny’s BBQ for the Modern Consumer | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ How Does Legacy Meet Innovation? Peter Frey's Sonny's BBQ Story In this flavorful episode, Peter Frey, Chief Brand Officer at Sonny's BBQ, reveals how…
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Nursing's Next Evolution: Patti Artley on Reshaping Healthcare Staffing | Healthcare Series
🎙️ Nursing's Next Chapter: How Patti Artley is Revolutionizing Healthcare Staffing In this inspiring episode, Patti Artley, Chief Nursing Officer of Medical…
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The Servant Leader: How Shane Taylor is Transforming Auto Sales Culture | Auto Industry Series
🎙️ From Car Washer to Car Dealer: Shane Taylor's Journey of Faith and Leadership In this inspiring episode, Shane Taylor, partner at Krause Auto Group, shares…
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Finding Harmony in Business: Karl Osterland's Musical Path to Leadership | Staffing Series
🎙️ How Does Music and Mission Drive Staffing Success? Karl Osterland's Story In this unique episode, Karl Osterland, President of Fast-Temps Employment…
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Barrels, Brews, and Growth: Ted Mitzlaff's Goodwood Vision | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ How Does Innovation and Resilience Transform Craft Beer? Ted Mitzlaff's Story In this dynamic episode, Ted Mitzlaff, CEO of Goodwood Brewing, shares how he…
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From Early Morning FedEx to Healthcare CHRO: Kelly Oliver's Journey | Healthcare Series
🎙️ How Can Healthcare Leaders Transform Employee Engagement While Serving The Underserved? In this inspiring episode, Kelly Oliver, Chief Human Resources…
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Feeding Souls: How Chef Nikky Phinyawatana Built the Asian Mint Empire | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ How Can Restaurant Leaders Blend Tradition with Innovation? In this inspiring episode, Chef Nikky Phinyawatana, founder of Asian Mint Restaurant Group…
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The Heart of Home Care: Chad Tracey's Journey from Finance to Family-First Business | Nursing Home Series | Senior Care
🎙️ Building a Compassionate Home Care Empire: Chad Tracey's Journey with 2nd Family In this inspiring episode, Chad Tracey, co-founder and president of 2nd…
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From Answering Phones to Tech CEO: Stephanie Johnson's Leadership Journey | Staffing Series
🎙️ How Does Authentic Leadership Transform Technology Companies? In this inspiring episode, Stephanie Johnson, CEO of Acklen Avenue, shares her extraordinary…
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Never Quit: Chris Miller's Business, Boxing, and Addiction Recovery Journey | Auto Industry
🎙️ How Does a Fighter's Spirit Transform Business and Community? Chris Miller's Story In this powerful episode, Chris Miller shares how he grew Dutch Miller…
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Solving the Childcare Crisis: Donna Sneeringer's Strategic Vision | Childcare Series
🎙️ How Can We Fix America's Broken Childcare System? Donna Sneeringer's Vision In this crucial episode, Donna Sneeringer, Chief Strategy Officer of Child Care…
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Building Championship Teams in Healthcare: Mike Fidgeon's Leadership Journey | Healthcare Series
🎙️ How Does Athletic Leadership Transform Healthcare Organizations? Mike Fidgeon's Story In this inspiring episode, Mike Fidgeon, CEO of Hillcrest Family…
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Special Episode - Flipping the Script: Anthony Codispoti’s Journey from Entrepreneur to Podcast Host | Special Series
In this special episode of The Inspired Stories Podcast, the tables are turned as Bashar Haddad, COO of SSI, steps in as guest host to interview our usual…
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The Mad Scientist of Mozzarella: Mike Hauke's Culinary Adventures | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ How Did a Small Bodega Become a Viral Food Sensation? Mike Hauke's Story In this flavorful episode, Mike Hauke, founder of Tony Boloney's, reveals how…
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Family, Food & Growth: Ric Gruber's Billy Bricks Story | Restaurant & Franchises Series
🎙️ How Does Wood-Fired Pizza Tradition Meet Modern Innovation? Ric Gruber's Story In this flavorful episode, Ric Gruber, founder of Billy Bricks Pizza, shares…
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From Tour Bus to C-Suite: Building The Ōnin Group's People-First Culture | Staffing Series
🎙️ How can business leaders transform personal setbacks into organizational success? Join us for an insightful conversation with Jim Weaver, CEO of The Ōnin…
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The Mentality Manager: How Rachael Camden Transforms Restaurant Culture | Restaurants & Franchises Series
🎙️ How Can Restaurant Leaders Build Strong Teams While Maintaining High Standards? In this inspiring episode, Rachael Camden, General Manager at The Dodo…
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Breaking the Restaurant Mold: Ji-Hye Kim's Mission to Transform Workplace Culture | Restaurants & Franchises Series
How can restaurant leaders innovate traditional cuisine while honoring its roots? Ji-Hye Kim shares her journey from corporate healthcare to founding Miss Kim…