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Hear from Sike Style as he tells his story of creating memories through art and transforming public spaces. Check out Sike's work at https://sikestyle.myportfolio.com/exteriormurals

Hear from Jon Schram, Founder and CEO of The Purple Guys, on small business being the engine that drives our country, the entrepreneurial spirits, and the fascination he has with the business of business.Check out The Purple Guys here.And connect with Jon on LinkedIn. 

Hear from Trevor Blake, a perpetual student of life. Author of NY Times Bestseller, Three Simple Steps, and his newest book, Secrets to a Successful Startup: A Recession-Proof Guide to Starting, Surviving & Thriving in Your Own Venture. Trevor was the founder and CEO of QOL Medical LLC, which he started with just a few hundred dollars, and sold in 2010 for more than $100 million. He has since sold two more companies (over $300 million) and is currently at work on his 4th, 5th, and 6th. He's never hired a single employee or worked more than 5 hours a day. He has worked in the UK, Europe, and the USA with companies such as Lipha, 3M, and Biogen and has won many industry awards, including Pharmaceutical Manager of the Year 1990, 1991 & 1992, and UK marketing professional of the year. Trevor’s passion is physics and how we can use an understanding of the relationship between energy and matter to achieve success in any aspect of business and life. His website is: https://www.trevorgblake.com/

Hear from Andrew Vleisides, Region Owner of Ram Jack, on causing disruption, constantly tinkering, and creating positive change. Check out Ram Jack here. And follow Andrew on LinkedIn here.

Hear from Warren Wang, Co-Founder and CEO of Visdom Technologies (tag) on leaving the top of the corporate ladder at Google to be transformed through the power of a Silicon Valley Startup. Check out Warren's company here and follow Warren on LinkedIn here.

Hear from Phil Singleton, Best-Selling Author and Owner of KC Web Design & SEO, on what it takes to become an 800-pound gorilla by building authority, creating compelling content, and becoming an expert.Phil's web design site: http://kcwebdesigner.com/ Phil's SEO services site: http://kcseopro.com/ Phil's book site: https://seoforgrowth.com/ Phil's podcast guesting agency: https://podcastbookers.com/ Recent award link: https://kansascity.bloggerlocal.com/reviews/experts-seo-kansas-city-companies 

Hear from Mike Hyer, Owner of Rocktops KC tell his story from startup to 80+ employees by building a beautiful brand that can be trusted, and by putting his a** on the line. Follow along on the Rocktops KC journey in the following places: WebsiteInstagramFacebookPinterestYouTube

Hear from Jonathan Epstein, Principal and Co-Founder of Running Pony Productions, on how his side hustle turned into one of the nation's premier video production companies, and how his focus now is on building a business that will outlast him. Check out their award-winning work here.And give Jonathan a follow on LinkedIn here.  

Hear Eng Taing's powerful story. From his birth in a Thailand refugee camp, to a childhood of hustle in Los Angeles, to the Wharton School of Business, to prestigious career stops at AT&T, Capital One, and Apple, Taing is now helping people unlock their potential and find financial freedom as the Founder & CEO of Touzi Capital. Give Eng a follow on LinkedIn.    

Hear from Retired Army Colonel, Author, and Team Leadville Leader Tony Hofmann on being the 'Tip of the Spear' in Kuwait, Leading Ultra Teams, and Embracing Grit in his new season of life. Grab Tony's book here, and follow him on LinkedIn here. 

Hear from Matt Johnson, VP of Marketing at CommunityAmerica on approaching marketing with the customer in mind, finding work you are passionate about, and paying attention to what really matters (hint: it always comes back to relationships). Hit Matt up on LinkedIn, and tell him how awesome he is.  

Hear from Rob Alberino, 25+ year NFL front office executive with the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers. We cover the 62 Emmy's he has won, the power of storytelling, and why the best is still ahead for him. Check out his site here and give him a follow on LinkedIn here. 

Hear from Mark Brandmeyer, Principal at Brandmeyer Enterprises, Partner at Built Interior Construction, Owner of the Kansas City T-Bones, Husband, and Father of Nine, on his 15-year overnight success, his path to owning a minor league baseball team, and every point in between. Give him a follow on LinkedIn here. 

Hear Rob Sanderson, founder of S.W.E.L. (Surf Waves Enjoy Life) on how he's helping veterans and first responders Decompress, Disconnect, and Reinvigorate through guides surf trips.  

Jared Kenealy, Chief Development Officer, at Asset Management Group, goes deep, shares vulnerably, and gives generously in this highly energetic story. He even flips the script and starts interviewing Justin near the end. This story is a gift. And his beard is amazing. You can connect with Jared here. 

Ben Henk, Owner of Lumber One KC, on leaving the success of a big corporate job to buy a business and build a well-rounded life. 

Yahna Gibson, from Emerging Builders, and Tate Williams, from CoBuild KC, took us to some deep waters this week.We covered racial reconciliation, white privilege, homelessness, crippling anxiety, and trusting in the promises that are far deeper than our pain and doubts.Y'all should hit play.

Hear from Joe Morrison, NHRA Professional Top Fuel Driver, on his long journey of fulfilling his dreams of becoming a pro, and how he lives his life with purpose through his nonprofit. Learn more about Right2Breathe here.  

Hear from CiCi Rojas, Partner & President of Tico Productions, as she shares about present leadership, community involvement, and how a fight with lymphoma crystallized the meaningful things in her life. Follow her on LinkedIn here. 

Hear SSG (retired) Zeke Crozier's unbelievable story of surviving a Chinook Helicopter crash, finding guilt in survival, experiencing the gift of perspective, and creating purpose through the creation of his nonprofit, Handycappin'.  What a courageous, vulnerable story.  Follow along on his journey here