With Guests Episodes
056: "Will VR Reshape The Future Of Corporate Learning & Training?" f…
What if workplace training wasn't passive, boring, or easily ignored—but instead felt like an unforgettable lived experience? In this conversation, Erik sits down with Cortney Harding, a pioneer at the intersection of VR, AR,...
053: "Why Does Vulnerability Build More Trust Than Success?" ft. Andr…
Erik sits down with Andrew L. Anderson, coach, author, and master communicator, to unpack what it means to live with conviction, interrupt the scripts we’re stuck in, and lead with both vulnerability and strength. From red sh...
050: "Obsessing Over The Details No One Else Sees" (ft. Rose Archer)
Erik sits down with Rose Archer, founder of the Luscious Supper Club—a sold-out monthly dining experience that’s as much about human connection as it is about exquisite food. What started as a side hustle from her Northeast B...
047: "Can Gen Z’s Drive Reframe the Way We Lead Today?" ft. Logyn Coa…
What happens when you stop waiting for life to happen and start building it with intentionality? In this episode, Erik sits down with Logyn Coats , a driven student-athlete with an unconventional story of accelerated learning...
044: "My Only Competitor Is Me From Yesterday" ft. Jake Stahl
In this conversation, Erik sits down with Jake Stahl, CEO of Orchestraight, to dig into the nuances of adaptability, trust, and leading with presence. From reframing how we think about time to building spaces where people fee...
041: “How Do You Lead When You’re Still Healing?” ft. Troy Karnes
In this raw and revealing conversation, Erik sits down with entrepreneur and systems thinker Troy Karnes to explore what happens when your ambition starts to burn you out — and how to rebuild from the inside out. They dig int...
035: "What If You Led Like You Liked People?" ft. Sam Bennet
In this deeply human, laugh-out-loud insightful conversation, Erik sits down with the brilliant and hilarious Sam Bennett —actress, writer, leadership coach, and improv-trained creativity wizard. They explore the subtle power...
032: "Why Do We Coast Into a Life We Don’t Even Want?" (Ft. Peter Awa…
In this powerful conversation with coach and entrepreneur Peter Awad, Erik digs into what happens when high-achieving people drift through life without a clear why . Together, they explore the subtle decay that comes from com...
029: “Can You Learn to Be Relentless?” ft. Chris Jones
What does it really take to become relentless—and why is fun an essential part of the formula? In this candid, high-energy conversation, Erik sits down with best-selling author and EOS coach Chris Jones , a leader who’s navig...
026: “Why Is It So Damn Easy to Be a Bad Leader?” ft. Dr. Ian Beaty
Erik sits down with Dr. Ian Beaty—Major in the Oregon Army National Guard, military recruiter-turned-educational liaison, and founder of Maven Speaks. With 24 years of service and a doctorate in education, Ian’s insight cuts ...
023: “What does it take to build a profitable business?” ft. Amanda B…
In this episode, Erik sits down with Amanda Bedell, a no-BS profit strategist with a story that flips the script on what most entrepreneurs think running a “successful” business looks like. Amanda unpacks the painful lessons ...
020: “Can You Build a Culture Around Systems?” ft. Justin Coats
🎙️ Episode Snapshot Erik sits down with AI implementer, systems thinker, and neesh.ai founder Justin Coats for a future-forward conversation that spans war zones to workflow. From wrenching helicopters in the Marines to desig...
017: “Is There a Difference Between Success and Satisfaction?” ft. Br…
🎙️ Episode Snapshot Erik welcomes coach, podcaster, and hedge fund founder Brendan Burns —his former coach and the catalyst behind the creation of Language of Leadership . This isn’t just a reunion; it’s a deep dive into Bren...
014: “What Does It Take to Realign Your Life and Business?” ft. Kyle …
🎙️ Episode Snapshot Erik sits down with long-time friends and co-founders Kyle Nelson and Eli Libby , the creators of ResetOS , a clarity operating system designed to help high performers realign their internal compass before...
011: “Can You Scale a Business Without Diluting Your Magic?” ft. Alex…
🎙️ Episode Snapshot Erik sits down with startup builder and Outdo Growth founder Alex Kudelka for a deeply honest and tactical conversation on what it really takes to build early-stage ventures. From co-founder dynamics to hiring pitfalls, from founder-led sales to the myths of scaling too early—th…
008: “What’s the Secret to Sales That Don’t Suck?” ft. Alex Boyd
🎙️ Episode Snapshot In this layered and laugh-filled conversation, Erik sits down with multi-time founder and investor Alex Boyd to talk about the collision of AI, leadership, and personal transformation. What begins as a conversation about technology and team-building morphs into a masterclass on …
005: "What If You’re One Swing Away from Breakthrough?” ft. Brian Lof…
🎙️ Episode Snapshot In this energizing and deeply reflective conversation, Erik sits down with serial entrepreneur, podcaster, and speaker Brian Lofrumento, whose 17-year journey has taken him from a soccer blog started in college to over 1100 podcast episodes and a newly launched nonprofit. They u…
002: “Can a Free Workout Teach You How to Be a Better Man?” ft. Tim W…
🎙️ Episode Snapshot In this powerful conversation, Erik sits down with Tim Whitmire, co-founder of F3 Nation and a seasoned leader across journalism, finance, consulting, and operations, to unpack what it takes to build decentralized leadership, sustain impact at scale, and lead with humility and p…