The Savage Leader Podcast

Ep. 46: Quiverr Founder Ryan Mulvany on Turning a Side Hustle into a Scalable Company

Ep. 46: Quiverr Founder Ryan Mulvany on Turning a Side Hustle into a Scalable Company

In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Ryan Mulvany, Founder and President of Quiverr. Ryan shares how he turned a side hustle into a scalable company that he eventually sold, the importance of trust in scaling critical business relationships, and how his willingness to lean into being different has helped him in both business and in life.

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Ep. 45: Ziksana Consulting President Akshay Sateesh on the Importance of “Play” in the Workplace

Ep. 45: Ziksana Consulting President Akshay Sateesh on the Importance of “Play” in the Workplace

In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Akshay Sateesh, president of Ziksana Consulting. Akshay discusses how going to school in Malaysia with kids from over 100 different countries equipped him with values of curiosity and adaptability, how improv inspired a career change, and the importance of bringing "play" into the workplace.

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Ep. 44: Author and Entrepreneur Mike Michalowitz on Eradicating Entrepreneurial Poverty

Ep. 44: Author and Entrepreneur Mike Michalowitz on Eradicating Entrepreneurial Poverty

In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with business author Mike Michalowitz. Mike discusses his entrepreneurial, how he went bankrupt after starting and selling multiple successful companies, how he found his calling of eradicating entrepreneurial poverty, and why psychological ownership is the key to getting the most out of your people.

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Ep. 43: Sports Agent and Best Selling Author Leigh Steinberg on Why You Need to Practice Being More Present

Ep. 43: Sports Agent and Best Selling Author Leigh Steinberg on Why You Need to Practice Being More Present

In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Leigh Steinberg, a premiere sports agent, author, and philanthropist. Leigh discusses the skillsets learned from negotiating with Ronald Reagan, his journey to becoming a successful sports agents, the importance of strong values, and why you should go to a planetarium if you need perspective.

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Ep. 42: ServiceNow Impact, GM Aaron Fulkerson on The Power of Pathological Optimism and Strong Values

Ep. 42: ServiceNow Impact, GM Aaron Fulkerson on The Power of Pathological Optimism and Strong Values

In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Aaron Fulkerson, a technology entrepreneur, founder of MindTouch, and a General Manager for ServiceNow. Aaron talks about his untraditional path into technology, why he thinks you should run a company like a sports team instead of a family, why generalists are less likely to be displaced by technology, and so much more!

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Ep. 41: Former Breg CEO Brad Lee on Why You Should Lean Into Your Fears

Ep. 41: Former Breg CEO Brad Lee on Why You Should Lean Into Your Fears

In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Brad Lee, former president and CEO of Breg. Brad discusses his interest in engineering from an early age, the “Aha” moment that led him on his journey to becoming a CEO, the most important lessons he learned from leaning into his fears, and so much more!

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