The Savage Leader Podcast

Ep. 56: Alternate Side Co-Founder Zack Zarrillo on Building Authentic Brands in Music
Values, Perseverance, Patience Darren Reinke Values, Perseverance, Patience Darren Reinke

Ep. 56: Alternate Side Co-Founder Zack Zarrillo on Building Authentic Brands in Music

In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with Zack Zarrillo, the co-founder of Alternate Side, a full service music company that represents a diverse roster of platinum and gold talent with a combined catalog of over 5 Billion streams throughout alternative, rock, indie, electronic, and metal. Zack shares how he got into the music business, how he creates brands and businesses for his artists, the raging epidemic of mental health in music industry, how he got involved in the donut business, and why he tells his artists that nobody can care more about their music than they can.

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Ep. 55: Volo Beauty Co-Found​er​ Jonathan Friedman on ​Developing an Entrepreneurial Risk Profile
Values, Perseverance, Patience Darren Reinke Values, Perseverance, Patience Darren Reinke

Ep. 55: Volo Beauty Co-Found​er​ Jonathan Friedman on ​Developing an Entrepreneurial Risk Profile

In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with the Jonathan Friedman, Co-Founder and President of Volo Beauty, about his entrepreneurial journey. Jonathan shares insights into how he dealt with failure as an entrepreneur, how he learned to not take things personally, and how he developed a strong enough risk profile to take the entrepreneurial leap.

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Ep. 54: William Toti on How He Made the Jump from Submarine Commander to CEO
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Ep. 54: William Toti on How He Made the Jump from Submarine Commander to CEO

In this episode, Darren Reinke chats with former Navy Submarine Commander and Sparton CEO William Toti. William discusses what it’s really like to live on a submarine for months on end, the key leadership lessons he learned from the navy, solutions to help transitioning military members thrive, why companies need to hire more veterans, 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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