The Savage Leader Podcast

Ep. 67: Creating Purpose by Focusing on Your Customers’ Customers
Growth, Lifelong Learning, Values Darren Reinke Growth, Lifelong Learning, Values Darren Reinke

Ep. 67: Creating Purpose by Focusing on Your Customers’ Customers

In this episode, host Darren Reinke interviews Alok Chinani, the founder and CEO of BuildOps. Alok shares his fascinating journey from the military to the business world, and the valuable lessons he learned about leadership, resilience, and building a mission-driven organization. He discusses the importance of creating a strong sense of purpose, avoiding a "playbook" mentality, and setting ambitious, “Herculean" goals to align his team.

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Ep. 65: Breaking Barriers as a Navy Pilot and Shifting into Tech
Growth, Lifelong Learning, Values Darren Reinke Growth, Lifelong Learning, Values Darren Reinke

Ep. 65: Breaking Barriers as a Navy Pilot and Shifting into Tech

In this episode, host Darren Reinke interviews Karen Brasch, the Head of Business Strategy & Operations at AWS. Karen shares her remarkable journey from growing up as the daughter of an Air Force pilot to becoming a pioneering female Navy helicopter pilot. Listeners will be inspired by Karen's perseverance in overcoming doubters and breaking barriers to achieve her dreams. She also provides valuable insights on effective leadership, including empowering your team and maintaining a positive mindset. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in stories of determination and finding purpose in one’s career.

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Ep. 58: How Two Army Rangers Created an Engagement Ring Company
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Ep. 58: How Two Army Rangers Created an Engagement Ring Company

In this episode, Darren Reinke explores the journey of entrepreneurship with Co-Founder of Wove, Andrew Wolgemuth. Andrew recounts his unique journey from West Point to becoming an Army Ranger to starting a jewelry company, highlighting why nobody should face entrepreneurship alone. He shares insights on leveraging distribution channels that help your business win, building a supportive community, and the pivotal moments that shaped Wove.

Wove is a 21st century jeweler, bringing the jewelry designer directly to couples for custom engagement ring creation.

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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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