Grounded Toward Growth

Untangling Jumbled Operations - Interview with Diane Mentzer

Many business owners start with the belief that after a few years of hard work, they’ll be able to ease off the gas. But too often, they find themselves still grinding, working long hours, and struggling to scale beyond their current plateau. In this conversation, I'll sit down with current Vistage Member, Diane Mentzer, to discuss her practice untangling jumbled operations for busy business leaders.If your business is stuck between $2M-$6M and you’re ready to reach the next level, this interview is a must-listen.

Sailing Towards Success

As leaders, we need to be open to unpredictability. The wind can shift suddenly, and so can market conditions, team dynamics, or customer needs. Just as a sailor reads the wind and adjusts the sails, we must read our environment and respond accordingly, all while keeping our eye on the destination.

Conversation with Harry Haywood

Join me and current Vistage member, Harry Haywood, on his work with HBS Solutions and how Vistage has impacted his business growth.HBS is a Technical Service Company focused on providing facility engineering solutions to government and commercial facilities.

Interview with Investment Advisor, Jamie Waldren

Join me and current member, Jamie Waldren for this LinkedIn Live event.Jamie operates JN Private Wealth Management, an independent RIA Registered Investment Advisor operating as a Virtual Family Office.Their fiduciary VFO model offers comprehensive wealth management strategies for CEOs, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and individuals transitioning into retirement to help make work optional. With a client centric holistic approach based on trust, we integrate investment advisory with advanced planning to help elevate their client's financial landscape. Their focus is on building and preserving multi generational legacies, enhancing client aspirations through a bespoke wealth management experience.

Doug McGinnis on His Decade as a Vistage Member

Join me and Doug McGinnis, who has been a Vistage member for 10 years.He is the owner of Bunting Door & Hardware Co. one of the largest distributors of Hollow Metal Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Architectural Hardware, Specialty Doors and Bath Accessories in the Mid-Atlantic region.Bunting acquired LOKTEK Entry and Access Solutions in 2018, and added LOKTEK Automatics this year. They distribute and install Horton Automatic doors and door operators in the greater Baltimore Washington region.

"Constructing" Your Leadership Skills

Interview with Chris Brown. 

Conversation with Bradley Marks

Current member Bradley Marks serves as Chief Client Officer at Vheda Health, bringing nearly 20 years of health care experience. In this role, Bradley holds the responsibility for ensuring targeted growth for market dynamics, client needs and preferences while ultimately delivering on member satisfaction.Join us to discuss his work and what led him to join Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

Member Interview: Michael Costa

Join me and founding Key Group member, Michael Costa. Mike is the Director of Operations with HBS. HBS is a Technical Service Company focused on providing facility engineering solutions to government and commercial facilities. The HBS Solutions team is comprised of skilled professional engineers, project managers, consultants and technicians who are widely sought for their specialized experience and accomplishments. The mission of HBS Solutions Inc. is to serve as a leading provider of energy-related engineering and building commissioning services to government and commercial facilities. Their approach is to achieve the highest level of building system performance and energy efficiency through innovation, education and exceptional customer service.

Who is Your "Radar O'Reilly?"

Who is your "Radar O'Reilly"? All great leaders need the support of an excellent executive team. 
In fact, servant leadership is a leadership style that prioritizes the growth, well-being, and empowerment of employees. It aims to foster an inclusive environment that enables everyone in the organization to thrive as their authentic self.
Check out this conversation with my colleague, Grayce Carson, for more.

Kristen Coveleski on Vistage

Join me and current member, Kristen Coveleski, to learn why she drives two hours each way every month to be at our meetings. Kristen is Regional Director with Inter-Fluve, and a senior water resources engineer with experience in all phases of river and estuary restoration including business development, project management, proposal writing, surveying, hydrology, hydraulic modeling, sediment transport, designs, permitting, specification preparation and construction oversight.